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A secu- rity camera photo of the suspect can be viewed on the police Web site, www.drps.ca, under ‘Media Releases’. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an ar- rest in any criminal incident. Callers do not have to give their name or testify in court, and Crime Stoppers does not use call display. To r elay any information re- garding this or other crimes, call 905-436-8477, or 1-800-222-TIPS. What’s On... PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG - Calling all young people with an interest in their local library. Positions are currently avail- able on the teen advisory group (TAG) at the Pickering Public Library. TAG makes sugges- tions for overall teen services at the library, helps promote li- brary service to the community, provides feedback on teen-relat- ed library collections and acts as an advisory group to library staff on teen issues. Teens from 13 to 19 are encouraged to apply. 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Approval must still come from Bruce Power, OPG’s board of directors and its shareholder, which is the provincial government. ISD provides “specialized inspection maintenance ser- vices” to OPG, Bruce Power and other nuclear generating facilities in Canada. The Bruce nuclear station was leased by OPG to a British company two years ago. But, the sale of ISD raises concerns with nuclear oppo- nents. Dave Martin, a policy adviser with the Sierra Club of Canada, says, “There’s no question this should be a source of concern, particu- larly when you have an off- source company, a British company, with no knowledge of Candu technology.” NNC Holdings performs nuclear inspections in Britain. The AECL work on the Pickering ‘A’ restart has been marred by “snafus and general incompetence,” Mr. Martin stated. “Then you add into the mix profit moti- vation. “I think red flags should go up once something like this happens. It brings into ques- tion the whole regulatory system.” OPG spokesman John Earl dismissed concerns about safety being compromised. “Our priority always has been safety. Safety is some- thing we won’t compromise,” he said. The company is selling the division so it can get out of “non-core business. Our core business is generating ener- gy. “They’ve been doing work for us in-house. Most of the rest of the energy field has outside companies do this,” Mr. Earl added. ISD staff “look at engineer- ing and materials, such as piping or pumps. They look at it and inspect it, make sure it operates the way it should be, looking at the wear and tear and it’s operat- ing within its life expectan- cy,” he stated. ‘They are taking it on their backs’ BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — The public doesn’t understand how complex it is to do a teacher’s job, according to a survey of teachers. The results of the Ontario College of Teachers-commis- sioned survey, its first, were released Wednesday. COM- PAS Inc. conducted the tele- phone survey in July, and the findings reflect the thoughts of 1,027 OCT members picked at random. Sixty per cent of the respondents were from elementary schools. The survey indicates that most teachers believe stu- dents are tested too much, creating “a big risk” they will become discouraged, and the respondents were highly crit- ical of standardized testing. That finding didn’t sur- prise Marnie Daly, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Associa- tion’s Durham elementary unit. She related an en- counter she had with a south Oshawa student shortly after The Fraser Institute in June ranked almost 3,000 Ontario elementary schools based on provincial test results. Ms. Daly said his school’s poor placement on the list prompted the student to tell her he attended one of the “stupidest” schools in the country. “They’re taking it person- ally; they’re taking it on their backs,” she said. “It’s like when kids see parents not getting along or divorcing; they really think it’s their fault.” Rachel Gencey says, “it al- ways breaks a teacher’s heart” when his or her school’s low test scores are publicized. The president of the Durham unit of the Elemen- tary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario suggested the stan- dardized tests don’t mean much because they represent “a snapshot” of a student’s achievement, and don’t com- pare apples to apples since different students are tested year to year. Ms. Gencey said the tests were introduced by the Con- servative government for a political purpose, namely to justify reforms to the educa- tion system. The surveyed teachers said they don’t believe the public understands how complex it is to be a teacher. “I don’t think they under- stand the time commitment; I don’t think they under- stand the levels of stress in- volved,” said Ms. Daly, adding there is “a huge amount of paperwork” in- volved as well. Teachers agreed a media campaign is needed to pro- mote the profile of teaching in the public eye. Ms. Daly said school boards, the provincial government and teachers’ federations should be doing that. Teachers are often seen as “whining” when they do so, she said. Ms. Daly added the media should do more to promote the positive aspects of teach- ing. “It’s a tough job and teach- ers work long hours,” said Ms. Gencey. Teachers get no respect says survey Safety concerns levelled at OPG Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer WWHHIITTBBYY — Marlon Maragh is "basically a misguided thug," but doesn't deserve to be jailed for a crime he didn't commit, his lawyer argued yesterday. In his closing address to ju- rors, David Bayliss said a man known only as 'Razor' was the gunman who shot Teran Richards four times as he played pickup basketball in the gymnasium at Pine Ridge High School April 3, 2001. "I suggest to you the evi- dence is overwhelming Mr. Maragh is not the person who pulled the trigger," he told the Superior Court jury. Mr. Maragh, 23, of Scarbor- ough, has admitted being a pistol-packing crack dealer who was in the school gym when shots were fired. In court, he pinned the shooting on a friend he iden- tified only as 'Razor.' 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With some well-forged partner- ships, it would take little to link the Seaton Hiking Trail with other nearby pathways and green spaces, he says. “I’d like to see it join with the Trans-Canada Trail coming down from Uxbridge and the waterfront trail in Ajax,” he said during a re- cent tour of the trail. “It could also connect to the federal lands (in north Pickering) to link the moraine with the lake and from there, it could even connect to Rouge Park.” Winding its way down from Green River, the Seaton Hiking Trail is a nature path, which meanders along the West Duffins Creek until it offi- cially ends at Concession 3 near the old Brock West landfill site. But Coun. Pickles said there are path- ways to the south, which could be improved to become important link- ages. For example, the valley behind Pine Ridge Secondary School is often used by children walking to school. Coun. Pickles wants to see the paths along that stretch im- proved to provide safer access and link up to the Seaton Hiking Trail near Concession 3. The southern portion could hook up to a stretch of trail being paved this year along the Brock Ridge neighbourhood, from Valley Farm Road to Brock Road. From there, the path could con- tinue along Toronto Region Conser- vation Area lands to Kingston Road to connect to trail work along the East Duffins Creek in Ajax and pos- sibly down to the waterfront, Coun. Pickles said. There are some challenges along the way, he added. Portions of the Seaton Hiking Trail have been hit hard by erosion and need to be im- proved, but there are volunteers from hiking and trail associations willing to help, he said. Parking also needs to be ad- dressed along Whitevale Road, where cars often spill onto the street at one of the trail’s major ac- cess points. But Coun. Pickles said he’s negotiating with local MP Janet Ecker to see a parking lot graded near the Whitevale dam to absorb some of the traffic. “It will need to be a partnership with trail organizations, the munici- palities, the Toronto Region Con- servation Authority (TRCA), provincial and federal government to make it happen,” he said. “The more partners that get involved, the better chance we have of securing grants.” Ajax is certainly open to any ideas connecting the East and West Duffins Creek trail systems, said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. “I think those partnerships have already existed in a semi-formal way,” he added. “The possibilities are endless, especially in an area like Pickering where a significant amount of lands are publicly- owned.” If you’re looking at Seaton and the airport being developed at some point, it’s important a trail system be laid out and planned out before development makes it impossible.” Trail systems are important to Ajax, which is currently examining ways to continue its trail from Pick- ering Village south to the water- front, he said. The town has a “fairly aggressive target” of getting a path established to the Bayly Street and Westney Road area later this year. Ms. Ecker said it’s her govern- ment’s goal, as well, to link as many trails as possible. The Province and TRCA are working now to convey land into public ownership along the Seaton Hiking Trail, she said. “Part of getting all of the land con- veyed and sorted out is a big piece of it,” she said. “But we’ve also spent $10,000 so far repairing stairs along the trail and working with Hike On- tario.” One of the reason we’ve been able to make such progress on our trails has been because we’ve had part- nerships.” Pickering councillor wants Seaton trail system linked DDUURRHHAAMM — Pickering councillor David Pickles wants to hook up the Seaton Hiking Tr ail with the Trans Canada Trail system to give Ajax and Pickering residents better access to park lands and green spaces. Lesley Bovie/ News Advertiser photo PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The Pickering Town- ship Historical Society is promising a leisurely day to take in some of Ontario’s history when it takes a f ield trip Wednesday, Oct. 1. The group departs East Shore Community Centre at 8:30 a.m. to Serpent Mounds for a guided tour and coffee and to Elmhirst Resort for a boat ride on Rice Lake and a three-course lunch. The tour will head from there to Lang Pioneer Village for a guided tour. The trip will be by bus on a com- fortable coach with washroom, re- turning to Pickering by 4:30. The cost is $60 for members, $65 for non-members. Contact: Carol King 905-509-2744 by Sept. 24. All aboard for historical day trip Ronald Woodcock’s murder conviction set aside BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — The Crown is consider- ing appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada a recent decision over- turning a bandit’s conviction for the vicious murders of two Durham men. The Ontario Court of Appeal last month set aside the convictions of Ron Woodcock for the first-degree murders of store owner Roger Pardy and Pickering resident Ken Thomas as part of the 1994 Gagnon Sports weapons heist. The court dismissed an appeal by Roshan Norouzali, convicted for his role in the bloody rampage. The three-justice panel ordered a new trial for Mr. Woodcock and the Crown has 60 days to appeal the de- cision to Canada’s highest court, Durham’s Senior Crown Attorney John Scott said in an interview. He said the ruling is being re- viewed by the Attorney General’s Crown Law Office and the local Crown, and no decision has been made. If the Crown doesn’t appeal, or leave to appeal is denied by the Supreme Court, Mr. Woodcock will be prosecuted again, Mr. Scott said. “When all of the appellate issues have been dealt with, there will be another trial, “ assures Mr. Scott. Mr. Woodcock, now in his early 50s, was found guilty by a Durham Region jury in 1998 of two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted murder and a slew of other charges in the robbery for guns. Pickering resident Ken Thomas was killed for his car prior to the heist, in which Oshawa storeowner Roger Pardy was shot to death and three others wounded. In setting aside Mr. Woodcock’s convictions, the appellate court ruled key evidence entered at his trial by the Crown should not have been allowed. “(Mr. Woodcock) is happy to have another chance to be cleared of these allegations. He thought his original trial was unfair... and the appeal court has agreed,” said Peter Zaduk, who represented Mr. Wood- cock at his trial. The evidence linking Mr. Wood- cock to the Gagnon Sports murders was “highly circumstantial,” some of which is now ruled inadmissible, he said. “I think it’s a very thin case. The biggest enemy (Mr. Woodcock) has is the understandable public revul- sion at this crime in Durham Re- gion. Gagnons was a well-known and popular place. It was a horren- dous crime, whoever did it, and probably the most vicious murders I’ve defended,” said Mr. Zaduk, an experienced trial lawyer who has de- fended more than 25 murder cases. “As of now, we’ve had no contact with the Crown. But I’m working under the assumption (a new trial) is likely to proceed,” he said, adding he doesn’t expect a trial until the middle of next year at the earliest. Evidence entered at the first trial showed Mr. Thomas, a self-em- ployed carpenter, was kidnapped for his car, taken to a secluded lake- front area near Pickering nuclear plant and killed with three bullets to the head and one to the neck. His body was found several months later in thick brush. Later that day, his car was used by two masked bandits who stormed the Simcoe Street South sporting goods store. Mr. Pardy, the owner and married father of two sons, was shot to death by the gun- man - alleged to have been Mr. Woodcock - while the second robber, Mr. Norouzali, smashed a gun case and snatched 11 handguns. Mr. Norouzali cut himself on the glass, bled in the store and was con- victed largely by his DNA being found at the scene. 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Please recycle DDUURRHHAAMM — For French women liv- ing in the Ajax-Pickering area, Le Circle Francophone d’Ajax meets for its first reunion of the year Friday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. If you want to meet with other French-speaking women and have a good time, con- tact Genevieve at 905-725-2868. Fr ancophone women hold club reunion Friday "He's basically a misguided thug driving around with a gun in his car... He shouldn't be given any sympathy," said the lawyer. "Even though he is probably innocent... you may think he deserves to be jailed for his lifestyle." He urged the jury to set aside any such feelings, saying Mr. Maragh is entitled to the same legal presumption of innocence as any other Canadian. The Crown alleges Mr. Maragh was the spectator who fired four bullets into Mr. Richards from a .357-handgun during an altercation between the victim and opposing player Tyshan Riley, a friend of the ac- cused. Mr. Richards, a 22-year- old former Ajax resident, suf- fered damage to major internal organs, underwent life-saving surgery and survived. A fifth bullet missed him and grazed the cheek of a 15-year- old girl, T-Sean Grant, sitting in the stands. Mr. Maragh has pleaded not guilty to attempt- ed murder, aggravated assault, possession of firearms while prohibited and three counts of evading police causing bodily harm - the last charges arising from a police chase in which Mr. Maragh crashed into a car carrying a father and two sons. Mr. Bayliss described as frail the evidence of Crown witness- es who identified Mr. Maragh in court as the triggerman. The witness testimony, he said, was tainted by improper proce- dures used by police when showing photo-lineups. Eyewit- ness identification, Mr. Bayliss warned, is generally proven as "notoriously unreliable" and a common cause of miscarriages of justice. "Identification witnesses can be convincing, but they can be mistaken." Should jurors accept Mr. Maragh was the gunman, the evidence doesn't prove he in- tended to kill Mr. Richards, Mr. Bayliss said. Therefore he should only be found guilty of aggravated assault. The Crown contends Mr. Maragh opened fire from the sidelines to defend his friend Mr. Riley from Mr. Richards during a confrontation over a foul. "Mr. Richards was a big, strong guy going after a much smaller guy (Mr. Riley). He was enraged," said Mr. Bayliss. "You have to consider whether or not the person who pulled the trigger intended to kill." Mr. Maragh later confessed to the shooting to a cellmate and an undercover officer, but was lying to impress inmates and gain respect, he said. Prosecutor Paul Murray was scheduled to present closing address today. “They do work on pieces of equipment inside the plant and outside the plant.” Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Conservative candidate Janet Ecker said, “Nothing happens at that plant unless it’s safe. The body that judges safety is the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. They’re the ones who will make the call, as they do everything else.” Ms. Ecker said OPG present- ly “inspects themselves. The proposal is to have indepen- dent inspectors.” Selling the division has “nothing to do” with the provincial government trying to balance its books, she said. “It’s about safety, period, end of story.” Vern Edwards, the New De- mocratic Party candidate, said, “The government is still in the hydro privatization kick. “If the government goes and does this, we should take it back,” he said, adding nuclear energy “needs to be in public hands, with public account- ability.” Michael Bryant, the Liberal Party’s energy critic, said, “The PCs never learned. Private in- spectors have given us Walker- ton and Aylmer. Now Ernie Eves is trying to privatize nu- clear inspections, risking pub- lic safety to pay for his reckless tax giveaway schemes.” Wayne Arthurs, the Lib- eral Party candidate for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, couldn’t be reached for comment. A press release from the ministry of energy refuted the Liberal’s accusations. “Suggestions that a decision has been made to privatize nu- clear inspections are false,” the release stated. “It is important to note that Inspection Safety Division staff are not safety inspectors; rather they provide standard engineering services.” Nuclear safety would remain the responsibility of both OPG and the CNSC, the release stat- ed. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 www.durhamregion.com New Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshaw a 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 *Not to be combined with best value items. 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September 14/03 Call905-426-8877 Last Call Don’t Miss Out DDUURRHHAAMM — A business breakfast with the Ontario Transportation Minister has been postponed. The Ajax Pickering Board of Trade has postponed its breakfast meeting with Minister Frank Klees for a later date. It was to take place Friday morning (Sept. 12). For more information, call the of- fice 905-686-0883. Board meeting postponed Defence says Maragh was ‘misguided’ but not guilty Safety inspection sell-off ✦ Defence from page 1 ✦ Safety from page 1 Please recycle DDUURRHHAAMM — Candidates in the up- coming provincial election will de- bate the future and care of the Re- g ion’s most vulnerable citizens Sept. 17 at a meeting sponsored by the Durham Children’s Aid Society and Durham Region Social Ser- vices. The event will focus on issues in- volving services for children and families, specifically children’s ser- vices in Durham Region. All candi- dates of the three major parties in all four Durham ridings have been invited. Along with the children’s aid soci- ety and regional social services, the meeting will also be supported and assisted by 17 agencies serving chil- dren and families in the area. These agencies participated in a report, ‘Moving Forward Together: Toward a Blueprint for Children’s Services in Durham Region 2003- 2013’ on which much of the Sept. 17 discussion will be based. Visit www.durhamcas.ca to view the re- port. The format for the evening will in- clude opening and closing state- ments from each party. Questions will also be directed to each candi- date. If time permits, questions will be taken from members of the pub- lic. L arry O’Connor, chairman of Durham Region’s Health and Social Services Committee will be the facil- itator for the evening. