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More cash means more space for shared college and university campus By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Province is giving some extra space to Dur- ham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Wayne Arthurs, MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, an- nounced Wednesday that $10 million of the $50 million the Province is giving post-secondary institutions for new facil- ities will go to Durham’s shared college and uni- versity campus. “You see how important we think this campus is,” said Mr. Ar- thurs, while making his announce- ment in the campus library’s fire- side reading room Sept. 5. The shared funds make up 20 per cent of the $50 million in- cluded in the Province’s 2007 budget for 2007- 2008 capital projects. The government is also giving UOIT unrestricted degree granting author- ity. According to Mr. Arthurs, new facilities which could be created with the money include lecture halls, classes, study spaces, labs, and support staff offices. Durham College and UOIT stu- dents have some ideas of their own for how the money could be spent. Mara Goral, a medical labora- tory science student, would like more buildings. “I don’t like going to class in por- tables, it’s cold,” said Ms. Goral. A health-science building would also be nice, she added. Currently, Give your home a new look for Summer Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? Thinking of Hardwood? 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On page 4 of the August 31th flyer we advertised this item with unlimited channels for the first two months when in fact it is $100 in programming credits. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 Trillium grant will help purchase new instruments DURHAM — A provincial grant is sweet music to the Ajax-Pickering Navy League and Sea Cadets. The organization has received a $40,500 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and some of the money will be used to buy new band instruments. Money will also buy a laptop and projec- tor to help with the training and education of cadets and volunteers. Some of the grant will purchase winter coats for the Navy League ca- dets and a public-address system for the cadet building. The service has two cadet bands, the NLCC Exeter Navy League Band and the RCSCC Harwood Sea Cadet Band. The Navy League program is for youths ages nine to 13 and the Sea Cadet program for youths 12 to 18. For more information on the programs, call 905-427-0482. Bugles, drums on shopping list for Navy League NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com Sudoku durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at Woman defrauded Durham of $48,000 Must pay restitution By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A woman convicted of cheating Durham’s welfare system out of more than $48,000 has been sentenced to a term of house arrest and ordered to pay the money back. Carla Rodney, who was living in Ajax when she bilked the regional social services depart- ment of the funds be- tween 1998 and 2003, w ill serve a 15-month conditional sentence fol- lowed by a year of pro- bation and has been or- dered to pay restitution. Superior Court Justice Jane Ferguson delivered the sentence Wednesday in Whitby. Ms. Rodney was found guilty after a trial last year of fraud over $5,000 and perjury for a long- running scam that saw her collect $48,561 in benefits, even though she was listed as owner of a condominium she sold in 1998 for $97,000, then invested $85,000 in Guaranteed Investment Certificates. During the period in question Ms. Rodney also obtained a line of credit and listed month- ly income ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 while applying for bank loans, the trial heard. The perjury charges relate to sworn affirma- tions Ms. Rodney sup- plied to Durham social services workers about her income and assets, in which she failed to mention the condo and investments and a 1993 Jeep vehicle she owned. Ms. Rodney testified at trial and insisted she was never the actual owner of the condo, but had acted as executor for a friend who passed away. She claimed the Jeep was her brother’s but that he wasn’t listed as owner because of dif- ficulties he’d had with his driver’s licence. 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Kyle Schmidinger, a first- year Durham College police foundations students, had some ideas as well. “Probably in the class- rooms, just expand them a bit,” said Mr. Schmidinger, and added he finds them a bit tight. “Probably a big- ger cafeteria would be nice too... it’s pretty cramped. I was in there this morning and it was pretty shoulder to shoulder.” Public relations student, Kevin Bruinsma, said the li- brary could be expanded a bit because it gets full with lots of people. “(There is) lots of space everywhere else,” said Mr. Bruinsma. “It’s a nice cam- pus.” Leah Myers, Durham College president, said the Province has made the cam- pus a priority and under- stands its unique relation- ship will make the $10-mil- lion investment go further. “This money will go far,” she said. Ronald Bordessa, UOIT president, said the large share of the $50 million in- dicates the government’s feelings about the two insti- tutions on the shared cam- pus. He added, it’s a model that should to be replicated throughout the province. “We’re thrilled that you do get it and we hope that we get some more,” said Mr. Bordessa, smiling. Ms. Myers and Mr. Bord- essa are working on the de- tails of where on campus they’ll be adding space and what usages it will include, said Ms. Myers. Mr. Bordessa said the two presidents have been in discussion for sometime now on how to spend the money for the greater good of students. They’re looking at brand new spaces and renewing other areas at the end of their life. “You can get a fair amount of space out of $10 million,” said Mr. Bordessa. For brand new space, they could get 15,000 to 20,000 square feet, but may get more by doing additions. derson said. Last May, Mr. Anderson asked staff to in- vestigate banning the bags at stores across the Region. But, before this option was executed, staff discussed other measures with local retailers and bag producers to limit the amount of waste going to landfill. Sobeys, A and P and Lo- blaws jumped on board with the Region’s program, and will soon offer a plas- tic bag-recycling program and sell reusable shopping bags. “The co-operation is phenomenal and it shows they are as concerned about the environment as we are,” Mr. Anderson said. “I can only hope other depart- ment stores throughout the region follow their lead.” The Region’s role is to ac- tively promote the program, and for now he said a ban is on the back burner. The official launch of the retailers’ plastic bag recy- cling and reusable bag pro- gram is scheduled for Sept. 20 at Regional headquar- ters. SATYA YOGA SHALA 416-418-7436 Website: www.yogashape4life.com 713 Krosno Blvd., Pickering, on Liverpool Rd. South of Bayly. New Schedule Starting Sept. 17/07 Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Bootcamp Call to Register 50% OFF Your solarium installation price. Redeem at the time of purchase. Limited Time Offer. 2020 Wentworth St. W. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 durhamregion.com Terry Fox Run needs more support from Pickering residents to be success Pickering’s participation numbers not high enough T he story of Terry Fox is like no other. For a man battling bone cancer and restricted to only one leg to run across the world’s second largest country because he couldn’t stand the look on sick children’s faces, that’s kindness, that’s courage. Mr. Fox began his Marathon of Hope in St. John’s, Nfld. in 1980, and didn’t stop until he was forced to after 143 days and nearly 5,400 kilometres, when the cancer spread to his lungs when he was close to Thunder Bay. On Day 15 of his journey, when he was in South Brook Junction, Nfld., Mr. Fox wrote the following in his journal: “Today we got up at 4 a.m. As usual, it was tough. If I died, I would die happy because I was doing what I wanted to do,” he stated. “How many people could say that? I went out and did fifteen push-ups in the road and took off. I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.” And not many have forgotten. In fact, the Terry Fox Run takes place in cities and towns throughout the world each year. So far, the run has raised more than $400 million, and death rates from many cancers have gone down. But, one fact remains: there is still no cure. It’s simple to contribute to Mr. Fox’s dream. Before he died, he said, “If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope.” Those inter- ested in helping can join in the run and collect pledges, or simply donate online at www.terryfoxrun.org. Participating in the run makes sense because that’s how it began, after all. Those who don’t want to run don’t have to; they can simply walk, roller- blade, bike, or even skip if they want to. They don’t have to go the entire 10 kilometres either - just as far as they can. In an interview with Pickering run organizer Kevin Cahill, he mentioned Pickering gets about 200 to 300 par- ticipants each year. With Pickering’s 94,000 residents, shouldn’t there be more? It’s not very hard to get involved. A simple visit to the website can show you how. If a man could run across Canada with only one fully functional leg for 143 days, why can’t more people take a few hours on Sunday, Sept. 16 to help find a cure for cancer? If Mr. Fox died a happy man, let’s let him rest happily. The run takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Kristen Calis’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail kcalis@durhamregion.com. Kristen Calis staff writer LETTER TO THE EDITOR Keep Terry’s dream on track Each year, as the Terry Fox Run approaches, the Terry Fox people send out an information package. This year’s features an excellent photo on the cover. The grainy, black-and-white picture shows Terry running toward the camera. Behind him is a police car escorting him as an 18- wheeler passes. There’s virtually no text on the cover, just ‘1980 - ‘, the Terry Fox Run message for 2007. The photo is striking for a number of reasons. Apart from the police officer barely visible behind the wheel, Terry is alone. Sure, when he hit towns and especially larger centres, many people would come out to meet him and even join him in run- ning a click or two. But, for the vast majority of the time, it was just Terry, alone, running. Also, it’s a photo that doesn’t need words. Terry is rightfully a Canadian icon, and adults and kids alike know what he looks like. By just printing the date the run began, and leaving the next space blank, it simply indicates that the run is ongoing, that what Terry started continues to this day. Finally, the photo speaks of endurance, of fighting through pain and fatigue for a worthy cause. The honours bestowed upon Terry here in Canada are many. The media named him Canadian of the Year in 1980 and 1981. Rising 2,639 metres in the Rocky Mountains is Mount Terry Fox. The section of highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon, where Terry was forced to end his run, was renamed Terry Fox Courage Highway. Also close to where a recurrence of cancer made him stop running after 5,374 kilometres and 143 days is the bronze statue of Terry. But, more than anything, the best way to honour Terry is to continue his work, to make Terry Fox Run day, Sept. 16, and Terry Fox National School Run Day, Sept. 28, successes so that this dreaded disease can be beaten. Perhaps no illness is more universal than cancer in its many forms; we all know somebody who has been affected by or even died from it. And, this is why the run is not merely a Canadian but a worldwide phenomenon. That and because Terry was so extraordinary. So stubborn and determined. Unlike Terry, we don’t have to run a marathon, or 42 kilo- metres, every day. And, we don’t have to run by ourselves on some isolated stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway in Quebec or Newfoundland. We can run, or walk or rollerblade, and with friends and relatives, close to home. We can stop whenever we want, even though the run is actually 10 kilometres. When Terry was tired, he kept going. When he didn’t feel like getting up at 4 a.m. to run, which he once described in his diary as “the usual torture,” he ran anyway. Let’s honour him by taking part in the run, even if it’s just to make a donation. For more information, to participate or donate visit www.terryfoxrun.org. Quebec street residents retired or employed To the editor: I am writing with regards to your article about the homeless in Oshawa. I am deeply offended that you would state that there is ex- treme poverty on Quebec Street in Oshawa. Do you not check out what you are writing about? I know you are talking about the apartments across from Glazier. However if you had bothered to cross Centre Street or go to the Park Road end of Quebec Street, you would see that we do not, I repeat do not live in extreme poverty. Everyone on our street is either retired or gainfully em- ployed. Shirley Tyler Oshawa www.durhamregionwaste.ca Compostable or not? Most take-out coffee cups are made with 100 per cent virgin paper and a polyethylene liner which is not acceptable in Durham’s Green Bin food waste composting program. Help the environment by encouraging your favorite coffee chain to replace the polyethylene lining of the cup with a compostable liner suitable for municipal composting programs. 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PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-8000 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednesdays and Fri- days at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 7 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Commu- nity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meet- ing begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types. Everyone welcome. 905-428- 9431 (Jim). CLINIC: A breastfeeding clinic and early infancy parenting program is at the Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Call 905-839-3007 to register. For more details call 905-509-0995 (Kelly). SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 DANCE: The One Parent Fam- ily Association hosts a dance at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for members, $15 for non- members. Dress code in ef- fect. For more information call 905-831-7098 or 1-877-773-7714. PIG ROAST: The Doric Mason- ic Hall Third Annual Community Pig Roast offers food, drink and entertainment. Adults can eat for $15 and kids, $8. It starts at noon and goes until all the pigs are gone, and will take place at 457 Kingston Rd. (at Mill Street) in Ajax. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 RALLY SUNDAY: Join the congregation of St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church at 97 Burcher Rd. (south of Bayly Street) in Ajax as they cel- ebrate their annual Rally Sun- day. Worship begins at 11 a.m., followed by a free barbecue at noon. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 BRIDGE AND BID EUCHRE: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for bridge and bid euchre Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905- 420-4660, ext. 6302. RUG HOOKERS: The Ajax Rug Hookers invite you to join them at their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Experience the group’s traditional rug hooking. Future meetings are on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Shel- ley Carroll, 905-683-0017. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TAI CHI: For seniors with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. A new, ten-week session begins today and costs $20. First-tim- ers should come a bit earlier. 905-683-6219 (Sylvia) or Mar- ian (905-683-2768). DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Members will take part in the exercise ‘Getting to know You’. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905- 428-8711 (Shirley). FIVE-PIN BOWLING: Knock ‘em down with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Plaza Bowl and Amusement, 158 B Harwood Ave. S. in Ajax. A new season began on Sept. 4 and there may be room for a few more bowlers. 905-683- 0911 (Arlene). HORTICULTURE: The Pickering Horticultural Society holds its monthly meeting, and a flower and vegetable show at 8 p.m. in the O’Brien meet- ing rooms of the Pickering Recreation Complex, Valley Farm Rd. south of Kingston Rd. Guest speaker Ken Brown will talk on vertical vegetable gardening. Everyone welcome. 905-839-4604 (Sylvia). WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 MEDITATION: Learn how to meditate at a free Sahaja Yoga meditation class in Pickering. It’s on Wednesdays at the Duf- fins Creek Coop, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76 (between Valley Farm and Brock roads), at 7 p.m. 905-420-7252 (Deo or Farida). ONE-PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Pickering-Ajax Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Cricket Club, at the corner of Monarch Ave. And Clements Rd. W., Ajax. Meetings are at 8 p.m., except for the first Wednesday of the month, when they start at 8:30 p.m. 905-420-0010 or visit www. opfa.net. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 LINE DANCING: All seniors are invited to enjoy line danc- ing with the Ajax Senior’s Friendship Club on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. A new session began Sept. 6. 905-683-3189 (Jo-Anne). SCOUTING: The 2nd Bay Ridges Group of Scouts Canada holds a registration night at 7 p.m. at Holy Re- deemer School, 747 Liverpool Rd. (south of Bayly St.), Pickering. It’s for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. 905-839- 4373. 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Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 Billboard SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER CIBC $25,000 Designer Home Makeover Grand Prize winner to receive $25,000 towards a professional home makeover. Three secondary winners to receive $10,000 in cash each. Toronto. August 30, 2007- For Pickering resident Angelo Magnone, the thought of transforming his own home to resemble the spectacular spaces created by top interior designers was only a dream. That was until the winners of CIBC’s $25,000 Designer Home Makeover Contest were announced. Like 46 per cent of all Canadian homeowners in 2007* Magnone was planning on revamping his home but had no idea how much of a boost his budget was about to receive. Magnone soon discovered he would see his renovation dreams come true thanks to a $10,000 second place prize. Also taking home $10,000 each are Benat Mariyanayagam of Scarborough and Peter Wolfe of Nepean while grand prize winner Carolina Ayala of Ottawa received $25,000 as well as consultations from an HGTV recommended designer. Selected from over 100,000 entries nationwide these four will soon be making their home décor dreams a reality. “Canadians don’t need to win a contest to start that home project of their own though,” says Ernie Johannson, Senior Vice President of Marketing at CIBC. “CIBC can help homeowners make renovation dreams a reality by offering a wide variety of customized mortgage and borrowing solutions. It’s easy to make improvements now while still saving for the future by checking out which personalized lending options best suit your fi nancial situation and your long-term goals.” A renovation project is often a great way to maximize the value of your home. In fact, six out of ten homeowners view renovation as a ‘smart’ fi nancial investment*. “Whether it’s installing new hardwood fl oors or updating your kitchen, the key is to map out a budget, do your research and fi nd practical and fl exible ways to fi nance your project,” says Johannson, “Often the fi rst step towards a successful renovation is to sit down with your fi nancial advisor and discuss what you want to accomplish. A home renovation can run smoothly and you can avoid unnecessary expense if you take the time to plan it properly.” CIBC is a leading North American fi nancial institution with almost 11 million personal wealth and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offi ces across Canada, in the United States and around the world. You can fi nd other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com. *Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Renovation and Home Purchase Survey 2006 46% of Canadian Homeowners are Ready to Renovate: CIBC Helps Four Lucky Winners Do Just That. News Release: Angelo Magnone receiving his $10,000 prize from Keith Wilkinson, Branch Manager, CIBC Kingston Road at Rougemount. $*#$ INCOME TAX COURSE CURRICULUM – During the 12-week course, students study the basics of income tax preparation including current laws, theory and application. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS RECEIVE an H&R Block certifi cate of accom- plishment and the opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block. However, completion of the course does not guarantee employ- ment. H&R BLOCK KNOWS TAXES and how to teach them. 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Congratulations Cynthija for being our Carrier of the Week. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s Friday September 7, 2007 * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Amerisource Ajax * Bad Boy Furniture Ajax * Bargain Shop Ajax/Pick. * Bennett’s Home Furnishings Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * RBC Radio Canada Ajax/Pick. * Curry’s Ajax/Pick. * Dell Computers Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Health Plus Nutrition Ajax/Pick. * Health Plus Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * Maritime Travel Ajax/Pick. * MDG Computers Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * P&G Brandsaver Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Scar. * Rogers Wireless Ajax/Pick. * Samko/Miko Toy Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shop & Save Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Smart Source Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * United Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 between Sept. 5 - Sept. 9, 2007 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham Community Foundation has funding available for qualified registered charities in Dur- ham and only one week remains until the application deadline of Sept. 14. Each year, the foundation identifies specific priorities for its grants program in an effort to meet the many fund- ing needs across Durham Region. This year, charities applying should focus on one of the following priority areas: capacity building, innovation, partner- ships, or physical activities/recreation for youth. Charities should first visit www. durhamcommunityfoundation.ca to review guidelines which detail the pri- orities for this year’s grants. If a project fits within one of the priorities, chari- ties should complete and submit the letter of interest form (also available on the website) by Sept. 14. Following a review by the volunteer grants com- mittee, charities with projects most suitable will be invited to submit a full application. Specific guidelines are available by visiting the foundation‘s website at www.durhamcommunityfoundation. ca or by calling 905-430-6507 (toll free at 1-888-230-0333). The website also includes separate application details for charities in Ajax. To obtain appli- cation guidelines, or for information about Durham Community Founda- tion, visit www.durhamcommunity- foundation.ca or call 905-430-6507 or toll free 1-888-230-0333. DURHAM — The public school board has paid its fees and elected two trustees to represent it on the Ontar- io Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). After approving a motion to pay the $112,040 membership fee for Sept. 1 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008, the board elected its chairwoman, Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, and Whitby Trustee John Dolstra as its OPSBA represen- tatives. Initially, Trustee Dolstra and Oshawa Trustee Michael Barrett tied for the position, but a second vote saw Trustee Dolstra emerge as the board’s choice. Time’s almost up for charities to apply for community funding Public board pays its membership bill FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com Please Recycle durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 13 A/P Pick Up Your Free 2-week Super Health Club Membership Free Family Activities & Fun Plus! Join The Amazing Race 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation 24th Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 0',%+)'%)')' ,0'C`m\igffcI[#G`Zb\i`e^ nnn%nXk\i]ifekY`jkif%Zfd LgjZXc\;`e`e^GXk`f9XiC`m\<ek\ikX`ed\ek Mario and all the staff thank you for your support throught the year. DOOR SYSTEMS 905-686-6195 785 Westney Rd. S., Unit #29 www.autographdoor.yp.ca Sales - Services _ Installation Garage Doors ~ Openers ~ Entry Doors “Your Door System Specialist” Residential - Commercial Servicing Garage Doors since 1975 THE GIFT GALLERY Franz Porcelain Collections Willow Tree Jim Shore Heartwood Creek (shown on left) Circle of Love Inspirational Gifts Religious Trisha Romance Jewellery New Baby Gifts Baptism, Christening Gifts Wedding, Anniversary 105 Bayly St. W. Ajax • 905-427-5589 • gift.gallery@hotmail.com GIFT WRAPPING IS ALWAYS FREE! 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On site color consultations. and a great selection of • Paints: Color Your World and Glidden. • Wallpaper: over 200 instock pattern and over 150 books to choose from. • Custom window treatments: Hunter Douglas, Shade-o-matic , DH Canada, Vinybilt shutters. Richard Price Senior Financial Advisor Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 905-427-7000 2006 Platinum Winners in 3 categories!! √ Best Financial Planning Co. √ Best Mortgage Broker √ Best Investment Planning Co. Vote for our team beginning September 7th 30 years of experience - award winning service! Mortgage products provided through Dundee Mortgage Services Inc., powered by Invis. Eat In • Take Out • CateringEat In • Take Out • Catering • Fully Licenced• Fully Licenced Buffet At LunchBuffet At Lunch Daily & Sundays 5-9 pmDaily & Sundays 5-9 pm 611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church,S.W. 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And how many times does our little voice say -- you could do that, but busy lives get in the way. After seeing a story on City TV Vancouver about a man who was collecting Canadian Tire Money for the homeless, Courtice resi- dent Brandy Cook didn’t dismiss that voice and is doing the same in Durham Region. “I started about three weeks ago, went on Facebook, e-mailed all my friends and e- mailed everyone I knew who wasn’t, asking them to donate their Canadian Tire money. I will collect and use it to purchase items and donate everything to local shelters,” said Ms. Cook, a law clerk and office man- ager for Davis and Hills Family Law. Ms. Cook said she has had a great re- sponse and is hoping that by Christmas she will have enough to make the first dona- tions. “Once I have enough (Canadian Tire money) I will call the local shelters and ask them what items they are in need of -- sleeping bags, mitts, hats for example, make the purchases and distribute them,” she said. Ms. Cook has started a Facebook group, Canadian Tire Money for the Home- less – Durham Region. You can send dona- tions to 41 Broadlands Cres., Courtice, ON L1E 1R2. “I guarantee that I will not profit person- ally from this, so please ask friends and family to participate and send whatever Canadian Tire money you can. “My goal is to make a positive change in someone’s life.” *Mail-inoffer.Shippingandhandlingchargesapply.Validonparticipatingsupplier'squalifyingvacationpackagesof$2,400ormorepercouple(beforetaxes&insurance)bookedbetweenAugust18andNovember 30,2007.**Nopurchasenecessary.Approximateretail value of the prize is CAD $2,700. Enter in store or at www.SearsTravel.ca. Rules & Regulations available at www.SearsTravel.ca and in store. 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The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is seeking a responsible, customer-fo- cused retailer to operate an LCBO Agency Store in Claremont. To qualify, the applicant must have an existing, currently operating retail business in the community and commit to operating the Agency store within established LCBO guidelines. To facilitate the sale of beverage alcohol products, the operator may be required to enter into separate commercial agreements with the LCBO and domestic beer suppliers. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in a special LCBO server-training program to ensure the responsible sale of beverage alcohol products. Since 1962, the LCBO has authorized more than 200 Agency stores to serve communi- ties which have requested service but where the local population is too small to support a regular LCBO or beer store. These Agency stores are operated by local retailers within their existing retail business. Agency store contracts are normally awarded for a five-year term. In communities where there is currently an Agency store, as the contract nears expiry the LCBO will take into consideration the fact that new businesses in the community may have been established and will allow an opportunity for all businesses in the community to compete for the next five-year term. Operating an LCBO Agency Store provides a retailer with an excellent opportunity to increase revenue and attract customers while providing local residents with beverage alcohol services. Agency stores also deliver economic benefits to the community in many cases through job creation and increased customer traffic for local merchants. Interested businesses must request by FAX/Mail the application package for this com- petition before end of business day, Friday September 21, 2007 and must quote the following information: RFP# 2007- 126 Claremont Request for Application Package Manager of Purchasing, LCBO 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1404 Toronto, ON, M5E 1E5 Fax: 416-864-6853 In order to be considered for this business opportunity, applicants must submit to LCBO Purchasing a completed proposal in the required format before the closing date and time, Friday October 5, 2007, 3 pm local time. 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DURHAM -- The Durham District School Board next meets on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The Durham District Catholic School Board meets on Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Regional council meets on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. at Regional headquarters, 600 Rossland Rd. W., Whitby. Regional committee meetings take place on the following schedule, with all meetings at regional HQ. Planning committee meets Tues- day, Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m.; Works committee on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m.; Durham Re- gion Transit Executive Committee on Wednes- day, Sept. 5, at 9:30 a.m.; Finance and Admin- istration committee on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. AJAX -- Ajax. Council meets on Monday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. PICKERING -- Pickering council’s executive committee meets on Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade. Boards, councils get back into gear Did we mention it’s addictive?Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com NOW OPEN: Aéropostale Campus Crew Gymboree H&M Sirens (newly renovated) Urban Planet Xcetera FIND YOUR STYLE pickeringtowncentre.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 Voters go to the p olls Oct. 10 PICKERING — Conservative can- didate Diana Hall said she’s excited to run in Pickering-Scarbor- ough East because she be- lieves John Tory is the best leader for Ontario. “I believe he’s fair, I be- lieve he’s competent, and I also believe he has a heart,” she said. Ms. Hall is running against Liberal candidate Wayne Arthurs and NDP candidate Andrea Moffat in the provincial election. She is a former executive assis- tant for a former Ward 44 Scarbor- ough East councillor. She also ran for the position in the last election, but was defeated by 61 votes. She used to teach adult literacy with students aged 18 to 72. Ms. Hall’s top issues are infrastruc- ture - especially with roads, hospitals and schools - gridlock, GO Trains, taxes, government performance and health funding. She’d also like to see a more balanced bud- get. Although Ms. Hall lives in Scarborough, she believes in a provincial election, Pickering and Scarbor- ough residents share simi- lar concerns, which she’s discovered by knocking on doors. She’s spoken with Mayor Dave Ryan and councillors about Pickering’s is- sues, but said it’s most important to talk to people themselves. “That’s the effort you have to put in - be out there talking to the people,” she said. “That’s part of your job.” Ms. Hall said she thinks the elec- tion will be close, and believes peo- ple need to look at Mr. Tory, and the changes Ontario needs, one of which, she believes, is leadership. “And of course, that is why I’m running, is because we need leader- ship for this province,” she said. Tory candidate ‘loves’ public service Diana Hall THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Homelessness isn’t just a big-city problem. In Durham, where new houses are springing up almost overnight, there are many resi- dents who don’t have a roof over their head. They spend their nights and days anywhere they can find space. In this three-part series, regional reporter Erin Hatfield looks at the issue in Durham Region By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — While the Region’s homeless population leans on each other and uses the few services offered to them, like the Refuge Youth Outreach Centre in Oshawa, they and others involved with the issue say much more can be done. Amanda Lee and Theo Bourgeois are a young couple who have lived on the streets, under bridges and in substandard housing since the age of 16. They have been coming to the Refuge for years. “We started coming here because it was somewhere to eat and get some clothes,” Ms. Lee said. “The Refuge is one of the greatest places I’ve ever seen.” The friends they’ve made here are the closest thing they have to family, the couple said. “They are family, sleeping with you, get- ting you food,” Ms. Lee said. “They do every- thing for you. The people I know from the street would do more for me than my family would.” When it comes to outside support, both say the region doesn’t offer enough to the homeless population. Wendy Stanyon, an instructor with the collaborative nursing program between Durham College and the University of On- tario Institute of Technology, spearheaded a study of the area’s homeless population. Recommendations were made in the report, Street Talk, for one year, two years and five years down the road. “We have to enable people to learn life skills, to help them be self-sufficient and have self-esteem and feel like they are a worthwhile person.” Dr. Stanyon said. “It is our obligation to provide that.” The one-year plan includes a detailed pub- lication of the resources available to street people and complementary bus passes. The two-year plan calls for increased support of social service workers and shelter staff. It also recommends more access to food and additional opportunities to provide health promotion sessions in nutrition, mental health and stress management. In five years, the report recommends an increase in the amount of money people on Ontario Works receive, better access to health care, more walk-in clinics, the construction of a youth shelter and the creation of more subsidized housing. Durham Youth Housing and Support Ser- vices is establishing a 10-bed emergency shelter for youth and working toward 50 beds of transitional and 10 beds of support- ive housing. David Bourgeois, the treasurer of Durham Youth Housing and Support Ser- vices, explained the group is working with youth to find out what they need rather than building what they think the youth want. “To be successful, it needs to be a com- munity effort,” said Mr. Bourgeois. When the Refuge Youth Outreach Cen- tre was started, executive director Clarence Keesman said it was based on Ray Olden- burg’s third space theory. “Ray Oldenburg said in order for prop- er development we all kind of have three spaces. The first space being a home space, the second place being work or school,” Mr. Keesman said. “The third place is some- where where the playing field is level, your accepted for who you are and the primary activity is conversation.” They serve breakfast and lunch, listen to the youths’ stories and refer them to resources. However, he said there are not enough resources from a number of per- spectives. “We live in a vibrant economic situation in Durham Region. There is lots of money out there and yet we all as organizations struggle financially,” Mr. Keesman said. “From Cor- nerstone to the Refuge to St. Vincent’s Kitch- en. There isn’t enough financial resources for all of us.” Mr. Keesman said a solution lies not necessarily in expecting government to do more. “I think on a grassroots level, we can make a bigger difference,” Mr. Keesman said. “We have lost the art and sense of community. If we get back to the root of community and helping each other and realizing each oth- er’s individual dignities, I think we are going to fight this far better than any bucks the government can throw at it.” Much more can be done by the private sector to end homelessness, Mr. Keesman said. “We are so tied to the idea of instant gratification and when we look for social solutions we expect the same results,” Mr. Keesman explained. “When we are dealing with people’s lives, who have been sexually abused, who have been broken, who live in crisis, who never really got past those devel- opmental stages, it is going to take a little time.” Dr. Hugh Drouin, the commissioner of the Region’s social service department, which runs Durham’s subsidized housing, agreed the private sector has a role to play, but it has to respond to government initiatives. “They can’t do it all by themselves,” he said. “For private business to be able to do that, in many cases, they need to be subsi- dized by government.” His department faces two key challenges that come down to funding. “We have housing, not enough, but to keep it in good condition will cost money to make sure it continues to be adequate,” Dr. Drouin said. “The second challenge we have is to build more affordable housing.” If the different levels of government can get together and provide the resources to sustain the existing housing and build more affordable housing, Dr. Drouin said, it would make a huge difference across all Durham’s communities. At the grassroots level, Mr. Bourgeois said the biggest thing people can do to make a difference in the life of a street person is to treat them with respect. “Stop looking down at them,” Mr. Bour- geois said. “Nobody chooses that life. No one, when they are five-years-old, says, ‘I want to be homeless, I want to be a crack head, I want to be a prostitute’.” He and Ms. Lee said from their point of view, more subsidized housing, free bus passes and employment services that are geared to people living on the street would also prove to be of the greatest assistance. “The greatest thing I’ve seen was these old women who used to come down to Nathan Phillips Square with blankets and soup,” Ms. Lee said. “Seeing that makes people on the streets realize there are people who care.” Search keyword: Homeless ‘If we can get back to the root of community and helping each other and realizing each other’s individual dignities, I think we are going to fight this far better than any bucks the government can throw at it.’ CLARENCE KEESMAN Solving the problemGraphic illustration by Craig WaterfieldWalter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Brian Wardlaw volunteers his time once a week at the Refuge drop-in centre. Grade 5 and 6 classes can be part of special website project with durhamregion.com and 680 News DURHAM — Hey kids and teachers! As you get ready to head back to school, here’s an opportunity for your Grade 5 or 6 class to be part of a fun project this year. Metroland Durham Region Media Group is looking for nine classes throughout Dur- ham Region who are interested in producing a weekly weather webcast for one month during the school year for our website, dur- hamregion.com. It’s a great way for stu- dents to learn about this new form of media, practise research and writing skills, improve public speaking and work as a team to pro- duce the weekly weather forecast. Before classes start their projects, Metro- land’s videographer Stefanie Swinson and meteorologist Jill Taylor from 680 News will visit the chosen classrooms, explaining their jobs and providing students with tips for the webcasts. Each webcast will include the weekend weather forecast and one other news items such as a “streeter” in which a Junior Webcaster will ask classmates about a given topic, a report on weather patterns for the coming month or a news report on an environmental initiative in the school. As Junior Webcasters, students will re- search and write the scripts for the weekly 3- minute webcasts, create the set and appear on camera. The webcast will be filmed and produced by the Metroland Durham Re- gion Media Group on Thursday afternoons. Students will be invited to assist the videog- raphers in the filming. A new weather web- cast will air on our website, durhamregion. com, every Friday. And one lucky student from each class will get the chance to visit 680 News, taking a tour with Ms. Taylor. To enter, ask your teacher to us send an e-mail explaining in 100 words or less why your Grade 5 or 6 class should be chosen as Junior Weather Webcasters. Entries must include the teacher’s name, name of school, school address and a daytime phone number. E- mail them to interactive@durhamregion. com by Sept. 14. Winners will be notified Sept. 17 and given their webcast month as- signments with the first in-class visit being Sept. 26 for the October webcasts. For further details visit durhamregion. com and search news, juniorwebcaster. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 Bayly Street / Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668 -7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Bayly Street / Victoria Street From Shoal Point Road (Town of Ajax) To Seaboard Gate (Town of Whitby) The Regional Municipality of Durham is carrying out a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the proposed reconstruction and widening of Bayly / Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) from Shoal Point Road, in the Town of Ajax, to Seaboard Gate, in the Town of Whitby. The study is being undertaken in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class EA. The first Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on December 5, 2006, at which time the widening of Bayly Street / Victoria Street from two (2) to four (4) lanes was identified as the Preferred Solution to address the existing and projected transportation need in the area. Following the first PIC, the design and evaluation of the design alternatives were carried out, taking into consideration comments received from technical agencies and members of the public. The second PIC has been scheduled to present the analysis and evaluation of the design alternatives, the identification of the Technically Preferred Alternative and the next steps in the study. The PIC will also provide members of the public an opportunity to provide comments regarding the study. The PIC has been scheduled for: Thursday, September 20, 2007, from 5 to 8 p.m. Carruthers Creek Golf Centre – Grand Room 650 Lake Ridge Road, Town of Ajax If you have any questions, or are unable to attend the PIC and wish to provide comments, please contact Brent Drew (extension 3425) at the telephone number and ddress below or at a brent.drew@region.durham.on.ca. Following the PIC, the material presented at the meeting will be posted on the Regional Municipality of Durham’s website noted below (look under Departments > Works > Studies and Projects). Do you know an extraordinary Peace Maker? In every community there are people who make a difference and bring peace and prosperity to the world they live in. The YMCA will be awarding the 20th Annual Peace Medallions to honour those who are working as volunteers to craft peaceful solutions to violence, poverty, injustice and discrimination everywhere. But we need your help to fi nd the Peace Makers. 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Children won’t be run- ning up to me to say bon- jour or ni-hao (or Shinwa!) and shake my hand. No more goats in the coun- try, geckos on the porch, monkeys in the backyard or squawking birds in the morning. I’m dying to say some- thing in Kinyarwanda to someone. Muraho or mwiriwe instead of hello and good afternoon. Mu- rakoze instead of thank you. I would even jump at the chance to speak in French. I wish I could have taken a moto home from the air- port. Every time I see a mo- torcycle drive by, I want to hiss at the driver and jump on for a ride. While I miss these things, it’s amazing how everything I experienced in Rwanda has a place here. I visited my friends and former co-work- ers at a nearby Wal-Mart and found myself doing the Rwandan handshake. Most conversations also include a reference to how it was in Rwanda. Even Fanta is in Canada now. Fanta is like Crush here – fruit-flavoured soft drinks. While we spent much of the past two months drinking the orange and citron flavours in Rwanda, we knew that one day we’d have to leave it. But then the Wal-Mart where I worked received its first shipment of Fanta while I was flying over the Atlantic Ocean. I wondered if we should have Fanta at the Rwanda Initiative reunion. Somehow I think drink- ing it out of aluminum cans instead of glass bot- tles would change the ex- perience. The other interns don’t care and look forward to sipping it at home. We jokingly said what- ever happens in Rwanda should stay in Rwanda. We know that’s impossible and that everything that happened in Rwanda will stay with us for life. Andrew Ng is a Pickering resident working in Rwan- da this summer as a media intern through the Rwanda Initiative. You can find out more about the initiative at www.rwandainitiative. ca. Mr. Ng is now home in Canada. 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More Information Online and in the 2007 Fall City Services and Leisure Guide durhamregion.comP PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 F ields questions during phone conference By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Before reporters started weighing in on the issue, Ontario’s education minister said the Liberals don’t support fund- ing private religious schools. Kathleen Wynne made her comments during an opening statement to community newspaper reporters participating in a Sept. 4 phone conference on the Province’s educa- tion system. Ontario’s Progressive Conserva- tive leader, John Tory, if elected is promising to investigate the best way to incorporate private religious schools into the publicly funded system. “I believe the presenting issues in pub- licly funded education continue to be stu- dent achievement and improving funding and making sure resources are there,” said Ms. Wynne. Her government has been climbing out of a hole dug by the previous government and is just getting to a point where it can have another discussion about education, she con- tinued, and they now have issues surround- ing declining enrolment with which to deal. “What we can’t afford to do is to be distract- ed by taking $500 million and diverting that to private reli- gious schools,” said Ms. Wynne. In response to later questions regarding the issue, she said 95 per cent of families have children in the public system and she believes many people choose Canada and Ontario to be part of an inclusive society. “And that’s the system we’ve funded and we’re convinced there is no way we can divert those funds,” said Ms. Wynne. Other questions fielded by the education minister related to anti-bullying initiatives, funding for teacher-librarians, support for coaches in schools and enhancements to arts curriculum and outdoor education. To help schools cope with the physical pressures the primary class size cap of 20 students or less is causing in some schools, Ms. Wynne said the government has provided money, more time, and flexibility. “The first thing we did was we gave boards an extra year to implement the class size cap,” said Ms. Wynne. Schools now have until Sep- tember 2008 for implementation. Money was handed over to schools to pro- vide more physical space, but some haven’t had time to use it, she added. To help accommodate the 21 or 22 students who may arrive in a primary class, the minis- try has eased its requirements. Although 90 per cent of primary classes in a board must have 20 students or less, 10 per cent can have up to 23. The ministry is also monitoring the number of combined grades the initiative is causing, although there has always been combined classes and always will be, she said. 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But one thing each and every member shares is what she overcame: breast cancer. “Believe it or not, there is a plus side to a can- cer diagnosis and it’s that along the way you get to meet a whole lot of great people,” member Mae Price said. “It’s not an easy journey but there is light at the end of the tunnel. We have a lot of fun with the motley crew known as the Pink Sensations.” The Pink Sensations, made up of women from Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Cour- tice, Bowmanville, Hampton and Scarborough, has been a dragon boat team for four years, “dispelling the myth that breast cancer survi- vors should not participate in strenuous upper- body exercise.” The team will compete in the 13th Annual GWN (Great White North) Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend at Marilyn Bell Park in Toronto, and the Abreast in Australia 2007 Breast Cancer Regatta from Sept. 28 to 30. “It certainly is an international event,” said treasurer Pat Slack. “Very exciting.” Ms. Slack was cancer-free for six years before she joined the team when it started up, but she said she would have joined earlier if there was a team at that time. She explained, however, that newcomers should speak to their doctor before joining, just to make sure they’re ready to push a nearly 340-kilogram boat into the water, pad- dling 1,800 kg when it’s full. “If you’re going through chemo or radiation, it’s not a good time to get into dragon boating,” she said. “This is my personal view.” But, once given the doctor’s approval, she ex- plained it’s a great way to reinforce the fact that breast cancer survivors can regain strength. “Because you’re physically active, it makes you feel strong and helps you deal with things again,” she said. As for whether winning is important or not, Ms. Slack said it varies among team members. Most of all, she said, the women really like dragon boating. “If you like the rush of adrenaline, you get that,” she said. “If you like roller coaster rides, you’ll like the rush of dragon boat racing.” In order to attend various festivals, the Pink Sensations has to raise money. The team sells raffle tickets, bracelets, car magnets, and holds golf tournaments. But its biggest seller is chocolate breasts. Ms. Slack explained a team member makes them with either milk or dark chocolate, and they sell for $2 a pair. “People really like them,” she said. “I’ve had women buy them - their husbands are going to stags - or just for the fun of having them.” Ms. Slack added selling them at various places al- lows conversation to open up, and offers some fun too. Anyone interested in ordering a pair can e-mail info@pinksensations.com. Fast Facts The team meets twice a week at the foot of Frenchman’s Bay, works out at the gym and paddles at the Dunbarton High School pool in the winter. The Pink Sensations is the only breast cancer team that belongs to the Pickering Dragon Boat Club. 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But as she and the rest of the staff at the Oshawa Durham Rape Crisis Centre (ODRCC) gear up for the 15th annual Take Back the Night Walk, the story is much the same as it was last year, and the year before that. “Based on the number of calls the police get and the calls we get here, the number of incidents hasn’t gone down at all,” says Ms. Cohen, a counsellor and public edu- cator with the centre. “I’d love to say things are improving, but they’re not. “Many women still don’t feel safe -- especially walking the streets at night.” But, on Sept. 20, the streets of down- town Oshawa will be a safe place, as hun- dreds of people gather for Take Back the Night. Like other Take Back the Night events worldwide, the Durham march aims to empower women and raise awareness of violence, sexual assault and rape. The ODRCC organizes the annual march with the support of the YWCA, usually drawing between 250 and 300 walkers of all ages and backgrounds. In recent years, men have also been in- vited to participate in what is traditionally a women-only event. Durham was one of the first commu- nities in the area to include men, after organizers reasoned they should also take responsibility for eradicating violence. “To what extent we should include men has always been a controversial issue in the feminist community,” Ms. Cohen says. “But women don’t need to fight this alone, it’s a community issue and the community includes men.” This year, Durham’s Take Back the Night event will feature special guest speaker Todd Minerson, executive director of the White Ribbon Campaign, a group of men working to end violence against women. There will also be food, entertainment by Sarah Nadeau and community dis- plays. The ODRCC helps women from all walks of life, ranging from students who have experienced date violence, to sex trade workers, women experiencing domestic violence and those who have been the victims of random crimes. 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SKU:10092303 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com Former Durham College president dies at 84 Mel Garland durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Ajax-Pickering Dolphins football teams are on home turf this Sunday at Pickering’s Kinsmen Park, with games beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attack set to open season against powerhouse St. Michael’s Buzzers Ajax juniors finish pre-season sked with 4-3 win over Cobourg Cougars Tuesday By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — After finishing a more- than-adequate pre-season on a winning note, the Ajax Attack had better be ready -- really ready -- for tonight’s (Friday) regular- season opener. The Attack begins 2007-08 OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League regular-sea- son play on the road in Toronto against the South Conference champion St. Michael’s Buzzers at St. Michael’s College School Arena at 7:30 p.m. If the air of invincibility sur- rounding the perennial Toronto powerhouse isn’t enough, the Buzzers have been simply un- beatable this pre-season, compil- ing a sterling 7-0-1 record. The Attack’s lighter pre- season schedule yielded a mark of 3-1, including a 4-3 win over the Cobourg Cougars in Cobourg Tuesday night in its final tune-up. De- spite a quality exhibition season, Attack head coach John Winder admits his charges will definitely be out of the frying pan and into the fire against St. Michael’s. “St. Mike’s is always tough,” he noted. “They have an excellent program that attracts people. They’re definitely going to be strong this year and they have strong returning players. It’s going to be quite a task to go in there and play the first game of the season.” Regardless of drawing arguably the top team in the conference to start the regular season, Winder is adamant this year’s edition of the Attack will sneak up on the so-called elite of the division if they let their guards down. “Absolutely, we’re really ex- cited about this year. We hear that Ajax’s not going to have this or not going to have that. We’ve quietly selected players who are character players who are willing to pay the price and do what it takes to win a game. We’re young; we’re not aiming for first place but, on any given night, we can compete with the top teams.” The Attack closed out the pre- season with a solid, 60-minute effort against the Cougars, which essentially had its opening-day roster on display in Tuesday night’s game. Most of all, says Winder, his players followed the game plan to a tee in recording the win. “We competed in every area of the ice. We asked the players to go out there and work hard for a full shift and they did that. We asked them to skate hard and take quick shifts to get the tempo up and they did that. And, I thought the scoring was well- rounded. We had scoring from four different lines and we were also able to contain them in their own end.” He also praised the work of rookie netminder Adam Stein, who recently returned to the At- tack from the Ontario Hockey League Kingston Frontenacs’ training camp. “This was the second exhibi- tion game for Stein and we played a lot better game in front of him in our own end,” says Winder, adding in Stein’s first pre-season start, an 8-2 loss in Peterborough, the Attack’s defensive zone cover- age was essentially non-existent. Above all, Winder’s confident this year’s Attack will be one that can score consistently, as return- ing players Adam Place, Robert Sweeney, Kyle Ramsay and Paul Chiasson have all had strong pre- seasons. Augmented by rookie forwards Andrew Fairney, Ben Skinner and Jamie Sodhi, who’ve also im- pressed in exhibition games, the Attack has looked solid up front. “We think we have a nice mix up there and we think we’ll have a team that can put some offence on the board,” says Winder. Winder’s also confident the blue line and goaltending will also be an improved part of the club this season. Goaltender Zac Zanussi will carry the bulk of the load this season and appears ready for the challenge. “Zac has worked hard all sum- mer to keep his No. 1 spot but, at the same time, Adam Stein will get the opportunity to play,” he says. Matt Reid, Jordon Reed, Nick Holmberg and Andrew Fairney tallied for Ajax against Cobourg Tuesday. The Attack’s home opener is against the Markham Waxers at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Ajax Attack players get in one final practice at the Ajax Community Centre on Wednesday night in preparation for tonight’s (Friday) OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League regular-season opener against the St. Michael’s Buzzers in Toronto. Attack Facts Forward Robert Sweeney missed Tuesday’s final pre-season contest with a dental appoint- ment...Head coach John Winder believes his Attack should be among the middle powers of the South Conference this season. He believes St. Mike’s, Vaughan, the Toronto Junior Canadians and Markham will be the teams to beat in the conference...Friday’s contest will be webcast from the St. Michael’s Buzzers website, www.stmichaelsbuzzers.com... John Winder ‘We’re young; we’re not aim- ing for first place but, on any given night, we can compete with the top teams.’ ATTACK HEAD COACH JOHN WINDER Sports briefs SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 [ Curling ] Open house at Annandale this month AJAX — Prospective curlers can get a feel for the game at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club’s upcoming open house. Annandale hosts the open house on Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. It’s an opportunity for a fun and inter- active introduction to curling. Certified instructors will explain how the game is played and there will also be off-ice instruction. League representatives will also be on hand. Experience isn’t required and the open house is open to all family mem- bers ages seven and older. Annandale is on Church Street South at the corner of Bayly Street. For more information, call the club at 905-683-3210 or log on to the club’s website at www.annandalecurl- ing.ca. [ Basketball ] Durham City seeks rep coaches DURHAM — If you enjoy work- ing with area youths and enjoy bas- ketball, the Durham City Basketball Association is searching for coaching for the coming season. The DCBA is currently accepting coaching applications for the upcom- ing 2007-08 rep basketball season. As one of the largest basketball clubs in Durham Region, DCBA fielded 15 teams in the 2006-07 season. If you’re interested, call 905- 427-4253 or e-mail the association at info@durhamcitybasketball.ca. [ Volleyball ] Volleyball tryouts start Sunday AJAX — Tryouts are being held in September for a competitive adult volleyball league. Tryouts are on Sundays, Sept. 9 and 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Westney Heights Public School, 45 Brennan Rd., Ajax. Registration begins each night at 7:15 p.m. and the cost is $5. Those interested are asked to at- tend both tryout sessions. The league has been running for four years, offering co-ed and com- petitive volleyball. For more information, call Aman- da Canavan at 905-995-2031 or e-mail her at amanda_canavan@hotmail. com. The league’s website is at www. vbsnl.zoomshare.com. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 29 A/Pdurhamregion.com Red Sox clinch OBA crown after two consecutive wins over Mississauga PICKERING — With one swing of the bat, the Pickering Red Sox major bantam rep baseball team shaded the Mississauga North Bengals for the Ontario Baseball As- sociation (OBA) bantam championship in Thornhill over the Labour Day long weekend. The 15-year-olds from Pickering won five consecu- tive do-or-die games to take the provincial crown. And, the excitement was palpable in the stands for the final, that rightly turned out to be the best game of the double- knockout tournament. Pickering led 1-0 in the first inning, but the Bengals answered back with two in the top of the second. The Red Sox pounded the ball in the bottom half to take a commanding 6-2 lead. The Bengals put up one more run in the third, with neither team scoring in the fourth inning. Mississauga battled back with two runs in the fifth inning to close the gap to 6- 5. The Sox added two more runs in the sixth for an 8-5 lead, a cushion they thought would finally put the game in hand. Not so. Mississauga rallied to score three times in the sev- enth and final inning to tie the game at 8-8. This set up Pickering’s half of the sev- enth. The Sox needed only one batter as Graham Holland hit a Joe Carter-like walk-off home run for a 9-8 final vic- tory -- its second consecutive win over the Bengals -- to capture the Ontario champi- onship. In all respects and in the truest sense, the Red Sox needed a total team effort to emerge as OBA champs. Every Pickering player con- tributed in the seven tourna- ment games. The Pickering bantams received solid pitching and defence over the weekend, with very few errors charged. In addition, the players received plenty of support in the stands from family and friends. The Red Sox started the weekend with a Friday night 14-5 victory over the Bramp- ton Braves, setting up a Sat- urday morning game with The Mississauga Bengals, which handed the Sox their only loss of the weekend, 6- 3. The loss to Mississauga meant Pickering had to play every game in a do-or-die situation as the tournament used a double knock-out for- mat. The Pickering offence didn’t put up a run until the last inning. The loss, how- ever, seemed to wake up the Red Sox team. The bats came alive for the next few games. In the second game of the day, Pickering knocked out the Burlington Bulls with 12 hits in a 13- 2 victory. The third game of the day saw Pickering play the host Thornhill Reds. The game and score were close until the seventh inning, when the Red Sox exploded for eight runs to put the game out of reach with a 12-0 win. On Sunday morning, the Sox played the first against the Niagara Falls Falcons. The Falcons, one of the pre- tournament favourites, held a 2-0 lead early until the Pickering bats got going in the fourth inning with three runs en route to an 8-2 win. This set up the final two games against the Mississau- ga North Bengals. Pickering had to win to force the final game. The Red Sox bantams scored three runs in the first inning, one in the third, two in the fourth and four in the sixth inning to roll to an em- phatic 10-2 victory to force a deciding game with the Ben- gals. Team Members are Rich- ard Abbott, Jordan Bean, Nick Cappa, Chris Marrac- cini, Travis Rutherford, Rob Heard, Graham Holland, Dennis Linthwaite, Aaron Rabena, Peter Ricciardi, Brian Smith, Myles Phillips and Alex Melvin. Don Linthwaite is the manager. The coaches are Rob Bean, Scott Heard and Steve Marraccini. The team administrator is Warren Ab- bott. pickeringtowncentre.com BE SEEN BE GREEN Purchase a reusable shopping tote for $2.50 and say "no" to plastic. Get spotted by our “green team” shopping with your Be Seen Be Green reusable bag and you could instantly win a Pickering Town Centre Gift Card! A portion of the proceeds of all Be Seen Be Green sales will be donated to the Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project. Your choice of 3 NEWdesigns! Available at Guest Services. While supplies last. Pickering ball bantams provincial champions Submitted photo The Pickering Red Sox major bantam rep baseball team captured the Ontario Baseball Association championship in Thornhill over the Labour Day weekend. The Sox defeated the Mississauga North Bengals 9-8, with the winning run coming on a walk-off home run in their final time at the plate. Best DealsBest Deals ON ALL IN-STOCK PATIO FURNITURE!ON ALL IN-STOCK PATIO FURNITURE! 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Dress Code in effect - No sports wear. www.opfa.net OFFER VALID TILL JULY 30/07 BUY 3 GET the 4th UNIT FREEUNIT FREE SHOCKS OR STRUTS Ask for details durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PICKERING MEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE Final regular-season league standings Invis Mortgages ‘A’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Dazed & Confused 13 1 2 210 131 28 Gophers 12 4 0 281 152 24 Molson Canadians 8 6 2 184 206 18 P. City Rollers 7 7 2 199 204 16 Yankees 4 10 2 173 219 10 Papp’s 0 16 0 60 195 0 RECENT RESULTS (Sunday, Aug. 26) ‘A’ DIVISION Gophers 24 vs. P. City Rollers 14; Gophers 25 vs. Molson Canadians 8; Dazed & Confused 12 vs. Yankees 3; Molson Canadians 7 vs. Papps 0. ‘B’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Shoeless Joes Sox 12 3 1 224 178 25 Storm 10 5 1 173 149 21 Danforth Roofing Supply 8 6 1 165 130 17 Winston Shagwell Chiefs 6 6 3 162 152 15 The Old Stone Cottage 7 9 0 135 152 14 Rockwell Rowdies 6 9 1 181 214 13 Pickering Isotopes 5 9 1 150 162 11 The ‘Burbs 4 11 0 119 172 8 RECENT RESULTS (Sunday, Aug. 26) ‘B’ DIVISION Shoeless Joes Sox 18 vs. Storm 17; Pickering Isotopes 9 vs. The Old Stone Cottage 6; The ‘Burbs 19 vs. Rockwell Rowdies 16; Danforth Roofing Supply 12 vs. Winston Shagwell Chiefs 12. ‘C’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Shockers 13 2 1 217 121 27 Marauders 13 3 0 208 134 26 Longhorns 11 5 0 220 155 22 Cruisers 6 7 0 118 146 12 Durham Bulls 5 11 0 150 225 10 Lion & Dragon 5 10 0 118 135 10 Pickering Rounders 5 11 0 133 176 10 Deloitte & Touche Rebels 2 11 1 96 168 5 RECENT RESULTS (Sunday, Aug. 26) ‘C’ DIVISION Durham Bulls 17 vs. Lion and Dragon 9; Durham Bulls 12 vs. Pickering Rounders 6; Marauders 20 vs. Longhorns 11; Shockers 9 vs. Deloitte & Touche Rebels 9; Lion and Dragon vs. Cruisers (Not reported). Cruise Ship Centers ‘D’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Gladiators 11 4 1 192 119 23 The Labatt Brewers 11 4 1 213 143 23 Bank Of Montreal 11 5 0 219 186 22 Steiners 8 8 0 181 184 16 Robbins Moving 6 9 0 139 156 12 Scarborough Lexus Rangers 6 10 0 152 189 12 Scorpions 6 9 0 159 184 12 Trail Blazers 3 13 0 98 192 6 RECENT RESULTS (Sunday, Aug. 26) ‘D’ DIVISION Bank of Montreal 17 vs. Scarborough Lexus Rangers 8; The Labatt Brewers 10 vs. Gladiators 3; Steiners 15 vs. Scorpions 10; Robbins Moving 7 vs. Trail Blazers 0 (Default). ‘E’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Wingshack Titans 12 4 0 262 161 24 Game Cocks 10 6 0 204 192 20 Underdogs 9 6 1 165 171 19 ISOFT 9 7 0 193 184 18 Water Doctor Warriors 8 8 0 197 189 16 PRD 6 9 0 155 187 12 Eastern Eavestroughers 5 9 1 177 165 11 Canadian Clubbers 3 13 0 145 249 6 RECENT RESULTS (Sunday, Aug. 26) ‘E’ DIVISION Water Doctor Warriors 11 vs. ISOFT 8; ISOFT 21 vs. Game Cocks 11; Underdogs 15 vs. Wingshack Titans 12; Eastern Eavestroughers 17 vs. Water Doctor Warriors 7; Canadian Clubbers 13 vs. PRD 9. Ross Wilson Memorial ‘F’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS R.C.L. 606 13 3 0 159 58 26 Butt’s Pumps 12 4 0 167 83 24 Papp’s Big M 10 6 0 136 136 20 Bear & Firkin 8 7 1 140 120 17 Country Style 8 8 0 142 135 16 17 Catchers 7 9 0 111 145 14 Remax 7 9 0 139 128 14 Jesters 5 1 1 114 142 11 SAS Masters 1 15 0 77 238 2 RECENT RESULTS (Sunday, Aug. 26) ‘F’ DIVISION Butts Pumps 17 vs. Jesters 5; SAS Masters 11 vs. Jesters 10; Remax 12 vs. SAS Masters 6; R.C.L. 606 10 vs. Bear & Firkin 6; Country Style 12 vs. 17 Catchers 8; Papps Big M 14 vs. 17 Catchers 4. AJAX CRICKET CLUB Game played on Sunday, Aug. 26 at Ajax Cricket Club Ajax C.C. defeated Malton C.C by 144 runs. Ajax C.C. 223 all out in 48.2 overs. A.DeSouza 71, A. Kanaujia 32, K. Khan 33, D.Davis 5/47. Malton C.C. 79 all out in 25.1 overs. S. Jackson 15, K.Khan 4/24, G.Freshwater 2/18. Scoreboard SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 Pickering Soccer Club photo Meeting Melo PICKERING — Young Pickering Soccer Club players greet To- ronto FC midfielder Joey Melo as he comes on to the field be- fore a recent home match against DC United at BMO Field. The Pickering players served as water boys and girls, ball retrievers and flag bearers at the Major League Soccer contest. Several PSC teams also took in the game. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Durham invited to annual artist showcase By Jeff Hayward jhayward@durhamregion.com DURHAM — An upcoming an- nual event will open your eyes, according to an organizer. Carmel Brennan is a photogra- pher, painter and the chairwom- an of the 22nd Uxbridge Studio Tour, set for Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Ms. Brennan is also among the more than 60 artists in 30 studios in- volved in the tour, in which local artists open their doors to the public for a first-hand glimpse into their workspaces. “The opportunity to meet these creative people, many of whom could be listed in who’s- who in Canadian art... is an in- credible experience,” she noted. “If you’ve never been to an art gallery or had an interest in art, it’s free education. “It’s so much fun. It opens your eyes.” Artists on the tour will show- case sculpture, pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, print- making and more, with much of it available to buy. The free tour will lead people across Uxbridge and Sunderland along “well-marked” roads. Ms. Brennan, whose studio is in Sun- derland, noted of her own work, “my camera is a sketchbook for documenting my personal jour- ney, I don’t separate the physical piece of art from the emotion that gave birth to it.” Of her fa- vourite places to shoot, she lists graveyards. “I love the park-like atmosphere and the monuments to memory,” she noted. “It amaz- es me that people seem... turned off or even threatened by repre- sentations in my work of death. “In contrast, destruction and violence portrayed in the media are consumed greedily.” To her, art is about soul- searching, she explained. “Will my thoughts, ideas, and soul go on when my physical body stops? These are my questions... that filter through my art-mak- ing.” The Studio Tour is one part of the Uxbridge Art Association’s Celebration of the Arts, which “promises to be bigger and bet- ter than ever”, according to a statement from organizers. The tour kicks off the three-week festival, which also includes a Cabaret Evening at the Music Hall on Sept. 15, at 8 p.m., fea- turing jazz pianist Tom Baker and saxophonist Amy Peck. A Gala Concert featuring Bellows and Brass “who play everything from light to classics, including a spoof opera with sock puppets”, will take place Saturday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m., at the Music Hall. A Books and Authors night, fea- turing Canadian authors on- hand to read from their books and chat with the public, is booked for Sept. 20, at 8 p.m., also at the Music Hall. For more information on the Studio Tour and Celebration of the Arts, visit www.uxbridgearts. ca. Meta4 Gallery hangs out lingerie this weekend DURHAM — Bras, bras and more bras will be on display this weekend at Meta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery, part of a fundraising effort for the breast cancer clinic at the McLaughlin regional cancer centre. Bras for a Cause features more than 24 bras, created by local art- ists and supporters of the Gala of Hope, and includes everything from floral to metallic, wearable and not, even edible. The artistic creations are part of the exhibit and visitors can vote for their favourite. Follow- ing this weekend, the lingerie will be exposed at the Oshawa Centre Sept. 8 and 9, then hidden away until the Oct. 20 Pink Martini fundraising dinner-dance. The artist whose bra gets the most votes will receive a prize. The bras will be auctioned at the Octo- ber event. The gallery is at 200 Queen St. in Port Perry. There is no charge to see Bras for a Cause. Concordia Pops Orchestra looking for new members DURHAM — An orchestra that provides free musical performances for senior citizens is looking for new members. The Concordia Pops Orchestra has openings for second oboe, sec- ond clarinet, bassoon, French horn, tuba, string bass and percussion. If interested, contact the orches- tra secretary at 905-5679 or at concordiapops@rogers.com for an audition. Starting Sept. 11, the orchestra will be holding rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at Anderson Collegiate, 400 Anderson St., Whitby, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The orchestra, beginning its 35th season, plays for seniors in nursing homes and other seniors’ facilities in Durham Region, generally presenting about a dozen concerts each year. Selections range from light classical music to Broadway musicals to light pop. This year’s music includes works by Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Wager, Bach, Purcell and Brahms, plus music from Ragtime, Les Miserables and Grease. The conductor is Andrew Ura- nowski, recently retired after 30 years as head of music at Anderson. He is beginning his 29th season with the orchestra and is the longest serving conductor of the group. Members range in age from high school students to senior citizens. Studio a rt tour will open your eyes Entertainment in brief SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Carmel Brennan, chairwoman of the 22nd annual Uxbridge Studio Tour and Sale, is one of 60 artists, featured at 30 studios, on this year’s tour. The tour is on Sept. 15 and 16, with studios open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. DURHAM — Uxbridge will be jazzed up this September. As part of the three-week Cel- ebration of the Arts festival, a Cabaret Evening is planned to entertain guests at the Music Hall on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. The event involves local musi- cians, performing a range of cab- aret and popular music, with a focus on jazz. This year’s version features jazz pianist Tom Baker, along with saxophonist Amy Peck. New to the performance this year are singer Whitney Barris, who will sing a program of cur- rent and traditional songs, ac- companied by B.J. Byers, who will perform classical numbers on the piano. Pianist Carol Gib- son will “dazzle the audience” with popular music, noted orga- nizers. “It’s truly amazing how much excellent talent we have in Ux- bridge,” said George Pratt, pro- ducer of the event. The Music Hall will be trans- formed into a bistro with small tables and casual seating for the evening of tunes. Tickets are $25 each, available at Presents, Blue Heron Books, Green Goose Gal- lery, at the door if available, or from www.starticketing.com. Organizers advise buying tick- ets in advance, as last year’s cab- aret sold out. Life is a cabaret on a jazzy night at the Uxbridge Music Hall submitted photo From left, Whitney Barris, B.J. Byers and Carol Gibson are featured during a ‘Cabaret Evening’ at the Uxbridge Music Hall on Sept. 15. DURHAM — The opera is return- ing to Courtice. The Concert Opera Group will present an opera concert, with some of Canada’s finest young singers, at Faith United Church in Courtice on Sept. 15. The event is part of the church’s A Season at Faith, featuring musical and theat- rical events throughout the fall. COG is under the direction of Professor Darryl Edwards, head of voice studies at the University of Toronto, faculty of music. “These performances are of a standard rarely seen outside of major cities and we are privileged that Courtice will once again play host to the Concert Opera Group,” said Kevin Girling, A Season of Faith organizer. Tickets are $25, $10 for students and are on sale at the box office at 905-448-1320. For more details, go to www.faithunited.ca. The church is on Nash Road. 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The successful applicants must be highly motivated, a self starter and possess the following: • Degree/diploma in Human/Social Services field • Min. 5 yrs experience working with families and children • Experience in working with children with special needs • Strong commitment to the principles of inclusion and family directed service • Exc. communication & negotiation skills • Car and valid driver's license are essential Please visit www.rfecydurham.com for further details If you are up to the challenge and wish to take on this stimulating position, send resume by September 14, 2007 to: Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region Fax: 905 427-3107 Email: hr@rfecydurham.com Please identify RC Position in subject line of email NO TELEPHONE CALLS Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted WANTED: EXPERIENCED AZ Car Haulers. Mostly Ontario, no US. Fax resume to 905-263- 2746. 25 AVAILABLE POSITIONS for Hard Working Full Time People. $20/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun Job. Great Pay. Full Training Provided. 2 Locations. Near Fairview Mall & Oshawa. Full Time Students Needed 18 yrs. and over. 905-435-1052 A FAST-GROWING cleaning ser- vice has an immediate need for serious staff to join our dedicated team. Part-time/Full-time posi- tions available, great pay, training provided, room for advancement opportunities. Please inquire ASAP, spaces are limited, call 905-686-5424 NOW HIRING part-time tele- phone sales reps for our Oshawa location. Must be available even- ings and weekends. $12.00 an hour + commission to start. Call today to arrange an interview (905)743-0219 or email your re- sume to aschram@greenlawncare.com or fax to (905)433-0019 ADULT CARRIER NEEDED to do business deliveries within the Ajax area. Must have own car and be available Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We re- quire delivery to be completed by 3p daily. Please call Lorna for details, 905-683-5117, ext. 261 BROOKLIN PET CARE,requires part time kennel / receptionist. 15 hrs per week. For more informa- tion Call (905) 655-4721. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 07, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Uxbridge is a congenial mix of rural and urban communities protected by the Green Belt and Oak Ridges Moraine legislation. A thriving agriculture industry, light industrial enterprises, an eclectic group of small business entrepreneurs, complimented by a talented, diversifi ed arts community, extensive sporting and recreational opportunities, beautiful countryside and extensive trail systems give the Township its vibrancy and “small town Ontario” appeal. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO is responsible for providing vi- sion, leadership, administration, planning, organizing, directing and controlling all of the municipality’s operations, services and departments in accordance with Municipal policies and procedures and applicable Legislation. He/she will: coordinate the development and implementation of operating strategies, plans and budgets; be responsible for human resources/employee development and relations; act as principal negotiator for the Township on land transactions and other agreements; and maintain positive, proactive relations with Township constituents, the general public, community associations and boards as well as other municipal and provincial offi cials. Candidate qualifi cations include: post secondary education or a university de- gree in a relevant fi eld of study; 10 years of progressive, responsible experience in municipal or regional government including 5 years in a senior management role; thorough, broad knowledge of municipal government operations; and a decision maker who values input, listens well and seeks consensus but will make decisions. Additional assets would include: previous experience as a municipal CAO, ideally in a similar sized municipality or must have a very clear understanding of the role of a CAO in this size and type of community; continu- ing professional or municipal accreditation (e.g. AMCT, CMO, CMC, RPP, P. Eng, etc.); and an interest in the history and future potential of the Township. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefi t package. Interested applicants should submit a resume by Friday, September 28th, 2007, marked “Confi dential”, addressed to the undersigned. A detailed job descrip- tion is available on the Township of Uxbridge Website at www.town.uxbridge. on.ca. Alex J. Grant, MCIP, RPP Chief Administrative Offi cer Township of Uxbridge P.O. Box 190, 51 Toronto Street South Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1T1 Email:agrant@town.uxbridge.on.ca In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection. We appreciate the interest of all ap- plicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Uxbridge, located in the GTA just an hour north- east of Toronto, is seeking a new Chief Administrative Offi cer (CAO) to replace their long- serving CAO who is retiring. MOBILE PATROL OFFICERS Required Immediately for Durham Region Position available for :Well groomed, mature individual, with good communication skills. Must have 2 YEARS supervis- or experience. Must be able to attain Winter Safe Driving Cer- tificate within a reasonable amount of time. Must have clean drivers abstract SECURITY OFFICERS Required Immediately Full training and benefit plan provided POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR: Well-groomed, mature individuals, with good communication skills, able to work various shifts. Must have own transportation to sites APPLY IN PERSON NOW!!! MON.-FRI -9 a.m. 2 p.m. Email: katherine.mccue@ca.g4s.com or in person at: G4S Security Services 214 King Street East, 2nd floor Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1C7 All new applicants must complete and pass pre-screen test All Hbc stores in Central Canada (Ontario only) are hosting career fairs on September 22nd & October 13th. 9am to 5pm. Please visit your local store that day for an interview, and be sure to bring your resume and references to the career fair! JOB FAIR COME GROW WITH US Sept. 11th 2:00-6:00 pm & Sept. 12th 12:00-5:00 pm 199 Wentworth Street E., Oshawa The Durham Contact Centre (DCC), a customer support service provider of customer relationship solutions, is expanding and requires 30 contract full time customer service representatives to start immediately. We offer competitive wages, incentives and paid training. Successful applicants will be required to work evenings and weekends. Candidates are required to have the following: • Advanced communication skills • Excellent listening skills • Ability to problem solve and multitask • Ability to work various shifts including weekends • Working knowledge of (Windows 98/XP; Mac; email; MS Office; Outlook; Internet Explorer; Netscape) We will be conducting interviews and hiring immediately. Please bring a resume and be prepared to stay a minimum of two hours. Applicants MUST provide 2 employment references. A clear criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment. If you are unable to attend but are interested in applying, please send your resume to careers@durhamcontact.com or fax it to (905) 576-6180. www.durhamcontact.com “Our Volunteers Make the Difference” Spend some quality time visiting with a senior. Learn about the War, the Depression, history of your community, other cultures, cars, antiques, crafts and how easy it is to put a smile on someones face and in your heart. Or teach seniors’ exercises in their home and have a positive impact on their overall wellness, independence and quality of life. Call VON at 1-800-263-7970 or email durhamvolunteer@von.ca Requires (1) Full Time Meat Cutter Submit resumes to 1900 Dixie Rd. Pickering att'n: Tyler Allan By Saturday Sept.8/2007 ATTENTION, DO YOU HAVE 10 hours a week that you would like to make productive? Learn how to operate a mini office outlet from home earning $3,000+ per month. www.succeedfromhomebiz.com CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 AJAX MANUFACTURER RE- QUIRES full-time material han- dlers for day and evening shifts. Must be able to lift 55 pounds. E- mail resumes: sue@temuss.com or fax to: 905-683-8744. FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE For mechanical maintenance person with electrical and welding skills. Must have drivers license. Wage depending on skills, benefits available Please fax resume (905) 655-8435 KAWARTHA FLOORTRENDS is a fast growing company in Dur- ham and Kawartha Regions. Due to our growth we are in need of carpet and vinyl installers. We of- fer competitive rates and full time work for our crews. If you are in- terested please fax your informa- tion to 1-705-324-6794 or contact Ernie Jewell at 1-705-324-3789, x12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 07, 2007, PAGE 33 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Positions Still Available: Scugog / Uxbridge Ajax / Pickering Training provided to suitable applicants For more information please call 1-800-263-7987 We Will Amaze You! LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS Motivated People Needed Immediately to Join Our Winning Team! Scarborough Location (Morningside & 401) Applicants For This Outdoor Lawn Care Position Require Excellent Communication Skills, A Valid Driver’s License And Must Be At Least 19 Years Of Age. If You Have A Great Desire To Learn, And Can Work With Minimum Supervision, Give Us A Call! Weed Man Provides Full Training And A Chance To Grow With Our Company. No students at this time. CALL US NOW! 416-269-8333 OR E-MAIL: mcc19jas@aol.com DirectBuy in Pickering NOW HIRING FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE Tuesday-Friday 2 - 10 p.m Saturday 10 - 6 p.m. Experience with Kitchen / Bathroom or Interior Design an asset. Fax resume to: 905-839-9471 or Email to: ucc375@on.aibn.com Automotive Technical Consultant + Certified Automotive Technician We invite you to bring your talent and seasoned expertise to a new level. In this esteemed role, you will join our team of automotive technology professionals in our progressive office environment where you will troubleshoot and diagnose auto repairs via telephone in a consulting relationship with dealership technicians in need of your assistance. If you have a valid Class A automotive technician’s licence combined with 5 to 10 years of practical dealership repair experience, we would love to hear from you! Preference will be given to technicians with strong diagnostic skills in Electrical and Driveability. This is a permanent position located east of Toronto, offering excellent benefits, a salary competitive with the automotive industry, and a modern, friendly culture focused on our employees.We invite you to apply online at www.minacs.com referring to Job #542337 in our ‘Current Opportunities’ section or send in your resume by fax at:(416) 380-3825. We thank all who apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Explore where your automotive career can take you! www.minacs.com FALL EXPANSION Local office has 27 FALL OPENINGS, students welcome, flex schedules, conditions exist, Customer Sales /Service, no exp. (905) 426-7726 COACH DRIVER.Must be experienced, also on standard transmission. Part-time. Please call (905)245-0638 Commercial Industrial Cleaners P/T Days - Negotiable Wages Thurs through Mon incl. weekends Experienced & Serious Only Need Apply MUST HAVE Police check, Drivers lic. References, bondable 905-420-3112 GAS STATION attendants wanted. Night Shift. Whitby. Fax resume to 905-655-1467. Due to our recent industry growth, we are currently recruiting for the following positions for our Oshawa Branch: Assistant Service Manager Licensed Technician Service Advisor General Labourer (valid “D” drivers license required) Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Heavy Truck Sales Representative Outside Parts & Service Sales Representative The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment. If you are willing to be trained, and develop to become the best in the industry, we are interested in you. We offer industry leading wages, exceptional benefi ts, tool and boot allowances and steady employment. If you are interested in any of the above positions, then please send your resume to employment@harperotc.com or fax to (905) 434-4553. We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We Want You. If you know how to finish solid wood furniture and have experience with spraying Sealer & Lacquers or . . . If you like working with wood and woodworking machines Visit us any weekdays 11 am - 4 pm for a job interview Rockwood Furniture Ltd 895 Dillingham Rd, Pickering one street south of Brock & Bayly LICENSED G2 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR A RAPIDLY GROWING COMPANY! Plumbing experience a must! Boilers, Rads, in-floor heating experience preferred. Willing to supervise a crew. Tools and some training provided. Fax resume to 905-831-5879 DIE MAX TOOL AND DIE LTD. Currently seeking all positions including Day and Night Shift Apprentices and General Machinists. Send all Resumes to: HR@diemax.ca or phone 905-619-6554 PARTS PICKER/SHIPPER required for busy Hydraulic hose company. •Must be fluent in English •Forklift certification an asset •$11.00/hr. Please fax resume to: 905-686-4385 Afternoon/Evening Receptionist Sharing a schedule of Monday-Thursday 1:00 to 9:00 and alternate Saturdays Please e-mail resume to: sectreas@ bobmyerschev.com Specifying days available No phone calls please We thank all applicants, but advise that We will only contact those under consideration ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Frito Lay Canada is your choice employer if you're interested in: ●Compensation starting in the $40,000 range ●a stable, long term career ●Full Benefits the day you start Fax your resume to (416)284-3245 attn: Sales Dept. **Deadline for applications is Sept. 15th, 2007 Join the Winning Team RN'S and RPN'S Required Pediatric/Adult Nursing Part Time position Days - Evenings - Nights - Weekends Visiting, Shifts and School Programs Partners in Community Nursing currently holds a contract with the Community Care Access Centre, and is committed to pro- viding excellent care and a positive work environment for all staff. Apply: Online @ www.picn.ca Or Fax # 905-665-9961 - Or Phone #905-665-1711 CRUISE SHIP JOBS Travel The World And Get Paid $500-$3000 US/week, Free Room/Board, Endless Summer In The Caribbe- an. Now Hiring! 613-764-6209 CURVES, LOOKING FOR ma- ture, energetic, fun-oriented, mo- tivational and supportive individu- al as a Circuit Coach. Training provided. Drop off resume, 570 Westney Road South. DOG GROOMER with experi- ence needed in Durham salary /commission. Cathy (905)831- 3047 DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. ECE TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS Pickering/Ajax area. Full time and part time. Send resume by fax (905)426-8678 or email edukidsajax@ rogers.com LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed. Call Diana 866- 306-5858 sales help & agents FALCON Contract Service Inc, is looking for: Shipper / Receiver, AZ / DZ Drivers, Forklift Drivers e-mail: resumes@falconcsi.com fax: (905) 720-0080. web: www.falconcsi.com sales help & agents sales help & agents GENERAL LABORERS,min 3 years experience, landscaping and grounds maintenance ,for well established North Pickering based landscape company. Must have own transportation. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax resume to 905-619-0788 sales help & agents HELP WANTED - We are looking for key people to expand our financial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. For an interview call Barbie Adams at 1-800-607- 7503. LABOURERS REQUIRED for busy custom steel fabrication plant. Must be in good physical condition and have mechanical aptitude. Fax resume to 905-831- 1477 attn: Human Resources or email to info@drsteelfab.com. LOCAL HORSE FACILITY re- quires permanent Part-Time help, mornings-weekdays only. Mid- September start. General barn chores. Suit retired individual or shift worker. Myrtle Station. (905)655-4030. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 RECRUITING:Full time Guest Services Agents at Holiday Inn Express Whitby. Please email: gm@expresswhitby.com sales help & agents A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 07, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT for busy Optometry office in Whitby. Full time, some evenings and Saturdays mandatory. Non- smoker. Must be organized, able to multi-task, enjoy dealing with people and have excellent telephone manner. Must be able to work with minimal supervi- sion. Multiple duties include: maintaining optical dispensary, selling, adjusting and repairing glasses, collecting payment, answering phone, booking ap- pointments. Sales experience preferred. Mail resume to post-office box at: 1801 Dundas St. E. P.O. Box 70525 Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 Team Members Part-time days, nights and weekends. Full-time nights Apply in person 345 McKenzia Ave., Ajax, or 1650 Victoria St., E., Whitby email: gpaynter@whopper.com An equal opportunity employer. www.burgerking.ca WE TRAIN. YOU SUCCEED. PART-TIME FLORAL DESIGN- ER required. Experience pre- ferred. Send resume by fax to: 905-683-0481 or e-mail to: contactus@reedsflorists.com PERMANENT POSITIONS for couriers, clean abstract fax re- sume 905-720-3119 PICKERING GYM,part-time en- ergetic person wanted for front desk help. Call 905-427-6277 QUALITY INSPECTORS required, please fax resume to 905-697-0260. ROCK 'N ROLL ATTITUDE, earn $9-$25/hr. Need to fill 15 posi- tions. No sales. No experience. NO PROBLEM! Call Today. Start tomorrow. 905-668-5544. Ask for Rebecca. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SUBWAY HIRING FULL-TIME days. Starting wages $8.50/hour. Available immediately. Also Part- time. Apply 789 Taunton Rd.E., Oshawa and 40 Water St.,Port Perry. TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. Paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. UNIK CHOCOLATE,is hiring Representatives & Drivers for pick up (A/C vehicle necessary). Salary $600-$1000 net per week plus gas. Please call (905)831- 7191 WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented personnel with excellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)620- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in person. WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon to Fri 10am to 3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. AESTHETICIAN/HAIRSTYLIST/ NAIL TECHNICIAN wanted. Up- scale salon. Busy Pickering loca- tion. FT/PT needed. Competitive wages. Training. Friendly at- mosphere. Experience an asset. Salon Concepts Spa, 1755 Pick- ering Parkway. 416-836-1476. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Hair Salon already set up. Ready for you to take over. Downtown Bowmanville. Good lease and great location. Call Ed 905-623- 7368, evenings 905-983-9670. HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 SEEKING 2 FULL TIME hair sty- lists for growing salon in Whitby. Own clientele an asset Call (905)430-2113. SHEIK, BUSY day spa/salon is seeking a self motivated individu- al to join our team. Candidate must have previous related expe- rience and possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Please email re- sume to info@beyondthespa.ca or apply within. Full time and part time hours available. Located in Pickering Village, 13 Church St. S. AN EXCAVATION COMPANY requires Excavator, Dozer Opera- tors and Dump Truck Drivers. EX- PERIENCED ONLY! Please for- ward resumes by fax to 905-985- 0604 or call 905-985-7737. CARPENTER with 10 years insurance restoration experience and carpenters helpers. Must have own tools and transportation. (905)686-5854 CARPENTERS NEEDED, 5 positions available. Lead hand through labourers required for Toronto area. Excellent pay to be negotiated. Call (905)903-7978. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER wanted, long term project, assist- ing in all aspects of building a large custom home. Finishing carpentry, steel studding and heavy equipment experience an asset. Lots of indoor work, job will extend through winter and will into summer. Stone masonry ex- perience an asset. Wage $15- $20/hr. Contact Steve by email at steve@adamsonproaudio.com, or by fax 905-982-0609 Attn: Steve. DODD'S GARAGE DOORS, looking for an experienced resi- dential installer, with minimum 3 years experience. Must have own truck, and own hand tools. Top wages, Start ASAP. Please contact Stan (905)508-6277 EXPERIENCED fitter/welder re- quired for large cwb certified custom steel fabrication shop. Must be able to fabricate steel machines using blue prints. Be familiar with CWB welding re- quirements. Minimum of 5 years experience in steel fabrication industry required. Excellent wag- es and benefits offered. Fax resume to 905-831-1477 attn: Human Resources or email info@drsteelfab.com. EXPERIENCED Kitchen & Bath Installer required for Oshawa based company. Must have own tools and transportation. Refer- ences required. (905)443-3080 FRAMER'S HELPER IMMEDI- ATELY, own vehicle and experi- enced a must, Ajax area., call Dan 905-767-6617. GARAGE DOOR HELPER want- ed. Must have experience and drivers license. Fax in resume or call 905-686-6195. HIRING LABOURERS AND SHINGLERS for roofing crew in the Durham Region. Experience a must. Own vehicle an asset. Call Xtreme Contracting Ltd. (905)576-3057 INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS re- quired for steady day and night shift at busy custom steel fabrica- tion plant. Minimum 5 years expe- rience with airless paint equip- ment using epoxy paints. We of- fer competitive wages and bene- fits. Fax resume to 905-831-1477 attn: Human Resources or email to info@drsteelfab.com. INJECTION MOULDING SETUP Technician/Lead Hand. Respon- sible for shift production, must have mould set-up experience and leadership skills. Email re- sume to: hrmfg@komtech.ca. Fax (905) 427-0137. WANTED: DRYWALL FINISH- ER, min. 5 years exp. Must have own tools and transportation. Fax resume to 905-721-8093. Landscape Company seeking reliable full time experienced landscape laborers with minimum 2 years experience, must have valid driver's license. Call (905)655-7418 or email alslandscaping@ xplornet.com SHINGLERS and Labourers required for busy re-roofing com- pany. Shinglers must have mini- mum 5 years experience. Call Darrell at 905-392-0313. WELDERS WANTED FOR MIG Welding, Jr.&Sr. positions. Available full-time only. Benefits Great company. Apply in-person only. E.I. Williams Industries. 264 Fairall St.Ajax 905-428-0950. WINDOW TINTER.