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(905) 831-5400 www.pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. Email: service@pickeringhonda.com [ Briefly ] Pickering’s past in the spotlight PICKERING — Take in a night of historical significance in Pickering. Wayne Crockett, a senior ar- chivist at the Archives of Ontario, is the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Pickering Town- ship Historical Society at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., south of Hwy. 401., on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Crockett specializes in municipal records and will show a PowerPoint presentation detailing the history of municipal govern- ment in Ontario, followed by the use of municipal records for research in both genealogical and traditional historical contexts. He will also discuss what types of documents are in the archives pertaining directly to Pickering. The evening is free; refresh- ments are provided. For more information, call Carol King at 905-509-2744. [ What’s on ] Resume critiques help with job hunt PICKERING — Discover this month if your resume is up to standard. The Durham Region Unem- ployment Help Centre in Pickering is offering resume critique and resume workshops. Critiquing runs from 9 to 10 a.m. on April 15 and 29, while resume workshops are from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 8 and 22. In addition, the centre offers a landed immigrants job search workshop on Tuesdays, Wednes- days and Thursdays. All workshops are at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12 in Pickering, be- side the GO station. Pre-registra- tion is required. To r egister or for more infor- mation, call 905-420-4010. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Sports, 8 Entertainment, 10 Classified, 11 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com But lack of wait times does come at cost Durham Region Media Group staff reporter Keith Gilligan spent three days in Rochester, New York examining the American health-care system. This is the first in a four-part series looking at the positives, negatives and challenges faced by patients, residents, health profession- als and politicians alike, comparing the Canadian system to the U.S. By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — Compared to our broth- ers to the south, we live longer, we’re not as fat and we spend less on health care. Canadian spending on health care accounts for 10 per cent of our gross do- mestic product, while in the U.S., it’s 14 per cent. In addition, according to the Organization of Economic Co-opera- tion and Development, the life expec- tancy in Canada is 79.4 years, compared to 76.8 in the U.S. And, one-third of Americans are obese, while the figure in Canada is 15 per cent. South of the border, American doc- tors make more than their Canadian counterparts. And, wait times in the U.S. are a fraction, in many cases a small fraction, of those Canadians ex- perience. Accessing care, or wait times, is the Achilles’ heal of the Canadian health- care system. Get into a car accident in Canada and the system is one of the best in the world. If you need a hip re- placement or a specialized diagnostic test, that’s a different story. Experts in the field say that if Ca- nadians, and by extension, Canadian taxpayers, were to fund our health care system at the same level as Americans, there wouldn’t be any waiting lists. Accessing specialized health care is the hot-button issue with Canadians. The Statistics Canada 2003 Health Ser- vices Access Survey (the latest survey results available) showed wait times are the biggest barrier in accessing three types of specialized care: visits to spe- American system pays off for those in need ✦ See Americans, Page 5 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BEANTOWN BOUND Pickering firefighter hits the road running Page 8 WRITE ON Author books shelf time Page 10 STAYING POWER Volkswagen Passat has it Wheels pullout Officers ‘breached’ rights in search Residents recall how he ‘touched everyone’ By Jason Chamberlain Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — He is gone, but not forgot- ten. Ever since Pope John Paul passed away on the weekend, there has been a profound outpouring of grief and prayer from people all over the world. In Ajax and Pickering, and Durham as a whole, the story has been no differ- ent. Local Catholics continue to ex- press their fondness for the Pope, and their sadness at his passing. One man whose life was personally touched by the Pope is Ajax resident Michal Fineczko. Mr. Fineczko met the Pope three Charges dismissed in police investigation of Pickering home By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham Regional Po- lice officers trampled the constitution- al rights of a man arrested for operat- ing a marijuana grow operation when they barged through the front door of his home without a search warrant, a judge has ruled. Superior Court Justice Barry Mac- Dougall said officers took a “casual ap- proach” with regard to Edmond Kim’s rights when they entered a Pickering house in April of 2003, on the pretext of rounding up two large dogs that had been terrorizing the neighbourhood. The judge threw out evidence gathered by the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), including grow equipment, cash and more than 560 marijuana plants, re- sulting in the dismissal of charges against Mr. Kim. Mr. Kim, 30, pleaded not guilty to three charges at the start of the trial. “Given the conduct of police... I find the breach of the defendant’s (Charter) rights to be a serious one,” Justice Mac- Dougall said in delivering his judg- ment Monday afternoon in Whitby. “I am satisfied inclusion of the evi- dence would bring the administration of justice into disrepute.” In his ruling, the judge sided with defence lawyer Leora Shemesh, who argued that police violated Mr. Kim’s Section 8 Charter protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Crown attorney Sevag Yeghoyan conceded the “warrantless search” vi- olated Mr. Kim’s rights, but argued that police responding to 560 Highview Rd. on April 20, 2003, had reason to believe someone may be in danger inside the house, into which two large, vicious dogs had run after being shot at by officers. Mr. Yeghoyan argued those “e xigent circumstances” justified the officers’ entry without a search war- SUM KIND OF COMMUNITY EFFORT Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — Mariatu Camara, left, was the focus of a benefit concert last week that was emceed by internationally known Ajax band Sum 41. Ms. Camara came to Pickering after being captured and tortured during the civil war in Sierra Leone. She’s been staying with her guardians, Kadijatu Nabe, right, and Abou Nabe in Pickering. See full story Page 14. Developer wants inquiry over Pickering land By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — A Woodbridge devel- oper with land in the Duffins-Rouge Ag- ricultural Preserve is calling on Premier Dalton McGuinty to hold an inquiry into the boundary of the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt. Silvio De Gasperis, who owns 1,500 acres of land in the north Pickering pre- serve, sent the letter March 28 to Mr. McGuinty, as well as Conservative lead- er John Tory and NDP leader Howard Hampton. Both opposition parties called on the government to conduct an inquiry last month after Mr. De Gasperis claimed Mr. McGuinty made him promises about the preserve and the greenbelt at a Liberal fundraising dinner last May. The greenbelt legislation was passed at the end of February. Mr. De Gasperis said his land in Pick- ering not being included is not “sour grapes. “I could accept a decision based on proper planning principles taking into account all of the smart growth criteria and considerations that the McGuinty Government espouses, even (if) that de- cision was one which did not further my own interests. But what I cannot accept... is being forced to accept a re- sult which is neither fair... nor based on principles of good planning, but is based solely on the desire of this premier to avoid breaking yet another promise,” he wrote in the letter. During the 2003 campaign, the Liber- als promised to keep the preserve pro- tected — a position the local Liberal candidate disagreed with. Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs (and former Pickering mayor) said he did speak with his government about hav- ing the southern portion of the preserve (known as Cherrywood) excluded from the greenbelt. 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He says this Pope will be remem- bered as media savvy, a global travel- ler, an advocate for social justice and a man able to connect with those of other faiths. The Pope’s commitment to youth will also be a key part of his legacy, especially the creation of World Youth Day. “He had a special affinity for youth and it was very genuine, the young people knew it wasn’t a show,” Mr. McGowan says. “He saw them as the hope, not only of the church, but of the entire world.” Former Durham resident Michael Kenny saw this first hand. In 2002 he was working for the RCMP VIP security unit, and had the opportunity to drive the Popemobile to three events for Wo rld Youth Day in Toronto. “I remember the Pope suddenly standing up as we drove through the crowd of kids, and just looking so happy,” he says. “All the young people on both sides of us were smiling and crying. Their faces lit up the second they saw him.” Father Boniface Perri of St. Isaac Jogues in Pickering said his congrega- tion is dealing with the death. “The sense I’ve received from my parishioners is one of deep sorrow,” said Father Perri. “We are mourning the loss of our spiritual father. We believe he’s now with God, but we can’t help but be sad that he’s not with us.” “It’s a personal sadness, not overt or exaggerated. He touched everyone in different ways. We pray for him, and for the cardinals that are convening. God will provide a new shepherd.” The loss of Pope John Paul has also been felt at St. Bernadette’s Church in Ajax. “There is a very sombre mood in the church,” said Father John Asadoorian. “Catholics and non-Catholics alike have been touched by the holy father in so many ways. His love of people and of Christ has been an inspiration to us all.” Fa ther Asadoorian, like Father Perri, balances his sadness with the knowl- edge that the Pope is now with God. “We believe he’s now receiving his eternal reward in heaven.” Fa ther Perri feels the same. “God has called John Paul to him,” he said. — With files by Jillian Follert Durham residents recall Pope as bridge builder across all religions Pickering offers book of condolence PICKERING — The City of Pickering is honouring the memory of Pope John Paul. In memory of the recently deceased pontiff, all flags at City buildings will be flown at half-mast until sunset on April 8. In addition, Pickering residents can sign a book of condolences at Picker- ing City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Friday, April 8. ✦ Durham, From Page 1 Surgical services up for discussion at meeting AJAX — Surgical services are the focus of Rouge Valley’s latest state of the hospital address. The hospital system’s third address for the Ajax and Pickering site runs from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 14 in the HMS Ajax Room at the Ajax Community Centre. There will be displays, speakers and refresh- ments. The state of the hospital address for the Centenary site is at the Scarbor- ough facility, April 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dr. Bruce Johnston Conference Room, third floor. Registration is not necessary for either address, and parking is free. For infor- mation go to www.rougevalley.ca. Aj a x, Pickering hospital states its business Annual ranks of $100,000 jobs grows over previous year By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — While the number of government staff and cops mak- ing more than $100,000 climbs along with your tax bill, the heads of the Region and police say employees are paid fairly. “Our wages are generally competi- tive,” said Durham Regional Police Chief Kevin McAlpine. “I don’t think people are very worried about po- lice officers and police departments. People are getting good value for their money.” There were 87 officers making more than $100,000 in 2004, up from 58 in 2003. Of the 87, 35 were police constables. The Chief at- tributed the rise in staff to pay duty — which now goes through police payroll but is paid for through private dollars — police work- ing for Ontario Power Genera- tion at the Pickering and Darlington nuclear plants, and overtime work- ing on major cases. The 2005 proposed police budget is $112.7 million, up from $42.9 mil- lion in 1990, $71.9 million in 2000 and $105.5 million last year. At the Region, 54 staff mem- bers made the $100,000 list, compared to 29 in 2003. Garry Cubitt, the chief administrative officer, said he h ad not had time to analyze the numbers, but believed the increased number of staff on the list would have been from moving employees into the 75th percentile of wages compared to other GTA mu- nicipalities. “I’m very comfortable in the Re- gion of Durham because I know our salaries are reviewed with our com- parators,” he said. “We are not the best paid, but we are competitively paid.” The Region’s salaries help attract and keep staff, Mr. Cubitt added. That may be a tough pill to swallow for regional taxpayers, who are facing a minimum 6-per cent tax increase in 2005 (an extra $95 per average household) and an 11- to 12-per cent increase in 2006. That’s on top of increased local and edu- cation taxes as well. Mr. Cubitt topped the list of highest paid employees at $206,303.85 ($185,753.79 in 2003). Oth- ers include Dr. Robert Kyle, commissioner and medical office of health (MOH), at $174,257.59 ($169,220.38 in 2003), Finance Commissioner Jim Clapp at $169,716.32 ($164,800.22 in 2003), Hugh Drouin, commissioner of social services, at $153,144.61 ($105,908.94 in 2003) and Dr. Donna Reynolds, associate MOH, at $149,555.67 ($138,355.94 in 2003). The highest paid member of the police force was a civilian, Theresa Virgin, manager of communications, at $239,537.95. Chief McAlpine said the pay in- crease was due to “pay equity and internal issues.” Other big earners include the chief at $189,206.09 ($186,494.10 in 2003), Constable Terry Scott at $165,330.48 (not on 2003 list), Constable Terry Finn at $162,200.60 (not on 2003 list), and deputy police chiefs Chuck Mer- cier ($149,561.25 in 2003) and Rod Piukkala ($151,181.24 in 2003) both at $159,241.13. As required under the 1996 Pub- lic Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the Ministry of Finance last week re- leased its annual list of civil servants who made more than $100,000 in 2004. Chief McAlpine said that, when the act was passed in 1996, it was meant to get the big brass at organizations, bosses like himself — not regular cops and nurses. The base salary to be disclosed should rise with infla- tion, and be around $117,000, he said. “Five years from now, every cop will be on this list,” he said. To view the complete list of gov- ernment employees making $100,000 in 2004, visit a website at www.dur- hamregion.com or go to www.gov. on.ca/FIN/english/psecteng.htm. P PA GE 3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005 Exclusively at GM Dealerships. 1-800-GM-DRIVE goodwrench.gmcanada.com. †Offers not available in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Dryden, Terrace Bay and Kenora. Participating GM Dealerships may set individual prices. 