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The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 3!6% -/4/2/,! 6 .O TERM 3!6% -/4/2/,! 6 .O TERM 3!6% -/4/2/,! 6 .O TERM 3!6% 3/.9 %2)#33/. .O TERM PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744 *On select new 36-month Rogers Wireless rate plans. Additional charges and taxes apply. Activation Fee, System Access Fee and 911 Emergency Service Access Fee apply. ^3 months unlimited local calling and 3 months unlimited text messages excluding premium messages (Roaming, International, MSN Alerts, Contests and Promotions), and unlimited picture messaging if supported by your phone, and is available on 2 or 3 year terms apply. Unlimited picture messaging promotion begins when the fi rst picture message is sent from your phone. Offer subject to change without notice. See store for details. ™Rogers, Rogers Wireless and Mobius design are trademarks for Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. 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The organization’s gala auction night is Saturday, June 18 in the HMS Room at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., in Ajax. Among the items are TVs, MP3 players, Blue Jays tickets, clothing, and jewelry. The auction runs from 8 to 11 p.m. with tickets $5. There will be a cash bar. For more information, call 905- 686-2661. Stay safe in the city this summer PICKERING — With school al- most finished, Pickering’s crossing guards will soon be packing up for the summer. The City of Pickering is remind- ing everyone to take extra mea- sures to ensure children are kept safe, not only in the school and park areas, but all throughout the community. Pickering and Durham Regional Police are also reminding everyone of the Road Watch Program, which allows motorists and residents to report any unsafe driving they ob- serve. For more information, visit www.ajaxpickeringroadwatch.com. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B4 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. 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Pickering employees join Hydro One strike Blackout concerns rise amid soaring temperatures By Jillian Follert Staff Writer PICKERING — About 30 Hydro One employees hit the picket line in Pickering this week, as part of a prov- incewide strike by 1,000 members of the Society of Energy Professionals. Cars entering and exiting the maintenance facility on Brock Road South were delayed about 15 min- utes, as picketers explained their concerns relating to an ongoing con- tract dispute. “It’s been peaceful so far. We haven’t had any problems at all,” said union spokesman Terry Fitzpatrick, noting that police were supervising the situation. “The people in their cars are being very supportive.” Hydro One’s energy profession- als officially went on strike at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, after being without a contract since the end of March. A potential agreement was rejected, due to concern that new employees would be paid less than those now under contract. By early Monday morning, picket- ing was taking place at about 100 sites across the province, including downtown Toronto. With tempera- tures soaring into the mid-30s, and a heat wave forecast for the rest of the week, union members warned Ontarians that problems could arise if the strike drags on. “The last blackout we had was during a series of hot days like this,” Mr. Fitzpatrick pointed out. “We’re not saying that will happen again, Green Door Alliance, resident ask OMB to enforce easements By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering is facing yet another challenge over its deci- sion to remove agricultural easements from properties in the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. Environmental group Green Door Alliance and Whitevale resident Sandy Rider filed a contempt ap- plication with the Ontario Munici- pal Board Tuesday morning against Pickering’s decision in February to remove easements from properties in the preserve. They want the OMB to enforce the 1999 order that created the easements in perpetuity. The alliance and Ms. Rider are sig- natories to the 1999 memorandum of understanding, along with Pickering, the Region of Durham and the Prov- ince, that placed the easements on the properties. The easements were held by the City. “Pickering had no legal or moral right to unilaterally break the ease- ments,” said Brian Buckles, vice-presi- dent of the Green Door Alliance and an Uxbridge resident. The City converted some of the easements to inhibiting orders at the end of February clearing the way for those properties to be developed. The City’s growth management study rec- ommends development in the south- ern portion of the preserve. The City’s move resolved a court action initiated at the end of January against Pickering by some preserve landowners, with the City receiving $2.5 million and the potential for more if the area is devel- oped. At the same time as the deal was reached, the Province included the entire preserve in its greenbelt. Mr. Buckles said the remaining pro- tection on the land isn’t enough. “We just felt that something further needed to be done. It is protected by Officers called back after object found at Pickering nuclear plant By Keith Gilligan and Danielle Milley Staff Writers PICKERING — Durham Regional Po- lice are being kept busy with visits to the Pickering nuclear station — on Friday they found a fake pipe bomb and an- other object was found Tuesday. Detective Sergeant John Gilker said Monday an investigation has begun into (Friday’s event), adding “We’re assessing what direction it will be going. “Obviously, the size of the plant, we have to develop a strategy. We can’t in- terview 5,000 people all at once.” The police were notified around noon on Friday by Ontario Power Generation officials about a suspicious device. It was about 7:30 p.m. that police announced it was a “false device.” Police were called around 12:40 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) to investigate an- other suspicious object. Police had cleared the scene around 3 p.m. and determined it was a broken flashlight. “There was no need to neutralize the package because it was found to be non- threatening,” said Sergeant Paul Mc- Curbin, police spokesman. OPG spokeswoman Jacquie McInnes said Tuesday’s object was not meant to be threatening, it was not a hoax, which differentiates it from Friday’s incident. Both objects were found on the Pick- ering ‘A’ side, in the conventional section and not the nuclear area. None of the four ‘A’ reactors were operating at the time. “We have some work to be done. We have a couple of people helping us. I won’t get into specifics,” Det. Sgt. Gilker said of Friday’s incident. “We’re treating it seriously because of the disruption it caused.” As for OPG, it’s staff is co-operating with police, Ms. McInnes said. Also, OPG is reviewing the situation, she adds. “It’s standard procedure, whenever there’s an unusual event, to do a review,” Ms. McInnes says. Station officials were able to “establish there was no concern of a radiological issue or grid issue. It was very localized,” Ms. McInnes states. There’s a criminal investigation ongo- ing and “our review is our actions in how we responded to the event,” she says. Pickering MP supporting budget Opposition to same-sex bill a separate issue, says McTeague By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Dan McTeague says he is not one of the members of a group of Liberal MPs rumoured to be thinking of voting against the government’s budget. The budget comes before the House of Commons for third and final reading next week, and if it were to be voted down, the Liberal govern- ment would fall and with it the same- sex marriage bill. Ontario MP Pat O’Brien this week left the Liberal caucus over the par- ty’s handling of the same-sex legisla- tion hearings. Fellow Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis has publicly said that at least three on the ruling side of the house are con- sidering toppling the government in the budget vote to kill the same-sex legislation. Mr. McTeague, who represents Pickering-Scarborough East, says he doesn’t agree with his government on the marriage issue, but that it and the budget are separate issues and he will support the latter. “My primary focus is on getting this budget passed because Canadi- ans universally believe it is a good budget,” he says. He notes that both he and mem- bers of the Durham community have a vested interest in one component, namely the $600 million in gas tax money that is to flow to municipali- ties over the next two fiscal years, a figure that is to rise to $2 billion. Mr. McTeague says when the Liber- als raised the tax to eliminate the Police continue hoax pipe bomb investigation ✦ See Nothing, Page A2 ✦ See Hydro, Page A4 ✦ See Legal, Page A2 deficit, and that was accomplished, it was constituents in his old riding of Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge that were among the first to support his notion of returning it to municipalities. Municipal leaders, including Dur- ham Region Chairman Roger An- derson, currently the Association of Municipalities of Ontario chairman, are urging the government to “pass this budget; municipalities need it,” he says. Mr. McTeague says it would be misguided to vote against the budget and become an outsider, arguing he can be more effective as a member of the party. “What would be gained?” he asked. “You couldn’t stay around for the fur- therance of other issues.” He hinted that he has not spoken his last words on the same-sex issue, and that he will play a role in trying to ensure that same-sex marriage op- ponents “are not persecuted or pun- ished” and that “nobody will use the equality provision to trump religious rights. “I’m looking for amendments that will protect teachers and preachers,” Mr. McTeague said. In July 2003, in a letter to then- prime minister Jean Chretien, he stated he would not be supporting the coming legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. “A vast majority of Canadians are outraged by this premeditated attack on the institution of marriage,” he wrote at the time. Mr. McTeague in the letter notes that a motion to change the definition of marriage “was soundly defeated at our 1998 biennial convention,” and that in 1999 the House passed a mo- tion upholding the traditional defini- tion. He has said that he and Prime Min- ister Paul Martin “agree to disagree” on the issue. ✦ Nothing from page A1 P PA GE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777=E9(777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777KK=J<<77777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777=FG@*noecalptekraMeladnelGotmrofyrtnedetelpmocruoygnirBnidetacolxobtollabehtnititisopeddna,11enuJ,yadrutaS,s’nallA .azalptaelbaliavasliateD.recorGtnednepednIruoY K=AJ=;GJ!FA=M;=:J9 9(#1 ?& ( & '9JC=LHD9;= x Bayly St. Finch Avenue East HWY. 2 HWY. 401kcorBdaoRsetihWdaoRdaoReixiDloopreviLdaoR?D =F <9 D = E 9 J C =L H D 9 ;= H J =K =F L K 0ETTING :OO 3IDEWALK 3ALE0ETTING :OO 3IDEWALK 3ALE 3ATURDAY *UNE TH AM PM JAF? 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Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER the greenbelt but a future government might blink,” he said. “The Province is still firm but some future government, given the money involved, might blink.” Lawyer David Donnelly is repre- senting the two parties. He said an application was also filed with the superior court. He said the OMB has statutory authority to ask the courts to enforce the 1999 judgement. He said the next step is to get a hearing date. Ms. Rider said this was the most logical next step. “I am totally committed to mak- ing sure... if (governments) give their word, they keep it,” she said, adding she is willing to pay for the cost of the fight. “It’s always been important this issue of protecting this land. This land for future generations is a resource, it is a food land. It was always meant to be agriculture.” Mayor Dave Ryan said his only no- tification of the action was from the News Advertiser. “It’s a public relations stunt. It’s friv- olous and vexa- tious,” he said. “I doubt very much the OMB has any juris- diction because the actions that were taken by the City were in response to a court action and they have no ju- risdiction over court actions.” Mayor Ryan said the City stands firm in its position and if the OMB does have a role to play, then “the City of Pickering will defend its position vigorously.” Not that he wants Pickering dragged into a costly legal battle. “If we have to spend taxpayers dol- lars this way then I’m going to be angry,” he said. The legal action initiated Tuesday received support from the Ontario Realty Corporation (which acted on behalf of the Province in 1999). In a letter to the OMB dated June 7, ORC president and CEO Tony Miele said the ORC “supports the efforts being made to ensure that the agricultural easements are maintained on the lands in perpetuity.” The ORC has repeatedly expressed its disappointment with the City’s de- cision to remove the easements. Mayor Ryan was not aware of the letter. “I find it interesting the Gov- ernment of Ontario, who has been petitioning repeatedly to take court action, hasn’t,” he said. ✦ Legal from page A1 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Maurice Brenner wants a review of the “breakdown in communication” between Ontario Power Generation and the City Friday, when a fake pipe bomb was found at the Pickering nuclear station. The Ward 1 regional councillor brought forward a recommendation at Monday’s council meeting to review if a change in proto- col is required. He said the City was notified of the in- cident by Picker- ing fire Chief Bill Douglas, not by OPG. (OPG did leave a message on Mayor Dave Ryan’s cellphone but he was away at a conference in Newfoundland). “What was very disappointing to learn at the time was that the CAO was not no- tified by OPG of what happened, or (by) any other government agency,” he said. The City received a fax from OPG at 2:30 p.m., but the police were called to the plant at noon. It wasn’t confirmed until 6:45 p.m. that it was not a real pipe bomb, although OPG maintained throughout the afternoon that there was no threat to the public. “No one is trying to point any fingers... The key is this must be a learning experi- ence and that we continue to enhance our emergency services in the City of Pickering,” Coun. Brenner said. Wa rd 2 City Councillor Doug Dicker- son agreed. “Much good will come out of this be- cause it showed in real time the flaws in the plans,” he said. Mayor Ryan said he spoke with OPG and they are “committed to a full review of what transpired.” OPG spokeswoman Jacquie McInnes confirmed they have begun discussions with the City about a review. “Whenever there is an unusual event there is standard practice to look at our actions and look for opportunity to do things better next time,” she said. Ms. McInnes said OPG did follow pro- cedure but it was still willing to review what happened. “We absolutely did follow our proto- col and in fact went above it in terms of our communication with the City,” she said. “We followed what the expecta- tion of our protocol was but that doesn’t preclude reviewing what happened and how it worked for everybody.” Once the City was aware of the situa- tion, it commenced Phase 1 of its com- munity emergency management proce- dures. “The City took the position it was much better to err on the side of cau- tion,” Coun. Brenner said. In the report with his recommenda- tion, Coun. Brenner said since the police had not ruled out it was a bomb there were concerns about the possibility of power outages and fire. “Not only did we face a possible risk from what could have been a real bomb, but a major component of our fire ser- vices were in a lockdown situation at the plant for this period,” he wrote. As a result, he said the City was not in the po- sition to respond to another emergency, had one occurred. Pickering, OPG to review ‘communication breakdown’ Dave Ryan Maurice Brenner Legal move a ‘public relations stunt,’ says mayor Nothing to be ‘gained’ by defeating budget Hay, wheat, beef and dairy key to Durham agriculture By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — One of Durham’s most unique features is its split urban-rural personality. Drive along Hwys. 401 or 2, and you’re in the midst of big box stores, traffic, industry and city hustle. But just a quick five-minute drive north and you land in tranquil and simple rural life. More than half of Durham’s 598,428 acres is farm land, with 1,709 farms as of 2001. A recent report to the Re- gion’s planning department called the agriculture sector “the foundation of Durham’s economy.” The closeness of Durham’s rural and urban centres is mostly a blessing, said Marlene Werry, the Region’s rural eco- nomic development officer and author of the report. “There’s a growing urban popula- tion and close proximity to markets,” she said. That means a day’s drive to millions of consumers in Durham and beyond. In response, the traditional agricul- ture industry is moving into value- added farming: wineries, festivals and tours on farms, producing jams and jellies. Ms. Werry is working on part- nering restaurants with local farms to feature fresh Durham crops on menus. But with the booming population comes pressure on farms, the report said. “Urban growth tends to push out land-extensive operations that cannot compete with rising land values or cope with increased cost and pres- sure,” it said. “The operations that replace them tend to be located on smaller acreages with production geared to urban mar- kets.” Public meetings for greenfield de- velopments (building on farmland) are filled with environmentalists upset at prime agricultural land and Class 1 and 2 soil being paved over. The ma- jority of soils outside the Oak Ridges Moraine in Durham are Class 1 and 2. The number of farms has also been declining over the past decade. In 1986 there were 2,218, compared to 1,709 in 2001. Fa r mers also battle rising costs to grow, maintain and harvest crops and animals, while selling prices remain the same Ms. Werry said. “The last couple of years have been very hard on us,” she said. “For us to be sustainable, we need to be on a fair playing field with some of the other provinces. (Farmers) don’t like subsidies, but they like to get their fair worth.” In the GTA, Durham is ranked first in number of farms, gross farm receipts, farmland area and owned farmland. Of the Province’s 49 regions, Durham is 14th in number of farms, 16th in gross farm receipts per acre, 17th in farmland acres and 28th in geographic size. Major crops include hay, winter wheat and soybeans. Beef and dairy livestock are also popular, along with apples and sweet corn. In 2002, Durham had $177.6 million in revenue from farming. 