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The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Raising their voice Parent l eaders call for more involvement with the Province By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Parent leaders want a direct line to the Province’s education minister. The Parent Voice in Education Project (PVEP), set up last fall, says Ontario should establish an ad- visory board of their peers to give input to the minister, in addition to parent-chaired committees at the school board level to advise education directors on increasing parental involvement. They are just two out of seven recommendations made to educa- tion minister Gerard Kennedy this week. More than 1,150 submissions were received and public meet- ings were held across the province, as parents were asked how they could best have a stronger voice at all levels of the education system. Many meetings were organized by parents themselves, including one in Whitby two months ago. “(Parents) don’t feel they have a voice at the school board and sometimes at the school council (level),” Oshawa resident Manon Lemonde, one of 20 PVEP mem- bers, said in an interview. She said the PVEP wants the minister to do more than just speak about the importance of parents having a hand in the system. They recommend a provincial parental involvement policy, with direction to everyone from the minister to local schools on how to foster par- ticipation. All levels of government commit to fund local improvement projects By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The City didn’t get everything it was asking for, but officials are pleased with money promised for infrastruc- ture. In December, Pickering submit- ted an application for five bridge projects as part of the first intake of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COM- RIF). Earlier this week, it was an- nounced two were approved. “On the one hand we’re dis- appointed we didn’t get every- thing, but on the other hand we’re pleased with what we did get,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “We’re optimistic that in the next round we’ll get the balance approved.” The bridges to be done are Bul- mer, located on Fifth Concession Road along the boundary of Pick- ering and Ajax crossing Duffins Creek, and Reesor Creek, located along the Uxbridge- Pickering To w nline Road, west of Altona. The gov- ernments of Canada and Ontario are each in- vesting up to $199,305 in the project, with Pickering contributing the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $597,916. The City had includ- ed $576,800 in the 2005 budget for the five bridges to be funded through debt financing. Mayor Ryan said because three of the projects were not approved, the money just wouldn’t be bor- 905-686-2445 SEE US ON SHOP TV CHANNEL 21 WEEKENDS AT 3PM SHOP TV OPENING IN WHITBY THIS SEPT. www.blaisdale.com 12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING Pre-Toddler Program (12 mo.-18 mo.) NEW OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 pm 56 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax, Village Campus OPENING IN WHITBY THIS SEPT. YOUNG PLAYERS ARE GETTING A KICK OUT OF A NEW SOCCER SEASON Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Members of the Valley Farm Public School inter- mediate boys soccer team are in full practice mode, preparing for the season opener on May 4. The team was running through some drills at Brock Ridge Park this week and Tyler McLean put some solid effort into his kicks. Tw o Pickering bridges getting makeovers SOARING HIGH Gymnasts reach the podium at provincials Page 31 AIDS IN FOCUS Health minister comes to Durham for conference Page 10 ✦ See City, Page 2 ✦ See Parents, Page 4 Dave Ryan East Shore centre moved up to priority on construction list By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The City must no longer look the other way when it comes to the needs of seniors says Doug Dickerson. Not only did the Ward 2 City councillor have the design phase of a second-floor addition to the East Shore Community Centre been moved from the deferred project list to a priority project in the 2005 capital budget, he also had $175,000 added to the budget to cover construction costs. “It is necessary,” Coun. Dicker- son said following recent budget committee meetings. “You can’t go on turning a blind eye to the obvious.” The day and a half of meetings took place at the beginning of April, with council to make the final decision on the budget at Monday’s meeting. He said the people who use the facility are already running out of room and with an aging popula- tion the need is only going to increase. Barry Johnson, a member of the South Pickering Seniors Club, can attest to that. “It’s always desperately needed. We’v e al- ways wanted extra space,” he said. “It’s just a won- derful idea. It is going to ease a lot of stress.” The addition is to be built on top of the millennium room, which was added to the building in 1999 at the northeast end of the build- ing. At that time footings and steel were added in preparation for the eventual second storey. “A t that time I asked the seniors to think down the road with me,” Coun. Dickerson said, adding he told the club if they raised $20,000 at the time it would be used to prepare for the second floor. If the money for the project is approved Monday, Coun. Dick- erson said the design work would be done this year. “If we get all that done this year and get all the approvals, the money is in place to start con- struction,” he said. P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com Seniors’ needs addressed in Pickering rowed until they are. There are to be more intakes for applications under the COM- RIF program with the criteria and deadline details for the next phase to be announced in the coming weeks. Intake 3 doesn’t take place until next year. Richard Holborn, division head of municipal property and engi- neering, said the City would have to wait for the details of Intake 2 before it would decide whether the remaining bridges — Green- wood, Palmer and Michell — are going to be resubmitted. “We have to find out what their priorities are. We have to match those priorities,” he said. “It is competitive based.” The re-decking on the two ap- proved bridges is to start shortly. “It will begin as soon as we can get the tenders out,” Mayor Ryan said. COMRIF is a five-year, $900- million program that focuses on local needs through infrastruc- ture improvements to provide safe drinking water, better sew- age systems, improved waste management processes, safer local roads and bridges, as well as other health and safety priorities. All Ontario municipalities of less than 250,000 people are eligible to apply. City will pitch projects again next year ✦ City, From Page 1 Doug Dickerson It's Been 5Great Years of “Reel” Fun! In appreciation, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in May we’re giving away 700 Great Blue Heron gifts. Be one of the first 350 people at 8am or 6pm to receive a new and exciting gift each day. Register for your daily gift card today! *Limit one gift per person per day. Quantities limited while supplies last. 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The DCAS is purchasing a 5-acre plot of land on Taunton Road at Airport Road in north Oshawa, just west of the Oshawa Airport. The move means the society’s current three locations will now be housed in one, said Executive Di- rector James Dubray. The 90,000 sq. ft. facility will include the family access cen- tre (current- ly in Mid- town Mall in downtown Oshawa), office space, interview and meeting rooms and children’s play areas. “We’re trying to consolidate our operations for cost purposes,” Mr. Dubray said, adding staff currently frequently drive between offices and have outgrown the buildings. “It will be more coordinated under one roof.” Some people are concerned about accessing the location by public transit. Mr. Dubray is hoping the current expansion of Taunton Road will mean increased service, and said the organization has been discussing the issue with Oshawa and the Region. Construction is expected to start in the fall, with a completion date of spring 2007. Oshawa development services committee chairman Louise Parkes said the City is delighted Durham CAS will be bringing its current 360 jobs with them to Oshawa’s new Ta unton Road gateway, along with any future jobs the society hopes to grow. “It’s the kind of development indicative of the kind of Oshawa we’re going to build to the north,” she said. Oshawa has rezoned airport lands fronting onto Taunton Road for commercial activity. With this purchase from Durham CAS, a medical centre and two other pro- posed office buildings, this land is almost built out, said Coun. Parkes. The Society provides child pro- tection services, and receives 100 per cent funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The announcement coincides with the Society’s 100th anniver- sary. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 PAGE 3 A/P New home chosen for Children’s Aid Society infodurhamregion.comHwy. 401 drivers help nab impaired suspect Callers say truck was weaving on highway PICKERING — Drunk driving charges have been laid against a trucker after concerned motorists called police about a tractor trail- er weaving through traffic early Friday. A number of drivers travelling on Hwy. 401 called in reports of the eastbound truck, which was carrying a load of steel, being driven erratically, Whitby OPP said. The truck was seen weaving across lanes and at one point struck the concrete centre me- dian, police said. OPP officers caught up with the truck near Brock Road and ar- rested the driver. Paul DeYoung, 35, of Dartmouth, N.S., is charged with impaired driving, driving while exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit and dangerous driving. 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Parents were asked to consider a discussion paper that includ- ed four models Ms. Lemonde says were narrowed down from about 15 in total. They ranged from a provincial council with regional representation and ministry appointments to no provincial body at all. Ms. Lem- onde says most saw benefits to more than one of the models, with no clear preference emerg- ing. In the end, the PVEP rec- ommended an advisory board, with three members from each of the six regions in Ontario and no ministry appointments. “We really were firm about it,” she says. “The parents would be nominating the parents.” The advisory group would require money to operate, and Ms. Lemonde says the PVEP members assume roughly $250,000 per year formerly al- located to the Ontario Parent Council would be available, al- though adding, “I don’t know if it would be enough.” Mr. Kennedy reportedly wants to hold regional forums to confirm what the PVEP says it heard from parents in making its recommendations. However Ms. Lemonde isn’t a supporter of the idea, as she says a lot of the excitement and interest generated through the process would wane. She says the PVEP received enough data, noting the minister wants something in place by September, a time line that could be in jeopardy if further consultation occurred. “If you have a new car, you don’t want to wait until next year to use it,” Ms. Lemonde says. The president of Parents partenaires en education, she was chosen to represent Fran- cophone parents on the PVEP. Parents would nominate parents Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Beauty is in the eye of the holder AJAX – Joeann Inglis and her cat Harley were at the recent 27th Annual Motor City Cat Club Cat Show at the Ajax Community Centre. 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In the offices of the John Howard Society and the Durham Regional Social Services department they are scratching their heads wondering why WGC International of Victoria, a private company, has been contracted to handle this new program. In Durham, these local groups say they already offer the employment counselling job-placement services JobsNow will provide. Paul Cloutier, director of income services for Durham social services, can’t explain to his staff why current services couldn’t be modified and blended to serve everyone better. Joelle Murray, at the John Howard Society, points out there is always room for improvement but says to bring in a private company to run social services isn’t right. She is also concerned that there was no opportunity for anyone else to get involved. She says there was no call for proposal process and that local agencies were left out. The Province should have looked at existing services and determined what was working and where changes needed to be made for the benefit of the people utilizing them. Now, it appears we have another case of wasted money and duplica- tion of services. Social services shouldn’t be handled by for-profit organi- zations at the best of times and without input from existing providers this is a potential recipe for disaster. The handling of social services needs to be an all-inclusive effort because the more people working together to get Durham residents in stable jobs, the better off the whole community will be. The Province must take more care with taxpayers’ dollars, and, insteading of adding another layer of bureaucracy, work with existing systems. Leg islation needed to ensure our safety To the editor: I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen with re- gards to needle-stick injuries in Ontario and Bill 179. Bill 179 has been introduced in the legislature to make safety-engineered devices mandatory within Ontario to ensure the safety of all of us. Bill 179 is a private member’s bill currently before the Legislative Assembly awaiting third reading. It would re- duce the incidence of needle-stick injuries as it mandates anywhere a ‘medical sharp’ of any type is used that the new ‘safety-engineered’ type are to be used. They protect the user from injury due to built-in safety features. This Act leaves no area for misinterpretation, it is clear and concise and protects all. It is imperative that Bill 179 be passed in the legislature and not put on the back burner, or more lives will be lost. More people need to stand up and be heard. It is our lives and our children’s lives. Ly nda Thompson Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil. Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Classi- fieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Av e., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of news- papers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. It’s not wanted, but we can’t trust Martin I t’s interesting to watch this sordid tale of federal politics unfold these days. Everyone apparently has the moral authority to govern and if you don’t be- lieve it, they’ll tell you. The latest shot came with Prime Minis- ter Paul Martin’s abuse of the prime min- ister’s office, telling a national audience that, in effect, he really doesn’t want to lose his job. Prime ministerial addresses are supposed to be about the best inter- ests of Canadians, about national crises, not about trying to stop the Liberal Party’s plunge in the polls. Let’s just call a spade a spade and admit, it was politicking at its best. By promising an election after John Gomery issues his final report, he’s made the Conservatives the potential villains again if we go to the polls in June. From a political strategy point of view, it was a brilliant move. Over to you, Stephen Harper. But, are we really best served by waiting for Mr. Gomery’s final report? Let’s face it, if Paul Martin knows he has until February to turn this ship around, he’s going to be finding dollars, creating programs and doing everything he can to wipe the name Gomery from the minds of Canadians. He’s already used the prime minister’s office once now to campaign, and what’s to stop him over the coming 10 months? Besides, why should Canadians trust anything Mr. Martin says? He was a senior member of the Chretien government and apparently had no clue as to what was going on. Just think about what that says about his ability to hold the prime minis- ter’s job and understand what’s happen- ing with his government. It will be interesting to see how voters react here in Durham. Mark Holland, the Ajax-Pickering MP, would at first glance appear to be the most vulnerable Liberal on the block, given he’s in his first year in Ottawa. However, there likely isn’t a more responsive and tireless politician to con- stituent needs at any level of government in Ajax and Pickering, which should pay dividends for him. The same can’t be said for his Liberal counterparts here, Dan McTeague (Pick- ering-Scarborough East) and Whitby- Oshawa’s Judi Longfield, longtime mem- bers of the Chretien government. Should she run, Ms. Longfield is facing a strong Conservative candidate in Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty, the former Ontario deputy premier. However, given the lack of a similar big name to make life difficult for Mr. McTeague, he’ll likely return. No one wants another election right now and it will be costly, true. But allow- ing the