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PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 EYE POPPER Tiburon’s magic continues to grow Wheels pullout DurhamDurham Daily News Every weekday at noon Roger Anderson served two-year term as president, hopes in wake of tenure that ‘we can move Durham’s agenda forward.’ OTTAWA — Durham’s Regional Chairman, Roger Anderson, said farewell Monday as his term as pres- ident of the Association of Munici- palities of Ontario (AMO) came to an end. “I want to thank you all for the op- portunity to serve as the president of this association,” Mr. Anderson said. “The past two years have been memorable and I truly appreciate the support that I have received and the relationships that I have built along the way.” Mr. Anderson was elected presi- dent of AMO in August of 2004. As his two-year term ended, he addressed members at the 107 an- nual conference held in Ottawa this week. AMO is a non-profit organization representing nearly all of Ontario’s municipalities. It is mandated to support and en- hance strong and effective munici- pal government. “Two years as president is an awful lot of work and you need a lot of sup- port from your home municipalities,” Mr. Anderson said in an interview. “Fortunately Durham staff and Durham council were very support- ive.” He said the assistance from the Region was deeply appreciated. Doug Reycraft, mayor of South- west Middlesex, takes the helm as the new AMO president and Mr. An- derson will serve as AMO’s past- president for the next two years. “Hopefully the relationships I have built up at the Province and other municipalities across this province, and with our MPPs and ministers, hopefully we can move Durham’s agenda forward a little more,” Mr. Anderson said. “And hopefully at the end of it all, benefit the residents of Durham.” TAKING IT TO NEW HEIGHTS Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Shawn Davis carves a colourful path on the half-pipe in the Pickering Skate Park at Diana, Princess of Wales Park. By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Debbie Shields stood at the end of the aisle waiting for the wedding to begin. She was nervous, naturally. It was her first wedding after all. She knew this day was coming and she was as ready as she’d ever be. She’d practiced what she was going to say and run through the ceremony in her mind several times. Decked out in some of her finest threads, Pickering’s deputy clerk was ready to perform the City’s first civil marriage ceremony under the gazebo in Esplanade Park on the afternoon of Aug. 11. Ms. Shields had the honour of joining Joanne Petersen (formerly Solima) and her long-time love Ryan Petersen in matrimony. The two have been together for 16 years and have known each other since they were Grade 8 students growing up in Clarington. When they finally decid- ed to tie the knot about a year ago they wanted a simple, intimate ceremony. The blushing bride said the civil mar- riage option in Pickering fit what they wanted. “I never wanted to have a big wed- ding, this was perfect,” she said. She found it when she went online to look for a venue close to their Ajax home to hold the wedding. Instead of deciding on a venue in Pickering, she found herself reading about the new opportunity to get married in the ga- zebo in the park (or inside the Pickering Civic Complex if the weather isn’t co- operating). “It was convenient and it was a really nice setting,” she said. “We got lucky they were available.” In front of about two dozen friends and family (and a few curious City of Pickering staffers), on a beautiful sum- mer day the high school sweethearts (she in a traditional white dress and he in a dark suit) exchanged vows and said their “I dos” with Ms. Shields nervously officiating. “As long as I can’t see the audience, I’ll be fine,” she said before the 3:30 p.m. ceremony. One area of concern was she didn’t want to go too quickly. “She did fabulous,” said the bride. “I know she was nervous, but it went very well.” Ms. Shields was also able to put a bit of herself into the ceremony. “I altered the script a few times to put in my 26 years of marriage words of wisdom,” she said. In September 2004, the Province decided to allow municipal clerks, or someone designated by the clerk, to solemnize marriages to take the load off of Ontario’s justices of the peace. In By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Durham Regional Police are investigating several hate crimes in Pickering over the past few weekends to determine if they are linked. Inspector Jim Douglass of the Ajax-Pickering Community Office said while the number of graffiti and vandalism incidents for this time of year is normal for the area, their na- ture is a matter of concern. “There’s no question that each summer there is a lot of damage done to our parks,” he said. “What is a little different this time is the sort of hate crime that is going on – the derogatory comments about race.” Several Pickering councillors have also expressed their concern over the incidents. Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean was notified of racist graffiti that included swastikas and refer- ences to ‘white power’ on the week- end of July 29 along the Waterfront Trail. Over the long weekend there were more incidents, including at Bonita and Balsdon parks. “Each weekend there has been an episode with similar comments so we believe it is the same people,” Insp. Douglass said. The information has been forwarded to the part of the intelligence branch that looks at hate crimes. They will determine if the crimes are linked and if they believe they were committed by the same people. He said officers who patrol the area where the hate crimes have been committed have been alerted and are doing extra checks, but he also asked for the public to be on the lookout. “We need our community to be our eyes and ears out there,” Insp. Douglass said. The City of Pickering is also asking for residents to keep their eyes and ears open, which is the premise be- hind the Eyes on the Street program launched last October. In the first nine months more than 500 incidents of graffiti, litter, illegal dumping and vandalism were re- ported. Half of those calls have been about graffiti, said Chantal Whitaker, co-ordinator environmental aware- ness