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This study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The study has identified the need for improvements to the roadway due to growing traffic volumes and deteriorating pavement condition, and has selected a preferred alternative solution (widen Altona Road). The first Public Information Centre (PIC) for this study was held on March 30, 2000. A second PIC has been arranged to present the analysis and evaluation of the alternative designs, the identification of the Technically Preferred Alternative and the next steps in the study. The PIC will also provide area residents and other stakeholder groups an opportunity to provide comments regarding the study. The PIC is scheduled for: Thursday, June 16th, 2005 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (drop-in format) St. Monica Catholic School 275 Twyn Rivers Drive, Pickering (immediately west of Altona Road) If you have any questions or are unable to attend the PIC and wish to provide comments, please contact Paul DePalma at the telephone number and address below or at paul.depalma@region.durham.on.ca Further study information, including the first PIC displays and second PIC displays (following the meeting), is posted on the Region’s website noted below (look under Departments Works Studies & Projects). A million dollar idea is in the bag. Now in its 10th year, the Pickering Town Centre Mayors’ Charity Classic has successfully raised over 1.2 million dollars for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. That’s a lot of extra funding for areas such as cardiology, emergency, and surgery - not to mention the hundreds of thousands of patients who’ve benefitted first-hand. Once again, this year everyone can get involved. Look for the change boxes throughout the mall and please give generously to this worthy cause. pickeringtowncentre.com Sponsored by: LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS • NO CREDIT NECESSARY • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY Ajax 11 Hardwood Ave. S., 905-426-2331 Pickering First Pickering Place #14-1550 Kingston Rd. 905-831-0874 The changing f ace of farming G`Zbf]k_\Zifgj 3HARE OF &ARM #ASH 2ECEIPTS BY #OMMODITY $URHAM 4OTAL MILLION Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Job hunters AJAX — J. Clarke Richardson students Brian Dinnall and Kerry Andrusiak check out the student job website at the opening of the Ajax-Pickering Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students. The centre is at 320 Harwood Ave. S., at Bayly Street. Re g ional growth hot, but focus will soon shift DURHAM — The region continues to outgrow the province, but will soon level out as cities reach their land ca- pacity. The latest population figures show Durham grew 2.3 per cent between 2001 and 2004, compared to the 1.4- per cent provincial average, a report to Tuesday’s planning committee said. More than 14,000 people moved to Durham in that time. Short-term forecasts show the re- gion will reach 586,000 by the end of this year, and 624,000 by 2009. That translates into only a 1.6-per cent increase, “primarily as a result of the rapidly declining rate of growth in Whitby and Ajax, as they begin to ap- proach shortages of land available for residential growth,” the report said. But Pickering will soon be a hot growth spot as Seaton and the Duf- fins Heights communities in the north open up for development. but we are saying that, if it did, important decisions would have to be made and 1,000 valued employees would be out on the picket line.” Hydro One spokesman Peter Gregg reiterated that the utility has a solid contingency plan in place and accused the union of employing unfair scare tactics. “We have 3,000 other workers that are on the job this week, and we don’t anticipate there being any problems,” he said. “We’re very confident in our ability to maintain the integrity of the system.” He added that the striking employees are mostly engineers and information technology workers who are not essential to the day-to-day operation of the grid. Despite these assurances, a power outage left 2,900 customers without electricity in Puslinch To w nship, about an hour after the strike started Monday morning. Hydro One officials said weather was to blame. Union spokesman Brian Robinson said the sys- tem also saw a “significant outage” May 27, when 2000 megawatts were lost at the central control centre as the result of poor supervision. Late Monday night, Ontario justice Colin Camp- bell rejected Hydro One’s request for an injunction, that would have limited the picketing activities of the striking workers. He said the utility failed to prove that public safety was put at risk by the strike. A/P PA GE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 rrs TM 209 Bloor St. E OSHAWA 404-6776 www.ossolighting.com MON - WED 9:30AM-6:00PM, THURS - FRI 9:30AM-8:00PM, SAT 9:30AM-5:00PM OOSSO L I G H T I N GOSSO LL I G H T I N G JUNE 9 - 10 - 11 THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY OO S S O L I G H T I N GOSSOLIGHTINGOSSO LLI G H T I N G 3 DAYS ONLY3 DAYS ONLY3 DAYS ONLY HUGE STORE WIDE SALEHUGE STORE WIDE SALEHUGE STORE WIDE SALE Shop Early For Best Selection! SAVE ON...SAVE ON...SAVE ON... 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The next Metroland BonusPak Envelope will arrive at your door on June 22, 2005 and look for your chance to win a prize. ,OW MONTHLY PAYMENTS /!# ✦ Hydro from page A1 Energy use on the rise DURHAM — Air conditioners across the region will be cranked this week, as temperatures hold steady in the high 20s. With 1,000 Hydro One work- ers walking the picket lines, concern about another major blackout is being raised by union members and consumers alike. According to Environment Canada, the normal high temperature for this time of year is about 22 C. Five-day Durham forecast: Wednesday High: 29 C. Mix of sun and cloud. Thursday High: 30 C. Mix of sun and cloud. Friday High: 28 C. Sunny with a chance of showers. Saturday High: 29 C. Sunny with a chance of showers. Sunday High: 26 C. Sunny with a chance of showers. * Forecast courtesy of the Environment Canada Weather Service By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — An internal e-mail from Mark Holland’s office has prompted a threat of libel for the Ajax-Pickering Liberal MP. Mr. Holland’s executive assistant in Ottawa sent out an e-mail June 1 to all Liberal MPs, as well as several others from other political parties, in regards to his concern about recent ac- tivities involving websites being set up using the names of members of Parlia- ment. Some sites are being used to pub- licize the position of MPs, both for and against, regarding the same-sex mar- riage bill. He was advising MPs that Charles McVe ty, president of Canada Christian College in Toronto, had purchased the domain names of many MPs — for ex- ample www.davidmcguinty.ca and www.markholland.org. Mr. Holland be- lieves at least 35 have been purchased. Mr. McVety is out of the country until the end of the week and unavailable for comment, says his assistant at the college. In the notice of libel from lawyer Kenneth Vaughan, it says “false and misleading statements” had been published about Mr. McVety and the col- lege. “In addition, you have implied that Charles McVe ty and Canada Christian College have en- gaged in harassment activities through their as- sociates,” reads the letter. “These allegations are false, misleading and defamatory.” It also says that unless the activities “cease and desist,” action will be taken. Mr. Holland became aware of the web names practice in the winter but became more concerned when some of the sites went live last week. “I’m very concerned about the cyber squatting that has been occurring,” Mr. Holland explained. The site www.markholland.org was not one that went live, but www.davidmcguinty.ca (he’s a Liberal MP representing Ottawa South) provides contact information for the MP so people can let him know how they feel about Bill C-38 and it states that he is favour of the legislation. It does clearly indicate that it is not the official site of Mr. McGuinty. Mr. Holland said it sends out a con- fusing message to have this kind of information on sites that seem linked to MPs. He raised the issue both in the e-mail and at the national caucus meet- ing June 1. His office received the notice of libel from Mr. McVe ty’s lawyer June 2. Mr. Holland has consulted with legal counsel and doesn’t feel there is any merit to the notice. “The claim is totally frivolous... it is an attempt to silence our concerns regarding cyber squat- ting,” he said. Mr. Holland said he is going to deal with the issue through legislation. “For me it isn’t about this one issue, it is about cyber squatting,” he said. “This practice in general is, at best, questionable.” Website e-mail draws warning Hydro One assures contingency plan in place Mark Holland P PA GE A5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (PS2)10057316. On pg. 7 of our June 3rd flyer, this product is advertised with a $10 Savings. In fact, it is a $5 Savings.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. AJAX 905-426-3764 OR (4253) 1919$$4949 Make them LARGE for only $4.00 more! ® VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.funbuscanada.com YOUR CASINO TOUR SPECIALISTS! 8 MIDTOWN DR., OSHAWA 905-576-1357 As Always, Please Call For More Details. O/B Fun Time Travel Co. Ltd. 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Groen/ News Advertiser photo City of Pickering has heart PICKERING — City of Pickering employees put their team together and boarded the Big Bike for the annual fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The ride began and ended at the Pickering Town Centre, and sitting front and centre were, from left, the City’s Sharon Torok, Tammy Dean of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and driver Richard Rappel, who takes the big bike all over Ontario. The event sees teams of 20 to 30 raise pledges and then take a four-kilometre trip around the host community. The bike makes its next stop Monday, in Ajax. Battle back pain at healthy session PICKERING — Tips for battling lower back pain are being offered at a workshop later this month in Picker- ing. The free healthy living workshop covers topics such as simple ways to strengthen your lower back, how to control pain, why and how low back problems start, and how to live life to the fullest. It is Monday, June 20 at the Chiro- practic Centre for Optimum Health, 1550 Kingston Rd. Unit 11 in Picker- ing. Start time is 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 905- 420-7231 or visit www.healingpower. ca. P PA GE A6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 Pit bulls were just a mistake T here’s been much ado lately about the ban- ning of the pit bull in this province. A lot of people are up in arms because they see this as the beginning of the end for the breed. In a matter of a few short years you might be hard-pressed to find any of those dogs anywhere, certainly in Ontario and per- haps on the earth. Personally, I’m completely OK with that. This dog was a mistake — a mistake that we humans made, by the way. But if it’s any consola- tion to the pit bull fanciers out there, this wasn’t the first time we’ve badly screwed up while splashing around in the canine gene pool. There are dozens of specialized breeds that we no longer have with us, combinations that looked good on paper, but just didn’t pan out for one reason or an- other. Consider the hapless Gold- en Reliever. Now that was a beautiful dog that was won- derful with children, but peed all over everything. Or take the ridiculously fast Greyhound Retriever, bred to help tardy people catch their buses, or what about the Old English Bleepdog, bred to bark over any swear word uttered near the children? An idea that actually had some merit was a dog that instinctively knew when his owner had had one too many and would then run off with his car keys. However, the Soberman Pinscher never re- ally caught on. In the cautious days after the stock market crash and the Great Depres- sion, some genius came out with the Asset Hound, a dog with a nose for a great invest- ment, but where are they now? Then, in the early years of the baby boom, people thought the Finnish Dinner Hound would be the perfect pet for kids who wouldn’t clean their plates. Never happened. There have been literally hundreds of strange breeds genetically engineered by man over the ages, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Does anyone remember any of these breeds: The Bugle, The Tufted Idiot, The Belgian Waffle dog, The Jerry Springer Spaniel (a loud, obnoxious breed that stirred up trouble wherever it went), The Brit- tany Spears Spaniel (the only dog ever bred to show it’s belly button) The Snotwei- ler (don’t ask), The Yorkshire Pudding Terrier? No? How about the Nova Scotia Dry- walling Retriever? The Rho- desian FridgeBack? I thought not, and it’s just as well. Like the pit bull, they were just wrong from the get-go. The sad thing is that our meddling won’t stop here. Humans will continue to tin- ker and mess with the genes of our best friend in weird and silly efforts to make life better in the coming millennia. We love our dogs, but we just can’t seem to let them be the perfect, loyal, gentle crea- tures that they naturally are or were. Which is why, I am sure, in the coming decades we will see more monstrosities. Get ready for the Microsoft- coated terrier, the Bernese Prostate Dog, the American Finger Pointer, the Bottled Water Spaniel, the Corporate Box Hound and, of course, the Blackberry Retriever. Neil Crone, comic-actor- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Proceed with caution in same-sex legislation To the editor: Re: ‘With uncertainty over, let’s hope same-sex marriage bill can pass’, Carly Foster col- umn, June 5. The name calling must come to an end. A phobia is an intense and unreasoning fear or dislike of something. Not agreeing with something or someone is not a phobia. In a free and democratic society, people have the right to different opinions and they have the right to express those opinions in a civilized manner. Traditional marriage as we know it here in Canada is one of the oldest Christian religious traditions and the government adopted it into law many years ago. Marriage is not a right, it is a privilege, and not even all heterosexuals qualify. The Liberal government un- equivocally reaffirmed the tra- ditional definition of marriage in 2003, vowing that it would never be changed. Who knew that ‘never’ would only be two years. This is a very divisive issue on which there will never be total agreement. The only way the Liberals are achieving ma- jority support in the house is that all cabinet ministers must vote for the law — they have no choice. The government needs to take time to really listen to all concerns and take them into consideration: this includes concerns by religious officials and church organiza- tions. One of the very real con- cerns about changing the tra- ditional definition of marriage is that it would open the door for other arrangements, such as bigamy. There are already people waiting in the wings for exactly that. This whole issue goes to the very heart of our most fun- damental tradition, and any changes will have a very far- reaching effect on our society, probably more so than we can foresee now. We must, therefore, proceed with utmost caution. Renate Roy, Ajax Clean up after your dog To the editor: What is it with people and their dogs? Why can’t they all follow the rules and pick up after their dog? They seem to think that it’s OK to let their dog poop all over the city. I am disgusted with dog owners who don’t have respect for others, who’d rather be lazy leaving it behind for someone to step in. Last winter I went for a hike at Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby. I was disgusted with the mess that dog owners had made of this park over the cold months. Dog owners had ruined the park by making it their dog’s toilet. Almost every second step there was a messy pile of dog poop melting in the snow, waiting for someone to step in. How can you enjoy the trails when you have to constantly watch where you are stepping? Also, since the park isn’t moni- tored in the winter, all the gar- bage pails had been removed. People who did make the ef- fort to pick up after their dog left the stinky bags sitting all over the park grounds where the garbage pails would have been. I guess their attitude is, ‘if the park isn’t going to leave me a garbage pail, then I will just leave my garbage right here for them to pick up in the spring’. Dog owners are gross people and I’m sorry to those who do follow the rules, but it’s people like this who give dog owners a bad name. My message to dog owners is to please keep our parks and city clean and pick up after your dog. Brenda Stella Ajax EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Crazy dog breeds come from us IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: How do you feel about the new provincial smoking restrictions being introduced and tak- ing precedence over Durham’s smoking bylaw: It’s unfair to smokers, it’s great or that it should be more restrictive? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: What do you think should be done with nuclear waste from the Pickering and Darling- ton stations: Votes cast: 152 Deep burial in the north: 67.1% Stored on site: 28.3% Stored up north: 4.6% They’re ready for an encore Recently, members of Royal Canadian Legion branches from Picker- ing, 606, and Scarborough, 258 and 614, gathered for a tri-branch Karaoke competition. The event drew more than 40 competitors for Week 1, which was judged by representatives from all three branches, resulting in 21 singers moving on to Week 2, which was judged by local area artists and performers. Future competitions are to be decided. The Pickering Legion sent us this photo of Week 2 winners, all representing Pickering, from left, Norm Vecchiola (5th), Liz Newman (3rd), Andrew Notzl (1st), Norma Ringuette (4th), and Gary Foote (2nd). Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Durham farmers need our support in order to thrive Protecting agricultural land now will protect food production down the road Now here’s something to chew on Durham: when it comes to farming in the Greater Toronto Area, we’re second-to-none. In fact, not only do our farmers play a lead role in getting food to market, but they also offer a big boost to the regional economy. Consider that of the 1.8 million acres in the GTA, about 760,000 are classified as farmland. Of that last number, 336,000 are right here in Durham, or about 44 per cent. Take it a step farther and Durham accounts for 35 per cent of the GTA’s gross farm receipts with Clar- ington leading the way locally, where the gross farm receipts of $52.8 million in 1996 were only bettered by Halton Hills, which recorded $65.3 million. In 2002, Durham recorded $177.6 million in farming revenue. Which brings more sharply into focus the recent report to Dur- ham’s planning department dealing with the agricultural sector. Rightly calling it “The Foundation of Durham’s Economy,” among other things it notes the unique balance between our rural and urban way of life. Indeed, from almost anywhere in the region, a short drive will take you to the countryside. That close proximity has also led to the agricultural industry taking on more non-traditional ventures such as wineries, festivals and tours of farms, all to the benefit of Durham residents and the economy. But the report also shows a troubling trend that seems to be taking hold in much of Ontario, if not across the country. Between 1986 and 2001, the total number of farms in Durham declined by more than 22 per cent from 2,218 to 1,709. As we move forward in the years ahead, our agricultural industry faces a number of key challenges. They could come in the form of rising costs, decreased selling prices, beef border bans, weather not conducive to a profitable op- eration, and the lack of new blood coming into the industry due to the uncertainties and high costs associated with running farms. But the loss of prime land may be our biggest challenge. The more we lose good farming property, the more costly it becomes to put food on our plates. Progress and growth in a measured manner is a necessity if we are to hit our population projections here in Durham for the years to come. But maintaining and helping to sustain the region’s agricultural industry are equally important if we are to get there in a way that is most beneficial to our economy and all residents . P PAGE A7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME June 13 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm June 16 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm June 20 Council Meeting 7:30 pm June 22 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm June 27 Executive Committee 7:30 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Girlz Night Tues., June 28, 2005 7 pm - 10 pm Luau Party Free to Teens 13 - 19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 7:00 pm Claremont Community Centre 4941 Old Brock Road, Claremont, ON L0H 1H0 Statutory Public Meeting on Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 05-001/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/05 City Initiated: Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Amendments File Type & Number Official Plan Amendment: OPA 05-001/P Zoning By-law Amendment: A 16/05 Property Location The Amendments affect all lands located within the City of Pickering as defined by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Ontario Regulation 01/02) (see location map below) Proposal The purpose of these Amendments are to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan by establishing new land use designations and policies in the Pickering Official Plan, and new zoning provisions in By-law 3037 Written Information Available An Information Report will be available on or after June 3, 2005 from the office of the City Clerk, Pickering Civic Complex; at the Claremont Library, at the Information Meeting, and on the City’s website Last Date for Comment: June 30, 2005 Planning Contact Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner-Policy, for the Official Plan Amendment at 905.420.4660 extension 2032, or toll free at 1.866.683.2760, or by email at gmcgregor@city.pickering.on.ca Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner-Development Review, for the Zoning By-law Amendment at 905.420.4660 extension 2034, or toll free at 1.866.683.2760, or by email at rpym@city.pickering.on.ca To Receive Notice of Future Meetings Write to the City Clerk, Mr. Bruce Taylor, at the address above; OR email: btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, 2001 All written submissions received by the City of Pickering respecting the proposed conformity Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for consideration. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the final approval authority for this Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment and as such, appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board do not apply in this case If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the City Clerk A copy of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are available at the Planning & Development Department Date of this Notice: May 19, 2005 #ALLôôEXTô CITYOFPICKERINGCOMGREATEVENTS ä4ILLINGSä2D NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 7:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex – Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 for the following Planning Application Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/05 Owner / Applicant: City Initiated Property Location All lands Zoned “Rural Agricultural Zone – A” by By-laws 3036 and 3037 in the City of Pickering (all Pickering lands north of Highway #401) City of Pickering Proposal To amend Zoning By-laws 3036 and 3037 to remove Institutional uses as permitted uses on all lands zoned “Rural Agricultural Zone – A”, except for existing institutional uses Reports Submitted with the Application Council Resolution #130/04 Written Information Available An Information Report will be available from the office of the City Clerk on or after June 10, 2005 and at the Information Meeting Last Date for Comment: June 23, 2005 Planning Contact Steve Gaunt, Senior Planner Tel: 905.420.4617 Fax: 905.420.7648 email: sgaunt@city.pickering.on.ca Pickering Official Plan Designation Various Designations Zoning By-laws 3036 and 3037 All lands Zoned “Rural Agricultural Zone – A” To Receive Notice of Future Meetings on this Matter Write to the City Clerk, Mr. Bruce Taylor, at the address above; OR email: btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca Planning Act Requirements If you wish to reserve the option to appeal a decision of the City of Pickering, you must provide oral comments at the public meeting, or written comments to the City before Council adopts any zoning by-law amendment for this proposal. If you wish to be notified of the passing of a zoning by-law amendment respecting the proposed application, you must make a written request to the City Clerk Date of this Notice May 25, 2005 Signed: Bruce Taylor, A.M.C.T. City Clerk EXT INCLUDES UNLIMITED USE OF THE (EALTH #LUB &ACILITY -EMBERSHIP #HANGEROOMS AND 3WIMMING DURING ALL 0UBLIC AND ! DULT 3WIM TIMES NOTICE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO WARD BOUNDARIES The Council of the City of Pickering will be considering a by-law at its meeting of Monday, June 20, 2005 at 7:30 pm to alter the boundaries of the electoral wards in the City of Pickering. More particularly, the following alterations to the ward boundaries are proposed: •All properties on the streets known as Sunbird Trail, Crai- ghurst Court and Collingsbrook Court will be moved from Ward 3 to Ward 1. •All properties south of the road allowance known as Old Kingston Road (Sheppard Avenue) between Fairport Road and the CNR rail line will be moved from Ward 1 to Ward 2. Any person wishing to address Council with respect to this matter must contact the undersigned on or before noon of Friday, June 17th, 2005 to register as a delegation. Copies of the Report regarding the proposed alterations to the ward boundaries is available in the Clerk’s Division, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or by calling 905.420.4611 or by E-Mail at btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca. Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Tour the Bay by Dragon Boat! Join the Frenchmanʼs Bay Project and the Pickering Dragon Boat Club for an adventure on a dragon boat! Donʼt miss out on this unique experience to explore the bay and discover what happens when land meets water. *No experience or equipment required* Saturday, June 18, 2005 Swanʼs Marina, Bottom of Liverpool Rd. 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(just west of Brock) - 905-428-0310 Halal • Pakistani • Indian Cuisine • Dine - In • Take - Out • Catering Dinner Buffet • Friday - Sunday $9.99 GREENWOOD HAMLET SERVICING & WESTNEY ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT STUDY Integrated Approach – Planning Act and Class Environmental Assessment Public Open House #1 JUNE 21, 2005 The hamlet of Greenwood has been established as a priority area for rural growth. A Settlement Capacity Study has been submitted by Berrywoods Farm Inc. as required by the Region of Durham Offi cial Plan. In order to obtain the necessary approvals to expand this hamlet, the applicant proposes to conduct the Greenwood Hamlet Servicing & Westney Road Re-alignment Study. The Greenwood Hamlet & Westney Road Re-alignment Study will address the following three components needed for the expansion: • Proposed Berrywoods Farm plan of subdivision; • Proposed Westney Road Re-alignment; and, • Proposed new wastewater system. Planning Act and Class Environmental Assessment The landowners will use the “integrated approach” set out in Section A.2.9 of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Projects. This study will address the Planning Act approvals and the Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment requirements for the road and wastewater projects together. In accordance with the integrated approach, once the landowner has satisfi ed Section A.2.9 of the Class Environmental Assessment, the Planning Act approval of the subdivision will constitute the fulfi llment of the require- ments of the Class Environmental Assessment for the specifi ed wastewater and road projects. Possible methods of implementing the proposed projects will be evaluated based on the effects on the following: • Engineering and Public Safety • Natural Environment • Social/Cultural Environment • Economic Environment Public Consultation You are invited to drop in to the fi rst of three Public Information Centres: Tuesday June 21, 2005 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Greenwood Community Centre – Greenwood Road (5th driveway south of 6th Concession Road, on the east side, opposite the entrance to the Pickering Village Museum ) Comments or Questions? Add your name to our study mailing list, or if you have any comments or questions or require any further information about the study or the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, please contact: Ms. Lynn Collins The Sernas Group Inc. Phone: 905-686-6402 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Fax: 905-432-7877 Whitby, ON L1N 8Y7 email: lcollins@sernas.com This notice issued on June 8, 2005 85 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax85 Kingston Rd. 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NEWS ADVERTISER Having their say PICKERING — Members of the Ontario Public Service Employ- ees Union Locals 331 and 302 were at Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs’s office Friday to protest their working without a contract. Mr. Arthurs is parliamentary assistant to Gerry Phillips, the chairman of the management board, which is OPSEU’s employer. Among the protesters were, from left, Kar- rie Ouchas, Joan Gates, Wendy Abrams and Mary Shearer. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo A/P PA GE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005A/P PA GE B1 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE A pictorial of the ninth annual Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge on Frenchman’s Bay. Page B2 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering High School Trojans’ Ethan Boston dives back to the bag, just ahead of the tag by Dunbarton High School Spartans’ first baseman Steve Loder during Durham Region varsity boys’ baseball championship action at Oshawa’s Kinsmen Stadium Monday afternoon. Pickering High won the first game 4-3 to force a second and final contest, which was won by the champion Spartans 11-1. Both squads head into Prentice Cup regional action, beginning today (Wednesday). Holder hurdles to provincial gold medal Pickering High’s LaTouche, Gordon turn in sterling efforts By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — It wasn’t exactly the way Nikkita Holder wanted her final appear- ance at the provincial high school track and field championships to unfold, but she’s satisfied nonetheless. The senior sprinter/hurdler from Dunbarton High School captured a gold medal in the senior girls’ 100-metre hurdles at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) track and field championships in Wind- sor last weekend. She won the race in 14.49 seconds, holding off Alexandria Allen of Bayview Glen school for the coveted gold medal. But, she was hoping that her perfor- mance would allow her to break an- other Pickering hurdling great, Perdita Felicien’s OFSAA record. Holder came up well short of that record of 13.41 seconds, and was also well short of her personal best of 13.90 seconds. “The race wasn’t that great, I didn’t feel,” says the 18-year-old, in assessing her performance. “I wanted to break Perdita’s record, but it didn’t happen.” She pointed to a lack of training lead- ing up to the OFSAA meet, as her focus was upon completing her SATs to en- able her to attend university in the U.S. “I think that had an effect on how the race went,” she says, adding that a lack of training affected her technical execu- tion in the final. She qualified for the finals by finish- ing with the best time of the eight quali- fiers, 14.41. Holder also finished sixth in the final of the senior girls’ 100m in 12.76. She qualified to run in the final of the senior girls’ 200m but, due to heat exhaustion, pulled out. “I went to warm up, but I couldn’t fin- ish it,” she notes, adding that she later fell asleep in the Dunbarton tent. She notes she’ll attempt to perform a new personal best while competing in July at the Canadian Junior Nation- al Track and Field Championships in Montreal. After that, she’ll attend the University of West Virginia in the fall on an athletic scholarship. She decided to attend West Virginia instead of other suitors, Ohio State, Syracuse, the University of Ken- tucky and Texas Christian University, because of the coaching and the envi- ronment there. Although Holder was the only local high school athlete to win gold at OFSAA, several others captured med- als. Leading the way was Pickering High School hurdler Ryan Gordon, who won silver in the senior boys’ 110m hurdles in an OFSAA record-breaking time of 14.61. Teammate Anthony Lue finished fourth. Pickering High sprinter Marc LaTouche earned silver in the senior boys’ 100m in a time of 10.58, edged by Justyn Warner of Birchmount Park Col- legiate of Scarborough in 10.51. Pickering High’s 4-x-100m relay team also earned a silver. Lue, Gordon, Shel- don Connell and LaTouche finished behind a foursome from Birchmount Park. Pine Ridge Secondary School’s Amber Cushnie turned in a bronze- medal-winning performance in the open women’s 1,500m steeplechase. Michael Anderson, from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax, fin- ished fourth in the senior boys’ 1,500 metres, while Pickering High’s Ryan Finn was 11th. Jessica Catarini of Pickering High finished fifth in the midget girls’ 80m hurdles. Dunbarton lowers boom on Trojans Ball teams move on to Prentice Cup regionals By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — Brad Reeson wondered which type of team would show up for the Durham Region varsity boys’ title game in Oshawa Monday afternoon. The Dunbarton High School Spartans baseball coach wondered if it would it be one that squandered numerous chances to score runs in a 4-3 loss to the Pickering High School Trojans in the first game of the afternoon, thus losing a chance to close out the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) double-knock- out final at Kinsmen Stadium. Or would it be the one that has been a consistent offensive juggernaut as one of the more veteran teams on the LOSSA circuit this season. Thankfully for Reeson and the Spar- tans, it was the latter. In fact, the Spartans unleashed an offensive explosion on the Trojans, who also suffered a defensive meltdown in the oppressive midday heat in an 11-1 loss to Dunbarton that was called after five innings using the 10-run mercy rule. “I was very pleased how we bounced back after the first game (with the Tro- jans),” says Reeson. “I was curious to see how we would respond.” Reeson noted the plan in the second game was to get off to a good start by put- ting some runs on the board early. “I thought we were too laid back in the first game and we didn’t capitalize on our chances. When we scored in the first and second innings (of the second game), we sent a message that we were back. If we didn’t score, we could have carried on like we did in the first game, being lethar- gic,” he says. Dunbarton batters touched up starter Andrew Bergman for three hits and a run in the first inning and two more in the second for a 3-0 lead. Anthony Lue came on in relief of Bergman in the third, but fared no better as the Spartans plated three more runs to blow the game wide open. While the Spartans were in high gear offensively, they were also wide awake defensively. With the Trojans’ threaten- ing to score in their half of the second, Spartans’ centre-fielder Louis Beare fired a strike to third baseman Shawn Mayhew to nail Ethan Boston at third. Mayhew alertly fired a strike to second baseman Travis Hendry to get another Trojans baserunner trying to steal second on the play. Spartans’ starting pitcher Steve Loder went five innings. Trojans’ coach Ed Kissel was philo- sophical in defeat, noting his young squad gave the senior-staffed Spartans all they could handle in setting up a one- game, winner-take-all contest. “We worked hard. We’re a young team, with our infield all in Grade 9. But, you have to hand it to the Spartans. I think we played well, but they played better,” says Kissel. In Game 1, with the Trojans needing to stay alive and the Spartans needing a single victory to become champs, the Trojans received solid starting pitching from Jason Smith into the fifth inning. After Smith allowed the first two Spar- tans’ batters to reach base, Tristan Beadle took over, going to rest of the way. With Game 1 tied 2-2 in their final at- bats in the seventh, the Trojans pushed two runs across the plate, thanks to back-to-back doubles by Preston Rauh- Wasmund and Beadle, who later came around to score. With the Spartans scoring once in the bottom half and threatening to score the tying run, the Trojans received a game- saving catch by fielder Rauh-Wasmund. The Spartans now enter the Prentice Cup regional playdowns as the top seed from Durham. They’ll play in the Bar- rie regional tournament, starting today (Wednesday). Meanwhile, the Trojans enter the Ottawa Regionals as Durham’s number-two squad. That also gets un- derway today. Durham has more entry in the Prentice Cup regionals, the Whitby Sinclair Secondary School Celtics, which plays in the Guelph regionals starting today. Sports briefs JUNE 8, 2005 [ Soccer ] Ajax girls play Extreme-ly well in Ottawa AJAX — The Ajax Extreme girls’ under-15 rep soccer team defeated the hosts to return home with the Ottawa Ice Breaker Tournament title. But, securing the championship in the nation’s capital wasn’t easy, with the Ajacians scoring a hard-fought and physical 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Internationals in the final. Shealyn Rox- burgh scored the game-winning goal. Rachel Calvelli recorded the shutout. The road leading to the champion- ship was challenging, with the Extreme playing six games over the weekend. In the semifinal, Ajax scored a 1-0 victory over the Cumberland Cobras. Roxburgh scored. The Extreme re- ceived outstanding defensive play from Riley Adams, Lauren Harlow, Teja Wil- liams, Stephanie Clarke, Nikaila Davis, Shannon Foster, Holly-Lynn Latimour, Emma Bulpin and Krystal Knopf. The Ajacians managed a 1-0 vic- tory over Ottawa in the quarter-finals. Again, Roxburgh booted the winner. The Internationals then had to make it to the final by advancing through the crossover route. Ajax took control of the field in the tournament opener against the West Carlton Talons, scoring a 2-0 victory. Davis and Roxburgh scored. The Extreme continued to play well in Game 2 with a 1-0 victory over Goul- bourn United. The lone goal came on a bullet from centre by Roxburgh. Games 3 and 4 completed round- robin play with Extreme earning wins over Rockland United 2-0 and Ottawa 1-0. Ashley Phillip, Riley Adams and Roxburgh provided the offensive fire- power. Ajax forwards Heather Lennox, Phillip, Candice Anderson and Rox- burgh proved a force to be reckoned with at the tournament scoring seven of the nine Extreme goals. Outstanding team support was provided by injured players Nicole Nehring and Ashley Brigfolio who each made the trip to Ottawa, although were not able to play. Ray Latimour coaches the team, assisted by Chris Latimour and Sean Latimour. The manager is Sandy Rox- burgh, assisted by Liz Latimour. Ajax Venom show their fangs at Vaughan tourney A JAX — The Ajax Venom boys’ under-eight select soccer team sunk its teeth into foes at the City of Vaughan Invitational Tournament (COVI) this past weekend. The Venom won five consecu- tive games, including a lopsided final against the Wexford Strikers, to cap- ture the coveted COVI crown. The Venom had little trouble in dis- pensing Wexford, posting a 6-1 victory. Andrew Hughes came up with a big effort for Ajax, scoring three goals. He was named the game’s most valuable player for his offensive exploits. Mark Valentim chipped in with two goals, and Kristopher Luke added one. To get to the final, the Ajax Venom downed the Glen Shields Sun Devils- Black 5-1. Among the Ajax scorers were Hughes and Valentim. Ajax started the tournament by blanking Glen Shields Sun Devils-Red 3-0. Shane Crichton scored twice, with a single to York Yap. In Game 2, Ajax rolled past the We xford Wolves 3-0. Hughes, Yap and Devonte Mitchell scored. Ajax finished preliminary play with a 4-2 victory over the Glen Shields Sun Devils 98s. Crichton, Valentim, Jacob Harrison and Hughes scored. Blayne Daniels and Dave Valentim coach the team. The trainer is Blair Slight. [ Tennis ] Amberlea hosts open house this weekend PICKERING — The Amberlea Ten- nis Club in Pickering is holding an open house next weekend to get the tennis season underway. The event is June 11 and 12, and everyone is welcome to visit. The courts will be open and no equipment or experience is needed. There are prizes, activities, and a barbecue, all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The courts are on Shadybrook Drive, just south of Strouds Lane. For more information, visit ca.geocities.com/amberlea-tennis- club@rogers.com, or call 905-839- 5397. Andrew Norman/ News Advertiser photo Dunbarton High’s Nikkita Holder clears the hurdle while running in the senior girls’ 100-metre hurdles final at the OFSAA track and field championships in Windsor last weekend. Holder captured the gold medal. A/P PA GE B2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 COME & TRY TENNISCOME & TRY TENNIS At Amberlea Tennis Club’sAt Amberlea Tennis Club’s Open HouseOpen House FREE!FREE! No equipment or experience needed. All welcome, June 11 & 12 11 - 2 pm weather permitting. 