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and is scheduled to run until at least 9 p.m. in the Town of Whitby Council Chambers, 575 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 PAGE 5 P Where the top- three parties stand on education PPrrooggrreessssiivvee CCoonnsseerrvvaattiivvee PPaarrttyy 1.We are increasing annual education funding by an additional $2 billion to $16.2 billion, the highest in Ontario’s his- tory. 2. We will speed up and legislate the schedule for providing the Equity in Edu- cation tax credit to help parents who choose to send their children to inde- pendent schools. When fully implement- ed, it will save those parents up to $3,500 per year in taxes. 3. We insist on accountability for school boards. Right now, the money we give to boards does not always get used for the intended purpose - helping students achieve success. 4. Under an Ernie Eves government, high school students who cannot read and write will not graduate. We introduced the high school literacy test to make sure no graduate lacks these basic skills. 5. We will support Ontario’s teachers by creating an award for teacher excel- lence to recognize the top teacher in each school district, as nominated by students and parents. 6. We will pass legislation making it illegal for teachers (and other school employ- ees) to strike or stage work-to-rule cam- paigns, and for school boards to lock out their employees, during the school year. LLiibbeerraall PPaarrttyy 1. Our Excellence for All Plan guarantees that within our first mandate 75 per cent of our students meet or exceed the provincial standard on province wide tests. 2. We will put in place a real cap of 20 students per class in the all-important early grades. 3. We will create a meaningful high school diploma program that combines academic achievement and work prepa- ration for students in danger of dropping out. We will make learning mandatory at age 18. 4. We will make sure our schools are safe so students can concentrate on learning. 5. We will offer public school choice so that parents can decide which public school is right for their children. 6. We will not let schools fail because of a flawed funding formula. We will create a fair model to reflect the local needs of diverse communities. NNeeww DDeemmooccrraattiicc PPaarrttyy 1. We will immediately restore $2 billion to our schools and classrooms and fully implement the recommendations of the Education Equality Task Force. 2. We will ensure public accountability by quickly passing a Charter of Rights for Education, making excellent public edu- cation a legal right for every student. 3. We will invest early to ensure every child the best start by offering full junior and senior kindergarten. 4. We will ensure students have the op- portunity to learn the skills they need. 5. We will replace the expensive Conser- vative testing bureaucracy with student testing that will identify student strengths and areas where help is need- ed. Invest the savings to help students improve. 6. We will scrap the private school tax credit and put the money back into mak- ing every public school an excellent school. No public funds for private schools. Wa yne Arthurs Adam Duncan Janet Ecker Vern Edwards BByy CCrryyssttaall CCrriimmii Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — A ban on teacher strikes, new taxes, and school board mergers are some public education solutions local provincial candidates are promising if elected Oct. 2. Progressive Conservative, Liberal, New Democratic, and Green Party candidates for the Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge riding have different ideals for improving the Province’s rela- tionship with the public education system. Progressive Conservative MPP Janet Ecker says if re-elected her party will make teacher strikes, lockouts and walkouts illegal during the school year to stop learning dis- ruptions. “The continuous interruptions are not fair to teachers, students, and parents,” Ms. Ecker says. “Teachers deserve to be paid fair- ly - it’s an important, important job, but we need to find or need to devel- op a better way to resolve labour dis- putes that does not involved inter- fering with kids’ education,” she adds. “Any day lost for a student is wrong.” If disruptions are eliminated, she predicts school board trustee posi- tions will also be more attractive. “Trustees don’t sign up to be a trustee to spend all their time in labour disputes,” says Ms. Ecker. Returning accountability and in- dependence to school boards is how trustee positions will capture more qualified candidates, says Ms. Ecker’s Liberal opposition, Wayne Arthurs. “There are many, many qualified people in the community that would take an active interest if they felt they were given the opportunity to make a valuable contribution and not being watched so directly by the Province,” he adds. As for teacher relationships with the Province, Mr. Arthurs says get- ting essential service back into the Ontario schools is the first step. “To be able to adequately address the needs of the students because that’s the first and most critical part, provide the resources and that will help us start to rebuild on the relationship,” Mr. Arthurs says. Respect and extra funding is the New Democratic Party’s education solution. “Basically how you improve rela- tions is with respect,” says Vern Ed- wards, local NDP candidate. “Then we have to make sure we’re putting the funding into the education sys- tem again.” To provide more funding his party will create an education excellence fund to be used only for the school- ing system. “We’re going to create two new tax brackets, one for people making more than $100,000 a year and an- other one for people who make more than $150,000 a year,” Mr. Edwards explains. The tax collected would not be put into general revenue, but would only be used for schools, including maintenance. “There’s more to an education than being able to read, write and do some mathematics,” he says. “Our public institutions, our schools are to help create citizens, not just make sure they can read and write and be obedient little servants.” With money put back into the ed- ucation system, the trustee position will be more desirable, Mr. Edwards adds, because they won’t be doing a job with both hands tied behind their backs. Green Party candidate Adam Duncan says increasing trustee salaries should make the position more sought after. His party will also increase public education funding and get rid of the tax credit for private schooling. Extra money from eliminating the tax credit will be put back into the public system. Private schools will be less desired once the Green Party increases schooling choices, he adds. “One of the reasons people are using private schools is because of their religion,” says Mr. Duncan. “Catholics can go to their own school, but if you’re Muslim or an- other religion you don’t have your own school. We would increase the choices available by funding some alternatives such as increasing money in home schooling, religious schools.” He adds all forms of schooling would also be administered by one board in each area, merging the Catholic and public boards. Candidates speak out on education reforms Provincial candidates on education platform Leading up to the provincial election the News Advertiser will be asking area can- didates their take on issues that are im- portant to Ontario and this community. You can also have a say. If you have a question send it to newsroom@durham- region.com. A few of the questions will be selected, which will be presented to the candidates and run just prior to the Oct. 2 election The Metroland Durham Region Media Group and Rogers Community Television are co-sponsoring a series of televised candidate debates for the rid- ings of Oshawa, Durham, Whitby-Ajax and Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. Candidates in the upcoming provin- cial election have been invited to partici- pate in taped debates that will be shown over the remainder of the campaign. The debates will air on Rogers on the following dates: Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge riding Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Whitby-Ajax riding Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m.; Oshawa riding Thursday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; and Durham riding Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 p.m. The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is a team of seven commu- nity newspapers (The Uxbridge Times- Journal, Port Perry This Week, Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser, Clarington This Week, The Canadian Statesman, Oshawa This Week and Whitby This Week), the monthly Durham Business Times publication, a Durhamwide Web site (www.durhamregion.com), and a shows division (Dynamic Publishing and Shows), all working together to bring you the best possible news coverage in Durham Region. Metroland and Rogers team up for candidate debates Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Riding But report shows strong safety results PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The Pickering Gener- ating Station ran safely but ineffec- tively in the past few months, ac- cording to an OPG ‘report card’ re- leased this week. Electricity production was down at Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering B plant from April to June 2003, according to the report, which must be released quarterly as a requirement of the plant’s regula- tor, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. One area where the Pickering plant was well below its target was the capability factor, which repre- sents the amount of electricity the stations can produce as a percent- age of perfect performance. Pickering B’s performance rated 62.1 per cent capacity, well below the goal of 79.2 per cent and the in- dustry benchmark of 91.3 per cent. The factor was low because of several unplanned and extended outages, according to the company. OPG spokesman Pat O’Brien says, “Basically, we had more out- ages, unexpected outages, this year and longer ones than we had planned.” The outages “took longer to com- plete than estimated,” he adds. He points to Unit 7, which was off- line for planned maintenance for about two months longer than ex- pected. OPG must report on eight perfor- mance indicators for the station. The second quarter is not impacted by the recent blackout, which oc- curred after the reporting period. Second quarter results for the other categories were as follows: • On overall performance, based on 10 key areas including produc- tion and safety, Pickering B rated a 68.5 per cent rating, worse than OPG’s target of 70.7 per cent. The industry benchmark, (the ideal goal based on top performing plants worldwide) is 96 per cent. The main cause for not meeting tar- get was the lowered production mark, according to the report; • There were no public safety lev- els 1 or 2 events reportable to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commis- sion. That’s better than the year-to- date target of three. A Level 1 event is defined as highly significant and a Level 2 is significant; • ‘Reactor trips’ or the number of unplanned automatic reactor shut- downs per 7,000 hours - 1.11, slightly above the OPG target and the in- dustry standard of one; • Radiation dose to the public from both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ stations - 2.3 microsieverts, an international unit of dose, bettering the target of five microsieverts and the regulato- ry limit of 1,000; • Major and moderate pre- ventable spills — zero, meeting the OPG goal of zero; • Industrial safety accident rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, restricted-work injuries or fa- talities, for Pickering ‘A’ was 0.18, which is marginally worse than the target of 0.15. For the Pickering B reactors, the rate was 0.15, meeting the 0.15 tar- get. • Accident severity rate or the number of days lost for injuries per 200,000 hours worked: Pickering ‘A’ - 2.17 days, better than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. On the ‘B’ side - 8.13 days, worse than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. A motor vehicle accident involving a Pickering ‘B’ employee affected the rate. The four Pickering A reactors have not produced electricity since being shutdown for retooling since 19 97 so there are no performance measurements for those four units. Production low at Pickering B Children’s Aid Society hosts all-candidates debate Sept. 17 Pair mugged in separate cases PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — A 17-year-old was thrown to the ground and kicked by several attackers during an early morning street-robbery Saturday. Durham Regional Police said the victim and a friend were walking in a field behind Pine Ridge high school at about 1:35 a.m. when they were confronted by six to eight men, some wearing bandannas on their heads. The group asked the teens for “trees,” street slang for cigarettes, said Sergeant Paul Malik. “They didn’t have any and were pushed around. They threw the one teen to the ground and three or four began kicking him,” said the officer. They took his knapsack contain- ing money and property and fled. The victim required medical treat- ment for minor cuts, Sgt. Malik said. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 48-year-old man reported being at- tacked by two men at 10 p.m. Satur- day while walking in Glengrove Park. The man was struck from be- hind, he believes with a bat, and his assailants rifled through his pockets searching for his wallet, police said. He fought off the pair but suffered gashes above his eye and lip during the struggle. The more you go, the more you know Each year at the Fall Fair I learn a little more about my town. I pick up stuff about people and even myself which couldn't possibly be learned anywhere else. For in- stance, I now know Marge W. gets really huffy if you touch her butter tarts. Elmay G. snaps the arms off the competitor's gin- gerbread men when she thinks no one is looking and Roy M. al- ways sneaks a gourd into the fair that looks vaguely sexual. I learn there will always be a generous crowd of young boys watching whenever the oldest Hemplethwaite girl wears a tube top on any ride that spins. I dis- cover the most romantic spot in town is at the top of the Ferris wheel at dusk. I slip the carnie operating it an extra fiver to keep my wife and I up there for a few extra moments. I see that the brat down the street is remarkably proficient at target shooting. I make a mental note to smile more at him from now on. I vow not to play bingo anywhere near Kay L. or any of her blue-haired gang. They are dangerous women who carry their dabbers in holsters. They would eat my lunch. I figure out how to lean on a tractor wheel and tilt my base- ball hat just so when I talk to old farmers, who just happen to be about the most interesting guys on earth. I deduce why Velma T. really is the 'Lemon Meringue Queen' and I now know why Vic and Carl cannot keep their hands off Doris H's creampuffs. I learn to give any child with a soft ice-cream cone a wide berth. I understand that if a child says he's going to pee his pants on a ride, he may well be telling the truth. I find out the Melderson boy has a hair trigger Epiglottis. I determine that six feet is not always a safe distance from someone who is throwing up. I get the idea horses may be smarter than all of the rest of us. I realize the demolition derby is way more fun when you sit with female truckers. I glean that it's best not to stare at female trucker's tattoos. I cover my kid's ears when the female truckers catch me staring at their tattoos. I discover you can probably die if you eat candyfloss really quickly and then chug a coke. And I find that, no matter what flavour, after the first pound, fudge doesn't taste so good. I find out there is no nicer smell in the world than French fries, cotton candy and horse manure carried along on a crisp fall breeze. I see what seems like an out- rageous ticket price is actually some of the best money I will ever spend; I am buying memo- ries for my children and I. Finally, as I walk home that night, amidst the giggles and yawns and murmured conversa- tions of my neighbours and their families I learn why I live where I live. These are good people. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Actor-comedian-writer Neil Crone of Sunderland saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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It was a tie for Bill McLean and Vic Dingley confirmed by the recount con- ducted by the Ontario Supreme Court. Under law, the Village Clerk casts the deciding vote and Ward Irwin did it by placing both names in a top hat and drawing. William McLean won, by luck of the draw. TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn::"A re you in favour of a pub- licly funded auto insurance program?" ✦Yes ✦No Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Do Darlington and Pickering nuclear stations need no-fly zones? ✦Yes 8 3 .3% ✦No 16.7% Total votes: 246 It’s not quite as simple as A, B, C Par ties diverge when it comes to education policy If there's one thing the three major Ontario parties can agree to thoroughly disagree on, it's education. As far as Dalton McGuinty's Liberals are concerned, the To- ries have essentially destroyed education over the past eight years, overseeing a decline in standards and quality while underfunding the system. Howard Hampton and the NDP would essentially back the Liberal criticisms, but would take it a step further by dumping Tory student testing, eliminating the proposed private school tax cred- it and put $2 billion immediately into the school system. The Tories would assure you the system is far better now than when they took over in 1995. They'll add there is much still to be done and that, under Ernie Eves, they're just the ones to do it. What's a parent to do come Oct. 2? If education is your No. 1 issue, who do you trust to improve and look after the system for the next four or five years? A long look at the platform put forward by each of the parties shows there are enough differences to allow par- ents to make a choice. First, what are the similarities? All three parties agree the system needs more money. Both the NDP and Tories are willing to put $2 billion more into education right away. The Liberals have said they will invest $1.8 billion more into the system by the end of their mandate. All three parties want more accountability in the sys- tem to ensure dollars are reaching the classroom. All want to see students achieve more and excel. The differences are also very clear. The Tories are alone in calling for a ban on teacher and staff strikes and work-to-rule action during the school year. They would have disputes ultimately settled by bind- ing arbitration without disruption to school years. Both the NDP and Liberals suffered school strikes while in gov- ernment, so the problem is not exclusive to the Tories. Though drastic, the Tory plan, which was originally raised by Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty when he ran for the leadership in 2002, may be the only one that keeps kids in the classroom. Neither the NDP nor Liberals support the Tories' plan to offer parents who may not be well off, the option to send their children to private schools by providing a tax credit. The Tories are pushing ahead with their plan to make all students pass a mandatory literacy test before high school graduation. Such a plan, which has been in place for a few years now, is touted as a means to ensure all On- tario high school grads meet at least a minimum standard before they enter post-graduate studies or the workforce. Such a plan is more stringent and demanding than any- thing the Liberals or NDP have advanced. All three parties certainly take the education issue seri- ously and want your vote on the issue. The Tories, re- sponsible for the system for the past eight years, have come out with the most black-and-white plan. Proposing bold initiatives like banning teacher's