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Home My WebLink AboutNA2005_04_03 Technology allows checks on thousands of vehicles a day By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Car thieves have been put on notice: Durham Re- gional Police are out to get them. “People operating stolen vehi- cles in our jurisdiction are going to find themselves in handcuffs fairly shortly,” Chief Kevin McAlpine said, in unveiling new technology that’s helped in the recovery of 22 cars since being deployed here three weeks ago. Durham police have partnered with the Insurance Bureau of Can- ada (IBC) on a three-month pilot project that will see officers patrol daily in search of stolen vehicles using AutoFind technology. Patrol- ling in a Dodge Durango outfitted with rooftop cameras and a sophis- ticated computer system, officers are capable of scanning more than 2,400 licence plates a day, in search of stolen autos on a “hot list” com- piled by the IBC. During a demonstration Wednes- day afternoon, Constable Lisa McIn- tosh took reporters on a tour of the parking lot at the Pickering Town Centre. As the officer drove along rows of parked cars, cameras on top of the Durango scanned rear licence plates; a monitor inside the SUV showed the plates passing by and a “blip” was emitted as each plate was read. When the cameras encountered a plate that came close to a number on the hot list, the monitor emit- ted a jangling alert. Const. McIntosh paused, isolating the plate in ques- tion on her screen, then called up the hot-list plate numbers that were similar, looking for a match. None of the plates isolated during a 10-minute cruise of the parking lot were direct hits, but officers have been recovering an average of five stolen vehicles a week using Auto- Find. Deputy-Chief Chuck Mercier ex- pressed hope the pilot project may lead to full-time deployment of Au- toFind in the future. “This really multiplies what we are able to do on the ground and allows us to check far more vehicles than humanly possible in a typical day,” he said. About 1,200 vehicles are stolen each year in Durham Region, the deputy-chief said. Many of those vehicles end up being shipped to A.J. Groen / News Advertiser photo Durham Police Constable Lisa McIntosh is one of two officers using the AutoFind stolen vehicle recovery technology. The technology, which was unveiled this week in Pickering, features two cameras that can scan 300 licence plates per hour. Police step up fight against auto theft DURHAM — Ve r idian is grow- ing again after reaching agree- ments to purchase two utilities, company officials announced in a press release last week. Subject to approval by the On- tario Energy Board, Ajax and Pick- ering’s electricity distributor is buying Scugog Hydro Energy Cor- poration and Gravenhurst Hydro Electric Inc. The sales would affect a total of roughly 8,300 customers in Port Perry and in the Muskoka, cottage-country community. The Township of Scugog has owned the local utility for almost 80 years. The sale would net it $3.35 million and Veridian, as part of the deal, guarantees the employment of Scugog Hydro employees for at least five years with equal or better salaries and benefits. “We are very pleased with the prospect of expanding our dis- tribution business to Port Perry,” stated Michael Angemeer, Veridi- an president and CEO, in the press release. “As a leading electricity distributor in Ontario, we enjoy a scale of operations and geograph- ic proximity to Port Perry that will enable us to deliver unsurpassed service to our new customers.” As for the agreement with Gravenhurst, he noted that “Verid- ian has been producing customer bills on behalf of Gravenhurst Hydro for some time,” expressing confidence “that customers will experience a seamless transition of service to Veridian.” In addition to Ajax and Picker- ing, Veridian’s subsidiary, Verid- ian Connections Inc., distributes power to customers in Belleville, Port Hope, Uxbridge, Bowman- ville, Newcastle, Orono, Beaver- ton, Sunderland and Cannington. 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To get your free copy, and this insider information, you must call Toll Free, 24 hour Recorded Message at 1-866-838-6997 High school occasional teachers also approve job action By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham’s public elementary teachers are moving to Stage 2 of their work-to-rule action in local schools on Monday. Meanwhile full-time, public high school teachers are expected to give their union a strong strike mandate Monday, days after their occasional colleagues voted 100 per cent in favour of strike action. Rachel Gencey, Durham local president of the Elementary Teach- ers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), said Friday that the next phase of action means teachers will no lon- ger take part in school-based fund- raisers such as selling chocolate bars or be involved in pizza, hotdog or other special days at school. Ed- ucators won’t be attending board- level workshops or committee meetings outside of the teaching day and will not upgrade or initi- ate new individual education plans and help students prepare for stan- dardized tests. And Ms. Gencey says if the unit’s 3,000 or so teachers don’t reach a deal with the Durham District School Board by the time report cards go home in June, principals and vice-principals will have to do much of the work. “We will not complete the third- term (final) report cards,” she says. “Basically, teachers will be submit- ting hand-written marks on class lists.” Kindergarten teachers would complete “one very brief comment per section and not complete the checklist,” according to the bulletin that went out to teachers Friday. The measures are in addition to those taken when the job action began March 1. Then, teachers said they would no longer schedule or organize any new field trips, or perform any custodial, secretarial/ clerical or administrative functions such as collecting money or forms. The Durham local has been in provincial takeover mode for about 10 months, meaning the provin- cial ETFO is in charge of negotiations. Te achers in locals across Ontario have been giving the union a strike man- date, as they seek 200 minutes of preparation time over the course of the next teacher contracts, in addition to a pay raise better than what the Prov- ince has floated. At the high school level, the ap- proximately 1,500 members of the Ontario Secondary School Teach- ers’ Federation, Durham local, take part in a strike vote Monday. About 200 of their colleagues, Dur- ham OSSTF occasional teachers, on Thursday voted 100 per cent in favour of taking strike action if required. Durham OSSTF has been in provincial takeover mode since Jan. 24. Te achers across Ontario have been working without a new con- tract since September. Desiree Francis, OSSTF executive offi- cer and chairwoman of the local bargaining committee, in a press release said across Ontario “bar- gaining for teachers and education workers has come to a standstill. “In order to end this impasse, the Liberals must first supply the proper resources to school boards,” she stated. “We’re sitting here in park,” agreed Ms. Gencey. Unlike Ms. Francis, however, Gencey believes the board has the means to reach an agreement with its elementary teachers. Ms. Gencey pointed out that certain things teachers are seeking in a new contract, such as a cap of 60 minutes per week of supervisory time, “are not monetary.” She notes that part of the ETFO work-to-rule in Durham in 2003 was a 60-min- ute supervision limit, which teach- ers made work at the time. “There’s a lack of willingness to go down that road,” Ms. Gencey says. 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Contracts for home care pro- viders at Community Living Ajax- Pickering and Whitby, Community Living Durham North, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington and Kerry’s Place, along with over 20 other community living centres throughout Ontario, are up as of March 31. A strike, originally planned for April 1, has been called off. Karen Anderson, president of local 2936 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), said that talks are continuing with the Province and that no strike date has been set. Negotiations are scheduled to continue in Ottawa in the coming weeks. CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan pointed a finger at Sandra Pupatel- lo, Minister of Community and So- cial Services, saying she should in- vest much more than she currently does into community living and the salaries of care workers. Ms. Pupatello said, “I don’t nec- essarily think that’s true,” adding that funding for the developmental services sector has only increased under the Liberal government. Mr. Ryan said that last year’s bud- get allotted a 0.5-per cent increase in community living agencies, and he feels that simply isn’t good enough. Ms. Pupatello counters that 0.5 per cent is enough, seeing as many sectors received cuts from last year’s budget. Furthermore, upon meeting with care workers, she feels a strike is unlikely. “(Care workers) are extremely committed to their jobs — all they want to do is do their job.” A study done in 1999 by KPMG showed that care workers at Ontar- io community living centres were making 25 per cent less than social workers in similar fields. 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A Vocal Cabaret takes place in the Pickering school’s south campus auditorium on April 5, starting at 7:30 p.m. It features performances by the school’s four choirs, ensembles and soloists. The evening is a fundraiser for the music department’s trip to MusicFest Canada in Rich- mond, B.C. next month. Tickets are $10 and avail- able by calling the music de- partment at 905-839-1125, ext. 244, or through partici- pating students. Vocalists hit the stage Kira’s Reading Clinic • one-on-one instruction • research-based teaching • specialist in reading difficulties • Ajax neighbourhood location 416-616-2504 www.hensley.ca Is Your Child a Struggling Reader? Parents of struggling readers have access to critical information today that was unavailable a decade ago. Recent initiatives by the American government have led to a fl ood of funding for research in the area of reading instruction. This research has identifi ed key factors that help struggling students learn to read more easily. 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Picture a man or women having to live in a hostel: no privacy or dignity, sleeping on a cot in a crammed room, worrying about their belongings being stolen. They’re struggling to survive. Some are there by choice, the majority are not. Hostels receive $36.15 a day per person. The actual cost is $73. Staff from the social services department wanted to increase payments to hos- tels by $3 per person, for a grand total of $133,590. The Region’s budget is currently set at $825 million, $327 million of which is directly paid by taxpayers. The increase was overwhelmingly defeated. But not without a warning from Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan, who fought for the funds. “I think we’re playing Russian rou- lette with our community’s welfare and well-being,” she said. Ye s, $43 million of the budget al- ready goes to helping people on social assistance, in homes for the aged and in housing. But the budget also includes mil- lions in councillor and staff pay in- creases. And tens of thousands of dol- lars for flat-screen computer moni- tors, office chairs and desks. Even more in Blackberries, cellphones and pagers. And thousands in building upgrades — some even to facilities soon to be vacated. The Region will spend $145,000 in one tiny department alone for “tech- nical audits on regionally owned facil- ities” and to “develop and implement a comprehensive business continuity plan.” And what about the $84-million new headquarters and parking garage at 605 Rossland Road in Whitby? It’s true that we elect councillors to make decisions such as this. But the irony of the comfortable people in suits defeating a measly $3 increase per struggling, homeless person is a hard image to shake. Regional reporter Carly Foster’s col- umn appears every other Sunday. cfoster@durhamregion.com. A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 3, 2005 durhamregion.com Decision on physio should start rethink on OHIP coverage It’s not unfair to expect aid in recovery Some Ontarians badly in need of physiotherapy services got an April Fool’s Day reprieve Friday when it was an- nounced seniors, children, residents of long-term care facilities and those needing treatment at home will continue to get OHIP coverage for their needs. That still leaves those aged 20-64 — who don’t fall under the Ontario Disability Support and Ontario Works programs — without OHIP coverage for physiotherapy. That same huge group does not qualify for eye exams nor does it qualify for chiropractic services through OHIP. But it shouldn’t be too long before the Ontario govern- ment, maybe in the upcoming budget, thinks twice about delisting services which are badly needed by millions of Ontarians. After all, it was last May when Finance Minister Greg Sorbara dropped the unpleasant bombshell that most of us would pay hundreds of dollars per year in OHIP premiums. Premier Dalton McGuinty vowed that the premiums, which range from $300 per year to $900 per year, would result in shorter waiting times, more hospital beds and more nurses hired. The premiums kicked in July 1, 2004 and, while it may be too soon to see the full effect of the extra health cash, con- cerns about delisting are valid. Those who must have physiotherapy or chiropractic ser- vices will be on the hook for payments each visit. And the lack of coverage may be enough to keep them from mak- ing needed visits. That could mean they’ll have to go to an emergency room or to a physician’s office for more expensive treatment — treatment that might have been unnecessary had the physiotherapy or chiropractic or optometry service been covered in the first place. The decision to “undelist” physiotherapy in some catego- ries may merely be the beginning of a return to putting other services back under the OHIP coverage umbrella. After all, when Ontarians already pay plenty through there tax dollars and by way of premiums for comprehensive health care, it’s not unreasonable to expect coverage to recover from injury or to prevent a condition worsening. EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Lower young offender age, as well as voting age To the editor: Recently there has been much discussion regarding the lowering of the voting age to 16. Our political leaders and others think that this is a terrific idea. They believe that, at the age of 16, young adults have the capacity to understand the political system, the issues that affect the lives of all Canadians and the desire to participate in the electoral process. It is wonderful that the leadership of the country has finally come to this conclusion. I am all for lowering the voting age based on these assumptions. At the same time these assumptions would also hold true to lower the age to be classified as a Young Offender to 15. If 16-year-olds and above are given the right to vote, they should also be given the right to be treated as adults in the justice system and tried in court as adults. Marty Atherfold, Oshawa Questionable priorities in budget NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil. Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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The current budget put together by the finance department is not enough, said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson at Tues- day’s transit committee meeting. “I think we’re being short-sighted,” he said of not having any money put aside for capital purchases such as buses or route ex- pansions. “I don’t think r unning transit how it’s operating today is what the municipalities or residents want.” And the proposed amount is not enough to go to the provincial or fed- eral governments and ask for help with transition costs, Mr. Anderson said. “You’re asking us to go to the Province to help us offset this big new venture and all we’re putting in to it is 3 million bucks?” he asked. A motion was passed to put aside $3.5 million into a reserve fund. Mr. Ander- son wants the extra dollars to come from any budget surpluses, such as new staff cuts from the health department and the bal- ance from the rate stabili- zation fund (RSF). The finance committee will have the final say on whether the funds get put aside and where they come from at a meeting April 6. The proposed budget is being financed from GO Transit subsidies held back from the lower mu- nicipalities (around $1.8 million) and the RSF ($1.9 million). Finance Commissioner Jim Clapp was questioned several times as to whether the four full-time staff he proposes to hire are need- ed. They include two finan- cial analysts for account- ing and long-term proj- ects, a payroll clerk and a procurement officer. Committee members wanted to know whether there were any existing transit staff at the local level who could do the jobs and whether they were even needed. Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle questioned why a full-time payroll clerk was needed for only 350 new staff. “I’m hiring one because it’s going to take you over the threshold,” Mr. Clapp said. Two clerks and a su- pervisor currently admin- ister pay for around 4,000 regional employees, he said. The department would not be asking for more staff if there were already some available, Mr. Clapp added. “You’re talking about a $30-million part of the budget that you’re going to want to have a handle on,” he said. The transitional bud- get also includes two new human resources staff to be hired later this fall. A general manager of transit will be announced at the next council meeting said Oshawa Councillor Nester Pidwerbecki. The budget also in- cludes $300,000 in labour relations and legal matters such as purchasing agree- ments with the local mu- nicipalities and licensing the new system. Other costs: — $515,000 to integrate the four different payroll systems and transfer re- cords — $275,000 to audit the five transit buildings the Region will assume and valuate inventory — $210,000 on contract staff and overtime — $125,000 for new uni- forms — $53,000 on Durham Transit decals The cost of assuming transit is expected to result in a 7- or 8-per cent tax in- crease in 2006, plus regu- lar increases for a total of 12 to 13 per cent. But the increased cost at the regional level should be met with a correspond- ing decrease at the local level, Mr. Clapp said. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 PAGE 7 A/P More transit funds needed to lobby government: Chairman Councillors p ut 15 positions back in budget By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — No new staff will be cut from the health budget, after coun- cillors said the move would put residents in danger by making the department non-compliant with pro- vincial health regulations. “To do such a thing... is compromising the health and well-being of our community,” said Picker- ing Councillor Maurice Brenner, who called cut- ting the staff “a mockery” to the department’s goal of reaching provincial ac- creditation with manda- tory programs. At a finance and ad- ministration committee budget meeting in March, councillors asked the health committee to cut seven positions from the 24.25 they had asked for. A second associate medical officer of health position was cut at the table, for a savings of $204,800 a year. But in an act of defiance at Thursday’s meeting, all of those positions, plus 1.5 staff for infant devel- opment, were added back into the budget. A report from health staff showed reducing the posi- tions — which included injury prevention, sexual health and chronic disease nurses and a food safety inspector — would af- fect mandatory provincial programs such as family health and disease preven- tion. Coun. Brenner pointed out that the Region has made million-dollar dona- tions to the Rouge Valley hospital in Ajax and the cancer centre in Oshawa, but wants to cut disease- prevention positions. “It would be, in a sense, a total hypocrisy to give money to a cancer cen- tre facility to fix a problem that is needed, but then going and tak- ing away money from a program that would pre- vent it (cancer),” he said, pointing out that cancer rates are higher in Durham than the provincial average. Another issue from the March budget meeting was that the Province is ac- tually putting more money into local health this year, paying 55 per cent of costs (with the municipality picking up the 45-per cent balance), instead of the normal 50/50 split. Finance councillors said those savings should be passed on to taxpayers. But health staff and com- mittee members adhered to the Province’s request to enhance service. “So what does our fi- nance and administration committee do? The exact opposite,” said Ajax Coun- cillor Colleen Jordan. “If they had this information, they’d be out saying they want our health and family and children protected.” Several councillors pointed out that retaining the new staff would also keep the budget within guidelines set out by coun- cil. The infant development position, though, will add around $102,000 above the budget. Finance committee chairman and Claring- ton Mayor John Mutton said its unlikely that keeping the staff will be ap- proved. “Judging by the finance com- mittee questions and actions, it will probably be taken out,” he said, adding the positions will need to be justi- fied in order to be kept. “We’ve made our decision already. It’s pos- sible (they’ll stay) if there’s new information.” Even if the finance com- mittee does not approve the staff, the final say rests w ith regional council, Mayor Mutton said. A final budget meeting is set for April 6, where all departments are bring- ing back their plans for finance committee ap- proval. The $825-million budget — $327 million of which is paid for by tax- payers — will be debated and approved April 13 at regional council. Cutting health staff would make ‘mockery’ of health department Maurice Brenner More Durham Region news online at durhamregion.comCall t o d a y f o r y o u r free s u m m e r s a f e t y k i t and t h e c h a n c e t o w i n a fa m i l y f i r s t a i d k i t ! A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 durhamregion.com $3-$6 2.21 60¢ Energizer Batteries Assorted types. #612995/3002/5473/80... 3.24 31.21 $30 5.11 27" PureFlat TV 27" PureFlat TV Sanyo 27" Pure Flat TV #500408. 2998729987 each WAS 338.88 3365333653 each WAS 396.53 69836983 set WAS 129.97 60.14 $60 39.01 14-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set #1479567. George Foreman Grill #1509876. 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April 28 marks the day when those killed or injured at work are honoured and remembered, said a letter from the Durham Region Labour Council to a recent Durham council meeting. The Region had been asked to lower all flags at its buildings. Regional Chairman Roger Ander- son said the flags at headquarters would be lowered, and that the Region would try to have the others at half mast, as well. Regional staff raise $120,000 for United Way DURHAM — More than $120,000 was raised for the United Way through a campaign at the Region of Durham. Staff organized bake and Christ- mas plant sales, dress-down days, even a comedy festival, to raise the funds, which represent an increase of 9 per cent from the previous year, said Gary Asselin, who works in the finance department and heads the initiative. Its hoped that having the majority of regional personnel in the new head- quarters will increase staff participa- tion for this year’s campaign, he added at a recent council meeting. Durham College earns four awards DURHAM — Durham College net- ted four Trillium Awards at the recent College Committee for Advancement conference. The Durham facility received first-place honours in the College Re- cruitment Video/CD category and in Special Event category for a success- ful fundraiser in September. The event, dubbed the Maiden Voyage of the HMS Legacy, raised more than $200,000 and impressed the judges with its nau- tical theme, which was consistent from the event invitations to the decor and the night’s festivities. Durham College also received honourable mentions for its website and in the Best New Idea-Creativity on a Shoestring category for its safari tours. In Brief APRIL 3, 2005 WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE The image for the Clover Leaf Chunk Light Tuna (#9273225/39) in our ROLLBACK advertisement is not exactly as shown. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. ON NOW! OUR LOWEST PRICE OF THE SEASON seniors 60+ shop this Tuesday, April 5th save an extra 15%*on sale & clearance-priced merchandise save 15%*on regular-priced merchandise. *See below for details. OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE SEASON your purchases*all day at any of the Hbc Family of stores when you open an Hbc account *On approved credit only. Some exceptions apply. Ask a sales associate for details. 10%ff 25%-40%ff women’s & men’s selected designer fashions Includes women’s petites and Above Average. 35%ff women’s Alia blouses Reg. $38. Sale $24.99. 25%ff women’s selected spring fashions by JM Collections, Style&co. and Nine & Company 40%ff men’s casual outerwear by ToGo™and Weatherman 30%ff men’s casual pants by Lee, CalvinKlein, Pacific Trail and ToGo™ $999 women’s selected discontinued WonderBra boxed bras & briefs Comparable value $12.25-$39.50. $1499 women’s Elita 3-pack cotton/ lycra panties Comparable value $7.50 ea. 40%ff when you buy 3 or more 35%ff when you buy 2 30%ff when you buy 1 men’s selected underwear and socks by Joe Boxer, Nike &more Multi packs count as one. 33%ff women’s handbags by Derek Alexander, Liz Claiborne, Cornell, KGB & Relic. Excludes items with 99¢ endings. $3999 Casio “Baby G” watches Comparable value $129.99. Manufacturer’s Clearance! 55%ff 10 Kt. gold gemstone and diamond fine jewellery Prices as ticketed. 65%ff Royal Albert “Old Country Roses” 20-pce. dinnerware set 50%ff Nautica towels Includes solids and jacquards. 50%ff cookware sets and matching open stock by Lagostina, Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid, Anolon & T-Fal 40%-50%ff Healthy Living pillows, duvets and mattress pads sale $34999 Beaumark®dishwasher Model #40481. Reg. $429.99. 55%ff selected mattress sets by Sealy and Simmons save $110 Example: 27” TV With digital comb filter. Reg. $579.99. Sale $469.99. 40%ff men’s Mantles™casual shirts, knits & sweaters Sony electronics on sale 30%-40%ff women’s & men’s walking shoes by Etonic, Aerosoles, Naturalizer, Rockport & Reebok Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced,Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Home Studio, Liz Claiborne Home, Vera Wang, Gluckstein Home, Mantles home fashions are excluded. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in store for details. * Seniors offer: merchandise includes advertised offers, candy & stationery. Seniors’ discount not applicable on “power buys”, furniture, mattresses, electronics, cosmetics, fragrances and major appliances. Excludes Gucci watches, Godiva & licensed departments. Some exceptions may apply. See in-store for details. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 PAGE 11 A/P Detoxifi cation and weight loss By Karen Steward, RNCP, CNP, LCM, PTS Durham Weight Loss Clinic If you want to lose weight, come and see us at Durham Weight Loss Clinic South Ajax Family Doctor 969 Westney Rd., Ajax (next to Pharma Plus). To make an appointment with Mary-Ann (Counsellor), call 647-285-2779 Lose 2-3 (lbs) per week • No pills or needles • No measuring food portions • No counting calories How well a person detoxifi es can be somewhat understood by their ability to withstand things in their environment such as house dust, tobacco, sugar, alcohol, perfume, and caffeine. These are some of the powerful environmental infl uences that can negatively impact our health by 75 per cent. Some individuals are better able to detoxify than others, and we should never compare one person to another as each one of us is bio-chemically unique. The approach to detoxifi cation for each person will be different as well. Detoxifi cation happens in stages and sometimes diffi culty can be experienced in the fi rst or second stage. Professional products exist that facilitate the different stages of detoxifi cation. These products and the practice of good lifestyle habits are essential requirements to combat disease, and return a person to a better state of health. Recommendations should be made for each individual’s situation and preference, rather than purchasing a random detox kit from a store. The body has to be prepared to cleanse properly and this preparation is necessary to avoid stressing the system and experiencing unpleasant side effects. Also, detoxifi cation is nutrient dependent, so an assessment for nutritional defi ciencies is a great place to begin. This can be achieved through a Hair Mineral Analysis laboratory report. Also consider Food Sensitivity Testing to expose and eliminate foods that cause reactions and add more stress to the liver. Here are a few facts about detoxifi cation people should be more aware of… • The liver fi lters blood (almost two quarts every minute). When the liver is overburdened and doesn’t do this well the fi ltration system is not effi cient. • The liver manufactures bile (about one quart per day) this bile is stored in the gall bladder for secretion. In cases where the gall bladder has been removed, so has the storage facility for the bile, and an additional job is placed on the liver. If you have had your gall bladder surgically removed, then certain digestive enzymes could prove to be invaluable! Bile emulsifi es fats and fat soluble vitamins and assists in excretion of toxins with the aid of fi ber. If we are lacking fi ber we may re-absorb toxins into the blood stream. People concerned with losing weight should be extra cautious as they need to breakdown fat which is where a lot of the toxins are stored, and this adds an additional burden to the detoxifi cation process. Therefore, people that need to lose a lot of fat should be guided professionally to ensure their health doesn’t deteriorate. If you want more information about the detoxifi cation method that is right for you and steps you can take to be on your way to a healthier you, Karen Steward is a Health Professional in the Durham Region and can be reached at (905) 837-6627. Allergy, Detox and Weight Control Clinic 1550 Kingston Rd. 