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An award- winning news team Recipients of 45 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2005 NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Please recycle this newspaper Theresa Sokyrka charms her fans during mall autograph session By Al Rivett Staff Editor PICKERING — It’s not hard to fath- om how Theresa Sokyrka captured the hearts of millions across Canada in last season’s Canadian Idol. Cheery, engaging and possessing a ton of smalltown charm aptly describes Sokyrka (pronounced So-CARE-Ka) as the bespectacled Idol settles in for ques- tions before a three-hour stint signing autographs and posing for photos for fans at Zellers in the Pickering Town Centre last Saturday afternoon. Dressed casually in jeans and a plain white tank top, the Idol and Saskatoon resident who finished as runner-up to Albertan Kalan Porter notes life has been anything but idle since the final episode last summer. It’s meant long hours on the road, not only performing, but also tending to the promotional side of things — like autograph sessions. While chowing down on a plate of fruit and a muffin while also listening intently to questions, Sokyrka is happy, almost giddy, with the prospect of meet- ing new people and being accessible to her fans. After all, it’s her fans who’ve helped push her debut independent album ‘These Old Charms’ to gold sta- tus, with more than 50,000 sales in Can- ada. “It’s been great,” says Sokyrka, who’s done several meet-and-greet mall ses- sions mostly in Saskatchewan, since the final Idol show. Saturday marked her first visit in Pickering. “Back home in Saskatoon, everyone recognizes me there. But when I come to Ontario, I think no one will know who I am. It is such an incredible feeling to travel so far away from home and have people still know who I am and still care about the music and they are interested in what kind of person I am. It always gives me goosebumps.” This summer, she enthuses, is shap- ing up to be a busy, albeit satisfying one for her, in support of ‘These Old Charms’. She’ll perform at a number of festivals in Western Canada, before making her way east to play several shows in the Maritimes, including a much-anticipat- ed trip to Bay Roberts, Newfoundland in Ju ly where she is set to perform in front of a projected crowd of 18,000. There, she’ll meet up with several other Idols from last year’s show, including Porter, Jason Greeley and Jacob Hoggard. Sokyrka’s completely satisfied with her debut effort, which was recorded in a whirlwind 13 days at an Edmonton studio last January and February. But, she admits, she endured a high degree of personal angst surrounding the proj- ect, mostly regarding her decision to take total control, with distribution help from Maple Music. “Everything going through my mind was ‘This is your first album’. Because of CTV and because of the show I had so much exposure so this was the perfect opportunity, but I wanted to do it inde- pendently. I wanted to make my own business. I wanted to be responsible for it and hopefully get a long career out of it. So, the decision of putting it out inde- pendently and just getting distribution was keeping me up at night,” she says. “It was the only option I thought would work for me. I paid for it all myself and paid all the musicians, everything, and there was something really wonderful about that.” She’s grateful to Maple Music for help- ing her get the CD out to the public. “I worked really, really hard on it and Maple jumped on board to distribute the album. They worked really, really hard. They put so much energy into it. We’ve created a wonderful relationship together. They want me to be here for a long, long time and that’s my priority.” Sokyrka admits she eschewed offers from other record labels, which may have wanted to alter her musical style and personality. “My deal with Maple was not a lucra- tive deal, but it was all about being com- fortable and true to myself. I’ve been au- ditioning for the past six years and I’ve been working toward a career,” she says. “Why would I choose a record company right now that would try to change me? I’m 24 years old, you know, I know who I am. I don’t want people to tell me what to do.” Ta king control over her career has also meant putting together a new band, formed recently, mostly of several friends from her days studying music at Red Deer College in Alberta, although she has retained her piano player, Rod Salloum, from her previous band. “They left their respective music jobs, what they were doing. It’s been great. We’ve done three shows here in Ontario and they were a good idea of what the future is going to be like. It’s going to be awesome,” she notes. “It was always my idea to put a younger band together.” Unmistakable on her debut CD is her penchant for jazz, which manifested it- self in covers of such signature songs as ‘Summertime’ and ‘This Masquerade’. “I love incorporating jazz into my songwriting and the way I do that is my voice. I scat in my originals and on my guitar I write jazz melodies into what I think, so I think I’ll always have a deep respect for jazz. It’s the most diverse music,” says Sokyrka, adding she hopes her career success follows that of Norah Jones and fellow Canadian Diana Krall. With that, several contest winners enter the room to get CDs and other items signed and are immediately drawn to Sokyrka, who’s only too happy to sign, chat with her fans and generally make everyone feel welcome. Another day in the life of an adored Idol. 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NEWS ADVERTISER Idol worship in Pickering Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo Gilles Belanger from Claremont gets up close and personal with Canadian Idol runner up Theresa Sokyrka. They met in a meet and greet prior to an autograph session, with contest winners at the Zellers store in the Pickering Town Centre. •Born: in Moose Jaw, but family moved to Saskatoon in 1989; •Favourite Idol moment: The Gordon Lightfoot night. “Meeting him was super. He’s a really great man.” On that night, she performed the classic ‘Canadian Railroad Trilogy’; •Wo r st Idol moment: Performing on the rock ‘n’ roll week. “I’m not going to be a rock ‘n’ roll singer. I sang a Janis Joplin song and I don’t think I can do her very well;” •Favourite judges: “Sass (Jordan) and (Ajax resident) Farley (Flex) for all their wonderful advice;” •And another thing... She notes one of her best friends has made it to the final 32 in this year’s Idol, but she won’t say who it is; and •Post Idol: In addition to releasing her debut CD, she’s also sung for Canadian and United Nation troops in the Middle East last December. She also performed in a concert for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on their Canadian visit to Saskatchewan and Alberta last month. The Theresa Sokyrka File By Jennifer Bradley Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Veterans receive credit where credit is due this weekend in Ajax. A ‘Musical Tribute to Veterans’ is Sunday, June 12, to honour veterans in the town of Ajax. “This is the year of the veteran and our town’s 50th anniversary, so it seemed right to hold this tribute to showcase our proud history,” said Ajax Councillor Pat Brown, chairwoman of the Town of Ajax 50th anniversary committee. The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon, with free shuttle bus service from the southwest parking lot of the Ajax Community Centre to Harwood Point Gardens for the service. Shuttles begin at 9:30 a.m. and run every 10 minutes until the start of the ceremo- ny. The master of ceremonies for the event is Douglas Corrigan and among the many musical tributes is the Pick- ering Concert Band. Other performances are planned by The Navy League Band, HMCS York Band, Pipes and Drums of Royal Ca- nadian Legion Branch 43, and the Co- bourg Marine Band. The event con- cludes with a mass band performance. A flyby with historic aircraft is part of the show, as well as a sail past from the Whitby Yacht Club Power Squadron. “It’s a great opportunity to salute Canadian veterans who live in Ajax as well salute those veterans from other countries who have come down,” says Brown. “We are able to pass down this proud history to our youth while show- ing recognition for the veterans”. 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JUNE 27Director of Dietary Services •Full-time replacement for Long-Term medical leave •Manage all aspects of food service department in a unionized environment •College certificate in Food Service Supervision required •Eligible for membership in Canadian Society of Nutrition Management •Knowledge of commercial food service equipment •Previous management experience in a Long Term Care or Retirement facility an asset •Computer skills necessary,WHMIS training an asset Mail/Fax resume to: Sunnycrest Nursing Home 1635 Dundas St. East Whitby, Ont. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN NEW VENTURE OPENING SOON IN PICKERING STORE / SALES MANAGER Applicant will have strong retail sales background, preferably in home furnishings and have ability to perform dual roles. Must be comfortable functioning within Bennett’s business model, ie: progressive, innovative, fast paced. We are looking for a flexible motivator with keen people skills, flexibility, high energy, and willing to work in and outside your job description. SALES CONSULTANT Successful Candidate will demonstrate people skills, high energy, decorating skills, and flexibility. Must have retail or service industry experience.Ability to work hard and fast while enjoying your job to its fullest extent. Bennett’s pay above average commission in order to find and keep the highest quality staff. RECEPTIONIST Receptionist Position. The successful candidates will enjoy working with people and have good office skills.Multi tasking, computer experience, positive attitude in fast paced environ- ment. Application should be directed to ‘Office Manager’. Retail hours. Benefits available, stable company in business since 1926. Apply to Bennett’s Home Furnishings, 700 Clonsilla, Peterborough, Ont. K9J 5Y3, or email info@bennetts.on.ca Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. MARKETING DIRECTOR Marketing Director required for new Retirement Residence. Must be comfortable in dealing with seniors and preferably with knowledge of Community and Health Agencies. This position also requires Sales ability. Communication and interpersonal skills are important and must be proactive. Flexibility in hours, to meet client and facility needs. Please email resume to; hjones.kacc@rogers.com Greenwood Tamad Inc Send resumés to kim@greenwoodtamad.com or by fax 905.420.3863 GRAPHIC DESIGNER |2-5 YEARS EXPERIENCE Located in Pickering, we are looking for a creative individual whose abilities include: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark Xpress. Some knowledge of Dreamweaver and Flash is an asset. Heating and Cooling Mfg. Located in Durham Looking for individuals to fill the following positions in a fast pace environment: ✓Line workers with a basic knowledge or wiring ✓Experienced in start-up of A/C units ✓Experienced in brazing A/C units ✓Receiver with 3-4 years experience ✓Assembly line workers (mechanically inclined and asset) Knowledge of Air Cond. and Refrigeration an asset Send to 15-75 Bayly Street West Suite #224 Ajax, ON L1S 7K7 Material Lead Hand The PIC Group,a leading North American pro- vider of quality training and consulting as well as 3rd party inspection, containment, supplier development and sorting/rework services, re- quires a highly talented material Lead Hand for their Oshawa warehouse. Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will maintain inventory accuracy by performing cy- cle counts, investigate variances in the inven- tory, operate the forklift periodically and re- ceive loads and generate shippers as well as any material adjustments to be made in MGO (GM inventory system). Qualifications include: 2 years of post secondary education, excellent written and verbal communication skills, math- ematical skills, beginner/intermediate computer skills, a forklift license and minimum of three years material/MGO/automotive experience. Please email your resume and cover letter, quoting competition number MLH 060705-3, at- tention Quality Resource Manager at debra.white@thepicgroup.com by end of business day June 13th, 2005. The PIC Group appreciates receiving all expressions of interest; however only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. DURHAM COLLEGE Tr aining Courses are you looking for a new career or upgrade your skills in order to advance your current oc- cupation. Durham College has the following full-time training pro- grams, Microsoft Office, Desktop & Network Support Technician, Disc Jockey, Film Production Assistant, Project Management, Material Handling & Inventory operations. Funding through HRSDC, OSAP, and WSIB to those who are quali- fied. For more info. call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. Career opportunity Well established Durham Region company looking for energetic people to start a new career. Fax resume to 905-683-0817 GRAPHICS PERSON,Needed im- mediately. Must know Graphix Ad- vantage "Composer". Own vehicle, installation experience. Call Scott at Canadian Tint (905)706-4775 UNITED FURNITURE WARE- HOUSE is now hiring in Whitby for the following: Sales Manager, Op- erations Manager, Sales staff. Ap- ply in person 1540 Dundas St. E. Whitby. AZ DRIVERS required, Must have 3 yrs. experience. Apply in person to Bonnet Trailer Leasing, 202 South Blair St, Unit 8&9, Whitby, between 9-5, (905)430-2869 BLUE LINE F/T DRIVERS want- ed. Opportunities for 5 shifts a week to provide service with new specialized Accessible taxicabs and regular taxicabs in Oshawa and Clarington. Please call Roy Williams at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-439-1111. DRIVERS WANTED.Must have own car or truck and valid G driv- ers license. Will be required the week of June 18, 2005. Hourly rate of $8.50 per hour and a vehi- cle allowance of $0.27 per km will be paid to each driver. The driving area will be within the Region of Durham. Call (905)686-1020 or fax (905)831-2987. Manufacturing & Technology Centre is seeking motivated individuals to work at our Whitby Appliance facility. We are a leading company in consumer repair providing service to customers across Canada. We offer a competitive wage as well as bonus structure and benefit package. Opportunities in our Appliance Division include: * Repair Technicians (Should have Certificate of Qualification or be able to write exam) Experience repairing all types and brands would be beneficial * Shipper / Receiver (Physical lifting and data entry skills) * Customer Service Representative (Data entry and communication tools) Fa x resumes specifying salary expectations and position of interest to: (905) 666-2334. Attn: Kim Aus REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY!! 25 Experienced Shipper/Receiver •Team players with a positive attitude •Heavy lifting up to 75 lbs/ Shift work •Criminal Clearance * Prefer Grade 12 Starts at $12.50/hr in Pickering Call for Appt: 905-686-7732 Registration: June 13-17th 9am Location:1315 Pickering Parkway, Ste 100 905-831-7683 or Fax 905-831-8134 Email:pickering.on@na.manpower.com *Ask about Reward Program & Referral Bonus AZ DRIVERS REQUIRED $16.00 an hour ●Steady local work Paid Benefits ● Paid Weekly Start Immediately Must Have:2 years experience Clean Abstract & CVOR Please call 905-683-1603 ext 31 or 34 FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE GRAPHIC ARTIST Must be familiar with In Design, Quark Express and Photo Shop. Recent grads welcome Afternoon Shift Forward resume to: Canada Yearbook Services (1980) Ltd. 70 Mearns Crt. Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 4A2 Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Call 905-432-6999 One of Metro's largest Unisex hairstyling chains has openings in Pickering for experienced stylists and hair school graduates. ●Guaranteed hourly, commission & health benefits ●Advanced technique & management training ●Progressive promotion opportunities Check out your prospects Call (416)223-1700 Material Handler - Night shift/weekends only required for growing firm located in Pickering, Ontario. Requirements:Familiar with various grades of metal, sheet, plate and extrusions; must be exp. with metal saws and shearing, computer literate and attention to detail. Fax HR @ 905-831-0104 or e-mail hr@noranco.com INSIDE SALES REP. Excellent communication and telephone skills required. Must be experienced in Microsoft computer applications. College degree an asset. View details & submit resume online at www.designfusion.ca/careers.htm No phone calls please. DZ DRIVER REQUIRED for day runs in Southern Ontario. 1-year exp.Must be clean, neat. Must read/write English. Pay depends on experience. 44+ hrs/wkly, based east Scarborough. This is a physical job that requires lifting. (416)439-3787 EXPERIENCED DZ TRI-AXLE dump truck driver wanted in Pickering area for full-time work. Call (905)686-9947 $$$ PAID WEEKLY!!Company needs part-time/ full-time help pro- cessing unclaimed bank accounts. Call 1-866-883-0780, 24 hours. $11.00/HR. GREENWOOD MUSHROOM Farm, labourer re- quired. No experience necessary. Tr ansportation required. Call (905)649-5552. Fax (905) 649- 2973 BETTER HOURS Monday-Friday, No evenings or Weekends! Join the MOLLY MAID Team of Profes- sional Housekeeping. Train- ing/transportation provided. Driv- ers licence mandatory. 