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If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling (905) 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Region, Durham police officials say they must pay for staff Garry Cubitt Robert Kyle Ke vin McAlpine Rouge Valley CEO receives $50,000 increase By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The City of Picker- ing’s $100,000 club added a couple of new members in 2004. The number of City employees mak- ing $100,000 or more grew by four to a total of nine for 2004. All public-sector employers are re- quired to disclose those employees who received more than $100,000 in compensation for the year. The list was made public March 31. In addition to the swelling ranks in Pickering, chief administrative officer Tom Quinn’s 2004 salary rose con- siderably compared with 2003. The $186,425 in 2004 was $46,747 more than the compensation he received in 2003. Council determines the CAO’s salary. Mayor Dave Ryan explained the amount disclosed not only includes salary but also the total of all money paid to an employee. “There was a significant increase year over year in the amount and that was related to a vacation payout,” he said about Mr. Quinn’s increase. The Pickering CAO was off sick for more than fours months in 2004 and because of that was not able to take all of his vacation time so it was paid out. City of Pickering director of finance Gil Paterson explained the amount disclosed can also change due to a retroactive salary increase or a sever- ance payout and that doesn’t mean the individual’s salary has necessarily increased more than what would be considered normal or average. “One of the problems with that (list) is it doesn’t take into consideration un- usual events of the year,” Mr. Paterson said. “Some people can have numbers reported for them that does a disser- vice because it doesn’t explain why.” Hospitals also must report their list of $100,000 earners to the govern- ment. Between its two sites, the Rouge Val- ley Healthy System had 32 employees, including staff and administration, on the list compared with 30 last year. The hospital said in order to attract the best people, it needs to pay its admin- istrators com- petitively, which means six-fig- ure salaries for many. “Rouge Valley is simply staying in step with what the competitive market demands,” ex- plained David Brazeau, RVHS spokes- man. Among the biggest moves was a more than $50,000 increase for Hume Mar- tin. While in 2003, the Rouge Va lley chief ex- ecutive officer and president made $334,916, that jumped to $387,068 in 2004. “Our CEO is paid in step with the high level of experience and education the position demands,” Mr. Brazeau said. “In order to attract the best peo- ple we have to pay competitively.” He added Mr. Martin’s compensa- tion is decided by the hospital board, comprised of community volunteers. Va cation pay bumps Pickering CAO’s salary by extra $46,000 Tom Quinn Hume Martin PICKERING — Police have identi- fied a person of interest as they con- tinue their investigation into reports that a man videotaped children at a public pool last month. Images of a man captured by se- curity cameras have been posted on the Durham Regional Police website, www.drps.ca. Investigators have been reviewing security tapes recorded at the Picker- ing Recreation Centre on March 20, when children who were changing re- ported they’d been videotaped by a man. During the course of the investiga- tion, another child told police a man had exposed himself to her while she was in the family change room March 19. It is believed the suspect is the same individual children saw taping, police said. Police are interested in speaking with the man whose image was caught by security cameras. He is a slim white man in his 30s with short dark hair and a pale complexion. He wore an earring and black swim trunks, police said. Meanwhile the investigation contin- ues, and police are interested in talk- ing to anyone who was at the centre on March 20 between noon and 4:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Lana Douglas at 905- 579-1520, ext. 2524, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Security tapes identify ‘person of interest’ in pool taping probe PICKERING — Hit the mark in more ways than one. Participants are needed as Commu- nity Care Durham presents its ninth an- nual golf tournament on Wednesday, June 15. All proceeds go to more than 6,000 adults in Durham Region living with needs related to physical disability, aging, and/or mental problems. Held at the Seaton Golf and Country Club, 2665 Brock Rd., in Pickering, the tournament also consists of a putting contest, hole-in-one contests, a prize for every golfer, and an early bird draw. Cost is $125, which includes green fees, cart, steak dinner, and a prize. The scramble format, shotgun start is at 1 p.m. and dinner’s at 6 p.m. Sponsors are also needed, with monetary and prize donations being collected. All sponsors and donors receive recognition. For more information, visit www. communitycaredurham.on.ca or call 905-428-7955. Community can show it cares on the course By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — More than 80 people came out this week to celebrate the accomplishments of four heritage vol- unteers and to bring awareness to their plight to preserve history in Pickering. Many of the people at the Pickering Civic Complex wore buttons in sup- port of saving the home of Reverend George Barclay, a leader during the 1837 Rebellion, including honourees Angela Steyn, Barbara Pleva and Mary Delaney. The three, along with Katrina Pike, each received an Ontario Heritage Foundation achievement pin and cer- tificate as part of the 2005 Heritage Community Recognition Program. The four Pickering Museum Village volunteers were selected for their work researching and writing the script for ‘A S pirit Walk’, which is about the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. The Barclay home, known as Tul- lis cottage, is on the proposed airport land in north Pickering and owned by Transport Canada. Mr. Barclay’s de- scendents still live in the home, but in February they received a notice to vacate by the end of June. Pickering Heritage, Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland, local councillors and concerned residents are trying to save the piece of Pickering’s history. Ron Dawe was one of nearly a dozen protesters who stood peacefully out- side the civic complex before the awards presentation. “I’m here in appreciation for the awards being given and I’m also here trying to use the situation concerning heritage to draw some more attention to the fact that a lot of our heritage is disappearing,” the Whitevale resident said. He was referring to the homes being demolished in north Pickering on the proposed airport land. Public Works manages the land on behalf of Trans- port Canada. The government has said it is not economically viable to keep all of the homes tenanted and so more than 20 were torn down in March, as well, there are a dozen homes that are to be vacated are to be demolished in the future. The protesters yelled, “save Picker- ing heritage,” some held signs in sup- port, while others held VOCAL (Vot- ers Organized to Cancel the Airport Lands) signs opposing the airport. “The more attention you can draw to this, hopefully the better it will be,” Mr. Dawe said. “By the time you get through to the politicians who decide it could be too late.” Frances Foster, who lives on the fed- eral land in Brougham, said she was there for two reasons. “I went to see the presentation for Mary,” she said. “I went to protest be- cause I’m not happy with what is going on in this community — demolitions and evictions.” Ms. Foster has lived in her home for 32 years. She is a member of the land stewardship group Land Over Land- ings and said this is not the first time she has protested the issue. “We’re all very concerned about what is going to happen in this rural community,” she said. “It’s very stress- ful living like this, you don’t know who is going to be next.” When the four women received their awards during the council meet- ing, everyone in the packed council chambers rose to their feet to applaud them. “I certainly talked to a number of people during the process about the City’s growth management study,” he said. Mr. Arthurs doesn’t think an inquiry is needed. “I continue to have some differences on some aspects of the boundary and I believe over a period of time those areas will be reviewed,” he said. Va ughan Mayor Michael Di Biase has also called on the government to estab- lish an independent greenbelt commis- sion. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan doesn’t know if Pickering will be requesting an inquiry. “Our position has been and remains we would like to see the science be- hind the greenbelt mapping,” he said. “Particularly as it pertains to Pickering I think the only science used was political science.” In an interview in mid-March, Mr. De Gasperis said he just wanted to be treated fairly. “What they’re doing is inappropriate and discriminatory,” he said, adding he is just asking for “a fair and open pro- cess. “I don’t want any favours, I want to be judged on our merits.” Mr. De Gasperis doesn’t believe the decision on the greenbelt boundary was based on science. He pointed to the growth management study conducted by the City of Pickering that found the east side of Duffins Creek — provincial- ly-owned Seaton lands that is slated for development — was just as, if not more, environmentally sensitive than the pre- serve, which is on the west. The study calls for development in the southern portion of the preserve and some in Seaton. The provincial government, under the Ontario Planning and Development Act, began a development study for the area in 2004. Its planning consultants were to keep the preserve agricultural with the development plan to focus on Seaton. In a legal application filed in Novem- ber against the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Mr. De Gasperis (through his company Duffin Capital Corporation) asked that the minister, among other things, be ordered to con- sider Pickering’s GMS in the develop- ment plan. Melanie Francis, MAH spokeswom- an, said that application is scheduled to be heard in divisional court May 19 and 20. “Other than that I can’t really com- ment (on it),” she said. P PA GE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 p.m: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 The work consists of the supply of the required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the replacement of refrigeration system components at the Pickering Recreational Complex in accordance with terms, plans and specifi cations prepared for the City of Pickering. A mandatory site visit has been arranged for Monday, April 11, 2005, starting at 9:00 AM in the foyer of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering. Only bidders who attend the site visit, sign in and perform a com- plete viewing at that time shall be allowed to bid. The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of fi ve thou- sand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered amount available for sixty (60 days) from date of tender closing; and an original Agreement to Bond form ensuring that 100% performance and 100% labour & materials payment bonds can be supplied. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be required to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; current Certifi cate of Clearance issued by WSIB; certifi cate of insurance - $5,000,000 Com- prehensive Liability including premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Tendering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.,CMM III Manager, Supply & Services Tender for Pickering Recreation Complex Refrigeration Upgrades Tender No. T-9-2005 CG 2005 6 Commu n i t y Guide 2005 Commu n i t y Guide 2005 SERVING AJ A X A N D PICKERIN G S I N C E 1 965 CORRECTION NOTICECORRECTION NOTICE Please note, in the recent copy of the News Advertiser Community Guide 2005, there was an error on the City of Pickering Municipal Information page (page 7). 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He said police may have used the dogs as an excuse to confirm their suspicions a marijuana grow op was located inside the house — and that they enlisted the help of animal control officers to clear the way for the DEU. Ju stice MacDougall dismissed charges against Mr. Kim, including possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime. ✦ Dog, From Page 1 ✦ Arthurs, From Page 1 Aw ards event draws peaceful protesters and praise in Pickering Danielle Milley/ News Advertiser photos It was a night of protest and praise Monday at the Pickering Civic Complex. Above, back from left, Angela Steyn and Katrina Pyke, and from left, Barbara Pleva and Mary Delaney receive Ontario Heritage Foundation recognition certificates for their efforts in researching and writing the annual ‘A Spirit Walk.’ Right, a number of people were on hand to protest the demolition of historically significant homes in north Pickering. Arthurs against inquiry for Pickering land Dog may have been an excuse, says judge AJAX — It’s that time again. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland is holding one of his regular town hall meetings to hear the thoughts and concerns of constituents. The meeting is Friday, April 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 3 at the McLean Community Centre. The agenda is to feature any federal issue participants wish to raise. The centre is at 95 Magill Dr., at Westney Road. Pickering MP asks for public’s thoughts cialists, non-emergency surgeries and diagnostic tests, and access to ‘first- contact’ services. Dr. Raymond Mayewski, medical di- rector for clinical services at Strong Me- morial Hospital in Rochester, New York, agrees wait times are the weakness in the Canadian system. As an example, Dr. Mayewski notes one of his patients was told he needed a hip replacement in November and had the operation in January. He could have had it earlier but didn’t want to be convalescing over Christmas. “A long wait means two-and-a-half to three months. Cosmetic surgery, usu- ally there’s not a wait. You pay out of pocket and get it done,” he says. Contrast that with Canada. In On- tario, the median wait time for cardiac surgery (for the fiscal year 2002-03) was 26 days. The median time for radiation therapy for breast cancer is 4.1 weeks and for prostate it’s 6.3 weeks. According to The Fraser Institute, a conservative think-tank, the total wait- ing time for patients between a refer- ral by a general practitioner and treat- ment was 17.9 weeks in 2004. That’s an increase from 17.7 weeks in 2003. Nadeem Esmail, a senior health policy analyst with the institute, notes that despite spending more on health care than ever before, the wait times are the longest Canadians have ever experi- enced. The causes for the longer wait include an aging population — older people use the system more. The Ontario Medical Association reports someone in their 70s uses five to six times more medical services per capita than someone in their 30s or 40s. In dollar terms, the an- nual average cost to treat a child is about $1,600 a year (figures were for 2001). To treat one of their grandparents over the same period, it’s about $11,000. While running for office in 2000, American President George W. Bush opposed universal health care, say- ing the Canadian system was “a curse worse than the disease. When you na- tionalize health you push costs higher, far higher.” Dr. Mayewski agrees a public system wouldn’t be welcome in the U.S. “We’re worried about a government- run, health-care system. We’re worried about anything government run,” Dr. Mayewski says. “Medicine is very local. What’s done in Rochester is different than New York City or Cleveland. What doctors do here is different than Cleve- land. “For some in the industry the objec- tion is one size fits all. It’s very difficult to say you don’t have a choice.” Instead of a public plan, President Bush is pushing Health Savings Ac- counts (HSA). Operating much the same way as a savings account in a bank, an individual could put money into an HSA to pay for current or future medical costs. Funds aren’t taxable, as long as the money is used for qualified medical expenses. When he announced his plan earlier this year, the president said HSA would “give Americans more control over their health-care spending. If you own an HSA, you can go to the doctor of your choice and keep the account even if you change jobs.” Having a choice with health care is important to