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Home My WebLink AboutNA2003_08_06HAWK SOARS Nissan lays the foundation for its SUV of the future Wheels, pullout ART IN THE PARK Pickering artist joins others for weekend showcase Entertainment, 8 Briefly... Pickering: Five local beaches have been posted as unsafe for swim- ming due to elevated bacteria lev- els. Those considered unsafe for the week of Aug. 1 are: Rotary Park in Ajax, Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, Beaverton South beach and Thorah Centennial Park in Brock Township, and Kinsmen Beach in Scugog. Beaches remaining within safe bacteria limits are: Frenchman’s Bay East and West in Pickering, Pickering Beach in Ajax, Whitby Beach East, Lakeview Beach East and West in Oshawa, Beaverton North in Brock, Newcastle Beach Central and Bowmanville East and West in Clarington. The Durham Region health de- partment collects beach water samples throughout the summer, and releases the results on a week- ly basis. Durham:Scugog Mayor Doug Mof- fatt will serve as interim chairman of the Durham Regional Police Ser- vices Board until its September meeting, filling the seat left vacant by Bob Boychyn. Mr. Boychyn, the Oshawa re- gional councillor who is retiring from politics, has stepped down as chairman after being named a jus- tice of the peace. Mayor Moffatt, vice-chairman of the board who also is leaving politics this year, will fill the role of chairman until its next meeting Sept. 2. The two regional councillor po- sitions on the police board will be f illed after the Nov. 10 municipal election. What’s On... Ajax: The Ajax/Pickering One Parent Families Association is holding a dance Saturday. The Aug. 9 event is at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd. in Pickering at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome and tickets are $11 at the door for members or $13 for non-members. For more information, call San- dra at 905-666-9262 or visit the Web site at www.opfa.net. Index... 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Pricing is subject to change without notice. Offer expires Aug 15/03. ™Rogers Communications Inc. used under license. ®AT&T Corp. used under license. Riding to break the silence A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser Pickering resident Al Maggi is riding in Cycle for Autism events this week in an effort to raise funds for research. His daughter Kyra was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Pickering man helps raise awareness, funds through Cycle for Autism events By LLesley BBovie Staff Writer DURH AM –––Alberto and Anna Maggi knew some- thing was wrong when their daughter, at the age of a year and a half, still wasn’t talking. They took her to a pedia- trician, who told them to get her ears tested. From there, they were referred to a speech and language pathologist and three months ago, it was discov- ered Kyra has autism spec- trum disorder. The diagnosis was devas- tating. “I’m a writer and one of the biggest things in my life is communication,” explains Mr. Maggi. “I just thought how cruel it is that I can’t communicate with my own daughter.” Before the diagnosis, all the Pickering dad knew about autism was what he had seen portrayed in the f ilm, ‘Rain Man,’ starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. “But there’s so much more to it than that,” he says. “The movie showed the worst form.” Raising awareness about autism is exactly what in- spired him to take part in two Cycle for Autism events this week. He and his sister- in-law Faelyne Templer, an Ajax resident, took part in the Toronto ride yesterday and will participate in the Durham Region event Sat- urday, Aug. 9 in Oshawa. “Faelyne is doing this be- cause she recently had a baby, who is now six months old,” says Mr. Maggi. “It makes you think. It doesn’t allow you to stay detached because it’s not such a re- mote possibility anymore.” Autism spectrum disor- ders occur in at least one in 500 and in as many as one in 300 people, according to the event’s Web site (www.cycle- forautism.com). Symptoms vary in each individual. “Kyra has never self-stim- ulated in that way,” Mr. Magg i says, referring to the hitting and rocking people most associate with autism. “She bounces a lot and waves her arms.” She also had trouble rec- ognizing her name and mak- ing eye contact with her par- ents when they walked into a room. With the help of behav- ioural therapy, the two-year- old is now responding to about 60 per cent of com- mands and has started to verbalize by making sounds. Dave Elliott remembers watching his friend John Keating deal with the same despair when his then-two- year-old son Curtis was di- ✦See Parents page 2 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Fowl mood settles over Pickering PICKERING ––– The ‘Chickens Come Home to Roost’ this weekend at the Pickering Museum Village. The Backwoods Players group presents the ad-lib production, which features a cast of more than 60, including Madeleine Fordham (Daisy Slack), Samantha Williams (Fanny Kensington) and this feathered friend. See story on Page 8. Resident wants proper tribute to artist Claremont man wants ties to Thomson noted By LLesley BBovie Staff Writer CLAREMONT ––– You may soon be able to stroll through Tom Thomson Park or live on Tom Thomson Lane in Claremont, if Michael Skret- teberg has his way. He thinks Pickering should consider renaming Clare- mont Neighbourhood Park and designating a street in tribute to the late artist, who was born in the hamlet in 18 77 and was thought to have inspired the Group of Seven. “It always perplexed me how Claremont is the birth- place of Tom Thomson yet there’s nothing here to hon- our him,” says Mr. Skrette- berg. “When Mike Myers was honoured recently by Scar- borough with Mike Myers Drive, I thought, ‘Ok, off come the gloves’.” So the Claremont resident, who lives in a century home built by Peter McNab, a fish- ing buddy of Mr. Thomson’s father, took his request to the Wants national fusion program By JJacquie MMcInnes Staff Editor DURHAM —— Canada “can- not afford” to opt out of the ITER research and develop- ment project or it will seri- ously risk being left behind in important energy research, according to a study released by some of Canada’s pre-em- inent scientists. The ‘due diligence study’, co-authored by 29 members of the North American sci- ence community and brought together by Univer- sity of Toronto president Robert Birgeneau, confirms the validity of fusion science and the requirement for the International Thermonu- clear Experimental Reactor (ITER) as a next step in de- velopment of fusion energy. As well, the panel deter- mined the need for Canada Science community backs ITER ‘Relief’ for hospital CEO welcomes Province’s total commitment By MMike RRuta Staff Writer AJAX ––– Hume Martin al- ready has his hand out. The Rouge Valley Health System CEO warmly wel- comed the news that the Province would cover 100 per cent of lost revenue by hospi- tals affected by SARS. He says the two hospitals were “pretty hard hit by SARS” in terms of expenses borne and revenue lost. “It’s a great relief to know we will be able to submit claims,” Mr. Martin says, not- ing the system in the three months ending June 30 lost $1.6 million in revenue. When lost telephone and cafeteria revenue is included, he says the figure is probably close to $2 million over the three months. Parking revenue at the Ajax site was down $68,000 from April to June. In June alone, cafeteria revenue was down $12,000, OHIP billing dropped $36,000, and the hospital lost $56,000 in preferred accommo- dation revenue compared to June 2002. “Up until now, we’ve been remunerated at 75 per cent of our expenses,” said Mr. Mar- tin, noting the remaining 25 ✦See Thomson page 2 ✦See Panel page 7 ✦See Rouge page 2 THE OUTSIDE EDGE THE OUTSIDE EDGE To Advertise in this montly feature call Marilyn Brophy at 905-683-5110 BAYWOOD CENTRE 905-427-5589 (BAYLY ST. BETWEEN MONARCH & HARWOOD) NEW! NEW! Have Arrived! Boyds Bear Plush BLACK ANGUS BEEFBLACK ANGUS BEEF MISSISAUGA 740 Lakeshore Rd. E 905-271-2333 AJAX 66 Harwood Ave. S 905-686-1210 3 bdrm, 3 baths, renovated kitchen, hardwood and ceramics on main floor, finished bsmt, Private yard w deck and landscaping. 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Premier Ernie Eves last week announced a further $136 million “for expanded services at re- structured hospitals and for priority programs.” The $620 million increase means funding to Ontario hospitals will reach $10.4 billion in 2003/2004. Mr. Martin said the un- expected increase “was above our expectations, frankly, and therefore we’re delighted.” The extra funds will help stabilize the sys- tem’s financial position, he said. “We have been, as a pair of hospitals,... struggling with our financial positions for some time and trying to stabilize it by making the service changes needed to make us run at a break- even run rate,” said Mr. Martin. “This brings us closer to that, but doesn’t get us there,” he added. Mr. Martin says staff is still trying to determine if the $6.6 million base fund- ing increase includes money the hospital re- ceived earlier this year, roughly $3.2 million. If it’s all new money, he says the increase translates to 3.8 per cent more in base fund- ing over the previous year. City’s committee of the whole last week. Council- lors said they were open to the idea, but felt commu- nity groups in Claremont should be consulted first. “I totally support where you’re coming from but we have to ask the residents,” Ward 3 Regional Council- lor Rick Johnson said at the meeting. “It would be like the Province telling us how to plan for Pickering.” That’s fine with Mr. Skret- teberg, who is optimistic there will be plenty of support for the idea. Groups like the PineR- idge Arts Coun- cil and Picker- ing Historical Society have been very recep- tive, he says. And with the help of the his- torical society, he also plans to approach the Province to get a historical plaque erected near the front entrance of the Claremont Community Centre. “I’m going to go after all three. I’m only 48 years old and I have a lot of energy to put into the things I believe in,” he adds. Mr. Thomson was born in Claremont, but actually grew up near Georgian Bay. He drowned in 1917, but his rugged landscapes still hang in galleries around the world. Mr. Skretteberg says he’s not an artist but he is a fan of the Group of Seven and appreciates the contribution the painter has made to Canadian art history. P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that was involved in the ‘Rock Around The Boot Scooping Clock’ Event! Without everyone’s help this day would not have been possible. Our three locations raised $8,500.00 for the Children’s Miracle Network and we’ll look forward to doing this again next year! So once again thanks for getting the community feel! • DQ Ajax - Nigel Wilson & Shaun Collier, REP from M.P. 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BIKE OF THE MONTH It’s your lifestyle To advertise call Monique Lea 905-683-5110 magazine Pui-Yee Ho started at practice during high school BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––You might say Pui-Yee Ho’s eyes were opened to a whole new world, when she first stepped into the Picker- ing Optometrist Clinic as a high school student, al- most a decade ago. Today, the University of Waterloo graduate is an optometrist herself, launching her own prac- tice in Brooklin, and back to work with the doctors at their Pickering and Os- hawa clinics. “I wanted to be in the medical profession but I’m the type of person who can’t deal with death and sick people. I’d take it home with me,” explains Dr. Ho, 26. “With optometry, the results are almost imme- diate. You put on the glasses and you’re able to make someone see. You’re able to help most people,” she adds. Her work at the clinic began in Grade 11 while enrolled in the co-op pro- gram at O’Neill Colle- giate. From there, she was hired for the summer and began working one or two nights assisting the clinic’s three partners - Dr. Mark Fitzsimmons, Dr. Emile Gillezeau, and Dr. Charlie Wang - until graduating from high school. “It was really nice to see (doctors) who really wanted to help out a stu- dent and encourage them to follow their dreams,” she remembers. “It was nice to have some men- tors.” At the University of Wa- terloo, Dr. Ho gained her Bachelor of Science be- fore going on to study op- tometry. She graduated last fall and has just re- cently opened her own practice at the Brooklin Medical Centre, nice and close to her family in Os- hawa. She divides her time be- tween there and the Pick- ering Optometrist Clinic on Saturdays and Os- hawa Eye Associates on Mondays. 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The hair is being donated to Wigs for Kids. The organization will use it to make wigs for kids undergoing chemotherapy. Commuters question release from Pickering Unit 4 PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Steam re- leased last Friday at the Pickering Nuclear Gener- ating Station was part of the ongoing commission- ing process, says Ontario Power Generation. Spokesman John Earl said the steam was re- leased from Unit 4 shortly after 6 p.m., just as com- muters were making their way home. “It was unfortunate timing,” he said. “A num- ber saw it. The 401 wasn’t moving all that well at that time. “It wasn’t a safety issue. All that was released was steam used in the plant.” About a dozen calls came into the station shortly after the release, Mr. Earl noted. Unit 4 is the first of the four ‘A’-side reactors OPG is bringing back online. Subsequent reactors are scheduled to be back in service over nine- to 12- month intervals. “Commissioning will go component by compo- nent,” he said. “That’s what we were doing on Friday, testing a system.” The unit is now operat- ing at five per cent of full power. “It allowed us to move on. We believe we’ll have electricity from Unit 4 this month,” Mr. Earl noted, adding it would be next month before the re- actor is at full power. Safety, he said, has been the company’s priority as it moves through the com- missioning stages. “We don’t want the schedule to drive the process. We want safety to drive the process,” Mr. Earl added. Full steam ahead with nuclear restart TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Are the provincial and federal governments offering enough compensation to beef farmers so they can deal with the fallout of the recent mad cow scare? ✦ Yes ✦ No P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Where are these kids’ parents? My two boys and I just got back from our semi-annual pilgrim- age to Canada's Wonderland. Once again we had a ball rat- tling our brains around inside our heads doing loop-de-loops at 90 km/h and once again, to my utter sadness and disap- pointment, it looked like we were surrounded by the cast of 'Chained Heat'. The only difference this year was that I noticed my 11-year- old staring at the nearly naked teenage girls as much as I was. What a lovely father and son moment. My eight-year-old ei- ther hasn't cottoned to the al- lure of the female form yet or he was just better at hiding it than we were. I suspect the latter. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you how much these experi- ences disturb me. I find it ab- solutely spirit-crushing to see everywhere around me young women whose meager self-es- teem clings anemically to a pair of half-exposed breasts or a sug- gestively waving tattooed rump. Never mind what's inside baby, get a load of this wrapping paper! To be fair, the young men are no better. So many of them wrapped up in navel gazing, doing their damnedest to look hard and tough and utterly de- tached in their chains and head bands, swearing and spitting and waving their hands around like a pathetic bunch of carpal tunnel victims. I don't mean to sound like some myopic, right-wing, brush cut hankering for the 'good 'ol days'. I consider myself a fairly enlightened individual. I read Whitman, Thoreau, Emerson as well as Maxim. I also remember that the 'good 'ol days' weren't always that good. We have al- ways had apples who, for a myr- iad of reasons, went bad. We al- ways will. What, I suppose, I am lamenting here is the large-scale abandonment of parental re- sponsibility I see around me. Who is helping these kids? Listen people, let your sons and daughters express themselves on the outside as they will and must, but for God's sake make sure you have shown them what lies inside first. Show them their iron, show them their art, show them their infinite potential. Teach them that they are born unique and wonderful and that nothing Calvin Klein or Britney Spears or Kobe Bryant says or does can change that. And first and foremost, let's let them be children for as long as it takes. What some people expose their young kids to, out of nothing more than apathy, is absolutely criminal. We are flushing a generation of wonder down the crapper folks, because we are lazy par- ents. Parenting is a voluntary activity. You signed on for it so suck it up. Stand for something. Raise the bar. Money talks very loudly so tell the manufacturers of television shows, films, com- mercials, music, fashion, any- thing that affects your precious child just exactly what you think of what they're doing. Use your power and make informed, smart choices. Things will change in a big hurry. I'm no book burner. I will always be first in line in support of individ- ual rights and freedoms. Under- stand however that included in there is my children's right to their childhood and a bright and happy future. I'll go down swinging protecting that. