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Salary, mileage in report on regional councillors’ and chairman’s expenses By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Taxpayers paid more than $1.46 million to cover regional councillors’ and the chairman’s sala- ries, mileage, pension and committee payouts in 2004. Regional councillors received $1.3 million in remuneration, mileage, con- ference reimbursements and cash in lieu of pension, a report to a recent finance and administration committee showed. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson topped the list at more than $155,000. That included $20,342.42 for confer- ences, $5,979.41 for sitting on the Dur- ham Regional Police Services board and $4,139.57 in mileage. Pickering Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner received $53,318.17, making him the highest paid elected councillor. He received a salary of $39,543.46, and claimed $527.57 in mileage and $1,635.19 in conferences. He also received $9,562.01 for chair- ing the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Authority, $1,366.66 in lieu of pension and $683.28 for sitting on the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. It’s the second year the highest-paid councillor came from the City of Pick- ering. In 2003, Pickering Coun. Rick Johnson received $43,502.59. Regional councillors also receive a salary and The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Come See Our New Look! PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744 (tm)Rogers, Rogers Wireless, and the Mobius design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. Minimum 24 month commitment is required. •Digital Camera •Built-in Speakerphone •MPEG4 Video Playback •Anodized Aluminum Case •Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Thinnest flip phone available!Thinnest flip phone available! [ Briefly ]] Survive and thrive on the break : Survive March break with your kids. The Pickering Public Library is teaching different survival skills over the break. On Monday, March 14 at the Petticoat Creek branch, Survivor Summer Camp begins at 2 p.m., encouraging kids to be resource- ful while testing their skills with fun and games. The session is for seven- to 11-year-olds. The survival needs of plants and animals is the topic for six- to eight-year-olds during the hands-on Let’s Talk Science activities. The workshop has limited space so register in advance for the March 16 program at the Petticoat Creek and central branches, beginning at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. Call Petticoat Creek at 905-420- 2254 and the central branch at 905-831-6265 ext. 6226. Wilderness Survivor allows kids to learn about navigation tech- niques for finding their way out of a forest. There is a wilderness scav- enger hunt and stories about the natural world. Kids five to eight are welcome at the Petticoat Creek branch at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, or that day at 1 p.m. in the cen- tral branch. [ What’s on ] Women’s centre dances for fundraising dollars : Fling into spring by dancing the night away. The Women’s Multicultural Re- source and Counselling Centre is hosting its fundraising Spring Fling Dinner and Dance Saturday, April 16 at the West Shore Community Centre, 1011- 101 Bayly St., between Liverpool and Whites roads. Doors open at 7 p.m. and a buffet-style dinner is served at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available in advance or at the door. Dancing will be led by DJ Fletcher until 1 a.m. There is a cash bar, prizes, surprises, and raffles. For tickets, call Maggie at 416- 452-0192 or WMRCC at 905-427- 78 49. For more information, visit www.wmrccdurham.com. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Entertainment, 7 Sports, 8 Classified, 9 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com CHARGED UP Daytona truck a throwback Wheels pullout ABRACADABRA Young Pickering magician back from Vegas with tricks Page 7 DANCE CHAMPS Figure skating duo ready for provincials Page 8 SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.p ickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. Email: service@pickeringhonda.com Pickering girl’s work recognized with provincial award By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Laura Newton is the apple of Barbara Griffin’s eye. A special-needs teacher at Ajax’s J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, Ms. Griffin first encountered 16-year-old Laura after the youth gently rapped on her classroom door almost 18 months ago. Offering her services to aid the six disabled children in Ms. Griffin’s senior developmental class, Ms. Griffin was astounded by Laura’s act of spon- taneous generosity. “She’s a special kind of person,” said Ms. Griffin. “Everyone can learn a les- son from her. She’s selfless, giving and should be recognized for the work she has done.” It is those types of contributions that compelled Ms. Griffin to nomi- nate Laura for the Ontario Commu- nity Newspapers Association’s Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. The award recognizes remarkable young people aged six to 17 in Ontario for their continuous commitment to mak- ing others’ lives better, for performing a heroic act, and/or for having over- come personal struggles. Laura is one of 12 individuals and a group, and the only in Durham Region, to receive the award for 2004. Recipi- ents of the honour receive an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, a $200 cheque and meeting with Ontario Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman in recognition of their efforts. A Pickering resident her entire life, Laura was nominated by Ms. Griffin for Laura Newton proves to be a special Junior Citizen ✦ See Above, Page 4 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Laura Newton, a 2004 Junior Citizen of the Year, relaxes with Maggie, her Yellow Lab. $1.46M price tag for Durham politicians ALL TOGETHER NOW A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — The Pickering Ice Rockets Synchronized Skating Team’s Mini Ice Rockets performed during Old Timers Hockey Day at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday. These team members are, from left, Shannon Rogers, Navena Swaminathan, Taylor Hughes, Jessica Warren and Sarah Straub. Deputy chief gathering new ideas on diversity for Ajax and Pickering By Paul Shindman Special to the News Advertiser JERUSALEM — Top police com- manders from across the province were on their way home Monday fol- lowing a successful whirlwind fact- finding mission to Israel. Durham Deputy Police Chief Chuck Mercier says the mission will help Durham police when they host the Canadian Critical Incident Confer- ence this November. “I take away a lot of information that will support that conference,” Deputy Chief Mercier said, adding that the knowledge gained from his Israeli counterparts would help bring new focus and direction in managing those critical incidents. “We learned that this country, like our country, is very diverse in its back- ground. It expanded my mind with regards to dealing with our own diver- sity issues.” Deputy Chief Mercier said that vis- iting police were treated very well and there was an openness in the sharing of information. The six-day visit to the Holy Land by 26 chiefs, deputy chiefs and senior public officials ended with a packed Pickering steps up for OVERT Narrow 4-3 vote gives emergency team $5,000 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — It wasn’t quite as much as it was asking for, but OVERT is getting $5,000 from the City of Pick- ering. The Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team sent a letter request- ing 7.5 cents per resident (approxi- mately $7,500) in funding from the City to join the OVERT Municipal Partner- ship Program. The resolution that came forward at Monday’s council meeting didn’t rec- ommend giving any funding to OVERT, but Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson brought forward an amendment to give a $5,000 grant. “It does say something for munici- palities to be involved with it... I’m happy if we’re looking at $5,000 that the Region could match it by half,” he said, adding he would like to see other lakeshore municipalities contributing as well. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean seconded the amendment motion. He was going to bring forward a similar one after speaking with Shane Harbinson, executive co-ordinator of OVERT, who wrote the letter of request to the City, as well as reading up on the group. “I was quite pleased with the conver- sation I had and the research I did,” he said. “This organization is a volunteer group and a highly-trained volunteer group.” Trip to Israel a mind-expanding experience ✦ See Response, Page 4 ✦ See 2004, Page 2 ✦ See Ex-Toronto, Page 2 day. After a morning briefing by an ex- pert in media and advocacy, the chiefs visited Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospi- tal trauma centre, where most terror- ism victims from the region are brought for treat- ment. The hospi- tal regularly runs drills for differ- ent scenarios, including mass terrorist attacks and biological warfare. That was followed by a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and then a visit to a police training base outside of the city. The chiefs were later briefed by Pal- estinian security officials and had a final security issues briefing by an Is- raeli expert before heading to the Tel Aviv airport for the 10-hour midnight Air Canada flight to Toronto. Outgoing Toronto police chief Julian Fa ntino was on the trip in his new role as Commissioner of Emergency Man- agement for the Province. “You learn very quickly how the au- thorities here prepare and have been preparing, and how they are able to deal with an emergency once one hap- pens.” Mr. Fantino said, adding he was busy getting ideas and networking, and trying to develop an awareness of potential issues. “The one thing you learn is that we are all vulnerable and we’re all having to today plan for the unthinkable and hopefully be prepared to manage the after-effect of an emergency,” Mr. Fan- tino said. “It’s something that we’ve been doing more since 9-11 certainly, but public safety is always a work in progress.” Mr. Fantino’s predecessor, James Yo ung, now has a similar role in emer- gency planning for the federal Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Pre- paredness. “I think everyone certainly has been worried since 9-11 that North America could be hit again by a terrorist act,” said Mr. Young. 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The deal, struck on March 4, im- proves on the offer doctors rejected last fall with an additional $120 mil- lion investment, as well as an end to billing caps, more access to preventive care management premiums and an enhanced wait list strategy. “A priority of doctors was to ad- dress the zero per cent increase in the first year, while retaining those fee increases and program investments attained in the first agreement,” said OMA president Dr. John Rapin. “I’m proud to say that the board feels that we have met the priorities of doctors, and now have a tentative agreement that has additional invest- ments, including a significant retro- active increase in the first year for all doctors,” he added. Copies of the tentative agreement are being sent to all physicians in the province, in advance of a telephone referendum to be held between March 22 and 28. While the OMA board has already endorsed the deal, the final decision on ratification will be left to the OMA governing council, set to vote March 30. Feedback from physicians will be an important part of the council’s deci- sion-making process. nicipalities. Other high-paid councillors were Ux- bridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor at $52,867.38, Clarington Mayor John Mut- ton at $49,310.34, Brock Coun. Larry O’Connor at $48.951.76, Whitby council- lor Pat Perkins at $48,543.11 and Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle at $48,138.82. Councillors receive $6,000 if they chair a re- gional committee such as finance and administration, plus 5 per cent of their salary in cash in lieu of a pension pro- gram. On April 1, Mr. Anderson and the councillors will receive a 3-per cent increase equal to what management/ staff received last year. That will bring Mr. Anderson’s salary to $155,180 and councillors’ to $41,184. In addition to current councillor sal- ary and expenses, the Region also paid out $115,190.15 in severances and cash in lieu of pension to former councillors. They received one month’s pay for each year served to a maximum of 12 years. Former Pickering mayor Wayne Ar- thurs — now the Pickering-Ajax-Ux- bridge MPP — received the most sever- ance, at $33,264. Former Oshawa mayor Nancy Diamond, who lost the Nov. 10, 2003, election to John Gray, received $27,517.06. Under the Municipal Act, the Region must divulge expenses and remunera- tion of councillors and the regional chairman. Ex-councillor had $41,635 in expenses DURHAM — He worked less than a year, but former Pickering Councillor turned Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland still received $41,635.80 from the Region in 2004. Mr. Holland took home $21,152.50 in salary, $13,718.86 in severance, $250.19 in mileage, $2,853.98 cash in lieu of pension and received $3,660.27 for sitting on the Durham Regional Police Services board. Mr. Holland was regional coun- cillor for Ward 2 until he won the June 28, 2004 federal election. 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Durham District School Board Invites Submissions for the New Unnamed Nottingham Public School www.durham.edu.on.ca The community is invited to help name the Unnamed Nottingham Public School, which will be located on Seggar Avenue, Ajax, in accordance with the following guidelines: · After persons recognized as having made a signifi cant contribution to our society in the Region, Province or Country. · A historical name which once applied to the area in which the school is located. · The name of the District which the school will serve. · The name of the Street on which the school is located. · The school will not be named after a current employee of the Board or member of the Board. If you would like to suggest a name for the Unnamed Nottingham Public School, please send your submission in writing by Saturday, April 9, 2005 to John Bowyer, Superintendent of Education/Ajax Schools, Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, L1R 2K6. 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This product is out-of-stock and will not be available as advertised on pg. 7 of our Mar. 4th flyer. New versions of the Apple iPod Mini will arrive in-store by mid-March. The 4GB model will be available for $249.99 and the 6GB model will be available for $319.99. SKU: 10047081 Day-care workers, parents listen to lobby group’s plans By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — The $5 billion from the federal government for child care was a good start, but a national program must be implemented, a lobby group says. More than 100 child-care workers and parents came to the McLaughlin Library in Oshawa on March 3 to hear Kira Heineck of the Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare and union groups discuss why a national day-care pro- gram is desperately needed. “We have a patchwork of grants, sub- sidies, but no actual system,” Ms. Hei- neck said, calling child care in Canada “fragmented” and “neglected.” In 2001, there were nearly 600,000 regulated day-care spots in the entire country, 235,000 of them in Quebec where there is a provincial universal system, according to Statistics Canada. In Ontario, there are almost 2 million kids under 12, and only 173,000 avail- able child-care spots in the province. The coalition, made up of 500 orga- nizations across Canada, called Prime Minister Paul Martin’s cash infusion and promise of a national day-care strategy “historic.” But the budget did not tie any strings to the first year of the money ($700 million), and the group is concerned not all provinces and territo- ries will actually put the money towards child care. So it’s touring communities across Ontario to raise awareness and promote its views of a national child-care system, before federal and provincial ministers meet on child care this month. Among its recommendations are that day care under the new program be: • community based and not-for- profit, providing more accountability to taxpayers; • universally acceptable, regardless of family income or child special needs; • available as a full-time or part-time program based on parental employ- ment needs; • flexible by community instead of a “o ne-size-fits-all” approach. One woman from the audience ques- tioned how a universal child-care sys- tem could be explained and supported by people with no children, worried their taxes would go up. Ms. Heineck said it’s the same as paying for education when you don’t have children, and medicare when you don’t use it. Children are also our future leaders and will have to take care of the aging population. “We’re talking about building a sys- tem and you don’t build a system with individual tax credits,” she added. Another speaker agreed. “Study after study has shown that a good child-care program is an invest- ment in our future,” said Marie Clark Walker, executive vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress. The coalition has met with the prime minister and Ken Dryden, minister of social development, and will continue to pressure both to develop the de- tails of the program, Ms. Heineck said. They’re planning on April 7 to visit all 103 MPPs in Ontario. “Keep up the pressure,” Ms. Heineck encouraged. “We’ve seen that it works.” For more information on the April 7 action, visit www.childcareontario.org. Pickering, Ajax can scout a career path MedVents program works to bring Scouts, paramedics together By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Scouts to the rescue. The local