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Durham officials attribute the building-permit increase to large growth in the commercial sector. “Businesses like to invest here,” said Nestor Chornobay, director of strategic planning for Durham Region. A number of factors make Durham a great place for com- mercial development Mr. Chornobay said. They include things like the availability of ser- viced lands, population growth that has averaged around 12,000 But organics collection promised to the city for 2004 BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staf f Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Homeowners should still be able to get their food scraps collected for com- posting next year regardless of whether the City or Region picks it up, says a local councillor. Durham Region hopes to have all eight municipalities on the new household compost pickup and disposal system in 2004. It is already up and running in Uxbridge, Brock, Scugog and Clarington. Those municipalities opted to have the Region take over responsibility for garbage collection when Durham’s inte- grated waste management plan was introduced earlier this year. Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby each have their own col- lection system and have not yet switched to the new system, which includes separate pickup of food scraps, which are then taken to a compost facility and turned into soil enhancer. In May, those four municipalities were given 60 days to decide whether to turn collection re- sponsibilities over to Durham or to retain them. But Pickering council wasn’t ready to consider the question July 28 because it didn’t have all the final figures to determine the financial impact of the decision, said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner in an interview. Instead the issue will be A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo A silver serve PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Dee Wollen returns a serve Thursday during a game at the Glendale Tennis Club. The club is celebrating its 25th anniversary tomorrow with a party. See story Page 21. ✦See Even page 5 ✦See A page 5 In 2001, the provincial government made a deal with developers in Richmond Hill and Uxbridge to swap their environmentally sensitive land on the Oak Ridges Moraine for the Seaton lands in Pickering. This action led to the export of environmental concerns from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Pickering, without any consultation with Pickering and Regional Councillors, citizens, or landowners. For Growth Management Study Information, Contact the City of Pickering 905-420-2222416-803-0126 Paid for by West Duffins Community Group Inc. A/P PAGE 02 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com National honours for Colonel Sam Durham philanthropist recognized with historical plaque BByy AAlleexxiiss SScciiuukk Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The grand- daughter of the late Col. Sam McLaughlin revealed an intimate and personal side of the legendary Os- hawa philanthropist to a captivated crowd at Park- wood this past Monday. On McLaughlin Day, the civic holiday named in Oshawa in honour of her famous relative, Jocelyn Shaw spoke of her grand- father’s love of children and ability to recite poet- ry at the drop of a hat. Mrs. Shaw detailed Col. Sam’s upbringing and later life to the best of her recollection, mentioning the “rib-crushing bear hugs” the Colonel would often bestow upon her and her cousins. She was speaking at the unveiling of an Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque, commemorating the na- tional historic signifi- cance of the Oshawa en- trepreneur, most famous for helping found what later became General Mo- tors of Canada. Joining Mrs. Shaw in honouring Col. McLaugh- lin were Dr. Richard Alway, chairman of the Historic Sites and Monu- ments Board of Canada; Oshawa Mayor Nancy Di- amond; Patricia O’Neill, president of the Park- wood Foundation; Miriam Christie, manager of Gov- ernment Relations, Gen- eral Motors Canada; and Oshawa MP Ivan Grose. Although the location has not been decided the plaque will be placed on the grounds of Parkwood and incorporated into the walking tour for visitors to view. Mayor Diamond said the plaque is a wonderful way to remember the past. “Col. Sam McLaughlin just represents the essence of our communi- ty,” said the mayor. “And whether it be as an entre- preneur, an industrialist, a philanthropist, or a community and family man, to me he represents us in every way and repre- sents us so well.” Brian Malcolm, execu- tive director of Parkwood, is extremely pleased that the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada decided to place the plaque at Parkwood. “I think it is the right place for the plaque,” said Mr. Malcolm. “McLaughlin Day is something we do every year to celebrate Sam the person and his legacy to Oshawa, but this particu- lar event makes it even more special. We are so pleased all these people came out to enjoy the cer- emony and activities dur- ing the day.” Robert Samuel McL aughlin was born in Enniskillen, north of Bow- manville, in 1871. In his century-long life (he died in 1972) he acquired many nicknames but not one had as lasting an effect as ‘Col. Sam,’ despite his lack of military service. The nickname actually came from his being de- clared an Honourary Colonel of the Ontario County Tank Regiment in 1920. Col. Sam was the son of a successful carriage and sleigh builder, Robert McL aughlin who moved the family to Oshawa in order to be closer to the railway. Col. Sam eventu- ally joined his father’s business and soon had vi- sions of a new mode of transportation - the auto- mobile. After convincing his fa- ther and brother of the potential of his idea Col. Sam tried, unsuccessfully, to produce an all-Canadi- an motor car. He finally reached an agreement with the Buick Motor Car Company to gain the ex- clusive rights to import Buick engines and from there the McLaughlin Mo tor Car Company Lim- ited was formed with Col. Sam at the helm. In 1915, Sam made the same deal with the Chevrolet Motor Compa- ny, where the engines would be used in Canadi- an-made bodies, many of which Sam designed him- self. This deal would even- tually put Sam on the map along with his com- pany, General Motors of Canada. In 1918, Sam sold off his entire business interest to GM but stayed on as pres- ident with his brother as vice-president. Col. McLaughlin’s do- nations can still be appre- ciated in Lakeview Park, the McLaughlin Public Li- brary as well as Lakeridge Health Oshawa among many other items he con- tributed to. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P Help support needy students in our community. Drop off your school supply donation at one of our school buses located throughout the mall. Special thanks to our supporting merchants: On now thru September 7th (located on the lower level, near Centre Court), during mall hours. Age Groups Eligible - up to 7 years • 8 to 12 years • 13 to 17 years August 15th from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm and August 16th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Centre Court. Must have signed-up from August 12th-14th to be eligible. AUDITION SIGN-UPS AT GUEST SERVICES AUDITIONS Kasy from Pickering In partnership w ith the United Way!Ryan from Whitby From 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at Centre Court. FINALS For more details check out pickeringtowncentre.com What is the best way to carry a backpack? Pack it light. Wear it right. Learn how to pack & carry your backpack so that you have less strain on your spine! BACKPACK CLINIC From 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Centre Court pickeringtowncentre.com PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 831-6040 WE HAVE MOVED Call Store For Details HYW 2 401 BAYLYBROCK RD.RECOVER YOUR SOFA $46900 fabric included SSAAMM MMccLLAAUUGGHHLLIINN Granddaughter recalls ‘rib-crushing bear hugs.’ We’ve got Durham covered! Please recycle this paper No charges in ‘freak accident’ BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––A 72-year-old man is in stable condition after being run over by a golf cart Wednes- day afternoon. Deemed accidental by Durham Regional Police, the in- cident at Kedron Dells Golf Club on Ritson Road North occurred after the man’s golf partner - a 73-year-old Scarborough man - collided with the Pickering man following a shot on the 13th fair- way. The golfer was walking back to the cart when he was knocked to the ground and run over, says Dave Selby, spokesman for Durham Region- al Police. He says the driver “panicked” as a result of the col- lision. “He hit the gas instead of the brake,” he explains. “It appears to be a freak accident.” Two other golfers in the group witnessed the accident and ran to help, adds Mr. Selby. “The other two in the four- some helped lift the cart off,” he says, adding the man was later air-lifted to Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in Toronto, where he was treated for non- life-threatening pelvic injuries. No charges were laid, and po- lice say alcohol was not a factor. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com YOU KNOW IT’S IMPORTANT TO EAT HEALTHY… Eating three healthy meals a day has never been so easy or so tasty! Proper nutrition is essential no matter how old or young you are. Not only are breakfast,lunch, and dinner good for you, our chef here at The Court at Brooklin makes sure all our dishes are fresh and delicious. Everything from our rolls to main courses are made from scratch everyday! Low sodium and heart friendly diets are not only available, they’re oh—so good! Three delicious chef-prepared meals are included in your monthly rent along with: Spacious studio, one- or two-bedroom suite Scheduled local transportation • Planned activities Resident managers available 24 hours a day Unique travel program • Emergency call system Weekly housekeeping and linen service And much, much more! Opening Fall 2003 (905) 655-7718 5909 Anderson Street Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 www.courtatbrooklin.com© 2003 HOLIDAY RETIREMENT CORP. We Make it Easy and Delicious! LOOKLOOK for yourfor your COVERS flyerCOVERS flyer in today’in today’s papers paper Selected ArSelected Ar ea’ea’ss It Pays to Pay your News Advertiser Carrier “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” Just ask Mr. & Mrs. Moroney of Pickering who paid their carrier and won a $1000 Shopping Spree in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw, which they have chosen to spend at Sears. The carrier on this route, Simon, also received a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of a $100 Shopping Spree is Mr. J. Shaw (not shown) of Ajax, which he has chosen to spend at Home Depot and our 3rd prize winner of a $50 Shopping Spree is Mr. B. Jennings (not shown) of Ajax, which he has chosen to spend at The Bay. To enter the draw for your chance to win a $1,000, $100, $50 Shopping Spree, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon, before noon on Monday August 18, 2003. $1000 WINNER Pickering man run over by golf cart AAJJAAXX ––––Imagine getting a hole in one and winning a plane ride. That’s just one of the prizes available at the upcoming sev- enth annual Kids for Kids Minia- ture Golf Tournament put on by Community Living Oshawa- Clarington. On Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. until noon, children aged 16-and-under are welcome - at a cost of $10 - to play a round of miniature golf at Monday’s Choice Golf Course in Ajax. The event helps raise funds to support children with an intel- lectual disability. Proceeds en- able kids to attend summer camps, join sports leagues or provide much-needed special- ized equipment. Each player gets a grab-bag full of goodies provided by local businesses and their name will be entered to win draw prizes, along with opportunities to win a prize for a hole-in-one. Monday’s Choice is on Hwy. 2 just west of Lakeridge Road. To reserve tickets or to be- come a sponsor call Suzanne Nobes at 905-576-3261 ext. 101. Putt in your best shot for children in need to 13 ,000 people a year, and an available labour force. First Pro Shopping Centres, who have brought and are bringing in commercial devel- opments to Durham like Wal- Mart in Whitby, Sam’s Club in Pickering and Best Buy in Ajax, say the Region is “a great place for us to do business.” “There are services that haven’t been there for residents and we’ve identified that need,” said Ornella Richichi, director of land development for First Pro, adding Durham has hun- dreds of thousands of residents to service. “And there’s a lot of unchart- ed