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Eighty-four per cent of those questioned felt that all snack foods sold in public schools should be low in sugar. “As a dentist and a parent, I certainly do not want my kids eating candy and pop at school,” says CDA president Dr. Alfred Dean. “Since kids aren’t exactly going to pull out a toothbrush and floss during recess, limiting snack foods to healthy choices is the right decision.” Sugar is one of the main causes of dental problems. The average Canadian eats the equivalent of 40 kilograms of sugar each year. There is more information on how to cut down on the amount of sugar in your child’s diet on the CDA Web site at www.cda-adc.ca. But here at Little Feet Fitness we not only guarantee that you will stay warm and dry but your little ones will have a great time! Active Playcentre & Party Room 905-433-4668 1077 Boundary Rd. S. Oshawa, ON. (Boundary Mall - 3 1/2 min.S/E of Thickson & 401) Spring weather is unpredictable! 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What causes a headache? Often it is found that misaligned vertebrae (subluxations) interfere with the normal functioning of the nervous system and this causes dysfunction in the body that produces the symptom of pain, or the headache. How do you know if this is the case? Chiropractors are the only doctors trained to diagnose and treat subluxations. An examination of your spine, posture, nervous system, and perhaps even x-rays will be used by a chiropractor to evaluate the health of your spine and nervous system. If the chiropractor finds subluxations, they will make recommendations to restore your health. To reach out to the communities, we are offering a free wellness workshop on headaches and migraines. We will discuss the causes of headaches and solutions to live a drug-free, healthy life without pain. Anyone suffering from headaches is welcome to attend, however seating is limited to the first 10 people please call (416) 724-7574. 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Seating is very limited 416-724-7574 A Drugless Approach to Amazing Health Monday April 18th at 6:00 pm A Free Wellness Workshop Presented By Dr. Brian Biastoch D.C. Freedom from Headaches & Migraines Ask the podiatrist and I always thought I was perfect Ronald J. Klein B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist-Foot Specialist It is not uncommon for us to have one foot larger than the other or an eye stronger than the other. But when one leg is longer than the other leg, there are complications, which can become quite painful. W hen the difference is substantial, the effect on gait and posture can be quite disruptive. There are two types of limb-length discrepancies. The first is designated as structural. This is an actual difference in the skeletal length of one leg. This could be caused by polio, hip replacement or leg fracture. The other is known as a function discrepancy. The actual length of the legs are the same but a curve in the back or a dropped pelvis may lead to the difference in leg length. Changes in walking patterns occur as your body tries to shorten the longer leg and lengthen the shorter leg. This can be seen in the foot whereby the foot on the shorter side maintains a higher arch and the patient will bear weight on the outside of the foot. This foot can be a shoe size smaller because of the higher arch. The foot on the longer leg will lose some of its arch and weight will be borne along the big toe side of the foot. This foot, because of the fallen arch can be a size longer. The foot on the shorter leg can be prone to stress fractures as the foot is more rigid while the leg on the longer side may be prone to knee strains due to internal rotation of the leg. The most common change in posture due to a limb-length discrepancy is scoliosis, a curve in the back. As a result of the scoliosis, the patient’s pelvis will be tilted down on the shorter leg side; the head and shoulder will be tilted down the longer leg side and even the level of the fingers when standing erect will be lower on the long side. Even skin-folds of the gluteal muscles (bum) will be uneven. 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I use two different methods and look for a raw difference as I measure from the belly button to the inside ankle and also the top of the hipbone to the inside ankle. Tr eatment involves lifts and/or orthotics. Purely structural deformities require a lift for the shorter leg. Functional deformities are best treated with orthotics. Asymmetrical problems should not be treated lightly. They are one of the leading causes of back problems and the third most common cause of running injuries. If you have any questions or would like a topic addressed, mail it to Ask the Podiatrist c/o The News Advertiser. 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He is anticipating a profitable summer for his website company FP Cyber Design, before heading off to university this fall. “Starting your own business is al- ways hard, but when you’re young it’s even harder because you’re al- ways having to prove yourself,” he says. “The Summer Company pro- gram got me going and helped me connect with clients and present myself in a way that made people take me seriously.” The program, offered by the Min- istry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation, helps students between the ages of 15 and 29 get a business off the ground by providing start- up funding, mentoring and training in areas such as bookkeeping and marketing. Summer Company is coordinat- ed locally by the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD). Budding entrepreneurs are required to apply with a detailed business plan and cash-flow forecast in the spring. If accepted, they are matched with a volunteer business mentor and pro- vided with 12 hours of hands-on training and up to $3,000 in fund- ing. “I couldn’t have done it without the funding, I used it to get my web- site up, print business cards and advertise,” says Mr. Pelland. According to Dustin Manikas, a program coordinator with BACD, the biggest challenge on his end is making students aware of Summer Company. He says staff will be getting the word out at high schools, libraries, community centres and college campuses this month. “We want everyone to know about it, it’s an amazing opportunity,” he says. “Students can take an idea that they have and actually make it a reality.” The deadline to apply for 2005 is April 4. For guidelines and applica- tions, call BACD at 905-438-4008 or visit www.ontariocanada.com. Youth can keep good company this summer Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Francis Pelland owns his own web and graphic design business. He started last year with the help of Summer Company, a program that helps young entrepreneurs with funding and business advice. AJAX — Local exporting success story Paula Lishman will be the key- note speaker at the upcoming On- tario Global Traders Awards (OGTA) and Export Forum in Ajax. Ms. Lishman, a Scugog resident, has won international acclaim for her unique fur design business, Paula Lishman International. By transforming fur pelts into yarn used to create one-of-a-kind knit, woven and crocheted fur fabrics, she has made a name for herself on the run- ways of Paris, Milan and Tokyo. This year marks the silver anniversary for her business. Topics on the agenda for the OGTA event, now in its seventh year, include the latest Canada/U.S. bor- der issues, financing for global com- petitiveness, and how to succeed in emerging markets. Aw ards will also be presented to winners in six categories, including leadership and innovation. Minis- ter of Economic Development and Trade Joseph Cordiano will be on hand to make the presentations. The awards and forum will be held at the new Deer Creek Golf and Banquet facility in Ajax April 14, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $95, which includes a full day of presentations and speakers, as well as a networking luncheon. For more information, call 1-877- 468-7233 or visit www.ontarioex- ports.com. E xporters’ awards coming to Ajax We are proud to support our community ... People First 980 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 1B3 Te l: 905-839-6159 To ll Free: 800-327-5618 Fa x: 905-839-7919 Saturn Saab of Pickering Allstate Insurance Company of Canada 467 Westney Rd. S., Suite 6 Ajax, ON L1S 6V7 TT h o m a s Q u i r kThomas Q u i r kThomas Quirk RHU-Agent Tel: 905-427-2819 416-605-2118 Fax: 905-427-6899 E-mail: tquirk@allstate.ca www.allstate.ca Advertising Feature D I A M O ND SHIN ECARCLEANING&D E T A ILIN G 221 Westney Rd. 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The Oshawa resident is doing her best impression of a senior about to be taken in by this all-too-common scam. “It’s nice to have someone to talk to, it gets lonely here on my own.” This is just one of the scenarios that Ms. Hill acts out for local seniors groups to raise awareness of fraud artists who target older people. While some are get- ting wise to these tricks, Ms. Hill says the growing number of scams and their so- phisticated nature makes her job daunt- ing. “Scams can affect anyone, but seniors often live alone and might be a bit more trusting,” she explains. “They are more likely to think it’s rude to hang up on someone or just close the door... or they might not want to ask a lot of questions and seem like they don’t believe some- one.” Fraud targeting seniors was the topic of a report released this week by the Canadian Association for the Fifty-Plus (CARP). The extensive study indicates that Canadians lost $40 million to tele- marketing scams in 2004, with seniors representing 60 per cent of the victims. The average per-person loss was $4,582. Common tactics described in the re- port include PIN theft by perpetrators lurking near bank machines, home re- Scams primarily target seniors ✦ See Give, Page 17 News Advertiser photo illustration Apartments $399.00* Townhouses $482.00* Houses $512.00* Offering the most affordable retirement lifestyle in Canada. You too will be jumping for joy. 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Here in Durham, police confirm that the number of reported scams and frauds is on the rise, but are hesitant to say that a disproportionate number target seniors. In 1999, 581 incidents in- volving fraud were reported to Durham Regional Police, a number that jumped to 1,783 in 2002 and 2,382 in 2003, the last year for which statistics are available. These are not broken down by age of the victim, and officials say the jump can be partially attrib- uted to population growth. “There doesn’t seem to be any significant increase in fraud targeting seniors spe- cifically,” said Detective Con- stable Katherine Denton of the Major Fraud Unit. “But that’s not to say that seniors aren’t a target. They do get taken advantage of, espe- cially by telemarketing scams and contractors.” Det. Const. Denton stress- es that seniors should refrain from giving out personal in- formation, be wary of who is at the door or on the phone and shred any mail that con- tains bank account numbers and other valuable data. Her best advice is to simply call police if anything seems suspicious, confusing or too good to be true. It’s wisdom that Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette echoes. He recently hosted an infor- mation session for local se- niors, with police and gov- ernment representatives on hand to talk about scams. He agrees that it’s difficult to determine if frauds targeting seniors are on the rise, noting that reluctance to report inci- dents can skew the numbers. “It’s a serious issue here and it could be happening more... but a lot of the time people don’t want to say any- thing, so it goes unreported,” he says. “One of the trends we are noticing is more advanced scams, like those that use e- mail.” Mr. Ouellette says it’s vital to investigate the background of any person or organization that asks for money or per- sonal information. This can be done with the help of local police, or by contacting PhoneBusters, the national anti-fraud call centre, operated by the OPP and the RCMP. Call the Durham police at 905-579-1520, Phone Bust- ers at 1-888-495-8501, or the Competition Bureau of In- dustry Canada at 1-800-348- 5358. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 PAGE 17 A/P ARTICLES WANTED COLLECTOR looking for old Hi-Fi Equipment, Components, 40 years or older! 