Scouts Canada chapters and Durham Region Emergency Med- ical Services (EMS) have amalgam- ated their efforts to form the Medical Venturers (MedVents) program. An initiative designed to educate young participants in the field of first-hand paramedicine, the interest in the pro- gram has been overwhelming from both ends of the project, says 8th Pick- ering Scout Unit Vocational Venturer adviser Mike Bird. “There’s been a tremendous re- sponse,” said Mr. Bird. “We often hear about the bad things kids do. How- ever, I think this initiative shows that the youth of Durham can accomplish some outstanding things if given the opportunity.” Consisting of 25 youths, MedVents participants range in age from as young as 14 to the mid-20s with nine scouting advisers overseeing the pro- gram. Durham EMS paramedics act as volunteers to the youngsters, provid- ing free instruction, EMS equipment and supplies for training. A program that encourages the learning of basic CPR as well as first- aid training skills, MedVents officials hope to educate in an effort to provide participants with an understanding and, hopefully, a future career path to the medical profession, says director of Durham EMS, Richard Armstrong. “This is a great opportunity for the youth of Durham Region to not only learn, but to give back to their com- munity,” said Mr. Armstrong. “People should be proud of these kids for be- coming involved in such a program. (MedVents) is preparing these kids for potential careers in the medical field as well as providing a community service (through essential medical training).” The local MedVents program offi- cially commenced its bi-weekly meet- ings last September at the Durham EMS headquarters. With each meeting covering a particular area of concern, topics to date have included: heat and cold emergencies, head and spinal in- juries, airway and respiratory emer- gencies, radio and communication dispatch procedures, and ambulance familiarization. “This is (an initiative) that has been steadily making its way across the country over the past couple of years,” said Mr. Bird. “We’re using other suc- cessful (MedVent) programs as models for our own partnership and we hope other Scouting programs will do the same.” Durham EMS is comprised of 250 advanced and primary-care paramed- ics operating out of nine stations with- in the region. National child care needed now, groups say March 29 seminar designed to separate myths from facts DURHAM — Have your questions about memory loss answered at a free public information night hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Durham. Designed to separate myths from facts, the seminar on Tuesday, March 29 includes an overview of the disease and how to distinguish it from normal memory loss. The session will also dis- cuss the genetic and other risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease and news on the latest research and symptomatic treatment. Society staff members will answer questions. Everyone is welcome at the meeting, in the Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region at 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301- 1106. Understand Alzheimer’s with information night ‘We have a patchwork of grants, subsidies, but no actual system’. KIRA HEINECK P PA GE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005 Family Appreciation Day! Durham Centre (Hwy. #2 & Harwood)(905) 686-5455 Buy any box of chocolates and get the 2nd for 1/2 Price!* Enjoy! FREE! Chocolate Samples All children receive a Special Easter Lootbag w ith • stickers • activity books • bunny ears • kiddy pop • ice cream coupon while quantities last One Day Only! Wow! *Of equal or lesser value. Original coupon only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or prior sale. Offer valid at the Durham Centre location on March 12th, 2005 only. One Day Only! Saturday,March 12th The Easter Bunny arrives at 11am! Hop in. . . Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny for FREE! (bring your camera) Saturday, March 12 th 2005 Canada Revenue Agency Agence du revenu du Canada Springfest BOOK DRIVE Jordan from Ajax Karaoke 12:00noon - 3:00pm Thursday, March 17th Movie Day at Centre Court 11:00am - MXP (Most Extreme Primate) 1:30pm - Shark Tale 3:30pm - The Easter Egg Adventure (Parental supervision is required) Wednesday*, March 16th Extreme Inflatable Obstacle Course 10:30am - 2:30pm YOU MUST BE 44” OR TALLER TO RACE 28’ Inflatable Rock Climbing Mountain 10:30am - 2:30pm YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 50LBS TO CLIMB Tuesday, March 15th Monday, March 14th Friday*, March 18th Support child and youth literacy in your community. Drop off a donation of a new or slightly used youth or children’s book at Guest Services (lower level, near Centre Court). The first 500 customers who donate a book will receive a FREE Pickering Town Centre Book Bag.All donations support Ontario Early Years, who oversee the distribution to community programs that help support literacy.Sara from Ajax Join us for FREE fun activities for kids & teens All of the activities listed below will be held at Centre Court. Dujuan from Pickering Denzel from Scarborough pickeringtowncentre.com Visit East Side Mario’s on: *Wednesday and receive your FREE Frisbee. *Friday and receive your FREE Blue’s Clues™ Collectables. Pickering Town Centre presents a Sing-Along with Blue™. 11:00am • 12:00noon • 1:30pm (each sing-along is 20 minutes) © 2005 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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McLean went on to tell coun- cillors the 230 OVERT members assist fire departments, police services and have recently partnered with CN rail, and pointed out there is a major CN line that runs through Pickering. “If we were ever to have an emer- gency in Pickering, we’d have a highly- trained emergency group trained with CN police to respond,” he said. “I think $5,000 is a very fair cost.” Although OVERT now works with municipalities such as Toronto, Pe- terborough and Northumberland, the organization began in Durham Region in 1996; and two-thirds of its current members are from Durham. It has assisted emergency response teams to locate missing persons and in disasters, such as the propane explo- sion last fall in Bowmanville. Mr. Har- binson was pleased to hear the news. “It’s great for the volunteers,” he said. “It is a credit to the work we do. We are looking forward to a strong relation- ship with Pickering.” In the past, Pickering had turned down several requests for funding from OVERT. “It’s a step in the right direction,” Mr. Harbinson said. “It will certainly (re- quire) our local response team to raise less funds on their own.” All members of council said they were supportive of the work OVERT does, but in a recorded vote only Coun. Dickerson, Coun. McLean, Ward 1 Re- gional Councillor Maurice Brenner and Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson supported the amendment. “By having OVERT available in our community — we are a nuclear host community — think of it as insurance, we may never need it but it’s good to have it,” Coun. Brenner said. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe thought the Region should fund it. “It’s a worthwhile initiative,” he said. “I just don’t think it is a responsibility of the taxpayers of Pickering.” Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles agreed, saying, “I certainly appreciate the work OVERT does and it ought to be funded, it ought to be funded at a regional level.” Mayor Dave Ryan also voted against the funding, saying, “It’s not appropri- ate at the City level. “I will support it at the regional level.” her tireless efforts as part of an integral support team dedicated to aiding a class of non-verbal, medically fragile students who have severe to moderate developmental delays, and are totally dependant on others for every aspect of their personal lives and daily care. In fact, Laura has gone far and beyond Ms. Griffin’s expectations, having as- sembled her own group of six volun- teer students who are actively involved in assisting the students by reading to them, feeding them, taking them out for walks and socializing throughout their lunch periods. “I was very honoured when they told me I had won (the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award),” said Laura. “But, to be honest, I felt somewhat guilty accepting the praise. I never do (charitable work) to be acknowledged, I just want to help others.” However, Laura’s selflessness cannot mask her active participation in the community. Volunteering with groups such as the Salvation Army, Easter Seals and World Vision just to name a few, her charitable services have followed her all the way from grade school at Highbush Public School, where she donated her time to craft show fundraisers, to her high school efforts at both Dunbarton and J. Clarke Richardson where she’s held similar events and designed developmental programs for disabled children. “It’s important to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of these young people,” said Nancy Burman, co-ordinator of the 2004 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards. “So often we only hear about the bad news in our communities. It’s nice for a change to recognize the achievements of these individuals.” Laura is currently working to create a new bursary at J. Clarke to be called ‘The Annual Dylan Carr Memorial Cit- izenship Award’. With the aid of a num- ber of the school’s faculty members, the honour is to commemorate the life and death of her cousin, a victim of a rare degenerative affliction known as Batten disease. A close confidante of Laura’s before his passing, she is offer- ing to help subsidize an annual dona- tion of $200 over the next four years to one student that best exemplifies an outstanding commitment to volunteer work within the school and commu- nity, and consistently elevates them- selves far and beyond the required 40 hours of community service that high school students need to graduate. For more on the 2004 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year award winners, visit www.ocna.org/Awards/jc2004.html. Response team gets funds ✦ Response, From Page 1 Above and beyond teacher’s expectations ✦ Above, From Page 1 P PA GE 5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005 AT TEND 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 Mar. 7 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Mar. 21 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Mar. 21 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Mar. 21 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Mar. 24 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Property Naturalization Workshop Mon. March 21 7 pm - 8:30 pm 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 APTA Flag Bus NEW Extended Service Starts March 14 cityofpickering.com/apta 905.683.4111 Municipal Act, 2001 SALE OF LAND FOR TAX ARREARS BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Ta ke Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 31 March 2005, at the City of Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the City of Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7. Description of Land: NOTE: THIS PARCEL IS LANDLOCKED. Roll No. 18 01 010 029 23104 0000 PIN 26311-0739(LT) Parcel 30-1 Section 40M-1774 being Block 30 Plan 40M-1774 Town of Pickering, (now City of Pickering) Regional Municipality of Dur- ham (No. 40) File No. 03-02 Minimum Tender Amount $ 6,469.51. Description of Land: NOTE: THIS PARCEL IS LANDLOCKED. Roll No. 18 01 010 029 23105 0000 PIN 26311-0735 (LT) Parcel 26-1 Section 40M-1774, PIN 26311-0736 (LT) Parcel 27-1 Section 40M-1774, PIN 26311-0737 (LT) Parcel 28-1 Section 40M-1774, 26311-0738 (LT) Parcel 29-1 Section 40M-1774, Being Blocks 26, 27, 28 & 29 on Plan 40M-1774, Town of Pickering, (now City of Pickering) Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40). File No. 03-03 Minimum Tender Amount $ 19,563.61. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certifi ed by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Respon- sibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Gillis Paterson Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer The Corporation of the City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 905.420.4660 Ext. 2109 Information regarding these properties can be found by accessing the City’s website: cityofpickering.com (SOLD OUT) (SOLD OUT) (SOLD OUT) (SOLD OUT) CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CLOSED March 25 CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 CLOSED March 27 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 CLOSED March 28 CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 OPEN March 28 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.4319 You have a voice in Pickering’s 2005 Budget Process Pickering’s city budget is a blueprint for how your property tax dollars will be spent. It spells out the priorities for the municipal services and programs that you have come to depend on each and every day. The City’s 2005 budget process has been planned to provide residents with an opportunity to provide their comments on the proposed 2005 capital budget program. To provide your comments, please access the City’s website (cityofpickering.com) in the key highlights section. In addition you can write to the following address at: Budget 2005 City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 March Break - Fitness Class Schedule Pickering Rec Complex 905.683.6582 1867 Valley Farm Road (just east of Pickering Town Centre) MONDAY /Time Class 9:15 – 10:15 am Move’n Groove 10:00 – 10:30 am Upper Body Sculpt 7:00 – 8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt 8:15 – 9:30 pm Yoga TUESDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:15 am Move’n Sculpt 1:00 – 2:00 pm Osteoprosis 7:00 – 8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt WEDNESDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:00 am Move’n Groove 10:00 – 10:30 am Abs, Butts & Thighs 7:00 – 8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt THURSDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:15 am Move’n Sculpt 10:30 – 11:30 am Osteoporosis 7:00 – 8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt FRIDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:00 am Move’n Groove 10:00 – 10:30 am Upper Body Sculpt 10:45 – 12:00 pm Gentle Yoga Try Us Rates only $6.60 a class 3 month membership: $127 12 month membership: $314 Add unlimited fitness class fun to your current membership 4 -" -" 2005 Heritage Day Celebration Event Thanks to all the Participants The Joy Allen Highland Dancers, Grupo Folklorico Nicaraguënse, Durham Tamil Association, As-Safa Lebanese Dance Group, Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association features Joy Lapps on Steel Pan, Shamla Persad Dance School, J. Clarke Richardson Dance Groups, Zahra’s School of Middle Eastern Dance, Sinclair Secondary School Dance Groups and Steel Drums, Durham Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri, Valley Farm Public School Dance Group, The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity, Canadian Multicultural Forum, Pickering Museum Village, Heritage Pickering, Whitevale Residents Association, Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham Regional Police Service, Pickering Public Library, Amnesty International, Women’s Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre of Durham, Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region. The event was a wonderful celebration of Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. This event was proudly hosted by Pickering Advisory Committee on R ace Relations & Equity on Saturday, February 19 at Pickering Town Centre. 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More than $600 was raised through donations offered at the door. The school is still searching for partners who can assist with the shipping and distri- bution of the backpacks that the students will fill with items for the needy children overseas. Call 905-420-4103. 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. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. Excitement of youth long gone I am sitting in the waiting room of a casting facility, biding my time and men- tally rehearsing my audition before I am called to go in and bare my soul. Along with the role that I am auditioning for, this particular TV show must, apparently, be in need of any number of scantily clad young females, as I find myself sur- rounded by them. Still, there I sit, surrounded by more cleavage than the towel boy at a nudist camp. Oddly, I am not in the least aroused or even interested. In fact my main emotion, I note with some surprise, is despair. Not all that long ago, walk- ing into a room loaded with that much feminine beauty, my tongue would’ve been on the floor and I’d have needed a roll of duct tape to keep my eyes in their sockets. Now, only a tired sadness. I still stare, but out of incre- dulity rather than lust. There is a creature sitting directly across from me who must’ve spent hours, perhaps days as- sembling herself. She is wear- ing (well, almost wearing) a scrap of something that clings to her body like Saran-wrap and shimmers blindingly with the slightest undulation of her carb-starved form. That, combined with two long, flashing earrings and breasts covered in glittering sparkles, makes her look like a giant trout lure. She has a cellphone plas- tered to her ear. Indeed, has had it there for as long as I’ve been watching her, at least 20 minutes. Her conversation, carried on at a deliberately loud volume is clearly meant to impress and perhaps rattle those other shimmering com- petitors within earshot. She drops words like “L.A.” and “Pilot Season” and “Hot;” envy-filled smart bombs aimed at the rest of the room. Without question she’s worked very hard at all of this pretense, but I’m not buying it. She looks up suddenly and, mistaking my astonishment for deviance, throws me what, I think, is supposed to be a dirty look. Her face however, is pulled so tight from re- peated tannings that it looks more like she just swallowed a peach pit. Her eyes go wide and her head twitches spas- modically. Her phone-free hand flicks out at me and contorts into something remi- niscent of a carpal-tunnel suf- ferer. I think I have just been “dissed.” I have a novel in my bag. I want to hold it up to her and watch her hiss and spit and perhaps melt into a waxy puddle of reeking mascara and hairspray. When did this all change for me I wonder? Is it that I am now old enough to be a father to many of these girls? Have I become rigid and un- forgiving of youth’s folly? Or, as sometimes happens, is my eyesight actually getting bet- ter with age? I wonder. Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Community support vital to hospital To the editor Re: ‘Show us the hospital details’, editorial, March 3. Paying for hospital con- struction projects has always been a shared responsibility between the provincial gov- ernment and the local commu- nity. This was the case in 1954 when the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital first opened, in 1964 (Harwood tower) and in 1994 (west tower). Now in 2005, as plans are finalized to build a new Emergency De- partment, a 30-bed Complex Continuing Care Unit, a larger Diagnostic Imaging and Car- diac Diagnostics Department and more, the costs are being shared once again. The project was initially priced at $47 million, based on a plan that had been ap- proved by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in 2002. On Feb. 28 the hos- pital submitted more detailed sketch plans for Ministry ap- proval. At the Ministry’s direc- tion, the submission included estimated costs based on a June 2006 construction start date, more infection control provisions as a result of les- sons learned from SARS and new equipment and furniture costs. Based on these new di- rections, the project will now cost $59.1 million. Once approved, the Minis- try will pay their share of these new costs. The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation has committed to raise a fur- ther $3.5 million and is identi- fying leadership donors. Costs not covered by the ministry or funded through community support, will be paid by the hospital corporation through debt financing. Thank you to the Founda- tion, its amazing team of vol- unteer fundraisers and gener- ous donors from the business community, service clubs, local and regional govern- ment, hospital auxiliary and individuals. With this out- standing support, the Foun- dation is close to meeting its current $13.7 million Vital Links fundraising campaign goal. We st Durham desperately needs expanded hospital fa- cilities to meet the needs of the current and future popu- lation. Community support is vital. If you have any questions about this project and how you can help, contact the Foundation at 905-683-2320 ext. 1501 or the hospital at 416-284-8131 ext. 4113. Hume Martin President and CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Wedding bells could split city To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering could be hear- ing wedding bells,’ Feb. 23. I see that soon people might be able to get married in the Pickering Civic Complex. The fee would be $350 to $400, and services would only be performed two to three times a week. What is really outstanding is that the person marrying the couple would have abso- lutely no religious affiliation, and that they would have to marry same-sex couples. I feel this issue will have some posi- tive and negative effects on the community of Pickering. This is a good way to bring citizens of Pickering together more, and I that it will be interesting to see how it all pans out. Some of the negative ef- fects that I see coming in the near future are protesters that oppose Pickering being able to marry same-sex couples. Hopefully this decision will be made with a lot of con- sideration. I guess Pickering citizens will just have to listen for those wedding bells. Erin-Jade Wong, Pickering Go ahead and signal, it’s good for everyone To the editor: This is a letter to drivers. In your car is a steering wheel and attached to it (in most cars) is a thing called an indi- cator-signal. Use it. It’s amazing how many drivers of all ages seem to for- get its use. If you use it every time you turn it becomes habit, even if there are no other cars around. Helen Rogers, Pickering EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The old man feels differently now Health-care peace partly achieved in tentative deal 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. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. Neil Crone enter laughing T he triumphs for the Ontario health minister are few and far between. That’s why George Smitherman can take a breath and a bow today, after negotiating a tentative deal between the Province and doctors late last week. Mr. Smitherman found another $120 million to sweeten the four- year contract offer to $2.4 billion. That means our tax dollars and health premiums will cover $600 million per annum to pay for billings to OHIP. The agreement, which must still be ratified by Ontario’s MDs later this month, lasts until March 31, 2008 — after the next provin- cial election, in October 2007. Family doctors will receive a retroactive raise of 2.5 per cent and specialists 2 per cent, to April 1, 2004. However, the key across Ontario is that physicians working in remote areas of the province could earn 35 per cent more over the next four years. While the doctor shortage in urban Ontario is acute, it is a health disaster in the north and in other sparsely populated zones. The deal, which is expected to get approval, allows the minister to stop worrying about making a deal with doctors — it put a cloud over the entire medical field over the past three months since doc- tors rejected Mr. Smitherman’s initial offer in December — and to start focusing on other troubles facing our health-care system. Hospitals across Ontario are in desperate need of funding after years of making cuts. There is little, if any, fat left to cut. Administrators are now chipping away at bone. There are still hundreds of thousands of Ontarians who do not have family doctors, and the situation shows no signs of getting better any time soon. Work is needed to graduate a greater number of physicians and to speed up the process by which foreign-trained physicians are licensed to practise medicine in this province. To o many qualified doctors, just because they earned a medical degree overseas, are pumping gas or driving cabs. That has to change. Between the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Prov- ince, cooperation is needed to improve the licensing system. The challenges in health care never end. But at least we’ll have peace between physicians and the Province for the next four years. And that’s a healthy situatio n. CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Are you in favour of tax dollars being spent on private companies, such as the Beacon Project which supports GM of Canada: Yes, No? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: How would you rate the federal budget. Good, average, lacking? Votes cast: 160 Average: 16.2% Good: 14.4% Lacking: 69.4% A/P PA GE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005 Seminar no illusion for city magician Pickering’s Neil Croswell simply magical after third-place finish at Las Vegas event By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — The abracadabra art- ist of Pickering has another trick up his sleeve. While in Las Vegas for the World Magic Seminar, Neil Croswell, a local conjuror of tricks and illusions, was awarded the Lance Burton Award of Excellence for his third-place finish in the teen close-up magic contest. While ecstatic with his finish, the 14-year-old was more pleased to be a part of the educational session. “It’s a great experience attending seminars like these because you get to learn a lot from some of the world’s best magicians,” said Neil. “I was re- ally happy and excited to (place third) at the competition. It’s a real honour, especially since there are so many (par- ticipants).” An event sponsored by magician Lance Burton, along with celebrated illusionist duo Siegfried and Roy, the World Magic Seminar is one of a num- ber of training endeavours Neil has added to his list of alchemy, accolades and undertakings. Having participated in Canada’s Master Magician workshop, Neil has also been a part of the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Magicians con- vention seminar lectures, as well as nu- merous other magic-related programs. “Magic is a lot of fun to me,” said Neil. “I love learning more about it. My goal is to someday be part of a big, travelling illusionist show.” An active member of the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM), as well as numerous other illusionist organiza- tions around the globe, Neil has show- cased his talents at such local events as the Pickering Santa Claus Parade and will soon be displaying his mastery at the Ajax Community Centre. He’ll be on hand March 16 to 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with an additional show March 18 at 6 p.m. The cost is $5. For more information about Neil, visit www.neilthemagician.com. P PA GE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005 Flyer is valid until Sunday, April 3, 2005 Durable, extremely compact all-weather design with a 4.0 Megapixel CCD. Stylus Verve $36999 WEBCODE: 566CAR027FREE DIGITAL BONUS PACK INCLUDED! Save $3000 Silver Finish Grand OpeningGrand Opening CelebrationCelebration We’re Celebrating our New Brampton and Pickering Locations with Store Wide Savings! 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NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION Founders to return for March 12 performance DURHAM — The next concert of the Vital Spark Folk Society will be a founders’ reunion for two of the art- ists. The March 12 concert features Vital Spark founder Bobby Watt and Holmes Hooke, Vital Spark’s artistic director and another society founder. “It’s exciting to be coming back to Whitby,” said Watt in a telephone in- terview from his Quebec home. A Whitby resident for 25 years, he helped start Vital Spark in 1991, bring- ing top names in the folk music scene to the area. The society started out with concerts at Soccer City in Whitby, then moved to the Masonic Hall in Oshawa and then several other places, includ- ing Watt’s spacious basement before settling in the Brooklin Community Centre on Cassels Road in Brooklin. “When we finally settled down in Brooklin, it felt like coming home,” he said. Watt will be performing with his band Ecosse, a new project that com- bines Celtic music with Quebecois dance tunes, played on the bagpipes. Ecosse is French for Scotland. “I’ve been bothering them to find a place in Ontario to show off the band,” he said. “(Vital Spark) had another band planned for that night but they had to back out. “It’s a very exciting band. It’s a com- ing together of people who’ve been in the business for many years.” Besides Watt, who was born and raised in Scotland, there are his neigh- bours, James Stephens, who plays fid- dle, mandolin and bass and Duncan Gillis, who plays flute, whistles and pipes. Watt noted the pipes are par- lour pipes and are more melodic and “a whole lot easier on the ears” than regular bagpipes. “We usually end up with a whole lot of people dancing,” he said. Hooke is an award-winning lyricist and has been called “one of Ireland’s greatest gifts to Canada.” Holmes has performed at festivals, clubs and schools in Britain, the United States and Canada. His work has been stud- ied in schools and universities and has been set to music and performed by more than 40 artists. He recently released his third solo album and has written and illustrated his first chil- dren’s book. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $16 and are available at Lafontaine, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, at 905- 430-3774, Mitchell Lumber, 15 Church St., Brooklin, 905-665-4991, Vicki in Oshawa at 905-432-3237 and Kerry in Newcastle at 905-987-4050, cash or cheque only. Voluntary memberships are $10 per year, with current active members able to buy four discounted tickets at $14, per show. For more information on the society, go to www.vitalsparkfolksociety.ca. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering magician Neil Croswell performs a little sleight-of-hand with a deck of cards, a trick he might have used to secure third place at the World Magic Seminiar in Las Vegas recently. The teen will bring his bag of tricks to Ajax for a series of magic shows at the Ajax Community Centre this month. Reunion concert a Vital Spark for Durham folk society A/P PA GE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005A/P PA GE 8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 MEMBERSHIPS Mon.-Thurs. .............................................$375 Mon. - Fri. ................................................$405 Full 7 days ...............................................$945 Couples .................................................$1645 GOLF TOURNAMENTS & DINNER PACKAGE Weekdays ..................................................$54 Weekends .................................................$5955 Plus PST, GST & TIP Sports Briefs MARCH 9, 2005 [ Basketball ]] Last-minute push lifts Scotiabank past Mario’s AJAX — A late run of baskets added up to victory for Scotiabank in Ajax Ladies’ Basketball League action last Wednesday night. Playing East Side Mario’s, which took its league-leading 10 wins into the contest, the Scotiabank squad hit for baskets in the last 30 seconds, while Mario’s missed on their possessions as Scotiabank posted a narrow 47-44 vic- tory. East Side Mario’s came out strong defensively with several blocked shots. Led by rookie forward Nicole Pennie (21 points, including a trey) on offence, East Side’s held a 10-point cushion mid-way into the first half. Guard Sonia Thomas (13 points) responded for the bankers with a mag- nificent display of ball-handling wizardry and a trey of her own to lead a slow- and-steady comeback. Thomas’s ball distribution created havoc with East Side’s defence in the second half, while rookie Janelle Skeete found her range to net 16 points. Patience and hard work paid off as Scotiabank tied the score at 33-33 late in the second half. The game remained close with the lead changing several times, until Scotia- bank took over the game for good with its scoring touch down the stretch. With three games to play and Sco- tiabank on a roll, the league champion- ship is definitely up for grabs. In the second game, Select Food Products narrowly defeated Donlands Jeweller’s in a nail-biter in which neither team ever held a commanding lead. No score was reported. Leia Spencer led Select with 14 points. Lori Lomberg re- plied with 10 for the jewellers. Donlands can catch East Side Mario’s to tie for the league champion- ship, if it wins all three remaining games. Select Food Products is in a solid posi- tion to move up to second and give itself an advantage in the upcoming playoffs. By George! Top Shelf beats Press AJAX — Top Shelf put another victory on the shelf, defeating North Alliance Press 64-49 in Ajax Men’s Bas- ketball League action last Wednesday. Tom George supplied Top Shelf with a strong individual effort, pouring in 18 points. Team captain Mike Gordensky also turned in strong performance with 15 points. Allan Gomes had the hot hand for North Alliance Press with 21 points. Craig Yakimishyn added 13. Dickson Printing prevailed in Game 2, 57-48 over Ollie Golf. Claude Feig had an outstanding game for Dickson, net- ting 26 points. Antonio Krupl added 12 points. Don McEachern led Ollie with 10. Michael’s Eatery outlasted ESN Packaging 56-44 in the last game of the evening. Point guards Greg Rowe and Bob Hunt provided the bulk of the firepower for Michael’s scoring 15 and 12 points, respectively. Clayton Gall led ESN with 17 points, while John Esposito added 10 points. In league action a week ago, ESN Packaging outlasted Ollie Golf 47-41. Clayton Gall led ESN with 16 points. Doug Coles chipped in with eight. Cap- tain Sherwin James had 11 points for Ollie; Nick Sideris added 10. Michael’s Eatery tied Top Shelf 51- 51 in the second game. Mike Stoddart and Greg Rowe netted 15 and 13 points, respectively, for Michael’s. Top Shelf’s Ivor Walker sunk 18 points, big man Yves Dube had 10. North Alliance Press posted a convincing 63-48 victory over Dickson Printing. Big man David Jackson scored a season-high 31 points. John Beyaz added 15 points for NAP. Claude Feig had 20 for Dickson; Frank Spagnuolo added nine. [ Martial arts ] Ajacians earn golden trip to Spain AJAX — Tw o local athletes were a part of a team of 58 representing Ontario at the recent 2005 Canadian National Taekwondo championships. Team Ontario dominated the cham- pionships Feb. 26 to 27 in Richmond, B.C., winning 10 gold medals, includ- ing wins by Ajax’s Ali Ghafour in the male-bantam category, and Jerome Cabanatan in the male-light category. Ontario also earned eight silver and four bronze medals. It was the best results ever for Team Ontario at the nationals. The 10 gold medal winners join Team Canada to represent the country at the 2005 World Taekwondo Champi- onships in Madrid, Spain on April 11 to 17. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Joanna Salvagna and partner Marc-Andre Servant hope to duplicate their success at the Eastern Ontario Sectionals at the upcom- ing All-Ontario Skating Championships in Waterloo, March 19 and 20. The Pickering skaters captured the gold medal in the prelimi- nary dance event at sectionals. Salvagna and Servant ready for provincials after victory at Eastern Ontario Sectionals PICKERING — A city skating duo will go for all-Ontario glory later this month after qualifying at the recent Eastern Ontario Sectionals. Joanna Salvagna, 10 and partner Marc-Andre Servant, 13, both of Pick- ering, will compete in the prelimi- nary dance event at the All-Ontario Skating Championships in Waterloo on March 19 and 20. They earned the right to compete at the provincials after winning the sectionals in Ottawa on Feb. 19 and 20. There, Salvagna and Servant skated two required dances against 11 other dance pairs to nail down top spot. Coached by Caroline Mackeen and dance coach Jo-Anne Borlase, the duo have been partnered since Sep- tember. Due to their success this season, they’re looking to compete in the higher juvenile dance level for the 2005-06 season. Salvagna skates at Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club, while Servant represents the Bowmanville Skating Club. Young skaters off to all-Ontarios Silver lining for Allard at nationals Ajax badminton player loses to Albertan in final AJAX — An Ajax teen fell one win short of earning the national cham- pionship for collegiate badminton in Barrie last weekend. Nathaniel Allard, 19, representing To ronto’s Centennial College, met Alberta’s Brody Hilland in the final of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Asso- ciation (CCAA) badminton champi- onships at Geor- gian College. Allard, however, had to settle for national silver after losing to H illand, who played for Con- cordia Univer- sity College of Alberta in Ed- monton. Allard ad- vanced to the final after defeating Ky le Holoboff of Langara College of British Columbia 15-11, 15-6 in the semifinal. The Ontario Colleges Athletic As- sociation’s (OCAA) champion post- ed a 3-1 record during round-robin play, defeating Russel Carson from Mount Allison, representing the At- lantic Colleges Athletic Association (ACAA), 15-10, 15-6, B.C.’s Holoboff 15-6, 15-5 and the OCAA’s second entry, Joe Huang, representing Sen- eca College, 15-1, 15-9. Allard’s only loss came against Hilland by a 15-4, 15-4 score. Allard was also a nominee for the CCAA player of the year award. The award, however, went to Jonathan Vandervet from Concordia Univer- sity College of Alberta. Nathaniel Allard A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Finn-ishing his check PICKERING — Finland Lasers ‘AAA’ player Petri Seppanen takes Pickering Panthers’ Daniel Schofield into the boards heavily dur- ing an exhibition bantam hockey game at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday afternoon. The game was part of Old Timers Hockey Day, which featured two NHL old-timers charity contests against local challengers. Tr o jans out of OFSAA basketball showcase Lower-seeded Waterloo sidelines Pickering High’s hoops hopes AJAX — The Pickering High Tro- jans made an early exit from the pro- vincial high school championship after a disappointing loss on Tuesday afternoon. The seventh-ranked Trojans were upended by the 10th-seeded Water- loo Collegiate Vikings 53-51 in their second-round contest at the 2005 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ Senior Boys’ Basketball Championships in Hamilton. Guard Devoe Joseph led the Tro- jans with a 14-point effort, followed by Stephen Lopez with eight and Marcus Wong with seven. The Durham Region champion Trojans started the 16-team tourna- ment on Monday afternoon, beating the 13th-ranked St. Mary’s Crusaders of Hamilton in a low-scoring 39-29 decision. The teams combined for a mere 30 points by half time, with the Trojans leading 18-12. The Trojans, however, got rolling in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Crusaders 15-7 in the final stanza to record the victory. Lyndon Rainford and Lopez were the high scorers for Pickering High with eight points apiece. Tim Cozier added seven. Prepare for industry certification in Dental Chairside Assistant (905) 723-1163 Oshawa Centre 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre Train for an exciting and creative career in the dental health field, helping people and making a difference. 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Develop, coordinate and interpret Company policies and practices to ensure excellent and consistent employee rela- tions at all levels in the organization. You will assist in planning, recruiting, developing and maintaining a labor force of both sala- ried and hourly employees to meet Company objectives. The successful candidate will have a BS in Business Administra- tion or equivalent (MIR or MBA preferred) and 8 years of relat- ed generalist experience in a unionized manufacturing environ- ment. A proven track record of accomplishments and a thorough knowledge of applicable provincial and federal employment reg- ulations and laws is required. Must possess solid communica- tion, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work well in a team environment. Participative management style with a focus on achieving results is desired. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email or mail your resume and salary requirements to kpotter@mcnairnpackaging.com: Ken Potter Human Resources Manager McNairn Packaging 125 Consumers Drive Whitby, Ontario L1N 1C4 www.mcnairnpackaging.com Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material. We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 50 years.We are currently recruiting outbound sales reps to make new prospect follow up calls to potential customers in North America: North American Telesales We offer: • Base plus commission plus bonuses • No cap on earnings • Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Paid Training - Modern office facilities including Employee Gym • Company paid Parking and other Great Perks • Located in N.E. 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Inside Sales Representative (One Industrial & one Sanitary) The successful candidates will be responsible for handling telephone inquires relating to product information, pricing & quotations. Good communication skills are required in order to provide prompt, accurate, courteous customer service. Experience with special- ty valves & automated valves, an asset. Proficiency with Word, Excel & ACCPAC along with 2-3 years inside sales experience is required. Outside Sales Representative (1 Industrial & 1 Sanitary) The successful candidates will be responsible for managing territories, one from East To ronto to Port Hope (Industrial) and the other Eastern Toronto to the Quebec border (Sanitary). A mechanical aptitude, a passion to serve, a strong work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. The successful candidates must have 2- 3+ years relevant experience. Forward your resume, in confidence, stating the position for which you are applying: PROCESS & STEAM SPECIALITIES 4100-B Sladeview Cres., Unit 3 & 4, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Z3 Fax: 905-828-9716 resume@processandsteam.com HARDWARE ENGINEER Successful Canadian owned electronics manufacturer in the Durham region has a requirement for a Hardware Engineer, reporting to the Manager of Product Development - experience in product design and development of digital circuit boards - familiarity with schematic layout and board design - working knowledge of Microchip products (Pic processors) - assembly language and embedded "C" an asset - familiarity with networks and network protocols - experienced with Visual Basic 6 - familiarity with Can protocol - strong oral and written communication skills - excellent interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company, offering an excellent work environment and stability. Interested candidates please forward resume in confidence to: jim@symmetryservices.com You've got talent ..... We've got work! Do you have Customer Service Experience? Kelly Services is looking to hire you JOB FAIR Thursday, March 10th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. YMCA Pickering, 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite #7 Pickering • • Typing speed 25-30wpm • • Positions in Pickering, Flexible for all shifts • • Sin card required • • Void cheque for direct deposit • • 2 working references • • Available April - May 50 Professional AZ Drivers Required OPEN HOUSE Thursday March 10th --9am - 5pm Saturday March 12th --9am - 5pm TRAVELODGE HOTEL 940 Champlain, Oshawa We Offer: * full time steady work * local delivery * good pay -- $16.00 - $18.00 per hour * good equipment You Must Have: * 2 years experience * clean current Abstract, cvor * Criminal Search * Willing to Handbomb - Call 416-364-2175 - OWASCO VOLKSWAGEN REQUIRES PROFESSIONAL SALESPERSON Sales experience preferred. Immediate Start. Very competitive compensation package. Response deadline: March 15th, 2005 Email resume to: christian.carroll@owasco.com todd.neblett@owasco.com or fax resume: (905) 579-5802 No phone calls please Drivers Wanted.® Mackie Moving Systems is a well-established transportation solutions provider that has been providing superior household goods moving services for residential and corporate customers since 1928. We currently require a HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVING CONSULTANT This position is responsible for cold calling prospective corporate and residential clients, providing household goods estimates and clos- ing sales. You are a results-oriented individual with previous sales experience in a defined ter- ritory, have a valid driver's license and a reliable automobile for travel (particularly within the GTA) and a flair for sales. Excellent organiza- tional, interpersonal and communication skills are required and good computer skills are essen- tial. The completion of college, university or equivalent is an asset. We offer a competitive remuneration package including salary and car allowance. Please fax your resume in confidence to Human Resources, quoting VAC05-16, on or before Wednesday March 16, 2005 at (905) 434-4655 or mms.humanresources@mackiegroup.com JOB FAIR!! NEW Job Opportunities available in Ajax• Experienced Shipper/Receivers• Continuous heavy lifting /75lbs, shift work• Criminal background check required• Pays $12.50 /hr!! 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If you have Foil Stamping or small press experience, are mechanically inclined, quality conscious, a team player, a self starter, and are flexible to work overtime, apply in confidence to shelly.spence@dhltd.com , or fax 416-696-4311. Shift Hours are Sunday to Thursday from 10PM to 6AM. Apply by March 11, 2005, 5PM. The successful candidate will pass a security clearance. Thank you for your interest in Davis + Henderson; only qualifi ed applicants will be contacted. The leading provider of Cheque Supply Programs to Canada's Financial Institutions YMCA Durham Employment Services Hiring: SPECIALIST, SUMMER JOBS SERVICE RECRUITER Contract position (16 weeks) • • Develop and maintain working relationships with employers to provide summer employment opportunities for students • • Interview, assess and assist students to achieve their employment goals • • Document and follow-up with students and employers regarding contract signings and placement monitoring • • Deliver onsite orientations and off site workshops• • Prepare and maintain accurate financial, statistical and client reports and records • • Proficient with computer applications • • Must have daily access to a vehicle Deadline: Friday March 11, at 4:00 p.m. Please fax resume to (905) 839-9687 att: Hiring Committee Drop i n t o d a y! Here’s the deal on our FREE services... 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Fax resume to: 905-619-3565 Whitevale Golf Club located in Pickering is accepting applications for: •Backshop (ideal for retirees) •Greens Maintenance (full time seasonal and university student positions) •Cooks, Servers, Assistant Bartenders Please fax or email resume to info@whitevalegolfclub.com Fax:905-294-5115 Now Hiring AZ Owner/Operators• • 2 years verifiable experience• • Border crossing required • • CSA Card• • 98 or newer truck• • Clean CVOR & Driver's abstract• • Sign on Bonus Call & check out our PAY Package! 1-888-230-9250 AZ Driver Albion Hills Industries in Whitby has an AZ Highway cross-border position available.We offer:• • Home Every Weekend• • Busy, organized, satellite dispatch• • Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit• • Earnings to $70K/year• • 100% Company Paid Group Benefits• • Company Paid RRSP Must have clean abstract and criminal search. Please call Bryan -- (905)665-6752 Or email your resume to: recruiting@albionhills.ca CLASS A, D, F AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for grad- uates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3340. DURHAM COLLEGE Offering New Course. Do you have a pas- sion for music and people? Dur- ham College is now offering a 12 week DJ program which will teach you all you need to know about presentation, equipment and the music of the DJ industry. Gradu- ates can expect to find work on cruise ships, night clubs, and at parties all over the world. Gradu- ates can choose to work 1 day of the week to 7 days of the week and earn up to $250-$500 per night to start. Funding for this course may be available to those who qualify through HRSDC, WSIB, ODSP. For further informa- tion contact: Colin McCarthy 905- 721-3336. www.durham.on.ca A LARGE NORTH AMERICAN fi- nancial services company is look- ing for unique individuals with leadership ability. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the fastest growing industry in the world. Training provided. No expe- rience necessary. Opportunity for advancement and excellent in- come potential for those with integ- rity and a good work ethic. Call Su- san Wenghofer 905-436-8499 or 1-866-787-3918 ext. 106 for an ap- pointment. ARE YOU interested in becoming a DJ? Earthgroove now offers a 3 month cutting edge theory and practical course. Call 905-438- 8016 or 905-925-1125 email djinfo@earthgrooverecords.com ECE Pre-school Teacher for 1 year contract position. Minimum 2 years teaching experience, first aid/CPR. Start March 21, 2005. Email to: bdnursery@sympatico.ca AZ & DZ DRIVERS wanted, east end carrier, immediate hire, great benefits. Call (416)292-5556 ext 235 or fax resume to 416-292-3347. AZ DRIVER required for Pickering Tr ansport company, to run be- tween Toronto and Montreal. Call Steve at (905)420-2300 or fax info to (905)420-2700. $$$ PAID WEEKLY!!Company needs part-time/ full-time help pro- cessing unclaimed bank accounts. Call 1-866-883-0780, 24 hours. *** CRUISE THE WORLD *** AND GET PAID $$$ FOR IT! Free Benefits: Meals, Room, Flight, Uniform, World Travel. 613-741-5801, 613-764-6209 www.cooljobsinparadise.com A+ WE NEED HELP.Oshawa warehouse co. seeks to fill 15 F/T openings immediately. Marketing, office, warehouse, inventory. $350 to start. Training provided. Call To ny 905-571-3260 AJAX MANUFACTURING Com- pany requires general labourers. This position is suitable for both M/F. Call 905-686-2445 after 4 pm. Ext. 305 APPOINTMENT CO-ORDINA- TORS, full and part time $9.00 per hr., Bilingual $11.00 per hour. Call toll free 1-866-291-4045. BEDWELL VAN LINES. Full time AZ, DZ drivers and helpers. Rate based on experience. Call (905)686-0002. DRIVER OF CUBE VAN required to deliver cleaning supplies in Toronto & surrounding areas. Abstract requires. Submit resume to Jim Carruthers, c/o UNDERWOOD'S, 410 FINLEY AV E. AJAX, ONT. L1S 2E3. Fax: 905-619-9829. Email: supplies@underwoods.ca To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 9, 2005, PAGE 9 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905- 683-0707 MARIA ANTONIO HAIR DESIGN 300 Brock St. N.Whitby, (905)430-8857 Chair rental positions available at the fun & friendly salon. Great opportunity for the new stylists yet a warm, inviting atmosphere for the experienced stylist .To join our team call us and ask for Maria Rocca or Peter Citano,or fax resume to 905-436-8873 or email marcor@sympatico.ca HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Minimum requirements G2, C of Q and ODP. 5 years residential experience, RTU experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-683-0817. OntarioNeeds You! Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. Watch for Metroland’s glossy magazine coming the week of April 4, 2005! To advertise your career or career training opportunities, call 416-493-1300, ext. 237, 288 or 252. ADVERTISING DEADLINE: March 18, 2005 To request a complimentary copy, email careers4ontario@metroland.com Spring Issue FA MILY PHYSICIAN Part-Time Oshawa Community Health Centre is currently recruiting a part-time (2 days/week) physician. You will work in a multi disciplinary environ- ment. Very competitive salary plus 6% RRSP, group benefits, paid vacation. No overhead. Available as of April 4th, 2005. Contact: Lee Kierstead, Executive Director Tel (905) 723 0036 ex 218 lkierstead@ochc.ca Sales Associate One-Year Contract We have an exciting opportunity for a high energy individual with a university degree to promote our textbooks and educational technologies and services to colleges and universities.This contract position is a combination of inside sales and sales support and is based in our head office in Whitby. You may be required to attend sales conferences. The successful candidate can look forward to a competitive compensation package including salary, incentive bonus and a comprehensive flexible benefits plan. We are looking for a goal-oriented, self-starter with an eye for detail, excellent time management and communication skills, and strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Internet). Please email your resume to career@mcgrawhill.ca or send by fax to (905) 430-5020 to Human Resources, McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 300 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6 by March 15, 2005. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. HUMPTY DUMPTY SNACK FOODS We are a progressive and growing Canadian Snack Food Company, manufacturing and marketing Humpty Dumpty potato chips and snacks. We are currently recruiting for FULL-TIME ROUTE SALES positions in the PICKERING area (may include weekends). These positions require results-oriented individuals that are reliable, ethical, personable, and able to work with minimum supervision. The ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service, while building sales and market share through current and new accounts. Previous route sales experience in bread, milk and confectionery would be an asset. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a standard vehicle.Please fax resume (include e-mail address, if possible) by March 9th to 519-893-3170 Attn: DSM Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant Incentive Program ●Senior Discounts ●Upgraded Security System Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y Cr t ., A ja x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j ax ap artm e n t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. ARAMARK Canada Ltd.,a leader in the food service industry is look- ing for a self-motivated individual to prepare and deliver a new food concept to high schools in the Dur- ham Catholic School Board. You will work approximately 6 hours per day from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Re- muneration consists of an hourly rate and mileage. The successful candidate must have a clean and reliable vehicle and must complete a police background check. Please send resume to: ARAMARK Cana- da, Box #9, Haliburton, Ont. K0M 1S0, Att: Chris Bishop ASSISTANT TELEMARKETING supervisor, salary plus bonus. Call Betty (905) 666-4905. AVON Incredible offer, Join the number 1 beauty company. No quotas. Work from home. Receive free gift. call today (905)509-1163 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. needed in the Whitby area. $11.00 per hours, 1 - 2 days per week. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 . Excellent people skills. Fax resume to attention Christine (416) 495-0941 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. ECE and a MONTESSORI Teach- er required for daycare in Picker- ing. Full-time/Part-time. Fax re- sume to 416-439-1823. EXPERIENCED SHINGLER min. 5-yrs experience. Clean abstract, vehicle and valid driver's license an asset. Top wages. Maxwell General Contracting, Roofing Divi- sion, (905)623-7747 or fax (905)623-0072 EXPERIENCED SHORT ORDER cook wanted. Apply within: Coun- try Diner, 53A Baldwin St. N. Brooklin EXPERIENCED WAITRESS want- ed, apply with resume to Flying Fish & Chips, at Thickson & Dun- das. FRAMER'S HELPER requried, 3 years experience. $15/hour, Oshawa-Ajax area. Call 9am-4pm (905)706-3923 FULL AND PART TIME Retail Customer Service Associate positions available in Ajax and Oshawa. Minimum 1 year re- cent customer service experi- ence. Previous experience in building material and hardware preferred. Fax resume to Gerry O'Connor 905-683-6941 or apply to Millwork Home Centre, 19 Notion Rd., Ajax, or 1279 Sim- coe St. N. Oshawa. FULL TIME ECE needed, Pickering. Fax 905-839-4868. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE Clintar, the lead- er in the landscape industry is seeking:Landscape Construction Foreman/laborers Landscape Maintenance Foreman/laborers. Must have a minimum 2-3 years experience, drivers license is a must. Please submit applications to:Gavin Watson (905) 723.2552 gwatson@clintar.com LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPA- NY seeking full time Foreman (m/f), labourers and trainees. Must have valid drivers license and clean abstract. Call (905) 831- 1833 or Fax resume to (905) 831- 2446. LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca. LOOKING FOR MATURE,re- sponsible energetic individual with time management skills for full- time warehouse position. Light lift- ing, 3 yrs plus experience manda- tory. Fax resume 905-619-2662. MANAGER TRAINEE Durham Residence and Conference Centre is looking for recent College or University graduates that are inter- est in hospitality industry and able to adapt to a student environment. Hotel experience is preferred but not required. Computer skills (Word and Excel) Full time, vary- ing shifts. Must be bondable. Com- prehensive benefit and RRSP plan available after three months. Re- sumes will be accepted until March 16th. No phone calls please. Fax resumes to attention Chris Haze (905)721-3102 email chaze@campuslivingcentres.com NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for reliable adults to deliver papers and flyers door to door in Pickering every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and must have a reliable vehicle. Call(905)683-5117 Kelly Bays, Carrier Representative (ext. 262) OWNERSHIP OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. Well-estab- lished company (one-Oshawa, one-Bowmanville) available now. Must enjoy working outdoors. Sales exp. an asset. Men/wom- en/students will succeed. Training provided. Fax:905-263-2700. PICKERING Christian daycare re- quires full time ECE and Assistant. Fax resume to 905-428-8463 POOL CONSTRUCTION and maintenance people required. Ex- perience and 'G' License an asset. Please fax resume to 905-579- 0598 or drop off at 22 Ritson Road North, Oshawa Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We Train You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS want- ed immediately. Comparable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing company, room for advancement. Permanent posi- tion. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. SERVICE ADVISOR required for an Import Dealership in Cobourg. Automotive experience an asset. Please fax resume to 905-372- 0372 or e-mail kferum@cogeco.net SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED Oshawa Residential Complex. Must have professional exp. in maintenance & suite renovations. Excellent salary, benefits & aprt. incl. Please fax resume to: 416-485-7859 WEST INDIAN COOK,specializ- ing is West Indian food and wait staff needed immediately for busy Oshawa/Pickering restaurant. Please call June (905)728-8771 or (905)728-1961 ESTHETICIAN and/or Make-up Artist. Sales experience. Hiring F/T flexible outgoing individuals for Oshawa location. Qualified candi- dates will attend a 15-day Certifi- cate training program in Toronto. Excellent starting hourly wage + commission. Fax resume to: Salon Owner 905-430-0586. EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST re- quired full and part time for the Hair Care Centre in the Whitby Mall. No Sundays. $10/hr. Call Nick or Derek 905-723-0211. FULL & PART TIME Esthetician needed. Start $400/week + comm. Bring your resume in person at: Body Art, 1725 Kingston Rd. Pick- ering or call (905)619-8822. P/T ESTHETICIAN wanted for Theresa's Touch Day Spa. 924 Brock St., N., Whitby. Please call (905)430-6060 PROFESSIONAL with clientele needed for upscale salon in down- town Whitby. Apply in person with resume, 128 Dundas St. West. call (905)430-1703. REQUIRED APRIL 1st,full time/part time stylists. Mature indi- vidual with own clientele. Fax re- sume to: 905-433-5065 AC, Refrigeration and Heating company requires 3yr. apprentice or better. Gas2 licence. Fax re- sume: 905-427-7492. AUTO GLASS INSTALLER, min 5 years experience. Benefits available. Fax resume: 905-720-3927 or call 905-720- 2326, Monroe Auto Glass BACKUP/UTILITY CARPENTER wanted for Whitby Builder. Experi- enced & Dependable. F/T Salaried Position. OWN TOOLS A MUST. Call Kathy 905-444-9667. CLASS 2 WELL TECHNICIAN required for Seaway Water Supply, Pickering. Call Dennis Murray at (905)683-1397 LICENSED TOOL Maker/Preci- sion Machinist. Required for pro- gressive machine shop which has a wide diversity of work. Fully con- versant with all manual machines. CNC experience an asset but not required. Competitive rates and benefits. Clean work environment. Fax resume to 905-697-8826. MECHANIC wanted. Good wages & benefits. Day shift. Must have truck or trailer license and a valid driver's license. Call Bryce for appt. 416-297-1712 SEWER & WATER MAIN CONTRACTOR Requires• • Tri-Axle Truck Drivers• • Heavy equipment Operators• • Pipe Layer/Labourer Must have exp. in municipal road construction works. Call (905) 859-8800 or email: espositobros@aol.com BUSY LAW OFFICE requires real estate assistant with 3 - 5 years experience for temporary mater- nity leave. Applicant must be pro- ficient in Conveyancer, Teraview and PC Law. Knowledge of pri- vate mortgages an asset. Please send resume via mail to McGib- bon, Bastedo, Armstrong, 32 Sim- coe St. S., P.O. Box 2396, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7V6, via fax to 905-432-2348 or via email to mbaa.legal@on.aibn.com. CLERICAL POSITION $13. per hr. Min. 3 years exp. Must have Word, Excel, Quickbooks. Three days per week in the Ajax area. Please fax resume to Christine at Staff Plus (416) 495-0941. DATA ENTRY OPERATOR,2+ days per week, bright, accurate & organized. West Pickering office. Phone (905)509-3511, or email garth@publicationpartners.com LEGAL SECRETARY part time for congenial Northumberland Law of- fice. Salary commensurate with experience in litigation, estates, corporate, real estate. Please re- ply with references to Box #164 C/O Northumberland News, 884 Division St., Unit 212, Cobourg, ON K9A 5V6 OFFICE PERSON required. Must be organized, with knowledge of Simply Accounting. Call 905-686- 2445 after 4pm Ext 305. Advertising Sales Professionals Initial appointments, leads and training provided. Short term pro- ject. The Buyer's Guide for union members. Straight commission $4000-$5000/month. Be honest and creative with high standards of income and production. Experi- enced only. E-mail resume to: mediamax@sympatico.ca DRIVER/CLOSER To assist Manager. No experience necessary, will train. Car essential. Neat appearance CALL BRENDAN 905-426-4246 EARN TOP $$$selling in Bay Por- trait studio. P/T or F/T. Will train. Call Jesse 647-293-3901. SALES REP 2 days a week, 2 years exp., salary+commission plus expenses paid, know Durham region. Please fax resume to Christine at Staff Plus 416-495- 0941 RETAIL SALES CLERKS for small food store wanted. Cashier & food knowledge an as- set. Week-end work required. Drop resume in person. MacMil- lan Orchards 733 Kingston Rd. East, just West of Lakeridge Rd. Cornell Dental Centre is growing again! DENTAL HYGIENIST required. Immediate position. Please fax resume: (905)471-1703 DENTAL ASSISTANT or RECEPTIONIST required for Markham dental office (near hospital). Experience with ABEL an asset. Assistant must be HARP certified. Please email resume to: kadental@sympatico.ca or fax: 905-294-9114. FAMILY ORIENTED Dental office looking for part-time PDA evenings and occasional Saturday's. Please fax resume to 905-697-9333 FOR SENIOR'S RESIDENCE - Administrator. Must be RPN, have current Administration Certificate. Working knowledge of ORCA. Ex- cellent marketing skills. Fax re- sumes to (705)739-1855 or email charter@look.ca FULL TIME RN needed for cardi- ology research office in Scarbo- rough, critical care experience re- quired. Research experience an asset. Pleas fax resume to 416- 281-2584. NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for Dur- ham Region: RPN’s, PSW’s & residential experienced house- keepers for private and floor duty. Please fax resume to: 905.666.0038 or email to tina@tnehealthpros.com. PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST for a busy Medical Clinic in Whitby for 3 days/week. Must be flexible and avail. for holiday relief. Please fax resume to: 905-668-1670 RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE Manag- er for a modern, growing office in Whitby. Must have dental recep- tion experience and know comput- ers. Full time. Benefits and bo- nuses. Send resumes to 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N-9G3. RAVEN & FIRKIN -hiring all posi- tions. Experienced, mature, hard- working individuals who excel in a team environment. Please apply: 67 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax. AJAX SOUTH-Income Property. Semi-detached brick bungalow, 3+1 bedroom with apt. Separate entrance, large backyard, 4-car parking, new roof, 6-appliances, priced to sell $215,000. 905-686- 6773/ AJAX.2 storey brick home. 3 bedrooms, pergo flooring, ceramic tiles, 2.5 baths, walk-out basement, C/A, Hilltop view. $249,888. (905)427-0326. COUNTRY BUNGALOW Newcas- tle/Bowmanville area. 1/2 acre, three bedrooms, sunroom, double driveway, updated, painted, gas heat. Available immediately. $215,000. (905)987-1732 DETACHED 2-STOREY.Walkout in-law apt., Copperfield area, $339,900. Many extras. A must to see! Backing onto park. Call (905)725-0382 EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW,beau- tifully treed 2 acre country proper- ty. Completely renovated, granite countertops in kitchen/bathrooms, hardwood & porcelain floor tiles, main floor laundry, CVAC, new windows/doors, 2-car garage, de- tached shed. $399,900 Open House Saturday March 12th 11-5p.m. 1285 Howden Rd East (Between Columbus Road and Raglan Rd). Take Simcoe Street to Howden Rd and go east 3.8 km. Contact Maureen 905-655-1773 OPEN HOUSE Saturday/Sunday March 12/13, 1:00-4:00pm 1605 Lynmar Ct, Pickering. All brick, 2-storey, 4+bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. $349,900 Call 905-430- 8252. www.privateexchange.com Listing #1268 OPEN HOUSE - Saturday and Sunday, March 12th & 13th, 1 - 4pm, 115 Carnwith Drive East, Brooklin. 10++ Immaculate Tribute built 'Fernway' model in sought after Brooklin community, just 10 mins from 407 & 401. Over 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Huge south facing windows, 9 ft. ceilings, gourmet kitchen, wood and ceramic floors, large 50 ft. lot, over $50,000 in upgrades. You won't be disappointed. Priced to sell @ $449,000. Call 905-655- 8362 for full listing details. OSHAWA -Private Sale -Imme- diate possession. Completely ren- ovated 2 1/2 storey brick home, double garage, 60 ft. lot. Freshly painted throughout. New broad- loom. 4 bedrooms, dining room, living room, eat-in kitchen, 2nd kitchen, with in-law potential. Ask- ing $238,900. Telephone (905)243-0538. OVER 1500 sq. Footage To tally renovated large 3 bedroom townhouse. Brand new Maple Kitchen with slate floors, all appliances. Parquet throughout. 2 completly renovated Bathrooms with ceramic floors. Extra large crown mouldings with 10" Baseboards. New washer & dryer. Pivate yard. $186,700 Call (905)420-4384 SOUTH AJAX,steps to lake, 3 bedroom link home. Beautifully renovated, finished basement, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, gas fireplace. Spotless. $229,000 905- 619-0345. WHITBY: ELEGANT, Immaculate brick home, quiet court. 4-bed- rooms, 4-baths, finished basement with kitchen/bath. Hardwood/ce- ramics, 6-appliances, deep lot, huge deck, C/A, schools. Move-in condition, flexible closing. No Agents. Private $279,900. 416-716-5284, 905-728-9790. NORTH OSHAWA,brand new 4- bdrm townhome, 3 baths, garage, c/a, c/v, alarm, custom window coverings, many upgrades. $244,900. Flexible closing. Call 905-720-1533 or 905-767-5839 1 BEDROOM CONDO Westney/Kingston Recent renovation, Neutral Decor. $143.000 CALL (905)619-0670 CONDO FOR SALE,900 Wilson Rd. N. Oshawa, 2-bdrms, balcony w/4 walk-outs, pool, sauna, gym, billiard room, library, security, $299,900. Call (905)728-6661 PRIVATE Condo Sale -Pickering. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 Balconies, 1 underground Parking. 3 appli- ances. A/C. Close to Go. $159,000. Call (905)626-0323. WANTED TO LEASE,2+ acres of secluded clear land, near Oshawa, (fully insured) for Speedball Court, will pay up to $1500/month. ALSO WANTED: 25+ acres of se- cluded woodland for paintball field. Henry (905)728-3985 INDUSTRIAL SPACE for rent in Oshawa, approx. 10,000sq.ft. ideal for storage. Please call 905-668-6165, leave message. RETAIL, OFFICE and commercial units for lease. 600 to 1600 sq. ft. second floor office space available in downtown Bowmanville. Excel- lent exposure fronting on King St with lots of windows. Building has elevator. Ideal for professional use. 3500 sq. ft. new industrial unit available with amazing exposure to Hwy 401. 18' + ceiling height with mezzanine storage above of- fice space. For more information on these and other availability, please call (905) 725-9991. FOR LEASE - Retail Oshawa, 1100 sq. ft. plus basement, busy corner with lots of parking. $1550/mo. including taxes & main- tenance. 905-666-4670. OFFICE space, various sizes, in the heart of downtown Ajax. Parking available. All inclusive. To inquire call 905-619-9500 or 416-302-4466. OSHAWA,602sq.ft-2250sq.ft. Newly renovated building, $10/sq.ft. net. Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Group Status, (905)259-2020 cell, (905)436-0990 office. TWO OFFICES - 100 sq ft. each with storage closets, includes heat, hydro, washroom, parking, security service available. King/Scugog in Bowmanville. $250 each per month. (905) 623-4428 WHITBY 625 SQ.FT.3 offices plus clerical. $1042 includes utilities. Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Group Status, (905)259-2020 cell, (905)436-0990 office. WINDOWS AND DOORS. Leading manufacturer in the replacement window, door and siding industry is offering an exclusive branch owner opportunity in Durham. High income potential. Experience required. Join a winning team with over 30 established locations. Call 1-888-738-0738 ext 228. 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 FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To c onsolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. 100% FINANCING OAC.5 yr. at 4.55% Debt programs, Cash take- outs, Refinances, Self-employed, even poor credit. Call Kevin at 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. 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 DEBTS out of control? Mtgs, con- solidations, auto loans, private funds available. We can help!!! Better Credit Solutions (416)878- 2323, (416)876-2106 From 4.74% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 (2) - UNITS AVAILABLE, Oshawa, 2-bdrm $800, & 1-bdrm $660, inclusive. Convenient loca- tions. separate entrances, laun- dry. Newly renovated. Available immediately. Call (416)892-8864 1 & 2 BDRM.Oshawa. Hardwood floors, free parking, laundry facil- ities. No pets. $725/$775 inclu- sive. First/last, references. April 1st. Call 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. 