territory that needs to be dealt with and experienced in other parts of Durham that will grow tremendously in the fu- ture” like the 407-link area, Ms. Richichi said. The non-residential sector made up 42 per cent of Durham’s total building permit value. The rest were residential permits, which increased mod- erately from $160.3 million for the first three months of 2002 to $180.8 million in 2003. Ninety-seven per cent of that was for new construction, while the rest was for renovations and additions. The city of Pickering showed the biggest permit increase, up from $5.9 million in 2002 to $12 million in 2003 - a 103 per cent increase. Clarington was second with a 68.8 per cent increase, fol- lowed by Whitby at 52.7 per cent. “This is all planned growth within the area designated for growth,” assured Mr. Chornobay. “It is contained and appearing where it should be.” brought forward in September after City staff has had the opportunity to work with Miller Waste Systems, which collects Pickering’s garbage, in estimating difference in costs for either scenario, he said. “Even if we delay until September, it (organic waste collec- tion) can still be done next year. Miller has said it may take up to six months to acquire a truck (to col- lect the waste), which will take us to the end of March at the e xtreme,” Coun. Brenner said. The organic waste, such as food leftovers including meat scraps, vegetables and dairy, are collected alongside regular garbage using a special garbage truck that has a split back with two compart- ments; one side for regular trash and one for compost. At the council meeting, Pickering Ajax Citizens Together for the Envi- ronment chairman David Steele urged councillors not to rush into composting. His group is willing to wait four or five months into 2004 if it means the proper public education and equip- ment are in place. “I prefer the system to be kept in Pickering,” Mr. Steele added. “I’m not a believer in big government. You usually get big decisions with little input.” Miller Waste manager Blair McArthur also encouraged council to think of keeping the responsibili- ty locally. “I think you’d have it more quickly if the collection was kept local,” he said. “You’re smaller, faster and more able.” The City also has a good working relationship with his staff, he added. While it will take at least 18 months to build a permanent Pickering composting facility on Squires Beach Road, Mr. McArthur said Miller is working with another com- pany with a competitive rate to han- dle the City’s organics in the inter- im. Coun. Brenner said afterwards he personally doesn’t care who comes to the curb as long as organic collec- tion gets done next year. For the taxpayer, the only difference would mean transferring the expense from the local portion of their tax bill to the regional portion. But Pickering will have to decide how much in extra costs it’s willing to absorb when it comes to choice of composting containers, if it chooses a different collection model from the one adopted by the Region, he said. Durham Region provides up to $20 per household compost bin from its waste reserves for any municipality that adopts curbside composting. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 5 P OR (416) 750-0472 (905) 831-6464 PETER’S ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING ONLY Summer SpecialSummer Special MAXIMUM INSURANCE SAVINGS $$275275.00.00 PLUS GSTMinistry Approved Driver Education Course • 25 Hours in an MTO approved classroom • 15 private in-car lesson on automatic •FREE pick-up at home • Courses start every week • Defensive driving instruction • FREE progress report card • EARLIER ROAD TEST NEW LOCATION 1050 BROCK ROAD UNIT # 10 PICKERING, ON L1W 3X4 PICKERING LOCATION HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 AM - 10 PMCALL NOW! VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.petersacademy.com 4 Day Course Aug. 25-28THREE LOCATIONS 777 WARDEN AVENUE SUITE 211 SCARBOROUGH, ON M1L 4C3 SCARBOROUGH LOCATION INSTALLMENT PLAN We believe in making driver education affordable. 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PAYDAY LOANS 310-CASH CALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. ‘A great place to do business’ ✦ A from page 1 Even with delay, new system is coming ✦ Even from page 1 DDAAVVEE SSTTEEEELLEE Prefers Pickering solution. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––The Ajax/Pickering One Par- ent Families Association is holding a dance Satur- day, Aug. 9 at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 18 67 Valley Farm Rd. in Pickering at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Tickets are $11 at the door for members and $13 for non-members. For more information, call Sandra at 905-666-9262 or visit www.opfa.net. One-parent group dances P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Remembering Tom Thomson in Claremont Birthplace should recognize this special Canadian The fact Stephen Leacock was a Simcoe County native may not take many by surprise. A good number of peo- ple who have travelled to the town have come upon re- membrances of him or may even have visited the museum dedicated to his memory. Chances are good too that many Durham readers know that shagadelic guy Austin Powers, aka Mike Meyers, is from Scarborough and if they don't, a newly-named street in his honour will serve as a reminder. Remembering outstanding Canadians, and recognizing the impact they have made on our society or our cultural con- science, is important to understanding who we, as a nation, are. If we do not cherish and preserve our heritage, who will? A lesser-known fact is another Canadian icon, Group of Seven inspiration, naturalist and painter, Tom Thomson was born in the hamlet of Claremont Aug. 5, 1877. True, he only re- mained there two months after his birth before his family moved to Leith, Ont. He spent most of his life between the Owen Sound area and Toronto with a short stint in the Unit- ed States. But his family roots were firmly planted in the hamlet and the fact a Canadian of such significance was born in Claremont certainly must be worthy of some note for those who visit, and those who reside, there. If Michael Skretteberg has his way, that will come to pass. He thinks Pickering should rename Claremont Neighbour- hood Park after the late artist and designate a street to his memory. "It always perplexed me how Claremont is the birthplace of Tom Thomson yet there's nothing here to honour him," says the Claremont resident. The request has gone to Pickering council for considera- tion. It, in turn, has handed over the request to staff to take to the public for input. Mr. Skretteberg thinks that's a fine idea because he's confident there will be lots of support from groups like the PineRidge Arts Council and the Pickering Historical Society, which have been very receptive to the idea already. In fact, the historical society has offered to help him approach the Province to get a historical plaque erected. Perhaps the questions are why did it take close to a centu- ry for someone to come up with the idea of commemorating the birthplace of a citizen of such significance, and how long will it take us to rectify the oversight. Family's tale raises immigration questions TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: The recent article about the refugee seekers from Costa Rica makes them appear as pioneers or heroes. In my opinion they are circumventing the sys- tem. They admit preferring Switzer- land but say the process was slow so they chose Canada because they knew of a "faster and shorter process", pre- sumably through refugee status. Is this fair to people attempting to become legitimate landed immigrants? Surely Mrs. Schellenburg is assisting them in circumventing the system by telling them to wait before claiming refugee status and Mr. Hernandez is doing the same by advising that if the are refused refugee status, they can ap- peal and it will take two to three years to resolve. AAnnddyy OO''CCoonnnnoorr PPiicckkeerriinngg Frenchman’s Bay is not OK TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: I have been working for a decade to bring about proper control and admin- istration to all things related to the preservation of Frenchman's Bay. This city has failed to work with the Picker- ing Harbour Company to create a safe harbour entrance for boaters. It has re- mained an eyesore in the Great Lakes with dangerous conditions for people who venture along the lakeshore. Prop- erty standards have not been imple- mented and now the PHC has threat- ened to charge docking fees at the new park in East Shore. Despite deals made over the years, the PHC will not co-op- erate with Pickering. The promises and assurances of Harold Hough to proper- ly maintain the bay and the channel have not come into fruition. FFrraannkk TThhrreellkkeelldd JJrr.. PPiicckkeerriinngg Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper TTiimm WWhhiittttaakkeerr Publisher JJooaannnnee BBuurrgghhaarrddtt Editor-in-Chief CChhrriiss BBoovviiee Managing Editor DDuunnccaann FFlleettcchheerr Director of Advertising EEddddiiee KKoollooddzziieejjccaakk Classified Advertising AAbbee FFaakkhhoouurriiee Distribution Manager LLiilllliiaann HHooookk Office Manager BBaarrbb HHaarrrriissoonn Composing Manager NNeewwss//SSaalleess 905-683-5110 CCllaassssiiffiieeddss 905-683-0707 DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn 905-683-5117 NNeewwss FFaaxx 905-683-0386 GGeenneerraall FFaaxx 905-683-7363 DDeeaatthh NNoottiicceess 905-683-3005 SSiinncceerreellyy YYoouurrss 1-800-662-8423 EE--mmaaiill cbovie@ durhamregion.com WWeebb aaddddrreessss durhamregion.com MMaaiilliinngg AAddddrreessss 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Nothing beats the tribal barbecue ritual Perhaps one needs to suffer through five long months of unforgiving, relentless cold to truly appreciate summer. It stands to reason after a half-year of penance, spent indoors, with only the hum- ming glow of television and the warmth of good books, friends and family, we Canadians can go a little overboard when the warmer months finally arrive. We are beset by rituals... that first screaming plunge into the icy waters of a local lake, men getting starry- eyed as they pull their riding mowers out for that first cut of the season and women tuning the world out as they busy themselves gardening. Ta ke the bumper to bumper three- and-a-half hour drive to the cottage. What about lane reductions or out- right road closures on a nightly basis that seem to coincide with whatever time it is that you most need to use the street or highway. This can only be one thing... summer in Canada! One of the rites we men hold dear- est is (of course) the barbecue. Just the mention of the word is like a mantra or magical incantation, as even the most hopeless man in the kitchen knows his way around the 'cue.' Standing 'round while meat cooks slowly over the grill, having a beer and talking about as little as hu- manly possible is a custom we hold close to over the long winter months. What we have to be mindful of though is 'the dread' that slowly builds up as August wanes and Sep- tember returns, where we often go into pre-winter mode early. There is winter enough to go around without ushering it in months in advance. Summer is a state of mind and is around as long as the good weather holds (and that can sometimes ex- tend well into October). We owe it to ourselves to milk the season for all it is worth. Summer boils down to cramming as many activities in and spending as much time outdoors as humanly possible. It is precisely this juggling act (which must look like borderline insanity to the outsider) which we most pride ourselves in. It's like an annual contest where he/she that can pack the most in wins. Only by living the other half of the year, the dark days and cold nights, can one truly come to appreciate what summer means to us here in the Great White North. Tim Logan is a 30-year-old writer who lives in Solina. In his spare time he is an avid mountaineer. You know it’s summer when... EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE MCINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor TTiimm LLooggaann oo pp ii nn ii oo nn ss hh aa pp ee rr BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Everyone and every place has a story. This is the theory compelling Nancy Doughty, 27, to seek out the history of the old Whitby Mental Health Centre, built during the First World War on the shore of Lake Ontario. She is in the process of writing a book on the subject - focusing on the first half of the Twentieth Century - uncov- ering tales of happiness, hope, sorrow and regret. “It’s a