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Letters to the Editor Doing it all, except safe driving Long weekends offer police special insight into danger It's not as though people drive with care and caution at the best of times, but there's something about the summer long weekend that brings out, well, the beast in highway motorists. Take the 22-year-old reported to be driving 160 km/h who was whipping all over Hwy. 400 in his attempts to emulate a race-car driver. Or what about the man, who not only had expired plates and no car insurance, but was caught deep-frying food and tossing a salad, all while going well over the highway speed limit. Or take the lunatic who was clocked at 180 km/h and told offi- cers he had already had a crash earlier in the day. Yes, people, it's a jungle out there. It's a wonder any of us take the wheel and risk our lives on the highways and biways of southern Ontario. Fearing for your life on Hwy. 400 or Hwy. 401 has be- come part of the mad rush to and from the cottage. Of- ficers caught one woman who blew three times the legal limit, so the foolishness isn't confined strictly to idiots who speed and try to multitask while dealing with other maniacs at the same time. Here in Durham, we still had at least 26 of 2,600 dri- vers stopped by RIDE patrols who haven't yet come to grips with the message that drinking and driving kills. Eight of the drivers were nabbed for blowing over the legal limit while 18 others were issued 12-hour warnings. While one per cent may seem like a small number, re- member that represents only those caught by a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere patrol. No doubt other impaired morons driving two-ton killing machines were whipping around Durham undetected. The RIDE patrols had company while out and about. Members of the Durham chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, whose members include relatives of people who have been killed by drunk drivers, accom- panied RIDE patrollers. MADD members can and do speak from the heart about the devastating effects drinking and driving have had on their families. Through visits to schools, articles in newspapers and ads on television and radio, MADD does all it can to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving. The goal is to show all those who might drink and drive the hor- rors their actions can lead to. We can all remember the horror of the high-profile deaths of Durham police association president Terry Ryan, killed by a drunk driver in 2002 or father and son Donald and Bryan Gainer, killed by a drunk driver in 2000. Such deaths were so preventable if only the drivers who chose to get behind the wheel, knowing they were impaired, had put away the car keys and chosen not to drive. It's a message we can't emphasize enough. One generation touched another TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: I attended a very sad event on Saturday, July 26. It was the fu- neral of an extremely beautiful young angel, Sarah Burnham. At the age of 15 she succumbed to heart failure. It was strictly through the friendship that my grand- daughter had with Sarah that gave me privilege to mingle with this tender, loving and caring young lady, if only for a couple of times. But then at the age of 73, perhaps I couldn't quite relate to their world. Now I can! At the end of the day on July 26, after witnessing so many young people dressed in outfits that would gladden the Almighty himself, and the sin- cere and reverend way they con- ducted themselves, I was able to return home feeling a lot happier for this, our human race. Bless you Sarah. Maybe those in heav- en will show you the same love and affection you gave to your family and friends during your very brief and temporary stopover here on earth. BBoobb LLeeeettcchh,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Parking woes during dragon boat races TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Despite the agreements pertain- ing to the annual dragon boat races held at Frenchman's Bay they have not been honoured. Seven years ago we were told parking rules would be adhered to. This has not happened. As a resident of 821 Elvira Court, I find that every year my street has become a parking lot for two days. Vehicles with special per- mits parked here are not related to the residents. The three-hour parking rule is violated. Who has the right to constrict my road to possible emergency vehicles? While my mayor participates in the festivities, he is totally obliv- ious to the infractions on my court. Bylaw enforcement is non-existent. My concerns, when expressed to the Pickering dragon boat association, are ig- nored. This must stop. FFrraannkk TThhrreellkkeelldd JJrr..,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Not all seniors want to give up tax credit TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: In letters to the News Adver- tiser in recent weeks, some se- niors offered to gladly give up any property tax credits in favour of larger school budgets. The tone of these letters gave the impression that most se- niors would feel the same. Speaking for myself, I definitely reject that view as do all of the seniors I spoke to, by the way. However, I am sure that noth- ing would stop any and all 'pro- tax' seniors from donating their tax refund to their local school board, or hospital, or charity, or church, as they may see fit. Come to think of it, these same seniors should also be de- lighted with the provincial Lib- erals' platform for the next elec- tion, which could include tax in- creases. Or return to the happy days for seniors when inflation rose by 40 per cent from 1985 to 1995, yet property education taxes rose by 120 per cent even though enrolment only in- creased by 16 per cent. LL..AA.. CCooooppeerr,, AAjjaaxx Education taxing TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Hugh Peterson's letter about the seniors' school tax refund showed deeply flawed thinking. The circumstances in my life have left me alone and working at three part-time jobs to make ends meet. However, I am fit and healthy, and I do not use our health-care system very much. Does that mean I can opt out of contribut- ing to Mr. Peterson's hip re- placement if he needs one? I have a neighbour who does not drive. Should she be exempt from paying for road repairs? A civilized society is not a super- market, where citizens can self- ishly choose and pay for only the services they personally find worthwhile. Having a healthy, educated, productive popula- tion benefits all of us. This tax credit is no more than a despi- cable attempt by Ernie Eves and Janet Ecker to buy your vote, at the expense of your grandchildren's and great- grandchildren's futures. Are you really willing to fall into the Tory trap? BBaarrbbaarraa PPlleevvaa,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Is the Province doing enough to catch up with delinquent spouses who refuse to pay support for their children? ✦ Yes 76.4 per cent ✦ No 23.6 per cent Votes cast: 504 9 Elizabeth Street Built in 1870, this is a beautiful example of a typical Victorian house which some still refer to as the “Frank Prouse” house. Mr. Prouse arrived in the Village in 1919 and established himself as a reliable builder. He held the position of inspector for twen- ty-seven years in Pickering Township and in the Village for two. He served as a Village Trustee from 1923 - 48 and served on the Volunteer Fire Brigade for seventeen years, twelve of which were as Fire Chief. Mr. Prouse and M.S. Chapman were responsible for Hydro extending the service to Pick- ering in 1925 by canvassing the residents of Pickering Vil- lage and collecting the signatures for the subscription to the service. Wonderland worries 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com905.420.2222 Register for Leisure Programs from home! Tele-Reg Now!! we make it easier for you... Call 905.420.4749 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME August 7 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm August 13 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. Recreation Complex Fitness and Health Club Visit today... 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S. just east of Pickering Town Centre NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION for ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE The reconstruction of Rougemount Drive is a project that must follow the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. Due to the traffic calming component of the project, it was classified as a Schedule B project. On February 19th, 2003, the City of Pickering published a “Notice of Completion” for the planning process of the project. Within the 30 day public review period, the City received notification from the Ministry of the Environment of a request for a Part II Order. The E.A.A. Branch received the Part II Order request and a recommendation was sent to the Minister of the Environment for a decision. On July 14th, 2003, the City of Pickering received the Minister’s decision to deny the Part II Order request. In accordance with the Environmental Assessment Act, the project may now proceed. Commencing the week of August 25, 2003, the City of Pickering (contracting the services of North Rock Construction), will undertake the construction of Rougemount Drive under Contract T-02-2003. This project will include: • Full reconstruction of Rougemount Drive, from Rouge Hill Court to Altona Road (with minor road works from Dalewood Drive to Rouge Hill Court) • Traffic calming measures • New storm sewer and residential service connections • New sidewalk (on the west and south side), from Dalewood Drive to Altona Road • Replace watermain and residential water service connections • Some additional sanitary service connections • Minor utility works The duration of the entire project will be approximately 12 - 15 weeks, during which time the road will be closed to traffic (local traffic excepted). Emergency services, Transit, Waste Collection and School Buses will be contacted, and advised of the work and associated traffic control measures. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard, and will make every effort to complete the construction work as quickly and efficiently as possible, while keeping the safety of the public paramount. QUESTIONS: A “Road Construction and How It Affects You” pamphlet will be handed out to affected residents. This should provide answers to frequently asked questions. If you have further questions, or wish to provide comments, please contact: Darrell Selsky Tel: 905.420.4630 Ext. 2149 Fax: 905.420.4650 Visit us at cityofpickering.com LOCATION MAP CITY OF PICKERING GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY Phase 1 & 2 Comments Received Thank you to all those who took some time to review and provide comments on the information released as part of Phase 1 (Background) and the beginning of Phase 2 (Preliminary Growth Options) for the City’s Growth Management Study. Comments on the Phase 2 options are strongly encouraged. If you’ve not yet done so, please provide your comments as soon as possible. The Study Team is currently going over the comments to better understand and learn from the views of the individuals, businesses, organizations and interest groups who make up our community. Comments will be used as part of the process of evaluating, and selecting a “preferred option” for more detailed planning later in Phase 2. For further information contact: Catherine Rose Telephone: 905.420.4660 ext. 2038; Fax: 905.420.7648; email: crose@city.pickering.on.ca KIDS IN THE VILLAGE Parent & Child Summer Craft Program at the PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE (Hwy. #7 at the Village of Greenwood) Wednesdays & Fridays in August Craft Program 10:00-11:45 Pioneer games & Activities 12:30-1:30 Bring Your Picnic Lunch $3.00 for Children $4.00 for Adults Aug. 6th & 8th Fabulous Fans Aug. 13th & 15th Puppet Play Aug. 20th & 22nd Kite Making Aug. 27th & 29th Buzz Saws & Pinwheels For more information, call the Museum office at 905.683.8401 Kevin Cahill Tel: 905.420.4630 Ext. 2059 Cell: 416.580.0674 Fax: 905.420.4650 2003 FINAL TAX NOTICE First Installment of the 2003 FINAL PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for Payment First Installment Payable August 15,2003 If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760). Our office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tired of Standing in line to pay your taxes? Please note that the City of Pickering offers you the following payment options and encourages you to try these convenient alternatives. You can pay your taxes on or before the due date: • At participating financial institutions. Please allow five days before due date for your payment to reach our office. • By mail. To avoid the late penalty fee, please ensure that your tax payment is mailed five days before the due date. • After hours “outside” drop box at the City municipal building on or before the due date. • By telephone/computer banking. Please check with your local financial institution for details. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not reduce YOUR responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the first day of default and on the first day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. tickets.ca A fine way to pay pay Pay your parking tickets online cityofpickering.com Now, paying your Parking ticket is as easy as 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m.......... ICKERING USEUM PM Hi-Sook Barker - Watercolour Hi-Sook Barker is an art teacher and full time professional painter in watercolours. Hi-Sook paints both floral and landscape in an impressionistic style. She has had numerous solo exhibits and had won in Group and Juried Art Shows. Hi-Sook Barker is currently teaching at Seniors Centres and Art stores throughout the region while also conducting workshops, demonstrations and private lessons at her home. Hi-Sook is an active member of several Art Associations and is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. Experience Art at the Pickering Civic Complex Viewing Times: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm On Display August 5, 2003 - September 15, 2003 Waterfront Event A SuccessWaterfront Event A Success Thank you to the over 2,000 residents who attended the first annual waterfront celebration on Wednesday, July 23rd. Performances by Combo #5, wood sculptures by Dorsey James, Frenchman’s Bay Rehabilitation project information from Angela Porteous and children’s entertainment, including face painting, balloon sculptures and magic were enjoyed by everyone. As a result of this success, watch for a forthcoming summer concert series. Contact: 905.420.4605 for more information CALL 905.420.6588Skateboarding competition, in partnership with WEST 49 Pickering Town Centre FREE event - WEATHER PERMITTING ages 13-19 years old! Free Frosters Samples LIVE MUSIC - DJ Versatile and Manifest Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in all 3 age categories, from WEST 49 August 21st 4:00 pm until 8:00 (approx.) at the Princess Diana Skate Park The support of the Government of Ontario, through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is acknowledged FREE Concert in the Park Series August 2003 Esplanade Park - Gazebo (behind Pickering City Hall) Wednesday, August 13 Combo #5 Up-tempo music that will keep your feet tapping Wednesday, August 20 George Lake Big Band Enjoy live big band music! Bring a blanket, lawn chair and enjoy live entertainment! Register for Leisure Programs starting August 7th Preschool: Creative Play, Kindergym, Skating CALL TTSR 905.420.4749 cityofpickering.com ERINGEE USEUM cityofpickering.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 PAGE 5 P Family members, friends invited to get involved, talk BByy AAlleexxiiss SScciiuukk Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM –––– She calls it the ‘quiet factor.’ That’s how Laura Jenkinson, from Oshawa, describes the wall of silence that builds up around the issue of ho- mosexuality. Ms. Jenkinson is a les- bian who says many people have trouble talking not only to her about her sexual orientation but about gay and lesbian relationships in general. After holding it inside, Ms. Jenkinson, then 25, finally decided to come out of the closet eight years ago. Now 33, Ms. Jenkinson says those walls with people are just starting to break down after years of silence about her sexuality. In hopes of bettering her relation- ship with her family, Ms. Jenkinson contacted Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). “Different members of my family will accept me in different ways,” said Ms. Jenkinson. “I contacted PFLAG for myself, to try to connect my fami- ly with my own sexual orientation and bridge the gap. We were able to have a meeting and it was a very pos- itive experience. Being a lesbian is as normal as anything else. It is all I have ever known,” said Ms. Jenkin- son. PFLAG is a non-profit internation- al volunteer organization which was founded in 1981 to provide local sup- port groups for family members who have recently had a child “come out.” PFLAG says it provides an opportu- nity for dialogue about sexual orien- tation and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of all human beings. According to PFLAG there were no local organizations dedicated to help- ing gays and lesbians in Durham Re- gion before spring 2002. People could phone a Toronto-based youth phone line to get answers to questions but, according to Oshawa native, Lindsey Clarke, one of the Durham PFLAG organizers, that resource was just not enough. “What do you do when there is someone on a Friday night at whatev- er time who needs to talk?” said Ms. Clarke. Ms. Clarke said that the window of opportunity for people to call was too small and because of that she wants people to know PFLAG is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. “We are trying to get involved and have people on call. If we get...an emergency we want to let them know it isn’t the end of the world,” she said. According to PFLAG statistics, the suicide rate among gay and lesbian teenagers is far higher than among heterosexual teenagers, which is why the organization feels its services are not only helpful but necessary. Francine ‘Frankie’ Doucette of Os- hawa began the PFLAG chapter in Durham after her son David told her he was gay. Lindsey Clarke is David’s best friend and joined together with Mrs. Doucette to help give teens an outlet and opportunity to talk to peo- ple who are supportive. “I went into the [Pride] Parade last year for the first time and I was so overwhelmed by it that I just had a lump in my throat the whole time I was walking. And that is what gave me more of the incentive to get this going because I thought we really need something like this,” said Mrs. Doucette. Mrs. Doucette says she under- stands how parents feel after a child tells them they are gay but wants par- ents to know it isn’t the end of the world either. “It took me 10 minutes to get over it. I said [to David] ‘You don’t look any different, you are the same per- son and I love you no matter what.’ “ After David told her he was gay, she began wondering how long he had kept it from her. “I don’t know how long he held it in- side. And that was the part that real- ly bothered me, that he felt he had to hold it inside for so long,” said Mrs. Doucette. Although the Durham PFLAG chapter is still fairly young, the orga- nization has been receiving calls. Ms. Clarke hopes that in time the word will get out that there is an organiza- tion here to help families who are not sure of what to say or do. “One day we will get to a stage where we are meeting on a regular basis. And then maybe we can move it out of the living room. We are on an as-needed basis right now,” said Ms. Clarke. PFLAG will talk to anyone and en- courages teens struggling to tell their parents to call for advice or even schedule a meeting. To learn more about PFLAG call Francine ‘Frankie’ Doucette at 905- 579-2842 or Lindsey Clarke at 905-576- 5445. Or visit www.pflag.ca or email pflagdurham@canada.com. P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Rodney’s Oyster Bar Thurs. 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News Advertiser ...keeping you in touch with your community Metroland Durham Region Media Group Parents wave the PFLAG of support Open the chest to find a bargain or treasure Recycler’s Corner and the News Advertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’ on a monthly basis. This space allows residents to give away items they no longer use and for non-profit groups to list their needs. This month features events for two groups that make regular re- quests via the Treasure Chest. On Aug. 9, Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary is having a barbecue fund-raiser at Chatts Bar and Grill, 368 Bayly St. W. Also, anyone wishing to give a cat a good home should visit the sanctuary, located between Brock and Westney roads on the 7th Con- cession (beside the Cherry Downs Golf Club), one concession north of Hwy 7. It’s ‘Bag-a-bargain’ days at Girls Incorporated of Durham (formerly Big Sisters) on Aug. 15 and 16. For $5 you can purchase a bag and fill it with clothes and accessories. The not-for-profit store is at 398 Bayly St. W. To utilize this space, call 905- 420-5625 during regular business hours. Request must be submitted by the last Wednesday of the month. IItteemmss nneeeeddeedd 1) All baby-related articles, furni- ture and other household items for the new Durham Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham — 905-619-9878 or 905-839-9561 2) Photocopier, computer (com- patible to Internet), 2-x-4 planks, 1/2-inch plywood, wood screws Nos. 10 and 8 for the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (re- ceipts given) — volunteers also needed — 905-649-8282 3) Free-standing clothes racks for display and storage purposes, good quality clothing and accessories. Fall clothes now being accepted for Girls Incorporated of Durham - 905-428-8111 IItteemmss ttoo ggiivvee aawwaayy 1) Air to air heat exchange (big unit) - 905-839-3158 2) Halloween prop coffin, older fridge, floating pond plants and gold fish - 905-420-7045 3) Ten-speed bike, exercise step- ping machine, and king-size wa- terbed complete with mattress and heater - 905-619-3645 4) Two concrete steps 5-foot long, 7-inches high and 13-inches deep - 905-420-5642 5) New queen-size box spring - 905- 831-6415 ••• Both Pickering and Ajax enforce a four-garbage-bag limit by in- structing their contracted garbage collectors to ‘red tag’ additional bags. With Durham’s expanded blue box collection, homeowners can place as many blue boxes or ham- pers out as needed. One or more should contain all household paper, while others collect all to- gether: plastic bottles with a screw top (no motor oil or pesticide bot- tles), glass and tin food/beverage containers, drinking boxes, waxed milk/juice containers, empty paint and aerosol cans, all rigid alu- minum foil and waxed boxboard. Bundle regular boxboard and cardboard. Other opportunities to reduce waste include: Supporting the community by giving away un- wanted items; using the Treasure Chest and Pickering’s new materi- als exchange program; creating space to backyard compost; inves- tigating a disposable diaper recy- cling service; taking household hazardous waste and scrap metal to Miller Waste and drywall to Can- Sort; and making conscious pur- chasing decisions. Even two bags of garbage are too many. ••• Larraine Roulston is a Pickering-based freelance columnist, covering the latest in community recycling and waste reduction initiatives. E-mail her at roulstonlp@sympatico.ca. LLaarrrraaiinnee RRoouullssttoonn rr ee cc yy cc ll ee rr ’’ss cc oo rr nn ee rr Lottery shines for Summers AAJJAAXX --Winning the Encore por- tion of a lottery left an Ajax man speechless. Fraser Summers won the $250,000 prize in the July 26 Lotto 6/49 draw. “I jumped up and couldn’t talk,” said the 59-year-old. “I had many sleepless nights before I claimed the prize.” He works in the maintenance de- partment at Sklar-Peppler in Whit- by. His plans for the windfall in- clude early retirement. The winning ticket was bought at AJ Convenience in the Ajax Plaza. Alexis Sciuk/ News Advertiser photo From left, Lindsay Clarke, Laura Jenkinson and Francine Doucette show their support for the Durham Region branch of the Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. to ensure it takes its place with the rest of the developed world on the ITER project. In June 2001, Canada put forward a bid to host the project in Claring- ton. To date, the federal government has continued to negotiate to host the research facility here, competing against bids from Spain, France and Japan, whose countries have also submitted offers to host the facility for the project’s international part- ners, including all G-8 countries. However, last December Canada determined in light of stiffening competition it would have to revise its host bid if it was to have a chance at the facility being located here. To date, the federal cabinet has not given the nod on the revised offer, which would require it to commit about $1.15 b illion over 30 years, matching the investment of the Province of Ontario. The anticipated return on that investment is up- wards of $10 billion for the host country and as many as 69,000 man- years of employment. “Canada should enter negotia- tions to become a full party in the ITER project. Canada cannot afford not to be part of ITER,” the panel stated in the conclusion of the May 15 report. “The commitments by the Euro- peans, Japan, Russia, the United States, China and possibly South Korea (which has since committed to the project) to go ahead with ITER provides the opportunity for Canada to be part of a tremendous research effort that no country can support on its own. Should power generation by fusion reactors be- come a reality, the benefits for each participating country would be enormous.” As well, the panel calls for a full fu- sion research program to be devel- oped in Canada to ensure this coun- try keeps pace with other nations in fusion energy development. “Regardless of where ITER is lo- cated, Canada should develop a properly funded co-ordinated na- tional fusion program,” the panel states. “Such a Canadian fusion (re- search and development) program will cost in the order of $30 million per year - starting with $3.5 million per year and escalating to $30 mil- lion per year within five to six years.” Murray Stewart, head of ITER Canada, the organization that is working with the federal govern- ment to put Canada’s offer to host ITER forward at international nego- tiations, says the scientific study was an important step in answering the question of the project’s viability and the benefits of participation. “The structure is very much if you (as a country) are not part of ITER, you are not part of the ITER bene- fits. From the scientific community’s point of view, there is a huge risk if Canada doesn’t participate.” The study “puts one of the little nagging questions” that some mem- bers of Parliament had about the project, “to bed,” he adds. Gary Polonsky, president of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ontario’s new universi- ty scheduled to open in Oshawa this September, says if ITER is located at the Clarington site, UOIT would become the lead university, not only in this country, but worldwide for the project. The benefits and return on investment for Canada, and UOIT “would be enormous”. It would more than offset any costs associated with creating a na- tional fusion program, says Dr. Polonsky, chairman of the ITER community council. “Unless Canada partners on this, we are closing the door on a truly enormous once-in-a-lifetime oppor- tunity,” he says. Clarington Mayor John Mutton says in June, when a Durham dele- gation went to Ottawa to shore up support for ITER with MPs, took the study and two of its authors, Marc Rosen, UOIT’s dean of the School of Manufacturing Engineer- ing, and professor Tony Haasz, di- rector of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies. “It absolutely took that concern, as to whether the science of ITER was valid, off the table,” for those MPs they spoke to, he said. “We were trying to attack all the negatives we were hearing.” An international site decision is still on schedule for late October, ac- cording to Dr. Stewart and Canada is the only country in the bidding without an offer in its hand. WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, AAUUGGUUSSTT 66 AAJJAAXX AANNDD PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG TTOOAASSTTMMAASSTTEERRSS:: The group meets every second week to work on public speaking, leadership, com- munication, and other skills at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, Montgomery Park Road, just west of Brock Road in Pick- ering. Meetings begin at 7:15 p.m. Call Re- nata at 905-426-9786 or Mary Anne at 905- 686-1443. WWHHIISSTT AANNDD BBRRIIDDGGEE:: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Eleanor at 905-427-8785 for whist or Jack at 905-683- 9696 for bridge. SSIINNGGLLEE PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPPPOORRTT:: The Ajax-Pick- ering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month) at the Ajax Cricket Club, located on the northeast corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road. All are welcome, cus- todial or non-custodial parents, whether your kids are 2 or 42. Call 905-426-2507. TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY,, AAUUGGUUSSTT 77 OOVVEERREEAATTEERRSS AANNOONNYYMMOOUUSS:: Members of the 12-step program meet Thursdays in Pickering at La Storta, located at the north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa re- treat house. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the basement or library. For information and directions, call Edith at 905-686-3834 (days) or Mary at 905-428- 8660 (evenings). SSEENNIIOORRSS’’ AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club offers line dancing every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Agnes at 905- 686-1573. FFRRIIDDAAYY,, AAUUGGUUSSTT 88 AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN:: The Serenity Group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering for a 12-step recov- ery meeting. The group will walk individuals through all types of addictions including co- dependency. Child care is available if need- ed. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, AAUUGGUUSSTT 99 CCYYCCLLEE FFOORR AAUUTTIISSMM:: The Autism Society, Durham Chapter, holds a Cycle for Autism. Register for the ride at the Civic Field Audi- torium in Oshawa, 99 Thornton Rd. S., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Pre-register online at www.cycleforautism.com. A fund-raising barbecue is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake- view Park, Oshawa. Free entertainment and games for kids. Call 905-832-3959. OONNEE PPAARREENNTT AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN DDAANNCCEE:: The Ajax/Pickering One Parent Families Associ- ation is holding a dance on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Pickering Recreation Centre on Valley Farm Road in Pickering at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Tickets are $11 at the door for members and $13 for non-members. Call Sandra at 905-666-9262. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P Help support needy students in our community. 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Eight drinking and driving charges were laid after 2,600 vehicles were stopped as part of the Durham Regional Police RIDE Program. The Durham Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD joined Durham Police, OPP and RCMP at spotchecks in north Durham, Pickering, Whitby, Cour- tice, Bowmanville and Oshawa. In addition, eighteen 12-hour sus- pensions were issued. Local man wins the showcase showdown BByy CChhrriissttyy CChhaassee Entertainment Editor DDUURRHHAAMM —— Business student James Telfser got a first-hand look at show business this summer and came out a winner. The 20-year-old Oshawa man, heading into his second year of busi- ness studies at Laurier University, won close to $20,000 U.S. in prizes on the popular TV game show, 'The Price is Right.' "It was probably one of the happi- est moments of my life so far," said Telfser. "Everybody dreams of being on 'The Price is Right.' Everybody who watches it says they want to be on it. I was the guy who made it. It was awesome." A fan of the show, Telfser watches it daily with his roommates at school. On Oct. 6, when his episode of the show airs, they'll be watching him successfully win a 19-foot sail- boat, bathing suits and a trip to Aca- pulco and a few other prizes. "I think it's going to be a day off school for everybody," he said. "It's going to be a party." Telfser and his girlfriend Kelly Brooks were on a vacation to San Diego, visiting a cousin, earlier this summer. They got tickets to 'The Price is Right' and headed to Los An- geles, expecting to be members of the audience. "We left at three in the morning and waited in line for eight hours," he said. "But it was definitely worth it." Staff from the show interview everyone in the audience and then contestants are picked to be on the show. Much to his surprise and de- light, Telfser was chosen. "You just sit there and they called up the first four people. Then they called the next person's name and it was my name. It was the biggest sur- prise of my life." On stage with show host Bob Barker, Telfser put a bid on a karaoke machine and won it. He spun the wheel and won again on 80 cents. "Then I went to the showcase and won the showdown," he said. He put in his guess of what the items in the showcase were worth and was just $1,000 off, without going over, making him the winner. He'll be taking his girlfriend with him on the Acapulco trip, which has to be taken within one year of the airing of the show. Backwoods production at Pickering Museum BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——It's the 1870's and the clan has gathered to bury Winnifred Slack. And, that's when The Chickens Come Home to Roost. The Backwoods Players' are set to perform the sequel to the comedy Mutton Veiled as Lamb on Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10. "It's all ad-lib. It's not scripted," says Backwoods' spokesman Mary Delaney. "It's first-person interpreta- tion, so each person becomes a character," she adds. There are more than 100 people who are members of the Backwoods Players, Ms. Delaney adds, noting the en- tire production crew is in- volved in the play as cast members. "The main focus is fun. It's good for all ages," Ms. Delaney adds. "The cast has a ball. They love it. It's crazy fun." The event is being held at the Pickering Museum Vil- lage, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the show starting promptly at 6 p.m. "As visitors arrive, they're led down through the village by cast members. They'll be wearing black arm bands, as they're presumably there for the funeral," Ms. Delaney states. The audience gets a chance to view the body and will be offered 'hair souvenirs'. There will also be a graveyard read- ing to welcome the Slack fam- ily members. "Cast members will mingle with the audience, so you never know what's going to happen," she adds. The Comhaltas Ceoltiori Durham, the Irish music soci- ety, will perform during the wake, she says. The idea is they play the Irish family who came for the funeral and now a hat has to be passed to raise the money to send them back to Ireland. The names of original Pick- ering settlers are used by cast members, such as Slack, Tool and Drudge, she says. Ms. Delaney won't reveal it, but there's a surprise ending. A great deal of research has gone into the play, she says. "It's been very carefully re- searched, the food, the music," she notes. "Over the winter, two ladies researched Victorian funeral practices." One tradition they discov- ered was to leave a bowl of snuff next to the body. People would take a pinch and it would make them sneeze. The sneeze would, presum- ably, wake up the dead per- son. This is the Backwoods' sec- ond such production and "the third is in the works. It's al- ready in our minds. We think way ahead. "Characters in this are writ- ing letters to each other as characters. It's outside of the play and it won't be revealed unless it's brought up" during the play, she adds. She notes that like a typical village, there are people of all ages in the production. The museum village is in the hamlet of Greenwood, at Hwy. 7 and Westney Road, in north Pickering. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 905-683- 8401. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Every Wednesday morning from July 2 to August 27 Doors open at 9:30 am • Movie starts at 10:30 am Single per-movie admission $5.00 (Includes a Kid’s Pack) July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27 (PG)(G) (PG)(G)(PG) (PG) AMC WHITBY 24 905-665-8942 Highway 401 & Thickson Rd. 