1 & 2-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available im- mediately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $750 & $850. First/last. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1 & 2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge, stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Immediate possession. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 ASAP LARGE ONE-BDRM, Oshawa, immediately, quiet street Cubert/Mill area. Open-concept, good storage. f/s/w/d, parking, fresh paint. First/last/ref. $625/mo. (905)571-5814 1 BEDROOM basement apart- ment, walk-out. Nice, clean. New kitchen, full bath, Available immediately. $800/inclusive. Call (905)839-0315, (905)213-6078. 1 OSHAWA NORTH,2-bedrooms, new carpeting, fresh paint. 6-sto- rey quiet building, balcony, appli- ances, parking. Utilities included. $870. Available April. 905-436- 9785. 1-BDRM APT., Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fire- place, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. March 15th./April lst. No dogs. First/last. (905)213-6593 1-BDRM walkout bsmt, Oshawa, Bloor/Grandview. On bus route, near shopping. New paint, carpet. Quiet neighbourhood. No smok- ing/pets. Single professional pre- ferred. $680/inclusive. First/last. April. 1st. (905)432-0937, (905)767-4140 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Westney/Rossland, Ajax. $650/month all inclusive. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. Phone (905)426-6878 after 6pm. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees, close to all amenities, $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa. Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking. Call 905-720-0432 2-BDRM,newly renovated in quiet Pickering family home, private en- trance, 1-parking, laundry, non- smokers/pets, close to amen- ities/schools, large backyard. Avail. April/May. 1st $975/mo in- clusive. Suit couple or single work- ing elderly person. (905)421-9680, 416-817-0578. 2-BEDROOM,North Oshawa, Newer well maintained, clean, quiet adult-lifestyle building. Secur- ity System. Suits retired/mature working adult. April 1. $800/inclu- sive. No pets. 905-720-2352. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent comes with washer, dryer, fridge, stove. $950+utilities. 221 Beatty Ave.(Ritson/Dean) Avail immedi- ately. First/last (905)683-7818 AJAX Main floor bungalow, availalbe immed. Close to hospital/all amenities., garage. 905-686-8905 416-562-0186 AJAX -(Pickering Village) 2 bed- room, large bathroom. New stove and fridge. Parking. Laundry facil- ities. Pets allowed! $966.04 inclu- sive. Call Ron: 905-442-9352. AJAX CHURCH/HWY.2bdrms $950 includes utilities, Available March. in clean quiet bldg. 905- 426-1161 AJAX legalized large 1-bedroom basement apartment. All inclusive. 1-parking. No smoking/pets. $800/month. First/last. Available April 1st. Call (905)683-2427 AJAX NORTH, bright clean base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. AJAX,Pickering Village 3-bdrm main floor. 4 appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools/shop- ping/transit. $1400/mo inclusive. March 1st. Mike wkdays 905-427- 4077 ext 24, evenings/wknds 905- 442-0020. AJAX,bright, 2 bedroom base- ment, newly renovated, parking, fridge/stove, 4pc bath. Available immediately. $900/month. 905-619-9500 or 416-302-4466. AJAX,spacious 2-bedroom base- ment, dining/living room $1100- utilities included, private entranc- es, full kitchens, 4 appliances, 1 parking, first/last required. Imme- diately. (905)426-7341. APRIL 1ST.clean, bright 2-bed- room apartment in 4-plex, Oshawa, John/Centre. $750 +hy- dro, first/last. Parking, laundry, non-smoking. (905)666-9549 after 5, (905)728-5540. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BACHELOR,apartment, 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. Small quiet, cozy building. Close to downtown. 905- 665-7509. BOWMANVILLE-spacious one bedroom apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $765 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 BLOOR ST. EAST Oshawa (Conveniently located near No Frills)- 1 bed. $645/inclusive and 2 bedrooms $745+hydro ($50/mo) avail. April 1st. First/last/1-park- ing. Immaculate, nice, well-main- tained, bright/clean. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT, CLEAN 2-bedroom basement, quiet neighbourhood, lakeviews & privacy, parking & util- ities included. Available immedi- ately, $850 first/last. Robert Frank 705-927-3089 CHARMING 2 BEDROOM apart- ment north of Port Perry. Com- pletely private, beautiful lake view. Available immediately. First & last required. 905-655-3393. CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2- bedroom lower lev- el $850, 2- bedroom upper level $1050 Both apts all inclusive, new carpet & appliances, first & last, (905)665-1905 DOWNTOWN WHITBY,1-bdrm bachelor, private entrance, parking $675/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last req'd. Call (905)435-6434 EASTVIEW PARK, large 2+1 basement apt., fridge, stove, hook- up for washer/ dryer. Separate driveway, $825 plus hydro, (gas heat). Available May 1st (905)434- 5247. Harwood & Bayly FREE MONTH RENT 1 & 2 bdrms from $865 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 KING ST. BOWMANVILLE Two newly renovated 1 bedrooms above store, $600+$650 plus. (905) 449-5906. LARGE -Clean, main floor 2 bdrm. apt. Excellent area, near Oshawa hospital. Eat-in kitchen, includes appliances, parking, & laundry. $815/mo. + utilities. Call Pat 905-263-2228 LARGE ONE BEDROOM base- ment, downtown Whitby, separate entrance, 1 parking, no pets/smok- ing, utilities and cable included. April lst. $600. (905) 430-8925 NORTH AJAX,nice walkout base- ment apt., separate entrance, parking, suitable for 1 person. No pets/smoking. $750/month. Call (905)426-1703 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, April lst/ May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA - spacious one bedroom basement apartment, in quiet residential area, newly deco- rated , separate entrance, one parking, quiet non smoker, $675 inclusive. Immediate. (905)576- 3830. NORTH WHITBY - 1 bedroom in beautiful new townhouse. Rest of house to share with owner. $500 inclusive, 1st & last. 905-655- 2472. ONE AND TWO bedroom apart- ments available immediately. Clean, nice area, laundry facilities on premises. 1-parking spot per unit. Park Rd. S./Bloor St. area. Please call (905)571-4482 be- tween 9a.m.-3p.m. for appoint- ment. ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED basement apt. Utilities and parking included. Suit quiet working person or student. No smoking/pets. Near 401/bus stop. April 1st. $650. (905)434-8091 OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, bachelor apartment includes util- ities and cable, walk in closet, ja- cuzzi tub, laundry facilities, steps to bus, shopping, Suit single per- son, no smoking/pets no parking. $500 lst/last, May lst. (905) 623- 2311. OSHAWA - Ritson/Dean (near all amenities), 1 bedroom, large liv- ingroom, appliances, freshly deco- rated, available anytime, $675+hy- dro. (416)265-6226 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)432-8914, (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA, RITSON/401 large 1- bedroom main floor $695 inclusive, no pets, first/last, available imme- diately. Call (905)391-9376 or (905)668-9376 OSHAWA, 1 Bedroom, spacious, bright, Hospital area, ample park- ing, bus, available immediately, $750/mo All inclusive, first/last/ref- erences, no pets, 905-432-2989 OSHAWA,1-bedroom basement apt., quiet, clean, spacious, in- cludes parking, laundry, utilities. No smoking/pets, suitable for 1. Avail. April 1st, $675. (905)725- 7833 OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, private laundry, available ASAP, $650 in- clusive. 1-bedroom walkout base- ment, all inclusive, includes laun- dry, $750. Call Cindy (905)432- 3222, lm OSHAWA,2-bedroom basement apt., For April 1st., Bright & clean, fridge & stove, laundry & private entrance. Quiet neighbourhood, close to 401. No pets or smoking, mature person preferred. $700 first & last. 905-436-7858. OSHAWA,2-bedroom Bloor/Park Well maintained, clean, quiet bldg. Near shopping/401/Go/bus. First/last/references required. No pets. Seniors Special. Available immediately. (905)571-4576 OSHAWA,upper semi detached, garage, newly renovated, laundry, new appliances, fenced yard, shows immaculate, $980. utilities included. contact, (705)324-9052 PICKERING -Brock/Hwy#2, 1 bedroom. basement. apt with living room, kitchen and bath. Separate entrance, no smoking/pets, close to all amenities (GO/401), $700/all inclusive. Suitable for working couple/person. Available immedi- ately. 905-686-0836, 416-587- 8497. PICKERING - Liverpool/Tatra, partly furnished one bedroom basement apt. Kitchen/livingroom, small bedroom, bathroom, sep. en- trance, utilities included, $650. No smoking/pets. (905)839-3400 PICKERING - Whites/401, profes- sionally finished spacious 1-bed. basement apt. Parking, sep. en- trance, utilities included. Suits working person. Available immedi- ately. References/first/last. $750/mo. No pets/smoking. 905-421-9090, 416-712-8723 WHITBY-1 & 2-bedroom suites $760-$840, all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Monday - Friday. (905)666-4589. PICKERING -New 2 bedroom basement apartment. Available anytime. Clean, Separate en- trance. Close to all amenities. Must be seen! Call 416-899-0394. PICKERING FAIRPORT/DUN- BARTON,stunning, 1-bedroom ground flr apt., separate entry, laundry, parking, a/c, central vac, 4pc bath, hardwood floors, no smoking/pets. Prefer single per- son. $800/month, available imme- diately. 905-420-4451, Mark PICKERING Liverpool/401 clean bright spacious 2-bedroom apt. Separate entrance, walking dis- tance to GO train, all amenities. $825/month inclusive Available im- mediately. Call 905-421-9631 PICKERING Rosebank South, walk to lake, large 1-bedroom apt., full bath, $750 inclusive. Parking for 1. No pets/smoking. Nice area, near parks. 905-509- 0992 PICKERING VILLAGE,basement apt for rent, quiet home, parking, laundry. $850/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. (905)427-1041 or (416)574- 3733 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM PLUS den, spotlessly clean, dry base- ment apt., in adult family home. Separate entrance, all utilities in- cluding cable, laundry. No smok- ers. Single professional preferred. $799/month, available May 1st. (905)831-6289 PICKERING,Bayly/Westshore, 2- bedroom, basement apartment. Near GO-station. C/A, carpeting, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry. Immediate. $800/inclusive. no smoking. First/last 416-238- 6388 PICKERING,large 2-bdrm, Separ- ate entrance. Large yard, a/c, c/v, parking, ceramics, laminate, appli- ances, laundry. $900/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. (905)426- 2077 (leave msg). PICKERING- Whites/401, clean bright 1-bed. basement apt., sep- arate entrance, full kitchen, air, laundry, parking, cable+, utilities included. Non-smoker, first/last, April 1st. $800/mo. (905)837-0227 PORT PERRY - Quiet, well kept 3-bedroom apartment in low-rise, 1250sq.ft, walk to lake Scugog. Adult lifestyle building. No pets. 905-985-6938, 905-430-7816. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2 bedrooms, $895. Utilities incl., coin laundry, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby 50+ lifestyle apt. complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SMALL BACHELOR APT.Park- ing, cable, laundry, fridge, micro- wave, toaster oven incl. Suit clean, quiet working person. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately. $450/inclusive. (905)666-1460. SOUTH OSHAWA-1 bed. $600, 2 bed. $650. basement apt. all inclu- sive, first/last. Near GM, bus-stop. No smoking/pets. April 1st/15th. 905-579-4169. TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca TRIPLEX - MAIN FLOOR,2 bdrm. apt. Nice, spacious clean, in quiet neighbourhood, 2 parking. near all amenities. Park/401 area, Oshawa. $775+hydro. Available April 1st. 905-438-8886 TWO BEDROOM 315 Kent St. Whitby, Newly renovated, clean, Available immediately. $775 plus utilities. Close to downtown Whit- by, bus, shopping, 401. (905)940- 7973. Bibi UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, aircond., pat- io/garden, parking, storage. 905- 852-4777 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,2-bdrm walk-up with sun porch, available immediately. Near downtown, parking avail. Non smoker only. $925/mo + hydro. (905)666-1531 WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDASS, large 3-bedroom basement, separ- ate entrance. A/C, dishwasher, laundry, parking. Near amenities. Great neighbourhood. $1050 plus utilities. Non-smoking. (416)802- 0948 WHITBY,Dryden/Anderson. New- ly finished one-bdrm basement apt. Large eat-in kitchen, sep en- trance, laundry facilities. Near all amenities. $650-inclusive, first/last (905)665-0581, 905-449-2670 WHITBY,large 2-bedroom newly renovated basement apt., private entrance, 5 appliances, $820+ util- ities. First/last, references. Avail- able April 1st. Call (905)666-3050 FURNISHED BASEMENT APT. adjacent to creek. Sep entrance, #1 bus route Oshawa. Suits single person, no dogs. $650-inclusive. (905)721-2476 1+1 BEDROOM CONDO,in Pick- ering, includes utilities and park- ing. $l,250. Available April. Call Paul (416) 678-9500 1-BEDROOM CONDO,south Ajax, beautiful view from balcony, A/C, fireplace, parking indoor/out- door, $940+ hydro. Available March 18th. No smoking. Refer- ences. (905)434-1678. AJAX - Beautiful condo, 2 bed., 2 baths at 2 Westney Rd. N. 2-PARKING SPOTS, locker, out- door pool/bbq/fitenss sauna, May 1st. $1250 (negotiable). No pets/smoking. 905-471-5911. NORTH OSHAWA - A-1 condition, 2 bedroom 2-storey, finished base- ment. Available now. $875+ hydro. Quiet complex. 905-436-0476. PICKERING Parkway 1 bedroom new building underground parking, 5 appliances, ensuite laundry, $1195/month inclusive. Available May 1st. 416-893-8322. or view: tinyurl.com/22n4j A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM HOUSE,Oshawa on Cobblehill Dr., large deck off kitch- en, walkout basement, backs onto greenbelt, Avail. May 1st/05. First/last/credit-check. $1150+util- ities. Jack (905)576-1910 DOWNTOWN WHITBY - 2 bed- room home available immediately. $1100/mo. Phone 905-430-7903. 3 BEDROOM SEMI, Wilson/Ade- laide area. $1200 plus utilities. Available mid April. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Call (905)623- 7712, evenings. 3-BDRMS,North Oshawa, l/r, d/r, fireplace, laundry facilities, full basement. Avail. April 1st. For more information call (905)723- 1647 or (905)720-9935 A THREE bedroom house, excel- lent condition, 5 appliances, cen- tral air, garage, fenced yard, new paint/floors, SE of Brock and #2, walk to Sobey's. $1200 plus. (905) 428-2015. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX BEAUTY! - Stunning, de- tached 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 6 appliances, country kitchen w/walkout to deck & fenced gar- den, basement, Family room with fireplace, garage. On Child Safe Court, close to lake. Shows like model. $1449/mo+. 416-873-4909. AJAX,detached house, 3 bed- rooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, diningroom, den, 4 appliances, gas heat, non-smokers $1250+heat/hydro. Possession flexible. 905-686-0096. AJAX, AVAILABLE Immediate- ly/April 1st, 2-bedroom walkout new flooring, new fridge/stove, freshly painted, laundry, parking, $925 inclusive. Detached 3-bed- room $1200. Dennis Morgan 416- 587-0060, (905)831-9500. AJAX,main floor of semi, 3- bdrms, walk-out to deck, laundry, parking, Harwood/Bayly, no smok- ing/pets. $1150/mo+ 60% utilities. Avail. April 1st. (905)294-0760 AJAX, WESTNEY/401,3-bed- room, upperlevel. Livingroom, kitchen, diningroom, 1.5 baths, laundry, single garage, 2-car parking. $1150 plus utilities. First/last. Available immediately. (416)276-1526. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM Whitby home in Rossland/Garden area available March 15th. Court loca- tion, 2300+sq.ft., walk to schools and park. $1595 per month plus utilities, lease req'd, no pets, refer- ences. Call Ron Small, Broker, Sutton Classic Realty 905-430- 9000 BOWMANVILLE,available imme- diately, detached home in good ar- ea. Features hardwood, ceramics, 2 bathe, 2 large bedrooms, fin- ished basement. $1200/month plus utilities. 905-697-8599. FINALLY A PLACE to call home! Welcome the spring in your fully fenced, landscaped, backyard as brilliant sunshine cascades into every room. Quiet, yet close to schools, shopping, transit. 3-bed- rooms, 2 baths, including large master bedroom with semi ensuite. Gourmet Kitchen, with lots of stor- age. Call Steve (905)686-4891 and come home. LAKE SCUGOG,2-bedroom cot- tage with guest cabin, available April 1st. $950/month. Call (905)576-1178 8-5pm, after 7pm (705)786-2774. OSHAWA - renovated 3 bed. main floor of house. Parking, own laun- dry, large backyard. Avail. May 1st. $1200+utilities. Call 416-695- 4667. OSHAWA - RITSON RD.S.Large, bright, clean, open concept 3-bdrm duplex, near Hwy 401. $980/mth, Immediate. Call 416-283-3266, 416-427-1231, 416-291-4441x379 OSHAWA large 3-bedroom with finished basement, close to Civic Centre, fenced backyard all appli- ances, near all amenities. No pets/smoking, available immedi- ately. (905)665-4609. OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM - Upper level of house. Close to all amenities. $1350 + utilities. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. 905-706-6405. OSHAWA,4+1 bdrms, newly ren- ovated, laundry facilities available, finished basement with possible office and rec-room. $1200 plus utilities, first/last, April 1st /sooner. (905)424-3450 OSHAWA,large new 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, central air, gas fireplace, no pets/no smoking. lst/last. $1,600 per mo. plus utilities. Available April lst. (905) 723-3790. PICKERING (Brock Rd.) -2 bed- room, large lot. 4 appliances. 