Liberals to continue governing is like handing a box of matches to a child. It could be explosive and ugly — if it’s pos- sible to get any worse than it already is. To ny Doyle’s column appears every third Sunday. E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion. com. Election is the only real option Tony Doyle managing editor EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 PAGE 7 A /P “ Thank You for making us the Top Selling ATV Dealer in Ontario” Join us for our O P E N H O U S EOPEN H O U S EOPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 14th, 9-3 CHECK OUT OUR GARAGE SALE - BARGAINS GALORE! JOIN US FOR A BBQ SAUSAGE & POP!!! ATV TEST RIDES!! Lawn Tractor/ Backhoe Trials Kids Casting Contest (every kid wins a prize!) KIDS ATV RIDES!! D T P o w e r S p o r t s Sandford Rd. Davis Dr. Reach St. Lakeridge Rd. (RR#23) 8160 Lakeridge Rd., Uxbridge 905-852-3932 P o l a r i s N Team hopes to treat 2,500 residents living with parasites By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Like most university students, Julie Davidson and Geoff Martin are revelling this week, as exams wrap up and a long summer stretches ahead of them. But unlike those heading for hometowns and office internships, the pair of Os- hawa residents are gearing up to join a group of 10 fel- low Queens University stu- dents on a mission to help thousands of people living on the fringes of Ecuador’s health-care system. Under the guidance of Volunteers Abroad and the Canadian Red Cross, the team will spend the month of May travelling to 12 com- munities in the province of Napo, testing residents for potentially fatal intestinal parasites. In Ecuador’s remote jun- gle regions, where health care and education are both difficult to access, it is esti- mated that nearly 100 per cent of people have one of two common parasites, caused by drinking untreat- ed water and disposing of garbage and sewage in the open air. “It’s really great that I’ll actually be able to use the things I’m studying at school to help people,” says Ms. Davidson, 21, who just finished her third year of a double major in biol- ogy and physical educa- tion. “When we heard that people in some parts of the country weren’t getting any health-care support from their government, and that they weren’t even getting basic hygiene education, we thought it was important to do something.” The group will leave May 1, and spend the first week taking language classes and learning lab techniques in the capital city of Quito. From there, they will trav- el to different villages, set- ting up mobile camps where patients can file through to provide blood samples, watch presentations on nu- trition and sanitation, and receive proper anti-parasitic medications, based on their test results. The goal is to test and treat 2,500 people in total. “Sometimes we don’t think about how blessed we are to live in Canada,” says Mr. Martin, a life sciences student who is mulling over the idea of going to medical school. “This is one of the only times in my life that I’ll be able to take a summer off and do something like this for other people, so it’s exciting.” In addition to agonizing over what to pack for their first encounter with South American weather, the pair also face the challenge of bankrolling a trip with no government funding or sponsorship. Ms. Davidson estimates that each member of the team will pay about $4,000 out of their own pockets, once plane tickets, lodging, and medication for the resi- dents are factored in. Anyone wishing to help sponsor the project can contact David Mor- rison at Volunteer Abroad at 1-800-263-0050 or dave@volunteerabroad.ca. A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com Students heading to Ecuadorian jungle to help thousands of people living at risk of disease Julie Davidson and Geoff Martin are spending May in Ecuador testing people at risk for parasites. The first-ever gathering of apprenticeship and skilled trades stakeholders in Durham Region. 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OWASCO’S ANNUAL OWASCO’S ANNUAL MAYFEST PARTY MAYFEST PARTY Saturday, May 7th,2005 10am -5pm Saturday, May 7th, 2005 10am - 5pm 2030 Champlain Ave, Whitby 2030 Champlain Ave, Whitby Featuring Child Safety Seat Clinic! Jumping Castle for the kids Child Safety Seat Event! Health Minister identifies with struggles By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Staff, volun- teers and attendees of an AIDS conference here last week choked back tears as they learned a local man lost his battle to the disease on Wednesday. Peter Richtig, executive director of the AIDS Com- mittee of Durham, talked about the man who had been living in his car and using a Tim Hortons cof- fee cup as his bathroom. It was the third local death from AIDS in just over two months. “Part of it was a feeling that he just gave up,” Mr. Richtig said, adding that he had just spoken with the man on Tuesday. Mr. Rich- tig believes the man felt that, since he was forced into the hospital and would eventu- ally have to be moved into a long-term care facility, he didn’t want to go on. “We didn’t have the re- sources to help him, house him.” The death puts the AIDS committee’s agenda in con- text. There’s been a 40-per cent increase in cases in Durham since 2002. “We think it’s shame- ful,” Mr. Richtig said. “It’s more dramatic than we ever would have thought.” Health Minister George Smitherman, the first openly gay MPP in Ontario and the conference’s guest speaker on Thursday, agreed. “I know that there are a lot of challenges living with HIV and AIDS,” he said. “I know that because many of my friends are living with it.” Mr. Smitherman said his coming out in the 1980s, amid the emergence of HIV/AIDS, helped him learn about the disease. “I’ve always found myself very lucky and fortunate... because that sense of aware- ness was built in from the get-go,” he said. “But we still see the environment where people have all the infor- mation of risk” and still get infected. Mr. Richtig said he is “c a utiously optimistic” of receiving support from Mr. Smitherman, who has iden- tified AIDS as a priority, but added he’s only one player in a provincial government that has many competing priorities. The executive director said one of the biggest prob- lems the agency is facing is a lack of government fund- ing. Only 25 per cent of its budget comes the Province or the feds — the rest must be raised from within the community. Meanwhile, he said, other areas of Ontario that aren’t experiencing the combination of an explod- ing population and rise in HIV/AIDS rate such as Dur- ham get more money. That means the agency has to struggle with finding the resources to help with community education and finding housing. And it also has a domino effect, Mr. Richtig said. Other organi- zations the AIDS commit- tee normally turns to for help with its clients — such as housing or alcoholism — have their own funding shortages. Even at the group’s an- nual conference this week, many agencies that would normally attend could not do so because of lack of staff, funding or even because they’d been forced to shut down. The conference, all about the social determinants of health, looked at living with HIV/AIDS, income support issues, mental health, body image, grief and bereave- ment and harm reduction. Contact the AIDS Com- mittee of Durham at 905- 576-1445 and www.aidsdur- ham.com. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com Man’s death puts AIDS in focus at conference Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Health Minister George Smitherman speaks at the AIDS Confer- ence held at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa. Durham school board hosting We llness and Leisure Fair DURHAM — The Durham District School Board will host a Wellness and Leisure Fair on Thursday, May 5. The fair takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the atrium of the Education Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., between Brock and Ander- son streets in Whitby. It is open to the general public and admission is free. Approximately 25 ven- dors from Durham Region will host displays and an- swer questions on an array of wellness-related topics. Shopper’s Drug Mart will also conduct free skin analy- ses and the Clinic for Health and Energy Restoration will be offering mini acupres- sure face-lift massages. The fair will also include information on diabetes, cancer, stress management, karate, arthritis, exercise, mental health and more. The fair is part of the Em- ployee Wellness Program at the Durham District School Board. For more information, call Lynn Porplycia at 905- 666-6346. YOUNG A FEATURE FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLE ForeverForever St roke recovery group provides fellowship Survivors depend on each other for support By Jason Chamberlain Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — The feelings and thoughts of someone struck by a seri- ous illness can only be known by those who experience it. Every Tuesday of every month, a group of friends meet at Westminster United Church in Whitby and they all have two things in common: First, each has experienced a stroke; second, each refuses to allow it to stop them from liv- ing full, meaningful lives. The Stroke Recovery Group of Dur- ham Region has made it their mission to support fellow stroke survivors and those who care for them. Bill Longhurst has been a part of the group for over a year and appreciates knowing he’s not alone. “It’s an opportunity to get out and socialize with other people who have suffered the same fate as I have,” said the Ajax resident. “Meeting with other people is one of the biggest things to let you know that you’re not alone out there, that there are other people who have had your problems and that they’ve dealt with it. “We share each other’s successes.” One such success is 73-year-old Nora Burgess. The Ajax resident is a skilled artist, but she developed those skills only after her stroke. Although she is right-handed, Ms. Burgess paints with her left hand.Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo The Stroke Recovery Group of Durham Region meets to socialize, listen to guest speakers and exercise. 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I think it’s wonderful, I’m really enthused about it.” For 52-year-old Peter Fee of Whitby, it’s his love for his wife and of life itself that gets him through. “The most uncomfortable part of my stroke is the sensation I have coming out the back of my head, and my neck, which is almost unbearable,” said Mr. Fee. “It’s only my lovely wife who gets me through each day because we love each other so much. “She’s also my caregiver, she takes care of me every moment of every day. She has retired to take care of me.” Mr. Fee also calls upon his fierce determi- nation to live life the way he wants to. “I’m damned and determined that I’m going to improve to the point where I can walk across (the survivors’) room, and swing a golf club,” he said. “I’m already playing wheelchair tennis, so that’s part of my deter- mination.” The individuals take part in every group meeting, where the gathering of stroke sur- vivors and caregivers take part in social, physical and educational activities. There is a short exercise period every meeting, and the group often receives visits from guest speakers who educate the group about different topics. One such activity is yoga. The meetings are also attended by at least one registered nurse, as well as church vol- unteers who prepare lunch. They’ve been meeting since September 2001, and group co-ordinator Amy Ponech has been a big part of the group’s success. The former Scarborough resident moved to Whitby a few years ago and was dismayed to find no support groups for stroke survivors like her. So she took it upon herself to get one started. “I was at a church luncheon, and our guest speaker was Gail Brimbecom who was our parish help nurse, and at the end of her luncheon she asked ‘Is there anything anyone would like to see get started’?” said Ms. Ponech. “My hand went up and we went ahead from there.” The group has touched many people, and Ms. Ponech hopes it will continue to do so. “It’s a very close group, and a warm group,” she said. “We’ve almost become a family.” The group meets each week from 1 to 3 p.m. (1850 Rossland Rd. E.). For information about the group, call Ms. Brimbecom at 905- 723-6442. ✦ Members, From Page 11 Read up at:infodurhamregion.com “When only the very best will do” 2 Suites Now Available! For over twenty years, we have established a reputation as the finest retirement residence in the Durham region. Conveniently located in a quiet neighbourhood, Orchard Villa is just minutes from the Shopping Centre, the Recreation Centre and many other amenities. 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So says renowned horticultur- alist Laura Berman, who brought her expertise and success stories to a community gardening forum in Whitby last week. “The overriding thing is that people help each other,” said Ms. Berman, also a community gar- den program coordinator in To- ronto. “It’s the sense that we are all in this together.” Not only does gardening itself offer exercise, fresh air and the obvious — affordable food — but community plots mean people who would not normally meet can come together, Ms. Berman said. Durham has six gardens that are part of the community gar- den network (DCGN), with two in Pickering, two in Oshawa, and one each in Bowmanville and Whitby. The gardens are a great class- room for people who have never gardened but would like to, or for those who don’t have access to a plot, said Catherine Feldman Ax- ford of the DCGN, also a housing coordinator at the Cornerstone Community Association, in Os- hawa. At the garden near Corner- stone, people living at the centre, plus those from agencies such as the YWCA and Canadian Mental Health Association, learn how to work as a team. “People who are living on the margins, it helps them learn how to socialize,” Ms. Feldman Ax- ford said, adding that neighbours have also chipped in, including a woman who donates water. Ruth Latimer of Whitby used to garden before she moved into a townhouse. Since moving, she’s gotten involved in a community garden, and last year she grew flowers, tomatoes, zucchini and lettuce. “I met some people, got some sunshine and fresh air,” she said. “It was great.” Last year, the Whitby commu- nity and communal garden proj- ect at Lakeridge Road and Hwy. 7 donated a third of a tonne of food to St. Vincent’s Kitchen in Oshawa, said Mary Drummond of the group. “It’s really indicative of what we can do,” she said, adding that people with disabilities and men- tal health issues were involved as well. Seniors get company, youth build transferable job skills, kids learn where their food comes from, and everybody can be edu- cated about foods from different cultures, Ms. Berman said. For information on how to join or start a community garden, call Ms. Feldman Axford at 905-433- 0254 ext.226. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 1, 2005 PAGE 13 A/P ARTICLES WANTED COLLECTOR looking for old Hi-Fi Equipment, Components, 40 years or older! Old Speakers, Audio Amplifiers, PreAmps, Tuners, Hamond Organs. No Factory Consoles. Call 519-853- 2157 We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Community gardening is growing new friendships Horticulturalist Laura Berman was a recent guest speaker at a Durham Com- munity Gardening Network information night. Spokesman, union have confidence in auto giant By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Failure. Chaos. Dam- aged brands. Bankruptcy. A quick scan of recent newspaper headlines from Illinois to India reveals that these dismal descriptors are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to doom and gloom stories on the state of affairs at General Motors Corporation. Closer to home, the cancelled Zeta platform and temporary layoffs at Plant Two, have fueled speculation that all is not well with the world’s largest auto- maker and its 11,500 Oshawa employ- ees. Taking it all in from his local office, GM Canada spokesman Stew Low has a word of his own to describe the ru- mours: “nonsense.” “People who are saying that GM is going broke and should be filing for Chapter 11, that’s just ridiculous,” he said in an interview recently. “A com- pany that’s going broke doesn’t spend money on new vehicles like we are.... It doesn’t make huge investments in the future.” So why the contrasting pictures? According to Dennis DesRosiers, one of Canada’s leading automotive indus- try analysts, both pictures are accurate. While he agrees that bankruptcy isn’t in the cards, a drop in sales and market share that consistently falls below 25 per cent can’t be ignored. “The whole auto sector is in serious trouble globally,” he says. “GM is one of the largest players, which means it faces particularly large challenges.” Industry buzz hit a fever pitch last month, when General Motors Corpo- ration announced revised guidance for 2005 earnings on March 16. Profit forecasts of $4 or $5 per share dropped to $1 or $2, and it was estimated that the company might generate as little as $600 million in profits for 2005, down from about $3.6 billion in 2004. Buzz Hargrove, national president of the Canadian Autoworkers (CAW) union, points to competition from im- ports, as one of the biggest challenges for GM Canada. “Imports continue to take a huge share of our market, about 40 per cent. Japanese cars alone make up 30 per cent,” he says. “It’s a very challenging time, and until recently, our own gov- ernment didn’t realize what we were facing.” Experts agree that the other major source of strain comes from the GM parent company and the skyrocket- ing costs associated with its corporate health-care plans and pension plans. It is estimated that GM Corporation will pay between $5 and $6 billion (U.S.) in corporate health plan costs, this year alone. Total future pension costs are estimated at $87 billion (U.S.), giving the company America’s largest private pension obligation. “GM has unique challenges in this area, because of their history. They were dominant in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and now they’re dealing with legacy costs,” Mr. DesRosiers explains. “Their biggest challenge in North America right now is pension liability. A dwindling workforce now has to sup- port a growing number of retirees.” While Canada has universal health care and different pension obligations, any trouble south of the border reso- nates here and in the company’s other major divisions around the world. “We’re all part of the same pie,” Mr. Low notes. “You can’t separate the pieces.” Sometimes, this proves to be a good thing. A few years back, when the compa- ny’s Asia Pacific division was strug- gling, its profitable North American counterpart was there to alleviate some of the pressure. Now that the situation is reversed, Mr. Low expects the same support will come this way. But it’s not just about leaning on the company’s more profitable arms. GM Canada is also looking ahead to a $2.5- billion upgrade courtesy of the feder- ally funded Beacon Project. Oshawa is expected to receive about $1.5 billion of that, with $500 million earmarked for a highly anticipated flexible manu- facturing plant. The first of its kind in Canada, and one of only four in North America, the new plant will be designed to manu- facture a variety of different models and configurations using the same ma- chinery. “Whether it’s front drive, rear drive, convertibles, station wagons, four doors, two doors — you can do it all with the same tools,” Mr. Low explains. “If customer’s needs and wishes change dramatically, you’re well positioned to stick up your hand and say, ‘I have flexible manufacturing, I can build that vehicle with little or no investment.’” No decisions have been made on which vehicles will initially be manu- factured at the new plant, or when the conversion will be complete. In the meantime, GM Canada will manufac- ture 19 new vehicle models this year, and between 15 and 19 in 2006. As the CAW prepares for a new round of negotiations with GM, Mr. Hargrove says he is optimistic that the industry will turn around, and he was not at all ruffled by dismal portrayals of the company. “People think GM is going bankrupt? Well I’m not at all concerned about that,” he chuckles. “This is a tough time, but they have new models and a leading-edge manufacturing plant in the cards. They’re going to be OK.” A/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com BUSINESS & FINANCE infodurhamregion.com General Motors may be down, but it’s not out News Advertiser file photo Despite some tough times of late, General Motors officials say talk of its demise is all just rumours. 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This experience includes consultation with parents and teachers, curriculum development, and leadership in the provision of special education programming. Tutor Doctor offers one- on-one support to students at home. Our tutors are selected for their expertise and teaching experience in specifi c subject areas, and we are committed to staff training to ensure that best practices are implemented. Families have the choice of selecting the days and times that best fi t with their schedule. We offer fl exible time tabling so that we can support your child to complete assignments and prepare for tests. Our one-on-one support ensures that your child also receives immediate input and feedback which will maximize chances for success. Our initial assessment utilizes curriculum-based testing materials and Ontario Exemplars to ensure that we establish a meaningful baseline to target tutoring for your child. We have developed a four- step methodology to address conceptual gaps and skill defi cits. 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For further information please call Tutor Doctor at 905-391- 2491, or email them at durham@tutordoctor.com. To Advertise in the Education Feature, call Susan Fleming at 905-683-5110 National Online Safety Week kicks off From May 16-20, 2005, AOL Canada will hold its second annual Online Safety Week, a program that aims to help teachers and families learn how to keep themselves and their kids safe while on the Internet. The AOL service has built a reputation for online safety while encouraging people to discover the educational and entertainment value of the Internet. Schools and community centres across Canada are encouraged to run their own Online Safety Week with the free information package available at (www.aol.ca/onlinesafetyweek). Prizes, such as computers and free Internet access, are offered for the group that holds the most successful Online Safety Week event. As part of this year’s Online Safety Week, AOL Canada has organized a panel of experts that will be traveling to schools in select cities across Canada. The in-school panel will cover subjects such as knowing how to respond to cyber-bullying and protecting your identity online. Parents and educators will benefi t from a tutorial on how they can inspire and encourage their children to have the best online experience - while staying safe. “We focus so heavily on making sure our kids are street smart. Our Online Safety Week acts as a reminder that the online world requires the same kind of awareness,” said Karen Robbins, AOL Canada’s Net Mom and a Toronto- based mother of three active, Internet- savvy boys. “With the help of parents, teachers, caregivers and web-safe environments, kids can be websmart when exploring the wonders of the Internet.” - News Canada * , 8 ££äxÊ Ê6 °]Ê * , äx® {ÓäΣ{£ iÌÌiÀÊ}À>`iÃÊvÀÊÞÕÀÊV `° ÀiÊÃii«ÊvÀÊÞÕ° $POUBDUVTGPSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO PS UP CPPL ZPVS OPPCMJHBUJPO WJTJUÜÜÜ°ÝvÀ`i>À}°V Oxford Learning helps parents regain control of their kids’ education. As a result, children achieve lifelong success. -* , 7,/ / , -/1 9Ê- - durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 PAGE 17 A/P RESPs a great way to start, says Pickering planner By Jerome Watt Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — One of the best gifts parents can give their children is opportunity. And one of the best opportunities for chil- dren is a post-secondary education. But every year the cost of opportunity grows and without a savings plan it becomes difficult for parents to provide that gift. According to a study conducted by the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, ‘The Price of Knowledge 2004: Access and Student Finance in Canada,’ the cost of a post- secondary education has risen dramatically. The average Ontario university undergraduate tuition was $4,923 in 2003/04, more than the national average of $4,025. University tuition has increased by 126.4 per cent in real dollars since 1990/91 in the province, compared to 112.4 per cent at the national level. The study also revealed 74.8 per cent of par- ents expect their children to attend university and 17.6 per cent expect their children to at- tend college in Ontario. For Whitby’s Brenda DeLong, it’s never too early to start saving. Her daughter, Taylor Hol- mes, might be too young to understand what her mother is doing for her now, but the seven-year-old will likely appreciate it in the future. “I started when my daughter was three weeks old,” said Ms. DeLong, a certified finan- cial planner. “I would say the sooner the better (to save for their education).” Not only does Ms. DeLong invest in her daughter’s registered education savings plan (RESP), but she also invests in her niece and nephew’s plan. “I’m a big believer in education,” she said. “Education is their future.” Most financial planners, like Ms. DeLong, recommend using RESPs to save for an educa- tion. Parents can put in up to $4,000 per child an- nually and the government provides a grant of 20 per cent on the first $2,000 every year. The money parents invest is not taxable until the child uses it for education. However, because most students’ income is low, they usually end up paying no tax. Parents can invest in an RESP the same as with an RRSP. “The RESPs are a great start because of the grant money given,” said Doug Lagasse a certi- fied financial planner with Mathis Associates in Pickering. “Two thousand dollars in gives you an investment of $2,400. Really, where (else) can you put a dollar in and get 20 cents thrown at you?” Mr. Lagasse even suggests grandparents forgo giving the toy fire truck at Christmas and invest in their grandkids RESP instead. But parents shouldn’t view saving for a child’s education in a bubble. Mr. Lagasse recommends parents keep up their RRSP contributions as well. “They want to make sure they are in a comfortable position to retire,” he said, adding parents who depend on their children in their old age won’t allow children to fully enjoy the post-secondary education they helped pay for. With an RESP, Mr. Lagasse said, if a child doesn’t go on to a post-secondary education, at least parents can recover what they put into the plan. Parents should also take into consideration what they want their children to contribute and if they want to save for a plan that includes the child going away to school or just for tu- ition. And not only can a child contribute to his or her own education, but they can also take advantage of a number of bursaries and schol- arships. Susan Allward, a financial officer at Durham College, said a little preparation reaps big re- wards. Begin collecting a portfolio of documents recording your child’s involvement in the community and various certificates and en- dorsements from coaches and school princi- pals. This can help in an application for these funds. “What I recommend is for parents to start early,” she said. “When (your children) hits high school, see what they’re doing.” Financial need alone qualifies a person for a bursary and marks and sometimes financial need determine an applicant’s eligibility for a scholarship. Often Ontario Student Assistance Program students forget to apply for a Queen Elizabeth II ‘Aiming for the Top’ Tuition Scholarship. Apply for OSAP and apply for the award, which provides funding between $100 and $3,500, says Ms. Allward. “It’s a terrific award and some kids don’t seem to be aware of it,” she said. “It’s the big- gest award and you should apply for it.” Many large companies, clubs and sports organizations also provide funding for post- secondary education, Ms. Allward said, sug- gesting students research the awards and scholarships post-secondary institutions offer. It’s never too soon to save for a child’s post-secondary education Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Brenda DeLong started early when it came to investing in daughter Taylor Holmes’ future educa- tion needs. 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And what more does a mother want than to share time with her daughter?” Rosa should know – she and her daughter Melanie started exercising together at Curves as members even before she started working there. “It gets us away from the everyday stress of the home,” says mom Donna McKay. “I’ve increased my energy, decreased my aches and pains, and I’ve found something fun to do with my daughter.” But is it something that she and daughter Colleen can maintain? “The Curves workout almost fools you into exercise,” she says. “We chat, laugh, tease and have fun, and before we know it, our workout is finished. We find that we not only encourage each other while working out, but that we help motivate each other to get out of the house and do it. It’s not like ‘hey, go clean your room’, it’s a positive.” The exercise clearly has benefits, but emotional bonds are strengthened as well. “It’s an investment in sharing,” says Rosa. It seems as though Mother’s Day is everyday at Curves. Now is the perfect time to join Curves – with any friend (or daughter) during their two for one special. How do busy mothers and daughters find time to share together? To Advertisein thisHEALTH & WELLNESSHEALTH & WELLNESSfeature contact Susan Fleming at905-683-5110NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE Between May and October, 2005, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Durham District School Board, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will be conducting larviciding programs under the authority of Durham Region's Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile virus. The pellet and/or briquet formulation of the larvicide methoprene, (Altosid, Registration No.21809 and No.27694 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) will be placed into catch basins of storm drains in areas across the Regional Municipality of Durham. The granular formulation of the larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, (Aquabac 200g, Registration No.26863 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada), will be placed in temporary pools of standing water, ditches, and storm water retention ponds in areas throughout the Regional Municipality of Durham. All larvicide will be applied by Ontario Ministry of the Environment licensed applicators or trained technicians. 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Each layer is packed with important nutrients, and together, they work to help lower blood cholesterol, manage your weight and reduce your risk of developing heart disease, cancer and diabetes. So, how do you know if a food contains whole grains? Sue Mah, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist suggests taking a closer look at the ingredient list to get the “whole” truth, "Look for the words 'whole' or 'whole grain' at the top of the ingredient list. For example, a product made with whole wheat or whole grain oats is a whole grain food." As part of healthy eating, a diet rich in whole grains helps you maintain a healthy heart, a healthy body weight, and research suggests it may help to reduce the risk of disease. Health Canada recommends Canadians eat 5-12 servings of grains per day and emphasizes whole grain choices. According to Mah, whole grains can be incorporated into everyday meals quickly and inexpensively. “I encourage consumers to start with some familiar foods and then gradually try some of the more exotic whole grains. A bowl of whole grain cereal for breakfast is an easy way to pack in the goodness of whole grains. Brown rice or whole wheat flour can be mixed in or substituted for white rice and white flour.” Here are some other easy ways to add whole grains to your grocery cart: • Pick up a variety of whole grain breakfast cereals - for example, 100% of General Mills cereals will contain whole grains - available to Canadians this summer. • Try whole grain pasta in dishes that call for spaghetti, macaroni or pasta. • Look for whole grain breads, bagels, tortillas, pita breads and crackers. • Be adventurous with less common whole grains such as barley, bulgur, amaranth, quinoa and whole wheat couscous - they taste great in salads and soups! - News Canada Whole Grains: Don’t leave the grocery store without them! All levels welcome on mat & apparatus with Fanny Letourneau Private Semi-Private Small & Large Groups Toronto & Pickering Studios Join Health Movement Today TRAIN WITH AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE 416-435-0288 Fibre myths Myth:To get the most fibre in my diet I have to eat high fibre cereals. Tr uth: Whole grain and high fibre cereals are a good source of dietary fibre, but the fibre content of many fruits like berries and raisins, is just as high, if not higher. Myth: I’m already getting enough fibre in my diet. Tr uth: Most Canadians are consuming well below the recommended daily intake of fibre. Statistics show that an average Canadian will have 15 grams of fibre per day, while experts agree they should be getting at least 25 to 30 grams. With increasing demands on their time, it’s becoming more and more difficult for Canadians to meet their daily recommended intake of fibre. A supplement like Benefibre can help boost your fibre intake. Myth: Fibre supplements are generally gritty and thick and not easy to consume. Tr uth: Not all supplements are hard to swallow. Benefibre is a new supplement that is taste-free and can be easily mixed into drinks such as coffee, juice or water, or even soft foods like yoghurt. Myth: Only people who are constipated need more fibre in their diet. Tr uth: A high-fibre diet coupled with high fluid intake helps to maintain regularity. 