strikes and encour- aging private school choice indicates an Eves government would continue along the path it has chosen in recent years when it comes to education - either you like the tough decisions that have been made, or you don't. The tale will be told at the ballot box. Ecker should give Rouge Park full legal protection TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: In the cornfields of Picker- ing's agricultural preserve, MPP Janet Ecker may have stood her ground to protect it - but she was not deep-rooted enough. Her commendable stance seemingly withered when she pledged to transfer 3,500 acres of Rouge Park lands to the Toronto and Re- g ion Conservation Authority (TRCA). Had Ms. Ecker forgotten in 1999 TRCA privatized impor- tant conservation lands be- tween Pickering's major parks (Rouge and Petticoat) on the waterfront trail? These lands were held in trust for the peo- ple for over 25 years - then sold to developers. What is to guar- antee that Ecker's pledge today to preserve the lands will not similarly see the same lands sold to developers down the road? TRCA is not only a creation of the Ontario government, but the doer of its dirty work, especially when influential de- velopers come knocking. Re- cently, the Ontario Municipal Board (mostly Tory ap- pointees) ruled the Rouge Management Plan "does not have any binding effect". Rouge Park is in serious trouble because it has no legal protection. From Lake On- tario to the Oakridges Moraine, many thousands of houses are built where devel- opment should not go - with the approval of TRCA as the key land-use planning agency. The current planning system is failing to protect the envi- ronment. If Ms. Ecker truly wants to preserve those lands in a meaningful way, she should take the necessary steps to get all Rouge Park-area lands de- clared a provincial park - with full enforceable legal protec- tion forever. Then she will have my vote. MMaarriiaann MMaarrttiinn,, PPiicckkeerriinngg It's a matter of loyalty, Mr. Arthurs TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Wayne Arthurs, I think it is absolutely disloyal of you to run for two offices. If you want to run for Provincial candidate then you should resign as mayor of Pickering and give other peo- ple a chance to run. Some of the councillors would like to run but they can- not commit at this time be- cause in the mayoral race they could end up losing every- thing. If you want to show your loy- alty to the people of Pickering then give up the MPP race and show you are dedicated to serving Pickering and not yourself. JJoohhnn SSmmiitthh,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Are municipal politicians breaching oath of off ice? TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Your editorial about munici- pal mayors and councillors running for provincial office presented an important issue. It is my view, however, that these liberal individuals, whether taking pay or not, are reneging on their oath to serve the people who elected them into office. Did these candidates not take an oath to serve the peo- ple at the municipal level? Is campaigning for provincial of- fice during the tenure of their municipal mandate not a breach of that oath? In court, breaching an oath is known as perjury. I wonder what terminology would be politically correct for this form of breach? HHeennrryy ZZaacczzeekk,, AAjjaaxx www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 PAGE 7 P Enter t o W i n A Free S p a Package Free Teen Street Jam Diana Princess of Wales Youth Park 4 to 8 pm (behind the Rec Complex) Free Bus Shuttle Call 905.420.6588 Terry Fox Run Sunday September 14 start at 9am Pickering Recreation Complex Walk, Jog, Wheel or Bike 905.683.6582 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME September 10 Race Relations & Equity Committee 7:00 pm September 11 Waterfront Coordinating 7:00 pm Committee September 15 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com The City of Pickering distributes its First Progress Report Living Well, It’s a Community Effort will arrive in your mail in the coming days. Print: by C. W. Jefferys ‘Reproduced with the permission of the C.W. Jefferys Estate, Toronto’ Ownership of Ontario Art Collection, Toronto CALLING ALL REBELS! September 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th Exciting Events for the Whole Family! A ten minute drive to the past Sunday, October 5th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm SEE HISTORY IN ACTION Located on Highway 7 between Brock Rd. & Westney Rd. CALL 905.683.8401 or visit cityofpickering.com/museum Alternative Energy Wo rkshop Make your home more energy efficient by taking part in a home energy audit program. Learn valuable tips that can save energy and money around your home. When: Tuesday September 30th, Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Where: Ontario Power Generation Information Centre Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 NOMINATIONS Nominations may be filed at the Office of the Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, One The Esplanade, Pickering, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, September 26, 2003, and during normal office hours during the period preceding Nomination Day for the purpose of nominating persons for the following offices: a) Office of Mayor b) Office of Regional Councillor, Ward 1 c) Office of Regional Councillor, Ward 2 d) Office of Regional Councillor, Ward 3 e) Office of City Councillor, Ward 1 f) Office of City Councillor, Ward 2 g) Office of City Councillor, Ward 3 h) Office of Member of the Durham District School Board i) Office of Member of the Durham Catholic District School Board Further, nominations will be received at the Office of the Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, September 26, 2003, and during normal office hours during the period preceding Nomination Day for the purpose of nominating fit and proper persons for the following offices: a) Office of Member of the French-Language School Board b) Office of Member of the Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud Nomination papers and full particulars of procedures to be followed may be obtained at the Clerk’s Division, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Greentree, Supervisor, Legislative Services, at 420-4660, extension 2019. MISES EN CANDIDATURE Les mises en candidature peuvent être déposées au Bureau du Greffier de la ville de Pickering, Un rue de l ‘Esplanade, Pickering, entre 9 h 00 et 17 h 00, le jour de la mise en candidature, le vendredi 26 Septembre 2003, et durant les heures normales de bureau au cours de la période précédant le jour de la mise en nomination et ce, dans le but de mettre en nomination les personnes pour exercer les fonctions suivantes : a) poste de maire b) poste de conseiller régional , circonscription électorale no 1 c) poste de conseiller régional, circonscription électorale no 2 d) poste de conseiller régional, circonscription électorale no 3 e) poste de conseiller municipal, circonscription électorale no 1 f) poste de conseiller municipal, circonscription électorale no 2 g) poste de conseiller municipal, circonscription électorale no 3 h) poste de membre du conseil scolaire des écoles publiques de la région de Durham i) poste de membre du conseil des écoles catholiques de la région de Durham En outre, des mises en candidature seront acceptées au Bureau du greffier de la ville d`Oshawa, 50, rue Centre Sud, Oshawa, entre 9 h 00 et 17 h 00, le jour de la mise en candidature, soit le vendredi 26 septembre 2003, et durant les heures normales de bureau au cours de la période précédant le jour de la mise en nomination et ce, dans le but de mettre en nomination les personnes aptes et compétentes pouvant exercer les fonctions suivantes : a) poste de membre du conseil des écoles publiques de langue française b) poste de membre du conseil des écoles publiques catholiques de langue française Centre-sud Les déclarations de candidature et les détails complets des procédures à suivre peuvent être obtenus auprès du Greffier, à l’Édifice municipal, Un rue de l’Esplanade, entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30, du lundi au vendredi. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez s’il-vous-plait contacter Anne Greentree, Superviseur des services législatifs, au 420-4660, poste 2019. Election Notices Celebrating 20 years as your Community Fitness Leader! Saturday, September 27th 10:00am to 4:00pm FREE ACTIVITIES! Public Swimming 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Aquafit Classes 1:15 pm Fitness Classes 10:00 am Jumping Castles & Games Squash & Tennis Clinics Arts & Crafts Wellness Discussions Cookie & Button Making Sports Demonstrations Official Ceremony 11:30 a.m. with Cake Cutting & Refreshments Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road Call 905.683.6582 Visit cityofpickering.com Candidate Information Session The City Clerk’s of the Region of Durham, in conjunction with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be hosting a Candidate Information Session for Citizens interested in running for Offices of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee in the 2003 Municipal Elections. The Session will be held: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Oshawa Public Library Auditorium McLaughlin Branch 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa. The purpose of the session is to explain the election process, election campaign finances and outline the recent amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, and provide a forum where election-related questions can be addressed. Candidate Information packages will also be available. All are welcome to attend. If you are planning to attend please RSVP to: Anne Greentree, Supervisor Legislative Services City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.4660 ext. 2019 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: agreentree@city.pickering.on.ca Séance d’information pour candidat Les greffiers de la région de Durham en collaboration avec le Ministère des Affaires municipales et du logement présentera une séance d’information pour candidat pour les citoyens intéressés à poser leur candidature pour les postes de chef de conseil, conseiller ou conseillers pour conseil scolaire aux élections municipales 2003. La séance aura lieu: Mardi, le 16 septembre 2003 entre 19h00 et 21h00 Auditorium, Bibliothèque publique d’Oshawa McLaughlin Branch 65, rue Bagot, Oshawa. La séance aura pour but d’offrir des renseignements généraux à l’intention des candidats, d’expliquer le procès électoral, le financement de la campagne électorale et les changements à la Loi des Élections municipales et de répondre à toutes autre questions à ce sujet. Copie du Guide à l’intention des candidats seront disponibles. Prière de réserver auprès de: Anne Greentree, Superviseur, Services législatifs Ville de Pickering Un, rue Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Téléphone: 905.420.4660, poste 2019 Facsimile: 905.420.9685 Couriel: agreentree@city.pickering.on.ca Is Your Name on the Voters’ List? Are you eligible to Vote? To qualify to vote at the Municipal Elections: ✔ You must be a Canadian Citizen. ✔ You must be 18 years of age on or before November 10, 2003. ✔ You, your spouse, or same-sex partner must live, rent or own property in Pickering on Voting Day. ✔ You must not otherwise be prohibited by law from voting. How do you check? The Voter’s List showing the names of all persons entitled to vote in the November 10th, 2003 Municipal Elections in the City of Pickering is available for public inspection at the following locations: • Clerk’s Division - Second Floor, Civic Complex, One The Esplanade,Pickering • Pickering Public Library, Central Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering • Pickering Public Library, Claremont Branch, Concession 9 Road, Central Street, east of Brock Road. • Pickering Public Library, Greenwood Branch, Westney Road, south of Concession 6 Road • Pickering Public Library, Petticoat Creek Branch, 470 Kingston Road, Pickering • Pickering Public Library, Whitevale Branch, Concession 5 Road, (east of Altona Road) If your name is not on the Voters’ List, what do you do? If you qualify and your name has been omitted from the Preliminary Voters’ List or the information is incorrectly shown, you must file an application for revision during the period starting Tuesday, September 2, 2003, to Monday, November 10, 2003 (Election Day). Applications are available in the Clerk’s Division and may be filed during this period during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade. Applications may also be made on November 10, 2003 (Election Day) at the elector’s voting location. Etes-vous inscrit sur la liste électorale? Etes-vous éligible pour voter? Pour avoir droit de vote aux élections municipales: ✔ Vous devez etre de citoyenneté canadienne. ✔ Vous devez avoir atteint l’age de 18 ans ou l’atteindra le jour du scrutin ou avant le 10 novembre, 2003 ✔ Vous, votre conjoint ou votre partenaire de meme sexe devez résider, etre locataire ou propriétaire dans la circonscription électorale de Pickering le jour du scrutin. ✔ Vous ne devez pas etre autrement exclus du vote par la loi. Comment Vérifier? La liste électorale comprenant le nom des électeurs éligibles pour les élections municipales de Pickering du 10 novembre, 2003 est disponible pour examen public aux endroits suivants: • Bureau du Greffier de la ville - 2è étage, Édifice municipal, Un, rue de l’Esplanade, Pickering • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale principale, Un, rue de l’Esplanade, Pickering • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Claremont, 9è rang, rue Centrale, à l’est de la rue Brock • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Greenwood, rue Westney, au sud du 6è rang • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Petticoat Creek, 470 rue Kingston, Pickering • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Whitevale, 5è rang ( à l’est de la rue Altona). Que faire si votre nom n’est pas inscrit sur la liste électorale? Si vous etes éligible et que votre nom n’est pas inscrit sur la liste électorale préliminaire, ou qu’il y a erreur d’information, vous devez remplir une application pour une demande de révision durant la période débutant mardi le 2 septembre, 2003 au 10 novembre, 2003 (jour électoral). Les formulaires d’application sont disponibles au Bureau du Greffier municipal aux heures normales de bureau, soit du lundi au vendredi, à l’édifice muncipal de Pickering, Un, rue de l’Esplanade. Vous pouvez aussi faire application le 10 novembre, 2003 (jour électoral) aux différents bureaux de scrutin. ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆˆ ˆ WATERFRONT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES sponsored by Ontario Power Generation 6:30 to 8:30 pm Millennium Square(bottom of Liverpool Road)“Come out and enjoy a series of evening musical concerts being held at the waterfront on the Millennium Square” September 11 Northern Legs-Southern Fists (Asian Drumming) ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ Monday September 15th 7-10 p.m. MATRIX RELOADEDMATRIX RELOADED Petticoat Creek Community Centre Popcorn and drinks provided For info call: 905.420.4660 ext. 6101 (City ID Required) AGES 13-19AGES 13-19 FREE!!FREE!! MOVIEMOVIE NIGHTNIGHT Contact the Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628, or visit cityofpickering.com under Emergency Services fo r more information about the TAPP-C Program. The TAPP-C Program (The Arson Prevention Program for Children) A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 www.durhamregion.com CALL US AT 1.888.ONT.VOTE (1.888.668.8683) TTY: 1.888.292.2312 (for deaf/hard of hearing) E-MAIL US AT info@electionsontario.on.ca VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT www.electionsontario.on.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have friends or relatives who have difficulty reading, please make them aware of the information in this notice. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ELECTION If you are a qualified voter who is not able to vote in person at either an advance poll or the regular poll on election day, you may vote by proxy. Visit our web site or call us for details. PROXY VOTING IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CARD If you are qualified to vote and have not received your Notice of Registration card by September 20, your name may not be on the Voters List. Before election day – you may have your name added to the Voters List by applying for a Certificate to Vote up to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,October 1. Contact us for further information. On election day – you may register and vote by completing an application form and showing the following identification documents to the officials at the poll: •EITHER one identification document showing your name, current address and signature • OR two identification documents, one showing your name and signature and the other showing your name and current address. QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE On election day you must be: • 18 years of age • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of Ontario Persons who ceased to live in Ontario within the two years prior to election day may be entitled to vote under certain conditions. Call us for further information. REVISING AGENTS MAY VISIT YOUR HOME The Permanent Register of Electors means that province-wide enumeration is no longer necessary. In some areas, however, target revision may be needed to identify eligible voters. By providing our team of revising agents with accurate information about eligible voters living at your address, you will help us to make sure that it appears correctly on the Voters List. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CARDS WILL BE MAILED If your name is on the Voters List, you will soon receive a Notice of Registration card in the mail. Your Notice of Registration card identifies: • your electoral district • the location of the poll where you vote on election day • the dates and locations for advance poll voting in your electoral district Your Notice of Registration card looks like this. Bring it with you when you go to vote. TR38 KEEPING YOU INFORMED If you require a sign language interpreter, Ontario Interpreter Services (OIS) makes them available to voters across Ontario on a first-come, first-served basis. 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The application is: Applicant:Mr. Dave Hueson Location:805 Third Concession Road Lot 3, Plan 558 City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham Proposal:To permit the construction of a detached shed (7.3 metres by 9.1 metres). File No.:18-ZO-02903-02 All submissions in support of, or in opposition to, the application(s) described above, and received by the Municipal Services Office - Central Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, To r onto, ON M5G 2E5, on or before the 30th day of September, 2003, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above. In addition, under Section 47(10) of the Planning Act, any interested person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Zoning Order. 