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This special edition will have an in-depth look into the past, present and future of the To wn of Ajax. Don’t miss out on this fantastic advertising opportunity, call Laurie 905-683-5110 ext. 230 for more information A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P A/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE Ajax, Pickering athletes post medal-winning results at the recent provincial indoor track and field championship. Page 19. Sports briefs APRIL 3, 2005 [ Basketball ]] Lions roar at Kingston tourney AJAX — The Ajax Lions major atom girls’ basketball team beat up on the competition in the recent Cavalier basketball tournament in Kingston. The event featured many of the top teams in the province, including Gloucester, Kingston and St. Catha- rines CYO. St. Paul’s Wildcats from New York state also made the trip. Ajax finished strong with a last- second basket from Teanna Rowe to defeat St. Paul’s in the ‘AA’ final. No score was reported. The Lions strong defence focused on stopping the Wildcats guards from advancing the ball. Colleen Keane was voted the game’s most valuable player. Ajax played three round-robin games. The first contest resulted in a rout as the Lions pounded the Lindsay Wildcats 40-11. Tekima Rowe earned game MVP honours. The second game was tougher as the Lions’ opponent was the Glouces- ter Wolverines, ranked fifth in the province. Ajax battled hard, but were outperformed that day, losing 58-28. Brianna Thomas was voted game MVP. In Game 3, the host Kingston Cavaliers sunk a basket in the final seconds to hand Ajax a 30-27 loss. Shanica Baker was the game MVP. Other team members are Mylann Guevara, Paulysha Meikle, Monique Phillips, Naomi James, Keisha Fanfair, Shanelle Williams and Sara Horne. Guest players included Breanne Gue- vara, Miya Williams and Lee Williams. [ Volleyball ] Attack girls sharp at Bugarski Cup DURHAM — The results are in — and they’re impressive. Af ter the completion of the Bugarski Cup Volleyball Tourna- ments, the Durham Attack girls’ teams are in good shape heading into the provincials. For the 14U Black team, the year just keeps on getting bet- ter. At the 15U tournament held in St. Catharines, they took down the No. 1 seeded team and came first in their pool. They lost a heartbreaker in the quarterfinals, though, losing their match 29-27. The team is currently ranked fifth in the province in the 15 and under division. Competing at their own age level in Ingersoll, and missing a couple of players, the Attack had to fight fatigue to overcome the National Capitals from Ottawa in three games, with the final score 15-13. The girls are going into the provincials ranked No. 1. Hamilton school ends Monarchs’ gold-medal run By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs varsity girls’ hockey team’s goal of a three-peat at the pro- vincials ended with a silver lin- ing Friday afternoon. As an unseeded team, the Monarchs advanced all the way to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) final in Orillia against top-seeded St. Jean De Brebeuf from Hamilton. In the final, the Hamilton squad scored a 2-0 vic- tory, to give St. Mary a silver medal in the ‘AAAA’ division. St. Jean De Brebeuf scored early in the third period and then sealed the gold with an empty- net marker in the final minute as St. Mary goaltender Michelle Bradley was on the bench in fa- vour of an extra attacker. The Durham Region champi- on Monarchs had captured the gold medal the past two seasons at the provincials, but a silver was more than adequate, given the team had only two returning players from last year — Stepha- nie Walsh and Cristin Allen — and a supporting cast of mainly Grade 9 and 10 players. Bradley says although there were long faces in the dressing room following the loss, there will be a time when she and her teammates can look back fondly on their solid run to the final. “Right now, everyone feels rough, but in a couple of months we’ll look back on it and say, ‘wow, it’s a big accomplish- ment’,” says Bradley, reached by telephone after the final. Ironically, Bradley says, in many ways, the Monarchs’ 2-0 semifinal victory over the third- seeded Oakridge High School of London was a tougher game. Oakridge, she notes, didn’t fire a lot of shots on net, but the ones that did make it through made for difficult saves. “There were not as many qual- ity shots, but the shots I had were a lot harder,” says Bradley. Chloe Masse scored both Mon- archs goals against Oakridge. St. Jean De Brebeuf moved on to the final following a 2-1 over- time victory over St. Mary’s Sec- ondary School of Cobourg in the other semifinal. Oakridge went on to the win the bronze with a 3-2 victory over St. Mary’s of Cobourg. The Monarchs defeated an old nemesis, the Notre Dame Fight- ing Irish of Burlington, 2-1 in the quarter-final playoff contest on Thursday afternoon. The two teams hooked up in last year’s final. Erin Small and Allen scored for St. Mary. St. Mary received an automatic bye into the quarter-final game after going undefeated in pool play. St. Mary started play Tuesday morning with a 3-1 victory over Paris District. Erin Small, Steph- anie Walsh and Sarah Stephen scored for the Monarchs. Next, St. Mary edged Loyola from Peel Region 2-1. Walsh and Chloe Masse scored. In their final preliminary game, the Monarchs edged sec- ond-seeded Birchmount Park of To ronto 2-1. Masse tallied both goals. Silver for St. Mary girls at provincial playdowns Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Bye, bye birdie PICKERING — Victor Korlick lets out a yell as he returns the birdie while playing a game of doubles at the South Pickering Seniors Badminton Club at the South Pickering Seniors Centre. The club meets each Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. for friendly games on the court. St. Mary boys face Peel Region school in quarter-finals PICKERING — St. Mary Catho- lic Secondary School Monarchs senior boys’ hockey team con- tinued its quest for gold at the provincial high school hockey showcase in Windsor. The top-seeded Monarchs ad- vanced to the quar- ter-finals of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic As- sociations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ boys’ hockey championships after posting a 3-0-1 record to finish atop the five-team pool ‘A’. St. Mary played second-ranked Robert F. Hall Wolfpack of Cale- don East (Peel Region) on Fri- day, with the result unavailable at press time. The Wolfpack were the sec- ond-place finishers in pool ‘B’ behind the St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues. A win Friday would have put the Monarchs in the semifinals Saturday at 11 a.m. The gold- medal game was slated for 8 p.m. that night. Late Thursday, the Monarchs finished pool play with a solid 4-1 victory over the St. Thomas More Knights of Hamilton. St. Mary led 2-0 after the first period on goals by Chris Paul and Justin Moy. Brian Gonsalves earned an assist on both goals, while Ryan Jackson added one. The Knights closed the gap to 2-1 in the second period, before the Monarchs scored two more in the third to salt away the victory. Jason Krasnowski and Gonsalves scored, with assists to Gonsalves, Jackson, Kyle Foster and Daniel Silva. St. Mary opened the tourna- ment with a 5-2 win over the 16th-seeded Chatham-Kent G olden Hawks on Wednesday. The Monarchs edged the ninth- ranked Orangeville Bears 3-2 in Game 2, also on Wednesday, scoring the winner with two sec- onds remaining in the game. In Game 3, the Monarchs had to settle for a 1-1 tie with the 17th seeded Fort Francis Muskies on Thursday afternoon. Monarchs chase OFSAA hockey gold in Windsor Area athletes garner medals at Ontario meet DURHAM — Pickering’s Nikkita Holder has been leading the way in recent meets representing the Oshawa Legion Track and Field Club. At the recent American high school championships at Armory track in New York City, Holder ran to the 60-metre hurdle event in time of 8.59 seconds. She also won the women’s 60m hurdles senior event at the Ontario Track and Field Association Indoor Championships at the University of Windsor’s St. Denis Centre, and won the junior 60m hurdles title in Toronto at the Ontario Indoor Bantam-Midget-Ju- nior Championships. She added a sixth-place show- ing in Windsor for the se- nior 60m. A number of Ajax and Pickering athletes repre- sented the club in Wind- sor, highlighted by Jordan Harris’s first in the 60m ju- venile boys’ hurdles. Har- ris also was 8th in the 60m and 23rd in the 200m. In other juvenile results: Jennifer Tomayer, 46th, girls’ 60m, 54th 200m, 21st 60m hurdles; Nicole Brand-Dixon, 47th, girls’ 60m, 22nd 60m hurdles; Aisha Wharton, 44th, girls’ 200m, 22nd, 400m; Trent Sayers, 19th, boys’ 1,500m; Perry Pistritto, 44th, boys’ 1,500m, 22nd, 3,000m. Competing in the senior division, Angelo Lyall fin- ished 23rd in the men’s 60m and 20th in the 200m. At the Ontario bantam- midget-junior indoors, midget competitors Sayers and Immanuel Wint led the way for the Ajax and Pickering athletes. Sayers was first in the 3,000m and finished sec- ond in the 1,500, while Wint earned a third-place finish in the 60m hurdles to go along with a 15th in the 60m and 17th in the 200m. Other junior division results included: Brand- Dixon, 26th, 60m; Whar- ton, 30th, 60m; Tomayer, 35th, 60m, 33rd, 400m; Lyall, 9th, 60m, 18th, 200m; Harris, 39th, 200m, 5th, 60m hurdles. Coach Ian Critchell was impressed with the club’s showing at the recent events. “These are amazing kids. They will all amount to great things” he said. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 3, 2005 PAGE 19 A/P Holder hurdles to three track titles Nikkita Holder DURHAM — If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. And that’s exactly what six members of a Nepean team will do after they lost to Whitby in the Junior AA rin- gette provincial champion- ship game — good news for the Whitby team’s chances at the national championships being staged in Winnipeg April 11-16. Whitby earned the right to represent Ontario after a thrilling 6-4 win over the host Nepean team in March. With rules allowing teams to bol- ster their lineups for the na- tionals, the local club looked no further than Nepean, which had handed Whitby its lone loss of the tournament earlier, by a 5-4 score. In the gold medal game, Whitby let a 4-0 lead slip away before Caitlin Helling- man finished off a pretty passing play with Allison Parent and Deanna DaDalt for the winning goal with just over a minute remaining. Nikki Ruffo added an insur- ance marker into an empty net with 17 seconds left. Whitby finished round robin play with a 5-1 record, outscoring its opponents 42-16, and then blanked Gloucester 4-0 in the semi- finals. The locals also domi- nated the scoring leaders, with five in the top-10, in- cluding DaDalt with a tour- nament-leading 19 goals and 26 points. Other point producers were Christine Macdon- ald (7g,14a), Ruffo (5g,16a), Hellingman (7g,9a), Megan Macaulay (6g,8a), Chantelle McCrae (2g,6a), Erica Ta- baka (7a), Haley Silberna- gel (3g,3a), Lindsay Leung (2g,3a), Danielle Milburn (2g,3a), Kelsey Gallant (1g), Parent (1a) and Erin Step- niak (1a). The team draws from all over Durham and beyond, with DaDalt, Gallant, Macau- lay, Milburn and Stepniak hailing from Whitby, Jen- nifer Young from Oshawa, Hellingman from Blackstock, Alanna Tiknor from Orono, McCrae from Ajax, Parent from Pickering, Leung from Markham, Macdonald from Thornhill, Ruffo and Tabaka from Mississauga and Silber- nagel from Richmond Hill. Local players help Whitby ringette team get to nationals LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS • NO CREDIT NECESSARY • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY Ajax 11 Hardwood Ave. S., 905-426-2331 Pickering First Pickering Place #14-1550 Kingston Rd. 905-831-0874 The Durham Chapter of the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO) is proud to announce the most recent list of local CHRP designation recipients. The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is the national designation in the human resources management profession. The Durham Chapter held its First Annual Recognition and Information Event on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at the Oshawa Golf Club. We celebrated the achievements of our newest CHRP recipients, our two HRPAD/Durham College scholarship winners Aaron Keating and Elizabeth Dunn , and the winner of the provincial TOSI/HRPAO Scholarship - Melissa Corner - who is also, proudly, a Durham Chapter member. The HRPAD Board of Directors, guests of the CHRP recipients, and award winners were also on hand to lend their congratulations. We would like to thank all of the members and their guests for making our first ever recognition event a success! Don’t miss our next chapter event, a o n e -da y c o n f er en ce - B a c k t o Ba si c s : Yo ur HR To o l b o x o n T h u r sd ay, A p r il 1 4 , 20 05 at t h e To s c a B an qu et H a l l a nd Co nf er e n c e C e n t r e . Find out how new initiatives in Recruitment and Retention, Policy Development, Performance Management and Terminations will drive your team to success! The first 25 registrants will be entered into a draw to win their registration FREE! If you would like further information about the human resources profession or local events, please contact the Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham (HRPAD) at (905) 721-9564 or by email at lauradavis@adminedge.com. Congratulations 2004 CHRP Recipients! 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The momentum swung and Pick- ering dominated the early part of the third until team captain Mark Frawley banged home a goal-mouth scramble to put Pickering ahead 2-1. Henry and Jake Smythe drew assists. The last 11 minutes was exciting hockey. Whitby pressed hard and the Pickering defence corps of Oscar Graber, Mark Sterling, Trevor Cro- zier and Danny Fyfe played won- derfully. Goalie Lee Melnike was peppered with shot after shot, but stoned the Whitby team with some big saves. Pickering held on to pre- serve the victory, after being outshot 26-17. Pickering forward Colin Foo was named the game’s most valuable player. The semifinals were a high-scor- ing affair, with Pickering prevailing 5-4 over TNT. Pickering’s Shawn Lalach scored the go-ahead goal with 11 minutes remaining in the game on a 5-on-3 powerplay. Tyler Kotsopoulos added two goals, the first on a powerplay set up by Henry and Eric Fox, and the second as- sisted by Brent Watson and Foo. The forward line of Fyfe, Frawley and Smythe opened the scoring in the first period. Kotsopoulos, Watson and Foo played well and dominated in the offensive zone and were in- volved in four of the five goals. In round-robin action, Pickering defeated the Scarborough Young Leafs 6-1, and Vanier, from the Otta- wa Valley, 5-2 and tied the Espanola River Rats 1-1. During round-robin play, Sterling scored a lovely goal on a wrap around, Crozier added a goal and an assist, Lalach had two goals and an assist, Daryl Probert had two assists and Graber had two goals. The line of Ryan Sawyer, Fox and Henry came together like a picture puzzle at the Lakeshore League fi- nals in Cobourg and continued their inspired play in the last month and through the tournament. Fox scored two goals and three assists, Henry had two goals and two assists and Sawyer added two assists. The big line of Fyfe, Frawley and Smythe counted 14 points and worked the powerplay to perfection. 