$500/week, 3-1/2 days a week. $40 gas card weekly. Must have 2 years expe- rience. Cobourg. Call Adam (905)372-6300 EXPERIENCED CSR wanted for large & thriving Pickering broker- age. RIBO licence a must. Knowledge of Agency Manager & Compuquote an asset. Fax re- sume to Laura @ 905-427-4615 FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST needed for spa in Oshawa. Mon- day - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ad- ministrative experience preferred. Please fax resume to (905) 404- 4331 or call 905-404-4344 IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A PART-TIME RECEPTION/ CLERICAL PERSON. Must be able to answer telephones and direct to appropriate person, sort mail, forward incoming faxes, filing, maintenance of office equipment, stamp and mail outgoing mail etc. This is a Monday to Friday day's only position. We are looking for a motivated individual, who shows initiative, is able to multi-task, and works independently. Please fax resumes to (905) 420-4564 or email hr@mcgillarchitectural.com. Please note Reception Position in subject header. OFFICE ASSISTANT required for busy local healthcare company. Full-time position performing vari- ous duties including intermediate data processing & reception. Ex- perience required. Email resume to (jobs@car-rehab.com PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST and sales, afternoons and week- ends. Real estate experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-427- 1611. Attention: Jerry. REAL ESTATE TEAM is looking for a Licensed Assistant to join their very busy and highly suc- cessful office to do marketing, ad- vertising, promotions, client care and much more! Candidate must be a real "go getter", a team player, self-motivated AND have a min 2 years real estate experi- ence....only those with ALL qualifications need apply. Email: MRTeamJob@yahoo.ca sales help & agents EXPERIENCED PARTS COUN- TER person required. Full time, Competitive wages, benefit pro- gram. Apply in person to Picker- ing Mitsubishi, 2059 Bayly St. E. or email resume to salesmgrpickmitsu@on.aibn.com MULTI-TASKING full-time office person wanted for Pickering area. Pleasant telephone manner, ex- cellent communication skills and computer literate. Fax resume to 905-831-9409. SALES POSITION REQUIRED FOR GARAGE DOOR COMPA- NY Must have own car. Experi- ence essential but willing to train. Must have excellent communica- tion skills. Motivated and Re- liable. Fax resume to: 905-686- 9725,autographdoors@bellnet.ca SOURCE FOR SPORTS Ajax re- quires an energetic, outgoing part-time retail sales personnel and cashiers. Experience pre- ferred. sfsajax@rogers.com or fax 905-683-2505. WALKING ON A CLOUD Taun- ton/Wilson Oshawa, requires full time/part time help. We are look- ing for a mature person. Exper- einced in footwear preferred. Out- going personality and enthusias- tic. Self motivated. Call (905)432- 2102 or (905)576-7277. WANTED! Busy real estate office requires Licensed Realtors No Cold-Calling All appointments and leads supplied For more Information Call: 1-888-213-0076 Use ID#2095 Free Recorded Message OPEN HOUSE 1470 Rosebank Road Pickering Sun. Sept. 9th, 10am - 4pm Beautiful 2 storey 2900sq.ft. home with an attached two car garage on a fenced in private, mature landscaped lot 50’ x 318’ featuring an inground heated, salt water pool and only minutes from the 401. $559,000.00 A must see! More info at www.bytheowner.com/60334 or call (905)421-0093 A SUCCESSFUL Dental office open 7 days a week requires an EXPERIENCED Full Time Dental Receptionist and a Full Time Dental Assistant. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours. Apply with resume in per- son to: 113 Kendalwood Rd. Whitby, Attn: Nowelia or Janet. EXPERIENCED FULL/PART time dental assistant required for Pickering office. Please fax re- sume to (905)683-8494. MEDICAL SECRETARY, for three doctors, to join existing long time staff; flexible hours, billing, dicta, bookkeeping/payroll. Fax resumes to (905)668-5433. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/RE- CEPTIONIST, full-time, for busy dental clinic. Fax resume to Mi- chelle: 905-427-9697. P/T CASUAL RN needed for very busy family practice in Pickering. Must be flexible. Fax resume to: Debi 905-420-0863 PART TIME Dental Assistant re- quired for office in Brooklin. Could lead to full time. Experience re- quired. Fax resume to 905-430- 1700. RN/RPN POSITION AVAILABLE.The Brooklin medi- cal centre is seeking an energetic RN/RPN who works well in a fast- paced setting. We offer a great community atmosphere without the hassle of commuting or shift work. This position is a perma- nent par-time position for after- noon shift, 1:00-6:30pm, Monday- Thursday & every other Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Please email your resume in Word format before September 21st to: lana@brooklinmedical.com or fax 905-655-4848. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. COUNTER/TAKEOUT & COOKS required with experience, and also dishwashers. Full-time posi- tions. Apply in person with re- sume to Teddy's Restaurant, King and Park, Oshawa. EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST COOK and prep people. Apply in-person with resume to Ange- lique's Family Restaurant. 31 Barr Road, Ajax. 905-683-5889. NOW HIRING Part Time Banquet Staff, Bartenders, Maintenance Staff. Please Contact Catherine Williams 905-686-1121 ext. 242 cwilliams@royalashburngolfclub. com ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage AVOID FORECLOSURE!Don't ruin your credit! Will buy your house for cash! Quick closing. Call 905-706-5343. BOWMANVILLE,1 Barlow Ct, OPEN HOUSE,Sat. Sept 8th & Sun Sept 9th, 12-3 p.m. 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a, dish- washer, 10-ftx10-ft deck, $217,000. (905)697-8460 Government of Canada is offering assistance with up to $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-888-599-0098, ID# 7767 (Free recorded message) Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905)668-1800 OPEN HOUSE GRAFTON LAKE- FRONT 261 Lakeshore Rd. 1.4 acres, 2100-sq.ft. 3 bedroom 3 baths, brick bungalow, Central air/vac, $595,000. Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. 905-349-3765 see www.propertyguys.com ID #128103 or take teletour 1-866- 324-8687 WATERFRONT PROPERTIES on Otonabee River, part of Trent System, 58 acres (2 parcels), 3450 feet of frontage, 400 ft. sand beach, 2 ponds, small cottage on water, wilderness paradise, west- ern sunsets, possible partial VTB, asking $1.10 million, negotiable, serious inquiries only. 1-705- 760-4487. BRAND NEW TOWNHOME for sale. 5 appliances, central air. Visit www.bytheowner.com/62491 for details or call 905-839-4445 or 416-804-7399. 4-SEASON COTTAGE overlook- ing Pigeon Lake. Beautiful sun- sets, cool breezes. Gardener's dream. 3/4-acre lot with unrivalled privacy, lake access. 3-bed- rooms, vaulted ceilings, many up- grades. Finished basement. Im- mediate possession. $229,900. (705)292-5306 NEAR CAMPBELLFORD,se- cluded unique year round self- contained 1 room cabin. Bath & kitchen area, secluded forest & meadow. Great for a couple. French doors to deck, $38,500. 905-885-6664. WANTED TO BUY:2 bedroom bungalow apartment in the Pick- ering Cassidas. Lin, 416-890- 3020. COMMERCIAL SPACE for lease in Lindsay, Ont. Approx. 2500 sq. ft. w/40+ parking spaces. Avail. Oct 1st (905)655-5525, Call An- gelo or Kelly. GREENBANK, Hwy. 12 frontage. Office/retail space (12x21) $250/mo. Single bay garage (14x40) $550/mo. or $750 for both + utilities. Call 905-432- 4561, 905-985-3371. INDUSTRIAL UNITS near 401 and Civic Centre. Prime location. 1,000/1,500 sq. ft., $8.30 per sq. ft. plus utilities. Call John at (905) 432-2345 OFFICE space available October 1st when renovations completed. located in Whitby 2 minutes from 401 and GO. Call 905-430-6268 SMART OFFICE UNIT for lease. Ground floor. Excellent for profes- sional use, ample parking. Cen- tral Whitby. $775/month. A/C and utilities included. Call (905)668- 1319 FASTWAY COURIERS Turn-Key operation business. Be your own boss, only 3 territories remaining www.fastway.ca or call (905)720- 2816 JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. 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Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 and 2 BEDROOM at 301 Cor- dova, Oshawa. Some Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available Nov. lst and immediate- ly. $595/mo. $725/mo. + hydro first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 1 BEDROOM APTS, $795/mo inclusive. Avail. Oct 1st. Im- maculate newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439- 8893 1-BEDROOM APT, $675+ hydro. 2-bedroom apt, $775+ hydro. Available Sept. 1st, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 1-BEDROOM APT.,North Oshawa 6-plex, Quiet building, very clean, includes fridge, stove, parking and heat. Laundry fa- cilities on sight. No pets/smoking. $700/month+ hydro. (905)431- 1788 1-BEDROOM in house, main floor, share w/owner, suits stu- dent or working professional. First/last $550 incl. Laundry, parking, yard, cable, Ade- laide/Stevenson. Available imme- diately. (905)404-9757 FALL CLEARANCE !! Move-In Allowance + Incentives Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com • Carpeted, condo-quality suites with individually controlled a/c & heating, washer & dryer and 2 bathrooms. • Starting from $1099/month • Across from Pickering Town Centre and close to Go station, Hwy 401, full service rec centre and library. • Bachelor apt. also available. Ask us about AIR MILES® REWARD MILES! Hwy 401 & Liverpool 1865 Glenanna Rd. 905-231-2145 www.caprent.com 3 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENT RENTALS! AFFORDABLY PRICED IN WHITBY ** Last Month's Rent Discount** Family, friendly community conveniently located near shopping, GO & 401. Public transit at your door. Free Utilities. Spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites from $890. Ask us about AIR MILESÆ Reward Miles !! Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct. (905) 668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 BDRM.apt., Simcoe North, Russett, Oshawa, recently decorated, hardwood floors, well- maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2 BEDROOM available immedi- ately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Call (905)725-2642, af- ter 5pm. 290 ALBERT ST. OSHAWA, main floor, 2 bedroom apartment, new carpet, free parking, $850 inc. Immediately. lst/last, no dogs. Seniors welcome. (905) 924-6075 ASHBURN, 1-BEDROOM apart- ment in quiet Estate area. Beau- tifully finished, bright spacious, fireplace, private entrance, large patio. No smoking. Available Oc- tober 1st. $1080/month, including utilities, air & satellite. Call (905)655-5466 ADELAIDE/PARK area. Large 2-bedroom $775+hydro. 2-bdrm w/balcony $850/mo inclusive, Available Oct. 1st. Parking, laun- dry facilities included. First/last. No dogs. (905)576-1248, (905)213-3980. AJAX Large 2 bdrm newer bsmt. apt. Own laundry, parking, satellite, patio. 1-bedroom/bachelor Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX 401/WESTNEY, Professionally done large 2-bdrm bsmt apt in quiet home, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, 4-applianc- es, 1-parking, laundry, close to amenities. No large pets/smoking. $900 incl. first/last, Sept. 15th. (905) 426-2068 AJAX,Hwy #2/Westney 2-bed- room basement apt., $940, reno- vated. Hwy #2/Elizabeth, 1-bed- room $750. Female working per- son preferred. Immediate. Both: bsmt apts, no smoking/pets, near amenities. 905-426-9898 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE. Large bright new clean 2-bed- room bsmt., eat-in kitchen, huge livingroom, open-concept, a/c, 2-parking, cable. No pets/smok- ing. Available immediately. $850. 905-426-4773 AJAX,Westney/Hwy 2. Bachelor bsmt apt. Sep. entrance, 1-park- ing, shared laundry. No pets. $700/mo (negotiable). Avail. Oct 1st. Call 416-988-5339 or 416- 606-2662 BASEMENT APT. FOR rent. 1 bedroom. Separate entrance. All amenities included & internet. No smoking/pets. Westney N. on Rossland E. $750. Available now! (905)686-0299, (647)836- 9920. BASEMENT, PICKERING near Go, large 2-bedroom, appliances, with shared laundry, air condition- ing, parking, all inclusive, $950/month. Available Sept 15th. 905-421-8903. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. CENTRAL EAST OSHAWA 2- bdrm., a/c, $950.00 + hydro. Avail. Sept. 1. No pets/smoking. Not suitable for small children. Call Dorothy for Information: (905)623-3651. CENTRAL OSHAWA.Two bed- room $745 plus hydro. Heat in- cluded. laundry. Available imme- diately. 1-800-486-9826 CENTRAL WHITBY,2-bedroom plus den, clean, bright spacious, new paint/carpet. $1095 all inclu- sive first/last, no pets. Call (905)985-8793, after 12 noon. CLEAN AND BRIGHT large one bedroom, main floor apartment, walk to hospital, separate en- trance, includes garage, laundry and cable. All inclusive. $950. Available immediately. No pets/ smoking (905) 435-0046. COURTICE RD/Sandringham, 2-bedroom basement apt., 1400sq.ft. private entrance & laundry, air, fireplace, new carpet, parking for 1. $1,100 all inclusive. Mon-Fri (905)434-7547. COURTICE,Broadlands Cres., 2-bedroom apt in lower level of raised bungalow, washer/dryer included. $800/inclusive, first/last, references. No pets/smoking. Available October 1st. (905)914- 6578. HARMONY/OLIVE, OSHAWA, large bachelor bsmt. $565/mo, laundry, separate entrance, fresh paint, parking, full cable, air, utilities included. First/last. No dogs/smoking. Available immedi- ately (416)274-7547 IMMACULATE 2-BDRM,quiet, non-smoking. Oshawa Blvd/King. Gas, heat, hot water, fridge, stove and parking included. Private laundry. $875/mo. Avail Oct/Nov 1st, 905-440-5860. JUNIOR APT., OSHAWA,own entrance, full kitchen & bath, cable included, central air. No smoking/pets. Close to bus route. $600/month. Call (905)723-3754 LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apartment in Oshawa, available immediately, with garage, first/last required. References. Working couple preferred. $695/inclusive. Days 416-917- 5568 or evenings 905-509-6326 LARGE ONE BEDROOM apart- ment, on Townline Rd N. Private deck, private entrance, heat/AC supplied, no smoking/pets, $850, plus hydro, first/last. Available Oct 1st (905)723-6321 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 1 AND 2 bedroom, im- maculate, laundry, $750 and $900/month, inclusive. First/last, no dogs, available Nov 1st. See pictures at www.viewren- tal.piczo.com. Call Al (905)213-0524. OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 2 bedroom, lower level house, lr, dr, kitchen, yard, laundry, cable, parking, newly renovated. Refer- ences. $850 plus. Oct. lst. (905)725-2503 OSHAWA MUST SEE! 1-bdrm, $650/mo utilities included, laundry and parking included. Very bright, newly renovated, pot lights. No smoking/pets. Available immediately (416)568- 3965. OSHAWA near G.M. Large bright 1-bdrm basement apt in immacu- late private home. Separate en- trance, parking, central air, satel- lite TV. $750-inclusive. Available immediately. Chris (905)903- 2303 evenings. OSHAWA NORTH, 3-bedroom, 1600sq.ft. exclusive 4-plex. Near- ly new, secure, adult-lifestyle building, garage, a/c, suitable for 2 professionals. No smoking/pets. October 1st. Call (905)725-0162 OSHAWA,Centre/Adelaide, totally renovated, 2 bedroom main floor apartment, with laundry and parking. Suitable for working couple/single, first/last references. $900 plus hydro. Non-smoker. (905)914-3133 OSHAWA,large 1-bedroom plus den, bright, clean carpeted, no laundry, includes appliances, hy- dro, parking, no smoking/pet, avail. Oct. 1, $725 per month, first /last. (905)576-7697. OSHAWA,Park/401, 1-bedroom, freshly painted, bsmt. apt., quiet neighbourhood, 4 pc. bath (jacuz- zi) $725 mo. & hydro, 2-car park- ing, first/last, Avail. Nov.1, (905)438-9200 OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Au- gust/Sept. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Au- gust/Sept. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, TWO BEDROOM basement, spacious, bright, 5 big windows, new carpet, gas fire- place, laundry, quiet street, no pets/smoking, $800 per mo. inc. utilities. Call (905 )721-8806. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 07, 2007, PAGE 35 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com 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 OSHAWA:2-bdrm raised bunga- low, basement apt., 8-ft ceiling, newly renovated, close to Oshawa Centre. Available Oct 1st, $900/mo utilities included. (905)579-8474. PARK/401 SPACIOUS ATTIC apt. in quiet family home. Private entrance, eat-in kitchen, A/C, parking, premium cable, no smoking/pets. $675/month Available Oct. 1st. 905-576-4362 PICKERING - ALTONA/TWYN RIVERS,large one bedroom basement apartment, sperate en- trance, parking, laundry, c/v, cable, no pets/smoking, lst/last, Nov. lst. $800. all inclusive. (905)509-2308. PICKERING 1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. immediately. Non-smoking. $600+ utilities. No pets. Call 905- 839-8388. PICKERING ALTONA/Shepherd. 1-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, park- ing, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $900/month. (416)258-9804 PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. available Immediately/September 1st. $850. 905-619-6822 or 416-520-7388. PICKERING Liverpool/Finch Bright & large 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. $850/month. Cable/parking included. Laundry onsite. No smoking/pets. First/Last Available Oct. 1st. Call (905)839-4727 PICKERING One bedroom on third floor w/solarium, balcony & ensuite laundry. A/C, indoor pool etc. 1655 Pickering Parkway. $1125/mo. Immediate. 905-885- 0363, cell 416-305-1071. PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate entrance, all inclusive, 1 parking. Suit single working person, no smoking/pets. $850/month. Call (905)831-4589 PICKERING,2 bedroom basement apartment, Brock/ Major Oaks. Separate entrance, washer, dryer, $950/month Cable included. Available imme- diately. No Smoking/Pets. Call 647-838-0571 PICKERING, BASEMENT APT. 2 Bedrooms, Huge living, storage room with walk-out. New kitch- en/appliances. Near to amenities. $825/month, utilities/parking in- cluded). Available immediately. 647-899-6402 PICKERING,Whites/Finch, spa- cious, clean, 1-bdrm basement, living, kitchen, bath, carpeted, separate entrance, no smok- ing/pets. $695/inclusive, available immediately. First/last, references. (905)250-0239 PICKERING/WHITES RD, spa- cious 1 bedroom apartment, with- in walking distance of major amenities, utilities included, laun- dry onsite, and parking available. $800/month. Call (905)999-0255 or (416)346-8982 PORT PERRY WATERFRONT, 1-bedroom main floor, separate entrance/parking/kitchen/Sgwo to deck overlooking lake. Near Casi- no. No smoking/pets. $850/mo. single, $975/mo.couple. Utilities included. Available immediately. 905-982-0700 REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping and transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $749, 2-bedroom $849, first/last. Please call (905)436-7686 until 8pm. UPPER APARTMENT,Liver- pool/Bayly. A/C, Near Go/401/Amenities. 3-bedrooms, hardwood, ceramic floors. Large kitchen, Living room. 5 applianc- es, laundry/utilities/parking In- cluded. $1,250/month. First/Last (416) 543-0851. UXBRIDGE-10 minutes north of town, 2 bedroom, 1/2 of house, large deck, in country. $1,000.00+oil, 416-707-5735 WEST PICKERING Bright, ex- ecutive 1-bdrm, bsmnt. apt., upper scale home. Fireplace, new appliances, separate entrance, cable, laundry. Near 401. No smoking/pets. $875/mo. Oct. 1. 905-509-4848. WHITBY - large luxury one bed- room basement apartment, own laundry, private entrance, fire- place, 3 appliances, walk to go station, close to downtown shop- ping, no smoking/pets. $900/mo. Nov. lst. (905)666-0621 WHITBY 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available Sept.1 $710. Near Go bus/amenities. 905-686-1258 mairi.vk@rogers.com WHITBY BROCK/DUNDAS, large 2-bdrm, quiet small building, new appliances, no smoking/pets, $895 plus. Avail. (416)438-4895. WHITBY north of #2/east of Brock, immaculate re-done 2 bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. now $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and parking. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY,freshly renovated. bright, spacious 2-bdrm apts. Lo- cated on quiet residential street, steps to public transit. Heat & parking included, on-site laundry. Please call 905-809-0168 BOBCAYGEON,Regency Point, gated community 2-bedroom condo, garage, gas fireplace, overlooking Sturgeon Lake. $1300+. Call Henry (705)738- 2211 $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 *RENTERS* Stop Paying Your Landlord’s Mortgage Free Report reveals How easy it is to Buy Your Own Home Free Recorded Message 1-877-836-4794 ID# 2001 RE/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, AJAX,spacious large self-con- tained 2-bdrm walkout bsmt apt $900/month inclusive. No pets. Non-smokers. ALSO: Upper lev- el, 3 bedroom, $1350 plus. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905-831-9500. 4 BEDROOM DETACHED Whit- by home, 2 years new, garage, 3- car parking. 