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Call the box office 905.683.8401 Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 52,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008 The Pickering BeijingBeijing 2008 PickeringPickering umpire Greg Pipher umpire Greg Pipher / Anne Ottenbrite talks about pool results / / Anne Ottenbrite talks about pool results / Goodbye from BeijingGoodbye from Beijing / / 4-PAGE SECTION B3-B6 Statistics Canada says our area loves bottled H2O By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — As it stands, Dur- ham Region has no plans to scrap the use of bottled water in mu- nicipal facilities, said the Region’s chairman. Bottles of water are increasingly being targeted by some munici- palities who say they’re clogging up landfills. A Toronto city councillor has proposed imposing a royalty on water used by companies that take city water, filter it and sell it in bottles. City staff will propose new poli- cies in November to curb the use of the bottles as well as plastic bags, takeout coffee cups and polysty- rene food containers. In London, the city has banned the use of water bottle in city facilities. Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said the Region has already taken some steps to clean up municipal buildings. “We’ve gotten rid of paper cups and bottled water from our com- mittee and council meetings, we only use china and pitchers of water from our taps.” Mr. Anderson added it would be up to individual municipalities to ban the bottle in their own build- ings. Those could include libraries and community centres. He said he’s not sure why some people don’t drink tap water. “There’s nothing safer than municipal water, it’s better than bottled water.” But, according to a Statistics Canada survey conducted in 2006, residents in the Oshawa cen- sus metropolitan area including Whitby and Clarington are some of the biggest guzzlers of bottled water in Ontario. More than a third of residents, 36 per cent, said they primarily drink bottled water. Another 18 per cent said they drank both while 45 per cent said they primarily drank tap water. In terms of bottled water consump- tion, that’s higher than the pro- vincial proportion of 30 per cent. The Oshawa census metropolitan area is fourth in the province with bottled water consumption behind Kitchener, St. Catharines-Niagara and Ottawa. In terms of who’s consuming bottled water, Stats Can reports high-income people in Canada, though not university educated, are most likely to drink bottled water. Seniors are least likely. YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUMP Photo by Michael Jurysta PICKERING — Owen Watts, seven, jumps for joy while playing in the water sprinklers at Millennium Lake- side Park recently. He’s closely followed by his cousin Isaiah Cousley, six. No plans to ban bottled water in Durham ✦ See Bottled, Page 4 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A02 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 Proposal to put animal hospital on Liverpool Road By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A meet- ing regarding a vet mov- ing into a residential area turned into a discussion on a landlord/tenant issue Monday. A possible new location for veterinarian Dr. Janet Sawyer’s Millennium City Veterinary Hospital went to a statutory public infor- mation meeting. Her hospital is currently located at the former Bay Ridges plaza, now turning into a mixed-use develop- ment. Her application to turn a house on Liverpool Road (between Kingston and Glenanna Roads) into an animal hospital needs a zoning bylaw amend- ment since current zoning only allows for residential uses. All comments submit- ted by the public to the City have been in favour of the clinic moving to the proposed location. “As there are many ex- isting businesses located on Liverpool Road (north and south of the 401) that service the Kingston Road retail corridor, this pro- posed location appears to be a compatible fit with (the) town plan,” William Withers wrote to the City. Rita Marks, a local resi- dent and landowner of homes surrounding the proposed vet clinic loca- tion, had concerns with parking in the rear of the house, which would back onto homes she owns, leery of both overhead and car lights. Also each spring, since Liverpool Road is higher than the land, yards in the area experience flooding, she said. She’s concerned that if a parking lot is built, the water will spill into her tenants’ yard to the north. “I have tenants to deal with and they’re a little concerned,” she said. Lynda Taylor, the City’s manager of development review, said that will be considered in the process. Referring to an article in the News Advertiser, Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles asked whether of- fers have been made for Dr. Sawyer to leave since she has said she won’t until a reasonable settle- ment from her landlords, SR&R Bay Ridges Ltd., is offered. He also said this could be an opportunity to settle the ongoing dis- pute. “I can assure you and Council that significant of- fers have been made,” said SR&R’s lawyer William Friedman, adding they’ve gone beyond any offers made to other tenants. Mr. Friedman also chal- lenged Dr. Sawyer’s choice on the location and said he’s concerned for the ani- mals being close to a busy street and noise concerns. Ward 2 Regional Coun- cillor Bill McLean asked Mr. Friedman if he’s ac- tually seen the backyard where dogs are intended to be walked, to which he said no. He spoke of the large backyard (80 feet wide) and said a number of other vets are close to residences. In the report from Dr. Sawyer, she said noise won’t be a big issue since soundproof walls will be installed, and that it won’t be a kennel. Animals will only stay overnight on the odd occasion after recov- ering from surgery. The meeting was for in- formation only and it will go to a planning and de- velopment meeting at a later date. COUNTDOWN TO CLASS pickeringtowncentre.com Monday, August 2 5 t h Showtimes: 11am & 2pm at Centre Court PLAY-DOH and PLAYSKOOL are trademarks of Hasbro used with permission. ©2008 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Spectra: ©2008 Spectra Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved. Treehouse logoTM is a trademark of CorusTM Entertainment Inc. ©2008 or a subsidiary thereof, which might be used under license. 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Mr. Anderson said the vast major- ity of the bottles collected out of the Region’s blue boxes are recycled. “Only three per cent of the bottles we collect aren’t recycled.” -With files from Torstar News Services THE LATEST IN DURHAM’S COMMUNITIESnewsdurhamregion.comWalter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Second-year student Ian Ngaira pours Ayodeji Kadri of Pickering a glass of sparkling tap water. The Get Prepared for September barbecue featured tap water instead of ‘bottled’ as part of the Student Association’s drive to eliminate plastic water bottles from Durham College and UOIT. ✦ Bottled from page 1 Bottled water RSSRSS more updates newsdurhamregion.com 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 accomplishment and the opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block. 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Cash, jewelry demanded at restaurant from patrons AJAX — A second Ajax Subway restaurant has been robbed since last Friday. Police are looking for as many as six suspects after the Harwood Avenue South Subway and its patrons were robbed Sunday around 4:30 a.m. The suspects, one armed with a handgun, de- manded cash, jewelry, clothing, and cell phones before fleeing in an unknown direction, say Dur- ham Regional Police. The suspects are all de- scribed as men, black, age 16 to 19, in baggy clothes. On Aug. 15, around 5:15 a.m., the Subway restaurant at Salem Road was robbed by two masked men who drove away. The suspects in that case are described as white, 5-foot, 9-inches tall, about 150 pounds; and black, 5-foot, 11-inches, around 210 pounds, with short hair. Anyone with information can call 1-888-579- 1520 ext. 5359. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 5359 and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Second Subway in Ajax robbed within a week Let’s help Second Chance for Joyce’s sake We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea Babin - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... A/P PAGE A6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 durhamregion.com Mature students face a balancing act T here’s nothing more scary and exciting than the first day of school. Be it kindergarten, high school, or college, everyone has likely had one first day that stands out in their mind. For me it was Grade 1. It was a new school, full day of classes and, as embarrassing as it is, I’ll admit it, I hid under the table for half the day. The teacher was very good about it and let me be, knowing I would slowly inch out from my hiding place as I got more comfortable throughout the day. So imagine the fear, excitement and anxiety that must be attached to decid- ing to go back to school when you’re middle-aged. The knot in your stomach, task of navigating post-secondary corridors and wings labelled C, L and other let- ters that attach to one other with no order, rhyme or reason. The worry about fitting in with kids who may be young enough to be your children. Add to that the regular stresses of adult life. Unfortunately for mature students, they’re probably not small enough to hide under a table and, even if they were, the other students would brand them for it for the rest of their post-sec- ondary career. It takes guts to make the decision to give school another go, especially with the burden of bills, family and other responsibilities which simply don’t exist for all, if not the majority, of teenagers. When mature students go home at night, they’re already facing what teenagers are still working toward - their own family, home and maybe even a job. They’ve got more than just themselves to look after. In the next week or so, we’re run- ning a three-part series taking a look at mature students and the challenges, misconceptions and opportunities returning to school has provided them. Through it, we talk to a skilled trades worker injured on the job and forced to retrain for a new career, a stay-at-home mom who left high school before grad- uating when she was a teenager, and a laid-off automotive sector worker who is thrilled at the opportunity to pursue something he enjoys. To all those youngsters who may have a mature student in their class this Sep- tember, just remember, it takes a lot to be in their position. It’s a lot harder for them to be there than someone fresh out of high school - a mature student has a lot more to lose. And to anyone sitting on the fence about going back to school in their middle-aged years, the message the featured students are giving is loud and clear: give it a shot, you’ll probably sur- prise yourself. Crystal Crimi’s column appears every month. E-mail ccrimi@durhamregion.com. Going back to school a tough choice for older pupils Durham’s patron saint of animals leaves legacy of love J oyce Smith’s dedication to caring for the orphaned, abandoned and abused animals of Durham Region is her epitaph. And it’s now up to our community to ensure that her worst nightmare doesn’t come true: the even- tual extermination of the animals she left behind. The founder and operator of the Sec- ond Chance Wildlife Sanctuary, a famil- iar face and name to many in Durham, died Monday at age 79. Since 1996, she operated the sanctuary on land graciously donated by the Cher- ry Downs Golf and Country Club. While cats especially found a home and a lot of love in Joyce’s care, she accepted other animals as well, including skunks and raccoons. Guinea pig or gopher, exotic or native bird, they all had one thing in common: they wouldn’t have survived without Joyce. It was a full-time job for her, one that people half her age would have had a hard time doing. No, more accurately, caring for animals was her life. Joyce rose before 6 a.m. every day and began the task of feeding the 200 or 300 cats in her care, medicating those that needed it and cleaning their litter boxes. These and other jobs kept her busy until about 1 a.m., when she would finally retire. Funding was always an issue. Events and fundraisers were held to raise money for Second Chance, but it was always on precarious ground. Joyce’s biggest fear, one that kept her awake nights and that she shared with the News Advertiser earlier this year, was that she would die and all of the animals would be destroyed. She knew dedicated Second Chance volunteers would carry on the shelter work, but Joyce believed that not owning the land on which the shelter sits would probably be a death sentence for the creatures she loved so much. “We’ve decided we’re going to keep it going as long as we can,” M.J. Galaski, a member of the sanctuary’s board of directors, told us this week. “We need as much public support as we can get. We’re going to try and continue Joyce’s dream.” Not all of us want to take a cat home, but if you do, think of Second Chance. And you don’t have to adopt an animal from the sanctuary to help. Donations or volunteers are always welcomed and needed even more now. Visit www.sec- ond-chance.ws or call 905-839-2575, ext. 150, an emergency number at lawyer Michael Head’s office, if you can help in any way. We owe it to Joyce to do what we can to ensure the animals to whom she devoted her life are not tossed away like trash. She put in 19 hour days almost every day, to the detriment of her own health, to care for creatures that had been treat- ed this way. She can no longer labour for her animals and is at rest. But, she won’t be at peace if a life of caring went for naught and her beloved creatures perish. Crystal Crimi Those without a car depend on bus To the editor: I fully agree with the editorial of August 15, 2008. When I first read the request of Ms. Cas- sidy I was appalled. Ms. Cassidy expects everyone to have a car. If that is the case, does that mean that people have to use it to convenience her? She measured the noise level in the bedroom. The bus runs during rush hour only. Is that the time that she needs a rest? If she is bothered by the bus and who knows what other service vehicles, I suggest she soundproof her house and check the insulation. This will minimize the noise and the smell. Durham Region Transit, please make a wise decision and leave the stop where it is. Many people will appreciate it. Nely Tomasoa Ajax 110 HOPKINS ST. 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There have been seven versions of the Her Maj- esty’s Ship (HMS) Ajax, including the English ship that took part in the Battle of the River Plate in Sep- tember 1939, from which HMS Ajax the Town took its name. Mr. Holland pointed out in the letter the wartime beginnings of Ajax, as the home of Defence Industries Limited, one of the world’s largest suppliers of muni- tions for Canadian and al- lied forces during the Sec- ond World War. “Considering the magni- tude of production at the DIL munitions plant,” he said, “it is fair to say that the people of Ajax contributed significantly to the allied war effort.” Further, Mr. Holland wrote that naming a ship after Ajax is a good way to commemorate Canada’s contribution to past con- flicts for peace, also dem- onstrating “our special at- tachment to Canada’s proud military history for the ben- efit of future generations.” Mayor Parish said in his letter the Town is hosting the 70th anniversary re- union of the HMS Ajax and River Plate Veterans Associ- ation next October and hav- ing a ship named after Ajax would highlight the event. Navy Public Affairs offi- cer Lieutenant Commander Sue Stefko said in an e-mail “a ship’s naming committee is formed when new ships are to be acquired. The committee, normally five to 10 members large, will produce name proposals or evaluate suggestions and proposals put forward by interested parties for ships’ names.” The committee will then recommend a name to the commander of Maritime command, which must also be approved by the chief of defence staff and the minis- ter of national defence. Mr. Holland got the chance to spend time on HMCS Winnipeg and a log of his experiences can be found on his site at www. markholland.ca. He’s in- viting constituents to add their names to the request by calling 905-426-6808 or visiting the website. Mayor Parish has also started a letter-writing cam- paign, hoping Ajax residents will join in by jotting a few lines to Mr. MacKay. Letters should be sent to the mayor and all submissions will be forwarded to Mr. MacKay’s office in late August. 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Sears reg. 24.99. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-8000 NE083G308 ©2008. Sears Canada Inc. *These savings offers are excluded from our Scratch and Save event Ajax interested in seeing how devices work By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com CLARINGTON — When people from his company heard about an American study indicating 40,000 do- mestic pets die in house fires each year, they knew they had to do something, says Steve Welsh of Invisible Fence. “We’re all pet owners and pet lovers,” said Mr. Welsh, who runs the company’s Orono location. So, after oxygen masks made to fit pets were found, the company’s representa- tives started a bid to help equip fire departments with the devices. Last week, Mr. Welsh turned five of them over to Clarington’s Fire De- partment to allow for one on each pumper, one each from Clarington’s five fire stations. The masks are made of reusable hard plastic, with a “diaphragm on them that can be used to resuscitate pets,” Mr. Welsh explained. Previously, firefighters had been using a breath- ing apparatus designed for adults or children, but that resulted in the air simply flowing past the pet, he said. The ones designed for animals are “bell-shaped, designed to fit the animal’s muzzle,” Mr. Welsh said. That allows firefighters to use “positive pressure” to get the oxygen to the animal more efficiently. The masks retail for be- tween $160 and $180 but Invisible Fence dealers “buy them from the distributors so we get them at a good price,” Mr. Welsh said. He’s donated to a number of different fire departments in his area and has seen the benefit. “Peterborough had some success with one,” Mr. Welsh said. “They used it within a month” of receiving the do- nation. The Ajax Fire and Emer- gency Service doesn’t have any of the masks, said dep- uty chief Matt Pegg. “I’ve never heard of them,” he said. “I’d like to see them. I’d be interested in looking at them, to see what they’re about.” The last structure blaze Ajax firefighters were at, “the crew applied oxygen to a dog,” Mr. Pegg said. Having an animal in- volved in a fire “isn’t regu- lar. Obviously, many homes have pets in them. We’ve been at homes with pets involved, sure. But, it’s not common.” Ajax trucks are equipped with infant and adult oxy- gen mask. “We make them work and we have.” Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Friday August 22, 2008 Carrier of The Week Joshua Today’s carrier of the week is Joshua. Joshua enjoys martial arts & gymnastics. Joshua has received a gift card from Pickering Town Centre, and a dinner voucher from McDonald’s. 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Flavours By the Bay featuring 11 bands By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A 70s progressive rock band is about to take the stage for the first time in five years. A Foot in Coldwater will headline the Flavours By the Bay Festival this Saturday as one of 11 acts sched- uled to play. The festival, organized by Pickering music and boat lov- ers Paul and Lori Murray and their hobby company, Music by the Bay, is this Saturday at the foot of Liv- erpool Road at Frenchman’s Bay. The Murrays were inspired to create a music festival in Pickering when they moved to the City a little more than three years ago and attended the Frenchman’s Bay Festival. “We found they had nothing mu- sical we liked,” Mr. Murray said. So, the next year the couple got involved with the festival’s organiz- ers and helped put on a successful 12-band show. The festival has not taken place for two years, so the couple decided to put one on this weekend, with help from local spon- sors. “There will always be music going on up the street and down the street,” he said. The event incorporates the dif- ferent food that’s offered in the area and the main goal is to turn French- man’s Bay into a tourist destination for boaters, especially with Bay im- provements in the works, Mr. Mur- ray said. “We’d like to see it become a two-day-weekend event to make Pickering a destination point,” he said, adding it’s a good time since Pickering’s landscape, especially at the foot of Liverpool Road, has dra- matically changed shape over the past four or five years. The new festival features various types of music such as progressive rock, classic rock, jazz, reggae and Celtic. A number of young acts, in- cluding No Currency, take the Junior Flavours Stage from noon to 5 p.m. Headliners A Foot In Cold Water performs at the Waterfront Bistro from 7 p.m. to midnight. The band with a Pickering connection took off in the 1970s when it leased an old farmhouse in Brougham, which worked out well for the group that was about to put out its first album. Alex Machin, along with fel- low band member and drummer, Danny Taylor, both currently reside in Pickering. The group last per- formed together five years ago in Toronto to raise funds for the fam- ily of the band’s former keyboardist, Rick Lamb, who died of cancer. “After he passed away that took the wind out of the sails for the band,” Mr. Machin said. Mr. Taylor knows Mr. Murray through boating and agreed the band’s reunion sounded like a good plan. And the band has been re- hearsing, Mr. Machin said, to give concert-goers a good show that will include the band’s top three hits. “Hopefully everyone has a good time because we intend to,” Mr. Machin said, adding this is only the beginning of the band’s plans, with a particular interest in the music festivals throughout Ontario next summer. Flavours by the Bay is free ex- cept for the evening show with A Foot in Cold Water, Roadhouse and Trailer Park Cinderellas ($10 in ad- vance and $12 at the event). Pro- ceeds go toward a 40-foot Christmas tree for the community. Tickets are available at the Waterfront Bistro (590 Liverpool Rd. S.), Yoar Winery (609 Liverpool Rd.) or by e-mailing info@flavoursbythebay.com. ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Rock band to reunite in Pickering All volunteers, all the time at the Shwaltz No one gets paid in second annual festival Boys and girls of all ages, clear the calendar or, at least, Saturday, Sept. 13. The second annual Shwaltz is upon us all . . . a full day of the D- Rawk at the Memorial Park band- shell in Oshawa plus a bonus pre- Shwaltz party the night before at two venues in the downtown core. So you want to know who’s play- ing? They are the sons and daugh- ters of Durham Region, many of them signed and performing and touring and it’s a pleasure to have them all back home again. On the 13th then, beginning at 11 a.m. the line up is: Evening Hymns, the Hokum Runners, Pat- rick Dorie, Bradley Boy, Micronite Filters, The Stables, CATL, Robots, Dave Schoonderbech, Thee Side Project, The Diableros, Proof Of Ghosts, the D’Urbervilles, the Mark Inside, the Recroom. Special guests include Jeff Leech, Ham- ilton Trading Post and Awesome Austin. There is a launch party on Fri- day, Sept. 12. Jadea Kelly and bass- ist Arif Mirabdolbaghi of Protest The Hero are playing at Isabella’s with Niki Andre and Dan Reiff. Arif (Sissy Frisk) and PTH drummer Moe Carlson (Rotbot) will then DJ at the Atria. Also on Saturday, there is an after party at the Atria with Ana- gram. DJ Pharmacist and DJ Duffy will spin at the Diesel Room up- stairs. From each according to their ability is the axiom for the Durham Rock Collective, which is behind the Festival. Let me add again that these folk are volunteering. No one is getting paid for this. Nor asking to be paid. Those involved include the Mayor Al Cole (promo), Erin Hagen (organization), Becky Choquette (stage manager), Glen Perrot (tech- nical), Colin Medley (webmaster), Michal Majewski (graphics) and Liise Whalley, without whom none of this would have happened. It was her home, The Velvet Elvis, where these ideas were hatched. The community downtown has been behind this from the start and those ponying up include the Atria Bar and Grill and Isabella’s, of course, but also Pete’s Open Kitchen, Earthtones and Santa Fe Salon. Other sponsors include Stu- dent Association Durham/UOIT/ Trent, Alcatraz Skate and Snow, Apex Sound and Light, Spring- board Music, MultiTech Graphics and Asylum Ink. We have had support from a va- riety of sources such as Doug Hell, Thrill Whitey, Howling Stacey up at Chicago’s and Steven Frank. Oh, and City Hall did waive the rental fees for the bandshell. Many more bands had offered to play. Imagine that -- a queue. Enough offers, in fact, that it could be two days in the park. Maybe next year. Maybe. Donations are still accepted . . . water in particular. For updates, check www.shwaltz.com and www.durhamrock.com. William McGuirk is a freelance writer and longtime Oshawa resident. He can be contacted at wmacg@yahoo.com. Photo by Adrien Veczan Going to California PICKERING — Pickering’s Jamie Robinson gives a guitar clinic at Creative Math and Music. He recently received a Civic Award for the Arts from the mayor of Pickering and in 2007 won the 7th annual North American Rock Guitar Competition. He’s moving to Hollywood to study at the Musician Institute on a full scholarship. ‘We’d like to see it become a two-day-weekend event to make Pickering a destination point’. PAUL MURRAY, CO-ORGANIZER OF FLAVOURS BY THE BAY FESTIVAL THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE A11 A/Pdurhamregion.com AUCTION DIRECT PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION 5500 Dixie Road,in the 401-Dixie Automall WWW.SOLDAUCTIONDIRECT.CA 905.629.9955 SATURDAY AUGUST 23RDAT NOON SHARP (Viewing starts at 9am) • Finance Repossessions • Lease Terminations • Dealer Trade-Ins • Many Unreserved! PUBLIC AUTOPUBLIC AUTO AUCTIONAUCTION PREVIEW OF OVER 200 VEHICLES FRIDAY 10-5! 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But he said it’s difficult to keep up with collecting the crop, as the rain has accelerated its growth. “The more mature the (hay), the less protein in it,” said Mr. Evans. And the problem doesn’t end after the crop is cut, he said. “As soon as we cut it, we don’t want rain on it, it’ll start to rot.” Also planted on that proper- ty is feed corn, with the stalks reaching higher than usual for this time of year. “It’s normally (only) knee- high by the first of July,” said Mr. Evans, looking at the stalks that have sprouted over six feet above the soil. “Rain is good for the corn, the problem is, with all the water we’re not getting the hot days to make (the ears) grow.” Meanwhile, Carl Evans was navigating a combine through a Scugog farm near Greenbank, reaping soft red winter wheat. The rain has produced a good yield of the grain, he said. “We’re hoping for 80 bushels (per acre) and we’re averaging 100 (bushels) per acre so far,” he said. But volume isn’t everything, he added. “Getting a good qual- ity is harder.” Holding up a handful of the harvested crop, Carl Evans point- ed out some shrunken and white kernels. “You’re only allowed a certain percentage of (white) kernels, otherwise you’re dropping your price,” he explained. Also on the rented property is soy beans, which is thriving in the wet weather. “It’s looking good, the hot, humid days are good for soy.” Overall, farming is a bit of guessing game, he said. “We try to put a hand in every pot, it averages out, some years wheat does better than corn.” On Durham Road 1 in Leask- dale, Anthony Sarino grows rasp- berries and strawberries on his property, Spring View Farms. The rain hasn’t managed to dampen Mr. Sarino’s spirits. “We had a super strawberry crop,” he said, adding on the downside, precipitation discour- ages some people from coming out to collect the fruit. Strawberry picking season is all but over, but there are still raspberries available, he said. “Raspberries easily develop mould and rot (from moisture),” he explained. He noted he has an advantage as the higher altitude of the farm allows wind to blow out mould spores. There are no fungicides sprayed on the crops at Spring View. “We don’t believe you should be eating chemicals.” Spring View also produces pumpkins in October for the Thanksgiving season, he said, adding mildew can stunt the growth of the big gourds. But he is positive the crop will be good this year. “I don’t think (the rain) will af- fect it much,” said Mr. Sarino. All three farmers noted weeds among the crops is another prob- lem fuelled by the frequent driz- zle. “The weeds are bad, last year it was so dry the weeds had no competition,” said Carl Evans. Photo by Laura Stanley Tough choices PICKERING — Jo Boudignon of Pickering spent a recent morning at Pine Ridge Garden Gallery on Brock Road, choosing plants for her cottage garden. ‘The weeds are bad, last year it was so dry the weeds had no competition.’ -- FARMER CARL EVANS THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE A13 P FIND YOUR FASHION CALLING pickeringtowncentre.com Open Casting Call Pickering Town Centre Fashion Show Model Auditions Audition: Friday, August 29th 7pm to 9pm (Centre Court) We are looking for men, women, teens and children (ages 4 and up) for our Fall Fashion Show on Saturday, September 20th & Sunday, September 21st. Please join us at our Open Casting Call and bring a current photograph (photos will not be returned). Models will be selected based on their sizes in relation to participating retailers. Models must be available for rehearsals and fittings on the evening of Friday, September 19th. All selected models will receive a gift from Pickering Town Centre. Questions? Call Guest Services at 905.683.7171 Ajax Campus 314 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 206, Ajax Tel: 905-683-7713 Continuing & Alternative Education PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER TRAINING “DARE TO CARE” AJAX CAMPUS DAY CLASSES - Start September 8th, 2008 EVENING CLASSES - Start September 9th, 2008 Orientation: September 5 th,, 2008 – 1 P.M. OSHAWA CAMPUS DAY CLASS - Start September 2nd, 2008 EVENING CLASSES - Start September 3rd, 2008 Orientation: August 27th & September 5th, 2008 – 10 A.M. Bridging to Personal Support Worker Program Information and Orientation – Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., 692 King Street East, Oshawa Oshawa Campus 692 King St. East, Oshawa Tel: 905-438-0570 www.con-ed.ca No appointment necessary! Proof of citizenship and photo ID. Spaces available for September classes. 7’ X 16’ LANDSCAPE TRAILER $3,195 • 15” - 6 PLY RADIALS • 3000LB SPLIT RAMP • FREE TORSION AXLE UPGRADE •WHILE SUPPLIES LAST durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meeting 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, including co- dependency. Everyone wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). CHESS CLUB: A Chess Club for Kids meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library, 470 Kingston Rd. (west of Rosebank Rd.), Pickering. There are beginner, inter- mediate and advanced lev- els. 416-817-8619 (Deepa), chesskids@yahoo.ca. TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 PARENT SUPPORT: The support group ‘Helping Other Parents Everywhere’ (HOPE) meets at 7:15 p.m. for parents whose kids are disrupting their lives or those dealing with a youth acting out. Call 905-239- 3577 for meeting location and further information. CRAFTS: Join the Pickering Village Seniors for crafts on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Community Centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Bring your lunch and your own craft project or work on group projects. Tea and cookies are provided. New mem- bers always welcome. For more information, including a bus pick-up, call 905-683- 0334 (Diane). WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 PUBLIC SPEAKING: The Ajax-Pickering Toastmas- ters Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) at the OPG Infor- mation Centre, 1675 Mont- gomery Park Rd., Pickering. It’s for anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills. 416-648- 5939 (Ajay Thakur), or visit ajaxpickering.freetoasthost. org. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 EARLY INFANCY PARENTING PROGRAM: A non-profit program to help mothers and families nurture their children from infancy to 2 and beyond, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202. For more information call Kelly at 905-509-0995. What’s going on in your community? eventnow.ca Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Making a difference AJAX — Jade Cuthburt, left, takes part in a Youth Centre Urban Eyes Photo and Awareness Project, where participants learn from a professional photographer and use their pictures to speak up and take action on a social issue that matters to youth. A tough year f or Pickering’s roads By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The extra $200,000 added this year to the Pickering roads budget is coming in handy. “That money will defi- nitely be spent this year due to odd storms in the summer,” said Richard Holborn, division head of municipal property and engineering. The extra money set aside after a brutal winter will most likely be spent repairing damage from summer storms. Normally about $250,000 to $300,000 is spent on granular materials, Mr. Holborn said, but the City will most likely reach, if not exceed the $500,000 set aside in the budget. “We normally don’t have any of this type of rain,” he said, adding the City is used to the regular rains and odd washouts of April and May, and the amount of saturation from heavy and frequent rain hasn’t allowed the ground to dry for proper drainage. The major washout oc- curred a few weeks ago in Greenwood and Whitevale when flash flooding hit Whitevale Road and con- cessions 5 and 6 in Green- wood. Whitevale Road will re- main reduced to one lane until it’s properly assessed by bridge consultants, Tot- ten Sims Hubicki (TSH). The bridge was built in 1929. “It’s fairly old so it’s got some concerns with it,” Mr. Holborn said, but added they were not major until the storm. The southeast corner was washed away, resulting in the closed eastbound lane. The rain in Greenwood resulted in asphalt dam- age along Concessions 5 and 6, but all lanes are open. Crews continue to repair damage caused by heavy rains after the flash flood- ing. Following heavy rain- fall last week and Mon- day night, City crews have been repairing damage on Byron and Gladstone streets in Whitevale where gravel was washed off the streets, onto people’s driveways. Damage costs have yet to be tabulated. “We’re not really into major expenditures,” Mr. Holborn said, adding that will come once bridge costs are addressed. The issue will also tackle whether Whitevale Road gets repaved. The road is patched with asphalt. “It’s gotten to a point where it’s very difficult for us to keep maintain- ing that road,” Mr. Holborn said. But since residents have concerns that a repaved road will attract more cars and speeding, the com- munity will be invited to give input once council is back in session. Staff will gather information on Whitevale Road through- out summer, get a report back from TSH regarding bridge costs, consult the public in September, and a decision will follow. Bigger and better. That’s right, this is the biggest construction project ever done at the hospital campus since it was first built in 1954. We are adding a lot more to the current building to meet the demands of our growing communities: 70,000 square feet of new space—plus 70,000 square feet of renovated space for emergency and related services. That means better facilities and faster medical attention for you and your loved ones. Money well spent. In the next two years, when this redevelopment project is complete, Rouge Valley will have invested more than $120 million in the Ajax and Pickering campus since 1998. We look forward to celebrating all the successes with you as new areas and services become ready. Just the facts! Fact #1 ‹August 2009: New Emergency Department opens Fact #2 ‹May 2010: New Cardiac Diagnostic Area opens Fact #3 ‹September/October 2010: New Diagnostic Imaging Area opens and the entire redevelopment effort will be completed Good news at Rouge! We couldn’t do it without you. To support the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus, please contact our Foundation at 905-683-2320 ext. 1501. The best at what we do.The best at what we do. www.rougevalley.ca Rouge Valley Health System is growing to give you the best hospital health care. You can see the proof everyday at your Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus (580 Harwood Avenue, Ajax). CHEQUE CASHING NOW AVAILABLE $$ $$$$ $$ 105 Bayly St. W. Ajax 905-683-2212 Government Cheques • GST • Tax Return Disability • Social Services • ON Works CHEAPEST RATES! We Beat Any Competitor The Gus Brown ad in the Wheels section on Wed. 