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Home My WebLink AboutNA2006_08_09EA part of business case for refurbishing units By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING — An environmental as- sessment will soon get under way as part of the process to determine if four reactors at the Pickering nuclear station should be refurbished. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Com- mission has told Ontario Power Gen- eration to conduct the assessment under the Federal Environmental Assessment Act for the ‘B’ side of the station. OPG is preparing a business case on whether to refurbish the ‘B’ side, which includes Units 5 to 8. In June, OPG notified the regulator that the company wanted to start the process to refurbish the reactors. Jacquie McInnes, the public affairs manager at Pickering, says OPG expect- ed an EA would have to be part of the process. “We were waiting for the CNSC to con- firm that,” she states, adding when a “life extension is done, an EA is required.” An EA would be completed in late 2007 and examine all aspects of the nat- ural and social environment, including cumulative effects of continuing to oper- ate the reactors. It will also examine the effects of potential accidents and mal- functions, and the effects of the project on the environment. 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Mir Najibullah Abbassi, a 37- year-old Austrian man, was found with no vital signs at the bottom of the Pickering Recreation Complex pool on Valley Farm Road, Aug. 2, around 4:30 p.m. Durham Regional Police spokesman Dave Selby said Tuesday that the autopsy results indicate the cause of death was compatible with drowning. “There will be a City investiga- tion,” said Tom Quinn, Pickering’s chief administrative officer, during an interview Tuesday morning. “I have to speak with the coroner, which I have not.” Mr. Quinn said the coroner de- cides if there will be any investigation external to that completed by the City. [ What’s on ] Pickering church ready to build PICKERING — The Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Pickering wants to help build a safer commu- nity. It is hosting the Building A Safer Community conference Aug. 11 to 13 starting with a citizens’ forum on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Called ‘Uncovering the Realities of Violence in our own Backyard -- Community Solutions to a Community Problem,’ the forum features guest speakers Chuck ‘Spider’ Jones, evangelist Charlie Mahaney, Inspector Jim Dou- glass from Durham Regional Police Service, and Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. The church is at 755 Oklahoma Dr. Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. ‘Building Healthy Families Today for a Safe Tomorrow’ is at the church with Michael Coren and Mr. Mahaney. Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Mahaney leads ‘Releasing End-time Apostolic Power’ at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., and another session is at 6:30 p.m. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 durhamregion.com Survey shows thousands of Durham children have experimented By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer PICKERING — One poor decision can have tragic consequences when it comes to drug use. The Region of Durham was once again reminded of that with the recent death of a 15-year-old Ajax girl who had consumed ecstasy. “One-time use can have fatal conse- quences,” Heather Tucker said. “As we saw a few weeks ago it can have tragic consequences that could have been pre- vented.” When such an event occurs, Ms. Tuck- er, a public health nurse with Durham’s injury prevention program, said calls to the Region’s health department in- crease. Ms. Tucker said five per cent of youth are using or have experimented with drugs such as ecstasy. Although five per cent seems low, she said, that represents 4,000 kids in Durham. “When you think 4,000 kids have ex- perimented, then you are looking at a huge number,” she said. A drug such as ecstasy can have other substances added to it, according to Ms. Tucker. “You just don’t know what you are taking,” she said. Ecstasy is made in illicit labs with chemicals and processes that vary from location to location. What is sold as ec- stasy often contains unknown drugs or other fillers such as caffeine, ephedrine and amphetamine. “The perception is drugs like ecstasy are not harmful drugs,” she said. “They think ecstasy is a party drug but it is not a hard drug.” A major factor in many ecstasy-relat- ed deaths is dehydration and overheat- Nicole Olczak spends two weeks helping build Sri Lankan resource centre By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Having recently returned from a poverty stricken area in Sri Lanka, teacher Nicole Olczak has a new appre- ciation for Canada. With support from the community, in- cluding the St. Catherine of Siena Catho- lic School community in Ajax, the Grade 1 teacher travelled to Sri Lanka for two weeks in July to help build a resource centre. “I couldn’t believe how much sup- port I received from everyone,” said Ms. Olczak. “I think they realized this was a worthwhile cause.” Although she said Sri Lanka is a beau- tiful country, the area she was staying in, ‘Moratuwa,’ was very poor. She said fruit and fish vendors were common on the streets because people don’t have refrigerators and have to buy their food daily. The landscape was also littered with burning garbage, stray cats and dogs, and small shacks. For the trip, Ms. Olczak joined 11 other people to work on the after-school resource centre for kids. Of the 12 who went, 11 were Canadians and nine were teachers, she said. “I thought it would be an amazing experience to go and do something for Region tackles drug use in teens It was a trip to remember for Durham teacher ✦ See Teacher, Page A4 ✦ See Region, Page A2 MIGHT AS WELL JUMP Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — Emma Lemay-Nedjelski from Pickering rides Cadbury in the third qualifying meet for the Central Canadian Show Jumping Champion- ships, held at Audley Road Stables in Ajax. Provincial changes have tied the hands of homeowners wanting to make improvements By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — When Judi and Alan Parkins wanted to put an addition on their Cherrywood home, they were met by a lengthy and costly process. Now, Pickering would like to spare other Cherrywood ‘cluster’ residents from the same frustrating experience. At the July 24 Pickering council meet- ing, a motion was passed requesting the minister of municipal affairs and hous- ing amend the minister’s zoning order to exclude the Cherrywood West Cluster and the Cherrywood East Cluster from its restrictions. If the request is granted, it would mean residents in those areas would no longer have to apply to the ministry if they wanted a building permit to improve their dwellings, which cur- rently is a long and frustrating process. Two years ago the Parkins decided to apply to put a second addition on their home; they had added a garage five years ago. “It took a year and three months to get the OK from the Ministry to say it’s Pickering moves to cut red tape for Cherrywood residents ✦ See Ministry, Page A2 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School teacher Nicole Olczak works on a resource centre during a recent volunteer trip to Sri Lanka. 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There are also fact sheets for parents. “Really it is to give accurate informa- tion,” Ms. Tucker said. “And it is intended to start a dialogue going.” According to an Ontario student drug use survey, which Ms. Tucker said is an accurate representation of what is going on in this region, the average age for first-time use of alcohol or tobacco is 13. “We are concerned that may be lower- ing,” Ms. Tucker said. “If you can delay that experimentation from 11 or 12 when kids don’t have great decision- making skills to 17 or 18 years old when they tend to have better decision-mak- ing skills.” The survey also showed the use of cigarettes and LSD are at an all-time low and that the use of alcohol, marijuana, barbiturates, hallucinogens, heroin, PCP, methamphetamine and glue were significantly lower in 2005 as compared to peak use. “Most kids are making good decisions when it comes to drug use,” Ms. Tucker said. “We need to give that 95 per cent credit for making good choices.” Also in the survey: • 40 per cent of Grade 11 students reported drinking until they became ill at least once in the four weeks before the survey; • 30 per cent of students had used marijuana during the year prior; • 29 per cent of students in Grade 7 to 12 reported that in the year prior, they had been a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone who had been drinking; and • Binge drinking (five or more drinks on any occasion) is increasing in stu- dents and young adults. www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT OK for you to apply for the permit with the City of Pickering,” Ms. Parkins said. “Prior to that we had done a first addi- tion to the house and it wasn’t a prob- lem, it was six weeks.” Ms. Parkins said her husband had to drive downtown several times, they had to go through five different areas of the ministry and there were plenty of phone calls before they even got the letter giv- ing them permission to apply for a build- ing permit. “It was very frustrating,” she said. There was also an added cost by hav- ing to go through the ministry. The Parkins are among six residents who had to go through this process fol- lowing the passage of the minister’s zon- ing order in April 2003, which regulated land uses in the Duffins Rouge Agricul- tural Preserve. Residents in the hamlet of Cherrywood were excluded from the order, but residents in the two clusters were not. “A ny resident who is trying to build a garage or do anything where they need to get a building permit, they’re restrict- ed,” said Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson who introduced the mo- tion. He’s heard complaints from several residents. Ms. Parkins said she knows some of her neighbours have been so frustrated with the process that instead of waiting they just gave up on their applications. Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles, who seconded the motion, said it will “really reduce red tape for people who want to do small things the minister never meant to quash. Neil Carroll, director of planning and development, said City staff made min- istry officials aware of the situation, but no changes were made. Ministry staff was unaware of the mo- tion and couldn’t comment on the past situations. The motion passed unanimously. OPG is conducting into the refurbish- ment. The business case will look at whether the work should be done and how much it could cost. Each reactor would be refur- bished separate- ly, with the first to start about 2014. The other units would be done over the following eight to 10 years. If refurbished, the reactors could remain in service until 2060. “The decision to go ahead with a life extension won’t be known until the end of the business case study,” Ms. McInnes says, adding that wouldn’t be until 2008. The CNSC is releasing the draft guide- lines that will have to be followed while conducting the EA. “The process is governed and man- aged by the CNSC. They provide the guidelines” and OPG is still waiting for the regulator to issue them, she adds. Refurbishing the units involves replac- ing such components as steam genera- tors, feeder pipes, calandria tubes and fuel channels. “Lots of public input” will be part of the process, Ms. McInnes states. “There’s an open house, a newsletter, a website and information displays in the information centre. “There will be many, many vehicles for the public to get information and to give it.” ✦ OPG from page A1 ✦ Region from page A1 Jacquie McInnes A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Making a sail PICKERING — Breanna Shaw, right, gets a hand making a paper boat from Sara Barclay, an employee at the Pickering Museum Village in Greenwood. It was part of the Museum’s Summer Crafts series. Reg ion wants to get dialogue going OPG works on making business case ✦ Ministry from page A1 Ministry OK takes plenty of time PA GE A3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ AUGUST 9, 2006 A/P on demand news for on the go people >>> First with News • First with Sports • First with Entertainment DAILY NEWS CAST @ www.durhamregion.com Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING — Join in singing songs of peace at a multi-faith service. The Devi Mandir Temple on Brock Road North in Pickering hosts a service Thursday, Aug. 10 consisting of five Pickering faith communities. Prayers and readings from the sacred writings of a variety of religions will be shared. The entire family is welcome, as the service will be less than one hour. For more information, call Dunbar- ton-Fairport United Church at 905- 839-7271 or e-mail dfunited@dunbart onfairport.on.ca. Pray for world peace at faith service DURHAM — Ju st one motorist was charged with drunk driving over the holiday weekend, during which Dur- ham police stopped 2,500 vehicles at RIDE (reduce impaired driving every- where) checkpoints. During the campaign, held in lo- cations throughout the region, police administered six roadside breath tests and issued two 12-hour licence sus- pensions to drivers who’d been drink- ing. In addition to the charge of impaired driving, police laid seven provincial offences tickets and charged a novice driver who was found to have a blood- alcohol reading above zero. Durham police have vowed to con- tinue holding RIDE campaigns for the remainder of the summer and be- yond. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A classic showing CLAREMONT — Bill Hodgins created bigger and bigger versions of his classic replica 1932 Bugatti Roadster. He started with a scale model, built a bigger version out of wood then created molds for a full size version. Mr. Hodgins had his car on display at the recent Classic Car and Truck Show held as part of the Claremont Rodeo. Weekend RIDE nets one drunk driver in Durham 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa ATTENTION PARENTS GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL GREAT CONFIDENCE BUILDER Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25 This program is open to all students entering Grade 9 and will give them a brief introduction to high school. Included will be a look at the English and mathematics curriculum as well as study skills, time management, and steps to success. Locations: O’Neill CVI , G.L. Roberts CVI, and Dr. FJ Donevan CI Oshawa; Dunbarton HS, Pickering; Ajax HS and J. Clarke Richardson C, Ajax; Henry Street HS, Whitby; Brock HS, Scugog Township; Uxbridge HS, Uxbridge. For further information and busing details for Brock and Uxbridge locations only, please see www.dce.ca or call 905-436-3211 or 1-800-408-9619. 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The Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School stu- dent is the first girl to graduate from Durham’s Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) regional carpentry course. “I got a great experience out of that,” said the 17-year-old Os- hawa student, who noted she wasn’t given preferential treat- ment in the male-dominated program. “They treated me like one of the guys.” Only 20 students are accepted into the program and applicants from the Durham Catholic and public school boards are re- quired to complete an interview, said David Chambers, OYAP co- ordinator for the Durham Catho- lic District School Board. Only those extremely serious about pursuing carpentry as a career are accepted. “They’re getting a huge jump start in their career,” said Mr. Chambers. By taking the course, students get to register as an ap- prentice, get high school credits and complete their Level 1 car- pentry training. It’s quite an in- tensive program for eight weeks,” said Mr. Chambers. “They be- come carpenters.” He said it was neat to have Mary take the program because girls don’t usually apply. “She’s our first female entrant and graduate,” said Mr. Cham- bers. “It says to me we’re finally turning the corner.” In the carpentry program’s three years, it has only had a couple of girls apply for the inter- view process. “I’d like to see more young females apply and get into the program,” Mr. Chambers said. Mary applied after taking a school construction course that actually excited her into com- ing to class to work on hands-on projects. During the application process, she was very nervous during the interview, which she said is unusual. “The first time going for an interview for your career choice -- kind of scary,” she said. She thought some people would act as though carpentry was a man’s job, but they didn’t. “I was nervous going into the course, I thought they’re going to think I’m weird,” said Mary. Mary was also afraid people would try to stop her from en- gaging in the work. “If I can do it physically, I’ll do it or I’ll push someone out of the way to do it,” she added. Through the program, the class built a four-seater outhouse for Camp Samac, which taught them shingling, roofing and more. “It was a really good experi- ence of what building a house would be like,” said Mary. In the program, the Local 27 Carpenters Union provides stu- dents with Level 1 training. 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Benny is a 5 year old sweetheart who loves to cuddle. Came to us needing veterinarian care after losing in a cat fi ght. He’s a lover, not a fi ghter. Chilli is a gorgeous 1 year old male, neutered black cat with beautiful eyes. Very playful and loves to cuddle. PA GE A4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ AUGUST 9, 2006A/P Apprentice proves she’s a good fit A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Mary Campbell recently graduated from the carpentry program at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic High School. Mary was the first fe- male to do so in Durham Region. these underprivileged children,” said Ms. Olczak. The resource centre will oper- ate in conjunction with the area’s existing school and give kids a place to play after, as well as washroom and shower facilities some may not have at home. “A lot of them don’t have things to do in the afternoon like watch TV or have toys at home,” said Ms. Olczak. For the construction, she helped plaster walls, paint and sift sand with Sri Lankan work- ers. Ms. Olczak said it’s amazing to see what they can do with- out the tools we have in Canada, such as wheelbarrows. “A nd their ladders were home- made,” she said. “Definitely a great experience to see there’s still people in the world who live like that. We just take for granted what we actually have here.” Her group spent eight days working on the resource centre, but only from 8 a.m. to noon because of the heat. She said even the local con- struction crews left, then re- turned in the evening when it was cooler. By the end of her stay, two rooms were completed and a second group was sched- uled to come and finish. During her stay, she also met with children in areas that al- ready have a resource centre at- tached to the school. She said she remembers how happy the kids were even with- out lots of possessions. When Ms. Olczak returns to St. Catherine of Siena in September, she hopes to put together a slide show of her trip to share with the school. “I’m excited to show every- one,” she said. Te a cher ready to share now ✦ Teacher from page A1 The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: Application for a Sales Licence MEXICO LINDO 200 HARWOOD AVENUE AJAX (Indoor area) Any resident of the municipality may make a written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than August 30, 2006. Please include your name, address and telephone number. If petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person.Note: The AGCO gives the applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections are not considered. The personal information gathered is collected under the authority of the Liquor Licence Act.The principal purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections are given to the applicant. The information may also be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail address listed below. Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. 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Full-page reprints from $10 - email newsroom@durhamregion.com. Wednesday, June 15, 2005Oshawa This Week Metroland Durham Region Media Group 64 Pages Pressrun 76,000 durhamregion.com Home of Ontario’s newest university Optional 3 week delivery/ $6/ $1 newsstandFRASER REPORTHow do Durham Region schools stack up?/A4 Just me: Being gay in DurhamNews/A7 Keeping his fingers crossed Walter Passarella/This Week OSHAWA – College Hill P.S. student Anthony Marag took advantage of anything he could, including crossing his fingers, to clear the bar in the boys’ 13 and over high jump event at last week’s Durham Elementary Athletic Association track and field event held at Oshawa’s Civic Stadium. The event was eventually won by Brandon Wilson from Alexander Graham Bell P.S. in Ajax who cleared 1.65 metres. Second went to Ryan Brawley from Southwood Park PS in Ajax and third went to Nathan Barrett from Lincoln Ave. P.S., also in Ajax. Search complete DEAA track and field results at durhamregion. com:D.E.A.A. Final Results. Genosha Hotel gets historical designationCouncillor says move will leave building ‘sterile’ By Lesley Bovie OSHAWA — The City has designat-ed the Genosha Hotel as historically significant despite warnings from some councillors who feel it will only seal the fate of the tired downtown building. “It’s an eyesore in the City of Osha-wa and that building will sit there for the next 20 years and be sterile,” said Councillor Mike Nicholson before council approved the designation Monday night by a vote of 8-3. “I don’t think there’s anyone in the City of Oshawa, that if we were to take the building down now, wouldn’t do a dance,” he added. Oshawa’s first luxury hotel, the Genosha was built in 1929 but has fallen on hard times in recent decades. The glam-our of its upper floors has given way to a rooming house. A strip club that operated on the main floor was closed in 2003. But Heritage Oshawa has asked the City to designate the hotel based on its cultural signifi- cance as part of the emerging iden-tity of Oshawa as a corporate centre. The designation only applies to the exterior facade of the Chicago-style building and its Art Deco features. Any proposal to change those fea-tures would have to come before Oshawa council first, said develop-ment services commissioner Ted Goodchild. But the Ontario Heritage Act does have a process that allows owners to negotiate in such cases, he said. Coun. Louise Parkes said there will be programs available to help developers fund any changes they would want to make to the building. “The reason we did this is because the owner wanted to make (the Genosha) a tuna can by putting alu-minum siding on it,” she said. “That’s not acceptable for an international Communities in Bloom winner.” Store keeper stabbed, slashed during robbery attempt Credits neighbours with helping stop attack By Jeff Mitchell OSHAWA — Shopkeeper Jian Zhang has a new appre-ciation for his south Oshawa neighbours, after several of them intervened when he was attacked by a knife-wielding robber Monday. Mr. Zhang, 46, was stabbed and slashed during the morning attack, receiving cuts and abra-sions to his face, neck and arms. His attacker was grabbed and wrestled to the ground by citi-zens, who held the suspect until police arrived. Mr. Zhang and his wife, Xioa Aoqiu Lan, were working at OPUC a b right light in worker safety OSHAWA — The City’s utility is proving itself a real spark plug when it comes to workplace safety. Oshawa Power and Utilities Corpo- 0IERRE%LLIOTT4RUDEAU;0UBLIC=/SHAWA 0ARENTSAVGEDUCATIONYRS NA ,ASTYRS 'RTESTWRITERS2ANKNA !CADEMIC0ERFORMANCE4RENDS 'RADE2EADINGNANANA AVERAGE7RITINGNANANA LEVEL-ATHNANANA 'RADE2EADINGNANANA AVERAGE7RITINGNANANA LEVEL -ATHNANANA 2EADING NANA&&&NA NA %--NA NA Sales are off, but Oshawa car plant tops in productivity By Jillian Follert OSHAWA — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Last week, General Motors of Canada accepted its second major award in less than a month, as officials mulled over declining sales figures for May. According to the 2005 Harbour Report released Thursday, Osha-wa’s Plant 1 is the most productive vehicle assembly plant in North America, clocking 15.85 hours per vehicle. This recognition came on the heels of last month’s J.D. Power and Associates survey, in which Plant 2 captured the gold award for quality, with only 85 problems reported per 100 vehicles. “Oshawa car plant employees can be proud of their No. 1 rank-ing in productivity on top of their world-renowned quality awards,” said Canadian Auto Workers Presi-dent Buzz Hargrove. “Our Cana-dian members are well-positioned to play in the very challenging automotive global arena of quality and productivity.” Despite this silver lining, the company continues to report declining sales, while the Cana-dian market saw the worst new vehicle sales performance for the month of May, since 1999. “The Canadian market is dead flat, it’s a very negative outlook,” said Dennis DesRosiers, one of the country’s leading auto industry analysts. “It has a lot to do with the U.S. market, which has been very poor for a while now. If the Ameri-cans aren’t buying cars, we aren’t producing them.” This is especially worrying for GM Canada, which exports about 90 per cent of its Canadian-made vehicles, to the U.S. In May, GM Canada saw a 13 per cent drop in total car sales compared with the same period last year, and a 3.3 per cent drop in combined vehicle sales. In year-to-date figures, the com-pany reports only a 1.9 per cent drop in total car sales, however the May statistics are considered more significant as that is traditionally the best-selling month of the year for dealers. See TRUCK page A2 15.85 hours/vehicle According to an annual survey by Harbour Consulting, this year’s highest ranking plants for assembly productivity are:1. General Motors Corp. (Oshawa, Ontario; Plant No. 1): 15.85 hours2. Nissan Motor Co. (Smyrna, Tennesse Altima line): 16.10 hours3. Ford Motor Co. (Atlanta): 16.58 hours4. General Motors (Oshawa, Ontario; Plant No. 2): 17.47 hours5. General Motors (Lansing, Michigan M Plant): 17.53 hours WHEN YOU BUY 3 A NN LESS THAN 221/2221/2 Brea kin g News "$&4 7PMVNF PGUIF DPNNVOJUJFTtTDIPPMTtTUVEFOUT '' %VSIBN3FHJPOTUVEFOUT XIPBSFNBLJOHBOJNQSFTTJPO 1IPUPSFQSJOUTBU °V PGUIF 6563&Friday, March 25, 2005 Whitby This Week Metroland Durham Region Media Group 36 Pages Pressrun 76,000 durhamregion.com Serving Whitby since 1986 Optional 3 week delivery/ $6/ $1 newsstand Whitby Saints strong-armed by Wildcats Ron Pietroniro/ This Week WHITBY — Whitby Saints player Connor Johnston has a little trouble seeing the ball as he gets a couple of hands to the face from Whitby Wildcats players. The two teams faced off for an exhibition Ontario Basketball Association major atom match at Father Leo J. Austin school in Whitby on Monday. The wildcats won the game 65-22. Tra ffic study reveals problem areas By David Blumenfeld WHITBY — The public works department wants to install a series of rumble strips in two locations along Garrard Road and Fallingbrook Street, following a preliminary analysis of traffic in seven locations around Whitby. Traverse rumble strips — textured pavement used to create an uneven travelling surface for cars and vehicles — are employed to emphasize critical intersections, pedestrian crossings and control driver speed. They are also considered a more cost-effective alternative to stop signs or “bump-outs,” which narrow roads at critical intersections and can cost up to $50,000, public works reported. Following a week-long study of traffic in September and October 2004, the department wants council to authorize rumble strips at Garrard Road and Weldon Street, and Fallingbrook Street at Glen Dhu Public School, beginning in May at a cost of $20,000. Warning signs and a flashing light will be put in place in Whitby r eady to rum ble over speeding Schools could be unified in Ter ry Fox run DURHAM — If all goes as planned, thousands of Durham students and teachers will be walking, running and biking all over Durham on a special day this September. It’s the 25th anniversary of Terry Fox’s epic run across the country, and the Terry See Speeding page 4 See Terry page 4 YOUNG BLOOD Could Gens score 14-year-old talent? /26 Have gun, will travel to new play Entertainment/ 15 5 Points Mall Oshawa (905) 432-0919 Northumberland Mall Cobourg (905) 373-4475 Clarington Centre Bowmanville (905) 697-8800 For t alkers on the go!!! • Unlimited Nights • Unlimited Weekends • Additional local minutes 25¢/min Visit a Bell World store near you Offer ends March 31, 2005. *Requires activation on a 36 month term. Some conditions apply, see stor e for details. 