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On Mothering Sunday, servants had the day off and were encouraged to return home to spend the day with their mothers. A special cake, called the mothering cake, was often brought along to provide a festive touch. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the celebration changed to honor the “Mother Church” -- the spiritual power that gave them life and protected them from harm. Over time, the church festival blended with the Mothering Sunday celebration. People began honoring their mothers as well as the church. In the United States, Mother’s Day was fi rst suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”) as a day dedicated to peace. Ms. Howe organized Mother’s Day meetings in Boston every year. In 1907, Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, campaigned to establish a national Mother’s Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia, to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the second Sunday of May. By the next year, Mother’s Day was also celebrated in Philadelphia. Ms. Jarvis and her supporters wrote to ministers, businessmen and politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother’s Day. It was successful, and by 1911, Mother’s Day was celebrated in almost every state. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the offi cial announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the second Sunday of May. While many countries celebrate their own Mother’s Days at different times throughout the year, some countries, like Canada, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia and Belgium, also celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. Treat her on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Mom is always doing things for others. Now is your chance to let her be the pampered one. Look inside for great ideas to show mom how much she is appreciated. 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But the founder of the holiday was thinking of the wild fl owers that fl ourished profusely over the hillsides of her rural West Virginia home. That was back in 1908, when all a loving son or daughter had to do was hike to a nearby fi eld or walk about their own property to pick an armful. Back then, there were probably few, if any, local fl orists which, today, stock every kind of fl ower imaginable, from arbutus to zinnia to anything in between. Before you head out to your neighbourhood fl orist, here are a few things to consider: • What is Mom’s favorite type of fl ower? If you don’t know, roses are always a safe choice, and one she’ll love. • Does Mom have any allergies to specifi c fl owers? Ask the fl orist to put together blooms that are less likely to induce a sneezing outbreak. • Do you have pets in the house? If so, be careful to keep Mom’s bouquet or plants out of reach. Many fl owers like hyacinth and hydrangea are toxic to pets. • Does your mother live out of town? Don’t worry. You can call your local fl orist for the arrangement and he or she will contact a fl orist in your Mom’s area to put together and deliver the blooms. You can also use an online service to create and send a Mother’s Day arrangement. Whether your Mom lives around the corner or across an ocean, she’ll appreciate fl owers. Order them from a fl orist or, even better, deliver them yourself! You’ll give a gift that Mom will treasure. Shower Mom With Flowers P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com e n g i v y f l o w e r @ i d i r e c t .c o mengivyflower@idirect.com Friendly and Efficient Service 905-509-2552 300 KINGSTON RD. (AT ALTONA IN THE GATES PLAZA) CRABTREE & EVELYN NOW AVAILABLE IN STORE!! WWedding Specialists Special Occasions Business Sympathy Fresh Arrangements Gift Baskets Plants and more Wedding Specialists Special Occasions Business Sympathy Fresh Arrangements Gift Baskets Plants and more It’s Mother’s Day, her! 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Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, proposed that a special visit to Mom would be an appropriate symbol of dedication to mother in honor of her day. • Call her on the phone. These days, when families are separated by hundreds of miles and e-mail is so accessible, we need a little push to pick up the phone. So dial those digits! • Get out that camera and snap some shots of Mom with her children, grandchildren or you. E-mail them to her, or frame them for a gift that will be sure to last a lifetime. • Take Mom out on the town -- see a movie, drive around the country or play a round of golf. Do something that she thoroughly enjoys. • Get Mom out of the kitchen and into a restaurant for brunch or dinner. She deserves the day off, especially if she’s the family chef every other day of the year. • Give Mom a gift that’s just for her. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive -- just something that says “I appreciate you” and refl ects her taste and style. It’s the thought and love behind that gift that’s most meaningful to her. • Send her a paper card -- not one that’s e-mailed or store-bought. Jarvis proposed that we write Mom a letter just for her on Mother’s Day. Letter writing is more personal than a greeting card. You can start just about any tradition to mark Mother’s Day. However you decide to express your feelings, do it in a way that fi ts your mother’s style, and Mother’s Day will be an unforgettable experience for both of you. MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL THE BEST FOR THE BESTTHE BEST FOR THE BEST The Spa at Carruther’s Creek OPEN FROM 9-12 MAY 5 TOOPEN FROM 9-12 MAY 5 TO WELCOME MOTHERS WITH CHILDRENWELCOME MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN Spa Manicure, Spa Pedicure, 30 min. R.M.T. Massage Mother In-law Special Manicure & Pedicure The spa, nestled in the Carruther’s Creek Golf Course, offers full esthetic and registered massage services. 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Experience the Exceptional Sunday, May 8, Brunch 10:30 am–3:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm–close 2700 Audley Road N., Ajax—905.619.4600 Steak & Seafood Restaurant Now open Tues. to Sun., 4 pm–close A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com AJAX — A Toronto eatery has expanded to Pickering Village. Safari Bar and Grill has found a new home at the corner of Randall Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering Village, promising diners “the Sa- hara Desert at Sunset.” Durham resident Kevin Harper, a longtime manager at the original Safari in north Toronto, co-owns the new location with Safari creator Dan Ferracuti. “We have spent the last 10 years refining our menu, concept, and brand. This is really excit- ing for us to package Safari Bar and Grill and transplant it in the Durham Region,” the two said in a press release. “We want to become a part of the Durham community as quickly as possible.” Safari is made up of three parts: a main floor restaurant, lower-level billiards room and lounge and a 150-seat outdoor patio. Its menu includes salads, hand-rolled pizza, pastas, Black Angus steaks, burgers and a kids’ menu. “We plan to make this a one-stop entertain- ment complex. There really is no reason to travel all the way to downtown Toronto any- more,” says Mr. Ferracuti. For more information, call 905-619-2636 or visit www.safaribarandgrill.com. Restaurant brings desert feel to Ajax A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Following a popular setup in Toronto, Kevin and Carolyn Harper have introduced the Safari Bar and Grill to Pickering Village. By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Local social service pro- viders were baffled last week when the Province announced that Durham will be one of six municipalities in the province to offer a pilot project aimed at helping On- tario Works recipients find and keep jobs. Their confusion centres on the fact that several Durham agencies already offer the type of employment counselling and job placement services that the new JobsNow program will provide. News that the initia- tive will be delivered, in part, by a private company also drew criticism from those who feel that the social services field is no place for profit-seeking organizations. “My staff are asking why they couldn’t modify the services we already offer, in- stead of signing a contract with a private company, and I don’t have an answer for that,” says Paul Cloutier, Director of Income Services for the Durham Region Social Services Department. “It doesn’t make a lot of sense when we have a pretty comprehensive program here.” JobsNow will be delivered by the Minis- try of Community and Social Services, in partnership with local municipalities and WGC International, a private human re- sources company based in Victoria, B.C. It will focus on people who have been receiving Ontario Works for a year or more, providing employment counselling and 18 months of job retention support — an increase over what is currently of- fered by Ontario Works. Joelle Morey, manager of employment services for the John Howard Society of Durham Region, says Ontario’s services can always be improved, but stresses that a private company isn’t the route to take. “If the Province wants to make changes, they should look at what exists already, instead of parachuting in a service from somewhere else,” she says. “We were shocked by this... and the worst part is, there was no CFP (call for proposals) pro- cess. We didn’t even have the chance to get involved, it was a done deal.” In a recent statement, Durham Re- gion Chair Roger Anderson argued that it makes sense to have a separate, more intensive, program focused on those who have been on Ontario Works for more than a year. “JobsNow will free up existing munici- pal employment services so we can con- centrate on supporting those who have been on Ontario Works for less than a year,” he noted. 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Mother of a three-year-old, Ms. Riley wanted to do something to preserve the precious moments of her little girl’s childhood. After hearing Wee Piggies and Paws founder Debbie Cornelius talk about the business, Ms. Riley knew it was for her. We e Piggies and Paws creates framed impressions of children’s hands and feet, along with being distributors of baby shoe and other memorabil- ia bronzing. There are 36 franchises across Canada. “This is the greatest job in the world,” says Ms. Riley, who recently opened an Ajax franchise. “Everyday customers tell me how lucky I am to be able to work from home doing my dream job.” Typically Ms. Riley handles five to eight customers in a week. “I have a three-year-old girl who is the light of my life. I do this for her, I do this for me, and I do this for my whole family,” she says. When asked if she plans to continue the business once her child is grown up, she replied “Definitely. No doubt in my mind.” For more information, call Ms. Riley at 905-619-3234, or visit www.weepig- gies.com. New business leaves its Wee Piggies and Paws prints in Ajax Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Terri Riley recently opened a franchise of the Wee Piggies and Paws chain. The Ajax-based business makes plaster casts of young feet, with Brandon Nye and mom Lisa one of the most recent customers. Healthy spotlight shines May 1 to 7 DURHAM — In 2003, 278,428 people became ill or were hurt on the job. With that in mind, May 1 to 7 is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and the YMCA Dur- ham Employment Services is mark- ing the occasion with events to bring awareness about the importance of being safe while on the job. Between May 2 and 6, the YMCA is holding health and safety workshops, activities with free prizes, and distrib- uting information about how to be safe in the workplace. For more information, visit the YMCA office at 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 16, at Valley Farm Road, or call 905- 427-7670. Y MCA Pickering office plays safe on the job with week-long series of events 1st Annual Summer Camps Show 1st Annual1st Annual SummerSummer Camps ShowCamps Show If you would like to be a part of this show please call 905-683-5110 ext. 228 for more details Saturday, May 28 10am - 6pmSaturday, May 28 10am - 6pmSaturday, May 28 10am - 6pm A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com Board honouring Aj a x, Pickering business leaders DURHAM — Nominate an out- standing business person for industry recognition. Nominations for Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade’s 2005 Business Excel- lence and Business Person of the Year awards are now open. Board members are eligible to nominate as many com- panies and individuals as they’d like. Nominees for business excellence must be located in Ajax or Pickering or a board member. Nominees should have an outstanding record of achieve- ment in customer service, entrepre- neurship and innovation, demon- strate continuous improvement-qual- ity of programs, community support, national-international achievements, environmental efforts, and safety. Nominees for Business Person of the Year must be working in Ajax or Pickering or working at a company that is a board member. Nominees should demonstrate achievement in leadership and entrepreneurial skills, career and business achievements, employee-labour relations, contribu- tions to the community, and market- ing-promotional achievements. The nominee does not need to excel in all areas but must be able to prove excellence in at least one. Each nomi- nator must complete a nomination form and have a nominee acceptance form completed, signed and faxed to the board of trade no later than noon on May 20. A nomination package will be con- sidered incomplete if it does not in- clude a signed nominee acceptance form. For more information, call Jannette Mongeon at 905-683-7022 ext 263. DURHAM — Bite into a beneficial barbecue. The 17th annual M&M Meat Shops Charity Barbecue Day benefiting the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) returns this month with a $1.5-million goal. On Satur- day, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than 395 Canadian locations, including those in Ajax and Picker- ing, are asking for a minimum dona- tion of $2. For the money, donors receive a hamburger or hotdog, drink, and a bag of chips. All money raised goes directly to CCFC’s research program. The CCFC is a voluntary, non-prof- it, medical research foundation dedi- cated to finding a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It also works on finding a cure for irritable bowel disease and educates patients, families, and the general public about the diseases. To date, almost $10 million has been raised through the annual bar- becue. Aj a x, Pickering businesses flip for Crohn’s Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Home Studio, Liz Claiborne Home, Vera Wang, GlucksteinHome, Mantles home fashions are excluded. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. 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L1S 4N7 905-428-0903 Where Ajax Meets for Breakfast S c r a m b l e sScramblesScrambles Come in a fill out a ballot for our Mother’s Day Draw To be drawn Saturday, May 7th Open Daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Day Breakfast Menu A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 1, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 1, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P Earns bronze medal against Ontario’s best PICKERING — A Pickering gymnast soared to the podium at the recent Ontario Provincial Gymnastics Championships in Kingston. Jaime Stipetic, of the Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club, finished with a bronze medal while com- peting in the novice 1 division. The third-place finish was gained after she posted strong individual results, including a second on un- even bars, sixth on vault, ninth on floor exercise and 11th on balance beam. In the tyro 2, 10-year-old catego- ry, Dayna Fox finished 11th overall with a fifth on beam, seventh on vault, fifth on floor and 19th on bars. In the same category, Maya Swami placed 12th all-round. She finished with a silver medal on vault, fifth on bars, 16th on floor and 20th on beam. Shan- non Riches placed 24th overall in the tyro 2, 11-year-old group. She was 14th on vault, 16th on bars, 17th on beam and 22nd on floor. In the argo 1 age group, Zalaikah Williams-Sulaman placed 24 with an eighth on bars and ninth on floor. Alisha Corringham was 40th overall. In other Aerials’ news, Tara Swami is travelling to Vancouver this month to represent Ontario at the national championships. This is only the second time in Aerials’ club history an athlete has achieved this level of competition. Meanwhile, three athletes — Brandon Robinson, Kelsey Mc- Master and Karissa Foote — will compete in the Eastern Canadian Trampoline and Tum- bling Cham- pionships in Halifax on May 20 and 21. The three athletes are coached by C ameron Osborne. The club is also gearing up for its annual Rainbow Classic Invita- tional Meet in Pickering from May 13 to 15. As in past years, the meet will attract many of the top young gymnasts in Ontario. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 PAGE 31 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE Durham Attack girls’ volleyball teams have something to celebrate after multiple medals at provincials. Page 32. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Coach Cameron Osborne, left, and power tumblers Karissa Foote, second from left, and Kelsey McMaster and tram- polinist Brandon Robinson will attend the Eastern Canadian championships in Nova Scotia May 20 and 21. Jaime Stipetic Tara Swami Brine bowls over foes for national title City teen also signs on for scholarship to Alcorn State By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The pins have been falling the right way for a Pickering teen of late. Not only did Ashley Brine cap- ture the Youth Bowling Council tenpin championship in Edmon- ton recently but, upon arrival back in Pickering, the 17-year- old learned she was offered a full scholarship to a southern U.S. university in the fall. The Grade 12 student at Pine Ridge Secondary School amassed 12 wins at the championships, one more than Quebec’s Veroni- ca Lalande-Lapointe, to capture her first ever national title in the senior girls’ division. Winning the title, says Brine, was unexpected. But, she notes consistency was the key as she came into the competition rolling an 198 average. She finished at nationals with an average of 194. “I didn’t think I could win it, but I did,” says Brine, who gained entrance to nationals after win- ning the gold medal at the YBC provincials held earlier in the year. “I was really happy because my scores were consistent. Other girls were bowling from the 160s to the 200s, but they were up and down. Basically, I bowled 190s across the board.” Brine noted it was essentially a three-horse race among her, Lalande-Lapointe, and Saskatch- ewan’s Monique Belanger, who eventually finished in third with 10 wins. However it was the Que- becer who pushed Brine to the limit. “The Quebec girl was really strong. Throughout the competi- tion it was southern Ontario and Quebec. Quebec was the best competition there.” On the first day of the com- petition, Brine won five games, defeating New Brunswick, Al- berta, Northern Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, while losing only to Quebec and Manitoba. On the final day of competition, Brine ran the table, winning all seven games to se- cure the championship. Brine’s final game, against Glo- ria Chan of B.C., was a nerve- wracking affair as a loss would have meant a roll-off with Que- bec. That wasn’t necessary, as Brine filled out the final frame with three strikes to nail down the victory by a mere four pins, 199 to 195. With Brine bowling in her final frame, she recalls the entire alley grinding to a halt in order to watch. “I knew I had a chance to win, so they didn’t distract me at all,” says Brine, who notes she did a little talking to her ball for en- couragement. Following the national cham- pionships, Brine put her signa- ture to a letter of intent to at- tend Alcorn State University in Mississippi, where she’ll bowl for the Braves on a full, four-year scholarship. The Braves compete at the NCAA Division 1 level in the Southwestern Athletic Con- ference. “I signed it two days after I got back,” says Brine, who gives a lot of credit to her parents for helping her in her bowling career every step of the way. She had other offers from Lyn- dwood College in Missouri and Pikeville College in Kentucky, but opted for Alcorn because it placed the best offer on the table. Brine represented Paradise Lanes in Scarborough at the na- tionals and at the provincials where she captured her third singles title. She’s coached at Paradise Lanes by Sharon Hung. Stipetic steps to it at gymnastic provincials Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Af ter winning a national title, Ashley Brine signed on for a U.S. scholarship. A/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 durhamregion.com Volleyball provincials tinged with gold for Durham Attack teams Girls squads earn way to nationals this month DURHAM — Durham Attack vol- leyball teams were golden at the On- tario Volleyball Association champi- onships last month. In fact, Attack girls’ teams have garnered five gold medals at the pro- vincials, to go along with a single bronze medal. The Durham Attack Black girls’ under-14 squad captured gold in their age group. They first competed in the under-15 tier 1 age group as a warm-up to their own under-14 divi- sion. After posted a 1-2 record in pool play to squeak into the playoffs, the team rebounded in the playoffs, win- ning their final three matches to fin- ished ninth overall. In their under-14 division, the Attack dominated the tournament and finishing an unde- feated season with a 27-0 record. Meanwhile, the Durham Attack Black girls’ under-15 squad played in the tier 2 provincial champion- ships in Newmarket, along with its club rivals, the Attack Red team. After losing their first match to the Phoenix team from Cornwall, Attack Black dominated the competition the rest of the way en route to the gold medal. In the gold-medal match, At- tack Black defeated the Stingrays 25- 11, 25-22. The Durham Attack Red under-15 team ended up in fifth place at the tier 2 provincials. The Durham Attack under-17 girls’ squad captured back-to-back provin- cial titles, winning the gold-medal match over the Peel Selects in, 25-9, 25-20. The Durham Attack girls’ under-16 squad entered the provincial tourna- ment ranked 14th in the province. The Durham squad, however, pro- ceeded to finish second in pool play, eventually earning a bronze medal. The Durham Attack under-18 girls’ Black and Red teams both placed fifth at the tier 1 and tier 2 provin- cials, respectively. Other results included the Dur- ham Attack under-14 Red team plac- ing 15th in tier 1, the under-14 Silver team placing first in tier 4 and the White team placing first in tier 5. All Attack girls’ teams are heading to the national championships this month. The sports desk can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com WW I N T E R S P R I N G S U M M E R F A L LWINTER S P R I N G S U M M E R F A L LWINTER S P R I N G S U M M E R F A L L W h a t a G r e a t w a y t o g e t y o u r B u s i n e s s t o p i c k u p ! 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East Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between April 27 - May 1/04 Danielle Sunday’s carrier o f the week is Danielle. She enjoys listening to music and soccer. She will receive a dinner voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Danielle for being our Carriers of the Week. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 1, 2005 PAGE 33 P City club hosts 14 swim teams at meet PICKERING — The athletes of the Pick- ering Swim Club swam to strong results at their own Rainbow Classic meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool recent- ly. Officially opened by Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, the meet attracted 14 swim clubs from across Ontario, which sent 512 representatives to the two-day competi- tion. All told, Pickering swimmers posted 264 best times and 10 club records were broken. Leading the record-breaking parade was Carleen Ginter in the girls’ nine-and-10 age group. She set new records in the 200-metre backstroke (2:57.52), 100m individual med- ley (1:26.77) and the 400m I.M. (6:35.21). Other record-setting performances: • Madison Horwood established a new club mark in the girls’ eight-and-under 200m breaststroke (4:26.80); • Danielle Gomba set a new club record in the girls’ 11-12 100m I.M. (1:16.13); • Kaleigh Heard swam to a new club mark in the girls’ 13-14 100 I.M. (1:11.96); • Jessica Ward posted a new club record in the girls’ 15-16 100 I.M. (1:09.56); • Michael Foster set a new mark in the boys’ 11-12 100 I.M. (1:19.06); • Adam Gomba established a new club re- cord in the boys’ 13-14 100 I.M. (1:05.91); • Alex Griffith set a new club mark in the boys’ 15-16 100 I.M. (1:03.64); While they didn’t break records, 24 Pick- ering swimmers posted first-place perfor- mances in one or more events. They are: • Rebecca Acheson in the girls’ 14-15 200m freestyle (2:23.58); • Mark Austin in the boys’ 16-and-over 50m backstroke (32.36), 400m I.M. (5:28.51); • Jeff Cernele in the boys’ 14-15 100m back (1:06.35); • Cailie Douse in the girls’ 14-15 100m breast (1;25.48), 50m butterfly (32.75), 200m breast (3:04.40); • Allie Farag in the girls’ 14-15 100m back (1;14.83); • Michael Foster in the boys’ 10-11 100m breast (1:33.29), 200m I.M. (2:52.57), 100 I.M. (1:19.06), 200m free (2:29.65), 400m I.M. (6:12.06); • Christine Gemmink in the girls’ 14-15 200m fly (3:33.13); • Carleen Ginter in the girls’ 10-11 200m back (2;57.52), 100 I.M. (1:26.77), 50m fly (39.95), 400m I.M. (6:35.20); • Kayla Ginter in the girls’ 10-11 100m back (1:25.95); • Adam Gomba in the boys’ 14-15 100m I.M. (1:05.91), 200m free (2:01.83), 100m back (1:06.35); • Caroline Gomba in the girls’ nine-and- under 100m fly (1:50.99), 200m back (3:11.75), 50m fly (50.24), 100m free (1:24.05); • Danielle Gomba in the girls’ 12-13 100m back (1:09.13); • Alex Griffith in the boys’ 16-and-over 100m I.M. (1:03.64), 200m free (2:03.83), 100m back (1:08.51); • Jeff Hannon in the boys’ 16-and-over 400m free (4:40.77), 100m fly (1:12.12); • Kaleigh Heard in the girls’ 12-13 100m I.M. (1:11.96), 200m free (2:13.01); • Robert Masters in the boys’ 10-11 400m free (5:22.48), 50m breast (43.36), 200m breast (3:22.31); • Emily Mayer in the girls’ nine-and-under 50m back (48.54); • Robyn McCann in the girls’ 10-11 50m free (32.21); • Laura Nicholls in the girls’ 16-and-over 100m back (1:05.92); • Trevor Paterson in the boys’ 10-11 50m fly (37.22), 200m fly (3:06.69); • Cameron Powell in the boys’ 14-15 400m I.M. (5;57.44); • Alison Russell in the girls’ 10-11 200m free (2:40.20); • Meghan Toswell in the girls’ 10-11 200m fly (3:18.96); • Jessica Ward in the girls’ 16-and-over 100m I.M. (1:09.56), 200m free (2:12.81). 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Full- time + benefits. Starts at $12/hr. apply in person 1028 Toy Ave (Bayly/Brock) GENERAL labourer required. On-call basis. Please call (905)665-3256 HIRING FOR IMMEDIATE posi- tions: Housekeepers, Lawn Care workers and Flyer delivery Ajax/Pickering/Scarborough areas. Must have own transportation. Call 905-426-2872 or Fax 905- 665-8770 Securechoice Services Inc.. 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 NEEDED Immediately Energetic self starter needed for a resi- dential cleaning company. Vehicle required. Call Diane 905-655-7563 HowsonHomeOrganizers.com OUT OF SCHOOL?Out of work? Oshawa wholesale co. has 20 F/T openings in Cust. Serv., Sales, In- ventory & Entry Level Manage- ment. $350-$450 to start. Call To- day-Start tomorrow. Scholarships bonuses avail. Call Mark 905-571- 3260 PART-T IME help in garden centre. Knowledge of plants necessary. Call Kamstra Landscaping, (905)579-5571 PA RT-TIME HELP required for convenience store. Must be able to work days, evenings and week- ends. Benefits available. Bring re- sume to Max convenience at Sim- coe/Beatrice St., Oshawa. PLUMBING AND PARTS HOME CENTRE,Whitby has 2 full time positions available - In store retail sales, driver/in store retail sales. Experience in the bathroom indus- try would be a strong asset. Driv- er's license necessary. Contact David @ (905) 430-1502. PT YOUTH WORKERS required for therapeutic group home in the Durham Region. Overnight rate $9.00 - $10.50 /hour, Part Time/re- lief $11.40 - $12.50/hour pending qualifications. Fax resume to (905) 579-3093 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We Train You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS want- ed immediately. Comparable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing company, room for advancement. Permanent posi- tion. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS, Sears Home Central, requires reliable individuals for our maid service. Full training and vehicle provided. Driver's license manda- tory. PT/FT. Call 905-438-9208. South Ajax IGA ASST. MEAT MGR. & ASST. GROCERY MGR. (3 years exp. min.) Please Submit resume in person to John or Darryl 955 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (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. CHAIR RENTALS AVAILABLE, May/June occupancy. Newly reno- vated salon, $600/mo. Exclusive location Pearson Lanes (Down- town Whitby) Contact Eryn (905)665-4592 P/T ESTHETICIAN wanted for Theresa's Touch Day Spa. 924 Brock St., N., Whitby. Please call (905)430-6060 PICKERING CLINIC SPA looking for:Full/part-time exp'd. Estheti- cian & Sales Rep. Professional & experienced in Customer service. Must have a strong interest in Beauty Industry. Salary + Comm. Drop your resume at: 1725 King- ston Rd., (At Brock). Phone (905)619-8822. VALENTINO'S Grand Salon re- quires receptionist / cashier, with excellent people skills, to work in fast paced environment. Approx, 26 hours per week. Apply person at 210 Brock Street South Whit- by www.valentinos.ca 3 OR 4 YR. Apprentice plus a Li- censed diesel mechanic required for Ajax trucking company, heavy trucks highway and disposal. night and day shift available. Fax (905) 683-9492 or call (905) 683- 7111 CATV TECHNICIAN required with equipment and sweep experience. Labourers also required. Valid G drivers license a must. Please fax resume to (905) 209-0194. Attn: Dave FORKLIFT OPERATOR $11.00/ HR Lindy, Raymond Reach, coun- ter balance. Must be licensed, min 3 yrs exp, long term temp, all shifts available. Pickering area Please fax resume Att: Christine 416-495-0941 GRAPHIC / STRUCTURAL DE- SIGN 35 k + graphic, fabrication drawings and design, autocad & corel a must. Min 5 yrs exp fax re- sume Christine at Staff Plus 416- 495-0941 JOURNEYMAN (M/F) ELECTRI- CIAN,residential subdivisions / commercial. Must be licensed. No cover letter please. (905) 579- 4543 or fax resume (905) 433- 2922 RAILING MANUFACTURER re- quires full-time Carpenter to work in busy Oshawa shop. Call for in- terview (905)579-5077 HIRING IMMEDIATELY Collection Agency located in Scarborough East (Kennedy/401) Experience & Bilingual an asset! If you are seeking a fast paced environment with tremendous advancement opportunity please call today. Amy Elson: 416-297-7077 x264 ORDER DESK/CLERICAL Posi- tion available immediately. Food Manufacturing Company, Picker- ing requires a self-starter with good organizational skills to work 2-3 days/wk. Possible full time. Workshare position. Require a re- sponsible pleasant person who can work independently. Candi- dates should have previous Order Desk/Reception/Clerical experi- ence (i.e Order Entry, Invoicing, Shipping papers, Custom paper, etc.). Well developed computer skills (Accpac Advantage, Word, Excel etc.) and strong communica- tion skills with a keen eye for detail. Experience an asset. Mail Resumes To: File # 169, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 01, 2005, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 BOWMANVILLE’S FINEST LOCATION OWN NEW! FROM $699/MONTH New Suites from $113,990 2 bedroom from $136,990 • Appliances included • Juliet balconies or patios • Ensuite Laundry • Close to 401, public transit & GO • 25 minutes east of To ronto Buy now with $500 initial deposit Ask sales rep for details CALL ERIC (905) 697-0513 www.kaitlingroup.com for virtual tours visit our model suite. Prices & Specifications subject to change without notice. E&OE MORTGAGES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR WEALTH. CALL 1-800 ING DIRECT please refer to cp 3 3 & 7 7 Falb y C rt ., A j ax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 www.a j ax ap artm e nts .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe PA RT-TIME ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECEPTIONIST Required in Whitby. Must be detailed oriented. Good communication skills, Microsoft office, data entry, customer service & invoicing. Knowledge of French a definite asset. Please fax resume to:(905) 430-8449 OUR PORT PERRY CLIENT is seeking an Inside Sales Rep. to service existing customers, while developing new ones. You must be articulate, motivated and use a "Consultative" approach to Sales. Base Salary + Top Notch Comm. paid. Send your resume for immediate consideration to: hrpfirst@yahoo.ca APPLIANCE SALES POSITION full time, required immediately. Benefits, relaxed atmosphere. Apply to: Paddy's Market, 2212 Taunton Rd. Hampton. Fax: 905- 263-1076. Phone: 905-263-8369. APPLIANCES SALES POSITION full time, required immediately. Benefits, relaxed atmosphere. Apply to: Paddy's Market, 2212 Taunton Rd. Hampton. Fax: 905- 263-1076 . Phone 905-263-8369. SALES REPS.are required for a window mfr. in their Oshawa showroom. Training & leads are provided. A car is a must. Ex- cellent earning potential. Fax re- sume to: 905-434-2334 or email: eurotechwindowseast@yahoo.ca SALES/CANVASSER Experi- enced preferred, but will train. $300-$800/week. Excellent com- missions and bonus. Call 905-720- 0853 or 647-293-3901. WANTED - SALES AGENT for new home sales, for a site in Bow- manville. Experience required. Fax resume to: (905) 761-5291. A SUCCESSFUL Dental office open 7 days a week requires Den- tal Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work even- ings and weekends. Call 905-721- 8444. DENTAL HYGIENE co-ordiantor, full-time, for busy family practice in Pickering. Must have dental expe- rience, AbleDent preferred, self- starter and highly motivated. Fax resume: 905-839-8435. Attn: Christine DENTAL HYGIENIST part-time, for busy family practice in Picker- ing. Min 1 year experience, highly motivated and flexible. Mon, Tues, Sat. (No Sat. July-August) Fax resume: 905-839-8435 Attn: Chris- tine DENTAL RECEPTIONIST part time for busy Oshawa office. 