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To learn more about our services such as AIR MILES® reward miles on home and auto insurance policies or to receive a quote, call the people you can count on. “My customers know me by my first name. And that’s how they like it.” - Kim Crandles THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE A17 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Catch anything? PICKERING — Cailyn Morrison fishes in Frenchman’s Bay by Millennium Park recently. He was joined by friend Keri Kloss. St. Marys Cement wants to use leftovers to light up kiln By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com CLARINGTON — St. Marys Cement is looking to fire up its kiln with garbage in an alternative fuels demonstration project and held a public meeting this week to let residents know about it. During a 36-day demonstration project, St. Marys wants to substitute 13 per cent of the conventional fuel with garbage. Three specific fuels would be used: paper sludge left over from recycling, plastic film leftover from composting and leftover plas- tics from the processing of recycled paper. “This is all material that has gone through recycling already and normally goes to landfill,” said Martin Vroegh, environmental manager for St. Marys Cement. The garbage would total one per cent of the material in the kiln. More than 90 per cent of the material in the kiln would remain the limestone that’s transformed into the ce- ment. Currently, the Bowmanville plant uses coal and pet coke which is leftover from oil refining process to fuel the plant. St. Marys held a public information ses- sion for residents last Wednesday, as part of the process necessary to obtain a permit for the demonstration. If approved by the Min- istry of the Environment, the demonstration would run in November and December and the results of it would eventually be publicly released. Mr. Vroegh said using the alternative fuel could reduce air emissions for compounds such as Sulfur Oxide (SOx) and said the plant already has pollution controls. As well, the company would conduct stack testing and air quality monitoring. “What we want to reiterate is this is a one- time short duration project that we hope will improve our air emissions,” he said, adding other parts of the world burn similar mate- rial in kilns. “If it works and we get the results we’re looking for, we would be required to conduct an environmental assessment before going further.” Residents attending the public informa- tion session had lots of questions for the company, most of them focused on human health. Bowmanville resident Valerie Bowering brought a page and a half of questions with her to the event. She said there are a lot of unknowns about burning alternative fuels. “What scares people is lack of knowledge about the types of compounds that could be emitted and how it affects our health,” she said, adding she thought the company did a good job of answering her questions. “I’m going to take (the) answers and fur- ther do some research,” she said. Jeff Cowan, who lives up the road from the plant, is also wary about the project. “There hasn’t been anyone I know of that’s been able to burn garbage and not have any fallout,” he said. Some residents accused the company of being motivated by profit, not concern for the environment. “If you can do something good for the environment and make it profitable, why shouldn’t you do that,” sad Mr. Vroegh, add- ing the economic downturn, especially in the United States, has been bad for busi- ness. The company has been closed for four months already this year, when the normal total is about three weeks. St. Marys will host another information session on Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 410 Waverly Rd. S. As well, information about the project will be online at www.stmarysce- ment.com or via e-mail at fueldemo@vcsmc. com. Garbage may fuel fire at cement plant Monday to Friday 9:30am to 9pm, Saturday 9:30am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm North of Hwy 401, intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2 •905.728.6231 •oshawacentre.com GUESS |LULULEMON ATHLETICA |EDDIE BAUER |OKAÏDI |TOWN SHOES Come see what’s at the top of the charts in every one of our stores. Our Top Ten lists feature the latest must- have items you need to get ready for the new season. From kid’s shoes to teen’s electronics. From high style for the office to low key for the weekend. Plus a chance to win a year’s worth*of Guess Jeans! With the #1 brands and the hottest stores in the region, you’ll find your groove at Oshawa Centre! *Gift card valued at $1,500. August 25 to September 7 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 DURHAM — A new program is help- ing to promote healthy lifestyles to 12- and 13-year-old girls. The Confident Kidz course provides information and tips on building self- esteem, stress and anger management, how to deal with difficult people, prob- lem-solving and leading a healthy life- style. Confident Kidz is a free program. For more information or to register call Simcoe Hall Settlement House at 905-728-7525. Healthy lifestyle program aims to create confident kids DURHAM — Simcoe Hall Set- tlement House is encouraging women to live confidently as part of their Like Skills programs. The Confident Living pro- gram addresses challenges that can leave women feeling over- whelmed and discouraged about life. 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Al-EX is a returning character at the EX, and the show is a fun family musical for kids, but meant to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Al-EX and other characters, including Izzy, Sky, Bee-Bop, Arnaldo and M.J., go on a fast-paced and interactive journey of self-discovery. Ms. Grates is also judging the CNE’s Ju- nior Rising Star talent competition. Visit www.theex.com or www. aspromisedproductions.com for tickets or details. Curtain’s rising on a new season of theatre in Durham Region By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The curtain is about to go up on a new theatre season. Across Durham, work is already underway on the first plays of a new performance year -- sets and lights are being designed, actors are rehearsing, costumes are being made and stage managers and directors are wondering how to overcome various problems. All this means community groups are pre- paring to bring you another season of top- notch theatre with comedy, musicals and drama. Here’s the 2008-09 program, starting with the first group on stage: Oshawa Little Theatre, www.oshawalittle- theatre.com -- ‘The Kitchen Witches’ by Caroline Smith, about battling cooking show hostesses, Sept. 18 to Oct. 4. -- ‘Nuncrackers’, by D. Goggin, the fourth in the Nunsense series and a Christmas musical, Nov. 19 to 29, with extra tickets Dec. 4-6 with tickets available only at the box office. -- ‘Count Dracula’, by Ted Tiller, a mystery comedy based on Bram Stoker’s novel about the suave vampire who, OLT says, will disap- pear in front of your eyes, Jan. 29 to Feb. 14. -- ‘Camelot’ by Lerner and Loewe, the much-loved musical with King Arthur, Guene- vere, Lancelot and the rest of the Round Table, April 9 to 25, with extra performances April 30 to May 2 with tickets only at the box office. -- ‘High School Musical’, put on by the se- nior youth group, May 28 to June 6. StoneCircle Theatre, Ajax, www.stonecir- cletheatre.com -- ‘Hunt Week’ by local playwright Jessica Outram, a comedy about a group of men who go hunting for a week, Oct. 30 to Nov. 15. -- ‘The Motor Trade’, by Norm Foster, a comedy about a car salesman and his woes, Feb. 19 to March 7. -- ‘Waltzing... Still’, by local playwright and company co-founder Ken Bond, a journey through the ages with a couple who keeps connecting on a spiritual level, April 23 to May 9. Whitby Courthouse Theatre, Whitby, www. whitbytheatre.org -- ‘Forever Plaid’ by Stuart Ross, a musical comedy about four singers who make it big, Nov. 6 to 22. -- ‘Rumors’ by Neil Simon, a comedy/mys- tery set at a dinner party in a posh New York home, Feb. 5 to 21. -- ‘The Curious Savage’ by John Patrick, a tender comedy about a widow and her three greedy stepchildren who commit her to an asylum and set out to get her money, April 23 to May 9. Durham Shoestring Performers, Oshawa, www.durhamshoestring.org -- ‘Departures and Arrivals’ by Carol Shields, a comedy/drama set in an airport that looks at who we are, Nov. 7 to 15. -- ‘Kingfisher Days’ by Susan Coyne, about a remarkable friendship take from the play- wright’s life, Jan. 23 to 31. -- ‘Wit’ by Margaret Edson, a drama about a professor who comes to understand the trans- forming power of kindness, March 27 to April 4. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 Interested? Great! To view more of our exciting opportunities, please visit: minacs.adityabirla.com We have a broad range of opportunities supporting a leading automotive company at our modern and fully-equipped contact centre in Oshawa. All you need to apply is a high school diploma or the equivalent, proficient computer skills, one year of customer service experience, and a “can-do” attitude. 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Experi- enced cleaners & Super- visor's needed with clean- ing experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Seri- ous inquires only. 905- 686-5424. PROVINCIALLY Licensed Meat Plant requires mature individual to be responsible for general maintenance/ plant sanitation program. 11am - 7pm daily. Fax resumes 905-576-6328. e-mail halendas meats@rogers.com RECEPTIONIST needed for an adult massage spa in Pickering. Good pay. Please call 416-566-2729. A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 22, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com We require the following for our Port Perry location •General Technician (s) •Transmission Technician •Diesel Technician •Drive Clean Technician •GM Experience preferred All inquires in confidence to: Paul Moed - Service Manager Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC (Port Perry) Ltd. 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Please call HR @ 905.409.5075 Anytime OR Email: margaret@unitedmedstaffing.com OFFICE ASSISTANT Immediate opening for busy C.A. office. Responsibilities include reception and client services, computer processing, client correspondence, assembly of financial statements and tax returns. Proficiency in MicroSoft Office is essen- tial. Bookkeeping knowledge an asset. Forward resume by fax @ 905-579-4624 or email glenn@rmjj.ca General Help REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapists and other natu- ral health practitioners needed for new health centre in Whitby. Full or part-time. Send resume to: naturalwellness@live.ca REGISTRATION Officers. $20 hr/ avg. Cash Incen- tives Paid Daily. We Train You! 905 435 0518 RETIRED AND looking for more income and to keep fit. Flyer delivery and pick- up, 12 hours per week, great pay. Call (905)655- 9053. ROOFING AND SHEET METAL company in Pick- ering, is looking for experi- enced flat roofers and sheet metal fabricators and installers. Must have a val- id Ontario Drivers licence. Call (905)837-9990 SIGN SHOP-requires ex- perienced full-time worker that can run a high res. ink jet printer, laminator and knows Flexipro software. Craig 416-884-9999 TIRED OF McJOBS? $360/week to start, up to $800/week, no commis- sion. Fun work. Full time positions available. Call now, start tomorrow, Mi- chelle 905-668-5544. TODDLER TEACHER must have ECE diploma and minimum 2-years teaching experience in a daycare centre. Start date Sept 2, 2008. Shift 9am-6pm, Brooklin area. Email resumes to: bdnursery@sympatico.ca Salon & Spa Help BUSY NORTH END SA- LON, seeking experienced full time Esthetician and Nail Technician. Saturdays a must. (905)436-9303. HAIR SALON MANAGER & HAIR STYLISTS wanted for fast-growing Durham region salon We are looking for a manager & hair stylist that are interested in joining one of the fastest growing hair salon companies in Ontario. Good wages, commissions and other incentive programs available. Please call 905-686-4128 905-686-9174, fax 905-686-8761 HAIRLOFT IS NOW look- ing for part time or full time qualified hair stylists. Call (905)623-6300 for inter- view. HAIRSTYLIST, EXPERI- ENCED,be your own boss, rent a chair in a busy Ajax salon. Call Luisa (905)683-2954 Hairstylists Needed for new children’s salon, Melonhead, at Brock and Taunton, Whitby. Call 905-731-6280 or email careers@melonhead.ca. Hairstylists Needed for Melonhead Children’s Hair Salon in Whitby Call: 905-731-6280 or email: careers@melonhead.ca ROXELLE HAIRSTYLING Seeking Full & Part Time hairstylists for busy Ajax salon. No clientele re- quired. Competitive wages. Flexible hours. Chair ren- tal available. Call 647- 223-1949 SALES CLERK needed for A & T Beauty Supply. Must be lic. Stylist with computer skills. Full-time Tues-Sat (days only). Submit resume in person: 15 Simcoe South, ask for Maria (905)728-7383 SKILLED HAIRSTYLISTS needed for trendy busy lo- cations with many walk-in's guaranteed. 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DRAFTER/CAD/DESIGN- ER OPERATOR.This indi- vidual will successfully create computer, and oc- casionally pencil generated plans and details from sketches and other docu- ments to prepare shop drawings and fab drawings for various equipment. Will prepare clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes. sub- contractors will be consid- ered. All candidates are asked to email resumes to careers@pro-bel.ca DRYWALL ESTIMATOR needed immediately. Please fax resume to: 905-372-2374 or email: vlm@bellnet.ca ESTABLISHED DURHAM Company requires experi- enced Alarm CCTV install- er. Full time, benefits. Lock smithing an asset. Email resume to alarminstaller@live.ca Office Help Skilled & Technical Help DURHAM BASEMENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. (www.dbti.ca) seeks expe- rienced workers to water- proof foundations, finish basements, interlocking paver installation and relat- ed work. 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Welders must have 5 years minimum experi- ence with MIG welding and be CWB certified. Labourer position is entry level. We need healthy individuals who are reliable, have me- chanical aptitude and good work attitude. We offer competitive wages, bene- fits & steady work for right individuals. Email resume to: info@drsteelfab.com or fax 905-831-1477 attn: Hu- man Resources Office Help CLERICAL ASSISTANT for busy insurance office. Learn insurance basics and collaborate with expe- rienced brokers. If you are organized, energetic and looking for a career rather than a job, contact us! Email brose@fcainsu- rance.com or fax to 416- 486-7035 ATTN: B Rose. COURT REPORTER, Part/Full time, experienced or will train, suite mature college or university grad. Must have reliable car, and be willing to travel to GTA. Email resume to reporterverbatim@aol.com DURHAM BASED small company requires F/T ad- min/Dicta typist. Strong written and spoken Eng- lish. Customer service background. Legal experi- ence preferred, excellent organizational skills. E-mail resume to employment 125@hotmail.com Hospital/Medical /Dental Retail Sales Help FULL-TIME ASSISTANT store manager sought for birding/nature store in Pickering. Should have ex- cellent customer service skills and be able to work independently some week- end work. info at urban- naturestore.com fax: (416)491-1426 Hospital/Medical /Dental BUSY OSHAWA office re- quires experienced full time Dental Receptionist and Denture Lab Techni- cians. Email resume to: denturehcc@live.com or call Dena at (905)723- 8266 CDA II REQUIRED for progressive family and cosmetic dental practice in Oshawa. 35 hours/week. Established team in place. Apply to Box #352, PO.Box 481, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5. DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for a dental office in Pickering. Call 905-420-4808 DENTAL HYGIENIST Part-time required for friendly Oshawa dental of- fice. Monday 8am-8pm and Wednesday 8am-4pm. 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Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). month-by-month available. Also Storage Container available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL SPACE, 1250 sq. feet industrial unit in South Oshawa (Ritson/Bloor). Immediate occupancy. Call 905-839-9104. LARGE OFFICE,2 Bay Garage Parking, Busy Street, 905-391-6191 Offices & Business Space COMMERCIAL space available, 2-storey house, 1200sqft, and ground floor unit, 800sqft. Prime Sim- coe St. N location. Parking available. Available imme- diately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. Business Opportunities FOR SALE:P/T Vending Machine business, 7 ma- chines active in Ajax/Pick- ering area, 2 extra ma- chines incl. Moving out of area. Call Jim (905)626- 0941 GRAPHIC DESIGN/ DIGITAL PRINT Centre owner retiring. Financing available. low overhead, no experience necessary. full training and support. 1- 800-645-3006 PROFITABLE SIGN business, well established franchise. Full training & Support. Call Magnetsigns, 1-800-219-8977, ext. 2 or visit www.magnetsigns.com Mortgages, Loans Business Opportunities QUILT SHOP established for 20 yrs. Fabric, Notions, Sewing Machines, available in Whitby close to 401. Owner motivated to sell quickly. asking $49,000.00. Call 905-430- 0297 416-258-9377 Mortgages, Loans $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINAN- CIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING Group, first & second mort- gages to 100%. From 5.4 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinanc- ing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986. ANY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages * Below Bank Rates * Refi nance to 100% * Purchase 0% Down POWER OF SALE STOPPED!!! 1-877-568-9255 416-578-0897 www.butlermortgage.ca ASK FOR WILL BUTLER, AMP CREDIT!!! INCOME!!! PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for Rent ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transporta- tion. Utilities, parking in- cluded. 1 & 2-bedroom apts. $830 & $930/month. available immediately & August/Sept. 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (2) OSHAWA 3-bedroom $1200 Sept 15th. 2-bed- room $975/inclusive, im- meidaite. 2-levels, upper unit, lots of room. Quiet street, hardwood, separate entrance, big backyard. 416-726-6910. 1-BDRM APARTMENT, downtown Bowmanville, new appliances, new bath- room, new carpeting, park- ing included, avail immedi- ately. $750/month plus utilities. Call 1-877-636- 4441 ext 376 or 905-623- 5737. 1-BDRM BASEMENT apt. Separate entrance. Twin beds/walk-in closet. No pets/smoking. Westney N. on Rossland E. No smok- ing/pets. $750/mo. Free in- ternet. Available now! (905)686-0299. 