905-427- 6466. A CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES Training provided. Representatives. Call John (905)509-4518 ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING.We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer oriented, mature super- intendent couple to care for a small, well-kept apartment building in Oshawa. Responsibilities in- clude rental, cleaning and minor repairs. Please fax resume to: The Durham Group, Attn: Marilyn, (905) 576-0013. RPNs/RNs Required for Long Term Care facility. Part time positions available. All shifts. Fax resume to 905-623-1374. AVON Sales Dealers Needed Pickering Ajax area. Call today for more information on how to Start your own Avon business & receive $100 worth of Avon Beauty products FREE! Mary 905-427-2292 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DELI MANAGER position avail- able Must have 2 - 3 years exp., In the Whitby area. Please fax re- sume to Christine (416) 495-0941 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Earn the income you deserve. Learn how to operate a mini office outlet from home. www.missionsuccess.ca or call 416-284-4493 DOG WALKER required: Sat., Sun & some holidays, year round. Must be able to handle large, friendly husky who needs to run. Suit student. (905)839-9977 FULL TIME positions. Ajax. Cashier/Stock. Busy fast paced frozen food outlet. Retail/merchan- dising experience & able to work all shifts required. $9/hr to start, room for advancement. Fax resume to: 905-683-2655 GENERAL LABOURERS needed for a concrete and landscaping crew. Minimum 40 hrs/week. $10- $12/hr. to start. Must have own transportation to shop. Clean driv- ing record (over 25/yrs. of age for insurance purposes). Start imme- diately. Fax resume to: 905-721- 9099. HAIRSTYLIST Full time with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING Oshawa Centre Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 HANDYPERSON WANTED:elec- tric, plumbing, painting and dry- wall experience a must $36,000/year. Fax resume to: 905-725-0831 HOME BASE business system Join our supportive home based business team and get started im- mediately! FREE Training Pack- age available. www.JoiningSuccess.com 416-631-8963 HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. MAGICUTS is looking for full and PT licensed stylist. Positions avail- able in the following locations: Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax. We of- fer:competitive salary, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free upgrading classes, monthly prizes, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Jody (905) 655-9806. NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for reliable drivers, suitable for adults to deliver papers and flyers in Rural areas every Wednesday, Friday and must have a reliable vehicle. Call (905)683-5117 Sarah Carrier Representative (ext. 236) ORDER TAKERS $20/hr avg rate. Tr aining Provided. Full Time. Call Tom 905-435-1052 davidh@telga- services.com REFRIGERATED Tr ansport Co. in Pickering requires Afternoon Shift Dispatcher. 3 p.m. to Midnight, Sunday - Thursday. Previous Dis- patch experience preferred. Com- puter literate. Fax resume: (905)831-5979. REGISTRATION OFFICERS $23.75/hr. avg rate. We Train You. Full/Part Time. Call Arron 905-435-1052 SERVICE REP with strong or- ganizational & communication skills. Knowledge of TARION Regulations. Supply own tools and vehicle. Fax resume: 905- 665-3237. SHIRT PRESSER.Mature, part- time. Must be available to work Tues&Thurs 1-7pm, some Fridays, Saturday 9-4. No experience nec- essary. Apply Jefferson Dry Clean- ers, 1645 Dundas East Whitby. SIGN SHOP requires experienced full time sign installers and sign makers. Please fax resume to 905- 982-0885. 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. VEHICLE DISMANTLES and yard person wanted immediately. E-mail resume to sales@abeautousedparts.com or call Hasan 905-261-2523. Winston Shagwell's Pickering NOW HIRING F/T & P/T Experienced LINE COOKS Apply in person to: 736 Kingston Rd. WORK FROM HOME Now you can work on your own terms. $500-$5000 MPH. Take control of your future today. www.earnmoneyglobally.com 416-376-7925. WORK FROM HOME 1,400 P/T – 5,000 F/T Training Provided www.4yourtotalwealth.com 416-631-4180 ZINN'S BISTRO,Port Perry, now hiring: F/T Sous Chef, F/T Line Cook, P/T Dishwasher. Fax re- sume to 905-982-1709. ANGELA'S ESTHETICS Day Spa is now hiring ft/pt estheticians. Please send resume to: angelasesthetics@bellnet.ca or call (905) 666-5401. ESTHETICIAN PART TIME the Facial Place Pickering. Call 905- 831-9700 or email facialplace@bellnet.ca GREAT OPPORTUNITY!2 Full Service Spa's require Stylist's & Esthetician's for Whitby & Oshawa locations. Call L.A. Hair 905-430- 0300 HAIRSTYLIST needed in Oshawa. Clientele not necessary. Call An- nette at 905-434-5800 or after 10-pm at 905-983-8118 3RD OR 4TH YR apprentice me- chanic needed for long time em- ployment (right hand person) help run shop. Own tools, for clean Whitby auto shop. Drop off resume to: Classic Auto, 1549 Victoria St. E., Unit #B, Whitby. AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLER required with Gas Fitter 2 license. Durham area. Phone: 905-725- 9731, Fax: 905-725-0886. AUTO Mechanic or 4th or 5th year apprentice mechanic with own tools, required for Pickering loca- tion, Monday-Friday. Benefit pack- age. Call John at 905-427-5711. AUTOBODY PREPPER with some bodywork experience re- quired for new metal/fibreglass fabrications & auto restoration shop in Oshawa. Possible appren- ticeship opportunity. Chris. (905)436-3089 CUSTOM MILL WORK shop in Pickering looking for experienced cabinet maker. Full time including benefits. Please Call (905)420- 9617. DZ LICENSED/HEAVY Equipment Operator to drive Triaxle Dump truck and operate machinery, doz- er, and back hoe. Must have expe- rience. Kennedy Exc/Durham Top Soil. (905)427-0403 or fax (905)428-3411 INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE A dynamic Whitby based Sales/Service company has an immediate opening.The successful candidate will have over ten years in an industrial sales environment with daily focus on: customer service, quote to invoice process, purchasing, inventory control, marketing, and advanced computer experience preferably including Business Vision. E-mail resume:dbeetham@completepackaging.ca LUBRICANT SALES Join a growing company marketing quality industrial lubricants to the Durham Region. Experienced Salespeople Only. Salary, Commission & Benefits Fax resume to: 905-723-4440 EXPERIENCED GENERAL car- penter, drywall, trim framing etc. Minimum 10 years exp., must have good driving abstract and own ve- hicle. Position avail. immediately. fax resume to;905-728-3179. FRAMER & CARPENTER'S help- er needed. Must have experience, own tools and transportation. Call 905-728-7012. FRAMERS,experienced required for Durham area. Own tools, call (647)688-6805, leave message. GENERAL LABOURER required for Roofing Company. Permanent FullTime. Experience required. Must have own transportation. AZ License an asset. (905)683-6389 or fax: (905)683-3250. LANDSCAPE/POOL COMPANY has openings for the following po- sitions: Landscaper, DZ DRIVER (able to do manual labour), Pool Installers (physically fit, good work- er, must have experience), Snow- plow drivers. Bob cat experience an asset. Experience and clean drivers license a must. Year round work.Call (905)571-6682 or Fax 905-579-8725 SHINGLER'S -Permanent Full time. Min. 5 years experience. Ref- erences required. Must have own transportation with G license. Clean Abstract. Must Be Reliable! (905)683-6389, fax (905)683-3250 STAR CHOICE Satellite Field Te chnician. Contractor or staff possible. Experience preferred. Weekends a must. person- nel@prosat.ca, fax 905-723-4714, call 905-723-9715. WE REQUIRE A RELIABLE Main- tenance Mechanic with at least 3-5 years experience, as well as a val- id drivers license. Fitter #2 natural gas experience a must. Duties: electrical installation, diagnostics, installation & mechanical repairs. This position is steady days with the odd weekend. Overtime is available and benefits are provid- ed. Must start immediately. Please fax resume & salary expectations to: Ajax Textile, 905-683-6783 Attn: Mr. Don Holden. WINDOW TINTER,(Flat glass), needed immediately. Experienced, with own vehicle. Not afraid of heights, WHMIS & fall arrest train- ing an asset. Call Scott at Cana- dian Tint. (905)706-4775. BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED. Temporary position in Oshawa, part time, flexible hours. Two years Quickbooks experience with PST/GST returns. Please fax C/V to 905-579-1432. AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full time/ part time people for pleasant phone work Salary + bonus Call NOW! Nicole 905-426-4246 INDUSTRIAL SALESPERSON required. Industrial rubber company is currently accepting applications for an experienced sales person to service the Aggregate, Foundry and Steel Industry. Individual must be knowledgeable in conveyor belting & commercial rubber product applications. Successful candidate will be based out of Hamilton and be responsible for maintaining and developing new markets in Southern Ontario. Compensation package will reflect on person's qualifications. Please fax your resume to (705)682-3337. LICENSED REAL ESTATE Assistant required. Some evenings and weekends required. 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Please mail resume to: Dr. N. Stein, 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 200, Ajax, L1S 7K8. No faxes. DENTAL HYGIENIST required im- mediately 2 days & 2 nights/week Mon-Thurs (30-hrs/week) for busy family practice in Ajax. Looking for friendly, patient & caring person. Ortho exp an asset but not re- quired. Call Carolyn 905-428-1215 or fax resume to 905-428-9291 OPTICIAN for new Vision Centre in Oshawa, part time, with possibility of full time. Call Brian at 905-243-1999 10 a.m - 7 p.m. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full- time/part-time, friendly customer service essential, experience in Zadall and/or nursing home and ability to work independently are assets. Excellent benefits and wages. Phone Vincent at Medical Pharmacy 905-728-6277 or fax re- sume to: 905-728-9992 RMT needed 2 days per week in outpatient Physiotherapy clinic in Oshawa. Fax resume to (905)723-9129. Inquiries (905)723- 9675 RMT WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905)428-3099 RPT.Great Hours! Great Pay! Great Incentives! Bowmanville Pri- vate Practice is looking for a full- time Registered Physiotherapist. Fax resume to: (905)623-9236 phone: (905)623-2783 or by email: Debbie@GrantPhysiotherapy.com CULLEN GARDENS requires at "The Grill & Grape" Restaurant, a full-service, front-of-the-house Restaurant Supervisor and a ban- quet supervisor. Min. 3 years ex- perience and flexibility in hours necessary. Bring resume in person or fax to (905) 668-0510. STEAMERS RESTAURANT New- castle. Full time, experienced 1st Cook. Chef schooling preferred. Creativity necessary for daily spe- cials. Call Mike 905-987-1961 or steamers@bellnet.ca EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY, suitable for single retiree. Are you retired and want to cut your living expenses? Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? You may be the person that I am looking for! Gentleman seeks help with driving (car sup- plied) and some light housekeep- ing duties. This is a part time posi- tion and remuneration will be in the form of room and board. Must be clean, honest, very reliable and provide a police-check record. If interested please apply. Steve Komazec, Box 202, Whitby, Onta- rio,L1N 5S1. 2 OSHAWA BEAUTIES- 3-bed- rooms, 3 baths plus loft, newer roof, windows, hardwood, eat-in kitchen, finished basement. Walk- out sunroom to fenced yard. $169,900, $184,900. (905)665- 3242 2 SEMIS FOR ONE PRICE- Oshawa duplex, 3-bedrooms each semi, sep. utilities, basement, one of a kind, asking $194,900. (905)665-3242 BEAUTIFUL 1/2 acre lot, beauti- fully landscaped, year round creek flowing through lot, with bridge. Move in condition, tastefully deco- rated. $167,500. Call 1(705)932- 2829 HUGE LOT must see! Open house Sat and Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 408 Meadow Street Oshawa. (905) 576-9086. Jeffrey built home, open concept, 4 bedrooms, dream kitch- en hardwood floors, cac, backing onto Kedron Park, $379,900 WATERFRONT - Pigeon Lake. Immaculate 3 bed. brick home, fabulous 125x340 ft. park-like lot. West-view, boathouse/bunkie, 520 sq.ft. deck. Too many extras! $385,000. Call 705-799-6767 or email: pigeonlake.home@nexicom.net NE OSHAWA 2-storey, 4-bed- room. Extensive renovations, in- side/out. Near shopping, schools, parks, transit. Hardwood ravine lot, landscaping, perennial beds, per- gola, in-ground pool with security cover & equipment. Insulated dou- ble garage. A/C. All appliances. Virtually a new house in a private park-like setting. Available immedi- ately. $289,900. 1068 Exeter St. (905)263-4599 OSHAWA - 1 1/2 storey house, double-garage, 21/2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, brand new: furnace, kitchen, bathroom, roof, electric service, all windows. $164,900. 905-718-3382. RETIRE -Beautiful Bobcaygeon. 3- bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, rec-room, all-brick. 2-car garage, paved- drive, sunroom, hardwood/ceramic floors, a/c. .33 acres. Deeded wa- ter-access. Quiet community. $279,000. (705)738-9663 AJAX OPEN HOUSE -3 bedroom Fully detached. Many upgrades. 33 Noble Dr. Sat. June 11th (1pm- 3pm). Call (905)728-6251 for fur- ther inquiries. www.4salebyme.ca HANDYMAN Special, 0 down, 3 bedroom townhouse, w/garage, finished basement & 3 washrooms $162, 000 Call 905-814-9967 THE BREAKERS, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, solarium, balcony, 2 parking & locker. Updated. $269,900. Private. (905)427-5829 WATERFRONT HOME,Cameron Lake, 1-hour from 115/401 inter- change. 120' white sand beach, 4-bdrm. $689,000. Mike Barkwell, sales rep., Remax County To wn Realty. (705)887-5440. www.kawarthahousehunting.com INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, truck high roll-up doors, side en- trance, parking, auto repair, ma- chining, other uses. From $850/mo. all inclusive, Month-to- month considered. Office Space good for hobbies $600/month. (905)576-2982 PARK/BLOOR Oshawa, industrial unit, available immediately, 1600 sq. ft. $6.00/sq. ft. net. 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905)427-7400 Rented!!! OFFICE FOR RENT,Oshawa, Nelson/Waterloo area. 1,000 sq. ft. consists of 4 offices, reception area and washroom. $750/month all inclusive. Available June 1st. Call Al (905)434-1888. PRIME CENTRAL OFFICE space for lease. Simcoe N. , near Lake- ridge Hospital. 500 - 10,000 sq. ft. (905) 432-2624 FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT, Oshawa Centre, High volume sales, owner must sell. $224,900. Contact Rick O'Brien, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Future, (416)229-4835 FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 7 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca, 1-877-739-2520. JUMP!What an opportunity! Magnetsigns is one of the fastest growing franchise networks in Canada. We are looking for some- one to own and operate an estab- lished Magnetsign franchise in your area. Call 1-800-219-8977 ext 2 or visit www.magnetsigns.com TOY AND GIFT store available in Durham Region. Take over exist- ing lease plus inventory. Call (905) 706-7289 $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$100% FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.20% or Variable at 3.45% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial even poor credit. Please call Kevin: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY AND FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE BANK- RUPTCY OF BEDROS BABIKIAN AKA PETER BABIKIAN OF THE VILLAGE OF COLBORNE, IN THE COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND, IN THE PROV- INCE OF ONTARIO, CASHIER, Notice is hereby given that the bank- ruptcy of Bedros Babikian aka Peter Babikian occurred on the 31st day of May, 2005, and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on Tuesday the 21st day of June, 2005 at the hour of 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon at the office of the Trustee, 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 210, Pickering, Ontario. Dated at the City of Pickering in the Province of Ontario, this 2nd day of June, 2005. IRVING A. BURTON LIMITED TRUSTEE 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 210 Pickering, Ontario LIV 1C3 Telephone : (905) 839-8981 Summer Bible School and Day Camp Registration Special Feature will publish on June 17, 2005 To advertise your up coming Schools & Camps Call Janice at 905-683-0707 Ext. 2218 Fax. 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.com Gigantic Garage Sale June 25, 2005 -- 8:00 am - 6 pm 1762 Pinegrove Avenue, Pickering (Twyn Rivers Drive and Woodview Avenue) Furniture, Costume Jewelry and tons of other stuff...for everyone! From 4.74% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 WANT A HOME? Got a home? Want a Loan? Call 416-878-2323. Debts out of Control? Call 416- 876-2106. BETTER CREDIT SOLUTIONS. 1 & 2-BEDROOM,$725/$870. Simcoe North, Russett Ave. Good location, well-maintained quiet 12-plex. Utilities, heating, cable, parking included. No dogs. August 1st. (905)576-2982. 1-BDRM bsmt apt, includes cable, heat/hydro, use of backyard and pool. South Pickering, steps from the lake. Access to bus/Go servic- es, close to 401. $NEGOTIABLE$. Call 416-318-6713 1-BDRM $725 close to Oshawa Hospital, 2-bdrm $775 all inclusive, North Oshawa. Available June/July 1st. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723-1647, (905)720- 9935 1-BDRM BASEMENT (large), AJAX separate entrance., great neighbourhood, near lake (Shoal Pt.) no smoking/pets, prkg, first/last $850/mth. incl., July 1st. (905)427-5062 1-BDRM. BASEMENT APT. PICKERING VILLAGE. Spacious living- room, includes utilities, sat- ellite, parking. Separate-entrance, no-smoker/pets. Suits single-per- son. First/last. $700/mo. Avail. June 15th 905-427-0476. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., brand new, located on quiet street in North Whitby. Includes beautiful gas fireplace, full kitchen & large bathroom, parking, laundry, cable, c/vac, a/c. Suitable for clean, work- ing professional, Available immedi- ately $750/month, inclusive. (905)655-6795 1-BEDROOM HUGE,North Oshawa newly renovated base- ment apartment available immedi- ately $800/mth including laundry, utilities, parking. Suits single Con- tact 905.432.9114 for viewing 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM -Pickering. Separate entrance. Backs onto Ravine. Very roomy/bright. 4 appliances. Avail- able July 1st. $950/mo. inclusive. (905)686-2228 or (905)686-8551, Alen Liaghati. 2 BEDROOM basement apt. Oshawa. Ritson, N. of 401. Large backyard, 2 sep. entrances, park- ing for 2, $775/mo. inclusive. Call 9-2 p.m. (905)576-1910 2 BEDROOM Oshawa apt. near Ritson/Olive. Free parking, all in- clusive, avail. July 1st. No dogs. $745. 905-442-1405. 2-BDRM APTS,renovated, large, bright rooms, hardwood floors. walking distance to malls, near 401, well-maintained, quiet Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- es, lots of extras, from $845/month. No dogs please. Im- mediate. 905-665-0945. 