1 year lease. $995/mo +. Please call 905-883-9844. RAGLAN;2 bedroom farmhouse. $675/month plus heat/hydro. First/last. Available April 1/05. Call or leave msg. 905-655-7694 TAUNTON/BROCK - BRAND new 3 bedroom house, 5 new applianc- es, 3 1/2 baths, garage, storage, whole house, finished basement, quiet Whitby neighbourhood. Apr. 3. $1,450 plus utilities. (416) 817- 5318 WHITBY,2 yr. old. 3 bedroom 2-storey, appliances, garage, 2-parking, no basement, April 1st. $1500/first/last/references. (905)434-8614 after 5 p.m. WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDASS.2- bedroom main floor, large renovat- ed kitchen, A/C, dishwasher, laun- dry, parking. Near amenities, great neighbourhood. Non-smok- ing. $1250 plus utilities. (416)802-0948 3 BED TOWNHOUSE – Brand new. Whitby, Brock/Rossland, 2.5 bath Large Rooms, 5 Appliances, CAC Close to amenities & Shop- ping Ideal for family or friends$1300/mo+Utilities Avail- able immediately. First/Last Call: (416)561-4353; (416)356-7543; 3-BEDROOM townhouse, Oshawa, eat-in-kitchen, dishwash- er, finished basement with kitchen & bath, laundry, BBQ, parking, Avail. immediately, first/last, refer- ences, $1400. (416)693-5685 AJAX 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, family room w/gas fireplace, gar- age, 1 car parking, near all amen- ities. Available immediately. First/last. $1400+utilities. No smoking/pets. 905-420-5789. 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.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Available April 1st. 905- 579-9956 or Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422. OSHAWA,Wilson/Rossland, 3- bdrms, 5 appliances, a/c, garage, 2 bathrooms, avail. April 1st. First/last. No pets. $1100+utilities. (905)436-6085 or (905)728-3481 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. AJAX - Westney/Rossland. One bedroom, suit female. $450/mo. Non-smoker/no pets. First/last. Share kitchen, laundry, parking, cable included, Avail. immediately. (905)428-3702 A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 9, 2005 www.durhamregion.com NOW OPEN 200 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 905-231-9764 ALL DAY BREAKFAST SPECIAL $2.99gourmet coff eeHours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 2pm (close) OPEN 5pm - 7pm Sat. - Sun. 11am - 2pm S U N D AY, M A R C H 2 0 T H A ja x Co mm un it y Ce nt re 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax HMS Ajax Room 1 - 3pm IMPORTER/WHOLESALER MOVING SALE Special below wholesale pricing on: • • Gas Grills & Accessories• • Model Ships & Nautical Decor• • Office & Warehouse Fixtures OPEN SATURDAYS During March and April 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 85 Chambers Drive Unit #2, Ajax (905) 427-9124 Directions - Hwy 401 to Salem Road, North on Salem to Chambers INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Durham's Best Kept Secret!! 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "Big Orange Barn" Thursday March 10th, 6:30 p.m. Preview from 5 p.m. Estate Sale & New Furniture• • Good Quality Antiques, Furniture & Collectables• • Bedroom & Diningroom Furniture Sell-Off• • Limited Edition Art, Imported Rugs & Electronics Don't Miss This Great Sale! Lots of New & Old Items • • COMING UP SALES....• • March 16th-Closed for March Break• • March 25th-Annual Good Friday Sale For info. or consignment please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer 905-683-0041 (Member of the Ontario Auctioneer Association) AUCTION SALE Holiday Inn, Oshawa ~1011 Bloor Street East Saturday Night , March 12,View: 5pm. Sale: 6pm Partial list:Full truck load of Merchandise from importer, dept stores, liquidations, end of line, show rooms samples, seconds, refurbished as new, 90% brand new items. One of a kind sample furniture and accent pieces, electronics, stereos, camcorder, phones, DVD's, etc. 49cc Gas scooters, hand tools, air tools, mitre saw, cordless & hammer drills combos, rotary, tools, feather beds, Milano duvets & sheet sets, Tiffany style table and floor lamps, silver & gold Jewellery, diamond rings, watches, wall & table clocks,Grandfather clocks, toaster oven, metal furni- ture, tapestry seat arm and long benches, accent and leather furniture & accesso- ries. Long and half moon hall tables, carved and marble top, love seats, desk, stands, etc. Swords, Crystal. Globe and flower designs, carved chests, shadow boxes, CD & photo wooden albums, fish bowls, vases, mirrors, red stone fig- urines, cookware, knives, giftware, vacuums, Group of Seven prints, porcelain blue 5pcs table set, lots of unusual pieces Jumbo candle holders, metal stands, decorative framed mirror signs, decorative furniture.More items still coming; Too many to list. Subject to deletion. Terms Cash/Visa/ MC only. www.bargainbuys.ca Sale by Markham Liquidators & Auctions : 905-640-7201 OUTSTANDING AUCTION Antiques, Rare Collectables, Quality Furniture Sunday, March 13th 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono (10 km. north of 401) & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features Estate & Consignment Articles including rare curio collection from Arthur & Marsa Macklin of Peterborough as reported in 1957 Peterborough Examiner Article, many articles over 100 years old including stuffed birds, dressed fleas, Indian artifacts, peace pipe, powder horn, skinning stone, wishing stone etc. Furniture includes, Uxbridge piano pat. 1891, china cabinet, side- board, armoire's, bonnet chest & dressers, washstand, wood cupboards, pail bench, Renfrew cookstove, misc. tables (kitchen, candle, parlour, games, exceptional pie crust, carved tilt table etc.), table & chair sets, secretary/bookcase desk, dropfront desks, library desk, chairs & rockers (pressbacks, Morris, Victorian, Eastlake, settee, occasional, parlour etc.), sideboard & server & table (Guild Hall cabinets Toronto), modern green leather couch & chair, Lazy Boy chair & double chair. Collectables include old projec- tor, lamps (hanging, oil, brass, retro etc.), wood pails, butter bowls, knife collection (pocket, hunting, bayonets etc.). helmet & army hats, oil & decorator prints, pottery, toys, country & kitchen collectables, quality glass & china, pr. of early hand blown vases,, plus many more rare & unique articles. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque. see: (www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions Michael J. MacGregor 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112 AUCTION HARDWOOD FLOORING SUNDAY, MARCH 13th - 10 a.m. Preview:Saturday, March 12th-12 Noon-4 p.m. & Sale Day from 8 a.m. MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS - Building 1 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham 1 mile north of Major MacKenzie Dr E ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Give your home or office a new look for a great price! Why pay retail? Save up to 75% off retail prices! 100,000 SQUARE FEET NEW Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Very High End Pre-Finished Nail Down Flooring Ash, Bamboo, Birch; Exotic Chilean, Golden, Indonesian & Japanese Cherry; Brazilian & Russian Maple; Golden, Hon- ey & Red Oak; Black & Brazilian Walnut, Maple & Oak En- gineered Floating Floor; Laminates - Beech, Golden Cher- ry, Green Core, Cherry & Gunstock Oak, Oak Long Strip, Antique Plank, Burma Teak, Tile, Black Walnut Sold by the Square Foot - Buy only as much as you need!!! PUBLIC WELCOME! Terms:15% Buyer's Premium, Cash, Visa, M/C, debit ONCE YOU'VE BOUGHT IT…..HOW DO YOU GET IT HOME? BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL OFFER A SPECIAL FOR OUR AUCTION PURCHASERS GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 Cell 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service EXCELLENT ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday, March 12th, 10 a.m. At Tidd's Auction House Hwy #2 - East of Cobourg NOTE: This is a short notice sale. Many treasures to be unpacked! PREVIEW - Friday, Mar. llth, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 6th set of lights (King St/Hwy #2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Featured in this sale - An excellent selection of antique and quality home furnishings, collectibles, crocks, quilts, retro pieces to include pictures, posters, pottery and table lamps, plus a great selection of glass, china and so much more!! FOR FULL LISTING go to www.theauctionfever.com Terms - Cash, Visa, M.C., Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch avail. Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE PATRICIA TIDD 1-877-863-2477 - 1-905-372-2994 Specializing in antique & estate auction sales Consignment Equipment Auction Berrybank Farms 3383 Taunton Rd. Orono Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115 Sat. March 26, 2005 10 AM. Selling a full line of farm equipment, tractors, machinery, vehicles, hardware, tools and lumber etc. For info. and to consign to this auction contact the auctioneer John D. Berry Auctions 905-983-5787 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville March 11th, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents of a Port Hope home, drop leaf table, pine chairs, sideboard, bakers rack, roll top desk, dresser and chest, chests- old, rd. oak ped. table and 4 chairs, breakfast bench knook, chests, occasional tables, occa- sional chairs, wall unit, entertainment centre, oak computer desk, lamps, prints, china, glass, collectibles 27" television, 8 hp troy bilt real tiller, Stihl gas weeder, 3 dogs runs (4'x 10'5) w/gates, quantity of plastic storage crates, commercial display bins, tools, etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates, note the new date and time. Terms: Cash, ap- proved cheque, visa, interact, master card. AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE (905) 786-2244 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' FRIDAY, MARCH 18th - 10:00 a.m. - BECKELL FARM, potato packing warehouse, Owner retiring. @ 1701 Dar- lington Pk. Rd, Courtice (S of Hwy 401 on Courtice Rd (Exit 425 E of Oshawa) to Darlington Pk Rd & W. All excellent - COMPLETE LINE OF BAGGING EQPMT.-Weigh-o-matic bagger, bag holder/hanging stn. (16) bag rack, 12' blue conveyor, Waltham Bury 50 lb. bagger; Hamer Tolb 14 gauge, spare Hamer (ties bags 5 - 20 lb.); 50 lb. Hamer, 13 gauge wire (ties 50 lb. bags); 6' grading table, Haines washer & attachs., sizer & all chains, Haines dumper, ele- vator (bulk truck unloader), Desprouter mach., AC prop. tow motor forklift, elec. jacks, qty. pump carts, bag cart;Tools & Misc.:Lincoln welder, oxygen acetylene torches, qty. battery chargers, water pumps, power tools, qty. skids & skid boxes, desks, phones, fax mach./copier;TRUCKS: 1995 & 1990 Ford L8000 diesel cube trucks w/21' box; Preview:8 a.m. Sale Day Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, debit or approved cheque; Photos - garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents From Newcastle Home & Others At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Road 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Sat., Mar. 12, 2005, 10:30 a.m. Bedroom Suite, Sklar Peppler. 3 Piece Old End Table, Tea Cabinet, Old Brass Dining Room Light, Old Press-Back High Chair, High- Speed Steel Drill, Tools, Silver Overlay Bowls, Occupied Japan, Steel Wheels, Plus Much, Much More...Don't Miss It! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com STOREY'S Over $20 Million Dollars Originally Invested UNRESERVED AUCTION Wed. March 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Oshawa Harbour, Oshawa Ont. 2 - 1990 Macawber Dockmaster Ship Unloading Machines, Dust Collection Systems, 2 main yard Transformers and Switch Gears etc. www.storeyauctions.com 519-641-2844 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and loveseat, bedroom suite, dinette suite, area rugs (new), entertainment unit, TV, VCR, stereo equipment, prints, lamps, chests, quantity of collect- ables and glassware plus many other items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 11th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Dutch hanging wall clock, walnut dining table, Ginger Bread clock, 6 matching walnut chairs, oak desk, pine lamp table, Walnut Smokers cabinet, oak rocker, Honer Accordion, oak coffee table, cedar chest, chesterfield and chair sets, qty. of jewellery, single beds, dressers & chest of drawers, glass display case, hair dressing chairs, Plus a qty. china, glass, household & collectable items, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (as is). Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com Auction Sale~Haydon Auction Barn, Sunday Mar 13 @ 11 am. From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Concession Rd 8, turn east at the fire hall to Haydon.Antique Armoire, Vanity/wing mirrors, Oak Bedrm set, China Cab., Oak din. Table /4 side chrs. 2 cpt., Maple Kit Table/6 chrs, Steel Bunk Beds, Cedar Chest, Deacon’s Bench, Wooden Bench, Baker’s Rack, Roper Dryer, Glass (Carnival, Depression, Pressed, Custard, Fire King), T. Eaton L’imoge plates, Wooden Planes, Batt. Op. Jeep, Bikes, Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Gallery @ www.theauctionfever.com Coin & currency auction Sun. Mar. 20 @ noon SAT. MARCH 12TH - lOAM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY large auction of furniture, 3 dining suites, corner china cabinet, walnut cedar chest, oak wall telephone, collectibles, antiques and quality items, antique glass and china, diamond and gold rings, tools, electric 4 wheels scooter, 99 Explorer 4 x 4, 95 Grand Marquis, property of 4 local estates. Hundreds of items, don't miss this interesting sale. Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com PERMANENT FIXTURE AT AUCTIONS Don't have time to go but you are looking for something special or just a good price on a everyday item? Have a price in mind? I will try to get the best deal for your dollar.(905)576-7412 ezautoapproval.com 1-888-283-7701 Michael Boyer Pontiac 7th Annual Garden & Landscape Show April 8, 9, 10, Civic Auditorium Oshawa Only 3 booths left! Gardeners & Crafters welcome. Reserve your booth today. Sharon 905-579-4473 ex. 2285 Sponsored by Oshawa This Week IN LOVING MEMORY OF A SON COLIN GERRITS March 9, 1989 - September 20, 2003 On this March 9, on Wednesday this time with you on our minds. We think of you, our first born son, who would have learned how to drive. A licensed teen It was your dream Should be taking “G1” Having lessons for fun. Should be “sweet sixteen” Enjoying your teens Hanging out on the scene Fulfilling teen dreams. Should be in grade 10 Hanging out with your friends Sports and girls was your thing As you were our “teenage king” You like to buy, you like to spend You kept up to the latest trend Shaggy hair you’d surely show Your height is what we’ll never know. Your strength is something we’ll never forget We think of you never the less Your strength lives on in Kurtis Which he passed on to us For this how we learn to live Now that “WE” are not an “US” We go on everyday without you That’s not how it should be Life takes us places with you That’s not the way we want it to be. As we travel to these awesome spots Your handsome picture we’ve not forgot We then mark your unique stay In our own special “sticky way” Colin, you should be here, For all of us to hear. Your presence was always so clear As you were the loudest one here! Now, silence brings us pain, But we think of you the same! As we miss you on this day Colin, happy 16th birthday Is what we wish to say. Our lives (to be continued) Forever loved, deeply missed, never to be forgotten. Tr easured by Mom, Dad, Kurtis, Family & Friends BROCK/HWY #2, rooms, cable, laundry, parking, next to transit, near go/401, no pets/smoking. Available April 1st. $650/$750+ 1/4-utilities. (647)889-2647. CLAREMONT -Share Bungalow on 5 beautiful acres. Living & Bed- room. All inclusive. Reasonable. Available now or April. Info: John - (905)686-4888. FURNISHED ROOM, quiet home, Pickering, Altonna/Finch, lst/last, bus route, no smoking/pets. Pro- fessional, student female pre- ferred. Laundry, cable, parking. References. $400. Immediately. Sheba (905) 839-6744. HOUSE LIKE CASTLE offers ja- cuzzi, work-out room, cable, laun- dry, $625/month inclusive. Room suitable single person, students welcome. Brooklin. Available March 15/April 1st (905)432-6454 LOOKING FOR LARGE unfur- nished room in Christian Home. Private bath a must. Must be on bus line. $550/mo. 905-428-8174. PICKERING WHITES ROAD/401 furnished bachelor/bedsit, private bathroom, underground parking, no smoking, suits contract person or commuter $135/week. Available immediately. 905-831-9248 A QUIET WHITBY home, all inclu- sive. Rooms $450-$500/mo. No smoking, suits GM, Hydro contract worker. Huge bsmt apt $800+ 905- 723-5653, 416-827-3334 AJAX or PICKERING clean fur- nished houses to share. Mature male preferred, parking, laundry, internet, telephone, cable-TV, and all utilities included. From $450 No lease, non-smoking houses, no pets, 905-683-0457; cell-905-409- 9495. FURNISHED HOUSE - King/Wil- son, 3-bedroom bungalow, split rent, fireplace, heated pool, cable, phone, parking, laundry. $600. April 1st. After 6 p.m. 905-723- 1934. OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland area, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,Durham College. $375/mo in- clusive. 905-728-4845 OSHAWA 3-BDRM. FURNISHED townhouse to share with non- smoker/drinker. Includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat/hydro, air-conditioning, parking. $500/mo. Call 905-434-7868. PICKERING,Altona/Hwy 2, rooms, furnished/unfurnished, available immediately. Located in upscale neighbourhood. Includes cable, laundry, internet, near all amenities, TTC and Pickering Tr ansit. $400/month. Female pre- ferred. (647)882-8237 SHARED ACCOMMODATION, use of all facilities. No smok- ing/pets. $450/month, first/last. Call (905)428-1205 ISLAND VIEW.2 and 3 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Satellite and colour TV. Wollaston Lake. Sandy beach, boat motor rentals. (613)337-5533. RED SETTER RESORT on the Tr ent River near Havelock. 