1-BDRM BSMT APT, close Oshawa Centre, sep- arate entrance. Hy- dro, a/c, cable, parking, laundry included. $700/mo, first/last. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. References. (905)436-9337. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt with new laminate floors. Bond/Wilson area. Incl. utilities, cable, inter- net, A/C, parking, laundry. $750/month first/last. No smokers/pets. Avail immed. Call 905-432-1099. Mortgages, Loans Apartments & Flats for Rent 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, laundry on-site, $660 & $750 +hydro, available Sept 1st. ALSO $639 including hydro & $750 +hydro, available Oct 1st. 1-866-339-8781. 2 & 3 BDRM APT,quiet neighbourhood, pets welcome, large backyard, close to amenities, c/air, $425/$665 bi-weekly all inclusive. (905)259-7881. 2 BEDROOM apartment at Simcoe and Centre South. Clean central Oshawa apartment includ- ing utilities for $800. Park- ing included. Call Anthony 905-925-5696. 2-BDRM OSHAWA avail. Oct. 1st, suits working single or couple, EXTREMELY quiet, spotless building, 2 blocks from Lakeview Park, $925/mo/ includes utilities, parking, storage, private patio. Laundry room. No pets/smoking. Bus stop at door. First/last. Call Katie anytime (905)427-2782 ext. 222 leave message 2-BEDROOM apt, walking distance to GM, large backyard, freshly painted, new flooring, great loca- tion, near Go train. shop- ping. Avail Sept. 1st. Dave, (905)903-0597 3-BDRM bright apt/house, Oshawa. Backyard, laundry, hardwood. $975 inclusive except phone & cable. First/last. No pets. Available Sept 1st. References required. No smoking/pets. Call 416- 889-7449. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking.Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX (PHONE NUMBER CORRECTED) - 2 Bed- room, legal, basement apt. for sept. 1st in westney/hwy2 area. Stor- age shed, Washer/Dryer, A/C, Cable. $1050/month. Call (905)686-0343 after 6p.m. AJAX -North, Westney and Sullivan, 2 bedroom basement apartment, Sept. lst. Separate entrance, no smoking/no pets, $850. all inclusive. (905)683-1180 AJAX - SALEM/HWY2 2bdrm basement apt. Sep/entrance. New kitch- en. New Washer/Dryer, A/C, parking. Close to amenities. $850/month, in- cluding cable/Internet. No pets/smoking. Available anytime. Call (905)239- 2862. (647)291-6634 AJAX 401/WESTNEY, Professionally done large 2-bdrm bsmt apt in quiet home, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, 4-appliances, 1-parking, laundry, close to amenities. No large pets/smoking. $950 incl. first/last, Sept. 1st. (905) 426-2068 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., includes laundry & parking, suits single working person, no smoking/pets. $800/month. Available Sept. 1st. Call (905)428-9492. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 22, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $890 Ask us about AIR MILESÆ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Near shopping, GO & 401, transit at door ● Attractive & spacious apartments ● Utilities included ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE •Family atmosphere •Individual attention •Care close to home •Licensed Agency Durham Professional Home Day Care Call 905-509-1207 or www.durhamchildcare.org WINBOURNE PARK is having a BBQ, CARWASH,and YARDSALE FUNDRAISER Saturday Aug 23rd 9:00 - 2:00 1020 Westney Road Apartments & Flats for Rent AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM, large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. parking, appliances, shared laundry, $800 inclu- sive. Avail. Sept. Condolyn Management 905-428- 9766 AJAX, HARWOOD/Ross- land delightful modern 1- bdrm basement apt., pri- vate entrance at ground level, own laundry, 1-park- ing, available now. No smoking/pets. $850/inclu- sive. Condolyn Manage- ment 905-428-9766. AJAX, RAVEN- CROFT/DANIELS CRST. 1-bdrm basement apart- ment, separate entrance, parking, laundry. no pets/smoking. Available Sept. 1st. $700mth. inclu- sive. Call Waseem 905- 619-3448 or 905-441- 1105. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom apts. $1019/mo. Available August/Sept 1st 3-bedroom $1125/mo. Plus parking. Available Au- gust/Sept 1st. 905-683- 8571, 905-683-8421 AJAX-Furnished,Bache- lor, 1 bedroom basement apt. Private entrance. Laundry, utilities, cable in- cluded. Kitchenette/micro- wave. Near 401, GO, pub- lic transit. $625/mo. (905)427-0283 after 6:00 pm. ATTENTION SENIORS/ MATURE ADULTS quiet living everything on one level all new 2-bdrm, fridge/stove, parking, laun- dry, cable. All inclusive. $985. Oshawa 289-240- 4120 AVAIL SEPT 1ST,1-bdrm $820/mo inclusive. 2-bdrm $895/mo inclusive. Im- maculate adult lifestyle newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult ten- ants. No dogs. 905-448- 0390. AVAILABLE September 1st. gorgeous 2bedroom basement apartment in Courtice, White Cliff es- tates home. Separate walkout entrance w/patio. backs onto forest. 2 bath- rooms, kitchen, livingroom, private laundry, 1parking- spot. $1100/month inclu- sive except phone. perfect for single or senior. no smoking/pets. (905)436- 1387 BEAUTIFUL smoke-free 1-bdrm Sailwinds condo in Whitby. Pool, hot tub, sau- na, etc. Super deal at $1150/mo all inclusive. Available Sept 1st. (905)697-0178 Rob. Apartments & Flats for Rent BOWMANVILLE, 1-bed- room, $650 plus hydro, in- cludes heat. Available im- mediately. Parking, coin laundry. Call Liza (905)623-4302. BRIGHT BACHELOR fur- nished apartment - Cour- tice, main level, private en- trance, a/c, own bath & laundry, on bus route, utilities included, mature adult, many extras, no pets/smoking. $700/mo. tel 905-436-2683 Bungalow Apartments, Oshawa. Main floor & lower level apts. in detached hous- es. Completely renovat- ed. New oak kitchens. New bathrooms. Private laundry. Private parking. Rents from 1-bedroom, $825, 2-bedroom $950, 3-bedroom, $1050. No smoking/dogs. (905)404-2500 COURTICE, LARGE 2- bedroom basement apt., includes laundry, utilities, 2 car parking. Available im- mediately. $910/month. Call Cindy (905)432-3222 FARMHOUSE in country setting north of Oshawa. 3-bdrm $1200/mo, utilities included. Barn and out- buildings also available to rent. Call 905-725-9991, 9am-4pm. LARGE 1-BED APT nicely decorated, top floor, quiet house, separate entrance, parking, laundry. All inclu- sive, $695/mo. First/last, no pets/smoking. Avail. October 1st. Central Oshawa. 905-884-6922. MAIN FLOOR 2-BDRM apt of duplex. Sept 1st. Clean, quiet, freshly paint- ed, new flooring, fridge/stove, laundry, park- ing, garage, deck/yard, bus route, 5-mins UOIT. $1015/mo includes heat/hydro/water. First/last. (905)697-3773. NEWLY RENOVATED 1- bedroom basement apart- ment. $700/month, all in- clusive, close to down- town. Separate entrance, parking. Contact: Rick, (905)436-6740. NORTH OSHAWA 2 bed- room Sept./Oct. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APTS. available August 1st. Park and Adelaide, clean & bright, $695, plus Hydro, First/last. (905)242-8487. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9095. Apartments & Flats for Rent ONTARIO ST/WILLIAM St, Oshawa 2-bdrm apart- ment, bright, clean, private entrance, open concept liv- ingroom, ceramic floors/hardwood, own laun- dry, balcony, parking. Available now, $799/month plus utilities. 905-720- 3117. OSHAWA - SIMCOE / GIBB,4 spacious one and two bedrooms available Sept. lst. freshly painted, one parking included from $650 to $1,200. No dogs, first /last. ODSP and sen- iors welcomed. (905)924- 6075. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM. Free laundry facilities, electricity/heat/water incl. Perfect for single person or couple. 1-parking space. Near O.C. Looking for mature, clean, quiet, ten- ant. No pets, good credit. $800/mnth. First/last. avail Sep1. Call John at 905- 576-4229(answering ma- chine), Cell 289-385-6289. OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide, 2-bedroom main floor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905- 579-2350. OSHAWA LARGE deluxe 1-bedroom apt. Upper floor, gas fireplace, laundry room, all appliances incl. Non smokers, avail Oct.1, $925/mnth all inclusive. Call 905-723-3301 or 905- 728-1917. OSHAWA near O/C lovely 3-bdrm main floor of house. Quiet neighbour- hood, w/out to large yard. parking, a/c laundry fa- cilities, No smoking/pets. first/last. $1275/mo in- cludes utilities (905)831- 9458 OSHAWA NORTH,gor- geous 1-bedroom main floor of SENIOR-LIFE- STYLE COMPLEX, se- cluded area in the city, beautiful lawn, ample parking, $1000/month, all inclusive, Immediately. (905)723-7291. OSHAWA Park/King 1-bdrm in house, 2nd-floor. Separate entrance, bath- room, kitchen, livingroom, parking, laundry. Close to amenities. $800/mo inclu- sive, Available Sept 1st. (905)442-3665. OSHAWA, 1-bedroom basement. apt near Oshawa Centre, renovated kitchen, new appliances, separate entrance, park- ing, no pets. $725/month. inclusive. Available Sept. lst. First/last. 905-668- 0278. OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt apt. in quiet residential area. Private entrance & laundry. Cable, c/a, 5-appliances, 1-parking, avail. Sept. 1st. Close to schools and shopping. $800/month. First/last. (905)404-8695 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM basement apt, Steven- son/Gibb. Bright, spacious. Separate entrance, shared laundry, parking, near OC/transit. No smok- ing/pets. $900/month inclusive, first/last, credit check. September 1st. Sue (905)924-3513. OSHAWA, NE,Harmo- ny/Adelaide, clean 1-bed- room basement apt., sep- arate entrance, utilities, laundry, parking, $650/month, available im- mediately. Non-smoker, no pets. Call (905)449-0644 OSHAWA,Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866- 601-3083 www.apartment sinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 1 and 2 bedroom, plus utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available imme- diately. Call 647-404-1786. WHITBY,2 bedrooms from $950 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for Rent OSHAWA- Close to O.C. Fully furnished bachelor basement. apartment. Clean, newly renovated. $600/month all inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. 905-571-7708. OSHAWA- Ritson and Bloor, 2-bedroom apt. $875/mnth, avail. Sep1. 1-bedroom basement apt. $675/mnth Oct1. every- thing included, first/last. No dogs. Call (905)432-7740 or (905)995-8316. PICKERING Major Oaks Rd, 3-bdrm bsmt apt. Side entrance, newly renovated. Full-bath. $900/mo. Utilities included. 1-park- ing. Share laundry. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. First/last, references. 289-200-0038. PICKERING Spacious, 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Immacu- late condition. Separate side entrance, bright/large living room, laminate floors, laundry, 2-parking. Near GO. $900/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Call 905-420-4269. PICKERING Whites/Finch: $1100 all inclusive, 2 bed- room open concept bsmt apartment, approx. 1200 sq. feet. Sep entrance, pri- vate washer/dryer, fire- place, a/c, fridge/stove, cable, 1-parking. No smok- ing/pets. Call 647-504- 9855 for appointment. Available immediately. PICKERING,Dellbrook/ Brock. Large 1-bedroom above-ground basement apt. Spacious, separate entrance, appliances in- cluding washer/dryer, fire- place, garage parking. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available Sept 16th. (416)728-1236. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. In well- kept, quiet 3-storey build- ing. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No Smok- ing/No dogs. First/last. 905-985-6032, 905-430- 7816. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious, quiet 1-bdrm $735; 2-bedrooms $835. Avail. September 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1- 800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, AJAX New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apartment. Separate en- trance & laundry. Parking. Available Sept 1st. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, in small building. Suitable for single mature non-smoking adult. Second floor. On GO bus. Washer/dryer & utilities included. $745/mo. Available immediately. (905)655-7277. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM, multi-storey apt in small non-smoking building. Eat- in kitchen with dishwasher, walkout patio to backyard, Washer/dryer & utilities in- cluded. $1260/mo. Available October 1st. (905)655-7277. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Apartments & Flats for Rent WHITBY, WALK TO GO, large 3-bedroom, mainfloor duplex, 2 entrances, park- ing, laundry facilities. $975/mo plus utilities. Available Sept/Oct 1st. No pets. Call 905-721-2887. Condominiums for Rent AAA 2 Bedroom 2 Bath unit. Renovated kitchen and bath. West view. Vil- lage garden $1400/month. Call (416)409-1702 Houses for Rent $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good es- tablished credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888- 732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com No- body sells more homes than Remax. 5-BEDROOM north Oshawa. 2 floors, 1-1/2 baths, formal livingroom w/fireplace, 5 appliances, 2 level deck, near hospital, transit, schools, great area. Older home w/upgrades. $1485+utilities. (416)724- 9555 AJAX 3 bedroom de- tached bungalow, large yard, clean, quiet street, near school/park. $950 plus. (905)683-6203. AJAX, DETACHED, 2,800sq.ft, 4-bdrm, 3-bath. Pickering Village. $1700/ mo. Also 2-bdrm basement apartment, $800/mo. No pets/smoking. Available Sept. 1st. 416-628-4335 ALL UTILITIES INCLU- SIVE $1325, Oshawa/Whitby border, 3- bedrooms, main and sec- ond floor, close to all amenities, laundry and parking. Available immedi- ately. First/last, references. (416)264-7990. ALTONA N. OF FINCH 3 bdrm bungalow. Whole house. Bsmt unfinished, sunsets over farm field. Half acre lot. $1100/mo plus utilties. Call Mike 905- 831-3300 COURTICE/OSHAWA border, 4-bedroom de- tached, garage, applianc- es, a/c, available now, $1350/month, plus utilities. Condolyn Management 905-428-9766. HANDY MANNS INVITES YOU...To attend an OPEN HOUSE!! Custom built home for rent. Sat-Sun Aug 23rd-24th, 1-5pm, 11 Pigott Lane, Orono. Available September. 4-bedrooms, 3-baths. For further info visit: www.handymanns.ca or call Frank 905-983-5341, Brian 905-983-5633. OSHAWA NORTH,prime location, quiet street, 3-bdrm main floor bunga- low, good-sized bdrms, spacious, c/air, pool, free internet/satellite. $1350/mo utilities included. Available Sept 1st. No smoking/pets. 416-887-3289. WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE@ Rossland/Thick- son 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1295 mo. + utilities, Sept.1, legal Bsmt Apt. not incl., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking /Pets. Tim Web- ster @ Sutton Group Heri- tage Brokerage 905 619- 9500. WHITBY-Brock/Kingston Rd. Immaculate 2-storey,3- bedroom,2 1/2baths,all ap- pliances, A/C, single gar- age. Finished basement. Fenced. Quiet street ends at park. $1,475 First/last. Immediate, references. 416-902-9310, 905-479- 9310. Townhouses for Rent AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. FURNISHED TOWN- HOUSE ($1700), unfur- nished $1500. Whitby 3- bedrooms, 2-bath- rooms, 6-appliances, a/c, c/v, finished bsmt w/gas fireplace, no pets, non- smokers. References and credit check. Available Sept 1st. (905)430-0404. LOCATED AT WIL- SON/BEATRICE. 3-bdrm townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat/hydro, includes water/cable. 1-pet allowed. Call for more details & availability dates. (905)432-6809. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. Ask about our move-in incentives. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE.3 & 2-bdrm+. Harmony/Olive. 4-plex semi-townhouse, spa- cious/clean, 3-floors, fin. basement, 1-parking, Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+ utilities. Avail. Sept 1st. First/last/references. Call (905)686-5591 email: seanryanjr@gmail.com PICKERING, TOWN- HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, gas heat, 4 applianc- es, pool, parking. Close to everything. $1200 plus utilities, first/last. 905-839- 5770. SOUTH OSHAWA 2-bdrm newly renovated $995/mo all inclusive. 1-4pc, 1-2pc bath. Near schools/ amenities. No pets. First/last references re- quired. Avail Sept 1. Please call (905)571-3961 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1195-$1295+utilities. 4-appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. Rooms for Rent & Wanted $400/MONTH, WHITBY - Rossland and Garden area. Furnished bedroom, c/air, cable, bus at door, close to all amenities. No smoking, spotlessly clean. (905)665-8504 AJAX -2 furnished rooms for rent in large quite home. Phone, cable, park- ing, laundry. $400/550/mo, first/last. No smoking/pets. Bus route. Avail. immedi- ately. Call 416-893-0140. OSHAWA,Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with kitchen & private entrance, parking. Working gentle- man preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401 2 Rooms in base- ment for rent, $450 & $500/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917- 4949. WHITBY,Brock/Mary, 3- bedroom, clean, beautiful bungalow. Great location. $400/$450/month, inclu- sive, first/last. Females preferred. No pets/smok- ing/parking. (905)995-7843 or b_points@hotmail.com. Birthdays Coming Events Rooms for Rent & Wanted PICKERING: Brock/Finch upper furnished room. Large adult-lifestyle home. Share kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable TV, park- ing, NO smoking. No pets. References. First/last, $440/month. CALL (416)460-5615 ROOMS AVAILABLE in 5 year old shared Ajax house. Access to every- thing! Close to amenities. First/last required. $425- $450. 416-854-9209. Shared Accommodation OSHAWA-INDEPENDENT living for those with special needs. Furnished houses, apartments, and licensed group homes. Meal plans, transportation, and med assistance available. Rates from $540/month. (905)244-0342, www.HomesWithHelp.com PICKERING,Liverpool & Finch area. Furnished/un- furnished room, non-smok- er preferred. Available Sept 1st, $450/month. Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. 