programs. “It’s something we’re trying to get a better handle on in the city,” she said. And, while graffiti has been an issue since the program started, Mrs. Whitaker said they hadn’t seen the hate-related incidents until recently. “In the last two months we have seen a rise in the amount of graf- fiti occurring in Pickering neigh- bourhoods,” said CAO Tom Quinn. “We urge residents to be aware and watchful of what is transpiring on their streets and in their parks.” After a graffiti incident is reported to the City, someone is sent to photo- graph it, and if it is on City property, remove it. If the structure belongs to another agency or person, the City contacts them to request the site be cleaned up. Durham chairman bids adieu to AMO Pickering gets into the marriage business Recent graffiti in Pickering classified as ‘hate crime’ ✦ See Civil, Page A2 ✦ See Pickering, Page A2 [ What’s on ] Don’t get trumped by the ladies’ auxiliary PICKERING — Local euchre players are wanted for a friendly game. The Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 in Pickering hosts a euchre night Wednesday, Aug. 16 starting at 8 p.m. There will be prizes and re- freshments, everyone is welcome to attend, and the fee to play is $4, or $2 for seniors. The event is at the legion, 1555 Bayly St. For more information, call 905-839-3186. Help the youth centre, yourself DURHAM — Pickering youth can earn three hours of commu- nity service and make a difference in the community. On Friday, Aug. 18, The Youth Centre runs its ‘Volunteer Crew for a Day’ where area youth help the centre with a variety of jobs. Leadership and teamwork games will be held throughout the day. High school students require 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information, or to register, call 905-428-1212. Listen to the music PICKERING — The Full Count Blues Band offers the sound of the rhythm and blues Thursday. 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Ms. Bentley happened to be on vacation the week of the Petersen wedding so Ms. Shields got the honour. Civic ceremonies are available in Pickering Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ms. Shields said the Friday at 3:30 p.m. slot is the most popular. There are two more weddings con- firmed and another is tentatively booked. The cost of a civil ceremony is $250. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ryan Petersen and Joanne Solina get married at the Pickering Civic Complex in the first ceremony by deputy clerk Debbie Shields since the Province granted municipal clerks the power to perform wedding ceremonies. ✦ Civil from page A1 ✦ Pickering from A1 Civil marriage in Pickering will cost you $250 Pickering residents can report incidences of graffiti in several different ways Hospital department receives accreditation for quality care DURHAM — The mammogra- phy department at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital provides quality care and now it has the ac- creditation to prove it. The department recently received accreditation by the Canadian As- sociation of Radiologists (CAR) after submitting patient mammography films, education documentation, several forms on process, and other documentation during a two-year period showing the hospital meets national recognized quality stan- dards. “We’ve been meeting these high standards all along. This detailed ac- creditation process is an important credential for us. Our staff and equipment meet rigorous standards and we’re very proud of our level of quality care,” said Betty Walker, charge technolo- gist for mammography and bone mineral densitometry at RVAP. “The accreditation also reassures people about the quality work done at their community hospital,” she added. Jeff Hohenkerek, director of diag- nostic imaging and laboratory ser- vices for the Rouge Valley Health System, said staff worked hard to achieve the accreditation. “It reaffirms the quality work that has been going on here for many years,” he said. The CAR accreditation is good for three years, with annual reviews built into the process. The hospital will complete the en- tire process again in 2009. NEWS A DVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com 11 SIMCOE ST. S. 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Edward (Ted) McCracken, direc- tor-at-large of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and past presi- dent of the Durham Region Real Es- tate Board (DRREB), died Aug. 7 in his Oshawa home following a short battle with cancer. He was 63. Cail Maclean, executive officer for DRREB, called Mr. McCracken an in- tegral and committed member of the board. “Ted donated numerous amounts of time and effort volunteering for the board. His professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm shines through the work he has done for the board and mem- bers of DRREB,” she said. In addition to serving as presi- dent of the Durham board in 1998 and again in 2000, Mr. McCracken was also the chairman for a number of committees including political af- fairs. “He is going to be sadly missed,” said Lloyd Elliot, current president of DRREB. “He was a very clever individual and well-organized. He always championed organized real estate.” He says Mr. McCracken will be remembered for his organizational skills which were integral in setting up the board’s MLS system and in coming up with constructive answers to problems. “And of course for his sensitivity and compassion,” he added. “Ted was always willing to help out. When I first took the reins as president on the first of this year, he was always willing to sit down and chat with me and help me out when I stumbled. I feel a great attachment to Ted in that respect.” Mr. McCracken leaves behind his wife Vickie, his three children, their spouses and his nine grandchildren. And many friends, Mr. Elliot adds. “I think most people who had any contact with Ted became his friend,” he said. “He will be sadly missed.” Memorial donations in Mr. Mc- Cracken’s name may be made to the Grandview Treatment Centre or an- other charity of choice. 