mysterious place... It has a really interesting history,” Ms. Doughty explains. “But the aver- age Ontarian doesn’t know much about it.” Details, such as how the facility was used as a soldier’s infirmary in 1917 captivate Ms. Doughty, who adds with excitement: “The soldiers loved it there... It was like a big village... They didn’t want to leave.” It was originally a 640-acre site, she says, with gardens and a rail- road track leading to it. Her inspiration came while working at and visiting similar fa- cilities in Boston, where stories of real people filled the rooms and retold themselves through the knowledge of employees and fami- ly members. She also read a book, ‘Graceful- ly Insane: The Rise and Fall of America’s Premier Mental Hospi- tal,’ by Alex Beam. Her love of the book sealed the deal. “I read it, and I thought, I want to do this for Whitby Psych,” says Ms. Doughty. “And I’m really en- joying it.” The book will focus on the lives of patients and staff, and she wants to talk to anyone with a story. “I want to get the stories out there... I’m really trying to get peo- ple involved who were part of the history,” Ms. Doughty insists, adding mental health has come a long way since the hospital was built. “Overall, psychiatric hospitals are not bad... They have really nice care now... For Whitby it’s some- thing to be proud of.” Rumours the old site is going to be torn down worry her. In fact, many Port Whitby residents have been suggesting it should be des- ignated as a heritage site. She hopes to release the book in time for the hospital’s 85th an- niversary in October 2004. Al- though the project has moved along steadily since she began, it takes quite a bit of work. Hospital and government archives, news- paper clippings, local historians and area residents have all be use- ful in her research. Anyone who would like to add a story to Ms. Doughty’s research is welcome to e-mail her at nel- lie272003@yahoo.com. The author says she will respect requests for confidentiality. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P WHITBY 1540 Dundas Street East Northwest corner of Thickson & Dundas 668-4300 PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway Northeast corner of Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. 427-2047 MATTRESSES • FURNITURE • LINEN • FUTON S Financing Available • Credit Cards Accepted Durham’s Largest Sleep Specialist Since 1982! Guaranteed Best Price!! 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The campaign is raising aware- ness and funds for the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness/Martin Kruze Memor- ial Fund, an organization that ad- vocates for victims of childhood abuse and protecting children at risk. The Law Enforcement Ride, in its third year, is also part of the event. Chief McAlpine along with DRPS officers and BMW execu- tives will officially launch the campaign Tuesday at BMW, from noon to 1 p.m. at 920 Champlain Ct. in Whitby. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner HERITAGE realty inc. BY APPOINTMENT SAT., AUG. 9, 10 A.M. -1 P.M. 49 DARLEY ST., AJAX Off Hwy 2 W. of Westney Rd. & Elizabeth St. Quality & value! Beautiful neighbourhood of exceptional John Boddy homes! Over 2500 sq. ft. of luxury. 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Community Nursing Home Pickering is looking for volun- teers for their one-to-one visit- ing program. “It is the perfect volunteer ex- perience for people who don’t have extra time in their lives to volunteer,” says Jennifer Ted- ford, co-ordinator of volunteers. “We ask volunteers to visit their resident or residents once a week for approximately one hour.” Volunteers are matched with residents to go for a walk in the gardens, to attend recreational programs, to reminisce about the past or whatever the resi- dent wants to do. Many of the volunteers report having the opportunity has been one of the most unique and rewarding experiences in their lives, says Ms. Tedford. The history and experience the residents possess are a wonder- ful gift to anyone willing to take the time to listen. “Unfortunately some of our families are not able to be as ac- tive in the lives of our residents as they would like,” says Ms. Tedford. “In some cases the one-to-one visitor is the only company the resident may re- ceive during the week.” Volunteers must complete an application form, complete an interview process, have two ref- erences checked, provide a neg- ative two-step tuberculin skin test, have a police check and successfully complete the orien- tation. All volunteers are asked to make a six-month commit- ment. For more information, call Ms. Tedford at 905-831-2522, ext. 297 or e-mail jtedford@communitylifecare.on .ca. DDUURRHHAAMM ––––This is the week- end to take the plunge. Every- one is invited to come and enjoy ‘Toonie Sunday’ at the Durham Family YMCA pool. Come and enjoy the waterfall, toddler pool and recreational swim from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 and 24. The Durham Family YMCA is located at 99 Mary St. in Os- hawa. For more information contact 905-438-0822. Ta ke a dip for a toonie this Sunday our Jockey event is on now! 50 years of quality, value, service, trust NE082G303 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. 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Things have heated up in south Ajax, especially, where three candidates are now vying for the Wards 3 and 4 seat on the Durham District School Board. They are James Harvey, Lisa Hill and Ria Ramnar- ine. The incumbent for the south Ajax seat, Whitby resident Melinda Crawford, is a Whitby council candi- date in this election. The number of Oshawa candidates for both boards has doubled from two to four in the last two weeks. At the public board, Jason Irani has joined incumbent Kathleen Hopper in the race for one of the three seats. A familiar face has joined the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board trustee race in Oshawa. Fred Jones, the board’s incum- bent in north Durham, is registered along with long- time board representative Joe Corey. Mr. Jones previ- ously represented Oshawa Catholic ratepayers. Oshawa residents elect two Catholic trustees. Elizabeth Roy has thrown her hat in the public board trustee race in Whit- by, which now sports three candidates. A two-term trustee, Ms. Roy is also the two-term chairman of the Durham District School Board. Also in the Whitby public board race are John Dolstra and Scott Temple- ton. There are as yet no can- didates in Pickering, Uxbridge, Scugog, Brock and north Ajax (Wards 1 and 2). The registration deadline is Sept. 26. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com save 60% Air Canada “Embassy” luggage Women’s Men’s & Kids’ Home CLEARANCE SAT. ONLY SPECIALS May not be combined with any other offer. 10%*SAVINGS THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 8TH ONLY WHENYOUUSE YOUR Hbc CREDIT CARD *Onregular, sale & clearance men’s, women’s & kids’ fashions, footwear & accessories; nursery furniture, linens, housewares and tableware, kitchen electrics, candy & fine foods. *Excludes cosmetics & fragrances, all furniture, mattresses, electronics, major appliances, microwaves & vacuums. Also excludes power buys, special buys, everyday value-priced items, licensed departments. 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Trees also trap dust and pollutants from the air, filter out noise and lower indoor house temperatures by blocking the sun’s heat when planted close to the house. Trees also provide a neighbourhood feel in new subdivisions and can be easily incorporated in either the front yard or the backyard. When planting trees in the front yard incorporate a garden bed around the tree to give your yard a finished look. In the backyard, position the tree to provide privacy between houses and add visual interest both indoors and out. Some suggestions for trees in the home landscape include the following: 1. Maple trees. These are available in different varieties such as Japanese maples to the deep red fall colour of Red Sunset maple to the towering beauty of a Sugar maple; 2. ‘Ivory Silk’ Lilac. A medium sized tree planted for the beauty and fragrance of cream blooms, which appear after the flowering shrub of lilacs; 3. ‘Chanticleer’ Pear. A tree used for ornamental purposes (it does not produce fruit), with an excellent display of white flowers in early spring; 4. Locust trees. These trees, specif ically ‘Sunburst’ and ‘Skyline’, provide dappled filtered shade and yellow fall colour; and 5. Pagoda Dogwood. One of the best small, four-season-interest trees, the Pagoda provides cream blooms, berries for the birds and unusual horizontal branching and red/burgundy fall colour. It works in a variety of home landscaping settings. Add a tree to your landscape to enjoy the beauty now and leave a legacy to the future. Until our next column, sit back and enjoy the vision of your garden. 7,500 SQ. FT. 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When the program first began in May, Ross MacEachern, manager of environmental health for Durham, said the north was not a hot zone for the virus. “Predominately the activity we’ve identified to this date... the heavy mosquitoes and the virus has been south of Taunton Road,” he said in May. “I don’t consider the rural areas to be high-virus activity zones.” But three WNV-positive crows have been found in Scugog Town- ship: two in Blackstock and the lat- est in Nestleton just last week. One more was found in Clarington, bringing the total to four in Durham Region. The catchbasins in Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock townships were larvicided during July, said Glen- dene Collins, a spokesman for the Durham Region health department. “Our original plan was to go by the activity we saw in 2002,” she said. “As a result, there wasn’t a lot of West Nile concern in the north... but after we reviewed the program, we decided it wouldn’t be a big stretch to expand the program.” The mosquitoes that normally carry West Nile, the culix pipiens (common house mosquito), usually live in urban catchbasins, Mr. MacEachern said. To date, Durham has submitted around 40 birds - mostly crows and blue jays - to the Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Health Centre in Guelph for testing. Other regions in the GTA have varying methods of dealing with the virus, which killed 18 people, and saw 86 probable and 309 confirmed positive birds in Ontario found last year. Yo rk Region has larvicided catch- basins everywhere, said Dr. Hanif Kassam, York’s associate medical of- ficer of health. “We had new info this year that said we should be focusing on the northern region,” he said of places like Newmarket and Mount Albert, which are very close to Uxbridge Township. “Durham did not have as much significant activity as us.” Yo rk Region currently has seven WNV-positive birds. To ronto, with one WNV-positive bird, is larviciding everywhere, while Peel and Halton regions, each with only one WNV-positive bird, are only larviciding their urban areas. Nor thumberland County is not lar- viciding at all. WNV was first detected in Canada in 2001, when 12 health unit areas in Ontario found evidence of the virus in birds and/or mosquitoes. The virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, while mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. 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According to construction plans the lodge should be built and ready to go by the beginning of Summer 2004 Founded in 1912, the charita- ble organization works closely in communities to help with volun- teers and to provide aid to chari- ty. Bruce Norton, membership chairman for the new lodge, has worked alongside many charities in his lifetime but says the Elks organization was just the charity he was looking for. “It is totally Canadian,” said Mr. Norton. “Everything we need we get right here in Canada. It is Canadians looking after Canadi- ans.” Elks in each province have typ- ically chosen one charity or orga- nization to support. In Ontario, much of the money raised by the Elks is given to Ontario VOICE, an organization which helps deaf children develop their ability to listen and speak. Richard Solomon, the Execu- tive Director of Ontario VOICE says that the Elks support is “critical to the creation and maintenance of services” at On- tario VOICE. “[The Elks are the] principal supporter of VOICES Auditory-Verbal therapy pro- gram,” said Mr. Solomon. The decision to support On- tario VOICE began more than ten years ago with the Elks chap- ter in North Bay. Local parents began support- ing the local camp for deaf chil- dren and ever since then the Elks have taken their cause to the provincial and even national levels. According to Mr. Norton, the new Durham Chapter of Elks will continue with the tradition of supporting Ontario VOICE. Elks membership is open to both men and women and mem- bers must be 19 years of age or older to join. The Elks of Canada re-wrote its constitution in 1998 to incor- porate women. The Durham chapter already has 40 members and according to Mr. Norton the group is look- ing “to get as many people as they can.” “Looking after kids is para- mount,” said Mr. Norton. “The more people we have the easier it will be to get the word out.” The group will be getting under way in September and have big plans in the work to celebrate hearing month in May 2004. For more information about the Elks of Canada or to learn how to become a member visit www.elks-canada.org/. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Elks looking for a few good men... and women COPING offers support DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Adults experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one are invited to join the ‘Caring For Other People in Grief Support Group’. COPING provides support, ed- ucation, encouragement, under- standing and compassion to adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. 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CRITIC’S PICKS 3OPTION HOUSE WINES TM www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGER THAN NORMAL STEAM RELEASES FROM PICKERING NUCLEAR, RESULTING FROM STEAM RELIEF VALVES ACTIVATING DURING UNIT START UP PROCEDURES. ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD NOISE – SIMILAR TO THE SOUND OF A JET ENGINE – THESE STEAM RELEASES CONCERNED A NUMBER OF OUR NEAR-SITE RESIDENTS. Ontario Power Generation apologizes for raising concerns and for any inconvenience these steam releases may have caused. Over the next few weeks, as we continue to bring Unit 4 safely back to service there may be further visible and audible steam releases. Larger than normal steam releases occur from time to time in the course of our ongoing oper- ations. When planned, we notify stakeholders in advance. At other times, steam releases are unexpected and may occur during testing of our systems. In these cases, it is not possible to issue advance notification. The steam releases contain pure demineralized water only, and originate in our non-nuclear systems. There are no public, employee, or environmental safety issues. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Pat O’Brien, Public Affairs Manager at 905-839-1151 ext. 5966 or our Community Information line at 905-837-7272. FROM PICKERING NUCLEAR www.opg.com STEAM RELEASES Kyle Macpherson/ News Advertiser photo In the swing AAJJAAXX –––– Dave Dwight works on his golf game during one of the few recent sunny days. He was at the Ajax waterfront. Youth fills a void with court time His 3-on-3 ball tournament open to teens PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Teens aged 13 to 17 ar e invited to put their basketball skills to the test in a friendly 3-on-3 tournament tomorrow (Saturday). The Aug. 9 tournament is at Dunbarton High School, 655 Sheppard Ave., at Whites Road in Picker- ing. This is the second year for the event, organized by Ameen Binwalee, who says he just wanted a tourna- ment to play in and since there weren’t any held lo- cally, he decided to orga- nize one himself. “I love to play basketball and there are never any tournaments in town,” said the 14-year-old. “If there are tourna- ments, they are always in Tor onto and they are ex- pensive to join.” Ameen’s tournament will cost participants a mere $4 for the day’s play, which runs from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. L ast year about 15 teens participated but this year, he is hoping for a larger turnout. There are free drinks served, door prizes and the winners get T-shirts to remind them of their victo- ry. If Ameen has his way, he’ll be sporting one of those T-shirts, himself. “I always play too. I hope to win.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ameen Binwalee is hosting his second annual 3-on-3 ball tourney tomorrow and is inviting local teens to take part. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. 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Construction of a new parking area and entrance off Garden Street began Tuesday, forcing that entrance to close. Headquarters is located at 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby. Once the new lot is completed, the old one will be permanently closed. For more information, visit the Region’s Web site at www.region.durham.on.ca Join the discussion at durhamregion.com A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Witch way to shore? PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– The captain of the Witch Craft is in a fog during a recent outing on Frenchman’s Bay. The bay is a popular spot for area boaters. DDUURRHHAAMM –––– General Motors of Canada has enjoyed anoth- er strong sales month. In July, Canadian GM deal- ers and retailers delivered 43,129 vehicles, an increase of 12 .5 per cent from the same period last year. 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GM sales going up Keeping an eye on the arts scene News Editor Jacquie Mcinnes Email Jacquie with all your entertainment news at jmcinnes@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group Scugog mayor fills police seat DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt is serving as interim chair- man of the Durham Police Services Board until its September meeting, filling the seat left vacant by Bob Boychyn. Mr. Boychyn, the Oshawa regional councillor who is retiring from poli- tics, has stepped down as chairman after being named a justice of the peace. Mayor Moffatt, vice-chairman of the board, fills the role until the group’s next meeting, Sept. 2. Great weather means more fresh veggies and fruits BByy SShheelllleeyy JJoorrddaann Special to This Week UUXXBBRRIIDDGGEE –––– Ideal weather con- ditions mean many crops will be larger than last year in Durham Region. While spring conditions seemed to drag on longer than usual, most crops are doing well, accord- ing to Jennifer Rynard, promo- tions director for the Durham Farm Fresh Association. “Raspberries are on right now, as are potatoes, carrots, almost everything is on schedule,” says Ms. Rynard, adding there is one exception. “Corn is going to be a little later this year, and many farmers were hoping to have it ready for the long weekend, but it probably won’t be ready until next week for farmers in Uxbridge and Durham,” she said. Corn producers are compen- sating by bringing the product in from areas farther south, to have it available for customers at road- side stands. Rod McKay, co-owner of Willow Tree Farm near Utica, says rain has been a bit scarce lately, but he’s happy with his crop this year. He hired a number of workers for harvest, including eight stu- dents. “We’ve got a full line of produce. Beans, peas, corn, onions and potatoes. Apples will be starting in 10 days,” said Mr. McKay. According to Foodland On- tario, orchards are producing 10 per cent more fruit this year be- cause of ideal weather conditions at blossom time. Bumper peach, plum, and nectarine crops will hit stores within the next week and will be available into September. Local grocery stores are al- ready passing savings off to the customer. Angela Frain, assistant pro- duce manager of Reid’s Indepen- dent Grocery Store in Port Perry, says lettuce, broccoli, and pota- toes have dropped in price. “The quality has been really good so far,” says Ms. Frain. “We’ve had the right amount of rain and sunshine. The weather would have to change dramatical- ly for crops to be affected now.” Ms. Frain said it’s possible ten- der fruits could be affected by hailstorms or exceedingly large amounts of rain, but at this point in summer, most crops have passed vulnerable stages of growth. “I encourage everyone to get out and support their local grow- ers,” said Ms. Rynard. “We’re so blessed to have fruits and vegeta- bles in our own backyard.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P If you don’t receive one please call 905-683-5117 To wn of Ajax Recreation Services Fall 2003 Brochure Home Delivery to Ajax Residents Wednesday August 13th. putting our energy to good use www.opg.com ONTARIO POWER GENERATION is proud to pay tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of our skilled and committed employees.Each year, we honour a select group with The Power Within Achievement Awards which recognize their contributions to the company in nine diverse categories. This year’s winners from Darlington and Pickering Nuclear are among the 82 exceptional individuals from across the province whose innovation and commitment to excellence contributes to the success of Ontario Power Generation and inspires us all. Congratulations to all of the winners! CELEBRATING THEPOWER WITHIN CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD Recognizes employees for exceptional performance and commitment. Peggy Brooker HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD Recognizes employees who have demonstrated excellence in health and safety well beyond expected performance. Mike Borsch Rob Cairns Dan Boydell Mark Cranville Jeff Burleigh Lee Lane PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP AWARD Recognizes individuals who have been identified by their fellow employees as visionary leaders who motivate, inspire and build strong teams. Ijaz Khan ENVIRONMENT AWARD Recognizes employees who make an extraordi- nary contribution toward a more sustainable energy future, or who demonstrate outstanding protection of the environment. Judy Ryan PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AWARD Recognizes employees who demonstrate an extraordinary level of excellence in their work. Bob Beavers Darran Bogden Shelley Brown Alan Carmichael Colin Chamberlain Alan Cornthwaite Steve Fobert Jim Gratto PRODUCTION AWARD Recognizes employees’ commitment and creativity in lowering production costs and improving the efficiency and competitiveness of OPG’s production. Brent Armstrong Mark Chard Darren Hubble Brad Johnston Brian Jarvis Jeff Johansson Michelle Laffin Jocelyn Laviolette Bruce Little Paul Muizelaar Aileen Sullivan Scott Thomson Rich Newar Shawn Partridge Brent Perrin Bradford Soles Durham grows a bumper crop DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Ta ke advantage of a bumper crop of fresh fruits in Durham Region this year and try a new recipe. These are taken from the ‘Bed and Breakfast Inns Online’ Web site at www.bbonline.com EEaassyy bblluueebbeerrrryy mmuuffffiinnss Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter melted 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) you can substitute any fruit Stir dry ingredients together and add blueberries. Combine egg, milk, and melted butter; add to blueberry mixture, stirring just to moisten. DO NOT BEAT. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Add 5 minutes for frozen berries. This might be berry good The following movies are at theatres this weekend. FFrreeaakkyy FFrriiddaayy DDiirreecctteedd bbyy MMaarrkk WWaatteerrss SSttaarrrriinngg JJaammiiee LLeeee CCuurrttiiss,, LLiinnddssaayy LLoohhaann,, MMaarrkk HHaarrmmaann Dr. Tess Coleman and her 15- year-old daughter, Anna are not getting along. They don't see eye- to-eye on clothes, hair, music, and certainly not on each other's taste in men. One Thursday evening, their disagreements reach a fever pitch: Anna is in- censed that her mother doesn't support her musical aspirations and Tess, a widow about to re- marry, can't see why Anna won't give her fiance a break. Every- thing soon changes when two identical Chinese fortune cook- ies cause a little mystic mayhem. The next morning, their Friday gets freaky when Tess and Anna find themselves inside the other's body. As they're literally forced to walk in each other's shoes, they gain a little newfound respect for the other's point of view. But with Tess's wedding coming on Saturday, the two have to find a way to switch back. SS..WW..AA..TT.. DDiirreecctteedd bbyy CCllaarrkk JJoohhnnssoonn SSttaarrrriinngg CCoolliinn FFaarrrreellll,, SSaammuueell LL.. JJaacckkssoonn Los Angeles police officer Jim Street is thrown off the S.W.A.T. team in the aftermath of a con- troversial decision made during a robbery/hostage standoff. 