2-yrs minimum experience. Evenings/ Saturdays required. Please send resume to: 555 Rossland Rd E Oshawa L1K 1K8. Fax 905-728- 4511 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Level II assistant required for busy special- ty office in Whitby area. full time, no evenings or weekends. Appli- cant must be personable with ex- ceptional communication skills. Please fax resume to 905-665- 8972. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST - Full and part time, friendly, energetic, quick - learner, wanted immedi- ately for family practice in Picker- ing. Experience an asset. Email md_hiring@rogers.com. P/T DENTAL HYGIENIST req'd for Whitby office. Flexible hours, top wages, Tuesdays and/or Thurs- days. Professionals only. Serious inquiries only. Please call Dr. D'Souza for interview (905)430- 0118 PA RT-TIME/FULL-TIME P. D .A re- quired for Ajax/Whitby dental offic- es. Fax Resume to 905-427-9697 Att: Michelle PSW'S & DSW'S - Personal and Developmental Support workers needed. Full time hours available. Top wages. e-mail resume to: prof.resume@rogers.com RESTORATIVE DENTAL Hygien- ist wanted, FT and PT. Ortho ex- perience an asset. Please forward the resume to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO. Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N-9G3 SUPER 8 MOTEL AJAX Currently highirng f/t and p/t NIGHT AUDIT Please bring resume to: 210 Westney Rd. or fax to: 905-428-7488 ALTONA / PINEGROVE Near Rouge Valley Park. Detached 2 story, 4 bedroom, brick. Family room, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, central air. 5 years new, im- maculate condition. Call Mo Khan (416)633-6666 BOWMANVILLE.2-storey, 3-bed- room, with single garage. 35x295 lot, on quiet court, premium lot. 1- full, 2-1/2 baths. Finished base- ment. $211,900. (905)623-5394 CENTREFIELD/NASH RD. area. OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 1st. 1-5p.m. 2 Cloverfield St., Courtice. Lovely 4-level sidesplit, 8 room home For Sale by owner, corner lot in mature/desirable neighbor- hood; 3+1 bdrms, 1.5 baths, LR w/picture window; huge/bright fam- ily room; Kitchen w/o to 15'x13' deck w/ramp; large bdrm in bsmt w/double closet; fenced-in yard w/shed; approx 1500-2000sq ft; house shows well; incl. all electri- cal light fixtures. Priced to sell at $229,000, 30-60 day possession to be arranged. (905)723-7046 NEWCASTLE - 4-bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, main-floor familyroom & laundry, garage, eat-in kitchen sgwo to arbour deck, 55x118' lot, near amenities, $275,000. (905)987-9965 SIDESPLIT $219,900.3bed- rooms, garage, main fl. family- room, fireplace, ensuite bath. R. Barsi 905-436-0990 Sutton Status Rlty. OLDER HOUSE -To wnhouse or semi, Durham region. Any condition. Cash for right property. 905-260-0172. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!Work from home and earn 6 figure in- come. Have time and freedom. Tr aining, No Experience Neces- sary. Not MLM. Call now: 1-800- 679-3661, ext. #1. EXCELLENT HOME based busi- ness, become an associate, selling legal service plans offered by 30yr+ NYSE Co. Low sign up, no inventory. 905-404-4763 . www.prepaidlegal.com /hub/rleach11 HOME BASED Business. Printing press, rubber stamp maker, print on pens, mugs, golf balls, etc. Ap- prox. value $20,000, sacrifice $5.000 firm (905)260-1059. LAUNDRAMAT includes property and all equipment. Well-estab- lished, easy operation, 9-car park- ing. Oshawa Asking $199,900. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUSI- NESS, well established includes 4-bay garage/all equipment and 3- bedroom home. excellent sales volume, asking $599,900. Oshawa. Bruce Baird Century 21 Infinity, 905-579-7339. WANT YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Chip truck for sale. 3 fryers, 2 fridges, 1 freezer, bbq, full steel venting system, 4 x 100 tanks, steel tables, gas water heater, hy- dro ready, various utensils. Ready to roll - your location. Best offer and I sell. Mike (905) 433-0857 $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To c onsolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. BUY HOME - ZERO DOWN.OAC. Mortgage money available with good credit, bad credit. Call now for quick & easy approval: (416)722-2775. 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 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 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com 2-BEDROOM clean & quiet build- ing, Oshawa. Close to amenities. Avail May 1, $875 includes heat, water, 2-parking, storage, No pets, 1st/last 905 579-7581. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT (Pick- ering) - Brand New, fully self-con- tained. Full washroom. $750 inclu- sive. Laundry & 1 parking. No smoke/pets. Avail. immediately. First/last. Call (905)509-8771. 1-BEDROOM Apt. in private resi- dential South Oshawa home, suit quiet, mature working non-smoker, no pets. $625/mo. Includes many extras .Mid May (905)579-7145 af- ter 6pm 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. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 1st Class Executive Apt. PORT UNION/401 area Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, New Kitchen, basement apt. Newly finished. Laundry. Large Backyard. Parking. Free cable/internet. Minutes to Go Station. No smoke/pets. $1095/mo. Call Paul: (416)271-7994 1st Class Executive Apt. PORT UNION/401 area 1 bedroom,1 bathroom, basement apt. Newly finished. Laundry. Large Backyard. Parking. Free cable/internet. Minutes to Go $700/mo. Call Paul: (416)271-7994 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT, Oshawa. Newly renovated, clean/ bright & quiet, includes heat, hy- dro, water, parking, shared laun- dry. No smoking/pets. $795/mo Immediate. (905)434-7899 2 BEDROOM,large living/dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to deck and huge yard. Great loca- tion, 2 parking spots included. Available June 1st. $1100/month. Call Wendy (416)818-9255 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. May/June. 905-665-0945. 2-BDRM. SIMCOE NORTH- Rus- sett Ave. Good location, well main- tained quiet 12plex. Utilities, heat- ing, cable, parking included, $886/month. No dogs. (905)576- 2982. 2-BEDROOM $865/MONTH or $210/week. 1-bedroom $650/month or $155/week. Clean, quiet, appliances utilities included. Available May 1st or later. Sim- coe/Mill. Call (905)579-5927. 2-BEDROOM,2-baths, upper level of house, Bowmanville. Satellite , laundry, 2-parking. Near 401. No smoking/pets. June 1st, first/last. $950+50% heat/hydro. Call (905)623-0926 3-BEDROOM UPPER floor, $1000/month plus hydro. Also 1- bedroom bright walkout to spa- cious yard, $800 all inclusive. Laundry facilities., parking, fenced yard, appliances included. Quiet Oshawa area. No pets, first/last. Available now. (905)433-7887 A 2 BEDROOM large, small sen- ior-occupied building, Central Whitby Dundas/Brock, no pets, no smoking $929+hydro, June 1, (416)438-4895 AA SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apart- ments, close to Oshawa hospital, $795 upper floor to $830. main (905) 665-3242. AJAX (Northend)- Large Bachelor 1 bedroom basement, Private w/o. Appliances, cable, 4-piece bath. A/C. Parking. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. $690.00 inclusive. (905)686-4960. AJAX (South) -2 bedroom base- ment. Separate entrance, T.V. cable, laundry, A/C, Very Private. Inclusive. $900/mo. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately. (905)426-3524 or (416)679-4006. AJAX -New, bright 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Livingroom, kitchen w/ appliances, full washroom, cable , laundry. Separate entrance, 1 parking, no smoking/pets $900/mo inclusive, available immediately, first/last. Phone 905-427-2183, or 416-728-9826. AJAX CHURCH/HWY #2,Large 2-bedroom apt in clean quiet building. $950 includes utilities, Available May and June. Call 905-426-1161 AJAX Harwood/401, available immediately, large bright base- ment, one-bedroom, $650+utilities. No smoking/pets. Laundry/parking, First/last, credit check, references. OPEN HOUSE 2:00-3:00p.m. Sat- urday & Sunday 416-797-7539 AJAX NORTH, bright clean base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. Close to all amen- ities. Call (905)427-7436. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow. $1075+part utilities, June 1st. ALSO 1-bed- room basement apt. Suits quiet single female. Sep. entrance, $725/inclusive. Immediately. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Par king&laundry. 905-686-6773. AJAX, 1-BDRM,extra large Legal walk-out, private entrance, park- ing, 4pc bathroom, kitchen/living- room, professionally finished. Avail immediately. $850/mo inclusive, first/last, no smoking/pets. Call (416)347-6910 or evng. (905)428- 9724. AJAX, CONVENIENT 401 AC- CESS, quiet court, large upscale 2 bedroom basement apt, 2 separ- ate entrances/sep. laundry. Cable, C/V, air, 2-car parking, no pets/smoking, $985/month all in- clusive, available June 1st. 905- 427-3068, 416-600-8685. AJAX, HARWOOD NORTH,1- bedroom, suit single or couple, 4pc. washroom, parking, no pets/smoking. First/last. $700/month utilities included. May 1st. (905)427-4988, 905-509-0517 AJAX, NEW 3-BDRM bsmt, 2 bathrooms, separate entrance, appliances, $1050/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-409-8665, 416-670- 3650 AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY - 2 bed- room unit, N/W Oshawa. $800 + $825 inclusive. 1st/last. No pets. Ref. 905-424-1994 Ron. AVAIL. JUNE 1st/15th.Large 1- bdrm apt. Upper floor of duplex in Oshawa. Newly renovated, cable incl. No smoking/pets. $800/mo in- clusive. references, first/last. (905)723-7228 AVAILABLE MAY 1ST.South Ajax, spacious bachelor, with own bathroom, kitchenette. Share laundry. $650/inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. 1st/last required. (905)686-6228 BACHELOR,$635/inclusive, avail- able immediately. 2-2 bdrm apts. $700+hydro, $650+hydro. Both avail. immediately. First/last. Downtown Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Convenientl near No Frills /401. 1- BEDROOM $635+hdyro (approx. $30), May/June 1st. 2-BED- ROOMS, $745+hydro($50/mo). May/June 1st.. First/last, 1-park- ing. 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.- Bachelor & 1 bedroom, clean, close to shopping, safe neighbourhood, adult-lifestyle bldg, $490 & $680, avail. June 1st. 905-438-0558. BOWMANVILLE,bright, modern, clean 1 & 1 plus den. Apts., avail- able May 1/June 1, parking, laun- dry, would suit mature non-smok- ing adult, no dogs, (905)725-1052 CENTRAL OSHAWA -upper level of house. 3 bedroom, backyard, newly renovated. lst/last Avail May 1. Call (905) 655-5789. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,newly renovated 900sqft 2-bdrm basement, near schools, bus route, community centre. Includes utilities, parking, laundry. First/last. Available im- mediately. Call 905-404-0912 COURTICE,Cozy one-bedroom basement flat, 3pc. shower, cable, parking, on bus-route, no stove, non-smoker/no pets. Available im- mediately/June 1st. $500/month. Call (905)720-0861. HUGE 3 BEDROOM,1160 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Available im- mediately. $950/mo. Heat and hy- dro extra. Call 9a.m.-4p.m. Week- days. (905) 725-9991. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $850/month, avail- able May or June 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apt. $795/inclusive, South-end Oshawa. Fenced-in backyard, Laundry, parking, cable included, June/July 1st. (905)448-9671 LARGE CLEAN bright 1-bdrm apt. Central Oshawa. Parking. Avail. Immediate. $700+hydro. Call Al (905)725-6881 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY renovated 2- bedroom basement apt. All inclu- sive, except cable. $825. Avail. May 1st. Private entrance, side patio. Please leave message (416)571-9274. MAIN FLOOR 1 BDRM.Clean, fresh paint, large kitchen & living room, parking, a/c, bus at door. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. $750/mo. inclusive. 905-260-0172. NEW AD! PICKERING - Bayly/Liv- erpool, 1-bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated. Par king, laundry, full kitchen, 3pc bath, no smoking/pets, $750/inclu- sive, first/last. (905)831-8654 (leave message). NEW WALKOUT Bach. Basement in Ajax, separate entrance, separ- ate Kitchen & Washroom, Parking, cable TV, A/C, $650/mo, No pets/smoking, available immedi- ately Call: 905.426.4069. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, May lst./June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom apt for rent $710 per month avail May 1, included utilities, fridge stove and parking, 905-579-9777 NORTH OSHAWA,Large 1 bed- room apt. in raised bungalow. Gas fireplace, tile kitchen & bathroom, laundry, walkout to private garden patio, 2-car parking, available immediately. $775/inclusive. First/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. (905)743-0269 OSHAWA.Bachelor apartment, $500/inclusive, no smoking/pets. Available May 1st. Call 905-259- 7828 or 905-242-8370. OSHAWA 1-bdrm furnished base- ment. Available now. Sep. en- trance, on bus-line. $700/mo first/last. Suit responsible working person. No smoking/pets. 905- 728-9339. OSHAWA -spacious 2 bedroom apt. in duplex. Livingroom/dining- room, kitchen, full-bath, fridge/stove, yard/shed. $1000/incl. (heat/water/cable). 2-parking spots. June 1st. (905)728-1963 OSHAWA 1 & 2 BEDROOMS available any time or May 1st. 2 locations 350 Malaga Rd., 946 Masson St. $695 and $795/month inclusive. No pets. 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. OSHAWA CENTRAL- north of downtown luxurious, 2-bdrms. New bathroom/kitchen/appliances. $750/monthly. No pets, no smok- ing. Immediate possession. 48 Simcoe St. N. (905)725-9473 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA PARK/ADELAIDE Bright, 1 bdrm. basement apart- ment. Gas fireplace, c/a, parking, laundry. $675/month first/last. No pets, non-smoker. Available June 1. 905-438-0814. OSHAWA, 1-BDRM furnished basement. Utilities/parking includ- ed. Suit quiet working person or student. No smoking/pets. Near 401/bus stop. Avail immediately. $650. (905)434-8091 OSHAWA,1-bedroom self-con- tained, upper floor of bungalow. freshly painted, $700/mo. heat, water, laundry, parking, storage- room (in bsmt. 10x8ft.) Clyde, No smoking/pets. (416)438-0424 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM, large bright basement in bungalow, walk to OC/Transit/schools, separate entrance, fridge/stove/laundry, 2-parking, no smoking/dogs First/last. $825/inclusive, June 1st, (905)430-8493. OSHAWA,bachelor apartment, parking, cable, fridge, microwave, toaster oven included. Suite work- ing person. First/last. Available immediately. $560/inclusive. Call (905)721-9242 OSHAWA,basement apartment, walk-out, glass patio doors, fire- place, wet bar. Utilities, laundry in- cluded. $700. Available immedi- ately. Near 401. (905)438-0969 OSHAWA,one bed. basement apt. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, appliances, gas fireplace, near 401/all amenities. Bloor/Har- mony. Non-smoking/pets. $750/incl. June 1st. (905)626-6726 OSHAWA.Farewell/Athol. Large 2-bedroom apartment, third floor of triplex, storage, laundry facilities. $800/month+hydro. Available June 1st. No pets. (905)576-4229 PICKERING (Fairport/Finch) Bright & spacious 2 bedroom basement. Close to amenities. Separate entrance. Parking. Laun- dry. A/C. Utilities. No pets/smok- ing. $1000/mo. First/Last & Refer- ences. Call (905)420-0848 PICKERING - 401/Brock Rd. Clean 2 bedroom bachelor bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, 4pc bath, no pets/smoking, $825/inclusive, first/last. June 1st. (905)619-0842 PICKERING - best one bedroom basement apt. Must be seen. Sep. entrance, parking, cable, a/c, $875. No smoking/pets. June 1st. (905)426-2323 PICKERING - Liverpool/Glenanna, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate en- trance, laundry, cable, non-smok- ing, no pets, $690/mo. first/last, suitable for single, working person. Available now. 905-420-2399. PICKERING - WHITE'S/SHEP- HERD,spacious new one bed- room basement, separate en- trance, laundry, fireplace, one parking, cable, no smoking/pets. $850 includes utilities. lst/last, ref- erences, (905) 831-9918. PICKERING - WHITES/401 3 Bdrm, Main Floor of Home, Sep Ent, Eat -in Kit, Laund, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1300 + Utilities. (416) 428-3537 PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, no smoker/pets, suits single working person. Avail. immediately, $775.mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243, (416)677-4449 PICKERING Brock/Major Oaks, one bedroom+den basement, renovated, new appliances, sep. entrance, laundry, parking, a/c, near 401/Go. Immediate. $700/in- clusive. No smoking/pets. 289- 314-9652; 905-426-5819. PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2- bedroom basement. All inclusive No smoking/pets, sep entrance, $795/month, first/last. ONE car parking, available immediately. (416)783-1410 PICKERING Whites/401 newly renovated, bright, clean, very spa- cious. 