Americans, Dr. Mayewski says. “We worry about a health plan where there’s a single plan,” he says, “It’s very cherished, choice. The freedom of choice of program is very strong. It would be very difficult to create a plan people have to opt in without the option of opting for a private plan.” Also, having a public system might dissuade a doctor from taking part in the program, he adds. “There are concerns about access. If we had a government plan, how would the government pay?” he asks. “It would decrease the incentive to see patients.” Thousands of people in Durham Re- gion, and elsewhere in the province, know all about a doctor not wanting to see them, albeit for a different reason — many family physicians aren’t tak- ing new patients. Most of the southern tier of Durham is considered under-ser- viced when it comes to trying to find a doctor. The provincial government has an- nounced plans to spend $10 million to increase the number of positions at medical schools, translating into 337 more family doctors by 2008. At the Monroe County Medical So- ciety, which covers Rochester and sur- rounding area, there are two organiza- tions that see patients without medical insurance — St. Joseph and Mercy Out- reach. The society gets physicians to volunteer “either at a centre or at their practice,” says executive director Nancy Adams. A specialist will see three to five such patients a year. “A primary care physi- cian once a month will volunteer at the centre. There are similar organizations in other communities,” she notes. Medicare covers those without insur- ance and Medicaid is for those over 65 years or with a disability. “Medicare is a little more patient- friendly. Reimbursements are better, the system is better. Medicaid has a lot of prior restrictions. There a lot more re- strictions,” Ms. Adams says. “Not every doctor will take Medicaid patients. There are only certain doctors you can go to.” Like Ontario, finding and keeping doctors can be a challenge. “Some specialties, there’s a shortage,” Ms. Adams says, pointing to rheuma- tologists. “There’s a long wait time to get into see one. “We’re worried about general sur- geons. The average age in Rochester is 57. If we don’t recruit them to the area, it will be a concern,” Ms. Adams states, adding the average age of an obstetri- cian and gynecologist is 54. Another issue for doctors is rising malpractice insurance rates. “We’ve seen premiums go through the roof. Upstate is a little more isolated than down state.” A new physician could be paying $150,000 to $200,000 a year in premi- ums, she notes. “Right out of the gate, it’s $100,000. That’s a real barrier to setting up a practice,” Ms. Adams says. “Down state, an OB-GYN will pay $160,000 for insurance. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Maybe cancer surgery warrants a celebration I t’s difficult to believe, but exactly one year ago today, I was lying on an operating table with a pair of strange hands poking around inside me. An hour or so later, I gave birth to a bouncing baby tumor. It’s a momentous an- niversary to be sure, worthy of celebration. I’m just not sure how one goes about that. What exactly is the one-year tumor anniversary? Paper? Saline? Plasma? And more importantly, what exactly should I do to celebrate it? As the Wicked Witch of the East was so fond of saying “These things need to be handled delicately.” My first thought is that it should be a very personal time between my surgeon and me. I mean I don’t know how much more intimate you can get with a person than actu- ally having your hands inside them. Do you think handling somebody’s colon counts as getting to first base? Again, I’m unsure. This is new terri- tory. Anyway, I picture the two of us having a romantic dinner in the hospital cafeteria, the place where we first met, star- ing happily into one another’s eyes as I order for the two of us. “I’ll have the stewed prunes and the doctor will have the Jello... and a bottle of your best flat ginger ale as well.” I wonder how my wife will take it when I tell her “Sorry honey, those flowers are for Dr. Stewart.” Seriously though, it does feel like something should be done. I’m alive thanks to that surgery. We go to a lot of trouble and expense to cel- ebrate other events not nearly so worthy. Grey Cup parties, Halloween parties, Pancake Tuesday. Pretty diluted fare. How come we don’t hear about kidney transplant par- ties, Bypass Day or Shunt Wednesday? I can personally think of a couple of good reasons to roll out the barrel on “Implant Day.” And can you imagine how busy men’s calendars would be if we celebrated Circumci- sion Day? Or would that be a day of mourning? I don’t know. Like I say, these things are tricky. What I do know is that my life was not only saved one year ago, but irrevocably changed. That surgery set in motion a chain of events that is still active and still trans- forming the way I look at the world, in a very positive way. Who could’ve known that I‘d come out of abdominal sur- gery with better eyesight? My friend Ray, who has been through his own battle with cancer and was always there for me throughout my adventure, once told me that he and his wife made a point of celebrating everything along the cancer journey. They celebrated getting out of the hospital, the first finished week of chemo, the second finished week of chemo, the end of chemo, the last needle etc., etc. I think that’s a good way to go through life. I think we could all stand to celebrate a lot more and a lot better. We need to stop and recognize milestones, howev- er small. Make speeches, blow out candles, raise glasses. We need to keep reminding our- selves that we’re winning, we’re still here. And if that isn’t worth celebrating, I don’t know what is. Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. No wonder flyer’s authors anonymous To the editor: Re: ‘Anonymous anti same- sex marriage flyers anger MP’, April 1. I am very disappointed that the writer of this article took such a biased approach. The story states: ‘although he disagrees with the group’s message of intolerance, he re- spects their right to state that message.’ By not qualifying the so- called ‘message of intoler- ance’ as Mark Holland’s state- ment and/or point of view, the author took that statement as her own. It is stated as fact. I have no idea who the peo- ple are behind the flyers, but I am beginning to see why they wish to remain anony- mous. Because they believe that changing the definition of marriage will have a negative impact on marriage and so- ciety, they have been labelled as intolerant by Mr. Holland and the press. Mr. Holland has even referred to them as a ‘bigot group’ (on his website). According to dictionary. com, bigot is defined as, “One who is strongly partial to one’s own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.” It’s also important to note that Mark Holland has publicly stated that he will not vote against same-sex marriage even if the majority of his constituency wanted him to. So, who’s the bigot? Dorcas Ribeiro Ajax Te a chers are not considering students To the editor: Re: EFTO Durham Presi- dent, Rachel Gencey. It is with dismay that I read of the stage two strike action to take place in Durham Region public schools by the ETFO, including the cancellation of student hot dog days, pizza days, field trips, fundraising, workshops, committee meet- ings, individual education plans, plus a threat to not complete third term report cards, thus denying students vital feedback and accolades they deserve after a term of study under your members. What if I told you that your strike action infuriates parents, upsets children and harms the image and repu- tation of your members? Do your members believe this action causes parents to put pressure on the minister of education to settle the con- tract dispute? Do your members really think that parents believe teachers are fighting over 200 minutes of prep time? Does this argument not appear in- consistent with a strike action that harms students? Please explain to me and the rest of the public how the ETFO benefits anyone, other than its members. The ETFO website claims your slogan is “To defend publicly funded public education”, is that what you are doing by this strike action? I believe that many parents are in favour of legislation making mandatory media- tion and arbitration the only course of action in these dis- putes. Everyone in this coun- try has the right to negotiate the highest salary and best benefits attainable, but no one should be doing it on the backs of our children, their learning and happiness. Mike Holden Ajax EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I was under the knife one year ago Pope’s legacy one of love, peace IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: What do you think Pope John Paul II’s legacy is? • Attracting youth to the church • Reaching out to the world • His role in ending communism • His stance on human rights Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Should Ontario, as premier Dalton McGuinty has demanded, receive back at least $5 billion in taxes from the federal government in transfers? Votes cast: 161 Yes: 82% No: 18% 100 years young Isabelle Beverley, who celebrated her 100th birthday on March 24, enjoyed a visit from her daughter June Troy, left, and granddaughter Christine Sills. As well, members of the Durham Full Gospel Church visited. At the time Mrs. Beverley was a patient in the medical unit at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. She and her daughter June live in Whitby and Christine lives in Cobourg. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. Neil Crone enter laughing T he passing, at 84, of Pope John Paul II on the weekend has resulted in a remarkable outpouring of grief from a world he embraced during his 26 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Not only was John Paul’s death a momentous event to the world’s 1.1 billion Catholics, it was also acknowledged by world leaders who recognized this man’s efforts to reach out through his lifelong battle against poverty, greed and violence. The pope is most freshly remembered locally for his brave ap- pearance at World Youth Day 2002, when, clearly in pain and ail- ing, he appeared for a week of celebrations in Toronto. That sunny July is recalled for the reverence and affection shown to the pope by young people, many who came from Durham and Northumber- land to be close to the 82-year-old pontiff. His exhortation to them to be strong and to love one another had a remarkable impact. The pope was also in the Toronto area in 1984, when he said mass for hundreds of thousands at Downsview. This pope’s legacy is his inspiration for young people, a theme he developed as a young priest in postwar Communist Poland. For years, he would go on camping trips with young people and discuss all manner of issues of faith and life. These trips had to be kept se- cret from the authorities, who would ban such contact if they knew of its religious content. Karol Wojtyla, as he was known then, rose quickly in the ranks of the church becoming a bishop at 37, a cardinal at 47 and pope at 58. Just a year after his ascension to the throne of St. Peter, he visited his homeland of Poland. Many believe that 1979 visit and the incredible crowds who came to see their native son spelled the beginning of the end of the Iron Curtain, which fell a decade later. The pope made visits to nearly every corner of the world. Among his most famous was a trip to Jericho in 2000 when he apologized for the behaviour of Catholics toward Jews down through the ages. He met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, with Muslim and Jew- ish religious heads. He tried hard to bridge the divide which keeps us apart in a world of chaos. The pope, who was brought up in a conservative time, also had conservative views when it came to religious practices. His most beloved religious icon was the Virgin Mary and he saw women chiefly as mothers and caregivers. He was not open to women becoming priests and he stuck firm to church pro-life views, even opposing the use of condoms for birth control. With the growth of AIDS in Africa, many were concerned the Pope’s strong stance only served to increase the spread of AIDS. Still, John Paul II will be remembered as a man of peace, an elderly leader who had a particular connection to youth and a force in the downfall of Communism. His successor has enormous shoes to fill. P PA GE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Apr. 7 & 8 Budget Meetings 9:00 am Apr. 11 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Apr. 11 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Apr. 11 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Apr. 21 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Notice of Meeting 2005 Current & Capital Budgets and Amendments to User Fee By-law Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering will consider the City’s 2005 Current and Capital Budgets at the following scheduled meetings. The City intends to adopt any changes and new user fees as part of the 2005 Budget process and these changes will be considered at these meetings. Budget Committee Meeting(s) Thursday, April 7, 2005 and Friday, April 8, 2005 (if not completed on Thursday) 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Main Committee Room Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Special Council Meeting Monday, April 25, 2005 7:30 pm Council Chambers Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Copies of the proposed 2005 Current and Capital Budgets and related user fees and charges are available at no cost upon request by contacting the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, 905.420.4634, or by email at corpserv@city.pickering.on.ca. For further information regarding these meetings, please contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, at 905.420.4660 ext. 2153, or by email at btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca This ad is published in accordance with Section 291 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. NOTICE OF PASSING OF AN ANTI-WHISTLING BY-LAW BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Guideline Number 1 of the Railway Safety Directorate of Transport Canada, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering is intending to pass a by-law to prohibit the sounding of train whistles at Rosebank Road at-grade crossing of the Canadian Pacific Railway line, Belleville Subdivision (mileage 190.60) at the Council Meeting of April 25, 2005 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. This Notice is issued in accordance with Guideline Number 1, which sets out the appropriate procedure for the banning of train whistling at public railway crossings, and questions about passing of this by-law should be directed to: Shahid Matloob Traffic Coordinator One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 905.420.4660 ext. 2043 smatloob@city.pickering.on.ca Dated at the City of Pickering this 9th day of March, 2005. Special Olympic Charity Hockey Game On Sunday, April 10, 2005. Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, Ontario. Tickets only $5.00 at any of your Municipal points of sale, at the door or contact APTA at 905.683.4111. Come and see your favourite Driver play or come for the fun skate with the Special Olympic Athletes! Help us support this worthy cause. You can check out our website for more details at www.townofajax.com/apta We’re looking for CANADA FANS Apply to Volunteer at Canada Day 2005 905.683.6582 ext. 3229 OR cityofpickering.com/greatevents Plant a Flower for MOM! for a chance to win your Mother’s Day Gift! 