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Home My WebLink AboutNA2004_05_12TAKING HER SHOT Chandler skates south on U.S. collegiate hockey scholarship Sports, B1 LID LIFTER Cadillac re-emerges as a luxury leader Wheels, pullout Briefly... Ajax:A number of rug hooking groups are travelling to Ajax this week to show off their skills at a ‘Hookin.’ The Ajax Rug Hookers have in- vited a number of sister groups to town and are inviting anyone else interested in the craft to join them all at the special event. The Satur- day, May 15 Hookin runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the St. Andrew’s Friendship Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Guest speaker Lyndsey McKenna, of Pickering Museum Vil- lage, discusses natural dyeing. There is a $2 charge and rug hooking supplies are available from the nine vendors attending. For more information, call 905-839- 7953. Pickering:Elizabeth B. Phin Public School is offering up fun and prizes this month. The school, at 1500 Rouge- mount Dr. in Pickering, holds a fun fair Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a gigantic inflat- able obstacle course, silent auc- tion, a balloon splash, beat the goalie, fish pond, tattoos, candy f loss, a bake sale, mini putt, a lol- lipop pull and more. There will also be raffles for two Toronto Maple Leaf jerseys and a bicycle. For more information, call the school at 905-509-2277. What’s On... Ajax: The Durham Tamil community is preparing for its annual cultural festival. The Durham Tamil Association is a non-profit, organization, formed in 2000 with a goal of pro- viding an opportunity for Durham Tamil youth and adults to unite and participate in activities that en- hance their culture. The association has successful- ly organized several cultural, com- munity and sports events in the past four years. The Tamil Cultural Festival 2004 features cultural music, dance, and drama, all performed by local tal- ent. It is Saturday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary School in Ajax, 1355 Har- wood Ave. N. Everyone is welcome at the free festival. For more information, visit www.durhamtamils.com. Index... Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 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 12, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 All New Look for 2004 NOW EVEN BETTER VALUE ANNANDALE C OUNTRY CLUB per person + grat. & taxes Church St. At Bayly, Ajax, 905-683-3210 GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND DINNER PACKAGE DAILY GOLF RATES Weekdays.......$52 Weekends......$57 Mon. to Fri...$37 Sat., Sun. & Holidays...$42 Twilight.......1/2 Price taxes included Times change, care a constant A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Marie Oke, left, and Betty Fullerton are a great snapshot of the changes to the nursing profession over the years at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Ms. Fullerton first started working in Ajax in 1961, while Mrs. Oke is relatively new to the profession, having graduated in December. Nursing week highlights changes and growth of the profession By Danielle Milley Staff Writer. DURHAM –There have been many changes over the years to how the job of nursing is performed, from technology to training, but the one con- stant is the desire to help peo- ple. “You have to have that nur- turing mentality. You have to want to take care of some- body,” said Marie Oke. “I don’t think that much has changed as far as nursing goes, you still have to want to take care of somebody.” Mrs. Oke graduated in De- cember from Centennial Col- lege and has been working as a registered nurse on the medical surgical floor at Rouge Valley Ajax and Picker- ing since February. She is one of countless nurses who have honed their skills at the hospital over its 50-year history. With National Nursing Week running May 10 to 16 , Rouge Valley and other hospitals across the country are celebrating the profes- sion’s contribution to health care. Betty Fullerton worked at the Ajax hospital even before the current building was opened. She started in 1961 at the cottage hospital, working in obstetrics. “It was interesting. We had leaks in the place, it was one of those old wartime places,” said the 78-year-old. “I had my last child there and there was a bucket beside the delivery bed to catch condensation.” Mrs. Fullerton was glad to see the new building open. “It was almost like we’d died and gone to heaven,” she said. ✦See Helping page A2 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo They’re in the money PICKERING –– Tina Casey, left, and Jacob Bradley let $1,200 in Canadian Tire money fly as they get set for a fun fair this Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, 777 Balaton Ave. There will be carnival-type games, a car wash and silent auction. The money was used to purchase prizes for the auction. Charges dropped in attack Jail time for former Crown Couple killed in head-on crash But grandmother pleads guilty to bylaw infractions in Pickering girl’s mauling By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM –Criminal charges have been dropped against a woman in connection with a vicious dog attack on her g randdaughter, following a guilty plea to bylaw charges. Heather Laverdiere, living in Goodwood at the time of the attack, was originally charged with attempt to ob- struct justice and obstruct police after several of her French mastiffs brutally at- tacked Jynnie Kent, of Pick- ering. She was also charged with and recently pleaded g uilty to three Uxbridge Township bylaw charges under the Provincial Of- fences Act. “One was having too many dogs, the second was for fail- ing to licence the dogs she had, and the third one was failing to obtain a kennel li- cence and there was a $500 f ine for each,” said Alex Grant, Uxbridge Township’s chief administrative officer. Four of Mrs. Laverdiere’s dogs have been put down and she was ordered not to own or look after a dog in Uxbridge Township for five years. On May 6, days after her guilty plea, the criminal charges against her were withdrawn. Brian Davies sentenced in fraud and breach of trust case By Jane McDonald Staff Writer DURHAM – Former assistant Crown attorney Bryan Davies was sentenced May 10 to two years less a day in jail, follow- ing fraud and breach of trust convictions earlier this year. Judge Mary Devlin brought down the decision in an Os- hawa courthouse Monday morning, a venue where Mr. Davies was once respected as one of the best and brightest members of the local legal community. But the 45-year- old Whitby husband and fa- ther of two fell from grace for a second time in his career when he pleaded guilty in February to defrauding trust funds and negotiating crimi- nal plea bargains in return for money. Dressed in black, the tall, thin, former jurist, his clean- shaven head bowed through- out most of the proceeding, sat almost motionless beside his defence attorney, fingers fidgeting, his hand shaking slightly as he awaited his sen- tence. Before sentencing, the Court heard Mr. Davies has completed full restitution, paying back an outstanding amount of $18,336.14 of the money he misappropriated PICKERING –A Scarborough couple was killed in a car ac- cident in north Pickering on Friday. At approximately 4 p.m. May 7, a burgundy Oldsmo- bile eastbound on Regional Road 5, east of Westney Road in Pickering, lost con- trol and collided head on with a lumber truck, west- bound on the road. The driver of the Oldsmo- bile, Harold Brimicombe, 74, and his wife, Wilda Brimi- combe, 71, from Birkdale Road, in Scarborough were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the lumber truck was not seriously in- jured. The 40-year-old Stouffville man had minor injuries and was treated at Uxbridge Cot- tage Hospital. Regional Road 5 was closed for six hours, while members of the Durham Re- gional Police’s traffic services branch collision investiga- tion unit examined the scene. Alcohol and road condi- tions are not believed to be a factor in the collision, police say. Witnesses are asked to call Constable David Cormack of traffic services at 905-579- 15 20 (toll free at 1-888-579- 15 20) ext. 5267. ✦See Guilty page A4 ✦See Davies page A2 “We had all new equipment, it really was a treat.” She went on to work in the current building until retiring in 1989. During her time as a nurse, build- ings were not the only change she ex- perienced. “The biggest change came when they started training nurses in the colleges,” Mrs. Fullerton said. Breaking into the profession short- ly after the Second World War ended, she did all her training and classes at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. She even lived there. Students would attend classes in the morning and go on the wards to help out. During her three years of training, Mrs. Oke spent a lot more time in the classroom learning theory and back- ground knowledge. She also experi- enced different placements, including mental health and community care. Her first few months on the job have been an adjustment. “I was scared to death. It’s a huge responsibility you’re taking on. There is the backup of the other nurses on the floor, but you’re really on your own,” she said. The responsibilities of nurses have changed. Mrs. Oke said some of her duties include giving blood transfu- sions or reinserting tubes in a pa- tient’s nose. Back when Mrs. Fullerton started, checking a patient’s blood pressure was a new responsibility for nurses. She remembers her mother (who was also a nurse) saying, “Checking blood pressure, that’s the doctor’s job.” Her favourite part was working with the people. “It sounds like a standard thing, helping people, but it has its re- wards,” she said. Now just beginning her career - years after Mrs. Fullerton’s retire- ment - Mrs. Oke agrees. “There’s so much about it that is so good,” she said. “The one thing I do like is the interacting with the people I meet.” Although new to the world of nurs- ing, Mrs. Oke isn’t new to working. The 35-year-old previously worked in banking. And she’s finding nursing isn’t easy by any means. “It’s overwhelming and it’s been a lot of hard work,” she said. “It is the hardest work I’ve ever done and it’s the most worthwhile work I’ve ever done.” Mrs. Fullerton respects anyone who goes into the profession. “I have to admire anybody who goes into training these days because they have to work so hard.” A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 12, 2004 www.durhamregion.com DO NOT PAY DO NOT PAY DO NOT PAY FOR FOR 1 YEAR 1 YEAR O.A.C. 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Calling his actions “a gross misuse” of power, Judge Devlin also read out excerpts from letters former col- leagues had written about Mr. Davies. “Diligent, thorough and very hard- working,” were descriptions of the Crown who resigned in 2002. “He would take on the toughest and most difficult cases and handle them well,” wrote another of his peers. “A tireless mentor ... professional, dedicated, genuine and trustworthy,” wrote oth- ers. But Judge Devlin stressed that, de- spite having obvious respect in his f ield, the convictions against Mr. Davies were damaging to the entire justice community. She also touched on the fact the most recent charges were not the first time the former Crown ran afoul of the law. “The defendant was disciplined in 19 93 by the Law Society of Upper Canada for misappropriating a client’s trust,” she said of the defen- dant, who was in private practice in Port Perry at the time. In explaining her decision for jail time rather than house arrest, which was requested by the defence, Judge Devlin said the most contentious issue of the case was the fact that the defendant suffers from bipolar disor- der. Despite stating that she believed Mr. Davies to be “genuinely remorse- ful,” and that he has made full resti- tution, Judge Devlin said she could not accept a defence that his medical condition was at the root of his mis- deeds. “The defendant’s medications were monitored and, although (the dosage was) often at the low end of the range, they were within the (accept- able) range,” she said, adding Mr. Davies’s behaviour “cannot be attrib- uted to mental illness. “There was a staggering breach of trust,” said Judge Devlin. “The med- ical evidence does not support crimi- nal behaviour.” Citing previous decisions, the judge meted out 18 months for the first count of breach of trust, and another 18 months for the second. For the two counts of fraud, the sentence was 18 months and six months, respectively. To be served concurrently, a total sentence of two years less a day in custody was agreed upon by both in- dependent Crown attorney David Humphrey and defence lawyer Bernie O’Brien. “It’s a sentence that’s within the appropriate range,” said Mr. Humphrey following the 45-minute hearing. “Her honour was concerned about the effect of the defendant’s conduct on the justice community ... a significant sentence has been im- posed.” Mr. O’Brien said he is doubtful his client will appeal. “It was a tough de- cision for him to accept, but it was not unexpected. We were hopeful of getting a conditional sentence. I’m not sure we will proceed with an ap- peal. He came in (to this hearing) very accepting. His reaction is one of disappointment in a modest sense.” Mr. Davies pleaded guilty Feb. 12, 2004 to misappropriating $48,000 from a trust fund and negotiating criminal plea bargains for “diversion- ary” payments. It is expected the for- mer Crown will serve at least one- third of his sentence, or eight months. By law, if parole is denied, he must be released after serving two- thirds of the two-years-less-a-day sentence. Because Mr. Davies successfully prosecuted high profile cases such as the Gagnon Sports murders, the undisclosed location of his incarcera- tion will be by necessity carefully cho- sen. BRYAN DAVIES Lawyer doesn’t expect appeal. Davies convictions cause damage to justice community, judge rules ✦ Davies from page A1 Fund-raiser for shooting victim AJAX – Durham residents can support Toronto drive-by shooting victim Louisa Russo this weekend. Mrs. Russo’s Bell Canada co- workers have organized a fund- raiser Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at The Puck and Beaver Pub, 172 Hunt St. in Ajax. Friends, family members and the general public are raising money and support for the family. Mrs. Russo was at California Sandwich shop in North York April 21, when 10 shots were fired at the store. She was hit and paralysed from the waist down. The married mother of three, who’s the primary caregiver for her disabled daughter, has a broken rib, two punctured lungs, and a shattered spine. She’s been told by specialists that she’ll never walk again. “They (friends and family) want to raise money to help their family,” said Puck and Beaver owner Rob MacArthur. The fund-raiser features live en- tertainment, including local singer Lorraine Davies, karaoke and other activities for all ages including a silent auction. Residents can also make a cash or prize donation. Scugog decision means Durham residents won’t get election By Carly Foster and Chris Hall Staff Writers DURHAM –The regional chairman’s seat will remain ap- pointed by members of council after Scugog Township voted to keep the status quo. After a lengthy debate, council voted 5 to 1 (with one absent) against a motion to have the top regional spot di- rectly elected by the people of Durham. As she opened discussions on the matter, Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce was quick to point out that local public in- terest was almost non-exis- tent. The Municipality re- ceived only one letter and a phone call, both in favour of the current system. “This certainly did not elicit the response in this communi- ty that it did in the southern communities,” said a frustrat- ed Mayor Pearce. Two weeks ago, Scugog made a request to regional council officials for a two-week delay in its decision so local councillors could get feedback from the community before making a final decision. The Township was the only municipality to not respond by the Region’s April 23 deadline. So Scugog became the swing vote, as Clarington, Ajax, Os- hawa and Pickering voted to directly elect the chairman, while Brock, Uxbridge and Whitby voted to keep things the way they are. The move to directly elect the chairman required a triple majority - or support from five of Durham’s eight municipali- ties amounting to at least 51 per cent of the Region’s popu- lation, plus a majority of re- gional councillors. “I’m surprised by how close it was,” said Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson in an in- ter view Tuesday. “It hasn’t re- ceived that much support be- fore...and I don’t know why (it did this time).” Several residents wrote to reg ional council and local pa- pers outraged at the substan- tial pay increase Mr. Anderson received – from $101,113 to $151 ,000 – and asked the posi- tion be changed to be directly elected by residents. Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor said many people were opposed to Mr. Anderson securing the chairman’s seat in 19 97 despite losing to Ajax’s Steve Parish for mayor. “I think that the whole thing with Roger is because he lost and became regional chair,” Mayor O’Connor said, adding that’s why her council recom- mended the chairman be ap- pointed from within the elect- ed members of Durham coun- cil. “Then you prevent what happened (with Mr. Anderson) and the cost of the byelection would be paid by the Region.” Scugog’s councillors also added suggestions to its reso- lution, including calling on Re- gional council to revisit the ap- pointment process, consider- ing a secret ballot approach when selecting a chairman and allowing a maximum of two terms for a chairman. “I don’t want to walk away tonight with the thought that the status quo is good enough,” said Mayor Pearce. “But direct election is not the way to go. There’s a need for changes.” Yet Mayor Parish said the fight is not over. “What you effectively have is the rural municipalities block- ing the majority of Durham Region’s...wish,” he said. “But the fact remains council can still vote. This was just a dry run.” Mayor Parish said re- gional council can still ask the Province to take action, even though council decided to save time by getting the thoughts of municipalities first. The issue will be dealt with at regional council’s May 26. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 12, 2004 PAGE A3 A/P Showroom Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am - 5pm; Thurs. & Fri. 10am - 6pm; Sat. 10am - 5pm 88 Old Kingston Road (Pickering Village) Ajax 905-428-0937 www.sunshade.caBLINDS & DRAPERY “Your Window Decorating Centre" • Drapery • Blinds • Shutters • Shades 40% OFF PrivacySheer™ Draperies combine the best qualities of draperies and vertical blinds. 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Accenture Business Services for Utilities Alltemp Products Company Limited Burns, Mortson & Lay Insurance Brokers Canadian National Institute for the Blind Canadian Red Cross Society Catholic Family Services of Durham Central Seven Association for Community Living Cornerstone Community Association of Durham Inc. Credit Counselling Service of Durham Region Direct Energy Durham Deaf Services Ellis Packaging Limited Grace Canada Inc. John Howard Society of Durham Region Lear Corporation Lenbrook Industries Limited LOEB Mason Windows Limited National Bank Pitney Bowes of Canada Limited Precision Valve (Canada) Ltd. Rogers Cable Inc. Rogers Television Rouge Valley Health Care System Sears Canada Simcoe Engineering Group Limited Sobey’s Capital Inc. The Corporation of the To wnship of Uxbridge Victorian Order of Nurses Wood Wyant Inc. YMCA Ajax\Pickering Child & Family Development Centre YWCA of Durham Donations Exceeding $50,000. Ajax Municipal Grant Pickering Municipal Grant Donations Exceeding $20,000. Ontario Power Generation Purdue Pharma Donations Exceeding $10,000. DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Hubbell Canada Inc. Messier-Dowty Inc. Donations Exceeding $5,000. ING Halifax Insurance Siemens Dematic Limited The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge (Grant) Urban Development Institute Donations Exceeding $2,000. BMO Financial Durham Rotary Club Dynamic Fuel Systems Inc. Holmes & Brakel Limited John Boddy Developments Ltd. Lenbrook Industries Limited Mason Windows Limited Michael Boyer Pontiac Buick Rotary Club of Ajax The Great-West Life Assurance Company Wal Mart Canada (Uxbridge) Williamson Buick Pontiac GMC Wood Wyant Inc. Donations up to $2,000. 1199441 Ontario Ltd. Ajax Bingo Country Nevada Association Allstate Foundation of Canada Alltemp Products Company Limited Andlewood Homes Avery Dennison/Fasson Canada Bayly Communications Inc. Best Buy Bob Myers Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Ltd. Bon L Canada Inc. 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Saturday May 15, 2004, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Come take advantage of the Great Deals on Quality Napoleon Fireplaces and Grills! 487 Westney Road South, Unit 13, Ajax, Ontario L1S 6W8 Chairman’s position remains an appointment MAYOR STEVE PARISH Rural municipalities blocked wishes of majority. By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM – Everett Grant admitted this week that he lied to police about his involvement in a home invasion and only came clean once he had im- munity from prosecution. He was testifying as part of the trial of Avi Mundy, also known as Cosmo Ja cobson, and Sean Hall, in Superior Court of Justice in Whitby, Monday. “You were prepared to lie if it bene- fits you and that’s not to get charged,” Douglas Usher, Mr. Mundy’s lawyer, stated in questioning Mr. Grant. There was a brief pause before Mr. Grant agreed. Mr. Grant was given immunity for his part in a home invasion in Picker- ing on June 16, 2000, and a 1999 rob- bery of a Pickering man. Following the home invasion, in which two credit cards and a debit card were stolen, Mr. Mundy used a cash machine at the since-demol- ished Metro East Trade Centre. While there, he was seen by Roy Jones, a se- curity officer at the trade centre and a high school acquaintance of Mr. Mundy. Mr. Jones was murdered Feb. 4, 2001, just days before he was to tes- tify in a preliminary hearing about the home invasion. Mr. Mundy and Mr. Hall, the two men Mr. Grant testified as also in- volved in the home invasion, have been charged with first-degree mur- der and conspiracy to commit murder in Mr. Jones’s death. At the start of the trial, Mr. Mundy pleaded guilty to five counts related to the home inva- sion, while Mr. Hall maintained his in- nocence to all seven charges. While being questioned by Crown attorney Paul Murray, Mr. Grant ad- mitted to lying to Durham Regional Police about his involvement in the home invasion. “Did you tell the police the truth about the home invasion?” Mr. Mur- ray asked. “No,” Mr. Grant replied, and said he wanted to protect himself “from being charged in the home invasion.” It was only after he was given im- munity from prosecution that Mr. Grant admitted involvement. Mr. Grant testified Mr. Mundy and Mr. Hall approached him about tak- ing part in the crime, something he admitted didn’t concern him because he said one of the people they were going to rob was involved in dealing drugs. “When you’re involved in illegal ac- tivities, you won’t call the police and say ‘my weed’s been stolen,’” he stat- ed. “Mr. Mundy knew people dealing in drugs, weed and marijuana. We could get their drugs and money from them.” During the robbery of a home on Major Oaks Boulevard, the three men encountered a young man and his mother. In addition to the debit and credit cards, Mr. Grant testified he took a video game machine, Mr. Hall allegedly took a pair of shoes and Mr. Mundy found a roll of money, some marijuana and hash oil, as well as a laptop computer. Within minutes of the robbery, Mr. Mundy used the bank machine at the trade centre, Mr. Grant said. That machine was chosen because there were no cameras to record users. Speaking with Mr. Mundy some time after the robbery, Mr. Grant said, “He pretty much said they didn’t have anything on him, apart from the statement Mr. Jones gave. “He said he would get someone to go talk to him and persuade him not to give evidence against him,” Mr. Grant said. Mr. Grant noted he found out about Mr. Jones’s death the day after it happened. Mr. Grant visited Mr. Mundy in jail at one point and he “wanted to put the whole situation onto Sean. He wanted me to commit to a plan to do it,” Mr. Grant said, adding no plan was ever explained. 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Kelly added the possibility Jynnie and her sister would have to appear in court to testify against their grandmother was also a con- sideration in withdrawing the charges. The charges were removed with consent from Jynnie and her family. Of the dogs taken from Mrs. Laverdiere by the Township, two were put down soon after the at- tack, two more were destroyed as part of her guilty plea, one died while in the shelter, and two, which had been puppies at the time of the attack, were returned. Although criminal charges are withdrawn and the bylaw charges have been dealt with, a civil lawsuit is still outstanding. This winter Jynnie and her family launched a $2.2-million lawsuit for negligence against Uxbridge Town- ship, as well as a $2.2-million civil suit against Mrs. Laverdiere, her husband Dennis Laverdiere, and their Goodwood landlord Bert Tin- dall. A trial is unlikely to begin before the end of 2004. 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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 12, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Letters to the Editor Proposed alerting system could address needs To the editor: Re: 'Sirens get blasted,' May 2. As a resident living in the three-kilometre radius zone for the Pickering Nuclear Generat- ing Station, I thought that the proposed alerting system of tower-mounted sirens and in- house radio pagers presented at last week's meeting in Picker- ing realistically addressed the needs of the required system, considering the physics of pro- jecting sound and light signals to residential areas. Although most residents may not like the plan, the challenge is on them, or anyone, to offer a better idea. A benefit of the sys- tem would be that they also provide an alerting system in case of emergencies with more reasonable probabilities, such as a railway or highway truck disaster involving the many tonnes of hazardous freight moving through Pickering each day. Examples would be the Whitby freight train derailment in January that killed two peo- ple or the Ajax truck disaster on Hwy. 401 in October 2003 that required the evacuation of Ajax residents near the high- way. The fact that Pickering resi- dents may not like to be re- minded of the realities of living near Pickering's nuclear plant may be an indication of the low impact of the plant on the re- gion, unlike other more promi- nent facilities in other towns such as the noise and risk for residents near a major airport, traffic noise and odour near a landfill site, or a highly visible air pollution source. Frank Dempsey Pickering Give hospital support, not anger To the editor: Re: 'Awesome nurses need funds, support,' letter to the ed- itor, May 5. What a pleasant change to read something positive about our hospital from somebody who really knows what they are talking about. Many others, in- cluding myself, owe a debt of gratitude to our hospital, which in its handling of full waiting rooms, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and other ailments, stands out like a shin- ing gem. Lee Bruckner hits the nail squarely on the head - the only problem with our health care today is the intransigence of the federal and provincial govern- ments in supplying adequate funds. If only Dr. Romas Stas and his petition-waving troops would try just for one moment to be constructive in their criti- cism instead of touring the area with their prophecies of doom and gloom. You are supposed to cure people Dr. Stas, not scare them half to death. Better still, let's have the good doctor be given the task of r unning the Rouge Valley Health System for a couple of months. Let him deal with the red tape, let him try to run a good system on a shoestring whilst at the same time juggling the problem of fund-raising. What our hospital sorely needs is a united front. Dr. Stas needs the Ajax and Pickering hospital in full operational mode and we, the public, need doctors like him and the facility to keep us around - therefore we all want the same thing! So, Dr. Stas, continue to con- centrate on what you are good at - healing folks. To the admin- istrators, keep up the pressure to achieve all our goals. For all our sakes, let's get on with it. John Haste Ajax Chairman decision a hit to democracy Scugog drives nail into democratic heart of regional government It all came down to the councillors of the Township of Scugog as the deciding vote whether to allow direct election of Durham Region's chairman or not. When the dust settled in Port Perry Monday night, the verdict was in: True democracy was the loser. Six of the seven Scugog council members were present, and by a vote of 5-1, they decided to maintain the status quo. That means Durham's 28 regional councillors will continue to choose a regional chairman by a show of hands at the inaugural meeting of each council. If that process sounds archaic, you can blame the com- bined municipal councils of Whitby, Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog for refusing to move into the 21st century and allow the people to decide who should be regional chair- man. The councils of Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Clar- ington, representing about 400,000 Durham residents, voted to change the system. That means approximately 16 0,000 people, as represented by the other four munici- palities, trumped the clear will of the majority. The empty arguments raised in favour of staying the course reveal precisely why the system must be changed. Councillors who supported the status quo continually stated they didn't want the regional chairman's job to be- come politicized, that they wanted the chairman to be a servant of council, that they didn't want a big, expensive election for regional chairman. But anyone who has seen Regional Chairman Roger Anderson in action over the past six-and-a-half years can hardly doubt he is a politician to the core - which is not a bad thing, by the way. Mr. Anderson has worked hard for causes he believes in and has tried hard to advance Durham Region. But, the regional chairman must be a servant of the people who pay his salary. The key problem with selection of the chairman in open council is that he is indebted to those who voted him in and could work against those who voted against him. He is also subject to unfair pressure from councillors who could threaten to withhold their support when the time comes to pick the chairman. For now, the few have defeated the many and the chair- man's position will continue to be chosen the old-fash- ioned way. It's a defeat for democracy and a sad day in Durham. I think I've found the woman in me Ithink I am dangerously close to having to hand in my Man Card. I'll admit I've never ex- actly been the poster boy for testosterone. I don't like fighting, I don't drink hard and, in all of my relationships, try as I might, I al- ways had the feeling it was me who was being deflowered. To top it all off, I became an actor. Not exactly Papa Hemmingway. But in spite of all that, I think I've managed to hang onto my maleness, if only tenuously. Late- ly though, with the advent of my adventures in Cancer-ville, I'm afraid I'm really treading on thin man-ice. For starters, I hug everybody now. I just do. Like the newly re- born Ebeneezer Scrooge I simply can't help myself. If I liked you be- fore, I love you now. Male friends of mine have started wearing extra layers of clothing as a buffer to my affections. But it won't stop me. I've also developed a fondness for bath crystals and long soaks in the tub. This might not be so offensive to the members of the Man Guild if there was a person of the opposite gender in said tub with me. But I assure you, I'm in there alone. I like it that way. It's quiet, relaxing and it helps me sleep. Lately I've even started lighting candles. That, I know, is in direct contravention of Article 14 Subsection 12 of the Man Code, which specifically states that "no man shall light candles, perfumed or otherwise, in a room of bathing unless the aforementioned can- dles are to be used solely for ei- ther a) establishment and proof of a blue angel‚ or b) the trans- parent but effective pandering to a female partner/spouse with the aim of getting lucky. The book is very clear on that. I've also being doing yoga for over a year now and I admit to knowing the lyrics to at least a couple of Barry Manilow songs by heart and, when I get stressed, I don't kick-box or work on my car, I bake. It's true. If you happen to drop in some time and the house smells deliciously of cookies, chances are I'm having a bad day. Anyway, I know they're on to me. I'm on their "To be watched" list. I've seen the non-descript black SUV parked near my house. I know it's full of surveillance equipment and guys named Chuck who smoke Marlboros and make it a point not to sit too close to each other. I'm on the bubble. If I so much as set foot in a Body Shop or watch a Judy Gar- land movie they're gonna bust my chops. I'll be out. And I don't want to be out. I like being a man. So far, I think I've been able to buy myself a little time by watching some Steven Segal movies and swearing at the Leafs, but I don't know if it's going to be enough. And frankly, I'm tired of run- ning, tired of buying my shampoo in a brown paper bag, tired of sending the kids to the store to pick up some incense sticks and a tub of avocado facial scrub for the old man. Surely there have to be other men like me out there. If there are, we need to band to- gether, to talk and share our feel- ings. We could meet at my place. I've just bought the most fantastic ginseng tea. Oh God. 