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The 23-year-old Ajax woman survived a cull at the Canadian Idol compe- tition after the contes- tants performed live for the first time in Toronto Monday night. As a result, Alexis is in the final group of eight and due to sing live on television again this Mon- day, a show with a Mo- town theme. Eleven contestants re- mained for the Aug. 4, 'Canadian Hits' episode of the program, with Alexis singing Celine Dion's, 'If You Asked Me To.' Three were eliminated after fan voting, and while two of the contestants were a fairly easy choice, the third proved a tough call. It came down to Alexis and Karen-Lee Batten from British Columbia. It was Alexis' second narrow escape: she was chosen as a Wild Card competitor on the previ- ous show, initially not making the cut, but sur- viving to sing again thanks to her fans. The contestants are all off limits to media until they have been eliminated from Canadian Idol. Patterned after Ameri- can Idol, the show fea- tures singers performing in front of a panel of judges. However it's the voting television viewer who decides who stays and who goes. Canadian Idol began with thou- sands of hopefuls audi- tioning for a spot. The f ield was narrowed to 143, including Alexis and fel- low Ajacian Nicole Sin- clair, who made the top 30 before being eliminated. You can watch Alexis perform on the Aug. 11 show at 8 p.m. on CTV. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Dancin’ in the mall PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– A group of teens has the best summer job ever, hanging out at the mall and dancing. ‘Fusion’ members Jessica We ir, Megan Corless, Caitlin Reel and Lisa Smith, with the Denise Lester Dance Academy, are performing a 10-minute routine at the Eaton's Centre in Toronto, on a number of dates throughout the summer months. Have a ‘Freaky Friday’ Still staying alive Ajax’s own Toya Alexis hung on to a spot on Canadian Idol this week. She has beat the odds to outlast thousands of hopefuls to remain as one of eight finalists on the show. Jamie Lee Curtis (left), as Dr. Tess Coleman, gets her psyche mixed up with daughter, Anna’s, (Lindsay Lohan) in the remake of ‘Freaky Friday.’ AAJJAAXX ——The Ajax Strikers under-9 boys' select team won the recent Ajax Soccer Club Tournament in convincing fash- ion -- and how. The boys completely shut out the opposition, notching 19 goals in six games while keeping their opponents off the scoreboard. The Strikers started their six- game series with a 2-0 win over the Wexford Xtreme, and fol- lowed up by demolishing the Whitby Wolverines 7-0. In Game 3, the boys again won big in de- feating the Richmond Hill Raiders 6-0. The rest of the way was a bit tougher. The Strikers' next victim was the Glen Shields Sun Devils 1, whom they defeated in the quar- terfinals by a 2-0 count. In the semifinal against the Kitchener Spirit, the Strikers' lone goal was all they needed in a 1-0 victory. The final saw the boys meet a team with the same moniker, the Unionville Strikers. However it was the Ajax squad that struck for the only goal of the game, as they celebrated the home turf tourney win. Team members are Scott Read, Le Shaun Young, Kyle Crichton, Jordano Medoro, Luca Gasparotto, Nicolas Palmer, Darien Pyle, Maleik De Freitas, Tony Ruber, Xavier Anderson- Scott, Matthew Guerriero, Lequane Gray and Jeffrey Heard. Dario Gasparotto coaches the team, assisted by Stephanie Brooks. Michelle Gasparotto is the manager. Tennis celebration Saturday will recall 70s era BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG --—— Who says tennis is a sport on the decline? Not the roughly 650 people who make up the Glendale Tennis Club, celebrating its 25th an- niversary this year. The four-court, members-only club is located in David Farr Memorial Park near Glenanna and Dixie roads. When it began, a Swedish guy named Bjorn Borg was winning his third straight Wimbledon title with a wooden racket. Tennis freak Mary Grzesik was giving up the game around that time. Marriage, family, you know, tennis kind of slipped away. Now she's back with a vengeance and president of per- haps the largest club in the re- gion. "When I stopped, it was like, white balls and wooden rackets," she says. "Now it's a power game. Some purists wish it would go back." Tennis seems to rise and fall in popularity based on who's big in the game at the time. But there's been no waning interest at Glen- dale, which Grzesik says has a "magic chemistry" that's hard to describe. Members play to win, but a good time doesn't depend on it. "It's not do or die," she says. "On the whole, I think we have fun, from the top level (players) to the bottom. We have a good group of people." Grzesik's son, also a tennis player, says she's addicted to the game. She admits it. "I think it's one of the few sports that families can play to- gether," she says, noting a family membership costs $40. "There's no league, no sport where fami- lies can play together." "It was a different time; tennis was huge then," says Mike Mc- Farland, the club's first presi- dent. The club started with 300 to 400 members, and he's not sur- prised the membership has grown and stayed stable. "It's part of the community," says McFarland. "That park di- vides the community, so it does- n't matter if you're coming from the north or the south, people migrate to the park." Early members had a lot in common. Most were young fami- lies who had recently bought their first house. It wasn't un- usual then for couples to bring the baby to the court, minded while they played. McFarland credits a former member who was there at the beginning, Mike Koci, a former champion in Czechoslovakia, who taught the juniors for free. It was the beginning of a strong junior program that continues to this day. Judy Scott-Jacobs has been a member for all but one of Glen- dale's 25 years and heads the club's anniversary party sub- committee. The fun is tomorrow night at the West Shore Com- munity Centre, and roughly 120 people are expected. "We're calling it Saturday Night Fever, which was the big movie in 1978 when we were formed," says Scott-Jacobs. She's reluctant to give too much away as a few surprises are in store. Some local digni- taries are due to attend, and special service awards will be handed out. Scott-Jacobs agrees Glendale is made up of a good group of folks, and has been since its in- ception. "I think we're very fortunate that way, plus we've always had a strong executive," she says. As well, she says the spirit of volunteerism is alive and thriv- ing at the club, noting, "There are key people at Glendale who have given and given over the years." Grzesik says the club's com- petitive A, B and C teams have had a lot of success in the Durham league in recent years. The Glendale Awards Program (GAP) is run for five weeks every year, with youngsters advancing from level to level. There's also a twice-weekly round robin for younger members. Young players are important at Glendale. "It's called building the club," says Grzesik. "We can't ignore the juniors because they're the future of our club." To learn more about the club, visit www.glendaletennis.org. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P •under age 50 division •new over age 50 division •45 games, one hour 15 minutes each! •2 games per week, Sunday & Wed nights •Sept. through April, all at Don Beare Arena •call 905 428 7904 or www.pickeringoldtimers.com <http://www.pickeringoldtimers.com> PICKERING OLDTIMERS HOCKEY Annual meeting Wed. Aug. 13 Pickering Complex 7:30 PM accepting new players now!!! SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Glendale celebrates 25 years of love A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– The Glendale Tennis Club celebrates 25 years of friendship on the courts, and off, this Saturday at the West Shore Community Centre. The club has grown to more than 650 members since in was formed in 1978. A family season membership is just $40 at the Pickering club. Above, members enjoy a game at the Thursday morning mixed drop-in. Ajax boys strike hot in local soccer match Careers505 COMPUTER COURSES at Durham College. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These certifications are highly sought after skills in today's IT environ- ment. 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ECE POSITION available for Ajax daycare. 2 yrs. experi- ence necessary. Salary nego- tiable. Fax resume to (416)242-5470. EL RANCHO, looking for kitchen staff, dishwasher & servers. Experience an asset. Drop resume: 3500 Brock St.N. (north of Rossland) EASY PAYCHEQUES!Processing mail from home. No exp. required. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. 93. EXPERIENCED BILINGUAL accounts receivable/customer service person. Local collection agency is expanding and requires experienced bilingual accounts receivable/customer service person to meet its grow- ing demands. We offer a com- petitive 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 nec- essary. 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. 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Whitby, Ontario, seeks li- censed stylist and salon manager. Besides guaranteed wage and great commission we have paid vacations, health plan, free supplies, ad- vancement opportunities, prizes, trips and more. Call Liz at 1-888-888-7778 ext. 1871. TELEPHONE SALES - no ex- perience necessary. Salary plus commission, plus bonus, full and part time available. Phone (905) 579–6222 THE DURHAM COLLEGE Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology Residence and Conference Centre is looking for full time night staff for fall. Essential skills include ability to interact with students, de- sire to work nights, basic ac- counting and patience. $8 - $10. per hr. If interested please email resume to: chaze@campuslivingcentres.com 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 A GAS FITTER for Durham re- gion. G/2 license required for service and installation. No subdivision work. Great op- portunity for right person. Call 905-725-9731 Fax resume 905-448-7941 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. F/T TRANSMISSION RE&RE person required. 2nd-5th year apprentice or licensed techni- cian. Tools required. Wages dependent on experience. Full benefits. Hours Mon-Fri 8- 5:30. 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A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND 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 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers MEDICAL CLINIC OFFICE MANAGER Located at Canada's Premier Grocer (Harwood/Kingston Rd.). Must have previous experience and pleasant personality. Knowledge of area doctors essential. Attractive opportunity. Send resume to: human_resources@primacy.ca A GOURMET FAST FOOD CHAIN Now has opportunities for ambitious individuals seeking rapid personal growth and financial gain. 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First/last, references includes all utili- ties + parking, no laundry facilities, non-smoker. 905- 436-3986. 2 BEDROOM main floor apt., quiet Brooklin neighbourhood, separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, basic satellite included, $875. plus 1/2 utilities. Abso- lutely 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. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT, in North Oshawa. Renovated farmhouse. Modern kitchen, 2 baths, fireplace. $l,l00 per mo. inclusive. Available Septem- ber lst. Call (905) 725–9991 weekdays between 9 and 4:30 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 -2-bedroom bright spa- cious apartment, parking, separate entrance, living/din- ing separate areas. First/last, no smoking/pets $950/month, inclusive. References. 416- 414-4221 or 905-619-0392 AJAX - Harwood/401.Beauti- ful one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance. Parking, sep. kitchen, sep. livingroom, $765/mo. inclusive first and last. Available immediately. 905-666–0903 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor, parking, laundry, air, no smoking/pets. $1150/month inclusive. Available Sept. 1st 905-426-6467 after 6p.m. AJAX - ONE BEDROOM base- ment apartment, parking, pri- vate entrance, quiet , non smoking, available imme- diately. lst/last, $600 per mo. all inclusive. Call (905) 427- 5287 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 HWY 2 /WESTNEY, large bright, one bedroom, walkout basement 4 pc. bath- room, laundry, 1 person pre- ferred. Couple okay, no pets, 1 car parking, $750 month in- cludes utilities /cable. Sept. l st. (905) 619–0803 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, 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apartment. Suitable for single non-smoker, ap- pliances, parking. Available immediately. References, first/last. Call (905)427–0842. AJAX, CHURCH/DELANEY spacious bright, beautiful 1- bedroom walkout basement apartment. Non-smoker, no pets. Utilities, separate en- trance, cable, parking. Avail- able Sept.4th First/last. (905)683–2852 AJAX, WALKOUT BASEMENT apartment, 3pc bath, close to all amenities and 401, avail- able immediately. Call (905)686–1476 AJAX-1 bedroom-in-base- ment. Share kitchen, bath- room, laundry, $450/incl. (3 sep. rooms). No smoking/ pets. First/last/references. Aug. 16th. Sherry 416-560- 0169. 