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The courses run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with course dates, locations, and cost as follows: • Aug. 9 -- Oshawa Loblaws Marketplace, $50 • Aug. 14 -- Real Canadian Superstore, Whitby, $50 • Aug. 16 -- Oshawa Training Facility at 64 Colborne St. E., $45 For more information or to register, call 905-434-7800. St. John trains its sights on new babysitters PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ AUGUST 9, 2006P T here are strange things done on the 401, By commuters in their cars The DVP has a history Of dents and emotional scars Driving home nights, I’ve seen queers sites But the queerest that ever I saw Was when I went insane, after switching a lane I got cut off by Sam McGraw. Now Sam McGraw was from Oshawa, where the auto- makers thrive Yo u’d think in a town, with those cars all around, that a guy might learn how to drive. But Sam was a knob and an ignorant slob with a blue- tooth stuck in his ear He fiddled all day on his PDA with his head firmly lodged up his rear. With one hand on the wheel of his automobile, the other was typing on keys He made quite a commuter with his laptop computer and latte perched on his knees. Twas late in the day, I was making my way, home through the stink and the smog Talk of your heat, I stuck to the seat like a tick on the neck of a dog. I’d eaten some curry and was in kind of a hurry, my innards were starting to cramp And to compound the matter I had a full bladder, I needed to find an off-ramp. Half-crazy with thirst and about to burst, I spied my relief up ahead, I stepped on the gas, had just signalled to pass, when into my spot Sammy sped. I watched in dismay as the ramp fell away and my colon progressed into spastic As my bottom grew number, I followed Sam’s Hummer, and plotted to do something drastic. He’d weave and he’d pass but I stayed on his ass, raging in my solar plexus Blinded by ire I side-swiped a Sunfire and flipped off a jerk in a Lexus. He drove like a nut and his cigarette butt flew out of his car to my wiper I pushed my attack, ‘cause I wanted payback, and by this time I needed a diaper. I bellowed some screams and I flashed my high beams, and I leaned on the horn like Miles Davis. But Sam crossed with glee into the HOV, and then so did I, God save us. I’ve never been known to carpool alone, but dammit I had to pursue him Ye s, of course it was wrong, still I followed along, and you would too if you knew him. He was one of those fools who just drives without rules, with never a wave or a thanks Selfish and greedy and al- ways too speedy, heedless of guzzling gas tanks. But Sam and his truck had just run out of luck, as they raced round a bend in the highway. And though my guts were in knots, and quite close to the trots, I could see how things soon would go my way. Traffic was backed up and Sammy got stacked up, in fact he T-boned a Rolls Royce But then it got worse and I heard a loud curse as Sam ploughed into six Satan’s Choice. I narrowly missed them, but I could’ve kissed them as they hauled squealing Sam from his car. The last thing I heard, sweet as song from a bird, was Sam yelling for help to OnStar. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his column. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html EDITORIAL The ballad of the Shwa’s Sam McGraw IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to tdoyle@durhamregion.com. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nick Pagazani photo O’Connor pond Denis O’Connor Park floods after a rain, and Ajax resident Nick Paga- zani has the proof. He says every time a storm is brewing geese are waiting in the park for their pond to appear. Several weeks ago kids were riding their bikes and swimming in the rain-made pond. On July 30 he was shocked to see two people in a canoe with life-jackets pad- dling away. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. /4& Make sure you conserve energy where possible I f it’s the middle of August, thoughts in recent years are never far from the great blackout of 2003. That’s when the power went off at about 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. We can all remember where we were and what we went through in the following hours and days before we got back to full power. With the total reliance we have on our energy system, we can all agree it was a pretty miserable experience. With the heat in recent weeks putting a severe strain on our power supply, we’re reminded once again of the need to do whatever we can to conserve energy. We simply can’t afford another prolonged black- out. The problem is simple: We haven’t built any new energy supply since the early 1990s and the growth in population, business and industry continues to overstress the system. And since we know it will be at least a decade before we add significant new energy supply, we’ll be stretched to the limit to keep our demand within reason over that span. To try to bridge the gap until the day when we finally have new facili- ties to produce the power we need, we will have to learn to conserve. Using less power in your day-to-day life will help in a number of ways. First, you’ll save money by lowering your own monthly bill. And second, you’ll be doing your part to ensure there is enough power to go around. Over the last few summers, the energy demand on our hottest days has stressed our production capacity. In addition, as Ontario contin- ues to grow, the need to replace and expand energy production facili- ties will be one of the top provincial priorities. As a result, the government will have to search for energy options -- think wind, solar, incineration, among others -- in addition to the standard nuclear and hydroelectric plants to meet our needs. But you can do a lot to help our environment -- and yourself. The tips are endless: turn off the lights, run your dishwasher and clothes- washer at night, turn your air-conditioner up a degree or two, use drapes in your living room if you face south or west, use ENERGY STAR appliances and life-long light bulbs. Those tips will save you money and help save energy. Dowty has long, proud history To the editor: Re: ‘New aviation jobs land in Ajax,’ July 7. I was pleased to note that my erstwhile employer, Dowty Equipment of Canada Limited (1943 to 1971), now trading as Messier-Dowty Toronto, is ex- tremely successful under the umbrella of its French parent company. Readers may be interested to hear how and why Dowty re- located in Ajax from Montreal on May 1, 1949. I personally re- joined Dowty on May 19, after having spent two years at the English parent company. In late December 1948-early January 1949, founder George Dowty, and general man- ager-designate Robert Hunt, (two streets in Ajax bear their names), visited the Toronto area, both to the west and to the east, to find new premises closer to A.V. Roe Canada Ltd. in Malton, Ont., Dowty’s prin- cipal post-war customer. Ajax was chosen because of Canada Mortgage and Hous- ing Corporation’s plan to de- velop not only a fully-planned industrial-residential model community from the former shell-filling plant, but also: be- cause of the existing wartime buildings with potential for easy expansion; living accom- modations for future employ- ees; and a skilled workforce in the surrounding district. Dowty acquired three build- ings interconnected by long covered walkways, located on what is now Monarch Avenue. The most southerly one, placed in an east-west direction, is still standing, successfully integrat- ed with the new office complex built during the 1980s. Interestingly enough, in the early 1960s, then-general manager Ken Morley, with Mr. Hunt’s blessing, was in the pro- cess of selling the property on Monarch, with the view of con- solidating all activities at the North Plant on Station Street. Fortunately, correspondence pertaining to this move came across Sir George Dowty’s desk in England, and he promptly put an end to this escapade. Dowty remained on Monarch, where it expanded to its pres- ent size, as envisaged by the founder in 1949. Guy Colm Ajax Waste program stinks, resident opts out To the editor: I live in Ajax and have a question with regards to the new green bin program: Which bin do I put all the maggots in? Since this program started, I have diligently separated and made sure all food waste and recyclables go in the appropri- ate bins, blue, green, garbage, etc. This morning when I went out to put my garbage on the boulevard for collection I found myself gagging and wretching at the piles of maggots under- neath the green bin. (Not to mention the stench!) I would like to support the Region’s attempts to reduce waste but not at the risk of my children’s health, and los- ing my breakfast once a week. Count me out. Sandra Howlett Ajax This Week’s Question: Do you feel Canada is doing enough to help victims of the AIDS pandemic in Africa? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you feel safer knowing that crime in Durham Region reportedly dropped 11 per cent from 2004 to 2005? Total Votes: 259 No: 75.7 Yes: 24.3 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Thursday, August 10 @ 7 pm Silver Bird Concert @ Millennium Square Liverpool Rd. S. ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Aug. 09 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Aug. 30 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Sept. 06 Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Sept. 07 Pickering Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm Race Relations & Equity Sept. 11 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Sept. 18 Management Forum Committee 1:30 pm Sept. 18 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Sept. 20 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Sept. 21 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm Sunday, August 13 Mary Chamberlain performs @ 2 pm Esplanade Park, City Hall Bring a lawn chair HERE TODAY! CITY SERVICES & LEISURE GUIDE LOOK for YOUR COPY with the NEWSPAPER! Registration for... Aquatic Programs start August 10 Leisure Programs start August 14 cityofpickering.com Tickets on sale NOW! Committee Chair, Councillor Maurice Brenner and Members of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee, along with the Mayor and Members of Council invite you to join us! THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 AND IN THE MATTER OF LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 1505 WHITEVALE ROAD, CITY OF PICKERING PROVINCE OF ONTARIO NOTICE OF PASSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering has passed By-law #6691/06 to designate the property and buildings at the following municipal address of historical and architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 Willson House 1505 Whitevale Road Lot 21, Concession 4 Southwest Corner of Whitevale Road and Mulberry Lane Pickering, Ontario REASON FOR DESIGNATION OF 1505 WHITEVALE ROAD, PICKERING The Willson House is one of the earliest surviving farmhouses in Pickering. The Willson family descendents were successful, contributing members of Pickering society, and participated in the maturing of the township. The building dates back to 1861, and is a classic example of an Ontario vernacular farmhouse. The exterior is Georgian in form, while the interior is representative of the mid 19th century, with a Greek revival sensibility. The Willson House is of contextual significance as one of the earliest farmhouses in the Township. The remaining cultural landscape in the vicinity of the house and two acre property currently enables the original context to remain partially intact. DATED at the City of Pickering this 9th day of August, 2006. Debi A. Bentley, CMO, CMM III City Clerk City of Pickering One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Phone 905.420.4660, ext. 2153 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 AND IN THE MATTER OF LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 1690 WHITEVALE ROAD, CITY OF PICKERING PROVINCE OF ONTARIO NOTICE OF PASSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering has passed By-law #6692/06 to designate the property and buildings at the following municipal address of historical and architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 Glen House 1690 Whitevale Road Lot 19 Concession 5 North Side of Whitevale Road adjacent to Urfe Creek Pickering, Ontario REASON FOR DESIGNATION OF 1690 WHITEVALE ROAD, PICKERING The Glen House is said to be associated with some of the earliest settlers in the Pickering area. The site, which may also merit National Historic Site status, was used as a meeting place in the 1930’s for the socialist group which was eventually formed into the C.C.F., the precursor to the National Democratic party. The late 19th century house has a later addition but remains intact. The house, mid 1840’s barn and surrounding property are being considered for designation owing to the political activities which took place at this location. DATED at the City of Pickering this 9th day of August, 2006 Debi A. Bentley, CMO, CMM III City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.4660, ext. 2153 905.420.4655 or 1 .866.420.4655 Animal Services is committed to reuniting all lost pets with their owners. In the instance where this is not possible, the pet is placed up for adoption, in hopes of finding a new and loving home. Animals available for adoption can be viewed at cityofpickering.com/animals. If you are interested in adopting an animal from us, we advise you to visit and spend time with the animal to see if he/she will be a good fit for your lifestyle. Speak with the staff as they are very knowledgeable, and know the personality of each animal. Breed: German Shepherd Colour: Black & Tan Age: Young Adult Sex: Male Breed: DSH Colour: Brown & White Tabby Age: Kitten Sex: Male Committee Chair, Councillor Maurice Brenner and Members of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee, along with the Mayor and Members of Council invite you to join us! Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park ~ Waterfront Trailhead Sign Unveiling Located at West Shore Boulevard South Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Celebrate the Waterfront Trail! Enjoy a barbecue hosted by Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club and the Rotary Club of Pickering at 635 Breezy Drive, Pickering, after the unveiling. 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Sunrise Youth Group, based in Whitby, is a non-profit charitable volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality social experiences for people with disabilities and their peers. On Thursday, Aug. 10, Sunrise will mark its 15th anniversary with a cel- ebration at Lakeview Park in Oshawa from 6 to 9 p.m. “We hope all of our current fami- lies enrolled this year will come,” said Laura Danilko, vice-president of Sun- rise’s board of directors. “Every year we have a family day and this year it’s opened up to all volunteers and all families that have participated through the last 15 years.” Sunrise Youth Group was founded in 1991 in order to give people with special needs an opportunity to partic- ipate in activities other young people take for granted. Peer volunteers also learn to take in similarities between themselves and people with disabili- ties, while developing a strong sense of community. Families can have comfort knowing their loved ones are in a safe, welcoming environment based on real friendship. It are these genuine relationships that set Sunrise Youth Group apart from other service providers, Ms. Danilko said. “It’s not volunteer-client service provider relationships. It’s just one of friendship,” she said. “As a volunteer, I don’t have any authority over an individual... I’m not their caregiver... we just (call ourselves a) ‘volunteering member.’” Although Sunrise members and vol- unteers are located mainly in Durham Region, youth volunteers sometimes come from as far away as Guelph, Hamilton and Orillia to participate in events, she said. “They were probably in the Region of Durham to start with but then they’ve gone away to university or moved away as they’ve gotten older, but still come back for opportunities that they want to volunteer with,” Ms. Danilko said. Organized activities hosted by Sun- rise include monthly dances, day trips, a week-long trip to Temagami, movie nights, sport and game nights and fundraisers. But without volunteers, Ms. Danilko said none of it would be possible. “Without them, Sunrise just wouldn’t be,” she said. “They’re invaluable and provide friendships that mean abso- lutely everything to the members.” Between 80 to 150 people are ex- pected to attend the Aug. 10 event at the picnic shelter at Lakeview Park at the base of Simcoe Street South. For more information, call Sunrise Youth Group at 905-438-9910 or go to www. sunriseyouthgroup.ca. Sunrise still shines after 15 years A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Colour crazy PICKERING — Zoe Tutte couldn’t wait for instructor and artist Judith Jewer to begin, as these colours just needed to be blended. Zoe and her mother attended Ontario Power Generation’s Tuesdays on the Trails Colour Craze art camp, held at Alex Rob- ertson Park. www.icesports.com NOW ACCEPTINGNOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR 2006/07REGISTRATIONS FOR 2006/07 ADULT HOCKEYADULT HOCKEYSUMMERCAM P SSUM M E R CAM P SFor all of our remaining full day campsfull day camps Call today to confirm your spot!Call today to confi rm your spot! 1401 Phillip Murray Ave • Oshawa, L1J 8C4 • 905.725.6951 • oshawa@icesports.com BUY ONE GET ONEBUY ONE GET ONE FOR HALF PRICE SALE!FOR HALF PRICE SALE! SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com IT’S OVER Dodgers season ends with a loss in Barrie. See Page B2. PA GE B1 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ AUGUST 9, 2006 A/P [ Basketball ] Durham West hoops signups soon DURHAM — Signups begin soon for Durham West Basketball Association league play. The association’s house league play is for boys and girls born from 1997 to 1995 and 1994 to 1992. The league runs 12 weeks from September to December. The cost for the junior division is $110 and the senior division is $125 League games are played in Ajax and Pickering. Registration is at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre on Aug. 10, 17 and 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Aug. 14 and 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. [ Clubs ] Sports and social club expands to Durham DURHAM — Sports-minded adults from Durham Region now have more sporting opportunities thanks to the opening of the Durham Region Sport and Social Club (DRSSC). A byproduct of the Toronto Central Sport and Social Club (TCSSC), the DRSSC will initially offer turf soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and basketball at various locations in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby. A range of other sports may also be added in the near future. “One of the great things about the organization and leagues is that people can register as individuals or as an entire team,” TCSSC director and co- founder Rolston Miller said. “Whichever way you decided to reg- ister, the mandate is to co-ordinate and facilitate sports and recreation leagues for men and women over 19 years old.” Programs will start in Durham the second week of September and run for eight to 10 weeks. For more information or to register, call 416-781-4263 or go to www.durhams- sc.com. [ Basketball ] Four Durham hoopsters off to Summer Games DURHAM — Four local athletes have been named to the Kawartha Region Elite Basketball Team that will compete at the 2006 Ontario Summer Games. Chloe Levy, who attends West Lynde Public School, will play for the girls’ team, while Matthew Chesson of E.A. Fairman and Jacob Hutchcroft and Dys- hawn Pierre of Ormiston will suit up for the boys’ team. All three boys also play for the Whitby Wildcat Basketball Club. The Kawartha Region Elite Basketball Team is an Ontario developmental team which has trained and competed all summer preparing for the 2006 Ontario Summer Games in Ottawa. Kawar tha Region includes areas east of highway 404 to Cobourg, and north to Peterborough. This region is typically considered one of the top bas- ketball regions in the province. The bas- ketball portion of the Summer Games gets underway Aug. 10. [ Lacrosse ] Blue Knights field another champ DURHAM — The Oshawa Blue Knights Novice 1 field lacrosse team was the best in the province this season. In the first game of provincial cham- pionships in Kitchener, Oshawa easily defeated Brampton 11-0. Oshawa then lost 7-6 to Halton Hills before defeating Orangeville 17-3. Oshawa faced Halton Hills once again, but this time came out ahead 7-2. In the finals later that day, Os- hawa defeated Peterborough 8-6 to win the provincial title. Sports briefs AUGUST 9, 2006 ‘Big hole’ too much for Ajax-Pickering DURHAM — A five-goal, first-period deficit did in the Ajax-Pickering Rock in the opener of the OLA senior ‘B’ la- crosse league finals. The Rock did, however, make it close in losing 7-6 to the Wellington Aces on Sunday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Game two is tomorrow when the Aces host the Rock in Fergus. The Aces came into the series on a high, beating the Owen Sound Woods- men on Saturday to win the semi-final series three games to two. Rock coach and general manager Paul St. John says Wellington was “on an emotional high. “We talked about that before the game,” he says. “They were on an emo- tional rollercoaster.” That high produced a 5-0 Wellington lead after the first period. After that, however, the Rock re- bounded and netted three goals in each of the second and third periods, while limiting the Aces to a single goal in each stanza. “Unfortunately, we dug ourselves a really big hole,” St. John states. After the first period, “we readjusted some of the things we had to do. Every- thing they did worked. They were shoot- ing the ball well,” he adds. “We had a couple of chances to tie it. Their goalie made the save or we shot wide.” St. John expects his team to be ready for tomorrow’s match. “We’ve got to be ready for the first warm-up, not the first face-off, when the game officially starts. I thought we were ready for game one. I know we have to be ready for game two. Our backs are against the wall. We don’t want to go do two,” he says. “I’d be really surprised if we’re not ready. We know what to do. There are a lot of winners on the team,” St. John adds. Mike Daley led the Rock attack, scor- ing twice, while Tim O’Brien had a goal and an assist. Pat Vanhosser, Tony Hen- derson and Joel Johnson each tallied a goal. Game three is set for Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, starting at 7 p.m. If necessary, game four is Sunday, Aug. 13 in Elora, starting at 7 p.m. Game five would be on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Pickering at 8:30 p.m. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo The Ajax-Pickering Rock was up against the Wellington Aces in Game 1 of best-of-five league finals at the Pickering Recreation Complex, with the home side dropping a 7-6 decision. Rock lose lacrosse finals opener Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Contact soccer? PICKERING — Ali Saleh gets tackled by Ali Mroueh during an improvised game of soccer/rugby on the field near Valley Farm Public School. The pair along with some buddies were out late on a recent Sunday afternoon enjoying the sunny conditions. Charles in charge at nationals, Fe licien regains hurdles title Pickering athlete wins two events DURHAM — Most of the eyes were on one Pickering athlete, but a differ- ent one made the winner’s podium. Ta bia Charles dominated in win- ning the triple and long jumps at the Canadian Se- nior Track and Field Cham- pionships in Ottawa on the weekend. The Pickering athlete won the triple jump by more than a metre, with a leap of 13.44 metres. The second-place finish- er had a best leap of 12.42 metres. In the long jump, Charles had a best show of 6.46m, topping the 6.32m of the second-place fin- isher. Charles wasn’t the only Pickering athlete to win, as Perdita Felicien re- gained the title in the women’s 100m hurdles. The win was special for Felicien as she’s spent the past two years deal- ing with injuries and her disastrous performance at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. The women’s 100m hurdles was considered the marquee event, with three of the top women hurdlers in the world taking part. Felicien won the finals in a time of 12.64 seconds, just ahead of An- gela Whyte of Edmonton, who ran a 12.69. Whitby’s Priscilla Lopes finished third in 12.78. “This is my sixth Canadian title and it is definitely the sweetest,” said Fel- icien on the Athletics Canada website. “The fact that I’m just healthy right now is a huge relief. But time wise it’s still May for me. I need to be more consistent in the 12.4 and 12.5 range. Hurdles is all about rhythm and now I’m healthy enough that I’ll be able to race every couple of days. Those times should drop.” Anson Henry of Pickering finished third in the men’s 100m finals in a time of 10.34 seconds. Nicolas Macrozonais of Montreal placed first in 10.31, while Pierre Browne was second in 10.33. Other local competitors included Ian Mayne, finishing sixth in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase in a time of nine minutes, 14.98 seconds. The winner clocked a time of 8:47.26. Ryan Finn finished 10th in the men’s 800m, with a time of 1:51.14. The winner turned in a time of 1:48.79. Tabia Charles Back to SchoolAugust 10 thSavings start NAME BRAND 60 % OFF 30 %80 % OFF REGULAR US RETAIL PRICES! Amazing selection of binders, pens, folders, notebooks, office supplies, assorted stationery and more! Brand Name Youth Backpack - great for first time students! $999 Compare at $16.99 Jeans Check Out Our Great Selection of Backpacks Come Visit Our Food Department for Back to School Treats! Check out our Stationery Dep t. for other Top Name Brand Ba ck-to-School essentials! Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Socks, Undergarments, Tights, Undershirts, Bras and much, much MORE!!! $59 99 $$1122 $39 99 Lickable! Kissable! 