2-BEDROOM APT on main floor, with garage, in triplex, close to Oshawa Centre, coin laundry facil- ities, heat only included, available August 1st/05. (905)728-2590 2-BEDROOM basement apt. $850/mo. No smoking. Sep. en- trance, parking, share laundry. Available July 1st. Ajax/Harwood. (905)619-9604 2-BEDROOM quiet North Oshawa 6-plex Near amenities. $975-$995 ALSO 1 bedroom $695 downtown. All-inclusive. Parking. No pets. July 1. 905-440-4321 2-BEDROOMS (Olde Whitby). Bright spacious apt. Super area, 4-appliances, laundry, a/c, parking, huge backyard. Suit single/or professional couple. No smok- ing/pets. July 1st/15th. Referenc- es. $895+1/2 util. 905-431-2787; 905-985-3355. 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent, main floor and basement, $1195. plus 50% utilities. White's Rd./Bayly area. 2 minutes from view of the lake, newly decorated, call 1-800-701-7812. AJAX - 2.5 years new. 1 bedroom walk-out apt. Above ground level with lots of windows. Suitable for PROFESSIONAL Single/Couple. North of Harwood/Hwy2. No Pets/Non-Smokers. Avail. July 1 st. $900/mo. all inclusive. Call Fred Waithe at: (905)619-9500. AJAX -2 bedroom above ground Basement. Private entrance, laun- dry, parking, yard, quite home no smoking/dogs. $795 inclusive. 1st/last. Call (905)428-9214. Ajax -Westney/401 1000 sq. ft. Nice 1 or 2 bed. quiet bsmt. apt. Ceramic floors, fireplace Includes util, sep. entr, parking, cable, laundry backyard. Newly painted, $800/mo./incl. Avail Now. Art: 905-420-3751 AJAX 1 bedroom huge basement apt. near 401/GO bus. Newly reno- vated. Sep entrance. C/Air. $800/mo utilities included. Immedi- ate. 416-725-1411 anytime AJAX CHURCH/HWY #2 - Large 3-bdrm. apt. in clean quiet build- ing. 1 1/2 baths, $1125 includes utilities, + parking. Available Aug. 1. Call 905-426-1161. AJAX,large 1-bedroom basement apt, Salem/Bayly, Must See nice/clean, separate entrance, 4-appliances, parking, no smok- ing/pets, $650/month plus utilities. 905-668-8607, 416-287-4560. AJAX/Pickering Village- 2 large bdrms, eat-in kitchen, huge living- room, open-concept, new, clean. 2-parking, cable. No pets/smoking. $950/mo-inclusive. First/last. Au- gust 1. (905)426-4773 AVAIL. JUNE 15/30.Large 1- bdrm apt. Upper floor of duplex in Oshawa. Newly renovated, cable incl. No smoking/pets. Prefer one adult. $750/mo inclusive, referenc- es, first/last. (905)723-7228. AVAIL. NOW. Two bedroom apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. BACHELOR,$650/mo inclusive, 2-1 bdrm apts. $675/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. 2-bdrm apt $695/mo+ hydro. Avail. July. First/last. Downtown Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT & LARGE UPPER Very pr ivate, lots of parking & storage. Oak kitchen. Available now Westney Rd. Min to 407/Hwy #7 $800 plus utilities (905) 649-5134 BEAUTIFUL large 1-bedroom basement. Gas fireplace, 4-pc. bath, separate entrance, C/A, cable, laundry. $800/inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. 905-436-6070, cell 905-442-2232. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Convenientl near No Frills/401. 2-bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo), avail. now.. First/last, 1-parking. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. No pets. 905- 668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BROCK/DELLBROOK,Pickering, 1 bedroom basement apartment, air con,, no pets/smoking. Shared laundry. Available July 1st, (905)428-8025, 905-426-2400. BROOKLIN - (Two) 2 bed. apts, on 2nd floor, 4 appliances, shows very well and clean. Close to shop- ping, no pets, available now and Nov. 1st. $825 & $895/month. First/last/references. 905-424- 9743. CALL IT HOME!Sit in your fully fenced backyard, deck/walkout. parks minutes away. Quiet, yet close to Go / 401, Oshawa Centre, schools (Stephen Saywell) nearby, 3 bedroom, new carpets/paint, clean with lots of storage. no pets/smoking. $l,200 plus 60% util- ities. Call Alex (905) 683-2245 and come home. CENTRAL OSHAWA DUPLEX 3 bedroom upper unit newer flooring and paint new windows $875 inclu- sive first/last/references. Call 905- 260-4208. CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, 2 bedroom $820., newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. COURTICE BRIGHT spacious 1- bedroom mainfloor. Quiet area, separate office, 4pc bath, self-con- tained yard/deck/garden, parking, utilities, non-smoker/pets. Seniors welcome. $760/month. Available now. 905-697-8904. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $800/month, avail- able now/July 1st. Call Val 905- 720-0255. NORTH WHITBY/BROOKLIN - 1 bdrm., bsmnt. apt., suitable for single occupant. Private entrance, full kitchen, washer/dryer, parking, 10min. to 401/407. Utilities incl. No smoking/pets. $800/mo. Avail. July 1st. 905-655-6846. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, July lst/August lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom apt for rent $740/month, avail July/Au- gust 1st. Includes utilities, fridge, stove and parking, 905-579-9777 ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 ONE BEDROOM Pickering Vil- lage, available July 1st, ground floor, quiet non-smoking, no pets. $750+hydro. (905)426-6676 OSHAWA -2 bdrm. Ritson/Olive. New paint, parking, porch, yard, bus,shopping. Convenient loca- tion. June/July. $795/mo.+utilities. Dan 416-657-2117. OSHAWA - Adelaide and Wilson, 2 bedroom walkout basement apartment for rent in bungalow. use of backyard, picturesque view. Available immediately. No pets. $950. inclusive. (416) 230-9649 OSHAWA - very nice 2 bedroom basement apt. $800/month inclu- sive, first/last. Parking, cable, hi- speed internet. Non-smoker, no pets. Available July/Aug. 1st. 905- 433-8196 leave message. OSHAWA 1 & 2 BEDROOMS available any time or July 1st. 2 locations 350 Malaga Rd., 946 Masson St. $695 and $795/month inclusive. No pets. 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. OSHAWA BY THE LAKE,beauti- ful 2 bedroom apt., modern kitch- en, new fridge/stove, washer/dry- er. Parking, $1100/mo-inclusive., Avail. July 1, no pets/smoking. 905-576-0840/ 416-286-9535 OSHAWA HARMONY/KING 3 bedroom main floor, fireplace, hardwood floors, fridge, stove, dishwasher, a/c, laundry, steps to bus,shopping and easy access to 401. $l,200 includes utilities and cable. No smoking/pets. lst/last. July lst. (905) 623-2311. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large 1-bedroom+, main floor, laundry, parking, $850/month inclusive, first/last, 905-668-8867, 9-5 p.m. &/or leave message. OSHAWA Laval/Stevenson 2-bed- room upper level close to OC/401 fridge stove parking July 1st $900 inclusive. WHITBY large newly decorated 2-bedroom fridge stove washer dryer yard August 1st $800 plus hydro. Suit quiet mature work- ing person first/last. 905-655-8765 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2 bedroom, $760 plus hydro. First/last required, available immediately. Please con- tact Joanne or Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 2-bedrooms available. Well maintained build- ing. Near all amenities. From only $835/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA SIMCOE/BROCK 1-bedroom, ground floor, includes heat, fridge, stove, water, 1-park- ing. Hydro by tenant. Avail July 1st. $600/mo., first/last. 416-807- 0378 OSHAWA,2-bedroom main floor, $950/month. Fridge, stove, laundry, parking. Available July 1st. Call 416-456-5754 or 416-754-0061 OSHAWA,1-bedroom basement, parking, private entrance, nice neighbourhood. No pets/smoking. $650 all inclusive. First/last. Avail- able July 1st. Call 905-259-1132. OSHAWA, bachelor apartment, $500 all inclusive, parking includ- ed, available now. 2-bedroom, July 1st, $740 +hydro. No pets, first/last required. (416)996-2022 OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious 1 bedroom apts., low-rise building. From $660/mo + hydro, available July 1st. Appliances, laundry facilities, parking included, 905-434-7931. OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE, large 2 bedroom basement, legal duplex, appliances, coin laundry A/Conditioning, parking, $875-incl. first/last/references July 1 (905)434-6051 OSHAWA,Simcoe/Adelaide. 1- bedroom, immaculate, main floor, triplex. Extra large bedroom, fami- ly room, kitchen, hardwood, park- ing, A/C. Available June 1st. No smoking/pets. $760/inclusive. (416)568-3965 OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom basement apart- ment in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $825/month inclusive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Available now Working couple pre- ferred.. (905)576-3840 leave mes- sage, 905-429-0539. OSHAWA-very clean, main floor, spacious one bedroom apartment, laundry/cable/air, utilities all includ- ed. $775/mo. BASEMENT APT., $600/inclusive. (905)579-8510, No pets/smoking. OSHAWA-Nice neighbourhood, Philip Murray/Valley Dr, 2-bed- room main-floor of house, private, no pets, July 1st. No laundry, $690/includes utilities. (905)434- 2914 PARK RD. /401,clean 2 bedroom new appliances, laundry, parking, hardwood floors, $775 plus hydro, 905-571-0770. PICKERING -1 bdrm. plus den bsmt. apt. Very desirable area, Rosebank/Sheppard, large drive- way.$795/inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last, references. Call 905-409-7326. PICKERING -Brock/Delbrook, 1- bdrm. bsmnt. Clean, freshly paint- ed, new broadloom, separate en- trance, 4 appliances, 1-parking. No pets, suits working per- son/couple. First/last, references. $795/mo inclusive. July 1st. James 905-619-2289, 416-991-2083. PICKERING - LARGE basement apartment, new appliances, 2 bed- rooms, parking, lst/last, referenc- es, no pets, non smoking, $l,000 per month all inclusive. July lst. (905) 686-7387 after 12 noon. PICKERING - NEW - 1bdrm & bath above ground. Sep Ent, A/C, Wet Bar, Near GO. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. July 1 $850/incl. 905-831-9145 PICKERING - TWO BEDROOM basement, separate entrance, parking, No smoking/pets. $925 in- clusive. Available immediately. (905)509-4191 PICKERING -Walkout 1 bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. inclu- sive. First/Last/References. Call (905)428-6128. PICKERING 3 bedroom, 2nd floor. Available immediately $1250 inclu- sive. References required. No pets/smoking. 905-427-6282. PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook. Bright walkout, private entrance, basement apt. 1-bedroom w/clos- et, livingroom, eat-in kitchen, full bathroom, parking. $790/mo-inclu- sive, first/last, no smoking/pets, near P.T./GO/401, immediate. 905-426-8113 HUGE ESTATE SALE THURSDAY, JUNE 9th, 2005 6:30 P.M. START, 5:00 P.M. PREVIEW KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario “ BIG ORANGE BARN” (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399)2222 “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” Auctioneer VICTOR BREWDA Member of O. A. A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDSSAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS Te rms: Visa, M/C, Amex, debit card, cash. No registration fee - 10% buyers premium. Local Estate with lots of nice China, Bric & Brac, Antique Furniture, 100’s of New Items. Don’t Miss This Great Sale! We are Durham’s Best Kept Secret! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15th: 4:45 pm Neil Bacon Auctions Anniversary Antique Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables featuring items from long time Bobcaygeon resident Mrs. Jean Thomas, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Mahogany dining room table with 3 leaves, 6 Victorian balloon back chairs, mahogany sideboard with carved floral backboard, 1850s pine flatback cupboard with 12 panes of glass, 2 drawers over 2 doors, exceptional Rosewood 7 1/2 ft carved Victorian whatnot, pine wash- stand, side chair, 8ft 4 door walnut bookcase, round Victorian table, Windsor back rocking chair, curio cabinet, Duncan Phyfe china cabinet, pair of leather inlaid tables, wrought iron table and chairs, tilt top Gibbard side table, Victorian parlour table, maple hi-boy, down filled chesterfield and wing chair, signed French painting, signed R. Bedwash (the Spirit Fish and Spirit People on canvas), Royal Daulton figurines (HN1534, HN1365), 12 place set- ting Limoges dishes (Rose), Wedgewood biscuit barrel, Bohemian crystal lustres, German figural lamp with 4 danc- ers, Dresden figurine, set of Royal Daulton dishes, 8 place setting of Royal Albert (Lavender Rose), 59pcs of Straford sterling flatware, wade jugs, Royalty items, pressed glass, Victorian vases, Wedgewood bowl and vases, Ironstone, Fiesta bowl, cranberry glass, cornflower bowl, Moorcroft vase, push up candlesticks, floor lamps, Norman Rockwell figurine, 4 flintlock pistols, 1800s daggers and bayonets and helmet, rare German nodders, German bisque head dolls, French carriage clock, sterling pcs (dresser jar, sugar tongs, demi tasse spoons, knife rests, serving spoons, shaker sets, cake spatula, crumb brush, salt sets, mustard cart with wheels), Victorian chicken on nest with glass eyes, cast iron deer bank, cast train engine toy, French Victorian book collection, salesman sample iron, Victorian German plates, Victorian green scent bottles, plus many other ex- ceptional items from this fine, outstanding home.Terms: are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling The Estate of Dorris Pettibone of Ajax & Contents from Port Perry Estate At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Road 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Tues., June 14, 2005, 5:30 p.m. 8-Piece Dining Room Set with Rope- Shaped Legs, Coffee Table with Rope- Shaped Legs, Seven-Piece Wooden 50s Kitchen Set with Bakelite Handles, Desk & Bookshelf Combination Cabinet (1940s), Old Press Back Rocking Chair, Old Bridge Lamp, Unfinished Wash Stand (1930s), Royal Doulton Collection of Toby Mugs (See Web Site or Phone or Fax for Numbers), Royal Doulton Figurines HN2907 + HN2877, Crocks, Coalport Pitcher, Windows 2000 Computer & Printer, Chintz Dishes, Belleck Tea Set, Moorcroft Dish, Carnival Dish, 8 pc. Spade Dinner Set, Waterford Crystal Plates, Wooden Shaft Golf Clubs, British American Oil Barrel 1865, Ford Wrench 1917, 5 hp Briggs & Stratton Gas Motor & Water Pump (3-Years Old). Don't miss this sale! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com Fantastic Antique Auction for estate of Gordon K. Hampton, who resided in Ohio for 56 years, also contents of Old Stoney Lake. Large cottage (many primitives) and a Peterborough estate (name withheld at family's request). Partial list includes:Slant front side by side oak cabinet, round oak table w/claw feet, 3 oak sectional bookcases, old washstands, hall table, spool hall tree, pressback chairs, arrowback chairs, rockers, Victorian marble top dresser w/ mirror, O.G. clock, oil lamps, old toys, collection of depression glass, Jade incense burner, par- lour table, Gone With the Wind lamp, coffee grin- der, marble lamp, Nippon, gold watch chain w/ locket, bridge lamp, brass hanging lamp w/ prisms, silver flatware, 4 sterling ladles, dinner set, Limoges, Nippon, Shelley, tables, chairs, 4 cane seat chairs, collection of pressed glass, 2 Hitchcock chairs (stenciled), carved oak dress- er set, oak drop leaf table, pewter pcs, lump trunk, walnut spool leg cocktail table, phone table, large collection of collector plates in ser- ies, marble top pedestal stand, writing desk, 155pr cufflinks, old framed mirrors, old tins, wash sets, and many more collectables.Auctioneers Note:This auction has such a wide range of antiques & collectables that it is definitely worth attending. Rob Rusland, CPPA Rusland's Auctioneers • Appraisers • Movers • Storage 705-745-4115, www.ruslands.com 10% Buyers Premium email info@ruslands.com 1-888-787-5263 PUBLIC ESTATE ANTIQUE AUCTION Tues. June 14th, 4pm Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough AUCTION HARDWOOD FLOORING SUNDAY, JUNE 12th - 10 a.m. Preview:Saturday, June 11th - 12 Noon - 4 p.m. & Sale Day from 8 a.m. MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS - Livestock Bldg. 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham 1 mile north of Major MacKenzie Dr E ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Give your home or office a new look for a great price! Why pay retail? Save up to 75% off retail prices! 100,000 SQUARE FEET NEW Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Very High End Pre-Finished Nail Down Flooring May include: Honey Oak, Exotic Brazilian Walnut, Black Walnut, Japanese Cherry, Bamboo, Russian Maple, Chile- an Cherry, Red Oak, Teak, Cherry Oak, Natural Oak, Slate Laminate Tile Sold by the Square Foot - Buy only as much as you need!!! PUBLIC WELCOME! Te rms: 15% Buyer's Premium, Cash, Visa, M/C, debit ONCE YOU'VE BOUGHT IT…..HOW DO YOU GET IT HOME? BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL OFFER A SPECIAL FOR OUR AUCTION PURCHASERS GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/ Cell 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, June 10th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Estate of Susan L. Price of Lindsay plus others - 8pc. birch diningroom set, 26" RCA Flat Screen TV (1 yr old), 5pc. modern bedroom set, chesterfield and chair, reclining chair, oak TV stand, rnd. pine table and chairs, parlor chairs, Grandmother clock, rnd oak table & 6 chairs, walnut china cabinet, 6 gun stock cane seated chairs, piano stool, 4pc walnut bedroom set, maple corner cabinet, walnut telephone table & chair, Mundlos portable sewing machine, accordion, 4 Duncan Phyfe chairs, 2 parlour chairs, maple drop leaf coffee table, corner what not stand, lg jewellery box, Danby all fridge, Frigidaire side-by-side fridge, Maytag stacking washer & dryer, 3 air conditioning units, Weslo Cadence 391 motorized treadmill, Craftsman 9" arm saw, 16' alum. Ca- noe, 2 horse drawn cutters, (1 McLaughlin), garden fountain, Qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Saturday, June 18th, auction property of JIM AND DONNA GOWANLOCK - 49 MacPher- son Cres., Bolsover. Hwy 48 to Centennial Park Rd. north past bridge to MacPherson (watch for signs). Quality furniture and antiques, collectibles, glass and china, crafts, woodworking and tools, misc. Real Estate 1 p.m. - excellent 6 bedroom, 3 baths, approx. 3000 sq. ft. waterfront home, 116.66* prime wade-in sandy shoreline on Canal Lake, on the Trent Severn Waterway System, many recent upgrades, too many features to men- tion, boathouse/workshop, beautiful sunsets. Prop- erty sold "As Is, where is " subject to reasonable reserve. Info and terms or to view property call 1- 800-461-6499 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com SAT. JUNE 11th - 10:00 a.m. FARM MACHINERY Auc- tion @ 4316 Thornton Rd., Oshawa L1H 7K4 - Owner retiring/Farm for sale Tractors - MF1100, AC 185, MH30, Cockshutt 525 combine, plough, cultivators, MF33 seed drill, haybine, rd. & sq. balers, flat bed trailer, 4 horse trailer, etc. See details - garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 Auction Sale, Haydon Auction Barn. Sat June 11 @ 5 pm. From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Concession Rd 8, turn east at the fire hall to Haydon Household furniture, collectibles and quality coins & currency: Maple desk, Chesterfield, Fern stands, Trunks, Group of Seven, sap buckets & spoils, Hockey equip. Quilt rack, Glass, China, Tools.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Auction Sale. Sat June 11 @ 10:30 AM Contents of Morrison’s Hardware Store, Main St. Orono Chain saw brake & joiner, Key machine, Furn. ducting, Stove pipe, Kerosene heater,Husqvarna sign clock, Child’s play set, Metal slide, Store shelving, Work bench, Office furn., Micro- fiche, Counter, Stains, Fertilizer, Lawn roller, Garden tools, House wares, Giftware, Plumbing acc., etc.