1-bedrm basement apt. sep entrance. $700-all inclusive. No smoking/pets. first/last/references. May 1. (416)990-3271 PICKERING, 1-BDRM basement, bright, clean, cozy, separate en- trance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, $750/mo inclusive, avail immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING,Bayly/Westshore, 2- bedroom, basement apartment. Near GO-station. C/A, carpeting, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry. Immediate. $800/inclusive. no smoking. First/last 416-238- 6388 PICKERING,Executive home, fur- nished/unfurnished 1-bedroom basement, single working person preferred. $800/monthly, all inclu- sive, cable & parking. First/last. Avail. immediately. (905)420-8376. PICKERING,Hwy#2/401 2 bed- room basement apartment, all ap- pliances, kitchen/living room. Sep- arate entrance. $925/month. All utilities included, first/last. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediate- ly/May 1. (905)420-4576 PICKERING,large, bright 2-bdrm, Separate entrance. Large yard, a/c, c/v, parking, ceramics, lami- nate, appliances, laundry. $825/mo inclusive. No pets/smok- ing. (905)426-2077. PICKERING-PARKDALE/ROSE- FIELD, subleters welcome, new, clean 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance. Spa- cious, near transportation & shop- ping, available immediately. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. (905)837-9607. REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby 50+ lifestyle apt. complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 THORNTON/ADELAIDE - 3 bed- room upper, parking, minutes to bus, 401 and go, near OC, quiet area. No smoking/pets. $l,200 plus 60% utilities. 416-967-5720. or email: osydor@hotmail.com TWO BEDROOM basement apart- ment with walkout, $800 per mo. plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Harwood/Hwy 2. Available May. 31st. (416) 939-0002. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond. pat- io/garden, parking, storage. (905) 852-4777 Signing Bonus. Free BBQ! WHITBY - Large 1 bedroom apart- ment in Country setting. 4 appli- ances. C/A/C. Parking. No pets preferred. $900 inclusive. Avail- able May 1. Lilian: (905)655-4321, 416-716-2839. WHITBY - New bright clean 1 bed- room walkout basement apt. Sep. entrance. No smoking/pets. Walk to Go. All utilities included. Avail. immediately. First/last $850/mo. Call cell 416-949-6489 after 6 p.m. WHITBY - new one bedroom, walkout basement, utilities, appli- ances, cable included. No pets/smokers, lst/last. Close to Go, shopping and downtown, $750 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 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'S BEST, large bright newer one bedroom basement, eat in kitchen, fireplace, laundry, park- ing, nice neighbourhood, $750/mo. inclusive. Call (416)838-1026 WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM basement apartment, freshly painted, separ- ate entrance, laundry and parking. No smoking/dogs. Near schools. $875/inclusive, Available May/June. Call 289-314-3500. WHITBY,Byron St. North, 1-bed- room plus den in 6 plex. Upper floor. $800/inclusive. Available im- mediately. First/last. 1-parking. Near school and park. No dogs. (905)683-9822. WHITBY, BYRON/KEITH Sts., large 3-bedroom, parking, heat & water included, hydro extra, avail. immed., $1075/month. (905)432- 4168. WHITBY,Cochrane&Vernon, lrg 3 bdrm main floor apt;$850 + utilities avail June 1st; first/last; laundry and parking available;no pets; for appt call 905-430-0196 WHITBY,great area, large 1-bed- room split-level basement. Separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, all inclusive. No smoking. Available June 1st. $760. (416)726-5462 WHITBY-2-bedroom suites $840 - $860. all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day - Friday. (905)666-4589. 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-BDRM $725,2-Bdrm $775 all in- clusive. North Oshawa/Oshawa Centre. Available May 1. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 2 FARM HOUSES avail. May 1st. Sunderland, large brick 4-bdrm, 2- baths, 2-car garage, barn also avail. $1200+utilities; North of Port Perry, century stone house, du- plex, 3-bdrm, private entrance, parking. $1200+utilities. 1-888- 550-3687 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Bow- manville, near 401/Baseline, A/C, garage, 2 fireplaces. $1250 plus utilities. Fist/last. Available May 1st. (905)623-1229 3 BEDROOM HOUSE,air con, close to schools and downtown Whitby, $1400+util. first/last. Avail- able now. Call (905)430-7849 3 BEDROOM sunny bungalow main flr. Ajax. New carpet, dish- washer, laundry. Lrg. yard w/ deck. Near Pickering Beach Rd., 401 & transit. $1350 incl. 905-472-4702. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A LOVELY DETACHED house Ritson/Olive. Available immediate- ly, 3-bdrms, M/F fam, single gar- age, private drive, Park & school nearby $1500/mo/inclusive. Lilian (905)655-4321, 416-716-2839. A STEAL.Lowest Price 3-bed- room home in Pickering. Only $1175+. Newly painted, sunny kitchen, huge, fenced backyard. This place has it all. Call Tom (905)259-6551 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 - Bayly/Harwood 3 bedroom house, parking, backyard/front- yard, central air, close to all amen- ities. Price negotiable plus utilities, 1st/last. Available end of May. call 514-804-2138 or 416-709-1500 AJAX - HARWOOD/HWY #2.4 bedroom upper level, $l,400 plus - June lst. 2 bedroom $925 inc. - June lst 2 bedroom detached bungalow $l,200 plus utilities. May lst. Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, (905)831-9500. AJAX HARWOOD/BAYLY 3-bed- room mainfloor, Available. Asking $1250/inclusive. Large livingroom, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen, no pets/smoking. First/last. Ahmad 905-426-3917, 647-223-6464. AJAX main floor, 3-bdrm, hard- wood, kitchen appliances, shared laundry, air conditioning, 2-car parking, fenced, no smoking/dogs. $1150+60% utilities. May 1. (905)619-0833 AJAX near lake 3-bdrm backsplit, newly renovated, familyroom, 1-1/2 baths, fenced yard, applianc- es, interlocking patio, park. June 1, $1395+utilities references. (905)430-2587 AJAX SOUTH, Harwood/Lake Driveway, main level of 3 bedroom home. Walk-out to deck and pri- vate yard, A/C, 4-appliances, 2-parking, no smoking/pets. $1400 plus 2/3 utilities. 289-314- 4102 BOWMANVILLE,spacious open- concept, sunny main floor of bun- galow, private entrance, garage, private laundry, no pets/smoking, Available June lst. $1300 includes utilities,, use of yard, first/last, am- ple parking. 905-697-3850. BROOKLIN (North Whitby). New- ly renovated, spotless, 2-bedroom bungalow, new kitchen, bathroom, broadloom. On 4 acres, dynamic view. Near Hwy 7 & all amenities. References, credit check. $1,050/mo+utilities. (905)434-7235 CABIN FOR RENT,country set- ting. Suitable for single, ample parking, laundry, no smoking/pets. Avail. May 1st. $750/mo+ hydro. First/last. (905)655-3004 OSHAWA clean 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, inground pool, appliances, parking, A/condition- ing, Avail May 15. $1050+utilities. First/last. (905)576-7677 OSHAWA,near OC, 4 bedroom, fenced yard, partially finished basement, $1200. Also, 3 PLUS 1-BEDROOM, King/Wilson area. $1100. Both: no pets, first & last, plus utilities & $200 water deposit. (905)430-0249 OSHAWA, NORTH-WEST,3-bed- room bungalow,close to all amen- ities, first/last. No smoking/pets. $1265 monthly plus utilities. Avail- able June 1st. Call (905)728-5344 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 01, 2005 www.durhamregion.com ‘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 Tr ailer Park, Coe Hill 613-337-5587. FREE Quit Smoking Group for Adults Tuesday May 3 - June 7, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 pm Whitby Mall Registration is required. Call Durham Region Health Department (905) 723-8521 ext. 2272 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2272 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 North Sheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8'x8' for $1,495. includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 win- dows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12'x16'. Call Brad at 905-473-9759, 1-877-876-2765 www.northsheds.ca In Loving memory of a Wonderful Father and Grandfather James Arthur Walker November 11, 1931 - May 3, 2003 How we miss the welcome footsteps Of the one we loved so dear Oft we listen for his coming Fully sure that he is near Thou art gone but not forgotten Fresh our love will ever be For as long as there is memory We will always think of thee. Fo rever in our Hearts Jenny and Ralph, Sandy and Mark, Tommy, and grandchildren: Marshall, Malcolm, Olivia, Sophie and Joey Happy Trails to you, until we meet again Mother’s Day Tributes Publishing Sunday May 8 Deadline Wednesday May 4 D i d Y o u K n o w ..... that if you place your Mother’s Day Tribute with a colour or (black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classified Sales Representative 9 0 5 -6 8 3 -5 1 1 0 Please ask for Alex News Advertiser SERVING AJAX AND PICKERING SINCE 1965 OSHAWA,Park Rd. S./Phillip Mur- ray.Ve ry Clean 3-bedroom raised bungalow. Steps to lake. Includes appliances, eat-in kitchen, finished basement, C/A, and above-ground pool. $1200/month +utilities. (905)721-0121 PICKERING 4 BEDROOM house for Rent. $1375/month plus util- ities. Available July 1st. 905-420- 8039. PICKERING, 401/BROCK RD.,3- bedroom detached 2-storey house, clean, 5 appliances. No smok- ing/pets. $1300 plus 2/3 utilities, first/last, available June 1st. (905)619-0842 RITSON/KING.3-bdrm (1st,2nd & 3rd floor). Newly renovated, eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, private laun- dry, deck, 3 parking. $1100-inclu- sive. Immediate. 416-706-0989, 905-243-0989 STILL DRIVING TO TORONTO? Save $5000/year. Rent this gor- geous 3 bedroom town home at Finch & Don Mills. $1450/mo. in- cluding water & cable. Steps to everything. Call (416)873-4909. WESTNEY/HWY 2,4-bedroom main floor of house, walkout to deck, garage, parking, laundry $1150 monthly (neg) plus utilities. Close to Go. Avail. May lst. No smoking. 905-426-9898. WHITBY - 3-bedroom main floor, garage, large kitchen, livingroom, appliances, laundry, parking, near 401/all amenities. $1350/incl. Thickson/Dundas. Non-smok- ing/pets, June 15th. (905)626- 6726 Whitby 1 AAABSOLUTELY fabu- lous Burns/Thickson, beautiful 3- bdrm home, 2-fireplaces, bay win- dows, newly decorated, all appli- ances incl, avail. immediately. Call 905-427-5128. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 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 East Pickering, Kingston/Port Union.Luxury 1 bedroom/bach- elor basement apartment in desir- able neighbourhood. $700/inclu- sive. Available immediately. No pets. References. (905)509-2335 after 4 p.m. EXECUTIVE Oshawa 3-bdrm townhome. 5 appliances, ceram- ics, fireplace, c/air, cathedral ceil- ing, garage. No pets/smokers. First/last $1295/mo. June 1. Call Deb 905-987-1139 PICKERING (Liverpool Rd) Lake View, 3 bdrm, 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks Appliances., Swim-pool, finished basement. $1800/month. refer- ences. 647-988-3494. PICKERING - 3 BEDROOM,2 1/2 baths, townhouse, 5 appliances, water, central air/vac, underground parking, security, $l,400 plus, im- mediate. (905)509-0786, (647) 887-0786. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for 2 & 3 bedroom units. Subject to membership policy ap- proval. Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am- 4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are post- ed on Community Centre's door between, 10am-7pm). RITSON/TAUNTON,1330-83 Tr o wbridge. 4-level, 3-bdrms, 4 appliances, a/c, 2-parking, pool, playground, yard maintenance, $1200+ heat & hydro. Avail. imme- diately. (416)873-3055 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. WHITBY,3-bdrm, Bradley Estates, Brock/Manning, Avail. June 1st. Clean, bright, spacious, large bdrms, 2-baths, 5-appliances, gar- age, $1195/mo+ utilities. Judy (905)655-5337 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE in de- tached home in Ajax no pets, no smoking, quiet atmosphere, close to Ajax transit. Please call Stella at (905) 686-8143, leave message. A LOVELY large bedroom, $340/month, use of kitchen and own fridge. (905)263-8781 AJAX - 1 OR 2 BEDROOMS for rent. Call Hal at 647-274-2941. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $550/month in- cludes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. Share kitch- en/bath. References required. (905)426-2314 FURNISHED ROOM in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit professional or student, seconds to GO stop/sta- tion, shopping, 401. Immediately, $450, first/last. Call Leroy (905)626-1447. FURNISHED ROOM,north Oshawa, share bathroom, kitchen, laundry, $400 inclusive, available immediately, non-smoker/no pets. No parking (905)448-9675; 905- 809-2071. HOUSE FOR RENT North Whitby, share house, 3 rooms available, $500/month each, first/last. Share utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)655-0081 or 905-666- 0246 NORTH WHITBY -1 furnished bedroom for rent, available imme- diately. Call Shirley 905-665-6267 after 4:30pm. OSHAWA CENTRE - suit semi-re- tired male preferred. Furnished room shared bungalow. Cable, laundry, parking, $120/weekly. First/last/reference. 905-723-5325. PORT UNION & KINGSTON RD.- New home. Large room. Close to TTC/UofT and all amenities. Park- ing. Inclusive. Call (416)722-2775. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities., cable included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $400/mo inclusive. Viewing (905)433-4088. AT THICKSON/ROSSLAND, friendly people, female preferred, huge backyard, $500 monthly. Spotless bungalow, cable/a-c/in- ternet/telephone, near bus, gaze- bo, (905)723-5653must see. Also basement apt. $800+. 905-723- 5653 or 416-827-3334. CLOSE to Durham College, suit- able for students. Share house. In- ternet & utilities incl. Avail. immedi- ately. Call for info (416)727-1607 or (905)686-5206 OSHAWA 3-BDRM. FURNISHED townhouse to share with non- smoker/drinker. Includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat/hydro, air-conditioning, parking. $500/mo. Call 905-434-7868. PARK/HWY. 2 - OSHAWA.Seek- ing non-smoking professional to share all facilities. $450/mo. First/last. Includes parking, cable, all utilities. Call 905-728-1850. PICKERING,2 newly furnished bedrooms of large 4 bedroom house, available immediately, use of all facilities, $475 and $525 month. (905) 426-6611 or cell (416) 788-6611. PICKERING,Altona/Hwy 2, large room for rent cable, laundry, in- ternet, parking, near all amenities, TTC, Pickering Transit. $350/month. Working Female pre- ferred. Immediately. (647)882- 8237 WHITBY - share luxury house, master bedroom, ensuite, jacuzzi, fireplace, parking, cable, short or long term, $750/inclusive., avail- able immediately. (416)427-7892 WHITBY,townhouse to share. Garden/Dundas, near bus stop/401/schools. Non-smoker, no pets, first/last, $475 + $500/month inclusive. (519)241-9586, 905- 404-5586, (519)894-1843 CLEARWATER FLORIDA,fully furnished, air conditioned 2-3 bed- room manufactured homes. Close to beaches and major attractions 85º pool, 105º hot tub. Children welcome. $300/week. Photos Available. Call (905)683-5503. BUCKHORN AREA -PRIVATE. 3 bedroom cottage, (all facilities), sandy-lake, west-exposure. Near shopping, 1 hr. from Oshawa. By the week or more. George 905- 432-6508 or 905-576-8126. FENELON FALLS - Burnt River, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, river- front property, $750/week. (905)576-4354 SUMMER GETAWAY Birch Bend Cottages (866)638-7886 About 1hr away- in the Kawartha's. Reason- ably priced, clean & comfortable cottages. Great sunset, clear wa- ter, good fishing. www.birchben- dresort.on.ca 1998 PROWLER,26ft, separate bdrm w/queensize bed, l/r & d/r tip out, a/c, awning, sleeps 6, great condition. $17,000 o.b.o. Call (905)571-5018 99 JAYCO 5TH wheel trailer 14ft slide, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, ov- en, microwave, propane & gas, awning. Excellent condition. $21,000 o.b.o. Call (905)668-0029 1988 BON AIRE TENT TRAILER, 8-ft, sink, icebox, stove, awning $2500; Pool table w/accessories $1500; 51" Sony Wide-Screen $2000; (905)697-6306 1988 GOLDEN FALCON, 27" fifth wheel, great condition, sleeps 6, located at beautiful Glenn Alan Park in Marmora on Crowe Lake. Includes large deck and storage shed. $7,500 OBO. Call 905-885- 6863 1989 SIERRA COBRA, 39', front bedroom, back bunks, sleeps 10, lots of extras $10,500 obo. Call 705-324-8030 2000 COLEMAN SANTE FE camper, sleeps 6, 3-way fridge, screen room, 2 stoves, $6500. (905)686-3356 or 647-388-1830. 