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Students Darrin Willis and Andrew Lukomski showcased their study on energy con- sumption in Oshawa, which involved using Smart Meters to measure the usage of 50 homes. “With the Kyoto protocol, all of Ontario has to get our energy (use) down,” said Mr. Willis. “We’re currently in the pro- cess of expanding it to 300 (homes).” Before doing the survey, he thought a home’s age would have the biggest impact on its energy usage because build- ing materials have improved over the years. “What we found was square footage had the largest effect,” he said. Mr. Lukomski said they’re also going to be doing sur- veys to obtain information the Smart Metres can’t, such as the economics of a household. Nearby, another group dis- played a joystick control device to be used on mobile manipu- lators, such as the Mars Rover and underwater machines. Steven Bemis, a fourth-year manufacturing engineering student, said the new joystick design accompanied by new programming in the works, would eliminate the need for a second person to work the manipulator. “It is the wave of the future,” said Mr. Bemis, standing near his group’s mobile manipula- tor. How to improve student success in university was also investigated, through ‘De- veloping Effective Learning Objects to Improve Calculus Readiness Among First Year Students’. Kathlyn Glover, a second- year education and science student, said professors have found students are missing some knowledge they were expected to learn in high school. To address the issue, pro- fessors are distributing calcu- lus tests in September to see where students are lacking, and based on the results, the student can access electronic learning tools to improve. “Because it’s not taught in university,” said Ms. Glover. She added some students are losing marks on their lab reports because they don’t know how to do things such as unit conversions or scientific notations. For the project, Ms. Glover’s work involved creating text- based instruction sheets and questions for an online assess- ment system. She said the questions change so students can’t memorize the answers. James Bell’s project revealed that in some areas, non-crimi- nology students knew more about why wrongful convic- tions occurred than criminol- ogy students. He said the first group of students tended to believe more strongly that prosecu- tors sometimes withhold evi- dence to ensure a conviction. UOIT students show off work Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Master’s student Biajn Bassiri explains his summer research project on adaptive equalization to Dr. Bernie Schell, UOIT Faculty of Business and Information Technology dean, at the student research days display in the Science Building. 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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 Durham News/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 %LLIOTT 4RUDEAU ;0UBLIC= /SHAWA 0ARENTS AVG EDUCATION YRS NA ,AST YRS 'R TEST WRITERS 2ANK NA !CADEMIC 0ERFORMANCE 4RENDS 'RADE 2EADING NA NA NA AVERAGE 7RITING NA NA NA LEVEL -ATH NA NA NA 'RADE 2EADING NA NA NA AVERAGE 7RITING NA NA NA LEVEL -ATH NA NA NA 2EADING NA NA & & & 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. 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Tra ffic study reveals problem areas B y 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 rea dy to rumble 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 pla y 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 s tore 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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As a member of OPIC, the Oshawa- based UOIT is working with Ryerson, Brock, Lakehead, Laurentian, Nipiss- ing and Trent universities to put the funding to use. “UOIT and its partner universities will have an opportunity to increase the professional capability of their technology transfer offices, estab- lish shared expertise and technology resources and effectively promote projects with a strong potential for commercialization,” said Kamiel Ga- briel, associate provost of research at UOIT. “All these similar universities with smaller resources can operate like a bigger office,” added Michael Szarka, manager of technology transfer and commercialization at UOIT. “It’s a massive boost to what I can do here at UOIT.” Mr. Szarka said the commercial- ization grant will allow university researchers to work on prototypes and solve problems on “bench-top” projects so they can be ready for the market sooner. A little less than half of the fund- ing will be spent on prototype proj- ects and demonstrations, said Mr. Szarka. “We’ve got some great ones we’ve already been working on,” said Mr. Szarka. Some of projects currently in prog- ress include software to improve web-page efficiency and help move pages more quickly. Another professor, working with someone from the University of To- ronto, is trying to improve wood composites created by mixing saw- dust with plastic. The goal is to come up with a cheaper product resistant to pests and weather. “You want it to act like wood, but be as stable as plastic,” said Mr. Szarka. Another invention coming out of the school is a metal plate to attach to the bottom of a laptop computer to prevent it from getting hot and uncomfortable when used on some- one’s lap. “Neat stuff,” said Mr. Szarka. Mr. Szarka is also working to create an entrepreneurship club with Dur- ham College and UOIT and to create a forum to link entrepreneurs with investors. 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Product: Jupiter Digital NVIDIA GeForce 5500 256MB AGP Video CardOn pg. 8 of our August 11 flyer, this product is advertised with an icon reading “PCI-E also available.” In fact, it should read “PCI also available.” SKU:10074774 PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006 A/P UOIT receives new grant to bring ideas to market Covering the Durham news scene ehatfield@durhamregion.comREPORTER ERIN HATFIELD PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ AUGUST 16, 2006P L ike a poor actor, miss- ing his cue, bad news often enters our lives at the most inappropriate and sometimes brutally ironic mo- ments. His clumsiness, in fact, is so chronic I cannot recall one case from my life when bad news was ever timely. Ye sterday I had just sent my boys and one of their pals off into the playful surf of a Geor- gian Bay beach, and was in fact, about to join them, when my cellphone rang. I picked it up, embarrassed and feeling very much the idiot. And