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Vidal Chavannes, a teacher at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, held The Cornerstone Academy at the Manresa Retreat Centre in Pickering Aug. 18-22. He says the goal of the weeklong pro- gram was to improve students’ self-esteem so they can assume a leading role in soci- ety. “I hope they have a better sense of self, feel better about themselves and feel more confident about being leaders in the com- munity,” he says. The 10 participants in the first year were all black students from Ajax and Pickering. And while the program was open to all, Mr. Chavannes says it is especially important for black pupils to hear the program’s mes- sage. “Especially as it relates to black stu- dents, there is a marked drop in achieve- ment between elementary and high school,” says Mr. Chavannes. Among other goals, the program intro- duced the young people to different role models than the music artists and athletes who typically top a youth’s list of heroes. Idolizing such stars might lead a young person to believe that money and fame is the measure of success. However Mr. Cha- vannes wants young people to understand “that maybe the measure of your life is not how much you can get for yourself but how much you can help other people. “We talked about black history... the in- ventors and some of the achievements black people have made to the communi- ty,” he says, noting those highlights are not found in history books. Kayla McKesey, a Grade 8 student at Cadarackque Public School in Ajax, says her mom heard about the program and they both liked the sound of it. “We’ve been learning different values about how to treat people and everything and how to like yourself without treating anyone else badly,” she said. Kayla said she was not aware that black people invented things such as the traffic light and peanut butter, noting, “it was great to hear that. “I think it’s a good camp because you learn to do stuff, but it’s not like you’re at school,” she said. This school year is a big one for Picker- ing’s Dan Peterson: He’s starting at Dun- barton High School this year and attended because he wanted a head-start in getting back into the school groove. “Today we went hiking and we were sup- posed to take all our problems and throw them away,” he said. Mr. Chavannes explained that he asked the students to pick up a rock to represent any time they have been disappointed by someone or been hurt and to throw it into the forest. The young people also role-played in dra- matic activities, read and discussed news- paper articles, both to improve literacy and have a sense of what’s going on in the world, and heard from guest speakers. They learned an important distinction, too. “Especially in high school, the popular way is not the best way,” says Mr. Cha- vannes. He used as an example a student being made fun of in school. The easy thing to do is join in on the bullying or ignore it, says Mr. Chavannes, while the courageous thing is to intervene and stand up for the victim. Students paid $150 for the week to cover costs like the venue and learning materials, but Mr. Chavannes said he “really didn’t stick to the price” and expects to break even. He hopes to continue running the acade- my. “Hopefully it will grow; the plan is that during the school year to turn it into an after school thing or a Saturday thing,” he said. Role models reach out to local youth DDUURRHHAAMM — The Region wants to know how you eat your fruits and veg- gies. The health department is launching the Invite Us Along! contest, asking residents to share the creative ways they get their families to eat fruits and vegetables. Durham research shows only 34 per cent of people eat five to 10 serv- ings of fruits and veggies each day - and they want that to change. One example is to have cut-up carrots, red and green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower and mush- rooms with a low-fat creamy salad dressing on hand. Contest winners will be chosen at random, and will receive a family pass to Cullen Gardens and a $75 gift certificate to Cullen Gardens restau- rant. The top tips and ideas will be published in a health department newsletter and on their Web site. Entry forms are avail- able on the site at www.region.durham.on.c a or by calling the health department at 905-723- 8521 or 1-800-841-2729. Fruits and veggies lacking in local diet The Cornerstone Academy teaches kids about self esteem by using role models in the community. Leader Vidal Chavannes, left, with local youth, in back from left, Chris Whittaker and Daniel Peterson. In front, from left, are, Kayla Mckesey, Andre Whittaker and Aaron Jullian. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Panthers end pre-season with pair of losses BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— With just days to go before the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers launch their 2003-04 junior 'A' hockey regular season, there is still some question as to the make- up of the opening-day roster. With Ontario Hockey League clubs making their cuts, Panthers' first-year head coach and general manager John Winder says the Pan- thers hope to pick up a few of those players that trickle down through the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League ranks. "We've got some more kids coming in, cuts from the upper (OPJAHL) teams are phoning us, so we want to have a look at these kids," says Winder, adding that the Panthers are in the market for at least two more forwards before the start of the season. The Panthers will open up the 2003-04 OPJAHL season in Huntsville against the North Confer- ence's Wildcats on Thursday night at 8 p.m. The home opener for the Panthers is Sunday when they host another North Conference team, the Aurora Tigers, at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. Coming off an incredibly lacklus- tre (1-5) pre-season campaign, the Panthers aren't taking either of its first two opponents lightly, although Pickering's opening night opponent, Huntsville, has been perennially weak. Aurora, however, is always one of the top teams in the league. "You can never tell," notes Winder. "I know Aurora is strong. Definitely, they're a strong team and always are. Huntsville has not been strong, but you never know what they're putting together. I wouldn't take anything for granted." The Panthers finished off what can charitably be described as mixed results to end its pre-season schedule. The Pickering juniors started the weekend with a 7-2 victo- ry over the crosstown rival Ajax Ax- emen in Ajax Friday night. In a home-and-home series with the East Conference's Port Hope Predators, the Panthers dropped both ends by close scores. In Port Hope Saturday, the Panthers fell 4-3 and in Pickering Sunday night, the host Predators hung on for a narrow 2-1 win. Although there are still a few ros- ter holes to fill, Winder is nonethe- less pleased with the team he has as- sembled. "We're getting a good work ethic from the kids. They're a little more skilled than we originally thought," he says. Up front, the Panthers will look to veteran leaders Cory York and An- drew Dissanayake to be a steadying force until the rookies get their feet under them. In terms of first-year Local archer takes Canadian title by narrowest of margins BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor AAJJAAXX ——Shooting a bow and arrow came naturally to Andrew Fagan. The 17-year-old hotshot recalls trailing along with his grandfather Bob Fagan and his father Ted when they used to "pull out the bows and have some fun" when he was eight. Three years later, he joined the Durham Archers at its range in Columbus, just north of Oshawa, and almost immediately became known in archery circles as "The Natural" for his uncanny technique and deadeye accuracy. "It did come fairly naturally to me," says Fagan, a Grade 12 student at Pickering High School. "Once I got my hands on one of the high-tech bows I started to shoot fairly well." So well, in fact, that he started win- ning competitions with increasing reg ularity. In his five years of compet- itive archery, he has won virtually every title in Ontario. Fagan put his two-time crown at the Canadian 3-D Archery Champi- onship on the line in Estevan, Saskatchewan last month. And, al- though it was a pitched battle with his archrival Derick Hird, of Manito- ba, he succeeded in 'three-peating' as national junior champ, winning by the narrowest of margins. The sport of 3-D archery is usually held in rural areas to simulate hunt- ing situations. The targets are foam decoys of real animals such as deer, raccoons, elk, bear, etc. The targets have rings on the vital organs, which represent the 'kill zone'. The better the shot made (closer to the heart) the higher the points awarded. Scor- ing is 10X for a super kill, 10 for heart, eight for lungs, stomach, etc., five for hitting any other part of the animal. After a target is shot the group will walk up to the target, score the ar- rows, pull the arrows, then proceed to the next shot. By virtue of winning the provincial 3-D archery title, Fagan was the first archer named to the four-member Ontario team to compete at nation- als in Saskatchewan. The national tournament consist- ed of 80 targets spread over a three- day period. After the opening day of 20 targets, Fagan trailed Hird by five points. After running neck-and-neck through 40 targets on Day 2, the na- tional title would boil down to the third and final day of shooting. The weather conditions, however, turned horrible with heavy rain and wind on Day 3 with 20 targets to be shot. Fagan scored 184 out of 200 and Hird with 186 points, leaving the two archers tied for the overall lead. Ties at the Canadian champi- onships are resolved using X's, which is the dead centre of the target face. Andrew had two more X's (26) than Hird (24), leaving the Ajacian as the three-time champ. Fa gan says he was somewhat ner- vous as he definitely had a target on his back as the archer to beat at na- tionals. He notes his keen focus car- ried him through to victory. "I think there was a little bit of pressure on me, but I wanted to do it three years in a row and I want to do it again next year," says Fagan. He had earned the right to repre- sent Canada at the World Junior 3-D Archery Championships at the Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. He had to decline, however, owing to the opening of the Ontario Hockey League's Peterborough Petes training camp. Fagan is a seventh- round draft pick of the Petes. Much to Fagan's chagrin, Hird was named in his place and proceeded to win the world junior title. "I was kind of disappointed I didn't go," he says. Despite not attending the worlds, Fagan had plenty of victories to fall back on this summer. In addition to the Canadian juniors, he also won the Canadian Classic event held near Aurora as well as the Canadian open title in Kitchener. When he's not shooting at targets, Fagan will be shooting at opposition goaltenders with the Ajax Axemen OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League team this year, his second season with the Axemen. He's also entering his second sea- son as the starting middle on the Pickering High School Trojans senior boys' volleyball team. The team is planning a trip to Halifax in advance of the Durham league season. In addition to being a member of the Durham Archers, he's also a member of the York County Bowmen in Aurora. He plans to compete at both the 2004 Canadian junior cham- pionships and possibly at the 2004 worlds, again slated for West Vir- ginia. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 PAGE 9 P SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Champs! Pickering Pirates take ball title... See page 11 Sharpshooter on target at nationals Andrew Fagan, 17, shows the form that helped him win the national junior championship for 3-D archery in Estevan, Saskatchewan recently. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ Michael Paul Rivest scores on Axemen goalie Brian Horner during pre-season junior ‘A’ hockey ac- tion in Ajax Friday. The Panthers won 7-2. Sports Briefs SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 Elite athletes to call Pickering Swim Club home PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ----The Pickering Swim Club will have two rather high-profile recruits when swimming resumes in the fall. The club announced Laura Nicholls, 24, and Sandy Henderson, 25, will join the club for the coming sea- son. Nicholls, a seven-year member of the national swim team, has won 30 in- ternational medals and 17 national ti- tles during her swim career. She's the current Canadian record holder in the women's 50-metre freestyle and the 100m free and as part of the 4-x-100-metre medley relay teams, the 4-x-200-metre free relay and 4-x-100 metre free relay teams. She formerly swam at the Kitchen- er-Waterloo National Swimming Cen- tre. Meanwhile, Henderson comes to the Pickering program after being part of the Simon Fraser University swim team where he was a butterfly and breaststroke specialist. Both athletes will train under Pick- ering Swim Club head coach Lucie He- witt-Henderson. Durham Attack hosting volleyball tryouts starting Thursday DDUURRHHAAMM ----Athletes with a pen- chant for digging, spiking and blocking can try out for the Durham Attack girls' volleyball teams for the 2003-04 season. All tryouts will be held at Ecole Charles Garner (Taunton Road and Brock Street) in Whitby. The tryout schedule is as follows: • Thursday, Sept. 11: Midget (born 1988 and 1989) 6 to 8 p.m., juvenile (born 1986 and 1987) 8 to 10 p.m.; • Monday, Sept 15: bantam (born 1990, 1991 and 1992) 6 to 8 p.m., midget 8 to 10 p.m.; • Tuesday, Sept. 16: bantam 6 to 8 p.m., juvenile 8 to 10 p.m.; • Wednesday, Sept. 17: midget 6 to 8 p.m., juvenile 8 to 10 p.m.; • Thursday, Sept. 18: bantam 6 to 8 p.m., midget 8 to 10 p.m.; • Monday, Sept. 22: bantam 6 to 8 p.m., juvenile 8 to 10 p.m. Those attending are asked to ar- rive early for the first tryout session in order to register. The $25 tryout fee includes a Durham Attack T-shirt and the cost of the facility rental. The volleyball season will include six tournaments, approximately one a month. Optional tournaments currently under considerations are ones in Columbus, Ohio, the nationals (midget in Sherbrooke, Quebec, juvenile in Moncton, New Brunswick), and Penn State in May. Those attending are asked to park at the back of the school and enter through the rear entrance. For more information, visit the or- ganization's Web site at www.durhamattack.org or call Chris Williamson at 905-725-3092. Pickering squirt boys win Ontario select softball championship PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ---- Repeating was sweet for the Pickering squirt boys' select softball team at the provincial champi- onships in Orleans, near Ottawa, re- cently. The Pickering selects won its sec- ond consecutive Ontario Amateur Softball Association championship with an exciting 8-6 win over Richmond Hill to take home the gold medal. Jordan Sampson pitched Pickering to the provincial final victory, working every game throughout the champi- onships. The Pickering boys played three games in order to qualify for the final. The Pickering selects silenced Carls- bad Springs 15-0 win, blitzed host Or- leans for an 8-1 win and cruised past Richmond Hill 9-3 win. Jordan Schole- field recorded the only home run of the tournament for Pickering. In the skills competition that run concurrently with the tournament, the Pickering foursome of Sean Maynes- Northover, Conor Maxim, Peter Riccia- rdi and Adam McNeil won the throwing event. The provincial crown capped an outstanding season on the diamond for the Pickering squirts. They finished with an incredible overall record of 22-3-1, with four tour- nament championships, one silver and one runner-up to their credit this sea- son. Other team members are Davey Pusztai, Alex Melvin, Dillon Maharaj, Damijan Mangov, Matthew Darling and Justin Pierce. Ready for opener? ✦ Please see Panthers, 10 players, the team has an abundance of solid forwards in Jeremy Whelan, Phil McIlhone, Kyle Cunningham, Richard Schofield, Paul Michael Rivest and John Scrymgeour. On defence, returnees Bryan Hampton, Ryan Annesley and James Roseborough will anchor the blue line corps. In goal, the Panthers have two rookies who'll be counted on to keep the Pickering juniors in the hunt. Jonathan Keating, formerly of the To ronto Young Nats midgets, has been the surprise player of camp. He's played solidly in the pre-sea- son, says Winder. "I'm a lot more comfortable with Jonathan than I was when I looked at him at the rookie camp. He played really well in our 2-1 loss to Port Hope. At this point, Devon Ramasawmy has the inside track of nailing down the second goaltending spot with the Panthers. "I'm pretty confident right now we have two goaltenders who we think can go the distance," says Winder. PPAANNTTHHEERRSS'' PPOOSSTTSSCCRRIIPPTT:: Chris An- derson scored the Panthers' lone goal in Sunday's loss to Port Hope...Panthers' Richard Schofield is following in the footsteps of his older brother Dan Schofield who played several seasons for the Pan- thers... 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And, although it was a pitched battle with his archrival Derick Hird, of Manitoba, he succeeded in ‘three-peating’ as national junior champ, winning by the narrowest of margins. www.magwyerspub.com Casino Rama Day • Sun. Sept 21 Includes Buffet & Transportation! Call For Details: 905-426-8877 $1000/D.P.Join Us Panthers at home Sunday against Aurora Tigers ✦ Panthers from page 9 What’s black and white and read all over? ? The answer’s right at your f ingertips... News Advertiser ...keeping you in touch with your community Metroland Durham Region Black and white and read - all over! PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— The Pickering Pirates minor bantam select baseball team emerged as provincial champions after a thrilling victory in the final in Mississauga over the Labour Day weekend. Facing league rival Whitby in the final, the Pirates eked out a 5-4 victo- ry to capture the championship. The game's most valuable player, Mitchell Oke, was the star of the game, going 3-for-3 at the plate and, while pitching in relief, retired the last 12 batters in order. Eric Wilton, the starting pitcher, held Whitby bats in check until the Pirates exploded for five runs in the fourth inning. Aaron Karamath was hit by a pitch to lead off the fourth. Oke singled and Wilton walked to load the bases for To dd LeBlanc, who promptly stroked a two-run single. Kevin Haggarty fol- lowed with a two-run double. Haggar- ty was later cashed on Eric Watson's RBI single. Following the five-run fourth inning, Oke took control on the mound to lead the Pirates to the provincial title. Haggarty also was awarded a ceremonial bat as offensive MVP. The Pirates gained entrance to the final after a 12-0 victory over Bramp- ton in the semifinal. Watson and Kyle Smeelen combined for the shutout on the mound. Tyler Henderson was the hitting star scoring two runs on two hits. Watson, Oke and Karamath also contributed to the victory with two hits apiece. The Pickering minor bantams started with a 3-2 victory over Bramp- ton. Wilton and Oke silenced the Brampton bats, combining for 11 strikeouts. Karamath ended the game with a walk-off RBI single plat- ing Matthew Redding, who was on third following his second hit of the day. Jeff Hannon had three hits, with Wilton and Leblanc adding two hits apiece, to pace the offence. Smeelen led the Pirates to a 16-3 trouncing of the Toronto Bloor Jays in the second game, pitching three shutout innings and adding three hits and three RBI at the plate. Watson, the starting pitcher, added three hits and three RBI helping his own cause, with other offensive stars being Wilton and LeBlanc with three RBI apiece and Karamath adding three runs on two hits. In the Pirates only blemish of the tournament, they wasted outstand- ing pitching efforts by Iain Smook and Ross Norman in an 8-5 loss to Whitby. The defence sputtered allow- ing six unearned runs and spoiling a two-run, two-double hitting perfor- mance by Watson. The provincial crown capped an outstanding season for the Pickering Pirates, which also featured two tour- nament victories and the Durham league championship. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 PAGE 11 P ENTERTAINMENT B USINESS & SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE SHOPPING H EALTH SERVICES It’s back! We want to know who your favourites are. Nominate from the 6 categories listed below. Simply print the company names of your choice beside as many selections as you wish and mail, deliver your nominees to us by September 15, 2003. Every entry will have a chance to win a $500 Shopping Spree for products and services at our winning businesses. The top three in each category will become our “Readers Choice” nominees. 