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Wednesday, April 20/05Wednesday, April 20/05Wednesday, April 20/05 Kid’s SUMMER REGISTRATION Show 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa Across from Dairy Queen, Simcoe Street S. (1 block south of Gibb) PRESENTS Holiday World RV Centre welcomes you to their new larger facility right on Hwy 115 seven kilo- meters north of Hwy 401 at Orono. Their new premises is over 14,000 sq. feet with large service bays, huge indoor showroom for tent trailers, terrifi c RV accessory department and a well stocked parts department and 5 acres of paved outside display for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheel Trail- ers and Park Model Trailers. “This great new facility and the vast amount of experience of both our sales and service staff is unparalleled in the Durham region. As Ontario’s larg- est volume folding trailer dealer, we are very proud to have invested in this expansion as a way to service our past customers and our future customers in a fi rst rate manner.” says owner Barry Davis. The staff at Holiday World RV Centre all have many years of experience in the RV business and are anxious to assist you in every aspect. Whether your thinking of buying a new or used RV, fi xing up, sell- ing, trading in or fi nancing a new RV, they can help! The sales team is headed up with Neil Van Hout, Bob Lock and Jarate Gibbons. “Neil has been selling RV’s since time be- gan,” says Barry. “I think anyone who has owned an RV in the Durham region has talked to Neil at one time or another! No one has more experience then Neil. Then we have Bob. We like to call him Mr. Coleman. He can tell you anything about Coleman trailers because his long history and experience with Coleman products. Jarate’s family is also involved in the RV industry and he comes to us with a vast amount of knowledge on all kinds of trailers as well as knowledge about servicing and setting up.” The well-equipped service department at Holiday World is run by Brad Davis. “Being a Davis, Brad has been exposed to RVs all of his life,” says Barry. “The Davis family has been in the RV business in Durham Region for 40 years.” Working with Brad is Tim Ollerton and Dale Geldart both very capable service technicians and team leaders of other shop personnel. In charge of fi - nal clean-up and many other duties is Angela Trudell. Angela does fi nal inspection and looks after any addi- tional summer time clean up crew. There is only one way these folks will do a job and that’s the right way. “My staff is the reason Holiday World re- ceives so many customer satisfaction awards year after year,” says Barry. Jackie White and Mary Davis manage Holi- day World’s parts and accessory department. 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We: • As per selling power magazine, ranked #20 of the top companies to sell for • Are an 800 million (US) dollar international company listed on the NYSE and specializing in the uniform image business for small to major companies in all industries • Care about our people and promote from within • Have been growing for over 70 years and have an exciting career path to executive management • Have in-depth training and ongoing support • Offer competitive salary ($40K+), commission, quarterly bonus, car/cell allowance and full benefits. If you are an achiever looking for a career opportunity, send your resume including notable accomplishments to: Chris Harnett, Branch Manager, Unifirst Canada Limited 1175-1 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering, ON L1W 3V3 905-426-6755 charnett@unifirst.com • Fax: 905-426-8819 Visit us at www.unifirst.com Advertising Representative Metroland, the area's leader in community publishing needs an experienced Sales Representative for our Coupon Saver Bonus Pack Feature. The right person will be; self motivated, experienced, career oriented, able to develop new clients and products and never stop learning. You must also have a reliable vehicle. Is this you? If it is, here's what we can offer you: career growth, base salary and aggressive commission plan, fantastic product and entrepreneurial atmosphere. Please forward resumes to: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-683-7363 afakhourie@durhamregion.com LOOKING FOR A FUN PART-TIME JOB WORKING WITH WONDERFUL BRANDS AND GREAT PEOPLE? CROSSMARK Canada Inc. is looking for organized, fl exible and enthusiastic individuals interested in Permanent Part-Time Sales & Merchandising positions in Grocery, Drug, Convenience and Mass stores. Must have own car, high speed internet connection, and be computer literate. Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and surrounding territory – 25 to 28 hours per week (approx) Please email to HRCanada@crossmark.com or fax to 1-800-801-4204 requires NEW VEHICLE SALES CONSULTANTS Able to sell new and used to join our sales team Please fax resume to (905) 839-7919 Attention Paul Rivest Nursing & Health Care Job Expo Wednesday, May 18, 2005, 1-7pm Tosca Banquet Hall, 800 Champlain Ave., Oshawa Open to Public. Free Admission. Free Parking Make a "Healthy Career Choice" For more information or to book a booth Call Classifieds @ 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Email:classifieds@durhamregion.com CrossBorderNurses has progressive hospitals in California and Arizona who will hire Regis- tered Nurses for full time permanent positions. Sign on Bonus, relocation, benefits, housing assistance provided. All licensing and documentation support to the US is included. Call us today or email your resume for a complete review of your background. 1-888-475-2153 / 416-363-3718 info@crossbordernurses.com www.crossbordernurses.com ORDER DESK PERSON required for leading building products sup- ply company in Pickering. Job in- volves various duties related to a computerized service-oriented or- der desk for contractors. We train on products and computers. Full time plus benefits. 7:00am -4:30pm. Fax resume 416-745- 8640 Specify Job #2. PRIMERICA, a subsidiary of Citigroup. You can be part of this growing financial services company on a full or part time ba- sis. We are seeking mature, moti- vated, and hardworking individuals who seek high income potential to represent our company. We offer full training to licensing by the Province; experience not a re- quirement. This is an exciting ca- reer with a dynamic company. Fax resumes attention Jill Roberts at 905-436-5876 or contact me at 905-436-8499 ext. 117. 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. SALES MARKETING person. Must be flexible, varying hours, ex- perience in property maintenance preferred. Great opportunity. Call Paul anytime (905)261-6386 SHINGLERS AND LABOURERS required for local roofing company. Call (416) 418-0085. STAN'S RENTALS is now seeking a small engine mechanic and a counter person. Both positions require a min. of 3 years commer- cial driving experience. Referenc- es and drivers abstracts are re- quired. Individuals applying must be physically fit, punctual and able to work Saturday's. Drop off re- sume to Stan's Rentals. 223 King St. W., Oshawa, or fax 905-723- 2977. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Suitable for retired/semi- retired couple. No pets. Fax re- sume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TELEMARKETING,part time evenings, mature individuals, ex- perience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445 ext. 304 after 4p.m. URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals part time and full time with cleaning experi- ence for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. Visser's Nursery Ltd. and Sod Farm an established sod installa- tion company east of Oshawa is looking to add the following em- ployees to our growing team. SOD LABOURER The successful candi- date will install sod, prepare soil on job sites within the GTA. A valid Ontario driver's license is essen- tial. DELIVERY DRIVER (G) The successful candidate will deliver sod and topsoil to retail customers. A valid Ontario driver's license is essential. AZ TRANSPORT DRIV- ER The successful candidate will deliver sod from field to job sites in GTA. Must have 3 years experi- ence driving. Forklift experience is an asset. DZ DRIVER The suc- cessful candidate will deliver sod to retail customers as well as job sites in the GTA. May be required to do some labour occasionally. Forklift experience an asset. Em- ployment is available from April to December. Please send resume to: 905-263-4089 WANTED:full-time or part-time experienced waitstaff for day & evening shifts, for pub/restaurant in South Ajax. Call (905)428- 8790, or apply in person 967 Westney Rd. WE'RE EXPANDING!Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours or earnings? Take control of your time and income potential. Call to request an interview with one of North America's fastest growing financial services companies. Full or part time. Tr aining provided. Call Gina Ta schuk at 1-866-585-5736. P/T ESTHETICIAN wanted for Theresa's Touch Day Spa. 924 Brock St., N., Whitby. Please call (905)430-6060 FULL OR PART-TIME HAIR sty- list wanted. Minimum 5 years ex- perience. Must be able to do high- lights & men's & women's cuts. Call Sam or Ross (905)668-6922 THE FACIAL PLACE WHITBY is seeking part time receptionist, part time aesthetician and make up artist. Call (905)668-8128 or facialplace@bellnet.ca WHITBY'S NEWEST concept spa Sundrops Studio is looking for ex- ceptional, self-motivated, licensed Esthetician and Registered Mas- sage Therapists to join our dynam- ic team. If you are looking for an excellent opportunity in a unique, growing environment submit re- sume between April 1 - 14 to: sundropstudio@yahoo.ca DETAILER REQUIRED for busy Whitby shop. Must be team oriented! Experience preferred. Full & part-time positions. Valid driver's licence necessary. Phone 905-242-4917 btwn 11am-5pm EXPANDING CUSTOM SHOP in Pickering has openings for the following positions: WOOD- WORKER - Experienced in solid, wood/laminate/veneer fabrication. METAL FABRICATOR- Exp'd. with punch press. FINISHER - Experience in wood finishing. Fax resume to 905-837-6753. EXPERICED BRICKLAYER,and labourer required for brick laying crew. Own vehicle required. Start immediately. Call (905)985-4208. FRAMING CARPENTER - Min. 5 years experience. Own Tools & Tr ansportation. Call 416-431-5996. HVAC Installer (Residential & Commercial) required. Minimum requirements G2 and 2 years experience. Please fax resume to: 905-683-0817. LICENSED MECHANIC with own tools required ASAP. Call 905- 448-9516 or fax: 905-576-8236. MECHANIC WANTED:Truck and/or trailer mechanic shop locat- ed in Pickering. Excellent wages and benefits. Day shift. Valid li- censes. Call Bryce (905)728-2346 or 416-297-1712 MIG WELDERS required, experi- ence with Flux Core and hard wire, must have minimum 2 years expe- rience, must have own transporta- tion, able to work with drawings and overhead crane experience, 40 hrs/week days, $12.00 an hour to start, raise within 1 month. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 104, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V9 PICKERING FIRESTONE requires an experienced Tire Technician and Apprentice Mechanics. Please fax resumes to: 905-831-3122. TRIM CARPENTER needed for steady work in Oshawa area. Sub Contractor, must be willing to learn different methods and be very par- ticular to quality. Contractors must have liability and Workman's Com- pensation. Fax resume to: 905- 571-0493. OSHAWA GOLF CLUB requires a permanent F/T Accounting Assist- ant. A/P some A/R, minor G/L, banking and backup Reception du- ties. Please submit resume with salary expectations by fax to 905-723-7194 or email to: info@oshawagolf.com AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full time/ part time people for pleasant phone work Salary + bonus Call NOW! Nicole 905-426-4246 SALES,Advanced Commissions. Work from home, F/T, P/T. No Competition! Established NYSE Company. JoAnne, 905-433-1046. EXPERIENCED SALES REP required full time for upscale furni- ture store in Pickering. Please fax resume to 905-831-6607 or e-mail pickering@monaca.com DENTAL HYGIENIST for busy east Markham office. Experienced preferred. 1-2 days per week. Fax short resume to (905) 294-5324. DENTAL receptionist required for maternity leave, Ajax. 3 days, 1 evening. Start immediately. Mini- mum 2 years DENTAL reception experience. Dental assisting expe- rience an asset. Carolyn (905)428- 1215, fax resume 905-428-9291. FAMILY Oriented, friendly Dental practice requires a Caring & Con- scientious Part-time Hygentist. Mon. & Thursday, 1-8pm. and One Saturday monthly 9-5pm. Call 905- 420-3980. RPN NEEDED for busy walk-in family practise clinic with phlebot- omy, injection, ECG experience. P/T, days, evenings, weekends. Fa x resume: 905-426-4852. LOOKING for full-time, mature en- thusiastic, hard working dental as- sistants for maternity leave. In- cludes evenings and Saturdays, previous applications need not ap- ply. Drop resume to 555 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa. P/T DENTAL HYGIENIST req'd for Whitby office. Flexible hours, top wages, Tuesdays and/or Thurs- days. Professionals only. Please call Dr. D'Souza for interview (905)430-0118 RECREATION ASSISTANT posi- tion is now available at Winbourne Park Long Term Care Centre. Ap- plicants should have a degree/di- ploma in recreation/activation, and have experience working with cog- nitively impaired populations. Please fax resume: 905-426-6297, Att: Programs Manager. Deadline Wednesday April 13, 2005. RMT, PART-TIME,6 month con- tract position available, May-Octo- ber 2005. Small professional clinic in Bowmanville. Treatment and re- laxation practice. Please inquire (905)623-4884 SUPER 8 MOTEL AJAX Front Desk position available for evenings and weekends. Please bring resume to: 210 Westney Rd. or fax to: 905-428-7488 FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED live-in caregiver for an elderly, age 76. Duties: personal care, general hygiene, providing medi- cation as per prescription. $10/hour. tdhillon15@ex- cite.com AJAX Beaches - Bright 3 bed- room bungalow. Country living. Large yard. Fireplace. Steps to lake. $1250/mo. +util. Please call (416)984-4021. NORTH WHITBY, brand new 3 bedroom European model, de- tached house, premium lot. steps to new plaza, new ice arena high school and French catholic schools, $269,900. Chand @ (905) 424-8428. Sutton Group Admiral Realty. OPEN HOUSE,SUNDAY April 3, 2-4:30 pm private sale - 4-level backsplit home, 4-bedrooms, vault pine ceiling in livingroom, oak flooring, walkout to deck, oak cup- boards in large kitchen, c/air/natu- ral gas furnace, new paint and car- pet, 2 bathrooms, large deck, 92x170' lot, 2 min. north of 401 at 3130 Country Rd. 10 in Welcome near school. Asking $239,500. Call Neil 905-342-3110. TRIBUTE HOME.Large 4 bed- room, 4 baths, unique design, pro- fessionally painted, quiet court. North East Oshawa. Call (647)280-5510. OPEN HOUSE:Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm. 3 bedroom, land- scaped 50ft. lot. 10 Kintyre St., Courtice. www.bytheowner.com access #22768,.(905)404-2128 NORTH OSHAWA,brand new 4- bdrm townhome, 3-baths, garage, c/a, c/v, alarm, 5 appliances, cus- tom window coverings, many up- grades. $254,900. Immediate pos- session. Call 905-720-1533 or 905-767-5839 BARN FOR SALE,Located SE corner Winchester/Thickson in Brooklin. Call with best offer. Ask for Rosa (416)777-9594 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. A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 3, 2005 www.durhamregion.com 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax a p a rtme nts .c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 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 B O W M A NVI L LE ’S BE S T LOC AT I O N I M M E D I AT E O C C U PA N C Y New 1&2 bedroom suites from $975./month 3 Months FREE utilities • 5 Appliances, gas heat, a/c •Juliet balconies •In-suite laundry • Lockers available • FREE access to onsite fitness centre • 25 Minutes from Toronto C A L L K E L LY TO V I E W 9 0 5 -6 9 7 -1 4 3 2 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (3), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $300- $600. 