real- izing as well that I had sud- denly become one of those people I disdain; individuals who cannot “get away” from their phones. I said, “Hello” and watch- ing my children diving, laugh- ing and glorying in the sun and the emerald water, heard my wife’s heartbroken voice tell me that her brother’s son, our 16-year-old nephew Fran- cis, had died in his sleep that night. All around me people chuckled and chatted and played. Children shrieked and splashed, chased one another in and out of the waves. My own sons beckoned to me impatiently, treading in the deep, smiling brilliantly and shaking the water from their hair as the breakers rolled over them. And yet, here was this car wreck in my ear, this poison, this damp, cold drizzle from a thousand miles away. The contrast was almost comical. Almost. I did not tell my children what had happened then, opt- ing instead to let them enjoy their day, to let me enjoy them, be healed by them. Still, try as we might, we adults are never fully able to enter back into the joyous oblivion of childhood and throughout the fun of that af- ternoon I found myself com- ing back again and again to my sweet nephew and the necessary, soul-wrenching anguish of my brother-in-law and his wife. In a bittersweet irony, every time I touched one of my boys, every time I saw that magnifi- cent light in their eyes, and the sun glistening on their tanned and perfect bodies, I was re- minded that these things were now all past tense for John and Mary and Francis. What a strange and com- plex emotional stew I was swimming in. So saddened and heartbroken and yet so blissfully glad to be here, to be alive, to be a father to living, breathing, noisy kids. I did take one consolation from that strange afternoon, so full of contrasts. My nephew, challenged from birth with severe ce- rebral palsy among a litany of other ailments, was now, at least in my own theology, free. As I sat on the beach, one protective eye on my own babies, I imagined Francis’s spirit already reborn in some perfect, poetic incarnation. I saw him as one of the gulls circling so easily and beauti- fully in that brilliant sky, or perhaps one of the millions of silvery fish in those crystalline waters, darting and leaping athletically at will or maybe simply as the warm August wind, now dancing and swirl- ing ecstatically around and about the sun-dappled shoul- ders of my children, his cous- ins. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html EDITORIAL Neil finds himself in ‘a strange and complex emotional stew’ 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. 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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 submitted photo Wyonda has high-profile well wishers Wyonda Nicholson, a Pickering resident for 67 years, celebrated her 90th birthday on Aug. 5 with family and friends at the Community Nursing Home in Pickering. She has five children, 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Among the cards, gifts and good wishes, Ms. Nicholson received certificates of recognition from Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, Wayne Arthurs, MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, and the Honourable James Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. 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& Camaro should be built right here Stage has been set to make car in Durham A ll hail the return of the muscle car. General Motors made it official last week when it an- nounced that the auto giant would be resurrecting the late, great Camaro for production in 2008-2009. The Camaro, a mega-horsepower, rear-wheel drive, two-door sports beast, is expected to appeal to those car drivers looking for a little excitement. If you want to get a sneak peak at what we can expect, go to www.gmcanada.com, click on Chevrolet and then click Camaro Concept. There is a nice little website show offering you a good look at the specs and style of the car. The key thing in these parts is that the new GM flex plant be built right here in Durham at the Oshawa autoplex. And with plenty of co-operation from Local 222 CAW members in the way of adjustments to the contract signed just last fall that will help GM save money, Oshawa is the place best-suited to build the Camaro. In addition, Regional government here kicked in by making sure GM would save on tax payments. Instead of having to pay millions in large industrial taxes through the 2009 tax year, the Region has eliminated the large industrial bracket as of 2007. General Motors has been able to count on its Oshawa plants for years. With a raft of J.D. Power and Harbour awards for quality and productivity, there is simply no denying that GM Oshawa work- ers are No. 1 in North America. With cost and quality advantages in abundance, there is no logical business case to build the Ca- maro anywhere else. The GM flex plant, should the Camaro be built here, will com- bine the operations of car plants No. 1 and No. 2 by producing a Zeta platform that will enable workers to adjust and build dif- ferent models of cars depending upon market demand. As a result, the flex plant would keep thousands of workers busy for many years to come. There is plenty of competition to land the flex plant and Ca- maro production. But, when the announcement over where the car will be built is finally made this fall, let’s hope GM executives realize they have a winner right here in Durham Region. Make garbage a family affair To the editor: Re: ‘Region needs to give on waste program,’ letter to the editor, Aug. 2. In answer to Ray Sinclair’s letter, I would like to offer some suggestions. As a person who can barely fill a green garbage bag every two weeks I would suggest the following: The old under-the-sink garbage should be invento- ried with all family members present before it is thrown away. No one expects us all to be waste management experts but we will never even get good at it without some basic education. Once the entire family is on the same page as to what is inappropriate for the green garbage bag you will make great strides towards (liter- ally) cleaning up your act. Then show your neighbours. Yo u can have fun learning life lessons or you can just complain. Robert Graham Pickering Region makes it tough to comply with new waste