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 Troubles following the code One of a kind animal Brad Gates of AAA Wildlife Control sent us this picture of a rare sight, an albino racoon, found in a local home where its family had made a nest. He said its only the second time in 20 years they’ve made such a discovery. If you suspect a family has set up in your home, he said, homeowners should always be cautioned not to screen or seal them out because it could separate the mother from its babies. He suggests either waiting three months until the babies exit with the mother and then securing the entry hole, or contacting a professional wildlife control company to humanely remove the family of raccoons. 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 submissions from readers, so dig through your old photos or capture a new one. Include up to 80 words describing the cir- cumstances of the picture, identify the people in it and when it was taken. Mail pictures to: The News Advertis- er, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 or, e-mail photos in jpeg format to: dstell@durhamregion.com. This week’s question: Should the Province and federal government sup- port General Mortors in Durham Region with subsi- dies in a three-way 'reinvestment' partnership? ❏Yes ❏No Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last 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? ❏Ye s88.7 per cent ❏No 11 .3 per cent Vo t es cast: 142 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 12, 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 13 Waterfront Coordinating 7:00 pm Committee May 17 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm May 18 Architectural Conservation 7:00 pm Advisory Committee Meeting May 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm May 20 Executive Committee - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Budget Meeting May 21 Executive Committee - 9:00 am Budget Meeting (continued) 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 Notice of Meeting 2004 Current & Capital Budgets and Amendments to User Fee By-law Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering will consider the City’s 2004 Current and Capital Budgets at the following scheduled meetings. The City intends to adopt any changes and new user fees as part of the 2004 Budget process and these changes will be considered at these meetings. Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, May 20, 2004 and Friday, May 21, 2004 (if not completed on Thursday) 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Main Committee Room Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Council Meeting Tuesday, June 1, 2004 7:30 pm Council Chambers Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Copies of the proposed 2004 Current and Capital Budgets and related user fees and charges are available at no cost upon request by contacting the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, 905.420.4634, or by email at corpserv@city.pickering.on.ca. For further information regarding these meetings, please contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, at 905.420.4660 ext. 2153, or by email at btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca This ad is published in accordance with Section 291 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. PA Day Swim Friday, May 21st 1:00 pm -5:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Phase 2 - Growth Management Study Executive Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 7:30 pm Meeting:The Executive Committee of Council will be considering Report PD 22-04 of the Director, Planning & Development on May 25, 2004, at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard, in Council Chambers, Pickering Civic Complex. Open to Public:The Executive Committee meeting is open to the public.You may address the Committee when the item is brought forward for discussion. Report Availability:The Report PD 22-04 to Executive Committee will be available for pick-up from the Clerk’s office, and from the City’s website, on or after Monday, May 17, 2004. Next Step:Council is anticipated to consider the recommendations of Executive Committee on Monday, June 7, 2004, at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard, in Council Chambers. If you wish to address Council on June 7th, you must register as a delegation before noon, on Friday, June 4, 2004. For Information:Contact Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy, Planning & Development Department – extension 2038, or Grant McGregor, Principal Planner – Policy, Planning & Development Department – extension 2032. cityofpickering.com ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Notice of a Public Meeting June 10, 2004 at 7:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex – Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering Ontario, L1V 6K7 The City of Pickering is considering permitting accessory dwelling units in existing single detached and semi-detached dwellings. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) also referred to, as “basement apartments”,“accessory apartments”, or “in-law suites” are self-contained living areas (apartments) that homeowners create within their house, making it a house with two residential dwelling units. The proposal is to amend the City of Pickering Official Plan and zoning by-laws in order to permit accessory dwelling units (ADU) in detached dwellings and semi- detached dwellings provided the dwelling can satisfy certain performance standards. The Official Plan amendment will redefine how net residential density is calculated when existing dwellings have accessory dwelling units. Part of the consideration is that the City investigate the drafting of a registration by-law which will require that all ADU be registered by the property owners and satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code. visit the City of Pickering website at cityofpickering.com File Type & Number Official Plan Amendment Application: OPA 02-003/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application: A 19/02 Property Location All lands within the City of Pickering. Proposal Applications to amend the City of Pickering Official Plan and zoning by-law to permit accessory dwelling units in certain types of dwelling units. Written Information Information Report available from the office of the City Available Clerk on or after June 4, 2004 and at the Information Meeting. Last Date for Comment June 30, 2004 Planning Contact Ross Pym, Principal Planner - Development Review 905.420.4660 extension 2034, rpym@city.pickering.on.ca To r eceive notice of Write to, the City Clerk, Mr. Bruce Taylor, at future meetings the address above; OR email: btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca Planning Act If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of Requirements a decision of the City of Pickering in respect of the proposed official plan amendment or zoning by-law amendment does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the proposed official plan amendment of zoning by-law amendment are adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or the passing of a zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the City Clerk. A copy of the proposed Official Plan amendment is available at the Planning & Development Department. Purpose of Applications City initiated applications for amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-laws to consider permitting accessory dwelling units in certain types of dwelling units. Applications cover all lands within the City of Pickering. The review will consider what type of dwelling units are appropriate to permit as-of-right accessory dwelling unit and what, if any, zoning requirements are required. The Official Plan amendment is proposed to provide clarification for density calculations for buildings with accessory dwelling units in them. Date of this Notice May 12, 2004 As of June 1, 2004 all public places* and workplaces must be 100% smokefree. For more information or for help to quit smoking call Durham Region Health Department at 905.723.8521 ext. 2188 or 1.800.841.2729 ext. 2188 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca *Bingo halls, racetracks and casinos are permitted to have designated smoking room. breathe easybreathe easy Smoke-Free By-law Durham Region June 1, 2004 • Pay strict attention to campfire bans. • Build your campfire on a safe location - designated fire pit, stone surface or bare ground. • Clear the area around your campfire of all debris for at least one meter in all directions. • Keep the fire small. • The campfire should be a safe distance from trees, shrubs and dry grass - look up for overhanging trees. • Never leave the campfire unattended. A sudden breeze could spread the fire. • Keep a supply of water, and a shovel, near the campfire. • Make sure the campfire has been completely extinguished. The ashes should be soaked thoroughly with water to make sure they won’t re-ignite. 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The answer’s right at your f ingertips News Advertiser This Week Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times- Journal ...keeping you in touch with your community news Metroland Durham Region Media Group Neighbour finds senior dead in apartment By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –Helena Ustupski’s large family waited at a provincial court all day Tuesday to catch a glimpse of the two young men accused of killing the 74 -year-old Oshawa woman in her se- nior’s apartment on Mother’s Day. The two co-accused finally ap- peared separately in court late in the afternoon. A publication ban under the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents media from naming the 17-year-old and 20- year-old Oshawa men charged with second-degree murder in connection with the May 9 stabbing. Police say the two are close friends and identifying the 20-year-old might inadvertently identify the teen. They will remain in custody until bail hear- ings are held later this month. As the two were led into the court- room, sobs could be heard coming from Ms. Ustupski’s family, and from the 17-year-old accused’s mother, who was sitting at the opposite end of the room. “We wanted to see who could have done this,” said the victim’s grandson Artur Hausz. “To hit her and beat her, but to go that far and cross the line, how much of a low-life scum do you have to be?” An autopsy conducted Monday confirmed the mother of four, who lived alone for six years at King Charles Court, died of stab wounds some time early Sunday morning. There was also evidence that the vic- tim was cut several times in the at- tack. Durham Regional Police believe the death of the senior, Durham’s third homicide victim this year, may be connected to an earlier robbery at her apartment reported on Saturday af- ternoon around 4 p.m. “She was visiting friends down the hall and returned to her room to find her purse missing,” said police spokesman Sergeant Paul Malik. The purse was later found that day outside of the Simcoe Street apart- ment building, he said. Her wallet was located Sunday morning in front of a nearby plaza. Relatives said about $180 was taken from Ms. Ustupski’s purse Saturday. Police said it’s still unclear if anything else was taken from the senior’s apartment in the second incident. Robert Hausz said his grandmoth- er had plans to spend Mother’s Day on Sunday with family. “We planned to pick her up and take her out,” he said. “We kept trying to contact her but there was no re- sponse, only the answering machine.” It was a neighbour who discovered the door of her fifth-floor apartment open around 1:20 p.m. Sunday and went inside to find the senior. Jean Smith, who lives in an apart- ment on the same floor as the victim, says she last saw her friend Saturday night at around 10 p.m., when Ms. Us- tupski visited her apartment to give her a Mother’s Day gift - a $10 bill she pressed in her palm and sealed with a kiss. “She was always bringing me some- thing to eat - perogies, hot cross buns,” said the 89-year-old. “She had a little trouble with English so it was difficult for us to sometimes talk. But she was always in and out of my place.” Ms. Ustupski, who emigrated from Poland in the mid ‘80s, showered her family with support and love, said Mr. Hausz. “Everybody loved her. She would give you everything,” he said. Durham Region spokesman Pat Robinson said the Region wasn’t aware of any break-ins or safety com- plaints before Sunday. 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We have the leadership role...of advancing a philosophy of life called human rights and respect of the individual. That is our mandate,” said Lt.-Gen. Dallaire, former com- mander of the United Nations Assistance Mis- sion for Rwanda. Lt.-Gen. Dallaire told a crowd of 600 at An- derson Collegiate that he thought he was head- ed to Africa in 1994 to help two warring parties achieve peace. Instead, he and a small interna- tional force were caught in a whirlwind of civil war and genocide between local Tutsis and Hutus. At least 800,000 men, women and children were killed in 100 days of slaughter, he said, while the West turned its back on the victims. “We could see the devastation of these mas- sacres going on, so what more proof do you need?” Lt.-Gen. Dallaire said about the lack of international aid to end the horror. “We were tripping over bodies all over the place. Because of the threat of disease, we were burning bodies with diesel fuel, and the smell, the smoke, was not just a smell of smoke. It was like an oil covering all your skin. It was with you all the time,” said Lt.-Gen. Dallaire. In his book ‘Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda,’ he called the situation a “story of betrayal, failure, naiveté, in- difference, hatred, genocide, war, inhumanity and evil.” While the UN poured tens of thousands of troops, and billions of dollars in resources, into war in Yugoslavia in the 1990s, “dying in Rwan- da without a sign or sight of relief was a reality we faced on a daily basis,” he wrote. “There were more people killed, injured, inter- nationally displaced and refugeed in less than 100 days in Rwanda, than there was in the over six years of the Yugoslavia campaign,” he said. “Why? Is there a difference in human beings? Are all humans human, or are some more human than others? In Rwanda, nobody came.” Lt.-Gen. Dallaire said the genocide in Rwanda continued because the country had no geo- graphic value or resources, such as oil, to the western world. Just coffee and tea, and humans - of whom there are too many already, he said he was told. In Yugoslavia, the conflict was viewed as a friction of religions among white Europeans, he said, “but in Rwanda, they’re black Africans in the middle of nowhere.” Grade 12 student Brandon Lowi, 18, said Lt.