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation The City of Pickering is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Instructor to teach Highland Dancing in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Dance Instructor Contract Position $20.06/hour Qualified applicants must have experience teach- ing dance to children ages 4-8. Certification in Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR-C is a requirement. A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check is also required. Program sessions will occur: Tuesday evenings from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm April 25, 2005 to June 30, 2005 All hours worked are based on registration. If you are interested in working somewhere fun and exciting, please submit a detailed resume on or before April 8, 2005: Drop off or mail to: Human Resources Division City of Pickering One The Esplanade L1V 6K7 By Fax: 905.420.4638 By Email: hr@city.pickering.on.ca Directly online at www.cityofpickering.com In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O.1990, c.M.45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. An Equal Opportunity Employer Spring Fitness Class Schedule Pickering Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 1867 Valley Farm Road (just east of Pickering Town Centre) April until June 30, 2005 MONDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:15 am Move’n Groove 9:15 – 10:00 am Step'n Stride 10:00 – 10:30 am Upper Body Sculpt 10:30 – 11:30 am Medical Needs 6:15 – 7:15 pm Step'n Tone 7:00 – 8:00 pm Move’n Tone 8:15 – 9:30 pm Yoga TUESDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:15 am Move’n Tone 9:15 – 10:00 am Box'n Step 10:00 – 10:30 am Abs, Butts & Thighs 10:20 – 11:00 am Pilates-Style Mat Workout 1:00 – 2:00 pm Osteoporosis 1:15 – 2:15 pm Cardio Tone Interval 6:15 – 7:00 pm Total Intro 7:10 – 8:1 0 pm Step'n Tone 7:15 – 8:15 pm Move'n Tone 8:15 – 9:00 pm Mix It Up WEDNESDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:00 am Move’n Groove 9:15 – 10:00 am Step'n Stride 10:00 – 10:30 am Abs, Butts & Thighs 10:15 – 11:00 am Body & Mind Workout 6:30 – 7:15 pm Interval Step 7:00 – 8:00 pm Move’n Tone 7:25 – 8:10 pm Total Sculpt 8:15 – 9:00 pm Step'n Stride THURSDAY/Time Class 9:15 – 10:15 am Ball Yoga 9:15 – 10:15 am Step'n Skip 10:30 – 11:30 am Osteoporosis 1:15 – 2:15 pm Sculpt & Ball 6:15 – 7:15 pm Step'n Tone 7:20 – 8:05 pm Mix It Up 8:15 – 9:00 pm Intro Nia FRIDAY/Time Class 9:00 – 10:15 am Gentle Yoga 9:15 – 10:00 am Move'n Groove 10:00 – 10:30 am Upper Body Sculpt Tr y Us Rates only $6.60 a class 3 month membership: $127 12 month membership: $314 Add unlimited fitness class fun to your current membership A/P PA GE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005A/P PA GE 8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE Three Ajax and Pickering players are set to help the Don Mills Flyers at the Telus Cup national midget showcase in Quebec. Page 9. Sports briefs APRIL 6, 2005 [ Hockey ]] Panthers hand out hardware PICKERING — Pickering Panthers’ netminder Ryan Daniels and defence- man Kyle Roulston were the big winners at the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club’s annual awards banquet on Sunday. Daniels was named as the Panthers’ 3 Star Award winner for the player cho- sen as one of the game’s three stars most often this sea- son. As well, he was named the rookie of the year. Meanwhile, Roulston was the Brad Shearer Award recipient for the player who best exemplifies leadership. Also, he earned the nod as the club’s top de- fenceman. Derek Lynden won the top scorer award as the leading point getter with the Panthers. Jeff Birr was honoured as the club’s most valuable player in the playoffs. Presentations were made to players who won’t be returning next year. These presentations were made to overage defenceman Mike Rapson, Daniels, who will play for the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit next year, and three play- ers who earned U.S. collegiate hockey scholarships: defenceman Danny Sul- livan (Niagara University), Kyle Roulston (Hamilton College), and Jeff Birr (Lake Forest College). The Panthers’ annual rookie camp for the 2005-06 season starts at the Pickering Recreation Complex on April 25. General manager Frank Robinson and head coach John Winder will con- f irm their staff for next season shortly. [ Ball hockey ] Tournament aims to shoot for a cure AJAX — Get your team together for a shot at helping to cure breast can- cer. Deanna Hackney and Tim Stewart of Ajax are organizing a ball hockey tourna- ment to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The tournament is Saturday, May 14 at the Ajax Community Centre, with spots available for eight teams of six players. The cost is $60 per team, which includes a barbecue lunch. “It’s for a great cause and you get to play a fun game and eat a great lunch,” says Hackney. To r egister or for more information, call Deanna Hackney at 905-683-8306, e- mail her at hck590@rogers.com, or call Tim Stewart at 905-426-4974, or e-mail timstewart@rogers.com. [ Ringette] Silver lining to season for Pickering petites PICKERING — The Pickering Power CIBC petite ringette team fell one win short of capturing the Ontario Central Region Ringette title after a tough loss to Whitby. With only 20 seconds remaining in the contest, Whitby scored the game winner for a 3-2 victory, giving Pickering the regional silver medal in the game played in Pickering last weekend. With the silver, the Pickering petites capped a solid 2004-05 ringette season, posting a 7-1 record and finishing first in their division. The team also competed in five tournaments, earning medals in all except one. Team members are Bethany Porter, Michelle McPherson, Lindsey Shaver, Sa- mantha Rogers, Kaitlin Brown, Christie Fregona, Jackie McCuaig, Emily Jesson, Emily Cardy, Rachel Jewson and Jessica Brown. Randy Jewson, Ken Jesson, Jeff Brown and Melissa Shaver coach the team. [ Curling] DO’C girls drop f irst draw at OFSAA AJAX — The Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School varsity girls’ curling team lost its opening draw at the provincial high school playdowns in Tim- mins. The DO’C entry, skipped by Tracy O’Leary, was beaten by St. Mary’s Catholic High School of Brockville 7-3 in their first game on Tuesday afternoon. The Ajax team played Tuesday night, with the result unavailable at press time. Pool play continues today (Wednes- day). On the run for Boston Marathon Pickering firefighter tackling venerable event By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Just to ensure there’s nothing unexpected in the two weeks leading up to the Boston Marathon, Patrick Sheridan has taken a number of precautions. “I wash my hands all the time to make sure I don’t catch a cold,” ad- mits Sheridan, an 11-year Pickering firefighter, who adds he’s extra careful when negotiating stairs — all so his dreams of running in the venerable 109-year-old marathon don’t take a fall. The 35-year-old Pickering resident’s awed by the magnitude and popular- ity of North America’s oldest continu- ous marathon and can’t wait to be one of more than 20,000 who’ll be on the starting line in Beantown on April 18. “Because it’s the oldest and most fa- mous marathon, I’m just going to take in the spectacle of it. Every runner had to qualify to be there, so everyone around me is among the best mara- thoners in North America, I’m sure it’s going to be quite the sight,” says Sheridan, taking a few minutes for an interview at Pickering Fire Hall 5 near Brock Road and Bayly Street. Sheridan’s a latecomer to long-dis- tance running, catching the bug five years ago and following in the foot- steps of several family members, in- cluding an aunt and a cousin, who’ve run the Boston Marathon before. He notes it was at the urging of a fellow firefighter that set his sights on quali- fying for Boston. “I just wanted to see what it was all about,” he says. The Boston event marks his third full marathon. His second — the Wa- terfront Marathon in Toronto last September — was used as a qualify- ing event for Boston. There, he ran in three hours and 13 minutes, just ahead of the qualifying standard of 3:15. Sheridan notes it’s the challenge to mind and body that has kept him involved in marathons. “You can’t just go and do it. It is a real challenge mentally and physical- ly, at least as much mental because, at the 30-kilometre range, you get tired and your brain starts asking questions like ‘Why am I doing this’?” he laughs. After taking a couple of weeks off after the Toronto event, Sheridan has been training full-time, six days a week, in preparation for his Boston debut. He’s trained on every conceiv- able terrain. “O ne day I run over hills, one day is for speed work and on another day I do a long run every Sunday from 25 to 35 kilometres. I mainly go outside un- less the weather’s bad, so sometimes I use a treadmill.” The work on hills, he says, is in preparation for the last part of the Boston Marathon where runners tack- le an especially difficult uphill section of the course nicknamed ‘Heartbreak Hill’. “A number of people hit the wall there,” says Sheridan. Asked if he’ll be able to finish the 42.2.-kilometre (26.2-mile) course, Sheridan is adamant he’ll complete the race. “I’ll crawl across the finish line if I have to, not that I’ll have to. I’m ready,” he says. Although it’s a solitary sport, and he does all of his training on his own, Sheridan says he’s received lots of en- couragement and support in the lead- up to the marathon. He’s received fi- nancial support from the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association to enable him to go to Boston, not to mention the moral support of his fi- ance, Lorie Pino, who he’ll marry in September. “She’s been awesome. The impact (training) has had on our social life is huge. I have to schedule it into my day six days a week.” Sheridan says he likely won’t com- pete beyond the Boston Marathon this year, owing to his fall wedding. He is, however, considering competing at an event in Washington, D.C. in Novem- ber. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering firefighter Patrick Sheridan will be among the 20,000 on the starting line for the 109th running of the Boston Marathon later this month. It’s the first time the 35-year-old Pickering resident will attempt to complete the gruelling historic course. He’ll be following in the footsteps of two family members who’ve run the venerable marathon race. Curling, cultures mix during youth exchange Halifax kids get an unexpected surprise during tower visit By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Thrills and adventure on a curling exchange? That’s just what a group of 21 kids ages 11 to 17 years old from Halifax’s Mayflower Curling Club got while on an exchange with youth members from the Annandale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax this week. The adventure, it should be noted, didn’t happen on the pebbled An- nandale ice. But, rather, it was on a tour of the Toronto landmark, the CN Tower this past Sunday. While at the top of the tower, a power outage prevented the entourage from re- turning to terra firma for more than 90 minutes. Authorities at the tower decided to clear the area by allowing everyone to use the staircase. “They didn’t want us to go down the stairs,” says Leslie Bainard, the Annandale co-ordinator whose sons, Lorne and Mark, are taking part in the event. “The kids were excited about going down the stairs.” Just when the entourage was set to embark on their downward journey, the power returned. “When the lights came on, they halted us and got everyone into the elevators,” says Bainard. Danielle Parsons, 15, of Halifax, noted using the tower stairs would have added to the already fun time of having an extended stay at the top of Toronto. “Yeah, I was kind of looking for- ward to it,” says Parsons, taking a short break from a fun bonspiel or- ganized on Monday morning for the Halifax and Ajax curlers. Besides the CN Tower adventure, the Halifax curlers toured a number of other Toronto tourist destinations, including the Royal Ontario Muse- um, the Ontario Science Centre and MuchMusic. The exchange — the first of its kind for a curling group in Canada — is administered through Canada Sport Friendship Exchange Programs, which receives its funding through Heritage Canada. The aim of the group is to bring youth from dispa- rate regions of the country together through sport. “It’s a cultural exchange to provide friendship and better understanding among the youth of Canada,” says Richard Beale, the finance co-ordi- nator from the exchange program, who was overseeing the Ajax leg of the exchange. To ward that end, the program pro- vides air transportation for both legs of the exchange through the program. The Haligonians arrived Friday, April 1 and will return to the Maritimes on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Ajacians will travel to Halifax on April 15, re- turning April 22. What the exchange is not about is competition, notes Beale. “There’s no competition; it’s all about fun and friendship,” he says. Bainard explains that the exchange happened almost by fluke as, a year ago, Dave Hutchison, of the Ontario Curling Association and an Annan- dale curler, fielded a call from an of- ficial at the Mayflower Curling Club, asking for help in finding a club that would be interested in a youth ex- change. Hutchison recommended the Ajax-based club, and the details eventually fell into place. Bainard noted all 21 kids from Hal- ifax are billeted with the families of Ajax curlers; in return, the Ajax curl- ers will be staying at the homes of the Halifax youth during their stay. Diane Fujita, whose daughter Mi- chele is taking part in the exchange, says the youth from both communi- ties have been exchanging e-mails and instant messages for several months leading up to the exchange. So, when the Halifax youth got off the bus on Friday, it was like they were old friends. “They’ve bonded very well,” says Fujita. “Once they walked in, they were friends within seconds.” The 21 Ajax youth headed to Hali- fax will receive a special treat at the Halifax curling club. There, they will be feted with a curling clinic, featur- ing guest instructors Colleen Jones and Mark Dacey, both members of the Mayflower club. They’ll also be taken on tours of the Lunenburg Fishermen’s Museum and a navy ship tour at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Ajax curler Sandy Martin, 14, says he’s eager to go to Halifax and con- tinue his friendship with Halifax teen, Mitchell Cahill, who’s been bil- leted at the Martin home. “I’m looking forward to going to the other side of the country where I’ve never been before,” he says. Ka tie McCarten/ News Advertiser photo Corey Waters, of Pickering, shows his team spirit by dressing up in ‘Braveheart’ garb during the youth cultural exchange between members of the Annandale Curling Club and those from the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax. The Maritime visitors leave Thursday. The Ajax curlers go to Halifax for the second leg of the exchange on April 15. ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 MEMBERSHIPS Mon.-Thurs. .............................................$375 Mon. - Fri. ................................................$405 Full 7 days ...............................................$945 Couples .................................................$1645 GOLF TOURNAMENTS & DINNER PACKAGE Includes Delux Buffet Weekdays ..................................................$54 Weekends .................................................