regimen To the editor: Re: ‘Get with the green bin program,’ editorial, July 23. While I agree that we ev- eryone must become diligent in recycling-composting with the new program, somehow I think things could have been planned a lot better to en- courage residents to comply more readily. The little bags that go into the kitchen compost bin are almost impossible to come by in Ajax and Pickering. Every place that the Region says has them tells you “they just ran out” right before you get there. Not to mention there are less than half-a-dozen estab- lishments selling the accept- able bags. If you do happen to find the acceptable bags, the cost is high -- more than $5 for 10 bags. If you are a person on a fixed income that can be the decision between buying milk or complying with the composting rules. Zellers has composting bags that say fully biodegrad- able but are not acceptable to the Region (they are half the price). Before implementing the program, perhaps they should have ensured that all the stores would carry the bags and have an adequate supply. We pay high taxes that are supposed to include our gar- bage pickup. Complying with the new rules has become quite the expense consider- ing a second blue box had to be purchased, the expensive bags, and a lot of money is spent on gas running from store to store trying to find the elusive composting bags. I believe in the concept, I want it to work but, boy oh boy, do I wish it was a little easier to comply with the new rules. Anne Drysdale Ajax This Week’s Question: Do you believe Prime Minister Stephen Harper should have attended the XVI International AIDS conference in Toronto? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you feel Canada is doing enough to help victims of the AIDS pandemic in Africa? 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FALL PROGRAMS 5 Simple Ways to Register Fax, Mail, In Person, Drop-off or Tele-Reg from home. Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information. cityofpickering.com www.picnet.org Events @ your library™ Children's Summer Programs @ your library Brainiacs (ages 4 to 7) Not all hereos have muscles and wear a cape, some rely on their brain power. Who are they? And where would our world be without them? Central Library Thursday, August 17 @ 2 pm Petticoat Creek Branch Wednesday, August 16 @ 10 am Central Library - 905.831.6265 Petticoat Creek Branch - 905.420.2254 August 17 Full Count Blues Band Good vibrations, Rhythm and Blues. August 24 Andrew Hanna Contemporary, acoustic pop/rock music with original songs of hope, compassion and love. * If it's raining please join us at the Waterfront Bistro! Sunday, August 20 Deep Sea Gospel & Pickering Pentecostal Church Enjoy an engaging afternoon of uplifting, inspiring and diverse contemporary gospel. Sunday, August 27 Don Hall Trio A custom-made repertoire including unique and enjoyable arrangements of jazz, pop and swing with spring! 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. CALLING ALL MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES Interested in running for Municipal Office or School Board . . . The Town of Ajax will be hosting a Durham Region Candidates Information Session to be held: Date: Thursday, September 14, 2006 Time: 7 pm - 9 pm Location: HMS Banquet Hall, Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road, Ajax, ON All Registered Candidates and those individuals thinking of running in the 2006 Municipal Election on Monday, November 13, 2006 are cordially invited to attend. This information session will be provided by staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and will provide information to candidates and the public regarding the municipal election process, including rules and regulations regarding campaign finances. For further details check out the City of Pickering’s website at cityofpickering.com *Please RSVP if you are planning on attending by email, lbroad@city.pickering.on.ca or by phone 905.420.4660 ext. 2097. In order to prevent future tragedies, Pickering Fire Services requests that you follow these safety tips to ensure the safe use of smoking mate- rials. Never smoke in bed It’s just too easy to fall asleep. Don’t smoke if you’re drowsy …Especially if you’re sitting down in a com- for table chair or if you’ve been drinking or taking prescription drugs. Check between the cushions for any smokers items that may have fallen into the cracks. Don’t leave a lit cigarette …Or a cigar or pipe. They can easily overbalance as they burn down, land on a carpet, newspaper or between sofa or arm- chair cushions, and start a fire. Use a proper ashtray Make sure it can’t be easily knocked over and avoid a build-up of ash and debris. Dispose of your ashes safely Put your ashes in the toilet before going to bed. Don’t leave matches or lighters unattended Children love them. Every year children die starting fires with matches and lighters they shouldn’t have had. 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Rd., Pickering Te l: 905-683-9333 Fax: 905-683-9378 sheridanchev@gmcanada.com CANADA A Child isA Child is WaitingWaiting Every child deserves a loving family. That is the belief of The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Canada (DTFAC), which is dedicated to increasing the number of adoptions of children in foster care waiting for permanent adoptive homes in Canada. The DTFAC, was created in 2003 as the Canadian Chapter of The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption founded by Wendy’s International founder Dave Thomas, with the vision that every child deserves a permanent home and a loving family and the goal to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of waiting children in Canada. “There are approximately 66,000 children in foster care in Canada and approximately 22,000 of those children are legally free to be adopted, waiting for a permanent family,” says Robert Murray, who owns two Wendy’s Restaurants in Ajax and one in Pickering. “The Foundation is dedicated to helping these children by supporting programs that will dramatically increase the number of adoptions, while also focusing on ways to make the adoption process easier and more affordable.” One of the ways the Foundation is raising awareness is by getting information out to potential parents who may be thinking