- Gen. Dallaire’s speech was a history lesson not regularly found in Anderson’s high school cur- riculum. “It teaches us something we don’t learn every- day. It’s a good thing our school promoted what happened, instead of hiding it. The Canadian government is ashamed of it, embarrassed,” he said. Today, over 300,000 children are being used as sex slaves and as soldiers around the world, even though international law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 to bear arms, the retired sol- dier said. Over 2 million die annually. “Why isn’t there a rising movement? The abuse in humanity is being done because we let it happen. Because that 80 per cent of humanity that is still in the blood and the mud and the suffering really don’t count (to others). It’s a problem,” said Lt.-Gen. Dallaire. He said Anderson students are doing their part to advance human rights among children. Its Culture of Peace committee has conducted over a dozen events to aid children over the past year. In April 2000, Lt.-Gen. Dallaire was medically released form the armed forces due to post-traumatic stress disorder. He is currently a Canadian International Development Agency representative on war-affected children. 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Wed., May 12, 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 Community rallies around accident victim Fund-raising dance helps cover cost of equipment for paralysed man Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING – An accident almost cost Picker- ing resident Sean Enright his life, instead it left him paralysed. Last summer Mr. Enright was hit by 8,000 volts of electricity when his ladder struck hydro wires. He was trying to help an animal out of a tree. In March, nine months after the accident, he returned home to his two daughters and new grandchild, to be taken care of by his wife, Shelly. Mrs. Enright, his primary caregiver, was re- cently laid off from work when she couldn’t arrange a change in her hours due to her hus- band’s condition. “It’s a huge shock to your life,” said Mrs. En- right of adjusting after the accident. “Suddenly your life is just changed.” She says her husband has been pretty upbeat and he’s in good spirits considering his condi- tion. “He can feed himself, but he really can’t do much,” said Mrs. Enright, adding Mr. Enright is mainly dependent on others to help him. He’s paralysed from the chest down and has fairly good use of his right hand, but his left arm hurts, and he can’t move the fingers of that hand. “We try and stick to a fairly good routine. We try to get as much exercise as we can during the day,” she said. Every morning for three hours, Durham Ac- cess to Care has provided an attendant care worker to help wash, dress and get Mr. Enright started on his day. A physiotherapist also comes to the home for exercise. However, the Enrights still need equipment to help Mr. Enright cope. “Some things are not just luxuries,” said Mrs. Enright. “They are things that you have to have.” Mrs. Enright’s father has built a ramp to get her husband in and out of the house, and a ramp inside to get him upstairs. The family still needs a wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a roll-in shower. As well, the doorways need to be widened and they need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. That’s why staff at Sutton Group Heritage Realty in Pickering is helping to raise money for the Enright family. Mrs. Enright worked there five years ago. “I am actually a personal friend with the fam- ily, so is another woman” said Carla Tersigni, a secretarial assistant. “We go out for dinner with Shelly.” Since the end of February, a group at the of- fice has been planning a fund-raising dance. Those interested in attending the event Fri- day, May 14 can look forward to DJ Ross Mack- lem, a light buffet, prizes, and raffles, plus a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas. The dance starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Annan- dale Golf and Country Club, on the corner of Church and Bayly streets in Ajax. Tickets are $30 and available at the door or in advance. Donations can also be made to Mr. Enright, through any branch of TD Canada Trust, at transit number 0272 and account number 6241504. For more information, call the Sutton Group at 905-619-9500. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Former co-workers of Shelly Enright, left, are organizing a fund-raising dance in aid of Sean Enright, who was left paralysed after trying to rescue a raccoon from a tree. Dallaire urges students to do their part for children of war David Blumenfeld/ News Advertiser photo Retired Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire speaks to students at Anderson Collegiate last week about the role they can play in affecting change. Board budget will come after McGuinty’s DURHAM – Durham’s Catholic school board ex- pects to approve the second and final draft of its 2004/05 budget on June 28. The Durham Catholic District School Board’s bud- get schedule has been on hold, pending information from the Province. The McGuinty Liberals’ first budget will be delivered May 18. David Visser, the board’s busi- ness superintendent, says he expects to have the leg- islative grant forms, used to calculate provincial grants to the board, by May 28. As a result, the first draft is to be released at the June 14 board meeting. Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty said that would make it tough for the board’s special-education advi- sory committee (SEAC) to have input. “We have one meeting left, at the beginning of June,” he said, noting the first draft will not be ready by then. “SEAC to date has provided suggestions relative to the budget,” responded special-education superin- tendent Mitch LePage, adding SEAC “will be subject to the process in terms of budget approval.” Sister or Saint, school naming will have to wait DURHAM – Brooklin’s new Catholic school will have to wait a little longer for an official name. Trustees were to have named the facility, opening this fall, at the May 10 Durham Catholic District School Board meeting, but the item was pulled from the agen- da. The report to trustees states the naming of schools committee preferred the name Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, with St. Bridget Catholic School the second choice. In education director Patricia Manson’s report, she notes that Sister Bowman was an American Fran- ciscan nun who “integrated the resources of her Catholic faith with her identity as an African-American woman.” She entered the convent at 16, earned a doc- torate in English, and founded the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans. An active evangelist, she died in 1990 at the age of 53. Get caught in board’s web DURHAM –Durham’s Catholic school board hopes to have a new, more user-friendly Web site on- line for public use by the end of the month. The current Durham Catholic District School Board Web site has been running for about three years, Bruce Gazley, information technology services manager, told trustees at the May 10 board meeting. “While it has served us well... the navigation to the information has proven challenging to some of our stakeholders,” he said. The new site will feature a “top down design,” quick links, a scrolling news bar and a director’s dis- cussion page, where educators can have interactive question-and-answer sessions with the education di- rector. Student trustee Claudia Chu asked if the site could feature a section for students, prompting board chairman Mary Ann Martin to reply, “that’s a good point.” Whitby Trustee Scott Murdock said in the schools’ section, the boundaries and transporting zones of each school should be included. The site could also feature a frequently asked questions area with information or links to student as- sessment results, remarked Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones. Mr. Gazley says the external site should make its debut by the end of the month. He plans to work on a staff-only section over the summer. Have a say on busing zone AJAX – Durham Catholic District School Board trustees on Monday night approved the proposed non- busing zone for students attending the new Ajax Catholic school. Parents who have any concerns with the bound- aries will have a chance to express them tonight (May 12) in a meeting at Mother Teresa Catholic School, 15 Fishlock St. The Seggar Avenue school is to open in September 2005. The proposed non-transporting zone is the area between Taunton and Rossland roads, Westney Road North and Harwood Avenue North. 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"! # # # ! 8 ,'4056'/+-'+6+3+0/300/)"'','/&3 '23'8 7$2&(02$--1-$8'23 -$/805235..'27+4*5340&$8 # ! --+6+3+0/3$/&+)*43 6$+-$%-' $&+'3'$)5'0/&$8+)*43 !# " # 5/&$84*25*523&$8+)*43 6$+-$%-' # # # Jgfikj9i`\]j D8P()#)''+ JgfikjI\Zi\Xk`fe N<;E<J;8P#D8P()#)''+&1HZV$GYHUWLVHU&8CI@M<KK#JGFIKJ<;@KFI0',$-/*$,(('<OK%),' 9XZbkfYXZb%%% J\\gX^\9) Ajax High student retains his provincial badminton title By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX —Attempting to repeat as high school provincial badminton champion on home court would be a tall order indeed for most. But, for Ajax High School's Nathaniel Allard, being king of the court is almost second nature. The talented 18-year-old Grade 12 student, who's the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) men's singles champ, did it again on the weekend, winning five consecutive games and, for the most part, wasn't seriously chal- lenged in his quest for back-to-back Ontario Federation of School Ath- letic Associations (OFSAA) men's singles' badminton titles. "I don't think it has sunk in yet," says an elated Allard. "I'm very happy. It meant so much to me. I get to go to college with two OFSAA championships under my belt." The top seed in the 36-player f ield, Allard correctly predicted prior to OFSAA that his main com- petition would come from Ray- mond Wong of York Region's Bayview Secondary School. Facing Wong in the final, it was no contest as Allard delivered a 15- 2, 15-6 victory to capture the OFSAA crown. Allard says he was extremely ner- vous taking the floor with Wong, but with a full contingent of family members and teammates cheering him on, he quickly settled into his game. "I was second-guessing myself and my tactics, but after the first couple of shots, it got me into the game and I started to calm down and think about the game more," says Allard, who credits his coach, Wayne King, for his high school badminton successes. "A fter I won the first game, I kept attacking him. I didn't want (Wong) to get into the game. I wanted to get the game over with and make sure he didn't get into the game at all." In the semifinal, Allard powered past Joseph Rogers of Ridgemont High School from the Ottawa re- g ion 15-3, 15-4. Allard dispatched Fayaz Nanji of Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute in Toronto 15-8, 15-8 in the quarter-finals. Allard eased into the champi- onships with an impressive 15-3, 15- 3 victory over Tasom Jeong of Cen- tral Huron High School of Clinton, Ontario. In the second round, he lowered the boom on Casper Pi- wowar of Iroquois High School from the Hamilton area 15-0, 15-1. Allard says he'll continue to play badminton at the collegiate level while attending Centennial College this fall. His goal is to win provin- cial and national titles in college. LOSSA's other representative in men's singles, Ryan Yakura of Dun- barton High School, finished fifth overall in the 'A' flight. Ajax High's men's doubles team of Shawn Roach and Alex Malm- sten had a rough outing after com- ing into the championships as the LOSSA champs. They fell out of the 'A' and 'B' flights to land in the 'C' f light where they finished fifth. LOSSA's other representative in the men's doubles -- Shane Evans and Robert Morris of Pickering High School -- finished ninth in the 'C' flight. Oshawa O'Neill Collegiate's Heather Aitken finished fifth in the 'A' flight of the women's singles event, while Danielle Himbeault of Whitby's Anderson Collegiate fin- ished third in the 'C' flight. Kerry Stevens and Alyson Dupuis of Bowmanville High School fin- ished fifth in the 'A' flight of the women's doubles event. The other LOSSA representatives in the event -- Alexis Roddau and Brown- wyn Walker of Anderson Collegiate -- placed ninth in the 'B' flight. In mixed doubles play, Kristen Boujos and Warren Mann of Whit- by's Sinclair Secondary School fin- ished ninth in the 'B' flight. 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See page B4 Local singers finish first at regional competition Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM –Durham's Eastside Har- mony Chorus recently returned from the 2004 annual Regional 16 Sweet Adelines competition in Syracuse all smiles. "We got first place," said Lynn Doucette, a member who sings bass. "We are first in our division." Wearing red shiny dresses cut high at one knee, with velvet sleeves, and rhinestone necklaces, the 63 mem- bers performed two pieces. "An up tune called Sweet Georgia Brown and a ballad called Broken Hearted," related Jennifer Adamson, an Ajax resident and excited mem- ber. "We have brand new costumes, a brand new director, and brand new songs," she said. The women left for New York April 29 and performed at the Syracuse Civic Centre over two days. The group returned May 2. Eastside sings barbershop music, noted nine-year member Marilyn Quintin. The chorus is a four-part harmony group accompanied by an a cappella group. They are affiliated with Sweet Adelines. Each week members practice for three or four hours at the West Rouge Community Centre in Picker- ing, leading up to the annual region- al competition. This year, 24 chorus- es affiliated with the Sweet Adelines competed. Winners at the regionals move on to the internationals the following year, said Adamson, marketing co- ordinator for the group. "Every year the internationals are held somewhere different," she said. Area residents can see the new champions perform, 'For the Love of Barbershop', Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carruther's Creek Community Church auditorium, 599 Bayly St. E., in Ajax. Tickets are $20. Along with the Eastside Chorus, there will be several musical talents, including The Humbugs, a men's quartet, Diamond Jazz, a female's quartet, Pruii, a jazz choir, Good Vi- brations, a girl's quartet, and the Temptations, a boy's quartet. For more information on the cho- rus, call Adamson at 905-428-3053. To order tickets to the show, call Quintin at 905-666-9596. Ennio Paola teaches kids at centre’s first Sunday program AJAX –The Durham West Arts Centre is moving forward with its next set of plans and launching chil- dren's arts programs. To kick off its new Sunday pro- grams, Ennio Paola, a teacher, com- poser and director of music, is pre- senting Satie for Children on Sun- day, May 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the centre, 72B Old Kingston Rd., Pick- ering Village. The interactive event is based on French composer Erik Satie, whose musical pieces and literature from the late 18th century and early 19th century inspired the people of France. They also caught Paola's at- tention. "He's going to read to children and stop at various points and play the music of Satie," said Angie Little- field, executive director of DWAC. "It's the first one of many (pro- grams) we hope to have going every Sunday for children." Music, art, and reading are incor- porated into the three-part Satie presentation, designed to help chil- dren learn all aspects of the arts. Eight-year-old Sean Givern is going to be the pianist during the session and Cathy Laskar-Allamby, owner of the Art and Soul Gallery in Picker- ing Village, is providing art activities to help children interpret music and characters in Mr. Paola's story. Mr. Paola has a music degree from the University of Windsor, and is also a graduate of the faculty of edu- cation at Queen's University. He cur- rently teaches for the Toronto Dis- trict School Board and has also been with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, and the ministry of education in the Bahamas. In addition, he's a founder of Sig- nificant Music, which is an educa- tion publishing company and teach- ing studio, and is affiliated with the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, Affiliate Teachers' Net- work, Royal Conservatory of Music, and the Society of Composers, Au- thors and Publishers. Mrs. Littlefield