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 PICKERING ONE BEDROOM Available July 1st $600 inclusive reference required. no pets/smok- ing.905-427-6282 PICKERING,Bayly/Liverpool,3- bedroom upper, air conditioning, separate entrance, all hardwood floors. $1050 plus utilities. No smoking/pets. Available July 1st. 905-839-1666. PICKERING, BRIGHT walkout basement apt, 1 bedroom, Sep. entrance. Full bath, laundry, park- ing. C/air. No pets/smoking, First/last. $695/inclusive. Avail. July 1st. 905-686-4718 or 416- 286-7461 PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH,2- bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, laundry, $850/month all inclusive. First/last, no smok- ing/pets, references. Call (905)428-9823 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, 1- bdrm, separate entrance, c/a, shared laundry, cable, 1-parking. $900/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. Smokers & pets welcomed. (905)420-6355 PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/HWY #2 1-large bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, $750/inclusive. Near Pickering To wn Centre. First/last. Available July 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)839-9551 PICKERING, TRIDEL MILLENNI- UM,2-bedrooms, 1 bath, 5 appli- ances, parking, $1350/month, June 1st. Paul (416)399-5377 PICKERING, Whites south of Finch, bright 2-bedroom base- ment, quiet neighbourhood, sep- arate entrance/laundry, parking, cable, a/c. Near shopping/public schools/401. Steps to transit. $900/mo inclusive, July 1st. 905- 837-2397. PICKERING:Altona/Hwy 2(King- ston) bright walkout basement 2- bedroom, separate entrance, large livingroom, A/C, cable, appliances, no pets/smoking, parking. $1000 all inclusive. Available immediate- ly. (905)509-1938 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 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 UPPER 2 BEDROOM,Pickering Village, cathedral ceilings, close to Go and all amenities. $900+hydro. First/last, available now. 416-317- 3847. 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 - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. Bachelor $700. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 905-767-2565 WHITBY Available July 1st. 3-bed- room main floor of triplex, $995/mo. including utilities. In- cludes parking, laundry facilities. (905)430-7567, after 6 pm. WHITBY Dundas/Brock. large 2- bedroom main floor, 3-plex, fridge/stove, coin wash, no pets. Par king, avail. immediately, $875/month inclusive. Call (905)983-9082. WHITBY Garden/Dundas 3-bdrm main floor, Avail. Includes 5 appli- ances, laundry, parking $1050 +60% utilities. ALSO 2-bdrm base- ment $800 +40% utilities (905)655- 9178 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 tri-plex - 3 bedroom top floor, clean/bright, balcony, hard- wood, laundry, no pets, $965 + heat/hydro. July 1st 905-579-3792 www.124palace.freeservers.com WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, parking & garage, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings/week- ends. 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Brock & Dundas, 109 Craydon. 2-bedroom apartment. $775/month, heat & water includ- ed. 1 parking. First/last. July 1st/15th. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY,large 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Starting from $885 plus utilities. Appliances, balcony, parking included. Go bus stop on- site. Available immediately. Call 905-571-0435. WHITBY-2 bedroom suite $860 - all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Monday - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITES/FINCH,2-bedroom bsmt, very clean with w/o, full kitchen, parking, separate entrance. No pets. Available immediately. $950/m includes Hydro. (905)421- 8865 or (647)284-3273. PICKERING "CONDO",Large 3- bdrm, master ensuite, eat-in- Kitchen, 5 appl., laundry, enclosed balcony, storage, walk to Mall, Go, Rec-Centre, July 1st $1,195/mo+ utilities. Call Ken 416- 573-2767. PICKERING 1 bedroom luxury condo with solarium. Excellent on- site facilities. Great location - walk to Pickering Town Centre,Recrea- tion Centre, close to GO and 401. $1400., available immediately. cable included. 905 626-5060. A QUIET CRESCENT gorgeous 3 bdrm. home (M/F). Near school, park, & GO. Fireplace, a/c, appli- ances, digital cable, 3-car parking, no smoking/pets. $1250+utilities. 905-831-9329, Pickering. 1 7-ACRE PROPERTY with barn and large 3 bedroom bunga- low near Durham College. $1450/mo + utilities. Call (905)432- 8042 or 905-424-9704 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, June 8, 2005, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com YOUR APPROVED! We believe in second chances. Call Marty for a confidential interview 416-821-0361 CREDIT CONCERNS? LET US HELP YOU! Pre Approvals online: www.menzieschrysler.com or call Gayle @ 905-409-7878 A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 Is the Thought of Moving Preventing You? Do you need help? We offer:Non-Medical Home Care & Personal Support for 55+ Companion- ship/Caregiver relief;Moving assistance; Organizing, packing, decorating; Light Housekeeping; Seasonal Clean up; Pet Care Tw o hours, Two days, Two weeks! HELPING HANDS, LOVING HEARTS 905-839-0858 The Perfect Maid Service •Fully bonded •Excellent rates •Fully qualified staff Call now - Sat. available 905-686-5424 MAPLE LEAF LAWN CARE ●Lawn Cutting ●Lawn & Garden Maint. ●Fertilization ●Weed & Insect control ●Grub control ●Hedge Trimming ● Pruning ●Interlocking Stone ●Snow Removal (905)626-0653 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal Fully Insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Payments Available To Place your AD in our Business Services Directory Please call The Ajax News Advertiser @ 905-683-5110 and ask for Alex Baxter PICKERING, Helen Marie -Peacefully, at Lake- ridge Health, Oshawa, on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Edward Pickering. Loving mother of Patricia (Keith), Rhoda (Graham), Ken and his wife Julie, Scott, Brad, Lorne and his wife Kim, Doug and his wife Denise, and Tr aci. Cherished grandmother of twenty-four and great grandmother of twenty. Daughter of the late Rose Legere. Survived by sisters Evelyn and Joan and brother Bob. Predeceased by sister Ruth and brother Fred Beal. Helen was a resident of Ajax for 45 years before moving to Wilmot Creek. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Thurs- day. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, June 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Helen was well known for her kindness and generosity, an act of kindness, in Helen's memory, would be appreciated by the family. ROBINSON, Patricia.Pe acefully, at her residence in Ajax, Ont. Surrounded by family on June 3, 2005. Pat Robinson in her 60th yea after a long battle with Cancer. Beloved wife of the late Dun- can. Sadly missed by her mother Eva Kelly; Daugh- ter Debbie (Shawn O'Hare) and grandsons Conor and Daniel; son Michael (Sandra) and grandsons Chris, Zack and Jacob. Will be greatly missed by her extended family and many friends. Many thanks to Dr. Clemons, Anne Blair and the Chemo Staff at Sunnybrook. A special thank you to Sue and the other homecare nurses. Service will take place in her hometown of Ste. Agathe, Quebec on Wed. June 8. A memorial service will be held in Ajax on June 25. In lieu of flowers, donation in her memory may be made to Sunnybrook Cancer Cen- tre of Breast Cancer Research. SEVERS, Benjamin John August 25, 1922 - June 2, 2005 Peacefully at home in Ajax with his family gathered around him. Loving husband and compan- ion to his wife Jean for 62 years. Forever supportive father to Ken and his wife Shirley of Calgary, Bob and his wife Barb of Owen Sound, and Marnie Pelky and her husband Bill of Ajax. Devoted grandfather to Chad (Stacey) of Fort McMurray, Meaghan and Andrew of Owen Sound, and Kate Swenson (Justin Tu r ner) of Ajax. Predeceased by his siblings Bill Jr., Charlie, Mary Hayes and Edith Cole. Ben has been a member of the R.C. Legion Branch 322, Ajax for 60 years after serving in the Army during W.W.II. He served as an Ajax Firefighter for many years until his retirement in 1982. A celebration of Ben's Life to take place at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Crescent, Ajax on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:30 pm. Interment Erskine Cemetery. A reception to be held at the R.C.Legion Branch 322, Ajax, after the service. By family request, no flowers please. Dona- tions may be made to St. Paul's United Church. Ar- rangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428-8488. This old soldier did not die, he merely passed on to rest in a more peaceful place. Willson, George Edward peacefully at Rouge Val- ley Health Centre, Ajax site in his 92nd year, on Monday, June 6th, 2005. George beloved husband of Gertrude "Trudy". The greatest Dad to Dorothy and her husband Bud Thomas and Bruce and his wife Ruth. Loved Pops and Grandpa to Debbie and her husband Jeff, David and Paul. Great-grandpa to Rachel-Ann and Bridgette. Lovingly remembered by his brother Frank and predeceased by his brother Ross. Friends may call at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- 9090) on Friday, June 10th from 10am until 11a.m. A celebration of George's life will follow in the chap- el at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in George's memory to Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa Site, Oncology Department would be ap- preciated by his family. 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 1/2 OF HOUSE FOR RENT,3 bedrooms, 1-parking, no smok- ing/pets. Ritson/King Oshawa, available now. $800/month. (905)922-4571 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 4 applianc- es, parking, between Simcoe & Ritson, Oshawa, north of 401, available July 1st. $1250/inclusive. call (416)560-8873 3-BDRMS,1-1/2 baths, near Oshawa Centre, immaculate semi- detached, private driveway, fenced backyard. Avail. August. 1st. $1,250/mo+ utilities. First/last. (705)639-2969 3-BEDROOM,bungalow, 2-bath- room, laundry, finished recroom, appliances, lawn/yard mainte- nance included, no pets/no smok- ers, avail. July 1, $1,200. (905)424-1320. 4-BEDROOM DETACHED,5 ap- pliances, double garage, laundry, a/c, fireplace, fenced backyard, 2-1/2 baths. $1500+ 2/3 utilities. ALSO newly renovated 1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance. Both available immediately. Or can rent entire house, call for details. No smoking/pets. Hwy 2/Church, Ajax. (905)837-0632 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 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 -2+2 bedroom Ranch Bun- galow. Large Living room. Sep. Dinning room. Eat-in Kitchen. Rec. room. Large Yard. Pets Welcome! August 1st. $1500/mo. +Utilities. (416)724-3426. AJAX main floor, 3-bdrm, hard- wood, kitchen appliances, shared laundry, air conditioning, 2-car parking, fenced, no smoking/dogs. $1150+60% utilities. Immediate. (905)619-0833 BOWMANVILLE,spacious open- concept, sunny main floor of bun- galow, private entrance, garage, private laundry, no pets/smoking, Available immediately. $1275 in- cludes utilities, use of yard, first/last, ample parking. Johnny (905)697-3850 after 6 p.m. COURTICE 2-bedroom home, 4 appliances, 2 car parking, $900 plus hydro (basement not includ- ed). Available immediately. Like new inside. Cindy (905)432-3222 lve msg. COURTICE,3+1-bdrms, 2-bath- rooms, appliances, h/w flooring, eat-in kitchen w/walk-out to deck, fenced backyard, fin. bsmt, with bdrm/office, walking distance to school/park/bus, 4-car parking, many extra's. No smoking/pets, 1st/last, August. $1285/mo+ util- ities. 905-686-9406 HOUSE July 1st, 1-1/2 top storey house, central East Oshawa. Shops, transit schools, parks, newly renovated two bedrooms, appliances, parking, $925 inclusive. Suits mature quiet non-smoker. First/last, home (905)436-8048 NEWLY FINISHED North Oshawa 3 bedroom house, quiet court loca- tion, a/c, 2 parking, 5 appliances, $1050 plus utilities. July lst. (905) 728-4463. OSHAWA 1 bedroom basement, Harmony/Olive, beautiful spacious self-contained apt in excellent neighbourhood, sep entrance, $650+utilities, laundry included. avail immediately 905-867-8417 OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM upper 2 levels of 2-storey house, approx. 1400 sq.ft., balcony off kitchen, 4 appliances, available immediately. $1075 plus utilities. (905)999-9115 OSHAWA,clean 3-bdrm main floor of house. Parking, laundry, separate entrance. Avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $900/mo + utilities. Call 905-431-1872 OSHAWA,clean 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, inground pool, appliances, parking, A/condition- ing. Minutes to 401. Avail June 15th. $1050+utilities, first/last. (905)242-3838. PICKERING VILLAGE -immacu- late 3 bedroom +1, 4 bathrooms, finished basement, main floor fam- ily room with fireplace. Hardwood, ceramic floors, a/c, 5 appliances, walk-out deck. Available June lst. $1700/mo. plus utilities. No pets/smoking. References, credit check. 905-837-2189. Whitby Oasis Sit in the comfort of your private landscaped yard, en- joy the peaceful natural surround- ings of your home. Quiet, close to all conveniences & GO. Immacu- late, large, 3 bedrooms + finished rec room A/C, 5 modern applianc- es, BBQ, Custom Drapes/cover- ings. Single garage, oversize driveway. Only $1425/month. Call Gary or Judy 905-655-5337 and COME HOME WHITBY,3-bedroom bungalow, plus sunroom, 2-fireplaces, 2- bathrooms, appliances finished basement, a/c, carport. Newly ren- ovated. Near 401. July 1st. $1350, first/last/references. (905)434-6051. WHITBY,2-bedroom bungalow, quiet neighbourhood, separate en- trance, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. Reference & credit check. First/last. $1150 plus util- ities. Avail. July 6th. (905)259- 5138 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM,main floor, extensively renovated, avail- able immediately, $1045/month plus hydro. Call Paul Bird, ReMax First (905)668-3800 WHITBY,Immaculate 3-bedroom seme-detached, finished base- ment, lovely kitchen, walk-out to private yard, ceramic & hardwood floors, 2-baths, 5-appliances, A/C. Near school & amenities. $1395 +gas/hydro. Available August 1st. 416-996-1941. WHITBY-Hwy#2/Cochrane.Large 3-bedroom duplex, fridge/stove, large kitchen, bathroom, laundry, large backyard, parking, hardwood floors, $895+ utilities, available Aug.1st. (905)743-0376. WILSON/DEAN Large 3 bedroom house, 2 parking spaces, laundry, large fenced backyard, very clean. July 1st. Call 416-283-5964 or 416-720-7401 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 AJAX PICKERING VILLAGE 3 bedrooms, rec room, 1-1/2 baths, 4-appliances, A/C, garage, back yard overlooks ravine. $1250+ gas/hydro. Available July 1st. 905-428-8498. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca COURTICE,large townhouse for rent, 4-years new, very clean, 3- bdrms, garage, 5 appliances, air, no smoking/pets. $1275/mo + util- ities, first/last, avail. July 1st. 905- 432-3960 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for 3 bedroom units, July 1 & Aug.1. Subject to membership policy approval. Applications avail- able at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Fri- day, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door between, 10am-7pm). Some subsidy available. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. FURNISHED ROOM for working gentleman preferred. No smoking, no pets. Share bathroom, includes cable, laundry, $425/mo. Near Oshawa Centre, (Cabot St.) (905)728-0283 OSHAWA CENTRE - suit semi-re- tired male preferred. Furnished room shared bungalow. Cable, laundry, parking, $120/weekly. First/last/reference. 905-723-5325. WHITBY - room for rent, with walk- out basement, separate entrance, private washroom and kitchenette, parking available. Share laundry and living room. $600/month inclu- sive first/last. July lst. Ross- land/Cochrane area. Female non- smoker preferred. (905)626-1837 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, huge backyard, $450-500/monthly. Spotless bun- galow, cable/a-c/internet/tele- phone, near bus, gazebo, must see. Also basement apt. $800+. 416-827-3334. 905-723-5653 HOUSE TO SHARE in Central Oshawa, close to bus and amen- ities. $425/mo. available immedi- ately, first & last. call (905)725- 6627. NORTH WHITBY - 1 bedroom in beautiful new townhouse. Rest of house to share with owner. $500 inclusive, 1st & last. 905-655- 2472. PARK/HWY. 2 - OSHAWA.Seek- ing non-smoking professional to share house, all facilities. $110/wk. Includes parking, cable, all utilities. Call 905-718-6471. PICKERING:Brock/Finch. Upper furnished private room in large adult home. Share kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable TV. Parking. No smoking. References. 1st/last, $400/mo. Call 416-460-5615. PRESTIGIOUS BROOKLIN large century home, private entrance, parking, a/c, etc. Part-time babysit- ting required, prefer mature over 60years. $450/month. Call (905)655-9063 CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN would be delighted to take care of an eld- erly person in my private home. Close to all commodities. Personal attention. $1250/monthly. Serious applicants write to: Tony Scavetta 100 Byron St. S. #2, Whitby L1N 4P4. GREAT FISHING and family holi- day in the Kawartha's. Sandy beach, playground, waterfront cot- tages, boat and motors. 1 hour from Oshawa. sunnymead.ca (705)696-2601 HOUSE/COTTAGE for rent. 3 bedrooms, on the Trent in Camp- bellford. Private dock & slip. Walk- ing distance to town and next to park. Call 705-632-1660 for details PEI PARADISE, new deluxe, fami- ly friendly cottage, mins from Cav- endish Beach. call (905)668-4738 Visit www.acadianshore.com RED SETTER RESORT on the Tr ent River near Havelock. 8 mod- ern cottages, full washrooms, heating, air. Seasonal/overnight camping, full hook-ups, store, swimming pool, rec hall. www.redsetterresort.ca or call (705)778-3096 SUMMER GETAWAY BIRCH- BEND COTTAGES (866)638- 7886. About 1hr away-in the Kawartha’s. Reasonably priced, clean & comfortable cottages. Great sunset, clear water, good fishing www.birchbendresort.on.ca 1977- 26' HOLIDAY trailer for sale, sleeps 7, 9'x22' addition, back deck, shed, A/C, fully furnished and equipped. Parked in well maintained park, on Rideau Canal, near Smiths Falls. Great Bass Fishing. (613)283-1772. 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. Can be moved. Call 905-885-6863 1995 BONAIR TENT TRAILER. Sleeps 6, Fridge, stove, furnace and awning. In excellent condition. $3500 firm. Pickering (905)509- 9624 2002 COLEMAN Santa-Fe, sleeps 7, 3-way fridge, 2 stoves, water tank, hydro, awning, roof- racks,well-maintained, $8,000. Taxes incl. 905-242-8688 or 905-424-8012. 2004 STARCRAFT tent trailer, sleeps 5, easy set up and tow, asking $7,500. Call (905) 436- 0435. 40FT' BRECKENRIDGE with add- a-room on waterfront lot, near Pic- ton, also shed, deck, dock. Just reduced..asking $24,500 OBO. (905)725-6121 CEDAR PARK RESORT,1991 35ft. Legend trailer, with add a room, $5,500 OBO. call (905)435- 5501 HARDTOP Tent Trailer. 1980. Good condition. L425, Sleeps 6. Fr idge, stove, heater. Asking $2800. Serious inquiries only. Call (905)839-2872 (leave message). RENT A Hard Top Tent Trailer four models, from $350 per week Brooklin 905-242-8688 1989 BAYLINER,17.5' bowrider, inboard/outboard motor with trailer $7500. Call (905)655-8969 1995 HYDRA SPORTS 171 Wall- eye, 130 hp Johnson trolling mo- tors, excellent condition $13,500. o.b.o.(905) 623-9107. 2004 50 HP MERCURY, 2 - stroke outboard, long shaft, power trim and tilt, rem steer, used less than 10 hrs. $4,300. (905) 697-1318 SAILBOAT for sale, CL14, in good condition. Asking $2,400. Call (905)263-2941 VOATEX 10' fiberglass dinghy. 