$5950 Plus PST, GST & TIP A/P PA GE 9 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005 The Ajax Minor Hockey Association in conjunction with the Pickering Hockey Association and the Ajax/Pickering Raiders Association are pleased to announce they have been jointly awarded the right to host three Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championship Tournaments during the weekend of APRIL 8th - 10th, 2005 Anyone in the community that would be interested in helping in any way with sponsorship, fundraising or support are welcome to contact the AMHA at 905-683-8281. The AMHA will host the Juvenile AAA/AA and Peewee AA Teams. The Ajax/Pickering Raiders will host the Atom AAA tournament in Pickering. COME SUPPORT, & CHEER ON Champions from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, the Greater Toronto Hockey League, the Northern Hockey Association and the Alliance Hockey Association. Over 250 athletes will be traveling here from as far away as the On- tario/Manitoba border along with family and friends to compete to be crowned the OHF champions for 2005. The Board of Directors for the Associations have had enormous help from the parents on each of the teams. Todd Lawson Goalie School Pre-Tryout Clinic at Don Beer Arena in Pickering www.eastendsaints.com 905-426-1649 April 8, 9, 10 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm $130 per goalie Price includes all taxes East End Saints Roller Hockey Registration at Don Beer Arena in Pickering www.eastendsaints.com 905-426-1649 Saturday & Sunday April 9 & 10 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Ajax/Pickering Raiders “AAA” 2005-2006 Season Tryouts All tryouts will be held at Don Beer Arena in Pickering 1 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. duration each starting on Monday, April 11th Cost of $10/tryout Further tryout dates will be posted at the arena. Any individual who was not registered with either the Ajax Minor Hockey Assoc or the Pickering Hockey Assoc for the 2004-2005 season, requires a permission to skate form for these tryouts regardless of where they reside. Novice - Mike LaFlamme 416-717-2400 - 5:30pm Pad#1 Minor Atom - Kyle Shore 905-427-5146 - 5:40pm Pad#3 Atom - Russ Hutchinson 905-619--0269 - 6:00pm Pad#2 Minor Peewee - Sal Caggiula 905-683-6650 - 7:00pm Pad#1 Peewee - Steve Horner 905-683-6758 - 7:10pm Pad#3 Minor Bantam - Bob Bell 905-428-8745 - 7:30pm Pad#2 Bantam - Trevor Nkiwane 905-831-6218 - 8:30pm Pad#1 Minor Midget - Larry Gertsakis 905-254-5353 - 8:40pm Pad#3 Midget - Ian Fletcher 905-420-5524 - 9:00pm Pad#2 Ajax/Pickering Raiders “AAA” 2005-2006 Season Tryouts If you require further information please check the AMHA website a www.ajaxminorhockey.org PBHL BALL HOCKEY Pickering Ball Hockey League Call to Register905-839-9638 www.ballhockeygta.com www.sourceforsports.com Ascot Jr. Soccer Shoe $19.95 & Ascot Jr. Shin Guards $8.95 Play Now! Pay Later! See Our Website for Details JOIN THE MVP CLUB TO WIN! 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In back are, Cristin Neville, senior all-round skater; Kylie Bracken, gold dance medallist; Madison Horvath, program assistant of the year; Julia Moote, junior all-round skater; and Danielle Vincent, gold dance and gold skills medallist. Dawe, Tamane and Wetering form potent forward line for Flyers DURHAM — Three local hockey players hope to provide the spark that carries a Toronto minor hockey team to a national championship in Quebec later this month. Ryan Dawe, from Ajax, and Brent Ta m ane and Kyle Wetering, of Pick- ering, are an important trio in the Don Mills Flyers ‘AAA’ plans to cap- ture the Telus Cup at the Canadian National Midget Hockey Champion- ship in Gatineau, Quebec from April 18 to 25. In fact, Dawe, Tamane and Weter- ing form a forward line appropri- ately named the ‘A-P line’ by their teammates as they’re from Ajax and Pickering. The trio form a high-scor- ing combination on a Don Mills team that’s recognized for its potent offensive attack. The Flyers were the Greater To- ronto Hockey League (GTHL) league and playoff champions, which earned them the right to compete in the Ontario Regional Midget ‘AAA’ Championships at the Herb Carn- egie Centennial Arena in North York on April 3. At the championships, the Fly- ers won all six of their round-robin games against teams from Glouces- ter, Nepean, London, Markham, Sault Ste. Marie and the host Toronto Jr. Canadiens. The Flyers then defeated Glouces- ter in the semifinal by a score of 3- 1. They completed the tournament sweep, winning all eight of their games, by defeating the Soo North Stars by a score of 5-2 in the champi- onship game. Ta m ane and Wetering contributed two goals each in the championship game, while Dawe watched from the sidelines nursing an injury. At the Telus Cup, Don Mills will face the Quebec, Atlantic, Western and Pacific Region champions as well as the host team. The championship game will be televised on TSN. Local players help Don Mills go for national midget glory Scoreboard APRIL 6, 2005 PICKERING MENS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Recent playoff scores GAME 1 Petek Van Kempen 57 vs. Gallantrys Eatery 52 TOP SCORERS Petek: Alonzo Starling 38 Gallantry’s: Frank Gallo 18, Elman Mclean 13, Ian Grant 11 GAME 2 Ell-Rod Holdings 52 vs. Warwick Publishing 38 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 20, John Esposito 17, Collin Exeter 7, Don Leahy 6 Warwick: Rod Fraser 22, Sherwin James 8, Ian Campbell 4 GAME 3 Synergy Trade Group 40 vs. Lakar Carpentry 30 TOP SCORERS Synergy: Claude Feig 18, Reuben Newman 12, Corraddo Roccasalva 4 Lakar: John Fleming 11, Alberto Daros 8, Garry Young 4 GAME 4 Verifeye 50 vs. Accent Building Sciences 48 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Bill Linton 21, Bill Warren 10, Roger Young 8, George Iordanou 8. Accent: Pat Roach 15, Mike Horn 12, Tony Oliver 9, Rick Jones 8 GAME 5 Knights Corner Pub & Grill 76 vs. West Hill Mens Slo Pitch 67 TOP SCORERS Knights: Dave Bayliss 25, Steve Leahy 24, Mike Jovanov 16 West Hill: Conrad Davis 31, David Voth 18, Eric Hamdic 7. Fe licien to donate shoes to Toronto track cause PICKERING — Pickering Olympian Perdita Felicien will turn in her shoes for a good cause today (Wednesday). The two-time world hurdles cham- pion will join Toronto Argos quarter- back Damon Allen at a kickoff event at a Toronto nightclub for an athletic shoe maker, who will partner with the City of Toronto in a new state-of-the- art multi-sport complex, with a track surface made entirely of recycled run- ning shoes. Felicien and Allen will donate the first shoes to the recycling project. Her story, ‘Being Sam, No Matter What’ deals with making choices By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — No matter what, Mar ta Tandori is on the road to a dream. A Pickering resident for nearly 15 years, Tandori is on the verge of pub- lishing her first book, ‘Being Sam, No Matter What.’ She has fantasized of writing ever since her days as an actor in New York City. “I love the freedom of creating a life through print,” said Tandori. “When I studied acting in Manhattan, I real- ized it just wasn’t my suit. I wanted to make a life rather than act one out on stage. It’s very therapeutic putting my thoughts on to a page — especially if other’s are reading it and gaining something from the experience.” A chronicle of a fictional seventh- grade student, Samantha Pacepa, a young Romanian immigrant who must choose whether or not to travel with her school to New York City against her family’s wishes, ‘Being Sam’ looks at the topic of young females learning to make tough life decisions. Mother to a young girl herself, Tan- dori knows all too well the rigours of growing up, as well as raising a young girl and the difficult life decisions that present themselves each day. Although she does not claim her story to be life-altering, she does hope the book helps her intended youth- based audience, ages nine to 14, bet- ter acclimatize to new cultures and the increased responsibility of grow- ing up. “I am not offering any solutions or answers with this book,” said Tandori. “However, I feel it’s an important piece because it’ll help a child better learn how to deal with the many changes they’re bound to face growing up — es- pecially if they are an immigrant and are a girl. “This is an important stage in these kids’ lives. There are a lot of issues as- sociated with this age.” A Registered Trademark Agent with a Toronto law firm, Ms. Tandori oc- casionally writes whenever there’s a spare moment between her work and raising a family. A hobby at this junc- ture in her life, the aspiring author would not rule out a future career in the industry. “I really enjoy writing,” said Tandori. “However, I’m not certain as of yet whether I’ll make a career of this. I’m taking it all one day at a time.” Being Sam, No Matter What is sched- uled for release later this summer. A/P PA GE 10 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆APRIL 6, 2005 Registered trademarks of Boston Pizza Royalities Limited Partnership, used under license. © Boston Pizza International 2005. 10 Bonus AIRMILES with minimum purchase of $25 Not valid with any other offer. No cash value. Valid only at Boston Pizza Pickering. Dine-in only. Limit one coupon per person. Expires April 30th, 2005. LATE NIGHT SPECIAL MON TO THURS 9pm-CLOSE PINT & POUND $9.99 PITCHER OF BEER & MEDIUM, TWO-TOPPING PIZZA $19.99 (see in store for details) 1/2 PRICE LUNCH with the purchase of a second lunch of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offer. No cash value. 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Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT infodurhamregion.com To be or not to be Hamlet, is Rally’s question Durham Shoestring production is not Shakespearean at all By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — In Durham Shoestring Performers’ new production, ‘I Hate Hamlet’, there’s no sign of the melan- choly Dane although there is a ghost. It’s not the spirit of Hamlet’s mur- dered father, though. It’s the ghost of venerable actor John Barrymore who haunts his old apartment in New York. There the spirited actor spends his time urging the protagonist, Andrew Rally, famous TV star now out of work, to take on the role of Hamlet in a the- atre production. “It’s not a farce on Hamlet,” said director Ramona Abraham. “It’s a comedy centred around an actor and his journey through acting and his growth. He hates Hamlet. He didn’t want to be Hamlet. He has to play Hamlet because the ghost won’t go away unless he plays Hamlet. He’s in a dilemma. It’s a funny play.” Andrew is “basically the straight guy of the play,” Abraham said. All the other characters around him, ghost included, are a little bit crazy, she added. Andrew came to New York from Los Angeles where he’d starred in a medical show for years, until it was cancelled. Out of work, he decides to head for New York and the theatre and is cast as Hamlet. In order to get the part he doesn’t want, he had to audi- tion five times, Abraham said. He also doesn’t like the apartment his real estate agent has found him. It once was Barrymore’s and is “so elaborate and much like a theatre set, very old and Victorian.” His agent thinks the apartment and the play are perfect for Andrew. She’s “looking for the next John Barrymore” and once had an affair with him, Abra- ham said. Andrew is played by Kevin Horton, a To ronto resident who’s appeared sev- eral times with DSP over the last three years. Lillian Troy, the acting agent, is played by veteran actor and director Judith Edmondson, of Oshawa. The inebriated spirit of Barrymore is played Rick Kerr, another Oshawa resident who has an extensive acting record in Durham Region and be- yond. Felicia Dantine, the real estate agent, is Whitby’s Tracy Rankin, a profes- sional actor appearing courtesy of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Andrew’s girlfriend, Deirdre McDavey is played by Julie Shilhan, of Whitby, and a newcomer to the stage. “This is her debut,” said Abraham. “She’s doing great. She’s starting to enjoy it. She’s come a long way since she started. We’re really proud of her.” Gary Lefkowitz, Andrew’s former director from LA, is played by Mur- ray Twist, a Bowmanville resident and high school teacher in Courtice. Lefkowitz is trying to persuade An- drew to return to LA to do a new TV show. “He’s very much the devil on the shoulder,” Abraham said. The play has action, romance and comedy and is set in Andrew’s haunt- ed apartment. There’s no Shakespeare, no production of Hamlet, Abraham said. She added she’s enjoying working with a cast made up of experienced and young actors. “It’s fantastic. You get the different levels of experience. Everyone adds something to everyone else,” she said. “They all really seem to enjoy the play in terms of its comedic aspects. They’re really becoming part of their characters. They’re feeling ‘This is who I’m meant to be.’ They are just playing it to the hilt. She and the actors are looking for- ward to presenting the play to audi- ences, on April 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 at the Arts Resource Centre, on Queen Street, behind City Hall in downtown Oshawa. “I hope the audiences enjoy it as much as we are enjoying it ourselves,” Abraham said. Tickets are $10 each and are avail- able at the United Way Information kiosk in the Oshawa Centre, through email at dsp@durhamshoestring.org or by calling 905-434-INFO. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Kevin Horton, left, plays Andrew and Rick Kerr plays John Barrymore in The Durham Shoestring Performers new show, ‘I Hate Ham- let’ which opens Friday. Pickering woman offers look at life’s lessons in soon to be published book Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Marta Tandori, of Pickering, is on the verge of publishing her own book. Barbershoppers are heading to Aj ax for a special night of song Riptide headlines April 30 concert DURHAM — Friends in Harmony, this year’s concert by the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen, will be held April 30 in a new location. The 56th annual concert by Durham Region’s barbershopper chorus, will be held at Carruthers Creek Church auditorium, 599 Bayly St., Ajax, at 1:30 and 8 p.m. Top billing goes to Riptide, an Atlan- ta, Georgia, quartet that’s expected to take the top spot in this year’s interna- tional quartet competition. The quar- tet placed third last year. This will be Riptide’s first Canadian appearance, although the bass, Dr. Jeff Selano, used to direct the Oshawa chapter. Another guest is the Barrie Huronia Sound Waves, a Sweet Adeline chorus of more than 50 women. Rounding out the program are the Coronation Public School choirs and the Horseless Carriagemen chorus and quartets. 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Travel Esthetics 1450 Kingston Road East, Pickering www.torontobusinesscollege.ca A growing construction company in Durham Region requires a Chartered Managerial Accountant. Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, proactive, strong communicators who will provide leadership to existing staff. The successful candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Responsibilities include: • Oversight of AR/AP • Revenue & expense statements • Analysis of general ledger accounts • Liaison with bank • Reconciliation of accounts • Quarterly statements • Job costing and analysis • Year end statement preparation If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resumé to: Box 241, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1M7 by April 22nd, 2005. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all others for their interest. No phone calls or agencies please. ACCOUNTANT NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. 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Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3340. DURHAM COLLEGE TRAINING COURSES - Are you looking to start a new career or upgrade your skills to advance your current occupation? Durham College has full time computer administration upgrading courses to enhance your microsoft skills, as well as project management courses for training in this fast growing high paying occupation, or qualify you to write your PMP. Funding through EI, OSAP, ODSP, WSIB, to qualified. For more info. call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca PICKEIRNG TRUCKING COMPA- NY requires Owner/Operators to run central United States. Compa- ny pays insurance, license, tolls, communication and great mileage rate. Steve 905-420-2300, fax 905-420-2700. SOLUTIONS DELIVERY Service is seeking reliable drivers for local deliveries. Good vehicle required. Flexible hours are available . Com- missions paid daily. Call Tom (905)686-6103 for appointment. TAXI DRIVERS wanted for Day/Night shift. Please call (905)831-2345. A LARGE NORTH AMERICAN financial services company is look- ing for unique individuals with leadership ability. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the fastest growing industry in the world. Training provided. No expe- rience necessary. Opportunity for advancement and excellent in- come potential. Call Kari Thomp- son 1-866-787-3918 ext 104 or 647-444-4516 AUDITIONS.Discover your Tal- ents! Models, Actors, Singers, +size Models welcome. You could be next! All ages. (416)849-1478 AVON Ajax Pickering Sales Reps needed. Call today for more information Pauline 1-866-888-5288 BUSY GIFT STORE, in Oshawa Centre, requires an Assistant Man- ager. Must have merchandising skills along with other aspects. Please send resume to: Bob, 905- 853-4999. COOK ,experienced, part time for Whitby retirement residence. fax fax resumes to 905-665-7018. CURRENTLY SEEKING lawn maintenance foreperson, full time, experience preferred. Call for appt. (416)258-4642 CUSTOMER service oriented peo- ple with own vehicle required for early morning delivery of the Toronto Star newspaper. 7 days/week. Call (905)438-1170 between 10am.-3pm. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DEMONSTRATORS REQUIRED - for Ajax Costco store. Must be friendly, outgoing and available weekends. Contact (905) 686- 7278. For Home Depot - To gener- ate leads. Contact (905) 836-4323. DOMINIO'S PIZZA now hiring Management, Instore & Drivers in the Oshawa, Whitby & Ajax loca- tions. Apply at 10 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, 300 Dundas St. E. Whitby, 1051 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa or 600 Grandview St., Oshawa. ENERGETIC,enthusiastic career oriented individuals. Sales experi- ence a must. Serious inquiries on- ly. Please fax to Herbal Magic 416-269-6664 or e-mail resume herbalmagicsse@earthlink.net. EXPERIENCED TELEMARKET- ER required no selling, full time, $11.00 per hour to start, call 1- 866-291-4045. EXPERT CLEANING CO.hiring for specialty cleaning positions. Experts in carpet cleaning, floods, duct cleaning, hard floor mainte- nance. Experience with truck mount an asset. MUST HAVE ve- hicle & good driver's license. Base salary, percentage + bonus + ben- efits. Certification recognized. Must be flexible in working sched- ule. Willing to train. Call (905)686- 9272 FOSTER FAMILIES Wanted. Re- imbursement and training provid- ed. Call Nairn Family Homes 1- 800-265-0368 FRAMING CARPENTER seeks helpers. Minimum 3 yrs. experi- ence in residential framing. Call no earlier than 7 pm. 905-985-9872. FULL & PART-TIME positions. Ajax. Cashier/Stock. Busy fast paced frozen food outlet. Re- tail/merchandising experience & able to work all shifts required. Fax resume to: 905-683-2655 FULL TIME and part time season- al employees, cashiers and gener- al labourers. Some plant knowl- edge would be beneficial, flexible hours. Fax resume to (905) 655- 8261. FULL-TIME PRODUCTION posi- tion available. Experience pre- ferred, great co-workers, great boss. Apply Jefferson Dry Clean- ers, 1645 Dundas St. E.Whitby. FULL-TIME CANVASSERS needed immediately $12/hr, +Bonus, (average $15-$19.50/hr). No Selling. Please call M. Shulman at 310-TRUE (8783) ext 6637, or send resume to mshulman@truestarhealth.com GROWING AJAX sign company required help. Interested candi- dates must be familiar with vinyl application and assist with sign in- stallations, must have valid li- cense. Fax resume 905-619-3513. HOUSEKEEPERS - Durham Col- lege & U.O.I.T. Residence and Conference Centre. Please fax re- sume Attention: Housekeeping (905) 721-3152, No later than April 11, 2005. LANDSCAPE FORPERSON,la- bourers, required for expanding landscape company in Durham re- gion, must have exp in hard land- scape, valid driver's license, own transporataton and be reliable. Call (905)706-3385 LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPA- NY seeking full time Foreman (m/f), labourers and trainees. Must have valid drivers license and clean abstract. Call (905) 831- 1833 or Fax resume to (905) 831- 2446. LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m WE'VE got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for FULL TIME BAKER FULL TIME STOREFRONT Evenings PART TI ME STOREFRONT Early morning We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING Fax (905) 428-2216 938 LIVERPOOL RD., PICKERING (905) 421-9212 "An employer you can count on" WORK CLOSE TO HOME Short/Long Term Assignments REGISTER NOW!!! •Packers/Assemblers •Material Handlers •Quality Control •Steel Toed Boots •Transportation an asset THURS. APRIL 6/2005 8:30 AM - 12:00 NOON AJAX RECREATION CENTRE Centennial Drive, Ajax (Admiral Room upstairs) We will see you there. We W ill Amaze You! LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS We Seek Motivated People to Join Our Wi nning Team! New Location: Scarborough (Morningside & 401 area) Applicants For This Outdoor Lawn Care Position Require Excellent Communication Skills, A Valid Driver’s License And Must Be At Least 19 Years Of Age. If You Have A Great Desire To Learn, And Can Work With Minimum Supervision, Give Us A Call! Weed Man Provides Full Training And A Chance To Grow With Our Company. CALL US NOW! 416-269-8333 Thursday, April 7 th , 2005 3:00pm-7:00pm Camp Robin Hood is seeking friendly and outgoing staff for a variety of positions; including General Counsellors, Arts and Crafts Leaders, High Rope and Climbing Wall Instructors and Swim Instructors. Camp Robin Hood is a Day Camp located in Markham. Free transportation is available to staff. If you want a fun and rewarding summer job don’t miss out on this INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY! Come dressed for success and arrive early to avoid disappointment! Hosted by: YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 16 Pickering, ON L1V 1C3 (905) 427-7670 Call Linda for more details.® Job Fair Ontario JUNIOR ESTIMATOR Hard-Co Construction is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to estimate and co- ordinate small excavating, sewer and road projects. Experience in interpreting plans and specifications and preparing quotes. We offer an excellent opportunity for advancement in a growing company. Please fax resume to 905-668-3584 HOSPITAL SECURITY Must have 2 years security experience Hospital security experience an asset Strong understanding of Trespass Act If interested please drop resume off in person at: 214 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1C7 By Monday April 11, 2005. Other opportunities are currently available *RARE OPPORTUNITY* Durham's #1 Ford Retailer is growing again, we require: 1 LOT PERSON •Clean abstract driving permit •Well organized •Must be a team player For Appt. contact Brian Silver or Dan Andrews at 905-839-6666 or Fax resume to: 905-839-6008 Required for Tr uck & Trailer Repairs ●APPRENTICES ● DIESEL MECHANICS Call (905) 432-0982 or fax resume to: (905) 725-7521 HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Minimum requirements G2, C of Q and ODP. 5 years residential experience, RTU experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-683-0817. ESTIMATING ASSISTANT Hard-Co Construction is seeking a self-motivated, organized individual to assist the estimating staff with general contract administration. A strong knowledge of personal computer software such as Word and Excel a necessity. Prior construction experience an asset. Please fax resume to 905-668-3584 LINE COOKS REQUIRED for busy EAST SIDE MARIOS north Whitby location, full and part time. Experience necessary. Competi- tive wages/benefits available. Contact Mike Adam 905-431-9630, fax 905-655-2074, email: mikeadam33@hotmail.com MOUNTAIN ASH LANDSCAPING requires experienced female/male landscape/maintenance labourers, April-November, 26-38-hrs/week. Energetic, organized, detail-orient- ed, reliable, clean appearance. Wage based on experience. Fax 905-665-3382 or Email info@mountainash.com PA RT-TIME AND/OR FULL-TIME help required for quilt shop & sew- ing centre in the Whitby area. Sal- ary commensurate with experi- ence. Please fax resume: 905- 430-0794 PHOTOGRAPHER,portrait studio, Oshawa, sales & photography. Good pay. 647-293-3901. PICKERING Daycare requires full time experienced E.C.E., immedi- ately, with strong leadership skills. Fax resumes to 905-428-8463. (previous faxes, lost in memory on fax machine, please resend). Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 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. 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. 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. 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. INSIDE SALES POSITION Are you a self motivated, independent sales- person? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging position in a fast paced environment? The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser is looking for an inside sales professional to sell print advertising for the newspaper and special features. Sales experience is a must, print sales an asset. Excellent commission structure and bonuses. Send resume by fax to: Andrea McFater , Retail Advertising Manager 905-619-9068 or drop off to: 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax. or email amcfater@durhamregion.com Field Sales Representative We are a leader in the tissue industry in Canada and we are currently looking for a person to fill the position of Field Sales Representative on a part-time basis servicing Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and the Oshawa area. Under the direction of the Field Sales Manager you will be responsible for servicing and developing existing accounts in your territory. This position will be required to work 3 days/wk for a total of 24 hours. The successful candidate must have minimum of 2 years sales experience in the packaged goods industry. If you have the skill required for this position, please send your resume by April 15, 2005 to human_resources@scottpaper.ca, by fax to 905-812-6908 or mail to: Scott Paper Limited 200-1900 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3C9 No phone calls please. We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Scott Paper Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.scottpaper.ca Durham's newest Toyota Super Store is looking for experienced Sales and Leasing Representatives If you are OMVIC Licensed and would like to sell for one of the fastest growing automobile manufacturers in North America apply by fax to: 905-430-7874 or call Miles Shrider at 905-668-4792 With your help North America's hottest selling cars are about to get even hotter. DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP BONUSPAK COUPON DIVISION CAREER OPPORTUNITY Metroland, the area's leader in community publishing needs an experienced SALES REPRESENTATIVE for our Coupon BonusPak Feature. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: ✔Self Motivated ✔ Experienced ✔ Career Oriented ✔ Reliable Vehicle ✔ Never Stop Learning ✔ Able to Develop New Clients/Products If this sounds like you and you want the opportunity, please forward your resume to: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, On. L1S 2H5 Fax: 905-683-7363 afakhourie@durhamregion.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. *RARE OPPORTUNITY* Durham's #1 Ford Retailer is growing again, we require: 1 SALES CONSULTANT •Great Floor Traffic •Above average compensation plan •Demo Plan •Strong Management Support •Excellent Benefit Pkg. incl. Pension •Aggressive advertising support For Appt. contact Brian Silver or Dan Andrews at 905-839-6666 or Fax resume to: 905-839-6008 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 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 P/T ESTHETICIAN wanted for Theresa's Touch Day Spa. 924 Brock St., N., Whitby. Please call (905)430-6060 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. 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 LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Ser- vice Technician is required for busy Pickering area six bay gener- al repair shop. We offer for the right candidate competitive com- pensation and an excellent work environment. If you are looking for a progressive change in the auto- motive field drop your resume in person to: R & G Auto Centre, 1600 Bayly St., Pickering, 905- 420-1389, or fax to: 905-420-7183. 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 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. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR pro- fessional practice Bowmanville re- quires a permanent office admin- istrator, experienced in word pro- cessing, office administration, plus suitable phone skills. Some book- keeping an asset. Competitive re- muneration. Fax resume to (905) 987-0581, or mail to P.O. Box 148, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3K9. PA RT TIME ASSISTANT to busy Vice President. Excellent commu- nication skills required, call Walter Bittner at 905-831-7817 or Fax re- sume to 905-831-6946 RIBO LICENSED CSR with 5 years industry training required in Whitby brokerage. Relative com- puter and underwriting skills an as- set. For consideration, fax resume to 905-433-5012 To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 6, 2005, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com HALDIMAND HILLS SPA VILLAGE Our expansion is now complete with six new treat- ment rooms. We are now hiring to fill eight positions. Full Time and Part Time Openings for Registered Massage Therapists, Estheticians, and Shiatsu Therapists Are you interested in working in a spa environment? Ste. Anne's, Aveda's only destination spa in Ontario. 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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 SPECIALTY Sporting goods store in Ajax is looking for energetic, outgoing sales associates. Full and part time positions available. Experience in retail sales a benefit. Evenings and weekends are req'd. Email resume to: sfsajax@rog- ers.com or Fax to: 905-683-2505. DIVERSIFIED GAS FIREPLACE Retail store located in Oshawa has a Full-time position available. Ap- plicant must have good customer service, self-motivation, organiza- tional and computer skills. Appli- cant must be able to work Satur- days. Call for appointment 905- 571-7244 or fax resume 905-571- 4212. DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for Oshawa office, part/full time, some evenings. Fax resume to 905-619- 6781 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. 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. PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant required for busy family practice in Uxbridge. New grads welcomed. Please fax 905-852-9558 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 needed for busy practice in Newcastle. Full or part time avail- able. Call 905-987-4618. Email re- sume to: janeenrmt@hotmail.com RPN NEEDED for busy walk-in family practise clinic with phlebot- omy, injection, ECG experience. P/T, days, evenings, weekends. Fax resume: 905-426-4852. 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 THE WING SHACK - Whitby & Ajax, looking to hire for all posi- tions. Please inquire in person with resume Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at: 368 Bayly St.W., Ajax. 3-BDRM BUNGALOW,$205,500. Wilson/Adelaide, Oshawa. 1-1/2 bathrooms, fenced yard, renovated large eat-in kitchen, large finished bsmt w/wetbar. Close to schools (905)576-1957 AJAX Beaches - Bright 3 bed- room bungalow. Country living. Large yard. Fireplace. Steps to lake. $1250/mo. +util. Please call (416)984-4021. AJAX OPEN HOUSE, 97 Rollo Dr, Ajax. April 9,10,16,17, 12:00-4:00. 4-bdrm, 4-bath, 2 fireplaces. Cus- tom open-concept basement w/oak bar. New carpet, hardwood, ceramic. Greenbelt, inground pool, hot-tub, cabana, new patio. Count- less upgrades/custom features. $415,000. Bev 647-298-5137 UNIQUE STYLE town/semi, 3 bedrooms, jacuzzi, w/out base- ment, 1160 sq. ft., one-year, 82 Kirkland Pl., (Taunton, west of Brock), Whitby. Asking $229,000. (416)709-8142 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 INVESTOR wants to buy income property. Will look at all, any condi- tion. (416)850-6061 FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNIT 2600sq ft (2000sq ft work space, 600sq ft office & storage space) No body shops. Avail. May 1st. Oshawa area. Call 905-429-8239 or (905)723-1123 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. BRIGHT, NEWLY RENOVATED 2 professional office units, $800 & $850, utilities and ample parking included. Brock St. N., Whitby. (905)668-1319. 