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DON’T FORGET TO SEND YOUR BALLOT IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!!!SAMPLESAMPLE AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Don’t count your chickens A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Their art will be in the park PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Pickering artist Dave Westbrook (left) with Larry Peet VP of the Uxbridge Lions Club is taking part in ‘Art in the Park’ in Elgin Park, Main Street South Uxbridge on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show, spon- sored by the Uxbridge Lions Club, features artists and artisans from across Durham and beyond. The works include paintings, such as oil, acrylic and watercolour, as well as sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, carvings and a combination of mediums. Admission is free although donations are appreciated. His price was right Durham business student James Telfser proved he knows his numbers when he won the Price is Right showcase during a trip to San Diego with his girlfriend Kelly Brooks earlier this summer. He was less than $1,000 off the price without going over. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG --——The PineRidge Arts Council will hold a meeting, tonight, Aug. 6 to prepare for the 5th Annual Juried Art Show. The meeting will be held at the Pickering Recreation Complex, on Valley Farm Road south of Hwy. 2, in Pickering beginning at 7 p.m. Discussions will include forms, invitations and juror selection. Admission is free and all are wel- come. For more information, please contact April Polak at 905-683-8458 or Cathy Schnippering at 905-509- 3855. Arts council meets tonight TTOORROONNTTOO ——Two of Ontario's most respected and high-profile professional golfers are at the helm of a new Canadian junior golf tour being launched this summer in Ontario. The new Nationwide Junior Golf Tour will be overseen in Ontario by Keir Smith and Ash- ley Chinner, both accomplished Canadian tournament profes- sionals. Chinner, a Brooklin resident, is a former Buy.Com player and Canadian PGA national cham- pion. Smith, who gained four years of NCAA tournament ex- perience at San Jose University before playing on the Canadian Tour, is now a teaching profes- sional at Toronto's prestigious National Golf Course. The NJT, which will hold events in Ashburn and Sudbury this August, has its roots in the West, where it has enjoyed enormous success as the West- ern Canada Junior Golf Tour. Its popularity among junior golfers - the WCJGT has been the fastest-growing junior golf tour in the country since its in- ception five years ago - was be- hind the decision to rename the tour, and expand into Ontario. The not-for-profit NJT will stage numerous events in the province in 2004 and will expand into Quebec and the Maritimes in the com- ing years. In Ontario, the Boston Pizza-spon- sored NJT will link up with the Canadian Professional Golf As- sociation to host championship events, and Smith says this will also serve to make the Tour unique. "The response from all the pros I've talked to has been tremendous," he says. "There is a niche for this Tour, whether your goal is to play college golf or to break 90 in competition, and it's awesome that the pros are getting involved." This year's events include the Ontario PGA Junior Champi- onship, which will be held at the Royal Ashburn Golf Course on Aug 11-12, and the Northern On- tario PGA Junior Champi- onship, which will take place at Timberwolf Golf Course, Aug. 25-26. Tournaments are open to boys and girls, aged 10 to 23, who will compete in four differ- ent age divisions. Shamasdin serves up two tennis titles in a row PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The titles are starting to stack up for Irfan Shamasdin. The 16-year-old Pickering youth has won two tennis tournaments in the past few weeks, including the Ottawa Open 4-Star event this past weekend. Shamasdin easily overpow- ered Ashish Bhandari in the championships, winning 6-1, 6-1. It was the second consec- utive tourney in which the two players met in the finals. Held at the Rideau Tennis Club, Shamasdin played an errorless baseline game and excellent net play to win the title. In the semis, Shamasdin got a service break in both sets to knockoff Octavian Stane of Toronto 7-5, 6-4. Playing Daniel Furhman in the quarters, Shamasdin won handily, 6-0, 6-3. During the boy's under-18 Ontario Tennis Association 3- Star tourney, Shamasdin used a solid serve and strong net play in beating Bhandari 6-4, 6-2. Artur Suski of Oshawa pro- vided tough competition in the semis, but Shamasdin prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. The quarters was another three-setter, this time Shamasdin won 7-5, 6-7, 6-2 in three hours over Tomohiro Ono of King City. Shamasdin also breezed by Aram Melmoukov of North York during the early rounds, winning 6-1, 6-0. Coaching Shamasdin is Dave Ochotta of the Pickering Recreation Complex. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P 1401 PHILLIP MURRAY AVE. OSHAWA 905-725-6951 www.icesports.com e-mail: oshawa@icesports.com August 11-15 • 2 hrs. on ice (2:15-4:15) August 25-30 (full day camp) ELITE HOCKEY CAMP August 25-29 • 8 am to 5 pm 4 hr. ice instruction/day GIRLS HOCKEY CAMP August 11-15 (Ice time not included) August 18-22 (2 hr. ice instruction/day) August 25-29 (2 hr. ice instruction/day) MULTI-SPORT CAMPS GOALIE CAMP August 18-22 SUMMER CAMPS MARY GIACALONE & JOHN GOODWIN TODD LAWSON PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN A 16-year-old has been a smash on the provincial tennis circuit this year. Irfan Shamasdin, of Pickering, won the recent Ottawa Open 4-Star and Ontario Tennis Association 3- Star tournaments, dumping Ashish Bhandari in the final of both. In Ottawa it was a 6-1, 6-1 thrashing to claim the title, while the 3-Star event was closer, with the local teen winning 6-4, 6-2. Shamasdin used an all- around game to record the wins. SPECIALSALE Carriers of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Wed., Aug. 6, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. 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THE BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT BANK OF CANADA IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE PICKERING PREDATOR U16 REGIONAL SOCCER TEAM Having demonstrated an incredible level of performance at the largest charity soccer tournament in the world — the Prestigious Robbie International Soccer Tournament last month, who knows what the Pickering girls will achieve for the rest of the season. The BDC is very proud to support this team and wish them the very best in their upcoming tournaments. Keep up the good work! SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo He shoots, he scores DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Matt Cousins of CorStar Enterprises scores on Mapleridge Mechanics goalie Robbie Smith but it wasn’t enough to win the game. Mapleridge claimed the East End Saints Roller Hockey Atom ‘A’ Championship by a 6-5 score in the July 17 showdown. Serving up winners Acro's end season as All Stars AAJJAAXX ——The Ajax Acro's Gymnastics Club finished its 30th season with a bang at the All Star Gym- nastics Club Demo Rum- ble Competition in Brampton, recently. In this unique competi- tion, where the athletes perform group routines consisting of tumbling and dance, the Acro's showed their team skills capturing two first place trophies, a third and a fourth. In the Rumble 1 catego- ry, 14 of the team's coach- es, ranging in age from 14 - 32, performed a routine to Cell Block Tango from the movie Chicago. They came away with the first place trophy and an invi- tation to perform the rou- tine as a group demon- stration at the National Gymnastics Champi- onships, held May 2004 in Mississauga at the Her- shey Centre. In the Mini Rumble cat- egory, the 17 Acro's girls, ranging in age from seven to nine, performed a rou- tine to the song Shake Senora, capturing the first place trophy. Sixteen girls, ranging in age from 10 to 16, captured a fourth-place finish in the Rumble 2 event. They per- formed a routine to Seven Nation Army by White Stripes. In the Rumble 4 catego- ry, the Acro's had 12 girls, ranging in age from nine to 16, perform a routine to Pink Remix - Get the Party Started/Sweet Dreams capturing third. The club also received a special trophy award for most outstanding chore- ography for the entire day. They have the moves AAJJAAXX —— The Cougar Basketball Camp is gear- ing up for its first summer session. Running Aug. 11 to 15 at Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary School in Ajax, the camp is for boys and girls, ages eight to 15. In the morning, campers im- prove their skills then in the afternoon move into league play. The coaches have experience at the el- ementary and high school level. The camp runs from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a half hour supervised lunch break. A tourna- ment is held the final day and the week comes to a close with an awards pre- sentation. Notre Dame is at 1375 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax. Anyone interested in participating should call camp co-ordinators Shawn O'Hare at 905-686- 4300, ext. 6922 or Pat Costello at 905-427-2866. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Irfan Shamasdin, 16 of Pickering won two tennis tour- naments in the past couple of weeks including the Ottawa Open 4-Star at the Rideau Tennis Club this summer. Strong showing for Ajax man AAJJAAXX —— An Ajax dis- tance runner qualified for the Canadian Legion Track and Field Champi- onships after a strong performance at the Le- gion provincial meet in London recently. Michael Anderson will compete in the 1,500 metre and 3,000 metre events in the boys' 15-and- under division at the na- tional Legion meet in Kitchener Aug. 9 and 10. At the provincial meet, Anderson captured the gold medal in the boys' 15- and-under 3,000 metres in a personal best time of 9:21. Meanwhile, in the boys' 1,500 metres, he ran to a bronze medal in a time of 4:18. Anderson is a member of the Durham Dragons Track and Field Club and trains under head coach Dale Lapham. Distance runner a national qualifier Basketball camp DDUURRHHAAMM —— A story on the Pony Club show jumping results in the July 26 edition of the News Advertiser con- tained incorrect informa- tion. Mallory Hones took top spot in the Class 3 Starter Division. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Correction DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Ajax and Pickering Netball Club in- vites you to get in the game this month. The area club invites prospective members to come to a netball exhibi- tion at the Sobey's park- ing lot, 260 Kingston Rd. West, Ajax, on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Netball, a sport popular in Europe is a variation of basketball. For more in- formation, call Grace at 905-427-0933. Try your hand at netball this month Junior golfers can tee up this month Careers505 COMPUTER COURSES at Durham College. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS EN- GINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% in- structor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These certifications are highly sought after skills in today's IT environment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca FRENCH SPEAKING Teaching Assistant required full time for Montessori School. Please call 905-426-5665 ext.101, or fax resume (905)686-2100 LEARN MASSAGE.Summer Special: Deep tissue & stretchflex massage $300 Aug 9/10/16/17. Approved by Min- istry of Training Colleges & Universities web-site www.learnmassage.ca 905- 809-5926. General Help510 A FOOT IN THE DOOR Gain exper in all areas of advertis- ing and marketing. Due to re- cent expansion we have several openings, entry level to mgmt. We specialize in cutting-edge promotions for the most popular names in any given industry, with a strong focus on customer service. No telemarketing or design positions. No exper necessary. Training provided. Call Miranda Williams @ 905- 576-5523 A NEW APPROACH and atti- tude needed in a fast paced marketing company. No ex- perience necessary. 99% of applicants will get interviews. Call to book with Kayley Jay @ (905) 576-5523 NOW NOW NOW.Promotion- al firm needs Reps imme- diately to represent 2 new Fortune 500 clients. Customer Service, Public Relations & Management positions avail. NO EXPERIENCE NECES- SARY. Call Mya 905-436-1546 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, Staff Plus will be interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 13th, Ajax Community Center, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS!! Looking for full time hours im- mediately? And the pay to go with it? Call and speak to Ha- ley Smith for interview @ (905) 576-4425. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905) 436-1024 AZ DRIVERS WANTED.Full- time, minimum 4 years ex- perience. Ontario, Quebec, possibly MI USA. Unloading of skids. Must be able to communicate well & keep records. Fax resume, drivers abstract & drug test if avail- able: (905)668-3480. BANQUET SERVING STAFF required for Saturday nights. Well groomed, responsible and maturer person for a re- spected wedding centre. Call Jacqueline Kennedy at 905- 668–3136 Tues. to Fri. 9 a.m. - 5p.m. CARIBBEAN ISLANDS - Cruise ship jobs! $l,200 - $4,000 US/Month, Free Room/ Board. (613) 744-6209 ECE FULL TIME - 10 month maternity leave. Part Time 2- 6:30 daily. Part Time 2 - 6:30 occasionally. Fax (905) 509- 1092. EXPERIENCED BILINGUAL accounts receivable/customer service person. Local collec- tion agency is expanding and requires experienced bilin- gual accounts receivable/ customer service person to meet its growing demands. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 Attn: HR FORGET THE WAITING LIST. Advertising Co. needs help hitting a massive budget for international client. 13 posi- tions avail due to expansion. Must be 18+. No experience necessary. Call Ivory 905- 436–8866 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME HELP needed at St. Anne's Spring Water & Wine Store. Applicant must be able to perform laborous tasks and possess great customer service skills. Call Mark at 905-723–3008 or drop off re- sume to store 1170 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. $10/hr. GRYPHON PUB now hiring PART TIME COOKS & ALL POSITIONS. Experienced pre- ferred. Drop resume off in person anytime-114 Dundas St. E. Whitby. 905-430-7320. HARMONY CREEK GOLF CENTRE - jobs available for the following positions: exp. wait staff for daily restaurant and banquet hall, driving range and pro shop staff, greens maintenance staff, dishwashers. Must be avail- able for day and evening hours. Fax resume to (905)433-7996. Specify posi- tion applying for. MAKE WAVES.Marketing firm is looking for sharp goal ori- ented people to work in bottle water industry. 10 openings. Must be 18+. Must work well in team environment. Call Tracy 905-436-1691 CUSTOMER SERVICE ORDER TAKERS Up to $20.00 per hr. Training provided Managers also required Call Bri a n 905-435-0518 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. 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A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. 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Association of Chiefs of Police 375 Finley Ave., Ajax, Ontario Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX Corrections, Customs, Court Officers CAREER & HEALTH JOB EXPO Wednesday, September 17 Holiday Inn, Bloor St. E., Oshawa 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - FREE ADMISSION The Solution for Your Hiring Opportunities Special Newspaper Publication Friday, September 12 To participate in this Job Expo Please Call Classifieds Today 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Toronto (416) 798-7259 Participants to Date: Primerica, VON, Career Hair, Lakeridge Health As soon as you have confirmed your space, your business name will automatically appear on all promos, both in print and online at www.durhamregion.com Oshawa • Whitby • Clarington • Port Perry This Week Presents Making a Difference Every Day! Operations Manager We appreciate all responses; however, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.www.LaidlawSchoolBus.com Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, and customer service driven, you will direct day-to-day operational and employee initiatives specifically as they apply to meeting customer needs and expectations. An excellent team builder with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you will plan, direct, and supervise work activities focusing on customer service and profitability. Establishing our firm as both the employer and supplier of choice by soliciting new business and through the analysis of the marketplace, you will also ensure tenders and bids meet our business objectives and take an active involvement in the bid process. You are preferably a university graduate with a minimum of two years’ management experience in a service environment that includes operations management and employee motivation and supervision. You must be fluent in value-added selling skills and knowledgeable of related industry practices and trends, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Transportation, and Transport Canada statutory and environmental requirements and all related codes, standards, and acts. Bilingualism (French/English) and the appropriate vehicle licences are highly valued and some travel is required. If you have the right skills for this excellent opportunity with many benefits, please apply in writing to:Branch Manager, Laidlaw Education Services, 80 Mearns Court, Bowmanville, ON L1C 4A2 Fax: (905) 623-6888 e-mail: ComeAboard@lpsg.com Laidlaw is an organization that provides safe, secure, and on-time school bus transportation services throughout North America. Trillium College, a leader in Private College education in Ontario, is embarking on an expansion of its Admissions department. As a result we have an exciting new opportunity for an accomplished professional. As part of the Admissions team, you will: • Interview potential students who meet the requirements of Trillium College programs and employer expectations • Lead trade shows at colleges, high schools, and career fairs • Consult with department heads on a regular basis to verify potential student profiles • Liaison with employers, advisory boards and government agencies • Assist in tracking statistics of current students, employment rates and market conditions. The ideal candidate will possess: • A post secondary education, preferable in Business Administration, Employment Counseling or related field, • Experience in the Private Education Sector • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Please submit a detailed resume by August 25th, 2003, to: Julie Neill, Campus Manager Trillium College , 419 King Street West Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 Or by Fax at 905-433-8962 or email: julie.neill@trilliumcollege.ca Trillium College is committed to the principle of equity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A challenging opportunity exists in Durham Region DURHAM COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REQUIRES SECURITY SUPERVISOR Must have the following: • Law& Security or Police Foundations Dip. Req'd • Supervisory experience preferred • Strong report writing skills • Proven ability to multi-task • Sound understanding of access control • Commitment for long-term employment • Reliable and mature • Basic computer skills required • Ability to work flexible shifts (rotating shifts D/N/Wknds) • Excellent work and attendance record. We offer excellent pay rates and working conditions Interested candidates should report to: Durham College University Ontario Institute of Tech- nology 2000 Simcoe Rd. N. Oshawa Room SW103. Please be on site August 12th, 2003 at 0900 or 1300 hours to complete applications, and preview assessments SECURITY OFFICERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Full training and benefit plan provided Positions available for: Well groomed, mature individuals, with good communication skills. Must have own transportation to sites. Apply in person or fax resume to: Peter @ (905) 579-8028 214 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Oshawa All new applications must complete pre-screen test A/Z-D/Z DRIVERS Whitby, Ontario based carrier hiring A/Z-D/Z Highway Drivers. Must Have: • 1 yr. minimum U.S. Border cross- ing experience • Clean Abstract We Have: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • Home Every Weekend For More Information Please call Bryan -- 905-665-6752 e-mail: albionhills@on.aibn.com 509 Drivers 509 Drivers CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help COUPLES CAREER The COURT AT PRINGLE CREEK,a gracious seniors retirement residence is now accepting resumes for a live-in CO-MANAGER COUPLE in Whitby. This position requires a highly motivated mature couple with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to work in a team environment with seniors. Applicants should be people focused professionals with at least three years of management or supervisory experience. Salary includes health and dental benefits, housing and meals. If you possess these qualifications and are looking for a career with a dynamic growing company, please send your resume to: The Court at Pringle Creek 3975 Anderson Street Whitby, ON L1R 2Y8 or fax to (905) 665-4838 510 General Help 510 General Help AZ DRIVERS US Highway • US Hwy MID Western States. • No Eastern seaboard. 3000 miles per wk • Dedicated equipment. Home Weekends • City Local Days & Afternoon shifts • Benefit Package We Require • 2 years experience • Clean current abstract & CVOR • RCMP criminal search LOCAL SHUNT DRIVER WEEKENDS • 2 yrs. exp. • Clean abstract & CVOR Please call or fax to: SST Personnel Inc. Tel: 416-255-1419 Fax: 416-255-1829 Toll Free: 1-866-377-0177 MUSIC TEACHERS Required for busy music academy Piano, Guitar, Vocal, Drums and Violin Part/Full Time flexible hours. Minimum (or equivalent) Grade 8 Practical/Grade 2 Theory required. Must be bondable. Vehicle required, must be willing to travel short distances with compensation. Fax or email resume only. Fax (905) 579-8762. email jobs@lessons2u.com. web www.lessons2u.com NEW TO CANADA? LOOKING FOR WORK? Join our 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 short days you will: • Have a resume that works • Understand the labour market • Know how to look for jobs in the hidden job market • Be able to answer difficult interview questions Our workshops are FREE!! To register: Call Sandy or Patricia (905)420-4010 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre 1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station) Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada NOW HIRING FULL AND PART TIME Oshawa Office. Seeks 8 ft/pt individu- als to complete a 45 second survey over the phone. No selling No commission $8.00 per hr. weekly pay FT hours 1 - 9 p.m., PT hours 4 - 9 p.m. Jobs will go fast. Ideal for Students. 905-720-1507 TNT LOGISTICS is looking for MATERIAL HANDLER 3 rotating shift, forklift certified, Pickering location. (previous applicants need not apply) Fax resumes to:905-837-1729 505 Careers ON CALL ECE needed for an established daycare. Send resumes to: The Children's Place, 320 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa ON L1H 5J1 or fax 905-434-8708 FOOD PREP/SERVER for business meetings. Daytime/ partime help required for business meeting service in banquet/conference centre. Must have kitchen experience in preparing sandwiches and fruit trays for 25-50 guests. Hours vary per week. Call Catherine Wood, 905-668- 3136. NOW HIRING full-time ex- perienced, wait staff, for golf club. Please fax resume to (905)723-7194. TELEPHONE SALES - no ex- perience necessary. Salary plus commission, plus bonus, full and part time available. Phone (905) 579–6222 WANTED - Childcare Workers for Whitby and Oshawa area to work in new group homes for boys from approx. 8 yrs. - 18 yrs. old. Please reply in strictest confidence to: Box 415, Marmora Ont. KOK 2MO, full resume required, super- visory experience helpful. Salon & Spa Help514 HAIRDRESSER WANTED: $400/week + commission, or part-time immediate. Optional chair rental $50/week. For Oshawa Salon in good loca- tion. 245 King St.W. (Teddy's Plaza) phone (905)723–0022 or fax 905-725-0831 Skilled & Technical Help515 ABACUS ELECTRIC requires Licensed Electrician with wide variety of experience. Must be hard working & presentable. Competitive wages, service truck. Most work in Durham. Fax resume to 905-263-4813. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company requires CABINET MAKER in the Durham Region area. Fully experienced. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463 Office Help525 A GROWING CA PRACTICE in Pickering is seeking a techni- cian with one to three years exp performing reviews & compilations using Case- Ware, TaxPrep, Resumes to wam@cda-inc.com CLERICAL ASSISTANT, Osha- wa restoration contractor is seeking an experienced cleri- cal support person to answer phones, setup files, prepare correspondence, calculate time sheets and provide gen- eral clerical support to staff. Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Quickbooks Pro an asset. This is a part-time position 4-5 hrs per day, M-F, with potential full-time in the future. We offer competitive remuneration and a challeng- ing position to the right per- son. Please e-mail your re- sume stating wage expecta- tions to: humanresources@trimac.net MEDICAL SECRETARY re- quired for pediatric office in Ajax, 3 days/week with flex- ibility. Computer skills and experience required. Please call 905-683–7593 Sales Help & Agents530 NOT AFRAID of the close? Get paid to have fun, meet people and promote blue chip clients. Ask for Miranda @ 905-576-5523 Retail Sales Help532 EXPERIENCED SALESPER- SON required full time with drivers license. Own vehicle required. Reliable, with pro- duct knowledge regarding paintball an asset. Apply in person with resume to: Hero Army Surplus, 1240 Phillip Murray Ave. Oshawa. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 FULL TIME P.D.A. with re- ception experience to work in Ajax and Pickering offices. Fax resume to Michelle or call for interview to start mid August. Ph: 905-427-4280; Fax: 905-427-9697 FULL TIME DENTAL recep- tionist required for office in Ajax. Experience necessary. Fax resume to 905-619-0564. PART TIME Dental Hygienist required immediately. Tues- days and Saturdays required. Fax resume to: 905-427-9651 or call Lucy 905-427-1443 SHOPPERS DRUG MART Pharmacy Assistant required part time, evenings and wee- kends. Oshawa, fax resume to (905)433-4660. PHARMACIST,full time, over- night. ALSO Pharmacy Assis- tant required for Shoppers Drug Mart, Whitby. Call 905- 424-3175 or 905-436-1050 SUPER STAR WANTED! Friendly, reliable, self-moti- vated person with 6 arms & 6 legs needed for growing fami- ly chiropractic office in Bow- manville. Must have working computer skills and a genuine interest in health and a love for children. Part-time leading into Full-time. If interested please call: Main Family Chiropractic Centre Mon.- Thurs. between 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (905) 697–8083. Hotel/Restaurant540 SOUS CHEF/SAUCIER CHEF required part time for banquet hall/wedding centre. Must be available Saturdays. Respon- sible for banquet meal serv- ice, flexible and self motivat- ed. Call Catherine Wood 905- 668-3136. Domestic Help Available555 Employment Wanted570 YOUR GRASS is always greener with Village Services. Residential & Commercial property maintenance. Grass cutting, tree & shrub pruning, planting gardens, sodding, or any other property main- tenance needs. For a free qu- ote, please call 905-985-2237 or 416-688-7400. Houses For Sale100 3 BEDROOM DETACHED AJAX bungalow, with 1 bed- room basement apt., 1 1/2 de- tached garage. Side entrance to finished basement apt., with 4 pc. bath, and family sized kitchen. Brand new bath, kitchen.. Hardwood floors throughout, Roof in June 2003. 50x125 lot., parking for 5 cars. Owner will help get financing, please call for private viewing or directions. 905-683–5152, Open House Aug. 9/10, 12 pm- 5pm. $219,900.00. SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home in NE Osha- wa. Features: eat-in kitchen leading to deck with a great view. Hardwood & ceramic throughout the main level. Walk-out basement w/wetbar, 3pc. bath & workshop. A/C, over-sized livingroom, gas- fireplace in sitting-room, en- suite bath, large foyer w/oak staircase, main-floor laundry. Priced for quick closing $274,988..(905)579-6663. Open House Sat. & Sun. 1-4 RAVINE DREAM Modern House Cottage-like property in Oshawa. 4+ Bedrooms, Large Kitchen, Artist's Studio, Hot Tub, 2 Walkouts, Large Deck, Walk to Schools, Shopping. 905.433.7083 www.area46.com/house S/E WHITBY, 60'x123'lot, pre- dominently single family detached home neighbourhood. 3-bdrm bungalow, features com- bination living/diningroom, 4pc & 3pc bath, fin. bsmt w/built-ins, laundry room, mud rood, tiered deck, oversize garage, privately fenced, hedged rear yard. Close to Public & Separate schools. New forced air gas furnace & c/z. By Appt only. Call 905-430–8788 PONTYPOOL, Country living, 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 bath- rooms, finished basement, eat-in kitchen, family room, wood stove, detached double garage, fenced backyard. $195,000. Call 705-944-8928 ATTENTION!First time home buyers! Lovely executive homes. $150,000-$250,000. Zero down payment. 24-hour free recorded message. INVIS 1-800-891- 2402 press 1 code 202#. PICKERING.2,500 sq. ft. house on ravine, woodstream, near Lake. Oak floors, 3-room suite w/sunroom, recent breakfast/ familyroom addition. $349,000. 905-420-6726. Townhouses For Sale105 OPEN HOUSE - Sat. Aug. 9, 10- 12 and 2-4; Sun. Aug. 10, 10-12. 33 Taunton Rd. E. Unit 16. Must see! 2 large bedrooms, finished basement and much more! 905- 723-3386. Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer retreat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook run- ning through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Island Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf courses at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week-days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. 3 spaces available: 390-sq.ft to 790-sq.ft. & 2496-sq.ft. For more information call: 905- 623-4172 Business Opportunities160 ALL CASH BUSINESS.Unique pop and snack vendor. No competition. Continuous train- ing, support. Minimum invest- ment 20K. (416) 299-8828 (24 hours) ESTABLISHED wholesale business in Oshawa and sur- rounding area. Excellent cash flow. Selling due to illness. Call 705-799-0780. EVIAN AND PERRIER WATER- distributor needed for the Oshawa area. No selling, ac- counts supplied. Investment $17,800. 1-888-830-0003. TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE CEN- TRE 7 Bays, Busy shop. A million in sales, great oppor- tunity! Inventory plus best off- er. (416)822–4900. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM + Den/Office (not a bsmt). Just renovated. Fantastic location, large yard, laundry facilities, eat-in kitch- en, 2-parking spaces. Avail. August 1st-15th. $1000+hydro. No pets please. Call Wendy 416-818-9255. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT. Ajax. Walkout, newly renovat- ed, bright, spacious, ceram- ics, utilities, laundry and parking. No smoking/pets. Sept 1st. $780, first/last. 905- 683–0896 2 BED. WALKOUT APT. Large livingroom, sep. entrance, laundry. $950. includes park- ing and all util. Avail. Sept. 1st. Near school/bus. Picker- ing 905-426–3691 2 BEDROOM apartment, $835/mo. including utilities, Sept. 1st. Immaculate, newer building, accommodating quality tenants only, in decent Oshawa neighborhood, 905- 439-8893/ 905-743-0823 2 BEDROOM main floor apt., quiet Brooklin neighbourhood, separate entrance, laundry, parking, basic satellite in- cluded, $875. plus 1/2 utilities. Absolutely no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. 905-683– 3729. 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, Whitby, near Go/ 401. Separate entrance, gas fireplace, shared laundry, air, no smoking/pets. $975 inclu- sive. Immediately. (905)665– 6247 after 4pm. 301 CORDOVA OSHAWA,2 bedroom available imme- diately. Nice, and large. Fridge/stove, 1-parking, coin laundry. No pets, first/last $745/month +hydro (ap- prox.$30/mo). (905) 668-1946. WHITBY - Sept. lst. 2 bed- room, $820 - $860. 1 bed- room, $760. Office hours 9- 5pm Monday-Friday & 6pm- 8pm Monday - Thursday (905)665–7543. AJAX Large 2 bedroom avail. Sept./October in clean, quiet building. $1000/mth in- clusive with parking and new appliances. (905)426-1161 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor, parking, laundry, air, no smoking/pets. $1150/month inclusive. Available Sept. 1st 905-426-6467 after 6p.m. AJAX - Westney/Hwy. 2, Beautiful newly renovated walkout basement apt. Near Go Train, laundry available. Immediate possession. $900/ first/last, no smoking/no pets. 905-427–1779 AJAX -OSHAWA -WHITBY, 1 & 2 bedrooms, Ajax & Whitby from $750 to $895 416-818- 3886. OSHAWA from $650 to $765 (905) 728-8066, eat-in kitchen,. in low rise, stove, parking, laundry, first/last, references required, imme- diate. AJAX SOUTH legal 2 bed. basement apt. Eat-in kitchen, near amenities, sep. entrance, parking, all inclusive, no smoking/pets. References, $825/mo. 905-428–8624 AJAX, CLOSE TO LAKE immaculate 2200-sq.ft lower level 2 bedroom apt, all inclu- sive $950. No pets. Avail Im- mediately. 905-428-2100 AJAX, WALKOUT BASEMENT apartment, 3pc bath, close to all amenities and 401, avail- able immediately. Call (905)686–1476 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY $650 inclusive. Clean bright 1- bedroom basement. Laundry, parking, non-smoking. Har- mony/Adelaide. First/last & references required. Call 905- 404-2002 BACHELOR BASEMENT APT. suitable for single person. $625/mo. includes utilities. Available Sept 1st. Dixie/Gle- nanna, near amenities, Eve. 905-421-0186; Days 416-735- 4808 BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH RD.1-bedroom bright spa- cious suitable for mature sin- gle person. Non-smoker/no pets. Avail. immediately. Call for further details 905-683–7532 BROCK / STARR WHITBY, spacious 2 bedroom, base- ment apartment, $800 per mo. all inclusive. Also includes parking, laundry, Available July 1st. (905) 686-7265. BOWMANVILLE, 3 bedroom, 2-story detached, single ga- rage, 2-baths, Air, 4 applianc- es, private yard, close to schools & 401. No pets/ smoking. First, last, referenc- es. Credit check required, $1200 plus utilities. avail Aug. 30, 905-623–3494 for appoint- ment CENTRAL OSHAWA - your choice - 2 new single bed- room apartment in modern small commercial building. 1 bright lower level, new broad- loom, central air, modern ap- pliances, parking. Call Norma (905) 576-5153 x 23. CENTRAL OSHAWA 1-bdrm apts. $750/month, 2-bdrm apts. $825/month. 3-bdrm apts. $950/month. Avail. July/ Aug. Well-maintained build- ing, near all amenities. 905- 723-0977 9am-5pm CENTRAL WHITBY, bright, freshly painted spacious 1- bdrm basement in quiet tri- plex building, $695 all inclu- sive. Available August. lst/ last, no pets, 905-263–4125 CHURCH/Hwy#2,immaculate 3 bedroom apartment. close to Schools/Shopping/GO. 416- 444-7391 Ext. 241. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt. Harmony/Adelaide, laundry, parking, cable, fire- place, incl. $680/month. No smoking/pets. Suitable for fe- male. Call (289)314–4070 COURTICE, TRULLS NORTH of Hwy 2, exclusive new 2- bedroom basement apartment suit mature individual, sepa- rate entrance, share laundry, $800/month inclusive. First/ last, References. Available Sept. 1st, no pets. 905-242- 0593. DUNDAS/COCHRANE Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school/ shopping/transit. Some with hardwoods, freshly painted. 905-666-4145 to view. EXCELLENT AREA near Osha- wa hospital. Large clean sec- ond floor 2-bedroom. Ground level entrance with porch, in- cludes laundry facilities, fridge, stove. $750/plus utili- ties. Sept 1st. Call Pat (905)263–2228 PICKERING -EXECUTIVE 2 BEDROOM walkout basement apt. Sept. lst. 5 appliances, gas fireplace, security sys- tem, parking, satellite tv, non smoker/pets. $1,000 incl. (905) 509–8387 FINCH/LIVERPOOL,Pickering newly renovated 2-bedroom basement apartment, sepa- rate entrance, a/c, laundry, no smoking/pets. Available im- mediately. First/last, $850/ month utilities included. 416- 282-2030, after 6pm(905)831– 0326 HARWOOD/HWY #2, AJAX, 3-BDRM HOUSE, garage, 1/2 bsmt, $1,450 inclusive. ALSO 2-bdrm bsmt, separate en- trance, $750 inclusive, both avail. August 1st, first/last. 905-430–8613 LARGE TWO BEDROOM, bright in 6-plex, secure build- ing, $875/month inclusive. Fridge, stove, coin laundry room, BBQ area, no dogs. Ideal for GM workers. One car parking. lst/last, Security check, Avail. Cash deposit $500. (905)571-4066. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE six- plex, Spacious 1-bedroom apt. Available Sept. 1st. ex- tremely clean, very quiet building. Parking, laundry, $750 inclusive, first/last no pets, 905-723–9577. NORTH OSHAWA, near Dur- ham College, newly renovat- ed, ceramic floors. 1-bdrm 4pc bath, $625/month; Bachelor $595/month. Both avail. immedi- ately. 905-442–5592. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905- 579-3700, 905-723-1009. ONE BEDROOM basement apt., N.W. Pickering, 2-car parking, sep. laundry & en- trance, cable, no smoking/ pets, Aug. 16. (416) 200–2817 905-509-1409. ONE LARGE bedroom apt., walkout. $850/month/first/last, all inclusive. Pickering. Avail- able now. 905-427–2688 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM base- ment, fully carpeted, separate entrance, parking. $750 all in- clusive, located downtown Oshawa. Available imme- diately. Call 905-424-3828 OSHAWA APTS.- Clean & quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, Includes utilities, parking. Laundry on- site. No dogs. 905-571-0425 or1-888-558-2622 or 416-473- 9173. OSHAWA BLOOR/PARK, spa- cious, clean, new carpet, freshly painted 2 - 2-bedroom apartments in 12 unit build- ing. Stove, fridge, parking, laundry in building. $825 and $850 inc. No Dogs. lst/last. Available Sept. lst. Call Bob 905-924-6075. OSHAWA CENTRE-Quiet Adult-lifestyle-building. Nice large 2-bed. Includes stove, fridge, laundry, parking, and heat $815..Available Sept. 1st. 905-723–0393 OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 1-bedroom, Sept/ Oct. 1st; $789. 2-bedroom, Sept/Oct. 1st. $889 Telephone (905)571-4912 until 6:30p.m. OSHAWA,2-BDRM. Lans- downe/Wilson. Newly reno- vated/carpet. Laundry, park- ing. No pets. $785+hydro. Credit check, first/last. 1-800- 527-2170 btwn 8:30am to 4:30pm OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM basement apt, in triplex, no pets, laundry facilities, rent includes heat, water and hy- dro. Available August 16. First/last. Call (905)432–1683 after 6pm. OSHAWA,furnished room, second floor, quiet neighbour- hood, share kitchen/bathroom. Close to all amenities, c/a, cable, utilities incl. No smok- ing/pets. $380/month. 905- 725-6022 or 416-735-0094 OSHAWA, HARMONY/401, large basement apt, huge 1- bedroom, full laundry, parking c/air, smokers/pets welcome. Available immediately. $750 plus 35% utilities (416)439– 8435 OSHAWA, HARMONY/401,3- bedroom main level of bunga- low, full laundry, parking, c/ air, smokers/pets welcome. Available immediately. $1150 plus 65% utilities. (416)439– 8435 OSHAWA,Simcoe & Bloor. One bedroom apartment. Available immediately, top floor, lst/last, private entrance, $750/month inclusive. Viewing (905) 433–4088 Near all amenities OSHAWA,2-bedroom avail- able in small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, car- peted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site, $675-$725 plus hydro. (905)434–9844 PICKERING Altona and Shepherd. 1-bdrm basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $775. (416)258-9804. PICKERING - basement apt. avail. Sept. 1st. Brock/Finch, close to everything. Walkout and backyard. No laundry. Single occupancy, non- smoker. First/last. $675/mo. 905-428–1986 PICKERING, EXECUTIVE home, 1-bedroom basement apartment, working person preferred. All inclusive cable & parking. $800 first/last. Available immediately. (905)420-8376. PICKERING bright very clean bsmt apt., sep. side entrance, 4 appliances, laundry . Avail. Sept. 1st $795/month inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-837- 8090. PICKERING Liverpool/Finch - 1-bedroom basement apart- ment newly renovated. Sepa- rate entrance, private laundry / parking. A/C, no pets/smok- ing. Available Sept 1st. $750/ inclusive. Credit check. 416- 616–7776 PICKERING - 3-BEDROOM condo, available immediately. All inclusive, $1400/month first/last close to everything. (905)683–5995 or (416)409- 0553. PICKERING,2-bdrm bsmt apt. Separate entrance, park- ing, laundry. No smoking/pets, suitable for single/couple. $850/month inclusive. Avail. Sept. 1st. First/last. 905-686– 6577 PICKERING,3-bdrm, upper floors in house, 2.5 bath- rooms, f/p, c/a, near all amenities, $1200/month + 2/3 utilities. Avail. immediately. 905-420–6971 or 905-420- 5789 PICKERING,new sunny large basement apt. Air con, laun- dry, parking, no pets/smoking, first/last, inclusive $850. Available now. 905-420–1896 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. www.realstar.ca Open house - Sat. 9 - 3, Sun. 1 - 3. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, $1,360 plus parking, $l,470 plus parking, $1,925 plus parking. Call (905) 571–3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, close to 401. Nice, quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. Sept 1-bdrm $729, & 2-bdrm $829, Oct - 2-bdrm $829. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bed- rooms from $800, new ap- pliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ amenities. 905-404-4002 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 TESTA RD. UXBRIDGE One & two bedroom apts. available. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call 905-852-2534. www.reals- tar.ca WHITBY 1 BEDROOM near Dundas/Anderson. Newly ren- ovated, parking, utilities in- cluded. No pets. $675/month. Available immediately. (905)655–7277 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units available, park like setting, close to down- town, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905-430–5420. www.reals- tar.ca WHITES RD./FINCH 1-Bed- room basement, private en- trance, parking, laundry, pre- fer single professional, non- smoker, $800 plus 1/3 utili- ties, first/last. Available im- mediately. 905-420–4233. NORTH OSHAWA, 1 and 2 bedroom Sept. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, and laun- dry facilities. (905) 723–2094. Short Term Rentals174 PROFESSIONAL FAMILY seeking short term accom- modation in house/cottage/apt. for approx. 6 weeks starting Oct. 2nd. Parents with 2 small children and one well-ba- haved dog. (Due to closing date on new home). Refer- ences available. Prefer Port Perry Oshawa, Whitby, Ux- bridge area. Call 905-720– 1562. Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. Houses For Rent185 A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, south Ajax, parking, quiet res- idential area, no pets, non- smoking, first/last. Available immediately. References re- quired. $1100/month plus util- ities. (905)683-5480 PICKERING WHITES/BAYLY 4-bedroom newly renovated dream upper, 1-1/2 baths, garage, 5-appliances, deck, lr/ dr/fr w/fireplace $1450+70% utilities no smoking/pets. 647-280-4074 www.upscaler- entals.ca AJAX - Harwood/401.Beauti- ful basement apt. Sep. en- trance. Parking, sep. kitchen/ livingroom, $765/mo. inclu- sive first and last. Available immediately. 905-666–0903 AJAX, AVAILABLE SEPT 1st. Large, 4-bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, large deck, garage, familyroom, tastefully deco- rated. $1650 inclusive. Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905- 831–9500 NEW 3 BEDROOM bungalow, near hospital, 2-4 pce. baths, 2 living rooms, double park- ing, two laundry rooms, $l,600 monthly plus utilities. Brumley Real Estate Ltd. (905) 668– 0515 OSHAWA large bungalow near Oshawa Centre. 3 bed- rooms, large backyard, all appliances including laundry. Available Sept. 1st. $1350 in- clusive. 905-424–1113. OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE! No money down, OAC. Ask how. Wade Kovacic, Sales Rep. Remax Cornerstone, 905-623-6000. PICKERING - 3-BDRM main floor, h/w floors, 4 applianc- es, parking, close to schools, Go/shopping. $1200 + 1/2 util- ities. Avail Sept. 1st. Call Michael - Days 905-427-4077 ext 24, Evenings/Weekends 905-442-0020 PICKERING, Main floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 parking, fenced yard, near busstop, no pets/ smoking, credit check/refer- ences. 1st/last, $1,400 plus utilities. Immediately. 416- 270-7567 PICKERING - gorgeous large 4 bedroom 2.5 baths, cac, double garage, no smoking/ pets, 5 applliances, brock/ major oaks, $l,600. Ocotber. lst. 428–2015 PICKERING, West Shore 3- bedroom main floor, eat-in kitchen, gas fireplace, hard- wood floors, c/air/c/vac, ja- cuzzi tub, 4 appliances, 2-car parking. No smoking/pets. First/last. $1200/mo.+1/2 utili- ties. 905-837–0227 LARGE & BRIGHT 1 bedroom apt Westney/Hwy. #7 Clean & well decorated, all window coverings, oak eat in kitchen, f/p, large patio w/private 2 entries. $800+ utilities Avail. now 905-649-5134 AJAX - 3 bed. main floor bungalow. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. $1250 all incl. 905-686-8905. SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728- 4993 COMPANION/ DRIVER available for Seniors Appointments, shopping, or for tea & chat. Bonded & Insured. please call (905)683–7845 AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several F/T people for pleasant phone sales work. Salary + bonus. Call NOW! (905)426-4246 WANTED Experienced Framers Durham Region Area Start immediately Call Brandon 905-442-0861 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 1-800-263-7987 6775 Baldwin St. N. Brooklin, Ont. www.laidlawschoolbus.com required for our precious cargo • Ajax • Pickering • Uxbridge • Scugog ✔ Competitive Wages ✔ Free Training ✔ Routes Close To Home ✔ P/T Hours Back To School Sept./03 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYCARE CENTRES We currently have positions for full-time, part-time and supply E.C.E.s and Assistants in various locations within Durham Region. If you are interested in employment with a progressive and professional organization please fax your resume to 905-666-6988 or email to k elly_leeanne@durham.edu.on.ca by August 18, 2003 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A challenging opportunity exists in Durham Region DURHAM COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REQUIRES SECURITY OFFICERS Must have the following: • Strong report writing skills • Proven ability to multi-task • Sound understanding of access control • Commitment for long-term employment • Law & Security or Police Foundations Diploma pref. • Reliable and mature • Basic computer skills required • Ability to work flexible shifts (rotating shifts D/N/Wknds) • Excellent work and attendance record. We offer excellent pay rates and working conditions Interested candidates should report to: Durham College University Ontario Institute of Tech- nology 2000 Simcoe Rd. N. Oshawa Room SW103. Please be on site August 12th, 2003 at 0900 or 1300 hours to complete applications, and preview assessments ✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for trendy salon in Pickering. 905-426-2005 ✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help GAS FITTER 2 or 1 Own truck and tools. Fax resume 905-831-4690 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help TYPIST/RECEPTIONIST www.sernasgroup.com Our consulting engineering firm has a full time opening for a typist with daily relief reception duties. Applicant should have good keyboarding and production skills on Microsoft Word and previous switchboard experience. Strong oral and written communication and interperson- al skills. At least 2 years of related ex- perience. We offer attractive pay, bene- fits and work environment. Send your resume in confidence to: Human Resources THE SERNAS GROUP INC. 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Whitby, ON L1N 8Y7 Fax: 905-432-7877 E-mail: hr@sernas.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. 525 Office Help 525 Office Help PLASTIC INJECTION MOULD MAKERS 5 years experience Fax resume to:(905) 434-7939 email: e_vandeklippe@awcco.com is seeking EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE SALES PROFESSIONALS to join our expanding sales operations.We offer an excellent commission and bonus package as well as a company demo. Please fax resume to: 905-576-6078 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents www.diversicare.ca We thank all who apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. …an environment that provides the highest quality of healthy emotional, social, and spiritual support. Recognizing. Supporting. Caring.Recognizing. Supporting. Caring.As one of North America’s most respected long-term and residential care providers, we owe our success to the dedicated healthcare professionals who make our team. This is why we recognize, support, and care as much for our employees as they do for our residents. Currently, our 159-bed Altamont Long-Term Care Facility in Scarborough requires… Recreation Assistants 1 F/T (4dys/wk, includes weekends), 2 P/T on call relief Dynamic and dedicated, your demonstrated ability to relate well to residents, staff, and members of the community is enhanced by a two- year diploma in activation/recreation or experience as a social service gerontology worker. Computer proficiency, strong customer service, and interpersonal skills are essential. Please apply by August 8th, to: Gladys Brett, Administrator, Altamont Long-Term Care Facility Fax: (416) 284-3634 e-mail: adm.altamont@diversicare.ca 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Activity Aide Required for long term care facility 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time position available Successful applicant must be an outgoing, dynamic, team player who enjoys working with seniors. Must have a diploma in activation, recreation or gerontology Please submit resumes by August 13, 2003 to Program Manager Extendicare/Oshawa 82 Park Road, N. Oshawa, ON, L1J 4L1 or Fax: 905-579-1733 33 & 77 F alby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.a jaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION SALE Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Sat. Aug. 9 @ 5 pm Estate Sale Antiques, Chesterfield & Bedroom suite, Desks, Trunks, Coll. Plates, China, Lamps, Linens, Piston pumps, etc.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, August 8th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The estate of the late Ruth Deane of Fenelon Falls plus others, 4pc. walnut bedroom suite, Salanti Accordion, Seascope oil painting by G. Hodgson (approx 4x2), walnut parlour tables, smoker stand, blanket boxes, qty. antique books, crocks, coal-oil lamps, 25 in. TV, Featherweigh sewing machine, Hoosier cupboard, walnut din- ing table, mahogany sideboard, Vilas 3pc bed- room suite, chesterfields, coffee & end tables, qty. collector spoons, wicker coffin, 6 pc. modern dining room suite, antique & modern dressers & chests of drawers, apartment size freezer, 4-1/2 Hp Yardworks push mower (like new), Honda EB 5000X generator, 3-1/2 Hp Homelite water pump & tank, Honda Go Cart, Sports Pal Ca- noe, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items for more information contact: Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 Monday Aug.11, 4pm. MITCHELL'S AUCTION BUILDING, 115 to Millbrook exit onto County Rd. 10, go north 18k or 3k east of Omemee on #7, north on Emily Pk. Rd.10. Qty. of Quality Estate Antiques, Col- lectibles, Modern Furnishings. Doll Collection. also boats, 20' stock trailer. Antiques. buffet/hutch, w/lead- ed stain glass doors, cabinet that converts to full ext. dining table-very unique, mirrored oak buffet, fancy ar- moire, dbl. spool bed, washstands, 3 pc. settee suite, swing leg drop leaf dining table, lg. wicker baby car- riage. crock churn. Modern round oak ped. table w/ leaves, oak buffet/hutch, 9 pc. birch dining suite, 9 pc. Malcolm dining suite-cherry, nesting tables-all above items exc. cond. china as yet unpacked, approx. 2000 dolls from tiny to 3', lg. appliances, 1998 20' Cornpro 5th wheel stock trailer, 15' sailboat-new sail w/4H evinrude. 14 ' Tempest boat w/trailer, and 12' alum., Lionel hardtop camper, rad. arm saw, scroll saw, and so very much more. ID req.'d cash/check only! 4pm. sm. household items & dolls, 2nd auctioneer 5:30 out- side items boats etc. then furniture.DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS RR#4 OMEMEE, (705) 799–6769. POLICE/MAJOR OAK AUCTION Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville Friday August 8th, 6:00 p.m. Selling for the Durham Regional Police and a major Oak Clearout Auction starts at 6 p.m. Preview at 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash or Good Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville 905-786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "Estate specialists since 1971" TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION AND TAG SALE Saturday, August 9th TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE HWY #2 - East of Cobourg Tag Sale - Start time 9 a.m. Auction Sale - 10:30 a.m. Auction Preview - Sat. 9 a.m. "No Preview Friday" Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy.#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Tidd's Auction House is pleased to announce our upcoming sales of the contents from the well known heritage home "The Cone" of Dor- set St., Port Hope., Saturday, August 9th. Auc- tion will feature some select items from this home and part contents from (2) Cobourg homes. Canadiana pine pces. (cupboards, ta- bles, chest of drawers, etc.).,wicker furniture, iron garden set, plus a great selection of glass, china (Moorcroft, set of Limoges china, Wedg- wood, Noritake, Shelley dessert set etc.), pic- tures and prints, collectibles, etc. TAG SALE - Features a great selection of glass, china, col- lectibles, pictures, furniture and everyday household items. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Our "Feature Sale" of items from this magnificent home will be a (2) day sale ("Selling some of the finest antique furniture, glass, china and collect- ibles we have sold to date") being held on Sat. August 16th and Sun. August 17th. This will be followed by an enormous (2) day "Tag Sale" to be held on site ("The Cone") on Sat. August 23rd and Sun. August 24th. Watch paper for listing and details. For FULL LISTING for Au- gust 9th sale or FULL LISTING and PHOTO GALLERY for Aug. 16th and August 17th go to www.theauctionfever.com TERMS:Cash, Visa, M. C., Interac, cheque w/proper I. D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE 1-905-372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WED. AUG. 13 - 5 P.M. MCLEAN AUCTIONS 2194 Little Britain Rd., Lindsay. Some antique furni- ture, collectables, appliances, modern furniture, 4 din- ing room suites, bedroom suites, washer and dryer (like new), frig, stove, trunks, chesterfields, fancy ta- bles, old dressers, high chair, Morris chair, tv, oak office desk, large qty contents of local estates, large qty. hand and power tools, chain saw, drill press, table saw, roto tiller (like new), 2 power mowers, 10 bicycles, cases of hand towels, also 99 Pontiac grand am 43,000 km. estate car, 91 Voyager Van, repo, 97 GMC awd van, don't miss large sale. Open 3 p.m. sale 5 p.m. To list your sale call (705) 324-2783 or 1-800-461-6499 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com Orval and Barry McLean Auctioneers 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale SOUTH EAST WHITBY 60’ X 123’ lot, predominantly single family detached home neighbourhood. 