2 sails, oars, Canadian Tire trailer. $1100 OBO complete. Call (905)665-5661 WANTED: POOL STEPS. (Not ladder) for 4' above ground pool. Call 905-985-8829. LOST INDOOR CAT -Solid Grey, Male. Collar with bells and tag. South Ajax (Anstead & Lake Drive- way area). Named "Hailey". Call (905)428-2684. 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. LIVE-IN NANNY wanted for 3 chil- dren ages 8,6,3 in Pickering to cover Mom's full-time 12-hr nurs- ing schedule. References required. Call 905-420-7333 NANNY - live in, Ajax. 6am start, 3 year old boy. Laundry, housekeep- ing, cooking (905) 751-1572. ALTONA/HWY. 2,- ECE beautiful home daycare, 2 spaces available. 3 months to 3 years. FROM Sep- tember Receipts, references. call Judit (905)509-5802 DAYCARE AVAILABLE,Any age. Large fenced playground, play- room, receipts available. 905-839- 5366. ECE MOM would like to take care of your child, close to Vaughn Wil- lard P.S., bus route to St. Isaac Joques, hot meals-fun activities. Call Irene (905)837-0315 EXPERIENCED Home Daycare. 2 Spaces available. 3 months to 4 years. From July 1st. References and receipts. Whites Rd/Highview. Call Dolly (905)831-5343. 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. FRIENDLY DONKEYS for sale. (905)623-2895 EVERYONE'S APPROVED*! Get a fully loaded MDG Computer with an Intel P4~3Ghz CPU starting from 99 cents/day**! Includes everything you need: FREE Printer/Scanner/Copier, FREE Software, 17" Perfectly Flat Monitor, Windows XP (*Bank Act Req, ** Plus S/H & Tax). Call 1- 800-431-6814 Now! Special Offer! Activate Today ONLY $28.70 One Stop Phone Shop 1-866-925-9259 NEED A HOME PHONE 3 WHEEL SCOOTER,electric, Bruno Regal, exc condition, works well $899-obo (905)571-5138 4'X8' POOL TABLE,1.25" slate, leather pockets, balls, cues & hold- er, cover. $1800. Call after 5:30pm. (905)576-2225. 5000, 8000, 10,000-BTU Air condi- tioners. $55, $85, $135. 8' Fibre- glass boat $190. 14" bandsaw $320, Dehumidifier, year old $85. (905)576-0132 8 PC. ANTIQUE BIRDSEYE ma- ple dining room suite rosewood fin- ish $1000 - suits smaller rooms. Also, drafting table and chair $100 (905)655-7915 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service! FTA $175, now with TV Guide! Dish- net, Cable runs. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 AA SATELLITES,Free-To-Air BLOWOUT! We have ON- SCREEN GUIDE for DISHNET. Receiver+serial cable only $199. NO MONTHLY BILLS. Choose us for FREE after sales support . Stop by our store for a demo. U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. (905) 435-0202. The 1st; the best! We have the customer feedback to prove it. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Air- Conditioners. BBQ parts, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONERS,5,000 to 19,000 BTUs. From $50 to $200. Call (905)420-6355. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE DININGROOM SUITE Mahogany colour, 6 chairs, separ- ate buffet & hutch. Asking $1600 OBO. 905-720-0323. ANTIQUE Valour pink sofa, pink velvet SW/Chair, Hide-A-Bed sofa, 2 green velvet SW/Rocker chairs, brass lamps, misc items. Call 905-720-2662 or 905-433-9016 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 CHAUFFEUR IMMOBILITY scoot- er, MX3, long 3 wheel. Like new. $2000 OBO. (905)668-9984 COMPLETE SET UPPER and lower kitchen cupboards, very good condition, solid wood light oak shaker style doors. $1750. (905)576-7833 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: ALL SYS- TEMS REDUCED FOR CLEAR- ANCE: P3/500 purchase only. (tower) $219; NOW $149.00 P2/400 (desktop) $119.; NOW $99.00 P3/733 (sff desktop) $239; NOW $179.00 Add 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). (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DANBY WINDOW Air conditioners - 5,200 btu to 10,000 btu $149 - $329. New danby apt sized freez- ers $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 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. EXECUTIVE DESK SET - in- cludes 2 large armoire cabinets, side filing unit with storage, medi- um oak, president chair and sofa, immaculate, $1,000. Call 905-372- 4353. FRIDGES,GE Profile, top-of-line, under 2-yrs-old, white. $675.; 13- cu-ft $275. Pine cedar-lined hope chest $100. Gazebo 10x12 never assembled, (905)442-5592 GAS DRYER,Fr idgadaire, brand new, (still in box), $500 for pick-up; deliver for $550. (905)427-2118 GIRLS white 5-pc bedroom set $275; sofa & chair 2-yr $450; ma- ple kitchen table 4 chairs $225; portable dishwasher 1-yr $250; clothes dryer 2-yr $275; washer $150; matching upholstered occa- sional chair $200; queen box & mattress $250; pair end tables oak $150. (905)260-1123 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 KENMORE large capacity Wash- er/Dryer pair for sale. Like new. $700 o.b.o. Inquiries 7 pm to 10 pm M-F, and 9 am to 10 pm week- ends. 905-683-7334. KENMORE WASHER heavy duty, dual action. GE dryer, five-cycle heavy duty automatic. Both in great cosmetic and working order. $200/set. (905)420-2216 MANURE SPREADER, New Idea 3622, 250 Bushels. Also: 2001 Terry Dakota ultra light, 5th Wheel. 28ft. Showroom condition. (905)983-5647 MINI BACKHOE KUBOTA B6200 15 hp diesel tractor c/w 7-1/2' backhoe with 12" bucket and 4' front end loader. Dual axle trailer, 7,000 lb. capacity with front tool box. Phone after 6 p.m. (705) 432- 3021 MOVING SALE solid teak dining set, 6 chairs, buffet, table, $l,200. also couch single bed and misc items. (905) 420-8489 anytime. MOVING SALE -Corner kitchen table seats, 6 bench seats $200. Entertainment unit holds up to 27” TV and accessories $30. Stroller with carrier $40, change table, saucer and lamp. All items in great condition. Call 905- 438-1887. MOVING SALE,weights & bench power walker, doghouse, lawn mowers, patio-set, snowblower, dehumidifier, natural gas BBQ, 2 storage units. (905)434-6552. PEG PEREGO Double Stroller, forward or backward facing seats - $225. Also, Peg Perego Prima Pappa High Chair - $70. Call 905- 294-1424. 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. PIANO, KAWAI.Upright piano with bench, 12 years old, excellent condition. Asking $1500. (905)665-6500. 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 HEATER,80,000 btu, Hay- ward, hooked up for propane but never used, 2 years old, easily converted to natural gas $700. (705) 328-0402 after 6 p.m. POOL TABLE 4'x8' all equipment pristine condition $1200 905-571- 2252. POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOFA,chair and love seat, cream colour, $2,500 OBO. Table, 47 1/2" x 90", arborite, $75.00 OBO. 1982 double axle trailer, 6'x12', $1,250 OBO. 905-349- 3444 SOFA/multi colour matching love- seat, both ends recline $1500/obo; TV 48", RCA in cabinet $800/obo; All excellent condition. 905-436- 2174; 905-404-1613. SOLID PINE PAUL Bunyon dining room suite, hutch & buffet, table & 2 leafs, 4 chairs, 2 armchairs. (905)655-8969 SPECIAL Occasions Rentals. Party tent, Candy Floss, Snow Cone, Pop-Corn machines, dunk tank, jumping castle, various video games, pinball, Crown & Anchor, Blackjack Tables, Slot machines & tables/chairs. Biggun Amusement & Promotions. 905-429-1013. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 per month for indooor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com WASHER & DRYER, Inglis HD, di- rect drive, 5 years old, $500/pr/ OBO, also fridge stove, dishwash- er $300 for all three. (905)428- 0039. WANTED - scaffolding and acces- sories..Call (905)655-0511 WANTED:household furniture and appliances. fridges, stoves, wash- ers/dryers. livingroom sofa & chair, diningroom sets, bedroom furni- ture, boxes & mattresses, solid oak, maple, pine kitchen sets & coffee and end tables. (905)260- 1123 4X8 DUMP TRAILER 5 hsp motor, $2000, (905)723-1783 after 4pm. 4 RED DOBERMAN/LAB puppies, $300. Also 4 Boxer/Lab puppies. $250. Call 905-571-6283. BLACK German Shepherd Pup- pies, bred for intelligence and tem- perament, registered, first needles, micro chipped $800. Peterborough (705)742-0110 BOXER PUPS,for sale, 905-571- 2958. CUDDLY TEDDYBEARS,wheat- en puppies, ready to go; F/M, 1st shot, dewormed, serious inquiries only; mom & dad on site. Call 905- 429-9133 POODLE PUPS -Miniature, home raised, several colours. Ready to go. Evenings 1-800-707-8924. SHIHTZU PUPPIES,4-male/4-fe- male, all shots, dewormed, vet- checked, one year health guaran- tee $600 firm. Ready-to-go July 4th. Call Linda 905-925-9791 Oshawa WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1976 BUICK RIVIERA,maroon, with padded vinyl roof, 455 motor, A/C, power everything. Runs ex- cellent, solid car needs nothing to certify. 135,000miles. Asking $4950 (FIRM). 705-953-9836. 1984 OLDS CUTLASS SU- PREME, looks & runs great, 4dr, 305 auto, ps,pb, a/c, stereo cas- sette, new tires & exhaust, E-test- ed $500. (905)404-8541. 1988 XJ6 JAGUAR -Fully equiped. 4 door. $2100 As Is. 1988 Audi 5000. Pearl White. $2500. Good Condition. 1991 Audo 100. 110k kms. Excellent condition. $3500. (905)839-0457. 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD GT. red & black, automatic, e-tested. Good condition. $1500. (905)831- 9410 1990 CAVALIER Z24, 172,000kms, Cd player, keyless entry, remote start, sunroof, very clean, certified & e-tested $2900. Call (905)723-2600 1992 FORD TAURUS, 172,262KM, asking $1500 obo. with transmission to be put in. Great condition. (905)922-7015 1993 HONDA CIVIC LX, 140,000kms, am/fm cassette, au- tomatic, $1500 o.n.o. Call (905)430-6987 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA.Fully loaded, power everything, Sun- roof, leather interior, $2000. as is! O.B.O.Call 905-579-2368 Mark 1993 PONITAC SUNBIRD, white, automatic, E-tested, low kms, great for students, asking $1,600. Please call after 5 pm 905-372- 2381 1995 CAVALIER,4-door, auto, 4- cyl, air, am/km cassette, alarm, 200k, sharp, asking $2,950. 1994 Buick LeSabre, 4-dr, fully loaded, 200K, $3,250. Both excellent con- dition, certified/e-tested, o.b.o. Pri- vate (905)404-8728 1995 Saturn, good body, great running condition, 100K's on re- built motor, certified and E tested. $1900 Call 905-666-3779 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME - 6 cyl. auto, fog lights, air, am/fm stereo cass., ABS brakes, p.windows/locks, cruise, tilt, bra, driver/pass. air bags, trac- tion control, non-smoker. Good condition, runs well, 157K, asking $3900 obo. 905-985-3719. 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID Sport, 110,000kms, V6, loaded, $3995. 1994 Nissan Altima AXE, 5spd, loaded, $2150. 1995 Pon- tiac Transport, 7 seater, V6, $1950. All certified & e-tested. (905)449-6886 1998 DODGE AVENGER ES, V6, loaded! Leather, power seat, win- dows, doors, sunroof, remote start, CD player. Every option! 125K, White with black int. $7400. Call Alex 905-706-2157. 2000 CHEVY MALIBU LS, V6, au- to, upgrade interior, spoiler, alloys, air, CD, power package, very clean, E-tested/certified, $7400. (905)242-5941 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. Black. 2.4L, 4-door, auto, A/C, Cruise, Tilt, C/D. Lady driver, non- smoker. Excellent condition. Certified, E-tested. 135,000km. $6995. (905)509-6370, (416)771- 6594. 2001 MAXIMA 20th Anniversary Edition. 230hp V6, 4-spd auto, heated leather seats, 200w Boss audio, keyless entry/alarm, fully loaded, all options, certified/e-test- ed, $14,990. Call (905)723-9700 2001 TOYOTA Sienna CE Plus One Owner. Captain Seats, AC, PW, PL, Cruise Control, AM/FM Stereo Cassette/CD. Brand New Tires. Fully Maintained. $14,900.00 or best offer. Call 905- 623-8041 2002 PT Cruiser Ltd Ed. WOODY pearl almond, auto, fully loaded, power everything, sunroof, heated leather seats, one owner, warranty remaining. Certified/e-tested. 74,100-km private. $13,500-obo. (905)723-5609 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON,black, excellent condition. Sporty, p. win- dows, CD player, 6 speakers, lady driven, 65,000km, $15,450. obo. 416-441-0999. 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SL,fully loaded, heated leather seats, sun- roof, pewter, CD player, 7,000km, $35,000 obo. (905)837-7564 AS IS SPECIAL 1992 Chev Lumi- na 6-cyl auto, ac, very clean throughout, needs head gasket $1,350. Call 905-666-1350 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 FIRST 2 MONTHS FREE 2004 Chevy Aveo. Good running car. 40,000-km (mostly hwy) new tires. Fully loaded, A/C. PWR group. Keyless, 14" aluminum wheels. Ta ke over lease $280/mo. 905- 697-9918, 905-809-2403 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 ABC-A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. To ps all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). 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 1991 DODGE DAKOTA Sport, V6, 3.9 with cap, current certification & e-tested. $2500 o.b.o. Call (905)430-4960 1995 GMC JIMMY,SLS 4 X 4, all power, 280 hwy kil., runs great, $2,500 as is. Also 12 ft. fiberglass fishing b oat, with 4 hp johnson outboard, hardly used. $900. After 6 (905) 432-2992. 1998 DODGE 2500 Diesel 4x4 truck, extended cab, long box, loaded, complete front-end work, emissions, certified, excellent con- dition, 300,000km. Must sell. $15,000 OBO. 905-697-0409. 2000 JEEP GRAND Cherokee V8, heated leather seats,10-disc CD, power sunroof, loaded, A-1, 94,000 kms., reasonable offer ac- cepted. 905-571-5241 or 905-721- 8005. 2004, SILVERADO Pick up, stan- dard cab, long box, v8. air, auto, 16,500klms, asking $18,500. Call (905)263-8506. 1991 FORD AEROSTAR 225,000km, power windows/locks, Runs well, body in good condition. $600 as is. (905)435-0135 1993 FORD EXPLORER XL,4x4, new transmission, tranny cooler, brakes, windshield. Remote start, will pass emissions. Asking $3,000. as is. Call Chris 905-697- 7725 1997 CHEV. VENTURE in excel- lent condition, will sell certified or as is for a lower price. can be seen AT 364 King ST.E., Bowmanville Call Harry at 905-623-2107 or George at 905-432-1251 for more information. 2001 G.M.C. SAFARI SLE.Ext 8 passenger. One owner, Loaded, like new, low kms. Safety and e- tested. $11,500. (905)434-6769 1984 HONDA 500 Shadow $450- obo (905)571-5138 1984 YAMAHA, 400cc, excellent condition, many new parts, $1400 obo. 905-985-3183. 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHCUI, Ultra Classic, 14,000 km, black, 2UP, CB, intercom, radio, security system, asking $29,900. (905)655-0511 79 HARLEY ELECTRA GLIDE only 2000 made Classic, Loaded $17,000 Call Mike 905-430-1228 FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. Call now, free to listen, 905-683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 416-833-3123 AJAX SPA GRAND OPENING Best in Town BACK WALKING SHIATSU MASSAGE Enter Rear Door 905-231-0092 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com DECKS... PRESSURE TREATED CEDAR & PLASTIC WOODS Fr ee Estimate. 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Symphony adds seventh concert for next season after successful year By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — Oshawa-Durham Sym- phony Orchestra is getting to be so popular it’s added a seventh concert for its 2005-2006 season. The regular six concerts from Sep- tember 2005 through April 2006 will be augmented with another in May, bringing back baritone Michael Hope who sang to an appreciative audience at the final concert of the 2004-2005 season. That concert sold out a week in advance, the first time that’s happened, noted principal conductor and artistic director Marco Parisotto. “It’s just won- derful,” Parisotto said of the or- chestra’s grow- ing success in a telephone interview from his home in Montreal. “It just shows the popularity of the orchestra. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. We had to add a concert because we’re so popular.” This fall will see the start of his 10th season with ODSO. Each year has brought bigger audiences and a bigger and improved orchestra, much to the delight of Parisotto, musicians, band members and the audiences. Parisotto remembers in his first year with the orchestra, when the au- diences numbered about 150 to 200 people. Now, ODSO routinely brings in 1,000 people or more. For special con- certs, ODSO switches from its regular venue, Calvary Baptist Church, to the even bigger Community Pentecostal Church. People routinely go early to the con- certs to get prime seats and parking spaces. “The more people go, the more they talk about it. Each concert is an event. It really touches people’s hearts,” Pari- sotto said, adding he enjoys the “elec- tricity” generated by the audiences. And while people are attracted to concerts such as Hope’s which featured Broadway music and the winter jazz program with Bill Mahar and his quin- tet, the audiences also take to more traditional classic music. They flocked to a performance of special selections from Handel’s Messiah and another which saw the entire First Symphony by Mahler performed, resulting in a 10-minute standing ovation. Parisotto said audiences have be- come more educated about symphony music and appreciate the efforts and quality of the mostly-professional or- chestra. “I knew the audience was ready for it,” he said of the Mahler concert. “It’s wonderful music.” The audience has grown in apprecia- tion, in numbers and variety, he point- ed out. There are seniors, children, teenagers, young people, middle-aged people, couples, singles, families and friends attending concerts. “It’s really what makes me happy,” he said. “It caters to everyone in the community.” Next season brings more variety for audiences. First up is Mexican Fiesta on Sept. 24, featuring melodies from Mexico, beyond the cliches. One of Mexico’s greatest crooners, Humberto Cravioto, will be singing. The orchestra heads north for the Nov. 4 concert, Nordic Expressions, featuring flutist Maarika Jar vi in Nielsen’s Flute Concerto. Also on the program, Sibelius’s Finlandia and Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony. The ever-popular Last Night of the Proms returns Nov. 26 with baritone Andrew Tees singing much of Gilbert and Sullivan and vio- lin virtuoso Matthieu Arama playing Saint-Saens’s Third Concerto. Of special note is the Feb. 25 concert featuring Mussorgsky’s masterpiece Pictures at an Exhibition. This con- cert will feature Eric Picard on cello in Lalo’s Concerto in D Minor and the premier of works by local musicians, ODSO percussionist Greg Hawco, and Jamie Alexander. “I’m more than glad to not only put on Canadian composers but also com- posers from our community,” Parisotto said. Information on tickets and subscrip- tions for the 2005-2006 symphony sea- son are available by calling 905-579- 6711. 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Orchestra enjoying new popularity with big Durham audiences Marco Parisotto Drum up some time for music lessons DURHAM — Feel the beat at Wind- Reach Farm this summer. The fully accessible farm is welcom- ing Ron Cross of Orion Drumming to lead drumming sessions. The sessions are open to anyone and no experience is required. They are June 23, July 28, and Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at WindReach Farm, 312 Townline Rd., on the Scugog-Whitby border. “(Drumming) brings everyone to- gether, and is easy to do, no matter who you are,” says Kim Wallace, recre- ation co-ordinator at WindReach. The fee for each session is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged five to 12. To register, call 905-655-5827. A/P PAGE B8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JUNE 8, 2005 freshen up Home Outfitters has all you need to refresh the look of your home. At great prices, too. If you love to get a great buy, come in now to scoop up some can’t-be-missed deals. It’s Customer Appreciation Days at Home Outfitters. 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