647- 438-0478 (leave message) Cottages for Rent COTTAGES FOR RENT! 2 & 3 bedroom available starting at $125/day. Clean lake, private beach, comes with a boat. North of Bancroft. Also B&B. 1-800-979-3486 www.zumwaldhaus.com Campers, Trailers, Sites TENT TRAILER 1991 Coleman 10' tent trailer, sleeps 6, king plus queen, air, screen room $3000. Excellent condition. (905)576-3003 Boats & Supplies 1991 SEARAY CBLT- 18ft. Excellent condition, stored indoors each winter, 15hrs. on outdrive, I/O 175hp, 6 seater, large sun- pad, ladder, radio/tape- deck, cockpit cover, cruis- ing cover, winter storage cover. Includes Cradle ride trailer 3years old. $10,500.00. Call 905-434- 3826 Birthdays Coming Events Public Notices HAM Course Amateur Radio Basic Course. Starting September 9th 2008 at 7pm. Port Whitby Marina. Contact Garth at bazukale@aol.com. (647)405-9377 Book now seating is limited. Lost & Found FOUND -long earred pet rabbit neutered male, North Pickering - Westney rd (905)649-5480, cell 416- 476-1531 Personals COMPANION wanted, at- tractive male, physically fit enjoys country living, trav- el, theatre, cottage life, seeks an attractive slim physical fit lady age 45-55 for a lasting relationship. Please send a short letter and phone number to: Suite 669, 2 Campbell Drive, Uxbridge L9P 0A3 Daycare Available BABYSITTING available in my home in North Ajax. Near Brother Andre/Not- tingham. Any age wel- come. 35 PSW, mature, responsible mother. Call (647)828-4571. DAYCARE REGISTER- ING for ages 18 months to 12 years old, after school program avail. snacks pro- vided. affordable rates. Harwood/Gardener, Ajax. Register Now! (905)239- 5204 (647)895-3957 EXPERIENCED affordable home daycare. Valleyf- arm/Hwy 2, large fenced backyard, fenced pool. Large playroom, lunch- es/snacks. All ages, before & after school, near Glen- grove P.S. Debbie (905)839-7237. MARILYN'S HOME DAY- CARE established since 1978 currently has open- ings full and part time, all ages welcome. School buses to Gandy & St. Mar- guerite. Call today for inter- view (905)831-0653. SEPTEMBER IS around the corner! Experienced teacher caring for your child in a safe clean home daycare. Nursery. Full or part-time, meals, activities. South Ajax. Call Patricia 905-449-7245 Pools & Supplies Daycare Available QUALITY DAYCARE available for August and September. Westney & Delaney, excellent rates, now is the time to look for a good caregiver. All ages, full or part-time, days or Sat., homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environ- ment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 WHITES/SHEPPARD for the older kids grades JK-8, your older child will get the attention and guidance they deserve. Mature ex- perienced childcare in a smoke-free reliable, safe, friendly environment. Open 6:30am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, PA Days, school holidays. Drop off/pick up from St. Elizabeht Seton, Highbush & ST. Marguerite Bourge- oys. Nutritious break- fast/afterschool snack pro- vided. Homework help & lots of activities to keep them busy. Reasonable rates. Receipts given. Pet friendly home. (905)831- 8087. Articles for Sale + PIZZA TABLE ($150). Good condition. 416-930- 9603. +CARPETS, CARPETS, Carpets, living room and hall carpeted with pad and installation from $319 (30 yds.). Best price guaranteed. Saillian Carpets. 905-242-3691 Free Estimates. +METAL SEAL SHELVES (TWO) shelves ($60 each). 416-930-9603. +TOPPING/SALAD TA- BLE ($250). 416-930- 9603. 4-33" COOPER TIRES on aluminum rims $300. 2003 YAMAHA TTR 125 new parts, runs well. $1500. Di- len (905)449-9514 5 STAR GUEST house closing. Has furniture, din- ning set, tables, micro- waves, ride-on mower, Steihl edger and much more! Call (905)983-6412. A HAIRSTYLIST CHAIRS ($200 each).Shampoo chairs($60 each). Hair steamer($80). Excellent condition. 416-930-9603. AFFORDABLE APPLI- ANCES,HANKS APPLI- ANCES, 310 Bloor St.W. Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves $149, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selec- tion newer models, includ- ing stainless steel appli- ances. Rent to own available. Parts Specialist. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN ortho- pedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacrifice $275. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE FURNITURE. Contact 289-385-2025 BUY/SELL Stair lifts, porch lifts, hospital beds (electric), scooters, ceiling lifts, patient lifts. SILVER CROSS (905)668-8560 or 1-800-659-0668 Pools & Supplies Daycare Available Articles for Sale CARPET SALE & Spe- cials! Laminate, hardwood flooring & tiles. Carpet 2- rooms up to 30-sq. yd. from $329. includes pad/in- stallation. Carpet repairs, serving Durham. Free es- timates. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20-sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, com- mercial. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 CASH & CARRY, IKEA Furniture (bedroom, dining room, etc.) Prices Nego- tiable. Contact Lisa 416- 618-1025 lqforever@hotmail.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 FOR SALE 36" RCA tv with stand $225.00 905- 686-0902 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA.5-6 per- son, never used. Warran- ty. Sacrifice $2,995. Call 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2008 new in wrap, fully loaded. Cost $8900, sacrifice $3900. Call (905)213-4669 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4300 sac- rifice $1395. (905)213-4669 JESUS IS ALIVE Christian practices consist of ancient pagan customs. Jim Campbell (705)799-1329 KITCHENAID COFFEE, grinder, stainless steel bowl, new, never used, $40. 416-286-4014. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SCOOTERTEQ,"E" Bike- Cougar XR7-54km. No li- cense, insurance, or license plates required. Low mainte- nance, 50km/per battery charge. Speed 32km/per hr. Loaded with options. $1,750. (905)668-5155. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 22, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Continued on pg. 31 HAIRSTYLING (905) 576-0479 ESTHETICS (905) 728-7383 www.artandtechnique.com Registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005. Advanced Hands On Private Training • Monthly Start Dates • Flexible Payment Plans • Full or Part Time • Full Service Salon/Spa NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR FALL COURSES EDUCATION Inspired by BEAUTY ArAr t & Technique echnique Art & Technique ACADEMY OF HAIRSTYLING AND ESTHETICS EST. 1980 15 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa Graduate E. Clarke EARN YOUR COLLEGE DIPLOMA IN LESS THAN A YEAR 6TH ANNUAL REUNION & CAREER FAIR Saturday, Sept 6th, 2008 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. **Rain or Shine** Followed by our Company- Sponsored night at Mosport Raceway Receive FREE tickets to a night at the races and Fan appreciation activities We’re located at 199 Wentworth St. East, Oshawa 401 to Ritson Rd., S. to Wentworth St. E., (South East corner of Ritson & Wentworth.) 1-800-753-2284 1,000 tickets available (children under 12 FREE Admission) Calling All OTTA Grads, Past, Present & Future!! 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This program is designed to provide the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a Paralegal and to provide you with the educational requirements to be accepted to write the Paralegal Certifi cation Exam. • Paralegal Requirements • Ethics and Professional Conduct • Legal Writing • Legal Research • Court Procedures and Practice • Criminal Code • Provincial Offences Act • Employment Standards • Landlord and Tenant Act • Highway Traffi c Act • Surveillance • Employment Opportunities • Computer Skills • and much, much more DIAMOND INSTITUTEDIAMOND INSTITUTE of Business and ComputerTechnologyof Business and Computer Technology Paralegal - AdvocateParalegal - Advocate Become a.... START A CAREER IN RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT Pickering Location If you have the ambition we have the opportunity for you to soar in your career at Wendy’s. In fact you will start by assisting or supervising a million dollar operation, although it could be much more than that, once you make your mark. The potential is endless. These management positions in Pickering Ontario, will assist with employee training, ensure excellent customer service, meet sales goals, manage costs, and execute policies and procedures. Do You • Enjoy working with people • Have the ability to lead • Want access to extended health benefi ts • Like to work in a fast pace environment • Interested in a rewarding and exciting career We are looking for you! Fax or e-mail your resume to 905-655-0809 R.Prendrgast@Rogers.com • Must be available days, evenings and weekends with access to transportation. • Restaurant experience an asset Assistant Manager and Supervisors POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE: Actively recruiting for Entry level & Store Managers • All applicants must be interested in relocating to Northern Employment Opportunities Store Manager Accountable for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of our stores. We offer a great training program along with profi t sharing opportunities and a Share Purchase Program. Supervisor Learn our business from the ground up and progress to Department Manager and/or Store Manager positions. Relevant retail store experience is an asset and is required for specialized roles. Regular Full Time For those interested in a support role and are seeking employment as a cashier and stock clerk. Relevent retail store experience is an asset. Also Seeking: Grocery Managers and Supervisors Produce Managers and Supervisors Meat Managers, Meat Cutters, Meat Relief Cutters Fast Food Service Managers and Supervisors Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Locum Pharmacists Support and Benefi ts Include: • Almost cost free living • Subsidized and fully furnished housing • Generous food allowance • Paid vacation travel • Corporate benefi ts plans such as medical and dental benefi ts • Bonus and profi t sharing opportunities • Relocation assistance • Ability to bank what you earn All applicants must be willing to relocated to Northern Canada. The North West Company is an equal opportunity employer. Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. The North West Company is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighborhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacifi c and the Caribbean. North West operates 222 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, AC Value Center and Cost-U-Less and has annualized sales of approximately Cdn. $1.3 billion. We operate over 140 stores across Canada’s North that range in size from 3,000 - 65,000 square feet. These stores are modern plants with full lines of fresh and dry groceries as well as every day basics in general merchandise hard lines and soft lines. We are looking for customer focused individuals and couples who are interested in joining our team for a career with us in the North. If you are interested in exploring a career opportunity with us, send your résumé in complete confi dence: E-mail: TNWCcareers@northwest.ca | Fax: (204) 934-1696 If you would like to know more, please contact us toll-free at (800) 782-0391, press 1, and then ext. 8862 or by visiting: www.northwest.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE A29 A/Pdurhamregion.com RFECY has been supporting children with special needs and their families for over 20 years. We are seeking a dynamic individual interested in a one year contract position. RESOURCE CONSULTANT (Contract Position) • Help families plan for their children, • Identify implementation strategies and monitor outcomes. • Provide case management and work collaboratively with community partners. • Provide training and education. The successful applicant must be highly motivated, a self starter and possess the following: • Degree/diploma in Human/Social Services fi eld • 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 • Excellent 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 3rd,2008 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 Resources For Exceptional Children And Youth - Durham Region • RN’s with/without ACLS for safe patient transfers and homecare • RPN’S for safe patient transfers and homecare. • PSW’s for homecare with vehicle ***Flexible work schedules (Part-time- Full-time-Casual) with a variety of work environments, benefi ts and mileage allowance. New grads welcomed. Please respond today to: Diane Moore, Area Director Email: oshawa@bayshore.ca Fax: 905.433.5008/1-877-433-5007 1 Mary St. N. Unit C, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7W8 *please state ‘RESUME’ in subject line for emails Immediate Opportunities Available For CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT visit our website for more details at http://www.steannes.com/employment.html STE. ANNE’S SPA Voted Canada’s Favourite Spa by SpaFinder Magazine Readers opportunities in spa, marketing, sales, retail, operations, dining room, custodial, housekeeping Since 1959, Community Lifecare Inc.has earned a reputation as one of Ontario's finest managers of nursing and retirement homes. The warm, caring environment created in each of our residences is the result of the efforts of our outstanding and caring staff, innovative thinking and careful planning.Community Nursing Home Pickering is currently recruiting for full-time and part-time RNs and RPNs for all shifts. When you visit any of our residences, you'll find many of our staff are long-standing employees and are like family to us. Because this is the cornerstone of our philosophy and the foundation of our business, you’ll always feel the benefits of being surrounded by people who treat you like family. We are looking for individuals who are committed to innovative, resident-focused care and have demonstrated strong time management, communication, and clinical/assessment skills. If you have an interest inGerontologycomplimentedbyanenthusiasticapproachandarewilling to learn, we have the job for you! For more information, please contact: Helen Bilik, Human Resources hbilik@clmi.ca SCHOOL BUS TRAINING STARTS NOW!!!!! Stock Transportation is currently recruiting drivers for routes in PORT PERRY, UXBRIDGE, AJAX, PICKERING, WHITBY & OSHAWA QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY: • Drivers Abstract in good standing • “G” License for at least one year • Enjoy working with children GREAT FOR: • Stay at home parents (pre-schoolers can ride along) • Retirees who have extra time on their hands • Anyone looking for a positive & supportive environment to work IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CARING, SUPPORTIVE AND FUN COMPANY TO WORK FOR! STOCK has September routes available! STOCK TRANSPORTATION LTD. 1-800-889-9491 www.stocktransportation.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 Durham Recruitment Feature Extended Reach Friday September 26 Oshawa-Whitby-Clarington This Week And Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Tuesday September 30 Port Perry and Uxbridge Thursday October 2 Cobourg and Port Hope Northumberland News Plus Workopolis.com Localmarketplace.ca All For One Price Please Contact our Classifi ed Dept. at 905-576-9335 Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm Ask us about our Help Wanted Video Feature To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Canada O/A 1527619. Some down payment may be required 905-619-2093 761 McKay Rd., Pickering Specials Complete Pine Gable Kits: 8x6 $918.75 8x8 $1,014.00 8x12 $1,439.25 Visit our Pickering Showroom www.shedman.ca Cars for Sale Articles for Sale WES TNEY/DELANEY Scrambling for daycare? I'm a university-educated mother of three. Safe, clean, caring home. Expe- rienced cook in Ajax Day- care. First Aid, Food Safe- ty certificates. F/T or P/T. Homemade meals provid- ed. Fun activities. Empha- sis on physical activity. Call Tricia (905) 683-0515. Pets, Supplies, Boarding BOXER PUPPIES-Born June 18th, unregistered. Flashy Fawn and White available. Home raised, not caged up. Vet checked and shots done. Written guarantee. $1,200. Fe- males 4th litter. Call (905)697-5986. BULL TERRIER.White male, 12 weeks old, CKC registered, 2nd shots, mi- cro chipped, home raised. $1600. Call 905-986-1030. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, males/females. CKC regis- tered, vet checked, tat- tooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GOLDENDOODLES (F1) Apricot males, low-shed & Labradoodles (F1) black M/F, moderate shed, Great family pets 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com LAB PUPS,yellow or black, CKC registered, first shots, health guaranteed, excellent hunting dogs or family pet, only 3 left, $700. Call 905-352-2614. Cars for Sale 1995 FORD CROWN Vic- toria, blue, with plush in- terior, 168,000kms, lady driven, good operating or- der. Sold as is, asking, $2,000, O.B.O, Call (905)668-9739. 1998 HONDA CRV,4x4, keyless, anti-theft, auto, green w/grey interior, am/fm CD, power, cruise, air, hood deflector, roof racks, 5 door, clean interi- or, 200,000kms. $6,995. (905)668-5547 Cars for Sale Articles for Sale Cars for Sale 2000 VW GL Turbo Bee- tle. Excellent condition, loaded, black w/black in- terior, winter tires with rims, excellent on gas, one owner. $6,400 o.b.o. Certi- fied & e-tested. (905)666- 5087 2001 HYUNDAI Elantra 67k loaded $5490; 2000 Saturn wagon 131K $4490; 2002 Kia Rio 140k $3990; 2001 Hyundai Ac- cent 166k $2990; 2-year warranty (905)922-2010 (416)841-1487 www.fineli- neauto.ca 2002 GRAND PRIX, teal, automatic, 4 dr., 150 kil., new all season tires, excel- lent condition, asking $5000. certified. Financing available o.a.c. (905)438- 1951. 2004 Toyota Echo 2dr hatchback, silver. Also have snows on rims and roof rack for same. $7500 incl. 905-623-6275 MINT CONVERTIBLE - Seebring, 2004, silver, black top, 54,805 kil., One mature lady owner. Never winter driven. Safety and emissions certificate. $11,500. (905)697-1286. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca 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 SHAMMY AUTO SALES, Pickering. 2003 Sunfire 28k, $7295; 1999 Civic EXG 248k $4495; 2002 Hyundai Accent GL 148k $3995; 2002 1997 Accura CL, 225k $3888. Lots More Cars in Stock! Shammy (416)358-0793 or Greg 416-460-6739 Cars for Sale Cars Wanted ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ 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 Environmental friendly green disposal. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. 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Home Improvement Roofing Shingles, Flats, Eavestrough, Soffit A + Quality Fully Insured and licensed Better Rates 416-429-2189 or 1-866-816-2477 SPECIAL WINDOW & EAVESTROUGH CLEANING (up to 20 windows $50.00) No Squeegee (By hand) *Lawncare * Interior and Exterior Painting * Power wash (fence & deck stain) Lowest in the Region Fred 905-655-5706 Serving Durham since 1990 Tree Service Party Services Home Improvement TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit ~ Facia Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 Yvon & Son's General Contracting Basements Washrooms Kitchens Side Entrances Carpentry Decks ●Ponds Fences Free Estimates (416) 918-8184 Garbage Removal/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 Plumbing LICENSED PLUMBING ✓ New Work ✓ Renovations ✓ Repairs ✓Full Bsmnt./Bath Call Ed 905-442-3543 905-623-9664 Tree Service Party Services Handyman HANDYMAN SERVICES Concrete Repairs, Interlocking & Brick Repairs, Painting, Summer Cleanup, Lawn Cutting, Tree Pruning, Hedge Trimming, Garbage Removal. 