about adoption but who do not know where to start. In order to do that, DTFAC has created a free information guide entitled “A Child is Waiting. A Beginner’s Guide to Adoption” which contains both information on adoption and step-by-step guide of the adoption process in Canada. “The DTFAC is dedicated to increasing adoption rates,” says Murray, adding this includes but is not limited to being a resource for potential parents via the beginner’s guide and on-line website, as well as by providing funding and support to the Adoption Council of Canada — the umbrella organization for adoption in Canada. “The funding is used for impacting public policy making adoption easier and more affordable, supporting model service and awareness programs that directly facilitate permanency through adoption, increasing public awareness of adoption and promoting placement of waiting children.” Murray says while the DTFAC is relatively new to Canada, the U.S. equivalent has had great success in increasing adoption rates. “In the U.S., foster care adoptions grew from 31,004 in 1998 to 53,000 in 2002 — a 71 per cent increase,” says Murray. The average stay in foster care (in the U.S.) dropped from 43 months in 1998 to 32 months in 2002, and the DTFAC’s sole purpose is to increase the number of adoptions in Canada so that children have a permanent loving home and family and that the children do not need to remain in foster care for years, he says. “If anyone is thinking of starting a family, or adding another child to their present family, to please consider adopting a child who has been waiting – perhaps for a very long time – for someone to love them and to provide them with a permanent home and a loving family to call their own,” pleads Murray. Along with providing the information booklets, Wendy’s Restaurants across Canada, including Murray’s own restaurants in the region, participate in two separate fundraising initiatives. “During October, our restaurants sell Halloween coupon booklets for $2 and they get 10 free food items). All proceeds collected go directly to the DTFAC, and we give the food away for free,” he says. The second is an on-going canister program, where customers are able to drop off loose change, (all of which goes directly to the DTAFC), in a canister located by the cash registers inside each restaurant. Along with those initiatives, Murray says he will also continue working with the Adoption Council of Canada and developing partnerships at the local level to support community adoption efforts. For more information on the DTAFC or to order the information guide call 1-800- ASK-DTFA (275-3832) or visit www.DaveThomasFoundationForAdoption.org. ADVERTISING FEATURE 365 Bayly Street West, Ajax, Ontario L1S 6M3 Tel: 905.428.0088 1.866.96mazda www.ajaxmazda.com It’s better here.™ Great Food Fresh Ideas Smart Choices Great Food Fresh Ideas Smart Choices 80 Bayly St., W., Ajax (just west of Harwood Ave.) 274 Kingston Rd. 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Cartridge refi lls for inkjet, bubblejet and laser printers.Guaranteed to print as original PAGE A9 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006 A/P Ladies cruise Lake Scugog to support grieving centre Carly Centre will offer peer groups for children and families DURHAM — A Ladies’ Pampering Cruise on Lake Scugog is a great way to end the summer, but also a perfect chance to help a non-profit organiza- tion setting up shop in Durham Region that will support children and families who have lost a loved one. The Carly Centre for Grieving Chil- dren, a registered charity that when open will offer peer support groups for children and adolescents, is hosting the ladies’ cruise Sunday, Sept. 10, on Lake Scugog. Ticket sales for the cruise will go toward start-up costs for the centre, which plans to open in the future at a Whitby location. Modelled after The Dougy Centre in Portland, Oregon, a world-renowned facility for grieving and traumatized children, the Carly Centre for Grieving Children will similarly provide counsel- ling through compassionate and trained volunteers, said Carol Byvelds, president of the centre’s board of directors. “As anyone who has experienced the loss of a mother, father, or sibling during childhood knows, the repercussions of this trauma can last a lifetime if not dealt with properly,” Ms. Byvelds said. The Carly Centre is in the process of negotiating a reasonable space to open and proceeds from ticket sales for the cruise will be a much-needed help, she said. “It does take a lot of money to open your doors for business when you’re non-profit,” Ms. Byvelds said. “The la- dies had a wonderful time last year; there was nothing but good comments about our cruise.” The second annual Ladies Pamper- ing Cruise will take place Sept. 10 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. It will include mini- spa treatments, a fashion show, refresh- ments, door prizes and gifts. Tickets are $70 each. For cruise tickets or to make a dona- tion to the Carly Centre for Grieving Children, call Carol Byvelds at 905-666- 6696. 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Silent Auction of automobile collectables • Manufactures Midway • Food Court • Sponsor pick and parade of winners • 50/50 Draw Oshawa West Lions • North Oshawa Lions Club draw for 1968 Camaro Sports coupe! • Exciting door prizes • Gift Bags • Special Displays For your FREE invitation or for exhibitor information please call: PA GE A10 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006A/P Region pleased with response, constantly trying to get better By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — When the blackout hit Durham and most of the province three years ago, the Region rallied and pulled through. Since then, the actions at that time have been evaluated and improvements made to ensure that if another blackout occurs the response will be even more effective. On Aug. 14, 2003, regional Chairman Roger Anderson declared a state of emergency as a result of the electrical power system going down in southern Ontario and the northeastern United States. “The response by the Region and the local municipalities was very good,” Mr. Anderson recalled. “More importantly, the response by the residents was exceptional.” During a time when chaos could have reigned, Mr. Anderson