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Then the wins started to roll in, including a stunning triumph over the powerhouse Toronto Maple Leafs at Christie Pits. That July night, the Dodger bats hammered around former Major Leaguer Paul Spoljaric in a 9-8 win, which was the third of what came to be four victories in a row for the club. Definitely one of the high points of the year. However, little did the players and staff know the lowest of the lows wasn’t far behind. On July 16, Dodgers founder and owner Troy May was involved in a car accident along with wife Lori and sons Connor and Jamie. Just three days later, the baseball community was shocked when the 39-year-old baseball fanatic suffered a heart at- tack and died in hospital. As tough as the loss of May was, the club marched on, winning the two games following the tragedy, the first of which was played with each Dodg- ers player wearing May’s No. 20 on their backs. “We are always playing this game with Troy in mind,” said Ryan Cro- tin, one of the Dodgers all-stars from this season. “The intensity level I’d say stepped up and our aggression level stepped up since Troy’s passing. That’s what he would have wanted. He wanted us to be a pretty tough- nosed baseball team and that is what we started to become.” That was certainly true in their first round playoff series with the Barrie Baycats. Down 3-0 heading into Game 4 in Barrie, the Dodgers pulled out a 3-1 win and then won again in Game 5, 6-5, forcing Game 6 at Kinsmen Stadium Monday night. Unfortunately, not much fight re- mained in the Dodgers, as they lost their final contest 12-1, but the will they showed in battling back to make a series out of something that ap- peared as good as over after Game 3 is nothing short of remarkable in light of all the distractions. Crotin accounted for the only run with a sixth inning solo homer off Derek McDaid. As for the May boys, both have been released from hospital and are at home now. On Monday, along with Lori, they made an appearance at Kinsmen Stadium to cheer on the Dodgers. “That made the way we came out to play even harder to deal with,” said Dodgers manager Mike Prosper, who was disappointed with the perfor- mance. “But even still it was so great to see them out and about like that. 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He spent many hours wandering the Rockies, the Badlands and the plains. This added to his appreciation of what nature has to offer, which is reflected in his artwork. The former Ajax resident currently owns and operates an advertising firm, specializing in commercial art. His work has been displayed at the National Museum of Ecuador and he has done commission work for mem- bers of the Ecuador government. His work is currently on display at a num- ber of galleries in Canada and can be found in corporate and private col- lections. “PineRidge Arts Council is pleased to be part of this exciting evening pre- sented by the Pickering Green Festi- val promoting the preservation of greenspace in Pickering,” says Cathy Schnippering, president of PRAC. “The event, it’s mostly to raise aware- ness of the environmental issues. It’s not so much a fundraiser as it is an awareness raiser. But if there are any profits, they will all go towards the environmental groups. “Our members’ support is over- whelming and many of the art pieces available for sale will feature nature and the greenspace around us.” The event is Saturday, Aug. 12, from 5 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free for the art-viewing portion of the evening, which begins at 5 p.m., and there is a cash bar and barbecue before the performances. Performances by the Durham-based Gypsygrass Band begin at 8 p.m. Ad- mission for this portion of the event is $10. For more information on the show, to see samples of the work to be on display or to hear The Gypsygrass Band, visit www.PickeringGreenFes- tival.ca or www.pineridgearts.org/ GreenFestival.html. Event updates and concert ticket purchases are also available online. Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd. Call 905-472-3085. Getting green for a good cause at Pickering’s Herongate Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Former Ajax resident Douglas Thompson will be among the artists exhibiting their works during the ‘Art and Music in the Barn’ event on Aug. 12 at Herongate Barn The- atre. It’s tea time at the museum DURHAM — Te a is being served once again at the Oshawa Community Museum. The Victorian-themed teas are served weekly in the Henry House gardens in Lakeview Park every Thursday during July and August, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests will be served homemade sandwiches, scones and desserts with a selection of teas. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children and includes a tour of the restored homes. Reservations are required for tea. Call Angela or Jill at 905-436-7624 ext. 106. The museum is also looking for vol- unteers to help with the teas, including servers, greeters, bakers, runners and tour guides. Those interested must sub- mit a recent police check and complete an interview process. For more information about volun- teering, call Angela or Jill at the same number. The Oshawa Community Museum and Archives is located at 1450 Sim- coe St. S. The site depicts local his- tory through the interpretation of three restored buildings. Guy House serves as the museum’s administrative centre and also accommodates the Syden- ham Country Store; Robinson House is used primarily for gallery space and has exhibits of a one-room schoolhouse, general store and the Grandview Ar- chaeology Gallery, while Henry House represents how the typical Victorian family lived. All three homes are on their original foundations and provide a greater understanding of the lifestyles of Oshawa’s early inhabitants. 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If working with a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment please email your resume to cgray@metroland.com by Friday, August 11, 2006. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Metroland is a dynamic media company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across southern Ontario each week. Metroland is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation.Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. MECHANICAL ENGINEER Courtice manufacturer looking for dependable full time Mechanical Engineer. 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Committees provide an alternative to the court based system for young persons who commit minor offences. The Durham Youth Justice Committees provide an increased role for persons harmed and communities. The Durham Youth Justice Committee requires volunteers to participate in panels dealing with youth who have committed minor offences in Durham Region. Volunteers must: • Live or work in Durham Region • Submit to a police reference check • Have an interest in or experience working with youth • Must be 18 years of age • Not work within the justice system • Be prepared to work at least 2 evenings per month • Training provided Please mail, email or fax resumes by: August 23rd, 2006 Eastview Boys & Girls Club 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON L1H 2C6 (905) 728- 5126 eastviewbgc@eastviewbgc.com or contact Andrea Dafoe, Youth Justice Services Director at (905)728-5121 ext 234. 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Some Furniture placement. Occasional Back up receptionist. Ideal candi- date will have experience with decorating, meeting the public and office skills. Lots of physical work! Tues. – Sat. Send or drop resume to Bennett's Home Fur- nishings, 1755 Pickering Park- way,Unit SB1 L1V 1B5. 905-428- 8083. durham@bennetts.ca No phone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted ADMINISTRATIVE/SALES ASSISTANT -- Required for Stainless Steel Manufacturing company in Ajax. Position requires excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Outlook and Business Visions. Daily responsibilities include: providing excellent telephone & customer service, organizing transportation quotes & daily shipping, and Business Vision order entry & invoicing. The successful candidate must be ambitious, willing and comfortable to take on sales responsibilities. Knowledge of Auto-Cad would also be an asset. Fax your resume to 905-686-6318 ALL OPENINGS AVAILABLE. Must like people. 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WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) 1992 Larson 17ft. Bowrider. New Apholstery Newer Full convertible top. 3.0 litre, Yamaha in/out board. Includes 2 paddles, 4 lifejackets, Anchors, tie down ropes, and bumpers. 1992 Easyload bunk trailer. $$7,999 OBO. Call Gary cell 416-568-4779 or 705-786-1666 and leave a message. BOAT FOR SALE Are you a new business? Be included in either or all future Community Phone Books. (Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com Watch for ourWatch for our FallFall20062006 RegistrationRegistration GuideGuide In our Sunday Edition of Starting August 9th Music Instruction Dance Classes Dance Wear Arts & Crafts & Supplies Theatre Sports Recreational Interest and So Much More! Call 905.576.9335 or 905.579.4400 and ask for the inside sales department From 5.1% for 5 years. lst. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 NO CREDIT REFUSED.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. 1-877-776- 1660 'COME HOME TO COMFORT!' 2 & 3 bdrms from $1025 util, incl. Full-time bldg representative. Close to shopping & parks. "$500 Move-in Bonus". Ask about our Rental Rewards. Call 1-888-310- 7000. Any Space. Anytime. www.GOtransglobe.com” (1) A 2-BDRM Oshawa north, small quiet building, appliances, laundry facilities, on bus route, parking, utilities included, avail. September 1st, $870/mo. 905- 436-9785. (1) BDRM, bright clean, Oshawa, refurbished, Sept 1. $595-inclu- sive. Suitable for single person. Absolutely first/last, references, non-smoker (905)922-5814 1 1/2 BEDROOM, basement apartment. Whites Rd/Hwy. #2. $650/month. Appliances. No- smoking/pets. Separate en- trance. Available immediately. (905)420-3048 or 647-402-3048. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Pickering Village bungalow, ja- cuzzi, large backyard. $925/month, includes utilities, parking space. Available Sept- meber 1. To view call Lisa at 905-831-1801, ext. 210. 1200SQ.FT., 2-BEDROOM,Har- mony/King apartment. Satellite, private laundry, utilities and use of backyard, $1000/month inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. Call Roch (905)720-3496 2 BED. EXECUTIVE.Spacious 2- bed. lower level of house. Quiet court, walkout to large pie-shaped yard. Private laundry/parking. One of the most desirable areas in Whitby. No pets/smoking. Im- mediate. $925/incl. 905-668- 9612, 905-666-1100. 2 BEDROOM at 408 Bloor, Oshawa, Bright, near bus & No Fr ills, Laundry, parking included. Available immediately. $765/mo. + hydro ($50/mth avg.) first/last. Also, one bedroom, immediately. $635 inclusive. No pets. (905)668-1946 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, separate entrance. close to schools/GO. $850/mo inclusive. Whites Rd, Pickering. No pets/smoking. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last. Call (905)831- 2399 or (416)455-0910. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 2-BEDROOM huge basement apt., $950/month. Brock/Kingston Rd., close to park, school, high- way and mall. Laundry, 1 parking, no pets/smoking. Call (416)882- 0926 or (416)803-3007 2-BEDROOM Simcoe North on Russett Ave., newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building, laundry. Cable, heating & water, parking, includ- ed. No dogs. 905-576-2982. ADELAIDE,THORNTON,bright 2- bedroom upper-level apt in house. Private drive, walkout deck, Excellent neighbourhood, extra clean, appliances, laundry, $1275/inclusive. Available Sept. 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)706- 2200. AJAX Huge, 2 bedroom base- ment, eat-in kitchen, separate liv- ing room, storage room, very clean, bright, CAC, laundry, Sa- lem/Bayly, transit and 401. $825/mo.+utils, avail. immed. 416-200-7241. AJAX Lovely, 3 bdrm upper level of house, newly renovated, very clean, bright, CAC, laundry, Sa- lem/Bayly, close to transit and 401. $1250/mo.+utils, avail. immed. 416-200-7241. AJAX prestigious Nottingham- Available immediately. Profes- sionally designed, internet ena- bled, 1 large bdrm. executive bsmt. apt. (950 sq. ft.), sep. en- trance, appliances, utilities, park- ing. $950/mo. 416-602-4248 AJAX Westney Hwy/2 Spacious 2-bdrm basement apt. parking, laundry, utilities, sep entrance, $875/mo. Avail Sept 1. 905-686- 4783, 416-689-8850 AJAX, 2 BEDROOM BASE- MENT apartment. Tulloch Road. New carpeting. 4 piece wash- room. Freshly painted. Available. $900/all/inclusive. Whitby 1 bed- room: Pot lights, $800, Septem- ber 1. 905-683-5641/416-315- 9432. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM condo, bright, great location, excellent view, en-suite laundry, 2 baths, available immediately, $1350/mo. Westney/Hwy 2., First/last, refer- ences/credit-check. 416-844- 8335. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY. #2 newly renovated bachelor base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance. Quiet area. Parking. Utilities. A/C. $650/month. First/last. 905-426-3654. AJAX,Salem/Bayly, 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance parking, shared laundry, A/C. No smoking/pets, $790/inclusive. Available September, Call John. (905)837-9579 AJAX, SUNNY, QUIET, clean 1 bedroom walk-out to garden. Furnished/unfurnished. Large kitchen, a/c. Suits single working person. $750/month includes all utilities. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905) 686- 1832, leave a message. (905)- 435-4142. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $989, available Sept 1st & 2-bedroom Oct 1st. 905-683-8421 or 905- 683-8571. AJAX/WHITBY BORDER 2-bed- room spacious apt, ground level private entrance in home, park- ing, a/c, central vac, use of washer/dryer. $842 all inclusive, first/last. No Smoking/pets. (905)444-9871, viewit.ca/20441 APT FOR RENT,1-bedroom large quiet in a 6-plex building. Heat incl. Hydro extra, store near- by, no pets, $625/mo. Avail. im- mediately or Sept. 1. 