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Karen was the wife, best friend and soulmate of Tim Colin and mother of Cobi and newborn Ellie. Karen was an enthusiastic technology teacher at Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby. Karen’s love of life and family were apparent in everything she did, her generosity and heart - limitless. If you wish to make a donation, an education fund has been established through Tim’s friends and colleagues at Carruther’s Creek Golf Centre: Please make cheque payable to: Cobi & Ellie Education Fund Account No. 0300 3099-564 Bank of Montreal 154 Harwood Avenue South Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H6 Attention: Linda Lee All donations are greatly appreciated. Pirates provincial ball champs Keeping an eye on the sports scene Sports Editor Al Rivett E-mail Al with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group Career Training500 CLASS D, F AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham Col- lege Whitby. 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Should be interested in arts, culture, current events and be physically active. Sal- ary to commensurate with ex- perience. References will be required. Fax resume to 416- 778-6858. AZ DRIVERS required for Scarborough location (Company drivers) 2 yrs exp. required Fax resume to: 416-292-9480 Scarborough Transportation Co. is on the look-out for friendly enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working people to join our ever growing team Available positions: •Customer Service Rep •Warehouse Staff Fax resume to: 416-292-9480 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 DZ DRIVER Required part-time. Busy fall season and 2-3 days a week through the year. Neat appearance and clean abstract re- quired. Send wage expectations, ab- stract and resume to: Algoma Orchards Ltd Box 262, Whitby ON L1N 5S1 CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Career School of Hair & Nails A School that trains professionals Be a Professional Hairstylist Specializing in Foiling / Coloring Advanced Cutting & Styling Techniques Be a Professional Nail Technician Spa Manicure & Pedicure Acrylic Gel & Fiberglass The importance of Bacteriology and Sanitization Call (905) 576-3558 500 Career Training 500 Career Training 500 Career Training RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTION COURSE This course is designed for individuals who want to enter into home inspections as a career and also for home owners who are interested in learning and understanding their home. The courses consist of: STRUCTURAL: The building envelope, foundations, floors, walls, ceiling and roof systems ELECTRICAL: Service & panels, breakers & fuses, systems & circuits, heating & appliances PLUMBING:(Rural & City) Water supply systems, pumps & wells, waste & septic systems HEAT & AIR-CONDITIONING:Furnaces & distribution, chimney & flues, ventilation DAY & EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE Apprenticeships and Help with Job Placement 905-723-0647 or toll free: 1-877-878-7333 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-866-5-POLICE Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police 375 Finley Ave., Ajax, Ontario Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX Corrections, Customs, Court Officers DIRECTBUY EXPANSION Immediate openings for F/T MARKETING DIRECTORS Tu es - Fri 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Must have excellent communication skills and be very personable with a great attitude. Must enjoy working on the telephone. Please fax or email your resume to: 905-839-9471 ucc375@on.aibn.com Attention: Human Resources • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) A-Z/D-Z DRIVERS Albion Hills Industries Ltd. a Whitby, Ontario based carrier is hiring A/Z & D/ Z Highway Driver. Must have 1 yr mini- mum U.S. Border crossing experience and a clean abstract. We Offer: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • Home Every Weekend For More Information Please call Bryan -- 905-665-6752 e-mail: albionhills@on.aibn.com 509 Drivers 509 Drivers SERVICE PERSON The individual will be responsible for servicing instal- led kitchens and vanity cabinets. Must be experi- enced wood workers with a good understanding of assembly, machining, finishing touch ups and plumb- ing. This is a contract position. Must have own tools & transportation. A KM reimbursement will be given. Raywal Limited, 68 Green Lane,Thornhill, ON L3T 6K8 Fax 416-733-7629 jobs@raywal.com 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help AU T OMOTIVE DETAILER Markham Rd. and 401 area • Clean driving record • Experience an asset • Some travel -- major Cdn. auto shows Full time position with competitive pay and benefits package. L.A. DETAIL (Serving auto manufacturers for over 15 years) Fax Resume To:(416) 438-4336 or e-mail:ladetail@on.aibn.com Peter Bright • TUNE-UP TECHNICIAN with Driv e Clean Repair Certificate • EXPERI E N C ED P A R T -T I M E SERVI C E A D VISOR must be available evenings & w eekends We offer the following: • Excellent wage package • Excellent benefits package • Excellent working environment DO YOU WANT TO MAKE ABOVE AVERAGE INCOME? WE’VE GOT THE WORK!! If you want to be part of a Team that is dedicated to delivering superior customer service, please fax your resume to Peter: 905-430-4996 or call 905-430-4962 ext. 305, ask for Peter. * Drive Clean Repair & Ozone Depletion Certificate would be an asset. Inquire about our ... Drive Clean Repair Certificate “BONUS”! 12 Bay Service Centre in Durham Region requires Careerblowing HOT and COLD? Plug in HERE! Barb 905-623-6444 Bowmanville Krista 905-427-6776 Ajax/Pickering You’re a Hairstylist with talent and you follow the trends, but your current job just isn’t cutting it. Put the life back in your career. Get the career jolt you’ve been looking for. Call today and join the First Choice Haircutters team. NORTHERN LIGHTS vocational services Established in 1985 OSHAWA Tel: 905-436-2957, ext 312 or 303 Fax: 905-436-035 3 LINKS TO • Career Direction • Employment Maintenance • Job Search • Skill Enhancement AJAX Tel: 905-426-8337, ext 10 Fax: 905-426-833 5 Helping Individuals Reach Employment Real Work For Real People Programs funded by the Government of Canada Part Time Warehouse Help Wanted Approx. 20 hrs. per week. Must be able to work flexible shifts, including afternoons and Saturdays Must have a valid drivers license Must be able to do heavy lifting Send resume: Attention Tim Harris 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 or fax #905-683-7363 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates receiving an interview will be contacted. MATERIAL LEAD HAND The PIC Group, a leading North American provider of quality training and consulting as well as 3rd party inspection, containment, supplier development and sorting/rework services, requires a highly talented Material Lead Hand for their Oshawa warehouse. Reporting to the Materials Coordinator you will maintain inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts, investigate variances in the inventory, operate the forklift periodically and receive loads and generate shippers as well as any material adjustments to be made in MGO (GM inventory system). Qualifications include: 2 years of post secondary education, excellent written and verbal communication skills, mathematical skills, beginner/intermediate computer skills, a forklift license and minimum of three years material/MGO/ automotive experience. Please email your resume and cover letter, quoting competition number MLH 180803, attention to the Recruiter at stacey.stuart@durhamc.on.ca by the end of business September 15, 2003. The PIC Group appreciates receiving all expressions of interest; however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. UNEMPLOYED? OUT OF SCHOOL? Are you: •Not receiving or qualifying for Employment Insurance? •Over 24 years of age? •Confused about a changing job market? •Not sure where to begin your job search? We can help through our JOB CONNECT PROGRAM!!! We offer: •One-on-one employment counselling •Guidance for your job search •Mock interview practice •Ongoing support Please contact Roberta to make an appointment at (905) 420-4010 The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre – 1400 Bayly St. Unit 12 - Our service is FREE!!! We have an 80% success rate Funded by: The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities Your YMCA charitable is 11930 7060 RR0001 T his project is funded in part by the G overnment of C anada “People Working to Get Y o u W o r k i n g ” Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Information Session Information Session Information Session Have you ever wanted to know more about what an apprenticeship involves or how to become an apprentice? Here’s your chance! Listen to speakers from various organizations supporting apprenticeships and get valuable information about this exciting career choice! An opportunity to have your apprenticeship questions answered that you don’t want to miss! Also, hear from representatives of YMCA, John Howard Society & Unemployed Help Centre about the different Employment Programs available to assist you find the job you are looking for! WHEN: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 6:30 pm WHERE: McLean Community Centre 96 Magill Drive Ajax, Ontario HOW TO Call the YMCA at (905) 427-7670 REGISTER: to reserve your spot! Space is limited! P RESENTED BY YMCA D URHAM E MPLOYMENT S E RVICES & Y OUTH F OYER I N C O - OPERATION WITH THE A JAX R ACE R ELATIONS A DVISORY 510 General Help 510 General Help 505 Careers 509 Drivers 510 General Help 510 General Help Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper 510 General Help LICENSED MECHANIC for Chrysler dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. 905-985- 7354. LIKE LEAVES FALLING on the grass, 10 positions have fal- len on our laps! If you are professional, ambitious, like sports, wan want to start work now, Call Kayley Comp- ton@905-576-5523. MACHINE OPERATORS and general laborers needed for Whitby plant. No Experience necessary, will train.. Fax re- sume: 416-483-9109 Att: Andy NOW HIRING full-time ex- perienced, wait staff, for golf club. Please fax resume to (905)723-7194. ONCALL POSITION avail im- mediately for Childcare Cen- tre. Full-time hours. Send re- sume to: First Steps Child- care, 1990 Whites Rd., Pick- ering ON L1V 6P5 by Sept. 18 PART TIME CLEANING posi- tions available. Own vehicle necessary Call Sid at 289- 314-1327 or e-mail resume wendy030@sympatico.ca PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER/ After School Child Care. Busy professional couple seeks person to do laundry, light housework, after school pick- up and meal prep 3-5 after- noons/week. Requires own transportation. 905-420–0980. REED'S FLORIST is hiring 2 part-time sales clerks for our Ajax store. Apply by fax (905)683-0481 or mail 206 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax L1S 2H6. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - Experienced diningroom and banquet serving staff. Must be available evenings and wee- kends, possibly til the end of the year. Fax resume to: 905- 655-3205 or email: info@ royalashburngolfclub.com RESIDENTIAL HOUSE CLEANERS needed. $9-$14 per hour. Call 905-655-0497. THE FACIAL PLACE is seeking RMT's, Jr. Estheticians, Sr. Estheticians. Send resume to: The Facial Place, 216 Brock St. S. Whitby L1N 4K1; email: lmastro.rogers.com SOPRAFFINO RESTAURANT- Now Hiring Experienced Wait Staff in Fine Dining. Apply within with resume at: 21 Celi- na Street, Oshawa between 11:30am - 2:30pm, or 5pm - 7pm STOP LOOKING FOR WORK. Start making $$$. Marketing Co. needs 13 reps to work for International clientele. Must be able to start now. No ex- perience, no problem. Paid training, must be 18+. Call Rachel 905-436-1691 LICENSED ASSISTANT MAN- AGER for Ajax salon, guar- anteed wages/commission, profit sharing, paid vacation on going training, great work- ing environment, upgrading. hiring bonus from $100 - $350. Store discounts. Also stylist position for Oshawa and Whit- by. Call Cheryl (905) 723- 7323. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for small 75 suite high rise in Oshawa. Experi- enced in housekeeping & minor maintenance essential. Clean well maintained bldg. Salary plus apt unit. Fax re- sume to: Attn: Steve Benac 416-487-5344. TELEPHONE SALES - no ex- perience necessary. Salary plus commission, plus bonus, full and part time available. Phone (905) 579–6222 TOW TRUCK DRIVERS re- quired for day or night shift. Minimum 3 years experience and clean abstract. Scarbor- ough/Durham area. Call 416- 677-2798 UPHOLSTER HELPER re- quired for upholstery shop. Morningside/Sheppard area. Please call (416)282-0437 WORK FOR A POSITIVE TEAM Deliveries within Durham Re- gion. Must have own car. Full- time shifts available. Apply in person 1019 Nelson St., Oshawa. CLEANERS - LOOKING for in- dividuals with cleaning ex- perience for great new oppor- tunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Ex- tremely attractive wages of- fered. Own vehicle preferred. Call (905)686–5424 now. Salon & Spa Help514 SALON CO-ORDINATOR - Valentino's Grande Salon seeks a charismatic individu- al to join our team, if you are a "people person" possess cashiering, sales, and sched- uling experience. Excellent communication skills, com- puter literacy, a professional voice, a professional ap- pearance, and have an inter- est in the beauty industry. seeking full and part-time, some evenings, and wee- kends. Bring your resume to 210 Brock Street (Downtown Whitby) WE ARE EXPANDING our Stylist Team Again!! 2 posi- tions available. Axxess Hair Design. Drop resume in per- son: 122 Brock St. North Whit- by Skilled & Technical Help515 APPLE AUTO GLASS - Auto Glass Technician required. Experience preferred but will also train. Must have valid Driver License and clean record. Supply own tools. Some computer skills an as- set. Professional attitude and appearance. Please fax re- sume to: 905-728-3399 or drop off at 120 Russett Ave. Unit 2, Oshawa. EXCELLENT JOB opportunity - FULL TIME position available. Qualified Electrician required. Commercial/Industrial. Please apply at: J.W. Contracting, 630 Euclid St. Whitby, L1N 5C2 or call 905-666–1400 GLAZIERS WANTED.Experi- ence in curtain wall and heavy glass installations. Call Paul 905-259-5484 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER For Drapery, Blinds & Shud- ders. Fully experienced with own truck, tools and a cus- tomer first attitude. Contact Charlie at 905-428-0937. Office Help525 PART TIME RECEPTIONIST required for busy real estate office. Must be efficient, ex- cellent with time manage- ment, a strong background in computer skills & have a pro- fessional telephone manner. A Real Estate background is preferred. Great hours!! Please forward your resume to 905-649-6405 Attn: Kim Martin Sales Help & Agents530 LIKE TO TRAVEL?See Ontario On Us! The Karistan Group is a publishing company that deals with the major Real Es- tate names like ReMax, Cen- tury 21, Sutton Group etc. We are an equal opportunity em- ployer that needs someone to help expand our markets with Real Estate Offices. A car is necessary. We have a dyna- mic training program and re- muneration package. www.karistangroup.com for details. Fax resumes to Mr. Lomax 905-895-2829. scottl@karistangroup.com WATER TREATMENT CO. is looking for 2 F/T or P/T Sales Representatives. Previous sales experience to house- holds or small businesses re- quired. Highest commissions in industry. Own transporta- tion required. Fax resume to: 905-723-0445. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assis- tant required for busy family and orthodontic office in Ux- bridge. Reply File# 930, Oshawa This Week, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. EXPERIENCED Dental Recep- tion required part time includ- ing evenings and Saturdays. Whitby area. Email resume to: dentalposition@sympatico.ca DENTAL TREATMENT / Finan- cial Coordinator required for excellent family practice. Full- time, no weekends, strong customer service experience is invaluable. Mail resume to: File #936, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 PART-TIME HYGIENIST posi- tion for Pickering Office for Fridays, no evenings required. please call 905-831–7566. EXPERIENCED MEDICALRe- ceptionist for busy, multi phy- sician, computerized office. Part time, no weekends, phle- botomy, dictatyping an asset. Please send resume to: File #935, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT with experience required for progressive family practice located in Scarborough. Full time. No weekends. (New Grads Welcome). Fax resume to: 416-261-8190 NEEDED FOR BUSY EX- PANDING GP practice clinic. Permanent P/T positions for RN'S & RPN'S and also Full and part-time positions for Medical Secretaries & Re- ceptionists. Fax resume to: Staff Manager at 905-831- 8749. Closing date Sept 11th. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist required for busy Oshawa Chiropractic & M.V.A. Clinic. Full time, evenings & Saturdays included. Deliver resume in person to: Laker- idge Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic, 580 King St.W. Suite #1, Oshawa L1J 7J1 or fax 905-436-6690 REGISTERED NUTRITION CONSULTANT req'd part-time for busy weight loss centre in Ajax. Previous consulting ex- perience would be of asset. Please contact Paula at 905- 619-2639 ext 227. RPN REQUIRED part time, Mon.-Fri. at Sunnycrest Re- tirement Villa. Please fax re- sume to: 905-576-4712 Hotel/Restaurant540 NEW MANAGEMENT NEEDS experienced Breakfast Cook and weekend Wait Staff. Apply in person Monday - Friday at Scrambles, 527 Westney Rd South. Employment Wanted570 EXPERIENCED ACCOUNT- ANT,looking for part time or contract work. Resume and references available Please call Crystal at 905-509–4833 Houses For Sale100 BETHANY- 14 Wilson St. S. $159,900. Beautiful 1575 sq. ft. 2-storey red brick century home. 3 bed. + loft room, 2- storey 2500 sq. ft. detached garage. Large renovated kitchen. Many upgrades incl. elect., plumbing, roof, 2yr. old gas furn., paint, wallpaper, carpet. Orig. trim in all but kitchen. 705-312-0200 37 Melody Drive Brooklin. The one with the pond. 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 9 ft. ceilings, upgraded kitchen, fenced yard, 300 sq. ft. cedar deck. $243,900, shows great. Please call 905- 655-7647. View at: http://37melody.tripod.com WHITBY, BY THE LAKE Town- house, 1-1/2 years old, huge kitchen, 3-bedroom, finished basement. Open House Sept 7th 12-5pm, 42 Anchorage Ave., Whitby. (905)665–9739 PICKERING BEAUTIFUL DE- TACHED 3 plus one bedroom, lots of upgrades/extras! Close to 401, 407, Go, schools, shops, $262K, (905) 683–7146 2-STOREY 4 BEDROOM + 1 detached, 3 bathrooms, Rit- son/Beatrice, Oshawa, semi-fin- ished basement, available October. (416) 998-9628 OSHAWA house for sale, solid brick, 6 rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 38' wide lot, $130,000. call (289) 314–1544 FIND OUT What your home is worth! Visit www.ajax pickeringhomeevaluation.com Private Sales103 WHITBY TAUNTON/BROCK for- est and stream behind, 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 baths, family room f/p, a/c detached, new paint & floors 9- years-old walkout to garden $264,900. 905-665–8318 Townhouses For Sale105 3 BEDROOM Townhouse, Whitby Shores by the lake, lounge/din- ingroom, breakfast room, 2 1/2 baths, includes Air, 5 appliances, blinds throughout. $198,000. Contact Owner 905-666–8590. Apt./Condos For Sale110 BOWMANVILLE - Port Darlington Marine Villas. Luxury waterfront condo. 2 bedrooms & guest room. Boaters dream. Visit: www.cbsgroup.com/condo .905-623-9492 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re-quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. 3 spaces available: 390-sq.ft to 790-sq.ft. & 2496-sq.ft. For more information call: 905- 623-4172 MEDICAL OFFICE space for lease South Simcoe St. loca- tion, very reasonable rate. Flexible terms. Call/leave message (416) 525–2211 Business Opportunities160 BAR & GRILL,20yr. estab- lished, $500K sales/year, Oshawa downtown, Price $150K, Alec Leung, C21 Leading Edge, 416-505-7328. CANDY ROUTE - (Canada's Best!), ($4K + Mo./Proven/PT) www.uturncanada.com TANNING/RETAIL/ESTHETICS Salon. Established, turn-key operation, large client based, prime location in Cobourg, newly renovated. $45,000 o.b.o. Serious inquiries only. Call Tina 905-372–1913 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in Whitby Apt. building, spa- cious, carpeted, newly paint- ed, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1- bedroom $800 2-bedroom, $900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call (905)767-2565. ONE LARGE BEDROOM w/ walkout, clean, parking, air, cable, appliances, fireplace. Thickson/401 Whitby. Avail. Oct 1st $795/mo inclusive, first/last, no smoking/pets. 905-431-0202 or 905-666– 0179. A Must See! 1, 2 OR 3-BEDROOMS avail- able. Simcoe/Olive and Rit- son/King. Call (416)587–3162 1-BDRM BASEMENT,Picker-ing, Liverpool/Finch, 4 appliances, cable, in great neighbourhood, parking, air, avail immediately $750/mo. No smoking/pets. 905-839-2139. 