said crime went down, citizens directed traffic and neighbours took care of each other. “A t the time, no one could have been prouder of the residents, the municipalities and the Re- gion,” Mr. Anderson said. After the blackout, a post-event report was presented to Durham council highlighting how the Region handled the unplanned emergency. “We had never done a blackout exercise,” noted Dan Salter, with Durham’s emergency management office. “But, it didn’t matter what the emergency was, because we had a plan for an emergency people were able to respond to.” It was not as though it was a non-event but it went smoothly, he said. “I was getting butterflies watching as all this work we had done ran so smoothly,” Mr. Salter said. “All the work paid off.” For 10 years prior to the blackout, the Region employed emergency management staff and their plans are what made the response effec- tive, Mr. Salter said. There are six emergency management em- ployees planning and training regional staff for possible weather-related emergencies, trans- portation emergencies and chemical spills. They run simulation exercises every year and train employees on what to expect. In an effort to improve on a blackout re- sponse, the Region is now assisting municipali- ties with training exercises. The Region also worked on developing plans on how to communicate information to the public during an emergency. The new regional headquarters has a call centre, which can be used to field calls during an emergency. In addition, work is being done with human resources to develop a system of contacting re- gional employees en-masse and essential staff has also been identified. The new regional headquarters has an im- proved backup power system, which in a black- out can power a large area of the headquarters. “We have purchased additional equipment that allows us to pump diesel and transport diesel,” Mr. Salter said. During an emergency, the diesel is needed because emergency vehicles generally run on diesel as do large generators such as those at the headquarters. As a preventive measure, Mr. Salter said the Region has stepped up its public education campaign through its website, displays and mall events. The campaign aims at teaching people how to be better prepared during a power loss. “If people can become self-sufficient in the first 72 hours of an emergency, it allows the emergency responders to take care of the emer- gency instead of the people becoming part of the emergency,” Mr. Salter said. If there was another blackout, Mr. Salter said the Region would fair even better than it did last time. Durham Regional Police officials also reiter- ate the effectiveness of the 2003 blackout re- sponse. “It is something we look back at and think it was handled very well,” said police spokesman Dave Selby. “From a police perspective, we were delight- ed at how the residents responded.” But as far as changes having come as a result of the blackout, none have been necessary. “We are in the emergency business everyday,” Mr. Selby said. “There were some small issues which came up after the police debriefed about the black- out but no major changes have been made as a result.” Three years later — lessons learned from the blackout DURHAM — An 84-year-old man is dead follow- ing an accident Sunday morning. Durham Regional Police say the man was driv- ing a motorized scooter similar to a wheelchair eastbound on Taunton Road, just east of Townline Road in Courtice, when he was struck by a vehicle at approximately 1:40 a.m. Police say the silver Toyota, driven by a 23-year- old Oshawa man, was westbound when it collided with the scooter. The impact occurred in the centre of the westbound lane of Taunton Road. The driver of the scooter was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither the driver of the Toyota nor his 24-year-old female passenger were injured in the collision. The scooter did not have any lights or reflective devices on it at the time of the collision. Police con- tinue to investigate, but say that road, weather con- ditions and alcohol were not factors in the accident. The identity of the deceased is not being revealed until next of kin are notified. Anyone with information is asked to call Detec- tive Constable Jamie Pogson at 905-579-1520 ext. 5231 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Man dead at scene after car hits scooter NEWS A DVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com Senior B’s drop game, final series to Aces By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Rock will roll no more this lacrosse season. Needing a win on Sunday night against the Wellington Aces to send the best-of- five senior ‘B’ final series to a fifth and de- ciding game in Pickering Tuesday night, the Rock couldn’t get it done. The Aces secured their first-ever On- tario Lacrosse Association champion- ship with a 10-7 victory in front of a packed house of about 1,000 spectators in Elora to claim the final series three games to one. The Rock held a 3-2 lead after the first period, but gave it all back and more in the middle frame as Wel- lington outscored Ajax-Pickering 5-1 to open up a three-goal advantage heading into the final period. Wellington will represent Ontario in the Presidents Cup playdowns (Canadi- an Senior ‘B’ Lacrosse Championships), which get under way in New Westmin- ster, B.C. on Aug. 21. Game 4 became necessary after the Rock prevented an Aces sweep of the series with a 10-6 victory in Pickering Saturday night to send the series back to Elora on Sunday. Rock head coach Paul St. John noted his players simply ran out of gas after playing a strong game on Saturday to extend the series and kept it going with a strong first period in Sunday’s contest. He was, however, buoyed by the suc- cess of the team, including the Rock’s first-ever trip to the finals after earning a bye in the first round of the playoffs and then handing the Brooklin Merchants a three-game sweep in the semifinal. “You never like to lose,” says St. John, “but we do have a feeling of satisfaction. We finished first overall in the league and it was our first time in the league final in our history. We played well in all four games, but we came up short to arguably a better team.” St. John gave full credit to the Aces, who seemed to have the Rock’s