is also looking for people to either make or donate cushions for the kids to sit on, dur- ing the Children's Programs. For more information, call DWAC at 905-686-7697. Inspiring a younger generation Stephanie Mason/ News Advertiser photo Ennio Paola has a special kids’ program planned for the Durham West Arts Centre’s first Sunday program, May 16. Charley Pride Pride’s return to Durham pushed back May show postponed to August due to surgery DURHAM –Charley Pride is apolo- getic about his prolonged absence from his fans in Durham Region, but he won't be able to change that right away. His first extensive tour of Canada in 10 years was originally scheduled to take place this month but is now delayed until August because Pride underwent emergency surgery May 6. "It's been so long since I came up to see y'all," Pride said in a tele- phone interview in April, before the delay. "I do appreciate all of my fans and I do apologize to all of them. "Country fans are so loyal. I am a very fortunate entertainer. I love what I do. I think it shows when I go on stage." The Mississippi-born country singer and his band, the Pridesmen, will play the Civic, singing many of his hit songs. The "Pride of Country Music" has had 36 top singles and sold more than 70 million albums. In fact, he is second in sales for RCA only to Elvis Presley. In the past, he's tried to tour Canada every 18 to 20 months but a commitment to regular appear- ances at the Charley Pride Hall in Branson, Missouri, changed that, he said. "I'm just being reminded that I was supposed to be cutting back (on the Branson shows.) We have tried to but it's just so hard. It's been sold out since January." But he's about to tour Canada and will also head to Britain and northern Europe this year. He'll be singing his many hits from the past and promises fans will enjoy a great show. "The fans leave feeling they've heard everything," he said. Pride has been entertaining with his distinctive baritone voice for more than 30 years and remains one of the top 20 best-selling country artists of all time. He was basically born singing, growing up as one of 11 siblings. "We all sang," he said. "I just thought everybody sang. I've been blessed with a good voice." In 1969, he had his first #1 hit with 'All I Have To Offer You is Me.' Other hits include 'Kiss An Angel Good Morning,' 'Snakes Crawl at Night,' 'Somebody Love You Honey' and 'Is Anybody Goin' to San An- tone?' He's a member of the Coun- try Music Hall of Fame. His latest albums include a 2003 two-CD anthology of his hits, a trib- ute to Jim Reeves and 'The Comfort of Her Wings.' For ticket availability, check the Civic box office and Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 416-870-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Lyfe gets interesting in Pickering PICKERING –Members of the local rock band 'Still Lyfe' say they are not your everyday group. The band consists of three men in their 20s, who play a lot of their own music, but also do several covers of classic rock and top-10 music. Still Lyfe is performing Saturday, May 15 at Grizzly's Bar and Grill, 985 Brock Rd. near Bayly Street. Admission is free. Ajax woman’s first album is about following dreams By Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser AJAX –It's never too late to accom- plish your dreams, says Lorraine Davies. The Ajax singer released her first CD, 'A Time For Me,' about two weeks ago, with the country rock album featuring 10 tracks. "The reason why I am doing it (singing) is so I don't have any re- grets," Davies said, mentioning the title of her CD explains it all. "More or less the one thing to say is just don't let go of your dreams." Davies wrote two of the songs on the album, 'Me and My Man' and 'Mom's Night Out'. "I don't really have a favourite," she said about her tastes in music. "I love all types." Among Davies' musical influences are Cher, Pat Benatar and Reba McEntire. The single on the CD drawing the most play thus far has been 'Sand Castles.' "It's the one (song) getting a lot of positive attention," said Rob MacArthur, Davies' husband and the manager of Spectrum Enter- tainment Productions. Already, Davies has performed across Ontario at various events, in- cluding fund-raisers, festivals and bars. However, MacArthur would like to see Davies' album get more expo- sure. "Ontario is going to be the tough- est air play," he said. "They just don't play independent artists." He said his plan is for Davies' songs to be played locally and hope- fully gain more attention provincial- ly and so on. Davies is performing in May at the Opry North Showcase, but the date and location of the shows has yet to be released. The CD is available at www.theCDStore.net or order by catalogue at any HMV, Indigo, Chapters or Sam the Record Man location. For more information, visit Davies' Web site at www.lorraine- davies.com. Eastside chorus has the sweetest sound A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo From left, Dianne Spadafore, Dianne Harm and Dru Carter, show off the medals they and the rest of the Eastside Harmony Chorus won for placing first at the AA Chorus, Regional 16 competition in Syracuse, New York, recently. Lorraine Davies takes some time for her music A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Lorraine Davies of Ajax has released her own CD of country rock songs. One of the singles, ‘Sand Castles,’ is getting air play on a group of radio stations in the U.S. Groups like local arts council help give artists exposure Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM –Breaking into the local arts scene may not be easy according to some, but a Durham arts council is working to paint a brighter future for its members. April Polak, president of the PineRidge Arts Council, serving all of Durham, has been involved with the group for about eight years now. Polak, also a past-president of Ajax Creative Arts, said that becoming a member of a group can help get an artist's voice heard, or in a lot of cases, their paintings on a wall. She added PineRidge has seen an up- swing of popularity. "The growth (in membership) has been tremendous," Polak said. "The council gives artists a voice and a place." PineRidge, which recently marked its 15 anniversary, provides member- ships to not only those in visual arts, but the performing arts and writers as well. Memberships for individuals are $20, and the council offers group rates for $30. Polak guesses enrolment now to- tals more than 2,000, adding some members are not artists, but simply people interested in the field and wanting to be involved. The council also works to keep members in touch with opportunities to showcase their work. Despite the growing numbers, Polak said there generally hasn't been a lot of funding flowing into the arts piggy bank. She noted PineR- idge members were on hand April 2 for the opening of the new Durham West Arts Centre in Pickering Village. The centre is receiving $150,000 in Ontario Trillium funding over the next two years as a base to showcase work and a meeting place for various arts groups. Polak hopes this will lead to a permanent centre for the area. The council itself also recently received a Trillium grant, getting $25,000 over three years to go towards improving its ArtScene publication and new computer equipment. Robert Hinves, a PineRidge mem- ber and Pickering resident, has a pas- sion for painting landscapes and his- torical buildings. He sells his work, as many artists do, and during his 11- year stint in the field has learned a few things about the market. For one, he said working on small- er canvases not only makes the pro- jects easier, but also more desirable to potential clients. Despite his in- volvement with the council, he said it's difficult at times to get his work out there. "It's still pretty rough," Hinves said. "Most people's needs have art at the bottom of the list." He feels local artists are taken for granted, and wants to see more at- tention paid to them. "I'd like to see more people buying originals, rather than prints," he said. "Local artists are just as good (as any other)... you can also deal with them personally." Uxbridge resident Mary Louise Howell is also a member of PineR- idge. She painted in watercolours for 14 y ears, before recently moving into oils. She said the council has been helpful in getting her work shown lo- cally, but she hasn't yet received much exposure outside of the region. "It's mainly word of mouth," she said. "It's a lot of legwork." As far as reaching a national audi- ence some day, she would like to get to that level, but noted "one has to be realistic." Sue Reaney, of the Ajax Rug Hook- ers, said her organization faces unique challenges. The rug hookers do not use paint or pencil in their craft, but rather ma- terials such as burlap and linen woven into impressive works of art. "Most people haven't heard about our work, and most don't care," the Pickering resident explained. She mentioned that as a PineRidge member, her group receives a newsletter, and gets mentioned on the council's Web site regarding rug hooker meetings. She said selling work is not easy, noting the pieces can go for $125 per square foot and she added months can go into creating a single product. The rug hookers work out of the St. Andrew's Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Rd. in Ajax. "We're lucky to have the space to work in," she said, adding it was tough to find a place with enough space and proper lighting. To f ind out more about PineRidge visit www.pineridgearts.org. A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 12, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 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. “My son lost his life in a workplace injury. He was a great kid.” Pa ul Kells speaks out for young workers’safety. “My 19 year old son Sean was in his third day on the job.He was pouring a flammable liquid.He hadn’t been told that what he was doing was dangerous and precautions needed to be taken.The liquid ignited and exploded. 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It stars Scarlett Johansson, Tom Wilkinson and Colin Firth. It begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19. Pearl Earring is the final showing for the Ajax Film Circuit season, pre- sented by the Friends of the Ajax Public Library in co-operation with the Toronto International Film Festi- val Group. Advance tickets for Pearl Earring are available at all branches of the Ajax Public Library for $6.50, or at the Ajax Cineplex Odeon theatre box office the day of the show for $7. For more information, call Ian Leckie at 905-427-1522. St. Mary team among drama festival’s 2004 award winners DURHAM –The Eastern Regional Competition for the Sears Drama Festival recently came to a close, and participating Durham high schools did their region proud by g iving award-winning perfor- mances. Pickering's St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School, along with Whitby's Anderson Collegiate and Sinclair Secondary School performed in the week-long competition with compa- nies from across eastern Ontario, and all three Durham schools took home awards for their productions. St. Mary's production of 'By The Wa t ers Of Babylon' picked up three awards: an award of merit to the chorus for ensemble performance, an award of excellence for perfor- mance to Zach McKendrick, and an award of excellence for original score to musicians Sean Dineley, Travis Stocking, Mike Fitile. For its performance of 'Monkey Do,' written and directed by teacher Doug Craven, the cast from Ander- son won an award of excellence for ensemble performance. 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ADMN ASSISTANT A progressive mini-advertising agency in the Dur- ham area has a position for a per- sonable, energetic self-starter with experience Mac designs, PCWord, Excel and a marketing flair that needs developing..lots of room to grow with us! Preference given to Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator knowledge. Email bonnie@carouselgroup.com CUSTOMER SERVICE / Order Desk. We are looking for a self- starter, who is highly organized, displays a high level of initiative, excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task. Experience in both customer service and order desk necessary. Order entry/Busi- ness Visions 32 computer experi- ence an asset. Only those select- ed for an interview will be contact- ed. Fax to: 905-428-1975 or email: becky@plastiglas.on.ca LEGAL Assistant/Junior Law Clerk. Experienced and self starter for general practice with an emphasis on litigation in Oshawa. Strong computer and communica- tion skills. Fax resume with salary expectations to 905-432-2343 or e-mail jainbarr@yahoo.com. AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Call to find out about Avon's opportunities. Free Gift Call Heidi (905)509-1163 CLEAN UP PERSON required for dealership in port Perry. Call Don Jr. (905) 985-7354. CRYSTAL SPRINGS is looking for sales representatives in the Oshawa Whitby area. Great pay, flexible hours. Fax resume to (905) 579-9775. Established Durham Insurance Broker seeks GROUP BENEFITS SALES REPRESENTATIVE to service and sell our exclusive product. Candidate must be a posi- tive, self-starter with a strong work ethic and ex- cellent people skills. Group Benefits experience an asset. Minimum col- lege education or equiva- lent work experience re- quired. Salary and com- mission to be determined based on experience. Please forward resumes in confidence to: Kerry Sanders fax 905.666.8086 SALES REPS book orders for home furniture & accessories, full time/part time, $20/hr + commis- sion. Training provided. Fax 905- 839-7287 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. CASUAL PART TIME RN needed for busy family practice in Picker- ing. Fax resume: 905-420-0863 att: Debi DENTAL TEAM SEEKING Receptionist/Treatment Co-ordina- tor for our energetic and friendly office. The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude, professional manner and be adapt- able. Computer skills are neces- sary for this challenging and fulfill- ing position. Part time - hours are flexible. Dental experience neces- sary. Whitby. Please fax resume in confidence to: (905) 668-8790 DENTAL ASSISTANT full-time re- quired for modern office. Call 416- 494-2127. DENTAL HYGIENIST part time, Pickering location, Saturdays plus. Call (905) 420-6226 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST and Dental Assistant. needed full/part- time, must be able to work even- ings & Saturdays. Please call Lin- da 9am-12noon. 905-683-5448 or Fax resume to 905-683-8494. FULL TIME CAREER orientated hygienist with STM experience req'd immediately. Will pay top dol- lar for right candidate. French speaking an asset. Please hand deliver resume to the office of Dr. David Garant, 203 Byron St. S., Whitby. RMT part time needed immediate- ly. 3 days per week including Sat- urdays for Ajax Wellness Centre. Phone (416) 271-7431. OSHAWA - Experienced chef/ short order/ line cook required for daily restaurant and banquet hall for golf course. Fax resume to: (905) 433-7996 2+1 BDRM, COMPLETELY reno- vated bungalow, North East Oshawa. New kitchen, 4-newer appliances, new basement/win- dows/roof. A/C, large private yard. Asking, $149,900. Call for appoint- ment to view. 285 Oshawa Blvd.N. Mark (905)260-7820. 3+1-BEDROOM Walkout Bunga- low, separate entrance to finished basement. Hardwood, Ceramics, freshly painted, Oak Kitchen Cabi- nets up&downstairs, completely renovated. Large Storage area, expanded driveway appliances, air, alarm, satellite, window cover- ings. Private backyard. Near schools,church. 364 Elizabeth Street. Call (905)743-9940 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 OLD WHITBY,1915, $395K. 905- 668-2774, 6 pictures & info at www.privateexchange.com 4- bdrms, 2 baths, finished loft, mod- ern oak kitchen, L-shaped veran- da, lakestone fireplace, Must See!! 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. UPGRADED Bungalow, North West side of Oshawa, near OC. 3- bedroom +In-law apartment. Sep- arate entrance, 2-kitchens, 7 appli- ances, A/C, window coverings, on large lot. $229,900. (905)436- 9439. 