905-431-7762 905-655-5085 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 Painting & Decorating PAINTING WALLPAPERING ✦ Reasonable Rates ✦Interior ✦ Exterior Over 30 years Experience 905-725-9884 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)532-9056 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 House Cleaning CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Flooring, Carpeting 1-647-999-6262 Hardwood Flooring • $4.49/Sq.ft. Installed • Free estimates • Specializing in stairs. 100% Canadian HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding, staining, & finishing of old floors 20 years experience Call John (905) 655-3492 (416) 220-4768 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 22, 2008, PAGE 31 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Service Directory Please read your clas- sified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one inser- tion in the event of an error. 2008 Jayco Jayfeather 28W Was $25,900 $222 per month O.A.C Includes LCD tv, power awning, Exterior entertainment centre, exterior storage drawer, slide out, two entrance doors. ONLY ONLY 2 LEFT2 LEFT This Week’s SpecialsThis Week’s Specials 2008 Jayco 806 Was $9,200 $97.96 per month O.A.C Includes furnace, fridge, stove, BBQ, awning, deluxe sreen room, spare tire. ONLY A F E W ONLY A F E W AVAILA B L E AVAILA B L E 2008 Jayco Melbourne 26A Was $94,179 $674.38 per month O.A.C Full body paint, double slide, 2 LCD TV’s, 400 watt inverter, Onan generator, queen bed, outside entertainment centre. Don’t miss this one. ONLY ONLY 1 LEFT1 LEFT durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 ONE DAY ONLY - AUCTION SALE DIRECT FACTORY AUTHORIZED LIQUIDATION ALL ITEMS MUST BE SOLD Acting under Instructions received: we will sell: BRAND NEW FURNITURE & ACCENTS *unclaimed containers* overstocks * receiverships **movie sets* * mfg.showroom samples*designers choice* misguided freight* *model homes*close- outs*estates* *new home furnishings * bedroom suites* living room sets * *dining tables & chairs *hand carved mahogany designer's accents * * estate jewellery * big screen lcd tv*sports memorabilia* leather sofas- estate coins - framed art- vanity sinks- area rugs* PUBLIC AUCTION Mon. Eve. Aug. 25th 7 p.m. (Preview at 6: pm) Scugog Community Centre 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry, Partial listing only: Brand new Imported Fine quality High Grade Leather sofa, loveseat & chair groupings, Recliner theatre sets with top grade leather hides from Italy etc. King & Queen size Bedroom suites with full cabinetry and mirrors, Quality deluxe Box & Mattress sets, New designer style 9 pc Pub sets, selection of 7 pc dining tables and chairs, storage ottomans, French tables, desks, Hand Painted Bom- bay chests, commodes, unique designer marble top vanity and sinks, Grandfather clocks, Items arriving daily, plan to attend, many more items too numerous to mention -------------------------------------------------------- $100.00 COUPON AUGUST SALES ONLY: must present this ad on registration to desk clerk to receive $100.00 towards the purchase of any 9pc din- ing room suite * lcd tv 40" or larger * ap- praised estate jewellery item* an extra 5% dis- count on all purchases paid in cash with this ad -------------------------------------------------------- www.auctioneer.ca contact us: email-info@auctioneer.ca PAUL BALDWIN April 9, 1942 - August 24, 2007 Peace, Love & Happiness He was with us for such a short time He will always be loved by all those that knew him. Sadly missed by his wife Carol of 42 years, Daughter Michelle & husband Hugh Son Jeff & wife Tracie Grandchildren Hugh, Lina, Tye & Alex, his friend Harry Murphy and all his hockey guys. Forever in our hearts "Baldy", "Coach of Friday Night Hockey" and "The Big Guy" Sharron Hart Nicholls November 1, 1946- August 23, 07 God called your name so softly, that only you could hear, no one heard the footsteps of the angels drawing near. It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home. Think of you daily, miss you so much, Marly Worship Directory 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 10:00 a.m. Kids Program 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Faith Revival Ministry Canada Invites you to Worship with us every Sunday at 10 a.m. We also invite you to our Youth Explosion Concert on September 7th at 7 p.m. “FREE BBQ & Pop” For more info. Call 905-239-5204 or 647-895-3957 845 Westney Rd., S. Unit #3, Ajax email: email: ejackson@durhamregion.comejackson@durhamregion.com Deadline: Deadline: Wednesday @10:00 a.m.Wednesday @10:00 a.m. For Further For Further Worship Directory Information Worship Directory Information Call Erin Jackson at (905) 683-0707 or Fax (905) 579-4218Call Erin Jackson at (905) 683-0707 or Fax (905) 579-4218 Places of Worship Places of Worship Places of Worship Places of Worship PRE-MOVING & ESTATE SALE 1597 Conc. Rd. 7 North of Taunton Rd. at Mitchells Corners, west of Enfield Road Sat., Aug. 23, 8:00 am to 2:00pm Painted store cupboard, oak mantles, desks, Walnut dresser/mirror, Oak buffet, tiger oak buffet, Set of 6 oak dining chairs, small ta- bles, lots of chairs,Vintage linens & quilts, china dinner sets, Teacups, china plates, sil- ver plate serving trays, Wooden boxes, bas- kets, crocks, pictures & frames, Kenmore washer & dryer, cast iron bath tub Quality antique/used furniture, china & more GARAGE SALE Sunday August 24 from 9:00-1:30 40 Greenhalf Drive, Ajax Excersize equipment, dog crate, small tv, pictures, couch set Garage Sale 2483 Linwood St. Pickering Saturday Aug 23 8am-1pm GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug 23, 8am-Noon 1008 Moorelands Cres.,Pickering (Rosebank S.) Garage Sale Saturday Aug 23 8am-1pm 32 Robbie Crsnt GARAGE SALE Saturday August 23 & Sunday August 24 8am - 2pm 1617 Geta Circle, Pickering Garage Sale Saturday August 23 794 Audley Rd. S. 8am-2pm GARAGE SALE Saturday August 23 8am - 3pm 200 + 221 Martins Rd, Pickering (First left off Altona, N of Finch) MOVING SALE Saturday Aug 23 21 Cluett Crsnt Everything must go Garage/Yard Sales Auctions In Memoriams THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE A33 A/Pdurhamregion.com ONLY AUTHORIZED BIOGUARD DEALERBIOGUARD DEALER 795 Westney Rd. S. Unit #1, Ajax 905-428-7665 ABOVE GROUND POOLSABOVE GROUND POOLS MANY MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS FREE ROBE with purchase of the 15 Minute Work Week and a box of Smart Shock. Work less, spend less, enjoy your pool more! While supplies last. $700 OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ALL IN-STOCK ABOVE GROUND AQUA LEADER POOLS FREE WATER TESTFREE WATER TEST Bring in your water sample and this ballot to receive a FREE WATER TEST AND 2 FREE BAGS of Bioguard Smart Shock® Name: ______________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________The best way to blue. Ajax/PickeringAjax/Pickering UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 CONTINUES.... HAIL SALEOF AOF A Pickering Volkswagen 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-420-9700 Pickering Volkswagen Inc. Full Inventory on www.pvw.com HWY. 401PORT UNION RD.WHITES RD.HWY. 2 ONLY 65 CARS LEFT Finance 2.9% to 66 months 2008 Rabbit $4,000 BELOW COST $5,000 BELOW COST 2008 Jetta 2.5 Finance 1.9% to 66 months $4,000 BELOW COST 2008 Golf City Finance 2.9% to 66 months $5,000 BELOW COST 2008 Jetta City Finance 1.9% to 66 months $5,000 BELOW COST 2009 Jetta 2.5 Wagons Finance 3.9% to 48 months 35 USED CARS SAVE UP TO $4,000 PLUS... *Hail damaged vehicles only. All fi nance rates available for full term, no gimmicks. HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTIO N ! * * * * * * durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 view on-line at... www.homes.durhamregion.comwww.homes.durhamregion.com OpenHouses this Saturday and SundaySaturday and Sunday ~Opportunity is Knocking~ For more listings see Page 35 MILT SOMMERVILLE* Sale Representative 905-831-2273 1-800-637-1312 781 EYER DRIVE, PI K ERING (W ITES RD/OKLA OMA DR) $365,0 0 0 Lovely views, Clean, airy & bright, very large 4-level 4-bedroom backsplit with 3-bathrooms and fi nished thru-out on a nice huge lot in the West Shore. It offers Hardwood fl ooring, newer windows, roof, heating and cooling systems and electrical updating. Come and see for yourself. OPEN OUSE SAT. AUG. 23, 1-4PM Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated ® SHERRY HOOVER Sales Representative 905-831-3300 1-866-539-3300 Exceptional four bedroom home fi nished top to bottom. Modern kitchen/breakfast room with pantry and ceramic fl oors. Living/dining rooms have hardwood fl oors. Prof fi n basement with wet bar. 5 appliances, upgrade CAC. Steps to Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, churches, schools. SUN AUGUST 24, 2-4 PM 519 DOWNLAND DRIVE, PICKERING $ 2 7 9 , 9 0 0 www.sherryhoover.com First Realty Ltd. Brokerage Each Offi ce Independently Owned and OperatedExceptional Service Since 1987 IS LOCATION IMPORTANT? KAREN PETERSON Sales Representative 905-831-2273 1-800-637-1312 SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2-4 PM 843 GRAND RIDGE AVE., OSHAWA Beautiful 6 yr old Raised Bungalow w/oversize lot available in Maxwell Village, North Oshawa. Features four bedrooms, three washrooms, family room, fi nished basement w/ in-law apt and separate entrance. 16 x 38 heated inground pool for these summer days. Shows well. Call for further details... ® Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated HARMONY RD/TAUNTON Bright 3 bdrm freehold. Demand location. Modern style w/lots of natural light. Kitchen w/walkout to sundeck (10’x9.5’). Gleaming hardwood fl rs. Big private master bdrm w/4pce (jacuzzi tub & sep. shower). Direct garage access. ! 1775 VALLEY FARM RD TH# 3, PICKERING (PICKERING PKWY & VALLEY FARM) SATURDAY AUG 23, 2:30-5 PM $232,000NANCY YAMASAKI,B.A. Sales Representative 416-281-2200 CASE REALTY Brokerage Independently owned & operated FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE POSIE HAIGHT Sales Representative 905-427-6522 SAT & SUN AUG. 23 & 24, 2-4 PM 4 EDWARD ST., AJAX Truly a gem! Completely renovated & full of surprises this 3 bdrm home offers more than meets the eye. Just move in, unpack and enjoy. Come see and prepare to fall in love! Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED POSIE’S HEART HOUSES PEOPLE Call DIANNE OXLEY Sales Representative 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated $279,900 * 4 * BEDROOMS! 1870 Sq ft, 6 years ‘new’! EXCELLENT neighbourhood! Upgrades throughout! Gorgeous Kitchen w/center island!Large Great Rm w/gas fi replace,French doors, pot lighting & California Shutters. C/air,dir garage access,Master w/walk-in closet,ensuite bath,soaker tub,sep shower. HUGE back deck,fenced property. Visit Virtual Slide Show, MLS #E1447452. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 1-3 PM 1114 ASHGROVE CRES., OSHAWA (SOUTH OF TAUNTON) (GRANDVIEW & BEATRICE ST E.) JIM KELLY P.Eng. Sales Representative 905-683-5000 • Shows Like A Model Home. This Is A Very Special Upgraded End Unit Townhouse • 2046 Sf Of Impeccable Quality Upgrades. • Extensive Hardwood Thruout, Solid Hardwood Staircase. • Vaulted Cathedral & Coffered Ceilings, Decorative Columns. • Butler’s Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Modern Open Plan Design. • Huge Lot. Separate Shower & Soaker Tub In Master. SAT & SUN AUGUST 23 & 24, 1-4 PM 26 WHITEFOOT CRESCENT, AJAXHUGE L O T www.jimkelly.ca QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated BRAD TATE* Sale Representative 905-831-2273 1-800-637-1312 342 DYSON RD., PICKERING$975,000New 3600 sq ft South Pickering Gem. This home comes complete with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 family rooms and an open concept kitchen/family room and a master suite overlooking the water. Walk to Rouge Beach or enjoy your own backyard paradise. OPEN HOUSE SUN. AUG. 24, 2-4PM Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated ® SHEILA FENNELL Sales Representative 905-686-3800 AJAX LAKESIDE Backs onto Golf Course – W/O Fin BSMT. If you love golf, entertaining & high level finishing – this home is for you! 4 bdrs, 5 baths – hardwood, Berber, custom kitchen w.granite! SUN AUGUST 24, 2-4 M 787 AUDLEY O AD S, AJAX $ 5 2 9 , 9 0 0 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage $ 3 2 9 , 8 0 0 SUN AUGUST 24, 2-4 M 4 SALT D IVE, AJAX SOUTH AJAX Full brick south Ajax beauty! Finished Basement, 9ft ceilings, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, hardwood, cathrdral ceilings & fireplace & landscaped front and back. www.SouthAjaxHome rices.com GOL F COU S E FIN. BAS E M E N T EXECUTIVE HOME IS A MUST SEE! IMMACULATE!!! Extremely Clean, Bright & Well Maintained Home. A Fabulous 4 Bedroom Executive House You Can Be Proud To Call Home. Includes A Rare 2nd Master Bedroom. Approximately 3500 Square Feet of Finished Living Space With So Many Upgrades & Extras. With Super Neighbours and The Great Family Community of Amberlea, Your Decision Is Easy. www.betterGTAhomes.com SATURDAY AUG 23, 2-5 P.M. 1509 NAPANEE ROAD Whites & Finch$449,999REALTRON Realty Inc.Brokerage STEVE SIALTSIS Sales Representative 647-228-1399 416-289-3333 AS SEEN ON REtv DAN PLOWMAN* 905-668-1800$317,900SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2-4 P.M. 40 THACKERY DR., AJAX GREAT GULF BUILT Fantastic 2 year new 4 bedroom home located in exclusive Wyndam Manor neighbourhood. Open concept. Spec- tacular eat in kitchen overlooking bright & spacious great room. Master offers stunning 5 piece ensuite.Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage Complete photo gallery available at Danplowman.comIndependently Owned & Operated Attention Realtors: To Advertise Your Listing in our Friday Open House Feature call 905-683-5110BY APPOINTMENT ONLYSpacious custom built, builders own home, 3 bdrm. bungalow in prestigious Brooklin enclave! Stunning custom kitchen w/crown moulding, imported granite counters, under valance lighting in kitchen, butlers pantry, kitchen open to great room w/12 ft. ceilings! *Porcelain, marble & hardwood* throughout! A pleasure to show! SUNDAY, AUG 24, 2-4 P.M. 128 COLSTON AVE., BROOKLIN LEE KEESO* 416-286-3993 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage $82 9, 9 0 0 akeeso@trebnet.com SATURDAY, AUG 23, 2-4 P.M. 19 GRANVILLE DRIVE , COURTICE Fabulous 3 bdrm, 4 bath, artist home in unique country-like setting. Huge lot, perennial gardens, backyard oasis W/heated inground salt water pool, cabana changehouse. Huge family rm with gas fi replace, fi nished bsmt w/2pc bath and rough in for shower! Fridge/stove, built in dishwasher, C/A, C/V, air cleaner gas dryer, washer, security system, roof reshingled in 2006. $32 9, 9 0 0 BARRIE COX* * Prestigious location near Altona and Twyn Rivers on quiet dead end street. * Upgraded top to bottom, inside and out. * Approximately 2,800 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms * Extensive hardwood fl ooring and new broadloom. * Huge master bedroom with renovated ensuite bathroom * Roof reshingled, driveway and walkway. * Two level deck. * Asking price $439,900 905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED *Information from R.E. Stats Inc. July 01/04 - May 31/08 www.barriecox.ca SAT & SUN AUG. 23 & 24 2-4 PM 273 RICHARDSON STREET, PICKERING “COUGLAN” EXECUTIVE HOME #1 PICKE R I N G SALES REPRESEN T A T I V E O V E R A L L L A S T 4 YEARS * LEISUREDAYS PORT PERRY 905-982-1655 1205 Scugog Line 6, Port Perry ON. www.leisuredays.ca N 12Port Perry7Reach St. Line 6 COME SEE O U R PARTS & S E R V I C E SU P E R S T O R E Canada’s LargestRV RETAILER!HWY 401 HWY 12HW Y 7 A HWY 12 @ Scugog Line 6 WITH THE EARLY ARRIVAL OF THE 09’S WE’RE MOTIVATED TO SELL ALL REMAINING 08 RV’S REGARDLESS OF PROFIT OR LOSS! RV’S FROM JUST$30 Bi-Weekly OUR GATES OPEN DAILY AT 9AM SHARP TODAY UNTIL SUNDAY! WHEN THE 08’S ARE GONE, THE SAVINGS DISAPPEAR UNTIL THIS TIME NEXT YEAR! HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TOSAVE THOUSANDS! QUANTITY & OPPORTUNITY IS LIMITED! ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED! *Bi-weekly payments O.A.C. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE A35 Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE A36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 Wise Customers always read the fi ne print *0% fi nancing is available as a fi xed rate loan for 12 months, the loan is renewable at going bank rate at the end of 12 months. Example: $20,000 fi nanced at 0% for the fi rst 12 months & ammortized over 84 months, the monthly payment would be $238.65, cost of borrowing $0 for the fi rst 12 months, then the loan is renewable at going bank rate for up to 72 months, depending on model year of the vehicle. If renewable as an example at 7.9% for 72 months, fi nancing $20,000, the payment is $350.79, cost of borrowing $5194.13 on approved credit. Down payment as shown above. All above monthly payemts are plus PST & GST, amortized terms are as follows: 2001 models 36 months, 2002 48 months, 2003, 2004 models 60 months, 2005 models 72 months, 2006 or newer 84 months on approved credit. Weekly payments are; 2003 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2004-2005 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2006-2007 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2008 or newer are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 364 -weekly payments of $73.06, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC Sale prices are plus PST & GST, admin, safeguard, PDE, registration & lic. fee. The following stock numbers are former rental units: Some vehicles may be daily rental buybacks. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. HWY 4 0 1 HWY 401 BAYLY S T W . BAYLY ST W .HARWOOD AVEHARWOOD AVEWESTNEY RDWESTNEY RDMONARCHAVEMONARCH AVEWE ARE N O T HERE WE ARE HERE SS OLDOLD LOCATIONLOCATION NONO FRILLSFRILLS NEWNEW LOCATIONLOCATION WEWANTYOURTRADE,ALLMAKES,ALLMODELS,ALLYEARS!WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS! NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. W.1-888-527-4929 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? 1-888-538-0191 (AT MONARCH AVE.) JUST SIGN AND DRIVE!0 CASH DOWN! $ • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* *Based on 1,700 km per month & 8 litre per 100 km. up to $1,000 value. 