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. RETAIL SPACE downtown Bowmanville, charming exterior in historic building, lots of window display area, high ceilings, good exposure. May 1st. 905-623-4302. KING/PARK - 1426 sq. ft. 4 offices plus open clerical, bright space in newly renovated building, $12/sq. ft. net. Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Status Realty 905-259-2020. 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. CHIP TRUCK, 24', 1972 Winnaba- go, 3 double fryers, grill, steam ta- ble,2 stainless fridges, freezer, everything you need and them some. (905)579-1053 after 6. OSHAWA - 4 bay automotive re- pair garage for sale. Includes building, business, and equipment and 3 bedroom home. Excellent well-established business. Owner has other business interests. Ask- ing $599,900. Bruce Baird Century 21 Infinity, 905-579-7339. PA RTNER 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. SALES,Advanced Commissions. Work from home, F/T, P/T. No Competition! Established NYSE Company. JoAnne, 905-433-1046. TIRED OF YOUR DEAD END JOB? Want more Money & Free- dom? Create your Ultimate Life- style! $150K+/-yr earning potential! CALL 1-877-599-4911 NOW! 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 $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate 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. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 DEBTS out of control? Mtgs, con- solidations, auto loans, private funds available. We can help!!! Better Credit Solutions (416)878- 2323, (416)876-2106 From 4.74% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 ‘91 Prowler Trailer, 34’. Terrific floorplan for the growing family, rear bunks and double bed. Sleeps 9. A family oriented park on a dead end street - no traffic. Att. large deck w/ awning & w/o patio doors. Close to playground & beach. Neighbours only on one side. Beautiful Walloston Lake in Coe Hill. $15,000. Call Red Eagle Trailer Park, Coe Hill 613-337-5587. 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 $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-BDRM APT., Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fire- place, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. May lst. No dogs. First/last. (905)213-6593 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 & 3-BEDROOM apartments for rent, 119 Durham St., close to Oshawa Centre. Call (905)576-1509 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, very clean quiet family bldg., park- ing, available immediately. Sim- coe/ Rossland area. $750. First/last. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., recently renovated, clean, quiet, utilities and parking included. Available May 1st. $750/month. Call (905)831-9486 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 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 BASEMENT, Oshawa. Newly renovated, clean/ bright / quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, shared laundry. No smoking/pets. $795/mo. immedi- ate. (905)434-7899 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. 2-BDRM,newly renovated in quiet Pickering family home, private en- trance, 1-parking, laundry, non- smokers/pets, close to amen- ities/schools, large backyard. AVAILABLE NOW or May 1st. $900/mo inclusive. Suit couple or single working elderly person. (905)421-9680, 416-817-0578. 212 MONTRAVE AVE. -Large 2 bdrm. apt., upper level of triplex. Clean, bright, spacious. New hard- wood floors, windows, stove/fridge. Laundry, parking, near OC/401. Suits quiet person. No pets. Avail. May 1st. $800/mo.+hydro/first/last. 905-436-3379 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 - HERMITAGE AREA Luxury 2 bed. bsmt. apt. 2 washrooms, laundry, parking, Available immediately 905-686-8905 416-562-0186 AJAX - 2 BEDROOM apartment, painted, April - December. $985 per month. 60 Exeter Rd. Apt. #605. (905) 427-3770. AJAX 1 & 2-bedroom basement apartments, $825, $900 inclusive 4-bedroom executive, 2-storey (no basement) 3-car garage, in-ground pool, $1500+ utilities. No smoking, first/last. (905)683-5641, (416)315- 9432 AJAX NORTH, bright clean base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. 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 basement apt., kitchen, separate entrance, parking. Min- utes to lake/401. Suit single pro- fessional. Available immediately, $750/month, (905)683-0190 AJAX,1-bdrm bsmt, separate en- trance, parking, avail. May 1st. $700/mo inclusive. First/last, refer- ences. No dogs. (905)683-0799 AJAX,1-bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated. Avail- able immediately. Separate en- trance. $600, includes laundry, cable, parking. Close to amen- ities. First/last. (416)668-3721 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- 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 APRIL 15TH,$1100 inclusive clean 2-bedroom North Oshawa. $850, 2-BEDROOM plus electric. Great backyard and parking, 905- 718-7832 AVAILABLE NOW!Ajax - Large 2 bedroom, eat in kitchen, liv/dining, ground floor, newly renovated, separate entrance. In a clean 12 plex newly renovated from $895. (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. 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. 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 SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom apts., with balconies avail,. in clean, quiet, apt building. $725 & $875. call 905-721-0831 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 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bedroom, 2 level apt. in 4-plex, parking, near downtown & hospital. References, 1st/last, $750/inclusive. Available immediately. 416-528-7212. CENTRAL OSHAWA -Available now. 3 bedroom, $1200 inclusive, with backyard. Bachelor apt. Avail- able June lst, $550 all inclusive. lst/last call (905) 655-5789. CENTRAL WHITBY - Super clean 2-bed. apt., main floor, 1100 sq. ft. First/last, laundry fac., May 1st. $870/mo. plus util. References. 905-683-2002 or 683-1939. 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. Fridge, 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. ORONO, 1-BEDROOM ground level, $800,all inclusive, abstainer, first/last. No pets, Available May 1st. Call (905)983-9026 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 KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $860/month, avail- able May & June 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apt. $850 inclusive, South-end Oshawa. Fenced-in backyard, Laundry, parking, cable included, May 1st. (905)448-9671 LEGAL 2-bedroom basement apartment. all inclusive except laundry. No smoking/pets, sep en- trance, $795/month, first/last. ONE car parking, available immediately. (416)783-1410 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 NICE 1-BDRM in Central Oshawa triplex. Large kitchen & bath, park- ing, large yard, $635/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. First/last. (905)743- 0376 ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent, bright, clean, spacious, in- cludes fridge and stove, central lo- cation. Call (905) 823-9040 x 6174 (days) (905) 829-4552 eve. 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 OSHAWA - Large 1 and 2 bed- room apartment, eat in kitchen, parking, laundry. In a clean low rise building from $650. (905) 922- 0252 or (905) 686-0470. OSHAWA - Wilson/King.Two bedroom apartment, newly reno- vated, new kitchen, bath, windows, available May lst. $915 per mo. in- cludes heat. C/A, water, lst/last, no pets. (905)623-3651 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 BACHELOR large eat- in kitchen, bright, includes utilities, cable, parking, amenities. Walk to Oshawa Centre. Sep. entrance, suits quiet single mature non- smoker. Avail. immediately. $515/mo. (905)432-7543. 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 Park/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,1-bedroom self-con- tained, upper floor of bungalow. freshly painted, $700/mo. heat, water, laundry, parking, storage- room (in bsmt. 10x8ft.) Clyde, (416)438-0424 OSHAWA, SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment in duplex with yard.,two parking spots, living room dining room kitchen, close to all amen- ities, $975. all inclusive. (905) 728- 1963. OSHAWA-1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, 1-parking, all inclusive, May 1, first/last referenc- es, $650/mo. no pets, smoking, call 9am-9pm.(905)723-7242. PARK/GIBB,one & two bedroom apartments, convenient location, available immediately. References. 1st/last required. $630 & $750 plus hydro. (416)725-3323. PICKERING -Newly renovated, bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance. Utilities included. Available May 1. 905-837-5531. 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 - 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 Finch/Rosebank Stunning 2-bdrm walkout base- ment apt. 1350 sq. ft., gas fire- place, all inclusive $1000/month. Available May 1st. (905)839-2022. 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/401, one bed- room basement apt, sep entrance, parking, laundry $650. No smok- ing/pets 416-428-8607 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-BDRM basement, bright, clean, cozy, separate en- trance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, $795/mo inclusive, avail immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 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,Bright, spacious, newly finished, 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. Laundry, large backyard. Parking. Non-smoker. Walk to GO. Available immediate- ly. $950/mo incl. Call 905 839- 2617. PICKERING, spacious 3-bedroom house for rent, hardwood floors, newly renovated, 3 car parking, private laundry, walkout to deck and private yard, 4 appliances, air conditioning. Available May 1st. $1050+ % utilities. (416)270-1916. 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 PICKERING-PARKDALE/ROSE- FIELD, subleters welcome, new, clean 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance. Spa- cious, near transportation & shop- ping, available immediately. $900 inclusive. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. (905)837-9607. 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 KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estates & Consignments Our Specialty! 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "Big Orange Barn" Thursday April 7th, 6:30 p.m. Preview from 5 p.m. "Prominent Cambridge Estate to include:" ANTIQUE FURNITURE:9 pc. Krug oak diningroom suite, immaculate; princess oak grain dresser with mirror, Victorian oak sideboard with backsplash, carved, 3 inlaid leath- er top tables, 2 cedar chests, oak parlour table, teardrop pull sideboard with mirror back- splash, oversize walnut cabinet circa 1930, french marble top commode, 10 pc. Basset diningroom suite, and many other items. COLLECTABLES AND FINE CHINA:Lalique bud vases, Spodeware, Creamware Eng- land circa 1970-1890, Limoges France, hand painted musical boxes, collectable 4 Kodak cameras, assorted movie film accessories, radios and transistor assortment, collectable toys to include: antique block truck, red fire engine, Rice Krispies Kellogg's model car, Matchbox toys, army tank, approx. 100 assorted small metal cars and trucks, World War 11 binoculars, World War 11 information tapes with Walter Cronkite, box of glass bottles ranging from 1800s to date, too many items to list. NEW FURNITURE TO INCLUDE:new diningroom, bedroom, dinette, leather sofa sets, with choice of colours, quality box spring and mattresses, accent pieces, carved furni- ture, sofa tables, decorative accessories, many new pieces. ART & IMPORTANT LTD. EDITIONS:Norval Morriseau "Thunderbird Spirit", Trisha Ro- mance "All is Calm", "The Conservatory", "Christmas At The Cottage", Robert Bateman, Lumbers, Wildlife Issues, Tait, Group of 7 to include: A.J. Casson, Tom Thomson, Spe- cial issues by Emily Carr, and many other numbered issues..too many to list, some first time offered. Te rms:Visa, M/C, debit card, cash. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. Don't Miss This Great Sale! For info. or to consign please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer, (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 FARM/ANTIQUE AUCTION Saturday, April 16th, 10 a.m. For Clarke and Susan Stephen, 10539 Com- munity Centre Rd., RR#2 Baltimore (East), farm located off Hwy #45 North of Cobourg and 5 miles (8km) east of Baltimore (Watch for signs). MF 165 Diesel Tractor, MF 65 Diesel Tractor w/MF 90 loader, McKee 6 ft. Snow blower (3pth), Thrifty 5 ft. Rotary Mower (3pth), Disc and Cultivator (3pth), Easton 8ft. enclosed trailer, 14 ft. Crestliner w/outboard and trailer, 2001 Malibu V-6 (106,000 km loaded); 1968 Cheyenne P/U (V*, 4 x 4), 3 riding mowers, attractive an- tique contents, early grandfather clock (c1850 Scotland), harvest table, press backs, antique dressers, washstand, chest of drawers, old scale coffee table, clocks, crocks, old phones, lumber, etc. etc. Full ad next week. 3rd Gener- ation, Farm sold, owners moving. Terms: Cash, approved cheque, visa, interact, master card. (3% premium on credit cards) AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Bewdley Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Jacques and Hayes table, spinning wheels, Victorian end tables, washstand, parlour stove, canoe shelves, chairs, Roger Brothers condiment set, silverplate, Buggy and car wrenches, pharmaceutical bottles, 1960's hockey game, milk bottles, Edwardian mirror, hanging lamps, Orange Lodge banner and badges, quantity of ster- ling silver including 8 place setting of 1920s Birks sterling, 19th Century prints, 1852 Ontario County maps, paintings by Harold Lawes, Lake Catherine 1890 (mint), portrait of Scottish lady and dog (1860 R. Angus), architectural draw- ing (Benjamin Sattin), Thomas Harrison Wilkinson water colour, Canadian artist painting "Woods in the Muskokas", Limoges, Ainsley, Coalport, Royal Bayreuth, RS Germany, Bavarian, 8 place setting Royal Winton, Limoges dessert set, Rosenthal teapot, 7 place setting Pareek, pink depres- sion, pink and clear cornflower, hen on nest, silver overlay, Royal Daultons (HN1934, HN2264, HN2109, HN1978, HN2267), plus many other quality pieces from this Estate. Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville April 8th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the content from a Port Hope and Ajax home. 5 dining room tables and chairs - cherry (like new) w/matching ivory covered chairs, pine table w/6 chairs, pine table w/4 green chairs, maple drop leaf table/green legs 4 chairs, blue patio table 4 chairs, harvest table, china cabinet, cabinet, 6 pressback chairs, 6 oak chairs, chest, single poster bed, old ward- robe, entertainment unit, occasional chairs, re- cliner, occasional tables, pattern carpet 10 x 8, china, glass, war medals, fridge, stove washer, dryer, two roto tillers, cement mixer, table saw, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates, note the new date and time.Terms: Cash, approved cheque, visa, in- teract, master card. AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, April 8th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The estate of Ray and Elsie Graham of Oshawa plus others, ornate oak hall seat in original finish with lions head hooks, 9pc walnut dining room suite, walnut bonnet chest, banquet lamp, Flo Blue plates and platter, 4pc walnut bedroom set, Schubert apt. size piano & bench, remote controlled model airplanes, chesterfield set, occ. Chairs, maple dinette suite, pine single bed, glider rocker, walnut china cabinet, ward- robe, washstands, ginger bread clock, vantage guitar, oak rocking chair, beleek, dentist cabinet, blanket box, glass top coffee & end tables, roll away toolbox, Craftsman 10" table saw, alum. Ext. ladders, 21cu.ft. freezer, 2 door fridges, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 of for more info or pictures www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com AUCTION SALE Sunday April 10th, 9:30 AM MacGregor Auctions Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features household effects, collectables, misc. tools, articles from past to present, Something for One & All. (www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Auction Sale-Haydon Auction Barn.,Sat April 9 @ 5 pm From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Concession Rd 8, turn east at the fire hall to Hay- don.Collector coins & currency, Salon chairs, pump chair, household furn., glassware, collectibles Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 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 TWO BEDROOM apartment avail- able immediately. Clean, nice ar- ea, laundry facilities on premises. 