1-BEDROOM apartment available. Located 309 Cordo- va Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Available immediately. Please call 905-579-2387, after 5pm. 1491 ALTONA RD.Pickering available immediately. One bedroom apartment $800, one single room, $450. lst/last, Telephone (905) 509–2262 2 BED. WALKOUT APT. Large livingroom, sep. entrance, laun- dry. $850. includes parking and all util. Avail. immediately. Near school/bus. Major Oak/Delbrook, Pickering 905-426–3691 2 BEDROOM APT. $875. in central Oshawa, near Hospi- tal. Clean very quiet well maintained bldg. with balcony. Call 905-721-0831 2 BEDROOM APT. available now. Simcoe N. Oshawa. Ap- pliances, laundry fac, $820+ hydro, parking included. Call 905-720–0432 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT, brand new apartment. Sepa- rate entrance, laundry facili- ties, no pets/smoking first/last $850 inclusive available im- mediately. Brock/Hwy. 2 Pickering. 905-619-9356. PICKERING, 2 bedroom walk- out basement apt. Own laun- dry, all utilities included. Close to shopping/transporta- tion. Available immediately. $950. Call 905-426–1616 any- time. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT walk up over business, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, $1000/month plus utilities. Available imme- diately. Call Leslie (905)427– 0789. 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, Whitby, near Go/ 401. Separate entrance, gas fireplace, shared laundry, air, no smoking/pets. $975 inclu- sive. Now available. (905)665–6247 after 4pm. 2-BEDROOM house, main level, suit professional, $1050/ month plus utilities,. Hard- wood floors, 4 appliances, a/c, large yard, parking, north Oshawa, Beatrice/Somerville. No dogs. First/last. Oct. 5th. references. Brent (905)439– 2867 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT, in North Oshawa. Renovated farmhouse. Modern kitchen, 2 baths, fireplace. $l,l00 per mo. inclusive. Available imme- diately. Call (905) 725–9991 weekdays between 9 and 4:30 534 MARY ST. WHITBY Bachelors, 1, 2, & 3, bed- rooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door. 905-666-2450. www.realstar.ca A-1.Two bedroom apt. in new house, bright, modern, new appliances, dishwasher, laun- dry facilities, tile floor, park- ing. Call 8 a.m - 2 p.m. 905- 438-8883. WHITBY - 2 bedroom, $860. Immediate and Nov. lst. Of- fice hours 9-5pm Monday-Fri- day & 6pm-8pm Monday - Thursday (905)665–7543. AJAX 2-BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, parking, 4pc. bath,large lr, Bayly/Harwood, No dogs. Avail. Oct. 1st. $875 inclu- sive. Call 905-294–0760 AJAX Large 2 bedroom avail. Sept./October in clean, quiet building. $1000/mth inclusive with parking and new ap- pliances. (905)426-1161 AJAX - Harwood/401.Beauti- ful one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance. Parking, sep. kitchen, sep. livingroom, $745/mo. inclusive first and last. Available immediately. 905-666–0903 AJAX,1-bedroom walkout basement apt, side entrance, non-smoker, no pets, 1 car parking (conditional), includes 4 appliances, utilities, Securi- ty system. Available Imme- diately $900/month. (905)428– 8356 AJAX - Westney/Magill, avail. immediately, 2 new bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, 4pc. bath, own laundry, close to school, shopping centre/ bus/401. $950/mo/all inclu- sive. 905-686-4783. AJAX -OSHAWA -WHITBY, - one and two bedrooms, Ajax from $750 at (905) 428-3587, Oshawa from $760 at (905) 728-8066, Whitby and Oshawa from $625 at (416)818-3886 lst and last references, im- mediate. AJAX NEW 1-BEDROOM Walk out basement. Spacious, 2-appliances, central air, 1- parking, all utilities included, no smoking/pets, $780/month first/last required, available immediately. (416)871–8763. AJAX South 3 bedroom legal basement apt. all inclusive, shared parking and laundry, no smokers or pets, referenc- es, $925.mo. first & last, avail. now.(905) 428–8624 AJAX SOUTH 3-bdrm main floor. Shared laundry/parking/ storage. $1050/month includ- ing utilities. first/last/referenc- es required. No smoking/pet/ drunkeness. Bus route. Avail Sept. 905-683-6672. AJAX, 1-BDRM bsmt , im- maculate, 4pc bath, separate entrance, cable, parking, laundry. Suitable for single. No smoking/pets. Avail. Oct or Nov 1st. $699/month inclu- sive. Call 905-619–0049 DOWNBTOWN WHITBY One bedroom plus small den in six-plex. 2 car parking. $800/ mo, first/last. Avail Oct 1. No pets. 905-683–9822 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM,clean basement apt., female pre- ferred. Share accommoda- tions, kitchens/bath. Available immediately. $550/month. Call Michelle (416)418-9195. SOUTH AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, freshly renovated, suit professional couple/single. No smoking, $900/month inclusive. Avail. Oct.1. First/last, references. Call (905)686–6137 PICKERING Altona/Shepherd. 1-bdrm basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $775/month (416)258- 9804. ATTRACTIVE ONE-BDRM, fireplace, backyard, good Oshawa location, avail Nov. 1st $625/month inclusive, ex- cept phone & cable. No pets. 905-571–4422 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- or Oct. 1st. N. Oshawa, near all amenities; 1 bedroom apt. all inclusive w/laundry/parking. No pets. Working profession- al preferred. $700. 416-414- 6716 AVAILABLE, WHITBY walkout, large bright one bedroom, parking, private patio, no pets. First/last, references. $750/ mo. Call 905-728–5514 BOWMANVILLE, 1-BDRM completely separate living quarters on large country lot. Propane heat, 2-parking, first/ last, references. $600 + utili- ties. Avail. Oct. 1st. 905-728- 3398 BOWMANVILLE/COURTICE 1- bedroom basement apart- ment, non-smoker, no pets. 4 appliances, $750/month, first/ last, references. Call (905)623–1026 BROCK DELBROOK PICKER- ING, bright spacious 2 bed- room basement apartment, freshly painted, private en- trance, cable, parking, $850. Available October lst. No pets/ smoking. Call (905) 426–3294 Herman/Joye. BROOKIN,bright 2-bdrm low- er, suitable for couple, sepa- rate entrance, 2-parking, 4 ap- pliances, no smoking/pets, avail Nov. 1st. $1000/month inclusive, share cable. First & security. (705)731–0193 or (905)655-7134 after 4pm Whitby 2-bedroom basement apt with 2 entrances, 4-pc bath, washer/dryer, close to schools, available Oct 1, $950/mo inclusive, first/last required. Call Peter or Michelle 905-666-8376 CHURCH/HWY 2,Immaculate 3-bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping/Go. 416- 444-7391 ext. 241 CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. COURTICE,large one bed- room, clean, bright, very spa- cious, 4 appliances, parking, yard, suitable for quiet non smoker. $775 inclusive. Oc- tober. lst. (095) 576–3830 KINGSTON RD/Rougemount large spacious 1-bdrm base- ment apt, separate entrance, patio, own laundry, no smok- ing/pets. $900 monthly inclu- sive. First/last, references. Avail. Oct. 1st. 905-509–1284 QUIET TENANTS WANTED for large legal 2-bdrm apt in North End, lower level raised bunga- low. No smoking/pets. $850/ month, First/last. Avail Oct 1st. (905)576–5909 LIVERPOOL/FINCH very clean spacious one bedroom base- ment apartment w/separate entrance available Oct. 1st, working person preferred, non-smoker $725 inclusive laundry, cable and utilities. Call Mark 905-831-0179 or 416-854-2080 LIVERPOOL/401,walk to Frenchman's bay, gorgeous basement apt., 1 bedroom plus den, large living/dining room, 3 pc. bath, parking, no smoking/pets, own entry, $950 inclusive, (416) 759–4931. LUXURY BSMT APT, Church/ Delaney, near golf course, separate entrance, loaded w/ upgrades, f/p, parking, laun- dry, avail Oct. 1st. Call 905- 686–3344 NEAR SHOPPING CENTRE six-plex, 2-bedroom apt. Available Oct. 1st. extremly clean, excellent for retirement, very quiet. Parking, laundry, walkout balcony, $850 inclu- sive, first/last no pets, 905- 723–9577. NEW 2-BEDROOM apartment, downtown Oshawa. $799 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly. Contact Anna (905)720- 3117 NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bed- room basement apartment. North Oshawa, quiet street, laundry, dishwasher, central air, parking, yard, storage shed. $850 incl. First/last, non-smoker, avail Oct.. lst. (905) 619-1385. UPPER UNIT freshly renovat- ed bright 2-bedroom in north Oshawa. Hardwood floors, appliances, high ceilings, yard, quiet treed Ave. $775/ mth plus hydro. Available immed. or Oct.1 References/ credit check. Mike (905)668- 3800. NORTH OSHAWA nearly new exclusive 4 plex. 1 bedroom apt. 800 sq. ft., private garage, suitable for one professional person. Non smoking/no pets. $695/mo.+1/3 utilities. Oct. 1st. (905) 725–0162 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905- 723-1009., 905-579-3700. BOWMANVILLE - One bed- room $675 first/last, includes heat, hydro, fridge, stove, available Oct. 1st. Call 905- 697-2755 leave message OSHAWA Beautiful large 2 bedroom apartment in very quiet and clean adult lifestyle building near Oshawa Centre. $750. lst/last. Available Oct. lst./Nov.1st Local call: (289)314-3651. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apart- ment, spacious, clean, avail- able now $895/month in- cludes all utilities. Schools and bus nearby. No dogs. (905)427–8538 to view. OSHAWA APTS.- Clean & quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, Includes utilities, parking. Laundry on- site. No dogs. 905-571-0425, (905) 433-2147 or1-888-558- 2622 or 416-473-9173. PICKERING,one-bedroom basement apt., 905-831-2796 eve; days 416-419-2047. OSHAWA BACHELOR Base- ment - $650/month. Laundry facilities, dishwasher, parking. First, last, references. Avail- able immedaitely. Call Kevin or Nancy @ 905-571–2086. OSHAWA KING/RITSON large renovated 1-bedroom apt on top floor of quiet house, with laundry. $725 inclusive, no parking. 905-431-3980. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM lower level of house, private build- ing, ample parking, close to all amenities, $750/month, available Oct.1. No pets. Students welcome. 416-402- 6594 OSHAWA,1-bdrm bsmt, sep- arate entrance, kitchen, 3pc bathroom, c/a, close to all amenities/401, includes utili- ties, cable, parking, shared laundry. avail. Sept 15th. $700/month. First/last. 905- 571–4677 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM basement, 6-plex, includes heat, water, laundry, first/last, no pets. Suitable for working couple. Available Sept 15th. Call (905)432–1683 after 6pm. OSHAWA,2-bedroom avail- able in small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, car- peted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site, $725 plus hydro. (905)434– 9844 PICKERING, Whites Rd. Spa- cious 2-bdrm basement apt, available immediately, sepa- rate entrance, no smoking/ pets, $900/month inclusive, first/last, references. Call 905- 420–4584 PICKERING - 1 bdrm base- ment apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, A/C. Avail- able Nov. 1st, non-smoking. $750/month inclusive. No pets. Call 905-839-8388 PICKERING, EXECUTIVE home, 1-bedroom basement apartment, working person preferred. All inclusive cable & parking. $800 first/last. Available immediately. (905)420-8376. PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room,separate entrance, non- smoker/no pets, suits single working person. $800 inclu- sive. lst/last, Oct. 1st. (905)427–8243. PICKERING - One bed. self contained basement apt. available immediately. Ap- pliances, laundry, all inclu- sive $700. Parking, own en- trance. No smoking/pets. 905- 686–5077 PICKERING SOUTH LIVER- POOL large bachelor apart- ment $550/month hydro/gas included first/last non- smokers only. Available Oct. 1st. Call 905-839-0805. PICKERING, BACHELOR basement, warm separate- entrance, non-smoker, Oct.1st. Incl. utilities, parking. Near shopping centre/transit, $700/mo. 1st/last. No pets. 905-420-1945 after 7pm. weekdays; after 10 a.m. wee- kends. PICKERING, Brock/Hwy 2, spacious bachelor, renovated, parking, cable, own bathroom, suitable for working female/ student. $500/month inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. First/ last. No smoking/pets. Call 905-619–8957 PICKERING/ROUGE AREA - new one-bedroom basement apt. Suit single, no smoking/ pets. Private entrance. $675/ mo. including utilities, cable, parking. Immediate. Refer- ences. 905-509–8339 PICKERING: WHITES/HWY 2, 2-bedroom basement, sepa- rate entrance, parking, clean, AC, fireplace, ensuite laundry. No smoking/pets, $900/mo- inclusive. First/last, referenc- es, avail immed 416-725- 9400, 905-420-4228 PONTYPOOL,1 bedroom apt., $550/mo., plus utilities no pets. Available immediately, Call after 6pm. 905-839–5754. 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, & 3-bdrm $929, Nov 1st. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for September $725 & three bedroom for October $950. Well maintained build- ing. Call Mon-Fri 9-5pm. 905- 723-0977 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 Open House 12 - 4 Sat./ Sun. PICKERING 2- BEDROOM basement apt. Freshly paint- ed. Couple preferred. No smoking/no pets. Available immediately. C/air/Cable/ Parking, $875 inclusive. West Shore/Bayly, Pickering. 905- 421–9919 WESTNEY/401,2 bedroom basement apartment, separate laundry and entrance, no smoking or pets. Oct.1. $900 per mo. Call Frank (905) 686– 7716 WHITBY UPPER DUPLEX, 2 bedroom, suitable for retired couple, spacious, clean, quiet, residential, parking, backyard, laundry room, fridge/stove in- cluded. Adult lifestyle building No pets/smoking. Available Oct 1st. $900 all inclusive. 905-668–8967; 905-668-8667 WHITBY CENTRAL,one bed- room apartment of superior standard. On first floor of bldg, no dogs, $860/monthly inclu- sive. Available Nov. lst. (905)576–8989 WHITBY LOCATION, 2-bed- room apt. Fridge, stove, park- ing, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available Oct.1, hydro extra. Near GO/ amenities. 905-686-1533. 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 WHITBY,1 BEDROOM, in well maintained building. 4 Sevens Realty Ltd. Broker. 905-668–7777. WHITBY, HWY 2/Lakeridge. Bright, large 1-bedroom apartment, available imme- diately. Laundry, parking, separate entrance. No pets or smoking. Near bus, all amen- ities. $700 inclusive. (905)668–2573, (416)857- 9489. WHITBY, LARGE 2-bedroom basement apartment, fire- place, close walk to Go sta- tion, access to 401, laundry and schools. $775 plus. no pets/smoking. Available Oct. (905)431-7190 NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bed- room Oct. 15th. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay ca- ble, parking, and laundry facilities. (905) 723–2094. Condominiums For Rent180 3 BEDROOM CONDO Pickering downtown Sparkling apartment with all appliances. Main floor. lst and last, plus credit check. $l,350 per mo. Contact Garry Free MINCOM NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD. (905)428-4557 LUXURY APTS. 1, 2 and 3 bed- rooms. Laundry facilities, balconies, GEORGIAN MANSIONS close to all amenities From $899 Seniors incentive (905) 579–9016 AJAX & PICKERING 3 bed. main floor bungalow and 2 bed. bsmt. apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities.. 905-686-8905 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728- 4993 Massey's Restaurant hiring full time SERVERS FULL AVAILABILITY REQUIRED Apply in person: 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering AVON CALLING Free kit, Free samples, Free gift No appointment fee Sept. 8-19 inclusive, call heidi today 905-509-1163 PA RT TIME Help required. Experience not nec- essary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Non Profit Christian Daycare in Pickering needs Closing/Cleaning staff. 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LOTS FOR SALE Spectacular view of Lake Scugog in Port Perry, approximately 2 acres nestled in with prestigious homes. $155,000 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION email: rick@fourteenestates.com (905) 985-3724 or (905) 427-0390 135 Lots & Acreages 135 Lots & Acreages 33 & 77 F alby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent AJAX 2-BEDROOM, 2 baths, 2-parking, outdoor pool, sau- na, workout room, 5 applianc- es. No smoking/pets, $1225 inclusive. Avail Oct. 1st. Call 905-426-7040 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. LIVERPOOL/401 new 1-bed- room plus solarium, steps toshopping, GO, highway, 5 appl., parking, $1250 inclusive. Available immediately. 416-540- 2653, 905-428-7581 WHITBY PENTHOUSE,Ross- land/Garden, 2-bdrms, 2 baths, 2-car parking, avail. immediately, $1400 inclusive. First/last. Call 905-839–0107 PICKERING PARKWAY 1 + 1bedroom new building un- derground parking, 5 ap- pliances ensuite laundry $1250/month Available Sept. 20. (416)270–1213. View it at www.tpg1.com/condo/ 1625.html TAUNTON & SIMCOE - 3 Bed- room Condo. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. No pets/smok- ing. First/last. Available Oct. 1st. $1000/month + hydro. Call 905-985-8986. Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM HOME in well established Oshawa neigh- borhood close to all ameni- ties, 401, go, shopping, $995 per mo. includes heat, hydro water, lst/last references re- quired avail. immediatley- Tony(905) 434–1326 AJAX BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor Large backyard, shared washer/dryer, 2-car parking, Harwood/Bayly, $1325/inclusive. No smoking/ pets. Nov. 1. 1st/last. 905- 420-1037, 416-826-4401 leave message. 3-BDRM on 1/2 acre, 1 year lease, immediate possession. Across from Walmart, Ajax. $1200/month + utilities. Great neighbourhood/location. First/ last, references. 905-427– 6637 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,1- 1/2 baths, near Hwy #2/Coch- rane. Huge backyard, quiet, desirable neighbourhood. Near St. John's school. $1290/ month plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)665–1706 3-BEDROOM SEMI,main and second floor, near shopping schools, 401, GM, 1-1/2 baths. Laundry, parking, $985 plus utilities. First/last, Oct 1st. (416)264–7990 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM bunga- low, newly renovated, 1 1/2 baths, 6 new appliances, $l,200 plus utilttities. No pets/ smoking. Credit check re- quired. Call (905) 427–0231 leave message. AJAX - 3 BEDROOM house, 2 storey w/basement, 2 car parking, appliances and laun- dry incl. $1,300/month plus utilities. Credit check required. Available immediately. Call 416-833–5141 AJAX SOUTH MAIN floor 3 bedroom semi bungalow, parking, laundry, no pets/ smoking, references, lst/last, $1075 plus 2/3 utilities Oct. lst. (9050 686–6773 AJAX, Harwood/Hwy 2, across from Home Depot & Walmart Plaza, 2-storey de- tached, 3+1 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, c/air, garage, available now. $1500 plus. References. Call 416-487-6319 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! 0 down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. Minimum income re- quired per household is $30,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma at Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905) 728- 1600 24 hour pager. ATTENTION STUDENTS, Newly renovated 4-bdrm smoke-free, pet-free house. Very close to Durham Col- lege, on bus route. All rooms wired for cable & high speed internet. 8 months lease avail. $350+utilities per room. Call Marsha (705)357–2540 BROCK RD/401,4-BDRMs, 4 baths, avail. Nov. 1st Close to GO, shopping. Quiet neigh- bourhood. $1700/month inclu- sive. Call (416)473–5494 after 6pm BROOKLIN,quaint immacu- late Board & Batten bungalow w/walk-out bsmt overlooking creek. Oak kitchen w/new ap- pliances, fin. recroom with fireplace, 3-bdrms, 2 bath- rooms. $1375/month + utili- ties. Call 905-433-8080 COURTICE, 3-BEDROOM de- tached, quiet neighborhood, near schools, 401 access, fenced yard, garage, double drive, 1-1/2 baths, appliances. Immediate, first/last, credit check. $1450/month inclu- sive. (905)432-9425 or (905)431–8615 LARGE NORTH OSHAWA 3- bedroom 2 washrooms, 4-lev- el backsplit for lease. Large side yard and back yard. All appliances and parking. no pets or smoking. $1395/month first/last, plus utilities. (905)432–2141. LIVERPOOL/HWY 2 - 3 bed- room house, parking, c/a, marble floors, 3 washrooms with extra tap, all appliances, $1,385 per mo. plus utilities. Avail. from now until Dec.. (905) 839–2194 MAIN LEVEL HOUSE -2 bed, suit professionals $1300/mo util. included. 