2005 CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED, P. ROOF Stk#U9634 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $124 wk/72 2008 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED Stk#U12600%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $239 wk/96 2008 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB FULLY LOADED, 4000 KM Stk#P946500%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $132 wk/96 2004 BMW CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED, P. ROOF Stk#CR8609A 00 %% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $263 wk/60 2005 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED, P. ROOF Stk#U995400%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $99 wk/72 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 4 CYL., LOW KM, LOADED Stk#V992000%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $57 wk/96 2004 DODGE CARAVAN ONLY 63,000 KM, PWR GROUP Stk#P4500%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $55 wk/60 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 FULLY LOADED Stk#P8963A 00 %% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $123 wk/84 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LOADED, VERY LOW KM. Stk#US977100%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $77 wk/84 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO LOW KM Stk#V12000%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $98 wk/48 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS LOADED, LOW KM, A/C Stk#P9870A 00 %% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $52 wk/60 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO COLUMBIA EDITION, CHROME WHEELS Stk#V9900A00%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $76 wk/60 2004 JEEP TJ SPORT AUTO, TINT, LOW KM Stk#V2900%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $83 wk/60 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LOW KM Stk#V7400%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $90 wk/72 2007 DODGE NITRO SXT 4X4 SUNROOF, AUTO, LOW KM Stk#J9191A00%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $81 wk/84 2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS., FULLY LOADED Stk#U965400%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $146 wk/96 2004 VOLKSWAGON JETTA WAGON LOW KM Stk#P35A 00 %% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $137 wk/48 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING SUNROOF, RIMS, ESP, LOW KM Stk#V9917 00 %% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $72 wk/84 2004 MAZDA B3000 ONLY 21,000 KM, LOADED, A/C Stk#V9926A00%% 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $69 wk/60 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER Stk#8R9134A LOW KM 201 BAYLY ST. $90 wk/72 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STO N’ GO, RIMS, REAR A/C Stk#P9806 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $79 wk/96 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LEATHER, LOADED, VERY LOW KM Stk#P9815 6 MONTHS FREE GAS* $113 wk/96 0% FINANCING ON ALL USED CARS! GO TOPLESS OVER 150 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!OVER 150 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! ! VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEPVILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP HARD TOP SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com Beijing 2008 gtaathletes.com Adrien Veczan photo Players are anxious to get back on the ice during the first day of the Pickering Panthers training camp at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Monday night. There are about half a dozen roster spots available and 36 players trying out. Pickering juniors embroiled in competitive training camp this week By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — As a veteran play- er entering his fifth season with the Pickering Panthers, Greg Riggs is ready to play a major role in help- ing the team recover from a poor 2007-08 campaign. Last season for the Panthers was, by any definition, an unmitigated disaster. Pickering finished in last place in the OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference standings with a dismal record of 10-38-1 for 21 points. This was in sharp contrast to the team’s play the previous sea- son, when the team finished fifth in the conference with a 26-21-2 mark. Riggs recognizes it will fall to him, along with five other return- ing veterans, to lead the club out of the junior hock- ey wilderness this season. “Yeah, I have to do all that and be a leader,” said Riggs, a 20- year-old cen- treman who hopes to earn a U.S. scholar- ship next year. “I want to have a major leading role, being that it’s my last year and I’m the oldest guy on the team. I’m hoping to be a top leader in points. I want to go away to school, so I’m looking to have a good year.” Riggs is joined by fellow forwards Tyler Hauer, Cole Watkins, Guy Carticiano, defenceman Nick LeB- outillier and goaltender Terrance Reid as holdovers from last season. Since opening training camp at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Monday, Riggs has been im- pressed with the camp, under first- year head coach Bill Brady, and by the first-year players who’ve come in looking to earn their way on to the roster. “It’s looking really well,” said Riggs of training camp. “Even the rookies that have come in have stepped it up. It’s been a high-tempo camp with lots of competitiveness. There are lots of spots open, so the kids are trying to earn a spot this year.” For his part, Brady is also im- pressed with the quality of players at training camp thus far. Thirty- five hopefuls were on the ice for Monday’s camp opening. The first cuts to the camp roster were ex- pected on Wednesday night. “I’m happy with it. A few guys have really surprised me so far. The work ethic has been there. The guys are working hard. Yeah, it looks OK.” Thus far, Brady has been im- pressed with the work of incom- ing forward Andrew Fairney and defenceman Aaron Engelage, both coming over to the Panthers in a three-for-one deal with the Ajax At- tack, that sent forward Blake Boddy the other way. He’s also pleased with the work of two other newcomers, defence- man Paul Jackiw, who arrived from the Cobourg Cougars in a cash deal, and forward Johnny Vlaha- gionakos, who completed a trade with the Vaughan Vipers from last season. Panthers look to rebound from sub-par ice campaign Durham teen hopes to drink from U20 World Cup Chapman helps Canucks win CONCACAF berth By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Representing Canada at the U20 World Cup would be the realization of a dream for a former long-time Ajax United soccer player. Allysha Chapman, 19, leaves for Vancouver on Sept. 2 for Canada’s U20 residency camp, where she will vie to become part of the Canadian squad to compete in this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in San- tiago, Chile from Nov. 19 until Dec. 7. The camp is based in the B.C. city, but the Canadian team will also play friendlies in Brazil and California in preparation for the World Cup. “Yeah, I’m really excited, but I still have to make the team,” said Chap- man, a Courtice resident. The defender believes, however, she has a solid chance to land a roster spot owing to the fact she played in every game at the Confederation of North, Central American and Carib- bean Association Football (CONCA- CAF) zone qualifying tournament in Puebla, Mexico last June. There, the Canadians claimed the gold medal and earned one of three berths from CONCACAF to the World Cup. “I played all 90 minutes in all five games at CONCACAF qualifying, so my chances are pretty good. But, I’m not going to take it for granted.” Chapman notes playing for Canada at CONCACAF may have been a solid experience, but noth- ing matched the high of meeting a mighty and favoured U.S. U20 squad in the final, with the decidedly un- derdog Canucks prevailing 1-0. “I think we stepped it up in gen- eral. The team surprised me. I didn’t think we could beat the Americans. It was probably the best experience of my life. They were pretty pissed off. It gives us hope that we have a shot at this (World Cup) thing.” In fact, the Canadians went unde- feated in five CONCACAF qualifying games, defeating Mexico, Nicara- gua, Jamaica and Costa Rica, before ✦ See Teen, Page B2 Greg Riggs ✦ See Panthers, Page B2 570 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Steeplehill Shopping Centre) 905.421.9600 ALSO APPEARING VERY OWN ‘S LEO STAKOS RON JAMES Mobile Internet TV Home phoneEXCLUSIVE ON-SITE OFFERS! SATURDAY AUG.23RD durhamregion.comA/P PAGE B2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 downing host Mexico 2-1 in the semifinal to set up a date with the U.S. “So far, it was the biggest highlight of my soccer career,” says Chapman of the CON- CACAF tournament. “Hope- fully, the World Cup tops it.” Playing with the national U20 women’s team was only part of Chapman’s summer on the soccer pitch. She also turns up twice a week at Miller’s Creek Park in Ajax to help out her old coach, Rich Hirst, and train alongside the Ajax United U15 girls’ Ontario Youth Soccer League team that’s currently ranked No. 1 in the province. She also helps out with Ajax United’s U12 team as well. “A lot of them are really good players who are in- volved with Team Ontario. Some of them can be on the Canadian under-20 team some day,” said Chapman. “She is an excellent role model for these two young teams,” said Hirst. As well, she’s also made time to play on the Toronto Lynx women’s team, playing her third season with that club, helping them finish sec- ond in league play this sum- mer. In the fall, Chapman will return for her second season with the UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Blazers women’s soccer team where she plays the left full- back position. While her freshman season on the pitch had its bumps along the road, Chapman says she’s looking forward to helping the Blazers achieve more in the 2009 season. “I liked it down there. Play- ing in the south is really dif- ferent,” said Chapman, who’s majoring in biology. “We didn’t do as well as we should have, but I met a lot of new friends. It was good.” The Blazers finished fourth in Conference USA (NCAA Division 1) action, but lost their first game of playoff action to Rice University of Texas, thus ending their sea- son. “There’s room for improve- ment and we have some new recruits coming in. Hopefully, we’ll do well.” If she can hopefully earn her way on to Canada’s World Cup team, Chapman hopes she can parlay that experi- ence into a shot at playing on Canada’s national women’s team at the 2012 Olympics in London. “That’s my goal. That’s where I want to be in four years, hopefully,” she said. ✦ Teen from page B1 Teen readies for World Cup Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Allysha Chapman, who played with the Ajax United Soccer Club, helped Canada win the CONCACAF U20 women’s qualifier in Mexico in June. She’s now off to Vancouver to begin training for the team that will represent Canada at the World Cup in Chile, start- ing in November. “They bring some experience and a bit of skill and they’re committed to what we’re doing here,” said Brady. Brady wasn’t willing to make any prognostications of whether his club would be improved over last season. “It’s too early to make any predic- tions, but we’re not going to be as bad as last year. We will be competitive. We should have a hockey team that’s com- petitive every night.” Panthers’ Postscript The third player in the Panthers’ 3-for-1 deal with the Ajax Attack has yet to arrive at training camp. Brandon Turner is still in B.C. playing lacrosse, and will return to the Panthers at the conclusion of the season there...The Panthers open the 2008-09 season on the road in Port Hope against the Predators at the Jack Burger Sports Complex on Friday, Sept. 5... the Panthers’ home opener is at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Saturday, Sept. 13 against the Lindsay Muskies...Forward Greg Riggs is happy with new intradivi- sional play within the OPJHL that’s been introduced this season. “We’ll finally get a chance to play some teams from other divisions. It should be fun. I’m looking forward to it.”... Panthers plan for better season ✦ Panthers from page B1 BeijingBeijing 2008 DAY 142008 DAY 14 Stay up-to-date on your local competitors at gtaathletes.com And it’s over. Four years with a team, representing your country internationally, travelling the world, playing a sport you love...it all comes down to seven innings. I knew we couldn’t extend our Olympics forever but when the final out came and went a part of me screamed “let’s see if they’ll play us again.” Softball has always been fun for me. I don’t think I would have played as long as I have if it wasn’t. But to have it be over, is truly a sad time. We came out hard against the Aussies and we knew we were in for a fight. I’d like to think they underestimated us. We showed them what we already knew, that we could hit the best pitching in the world and that we could make it very hard for them to put runs on the board. The lead was ours until the fourth inning and unfortunately we just didn’t have enough to push a couple across when it real- ly counted. Over the past four years the Team Canada Softball program has come a long way. It started in Athens where the Canadian team beat Japan 1-0 in their final game of the 2004 Olympics. People’s eyes were opened and we realized that we could be a contender the next time around. During this Olympic cycle we placed in the top three at three of four Canada Cup tournaments and we qualified for the Olympics with a fifth place finish at World Championships in 2006. We bettered that standing by beating the Japanese and the Aussies in the Australian Cup this year. We also came second to China in the China Cup this fall. We have a silver Pan American medal from 2007 and a gold medal from the World University Games held last August in Thailand. Twice we took home the bronze medal from the US World Cup. This success prepared us for the challenges of the Olym- pic tournament. As much as this success has meant, I know that I speak for my entire team when I say that the podium we missed is the one that hurts the most. ERIN MCLEAN’S BEIJING 2008 BLOG durhamregion.typepad.com/erin_mclean/ Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com BEIJING -- He’s not an athlete at the Olympic Games, but that doesn’t mean Greg Pipher hasn’t enjoyed the experience just like those going for gold, silver and bronze. The Pickering resident is one of two Canadians working behind the plate or on the bases of the women’s softball event, which has been staged at the Fengtai Sports Center Softball Field in Beijing. “This has been absolutely amazing,” he said on the way to the dressing room after working third base of a semifinal game between the United States and Japan on Wednesday morning. “The Chinese people have been amazing. We came over here worried about pollution and we were worried about how we were going to be treat- ed, were we going to be safe. (We’re) absolutely safe. Everything has been top notch,” from the air- port, to the hotel, to the venues, he said. A Level V international umpire, Pipher was one of six umpires who had their names submitted by Softball Canada for consideration to work the Games. Back in October of 2007, he received word from the International Softball Federation Congress that he was selected to go. It was the culmination of 22 years of umpiring. The experience has lived up to the expectations, despite the grind of working a lot of games in a short period of time. “It has been incredible,” he gushed. “That last ball game (U.S. vs. Japan) is a testament to that. A lot of close ball games. We’ve had a lot of fun. “You get out there and you have 13,000 people and they are waiting for every call. Your adrenaline is up just like the ballplayers.” With Canada out of the medal games, Pipher was expecting to get to be part of the crew work- ing the gold medal game. Umpires for that game are selected based on performance, and whether the country they represent is playing. Not working those games eliminates a conflict of interest. As for the best part. Well, that was an easy ques- tion. “Doing the ball games,” he said, despite having to work a couple of extra innings on Wednesday. “Being out there for nine innings, yeah it’s a long ball game, but that was awesome.” On the field i t’s Pipher’s call PICKERING UMPIRE WORKING WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Pickering’s own Greg Pipher makes a call during the women’s softball game between Japan and the United States. Pipher has been umpiring throughout the Beijing Games. www.herbalmagic.ca PICKERING II 1660 Kingston Rd. Kingston RD & Brock RD 905-427-0556 PICKERING I 376 Kingston Rd. KINGSTON RD & ROUGEMOUNT 905-250-9741 AJAX II 8 Harwood Ave. HARWOOD & HWY. 2 905-428-1472 SCARBOROUGH 875 Milner Ave. #11 MORNINGSIDE AND 401 416-286-5354 Come in and see what’s NEW at Herbal Magic! antioxidantred Removes free radicals, reduces signs of aging & prevents against disease. 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Anne Ottenbrite, a decorated Olympic swimmer and age group coach with the Pickering Swim Club, and Matt Bell, the head coach at the Ajax Aquat- ic Club, note Canadian swimming is headed in the right direction, based on the Canucks’ performanc- es in Beijing. ‘This time, there’s been lots of best times and more Canadian records and more final swims than we’ve ever had.’ -- Anne Ottenbrite Ottenbrite notes all the positive signs point to a possible breakthrough in the pool for 2012 in Lon- don. All told, the 27 members of Canada’s Olym- pic swim team set 26 national records, reached 10 finals and swam 30 personal best times at the 2008 Olympics. “I’m happy with everything,” said Ottenbrite, 42, who won three swimming medals for Canada at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games. “I think we’re on schedule for 2012. The long-term plan we had and the adjustments to the program we had over the past four years, we were aiming for 2012, so we were not sure we would see a lot of exciting things happen at these Olympics. “When you don’t see medals, some people say ‘What’s wrong?’ ‘What’s going on?’ But, the differ- ence between four years ago (in Athens) and now is pretty dramatic.” Bell explained no Canadian swimmer in Beijing was ranked in the top-10 in their respective events coming into the Beijing Olympics, so there was no surprise that medals wouldn’t be in abundance. He believes several swimmers, however, exceeded beyond expectations. “To me, to have Keith Beavers go from 28th (in the world) to seventh (in the 200-metre individual med- ley), that’s a huge swim. Annamay Pierse was sixth (200-metre breaststroke) in a world record time 1 1/2 years ago. Even Brian Johns finished seventh in 4.11 (400m I.M.), which was a world record pre- Michael Phelps,” said Bell, set to begin his third season at the helm of the Ajax Aquatic Club. The numerous best times and Canadian records that have fallen in Beijing courtesy of the young Canadian swim team all point to the country’s re- emergence in the pool, said Ottenbrite. “The thing that’s always bothered me is we go to an Olympics and not do best times. That’s one of my pet peeves. The heightened excitement should be enough to better their best times, even to dupli- cate their best times. This year has been an incred- ible turnaround. This time, there’s been lots of best times and more Canadian records and more final swims than we’ve ever had.” Bell said the Canadian swim program has defi- nitely improved since the lean times of four years ago in Athens. “At Athens, it looked like we were 10 years behind the rest of the world. Now, in Beijing, we’re two years behind. In London, we should be in good shape.” Ottenbrite especially gets excited when discuss- ing B.C.’s Ryan Cochrane in the 1,500-metre free- style, capturing Canada’s first Olympic swimming medals (a bronze) in eight years. “He got up there and had no fear of (reigning Olympics champ in the event, Grant) Hackett and kicked butt. He annihilated his best time in the heats and to see him go to the final and really race was beautiful to see. He was really race savvy. He made the choice to switch his breathing patterns to out touch (a Russian swimmer) at the end.” In fact, Ottenbrite rejoiced in the efforts of the number of Canadian swimmers, including Cochrane, who showed no fear when getting up on the starting blocks. “It was really inspiring by what Ryan Cochrane achieved. He got in with no fear and I see that as something huge. At the last Olympics, I saw Cana- dians on the starting blocks and being afraid. To me, it’s an achievement in and of itself. I don’t like to see people looking afraid.” Even though she says the tide is turning in Cana- dian swimming, she continues to be concerned about the state of swimming infrastructure in Ontar- io, noting the province has not kept up with others in providing facilities for its up-and-coming swimmers. “I think, in general, I’m concerned in Ontario because they’re really letting the kids down,” said Ottenbrite. “Looking at Ontario and the numbers we have, people are not demanding facilities for these kids. I’m not just talking about swimming. We don’t have facilities for diving and water polo. Everyone’s fighting for pool time. And, when they build (a pool) they have a splash pad. That won’t get kids physi- cally fit.” Bell said more funding from the federal govern- ment to summer sports, including swimming, along with attracting at least one more internationally known coach to come aboard the Canadian pro- gram, would help Canadian swimmers in advance of the 2012 Olympics. Local coaches are confident OTTENBRITE, BELL SAY CANADA ON PACE TO DO WELL AT 2012 GAMES Canadian swimming is coming around FAST FACTS How special was U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps’s eight-gold medal feat? So special that Anne Ottenbrite dragged her two children out of bed to witness a piece of Olympic and swimming his- tory. “I made them get up to watch,” she said, when Phelps won his eighth and final medal in the relay. “They’ll never see this again in a lifetime. To see that was really incredible.” ••• Ottenbrite enjoyed a touchstone to her own storied swimming career by watching 41-year- old American Dara Torres line up in the 50-metre freestyle, where she won a silver medal, and in the medley relay, where she also won gold. The Port Perry resident who won her 1984 Olympic medals while swimming at the Ajax Aquatic Club was a teammate with Torres at the University of Southern California while on a swimming scholarship there following her Los Angeles Olympic triumph. “Yeah, it was a pretty big feat for her,” says Ottenbrite of Torres. “She’s a sprinter and you can be older and maintain the ability to do it.” 24/7 coverage gtaathletes.com Metroland file photo Anne Ottenbrite raises her arm in victory at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The Whitby native won Gold, silver and bronze at the Games and now coaches swimming in Durham Region. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE B4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 24/7 coverage gtaathletes.com How our Durham & GTA athletes are doing ADAM VAN KOEVERDEN, OAKVILLE K1 500 SEMIFINAL Has advanced to the Saturday finals in the K1 500 to be held at 3:30 p.m. (3:30 a.m. local time). At press time results of his K1 1000 final were unavail- able. MARK OLDERSHAW, BURLINGTON C1 500 SEMIFINAL Oldershaw was fourth in his heat Thursday and failed to advance to the final. ALEXANDRA ORLANDO, NORTH YORK RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS The 21-year-old was the first competitor on the floor in the rope Thursday, scoring a 15.675, and followed with a slightly better 16.550 in the hoop. She was sitting 17th of 24 heading into Friday’s clubs and ribbons. Competition begins at 6 p.m. (6 a.m. local time). ERIC LAMAZE, SCHOMBERG SHOW JUMPING Lamaze won a gold medal Thursday in individual jumping. Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills did not finish her second run after picking up four jumping faults in the first round. Ian Millar of Perth had eight jumping faults in the opening round and failed to advance to the final. ANSON HENRY, PICKERING 4X100M RELAY The Canadian men’s 4x100 relay team has advanced to Friday’s final at the Summer Olym- pic Games. The team, comprised of Hank Palmer, Anson Henry (Pickering), Jared Connaughton and Pierre Browne, ran a 38.77 time at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing and came second in their heat on Thursday. “In the relay you’ve got to expect one or a couple of the favourites to drop out,” said Henry. “So basically you just want to focus on each other and that’s what we did. We did ours and they did theirs and we’re really thinking about getting on the podium.” The final goes at 10:10 p.m. Friday (10:10 a.m. local time). Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Canada’s Alexandra Orlando glides through the air during the opening round of the individual rhythmic gymnastics competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The North York native is the only Canadian competitor in the event. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Canada’s high jumper Nicole Forrester confers with her coach, Les Gramantik, after her first attempt in the women’s high jump event at the National Stadium. The Newmarket native failed in three attempts at the height of 1.93 metres and failed to qualify for the Olympic finals. NICOLE FORRESTER, NEWMARKET HIGH JUMP Forrester braved the rainy weather Thursday to compete in high jump but failed to advance to the final. By Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com BEIJING -- There were tears shed by members of the Canadian women’s softball team when it was over on Wednesday. Those tears were twofold really: their dream of an Olympic medal ended with a semifinal loss to Australia, and as a sport, it’s the end for softball, dropped from the docket of the 2012 Games in Lon- don. Wendy Dobbin, an Oshawa resident who served as an assistant coach with the team, shed some perspective on the plight of softball moving forward. Despite not gaining recognition from the Interna- tional Olympic Committee, Dobbin hopes the suc- cess of the team this past week will continue to help grow the sport nationally. “We want softball to live on. We want softball to be strong in Canada,” she said following a 5-3 setback to Australia that left Canada just out of the medals in fourth. “If our success this week has helped one player decide to stick around a little longer or play the game, then we can call that a success as well.” Canada jumped out of the gates at this tourna- ment like gangbusters, going 3-1 before dropping the next five in a row. The fourth place finish is the highest for a Canadian team at the Olympics, after a fifth in Athens four years ago and an eighth back in 2000. “I am so proud of this group, it’s incredible,” said Dobbin. “We came into it wondering how much more could we do to prepare and there wasn’t any- thing more we could have done. I think that’s a com- forting feeling. “Everybody says the Olympics is much more than you can ever be prepared for, and everyone who had been through it before said once you are on the ball diamond, it’s a ball tournament. At times this week I think we let that Olympic thing creep in a little bit.” As for the highlight of the Olympics for Dobbin, she didn’t hesitate in commending the team for its camaraderie and the tight bond that had devel- oped the past four years. Particularly the last eight months as the team travelled extensively in prepa- ration for Beijing. “The fight and how invested everybody was,” she said. “You are never going to be around that, and very few environments do you get everybody invested in the same thing, and invested to the level everybody was.” Oshawa’s Dobbin hopes softball lives on Canada’s Anson Henry hits the finish line and glances at his time along with Portugal’s Fran- cis Obikwelu and Spain’s Angel David Rodriguez during the men’s 100m qualifier. The perfect gift for: All you have to decide is how much to give! Birthdays • Weddings • Baby Showers • House-warmings pickeringtowncentre.com MALL-WIDE GIFT CARDS THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 PAGE B5 A/Pdurhamregion.com The last day... Beijing Time: 12 hours ahead of local time SUNDAY AUGUST 24 2:20 p.m. • Water polo bronze medal game 3:40 p.m. • Water polo gold medal game 8:00 p.m. • Closing ceremonies British singer Leona Lewis and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page are scheduled to perform at the closing ceremonies which get underway at 8 a.m. local time. Legendary soccer player David Beckham is scheduled to appear at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bei- jing as the torch is turned over to 2012 Summer Olympics host city, London, England. We started this journey with a friendly nee how, and now it is almost time to say czai jiaen. It must be time to come home if we are start- ing to sound like Carol Burnett. Although, we have had a lot of laughs and giggles, much like Tim Conway and Harvey Korman. We were sitting at supper today reflecting on our time here, how the days have been long but the time has passed so quickly. We hope that you have enjoyed the journey along with us, the stories, the photos and the blog. The highlights have been many for us. In no particular order: • The soccer game in Tianjin the first day we arrived that pitted Canada against China. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, like nothing we have experienced before. There was heat, a 3.5 hour bus ride and a day that ended at 3 a.m. The game produced Ron’s favourite shot of Christine Sinclair scoring Canada’s lone goal in a 1-1 tie. He also consumed five bottles of water during the game because of the extreme heat, bringing an empty one home on the toilet-less bus just in case. • Getting lost was an experience. There were two cab rides I had to take by myself, the first at 2 a.m. after the shuttle took me to the wrong media village, or was it the fact I got on the wrong bus? Can’t remember. And another from softball to basketball one night. I arrived safe and sound both times, but there is an uneasy feeling about being in the back of a cab in a foreign country and not knowing where you are going. • Ron enjoyed following Priscilla Lopes-Schliep through the eye of the camera as she celebrated her bronze medal victory in the 100m hurdles. It was an exciting night to come this far and cover a medal winner from our own backyard. • At the other end of the spectrum, there was the emotion displayed by Sasha Mehmedovic in judo and Whitby’s own Erin McLean in softball, both in tears after their Olympic dream came to an end. Trust us: there were many more that left venues in tears than there were with medals around their neck. • The exclusive photos and stories we got. ‘Exclusive’ because it’s a word that daily papers use to lend some kind of significance or impor- tance to their story. To us, everyone we covered was important, and there were times when we were the only ones from Canada making sure that the stories of athletes in our communities were told. It was community journalism at its best. • The blog. Never in our wildest dreams did we think that our daily diary would be as popular as it was. There wasn’t a day went by that we didn’t get a number of comments and e-mails from home, family, friends and neighbours comment- ing on how much they enjoyed it. It was nice to know people cared. • Uxbridge’s Chris Begg expressed his displea- sure that baseball won’t be included in the 2012 Olympics. He questioned how some of the oth- ers remain, but wouldn’t be specific. We however will: dressage. Caught a little bit the other night on TV and we both agreed it’s riders on drunk horses the way they stumble about the ring. So that’s it, as Carol croons softly in the back- ground: We’re so glad we had this time together. Seems we just get started and before you know it, comes the time we have to say, so long. Sports editor Brad Kelly is in Beijing covering the Summer Olympics with photographer Ron Pietroniro. It’s time for the adventure to end A GREAT RIDE FROM THE FIRST SOFTBALL PITCH TO A BRONZE MEDAL TO THE END OF OLYMPIC BASEBALL Ron Pietroniro / Metroland The photo you nearly didn’t see A picture may speak a thousand words, but in this case it doesn’t tell the whole story behind this photo of British Columbia long jumper Ruky Abdulai. There were two long jump pits in Beijing’s National Stadium -- Tabia Charles of Pickering was jumping in the one furthest away from our photographer, Ron Pietroniro. Ron, who was in Beijing to shoot the ‘local’ athletes who hail from Durham Region, said the sight lines were bad, too many officials and T.V. camer- as just made for a horrible photo of Charles. Abdulai happened to be jumping in the pit closest to Ron and he couldn’t resist the opportunity for just one more shot -- he captured this image. She’s not ‘local’ but we think it’s too good a photo to keep to ourselves. 24/7 coverage gtaathletes.com After two weeks even the Olympic mascots are tired. Brad Kelly in Beijing Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax, L1Z 1G1 905-427-7000 Richard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor Dundee Wealth Management is a DundeeWealth Inc. Company www.richardprice.cawww.richardprice.caRichard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor •Discipline • Dedication • Determination• Commitment • Goals • Long term training • Team Building Everything our athletes strive for - everything that we stand for Celebrating 31 years – if Richard isn’t looking after your Financial Planning, who is? durhamregion.comA/P PAGE B6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008 Sign u p Sign up NOWNOW for t h e s e for these FUN P R O G R A M S FUN PROGR A M S TODAY!!!TODAY!!! 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(905) 576.8459 www.creativekeys.ca Piano, Vocal and Guitar Lessons In your home, or in a teacher's home Piano, Vocal, Guitar and Drum Lessons making dreams come true for 25 years... Registration onNow...on Now... IN STUDIO: Mon. Aug. 25 • 5-8 Tues. Aug. 26 • 5-8 Wed. Aug. 27 • 5-8 AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE: August 21, 22 and 23 Feel free to drop by for a visit, we’d love to meet you!! WE OFFER: Jazz H Tap H Pointe Acro H Ballet Lyrical H Musical Theatre Hip Hop H Modern Fabulous line-up of instructors and award winning choreographers! TO LEARN MORE CALL 905-420-7399 or visit www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com Recreat i o n a l andCompe t i t iveProgra m s 1735 BAYLY ST. UNIT#18 (SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BAYLY & BROCK) PICKERING ...and memories that will last a lifetime! DROP IN FOR A TOU R! Twinkle Toes Ballet Class (3/4 yr olds) Future Graduating JSOD Class of 2022 Jacqueline along with all teaching and admin staff wish the graduating dancers of 2008 the very best in the next faze of their life. We welcome you as JSOD alumni. You were dancers for 12 - 15 years but you are alumni forever. ONON NOW!NOW! PASSION. SPIRIT. TRIUMPH. LEARN-TO-SKATE, FIGURE SKATING, AND POWER SKATING Skating Programs for All Ages, Levels and Skills Sessions and events are held at the Ajax Commmunity Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax (Second fl oor at the south end of Pad 2) All of our Professional Coaches are certifi ed by Skate Canada. PLATINUM VOTED #1 in Durham Parent Reader’s Choice Awards. REGISTER ON-LINE www.ajaxskatingclub.ca E-mail:info@ajaxskatingclub.ca Online Registration will open September 1, 2008 Registrations are being accepted for September enrolment for Nursery School at the following locations: SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYCARE CENTRES OF DURHAM QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOLS Applecroft P.S. 905-427-8097 Valley Farm P.S. 905-686-2489 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CENTRES IN OSHAWA AND WHITBY CALL 905-666-5500 EXT 5193 Lincoln Alexander P.S. 905-619-3627 Roland Michener P.S. 905-686-5440 AJAX / PICKERING Nursery School Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten BACK TO DANCE SALE Great fi t, great style, great value August 23 - September 21 60 Randall Dr. #3, Ajax 905.427.0443 www.dancexperts.ca Our friendly staff is happy to help with all your dancing needs. 115% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE Plus up to 80% off selected merchandise. *Please note: Pointe shoe fi ttings by appointment only.* After School Care - Designed for ages 6 to 13 - Daily homework time - Daily martial arts lesson - Organized activities 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Bring this ad for a FREE UNIFORM! Your Child - A Black Belt! With our After School Program, your child will work towards receiving their Black Belt through daily martial art classes. Quality physical activity combined with special care means we free up your time in the evenings to engage in precious family time. Confi dence, Self-Esteem, Respect Bully Proof and Street Proof We qualify for the Children’s Fitness Tax!1095 Kingston Rd at Dixie & Hwy #2, Pickering, ON (inside Air Zone) www.theharmonycenter.ca 905-839-3488 New members only, ask for details. AFTER SCHOOL CARE WITH A KICK! Sponsored by:Sponsored by: WWW.JACQUELINES-SCHOOLOFDANCE.COM durhamregion.comA/P PAGE B8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 22, 2008