3 bedroom bungalow, features combination living/dining room, 4 pc. & 3 pc. bath, finished basement with built-ins, laundry room, mud room, tiered deck, oversize garage, privately fenced, hedged rear yard. Close to public & separate schools. New forced air gas furnace & c/z. By appointment only. Call 905-430-8788. 510 General Help 510 General Help 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent EXCELLENT AUCTION, Thursday, August 7th at 5:00PM Selling contents from the home of Mrs. C. Lameroux of Trenton & Mrs. Pochman of Trenton to be held at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COL- BORNE ~ Excellent signed Krug walnut buffet hutch and drop leaf dining table in excellent condition, small kitchen 3 piece chrome set, excellent oak china cabinet also like new, good bed sofa, 2 good sofa & chair sets, 29" colour TV, several oc- casional chairs, swivel rocker recliners, etc., tub chairs, coffee & end tables, other tables, excellent bedroom suite with high boy chest, dresser, desk, night stands with good clean box and mattress set in excellent condition, other dressers and chests of drawers, 1 wall mount plus 2 portable air conditioners all like new, frost free fridge & stove, nearly new Kenmore washer and matching dryer, stereo small oak storage cabinet, book shelves, plus more tools, mechanical tools, lawn & garden tools, floor jacks, small Beaver table saw with cast base, metal shelves, metal storage cabinet, tool boxes, bread-maker only used once, rare 1951 Mobylette motorized bike in running condition, also Suzuki and Honda motor bikes both running condition, selection lawn & garden tools, plus countless other articles. Two auctioneers selling inside & out - No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY E. WARNER ~ AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com EXCELLENT AUCTION for the estates of the late Ed Dunne of Cobourg and the late Mrs. Philips of Col- borne to be sold Saturday, August 9th starting at 10:00AM at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE ~Modern & Victorian furniture, antiques, col- lectibles, etc. Partial list: signed Broyhill exceptional corner cabinet and server both like new, signed bedroom suite with high boy, dresser & 2 night stands, "Gibbard" oval cocktail table, ice cream parlour table & chairs with maple leafs on side, 2 section wall unit book case, other small tables, occa- sional chairs, signed Robert Simpson old walnut tea wagon excellent condition, two door antique 1/4 cut oak china cabinet in excellent condition, excellent 1/4 cut oak antique parlour table with reeded legs and claw feet, drum table with drawer & carved base, pair signed Dielcraft oval end tables, Victorian writing table with drawer, solid walnut Victorian drop leaf table, pair solid walnut Victorian balloon back chairs, excellent tilt top serving table on carved base, unusual brass mantle clock, bridge lamp, antique piano stool with claw feet, antique plant stand with ball & claw feet, 2 James Lumber prints "Mr. Hock- ey" and "Mt. Everest", brand new vacuum cleaner still in box, old Toronto Star stand, matching pair wing chairs, old barn scales, old sausage maker, 1937 metal carnival car, old to- mato planter Pat: 1855 old railway crossing sign, 1983 Coke calendar, several interesting paintings & prints, Royal Albert cream & sugar, Royal Albert luncheon set, quantity everyday dishes, pots, pans, etc., collectible pieces, small cranberry pieces, other china, glass, crystal, plus countless other items. Some boxes not unpacked yet. A very interesting clean sale! No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. Gary E. Warner ~ Auctioneer 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com RITSON/TAUNTON 3+1 Bed- room Bungalow with finished walkout basement. $1,200 plus. Immediately. (416)949-9433. SIMCOE ST. N. of Taunton 3- bedroom bungalow, large kitchen, huge backyard, de- tached garage, large deck, $1250 plus utilities, First/ last, (905)479–0008 SPACIOUS 3-BDRM,2 bath house. Desirable King/Har- mony. Sept 1st. Large yard, non-smoker, pets welcome, 4 appliances, c/a. $1200+utili- ties. First/last. 905-922–9170 Townhouses For Rent190 AVAIL. SEPT 1ST.3-bdrm, finished bsmt, 1-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, gas heated, close to 401/GO & Pickering Town Centre. First/last/references, No smoking/pets $1300+utili- ties. (416)677–5773 BOWMANVILLE 4-bedroom townhouse, gas heat & air, close to 401 and amenities. Available immediately, $1150 plus utilities, 613-333-1415; 613-334-1808 leave message CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COLBORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utitlles included. Call (905)434- 3972. www.realstar.ca Open house-Mon 6 p.m. -8 p.m. CLEAN 3 bedroom townhouse in Port Hope, close to all ameni- ties in quiet neighbourhood, $950 plus, available Sept. 1/03. Todd or Aleks, 905-753-2511. COURTICE - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appliances, 1 car ga- rage, Trulls/Avondale. Refer- ence required, credit/check, no smoking/pets. First/Last $1300 + utilities. Avail. Oct. 1st. 905-434–5327 or 905- 431-3916. PICKERING EXECUTIVE newer town home, near Kingston and Dixie, forced air gas heated, 3 bedrooms, central air, 2 full baths, private backyard, $1,350 plus utilities Available mid/late Sept. Call Barry (905) 839-7496. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH, lovely 3- bedroom with finished base- ment, 5 appliances, private drive and garage, rear walk- out, access to park & supervised inground pool. Close to Go, 401, shoppping, schools. $1275 plus utilities. (416)459–2350 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX ROOM for rent - Use of facilities. Working female pre- ferred. $425 monthly first/last required. Call 905-686-4126. 1 ROOM AVAILABLE Hwy 2 north of Harwood. Close to all ameni- ties, bus stop. Bright & beautiful. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905-428-7266 2-ROOMS ALL FACILITIES included. Close to Pickering GO. Close to all amenities. Mature working male, small room $350, large $450, 905-839–2016. CHURCH/DELANEY - large furnished one bedroom in house, share kitchen, laundry. All util. including cable. Easy access to public transit. $550/ month. 905-428–1373; 416- 305-0800. LARGE FURNISHED room in Oshawa. Non-smoker, first/ last week, available imme- diately. $100/weekly. Call 905-728-0921 or 905-922- 4406 ROOM - ADELALAIDE/MARY Oshawa.Suit quiet working mature adult non-smoker, parking, Cable TV +kitchen privileges. $310-$350/month, first/last. 905-447-8063. Shared Accommodation194 HARWOOD/HWY 2 one-bed- room. Share bathroom & kitchen, laundry, cable, 1 parking. Prefer professional female. $500/month inclusive. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-619-1427 leave msg. PICKERING:share 4 bedroom 2-storey house. Large living- room, diningroom, finished rec room, laundry, all ap- pliances, parking. No pets, no smoking, no lease, first/last. Mature male preferred. Avail- able now. $450. 416-804- 4867. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions,Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages For Rent209 BOBCAYGEON 1 & 2 bedroom fully-equipped cottages for rent. Sandy beach, good swimming. Pets welcome. Call 905-243-4646. Motor Homes211 1984 FORD 350 18 ft. RV, new paint, air, bathroom with shower, kitchen appliances, very good condition, only 85,000 km. must see! 905- 837–0382 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 $9,900 Fully serviced wood- ed trailer site, hydro, water, sewers, telephone. Near Co- bourg. Sandy Beach, great fishing, will finance. Call 905- 885–6664. 1997 DUTCHMAN tent trailer, excellent condition, asking $3,900. Call (905) 725–6621 Boats & Supplies232 1994 20FT. PONTOON BOAT, 40Hp Mercury, set-up for lei- sure and fishing, everything included. Asking $13,500 for details call after 6pm. (905)430–4970. DORAL 220 centre console with 150 hp. Mercury, Shore- lander trailer, Vimini dual bat- teries and switch, all acces- sories. $21,900. Call Steve 888-641-4622, located on Lake Scugog. SAILBOAT - 1981 25' Bayfield, sleeps 4, galley, head, VHF, 5 sails, New Ultrafurl system '03, Yanmar diesel. Lying Pef- ferlaw. $14,800. 905-715-5959 Bargain Centre309 HEINTZMAN full upright piano, $500, call 905-839–9412, after 5pm. SINGLE BUNK BED,desk, shelf and closet underneath, $200. Telephone (905) 683–5377 Articles For Sale310 1/2 PRICE DRAPERY FABRIC, custom made draperies, valances, swags, lace, sheers, sofa covers, embroi- dered table cloth/runner, bed- spreads. $5.00-$100. 905- 683-5610 CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. NEW DANBY WINDOW air conditioners, 5,100 btu's, to 12,000 btu's. $189 and up. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 9PC DRUM SET,hardware and cymbals, $1200. Call (905)430–0506. A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416- 746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds.). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free upgrade to 12 mm premium pad with every in- stallation, 20 oz. Berber carpet starting at 69¢ sq. ft., carpet only. Lots of selection for every budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260. PIANOS/CLOCKS-"END OF SCHOOL SPECIALS" on all Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Dehumidifi- ers $100. Large selection of appliances. Visit our show- room. BEAT THE RUSH, keep cool get your Air conditioner now! Barbecue Parts. Parts/ sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9- 5pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. AIR CONDITIONERS 6,000 BTU $95, 8,000 BTU $145, 10,000 BTU $165, One new 12,000 BTU digital & remote $390. Box trailer $195. 905- 576-0132 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment- size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905-839–0098 PRIDE 3-POSITION lift-chair, black-cherry, paid $1469; Rubbermaid transfer-tub/ bench, paid $170; floor-to- ceiling super-pole paid $285; manual-wheelchair for large- adult, original-cost $2,000, INDIVIDUALLY or as package, $2,000 firm. All mint-condi- tion. 905-263-4700. BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, orthopedic Mattress set, Nev- er Used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741- 7557 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 CARPETS, LAMINATE AND VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 30sq. yds. for $319 Commercial carpet including premier un- derpad and installation. Lami- nate $1.69sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CHILDRENS BEDROOM set, 5-drawer chest, desk, night table; Laptop computer; 2 speakers; Video camera. All in excellent condition and rea- sonably priced. 905-509–2202 ComputerDeals.Net (www) Pentium Internet starter $299. Brand new powerful custom built computers from $599. Off lease lap tops, big selection from $449. Monitor 17"@$149, 19"@$199. 18 years experi- ence, we love doing upgrades & difficult repairs. (905)655– 3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND Bytes Computers Services. P-200 Tower complete system $185.00, P2-350 Tower com- plete system $255.00; P3-450 complete system $320; Complete systems includes: 15" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. FREE 17'' Monitor Upgrade with any system, purchase while quantity last. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Soloflex with leg, butterfly at- tachments and weights. www.soloflex.com $900 or best offer. 905-839–6146 CRAFTMATIC BEDS 2- single or king 2-yrs; oak pedestal 4- chairs, $750; sofa/loveseat, chair $650; wrought-iron bak- ers rack $350; Gilanti Organ $400; double bedroom set $450; single bed $200; queen- sized oak bedroom $1500; oak 3-pc coffee & ends $200; 27" TV, 6-mos $275; 905- 260-1236. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. (416)746-0995. CUSTOM MADE Kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash color cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom, or cottage. 905- 697-9462 (snp) LARGE CHICKEN PLUCKER, May Tag washer/dryer, roll of carpet, wood stove, dinette set, riding lawn mower, indus- trial fan. Call weekdays after 6pm. 905-786–2846. MOVING SALE teak bdrm set, white bdrm set, teak dining room, teak wall unit, chester- field, 2 chairs & table, washer/ dryer, stove/fridge, garden furniture. Everything A-1. 905- 725-0780 MOVING SALE,beautiful very high quality, like new furni- ture, wall unit; diningroom set w/buffet & hutch; livingroom set and more. 905-213–7515 or 905-434-3198 NEED A COMPUTER?Don't have cash? The original IBM Pentium 4 PC for $1 a day! No $$$ down! Fast delivery! Free digital camera! Call Now! 1- 800-656-8369 www.dollaraday.com BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE Mahog- any china cabinet, refinished $1200; Antique Spinning Wheel w/old basket of acces- sories $350; Oak Gingerbread Clock, mint $250. 905-728- 2927 ONTARIO BEEF -grain fed, government inspected. Cut to your satisfaction. While beef supplies last on farm. Order by side, whole, or split side. (705) 432–3031 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATIION MOD CHIPS, Play backed-up and foreign ti- tles. PS1 Chip: $65. PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $175 (vs 5-7). XBOX Chip: $175. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROYAL ALBERT Moss Rose 65 pieces, service for 8, $l,200., china cabinet $800., Iron glass tables 3 pc., $250., (905) 426–9903 SONY 53" big screen tele- vision, only 3 years old and in new condition, hardly used. $2,000 firm. Call (905) 922-9017 SOLID MAPLE DINING ROOM SET. All drawers dovetail fin- ished. Duncan & Fyffe table plus 4 chairs, server, buffet and hutch. Asking $3900. Call after 6pm 905-427–0329. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large varie- ty available. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514. TELEVISION Projection 50" Hitachi, light on wheels, mint condition, 4yrs old, screen saver, picture-in-picture, manual, paid $3200, asking $1499 firm. 905-728–5199 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TWO LEATHER LOVESEATS ($700 each) & ottoman ($200). Sklar, salmon co- loured, excellent condition, (new cost $3000) 905-430- 8433 YAMAHA KEYBOARDS,com- plete w/stands, benches & pedals, actual piano sound & feel. Mint condition. 905-686– 9296 Articles Wanted315 OAK AND MAPLE kitchen and dining furniture, formal dining room furniture, clean living room furniture and bedroom furniture, newer major ap- pliances. Will pickup and pay cash. 905-260-1236 Vendors Wanted316 WANTED - VENDORS for the Whitby Home Show, Sept. 5, 6, 7. Limited Space Available. Call 905-579-4400 Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 Computer and Video355 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 FOUND - COCKATEIL, in North West Ajax on Monday, August 4th. Please call if yours (905) 686–8690 PUPPIES, Shitzu, Standard & Toy Poodles, Shelties, Dober- mans, Cocker Spaniels, Pug- poos, Golden Retrievers, Mal- tese, Chihuahua, Chi-pon, "Sheppard-X, Lab-X, Collie-X Springer Spaniel-X, Pugpoos $175." Kittens, Himalayans & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services avail. SEAL POINT HIMALAYAN kit- tens, $300 Firm. First shots, raided with kids. 905-434– 7184. TSURO DOG TRAINING - real training for real dogs. 905- 797-2855, Oshawa 905-432- 8318. www.tsurodogtraining.com Cars For Sale400 1991 CHEV LUMINA EUROS- PORT,very good condition, 3.1 automatic 4 dr, factory mags, tilt wheel, power wind- ows, power door locks, fac- tory tach, cruise control, 188,000-kms. certified and emission tested, asking $2995.00. Phone 905-571- 5138 1993 BONNEVILLE SSE, $3499; 1994 Grand Am, $2999; 1988 Chevy one-Ton van $2899;other cars from $1899 + up. Certified & e-test- ed, (Kelly & Sons) 905-683- 7301 or 905-424-9002 after 6 p.m. 1993 MAZDA MX3 PRECIDIA, 2dr, p.sunroof, V6 auto, cert & emission tested. 205,000km, $3800.obo. 905-434-0392. 1994 CORSICA, 4dr, a/c, runs great, very good condition. $3,250 certified/e-tested. Call 905-404–8695 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, air conditioning, 174,000-kms, $4495. Certified/Emissions/ 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, air conditioning, only 96,000- kms, $6995. Certified/Emis- sions Warranty Available. Financing Available. 905-718- 5032 dealer. 1995 HYUNDI ACCENT, good condition, $1900. Call (416)898-6715. 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 4 dr. auto, air, am/fm cass, 118,000km, 4cyl., cert. & emission tested, asking $6,000 obo. 905-434-0392. 1998 CHEV MALIBU LS, load- ed, V6, leather, sunroof, 96,000 km, free oil changes included, new brakes, Emis- sions-tested, Call 905-728- 0969. 1999 volkswagon golf 4-cyl auto, am/fm cassette, A/C, lady driven, non-smoker, 27,000km, $12500 certified. Call 905-579-5961 2000 BUICK REGAL G.S., pearl red, 70,000 km, loaded with everything. V6, air, leath- er, etc. 2 years, 30,000 km. balance of existing warranty. $18,995. Call evenings 905- 723-5802. 2000 BUICK REGAL GS Su- percharge, black, fully loaded, certified & e-tested, drives like a dream! 3yr. warranty (balance of 60,000km) Call for more info, must be seen, (905)720-2218, (905)242-4401 (snp) 2000 SATURN COUPE,3 dr, (like new) 81,900kms, auto, air, CD, $8500 certified. Call (905)728–8666. 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 4 dr. silver 2.2, auto, air, p/l, war- ranty, rustproofed, certified & e-tested, one owner $10,500. 905-683–2768 2002 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN Olympic edition, New Price.. $24,9000 obo. private sale, like new, non-smoking, all warranties, many options must sell, 905-665–5114 2002 NEON, automatic, 4 dr., gray, air, cd, assume 3 yr. lease at $350 per mo. Call (905) 434-5975 93 CHEV EXT-CAB 4X4 $13,200, 97 Chev Lumina $6495, 95 Chrysler Cirrus $4995, 96 Pontiac Grand Am $5995, '00 Mazda B3000 $9995, 97 Chrylser Intrepid $5495, 92 Buick LeSabre $2995, '01 Sunfire 4dr $12495, 94 Grand Am $4695, 97 Pontiac Sunfire $6495, 91 Chev Blazer 4x4 $3995, All cert & etested Cruzn' Motorsports, 22 Silver St. (at Church), Bowmanville 905-697- 0096. 