40FT' BRECKENRIDGE with add- ed room on waterfront lot, near Pickton. Also shed, deck, dock, private hot-tub. Asking $26,500 OBO. (905)725-6121 CEDAR PARK RESORT - 1991 Legend, 35ft, with 8x26 ft Add-a- room, on large lot, 2 patios, 2 sheds, $6,000 obo. (905)720-1460 RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca SEASONAL TRAILER PARK small family-oriented, pet friendly, beach, Sturgeon Lake, 1-hour from Oshawa. $1199 full-season includ- ing hook-ups. Toll free 1-866-274- 4403. 12' ALUMINUM BOAT with 7 1/2 Mercury outboard and trailer, $1,500 OBO. 905-377-1623 15 ft fiberglass boat with 20 hp Evenrude motor and 17ft trailer. Good condition $2400 o.b.o Call Jamie 905-436-0481 or Dougie 905-438-0307 2002 LEGEND, 179-EXCALIBUR fish/depthfinder, trolling motor, built-in battery charger, CD-player, full covers, extras, glide-on trailer, 2003 125-hp Mercury, oil-injected, low hours. $21,500-firm. Bowman- ville (905)623-4384, 905-242-3246 SAKHO; SPIRITUAL MEDIUM specializes in solving problems, re- moves negativity, reunites loved ones, protections, legal problems, business success, etc. Quick re- sults guaranteed. Call NOW! (416)785-3499 or 1-866-258-2192 SINCERE SINGLES introduction service. Specializing in long-term relationships. Toll Free 1-866-719- 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special, now on! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. DAYCARE available by caring mother. Experienced and certified. Located in home near Lester B. Pearson P.S. (Westney N. & Caughlen). Avail. Day & Night, 7 days/week. (905)619-2612. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 MOTHERS HELPER - experi- enced with toddlers, light house- keeping, One to Two - 1/2 days per week, references required. Te lephone (905) 619-2643 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. 1 power lift RECLINER Chair, $1,400 new, will sell for $500. firm. 905-377-1623 10 ft. COLD TABLE for sale. Ideal for subs, sandwiches or sal- ads. 1 ft. cutting board across front. New remote compressor, $750. Call 905-377-8083. 12'x12' ABOVE Ground Pool. All accessories. New Liner. Great Condition. $500. (905)420-1722. 9PCE DININGROOM,light oak, buffet, hutch, double pedestal ta- ble,4 sides, 2 arms, Also, 9pc. bedroom, light oak, queen bed. Call 905-721-7202. 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 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service. FTA $218! Cable & telephone lines. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, bbq parts, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL ONTARIO APPLIANCE CLINIC, 111 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Home of the best quality rebuilt major appliances in the province. Also, new scratch and dents. 905-668-9444. CHIP TRUCK, 24', 1972 Winnaba- go, 3 double fryers, grill, steam ta- ble,2 stainless fridges, freezer, everything you need and then some, $26,950. negotiable. (905)579-1053 after 6. AT HOME OR BUSINESS Com- puter maintenance, Internet set- up, network configuration, hard- ware/ software installation. Quali- fied, experienced technicians. Fast, courteous. www.techsos.ca or call 1-877-767-0774 BBQ TIME SPECIALS - Beef sides $1.89/lb., hamburg, roasts, and steaks & 40 lb. specials. 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 TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting avail- able. Free delivery. Call Bob 705- 341-3881 CERAMIC EQUIPMENT includes 2 kilns, trough, and many moulds, $2500 obo. also 12 ft. stainless steel exhaust hood with fire extin- guisher, best offer, & misc. racks, counters, small awning etc. Call Lorna 905-430-3298. CHIP TRUCK - 2 fryers, broiler, grill, steam table, stainless-steel, 2 fridges, 1 holds 500 pops, gen- erator, 18 cu.ft. freezer, Sim- coe/Conlin, (905)725-7530 COMPLETE BAR equipment, ta- bles, & chairs for sale. To view call (905)579-4081 ask for Nick or Charlie COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: Special Limit- ed Quantities: FREE Epson C66 Printer with P3/933 purchase only. (tower) $329; P2/400 (desktop) $119.; P3/500 (tower) $219.; Other systems avail. Add a 17" (beige) Monitor w/system purchase for only $50. CD-RW upgrade only $30. w/system purchase. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whit- by.Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accept- ed. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refur- bished Systems. 27 Warren Ave- nue,Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DISHWASHER,Westinghouse, white. Portable w/oak cutting top. Approx 8 years old. Pots/reg/lite cycle. Works great, good condi- tion. $100. (905)404-6516 ELECTRIC SCOOTER,Bruno Regal, hardly used, excellent con- dition, works well $1200 obo (905)571-5138 FRIDGE,side-by-side door 22cu. ft $500, like new, paid $1800. washer $75; gas dryer $100; 1 BBQ's $40 each. (905)432-3394 GAS dryer 1-yr $350; sofa & chair $400; Two wing chairs $350; T.V. armoire $250; solid pine buffet, hutch, table, 4 chairs $850; Oak queen bedroom $850; washer & dryer 2-yr $450; side-by-side fridge $250 (905)260-1123 G R A D SGRADS its Wo rth Re pe a t in g PROM DRESSES $35 f r o m PA RTY SHOES $899 f r o m 2727 Courtice Rd. & Hwy #2 COURTICE 905-432-7774 3555 Thickosn Rd. N. WHITBY 905-579-9912 B ea t the ma l l p ric e s. J U S T LI K E N EW !! 2 S t o r e s 2 S ele c t i ons Hot Tub (Spa) Covers - Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS - Best price, best quality. All shapes and 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/COAST SPA.Luxury 7 person, 40 jets, waterfall, cedar finish, cover w/lift bar. Retail $11,800 sell $6,500. Call (905)697-5935 HOT TUB/SPA 2005 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $3,800. 416-746-0995 MOVING SALE - bedroom suite, black, $275., chesterfield 3 seater, 2 seater $175., (905)839-2271, (905) 839-2529 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO FOR SALE, Samick model, originally $3500 new, asking $1750. Call (905)438-8264 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. QUANTITY OF antique red brick, circa 1854. For info. 905-623- 4676. QUEEN SIZE SOFABED,match- ing loveseat, plus rocker/armchair, great for cottage/basement. Maple kitchen pantry unit, make an offer. (905)404-9492 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. SOLID PINE/WROUGHT IRON bedroom suite, queen size, head- board, footboard, two nite tables, dresser, mirror, armoire. Piilowtop mattress/box spring included. Ask- ing $1800 obo. (905)686-9421 TARPS - Spring Clearance, Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowmanville 905- 623-5258. WANT TO SELL on Ebay? Not sure how? Or where to start? I can get you set up and sell- ing! Please call Gregg at (905)449-2682 or e-mail at gregg_logan@hotmail.com WOODEN 5 piece Dinette Table - $250. Also, Chandelier - $50. Door - $25. Call (905)683-7377. AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE puppies for sale. Purebred, unreg- istered, males/females available. Get them while you can, $400. 905-576-1050. COCKATIEL.Small, dark grey, 3-yrs-old, female. Hand-trained and great with kids. Asking $125- obo. Cage included. Serious call- ers only 905-665-7071 Jackie or Dana. FREE TO A GOOD HOME, 1 1/2 yr. old neutered male boxer cross, healthy, happy, energetic, owner has died. Up to date on shots, can be seen at Cinnabar Kennel, Ajax 905-427-6948. HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED for many homeless pets. Adult cats, spayed or neutered, fully vaccinat- ed, looking for caring families to adopt them. Kittens are sometimes available. Dogs are also looking for new homes. Call Durham Ani- mal Adoption (905) 438-8411 LAB PUPS, 8 weeks. Black, Yel- low and Chocolate. Home raised, parents on-site. CKC registered, micro-chipped, 1st shots. $700. (905)431-9851 LABRADOR PUPS.Black fe- males, dewclaws removed, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. CKC registered. 2 year guarantee. Ready April 30/05. $800.00 plus tax. Glen 905-985-6281 (Port Perr y). PUREBRED POMERANIANS,2 male, 2 female, ready May 7th. Also 1 wedding dress size 12 $350. Call (705) 878-4408 RAGAMUFFIN/RAGDOLL male wanted for breeding. Call Crystal at 905-786-1161 REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, great temperament, fami- ly-raised, reasonable. Call 905- 986-0425. WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pup- pies, vet checked, first shots, home raised, ready to go, $800. 905-342-2095 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1981 MAZDA RX7,White, 5-speed, 12A Rotary Webber carb (sidedraft), full exhaust, full sus- pension, very good condition, well maintained, 150,000-kms, $3,900 (905)404-4003 leave message. 1986 OLDS CUTLASS, 2 door, clean car, V8, auto, new brakes, exhaust, rad, must see and drive, $3,500 or reasonable offers. 905- 885-1970 after 5 pm. 1989 MERCEDEZ BENZ,260E, auto., black, heated leather seats, sunroof, car- phone, 6-CD-chang- er, cassette-player, $7500. Show- room-condition. Never-winter-driv- en. (905)666-5749, 905-922-4121. 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER es- tate wagon, v-8, loaded, excellent condition, certified, e-tested. 230 k, $3,000. (905) 723-7221. 1991 Chev Lumina APV 3.1, au- tomatic. Tilt, pdl, a high miler, but is in excellent cond, certified and e-tested. $2250 obo. (905)571- 5138 1992 BUICK LESABRE, 201,000 km, excellent condition, $1,000 obo. 905-721-1570. 1994 CAVALIER 4cyl, 4-dr, air, tilt, am/fm cassette, excellent condi- tion 170K, asking $2,850, certi- fied/e-tested. (905)404-8728 1994 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, white, excellent condition, some engine work. $2,500 or best offer. Gordon (905) 665-5930 1995 MONTE CARLO,$3999; 1995 Grand Am $2699; 1995 Windstar, 7-seater $2999; 1998 Saturn SL2 $3999. Others from $1699; Certified & E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). 905-683- 7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kel- lyandsonsauto.com 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, standard, black, good condition, $1,400 as is. or best offer. Cell (416) 877-3150 or (905) 728-3036 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,auto., a/c, cert., e-tested, new brakes and newer tires, am/fm cassette, dark purple. 163,000 km. Well maintained & very reliable.My daughter is leaving for university, $4995 obo. Call 905-444-9404 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 01, 2005, PAGE 37 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com ROBINSON, Larry - After a brief illness passed away at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax on April 27, 2005, surrounded by the love of his family. Larry, age 56, is the beloved husband and soul mate of Lorna. Cherished Dad of Laura and her husband Marco Calvelli. Proud "Gramp" of Ethan, and one little bundle soon to arrive. Much loved son of Irene and the late Lawrence. Very special brother of Cathie and her husband Keith Miller. A favourite uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear son-in- law of Vivian and her husband D'Arcy Bourgaize. Also sadly missed by the O'Donnell family. Follow- ing Larry's wishes, private family arrangements were held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 20 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488. Cremation has taken place. The family would invite all friends to attend a graveside memorial at Erskine Cemetery, Fairport Road and Finch Avenue, Pickering. For date and time, please call the funeral home. Donations made to the Ajax- Pickering Hospital Building Fund would be appre- ciated. RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-720-3960 VA LIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com email: rental@valiantpm.ca ezautoapproval.com 1-888-283-7701 Michael Boyer Pontiac YOU'RE APPROVED! www.ezautoloan.net 1-800-269-1687 '24 hrs. live' 1996 SUNFIRE,2 door,Red, dark grey interior, 4 cyl., auto, 69,000km, clean car, $4,995.00 cert./e-tested + taxes. Nick Oram Auto Sales 905-985-1991. 1997 CHEV MONZA 2+2 hatch back, 4 cylinder, auto, from South Carolina, make excellent hotrod, $800 OBO. 905-885-1970 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA,6cyl, air, new transmission, 230K, $3700. Clean. 905-427-6430 or 416-704-0046. Photo available. Email: 2wgoodwin@rogers.com 1997 DODGE Neon, auto, 185,000km., black, 4 door, E-test- ed, great shape, $3,500 OBO, call (905)420-1334. 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU 6 cyl automatic, Loaded, 190K, two owners, Good Condition, Clean, Certified/E-tested $3,950. Private sale 905-619-1091 1998 HYUNDIA ACCENT,160K, green, am/fm, new tires&battery. Great on gas. $2,000 as is. (905)- 837-9213. 1999 ACURA,1.6 EL Premium. Great condition, 4-cyl, 5-spd, heat- ed leather seats, heated power mirrors, power sunroof, p/w, p/dl, a/c, cd, keyless entry, alloys, 98,600kms, $11,500. (905)666- 5268 1999 CHEV MALIBU,white, 89,000kms, new brakes, tires, bat- tery, rust proofed, e-tested, $7000. Call (905)665-0268 2003 CIVIC HYBRID like new, save money, 61mpg highway, leather, sunroof, alloys, fully load- ed, lifestyle change to truck. 40,000kms. $28,000. Call (905)987-5090 2003 PT CRUISER,turbo, 5 speed, power everything, sunroof, blue, warranty balance, low profile tires, heated leather, air, AM/FM CD, 27,000 km's, $19,500. and 2003 Hyundai accent, automatic, 4 dr., power everything, air, warranty balance, both excellent, no GST, certified, E-tested, $11,500. (905)697-9238 2004 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE GT,anniversary edition, 67,000 kms full warrranty $30,000 or best offer. Call (905) 431-8716. 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA, pow- er doors/windows, radio controls in steering, DVD, 26,000 kms. Take over lease at $550.36/month. 905- 982-1067 or 905-404-3983. ACCORD, 1999 EX, 4 door, 5 speed, loaded, e-tested & certified. $9,995. Excellent condition, must be sold. 905-436-9891, business 905-985-3971. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 Need a Car? Problem with credit? Previous Bankruptcy? We can help! Call our credit specialist Julie Maitman at Ajax Nissan 905-686-0555 ext 224 1-800-565-6365 or e-mail sales@ajaxnissan.com NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for cars and trucks 7 days a week. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. $$$ABLE to pay cash for scrap vehicles, free pick-up. call Leo anytime (905)426-0357 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). 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 1972 FORD F100 302, auto, pow- er steering, from North Carolina, restored, ready to drive, $8,000. 905-885-8163 1989 CHEVY PICK-UP, Full size, V6, $1800 OBO. Call 905-725- 9989 1994 FORD EXPLORER, 4 x 4, 245,000 kils., new motor, battery, alt, leather int. cd., power every- thing, 30 x 9.5 m tires, needs a lit- tle work. As is $2,900. Call Mike at (905) 260-1348 leave message. 1998 DODGE RAM - 1500 V6, 3.9L. Full size pick-up, good on gas, a/c, very well maintained. 200kms (mostly highway). $7000 obo. Call Don 905-987-1569. 2002 CHEV S10 Extend cab, 4X4, ZR2 options, cap, box liner, 64,000kms, asking $22,500. call (905)263-8295. 1998 CHEVY BLAZER SLT, green, leather, sunroof, 220,000 kms, as is, $3500 firm. Call John 905-626-2175 1999 CHEV ASTRO VAN,fully loaded, teal blue, 8-seater, roof console, running boards, rear heat/ac, dutch doors, 1 owner, ex- cellent condition. Only 154,000kms. $10,000/best, cert/e- test. (905)666-5366. 1984 YAMAHA SECA,immacu- late, restored condition. New rear tire, O-ring chain, sprockets, clutch, brakes, paint, and new seat. Well cared for. $1500 obo. 905-985-3183. INSURANCE FRIENDLY Cruiser, 2000 V-star, 1100 classic, loaded with chrome on b lack, windshield, leather saddle bags, backrest, new whitewall tires, cobra exhaust pipes, showroom condition. 30,000 km, Extras - bike cover, new stock exhaust pipes, $8,000. (905)576- 1338 Paul. FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. 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Falby Bulldogs drives for the basket past Anthony Wellington of Carruthers Creek during the Durham Elementary Athletic Association junior boys’ basketball regional semifinal in Ajax on Thursday afternoon. Carruthers won 42-31. The final will be played at Lakeside Public School on Tuesday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. Pickering atoms downed by Toronto Aeros PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers minor atom ‘A’ rep hockey team completed its season with a strong run in the Clancy tournament in To- ronto, falling just short in the final. The Panthers dropped a 3-1 deci- sion to the Toronto Aeros in an excit- ing, action-packed game that could have gone either way. The Clancy tournament, put on by the Greater Toronto Hockey League, took more than three weeks to com- plete and requires a team to be ready for an extended period of time. Pickering won its division with a 4-0-1 record, with wins against Duff- ield 6-1, Toronto Aces 10-1, Malton 3-0 and Warren Park 9-4. 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