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 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 12, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! PICKERING - Great complex, near Petticoat Creek, impeccable 3 bdrm, 3 bathroom, end unit. New upgraded broadloom-kitchen-bath- room. Open concept renovated, finished basement, with walkout to 2 underground parking spaces. Asking $192,500. Call 905-837- 8105. $34,900 3-BEDROOM bungalow newer well, great starter, retire- ment, home/business or cottage. Near many lakes. Hwy 7 & 41, Kal- adar. (613)336-0840 terms avail- able. Divorce sale. WELL ESTABLISHED FAMILY owned cafe in Whitby professional building. $43,000 O.B.O. Owner retiring. Call 905-430-1572 week- days, 9-4pm. 6000SQ.FT.industrial unit avail- able. 190 Waterloo. Full zoning. Call 905-432-7223. INDUSTRIAL UNIT for lease 1200-sq.ft. north Oshawa. Avail- able July 1. Call Tom at (905)432- 2305 or (905)579-4861 evenings 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.. DYNAMIC FOOD RESTAURANT franchise available. Across from Durham College. High traffic loca- tion. $50-$60K down with balance OAC.Call Walt 1-877-602-7482 ext. 26. 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 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ 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 ARE YOU BEING DECLINED? 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages. Private funds. Prime rates. Self employed. Credit problems. Purchases and refinances. Get approved. Call R/E Active Mortgages. (905)420-8866 ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Tor onto. 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 NO Fee Mortgages. 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Better than Bank Rates up to $100, residential/commercial. Private. Call Dean 416-356-1700. 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Oshawa, close to amen- ities, GM, 401 and bus stop. Sep- arate entrance, parking. No pets. $620/month (inclusive). First/last. Avail. June 1st/04. (647)889-0471. 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM & bachelor flats in Oshawa. Large, clean & bright. Great neighbourhood. Immediate occupancy. $595, $695, $795, $995. Some include utilities & parking. First/last required. Call 905-856-3442 or 416-417-0379. 1-BEDROOM + Den, bright, legal basement apt. Whitby. Fridge, stove, parking, backyard. $640 in- cluding utilities, cable. No smok- ing/pets. (905)430-6675 1-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED legal apartment, separate en- trance, parking, available immedi- ately or June 1st. $675/month. First/last. Ritson/Taunton, no smoking. Call (905)571-0080 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM, AVAILABLE any time,/June 1st. Located at 946 Masson St. $795/month inclusive, first/last, no pets. Please call 905- 576-6724, or 905-242-4478. 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. 2YR. OLD,2 BEDROOM APT. Downtown Oshawa. $750 + util- ities. Avail. Immediately. Call Anna (905)720-3117 or (905)576- 7177 408 BLOOR ST. EAST Oshawa (Conveniently located near No Fr ills)- 2 bedroom $745+hydro (approx. $50/mo), avail. immed. Also 1 bed. apt. avail. June 1st, $635 + hydro ($50/mo.). First/last/1-parking. Immaculate, nice, well-maintained, bright, clean. Laundry, small building. Bus stop at door. No pets. 905-668- 1946. 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 ADULT Lifestyle Building, close to Oshawa hospital, 2-bedroom main floor & basement of house. First/last references required. No pets. $825/month plus hydro. Lynn (905)436-6886. AJAX 2 bed. basement apt. & Rooms for rent, avail. immed.. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-9846 AJAX -Large 2-bedroom avail- able July 1, in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclusive with parking and new appliances. 905-426- 1161 AJAX Old Harwood north of Hwy 2. 1 bedroom large, new very bright basement with walkout. No pets/smoking. Utilities included. Avail immediately. First/last. (905)427-5426 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 Rossland/Westney 1 bdrm basement apt, all appliances in- cluding laundry. parking. $900/mo inclusive. first/last, no smok- ing/pets. Available June 1. (905)686-0248 AJAX SOUTH - bright one bed- room plus den basement apt. Sept. entrance, parking, laundry, air con, Suit single, no pets/smok- ing, first/last/references. $750/incl. Avail. immediately. (905)686-6773 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 AJAX, CHURCH/DELANEY spa- cious, bright, beautiful 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment. Non-smoker/no pets. Utilities, sep- arate entrance, cable, parking. Available anytime. First/last. 905- 683-2852. ATTRACTIVE newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment, $715/mo in- clusive. Laundry, balcony, parking, appliances included. Available im- mediately. Mill/Simcoe Oshawa. Call 1-800-486-9826. 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 $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BACHELOR APT. WHITBY,big kitchen, bathroom & livingroom, laundry facilities. No pets, no smokers. $650/month inclusive. First/last required. July 1st. Call (905)655-3901 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT 2 BDRM BASEMENT apt, Brock/Rossland, 4 pc bath sep, entrance, $840/mo laundry & utilities included no smoking/pets Available June 1. First/last (905)665-5284 BROCK/FINCH,beautiful large 1- bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, laundry, parking, cable, jacuzzi. Non-smoker, no pets. Avail. July 1st. $850/month inclusive. (905)428-3965 BROOKLIN 2 bed. apt. for July 1st/04. 4 appliances, adult bldg, first and last, plus hydro. No pets, $825. . 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA Must see 2nd floor private 2+ bedroom apartment. 1,350+ sq.ft. of attrac- tive space with hi-eff gas. Now available. $900+. Andrew (905)579-5464. 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. DETACHED 3-bedroom, 2-storey, 2-4pc bath, finished rec room, 5-appliances, large fenced yard, 2 car driveway, new paint/carpet.. South West family neighbourhood, No pets. $1100/month, first/last non negotiable, available June 1st. Leave message, (905)623-6812. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - One bed- room, $650 all inclusive. Two bed- room apartment available. $1,000 all inclusive. Available June. lst. Phone 905-430-7903. DURHAM COLLEGE Students: House for rent - own room. Ac- commodates 5 students. Directly across from main gate. Laundry fa- cilities $430/month each excluding utilities. (905)668-8415 HARMONY/ADELAIDE.1-bed- room basement apartment. Fire- place, C/A, laundry. No smok- ing/pets. Suitable for female. Available June 1st. $680/month in- clusive. 289-314-4070. LARGE 2-3 BEDROOM MAIN floor house. Parking, CAC, 1min to 401 & GO train. Brock/401. $1300 inclusive. Call Chad 416-704- 8480. LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apt. $850 South-end Oshawa. Fenced-in backyard, Laundry, parking, Util/cable included, June/July 1st. (905)571-5256 leave message or call Sun. after 8 p.m.. LARGE bright 2-bedroom basement apartment. 7 windows, parking, laundry, backyard. $850/inclusive. Open house Sunday May 16th, 3-5pm. 1078 Ronlea. Olive/Grandview area. (905)434-5920. LARGE One-bedroom, freshly painted, 4 appliances, central air. $700 all utilities included. (905)721-2358 Available now or June 1. LARGE TWO BEDROOM base- ment apartment, brand new. Brock/Hwy. 401 Pickering. Sep. entrance. All inclusive $875/mo. Easy access Hwy/WalMart Plaza. Avail. June 1st. 416-827-4041 af- ter 7 p.m. NW WHITBY New large 1-bed- room basement apt. All utilities paid, own heating/cooling equip. garage, special place for a special person, ideal for semi-retired, $790/month, immediately, refer- ences. 905-430-0034. ONE BEDROOM near OC and bus route, newly decorated, upper duplex, separate entrance and driveway. Available June lst. 2004. First/last $750 all inclusive. (905) 213-9907, (905) 436-3446. Ask for Mary. 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 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)432-1533 OSHAWA -Simcoe St. N., new luxury 2 bdrm apt. above store. New appliances, immediate pos- session. $800/mo. Call 905-725- 9473 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, Laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558- 2622 . OSHAWA SUBLET - Penthouse apartment, adult building, 3 bed- rooms, 2 - 4 pce. bathrooms, 5 ap- pliances, balconies, hardwoods throughout. $1927 per mo. all in- clusive. Underground parking available. July 15th. lst/last refer- ences, credit check. (905) 438- 1951 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, 401/Harmony. Spa- cious 1-bedroom basement apt. Nicely renovated. Private en- trance, all inclusive, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, cable. No smok- ing/dogs. $600/mo. Suit one-work- ing-person. Avail. June. 905-571- 0772. OSHAWA,large 3-bedroom house, finished basement, nice quiet area. Near all amen- ities/schools. Fenced yard, avail- able immediately. $1300/month plus utilities, first/last. Call (905)728-9567. OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. Call for appointment 905-725-1595 or 905-728-6766 PICKERING - 2 bedroom base- ment apt. for rent. Major Oaks/Brock. All utilities included. Non-smoker, no pets. Available immediately. Suitable for small family. 905-426-9356 PICKERING - one bedroom bright walkout basement apt. C/ac, $750/incl., and 2 bedroom walkout basement in Ajax $800+ 1/3. Avail. June 1st. (905)420-5789 or 647- 299-2264. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, close to all amenities. $875/month utilities in- cluded. Available May 15th. Also 1-bedroom and room for rent. (905)421-0087. PICKERING, BROCK RD.and Hwy 2. one bedroom large base- ment, new appliances, new reno- vations, separate laundry, separ- ate entrance, parking, full kitchen, bath, prefer non smoker, includes utilities, no pets. June 1st. $800 lst/last. (905) 619-3115 or cell (416) 566-5465. PICKERING,extra large 1-bed- room loft. $975 inclusive. Cable and parking included. No smok- ing/pets. Available June lst. 905- 839-4727 or 905-728-0097 PICKERING, FINCH/LIVERPOOL, new 2-bedroom basement apt w/big kitchen & livingroom. C/A, near schools/transit. Separate en- trance, washer/dryer, parking in- cluded. No pets. $850+30% util- ities. Available immediately. 416-999-7423. PICKERING/Parkway,Brock Rd., Bright, 1-bedroom basement apt., walk-out near Walmart. Separate entrance, own laundry, cable, parking. In quiet home. Near all amenities. References, no pets/smoking. $775-inclusive. 416- 738-5150 or 905-427-7073. UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 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 a l by C r 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 r tme nts .c o 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 PORT PERRY- spacious, large 3- bedroom apartment in quiet well- kept low rise building. No pets. $915 +utilities. Please call Neil 905-985-6938 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. TWO BEDROOM apt in Ajax, $795 incl. Westney / Ritchie area. Close to school, park, GO station. No pets. First/last and references. Available immediately. (905) 686- 2993. WHITBY - Immediate 2 bed- room, $840. Immediate - 1 bed- room. $760. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,bright 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, full bathroom, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping, $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Beautiful new 2-bed- room, fireplace, large windows, cable, separate entrance, all util- ities. $1050.00. Available June 1st. Call (416)791-8605. WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL walkout 2- bedroom apt., no smoking/pets. First/last, $1100 all inclusive. 5 new appliances, central air/vac, 2 parking, cable included. Available July 15th. Call (905)444-9352 WHITBY, QUIET LOW RISE, 2- level apt, 3-bdrms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, suit small family, 2 gen- erations/2 related couples, no- smoking/pets. Avail. June 1st. Near Go/bus/401. $1175/mo. 905-426-3288 WHITBY.Clean 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, near GO Bus. No smoking/pets. $650/month all inclusive. First/last required. Available immediately. Call (905)728-7578. 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 401/PARK 1 bedroom, fully fur- nished basement apt, cable, gas fireplace, private entrance, park- ing, no pets, 1st/last, working per- son preferred $160/week. ALSO ROOM w/fridge, TV/VCR, parking 1st/last. $100/week. (905)576- 6127 2 STOREY, 2 BEDROOM,5 appli- ances, & fireplace. Parkwood Vil- lage, Courtice. $975/month plus utilities. Available July 1st. 905- 436-2905. LAKE DRIVEWAY CONDO June 1st. View of lake, 2-br, 2 4-pc baths. FP in LR, 5 appliances, 1 parking. $1200/mo. Call Cheryl (905)666-1333 WHITBY.3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo. 2-floors, approx. 1500sq.ft. Small, quiet building. No smok- ing/pets. Available July 1st. References required. $1200/month, all utilities included. Call (905)430-8565. 3-BEDROOM house, North/East Oshawa, 2-bath, 4-appliances, parking. Great location, close to schools/shopping. Bright kitchen overlooking large, fenced ravine lot. Available July 1st. $1100/monthly plus utilities. (905)432-9141. 4 BEDROOM PICKERING, Brock/Major Oaks, large very clean bright with newer carpet/tiles throughout, a/c, 5 appliances, $1400. 905-428-2015. AJAX - SOUTH,by the lake, bus stop. 3 bedroom bright, warm home in good neighborhood. 2 car garage, private yard, all applianc- es. $1275 +. Available June l5th. (905) 686- 8612. AJAX - Westney/401, 4-bdrms with family room, 2-1/2 baths, dou- ble garage, lots of storage, back- yard, freshly painted, ceramics throughout, over 2000sq.ft. Avail- able immediately. $1150/includes water +heat/hydro. First/last, credit check.. Call 416-266-3213. AJAX,lovely 3-bedroom de- tached, familyroom, 3-baths, fire- place, laundry, CAC, deck,large yard,no basement. $1250+2/3 util- ities. Also 2-bedroom walkout basement, new kitchen, new ce- ramics/carpet, own laundry. $800. 905-420-5789 647-299-2264. AT R OSSLAND/THICKSON - 4 bedroom house, double garage, legal basement apartment rented separately. References. $l,350 mo. plus utilities. May 16th. lst/last. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom home avail. June 1st. Parking, fenced yard, air con., close to amenities. $1100/inclusive. 905- 431-3829 or (905)786-2413 BOWMANVILLE,3 Bedroom Semi, Family Neighbourhood, Large Backyard, Close to Schools, No Pets, $1150/month + utilities, first & last, references, Available May 15th, Cathy 613-867-4770 BRAND NEW 3 bedroom semi for rent, in Ajax. 2 1/2 baths, Avail- able immediately. $1,400 plus. Call (905) 509-8911, cell (647) 290- 4544 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. NE OSHAWA,lower level of bun- galow, 2-bedrooms, large kitchen, with walkout to greenbelt. Separ- ate laundry facilities included. 10' ceilings, $1000/month. Credit check required. Call (905)576- 1910 OSHAWA (GIBBONS/BOND)--2- bedrooms. Good neighbourhood, large backyard, close to amenities. New Windows. Gas heat. Non- smoking. No pets. Many assets, must-see. $850/month plus util- ities. Call 905-721-0656. OSHAWA - 3+2 BEDROOM bun- galow, lots of extras. $1400 monthly plus utilities. Available June 1st. No smokers, no pets. For more info. call 905-434-2512. OSHAWA - main floor of 3 bed- room bungalow, close to Oshawa Centre, Go and schools. $1100/mo./first/last + utilities. No smoking/pets. Avail. June 1st. (905)571-1051 OSHAWA,2-bdrm house, bunga- low, a/c, appliances, gas heating, $1050/mo + utilities. First/last, no pets. Avail. June 1st. Call (905)725-6192 PICKERING,fully detached house in quiet neighbourhood. 3-bed- rooms, 2 baths, 4 appliances, available immediately. No smok- ing, no pets. References. First/last. Call (905)706-8963 SOUTH AJAX - steps to lake, 3 bedrooms, inground-heated pool, skylights, California-shutters, 6" baseboards, crown-mouldings, re- cessed Haligon lights, air-con., July 1st. $1250 + 1/2 utilities. (905)686-4703 WHITBY - 4-BEDROOM house, close to Go/401. Garage, gas fire- place, main-floor family room, cul- de-sac. $1250 + 65% utilities. First/Last, credit check. no smok- ing/dogs. 905-430-6979. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fr i. 7-9 p.m. OSHAWA 3-bedroom townhouse for rent. Finished basement. $1050 plus utilities. Washer, dryer & microwave included. Nice yard. Available immediately. Call (416)270-2707. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422, 905-579-9956 PICKERING,Brock/Kingston, large 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, fin- ished basement, gas f/p, garage, fenced backyard, July 1, $1395/mo., plus, first/last, refer- ences. (905)831-8823 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whit- by,(905)666-2008 is accepting ap- plications for our upcomning va- cancies Subject to membership policy approval. Applications avail- able at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Fri- day, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door between (10am-7pm). Sorry no subsidy available. 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. FURNISHED large bedsitting room $500/mo inclusive. Laundry, park- ing, share kitchen/bathroom. 5 minute drive to Pickering GO. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. 905-839-8018. LARGE ROOM with kitchen, for mature person, private home. No smoking. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre. $550/month. Call (905)576-8422 ROOMS FOR RENT.Fully fur- nished, close to Durham College. Includes hydro, kitchen, living- room, cable, parking. Newly reno- vated, close to shopping centre. For more information call 905-435- 3710. Room for rent in Bowmanville home. Share kitchen and laundry. Near 401. Available immediately. $450. (905) 697-9754 BEDROOM FOR RENT in house in Bowmanville. Close to every- thing. Parking included Share house with two adults and a dog.$475/month inclusive. First and last required. Please leave a message @ (905) 623-2147 LARGE PENTHOUSE with balco- ny, to share, 5 min. from hospital. Includes heat, cable, HS internet. Quiet, working RN or other female professional preferred. $500 per mo. lst/last, references. Available July lst. Call (905) 576-2425 leave message. OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available im- mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- sive.Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING,LARGE Fieldstone house, new bdrm furniture, over age 25 preferred. All amenities incl. $525/$600 monthly. Call after 6pm (905)426-6611 or Days call cell 416-788-6611 ROOM for rent. Share kitchen and bathroom. Close to amenities, parking available. $500/monthly, first/last required. No smok- ing/pets. Available June 1st. Professional person preferred. Call (905)579-0543. SHARE NEW HOME,located Whitby, west of Brock St, close to amenities, share 2 people. $475 mt incl utilities. Available imm. No smoking/pets. 905-666-9940. SIMCOE/CONLIN - one minute to Durham College, share large country home, c/air, laundry, park- ing, patio, pool, satelite TV, large yard. Female preferred to share with same. Loft also available. $400/room. Avail. immediate. (905)721-2318 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. MAY LONG-WEEKEND Special - last minute bookings at reduced rates. Lakeside cedar cottages with modern facilities on beautiful Lake Kasshabog (45 minute NE of Pete rborough). Perfect for a relax- ing weekend getaway. Summer bookings still available. www.bluemountainlodge.ca. 1-705-877-2159. 1981 LIONEL hardtop trailer. 8ft box sleeps 4 adults. Fridge, sink, new tires, asking $1,450. Call (905)579-2590 1982 LIONEL 12' tent trailer, sleeps 6, fridge, sink, furnace, lots of storage. 8'x20' awning, $2000 o.b.o.Call Greg (905)985-9809 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. 2000 (2001 Model) Palomino RL Filly, hardtop sleeps-8, two way fridge in/out propane stove Hydro & Water hook ups. Pull-out cano- py.Very clean condition $6,300. Call 905-404-0168 2000 FLAGSTAFF, hardtop. Ex- cellent condition. Sleeps 8, 2 ta- bles, couch, 3-way fridge, stove, furnace, ample storage, matching upholstery & add a room. $9000. 905-720-0897. 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. AFFORDABLE Lake Ontario, sea- sonal Trailer sites near Trenton, fully serviced, sheltered docking. Wellers Bay, Consecon. Buy or rent. (613)827-0041. COBOURG AREA $8,900 with $1000 down, $125/month. Fully serviced wooded trailer lot, all sea- son road. Sand beach, swimming, fishing, (905)885-6664 NEW PARK -RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking, recreation hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca TRAILER,91 Dutchman Classic, 26', 2 door, sleeps 6, air con., $11,500 OBO, very good condi- tion. (905)725-3329, 905-706- 6326. 14.4 ALUMINUM FISHING BOAT; 3 real seats; 25-hp long shaft Evin- rude; Yacht Club Trailer; $3,800- obo. (905)852-7420 1987 FOUR WINNS (Cadillac of boats) 19.5', 4-cyl I.O. with trailer. $8,900. Oshawa. (905)436-6105 1995 16ft. Lund, 1997 40HP Merc., trailer, pwr. Trim, bilge, mooring cover, accessories. $7900. Call (905)404-1454. 4 STROKE HONDA boat motors, rarely used. 1996-5hp $1100; 1996-2hp $550; 1995-2hp $500. Call Jeff (905)987-7262 SPECIAL - 88 Doral Tara - 22', ex- cellent condition, low hours, fish finder. VHF, Merc 260 I/O, v-berth, enclosed head, icebox, $13,000. Lying Pefferlaw. 905-895-4520 BEAUTIFUL Trent River/Hastings. Book early for a housekeeping cot- tage/trailer for May 24. Family park, boat & motor rentals, heated pool, sandy beach, store and more! FREE fireworks/dinner. Website: www.friendlyacres.net inquiries 1-800-265-8841 or 705- 696-2670. 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. FREE INTERNET dating in Dur- ham www.911dating.com Totally free until September. Find a sum- mer date, a lover, someone in uni- form.www.911dating.com SPEED DATING EVENT:Ages 30-45. Wednesday May 12. Ages 45-60 Wednesday May 26th. (Men Needed) Both held at One- To-One Lounge, Whitby. To regis- ter call 905-244-LOVE or visit www.thesinglesnetwork244.com. AFFORDABLE NANNIES from Hong Kong. Call AMACARE now to book for Summer/Fall start. 416- 850-0851 www.amacare.ca FILIPINA Nanny/housekeeper, live-in/out. available. No fee to em- ployers. Amah Intl. 416-221-3303 CREDIT PROBLEMS BUT NEED A VEHICLE? Let US put the keys in YOUR hands. Over 8 yrs. experience successfully handling credit problems just like yours!! Call Mel today... 905-576-1800 - Fraser Ford Sales 2 Spacious Teaching Studios Visa, Amex, Debit, Mastercard Business Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10 - 5:00 p.m. • Mon. to Thurs. 7 - 9 p.m. Classes, seminars in: Full Retail Outlet Acrylics, Oils Delta, Unfinished Furniture DecoArt, Jo Sonya Giftware Wood, Brushes Guest Teachers Packets, Books 235 Bayly Street W., Unit 12, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3K3 Phone: 905-683-6109 Fax: 905-426-4673 Email: judymcdonald@idirect.com Web Site: http://www.creative-pastimes.com OVER 3200 SQ. FT., ONE LEVEL LOCATION Register Now! Adult Classes All levels of Painting Classes “Folk Art, Oil, Watercolour BAYWOOD CENTRE Corner of Bayly St & Monarch Ajax (No Frills Plaza) ATTENTION VENDORS Tables available for you to sell your treasures at our 9th Annual SIDEWALK & YARD SALE Saturday May 29th, 2004 8am to 2 pm Rain Or Shine Cost per table is only $20 with proceeds in support of the Children's Wish Foundation.Those interested may contact Wendy Holland at The Gift Gallery 905-427-5589 4TH ANNUAL FUN FAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE May 15th & 16th, 2004 Don't miss out on your opportunity to exhibit in our fabulous Vendor Village!!! Over 4000 people attended last year. For more information please call (905) 426-4676 ext. 227 AMAZING YARD SALE Outside/Inside! Thousands of Yards of Fabric,Trim & Home Decor Material 1 Day Only - Sun. May 16th 10 A.M. 'The Lace Place' 1698 Bayly St. (at Brock Rd) Pickering 905-831-5223 AFFORDABLE experienced home daycare for kids all ages. Close to Schools. Hwy #2/Westney/401. CPR, First-Aid, references, re- ceipts. (905)619-8936 AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S.on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/ crafts/ outings. Snacks, lunch. Valley Farm Rd./Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905)839-7237 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. 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 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. 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. Tu es - 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. 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 BEST BUY - $4,000 value, cedar hot tub, seldom used, extra well maintained, includes leather cover, sacrifice at $1500. (416)217-6308 BRADFORD PLATES, over 100 in collection. Elvis, Bogart, Rockwell. Priced to sell. (905) 420-6484. For complete list go to www.themerrygoround.ca BROWN AND SHARP surface grinder 618 Micromaster. Manual ball way. Good condition. $3,500. (905) 571-0203 BUNK BED,oak, still in box. Cost $850, sell $395. 1-905-213-4669. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040. 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 FOR SALE - Lily of the Valley and Elite Lily, $2.00 per plant. 4" pot, free delivery. (905) 831-4051. FOR SALE,2-8 PC. bedroom suites like new, light oak, coffee colour, also leather sofa love 416- 540-8409. whitby area. GAS BBQ, LARGE "C" shaped desk with chair. Kitchen table/6 chairs. White side table with ce- ramic tile. Queen boxspring/mat- tress. Exercise bike. 32" Sony TV/Stand. (905)428-8455. GUITAR - Fender Telecaster Plus, Made in the USA, 1996 Model, beautiful guitar $1,500. CAll 905- 706-5090. HEDGING CEDARS,8' to 12'. Warranted installation or do it yourself. 705-799-0222 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. IMMACULATE Fr igidaire gallery convection oven, slide in model, cooktop, self-cleaning with silver maintenance package, owner loves the oven, doesn't like to cook, like new $1100. 2 cherry- wood speakers each 48 1/2" x 19 x 29", big speakers, big sound $400/pr. CAll 905-655-3193. LEATHER SOFA & CHAIR,deep burgundy, $3,000; Piano full size. Gerard Heinzman with bench seat $1,100. Call (905)420-3602 LOVESEAT SOFA & CHAIR, $350; coffee & 2 ends $175; apt- sized stacking washer & dryer (3-yr) $500; fridge 3-yr $450; stove $275; maple table w/chairs $350; complete kitchen cabinets w/coun- tertops & sink 5-yrs (white Euro) $1500. (905)260-1236 MOVING SALE Sofa, bedroom, dining suite, crib, wall unit, com- puter etc. 2 cars. 905-721-2203 af- ter 3pm. MOVING SALE well-maintained piano $700; keyboard $150; an- tique solid flamed mahogany din- ingroom suite $6500; dinette set $225; bamboo livingroom suite; china cabinet; wall unit; corner unit; coffee tables; Steelcase com- puter desk; stove/fridge; (905)420- 2969 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!!Computer w/Windows XP-{Includes Tower - CD RW/DVD-ROM, Ethernet card, sound card, NEC Monitor, Key- board, Mouse and Web-cam : $450 (Firm Price). Brand New Blue Carpet{20X11:= $500}; Bronze Fireplace Screen & Accessories: $80; Oriental Area Rug (Rose Col- or) – 6x4 = $80.00; Childs Oak Ta- ble (Great for Daycare) $100; Bleached Oak Kitchen Table with 6 Chairs: {size is 72x42}- $350; !!!ALL ITEMS ARE IN EXCEL- LENT CONDITION!! 905-837- 1602. snp- MOVING SALE,dressing table & stool, mirror, assorted garden tools. Call (905)426-3955 PINE DINING room table with 8 upholstered chairs, excellent con- dition. Phone Ruth after 6 p.m. (905) 426-4921. MOVING sale: desks, chairs, tables, sofa set, appliances, shelves, gas push lawn mower, hedge/grass trimer and much more. Call (905)576-2782. MOVING:3-pc Walnut bedroom furniture, beech desk w/shelves, wood coffee, end tables, JVC com- pact camcorder, scanner, double stroller, double & single beds & more. (905)579-6739 NEW DANDY WINDOW air condi- tioners 5,000 btu $149 each, 8,000 btu $279., 12,000 btu $399. other sizes available. new danby apt sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195/up, re- conditioned ranges $125/up, re- conditioned dryers $125/up, recon- ditioned 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 PIANO Te chnician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS - Spring Sales Arrived - on Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 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 FOR SALE 16x20x4. oval shaped. Accessories: pump, heat- er, covers. Oshawa (905)723-0637 PUBLIC Auction "Over 200 Lots, Treadmills, Free Weights & Ma- chines" Location: 4610 Dufferin St. Toronto, Ontario Auction Date: Tu esday May 18, 7p.m. www.man- agingyourassets.com phone 416- 736-1367/Fax: 416-736-4159 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. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. 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 WASHER & Gas Dryer. Heavy- duty super capacity, Ingliss, 5-years old, like new. $300/pair. (905)420-6214. WASHER AND DRYER $200 for the pair; AM/FM cassette for Ford Windstar $25; Running stroller $150; 905-837-5572, WANTED - Electric Piano, i.e. Ya maha or Korg, preferably with an amp and mixer. Call 905-686- 8351. WANTED - sports cards, comics, video gamed, DVD's and VHS mo- vies, CD's, plus collectables and unwanted items. No collection is too large. Call (905)430-7545, leave message. 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 1969 300 POCLAIN Excavator (Backhoe). 671 GM Diesel. Ready to go to work. $15,000 o.b.o.. Phone (905) 983-9688, 1-905-260- 2824 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. LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Reg. Ready May 17th. call (905)344-7093. FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 Grand Opening Ajax Massage Special 122 Hunt St. 416-835-2694 Harwood Commercial Mills Hunt122 Bayly401Looking for the most relaxing massage in Scarborough? All nationalities KINGSTON HEALTH SPA 4383 Kingston Rd. 1 block west of Lawrence Fr iendly attendants 416-287-1876 1955 CHEV BEL AIR 4-door , asking $8000; 1985 CAMARO 305, 4-speed auto $1500; 1988 JAGUAR V-12, needs some work/parts $2500. (905)723-8160 after 4-pm 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 Corsica, V-4, 4dr., certified and e-tested, 132,000 kms. new tires & muffler, radio with CD. No rust, green, asking $2200. James. 905-668-8794, Allan 905- 668-3741 1993 RED CAVALIER, p. locks, air, 3.1, 6 cylinder, 220,000 km very good condition, asking $2200 obo. certified + e-tested. (905)434- 4478. 1994 Chevy Blazer, White, 1974 Mercedes Benz, White. Best offer for both. (905)571-5076. 1995 DODGE NEON 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, very economi- cal, reliable, low insurance, ex- cellent condition, clean Certi- fied/Emissions $2995. 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, excellent condi- tion, clean Certified/Emissions $5995. (905)718-5032 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 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 77,000klms,certified, e-tested, very clean, balance of factory warran- ty, $10,500. call (905)623-4778. 2000 BLACK Honda Civic. One owner, 150,000 highway kms. A must see. $9,999. Call 905-668- 2636 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 4dr, 4-cyl, auto, silver, loaded, sunroof, aluminum wheels, 54,000km, extended warranty to 120k. Call (905)440-4364 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 2003 CAVALIER -Blue, clean, 4 dr. Auto, air, cd player. 12,000kms. Ta ke over payments of $325/mo which includes oil changes. Excel- lent condition. Call 905-426-0224. 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 AAA JOHNNY JUNKER.Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1992 CHEVY EXTENDED CAB pickup truck, auto with overdrive, lots and lots of new parts, clean/good interior, $6500 certified and e-tested. Call (905)721-9856 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 12, 2004 PAGE B7 A/P www.durhamregion.com GARAGE SALE Sat. May 15th & Sun. May 16th 8am - 4pm 100 Bowles Dr., Ajax (Church/Delaney) Girl's clothes sizes 4 & 5 (Gymboree, Gap etc.), women's +size clothes, all excellent condition, home decor, patio set, very upscale 905-426-1920 AUCTION SALE~ HOLIDAY INN, OSHAWA 1011 Bloor Street, East. Sunday Noon May 16th View 11. am Sale 12 noon Partial list:Panasonic, Sony, Aiwa, stereos, lazer fax, camcorders, phones, vacuum, CD, power tools, miter & circ. saw, drills, gas chain saw, sander, grinder, cutting tool. combo tools, 200 pcs tools in box, gas blow- ers, trimmers, 2 gal air compressor, cookware, small appliances, silver, gold & diamond rings, high end accent furniture, water coolers, brassware, Tiffa- ny lamps, swords, watches, wall and grandfather clocks, featherbeds, duvet covers, massagers, Aero beds, CD & photo wood albums, German knifes, glassware, shadow boxes, metal & oriental furniture, vases, bowls, and more.Terms Cash, Visa, MC, only.www.bargainsbuy.ca MARKHAM AUCTIONS TEL. (905)640-7201 TESS Tidd Estate Sales service LARGE EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday, May 15th at 10 a.m. at Tidd's Auction House Hwy #2, East of Cobourg (10% Buyers Premium) Auction Preview - Friday, May 14th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./ Saturday 9 a.m. to time of sale. Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St/Hwy #2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Featured in this sale a superb selection of Fine antique furniture, Victorian, Canadian pine, primitives, etc. Quebec pine dry sink, dough box, open washstands, chest of drawers, rock- ers, fine walnut games table, drop front secre- taire w/bookcase top, Cherry dining room suite, unique oak cased coal box, dressers, oak display cabinet, settee set, oak sideboards, blan- ket box, superb fire screen, etc., plus an excel- lent selection of glass and china - Cranberrry glass Epergne, pair of fine hand painted Lus- tres, Shelley, Royal Worcester, Royal Chelsea, Susie Cooper, Limoges, Nippon, Noritake and the list goes on. Plus a large selection of collect- ible items. FULL LISTING & PHOTO GAL- LERY available at www.theauctionfever.com Terms - Cash, Visa, M.C. Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch available. Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE PATRICIA TIDD 1-905-372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in antique & estate auction sales. CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 14th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The property of Thelma Hood of Beaverton plus oth- ers. Ennis Upright piano, spool bed, corner what-not stand, china cabinet, 9pc walnut diningroom suite, umbrella stand, modern curio cabinet, round oak table with claw feet, 4 press back chairs with Cameo heads, cedar chest, 6 oak chairs, refinished dressers, railroad lanterns, $2 bills, refinished washstand, guitars, oak desk, pine bench, corner walnut china cabinet, train set, 6 arrow back chairs, brass bed, antique wicker wheel chair, refinished wooden rocking chairs, par- lour tables, oak chairs, chesterfields & chair, round pedestal table, bed chesterfield, partial toilet set, 10 in. Craftsman radial arm saw, 16-19 in scroll saws, shop vac, B & D table saw, Craftsman 5in jointer , Craftsman 10in miter saw, qty. hand & power tools, paddle boat, Moffat automatic washer, self-propelled lawn mower, Craftsman 12.5 Hp riding lawn mower, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Sell- ing at 7:30 p.m.Approx 50 bikes from COKL Police Department. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com POLICE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE, NEWTONVILLE Friday, May 14th, 6 p.m. Selling for Durham Regional Police, plus a private es- tate. Large selection of bikes, Raleigh, Sportek, Oak- ley, supercycle, Triump, Miele, CCM, HperBMX, Bi- anchi, Venture, etc. etc. Zodiac Boat Motor, Honda 3500 generator, pro jacks, petroleum pump/nozzle, weed eater, #new microwaves, Sega game system, play pen, cd players, car radio, cameras, walkmans, type- writer, tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, bolt cutters, etc. 3 boats - canoe, Zodia etc. Also china, glass, collect- ibles. etc. Check the date and time. Check the web- site for updates. Terms: Cash, app. cheque, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Bowmanville Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and love seat, china cabinet, kitchen suite, 4pc bedroom suite, side chairs, various ta- bles, prints, lamps, Royal Doultons (Pirate, Wizards, Drag- on, Dinosaur, Flambe girl and swans, large quantity of col- lectables and glassware, 1985 Toyota Camry, E-tested only 181,000kms, plus many other interesting and quality pcs. 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 AUCTION SALE Sunday May 16th 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Auction features a quality selection of articles from a Whitby estate & Oshawa home. Antiques, collectables, household effects, furniture, glass & china, tools & hardware..Something for one & all. Call For All Your Auction Needs Your Location or Ours. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Woods Auction Services. Sunday May 16th at 1:00 p.m. 2014 Little Britain Rd. (County rd.4)Located 10 km. East of Little Britain. Sale of Antiques, collectibles,household items and furni- ture. For full listing and pictures go to www.woodsauctionservices.com. Viewing 10:00 a.m day of auction. Terms: cash,Interac,Visa. Snack Bar. 705-328-9555 LARGE AUCTION ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & FURNITURE From 2 Cobourg and a Port Hope Estates to be held at CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS Burnham St. N. of the 401 Hwy at Cobourg on SUNDAY MAY 16/04 at 11 am Viewing from 9 am day of sale Lamps, pictures, coffee and end tables, oil lamps, old desks, trunk, harvest table, over 200 Wade tea figurines, large lot of VCR movies, old chairs, sofa, sofa bed, dressers, beds, china, approx. 500 lots. Owner, Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss, Damage or Injury while attending Auction Auction conducted by CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS For info or to consign please call 905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050 The Professional Estate Settlers BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS at Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Road 1/2 mile South of Blackstock Tuesday May 18th, 2004 at 5:30pm Duncan Phyfe drop leaf table, rope leg parlour table, knitting machine, Honda EB5000 genera- tor, rocking chairs, dishes, gas reel mower (Yardman), furniture. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 SAT., MAY 15 • 10:00 AM ANTIQUES & FURNITURE Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Drive, Uxbridge, Ont. For full details, see website Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. 22 years in the Auction Profession 905-852-9631 philfaulkner.the auctionadvertiser.com Horse Auction at Toad Hall Saturday May 15th - 11 A.M. sharp 100 RIDING HORSES and registered young stock. Consignments welcome Call 905-649-3718 AUCTIONS at WARNERS AUCTION Thurs May 13th - 6pm & Saturday May 15th - 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 Auction Sale~Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON, Sat. May 15/04 @ 5:00 pm Household contents from an Oshawa home furniture, glass- ware, china, lamps, pictures and collectibles.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 HAWCO, Janet (nee Mallany) It is with deep sad- ness that we announce the passing of Janet Hawco on May 8th, 2004 in her 62nd year at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Heather Hawco- Gray and Jennifer Doherty, and sons-in-law Dave and Chris. Forever remembered by the "lights of her life", her grandchildren McAulay and Keeley. Cher- ished by her best friend Lil and dear friend Barb. Loved by brother Peter, wife Joyce and nieces Da- na, Darcy and Darlene. A generous. dedicated, lov- ing mother and grandmother she will be sadly missed by her family. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the friends and family who have surrounded them throughout this very difficult time. A special thank you to Dr. Dixon, Dr. Tanious, Dur- ham Access to Care and wonderful nurses at Care- Partners. The world is a better place because of all of you. The family will receive friends at the AC- CETTONE FUNERAL HOME,(384 Finley Avenue Ajax, (905)428-9090) on Tuesday May 11th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly Street, East) on Wednesday at 11 am. As an expression of sympa- thy, donations in Janet's memory may be made to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre at 86 Col- bourne St., West, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1L7 It broke our hearts to lose you You di d not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. O'NEIL, Robert Charles (Bob) -(Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43)(Charter mem- ber of the Moose Lodge Branch 2132 since 1975) Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sat- urday May 8, 2004. Bob in his 71st year. Dearly beloved husband of Carol (Morin). Loving father of Juanita and her husband Ronald McInroy, Charlotte and her husband Peter Sabo, Fred and his wife Janice, Donald, Roberta and her husband John Morrison. Loving stepfather of Larry, Ron & Steven Morin. Fondly remembered by 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He leaves behind his sisters Pa- tricia Brockman of Courtice, Verna and her husband Eugene Buckingham from Oshawa and Betty and her husband Mahlon Kinney of New Brunswick and brother John O'Neil and wife Agnes of Calgary, Al- berta and many neices and nephews. He will also be missed by many, many lifelong friends. Prede- ceased by his first wife Janis (Acton), brothers Tom- my and Gerald. Friends and family paid their re- spects through visitation on Tuesday at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel"847 King St. West. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 12 at 1 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be ap- preciated. SKINNER, Winnifred Stella (nee Bright) - (Of Scarborough, Ontario) Peacefully on May 8, 2004, in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her loving hus- band Vic and her loving son Donnie. Proud and lov- ing mother to Murray and wife Jo-Anne, Nelson and Joanne, Gordy and wife Brigitte. Cherished grand- mother to Justin, Danielle, Sean, Yann, Gabrielle and Maxwell. Winnie will be sadly missed by her surviving siblings Fred and Gwen, sisters-in-law Lorna and Mary, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Winnie was a very caring person who con- tributed to Cliffcrest U.C.W. and served as a Red Cross homemaker. A special thanks to staff and vol- unteers at Seven Oaks for your care and support. Friends were received at the "SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL" of MCDOUGALL & BROWN FUNERAL HOME,2900 Kingston Rd. (east of St. Clair Ave. East) on Tuesday, May 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service was held at Cliffcrest United Church,1 McCowan Rd., on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, in lieu of flow- ers, would be appreciated. ROWLANDS, Ruth (nee Crisp) - Peacefully on Tuesday, May 11th, 2004 at Case Manor in Bobcay- geon. In her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Hartley Thomas. Loving mother of Cathy Brown, Sue Desroches and her husband Rick, Douglas Rowlands and his wife Mary Anne, Stephen Row- lands and his wife Maryke and Lisa Humphries and her husband Randy. She will be sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and their spouses and 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of John Crisp and his wife Eleanor. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednes- day, May 12th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 13th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes As- sociation would be appreciated. BONAR, Lillian.Peacefully passed away, on Thursday May 6, 2004, at the Community Care Nursing Home, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late James Nevin. Loving mother of Charles and his wife Marie, and the late Cora Ann. Cherished grand- mother of Lee, Ashlyn, Tamara, and the late Drew, and great grandmother of Andy, Crystal, J.R. and Dawn. Sister of Joan and Eileen. The family re- ceived friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Monday May 10, 2004. In lieu of flow- ers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. 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 nt e r e st F r ee Payme n ts Ava il a bl e 1995 To y ota Tacoma LX. Ext. cab. 2x4. $7900, certified. Excel- lent condition. Includes Michelin Alpine winter tires. Call Dino (905)430-8252. 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. Excellent condition. $4800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. 1989 JEEF CHEROKEE 6-cyl, auto, loaded with leather interior, certified and e-tested asking $2200. (905)571-5138 1989 CHEVY full-size conversion van. 305V8, captain's chairs, fold- down bed, seats 7, needs some work, very clean. Must sell, $2700. Call 905-728-4396. 1994 Jeep YJ. Black, 2 tops, new tires, CD player. Body in great shape. Well maintained. Best offer. Call (905)623-5415. 1995 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER,7 passenger van, excellent 3.3 V6 motor. Fully loaded with rallye package including overhead con- sole, power seats, new brakes, in- cluding rotors & drums. excellent body. Certified & e-tested $2,875. (905)683-5503 1998 SAFARI CARGO VAN, 165K, with ladder racks, great work vehicle. 4.3L, $7700. obo. Also 1991 YAMAHA Wave Runner 500cc, newer trailer, $2500 firm. 1-866-672-7355, leave message. 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE, 3.3L, V6, fully loaded, 4 spd. auto, air, pw, pl, am/fm cassette, tilt, cruise, very low mileage, Protector Plus. , (905)426-8666 2004 CHEVY VENTURE Value Van. Maroon on Grey Cloth, 25-KM. ABS, Air Bags, CD player, pwr locks, keyless entry. www.sa- nari.ca for pictures. 905-571-6778 $20 000.00-firm 94 ASTRO LT AWD EXT,p/w, p/l, incl. 4 winter tires, tow hitch, cert e-test, $5000. (905) 428-3545 SOUTHERN ONTARIO Classic Pickups - We are looking for indi- viduals who have or are interested in FORD OR MERCURY Trucks. If this interests you, please visit our website at: www.socp.net or call Brian Hill at 705-953-9716. 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" NO JOB TOO SMALL! Inquire about receiving 1 hr. free cleaning! The Perfect Maid Service Excellent service, fully bonded. We do windows too!!!! Call now 905-686-5424 Customized DECKS & FENCES Call Jim (905) 426-2971 All work guaranteed Eager Beavers Since 1985 Basement Renovations Decks - Sheds Free Estimates 905-626-5487 eagerbeavers.ca F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Finished carpentry, interior/exterior doors, storm doors & insert installation on metal doors.You supply the materials & we'll install it for you! No mess, with clean job. Call (905)420-7394. POST HOLES * Custom Decks * Garbage Removal Jason Fairman 1-888-579-0077 • MINOR & MAJOR LEAKS • VALLEY REPAIRS • ANIMAL DAMAGE • CHIMNEYS • SKYLIGHTS LICENCED & INSURED 416.299.1788 RAPID TAC ROOF REPAIRS FREE ESTIMATES REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 THE HONEST MOVER Fully Insured/Reliable *Professional/Conscientious *Commercial/Residential *Small/Large Moves *Fa mily Owned & Operated *Rubbish Removal, etc *Local/Long Distance (905) 665-0448 CARPET sales/ repairs/ installa- tions. Free estimates. Lowest pric- es, guaranteed. Free underpad. 416-804-8279. FLOORMAC Laminate, carpet, hardwood Berber Carpet Sale Diamond pattern$17.99 sq.y. incl.instal, 12mm pad Free shop at home (905)922-2222 www.floormac.com Arctic Lawn Landscaping Tree/Shrubs planting/sales Stone work/repairs Retaining walls Cedar Hedging Garden Design Sod Repairs Call (416)558-2960 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 12, 2004 www.durhamregion.com AUCTIONS Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Vi sit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2.Listen for the name you are looking for. 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Big transport trucks filled with blocks of ice were brought on site to keep everything cool. The small pond is a figure skating rink for film char- acter Casey Howard, played by Michelle Trachtenberg. The scene calls for a Zamboni to be driven over the pond. The actress has played various roles in TV and film, including Dawn Summers in the TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Penny in 'Inspector Gadget,' and Harriet M. Welsch in 'Harriet the Spy.' Her Canadian co-star is Trevor Blumas, who plays Teddy Harwood, the young hunk driving the Zamboni. "It's about a brainy school student who applies physics to help her out with her dream," said Ms. Emery, who's worked on locations for such films as 'The Fly,' 'Between Strangers,' 'John Q,' and 'Don't Say A Wor d.' She said Canadian filming loca- tions are a perfect place to be. "That's why they shoot it here, be- cause we are so great," said Ms. Emery. She adds Canada is also a cheaper place to make a movie. The crew is expected to move the production to Toronto next week, with the film release expected in 2005. Ice Princess thaws out in Durham