905-433-0040. BE YOUR OWN BOSS.Family oriented Cafe. Located in Medi- cal/Professional building (Whitby). Asking $59,900. For further infor- mation call Steven (416)399-9886. BEAUTIFUL SALON/SPA for sale /lease. Multi-level fully furnished, fully equipped, modern decor, Great all inclusive rent. Turn-key opportunities. Asking $29,900. John (289)314-0671. IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, Weight, Beauty, & Financial Freedom. Online Direct Marketing Business that Saves Taxes & Increases Monthly Income. CALL 1-877-599-4911 NOW PA R TNER REQUIRED.Commer- cial cleaning company. East end. $5K per month plus profits. Invest- ment required. $12K. 1-888-740- 1113. RETAIL OFFICE/Commercial Unit for lease. Over 1100 sq. ft. plus basement in busy Simcoe St. South Oshawa. Lots of parking, close to 401 and bus stop. Will work for you. Call 905-666-4670 for more into. Available immediate- ly. 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. www.fmwindows.com 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 4.75% Debt programs, Cash take- outs, Refinances, Self-employed, even poor credit. Call Kevin at 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. 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 mortgagefree123.com MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com $300 SIGNING BONUS!Ground floor Summit Place, clean, bright, 2 bedrooms, inside pool/fitness. $950 month includes parking, 905- 432-6803. (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom apt Simcoe/Mill, Oshawa, $795/mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal- cony, parking, Available immedi- ately. 905-434-2858 1-800-486- 9826 . (2)-3&2 bdrms,spacious, clean and bright, Oshawa. $1100, $825- inclusive. Sep entrances, free laundry, parking, convenient loca- tion. Newly renovated. April 15. (416)892-8864 1 BEDROOM Basement apart- ment (Whitby). Separate entrance, parking, laundry. Non smok- er/drinker. Suites Professional. Near all amenities. $600/mo. First/last. Call 905-999-3242. 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 BEDROOM Basement apart- ment. Separate entrance. Utilities. Tr ansit, Shopping. Pref. Non smoker. No pets. Available imme- diately. Brock Rd./Finch. $675/mo. (905)427-9994 or (647)838-0994. 1&2 BEDROOM basement suites. $750/$895 all inclusive. Female students or professional preferred. No smoking/pets. Call Nick (905)424-1219 1-BDRM BSMT APT,Central Oshawa, no parking, avail. May 1st, $495/mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. (905)884- 6922 1-BDRM main floor Oshawa apt. Avail. immediately. Must be a non- smoker, clean & quiet person, no pets. Cable, parking. $750/mo in- clusive. (905)431-9397 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, very clean quiet family bldg., park- ing, available immediately. Sim- coe/ Rossland area. $750. First/last. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able 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 BED. APT.in new legal duplex. walkout to big deck and backyard. Very clean, Oshawa. $850/util. parking included. Avail. immediate- ly or May 1st. Owner has truck to help you move in! Call David (905)447-3677 2 bedroom apt. in Legal Duplex Pickering 4 appl., private laun- dry, 1-car parking. walk to stores schools, Go. No Pets/smoking. Avail. May 1 $800+ util. Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 705-426-4666 2 BEDROOM Basement apart- ment in Pickering. Also, 1 bedroom basement apartment in Ajax ($600/mo.). Both with parking available. Call 416-828-5478 or 905-427-9922. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment Olive/Wilson, well main- tained, close to all amenities, with all utilities. Available immediately. Call Robert, 416-402-3435. 2 BEDROOM,in older Oshawa neighbourhood, Masson St., full 2nd floor. No smoking/pets, avail. immediately, parking, $900/mo. plus utilities. (905)728-1170. 2 BEDROOM, LARGE, CLEAN, main floor apt. Excellent area, near Oshawa hospital. Eat-in kitchen, includes appliances, parking, & laundry. $795/mo. + utilities. Call Pat 905-263-2228. 2-BDRM APTS,renovated, large & bright rooms, hardwood floors. walking distance to malls, near 401 exit, well maintained, quiet Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- es, lots of extras, from $845/month. No dogs please. April/May. 905-665-0945. A MUST SEE! Oshawa 2-Bdrm. in 3-unit Adult occupied, clean, quiet building. Private yard, laun- dry, storage, 2-car prkg, Bus at door. NO pets/smoking. Credit check, References. $925-inclusive, 1st/last. May 1st. 905-427-2782 AJAX (Pickering Village) legalized large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment. All inclusive. 1-parking. No smoking/pets. $800/month. First/last. Available immediately. Call (905)683-2427 AJAX - 2 BEDROOM apartment, painted, April - December. $985 per month. 60 Exeter Rd. Apt. #605. (905) 427-3770. AJAX -New 1 bedroom walkout basement apartment. Backing on Conservation. Fireplace. Big win- dows. New laminate flooring. No smoke/pets. $825 inclusive. First/last. Call 905-442-7944. AJAX NORTH, bright clean base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. AJAX Harwood/401, available immediately, large bright base- ment, one-bedroom, 700+utilities. No smoking/pets First/last, credit check, references, OPEN HOUSE 2:00-3:00 Saturday & Sunday 416-797-7539 AJAX SOUTH - one bedroom basement, immediate. $725/inclu- sive. Sep. entrance/walkout, park- ing, shared laundry, no pets/smok- ing. First/last/references. 905-686- 3717. AJAX SOUTH immediate large 1 bed. bsmt. apt. New carpet/paint, parking, sep. entrance, near 401/amenities, suit quiet single working female. No pets/smoking. References/first/last. $725/inclu- sive. (905)686-6773 AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom fur- nished apt., kitchen, separate entrance, parking. Minutes to lake/401. Suit single professional. Available immediately, $750/month, (905)683-0190 AJAX Westney/Hwy 2.legalized 2-bedroom upper level and/or 2 bedroom basement. All inclusive, sep entrances, parking, laundry, no pets/smoking. 905-686-5297 AJAX,2-bdrm bsmt. Quiet resi- dential street. Private entrance, 5 appliances, suitable for a single couple or female. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediately. $975/mo inclusive. 905-428-0396 AJAX,spacious 2-bedroom base- ment, dining/living room $1000- utilities included, private entrance, full kitchen, 4 appliances, 1 park- ing, first/last required. Immediate- ly. (905)426-7341. AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm house, 4 appliances, 2-parking, h/w floors, walk-out deck, $1400-inclusive. Call (905)426-7341. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bdrms $979, available April/May 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-5322 AVAIL. APRIL 1ST.One and two bedroom apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. AVAILABLE April 15th, clean 2 - two bedroom apartments $850 in- cludes utilities and $1100 includes utilities. Great backyard and park- ing, 905-721-8607 BASEMENT APARTMENT - New 1-bedroom, laundry, gas fireplace, own entrance, big yard, parking. $875/mo.. Altona/Sheppard area. Approx. 800 sq. ft. No smoking. Call 416-271-8161. BASEMENT APARTMENT,with walkout,White's Rd./Hwy 2, util- ities, parking, $750. Single person preferred, no smoking/pets, lst/last references required. Telephone (905)420-2015. BAYLY/HARWOOD,1-bdrm self contained basement, 1-parking. No smoking, clean, quiet. Laundry facilities . $650/mo. + 1/3 Hydro. Call (905)683-7532. BEAUTIFUL 1-bedroom upper lev- el of house. Bright, clean, laundry, 1 parking. Suit quiet working per- son. $600 plus some utilities. 905-626-8000. BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom apts., with balconies avail,. in clean, quiet, apt building. $725 & $875. call 905-721-0831 BLACKSTOCK.Large 1 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, pri- vate deck, gas fireplace, satellite TV. No smoking, no pets. 905-986- 1576 BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Conveniently located near No Frills /401. 2-bedrooms, $745 + hydro ($50/mo). Available immediately. First/last, 1-parking. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright. 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. BOND ST. APTS.-1-bdrm $680, bachelor $490. Avail May 1st. clean, bright, private, safe neigh- bourhood. Close to shopping, bus, laundry. 905-438-0558. BOWMANVILLE - 3-bed. plus large sunroom in century home, 5-appliances, 3-car garage, hard- wood floors, c/air, inground-pool, freshly-painted, no pets/smoking. April 15TH, $1095. 905-431-2787. BOWMANVILLE-spacious one bedroom apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $765 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 BROOKLIN BACHELOR APT., newly renovated, large open-con- cept, separate entrance, including satellite TV, laundry facilities, am- ple parking, $675 including utilities. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)426-0916. CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN QUIET large two bedroom apartment, top two floors of du- plex, Oshawa Blvd., King St. area. Fr idge, stove, washer, dryer, gas heat, hot water, and parking in- cluded. No pets. Available June lst. $850 per mo. (905) 263-2354. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COUNTRY SELLING-Large 1 bed. apt. + den. Beautifully deco- rated, private balcony, fireplace, wonderful view. 1st/last. No smok- ing/pets. Available May 1st. Suit business couple $875. Call today, won't last! 905-424-1477. DOWNTOWN WHITBY, 2-bdrms, $850/mo. includes all utilities. air, laundry facilities, one parking, hardwood floors, lst/last, referenc- es, no pets. Avail. immediately. (905)430-8327. FREE CRUISE Move in by April 1st & you may win a free vacation! Harwood & Bayly 2 bdrms $985 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 www.gotransglobe.com HUGE, EXCELLENT one bed- room basement apartment, avail- able for rent, Harwood/401, air, heat included. Newly carpeted, separate entrance, utilities includ- ed. $800/mo. Contact Fahad (416)371-7522 or leave message. LIVERPOOL/401,lovely basement apartment, 1-bedroom plus den. Furnished/Unfurnished. Walk to GO Station/Shopping/Frenchman's Bay Arena. Suit single person or business couple. Gas fireplace C/A, laundry, separate entrance. Available May 1st. $850/inclusive. No smoking/pets (416)759-4931 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom apt for rent $720 per month avail May 1, included utilities, fridge stove and parking, 905-579-9777 ONE, TWO & THREE bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available imme- diately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 ORONO, 1-BEDROOM ground level, $800,all inclusive, abstainer, first/last. No pets, Available May 1st. Call (905)983-9026 OSHAWA 2 bedroom apartment, spacious, clean. $935/month includes all utilities. No dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. OSHAWA 3-bdrms., upper level of house. Parking, laundry, appli- ances, full backyard. $980+/mo. First/last. Also, 2-bdrm. bsmt., sep- arate entrance, parking & laundry avail. $700/mo.+1/2water. Both available April 15. Call 905-686- 2195. OSHAWA -Simcoe S., spacious 4 bdrm. house for rent. 2 bathrooms, laundry, available immediately. $1350/mo. + utilities. First/last. 416-803-9495 or 905-686-5825. OSHAWA 1-bedroom apt., top floor of triplex. Near all amenities, $725/month, parking & utilities in- cluded. Available May 1st. Call (905)721-2821 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 Dean/Ritson. 2-bdrm, main floor. Clean, quiet, newly ren- ovated. 2 entrances, deck, laundry facilities, fridge/stove near all amenities. Avail. anytime. $895/mo-inclusive. (905)439-0108 OSHAWA LARGE BACHELOR, May 1st $675/mo incl., first/last. Full kitchen/bath. Laundry/parking No smoking/pets, cable, sep. en- trance, free internet optional. 905- 728-4510. OSHAWA NORTH.Basement Bachelor. Separate entrance, AC, laundry, jacuzzi tub, cable. Non- smoker. One person only. $600 in- clusive. First/last. References. 905-925-7963 OSHAWA Par k/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $750/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson, 1-bed- room basement apartment. Re- cently renovated. Satellite, laun- dry, parking. $750/month inclu- sive, no smoking/pets, first/last, available May 1st. (905)438-8846 PARK/GIBB,one & two bedroom apartments, convenient location, available immediately. References. 1st/last required. $630 & $750 plus hydro. (416)725-3323. PICKERING - Whites/Highview Large 2 bed. basement. apt. $500 monthly, available immediately. Near all amenities, no pets/smok- ing. sep.entrance, parking. 905- 420-9591 PICKERING - Whites/401,wel- come home, your one bedroom basement apartment includes sep- arate entrance, full kitchen, air, laundry, 2 parking, cable, and util- ities. Non smoking, lst/last, $800. Te lephone (905) 837-0227 PICKERING VILLAGE - executive soundproof basement, 1200-sqr- feet,1-bdroom+den, ac/cable/park- ing, own laundry separate en- trance, $980 inclusive, no smoking 416-561-8656 Avail May 1 PICKERING WHITES/OKLAHO- MA,bright 1-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, $650/inclusive . First/last, available immediately. Please call (905)831-8403. PICKERING, BRAND new 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 1 car parking, $875 no pets/smoking. laundry ne- gotiable. Available now. (905)831- 1555. 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, walk to PTC, near Go Station. $799/mo/inclusive, available May 1st. (905)831-6289 PICKERING,Bright, 1 bedroom open concept basement apartment with eat-in kitchen, utilities, park- ing, sperate entrance, no smok- ing/pets, reasonable rent, call 416-665-3351. PICKERING,Hwy#2/401. Luxury 2 bedroom/family room basement apartment, kitchen/living room, bathroom en-suite, separate en- trance, utilities included. $975, first/last. No smoking/pets. Avail- able April 1st. (905)420-4576 PICKERING,WHITES/401, large 2-bedroom basement, separate entrance, 4 appliances, security, laundry, C/Vac/C/A., parking. No smoking/pets, First/last, referenc- es, $975. May 1st. (905)420-9949 PORT PERRY- Quiet, well kept large 2&3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to lake Scugog. No pets. From $950/month plus utilities. 905-985-6938, 905-430- 7816. 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 SOUTH AJAX -ONE BEDROOM very bright and spacious basement apt. All appliances including laun- dry. Sep. entrance, parking, very clean, available April 1st., $775+utilities. 905-706-8171 or evenings 905-683-1300. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, aircond., pat- io/garden, parking, storage. 905- 852-4777 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 3-bdrm $1000. 