2 BEDROOM LOWER, large windows/ground-level bed- rooms. $1,100/mo util. included. Thornton/Gibb Oshawa. Both newly renovated, spacious, a/c, parking, large backyard, near all amenities. Avail. Oct. 1st. 416- 419-1924. OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM,4 appli- ances, very clean, freshly paint- ed, ample parking, extremely large yard, available immediately. Located in resi-dential area. NO PETS/ NO SMOKERS (905)259- 7118. OSHAWA -avail. Nov. 1st, 5 or 6 months, completely furnished 3- bedroom house, garage, 4 appli- ances, Oshawa Centre area, $1400 inclusive. References. No pets/smoking. 905-725–6743 PICKERING EXECUTIVE 2 Storey loft, 2 bedrooms + den, parking, pool, near 407, north of Deer Creek, non-smoking, $1375/mo/inclusive. Available now or later. 905-649–2477 PICKERING GO,3-bedrooms, upper-level house $1200 plus utilities. Hardwood, laundry, appliances, a/c, parking, no- smoking/pets. References/ first/last. Available Oct. 1st. (416)560–0169 leave mes- sage PICKERING WESTSHORE area, large 4 bdrm home ap- pliances incl. Freshly painted throughout, inground pool. Im- mediate possession, $1,775 month plus utilities. Call Mary Roy for details 905-426-7515. PICKERING,4 bedroom, par- tially furnished, master-ensu- ite & walk-in closet, 2-park- ing, a/c, 2-1/2 baths, kitchen, 6 appliances, deck, $1650 plus. Go, PTC, recreation centre, schools. (905)839-6883. PICKERING,Liverpool/401, 3- bedroom + den, mainfloor bun- galow. Backyard, parking, laun- dry, near GO/mall, on bus route. $1275/mo. plus. Avail. Nov 1st. (416) 878–5534. PICKERING, White's/401 3-bed- room bungalow, main floor fire- place, hardwood floors, c/air, large kitchen, 4 appliances, garage. Walk to lake, schools, shops, go. No smoking/pets. First/last. $1200/mo.+1/2 utili- ties. 905-837–0227 WESTNEY ROSSLAND,clean 3 bedroom semi, includes laun- dry, satellite, backyard, 11/2 baths, large eat in kitchen. No smoking. $1275 mo. inclu- sive, avail. now. First/last. 905-428–2145. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM house, 2-car parking & garage, $1195 plus oil & hydro. No outdoor maintenance. Avail. October 1st. Call 905-655-4623, 905- 925-3945 or 416-269-5449 WHITBY, BRIGHT 3-bedroom, main floor of house. New windows, large yard, backing to conservation. Parking, d/w, laundry, wood floors, $1195 plus 2/3 utilities. (416)459– 2350. WHITBY, IMPECCABLE 3+1 bdrm bungalow. Fin. basement, Dundas/Hwy 2. Gleaming hard- wood floors, walk-out deck from master bdrm, c/a. One year lease $1,550+. Avail. Oct 1st. Contact Mario 905-839-4120 or 415- 948-1738 WILSON/ROSSLAND,Osha- wa. 2-storey home, 3+1 bed- rooms, 2 baths, fin. basement w/rec-room, woodburning f/p & 4pc. bath. Hardwood floors, kitchen w/custom oak cabi- nets, breakfast bar, d/r with walkout to deck. Large l/r has french doors, above ground pool. $1400/mo/first/last + utilities. Available Oct/Nov. 905-626-4206 Townhouses For Rent190 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- Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7 - 9 p.m. HARMONY/ADELAIDE town- house, $1075/mo+util., avail. immediately, 3 bed. end unit, garage, finished bsmt, walk- out, gas heat, no smoking, no pets, 4 appliances, 321 Black- thorn, Unit 35. Call Alice Sa- muels 905-432-1384 or 905- 666-1333. PICKERING - Liverpool and Hwy 2, two plus one bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, skylight, 5 ap- pliances, suit couple or pro- fessional. Immediate. $l,300. plus. Near amenities (905) 420–3118 PICKERING VILLAGE,3-bdrm townhouse w/garage, fin. bsmt, 4 appliances, close to schools, bus & all amenities. Avail. Oct. 15th. $1200 + hy- dro. First/last. Call 905-428– 8693 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 Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7 - 9 p.m. TAUNTON/MARY 3 BED- ROOM. Finished basement. Close to bus routes & shop- ping centre. $1000+gas, first/ last. Available immediately. Call 905-728–3046 after 6pm. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX ROOM for rent - Use of facilities. Professional female preferred. $425 monthly first/ last required. Christian valued home. Call 905-686-4126. AJAX: HARWOOD/Rossland, for those who want something better, fully furnished bed/sit- ting room, TV, cable, air, kitchen, laundry, all inclusive. Just bring your toothbrush! No smoking/pets. (905)686–3437 SOUTH AJAX -FURNISHED ROOM includes parking, ca- ble, share facilities, separate entrance, non-smoker, first/ last, $425/month inclusive. Call 905-427-6932. CLEAN, FURNISHED ROOM, with cable, use of laundry, north of Rossland/Ritson. Available Oct 1st. (905)721- 8443 leave message, will re- turn all calls. PICKERING - room for rent, seperate entrance, share faciliites, all included. $550 per month. Call (905)427– 7444 ROOM w/separate bathroom & fridge. Laundry, parking, cable. Harwood/401 area. Close to all amenities & bus route. Avail. immediately. $500/month. 905-686–4795 ROSSLAND & STEVENSON, $400 first/last, furnished, parking, light cooking, on bus route., close to school & shopping, prefer non smoker, working person 905-433–7664 ROSSLAND / ANDERSON, Immaculate bright clean fur- nished room, in private home, suit business person. Laundry fac, no smoker, share bath- room with one, TV/VCR, park- ing, $400 monthly. lst/last. No cooking. (905)430–1328 FURNISHED BEDSITTING room, private bath. Pickering near Rouge Valley. Large ex- ecutive home, upscale area. Cable, parking, fridge/mi- crowave. $120/week. Avail. immediately. Call 905-509– 6072 WHITBY Basement - 3 rooms avail. immediately. Suit fe- male. Parking & laundry facilities included. Each $400/ month inclusive. Call 905- 665-6946 Shared Accommodation194 PICKERING,cozy bight fur- nished bedroom, share bath, kitchen, laundry, (room or room & board). Close to all amenities, suitable for female . 416-358-0754/ 416-282-4285 (Mon.--Fri, after 5) 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. $450. 416-804-4867. LARGE NEW RENOVATED Century executive home, loaded, a/c, cable, lge back- yard, BBQ, 53" large screen TV, $650/month inclusive. Avail. Oct. 1st. A Must See! Call 905-655–9063 ROOM FOR RENT in central Whitby. 1900 sq. ft. new town- home. $550 inclusive. Young professional or mature stud- ent preferred. Available im- mediately. 905-665-0211. SUITABLE FOR MATURE clean female. To share ac- commodations. Simcoe/Taun- ton. Parking, laundry facilities, non-smoker, no pets, first/ last. $395/month. Avail. Oct. 1st. Call 905-571-2761 or 905- 431-7771 WHITBY - furnished or unfur- nished room in 2000 sq. ft. townhome. Parking/5 min. Go/ bus at door. Private wash- room, use of all facilities. Fe- male preferred. $500/mo/first/ last. 905-666–3677 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), BlueJay/ Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages For Rent209 WATERFRONT COTTAGE-2 bedrooms, on Bay of Quinte, Napanee, fully equipped, gas BBQ, boat and motor avail- able. No pets. Phone (613) 354–5199. to view cottage@cottagelink.com #ON50217 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 $9,900 Fully serviced wood- ed trailer site, hydro, water, sewers, telephone. Near Co- bourg. Sandy Beach, great fishing, will finance. Call 905- 885–6664. 1997 JAYCO Hardtop Tent Trailer "Eagle Series", 8 cu. ft. box, 3-way fridge, inside/out- side stove. Sleeps 6, awning, tasteful burgundy accents. Brand new tires (2003). 905- 373-4871. $5,200 O.B.O. 2002 VIKING hardtop tent trailer, brand new, used 5 times. 3-way fridge, furnace, sleeps 6, microwave, sink, 2 holding tanks, stove, 10' ca- nopy, spare tire, no GST, $6,000. 905-728-0104. Bargain Centre309 PING PONG TABLE $75., wall unit lg. 2 pc. $200. obo. (905) 426–6118 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. 14' SPRINGBOK ALUMINUM boat, motor & trailer. 9.5 Johnson outboard, $1995 obo. Honda Big Red 3-wheeler ATV with shaft drive & reverse, good reliable bike, $1800 obo (905)623–5317 1992 STARCRAFT BOWRID- ER,17 ft. , 115 hp mariner, outboard, ski tripod, live well, full canvas, excellent condi- tion, $8,500. Telephone (416) 402-4136. Cell. 1993 Electric EZ-GO Golf Cart c/w charger $1750; Apartment Fridges $25-$50; Maytag stacking washer/dryer $350 905-571-7207 7PC., MEDIUM, colour solid oak, cannonball bedroom su- ite, asking $3,000 OBO. 905- 686–2286. 8ft. Al. BRAKE; STOLEN Aug. 30. Tapco Pro III / green top rail. VERY RARE! Uninsured. Reward offered for safe return. Call Dave 905-571-7529/439- 5439. Police inc. # 120984 A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416- 746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds.). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free upgrade to 12 mm premium pad with every in- stallation, 20 oz. Berber carpet starting at 69¢ sq. ft., carpet only. Lots of selection for every budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260 or 1-800-578- 0497. PIANOS/CLOCKS-Back to School Specials on all Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. also sale on 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. Barbecue Parts. Parts/ sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9- 5pm. (905)728-4043. AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Supply/Install caps & pest screens. Nest removal. Minor repairs. Lowest rates. Insured * Certified* No Mess* Call (905)686-7741. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE BARLEY-TWIST black walnut diningroom- table, 3 leaves, 6 chairs, sideboard with marble-top, original hand-paint- ed dish cupboard. Excellent qual- ity & condition. $2700 obo. (705) 277–2329 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment- size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905-839–0098 APPROXIMATELY 500 FT.1 1/4" cherry and 500 ft. 1 1/4" thick ash. Phone (905) 721- 8611. If no answer leave a message. 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 SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS, LAMINATE AND VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 30sq. yds. for $319 Commercial carpet including premier un- derpad and installation. Lami- nate $1.69sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARROLL HOSPITAl bed, ex- cellent condition, motorized multi-position, asking $1000. Also motorized recliner, blue, $100. call 905-430–1060 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 CRAFTMATIC BED, exercise bike, 486 computer w/monitor, keyboard & desk; 1983 Turis- mo. Call after 6 pm. or leave message: 905-576-5285. DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SUITE- 9 pc. 1930's, original condition. table/self storing leaf, china cabinet, buffet & 6 chairs. Asking $3400. Call 905-576- 6208. DININGROOM SUITE,9pcs 1930's walnut, $2,300; sofa taupe chenille, solid wood frame, $850; 4 parsons chairs, creme damask, $475. Call 905-683–0794 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) LUDWIG DRUMS with all hardware and rack, 24" bass with Zildjian and Sabian $1000. also other accessories - Alesis drum machine/Octo- ban drums. Mike (905)404– 0136 MUSIC ORGAN SPECIAL,late model Lowery Organ, with a multitude of instrumentation and rhythms. Originally priced at $15,000 special offer at $1850. For details/demo, phone (905)576–5062 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. PIANO Mason and Risch $780, organ $59., folding ta- bles $25 each, King table saw, $399., scaffolding $30 set, 13" TV $99., cement mixer $200., (905) 655–4138 PLAYSTATIION MOD CHIPS, Play backed-up and foreign ti- tles. PS1 Chip: $65. PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $175 (vs 5-7). XBOX Chip: $175. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOLID OAK ANTIQUE dinning room set with four chairs. Great condition. Pls call 905- 430-0529. 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. TARPS Woven Poly Tarps, All sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7-$90 (tax incl.). Call Bowmanville 905-623-5258. Port Perry 905-985-7558 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TWO BRAND NEW kitchens for sale (still in bubble wrap) Diagram of layouts available. White $2900, medium brown $7900. Call (905)924-3076 or (905)430-1854. YOUNG-CHANG STUDIO Upright Piano, model U-116, American Oak, like new, $3000. Artley C Flute, student model, silver plate, excellent condition, $300. 905-666– 6689 after 4pm. Articles Wanted315 WANTED:bedroom furniture, childs and adults; dining rooms sets; living room furni- ture (sets) good clean fridge, stoves; washers & dryers; Also purchasing antiques. We pay cash and pickup 905-260- 1236 WANTED:used patio stones or interlocking brick. Will take it away for free or might pay small amount. Call Kirk at 905-261-4397 Vendors Wanted316 ATTENTION CRAFTERS -NEW TO OSHAWA THIS WEEK HOME SHOW - Crafters, ta- bles available on top level of the Civic Auditorium, $125. a spot. Call Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 at Oshawa This Week 905-579-4400 SUNNYCREST Nursing Home +Villa is holding their annual Bazaar on Sat. Nov. 1, 10-2. If anyone wishes to rent a table call Lynda McNabb for more info. 905-576-0111 ext. 245 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. Born June 5, 2003. CKC Reg- istered. Elite German (work- ing) pedigrees. Up-to-date shots and dewormed. 905- 985-3336. MINIATURE PINCHERS, reg- istered, microchipped, first shots, dew claws and tails done, 1 male - black & tan, 2- females, red. Available Sept.14. (905)655–3759. OSHAWA OBEDIENCE ASSO- CIATION. Classes starting Sept. 22nd. Open and Novice. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 or email: bwiggans@sympatico.ca PUPPIES, German Shep- pards, Toy & Minature Poo- dles, Cocker Spaniels, Fox Terriers, Shitzu, Shi-Poos, Basset Hounds, Terripoos, Pugpoos, Pugs, Jack Rus- sells, "Sheppard-X, Lab-X, Collie-X, Springer Spaniel-X, $100." Kittens, Himalayans & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services avail. SOFT COATED WHEATEN Terrier, female, one year, needs a loving home, lots of TLC, no small children please, no other pets preferred, seri- ous inquiries only. 905-429- 9133 Swap and Trade380 STORM DOOR,regular wooden front door, propane BBQ. FREE. 905-619–2513 cnp Cars For Sale400 1988 HONDA PRELUDE,5 speed, 4 wheel steering, loaded, power steering, brakes, mirrors, sunroof, locks, aluminum wheels, cd player, very nice, clean. E- tested. $3,300. (905) 697– 5780, (905) 431-2467. 1988 PONTIAC TEMPEST, 2.8, 6 cyl., 5 spd., almost new tires, 248kms,. as is $1000, 905-666–3705 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA, 5 speed, excellent condition, one owner, $2,000. Telephone (905) 571–1205 1991 SUNBIRD 6 cyl., 2 door, auto, new tires, brakes and paint, e-tested, $2,399 or best offer. (905) 725–0674 1992 DODGE SPIRIT,V6 auto, a/c works, cruise, tilt, no rust, am/fm cassette, highway mileage, certified & emission passed. $1,950. Call 905- 433–8050 1993 GRAND PRIX,4 door, white, certified, emission tested, $2800 or best offer. Call (905)431–9210 1993 PROBE excellent ap- pearance, red, automatic, P/ W, P/B, certified, emissions tested. 237k (hwy) driven dai- ly. Moving overseas. $2750- obo. 905-571–6741 leave message. 1994 CORSICA, 4dr, a/c, runs great, very good condition. $2,450 certified/e-tested. Also 1988 Grand Am, very good condition, Certified+E-tested, asking $1,650. Call 905-404– 8695 private. SAVE $$$ Cars from $1800 + up. Best prices in town. No reasonable offer refused. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) Certified & e-tested. 905-683- 7301 or 905-424-9002 after 6. 1994 MAZDA MX6,2 dr., standard, excellent condition, power windows, mirrors, cd, certified and e-tested. $5,000 or best offer. Telephone (905)427–0236 1995 HYUNDI ACCENT, 2 dr., auto, certified, emission test- ed, $2500. call 416-898-6715. 1995 OSHAWA built Lumina LS, 4 door, 5 passenger, all options, 130 km. cert., e-test- ed, excellent condition asking $5900. 905-430–3317. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,red, auto, p/b, p/s, a/c, am/fm cas- sette, 159,000km, excellent condition, asking $4,995. Certified & e-tested. Call 905- 720–0200 1998 SUNFIRE,2-dr, auto, red, 94,000kms, am/fm cas- sette, certified/e-tested, $8,000 firm. Call 705-357- 3552 snp 1999 GRAND AM, excellent condition, pw, pl, air, tilt, cruise, $10,800. 905-725– 7692 2000 FOCUS SE WAGON, only 47,000kms, Fantastic shape! No down payment only $261/month OAC taxes in- cluded. Fully certified. ROYAL WOODS FORD LINCOLN (905)686–2300 2001 HONDA CIVIC LXG,for- est green, 4-dr, a/c, p.wind- ows, 46,000kms, warranty in- cluded. Asking $18,900. Call (905)436–0676. 2002 HONDA CIVIC SPORT, silver, automatic, asking $18,500. Call 905-725-0376 or 705-878-7011. 99 TOYOTA TERCEL, BLACK, five speed, 4 door, A/C, tinted windows, new tires, e-tested, certified, 95K, one owner. $9500 negotiable. 905-831– 3224. AUTO FEST SPECIAL 1966 pickup BB Chev, auto, pw-r disc brakes, pwr-steering, body off 3yrs ago, much,much more. Must sell $10,000 OBO 905-623-6895 home 905-644- 4196 work -Tom COROLLA, 4 DOOR, 2000, Automatic, air, CD, cham- pagne colour, less 45,000km, lady driven, mint condition. Asking $13,500. 905-665– 4620. 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 1985 PICK UP GMC WRAN- GLER, 6.2 diesel engine, new transmission, lots of new parts, good shape, cap. $3900 obo. or will consider trade for ATV. 905-623–4573 1989 GMC SIERRA 4x4, 350, auto. Recent restoration. Dual exhaust, too many new parts to list. $6500 obo. Call 905- 985-4741 or 705-786-3761 1997 DODGE RAM 1500, 4x4 pickup, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, low mileage, $16,000, 905-342- 2704. 1999 GMC JIMMY, auto, 4X4, fully loaded, pw, keyless en- try, rust proofed, tilt steering, tinted windows, cruise control, air con, Mountain motif on ex- terior, am/fm stereo, CD, 70,000 km, asking $13,900. 905-579–4862 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 FORD AEROSTAR,8 seater, nice shape in/out, air, 225k's, certified/e-tested, asking $1,950; 1987 GRAND AM, excellent condition, 200k's, asking $1,750 certi- fied/e-tested. Call 905-404- 8695 Private. 1991 FORD AEROSTAR,p.s., p.b., p.w., p.l., 197k, e-tested. $1000 obo. Call (905)435– 0135 1991 GMC 3500 Cube van. 14’ fiberglass box, air condition- ing. Approx 8300 km on crate motor. Needs transmission rebuild. $4500.00 call: (905) 723-9781. (snp) 1992 GM CARGO VAN,4.3L, V6, 378,000kms, runs well. Body needs work. As is $1000 or b.o. (905)683–6060. 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, air, p.w., p.l., am/fm cassette, 145,000km, $4500 certified & e-tested. Call (905)728–5142 1995 WINDSTAR,167,000km, p/s, p/w, p/l, air, 7 seater, am/ fm cassette, certified, e-test- ed, new tires, well maintained, very clean. Asking $4,990. Call 905-430–9243 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA, loaded, excellent condition, traction control, new tires, 149,000km, $9,400 o.b.o. (416) 432–7517 2000 WINDSTAR LX, air, tilt, CC, 4 dr, excellent condition. No down payment, only $279/ month OAC, taxes included. Fully certified. ROYAL WOODS FORD LINCOLN (905)686–2300. 89 GMC 7 passenger .Touring and towing package. Loaded with bucket seat. Great shape, $3500. Call Frank 905-261– 6767. 91 DODGE CARAVAN, 219kms, power steering/ brakes, air, electric mirrors, AM/FM cassette. E-tested/ safety. Well maintained. $2,600/obo. 905-655–0120, Cell-905-213-1367. 1993 GMC SAFARI 4.3L 206K E-Tested. Many new parts: Battery, Alternator, Tires, Ex- haust many more. $3200 as is. Call 905-404-0956. Motorcycles435 1987 YAMAHA Farago 535-cc $2800. 1989 Dodge Shadow $800 as is. Paul 905-786-1080 2003 POLARIS, 700 twin, sportsman, green, winch bumper, brush guard, 325 miles, $10,000. OBO. 905- 430–1060. Garage & Storage Space455 RELIABLE SEASONAL storage (outdoors) available for boats, trailers, located Ritson North Oshawa. $270. must have proof of insurance. Call Sean 905-429-8891 Announcements255 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 Approved! Approved! Approved! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Visa! New Visa! 