8 mod- ern cottages, full washrooms, heating, air. Seasonal/overnight camping, full hook-ups, store, swimming pool, rec hall. www.redsetterresort.ca or call (705)778-3096 WINTER GETAWAY 2-bedroom cottages on upper Chemong Lake, available weekends, March break, Easter, etc. Comfortable, cozy & clean. Bring your skis, skates & snowmobile. www.birchbendre- sort.on.ca 1-866-638-7886 or 705- 657-8891. SWM 34,6' 185 Dirty blond hair, green eyes, N/S, seeks SWF 25-39 years, Caring, honest and open minded. File #160 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, On. L1H 7L5 SINCERE SINGLES "Where Happiness Begins". Successfully matching members since 1992. Toll Free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special now on. ATTENTION EMPLOYERS:No fee to sponsor qualified & screened nannies overseas. ESP PLACEMENT (416)417-9035 www.espplacement.net LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. LIVE-IN Nanny/Daycare Person required for two young boys. Weekdays/Weekends. Must have experience. References required. Call 905-509-1462 ALTONA/HWY. 2,- ECE beautiful home daycare, one full time space available from September. 3 months to 3 years. Receipts, refer- ences. call Judit (905)509-5802 MARILYN'S HOME DAYCARE established since 1978 currently has openings full and part time, all ages welcome. Call today for inter- view. (905)831-0653 LOOKING FOR nice Senior with own home. Will do housekeeping and cooking in exchange for rent. Call (905)725-3750. 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. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $19.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 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. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 APPLIANCES - Refridgeator frost free, Deluxe stove $475/pair. Heavy duty washer/dryer, $275/pair or $675/all. Also super deluxe refridgeator/stove, large ca- pacity washer/dryer, used 2 years, will separate, all exceptional ap- pearance. (905)925-6446 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BLEACHED OAK dining room set, 6 chairs, hutch, buffet, mint condi- tion, $2,000. Universal gym $250. telephone (905) 665-5923. BOWFLEX ULTIMATE XLTU includes low pulley/squat station and leg extension/curl attachment. Cost $3400, brand new condition. $2500 OBO. DINING ROOM suite, Queen Anne style, table w/2 leaves, extends to 96", two arm chairs, four sides, buffet and hutch with mirrors and lights, very good condition, $5000 OBO. Call Mon- Fr i, 9am-5pm, (416)335-5999, Colleen. CARPETS - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living- room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com 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 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. SPECIAL: While quantities last FREE CD/RW WITH P3/550 Complete system purchase from $279.00-$289.00; P3/933 (Complete, black) $379.00; P2/350 (Complete, desktop) $169.00; CD-RW upgrade only $30.00 w/system purchase. Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whit- by.Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accept- ed. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refur- bished Systems. 27 Warren Ave- nue,Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. ENGLISH Armour - circa 1922. Original finish. Excellent condition. 78"h x 48"w x 18"d. $1500. Call (905)428-3616. FILTER QUEEN Limited edition model was $2000-new, must sacri- fice $499 complete w/attachments. Recently overhauled. 1-year war- ranty (905)720-9991. Oshawa Vacuum, 30 Taunton East. HOSPITAL BED,ELECTRIC with mattress $450. Power patient lift, 2 slings, $350, manual Hoyer lift $125, Wheelchair, Quickie, with tilt, power chair, 1 year old $4,000. All items open to offers. (905)668- 9779. Hot Tub (Spa) Covers - Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 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 866-97COVER MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR,Fr igi- daire stove, less than 1-yr.old, paid $2300, asking $1300/pr. 1992 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1340, new tires, $9500/obo. 905- 725-0996. NEW BEIGE sofa and chair $1200; Oak Diningroom Set - Hutch, Table with 6 chairs $1500; Call 905-430-0902. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO SALE-Huge Selection! March Break Special March 8th to March 19th deadline, on all upright & grand pianos, also digital pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc). Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons? 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! PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, $800 accessory pack- age included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. QUEEN 8-pc $1350; Oak buffet hutch table 4 chairs 2-yr $1000; 5- cu.ft. freezer 1-yr $150; love- seat/chair 1-yr $550; TV armoire over 6-ft high $200; Full size stacked washer/dryer 4-yr $400; Tw o wicker tub chairs @ $100; Fr idge $250; Stove $100. (905)260-1123 RECORD COLLECTION.More than 200 LPs and 500 45 rpm records, primarily popular rock, from the 1950s to 1980s. Elvis, Beatles, Buddy Holly, etc. All the top hits of three decades, plus. Open to offers for entire collection. Will not sell individual records. Call Peter 905-985-3089 night, 905- 431-0135 days. 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. RentBellExpressVu.com.$2.50 per receiver/m installed ! (24 month agreement) Channel pack- ages from $25/m. Only a chequing account or credit card required. 905-723-6400. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV DISHNET, Free To Air, C- band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. 905-428-1223, or drop by store for a demo. UPRIGHT PIANO,1915 Heintz- man, very good condition, needs tuning $1250. Call (905)278-5565 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 per month for indooor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com BOBBY ORR PRINTS wanted. Reasonably priced. Please call 905-377-0361 after 6 pm or week- ends. WANTED:kitchen, diningroom and bedroom furniture in Oak, Ma- ple or Cherrywood finish. Also liv- ingroom, familyroom furniture, so- fa, loveseat, coffee and end tables etc. Will take larger screen TVs and newer appliances in good working order. 905-260-1123 NEW VENDORS WANTED Crafts, antiques, manufactured items. Limited space available. "ONE MONTH FREE" Call Karen for details. (905)404-0508. Country Craft Store, Whitby TWO DAY AUCTION Sun., Mar. 13 at 1pm Mon. Mar. 14. at 7pm (Preview 1 hr. prior to sale).Victoria Square Community Centre, 2929 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham (East of Hwy 404 and west of Woodbine) Over 1100 lots of New & Estate Furniture, Crystal, Jewelry, Phones, Home decor, Lamps, glass, Collect- ibles & much more! AJAX LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD. The best quality and pric- es around. Cut/split/seasoned/de- livered. Discount for pick up. ($300 bush) 905-424-1735. DRY FIREWOOD.Maple, Ash, Beech. Delivery available. Free es- timates on tree removal. 905-655- 1200. ONTARIO MIXED HARDWOOD - seasoned, delivered. Day call: 705-484-2195 or Evening calls 705-484-0512. QUALITY FIREWOOD at low pric- es. Fully seasoned, split hard- wood. Ready to burn. Delivery only (free within Durham region). Call days 905-718-7147, evenings 905- 725-5415 SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the Free to Air systems. Get 1000's of channels, no monthly bills. 1St in Durham Region. Call 905-435- 0202. Email us at uneekelectron- ics@rogers.com 226 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE FOR A FREE DEMO 3 FEMALE SHITZPOO PUPPIES for sale -$550/each. Call 905-725- 2655. ADORABLE LAB/Shepherd X pups $200. Chris after 6 p.m. weekdays - Anytime weekends 905-472-1614. BERNESE puppies home raised, vet checked, lst shots given, $900. (905)683-4038 LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUP- PIES,black/chocolate, CKC regis- tered, Champion blood lines, ex- cellent potential in show/obedi- ence/field + trail. EXCEPTIONAL- LY healthy/intelligent/beautiful/well socialized. 4 generation pedigree included. Dew claws removed, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, paper trained. Grandfather is Ca- nadian Champion 'Rahontsi's Cruise Control' Ready Now!!! $l,200 each. Call Alva (905) 579- 7821 (Oshawa), e-mail matal- va@netzero.com REGISTERED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies. World Class Ger- man lines. Vet checked, first shots, tattooed, family raised, guaran- teed. 705-786-0322. WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 TORONTO RAPTOR tickets. Two for the Sunday, April 3 game against the Detroit Pistons. Great value, good seats. Call 905-885- 2692 1985 MONTE CARLO, good condition, $1500. No e-test required. (905)837-0934 1992 HONDA PRELUDE in good condition, will sell as is $2400. Call for details (905)668-1821 1994 Buick Skylark, 70,000 miles fully loaded $2000 obo. Call 905- 213-9454 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM,red, 2 door, p/w, p/l, p/m, air, new tires. Sporty, fun car. Asking $3,999.00 Call for details 905-982-0070, leave message. 1996 LUMINA,3.1 v-6, 4 dr., load- ed, safety and e-test, $2,650. 1994 Pontiac Transport, 3.1 v-6, 7 seat- er, safety and e-test, excellent condition, $2,650. Oshawa, (905) 720-0704. 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 147,200km. Excellent shape, cert. $4,400. Call (905)623-9471 1997 FORD ESCORT, automatic, air conditioning, red, 130,000 kms. $4,000.00 (905) 985-8167. 1998 CHEVROLET Malibu, 135,000kms, $4,950; 1998 Pontiac Grand Am 150,000kms, V6, $4,950; 1998 Plymouth Neon 180,000kms, $3,250; All certi- fied/e-tested, 4-dr, auto, air. (905)665-3222 1998 HONDA CIVIC SI, silver, 2-dr, 5-spd., 78,000kms. Sunroof, A/C, CD, power. Certified. Asking $10,500. (416)286-6313 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 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK.Lady Driven, Non-Smoker, 100,000KM Warranty, Like New, Private Sale, No PST, Tent Package, Hitch, Must See, Huge Deal...$12,995 or B.O.1995 FORD ESCORT GT. Excellent Condition, Black, 5-speed, 204,000KM. $2500 or B.O. Call 905 626-3042 UsedCarsOntario.com - visit us on-line to view our large selection of vehicles. Buy or sell anything automotive. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops a ll for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899. ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans pay cash, free pick up, 905-424-3508. 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 LEO'S SCRAP CARS Free Pick- up. Cash Paid.(905)426-0357 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1937 FORD TRUCK Reproduction Kit, sells for $15,000, asking Best Offer over $10,000. Call 905-377- 0737 daytime or 905-372-0243 af- ter 5 pm. 1993 FORD EXPLORER,4X4, $3499; 1993 Suzuki Sidekick 4X4, $3499; 1996 Ford F150 $3699; 1998 Windstar $4999; 1995 Monte Carlo $3999; others from $1699; Certified & E-tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976). 905-683-7301 or 905- 424-9002 or www.kellyandsonsau- to.com 1994 FORD EXPLORER LTD., new tires, rad, exhaust, 170,000 km, $4,000 cert. 905-436-3453; 416-230-3779. 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO Straight cab, 4-wheel dr. 164,000- km. Fully loaded, black with black int. Chrome wheels. $11,000 certi- fied & e-tested. Call (905)434- 0392 RIMS,20" Milano fully chrome im- ported rims. Includes tires 285/50/20. Call (416)854-2969 1988 FORD HANDICAP VAN Passenger side hydraulic wheel- chair lift. Great shape. $6500-certi- fied. ALSO WHEELCHAIR, one- year-old. Paid $3600, asking $1500. (905)623-1045, 905-983- 5092 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 9, 2005, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Beekhof-DeVries, Yvonne - With sad hearts, we wish to announce our mother's unexpected passing on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at the age of 71. Wife of Garrett DeVries. Dearly loved mother of Debby (Fred), Trish (Evan) and Sandie. Adored Oma of Brandon, Breanne, Brooke and Logan. Mom joins her beloved daughter Irene, who passed away in July, 2002. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation in Mom's memory would be appreciated. Ser- vices to be held Wednesday March 9, 2005, viewing 12-1 p.m., Services 1-2 p.m. at NEWENDUK FU- NERAL HOME, 1981 Dundas St.W., Mississauga. HOLBROOK, Ingrid (nee Triffo)Passed away sud- denly, on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, on vacation in Florida. Loving wife and best friend of Don. Be- loved mother of Gordon and Jennifer, mother-in-law and friend to Gordon and Shannon. Cherished grandmother of Logan and Hannah. Dear daughter of Olga and Benidict Triffo, and sister of Erwin Trif- fo.Special thanks to all who knew her. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax ( Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 13th, and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 14. Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr., Pickering), on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Interment -Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. TAYLOR, Raymond Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Saturday March 5, 2005, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of 61 years to Doreen (nee Foster). Loving father of Sandra Wil- son and her husband Steve. Proud grandfather of Scott, Ryan, Mark and Amy and great grandfather of Natalie. Dear brother of Pastor Jack Taylor and his wife Irene (of Arkansas.) The Funeral Service was held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428-8488 on Monday March 7, 2005. LAJTER (LAYTER), Antonina - Long time member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Peacefully into the hands of God surrounded by her loving family on Monday March 7, 2005 at Ajax Pickering Hospital. Antonina was born in Peresudowichy, Ukraine in 1922 and came to Canada with her family in 1948. Antonina was the beloved wife of the late John Lajter (1980). Loved mother of Nina Layter-Hermelin and her husband Jean Pierre Hermelin (Ajax), and Anna Layter (Ajax). Loving grandmother of Kathryn (Katia) Hermelin (Ajax). Dear sister of Mary Shulga (Whitby), Olga Goreglad (Oshawa) and the late Leon Makowchik. Dear aunt of Helen Brooks, Peter Makowchik, Mike Shulga, Steve Shulga, George Goreglad, and Paul Goreglad. Antonina will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Thursday March 10th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Panachyda at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday March 11th at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Bloor St. east of Simcoe). Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Officiating at the service Rev. Gregory Mielnik. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Spring rookie evaluation camp next month PICKERING — The 2004-05 season may be over for the Pickering Panthers, but the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club is already mak- ing plans for the 2005-06 season. The Panthers announced that their spring rookie evaluation camp will be held at the Picker- ing Recreation Com- plex’s O’Brien arena on April 25, 27, May 2 and May 4. For the first time, there will be a pre- tryout camp for bantam and midget- aged players at the complex’s O’Brien arena on April 4, 5 and 7. According to Panthers’ general manager Frank Robinson, the pre-tryout camp comes a week before ‘AAA’ tryouts and is a good opportunity for this age group to prepare for these tryouts in a junior hockey setting. More information can be obtained on the Pickering Panthers’ website at www.pickeringpantherjra.com or by calling Robinson at 905-427-0930. *Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services.Available on 2005 Spectra (ST5415). Based on a 60 month lease rate of 0.14% and a down payment or trade equivalent of $1,995. First month's lease payment of $179, plus $0 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Total lease obligation for the featured model based on an MSRP of $15,895 is $12,735 and the option to purchase at end of lease for $4,391.40 plus applicable taxes. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. ✧2 Free Lease Payments on selected 2005 Spectras leased through KCFS. Maximum monthly lease allowance, including all applicable taxes, is $350. **2005 Spectra MSRP from $15,895. Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. 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For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" PERFECT MAID SERVICE We fully GUARANTEE our work. All employees are full trained and supervised. We are fully bonded. If you are looking for excellent service, excellent rates and a clean house call The Perfect Maid Service Call now - Sat. available 905-686-5424 FLOORING TRADE & DECOR We Supply All Your Needs. www.flooringtrade.com For free Estimates call: (905)231-9686 1885 Clements Rd. Unit 277, Ajax SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Classifieds Continued From Page 11 AJAX/PICKERING PRE-TRYOUTS AAA, AA, A LEVELS Inquire about our Summer Conditioning Program & Hockey Camps 2005-06 AGE CATEGORY PLAYERS BORN TIME MAJOR NOVICE 1997 5:40 p.m. - MINOR ATOM 1996 6:40 p.m. MAJOR ATOM 1995 6:40 p.m. - MINOR PEEWEE 1994 7:40 p.m. MAJOR PEEWEE 1993 7:40 p.m. - MINOR BANTAM 1992 8:40 p.m. MAJOR BANTAM thru 1991 8:40 p.m. - MIDGET 1988 & older 9:40 p.m. Approximately 30 Skaters 4 Goaltenders Per Session Limited positions. Call to Reserve. (905) 839-3794 www.ontariohockeyschools.com CONDITIONING CAMP (14TH ANNUAL) BE PREPARED FOR SPRING TRYOUTS Tr y outs begin April 11th Ontario Hockey Schools • Power Skating • Puck Control • Shooting • Tryout Drills • Goaltending DON BEER ARENA (PICKERING) #3 APRIL 4, 5, 6, 7, 2005 (4 NIGHTS) $85.00 Includes G.S.T. P PAGE 12 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 9, 2005 Panthers prepare for next junior hockey season NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com