5 appliances, $1475 plus utilities. First/last month. No smoking/pets. November 1st. (905)767-5585. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM semi-bun- galow $1300 plus utilities. Also 3- bedroom main floor $1100, 2- bedroom basement $750. No smoking, no pets. Available Octo- ber 1st. Call 416-822-2978. AJAX, AUDLEY/TAUNTON, jun- ior executive 3 bedroom de- tached house, spotless, 5 appli- ance, a/c, c/vac, ceramic/hard- wood, fenced yard, garage, se- curity system. No pets/smoking. $1600+. Immediate. 416-904- 1584, 416-554-2034 COURTICE,3 bedroom, close to schools, shopping, bus, nice yard. Available now, $1300 plus utilities. First & last, no pets, call 905-623-7787. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY:Newly renovated 3-Bedroom main floor of home, new 4-pcensuite plus main bath,maple kitchen, spa- cious, bright, own laundry, 5 new appliances, A/C,hardwood/ce- ramic floors, parking, backyard, near 401/GO/amenities, $1280+hydro. 905-837-3022 OSHAWA - 1 BEDROOM,large kitchen, living room, main floor/duplex, newly painted, $825 plus hydro. Credit check. Sept. lst. lst/last, no pets. (905)623- 9242, (416)548-4020. OSHAWA TAUNTON/RITSON 3 bedroom semi, finished base- ment, appliances, air, quiet court, available now $1,200 plus. Con- dolynn Management (905) 428- 9766. 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WHITBY ROSSLAND/GARDEN 3 bedroom house for rent or sale. walkout basement, close to amenities, no pets. Available any- time, $1350. plus utilities. (905)668-1441, (416)283-9391. 1 OR 2 BEDROOM apt. Ajax, Westney/Hwy. #2. Separate en- trance. Close to amenities. Available. First/last. Referenc- es. No pets/smoking. $760/$840 all inclusive. 905-619-9549. 3 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE, Whites/ 401. Hardwood through- out, walkout bsmnt. to deck,4 ap- pliances, perfect for family! $1350. Available Sept. 15. (905)509-7475. AAJAX, SALEM/401 One year old free hold townhouse. 3 bed- rooms, 3 baths & 5 appliances. Available Oct. 1st $1400+ utilities. Call Rinaldo 905-428- 2744 or cell, 416-677-2947. AJAX BRAND NEW TRIBUTE 3 bedroom townhouse for rent. 5 appliances, A/C, 2 1/2 baths. Near amenities, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $1400 plus utilities. 905-428-6822. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BROOKLIN - 3 bedroom town- house. 2.5 baths, garage, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, non-smoker, no pets. Available Oct. 31, first/last. $1200. + utilities. 905-852-3675. BROOKLIN Townhome Wat- ford/Winchester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, near schools. $1300+utilities. No smoking. Call 416-618-4149. N.W. WHITBY executive town home, 3-bedrooms, 4 baths, car- pet/ceramics, 5 appl. finished basement, c/air, attached garage. $1,350 plus utilities. Available Oct. 1st. No pets/smokers. (905)431-2800. NORTH OSHAWA - Rossland & Harmony, 3-bedroom townhouse, fully renovated, 4 appliances, fin- ished basement. Including water $1150/mo. Hydro/gas extra. Avail. Oct.1st. 905-472-8947 cell 905 409-0548 OSHAWA NEW 3 bedroom town- house. 6 appliances, central air, fenced backyard, garage. Com- muter's dream, near schools! NO pets/smoking. $1350/month. Available Oct. 905-419-0171. OSHAWA, ROSSLAND/WILSON New kitchen, wood floors, paint, doors, windows, bathrooms. Ravine walkout, garage, 3-bdrms, 1.5-baths, avail. immediately, no smokers, $1300+ hydro, first/last. (905)623-6812. WHITBY CONDO,Rossland Rd., 1 bedroom with solarium. available October lst. includes all appliances, use of all facilities, in- door parking, $1,185 inc. (905)728-9593 AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen, suitable to working individual, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. 905-686-1168. AJAX, BACHELOR APT.,fully furnished,own washroom/show- er, would be suitable for profes- sional. Available immediately. Own cable, phone. Negotiable. Call 905-428-6385. FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX - Separate entrance, parking. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit pro- fessional gentleman. First/last. $300. Call 905-683-5480. 1.800.668.7564 905.955.4624 ORDER YOUR POOL NOW www.kayakpools.ca Immediate Delivery From $4,999 SWIM NOW, PAY LATER! 6-12MTH. OAC Custom Sizes Available! 1/2 Price Installation Come Come WorshipWorship To Advertise your services or upcoming events To Advertise your services or upcoming events on the regular Friday Come & Worship,on the regular Friday Come & Worship, call Janice at 905-683-0707 call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218or fax 905-579-4218 Email:jsam@durhamregion.com Email:jsam@durhamregion.com Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship 416-674-8463 Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacf.org/east Contact us @ tacfeast@tacf.org WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Pickering Village United Church Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs 300 Church St. N.,Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Durham’s Reform Congregation Celebrating - Learning - Participating Join Us for Holiday Services / Join Us as Members Visit us at www.bnaishalomvtikvah.ca 905-428-2580 / bsvt.membership@gmail.com Ajax Alliance Church Sunday, 10 AM “The Heart of Giving” Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 “to know Jesus’ unsurpassing greatness” Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Supervised Nursery Wednesday, September 19 Alpha Introductory Dinner - 6:30 EVERYONE WELCOME ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. N. 905-683-7311 http://ca.geocities.com/st.andrewsajax@rogers.com DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Divorced or Separated? Are disappointment and insecurity getting the better of you? This FREE 7-part hands-on workshop will help you rebuild the castle that has crashed around you by guiding you to: • Grieve and Let Go • Take Charge • Focus • Get A Life..Yours! Facilitated by Juliet who’s been there Sponsored by Ajax Baptist Church Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Sept. 19TH to Oct. 31ST, 2007 To register call 905-683-4802 IMMACULATE SPACIOUS fur- nished room, separate entrance, well kept quiet home, South Pick- ering. Includes: bathroom, light kitchen facilities, satellite TV, utilities. No pets/smokers. $125/week, (905)839-3566. OSHAWA: GIBB/WAVERLY, 2-bdrms available. Females pre- ferred and/or mature students. Parking, laundry, cable, internet, storage. First/last. $400 per room/month plus shared utilities. No smoking/pets. References. September 1st. 905-725-4372 PICKERING, FURNISHED ROOMS for rent. Kingston Rd./Liverpool. Close to amenities. Starting at $350 & $400. Available October 1st. 05- 421-8907. PICKERING:large bright bed- room plus share house. $450/mo all inclusive. Smoking home. Parking. Suits mature female. First/last. Available immediately. 905-492-2202. WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, family room, no smoking/pets, $550, inclusive, Available immediately. 426-0916. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, internet, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bay- ly. Smoking ok, (pets nego- tiable). $500/mo. Close to amenities. Oct. 1st. 905-420- 6355. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $550/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $500+. (905)839-6648, (647)273-6942. RITSON/ORMOND DR. Oshawa. Working male or female pre- ferred, large furnished room. Phone, cable, parking, share kitchen, close to bus stop. $425- $450/mo. (905)728-6678 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom fully furnished manufac- tured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, 1/2hr to NHL: Hockey, (starts Oct. 4) see Ottawa Senators Dec 4, Toronto Maple Leafs Dec 20th, $20/seat. Now booking up to January. Children welcomed. $375/$425 week (less than mo- tel). (905)683-5503. FALL-GET-AWAY,Cottage, Stoney Lake, private, 2 bedroom, wood stove, all conveniences, in- cludes canoe, weekly $500.00, weekends $250.00, 705-743- 3924 evenings, daytime 705-748- 2244 ext. 202 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTH- WIND, 97,000 kms, new tires, stainless steel wheels, new gen- erator, auto, airbags, suspension, walk-on roof, rooftop heater/A/C, awning (crank-out), 4 piece bath, sleeps 6-8, master bedroom, pro- pane/electric stove and fridge, mi- crowave, portable TV, 8 speaker stereo system and much more, well maintained, excellent condi- tion. Must sell. Call 1-705-760- 4487. 92 RINKER 24' Cabin cruiser, V8, 5.7L, Bravo 2 out-drive, AFT cab- in, fridge, standing pumpout washroom, sink, shorepower, ex- cellent condition, very economical $17,500. Trailer included. (905)404-2861, 905-432-0580 THERMOCRAFT.Vancouver built 24', 95 Merc outboard, trail- er. Needs some interior work. May be seen Port Perry Yacht Club. Asking only $2500. Ap- pointment 905-720-0584. LOST - Small man's gold ring, faint initials, LB. If found please cal (905)427-6961. MISSING COCKATIEL, grey and yellow, older, missing some head feathers. Since Sunday morning. Wilma or Jeff, 905-839-6989. MALE PROFESSIONAL,attrac- tive early 50's, wishes to meet fe- male companion. Please email : companion_ad@yahoo.ca events for singles Thurs. Sept. 20th Progressive Billiards at Riley's in Oshawa plus other events singles-safari.com (905)449-6144 singles-safari@ rogers.com FRIENDS think you're too picky? Can you help it, you just haven't met the right "one"? Misty River Introductions understands! Onta- rio's largest most successful matchmaking agency is just a call away! SWF, INDEPENDANT,would like to meet SWM with good morals, good sense of humor, likes danc- ing, traveling and movies. (64-68) Serious replies call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. BROCK/MAJOR OAKS,tender loving care, fenced yard, outdoor playgym, playroom, 14 yrs. exp. nursing background, references, (905)683-8934 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 1 room Berber carpet, installed with pad $129.00 (10yds). 1 room 40 oz. nylon, installed with pad $209.00 (10 yds). Special buy "15 mm" laminate, 5 colours at $2.25 a sq. ft.. Installation available. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1- 800-578-0497, 905-242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 26FT. LANDSCAPE TRAILER, 7 1/2 ft. wide, tandem wheels, winch, $950. OBO call (905)391- 6191, (905)683-2939 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A KING OR Queen Orthopedic mattress set. New in plastic. Warranty. Cost $1600. Sacrifice king $550. Queen $295. 647- 271-5483 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Durham's largest selection of reconditioned appliances in-stock. Washers $199/up, stoves $149/up, coin operated washers & dryers $499, 24" fridges $200/up, front load washers only $399. Large selec- tion of Scratch & Dent applianc- es. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONER Danby 5100 -btu room air conditioner for sale. Never been used. $125. Call (905)2405524 AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS Wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Pest screens and caps installed. Best rates in Durham, Experi- enced* Reliable* Insured. No Mess Guaranteed. Call (905)686- 7741 Beaumark Washer,19 cycles, Whisper Wash, Manual Included, in good condition. $150. 905-576-9034 BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, dresser, mirror, chest, night- stand, new, in boxes. Dovetail construction. Cost $7000, Sell $1500. Diningroom 11 piece Cherry. New. Cost $8000. Sell $1900. 647-271-5483 COMPOSTOR CLEARANCE, $39.99 rolling barrel type, for ex- cellerated composting. Chad (905)447-5825 www.envirosponsible.com CONVECTION OVEN 1 profes- sional full size gas convection oven with insulated chimney $500 pick-up only in Oshawa (905)448- 9187 DINING TABLE,6-chairs, match- ing dark oak hutch, coffee table, book shelf, floor-lamps, wall paintings, carpets (made in Tur- key) Best offer, must go. (905)728-6971 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER - Sports Art 803. Gym quality, like new. In- cludes Life source heart rate monitor. New over $2,000, sacri- fice $800. (705)786-0852. FOR SALE:Budgies, Cockatiels & Cedar Rails (Seagrave) (905)985-3956 FREE upright piano with stool. Pickup from Ajax location. Call 416-561-8685 HONDA EM-3500 Gas powered generator 17 litres $1500.00 ne- gotiable. Great for Hunters! Please call 905-655-0266 for fur- ther details. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB, 24 jets, $3000, 220/40 amp. TV/DVD. GFI included. Warranty. 905-409-5285. HOT TUB,5 person plus lounger, Hydropool. Must sell! $3800 OBO. (905)434-8033. HOT TUBS,brand new, all op- tions included, LED light, cover, full warranty. New in crate. Cost: $8,695, sacrifice $3,495. 905- 213-4669. HOTTUB Coast Spas (Cadillac of spas). Fully optioned with fea- tures. Cost $12 000+. Sacrifice at $5500 o.b.o Call 905-723-9501 HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS:TVs, lawn mower, computer, computer table, bed, sofa bed, mirrors, & much more! Call (905)728-5098 HUSQVARNA SERGER,5 thread, model 1002 LCD, mint condition, $700 or best offer. (905)420-7444. NEW DANBY WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS, FROM $129 AND UP.Danby apt sized freez- ers $209. New GE bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 07, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND KATHY HICKEY Sales Rep. 905-686-3800 3 Bedroom, 3 bath has been fully updated for you. Open concept floor plan, formal living rm., family room overlooks kitchen with walkout to backyard, attached garage with home access, two car driveway, beautifully landscaped front and back. Master has incredible ensuite! Located on a quiet crescent in The Tribute ‘Hamlet’ Community. Over $44,000 in upgrades!! Asking $299,900. Flexible on closing. SUN., SEPT., 9, 2-4 PM 87 CARPENDALE CRES., AJAX$299,900Brokerage First Realty Ltd. Judy Wingham* 416-925-9191 Space and light galore in this immaculate townhouse steps from the Rouge Valley! Gorgeous Brazilian Hardwood Floors on main. Huge 2nd Mstr Suite. Fully fi nished lower level with 4th bathroom. Pvt patio among the trees. A must see! CHESTNUT PARK Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 8 & 9, 2-4 P.M. 10 NATURE PATHWAY $259,900 Lloyd* & Devi* Sewrattan 4 Bedroom executive home on a premium corner lot backing onto park. 9ft. ceiling, formal living & dining room, huge family room open to large eat-in kitchen. 4 baths, den, master bdrm. W/jacuzzi tub and much more. Call Lloyd or Devi at 416-283-6158 for more info. O.H SUN. 2-4 P.M. • 42 Weston Cres. BRAND NEW - 3200 SQ. FT. BACKING ONTO PARK Remax Realtron Realty Inc.Remax Realtron Realty Inc. BrokerageBrokerage 416-289-3333416-289-3333 http://www.homes-lloyd-devi.comhttp://www.homes-lloyd-devi.com MARY-ANNE MORKEL Sales Representative 416-286-3993 SATURDAY SEPT. 8, 2-4 PM 919 GLENANNA ROAD PICKERING$384,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage RARE 5 BEDROOM! Very Spacious Family Home, Beautiful Layout! Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room, Multiple Washrooms, Central Air, Main Floor Laundry, Skylight, Double Car Garage, Fully Fenced Yard, Great Neighbourhood **A Rare Opportunity** Call Now! Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true For More Open Houses See NEXT PAGE CHRISTINE STERGIU Sales Representative 905-686-3800 (PORTER AND BAYLY) JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! This 3 bedroom bungalow is perfect for the fi rst time home buyer looking to add your personal touch! Main fl oor living room with walkout to big deck! Eat-In kitchen with walkout to side yard! Big, fi nished basement with 3 pce bath, work shop and big windows! Great mature, tree lined area. Lovely place to call home! Visit us this Sunday - you’ll be glad you did! SUN. SEPT. 9 2 - 4 PM 28 THORNCROFT CRESCENT AJAX cstergiu@trebnet.com O N L Y $ 2 2 4 , 0 0 0 www.realtywithchristine.com First Realty Ltd. Brokerage BARRIE COX Sales Rep. 905-839-7449 POOL PARTY TIME! • Great location in desirable “Glendale” • Many recent upgrades including $24K roof & new windows • 4 bdrms/3 bathrooms • Open concept kitchen & family room • Private oasis in backyard with inground pool & sunny south exposure • Asking price $339,900 SAT. SEPT 1, 2-4 P.M. 1267 GLENANNA RD., PICKERING ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage GARRY WELWOOD Sales Representative 905-683-1790 2138 SQ. FT. RENOVATED BUNGALOW Breathtaking 10 acres with mature trees and close to the city. Over $145,000 in renovations in the past few years including kitchen with granite counters, windows, doors, furnace, A/C, bathrooms, hardwood & ceramics and extensive landscaping. Drilled well, cathedral ceilings. 2 min. to Oshawa. Dir: West of Enfi eld Rd. SUNDAY SEPT. 9, 2-4 PM 1597 CONCESSION 7, CLARINGTON$679,900CONNECT REALTY BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated 1 0 A C R E S LILI TZAKOVA* 416- 286-3993 Pride of Ownership Absolutely beautiful! Tastefully decorated spacious 4 bdrm. home! Gleaming hardwood floors! Renovated kitchen and bath! Jacuzzi! Skylight! Interlock patio! Deck! Just move in and enjoy! For more info, call Lili Tzakova at 416-286-3993. SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 8 & 9, 2-4 P.M. 1647 ALWIN CIRCLE$263,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage MARY ROY** Broker 905-426-7515 905-649-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage MUST BE SEEN! Incredible Lake Views From Almost Every Room Of This Absolutely Stunning & Incredible Kaitlin Built Home in the Port of Newcastle w/$$$ in upgrades incl a Gourmet Kit, Imported Hardwood Flrs, Enlarged Windows & much more! YOU’VE EARNED IT! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2-4 P.M. 1 BLUENOSE LANE, NEWCASTLE (Port of Newcastle Dr / Lake Ontario) STEP INSIDE & BE SURPRISED! Mrs. Clean Lives Here! This Home Shines Throughout Offering A Great Open Concept Design, Upper Level Family Room, Finished Basement, Large Deck, Upgrades Galore & More Situated On A Premium Lot Backing To Park! NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2-4 P.M. 48 CORNWALL DRIVE, AJAX (Hwy #2 / Harwood) NOT A DRIVE-BY PROPERTY! Move up in style to this 2800Sqft Coughlen Built Executive Home In Prestigious N. Pickering Offers $$$ thousands spent in upgrades and fi nished top to bottom W/No Neighbours Behind And Much More! THIS IS THE ONE! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2-4 P.M. 888 DARWIN DRIVE, PICKERING (Finch / Fairport)$499,898$329,898$424,800Call Mary Roy today @ 905-426-7515 DAVIS KUKSIS Sales Representative 416-281-2200 Fabulous John Boddy Regency home backing to golf course and overlooking pond. There are approx. 3400 sq. ft of luxurious upgrades including granite kitchen counters & hardwood fl oors. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with 3 walkouts must be seen to be appreciated. SUNDAY SEPT. 9, 2-4 PM 44 ROBERSON DR. AJAX CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated$634,000WOW! Lovely Upgraded Family Home on Quiet Street. Eat-in Kitchen with w/o to Lrg Deck and Beautiful Inground Pool on pie shaped lot. Great In-Law Apt. Shows like Model Home! $$$$$ spent on recent reno’s! For more info, call Christina today! Open House Sat & Sun * Sept 8 & 9 * 2-4pm 126 Rotherglen Rd N Christina Paisley* 416-443-0300 www.christinapaisley.com$296,900GRACE JORGENSEN* 905-686-5153 1-866-430-9900 BROOKLIN BEAUTY! Gorgeous all brick Tribute home, 2900 sq.ft. on premium lot. Hardwood floors throughout. Hardwood staircase leading to upper balcony & 4 bedrooms with W/I closets. Fabulous entertainers kitchen w/centre island, breakfast bar, coffee station & stainless steel appliances. W/O to deck & hot tub. Asking $489,900. It’s a beauty! Call GraceJorgensen 905-686-5153 or 866-430-9900. SUN. SEPT. 9, 2-4 P.M. 26 DOPP CRES., BROOKLIN OPEN H O U S E Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated SUN 2 -4 Priced for quick posession, Don’t miss this lovely back split home with 2 steps up . Large bathroom, 3 bedrooms . Large bright windows throughout and sliding patio doors. Full basement has separate area for workshop. Near Pickering Go-train. $259,900 Brock rd exist from 401 south to right on Bayly. First lights left on Sandy Beach. First right on Drava. Left to 901 Reytan. SUNDAY SEPT. 9 1-3 PM 901 REYTAN, AJAX NE W P R I C E LESLIE DYMENT Sales Representative 1-877-547-5440 COUNTY TOWN Realty Inc. Brokerage Each offi ce Independently Owned and Operated DAMIRIS MORO* #5 Agent in Canada for 2005 SACHA SINGH* Platinum Award Winner 416-383-1828 HomeLife Vision, Brokerage Desirable Location on Premium Private Lot. Stunning 4 Bedroom Move-in Condi- tion – Designer Décor, Approx 2100 sq.ft – Huge Open Concept Family/Kitchen area with Gas Fireplace, Pantry, w/o to patio – Laundry on 2nd Flr. Juliet Balcony off Master – w/o to balcony from 2nd bedroom – Prof. fi nished Bsmt Apt (rented), Landscaped – Sep Laundry for tenants – A Wonderful Home, only 8 Yrs Old. OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 8 & 9, 1:30-4:30PM 749 SWAN PLACE, PICKERING $349, 9 0 0 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 37 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND SATURDAY, SEPT. 8, 2-4 P.M. 14 CLARK RD., SOUTH AJAXROCCO LISCIO, P Eng., PMP Sales Representative 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Email: roccco@roccolisciohomes.com A distinctive sidesplit in south Ajax! Enjoy leisurely walks on the waterfront trail at the end of your street. New hardwood, windows, doors, crown moulding, patio door. See virtual tour at www.roccolisciohomes.com Spotless, freshly painted home in high demand south Ajax. Bright, eat-in kitchen has a walkout to deck, huge fenced yard. Close to schools, 401, shopping, transit, parks, waterfront. A must see... early closing possible. Come to the Open House for details. 