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SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩✩ VENDORS WANTED for Health & Wellness Expo 2003 Nov. 1st & 2nd Civic Auditorium, Oshawa Call Susan 905-426-4676 ext. 226 email: sobrien@durhamregion.com Mark 905-426-4676 ext. 229 email: mfucella@durhamregion.com ✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★ 316 Vendors Wanted 316 Vendors Wanted ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION - MONDAY, SEPT. 15TH - 5:00PM on loca- tion, property sold, owner moving. Sale for Mrs. Ruth Warner, 118 Keeler Street, Colborne.Directions: take Percy Street north out of Colborne to Keeler Street (across from Sun- nyside Meats) Note: time & date. Small deep freeze, side by side fridge, Kenmore 30" white stove, love seat like new, an- tique painted extension table with 3 leaves, small antique lap desk, small fire proof safe, 5 1/2 HP rotor tiller only used once, good gas push mower, antique finger oil lamp, selection dish- es, glass & china, knick knacks, some collectibles, quantity everyday dishes, pots, pans, etc., large rooster weathervane, aluminum step and extension ladders, 2-1/2 ton floor jack still in box never used, fishing poles, good selection lawn & garden tools, shovels, rakes, hoes, forks, etc., lawn & garden sup- plies, wheel barrow, 2 good work benches, 3 large vices, nev- er used 12 volt reversible 3/8 drill still in carton, other power & hand tools never used, large quantity smaller hand tools, hammers, files, screw drivers, wrenches, etc., logging chains, drill sets, socket sets, steel & electric fence posts, battery charger, plus more. Mrs. Warner moving to retirement home. Every- thing to be sold with no reserves. Lunch available. Terms: cash or good cheque (no plastic) GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 AUCTION - Saturday, Sept. 13th - 10:00AM at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE ~ 2nd Day of selling from that large 3 story Oshawa home,plus from 2 local estates. Large selection quality home furnishings, antique and collectible furnishings and small pieces, excellent mahogany breakfront china cabinet, other excellent china cab- inet, superb mahogany corner china cabinet in excellent con- dition, selection dressers and chests of drawers, selection small tables, 1930's sofa with 2 chairs all with wood show fronts in excellent condition, press back rocking chair, other antique side chairs, walnut gate-leg table, walnut chest of drawers, nice vanity in original excellent condition, carved marble top table, other small tables, dining table with 6 chairs, small dinette table & chairs, plus more including collectible pieces, large selection smalls, china, glass, vases, crystal, figurines, several nice pieces rare Lladro figurines, plus se- lection house hold articles, selection knick knacks, lamps, pictures, collectibles, Blue Mountain pieces, plus countless pieces found around this home. No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY E. WARNER ~ AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2003 6 P.M. Selling the attractive contents from a Newton- ville and Courtice home: 9 pc. pecan dining room suite, china cabinet and sideboard, 5 pc. oval dinette, country plaid chesterfield suite, wing backs, occasional chairs, occasional ta- bles, 3 pc. Victorian bedroom suite, w/highback bed and washstand, gramophone, 5 ft. harvest table pine, set 4 pressbacks, pressback rocker, 12 T back chairs, sofa bed, mirrors, singer featherlite, prints, lamps, china, glass, etc. drafting table and accessories, large selection of tools, Stil chainsaw, power tools, tool cabi- net, on wheels, snap on tools, telescope, etc. Check out website for updates, preview after 2 p.m. Terms Cash or approved cheque, visa, m/ c, interac Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville 905-786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "Estate specialists since 1971" Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON. Sat. Sept 13 @ 5 pm Chesterfields, cof- fee/end tables, stove, pine table & chairs, ent. units, dishes, tools also 1988 Nfld $2 gold coin ICCS cert AUSS, 1937 & 1954 Can. Bills, Shin plasters (1900), RCMP coin, collectible sports cards and many other ar- ticles. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 AUCTION, Thursday, Sept. 11th - 5:00PM contents from a Cobourg home, owners moving. Sale to be held at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE - house hold articles, tools, 1999 Bombardier Sea Doo like new with trailer all excellent, also large aluminum canoe, large sat- ellite dish with receiver, 10" table saw, Delta band saw, power tools, hand tools, battery charger, gas weed eaters, gas blow- ers, Makita power tools, air compressor, golf clubs, lawn & garden tools, plus more from workshop area. House hold in- cludes: small solid oak roll top desk, fridge only 3 months old, Craftmatic bed (original $4,000) only a few months old, other double beds, single beds, dressers, chests of drawers, nearly new bed sofa never slept on, buffet & hutch, dining table & chair, china cabinet, auto washer & dryer, colour portable TV set, other bed sofa, quantity dishes & glassware, crystal piec- es, knick knacks, lamps, pictures, plus much more still pack- ing. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY E. WARNER ~ AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, September 12th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Oak Morris chair, round oak pedestal table, kitchen table & 4 chairs, 8pc. modern dining room suite, pine dresser, large ornate oak slant top writing desk, oak sideboard, refinished washstands, Hummel & Goble figurines, glass top rattan table & chairs, bed chesterfield, 2 grandfather clock kits, motorized treadmill, Boush & Lomb professional series telescope, #22 pot belly stove, pump organ, oak display case, flat to wall cupboard top, walnut writing desk, oak Hoosier cupboard, dresser with mustache pulls, Evening Solitude signed Ltd. edition print by Terry Redlin, apartment size washer & dryer, horse drawn buggy, 16ft. Tandem axle car trail- er, qty. paneling, cushions, chesterfields & chairs & misc. RV accessories to be sold at approx. 8:00p.m. Busy Bee mod. B-244 metal lathe, Busy Bee Mod B 1288 6 in. surface grinder, Busy Bee Mod 715, 15 in. scroll saw, King 12in planer, bandsaw, C11 Dust Collector, Ryobi 8-1/4 radial arm saw, Emco Rex200 wood shaper, 3/4Hp wood copy lathe, ceramic kiln, wood/clamps/ router, B&D Hand Planer, plus a qty. misc. hand tools. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401 SAT. SEPT. 13th - 10 a.m. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Art, Coins, Lumber & an aroma spa from local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com MONDAY, SEPT. 15TH, 10:30 A.M. AUCTION at Swed Design Inc., 37 West Street, Fenelon Falls. Woodworking machinery, lumber marunaka surfacer and marunaka knife sharpener, grinder, large table saw, floor drill press, special multi drill machine, pipe bender quanity chrome steel pipe, band saw blade sharpener and equipment, balloon sander, drill press, pointress shaper, planer, large planer, delta converter, sewing machines - Mitsubishi industrial DB -189, Jentschmann long arm 751-5544, Pfaff industrial 371-287, singer serger 246-15, Pfaff zipper machine 142-69585, Pfaff double needle machine, Wolf Blazer fabric cutter, quantity of foam mattresses, qty. fabric, penumatic cushion filler, conny hedenberg custion button machine, no reserve, business closing. Call for flyer or view at www.mcleanauctions.com TERMS: Cash, visa, m/c, interac or certified cheque. (705)324- 2783. MCLEAN AUCTIONS ✩★ OUTSTANDING 2 DAY ✩★ ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION SALE Antique Furniture, Rare Collectables & Autos Saturday Sept. 13th & Sunday Sept. 14th, 10:00 AM,Viewing 8:00 AM MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens Take 401 to 115/35 Hwy, North Approx. 20 km. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. SATURDAY'S AUCTION features The Antiques Shop contents & personal collection of Tina Vanalebeek & her late husband, owners & longtime collectors of Fairwind Antiques. Sunday's Auction features the Estate of Oscar Parker of Oshawa plus quality con- signments from local estates & homes, including antique & estate vehicles. PA R TIAL LIST OF BOTH SALES: 1860's Rosewood cradle, Stanley 5 pc. stenciled bedroom set, 4 pc. antique bedroom set, side by side secretary/china cabinet, several antique dressers & wardrobes, settee, fainting couch, parlour chairs & rockers, early couch & chair, marble top scale, secretary desk, treadle sewing machines, 3 hall stands, 1/4 cut oak (light) 9 pc. diningroom set w/claw footed table (single pedestal), bowed front buffet & six chairs, Uxbridge pump organ & Bell piano, Eastlake & metal beds, custom made "Retro" patio set, exceptional selection of parlour & occasional ta- bles, square nailed 2 board work bench/table & wood vice, old car- pets & runners, (hooked & persian), crocks & jugs, country bench, several Stieff Bears & animals,(1950 Distler Porsche Cabriolet, yel- low toy car), Barbies & old games etc, Canadiana furniture, wash- stands, cupboards, blanket & wood boxes, steamer trunks, several tables & chair sets, mission oak table & six chairs, pressbacks, original oil paintings, old frames & pictures, quilts & linens, excep- tional selection of rare & unique collectables, with too many to mention (radio's, clocks, books, advertising, jewelry etc.). Out- standing offering of rare glass & china both days (Limoges, De- pression, Cornflower, Coalport, Beswick, Nippon, (sets of dishes & partial sets), plus many more unpacked treasures. SUNDAY'S AUCTION features autos (selling subject to owners ap- proval), 1988 Cadillac Deville (39,km Estate of Mr. Parker), 1940 Ca- dillac Limo (restored late 70's), 1951 Pontiac car restored, 1934 Dodge Brothers 1 1/4 ton dump truck, fiberglass VW dune buggy kit car. Note: This is only a very small list of the many exceptional articles that will be offered in this 2 Day Auction. Quality from the 1st Sale to the Last Sale. A Must Attend Event For One & All!! See: www.theaucionfever.com for photos. Terms: Cash,Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque MacGregor Auctions - Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Large Auction Antiques,collectAbles,& household To be held at Classique Country Auctions, Burnham St.,N. of the 401 Hwy at Cobourg on Sunday Sept. 14/03 at 11am. Viewing from 9am Day of Sale. 3 old pump organs,upright piano,full size truck cap,20 large velvet curtains,spring horse,old gramophone,metal vanity, old cigarette mach.,sofa&loveseat,coffee&endtables,lamps, laptop computer,desks,dressers,beds,old cupboards, treadle sewing mach.,pine blanket box,tables,chairs,glass top table,old wash stand,maple dropleaf table,Ikea stools,piano bench,china,glass, & much, much more. Approx. 500 lots, paintings,prints,frames. Owner, Auctioneer not responsible for loss, damage or injury while attending auction. Sale Conducted by Classique Country Auctions For info or to consign please call: 905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050 THE PROFESSIONAL ESTATE SETTLERS ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD, FARMS, ESTATES OUR PLACE OR AT YOUR SITE. *Thurs., Sept 11th - 6:30 p.m. Preview from 4:00 p.m. ANTIQUES & NEW FURNITURE PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT OUR SPECIALTY 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. “BIG ORANGE BARN” For more info or for consignment, please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 ANTIQUE ESTATE SALE Large Sale of Complete Estate. Antique and fine furniture including ornate Jacobean chairs - mint condition, Americana captain’s chairs hand painted with eagle and matching table, two old wicker chairs, rattail chair, rustic chairs, chair circa Napoleonic with swan carved arms, solid mahogany library table, large Spanish medieval style library table, burled walnut Art Deco cabinet French country chest of drawers circa 1860, large Quebec old maple bench, Welsh bench, carved oak chest, ornately carved headboard/ footboard bed, early 1800’s wall sconces/coach lanterns, large selection of one of a kind lamps/candelabras. Decorative mirrors, numbered Raymond Lowrey dishes, desks, many items not listed. September 26-28 • 11 am-6 pm 40 Brock Street East, Uxbridge 905-852-3554 TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 10 A.M. TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE HWY #2 - East of Cobourg Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy.#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Featured in this sale an excellent selection of antique furniture - sideboards, dressers, tables, chairs, china cabinet,s Eastlake style pces., com- bination coat rack/hall seat/umbrella stand (fabulous pce.) etc. Plus a large superb selection of glass and china - Shelley, Green and Pink de- pression glass, Moorcroft, Susie Cooper, satin glass, Nippon, Noritake, Limoges, Chintz, Roseville pottery, Vaseline glass, pressed glass, cut glass and crystal, Cornflower crystal, plus so much more. SILVER - Several sterling and silver plate pces., Rogers Bros., silverplate flat- ware (service for 10), serving spoons, berry spoons, cake knives, fish forks, coffee and tea spoons, etc. COLLECTIBLES - (2) local collect- ibles a platter from the old "Dunham house" Cobourg, plus an old batter bowl stamped "Alf Skitch - Port Hope", vintage linens, handwoven bedspread from Prince Edward Country, a small ant. doll and cradle, ant. books and an- tique reference books, plus so much more.A SALE NOT TO MISS!!! TO VIEW FULL LISTING go to www.theauctionfever.com Pre- view Fri., Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. TERMS:Cash, Visa, M. C., Interac, cheque w/proper I. D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE 1-905-372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17th: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for Mr. Don Asling of Epsom, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:2 pc. pine flatback cupboard (ex), 8 pc. dining suite with bowfront hutch (ex), pine desk, pine table, oak washstand carved rocker, flatback bot- tom, coke cooler, Eastlake ant. dresser, oak table, table top gramophone, gramophone horn, Featherlite sewing machine, 5 pc. toilet set, wooden candle sticks, bridge lamps, Aladdin lamp, cistern pump lamp, butter churn,, lowery organ, old school books, wicker stand, old pictures, chamber pot, old bibles, crocks, granite ware, copper ware ant. tins, mandolin, old camera, string holder brass and crystal chandelier, cream pail, bells, scales, old bottles, washboards, lanterns, railway lamp, 15 duck decoys, cross cut saw, hay knife, aug- ers, flat irons, old skates, snow shoes, floor grate, block planes, hay forks, long tong, work bench, steel wheels, plus many other interesting and quality items. Note an exceptional sale of collectables from Mr. Asl- ing's century farm SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 180 Condominiums For Rent 180 Condominiums For Rent 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P Lost and Found265 TIMID multi coloured cat, lost in Dellbrook/Chapman area of Pickering reward for info and safe return. (905) 427–5561 - 905-427-0067. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 EXPERIENCED Nanny/House- keeper required. Live out, must be able to speak fluent English, Mon.-Fri. 8:30am- 4pm. Duties: care of 2 yr. old baby, ;laundry, ironing, light housekeeping. Pickering area, working references a must. 905-509–2392 NANNY required for 2 child- ren, after school and some meal preparation and light cleaning. Apt. available if wish to live in. Pickering area. 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The Jean McDonald Singers is looking for vocalists for con- certs and community events, including a Christmas concert and a musical theatre perfor- mance. Registration takes place Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., to be followed by a practice for children at 6:30 p.m. and for teens and adults at 7:30 p.m. The signup and practice are at Amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Rd. (at Stroud's Lane), Pickering. Call 905-837-2611.These girls are 'Foot Loose' Local dancers join Extreme Team AAJJAAXX —— Three members of an Ajax studio had an 'ex- treme' dance experience re- cently when they were cho- sen to perform with an elite team of some of North Amer- ica's best young talent. Alyssa Perry, 12, and Kris- ten Wagner, 13, of Pickering, and Nikki Wills, 13 of Ajax, all dancers at O'Brien Dance Centre, spent a week in Nia- gara Falls under the tutelage of Dan Karaty, choreograph- er to stars such as Brittany Spears, *NSYNC and Jessica Simpson. "It was challenging. They were very tired," relates Alyssa's mom, Karen Perry. "They were very busy but they loved it." The girls' adventure began last year when they took part in a regional competition in Port Credit, held by Foot Loose, a touring competition company, which holds meets in various locations across North America. They then choose a select number of participants to join the Ex- treme dance team, which then performs during the in- ternational competition. The local girls were in a group of about 20 youths chosen out of hundreds at the Port Credit competition, says Perry. The highlight of the Nia- gara Falls event was an out- door performance of what they learned from Karaty and additional time on stage during the international show. The trip to the falls was a fairly expensive propo- sition, relates Perry, but she says it was worth the oppor- tunity for the girls to learn from someone of Karaty's calibre. Now that the girls have made the cut for the Ex- treme team, there will al- ways be a place on the roster for them. The next Foot Loose regional competition in this area takes place next March. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Three dancers from the O’Brien Dance Centre in Ajax were chosen to be part of the Extreme Foot Loose International Dance Team. From left are Nikki Wills, Alyssa Perry and Kristen Wagner. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.Thank you • On the front cover of our flyer dated Tuesday, September 9th to 11th we advertise the HP 750 refurbished "All in one" printer (web id #10029523). Please note that this product is not available. We apologize for any inconve- nience this may have caused any of our valued customers. 50 years of quality, value, service, trust NE093M103 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. 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The group has moved to a larger location for the fall and winter series of four concerts. It will per- form at the Hebron Chris- tian Reform Church, 4240 Anderson St. N., Whitby (north of Taunton Road). The first concert will be held Oct. 18. Guest con- ductor Michael Onyschuk, a music teacher at Pine Ridge High School, is highly re- garded throughout the area for his expertise in the conducting of ad- vanced wind band litera- ture. He's selected the overture to 'The Marriage of Figaro,' Dvorak's 'Slavonic Dances Op. 46' and selections from the musical 'My Fair Lady.' There will also be an audi- ence sing-along and the usual mix of marches, solos and light classics. The highlight will be Bach's 'Air On a G String' with the Ensemble ac- companied by church or- ganist Irene Bakker on the newly-installed organ. The annual Christmas concert will be held Dec. 6, the winter concert on March 6 and the spring pops concert on May 15. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa; Walters Music Centre, Os- hawa Centre; Thomas House of Music, 1001 Burns St., Whitby; Whitby School of Music, 103 Dun- das St. W. Whitby; at the door on the night of the concert and from the En- semble by calling 905-666- 3169. Please recycle this newspaper A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 10, 2003 www.durhamregion.com TMReaders’ exclusive – introducing a new way to buy critically-acclaimed wines in Ontario ???/8412884/8412September Selections A new way to taste – our expert wine critics have put together these exclusive tasting packages of fine and rare wines. Get them while they last! Package No. 1:Cellar Essentials ANGELS GATE WINERY 2002 CABERNET A magnificent blend of 68% Cabernet Franc with 32% Cabernet Sauvignon. 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