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 BASEMENT APT. downtown OSHAWA, partially furnished, fresh paint throughout, private entrance, parking, suits one person, $600., Small yard. Leave message 905-434- 7012. 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 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 BROCK / STARR WHITBY, spacious 2 bedroom, base- ment apartment, $800 per mo. all inclusive. Also includes parking, laundry, Available July 1st. (905) 686-7265. 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. 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. 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 GIGANTIC,1 bedroom apt., in quiet Courtice neighbourhood., $800.00 all inclusive, first/ last, references, Avail. Sept.1, no smoking/pets, (905) 436– 5844 LARGE 2 BEDROOM base- ment, quiet cres., NE Oshawa, seperate entrance, parking, $860 all included. lst/last, no smoking/pets. Sept. lst. (905) 767–3546 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. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/TAUN- TON 2-Bedroom, well-main- tained building, near all amenities, $850/month + hy- dro. Includes a/c, ceramic/ hardwood flooring, new fix- tures/appliances, water, laun- dry, 1-parking. No smoking/ pets. Call 905-683-5013. NORTHEAST OSHAWA - low- er level of bungalow, 2 bed- rooms, large kitchen with walkout to green belt, laundry facilities included. $975 per mo. all inclusive. Credit check required. Available August end. (905) 576–1910 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 BEDROOM newly reno- vated, heat, hydro, cable in- cluded, near OC & bus route. Available Sept. 1, $775. no pets. ALSO two bedroom apartment, newly renovated. Oct. 1 $870.. First/last. 905- 433–2484 OSHAWA SIMCOE S., older apartment building. 1-bdrm apt $520, 2-bdrm $600 plus heat, hydro. First/last re- quired. Stephen (905)571- 3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA SPACIOUS 2-bed- room in duplex. Very clean, spacious, appliances, park- ing. First/last required, Avail- able immediately. $700/month plus utilities. (905)420–1846 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 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 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/RITSON re- cently renovated 1-bedroom basement apt on 2 levels, suits quiet mature person. $700 inclusive, available Sept 1. 905-431-3980 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,Simcoe & Bloor. One bedroom apartment. Available immediately, top floor, lst/last, private entrance, $750/month inclusive. Viewing (905) 433–4088 Near all amenities OSHAWA,Simcoe & Went- worth, close to 401, nice quiet 2 bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, parking, air conditioning cable included, no smoking/pets, $750. avail Sept.1 905-576–3182 after 4 pm 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 PARK/401 BUS STOP IN front of quite triplex. Main floor apt. avail. immediately. Walkout kitchen to deck. $650 plus hy- dro. Call 905-579-4064 or 905- 432-0840 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 - Brand New 2- Bedroom Basement apt. (Brock/Hwy2) seperate en- trance, c/air, shared laundry, no smoking/pet. $900/mth+ 35% hydro. Available approx. August 15. 905-619–1037/416- 887-4466. PICKERING, EXECUTIVE home, 1-bedroom basement apartment, working person preferred. All inclusive cable & parking. $800 first/last. Available immediately. (905)420-8376. PICKERING basement apart, Immediatley. Very spacious bright, no pets, non-smoking, A/C, separate entrance, Brock/ Major Oaks, First/last. $900/ month inclusive. (905)427- 2154. PICKERING bright very clean bsmt apt., sep. side entrance, 4 appliances, laundry . Avail. Sept. 1st $795/month inclu- sive. 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,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, LIVERPOOL/ Bayly, 3-bedroom basement, newly renovated, sep, ent. spa- cious, clean, laundry, parking, close to all amenities, $950./mo. plus .(416) 878–5534. PICKERING,new sunny large basement apt. Air con, laun- dry, parking, no pets/smoking, first/last, inclusive $850. Available now. 905-420–1896 PICKERING,one bedroom basement apartment, 4 ap- pliances, parking, air, imme- diately. $750. per mo. lst/last, No smoking/pets. (905) 839– 2139 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 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm apts. $825/month. Avail. Sept. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723- 0977 9am-5pm 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 TWO BEDROOM basement apt. No pets. Couple preferred. No smoking/no pets. Avail- able Sept. 1st. C/air/Cable/ Parking, $875 inclusive. West Shore/Bayly, Pickering. 905- 421–9919 WHITBY 1 BEDROOM near Dundas/Anderson. Newly ren- ovated, parking, utilities in- cluded. No pets. $675/month. Available immediately. (905)655–7277 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM main floor of house, 4 pc. bath, liv- ingroom, diningroom, large kitchen, shared laundry, cen- tral air. $1225 mo. plus 2/3 utilities, no pets, no-smoking, first, last references required. Available Aug. 15th. Call for appt. 905-655–9624. Please leave message. 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 PICKERING Whites Rd./Finch 1-Bedroom basement, private entrance, parking, laundry, prefer single professional, non-smoker, $800 inclusive, first/last. Available imme- diately. 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 PICKERING town Centre, Fur- nished 1-bedroom 2-baths, balcony, Tridel Penthouse, no smoking/pets, indoor pool, parking, gym, Oct, 1, 8-10 months. $1600/mo. 905-420– 0091. 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. 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, full basement, approx. 6 acres land. Available Sept. 1st. $1400/mo.&utilities. Could be used for professional busi- ness. Baseline Courtice/Bow- manville. (416) 286–7351 Mr. Attia or 416-286-7223. BAY RIDGES,3-bedroom, back split, 2 baths, close to all amenities, Avail Sept.1 $1100 plus utilities, first. last.. refer- ences. (416) 284–0630 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 - 3 BEDROOM,1 1/ 2 bath, large backyard, great neighborhood, finished base- ment, must be seen to be appreciated, $l,l95 plus utili- ties. Credit/Reference check, no pets. (905) 626-9034 OSHAWA CENTRE,4-bed- room back split, 11/2 baths, Air, gas, non smokers/pets, $1195 plus utilities, lease. View- www.highpark.net 416-769-2418 or (705) 435– 4984 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 RITSON/TAUNTON 3+1 Bed- room Bungalow with finished walkout basement. $1,200 plus. Immediately. (416)949- 9433. THORNTON/GARDEN new apt, sep entrance, C/Air, own laundry facilities, cable, 1-car parking, 1-bedroom, near all amenities, no smoking/pets, first/last/references required. 905-430–7063 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 WHITBY immaculate 4-bdrm end unit townhouse in mature residential neighbourhood. A/ C, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ren- ovated kitchen, walk-out, deck, garage. Near Whitby 4 corners, amenities, schools, GO/401. $1295+util. May 1. 416-996-1941 Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for 3-bdrm units for upcoming availability. Subject to mem- bership policy approval. Ap- plications available at Com- munity Centre Unit 85, 10am- 4pm.-Mon.-Thurs. ( On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Cen- tre's door between 10am- 7pm) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. 4-BDRM N/EAST OSHAWA. eat-in kitchen, sep diningroom overlooks livingroom w/ cathedral ceiling & w/o to yard. 1-1/2 baths, recroom, attached garage. $1095/mo + heat/hydro. First/last. Avail. Sept 1. Call Patricia Mapple- beck, broker, Career Real Es- tate Services Ltd. 905-723- 6918 AJAX SOUTH 3-bdrm town- house in mature residential neighbourhood. 2-baths, 5-ap- pliances, ceramic tile, reno- vated kitchen, new carpet, freshly painted, walk-out, fin- ished bsmt, garage. Near amenities, schools, park, lake, GO/401. $1245+utilities. Avail Sept 1. Call 416-996- 1941 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 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to downtown and shop- ping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utitlles includ- ed. 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 amenities in quiet neighbour- hood, $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. LIVERPOOL/GLENANNA - 3 bedroom townhouse with ga- rage, new windows, 4 ap- pliances. Steps to schools/ shopping. $1095/mo+utilities. 416-407-9305. 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 & super- vised 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 amenities, bus stop. Bright & beautiful. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905- 428-7266 2-ROOMS ALL FACILITIES in- cluded. Close to Pickering GO. Close to all amenities. Mature working male, small room $350, large $450, 905- 839–2016. AJAX - ROOM for rent, close to all amenities, bus stop, share kitchen, laundry, cable, parking, personal washroom, lst/last, no smoking, no pets. $475 mo. (905) 428–3702 AJAX, CLOSE TO LAKE. Un- furnished room, suit mature professional. No pets, no smoking. Available imme- diately. $500/month lst/last Call (905) 428-3303. LARGE FURNISHED room in Oshawa. Non-smoker, first/ last week, available imme- diately. $100/weekly. Call 905-728-0921 or 905-922- 4406 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 Room & Board Avail/Wanted193 HOUSE TO SHARE with good tenant. Private bath, furnished living room, bedroom. Ajax south near hospital, GO, shopping. August 4. Suits pro- fessional single. 905-686– 6672 Shared Accommodation194 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. ROOM FOR RENT in central Whitby. 1900 sq. ft. new town- home. $550 inclusive. Young professional or mature stud- ent preferred. Available Sep- tember lst. 905-665-0211. 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 FANTASTIC WATERFRONT family cottage. A-frame with Balcony, huge sundeck, over- looks lake! great views, swimming, fishing, boating! $800./wk./$600 part/ Wk.. 905- 426-8580 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. 1990, 31-FT PARK MODEL, Prowler trailer. Like new, sleeps 9, bunks, awning, deck, shed. On Rice Lake. $12,500 obo. Call 905-666- 3149 1997 DUTCHMAN tent trailer, excellent condition, asking $3,900. Call (905) 725–6621 1999 12 FOOT TENT TRAILER - Sleeps 7-8, tip out dining room, furnace, fridge, stove, add-a-room. Excellent condi- tion. $8100. Call 905-404-9517 after 6pm. TENT TRAILER 2002 Coleman 10' Sedona. Used twice. Sleeps 6. 3-way fridge, stove, furnace, battery-charger, awning, accessories. $9200. 905-579-8658, 905-725-6318 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. FISHING BOAT,Cutter, 4- seater, new carpet, many up- grades, 40hp. Johnson out- board, with trailer, $2200. obo. 905-697–5780 or 905-431- 2467. 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 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. 6 FOOT FIBERGLASS tunnel cover, includes box liner and tailgate liner, 2 tires 31 x 10.5 x 15 LT, also sectional sofa with pull out bed and 2 lazy boy chairs. Collector Pen Delphin figurines. Call (905) 426-0644. 9PC DRUM SET,hardware and cymbals, $1200. Call (905)430–0506. A BARGAIN:Beautiful early 18th century Scandinavian Antiques! One Commode and one Cabinet on Chest. To view go to http://members.rog- ers.com/evalouise 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. SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728- 4993 AJAX SOUTH garage, loft, linked, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement, family kitchen, ce- ramics, new broad- loom, 3 appliances. 905-619–6934. $212,500.00 COMPANION/ DRIVER available for Seniors Appointments, shopping, or for tea & chat. Bonded & Insured. please call (905)683–7845 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P *FIRST TIME BUYERS* Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down, under $1,200/month Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID# 7051 ReMax County-Town Realty Inc. 