905-767-2565 WHITBY - new one bedroom, walkout basement, utilities. laun- dry, appliances, cable included. No pets/smokers, lst/last. Close to Go, shopping and downtown, $800 all inclusive. (416) 625-2363. WHITBY - one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, includes heat, water/hydro, cable. No pets. Park- ing. No smoking. $575/mo. Call (905)668-3364 WHITBY BACHELOR APT.par- tially furnished, separate entrance, a/c, 3pc bath, kitchen, laundry, cable, parking. Non smoking/pets. $670 inclusive. First/last. May. 1st. Call 905-666-3949 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,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, parking & garage, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings/week- ends. 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 5 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Available May 1st. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 WHITBY,2-bedroom basement apartment. Available immediately. Separate entrance, appliances, No pets/smoking. $800 + utilities. First/last and references required. 905-743-0257, 905-391-5343. WHITBY,immaculate 1 & 2 bdrm apartments available April 1st. $738 & $868, rent includes appli- ances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666-1074 or 905- 556-0455 WHITES/FINCH,2-bedroom bsmt, very clean with w/o, full kitchen, parking, separate entrance. No pets. Available April 1. $950/mo includes Hydro. (905)421-8865 or (647)284-3273. $10,000 LOTTERY BONUS! When you move into this home you'll received a FREE lottery tick- et for every week you live here. When you win it's all yours to keep. Large 3-bedroom Pickering house. Appliances. Large back- yard. Quiet, close to schools, shopping. $1375+. Call Tom now 905-259-6551 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 2 BEDROOM -Central Ajax. Large yard with deck. 4 car parking. Laundry. Close to amenities. Avail- able May 1st. $950+util. Call (905)686-8553. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,newly painted. Basement, garage, laun- dry, appliances. Near all amen- ities. No smoking/pets. $1300+ utilities, first/last, April 15th. (905)728-2519, 905-571-4654 A WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1350 mo.+ utilities, imme- diate, LEGAL BASMENT APT. NOT INCL., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking/Pets. Tim Webster, Sut- ton Group Heritage 905 619-9500. AAABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Burns/Thickson Whitby - beautiful 3-drm. home, 2-fireplaces, bay windows, newly decorated, all ap- pliances incl. $1500+utilities, avail. April 1. Call 905-427-5128. 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 THREE BEDROOM upper level, new kitchen, new bath, new windows, 4 appliances, a/c, laun- dry, close to all amenities. Avail. immediately. 1-year lease. $1400/utilities included. Fran 905- 619-3403. AJAX, AVAILABLE Immediately Harwood/Hwy #2. Bungalow w/ basement $1100 plus utilities; May 1st 2-bedroom bungalow, no base- ment, $1100 plus utilities. 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. immediately. (905)294-0760 AJAX,Westney/Ravenscroft, 3- bdrms, 2-storey, 1-1/2 bathrooms, a/c, deck, garage, 5-appliances, shows very well. Quiet residential area. Bsmt apt not included. $1250/mo+ 60% utilities. Bo Gus- tafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783- 5000 BACHELOR $600,1-bdrm $725, 2 Bdrm $775 all inclusive. North Oshawa/Oshawa Centre. Available May 1. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723-1647 LOVELY 3 BEDROOM home, $1250/inclusive. New appliances, deck, A/C, parking. Available May 1st. Non-smoking. Call Marlene, 905-427-0333 or Paul 705-927- 7672. OSHAWA -2 storey, 2 plus one bedrooms, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets, $975+utilities.. April l5th. 416-209-1449. OSHAWA - renovated 3 bed. main floor of house. Parking, own laun- dry, large backyard. Avail. May 1st. $1200+utilities. Call 416-695- 4667. OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM main floor of house with walkout to large deck & fenced yard, close to amenities, on bus route, a/c, cen- tral vac, laundry, parking. $1450 inclusive. Avail. Apr.1 (905)706- 4471 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,4+1 bdrms, newly ren- ovated, laundry facilities available, finished basement with possible office and rec-room. $1200 plus utilities, first/last, April 15th/sooner. (905)424-3450 PICKERING - ALTONA/SPAR- ROW - one year old, 3 bedroom, no pets/smoking, $l,350 plus 2/3 utilities. (416)450-9052 OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive. 3-bed- room house. laundry, all appli- ances, parking, near all amenities. $1125/month +utilities. Available May 1st. First/last. No smok- ing/pets. (905)433-0489. PICKERING - Brock/401, 3 bed- rooms, 3 bathrooms, 4pc ensuite, huge deck, 4 appliances, steps from Walmart/Sobes etc. $1276 +2/3 utilities 905-427-6368 or 416- 315-1644 PICKERING - HERITAGE Farm House, 3.6 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, large principle rooms, 2 fireplaces, sun- room, three detached stone sheds. Price $1,400./month+utilities. Call DMSI at 905-472-7300 ext. 229. PICKERING - new 3-bedroom, 2- bathrooms, patio, walk to Pickering Mall, 5 appliances, available April 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. $1300+utilities. (905)665-3219 PICKERING LIVERPOOL/BAYLY MAINFLOOR 3-bdrm, BASEMENT 2-bdrm. both bright, spacious, clean, own entrance/laundry. Off- street parking 4 cars, walk to GO/lakeshore, May 1. No smok- ing/pets. $1050/$850+utilities. 905- 420-7292 PICKERING,Liverpool/#2, 3 bed- room, big yard, no pets. $1175 plus utilities. References, first/last. Call (905)839-2923 PORT PERRY AREA.3 bedroom family home on large lot. Available May 1. $1,025.00/mo. + utilities. References. required. Call 905- 985-8013 for interview. SIMCOE/TAUNTON- newer home, 4-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laun- dry, air con., 2-car parking, near College, buses, shopping. Avail. immediately. $1350+util/month, first/last, references. Certified cheque. Cindy (905)839-1615, 289-314-2893. SOUTH AJAX - Pickering Beach, bungalow steps to Lake, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished basement/laundry room, 5 appli- ances, No smoking/pets. $1350/mo. +util. Avail. April 1st. 905-706-6558. UXBRIDGE - 2400sq.ft, 3-bed- room, 3-bath, finished basement, appliances, 1/2 acre backing to forest. $1700.00 plus utilities. April 1st. Evening 905-852-1353 leave message . WHITBY -4 bdrm. house with laundry, $1400/mo. & 1 BDRM. APT., $725/mo. Both avail. imme- diately. No pets/smokers, first/last, references. 905-655-8648. WHITBY,2 yr. old. 3 bedroom 2-storey, appliances, garage, 2-parking, no basement, April 1st. $1500/mo. First/last/references. (905)434-8614 after 5 p.m. WHITBY-Executive home, main and upper floors, 5 bed., 3 wash- rooms, familyroom, main floor laundry, garage, $1650/INCLU- SIVE. May 1st. Todd 905-666- 1189 AJAX - HARWOOD/HWY 2 new spacious townhome, 3 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, garage, no pets, non smoker, seconds from amenities, $l,500 plus .available immediately. 647-299-2264. BRAND NEW end unit townhouse. Brock Woodlands Whitby. 3-bed- rooms, 3-baths, central air. May 1st. $1500 per/month plus utilities. (416) 407-9140 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 COURTICE -Newer 3 bedroom end-unit townhouse with fully fenced yard. Mainfloor laundry. Separate Garage. Fireplace. 1450sq.ft. Available May 1st. $1250/mo. + util. 905-619-2495. OSHAWA/WHITBY BORDER,3- bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, garage, available May 1st. $1250+ utilities. First/last, no smok- ers/pets. Please call Aurelia Cos- ma, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 PICKERING - 3 bed. townhouse, 1.5 baths, garage, near shopping and bus, available immediately, $1250 first/last. Call 905-683- 2149. PICKERING EXECUTIVE 3 bed- room, 3 1/2 baths, central air, 6 appliances, garage, parking close to all amenities, $1500 plus, call 416-258-0936 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. WAVERLY-ROSSLAND, 3&4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, Available immediately, family-oriented com- plex, immediately. $1050- $1250+utilities. 4-appliances, hard- wood-flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools/parks/transit/shop- ping. 905-743-9665. "WON'T LAST" spacious room, clean home, quiet cul-de-sac. Cable, laundry, parking. $400. im- mediate. Ritson/Bloor. (905)837- 8980 AJAX - Furnished bedroom with own kitchen in quiet home in south Ajax. $500/mo. First/last. Avail. April 1. Call 905-619-1476. AJAX SOUTH, 2 rooms (1 master bedroom), all inclusive, internet, cable, parking included. Avail im- mediately. Price negotiable. Ezio 416-709-1600, (514)804-2138 (leave message) AJAX- 2 nice clean rooms, $350/monthly. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-6106. AT PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, GO 2-minutes, clean fully fur- nished room, laundry, student/prof, no smoking/pets, $500-incl. first/last. Available. 416-573-4445, 905-421-0225 CLAREMONT -2 or 3 rooms avail- able immediately. Rent negotiable. Singles or possible couple. Call me and share my bungalow: 905- 686-4888. FURNISHED ROOM in house, non-smoker, female preferred. $450/month first/last. No pets, no smoking. (905)686-1588 PICKERING,furnished/unfur- nished bdrm+ room w/TV, own fridge, separate bathroom, share laundry/kitchen, parking, close to Pickering Town Centre/GO. Avail- able May1st. $500/mo. (905)686- 0645 ROOMS FOR RENT.Fully fur- nished, Durham College. Includes hydro, kitchen, livingroom, cable, internet, phone, parking. For more information 905-435-3710. AJAX - clean and quiet. Kitchen, laundry, cable, air, parking, $500/month. Call Dave (647)283- 0272. CHRISTIAN MAN seeks same to share 2 bedroom apartment, south Whitby, fully furnished, cable TV, utilities. Close to go. $420/month. Keith (905) 556-9863. IMMACULATE furnished bsmt, share kitchen, absolutely no smok- ing/pets. Quiet employed male preferred. $550/mo includes util- ities, cable, laundry. Avail. now. (905)720-1533 or (905)767-5839 OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available April lst. 1st/last, $400/mo inclusive. Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING,Altona/Hwy 2, clean, large bedroom available in upscale neighbourhood. Includes cable, laundry, internet, parking, near all amenities, TTC and Pickering Tr ansit. $400/month. Female pre- ferred. (647)882-8237 ROOMMATE WANTED - female preferred, 2 bed. apt. Simcoe/Elm Oshawa. 1 bus to Durham Col- lege. $450/utilities included. Call Mareen 416-356-7573. WANTED TO SHARE HOME, suit senior female. Own room. For more information call (905)721-9080. WHITBY - share luxury house, master bedroom, ensuite, jacuzzi, fireplace, Parking, cable, short or long term, $750/inclusive., avail- able April 1st (416)427-7892 WORKING PROFESSIONAL seeks same to share house, in- cludes, laundry, cable phone, parking, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus.$350 per month. 905-644- 7862. ISLAND VIEW.2 and 3 bedroom spotless housekeeping cottages. Satellite/colour TV. Wollaston Lake (Coe Hill). Sandy-beautiful beach, walking trails/playground boat/motor rentals. Senior/week- ly/monthly rates. (613)337-5533. 1983 SPRINTER,28ft A-body, GM 454, auto, 85,000 miles, full-size bdrm & bath, 4-kws Onan genera- tor, roof a/c, microwave, fridge, all maintenance/service records. $15,000 firm. (905)433-3981 1989 SIERRA COBRA, 39', front bedroom, back bunks, sleeps 10, lots of extras $10,500 obo. Call 705-324-8030 2002 COLEMAN Bayside Folding Tr ailer with slide-out, sleeps 8, ful- ly loaded including A/C. Brand new condition with many extras. $11,900. Call (905)447-2925. BEAGLES, 2 males, tri-color, missing March 26, Duffins Creek Conservation, Ajax, Reward $800. No Questions asked. Please call 905-686-7569 or 416-729-7569. FOUND Dog in the Whitevale area on March 28, 2005. Call with de- scription at (905)294-0142. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 3, 2005, PAGE 23 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com ezautoapproval.com 1-888-283-7701 Michael Boyer Pontiac www.ezautoloan.net 1-800-269-1687 '24 hrs. live' EXHIBIT SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE 4TH ANNUAL Moms, Pops & Tots Expo Sunday April 17th Pickering Recreation Centre 905-426-4676 ext. 222 Call for further info 7th Annual Garden & Landscape Show April 8, 9, 10, Civic Auditorium Oshawa Only 1 booth left! Gardeners & Crafters welcome. Reserve your booth today. Sharon 905-579-4473 ex. 2285 Sponsored by Oshawa This Week Our lives go on without you But nothing is quite the same We try to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all Those special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever Sadly missed and always remembered I see you everyday in our two beautiful children Love always Jill, Spencer and Sienna In Loving Memory of PHILLIP BRUCE DOWN December 15, 1964 to April 3, 2002 BELOVED SON, BROTHER, HUSBAND, FATHER , UNCLE AND FRIEND There is a bridge of memories From here to heaven above, It keeps you very close to us It’s called the Bridge of Love. As time goes by without you, And the days turn into years, They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears. Our hearts, they grieve in sadness The ache still lingers so What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. Roses must grow in heaven, And hearts be made of gold Because God has you, Phil And in his arms does hold. Love Your Family HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY ANN KIVISTO Gone is the face we loved so dear Silent is the voice we loved to hear. Too far away for sight or speech But not too far for thought to reach. We think of you as living In the hearts of those you touched. For nothing loved is ever lost And you are loved so much. Forever in our hearts, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family, friends, and Buffy! FOUND PENGUIN!!!Special Oc- casion Plastic Lawn Ornament with the number 905-420-5915 un- derneath. Please call (416)286- 6053 with full description. LOST BEAGLES;2 males Tri-col- our March 26/05 Duffins Conser- vation Bayly/ Ajax. Reward $800.00 no questions asked. 905- 270-8789, 416-737-2324 or 416- 729-7569 LOOKING for someone to play Guitar and sing with plugged or unplugged. Folk, country, classic rock. Have P.A. (905)428-7114 anytime SAKHO; SPIRITUAL MEDIUM specializes in solving problems, re- moves negativity, reunites loved ones, protections, legal problems, business success, etc. Quick re- sults guaranteed. Call NOW! (416)785-3499 or 1-866-258-2192 SINCERE SINGLES introduction service. Specializing in long-term relationships. Toll Free 1-866-719- 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special, now on! LIVE-IN CARE GIVER for 4-year- old. Pickering. Experienced, non- smoker, light housekeeping, refer- ences required. Leave message at 416-837-8478 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 for elderly lady. Full time (M-F), 7-3pm. $7.50/hour. Must have experience with Refer- ences. Call (905)427-9640 for fur- ther information. NEEDED Live-in caregiver for tod- dler, minimum wage applies, light housework, Punjabi speaking pre- ferred Call 905-831-1784 DIANNE'S Inhome Care for Tots. Available 6am - 6pm. Provides 3 meals a day (including 2 snacks). From Infants to age 8. Contact Dianne at: (905)231-9734. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 FULLTIME In-home daycare avail- able to share with live-in nanny and one child. Pickering - Rose- bank/Strouds. Call 905-831-9784 after 6 p.m. FULL TIME LIVE-IN caregiver, children ages 3 & 6. Duties: pro- viding care assistance, pick up/drop off from school, accompa- ny to after school activities. Ajax, Westney & Hwy. 2 area. For more information e-mail: rdhillon@sym- patico.ca. ROSEBANK VILLA RETIREMENT HOME FAMILY PHYSICIAN needed to care for approx. 50 senior residents. Weekly or Bi-weekly schedule. Extra benefits for caring for our Precious Residents. CERTIFIED COOK (papers from a recognized course a must) experienced with seniors and therapeutic diets an asset. Full time hours. Please apply by fax: 905-509-0011 or email: rosebankvilla@rogers.com SERIOUS ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT?Tired of low-carb diets? Lose weight the healthy way. Try something that works. 1-888-658- 2650, www.icanseemytoes.com. PHYSIC READINGS - Christena and Peter come to the 5 Points Mall with caring and dedicated readings. April 7 - 10th $5.00 OFF ANY READING WITH THIS AD. 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. 11 TABLETOP VENDING ma- chines, locations in Durham, work 2 hrs. a week, net 50%, all cash. Best offer. 905-985-0289. 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. 2PC solid dark wood diningroom cabinet with 3 glass shelf hutch, a magnificent piece, valued at $1500, asking $800 obo. STATELY queen bed set, incl. de- signer headboard and footboard, superb Sears Opedic comfort plus mattess and box spring, solid wood frame, must be seen, valued at $3,000, asking $1500 obo. (905)373-4106. 36" HITACHI color t.v., less than 2 yrs. old. Picture in picture. $750. firm. Custom Hitachi stand includ- ed with t.v. Phone after 5 p.m. Ask for John (905) 725-0858 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. SALE! FTA $218, DishNet $257. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE SAW MILL, dismantled, 40" blade, $1,000. Call 905-377- 1937. 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 ATTENTION BUSINESSES DO YOU HAVE HIGHSPEED INTERNET? Unlimited US/Canada long distance calls for $19.99/month (U.S.) with VOIP. FTA Receivers, Vortec with 2 LNB Dish for Dishnetwork, $235. (905)259-0320 BAR FRIG – U-line CO75B – Used 12 months. New $1969. Ask- ing $1000.00. 905-372-2967 or milner@eagle.ca BBQ PARTS AT HANK'S APPLI- ANCES Refrigerators, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. BBQ TIME SPECIALS - Beef sides, hamburg, roasts, and steaks. 905-986-4932. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BRAND NEW Underpadding for Carpet. 386 sq.ft. $135.00. Phone after 5pm: (905)839-1044. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR STRIP CANOE, 14 ft., $1,000. 905-342-3236 Hot Tub (Spa) Covers - Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 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: Complete Systems are Internet Ready with a 17" Monitor: P3/733 (Complete, tower) $289.00; P3/933 (Com- plete, tower) $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/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com CUSTOM KITCHEN,high end, solid maple, raised panel doors, butter yellow with stained oak ac- cents. Crown mouldings. Large is- land cabinets and 35+ linear feet of base and upper cabinets. Frig & dishwasher panels. 2 years old. Priced for quick sale $7500.00. 905-372-2967 or milner@eagle.ca DARKROOM contents - including six foot sink, Beseler enlarger, ea- sel's, paper safe, trays and all ac- cessories, $800. Gourlay upright piano $400. Call 905-377-9983. 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. HERBAL BUSINESS inventory, dried herbs, essential oils, fra- grance concentrates, accessories, whole sale value, $8,000. Call (705)277-3336 (Pontypool) 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 HOT TUB,New Premium 6 person 48 jets, foam insulation, two 5Hp retail $12,000, Sell $7,500. o.b.o. Call (905)409-5285 KITCHEN table/4 chairs;vertical blinds; horizontal blinds; Toppers; Drapes; ladies’ golf clubs & bag men’s & ladies bicycles. Prices range $25 to $250. 905-697-1560 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. MOVING SALE:Quality 8' diplo- mat slate pool table/balls/cues with p/pong top, asking $1250. Freezer, 2 livingroom couches, coffee table, oil painting, chair/ottoman, double bed w/mattress, boxspring head- board & night table, custom made vanity/mirror, 2 ladders, asst'd gardening tools, best offer each. (905)428-9443. NATURAL MEAT PORK sides, 5-10 lb chop pkgs BACON low salt, cured naturally, 7 lb roasting CHICKENS, lean HAMBURGER, Member of Canadian Organic Growers (905)983-5370 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 PENN.DUTCH CORNER CUP- BOARD 1840'S, original milk paint inside, flawless condition, $2,500 OBO. Irish Pine Armoire from Wil- low County Cork, mint condition, detail trim, all original. 705-632- 1660. 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. PIANOS - Clearance sale on all Grand Pianos. Also huge selection of upright, digital pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc). Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons? Tr y our rent-to-own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PINBALL MACHINE,1985 Comet in good working condition, great fun, $800. obo. (905) 432-3426, (905) 439-0228 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, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT: Double sliding glass door, reach-in cooler $800; Single glass door reach-in cooler $500; Double glass door reach-in freezer $2,350; Dou- ble solid door reach-in freezer $1600; Double solid door reach-in refrigerator $1,200; All good clean, working condition. (905)986-1991 TARPS - Spring Clearance, 10% OFF until April 30th. Woven Poly Ta rps,all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowmanville 905-623-5258. TOTE bins, hinged, medium-size (20), four black kitchen chairs, Kenmore washer/dryer, electric hospital bed $800, new DVD player, walkers/canes, new wheel- chair, commode w/wheels. (905)665-3037 VENDING Machine for Sale. $100. Call 905-686-9128. WOOD CHIPPER/LEAF MULCH- ER,8 hp Techumseh motor, al- most new, less than 1/2 price. Call Bob at (905) 623-3090. WANTED - cedar rails and flag- stone, will pickup, (905) 436-8087. WANTED - ceramic top stove, white preferred, good condition, reasonably priced, call 905-434- 0392. WANTED - Dark room equipment, including enlarger, timer etc. Ricky 905-666-4670. WANTED:solid oak & maple kitchen tables with chairs; newer good working appliances; fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwashers; full dining room sets; bedroom sets, also sleepsets, box/mattress; solid wood bar stools etc.; living- room furniture, sofa, loveseat etc; will pick up, pay cash. 905-260- 1123 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Port Perry. w/i cooler w/glass doors, ta- bles, chairs, pizza oven, cold ta- bles, grills, booths, etc. Cash & carry. 905-260-5680. 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 ADULT GERMAN SHEPHERD or Rottweiler for farm. Please call 905-885-0544 HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED for many homeless pets. Adult cats, spayed or neutered, fully vaccinat- ed, looking for caring families to adopt them. Kittens are sometimes available. Dogs are also looking for new homes. Call Durham Ani- mal Adoption (905) 438-8411 LAB adorable pups, CKC regis- tered, yellow, first shots, de- wormed, dew claws removed. Guaranteed $600. Call (905)743- 0933 PAPILLON PUPS 12 WEEKS- Males and Females. Call evenings or weekends 905-986-9955. REGISTERED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies. World Class Ger- man lines. Vet checked, first shots, tattooed, family raised, guaran- teed. 705-786-0322. VEILED CHAMELEON,M/F, $100. Call (416)573-4445 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1980 BONNEVILLE, solid Florida car, $500. Call 905-377-1937. 1987 FIREBIRD - Excellent condi- tion. Red. Low Kilometers (140,000 kms). Original Owner. Only $2500!!! Call (905)831-6631. 1988 SUBARU CHASER, 2-dr. beige, hatch-back. 217,000kms. Reliable & well maintained, newer tires. Good run-about car. $1000 OBO. (905)579-6964 (LM) 1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE,white, leather interior, E-tested, very nice luxury car, loaded. $2,499 or best offer.Telephone (905) 837-7714. 1991 VW PASSAT GL.Clean car, 224,000kms. Runs well. $2850. as is. Call (905)579-2209. 1993 CUTLASS SUPREME S - 6 cylinder, power everything, runs excellent. $2500 o.b.o. Call Dan 905-925-6727. 1994 RED PONTIAC GRAND AM SE,2 door, fully loaded, 90k on engine. New all season tires. Runs & looks great. Certified and e-test- ed. $3,799.00 Call 905-982-0070 for details. 1995 AURORA, in good condition, $4,500. Call 905-377-1937 1995 CONCORD, as is or for parts, $500. 905-404-8676. 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 2-dr, black, 5-spd, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, a/c, e-tested. 174,000kms, excellent condition. $5,500. Call (905)665-6838. 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 500 SL convertible, triple black. Excellent condition, 89,000 kms. $35,000.00 Call 905-982-1999. 1996 RED DODGE Neon, 2 dr, au- to, PS/PB, looks good runs well, $2,990., 1995 Green Chevy Lumi- na LS, 4dr., loaded, 162kms., looks good runs well. $3,990.(905)424-2253 1997 CHEV LUMINA, good solid car with good motor, 210,000 km. Certified and E-tested, asking $4,000. Call 905-377-0361 even- ings and weekends. 1997 DODGE CARAVAN $4490; 96 Saturn SL2 $2999; 94 Grand Prix $2699; 93 GrandAm $2699; others from $1699. Certified & e- tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976 (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1998 CHEV CAVALIER,4 dr, au- to, air, many new parts, excellent condition, reliable, $3650, certified & e-tested. Call 905-619-1091. 1998 PONTIAC Grand Am 150,000kms, V6, $4,950; 1997 Chrysler Intrepid Sport, 120,000kms, loaded. 1998 Pon- tiac 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 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX special edition, 5spd, sun-roof, alloy wheels, CD, rear spoiler, black, certified, 118,000kms. Original owner. $8950. (905)668-6558 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE LX, green/beige, automatic, a/c, cruise, p-windows, p-locks, high- way miles, very clean, well main- tained, certified, priced to sell $6,000. 905-373-4922. 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 55 AMG, silver, 2 tone leather, load- ed, mint. Full set snows on MB mags, 30,000 kms., $62,000.00 Call 905-982-1999. 2003 ACURA EL PREMIUM,su- per clean, lady driven, 21,000km, black/black leather, every possible option, warranty-2010 with road- side assistance. $22,000. (905)579-4759 2004 MONTE CARLO SS,8,000 kil., loaded, grey with black leather interior, Asking $25,000 or best of- fer.Telephone (905) 436-8892. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $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 all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABLE to pay cash for scrap vehi- cles, free pick-up. call Leo anytime (905)426-0357 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 1995 DODGE RAM pick up, V8, Call 905-725-9989 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, ex- tended, V6, auto, loaded, 7-passenger, $4,950; 1998 Chev- rolet Venture, 7-passenger, 4-dr, V6, fully loaded $4,950; Both cer- tified/e-tested. (905)665-3222 1999 CHEV ASTRO VAN,loaded, 150kms, excellent condition, 8-seater, running boards, dutch doors, best offer. Call (905)666- 5366 1999 FORD EXPLORER,Eddy Bauer, 4x4, green 2-tone, fully loaded, power roof, leather, excel- lent condition, $14,000. 905-985- 0025 or 416-451-2605. 2003 FJR YAMAHA 1300cc, 3 full touring bags, electronic wind- shield, $16,500. Rob 905-706- 8080. FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. Call now free to listen, 905-683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com WEST HILL Collegiate Institute 50th Anniversary Reunion May 6-7, 2005. 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Florio Aluminium We also do siding, soffit, fascia and eavestrough FREE ESTIMATES Established since 1973 (905) 509-4800, Cell (416) 918-3736 MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Custom decks, fences and Garden Sheds, Hardwood/laminate floors, Trim work & Crown Moulding, Ceramic Tiles & Back splash, Pluming & Electrical, Pot Lights,Basement finishing, Drywall & plastering and General Home Repairs Quality workmanship, Reliable Service 20 years Experience Call James (905)839-4041 GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS sales - service - installations FREE ESTIMATE 905-686-6195 MANGOV CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE HOME RENOVATION Specializing in basements, bathrooms & kitchens. Free comprehensive and conclusive estimates. (416)456-4826 DIRECT WINDOW Deal Directly and Save Vinyl Replacement Thermal Windows * Side Slider - Double Hung * Bay * Bow * Door * Porch Enclosures All types of Aluminum Work Free Estimates (905)426-6342, cell (416)707-2644 CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 To Place your AD in our Business Services Directory Please call The Ajax News Advertiser @ 905-683-5110 and ask for Alex Baxter Need a Handyman? •Painting •Full Basement Renos. •Roofing •Wet Basements (Framed, Drywall, Taping, Insulating $5800 based on 1400 sq.ft. incl. material) Will beat any reasonable written estimate Best prices in Durham (905)728-8973 DECKS... PRESSURE TREATED CEDAR & PLASTIC WOODS Free Estimate. Call Jim (416)602-2169 (416)286-3161 All Work Guaranteed DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 HOME RENOVATIONS Ceramic Tile specialist 25 years experience Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Additions, Drywall, Paint, Carpentry, Electrical, Roofing, Masonry (905)655-6918 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 No Job is too small ✓Bathrooms ✓Basements ✓Kitchens ✓Painting ✓etc Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 renovations4u.ca ✶G/Openers Installed $70 ✶F/B from $6500+ material ✶Decks/Fences & G/Sheds ✶Painting & Decorating ✶Electrical/Plumbing ✶Dry Walling/Taping ✶All Kitchens ✶Patios, Paths, Interlock & Steps ✶Windows and Doors Call Abdul 905-444-9944 or 647-722-5354 SPRING SALE Carpet, Laminated Floor *Sales *Service *Inst. Residential, Comm. 18 yrs. exp. 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