905-261- 0105. BOWMANVILLE,newly renovat- ed 2-bdrm, quiet bldg., in exclu- sive neighbourhood, parking, separate laundry room, large deck. Near 2 schools. $950/mo+ hydro. Available. First/last. (905)424-4201 BIG! BRIGHT! APARTMENT (basement) Harwood/Hwy.#2. 2 bedrooms. 2 washrooms. Kitch- en. 4 appliances. Separate en- trance. Available. $950/all inclu- sive. First/last. No pets/smoking. 905-619-3650/647-496-9957. Tony or Si. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - ONE bedroom basement apartment, access to washer/dryer, ac, all inclusive. $800 per month. Close to 401. Quiet street. Available Sept. lst. (905)697-3765 CLEAN AND SPACIOUS 3 bed- room two washroom, two storey apartment, in Oshawa. All inclu- sive rent. Centrally located. Close to all amenities. No dogs. Available Sept. 2006. Call (416)722-4709. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement North Ajax, air conditioned, satel- lite, separate entrance, lots of parking. $700/inclusive, first/last. Available Sept 1st. No smoking. (905)426-9072 LARGE CLEAN quiet 2-bedroom 2-storey apt. Main floor, backdoor entrance, fridge, stove, parking, $745+util. First/last. Avail. Sept 1st. No pets. 905-434-8800. MAIN FLOOR detached house. 2 spacious bdrms, livingroom, kitchen, 4-pc bath, laundry, park- ing. $900 all inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. No pets. Call 905-718- 8949 NORTH Oshawa - 2 & 3 bed- room, Sept. and Oct. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM,basement, in quiet home, Townline/Bloor, laun- dry, satellite, utilities included. References. Suit mature single. $725 per mo. (905)435-5297. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $765/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, Tw o apts., 2-bedrooms $845 - Sept., 2-bedroom plus den $945, - Oct. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA 1 bedroom, very clean, available September 1st. $750 inclusive, first/last, no pets. Call John (905)576-4229 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, park- ing, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, 905-432-8914 OSHAWA BASEMENT APT. with spacious rec room, 1-bed- room, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laun- dry/parking, sep. entrance, Avail. immediately. $600/all inclusive. No pets. Call 905-718-8949. OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary north of Adelaide area, 2-bed- room main floor, laundry, park- ing, $850/mo inclusive. 1 bed- room main floor with laundry plus hydro, $575, no parking. First/last. Call 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350 OSHAWA Park/401. Luxurious and spacious, renovated 1 bed- room apt in quiet triplex. 4-pc bath, kitchen/dinette. Avail Sept 1st. $640+hydro. Near all amenities. (905)579-4064 OSHAWA WHITBY 1 bedroom apartments available in quiet area, $700/$775. all inclusive, no pets, first/last. Available Septem- ber 1, Call (905)424-5083 OSHAWA,1 + 2 BDRMS. Avail August 1st. 2 locations: 350 Malaga and 946 Mason. $725 & $795/month. All inclusive. No pets. Call (905)576-6724 or 905- 242-4478 OSHAWA, 2 BDRM for RENT, close to all amenities, $850 all in- clusive Tel: 905-443-3111 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Aug/Sept. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Au- gus/Sept. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsi- nontario.com OSHAWA, UNDER NEW Man- agement. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Pent- house avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, se- curity. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Aug/Sept. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728- 3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- 2 BEDROOM $825 Renovated parking, laundry one bedroom $725. 905-922-6709, 905-429-2036 Whitby-1 bedroom $775, . 905-430-7868. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1-bdrm bsmt apt., Separate entrance, Spacious living room Recently renovated Close to amenities Cable & Parking, Applianc- es, No smoking/pets. Call (905)250-2685 PICKERING - Liverpool/Glenan- na, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, laundry, cable, non- smoking, no pets, $690/mo. first/last, suitable for single, work- ing person. Available now. 905- 420-2399. PICKERING LEGAL 1-BDRM. bsmt., bright, spacious, separate entrance, laundry, cable, parking. utilities incl., avail. immediately, $750/month. First/last, referenc- es, no smoking/pets. 647-402- 5453. PICKERING newly renovated bsmt apt with separate entrance, cable, a/c, 1 car parking, no pets/smoking. All inclusive. First/last. Avail Immediately. For more info call 905-683-2735 or 416-858-3287 PICKERING ROUGEMOUNT/2, Extra-large 1-bedroom basement apt. Patio, laundry, appliances, no smoking/pets. Quiet respon- sible couple preferred. first/last in advance. (905)509-1284 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment, large, bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $925/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. PICKERING, BRAND NEW, BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM, legal basement apartment. Lovely fire- place. 4 piece bathroom/4 appli- ances. Parking. Separate en- trance. Amenities. $780, inclu- sive heat/hydro. No smok- ing/pets. Professional preferred. References. 905-839-1010/416- 726-2089. PICKERING, BROCK/HWY.#2. Immaculately clean, very spa- cious. 1 bedroom basement apartment. New appliances. $700/month. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available September 1. Bonus, $50.00 off 1st month. 905-426-6208. PICKERING, HWY. 2/WHITES RD.2 bedroom walk-out base- ment apartment. No pets/smok- ing. Available September 1. Laundry/cable/hydro/a/c all inclu- sive. $895/month. 905-420-4576. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAY- LY 3 bdrm. bungalow, main floor. Available October 1st. Large fenced backyard, 4 appli- ances, a/c, near GO, 2 park- ing, no smoke/pets. First/last. $1100+ 2/3 util/mo. 905-619- 1677. PICKERING-one bedroom ground floor, $600/incl. utilities, available September 1st. Also 2nd floor -2 bedroom $750, available immediately. Both-1 parking. References req'd. no pets/smoking. (905)427-6282; (905)424-2604 RITSON/401,duplex, upstairs, 3- bedroom with large deck and back yard. $1100 plus hydro, Available immediately. Call (905)472-9955 or 647-688-9955 SIMCOE/401 1-bedroom apart- ment $750/month 2-bedroom $800/month. Includes parking and utilities. First/last, referenc- es. No smoking/pets. Available Aug 15th. Call (416)818-7751 WESTNEY/HWY 2,Walkout 2-bdrm. bsmt., near amenities, 1-parking. Avail. immediately. No laundry, no smoking/pets. 705- 437-4813, 905-427-6622. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus,shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed. $925. 905-767-2565. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM basement apt., located close to downtown, very clean, well maintained, available Sept 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $750/month Call (905)419-0311 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt. $775/mo. inclusive, hardwood floors, first/last, refer- ences. Avail October. 1 call (905)430-8327 WHITBY- bright quiet 1 bed- room loft, Open concept, living- room with stairs to bedroom, sky- light on top. New fridge/stove, fresh paint, parking, near Go train. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Call 416-498-4770. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 AJAX luxury 2-bdrm penthouse suite, large balcony with fantastic n/e views of environs/lake. 5 ap- pliances, window coverings, laun- dry, storage, O/S garage. No pets/smoking. Suits retired/prof. couple. $1395-inclusive. Avail im- mediately. (905)426-9837 PARKWOOD VILLAGE condo 2 bdrms, 2 baths 5 appliances. Wood burning fireplace. Utilities,parking included $1350.00. first/last references. no pets. call 905-240-0385 available Sept WHITBY,Brand new 2 bedroom condo with walk-out to terrace. Brock St./Dryden. Easy access to 401. 975-sq feet. $1150/mo+ utilities. 1-905-849-6448. -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY!NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM HOUSE,fireplace, 2 car garage, 2 1/2 bath with soaker. Near 401 and GO. Available September 1. $1400+utilities. Call 905-999- 4043. 3-BEDROOM UPPER level of brand new North Oshawa home. Plus 1 bdrm in-law suite. Separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Available Sept 1. 416-562-2542 401 AT WHITE'S RD.,new 3- bdrm executive townhouse. Ja- cuzzi, a/c, ensuite, hardwood throughout, stainless steel appli- ances, walkout porch, prime loca- tion. $1150+ utilities. Available Sept. (905)492-0133, 416-885- 8146 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses, semis & fully detached homes, from $1250 - $6000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bowmanville Available Immediately, Call Gar- ry Bolen, Broker of Record /Own- er, C21 Netview Realty Inc. (905)404-2255. AJAX - 3 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, central air, family room with fireplace, close to lake. Available August 15th. $1,175. plus utilities. Phone (905) 427-4601. AJAX Ravenscroft/Rossland. 3 bedroom main floor. Eat-in kitch- en - walk-out to deck. Living/din- ing. 2 1/2 bathrooms. Second floor family room. Main-floor laun- dry. $1650 inclusive. 905-231- 5475 AJAX SALEM/BAYLY- 3-bdrm upper level. Fully renovated, new kitchen, deck, parking. $1150 + utilities. Available immediately. After 4pm (905)509-2335, Cell 905-903-2335 AJAX, Rossland/Harwood.3- Bdrms, 2 baths, newly renovated, large lot, lots of parking, avail. immediately. $1300/mo + utilities. Call (905)428-6413 AVAILABLE Sept 1. 3+1 bed- room semi. Finished bsmt, 2 bthrms, central air, large fenced yard. Close to schools, transit, shopping. $1100/month+utilities. Call Jim or Patty. 905-579-9427 BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING 3 bed- room house for rent, North Oshawa, hardwood floors, central air, new appliances, walkout to deck overlooking large backyard onto park, August l8th, $1,300 plus utilities. Call (905)576-0294 BUNGALOW, Whitby,3 plus one bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fin- ished basement, fenced yard, garage, no pets, available Octo- ber lst. $l,250 plus utilities. lst/last, references, (905) 831- 0947. CLEAN AND BRIGHT large one bedroom, main floor apartment, walk to hospital, separate en- trance, includes garage, laundry and cable. All inclusive. $950. Available immediately. Non smoking, (905) 435-0046. COURTICE Nash/Trulls,Great Location. Spotless 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse. Air condi- tioned, fenced yard, 5 applianc- es,garage. Available from August 25. $1300/month plus utilities Call(905) 436-7517 EAST OSHAWA Grand- view/Bloor 3-bdrm semi, 1-1/2 bath, c/a, open-concept kitchen w/walkout to deck, hot-tub, fenced yard. Garage, 4 appl. $1300+utilities. Avail. Oct 1. (905)723-0834, 905-404-5383 NEWLY RENOVATED UPPER 3 bedroom home in Pickering. 1 1/2 washroom. $950/month. 1 bed- room basement apt.: $450. Available September 1st. Con- tact Kola 416-849-8127/905-686- 0397. NORTH OSHAWA 2-bedroom, clean & spacious, finished base- ment, air conditioned, large gar- age, quiet area, private, near col- lege. No pets. Available Sept 1st. $1100+ utilities. 905-431-7353. NORTH OSHAWA brand new Tr ibute home 3200-sq.ft. 4 baths, 4 bdrms, double garage, near new school, $2000/mo+utilities. First/last, references, Avail Sept 1. (905)725-5150 OLD WHITBY CHARM - De- tached 3 bedroom, 2 min. walk to Go train. Close to 401. Parking for 2 cars. $l,300 plus utilities. Available October 15th. (905) 723-5729 OSHAWA,4-bdrm semi, close to Oshawa Centre. Fenced yard, partially fin. bsmt. No pets/smok- ing. $1230/mo + utilities. First/last. Avail. immediately/Sept 1st. Call (905)430-0249 Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID# 8899 Dan Plowman, sales person, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths and finished base- ments available with rent-to-own terms. Best Neighbourhoods. Start building your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month and low money down. We can help YOU! Tel: 905-443-3111, 416-855-6685 www.perfecthabitat.com WHITBY SHORES, 3 bdrm detached house, 5 appliances, cent/air, vacuum, fireplace, 1 1/2 car garage, easy access to GO & 401, $1500 plus utilities, available September 1, 905-409-3119 WHITBY,2 yr. old. 3 bedroom 2-storey, appliances, garage, park- ing, no basement, Immediate, $1300+/mo First/last/references. (905)434-8614 WHITBY, 4-BEDROOM bunga- low, close to downtown, very clean, well-maintained, 2 kitchens & 2 baths, large mature lot. available Sept. 1st/ no smok- ing/pets. rent, utilities negotiable. Call (905)419-0311 WHITBY,Lupin/Dundas, 3 bed- room main floor of house, in es- tablished family neighbouhood. Nice Yard, hardwood through out, close to amenities. $1050 plus 60% utilities. (905)867-8417 WHITBY/AJAX, HOUSES and apartments for rent. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom. All in quiet family- oriented areas. All appliances. Parking. All shows very well. 416-783-5000. Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath townhouse, Glennena & Liverpool, close to all amenities, Pickering Town, 401/GO, finished walkout base- ment, no pets, first/last, $1290 plus utilities, 416-677-5773 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated. $1049 + utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, Liverpool/Finch. Available imme- diately. (416)724-0404 PICKERING END UNIT- 3+1 bedroom, 5-level open-concept, newly renovated, laminate flooring & ceramics throughout. $1400/mo. 905-427- 6352 leave msg. http://www.terra- builder.com/4Rent/4Rent.htm SNOWBIRD WINTER HOUSE SITTING.Norma 57 yrs. and Ger- ry 63 yrs. retired but active couple (currently living in Italy) who wish to spend more time with their 2 1/2 year old granddaughter Kei- ra.If you think we can help one another please contact Keira's mom Emma (905)988-8164. 