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale 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 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent READING, WRITING, AND SPELLING DIFFICULTIES? Help you child or train to help others. Workshop in Oshawa, August 16-17 for parents and educators to teach reading, writing and spelling using multisensory program. Conducted by certified reading specialist. Proven effective. Call (905) 579-1315 279 Turoring 279 Turoring185Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416- 746-0995 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. 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 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. APPLIANCES Fridge frost free, stove 30", immaculate ap- pearance $475 pair. New model large capacity direct drive washer $250, dryer $200. Great condition 5yr old washer/dryer $275. 905-439– 6446 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 reasonably 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. HONDA ELITE Scooter 80cc. perfect condition 2800 miles, new tires and battery, $650; Honda HR21 gas lawnmower, good condition, $75; 905-666– 1997 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 MOVING SALE,living room, Duncan Phyfe dining room, brass bed (queen), large pic- ture, kitchen set, 905-571– 3409. MOVING-SALE:Brand-new Kitchen-Aid Stainless-steel fridge/stove/microwave/fan- warranty until Nov/2005, $3999;hall-table&mirror$150; 6ft. glass-clock-curio$100; 2pc. stacking-tables $25; 3pc. onyx coffee/end-tables$350; 3pc. Sklar-Peppler sectional- sofa$600; silk-flowering-tree $25; 3pc. solid-brass-fire- place-set$125; embroidered- Italian tablecloth/napkins$50; wicker-rocking- chair$60; kitchen-valance/matching- chair-pads$25; oil painting $75; & much-more. Best-off- ers. 905-571-3679/ 905-439- 1742. 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 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. 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 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 POOL PUMP and sand filter, miscelleanouse antiques, dining table, dresser, hutch, miscelleanous items. Tele- phone (905) 683–0672 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 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. SONY 53" big screen tele- vision, only 3 years old and in new condition, hardly used. $2,000 firm. Call (905) 922- 9017 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. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. 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 Antiques and Art340 ANTIQUES AND COLLECTI- BLES show, August 16th and 17th, 10 - 4, 24 dealers, chi- na, toys, glassware, furniture, etc. Bobcaygeon Curling Are- na. Prizes. Refreshments. Ad- mission $3, supports Mu- seum. (705) 738-9482. 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 1991 TERCEL,standard, mostly hwy. km, A-1 running condition, E-tested, easily certified, $500. Call 905-686– 1119 1993 MAZDA MX3 PRECIDIA, 2dr, p.sunroof, V6 auto, cert & emission tested. 205,000km, $3800.obo. 905-434-0392. 1994 CAVALIER Z22.3.1 litre, cowl induction. New parts, very good condition. $3500- obo. Call 905-377-1937 1994 CORSICA, 4dr, a/c, runs great, very good condition. $3,250 certified/e-tested. Also 1988 Grand Am, very good condition, Certified+E-tested, asking $1950. 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 HONDA ACCORD, EX, 4 dr., silver, well maintained, loaded, Cert/e-test, $7,500. (905) 434–1029 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. 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 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 $9.999. 905-683–2768 2001 Z24 CAVALIER 2-dr, auto, sunroof, indigo blue, A/C, AM/FM/CD, Tinted windows. 49,000km, excellent shape. Asking $12,500 obo. 905-623- 6610 snp 2002 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN Sport, private sale (No GST), mint condition, non- smoking, all warranties, load- ed, must sell, $24,900 obo. 905-665–5114 2002 GMC BLACK JIMMY.2- door 4-w/drive, a/c, cd player & more. Balance of factory warranty. 43,000km $23,499. Steve 905-655–7960 2002 LINCOLN LX2, 3500 km, fully loaded, asking $43,900. Please call 905-721-2537. 2002 NEON, automatic, 4 dr., gray, air, cd, assume 3 yr. lease at $350 per mo. Call (905) 434-5975 1989 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, A/C $3700. 2000 Coleman TENT TRAILER. Sleeps seven fridge/stove $8100. 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-door SLX loaded, assume lease $257.47/mo 15,000km. Neil 905-438-8027 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 Ponti- ac Sunfire $6495, 91 Chev Blazer 4x4 $3995, All cert & e- tested Cruzn' Motorsports, 22 Silver St. (at Church), Bow- manville 905-697-0096. 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 MUR- AD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1991 SONOMA S10.5-speed truck in good running condi- tion. High mileage (mainly Hwy) $1500 as is obo. Call 905-721-0960 or 905-434- 2437 leave message. 1997 DODGE RAM 1500, 4x4 pickup, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, low mileage, $16,000, 905-342- 2704. 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Quad Cab Sport, red, loaded, 20" rims, 45,000-kms, immacu- late, $30,000. Will trade for farm truck plus cash. 905- 263–9936 97 CHEV 1500, 4x4, long box, short cab, excellent running condition c/w aluminum cap, large rear vertical doors. $9,500. 215km. call 905-424- 1278. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1991 GMC 3500 Cube van,14' fiberglass box, air condition- ing. Approx. 8300 km. on crate motor. Needs transmis- sion rebuilt. $4500. Call 905- 723-9781. 1992 GMC SAFARI VAN,SLE XT, blue, running boards, pw, pl, pm, a/c, $2500. as is obo. 905- 623–1842 1998 ASTRO VAN,8 passenger, extended, PW/PD, air, very clean, 115kms. asking $9,500. call for details, 905-623–6962 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. Motorcycles435 1999 YAMAHA, V STAR 1100 CCS, 8,000km, saddle bags, windshiled, in perfect shape, $7,250.905- 623–6103. Driving Schools447 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. TIRED OF BEING ALONE?SWM 51 seeks female for long-term relationship. Call Dave at 905- 985-7606 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER required, live-out, must be able to speak English fluently. Mon.- Fri. 9am-3:30 pm Laundry&iron- ing required, $240/week. Philipino preferred. 905- 509–2392 Announcements255 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. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 BROCK/MAJOR OAKS Day- care by Montessori Mom in clean, happy home. Activities and healthy meals provided. Babies welcomed. (905) 619– 9299 Helen 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, homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905) 686–8719 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (MTO- APPROVED Course Provider) Full Course $249. 10 In-car Lessons $170. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 A ABLE TO PAY up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899 • 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 905-619-1097 VIDEOs to DVD! “Save Your Precious Memories” We Also Do DVD Photo Albums 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 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 10 - 6, Sat. 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Call 1-888-257-9995 Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd. Newtonville Exit Opening NEW STORE Sept. 3 at 121 Brock St. N., Whitby 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket 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 JONATHAN’S AUCTION SALE SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH • 10:00AM (Preview from 8:00am day of sale) 1750 Midland Ave. Scarborough (Just south of Ellesmere north of Lawrence) MAJOR ESTATE AND COLLECTABLE MAHOGANY TABLE 10 CHAIRS - CHIPPENDALE; MAHOGANY 9 PC. DINING ROOM ANTIQUE; MAHOGANY 9 PC. DINING ROOM ANTIQUE; WALNUT CHINA CABINET ANTIQUE; DECO DRESSER - CHEST DOOR 1940; PHILADELPHIA CHEST ON CHEST MAHOGANY; 8 PC. WALNUT DINING ROOM ANTIQUE; WARDROBE - CHIPPENDALE DESK; OAK SIDE BOARD - BLACK TABLE 8 CHAIRS; HALL MAHOGANY STAND; 7 PC MALCOM DINING ROOM; ART CRAFT OAK DESK - DROP LEAF TABLES; OCCASIONAL TABLES - BOMBAY COMMODES; 8 PC BASSET DINING ROOM; DELCRAFT CHINA CABINET - CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS; LEATHER 3 PC SOFA BLACK; LEATHER 3 PC SOFA BROWN, NUMEROUS MIRRORS PALACE SIZE - REMINGTONS STATUS; GOOD SELECTION OF CARPETS BIG OR SMALL; GOOD SELECTION OF LAMPS TIFFANY STYLE; CHINA ROYAL DOULTON - WEDGEWOOD; STERLING SILVER 6 PLACE SETTING IN NORTHMBIA IN MAHOGANY BOX - LOMOGE CHINA PIECES - CRYSTAL TO MANNY TO LISTING - NORMAN ROCKWELL PLATES, NUMEROUS ART OF GROUP OF SEVEN. 10% BUYERS PREMIUM IN EFFECT! SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PARTIAL LISTING ONLY. ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY TERMS OF PAYMENT CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC BANK DEBIT. SNACK BAR, SEATING AND DELIVERY SERVICES AVAILABLE SALE CONDUCTED BY JOHNATHAN’S AUCTIONS LIMITED CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME FOR OUR UPCOMING AUCTIONS (416) 285-0022 NEXT AUCTION WEDNESDAY AT 6:30PM “TRUE AUCTION” NO DEALER CONSIGNMENTS - NO MINI- MUMS - NO RESERVES - NO BUYERS PREMIUMS OR FEES - DON’T MISS IT! PARTIAL LISTING - OVER 500 LOTS SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of , selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. Chesterfield suite, wall unit, desk, credenza, speakers, filing cabinet, depression glass, cups and saucers, ant cupola w buck and doe weathervane, 8HP Toro lawnmower (Ex), 4HP Toro snow blower, mountain bike (like new), coke tray, Coleman car cooler, computer color printer, display case, large quantity of movies, Panasonic fax machine, stereo, 2 Goebel dolls, Chinese dolls in glass showcase, Roaster oven, Marilyn Monroe doll (new and boxed), over 200 pcs of Elvis memorabilia including, framed 1977 concert ticket with certificate of authenticity, Elvis dolls, plates, Cadillac cookie jar, T-shirts, books and magazines, stamps, gold records (framed), Elvis figurines and bust, original viewmaster (not opened), movies, Elvis record collection which includes over 150 33 1/3 LP (many original recordings), Elvis watches, Elvis coin sets, plus many other interesting items. 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 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 smith _pat@durham.edu.on.ca by August 18, 2003 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events SINGLES DANCE EVERY SUNDAY 8 p.m. - Midnight Professional DJ JUBILEE PAVILION 55 Lakeview Park, Oshawa Admission - $10.00 - $5.00 Before 8:30 EVENT HOTLINE (905) 626-3575 BAYWOOD CENTRE CORNER OF BAYLY ST AND MONARCH AJAX (NO FRILLS PLAZA) Invites You To Our 8th Annual SIDE WALK & YARD SALE Saturday September 6, 2003 8 am to 2 pm Rain Or Shine Lots of Entertainment, Clowns, Magicians Face Painters and more...FREE ADMISSION GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug. 9th, 9:00 a.m. 105 Rollo Dr. Ajax (Pickering Beach/Bayly) GARAGE SALE SAT. AUG. 9, 7:30 am-7:30 pm 874 West Shore Blvd.Pickering (Whites/Bayly) Computer desks, baby items, toys, furniture, tools, handcrafted wood work & much more. MR. C'S GIANT WAREHOUSE SALE Housewares, hardware, giftware and much more. Come early for best selection. Sat. Sun. Aug. 9-10, 9am to 4pm 23 Barr Rd. Ajax (Westney Rd. S) MASSIVE MOVING SALE Sat. / Sun. Aug. 9/10, 7am-2pm. 43 Mayor Cres. Ajax Furniture, toys, kids clothes, tools, household & more. MOVING - GARAGE SALE 702 ANTHONY CRT South Rosebank Rd. Area, Pickering SAT. AUG. 9th 9 - 2 and SUN. AUG. 10th 9 - 2 Something for everybody. MOVING SALE Sat. Aug. 9th, 8-2 p.m. 1650 Portland Crt. Pickering (Pickering Parkway/Brock) Furn, records, misc. MOVING SALE 15 SALLIS DR. AJAX Sat. Aug. 9, 9am-12.noon furniture, toys, bathroom fixtures, exterior door, building supplies, household &more YARD SALE Aug. 9th, 9am-2pm (raindate Aug. 10) Lots of good stuff, good bargains, 1411 Colmar Ave., Pickering 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive HWY#2/HARWOOD area day- care, my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story-time, fenced backyard, First aid, CPR certificate, 10yrs experi- ence. 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 mother 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 MOTHER and experienced teacher has home daycare, warm, loving, enriched, edu- cational environment. Hot meals, very reasonable, small ratio. Call 905-421–9457. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smok- ing, receipts. 905-428-1244. STEPS to Sir. John A. Mac- Donald P.S. 18 mo's+up. Large fenced yard. Playroom, sandbox, pool, non-smoking home. Call Tracy 905-837-2004. 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. $$MORTGAGES$$ Best Rates available!! 