1-parking. Park Rd. S./Bloor St. ar- ea. Please call (905)571-4482 be- tween 9a.m.-3p.m. for appoint- ment. 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,furnished 1-bedroom basement bachelor apt. Separate entrance. $650/month inclusive, first/last. Non smoker. Available immediately (905)665-7246. WHITBY,McQuay/Bonacord. 1- bedroom walk-out basement, gas f/p, parking, shared laundry, no smoking/pets. $900/month, Avail. immediately. Call (905)430-2635 after 5pm WHITBY.Newly renovated 1-bed- room basement apartment. Sep- arate entrance, laundry, near GO Bus. No smoking/pets, A/C. $700/month includes utilities. First/last Immediate. (905)728- 7578. 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 1 AAABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Burns/Thickson, Whitby beautiful 3-bdrm home, 2-fireplaces, bay windows, newly decorated, all ap- pliances incl. $1500+utilities, avail. immediately. Call 905-427-5128. 1-BDRM, PICKERING,Dix- ie/Hwy2. Clean, bright, spacious bsmt. Living/dining, 3pc bath, c/a, private entrance. Near 401/shops/bus/GO. Utilities, park- ing, laundry. No smoking/pets. References. First/last. 416-898- 6312 1010 DUNDAS ST.,Whitby, 2- bdrm house, $850/mo inclusive. First/last req'd. Avail. immediately. Call Aileen 905-666-9321 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa, 4 appliances, freshly painted, hardwood floor, $1150 plus utilities. Available June 1st. First/last/credit check required. No pets. 905-433-1632. 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 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 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 3 appliances plus shared laundry, large lot, 2-parking, near all amenities. First/last, references. 905-683- 9213 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,close to IGA and Hospital. 4-bedrooms, 4-car driveway, fami- lyroom w/fireplace, c/a, 5 appli- ances, $1,350/mo plus utilities. Available May 1. Call (905)683- 5755. 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 OSHAWA,Bright updated 3-bdrm semi. 5 appl. c/air. walkout to deck. Fenced yard. Excludes bsmt. Avail. Apr 15/May 1. $995 utilities extra. First/Last, referenc- es req'd. 905-571-5260, 416-435- 2962. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. 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 (905)720-9935 FINALLY A PLACE to call home! Pickering spotless and bright, 3- bedroom, gourmet kitchen, luxuri- ous living/dining, huge, fenced backyard, full basement, applianc- es. Quiet, yet close to schools, shopping, transit. Everything you could want and more! Stop look- ing, this is it, $1375+. Call Tom 905-259-6551 and come home 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 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. 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 1948 GLENDALE Dr., 3-bedroom bungalow, 4 appli- ances, finished bsmt., w/3pc. bath/laundry, $1350/mo. + util. Available May 1st. (905)831-2210 PICKERING,Liverpool/#2, 3 bed- room, big yard, no pets. $1175 plus utilities. References, first/last. Call (905)839-2923 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 main floor, 3-bdrm, hardwood, kitchen appliances, shared laundry, 2-car parking, fenced, no smoking/dogs. $1150+60% utilities May 1. (905)619-0833 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 . WALK-OUT 2 bedroom basement (Pickering). Big kitchen. Big living area. Big lawn (mutual). 1 wash- room. Laundry included. Bright, neat & clean. $800 +40% utilities. First & last required. Please call (905)837-2505 or (647)293-2505. 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,3-bedroom semi de- tached, Dunlop/Annes St., large yard, utilities,appliances included, shared laundry, no smoking, May 1, $1250 per month.(905)430-2925 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 NORTH OSHAWA 3 Bdrm Non- quon Townhouse, freshly cleaned/ painted ,4 appliances,fenced yard. May 1. $875 plus hydro. 905-571- 7403. 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 EXECUTIVE 3 bed- room, 3 1/2 baths, central air, 6 appliances, garage, parking close to all amenities, $1500 plus, call 416-258-0936 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for June 1, for two -3 bed- room units, $906 plus utilities. (no subsidy avail.). ALSO Wheelchair accessible unit avail. immediately. (wheel chair access bed- room/washroom, on main floor, some subsidy available. ) Subject to membership policy approval. Applications available at Commu- nity Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door be- tween, 10am-7pm). 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. TOWNHOUSE - 3 bedrooms, in a desirable north end Oshawa com- plex, available June lst. $l,200 plus utilities. lst/last months rent re- quired.Telephone (905) 438-8264. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 6, 2005 www.durhamregion.com www.ezautoloan.net 1-800-269-1687 '24 hrs. live' A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 - * -* -/- 3INCE s,!7.42%%#!2% s9!2$42%%7/2+ s5.),/#+0!4)/$2)6%7!93 s34/.%4)-"%22%4!).).'7!,,3 , Ê -// -{£ÈÓnnäÎ£Î To Place your AD in our Business Services Directory Please call The Ajax News Advertiser @ 905-683-5110 and ask for Alex Baxter 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 HICKS, Verne - Peacefully, at Woodingford Lodge Tillsonburg Verne Hicks of Tillsonburg formerly of Pickering passed away with his family at his bed- side on Monday April 4, 2005 in his 97th year. Be- loved husband of the late Beatrice "Pearl" Hicks (nee: Kent) (October 2004). Dear father of Doreen (Milton) Smith of Tillsonburg; Marie (Floyd) Malcolm of Guelph; Verna Appleton of Port Perry; Margaret (George) Lee of Greenwood; Robert "Bob" (Carole) Hicks of Greenwood; Greta (James) Smith of Till- sonburg; Russell "Bill" (June) Hicks of Mississauga. Also survived by his son-in-law Gordon LeCain of Campbellford, and brother-in-law Harry Kent of To- ronto. Cherished and much loved grandfather to 16 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Son of the Melbourne "Met" and Mary Ellen "Ella" Oatman Singer Hicks. Verne was also predeceased by his daughter Barbara Hicks (2002); granddaughter Wendy Wagner (1995); great grandson Noah Wade (1998); brother- in-law Donald Kent (1930); sister-in-law Hazel Hels- don (1992), and son-in-law Andrew Appleton (2004). The family welcome friends and family to join them for visitation at OSTRANDER'S FUNER- AL HOME, 43 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg (519-842- 5221) on Thursday April 7, 2005 from 11am until 1pm. Funeral services for Verne will be held in Os- trander's Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday after- noon at 1pm. Rev. Gary Shuttleworth of St. Paul's United Church Tillsonburg officiating. Interment to follow in Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Research Foundation or St. Paul's United Church. Bereaved Families Fa milies who have lost a child through death can fi nd support at Bereaved Families of Ontario - Durham Region. 905-579-4293 www.bfodurham.net of Ontario - Durham Region 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 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. FURNISHED ROOM in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit professional or student, seconds to GO stop/sta- tion, shopping, 401. Immediately, $550, first/last. Leroy (905)626- 1447. FURNISHED ROOM in beautiful custom home in Pickering. Pre- ferred: 2 "handymen" willing to help with odd jobs in exchange for great home-cooked meals. Laun- dry, parking, outdoor hottub, Sprucehill Rd. in Pickering, $450/mo. First/last. Avail. May 1. 905-831-4859 FURNISHED ROOM in house, non-smoker, female preferred. $450/month first/last. No pets, no smoking. (905)686-1588 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. AJAX,basement, room for rent, furnished, $400. Close to Highway & Durham Centre. Cable and A/C included. Available anytime. 416-846-9647. 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,King/Harmony St.S., share bright 2 bedroom basement apt, near all amenities, all inclusive $400 per month, call 9am-9pm. 905-576-2807. 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. 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. 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Sharon, 905-831-4859. 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 6 PIECE High quality Cream col- oured Lacquer Bedroom set. $3000. 3 piece Living room set. $350. Call (416)356-5998. 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. 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 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. BRAND NEW Underpadding for Carpet. 386 sq.ft. $135.00. Phone after 5pm: (905)839-1044. BBQ TIME SPECIALS - Beef sides, hamburg, roasts, and steaks. 905-986-4932 (days), 705- 432-3031 (anytime) 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. 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 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 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 (Spa) Covers - Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER 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 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. 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! 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. 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. 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 SEARS 9.0-hp Craftsman roto- tiller, Briggs/Stratton engine. with reverse. 21" tine width, rear tine tiller with counter-rotating tine. Excellent shape $1100-obo. (905)668-1895 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: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 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 FREE TO GOOD HOME,very friendly white rat, free cage & ac- cessories. (905)427-8277 cnp MINIATURE PINCHER PUPPY, black & tan, for sale. Call (905)571-3669 PA PILLON 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. REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, great temperament, fami- ly-raised, reasonable. Call 905- 986-0425. SHIH-TZU & LHASA-SHIH-TZU puppies. Vet checked and first shots. Asking $400. (905)433- 0708 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1987 FIREBIRD - Excellent condi- tion. Red. Low Kilometers (140,000 kms). Original Owner. Only $2500!!! Call (905)831-6631. 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. 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Call 905-619-1091. 1998 PONTIAC Grand Am 150,000kms, V6, $4,950; 1997 Chrysler Intrepid Sport, 120,000kms, loaded $4,950;. 1998 Plymouth Neon 180,000kms, $3,250; All certified/e-tested. (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 2001 CHEVROLET Impala LS, 3.8 V6, like new, $7,950; 1994 Nissan Ultima GXE, 5-spd, power moon roof, $3,250; 1994 Plymouth Ac- claim V6, auto $2,300. All vehicles fully loaded, certified & e-tested. (905)665-3222 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. 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(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 1996 GMC PICK-UP,V6, white, good condition, $3500. Call (905)723-6941 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, sport V6, 77,250 KLM very good shape, will certify, $1`1,500 call (905)420- 0402. 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4, 26,000 km., available 96,000. 40 months left on a 48 month lease. Leather seats, loaded, black exte- rior, tow package, $657/month, 0 down. Will pay lease transfer fees. 905-697-6320. 1988 CHEV WINDOW VAN.7 passenger, trailer hitch. 235,000 km, runs well. $1250-obo as is. Leave message (905)668-1997 1998 ASTRO VAN Ve ry good condition. $4500-obo. (905)431- 2862 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 CROWN MOULDING Professionally installed Starting from $4.95/linear foot. Call now for estimate 647-222-7253 www.paramountmouldings.com DECKS... PRESSURE TREATED CEDAR & PLASTIC WOODS Fr ee Estimate. Call Jim (416)602-2169 (416)286-3161 All Work Guaranteed ONE CALL FIX ALL Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Fences, Decks, Kitchens, Basements & Baths General Handyman Service (905)666-5528 cell 416-571-1483 Call Dale JCB Contracting Inc. 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If you would like to become a News Advertiser Carrier please call the Circulation Department at 905-683-5117905-683-5117 OU R CARRIER’S .... .... DELIVER THE GOODS!! Heat Sum 41 comes to aid of young amputee from Pickering By Spencer McCormack Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Members of Sum 41 emceed a benefit concert with hopes of raising enough money for a Picker- ing girl to get prosthetic hands after hers were cut off while living in Sierra Leone. On Thursday, March 31, G.L. Rob- erts Collegiate and Vocational Institute hosted almost 400 students, who came to lend support to Mariatu Kamara and to see Steve-O and Cone from Ajax’s Sum 41 open the night with tales of their time in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a question-and-answer period with fans. A number of local bands performed and Oshawa Mayor John Gray also made an appearance. Before the benefit started, while Steve-O and Cone signed autographs and took pictures with fans, inside the library a timid Mariatu Kamara, 18, and her Canadian guardian Kadijatu Nabe told a group of reporters her story: In 1999, during Sierra Leone’s civil war, Ms. Kamara, then 13, was cap- tured and held hostage by rebel sol- diers. She was with her mother and brothers at the time, but they ran away and weren’t captured. The soldiers held her for over 10 hours, beating and raping her, before chopping her hands off and letting her go. She was found by a lady in another village after wandering in a forest for two days, said Ms. Nabe. Ms. Kamara spent the next two years at a refugee camp in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capitol. “While she was at the amputee camp she met her cousin, who was also amputated,” said Ms. Nabe. “She’s one of thousands of amputees in Sierra Leone.” As a result of her rape, she gave birth to a child who would die eight months later from malnutrition due to poor conditions at the refugee camp. In 2002, a generous Canadian heard Ms. Kamara’s story and paid to have her come to Canada. Later that year, Ms. Nabe read a story about Ms. Ka- mara in The Toronto Star and, being from the same village in Sierra Leone, she invited the woman to her home. Ms. Kamara, now 18, has been living with Ms. Nabe and her husband, Abou, in Pickering since September 2003. “Today, I find my life is much better... I go to school now,” said Ms. Kamara. Ms. Nabe added, “When she came to Canada, she couldn’t speak a word of English. Now she can carry on a conversation and she’s doing very well in school.” Members of Sum 41 had been stu- dents of Constantine Papoutsis when they were in high school and happily accepted his proposal to emcee the benefit. And, judging by the applause of the crowd when they came and went, it was clear what 400 high school students had come to see. Ms. Kamara needs $28,000 for pros- thetic hands, of which $8,000 had been raised before the sold-out benefit, which had a goal of raising $5,000. If you would like to contribute, a fund has been set up at Royal Bank Branch 3832, 1340 Kingston Rd., Pick- ering. Cheques should be payable to Sierra Leone Immigrant Resettlement and Integration Centre.