1 BEDROOM OF basement suite. Pickering area. Mature gentleman. Non-smoking. Quiet. Also does renovations and house repairs. Lewis 416-829-5145. BRIGHT ROOM,nice family home, Thickson Rd. North, Whitby, near schools/transporta- tion/shopping. Shared accommo- dations. $500/inclusive. (905)767-8758 after 6pm weekdays, 9am-10pm weekends. FURNISHED ROOM in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit profes- sional or student, seconds to GO stop/station, shopping, 401. Im- mediately, $500, first/last, in- cludes cable/internet. Call 905- 442-3267 (LM) FURNISHED room in large Pick- ering home, North of Pickering To wn Centre, near bus, GO Tr ain. $450/month includes cable. Available immediately. Working woman preferred. (905)839-7237 ROOMS for rent, South Whitby, steps to GO/401. Share kitchen and bath, laundry. $500/$600. Available now. (905)626-8105 WHITBY,room avail. in quiet home. $500/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) Includes internet, 1-park- ing, share use of kitchen, no smoking/pets, first/last/referenc- es. (905)430-8189, (905)259- 8959. BACHELOR'S DEN.Live in style accommodations to share. Huge modern home, 18x36-ft pool, laundry, close to all amenities. $550/mo. Call now to secure your place. (905)409-1309 NICE PLACES, Clean, quiet house for mature person (male preferred). Ajax and Pickering houses. Rent from $465/inclu- sive, furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. Pri- vate residences in respectable neighbourhoods. 905-391-3809. NORTH OSHAWA 3+1 bed house. Walking distance to Dur- ham College/UOIT, Shopping, transit, 3 baths, 4 appliances, garage & 4 parking. Prefer no smoking/pets. Avail immediately. $1495+ util. Call (905)442-0019 NORTH WHITBY, GORGEOUS, Furnished, Privacy. Large jacuzzi bathroom, A/C, BBQ, parking. $675/month. Avail. now. First/last required. 905-655-5446, cell 905- 432-6454. PICKERING Finch & Liverpool area. Shared semi-detached house, 2 large bedrooms available Immediately, use of all facilities including laundry, $160.00/week Inclusive. Shared cable/telephone. 905-427-5597. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/HWY 2,clean quiet furnished room, ac- cess to home. Suit female stu- dent/single, non-smoker. Must love cats. Parking, laundry, inter- net, air, barbecue, fully finished basement. Sept 1st. $450/month, first/last. (905)420-5457 SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. Suitable for a non- smoking mature working person who is seeking long-term tenan- cy. All inclusive, $130 weekly. Call (905)665-2728. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom furnished, aircondi- tioned, manufactured homes. 85º pool, 104º hottub. Near beach- es/major attractions. Children welcome, $350/wk (less than motel). Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503 FISHERMAN'S PARADISE RESORT, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages as well as serviced camping sites. Boat/motor rental and docking. Fantastic fishing, beautiful sunsets. To Book Call 705-653-1537. Or visit our web- site at: www. fishermansparadiseresort.com STURGEON LAKE, 3 bedroom lakefront cottage, sandy beach, shower, available Aug.19 - Sept. 2. $700. per wk. Canoe, row boat included. Near Bobcaygeon. (905)623-2262 or (705)738-1943 WATERFRONT Lake Consecon, 3 bedroom, great fishing, boating, swimming, beaches nearby, 1-1/2 hrs East of Toronto. $700/wk. 905-824-4133 1999 37' MALLARD,2 bed- rooms, 4pc bath. Awning, stereo, microwave, deck, shed, all fur- nishings included. Set up on large shaded site, asking $14,300 OBO. (705)696-2107 WATERFRONT TRAILER on East Lake, 10min to Picton, 5min to Sandbanks Park -37' 1-bdrm, 28' sunroom on beautiful, private 50'x100' lot. Spacious deck overlooking lake. $29,000. (905)571-1981 PORTS CRUISING GUIDES is expanding the dealer network for Trent-Severn Waterway & Lake Simcoe cruising guide (new edi- tion May 2006); Lake Ontario & Thousand Islands; Georgian Bay, the North Channel & Lake Huron. Interested dealers/retailers call 416-691-0488; email: orders@ports books.com. HOT TUB/SPA brand new 5 per- son, 24 jets with lounger. 5 horsepower motor. Redwood cabinet. Warranty. Must sell $3600. 905-239-0110. PoolLog.com - Come try the Pool Log, the most fun you've had in a pool, 142 Garrard RD. Whitby, corner of Garrard & Man- ning. Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. Call for appoint- ment, 905-922-7015. LOST JULY 9th-grey cockatiel with yellow head, orange cheeks, answers to "Jamie".. South Ajax vicinity. Seniors companion, deeply missed. Call 905-428- 8700. SINCERE SINGLES Introduction Service specializing in long- term relationships since 1992. Toll free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for child age 10. Non-smoker. Eng- lish/Filipino speaking. Testda certificate and physically able. Call 905-428-1528. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts, Snacks, lunch. Ref- erences. (905)839-7237 Daycare available, all ages wel- come, near schools/park. Lots of fun and activities. Rose- field/Finch area. Call Teresa (905)839-9277 HOME DAYCARE, Whites/High- view 15 years experience, CPR, fun environment, fenced back yard, hot lunches, flexible hours, reasonable rates, receipts. Dolly (905)831-5343 PICKERING Stay at home mom offering Daycare FT/PT,before/af- ter school care. Pick up/drop off at Vaughan Willard PS. Call (416)767-9869. QUALITY DAYCARE Westney & Delaney, excellent rates, now is the time to look for a good care- giver. All ages, full or part-time, days or Sat., homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, refer- ences. (905)686-8719 SOUTH AJAX - Home daycare, 5 minutes to St. James School. First aid, CPR, indoor/outdoor play, full time only. 7a.m.-5:15 p.m. Receipts. Please phone Catherine (905)686-8423. Book your directory ad Today! Sept. issue - 250,000 copies Deadline: Aug. 31, 2006 Max 25 words. Only $79. Email: advertising@live-it.ca LIVE IT! New health & wellness magazine. 250, 000 copies. Cost- effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the next issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 237 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 647- 271-5483 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483. Can deliver A1 TRUCKLOAD SALE:75% off 9pc Dining Room Suites, Din- ettes, Coffee Tables, Highback Windsor Oak Chairs, Lamps, Bedframes, etc...Everything Must Go!! @ Knob Hills (905)426-8888 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Stoves, $149/up, portable dishwashers $200/up, 18" dishwashers in stock, fridges $175/up. Washers $125/up. Dryers $149/up. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONER Danby portable, 4 function with remote. Brand new to 2-yr. warranty & adapter kit. Asking $450. Great for home or cottage. Call (905)725-4040 AIR CONDITIONERS - NEW DANBY window air conditioners, from 5,000 - 10,000 btu $135 and up. new Danby apt sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver BERBER CARPET SALE by Atex Flooring, regularly $1.77 per sq. ft. On sale now for $1.11 per sq ft. For FREE shop at home, contact Mike Hasson, (905)426- 2882 www.atexflooring.ca BLINDS, SHUTTERS, DRAPES - Save up to 90% off at our 3 day clearance of mismeasured and unclaimed custom orders. Dis- continued display and odd sizes, all items sold as is. Final Sale. Thursday, August 10th and Fri- day, August 11th - 1`0 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, August 12th, - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your sizes to Sunshade Blinds & Drapery, 88 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax. (Picker- ing Village). (905) 428-0937. BRASS BED,kingsize (moving) brass headboard/footboard, in mint condition, twin box springs & king mattress $1700 o.b.o. Must be picked up. (905)579- 5307 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- on 6400 starting at $1025 +, 710M staring at $1300 +. Plus taxes. Comes with Dell warranty. Call (905)683-6472, Visa, MC and Amex accepted. DINING ROOM SUITE Medium- dark oak, octagonal pedestal ta- ble with 2 leaves, buffet/china cabinet, server, 6 cane chairs, $2000. 905-420-7143. DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2900. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DININGROOM table, 6 chairs, hutch, solid oak, dark green trim, good condition. $800. (905)425- 0422 ENGLISH HORSE RIDING Hel- met, ASTM approved IRH riding helmet, Size 7-1/4 (fits medium- sized head). Black suede w/bow at back and lace for tightening. Never worn. Asking $80. Call Mi- chelle (905)434-4374 FIREPLACE, 47"high x 5-ft length x 12" wide, all accessories $700 o.b.o. Doll House, 37"length x 24" wide x 23"high, furnished, electric $700. Call( 905)655-9861 FOR SALE -KAYAK, 2 loveseats, 55 gallon aquarium complete, coffee tables, desk, and Sony SBV-500 A/V selector...Serious inquiries only. 905-240-2627 or 905-718-6471. FORMAL sofa & chair, new $800; Oak Country Canada 11-pc din- ing $1800; Queen bedroom 7-pc $700; black leather sofa $350; gas dryer 1-yr $250; 24" stove $125; washer/dryer 1-yr $450; dishwasher 2-yr $225; 36" RCA $375; apt washer/dryer $400. (905)260-1123 FRIGIDAIRE STOVE, white, mint condition, $200, Maytag washer/dryer combo, $100, 905-428-8956 or 905-426-8164 GOALIE PADS 21" black $50; Goalie chest protector $40; Prism goalie pads 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$500obo; Pentium 1 Computer w/CD Rom, Cannon Colour printer and stand $150obo. (905)666-5175 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 2006 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $5,000. 647-271-5483 JESUS SAYS "can the blind lead the blind?" DOES YOUR MINIS- TER WEAR GLASSESS? The hireling is the hired minister, Mi- cah 3:11, Isaiah 56:10-12 John 10:11, Jim Campbell, 1-705-799- 1329. MOVING SALE almost new- Love seat $295., 5 drawer dresser $250., Futon frame with mattress $100., Kenmore A/C 8,000 BTU, $80. Call (905)725- 8038. MOVING SALE SanteFe solid pine furniture: 5-pc dinette, night- stand, bookcase, end table, large coffee table, large mirror. Also 3-drawer filing cabinet. (905)723- 6384 MOVING SALE,Oak dining suite, cherry finish, table, buffet hutch, 6 cane chairs, 2 parsons, co-ordi- nated window valance's, bench & plant stand $3,500. Oak dresser with mirror, hutch, night stand, cherry finish $1500. Pine wine chest $1500, carved sofa table $250, Travertine Marble sofa ta- ble $500. Marble plant stand $100. (905)430-1272. MOVING SALE...Everything must go! Heritage Collection Series: matching bookcases, TV stand, office furniture & much more! Please call if interested (905)432-3040 OAK buffet & hutch, 3 glass doors, $300 firm. (905)839-4169 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS BACK To school specials on now! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to- own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selec- tion of upright and electronic pia- nos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SMALL TO LARGE PA's for sale or rent. Lighting and effects also available. Good Rates. Call and leave msg. for call back (705)438-1979 SONY 42 INCH, grand wega, LCD, HD TV, TV stand, SONY home theatre system, $2500, 905-240-2258 WANTED - Fall clothing, and school uniforms. IT'S WORTH REPEATING, 2727 Courtice Rd. at Hwy. 2, Courtice 905-432- 7774; 3555 Thickson Rd. North at Dryden, Whitby 905-579-9912. FIREWOOD for sale. Maple, Beech, Oak. 16", seasoned. $260/cord plus delivery. Also fire- wood logs. (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765 SHURE PSM200 WIRELESS Personal Monitor System with mix control. Brand new, never used - includes all extras: E2 earphones, P2R Hybrid wireless bodypack receiver, house mixer, P2T wireless transmixer. Approx. $850 value, selling for $500 obo. Call Jamie at 905-579-2581. SM58 SHURE WIRELESS microphone system. Brand new, never used. Valued at approx. $800, selling for $500 o.b.o. Call Jamie at 905-579-2581. ADORABLE SNOODLE-POM puppies. 3 female/2 male, assort- ed colours. Non-shedding/non-al- lergenic. Home raised. Vet checked, first shots, dewormed. 8 weeks old, ready to go. $500 Cash. 905-985-0731. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Pups, purebred, 3 males, 3 fe- males, home raised, dewormed, vet checked, ready August 9th. $350. (905)983-6329 BANDED AFRICAN GREY Con- go Parrot. 3 yr old male. Has ex- tensive vocabulary. Very social. Geat pet. $1200 with cage. Call 905-999-4275. BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE Lab- radoodles,1-M &2-F, Standard Poodles, 1-black boy, ready Aug 12, 1st shots, guar. 705-437- 2790, www.doodletreasures.com BOXER puppies, 1st shots, de- wormed, ready August 18th. $700. 647-284-4658. BOXER PUPPIES,fawn, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready to go August 19th. $800. Call (905)436-1890 CHOCOLATE LAB pups, 2 males, 1 female, CKC registered, first shots declaws removed, great pedigree, bred for intelli- gence and trainability, great pets or hunting companions, $700 ready to go mid August. Call 905-352-2614 CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, Black & red, male & female, born July 8th. Will be dewormed, first shots, vet checked. $800 each. Donna (905)697-7886 ENGLISH Bull-Dog Purebred puppies, CKC registered, micro- chipped, shots, dewormed. (905)436-7209 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES. First Shots, Dewormed. Ready to Go. $600. (705)359-1777. Leave Message. PUREBRED CHOCOLATE LAB pups, first shots, dewormed, vet checked & guaranteed. Both par- ents on site. $750 each. Please call (705)953-9473 REGISTERED German Shep- herd puppies. 100% German im- port lines. Vet checked/first shots, health guaranteed, tattooed. World Class lines. Family raised. 10min. North of Port Perry. 705- 786-0322. SCHNAUZER / SNOODLE -Vet checked, ready August 16th, last litter sold in five days, $550 and up. 905-885-7968. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. '02 HYUNDAI SONATA, fuel efficient, 4-cylinder, auto, loaded, good km's, balance of warranty, $12888, payments arranged, 401-Westney Hyundai, 905-427-0111 '03 HYUNDAI ACCENT GSI, 5-spd, air con, alloys, spoiler, sun roof, very sharp, balance of warranty, $10888, payments arranged, 401-Westney Hyundai, 905-427-0111 '03 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, loaded, only 56 km's, balance of warranty, $19444, payments ar- ranged, 401-Westney Hyundai, 905-427-0111 '04 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2 to choose, FWD, V6, loaded, low km's, $19444, payments ar- ranged, 401-Westney Hyundai, 905-427-0111 '06 HYUNDAI ELANTA VE, auto- matic, 5-dr, loaded, 3 to choose, low km's, $16388, payments ar- ranged, 401-Westney Hyundai, 905-427-0111 '98 HYUNDAI ACCENT, auto, PS/PB, one owner, all original, only 68 km's, ideal for back to school, $5888, 401-Westney Hyundai, 905-427-0111 1990 PONTIAC FIREFLY con- ver tible $1999; 1992 Geo Tracker convertible $2290; 1990 Eagle Talon Turbo $2290; 1998 Neon $2999; 1998 Mazda Protégé $3999; All certified/e-tested. Kelly & Sons, Since 1976, (905)683-7301, 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1992 MAZDA 323 red, 5 speed, 123,000 km, 2nd owners, CERTI- FIED. $1600.00. 905-668-0987 1994 BUICK REGAL for sale. Excellent condition. White. Fully loaded. $3600. 905-831-5158. 1998 CADILLAC CATERA, lady driven, low KMs, all leather, load- ed, rust proofed, certified, e-test- ed, mint condition, $8400. 905- 623-2731 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE, 137,000kms, auto, all power key- less entry, A/C, cruise, CD/ stereo. Non-smoker . never been in accident. Very clean. Certified, $6950. (905)655-9219. 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER, Silver. 4 doors. p/w locks, p/w steering. 210,000 km. Call Helen at 905- 831-0461. Price negotiable. 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE, 4dr. burgundy, excellent vehicle, only 88,000 km. Must sell $9,995, $8,999 $8,599. easily certified & e-tested. Call 416-890-3020 $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508. $$$$$ WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE.To ps all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905-263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1993 DODGE RAM,Short Box, 318CI, 5spd, 4x4, 180,000kms, solid truck, $2350. ALSO: 1982 YAMAHA MAXIM, 1100cc, bike runs well, ready to certify, $1650. Call Ed, (705)277-1818 1997 GMC SAFARI SLX van, am/fm/cassette, o/d transmission, ps, pb, pdl, pw, a/c, dual air bags, great body, selling as is (blown engine). Best offer. 905-665- 7684. 1994 ASTRO VAN,as is $2500. Call (905)666-7744 1994 DODGE GRAND Caravan, excellent condition, must be seen! Fully loaded, V6, to include captain's chairs, 1 owner, low kms, certified, best offer. Call (905)428-1715 A Subsidiary of With A Vengeance Entertainment Quality Time with QUALITY LADIES Serving All Durham & Surrounding Areas Now Hiring 18+ Top $$$ Paid Nightly 905-259-1270 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 09, 2006, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Qualified Craft Show Qualified Craft Show Exhibitors WantedExhibitors Wanted Oshawa Civic AuditoriumOshawa Civic Auditorium October 13-15, 2006 Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers C OUN T R Y THE HE A R T O FCRAFT SHOW For more information call 905-426-4676 ext.257 or visit www.theheartofcountry.com Auction: Saturday, August 12 th,2006 Preview 9:00 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. The Estate of Clinton Campbell On Site at 5953 Choate Road, Port Hope (follow signs from Hwy 401) VEHICLES:1942 Chevrolet special deluxe 4 door sedan, 1988 Cadillac Eldorodo Biarritz, Silverline Bowrider Boat with trailer (needs repair). LARGE SELECTION OF SHOP EQUIPMENT: Hundreds of items to include many electric tools, motors, hand tools, drill presses, radial arm saws, routers and Pepsi refrigerator. PROSPECTING EQUIPMENT & HUNDREDS OF ITEMS:Hercules power stationary engine with Sullivan drill for diamond drilling, other diamond drilling equipment, riding lawn mowers, various old outboard motors, Johnson Trembley fire pump. A large selection of the household contents to include: Large Glass Door Display Case, Sewing Machine, Bedroom Suite, Small Tables, Piano, Prints. For more details go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH 5:00 P.M. Selling an estate from Port Hope: attractive 9 pc. Mission Oak Dining room suite, pine cannonball bed-queen box spring and mattress, highboy chest, dresser and night stands, chesterfield suite, coffee and end tables, occasional tables, occasional chairs, China, glass, antiques, collectibles, lamps, prints, pocket bike, low rider bike-chopper, park bench, etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Te rms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, August 11th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The contents of a Beaverton home plus The Estate of Wil- frid Fletcher of Cambray plus others, 9pc. walnut dining room set, antique walnut bedroom set, 4 refinished oak din- ing room chairs, cedar chest, Lowrey organ and stool, Dun- can Phyfe table, modern round oak table, 4 pb chairs, mod- ern bedroom sets, matching couch and loveseat, parlour and end tables, bed chesterfield, modern walnut bedroom set, Maytag washer & dryer, chest freezer, 2 door fridges, 8HP Roper riding mower, 4x6 box trailer, two 8HP Wacker G37 gas generators, four 250 gal water totes, 35HP Mercu- ry outboard, 16' Starcraft boat with 115 Johnson outboard and trailer, 16' Crestliner with 60HP Evinrude and trailer, 14' aluminum fishing boat and trailer, 87 Dodge pick up, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 Due to the short week watch our website for more info. or pictures: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com PUBLIC AUCTION Sat. Aug. 12th, 10 am Access Storage 85 Westney Rd. S. Ajax 905-686-5588 Sat. Aug. 12th, 12 noon Safe & Sound Self Storage 1700 Alliance Road Pickering 905-831-5555 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 th:4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Uxbridge home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:4 pc maple bedroom suite, kitchen suite, chest, tables, lamps, prints, 5 hunting bows, set of arrows, arrow making kit, 12 goose decoys, clay bird thrower, clay birds, hunting netting, jacket and pants, 10" table saw, band saw, scroll saw, work bench, tool cabinet, power hand tools, vice, plus many other interesting items. Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. 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Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with Panachyda at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Thursday, August 10th, 2006 at 11 o'clock. Interment Park Lawn Ceme- tery. In Mary's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Deohaeko Support Network, which helps Mary's grandson to live a meaningful life. "Eternal Memory" KISSNER, John William "Jack" - Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2006 at Markham Stouff- ville Hospital in his 69th year. Loving husband of Sherley for 38 years. Cherished father of Mark of Vancouver, B.C. and Michelle of Mississauga. Brother of Marguerite, Molenda of Lakeland, Flori- da and Joan (George Hric) of Kingsville. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Ser- vice will be held on Sunday August 20th, 2006 at 1:30 pm at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church (97 Burcher Ave., Ajax) with visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow at the church. A service of committal will be held on August 22, 2006 at 2 pm at Grant Cemetery in Sombra Township in Lambton County, Ontario. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Timothy's Me- morial Fund would be greatly appreciated. Ar- rangements entrusted to the McEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME.A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca SWINDELLS, Donald "Don"- Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday August 6, 2006 at Toronto East General Hospital in his 54th year. Loving husband of Lynn. Cherished fa- ther of Kyle, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and Christopher. Brother of Gary (Debbie) and Ruth (John). Devoted son-in-law of Maudie Kaake and brother-in-law of Mike (Cheryl) and Mark. Don will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephew, many other family members, friends and his many friends at West Durham Minor Lacrosse where he served as President. The family will re- ceive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 7-9 pm on Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday. A Funeral Ser- vice will be held in the chapel on Friday August 11, 2006 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condo- lence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 09, 2006 www.durhamregion.com By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — Puppets and robots have taken over the Station Gallery this summer. Phantasmata is the work of two re- cent graduates of the Ontario College of Art and Design, Jessica Field, of Ajax, and Shawna Reiter, of Pickering. The exhibit, which runs until Sept. 3, features the ancient and new -- Bunr- aku puppets and robots. Reiter, who will soon be working on her masters in art at Calgary University, said her Bunraku puppets are seem- ingly simple creations, based on a tradi- tional form of Japanese puppet theatre. But the puppets are complex, with each puppet requiring three puppeteers to move it. “It usually takes 20 years to master the craft,” she said. Using the puppets, she created a story of a young boy who must steer his way through a world, where two factions are trying to sway him to their sides. Each puppet is about three feet in height. While there is a background story, viewers are free to create their own from their imaginations. Field’s robots demonstrate behav- iours that respond to their environ- ments and the activities of those around them, including viewers. Her portion of the exhibit features two robots, each programmed to see its surroundings in different ways. Each is also programmed to want to accom- plish different things and to communi- cate. The differing viewpoints and goals leads to arguments, disagreements and emotional misbehavior, Field, who will be working on her masters’ at Concor- dia University, said. “The piece is about communication” and how that can be disrupted when people see things differently, she said. Viewers can watch this behavior and also see their “communications,” in the form of binary numbers, the way com- puters talk. Another robot translates the numbers into tones, so people can read the emotional content, and an- other into text, so people can read what the robots are saying. Field and Reiter collaborated on one work, Tantalus Synthesis, which fea- tures three dancing robots. “They all want exclusive attention and if they don’t get it, they get com- petitive,” Field said. In order words, the robots react to viewers’ movements and will compete for their attention. They regularly try to outdo each other, she said. “The viewer is actually the puppe- teer,” Reiter said. These dancing robots use electronics and an 18th century system of move- ment, levers and strings, to make them move and interact with each other and viewers. Both artists have worked for about two years on various portions of the exhibit. Yo u can check out the puppets and robots through Sept. 3. For more infor- mation on the gallery and its hours, go to www.stationgallery.whitby.ca. 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Pictured are, Alicia Nero, Breanne Reel, Beth Danks, Victoria Danks, Ashleigh Ward, Lauren Wightman, Jenna Higgins, Megan Corless, Allison Bjerkseth, Danielle Charette, Melany Haynes, Sara Wood, Marina Rose and Lisa Smith. Not pictured is fellow Wonderland dancer Jessica Weir. Circuit ready to roll ’em Wah-Wah to screen Sept. 6 DURHAM — The expe- riences of director Richard Grant are chronicled in the first movie of the season for the Ajax Film Circuit. ‘Wah-Wah’ is being screened Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Cin- eplex Odeon theatres. It’s set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland gains its independence from Great Britain. The film follows Grant at 12, played by Zach Fox, through to 14 (played by Nicholas Hoult) and his parents’ traumatic separa- tion. It’s screened in English and is rated 14-A in Ontario. An added bonus is short films have been added to the circuit’s fall lineup. On the first night, the six-minute comedy ‘How to Make a Ca- nadian Film’ will be shown. A change this year has the film circuit movies being screened on the first We dnesday of the month. On Oct. 4, the movie is ‘Bon Cop, Bad Cop,’ while the attraction on Nov. 1 is ‘The Journals of Knud Ras- mussen.’ A season pass for the 2006-07 films is available at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library for $48. Individual tickets can be bought in advance at any of the library branches for $6.50. Tickets can be bought on the day of the screening at the theatre door for $7.50. Proceeds from the circuit support the works of the Friends of the Ajax Public Library. Music society looking for Durham recording artists DURHAM — There’s still time to enter the Durham Region Music Society’s sec- ond annual music awards. DRMS is accepting nomi- nations for the 2006 Durham Region Music Awards. To be eligible, musicians must live in Durham. For bands, at least two members must be Durham residents for four-person bands or a majority for odd-number bands. This year’s awards will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Whitby Centennial Building. For more information on the society, go to www. durhamregionmusicsociety. com.