1st./2nd mort- gages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-employed, no income. HMC 1-800-699-0792 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. $$ 1ST & 2ND MTGES $$ Debt Consolidations, Refi- nancing, Credit issues, Pre- approvals, Cashbacks, Low rates, Residential/Commer- cial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca BUSINESS FINANCE SPE- CIALIST Business loans for all purposes. From Prime +1%. 905-690-9875. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.85% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. CONSOLIDATE all bills into 1 easy pay't. 100% 1st mort- gage with no money down oac. 1st, 2nd & 3rd mort- gages. Residential and com- mercial. Call VAL LAWSON, Accurate Mortgage Services. 905-436-9292 or 1-877-509- 5626. Online application - www.accuratemortgages.com MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable experi- enced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates Call 905-434-9767. Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Flooring, Carpeting730 Party Services753 SOFTTUB RENTALS New in Durham. RENT NOW for Par- ties, Family Fun, Therapy or Romance. Tubs of Fun Rentals 905-439-TUBS (8827) Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 ✥AMAZON✥ PARADISE 100% discreet Outcalls only. Durham's newest 1-888-488-4485 Hiring 19+. Children’s entertainment for any occasion . B LUE R IBBON A WARD W INNER . Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED CARPETS LAMINATES SALES Cleaning & Disinfectant " Special " 55oz carpet $2.59 sq ft installed Free Estimates Call Sam 905-706-3206 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 GM PAINTING Interior & Exterior 20 Yrs Experience FREE ESTIMATES 10% off-Exp. Aug 12 905-427-3590 or 905-706-8975 Gerald MacIsaac Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 FAIRMAN CONTRACTING Custom Decks & Trash Removal 1-888-579-0077 905-621-0180 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 • Painting •Ceramic Tiles •Flooring Finishing • Partitions & Drywall • Much More Professional Services Please call 905-686–9935 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig 905-686-1913 DECKS •Custom built decks •Quality workman- ship guaranteed ALSO •General outdoor maintenance •Free estimates Shepherd Property Services 905-839-4072 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 25 A/P Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. C OME W ORSHIP & Publishes every Friday To Advertise your Church Services call Janice at 905-683-0707 Fax: 905-579-4218 or email jsam@durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: PASTOR LEWIS AT BAR-B-CERT FUN FUN FUN IN THE SUN YOU ARE INVITED TO A FUN FILLED DAY OF GOSPEL MUSIC, FOOD AND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AT PAULYNN PARK (RAVENSCROFT ROAD) ON SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH, 2003 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. SPONSORED BY THE AJAX CHURC H O F GOD IT’S A BBQ!!! 905-456-9320 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 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 computer@theboyds.ca 169 Computer/Internet Service 169 Computer/Internet Service MERRY MAIDS $30 OFF your first cleaning Call for a free estimate 905-837-9601 556 House Cleaning 556 House Cleaning 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 C.D. Roofing & Windows Shingles, flats & repairs Free Estimates Licensed & Insured (416)265–7432, cell (416)875-7432 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com OCTOPUS BUILDING ENHANCEMENTS (905) 424-5122 Ceramic Tiling - Laminate Flooring Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations Interlocking Brick & Retaining Walls Fences & Decks/Shingle Roofing ELECTRICIAN All electrial work, upgrades, basements & pot lights Free estimates -- low rates Just one phone call away! Licensed and insured (905) 686-1085 707 Electrical Services 707 Electrical Services HOT TUB RENTALS________________________ Liven up your next party or romantic evening with a hot tub! JSM Enterprises 905-837-8813 753 Party Services 753 Party Services 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 ❧❦❥❤ ELAINE WOOLNER ❤❥❦❧ (MOM) "Our loving memories of you will give us strength and guidance throughout our lives. Always on our minds and forever in our hearts." Your loving daughters Debbie, Brenda, Carol, Marion and Mary ❧❦❥❤❥❦❧ In loving memory of Elaine Woolner February 23, 1939 to August 9, 2002 I wish so much that life could be, Just as it was before, That you’d be sitting in your favourite chair, When I came through the door. I remember the day I met you, And the day God made you mine, I remember the day I lost you, And will till the end of time. Among the things that made me glad, Is that you chose me to spend with you, Some happy years we had, And when I cease to think of you, Will be when God has call me too. Your loving husband, Ron 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam256Deaths256Deaths 273 Daycare Available 165 Mortgages Loans 700 Home Improvements TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 710 Painting and Decorating GAZEY, Clifford F.M. - Retired Staff Inspec- tor with the Metro Toronto Police Services. Peacefully, at the family residence in Ajax, on Wednesday August 6, 2003. Clifford Ga- zey, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Ria and the late June. Loving father of Shelley and her husband Stephen Dolhan, Kathleen Gazey, and Jeffery and his wife Cheryl. Lov- ingly remembered by his 7 grandchildren. Brother of the late Harry and Doreen. The family will receive friends at the MCEACH- NIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488 from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church Street N., Ajax), on Sat- urday, August 9, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Crema- tion. Should family and friends so desire, do- nations to the Parkinson Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Lets Make A Deal • Lets Make A Deal • Lets Make A Deal • Lets Make A Deal • Lets Make A Deal • PATIOPATIO FURNITUREFURNITURE TIME IS RUNNING OUTTIME IS RUNNING OUT $$11.9911.99 1243 Dundas St. E. 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And don't miss the fabulous women's tennis poster series. For the best in tennis - it's all there - Saturday, August 9 - Monday, August 18. FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR UP TO $1,000 1-800-296-7107 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Slow Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YO U’RE APPROVED! All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48*/60**/72***/84• mo. with $2,500 down or equivalent & trade at 7.9% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin. • Short term lease vehicles. 0% financing or $3,500 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. Finance eg. $10,000 @ 0% = $138.88 mo. for 72 mo. COB $0. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. OAC. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 20,400km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. Lease rate 7.3/0% ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude feight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 60 months on most vehicles. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500. Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. 6 cyl., auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, pwr. sunroof, 6 disc CD, pwr. seat, alum. wheels, AM/FM/cass., & more. 1owner. 107,000 km. Stk. #T6451A. $$68.9468.94 wk.*** 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Sale Sale 2001 CHEV CAVALIER 2.4L, 5 spd., p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM/cass., sunroof, alum. wheels & more. 1 owner. 96,000 km. Stk. #V7548. $$32.60 32.60 wk.***Sale 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., air, AM/FM stereo, cloth seats, & more. 1 owner. Stk. #P7463A. 1998 SUBARU LEGACY 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, ABS, trac-loc, p.m., keyless, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD/cass., full spare, Sentry key & more. 20,800 km. Stk. #V7579. 2001 CHEROKEE SPORT 4X4 $$79.4379.43 wk.*** 2001 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 $$98.0098.00 wk.***Sale 5.2L V8, auto, keyless, p.w., p.w., pdl., trailer tow, H/D service grp., anit-spin, fog lamps, chrome wheels, AM/FM/cass., tilt, cruise, air & more. 50,734 km. Stk. #J6046A. • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” Sale $$42.3342.33 wk.** 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, air, dual tops, 15” aluminum rims & much more. 13,665 km. Stk. #P7592•. 2002 JEEP TJ SPORT $$87.8787.87 wk.•Sale LIMITED TIME ONLY $21,963 *Or Cash Purchase for • 3.3L V6 4 spd. auto • Air • Cruise • 7 pass. seating • Sunscreen glass • Roof rack • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags • And much more. 2003 DODGE CARAVAN $209 † Lease for a month for 48 months with $4,384 down payment or equivalent trade. Plus $1,025 freight. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT 0%Lease Interest Rate for 48 months on Dodge Caravan. 2000 GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO 4.0L V6, auto, p.w., p.b., p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, cloth seats, selec-trac, AM/FM cass., keyless, alarm, alum. wheels & more. 1 owner, 75,000 km., Stk. #V7523. $$84.0084.00 wk.***Sale 2.4L, 4 cyl., auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, cloth seat, air conditioning, p.seat height adjuster, rear spoiler & more. 1 owner. P7457A 1999 OLDS ALERO 4 DR $$38.1138.11 **Sale 2.0L 4cyl., auto., p.s., p/b., air conditioning, cloth seats, tilt, cruise, am/fm cass. Plus More. Only 45,500 km. T5864B $$28.9528.95 *** 2000 NEON 4 DR. Sale - 5 SPEED MANU A L - NO AIR CONDIT I O N I N G • Command-Trac® part time 4 wheel drive system • 4.0L 16 Power Tech engine • Quadra-Coil™ suspension • 15” Chrome wheels • Body colour fenders • Fog lamps • Tow hooks • Leather wrapped steering wheel • AM/FM/CD stereo • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags 2003 JEEP TJ “ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDITION” $258 † Lease for a month for 48 months with $2,858 down payment or equivalent trade. Plus $860 freight. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT $23,188 ** Or Cash Purchase for Sale V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise. air conditioning, am/fm cass., sunscreen glass, 7 pass. & more. P7443A 1995 CHEV ASTRO WAGON $$6,9956,995 2002 SEBRING CONV. LX 2.7L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., p/top, air, ABS, security grp., cloth seats, tilt, cruise, alum. wheels, keyless entry & more. Stk. #P7490.• $$93.58 93.58 wk.•Sale 2.0L, 132 hp, 4 cyl., auto, fog lamps, p.s., p.b., AM/FM/CD & more. Low km., bal. 7/115 Powertrain warr. Stk. #V7534. 2003 SX 2.0 $$46.0646.06 wk.•Sale 1996 SEBRING JX CONVERTIBLE $$13,90013,900Mint 2.5L, alum. wheels, auto, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., p. top, p. seat, AM/FM cass. & more. 1 owner. Stk. #S6232A. 1998 RAM 1500 CLUB CAB 5.2L V8, auto, p.w., p.b., tilt, cruise, air, spt. appearance, H/D service, slide window, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/cass. & more. Stk. #T6048A. $$14,99514,995 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCK RD.FIVE STAR CHRYSLER KINGSTON RD. ILLAGE CHRYSLERV THE BEST PROTECTION WE’VE EVER OFFERED ON ALL 2003 AND 2004 MODELS. 7 YEARS OR 115,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PLUS 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. GM, FORD, HONDA AND TOYOTA DON’T MATCH IT.LAKERIDGEF U L L Y T RANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 8, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P MORNINGSIDE AVE.DVPK I N G S TONROAD“WE PUT THE THRILL IN WEST HILL” 416 281-2277www.davidsonchrysler.com MARKHAM R0ADHWY 401 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE REBATE AVAILABLE OVER 72 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTS ALL COMPETITOR COUPONS & DOLLARS OVER 72 MONTHS* 0% OVER 72 MONTHS* 0% 2003 DODGE DURANGO REBATE AVAILABLE OVER 72 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% 2003 & 2004 CHRYSLER 300M REBATE AVAILABLE UP TO OVER 72 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT YOUR PRICE LEASE FOR OVER 60 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% 2003 DODGE CARAVAN SE OVER 60 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 + 3500 REBATE AVAILABLE OVER 48 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT OVER 60 MONTHS FINANCE FOR 0%0% INDUSTRY FIRST LOWEST PRICES HIGHEST REBATES IN 10 YEARS! AA DDAA VV II DD SS OO NN FF II RRSS TT !! 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