706 PICKERING BEACH RD., AJAX $28 5, 5 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage AIDAN MURPHY Sales Representative 905-619-9500 SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPT. 8 & 9, 2-4 P.M. Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independent Member Broker See you Sunday or call Shannon or Sally today for your private viewing at 905-686-5153 or visit www.AtHomewithShannon.com or www.SellwithSally.com for more photos. SALLY MCCARRON & SHANNON FOWLER Sales Reps. 905-430-9000 Make your home in Port Perry! In this delightful 6 yr. old, 2 storey, 3 bdrm., 2 bath starter. Located in south end community of Port Perry! Spac. foyer w/ceramic flrs, access to garage, hrdwd. flrs. thruout hallway, sunken liv. rm. & eat-in kit. W/O to large private deck, perfect for lounging while enjoying the panoramic view of land and water ... not houses! Fin. bsmt. w/french door walkout to fenced yard. SUN., SEPT. 9, 1-3 P.M. 5 ANDERS CRT., PORT PERRY Dir.: Simcoe South/Greenway W / O B S M T$259,900NATALIA HALENDA Sales Rep. 905-728-1600 INCREDIBLE DEAL Only 3 years new, all brick, spotless & elegant 2 storey plus very private loft home. 3407 sq. feet plus unspoiled bsmt. Open concept on main flr with gleaming hrdwd & ceramic flrs, 5 bdrms, second flr laundry & technology centre, gas fireplace in family rm. w/o from kit to private fenced backyard plus much more. Priced to sell $439,900. Call Natalia for private viewings. MLS E1190555. SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 1 & 2, 2-4 P.M. 5 SOUTHAM ST., AJAX$439,900Spirit Inc. Brokerage Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true To Advertise in this weekly feature Call 905-683-5110 BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY Hardwood fl oors, open concept LR / DR with walk out to deck/ BBQ area and private garden. Eat-in kitchen with b/in appliances, fi nished basement with bar and fi replace. Lots of parking. Upgrades over recent years include roof shingles, eaves, windows, refi nished fl oors, updated bathroom. Walk to Frenchman’s Bay area schools, Conservation Area, Lake, transportation. Easy access to 401. FRENCHMAN’S BAY AREA $259,900 GROUP Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage* *Independently Owned & Operated SYLVIE CONDE* Broker 416-966-0300 RARE 4 BEDROOM IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD WWW.CALLTHETOPTEAMSUNDAYTOUR.COM Every Sunday - Rain or Shine! The Stacee-Free Team SUNDAY TOUR of HOMES NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD. BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated JUDY STACEE*** & GARRY FREE** 905-428-4557FOLLOW THE TOUR or MEET US THERE 1:00 pm1:00 pm toto 1:30 pm1:30 pm 2 Speight Crt., Ajax $464,900 MLS #E1212514 BRAND NEW 4 BDRM TRIBUTE HOME, QUIET CUL DE SAC 1-888-340-3361 ID #3129 3:15 pm3:15 pm toto 3:45 pm3:45 pm 1:45 pm1:45 pm toto 2:15 pm2:15 pm 842 Miriam Rd., Pickering $259,900 MLS # E1214148 LARGE 3 BDRM BUNGALOW ON QUIET STREET 1-888-340-3361 ID #5100 1995 Royal Rd., #202, Pickering $279,900 MLS # E1208779 3 BDRM EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE 1-888-340-3361 ID #2162 2:30 pm2:30 pm toto 3:00 pm3:00 pm 1756 Eastbank Rd., Pickering $349,900 MLS # E1211759 65’ FRONTAGE, TERRIFIC AMBERLEA HOME, 1-888-340-3361 ID #4130 AJAX/PICKERING SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE Timing is Everything! In a minute by minute business such as Real Estate, you need the experience and piece of mind that only a weekly Newsprint Publication can bring. 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(peameal bacon on bun),Lunch BBQ 10.30am -1pm GARAGE/RENOVATION SALE 659 Highview Rd (Whites Rd/South of Finch) Saturday September 8th, 9am-12pm Sklar Peppler Sofa, 2 Chippendale Wing Chairs, Chippendale coffee table, Curio, 9x12 Oriental Wool rug, Cottage end & coffee tables, decorative and household items, VHS Disney movies. MOVING SALE! Saturday, September 8th, 8:30am-1:00pm No Early Birds, please 583 Daylight Court, Pickering Hundreds of items including furniture, sports equipment, household items, electrical equipment, tools, games, books~too many items to list! HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE! Saturday, September 8th, 2007 Starts: 8am Spartan Court, Pickering (Fairport & Hwy. #2) Contemporary furniture, household & kitchen goods, name-brand clothes, toys, baby items, books, movies etc Sat. Sept 8th 9-4 & Sun. Sept 9th 9-2 31 Delaney Dr. (above Kingston Rd, west of Westney) A variety of items, Something for everyone! 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We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PINE PLUS SERVICES. Kiln dried lumber, dressed 4 sides. WHITE PINE $1 per board foot, WHITE CEDAR (2X6) 60 cents/linear foot, (2x4) 40 cents/linear foot. Todd Heyes 705-277-2476. POOL SLIDE for sale, right hand, excellent condition, $500. (905)420-4377. POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. REDUCED RENT at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' inside booth. Approx 5,000 people/weekend Call 905-431-5459 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOLID WOOD professional draft- ing table 5'x3 1/2'. Tilting top with green rubber surface. Sacrifice $200 OBO. 705-786-0852. STAINED GLASS supplies & tools, too much to list, package deal only $1200. Guitars Building Supplies, wood & tools, package deal only $1000. Call (905)441- 1012 anytime. TRICYCLE,Adult $200.00 or B/O 905-668-4377 USED RESTAURANT Equip- ment. For more information please call (905)213-1815 WINGBACK CHAIR - Teal Blue with skirt, excellent condition - $50.00 2 oval shaped area rugs (both same) - Teal blue/off white - $20 each Lots of crafts, i.e. pic- tures, knick/knacks, Mennonite dolls, too many items to mention - various prices. PLEASE CALL: (905) 725-3170 GARAGE SALE! Sat. September 8, 7a-2p 1933 Bonita Ave., Pickering (between Hwy. #2 & Finch off of Airport Road) MOVING SALE! Sat. Sept. 8 8 a.m. - noon 27 Williamson Drive West Furniture, accessories, cloth- ing, toys, sports equipment, animal stuff and much, much, more...RAIN DATE: SUNDAY MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept 8, 8-2pm 45-50 Goodheart Cres., Ajax Rain date Sunday FIREWOOD for sale. Maple, Beech, Oak. 16", seasoned. $260/cord plus delivery. Also fire- wood logs & cedar posts (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765 ADORABLE 8 WEEK old female Laso-Pom/Schitznoodle, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. $400. Call (905)342-1050 ADORABLE SHIH TZU/SNOO- DLE puppies. Home-raised, vet checked (certificate). First shots/dewormed/tails docked/dew claws removed. Born July 14. 2 brindle males left. Ready to go. $450 Serious inquiries only 905- 985-0731. BROOKLIN PET CARE - now of- fering obedience and agility train- ing. Starting September. Call for a well trained dog. Also offering doggie daycare. (905) 655-4721. CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, Black/Red & Black/Tan, male/female, born July 25th. 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Please call 705-878-5791 1998 GRAND AM,4 dr., 117,000 kil., v-6, air, safety and emmis- sions, new brakes, muffler, two new tires. Mint condition. Asking $5,900. (905)668-6671. 1999 HONDA ACCORD,excel- lent condition, certified, under 90,000 kms, all automatic, leather interior, (905)623-0946. 2000 ACURA INTEGRA $7999, 2000 Impala $3999. 1998 Hyun- dai Tiburon 115k/leather $4499. 1995 Cadillac STS $2999. 1998 Ford F-150 $4999. 1995 Mazda B3000 Pick-up $3999. Others from $16,99 certified & e-tested (Kelly & sons since 1996) (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, dark green, V6, loaded, 73,000km., krown rust proofed since new, new tires, all mainte- nance records ion file, 1 owner car, $9,700. (905)725-2847. 2003 SATURN ION.4 Door, Manual transmission, tinted win- dows + new winter tires. AM/FM/CD, AC. GREAT ON GAS. 102000 K'S. $5500. 416- 892-7083. A MUST SEE! 1996 Pontiac Sun- fire, great condition, 2dr., 5-spd, green, brand new body kit, cold intake, coil overs, new engine, 17" rims, too many extras to list. $3900 o.b.o. as is. Call 905-439- 2611 NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $ $125+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2003 BLACK DODGE DAKOTA (Stampede edition). Pwr locks, Pwr windows, cruise, lockable tunnel cover. Asking $15,000. o.b.o. 905-723-7318 2003 DODGE DAKOTA quad cab 4x4, 30,500 kms, $21,000, a/c, tow package, tunnel cover, remote starter, factory alarm/paint, fully loaded with ex- tras, must be seen! (905)404- 9624. 2003 GMC SIERRA SLE, Z71, 4X4, V8, auto, reg. cab, long box, tow pkg., loaded, certif, E-test, $16,900. obo. 905-260-4221. TRUCK CAP for Ford short box 1987 to 1995. Call 905-377- 0361 evenings and weekends. 2002 GRAND CARAVAN Sport, 7 passenger, loaded, remote start, keyless entry, low kilome- ters, $9,495. (905)240-0378 or (905)925-0471 cell 2003 Honda Odyssey EX beige, power doors, power windows, power seat, CD, 90k, excellent condition. New tires replaced at 80k. $18,800 (905)260-3604 ASIAN LADIES Chinese, Japanese, Korean Pretty & Busty Open-minded, Good Service, Good Rate 24/7, Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 Little Darlings 905-432-3436 1-877-878-3436 littledarlings4u..com AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com AJAX AFTER DARK Friendly relaxing massage. Very clean and quiet clubmiragespa.ca (905) 619-9205 Best Massage In Town Best Technique Oriental Shiatsu Friendly New Girls Anniversary Special (905)720-2958 1427 King St. East, Hwy 2, Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) Port Union Aroma Port Union/ 6095 Kingston Rd. Aroma. Good Treatment. Low Price $30.00/20 mins. 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Please Contact Dana at 905-686-0955 or Cell: 905-626-1950 dowton5273@ rogers.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 07, 2007, PAGE 39 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 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. 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Sponsors are not liable for any lost or stolen entries or inability to process entries, or any errors, damage or negligence that may arise in connection with this contest, including technical failures on the part of contest software, virus, website down-time, human error or property damage incurred by any contest entrant. CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS NAME: AGE: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: PAGE NUMBER OF MENU FOUND: FIND THE MENU CONTEST Official Entry Form For The News Advertiser Gold Book Contest WIN Enter Having a baby between Sept. and Feb. 2008? Life Network's TV series "Birth Days", is back for Season 3! We need expectant parents to share the ups and downs of bringing baby home. Contact Tracey for more info! 416-531-2500 x598 birthdays@nextfilm.ca CASTING CALLCASTING CALL 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. Foster Families Foster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. In Loving Memory Of Our Mom and Sitie Genevieve Michael December 27, 1927 - September 8, 2002 Its been five long years and still not a day goes by without us thinking of you. We know you are our Angel - Thank you. We love you, we miss you, & will never forget you. In Our Hearts Always Your children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Death NoticesDeath NoticesDeath Notices To place yourpersonalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Follow Durham’s teams online ELLISON, Jean On August 30, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Centre Oshawa, Jean loving and devoted wife of the late John "Irish". Dear mother of Marnie and her husband Wayne Barefoot, James and his wife Aline, and Moira Ellison. Cherished Grandma of Jennifer and her husband Brian Goddard, Natalie and her husband Brighton Watambwa, Shaun Ellison and Patrick Ellison. Jean will be missed by her many family and friends in Northern Ireland. Jean was an accomplished pianist. She was very proud to be involved in the founding/start of St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church in Ajax, where she served in many different capacities over the years. She was a current member of St. Andrews Presbyterian church in Whitby. For the time of the memorial service please call the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) . GRAHAM, Patrick René - Suddenly on Wednesday, September 5th, 2007. Patrick passed away at the age of 64. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife Denise of 40 years of marriage. Fondly remembered by his children Dany, his wife Liesbeth and Nathalie, her husband Keith. Proud Grandpa to Quinn, David, Abigail and Ethan. Sur- vived by his family, André, Robert, Angus, Thérèse, James, Willy, Marlène, Allen Jr., Marianne, Lilianne and Michel. Predeceased by his parents Allen and Alice Graham. Missed by in-laws Lucien and Thérèse Bédard, Yvette Pelchat and Janine Pelchat-Croft and her hus- band Jean-Claude and his many friends and co-workers. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME,847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 9th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Prayers at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ASSOMPTION DE NOTRE-DAME CHURCH, 384 Hillside Ave., Oshawa Monday, September 10th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the United Way would be greatly appreciated. ROSENACKER, Adam.It is with great sadness that the Rosenacker family an- nounces the passing of Adam Rosenacker on September 5, 2007 at the age of 62. Survived by his mother Theresa, son Andrew and wife Patricia. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday September 8, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca VAILLANCOURT, Roy - Passed away Wednesday September 5, 2007, peacefully, after a brief but valiant battle with colorectal cancer. A retiree of General Motors and proud union man, Roy spent his life in Oshawa until his move to Barrie with much loved wife Jo-Anne. Roy was a man that counted his blessings everyday. He loved his family, his friends, skiing, automobiles and the blues. Roy is survived by his devoted wife Joanne, her children and grandchildren, his daughters Lori and Terri, his sons David and Randy and their families, his brothers Ed, Allan, Bruce and Lawrence (Midge). Roy is predeceased by cherished wife Judith Anne (Judy) Vaillancourt, (nee Shearer) and his brothers Arthur and Jack. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a funeral service in the chapel on Saturday September 8, 2007at 1:30p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Royal Victoria Hospital Cancer Centre, Barrie would be greatly appreciated by the family. Visitation Friday September 7, from 2 - 4 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m. Roy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. We are in pieces, but he is at peace. 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The awards will be handed out in a ceremony starting at 7 p.m. at the Centennial Building, 401 Centre St. S., Whitby. There were more than 70 submis- sions for the 10 categories, with the judges having to narrow that down to three finalists for the show. The finalists are invited to at- tend the event, which will feature live performances. A reception will follow at On the Rocks Lounge, 227 Brock St. S., Whitby, with refresh- ments and a live band. The awards show is open to all ages while the reception is limited to those 19 and older. Some tickets are available at $20 and can be delivered cash on deliv- ery by calling 905-985-4998. Award nominees Male vocal -- Wayne Montgomery, Terry Blankley, George Olliver Female vocal -- Lenore, Heidi Meisner, Lynn McDonald Gospel -- Ron Morrissette, George Olliver, R. Silver Jazz -- Lynn McDonald, Bob Taillefer, Jo Sorrill Blues/roots -- Jack de Keyzer, Terry Blankley, Lou DeAdder Rock -- One Divided, Hello Beautiful, Matthew Mitchell Instrumental -- Richard Elliott, Lou DeAdder, Bob Taille- fer Acoustic -- Richard Elliott, Eric Provencher, Lenore Country -- Wayne Montgomery, Heidi Meisner, Stewart Grandlouis Live act -- Hello Beautiful, One Divided, Glen Bens- ley. Saturn Saab of Pickering 905-839-6159980 Kingston Road, Pickering Between Liverpool Rd. & Whites Rd. www.saturnofpickering.saturncanada.com Like always. Like never before.0% SATURN SAAB OF PICKERING Stk# 70265 Stk# 70021 Stk# 70299 MSRP 29,430$$ CLEAROUT PRICED! SATURN AURA‘07‘07 MSRP 20,960$$ CLEAROUT PRICED! SATURN ION‘07‘07 MSRP 47,680$$ CLEAROUT PRICED! SATURN OUTLOOK‘07‘07 PRICED TO FLY! SATURN SKY‘07‘07 OUR COMPLETE ‘07 ION INVENTORY IS SET AT CLEAROUT PRICING! ON SELECTED IN-STOCK ‘07 MODELS COME IN AND TEST DRIVE THE NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR! 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PICKERING SUPERSTORE TOYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 Richard Behnke Gen Sales Manager Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager James Cho Sales Consultant Clive Harrison Sales Consultant John Lee Sales Consultant Alan Zheng Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Sam Esaad Sales Consultant Blair Stewart Business Manager Martin Aide Business Manager TheThe BigBig StoreStore RightRight BesideBeside thethe 401401 Leo Chan Sales Consultant Jon Rappos Sales Consultant Trent Sheldon Sales Consultant THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007 PAGE 43 A/Pdurhamregion.com *All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2003-2004 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2005-2006 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2007 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. 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Stk#V9231 $118 bi-wk/96 $16,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT AUTO, AIR, PWR. GROUP Stk#V9501 ONLY 21,000 KMS. $217 bi-wk/96 $31,985 2007 MAGNUM RT/AWD SUNROOF, NAVIGATION Stk#P9185 HEMI, MDS $198 bi-wk/96 $28,985 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 SLT 5.7L, HEMI, MDS, 20” WHEELS Stk#V9289 QUADQUAD CABCAB $199 bi-wk/96 $28,765 20” CHROME WHEELS, LEATHER, HEMI 2007 DODGE DURANGO SLT Stk#V9234 MDS $198 bi-wk/96 $28,985 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING Stk#P9153 LEATHER, LOADED, 4.0L V6 ONLYONLY 12,000 KMS12,000 KMS $83 bi-wk/84 $10,485 2005 TOYOTA ECHO LOADED, LOW KMS. Stk#J8619A $191 bi-wk/96 $27,985 2007 CHRYSLER 300 LTD Stk#P9266 LEATHER, SUNROOF, CHROME WHEELS $167 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT ONLY 9,000 KMS., LEATHER, RIMS Stk#P9273 $154 bi-wk/84 $19,985 2006 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 Stk#D152 LOADED, LOW KMS. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 44 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 7, 2007