98 CHEV MALIBU,air, excellent condition, certified, Etested, $6,850.00 ask for Chris. 905- 665–0439 Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy ser- vice. (905)655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1984 S-10 Automatic, matching cap. Excellent body, new transmis- sion, e-tested. 260k $1950. Must sell. Call Alex 905-438-1523 1997 DODGE RAM 1500, 4x4 pick- up, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, low mileage, $16,000, 905-342-2704. 1991 SONOMA S10.5-speed truck in good running condition. High mileage (mainly Hwy) $1500 as is obo. Call 905-721-0960 or 905- 434-2437 leave message. 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Quad Cab Sport, red, loaded, 20" rims, 45,000-kms, immaculate, $30,000. Will trade for farm truck plus cash. 905-263–9936 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1998 ASTRO VAN,8 passenger, extended, PW/PD, air, very clean, 115kms. asking $9,500. call for details, 905-623–6962 1998 CHEV VENTURE 200+ hwy km. Red, Clean 7-passenger family transportation. Must sell. Asking $5500 certified. best offer. 905-728–6428 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA,auto, 4dr, 3.4 V6, roof rack, air, tint, p.w., p.m., p.locks, alarm systems, key- less, CD. towing package, 62,000km. Mint! Asking $22,900. John (905)439-7232 (snp) 2001 PONTIAC Montana, fully loaded, low mileage, take over lease or will sell outright. call 905- 743–0302, or 905-439-0504. Garage & Storage Space455 GARAGE FOR RENT 22x24 on private property in central Oshawa, for storage only. $200/month. 905-728–8466 Lost and Found265 FOUND - beautiful big orange and white unneutered male cat. Very lovable. Vicinity Miriam Rd. Pickering. Owner may call 905- 831–6029 Personals268 SINGLE WHITE MALE,51, phys- ically fit, young at heart, smoker, financially secure, seeking PETITE Asian/European female 30-45. Call Rod 905-626-6328. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 PART-TIME COOK & Dietary Aid required for long term care facil- ity in Ajax. Days & wknd shifts. Food Handlers certification pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905-426- 6297. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/outings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 EXPERIENCED, FRIENDLY, Mother seeking children to take care of in her Ajax home. Nice environment. If needed provides meals and snacks. Ages 4-10 years, 7am-6pm. Please call (905)686–9935 PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE. All ages, full or part time, home- made meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, ref- erences. (905) 686–8719 HWY#2/HARWOOD area day- care, my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story-time, fenced backyard, First aid, CPR certifi- cate, 10yrs experience. From 6 months, receipts (905)619-8752 KKs HOME DAYCARE Reliable smoke-free, fenced backyard, daily outings, playroom, hot & cold meals & more. Steps from St. Marguerits Stroud's East/Whites. References. Karen 905-837–9267 LIVERPOOL/HWY.#2 ECE moth- er of 1 would like to take care of your child. 10 years experience. Hot meals, fun activities, fenced yard, receipts. 905-837- 0315/416-271-9602 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Nonsmoking, receipts. 905-428-1244. Daycare Wanted274 BABYSITTER wanted for 2 boys, ages 3 & 5. At my house in Pickering, Monday-Friday. Non-smoker, please call after 6pm (905)509–2179. Mortgages Loans165 $$ MONEY $$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888- 307-7799. $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. 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Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr - 416-530-8481 LAURIE'S HOUSECLEANING SERVICES 20 years in business Works alone Excellent Rates & References (905) 426-3711 NEED A CAR? Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-666 6 • Oshawa – 905-427-282 8 • Toronto – 416-289-367 3 • Fax – 905-839-600 8 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED RESTART CREDIT DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL ROMAN OR JOHN BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 VIDEOS TO DVD! "Save your Precious Memories" We also do DVD Photo Albums 905-619-1097 All Pool Work Service / Construction Insurance Claims 1-800-72-SHARK 1-800-727-4275 Pools CONTENTS SALE, including, antique and contemporary furniture, fine collectables, Royal Doulton, china, and other household items, location: Pickering, 1880 Valley Farm Rd., suite 1627. Date Aug. 9, 10 am-3pm. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com CREDIT PROBLEMS... NO PROBLEM TO US!! • Slow credit • Poor Credit • Bankrupt (discharged) • New Immigrant/Refugee • 1st time buyer OVER 100 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM ALL MAKES AND MODELS The sooner you call us the quicker you’re driving CONTACT: JORDAN HUTCHINSON SPECIAL FINANCE DEPT. (416) 264-2311 ext. 325 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale Andrew and Sarah Break Are pleased to announce the birth of their son ✩✩✩ NICHOLAS JOHN ANDREW on July 24th, 2003 at 9:58 a.m., weighing 7lbs 11oz. ✩✩✩ Proud Grandparents are: Robin and David Strachan of Uxbridge, Steve and Patricia McEdwards of Pickering and Gail and Harold Break of Bowmanville. Special thank you to Dr. Christyne Peters of Markham Stouffville Hospital. 245 Births 245 Births 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD - safe home envionment - programming - personal attention - receipts - full or part-time - caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections - Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available 310-CASH CALL PAYDAY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! 165 Mortgages Loans 165 Mortgages Loans 165 Mortgages Loans COMPUTER REPAIRS Typically 24 hour service Drop off 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Complete repairs home networking Viruses - operating systems Steve (905) 426-7561 www.theboyds.ca/swb.htm <http: //www.theboyds.ca/swb.htm> computer@theboyds.ca 169 Computer/Internet Service 169 Computer/Internet Service A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Skylights • Spring Special - 15% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable • W.S.I.B. • Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 6 months No Interest, No Payment (OAC) A&A ROOFING SHINGLE ROOFING - FLAT ROOFING •REPAIRS •WINDOWS • DOORS F ree Estimates Since 1975 C all 905-426-1512 C.D. Roofing & Windows Shingles, flats & repairs Free Estimates Licensed & Insured (416)265–7432, cell (416)875-7432 BEATON TREE SERVICE Rubbish Removal • Tree Removal • Pruning • Topping • Stump Removal • Firewood For Sale FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Call Paul (905) 665-5422 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Pay m ents Avai lable 736 Tree Service 736 Tree Service RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandpa JOHN RICHMOND Who passed on August 7th, 1998. As time goes by without you, And days turn into years, They hold a million memories, And so many silent tears. Sadly missed and loving remembered Muriel and Family 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 310 Articles for Sale CAREER & HEALTH JOB EXPO Wednesday, September 17 Holiday Inn, Bloor St. E., Oshawa 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - FREE ADMISSION The Solution for Your Hiring Opportunities Special Newspaper Publication Friday, September 12 To participate in this Job Expo Please Call Classifieds Today 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Toronto (416) 798-7259 Participants to Date: Primerica, VON, Career Hair, Lakeridge Health As soon as you have confirmed your space, your business name will automatically appear on all promos, both in print and online at www.durhamregion.com Oshawa • Whitby • Clarington • Port Perry This Week Presents 185 Houses For Rent 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 400 Cars For Sale 700 Home Improvements ARKWRIGHT, Madge Ada - Suddenly on Sunday, August 3, 2003, Madge Arkwright nee Moses in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Devoted sister of Doris Allin and sister in law of Marie Moses. Prede- ceased by her brother Bud Moses. Madge will be sadly missed by her family and lovingly re- membered by Janice, Kathy, Harold, Shirley & Lorraine. A special thank you to the Dur- ham Regional Police, Emergency Response Unit, and Lakeridge Health Oshawa Emergen- cy Department for their outstanding efforts. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in Simcoe Street United Church on Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to Simcoe Street United Church or the CNIB would be appreci- ated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. COOPER, Helen - Peacefully passed away at the VanDaele Nursing home (Sault Ste. Mar- ie) on Sunday, August 3, 2003 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Co- oper (Pickering). Mother of Bruce ( Marilyn) Unionville, Gary (Anne) Edmonton, Murray Oshawa, Sharon Robbins (Ralph) Sault Ste. Marie. Loving grandmother of Sheryl Coffin, Dorilyn Cooper, Sarah Cooper, Hilary Cooper, Caroline Cooper, Michael Cooper, Tracy Co- oper, Gregory Robbins, and Tammy Robbins. Great Grandmother of Nicholas, and Adam. Friends may call at the McEACHNIE FUNER- AL HOME, Ajax, 10-11am , on Wednesday August 6, 2003, until time of the service at 11am. Rev. Jones officiating. Interment at Erskine Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A sincere thank you to the staff at VanDaele, especially those on the 2nd floor for your kindness and loving support, and a special thank you to Kathy Wilson a person who really made a difference in Helen's later life. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Helen loved her gardens, especially her roses. TO ADVER- TISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 683-0707 Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step AAJJAAXX —— The Ajax Predators under-10 girls' soccer team repre- senting the Ajax Soccer Club claimed first place in their home club's tournament on July 27. The Predators blanked a strong Brams United squad 1-0 in the exciting final to capture their first ever championship. The girls proved they knew how to get to the finals by placing second three times last year, but put it all together with a tremendous team effort. In the finals, Nichelle Prince scored in the 10th minute of play to give the Predators the only marker they would require. Strong goaltending and fine de- fensive play did not allow Brampton a chance to tie the score. In the semi-finals the Predators survived a scare from the Ajax Thunder team with a 2- 1 victory. The Predators scored quickly but as always Ajax Thun- der battled hard in this exciting contest. During the qualifying round the Predators scored six times and did not give up a goal. Other team members include Courtney Abel, Rhea Alonzi, Kathryn Bean, Tori Edwards, Melanie Ferrara, Taylor Frey, Kaitlyn Fitzmaurice-Church, Emily Greenop, Sara Kaljuvee, Joan Moore, Vanessa Morra, Rachael Pogue-Bozo, Tasha Vaughan and Britney Walbourne. Coaches are Robert Alonzi and Mike Bean. The Predators next tournament is August 16 and 17 in Whitby. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P LTD. NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY OR RECENTLY HAD A BABY? Let Us Welcome You! Our Hostess will bring gifts & greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. Attention Business Owners: Find out how your business can reach new customers, generate additional sales and increase awareness in this area Call Welcome Wagon 905-434-2010 www.welcomewagon.ca www.magwyerspub.com The Ultimate Golf Tournament September/03 Limited Spac e ! Call for details905-426-8877 KITCHENS & VANITIES PET PLAYCARE DOG W A L K I N G A N D P E T S I T T I N G Loving Care for Your Very Important Pet DOG W A L K I N G S E R V I C E CUSTOMIZED T O Y O U R N E E D S PET S I T T I N G I N Y O U R H O M E W H I L E Y O U A R E A W A Y 905-837-8853 Insured and Bo n d ed REAL ESTATE FRANK R e a l E s t a t e Connect Realty LOIS WEAVER Sales Representative 1970 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 1 Y 3 Direct Line 905-683-644 4 Bus: 905-427-6522 (24 h r . p a g e r ) E-mail: lweaver@royalle p a g e . c a INDEPENDENTLY OWNED A N D O P E R A T E D , B R O K E R GARAGE DOORS TRAVEL Cruises•Air•Prefered Hotel & Ca r R a t e s • 2 4 - H o u r T raveller AssistanceComplete Vacation Planning•Co r p o r a t e T r a v e l M a n a g e m e n t Group Travel Specialists www.uniglobeajax.com e-mail: info@uniglobeajax.com Ajax Travel 676 Monarch Ave. Unit 8 Ajax 905-683-4800 MORTGAGES Whether you are buying your f i r s t home, transferring from another financial institution or refinancing an existing mortgage, I can help you find your best mortgage solution! Donna C. Henderson Manager Residential Mortgages Durham Region Tel: (905) 426-4410 Fax: (905) 427-7968 Pager: 1-800-560-1593-(24 ho u r s ) INSURANCE Phone:(905) 683-8258 Fax: (905) 683-6921 Like a good neighbour,State farm is there.™ statefarm.com™State Farm Insurance Compan i e sCanadian Head Offices: Scarbo r o u g h , O n t a r i o See your State Farm agent: HARRIETTA MAYERS 54 RAVENSCROFT RD., A J A X Email: harrietta.mayers.jtlj @ s t a t e f a r m . c o m AUTO • HOME • LIFE RETIREMENT LIVING Visit us at: WWW.GSLWEBDESIGN.COM 534 Rodd Avenue, Pickering (905) 509-2582 “Retirement Living In A Natural Country Setting” UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT PET CARE Full Service Law Firm Specializing i n : Residential Real Estate, Family Law M a t t e r s & Criminal Law Matters 467 WESTNEY RD. 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South #23 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7G1 DOOR SYSTEMS COMPUTERS LAWYER EQUIPMENT RENTALS WEB DESIGN • KITCHENS • MURPHY BEDS • VANITIES 905.839.0574 www.aroundthehome.ca 1550 Bayly St, #35 Pickering TO ADVERTISE CALL JIM GOOM @ 905-683-5110 EXT. 241 Parts & Accessories (905) 837-1330 1648 Bayly St., Pickering OPEN HOUSE SALEOPEN HOUSE SALE 10 % OFF10% OFF FREE BBQ Saturday Aug. 9 www.pctekcomputers.ca Metroland 2003job & career fairs To book please call: 416-493-1300 Jane Whitnall, ext 237 • jwhitnall@metroland.com Katie Fabian, ext 276 • kfabian@metroland.com Dates and locations subject to change. September 9 YORK REGION EAST JOB & CAREER FAIR Premiere Ballroom & Convention Centre, Richmond Hill • York Region Newspaper Group September 10 TORONTO JOB & CAREER FAIR Ontario Science Centre , Toronto • Toronto Community News September 10 CAREER FAIR Living Arts Centre, Mississauga • Mississauga News September 11 YORK REGION NORTH JOB & CAREER FAIR Newmarket Community Centre, Newmarket • York Region Newspaper Group September 17 HALTON JOB & CAREER FAIR Oakville Conference Centre • Oakville Beaver, Burlington Post, Flamborough Post, Milton Canadian Champion September 17 WORKFORCE JOB FAIR & NURSING JOB FAIR Holiday Inn, Oshawa • Durham Region Newspaper Group September 24 CAREER FAIR Barrie Event Centre • Barrie Advance September 25 YORK REGION WEST JOB & CAREER FAIR Hollywood Princess, Vaughan • York Region Newspaper Group October 15 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS CAREER FAIR Living Arts Centre, Mississauga • Mississauga News November 13 CAREER FAIR Living Arts Centre, Mississauga • Mississauga News Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Never enough soccer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Rhea Alonzi was on a break from practice with the Ajax Predators Under 10 girls team recently but that didn’t stop her from taking on her brother, Christopher. The two kicked the ball around at the Ajax Waterfront Park. Predators win gold SCARBOROUGH 1534 Midland Ave. Since 1959www.plumbingmart.ca BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS & BATHS. PERFECTLY BUILT! A home renovation should be a hassle- free experience. It should start on schedule and finish the same way. You shouldn’t have to worry one minute about your new kitchen or bathroom. “Customers don’t want to hear excuses of why a project is being delayed or that the renovation crew is working on more than one project at a time,” says Sam Beninato of Plumbing Mart. “For instance they would like to know they could go away on vaca- tion and come back to a finished job.” Right now Plumbing Mart wants you to go on vacation with their “Now You’re Cruising With Plumbing Mart” summer pro- motion. Just fill out a ballot at participating Plumbing Mart locations and you’ll have a chance to win a $10,000 luxury Caribbean Cruise one week vacation for two including airfare. “At Plumbing Mart we have one crew working at one project at a time,” says Sam. “That is why we can guarantee our start and finish dates.” Satisfying their customers is what has made Plumbing Mart leaders when it comes to kitchen and bathroom renovations. Over the last 45 years they have established an excellent reputation with a list of more than 18,000 satisfied customers.” “We have the best combination when it comes to products and people,” says Sam. “That’s to ensure each and everyone of our customers is completely satisfied with their project which is also backed by Plumbing Mart’s 5-year installation warranty.” Plumbing Mart designs, supplies and installs with no hidden extras. They also offer a FREE in-home, no obligation esti- mate. Located at 1534 Midland Ave., the Plumbing Mart showroom is only 15 min- utes from anywhere in Ajax and Pickering. It's a short drive west on Hwy 401, south on McCowan Rd. to Lawrence, go west two major intersections to Midland and then just one block north to Plumbing Mart on the west side. Call their showroom at (416) 285-6798 for a free in-home estimate. Call Plumbing Mart toll free at 1-888-BATHRENO or 1- 888-228-4736. Also visit their website at www.bathreno.ca Plumbing Marts Sam Beninato Brings Your Design Ideas To Life Start & Finish Times Guaranteed! Renovations Without The Aggravation The Magic Touch! The Magic Touch! 416-285-6798 McCowanPlumbing MartKennedyHWY. 401 Lawrence N ➢MidlandA/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 6, 2003 www.durhamregion.com