num- ber this season. The second-seeded Aces defeated the Rock twice during the regular season and continued to play Ajax-Pickering tough in the final playoff series. “People forgot about Wellington. They lost four games all season and they beat us twice in the regular season and, later in the season, added two players who are bona fide pros, including goaltender (Ryan) Avery. He played well in the se- ries.” The key to the series, noted St. John, was Game 1, as Wellington gained the all-important home-floor advantage after beating the Rock 7-6 in Pickering. After giving up an early power-play goal to the Aces, the Rock later found themselves in a 5-0 hole. Although Ajax-Pickering fought back, the damage was done. The Game 1 loss “took a lot of momen- tum out of us and we never recovered from it,” says St. John. PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team is set to open its training camp at the recreation complex on Monday. Page B2 11 Harwood Ave S Ajax Tel: 905-686-5554 FREE SALAD OF YOUR CHOICE WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD OFFER VALID FOR DINE-IN ONLY Sports briefs AUGUST 16, 2006 [ Soccer ] Pickering Dragons slay foes to win Ganaraska Cup PICKERING — Living up to their name, the Pickering Dragons under-11 boys’ soccer team was hot in winning a recent tournament. The Dragons breathed fire on their opponents, going unbeaten and sur- rendering just two goals in five games to win the Ganaraska Cup on July 29 and 30. In the championship tilt, Pickering faced Havelock and the Dragons came through with a 2-1 overtime win. Nick Jaglal scored two minutes into the match to give Pickering an early lead, but Havelock forced a 20-minute over time. With four seconds left in the game, Mackenzie Gfroerer-Priede found the back of the net for the Drag- ons victory. During the tourney, Colton Belley and Ryan Sutton provided top-notch goaltending to pace Pickering. In round-robin play, the Dragons started with a 2-0 victory over Have- lock, as Garrett Schneider and Logan Fallis netted single markers. Mikey Bates potted the only goal with seven minutes left as Pickering topped Barrie 1-0. Next came Port Hope, and the Dragons were able to take their game to the next level in a 3-0 win. Jaglal moved the mesh twice and Schneider once. The fourth game ended in a 1-1 tie with Brampton, as Jaglal scored. Other team members are Austin Lennard, Brandyn Aldridge-Neto, Dylan Gfroerer-Priede, Malik Mussa, Evan Ding, Kalid Mussa, Suroy Thamothar- am, Aaron White, and Jacob Ples. The coaches are Pat Bates, Frank Gfroerer and Angela Jaglal. [ Volleyball ] Tr y outs, signups next month DURHAM — The Adult Competi- tive Co-Ed Volleyball League holds reg- istrations and tryouts for the season next month. Signups are on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Westney Heights Public School, 45 Brennan Rd., starting at 6:45 p.m. Try- outs run from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per player. League play starts the following week on Sunday, Sept. 24, continuing each Sunday for 12 weeks from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $130 per player. For more information, call 905- 427-7 500 or 905-995-2031. [ Basketball ] Adult signups in Ajax Thursday DURHAM — The Durham City Basketball Association’s adult leagues are set to take the court, and new players can still get in the game this season. The DCBA has been offering adult recreational leagues for the past five years. The men’s league consisted of 10 teams last season. In addition, the DCBA also offers a women’s league and 35-and-over league for players wishing to continue playing basketball this year. Teams or players wanting to par- ticipate must register Aug. 17 at West- ney Heights Public School, 45 Bren- nan Rd., in Ajax, or Aug. 30 at Ajax’s McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the DCBA at 905-427-4253 or visit www. durhamcitybasketball.ca. Durham West registration this month DURHAM — Signups begin soon for Durham West Basketball Associa- tion league play. The association’s house league play is for boys and girls born from 1997 to 1995 and 1994 to 1992. The Durham West Basketball house league runs 12 weeks from Sep- tember to December. 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 Com- munity Centre on Aug. 17 and 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Aug. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Ajax swimmer perfect club Mate ‘I like going fast. And I like winning.’ By Brandon Walker Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — An Ajax swimmer has prov- en to be a role model, coach in training, and great addition to the Ajax Aquatic Club. To uted as an integral part of the team by the club’s coach, Jessica Mate was born with Down’s syndrome and spent the first seven years of her swimming career competing with the Durham Dol- phins in the Special Olympics. That all changed when Gerry Lawrie saw her swimming and asked her to join. “She’s a great role model for the kids,” said the Ajax club coach. “It just shows that anyone, with any type of disabilities, can swim. Even parents in the stands have been quite in awe of her.” Since joining the club, Mate has achieved personal bests in four of her six events. Lawrie also described her as an assistant coach. “She’s always telling the kids to kick harder and to swim faster.” When asked what she likes about swimming, Mate offered, “I’m good at it. I like going fast. And I like winning.” Mate, who works at Giant Tiger in Ajax, said the only thing she loves more than swimming is bowling. She also likes going out on Frenchman’s Bay in the family’s boat and she enjoys bike rides. Her mother, Viki, said Mate used to help time at the Ajax club when her younger brother, Adrian, was part of the team, and that helped cement her love of swimming. “I strongly believe that special-needs people should be included with non- disabled people. When Jessica had the opportunity we felt that it was perfect,” said Mrs. Mate. With any athlete there are challenges, but from the day she was born Mate has met obstacles head-on. “She’s faced all of the challenges any- one faces who is developmentally dis- abled. When she was starting school, the first challenge was to get her into the elementary school system,” said Mrs. Mate. Not only did Mate thrive at Duffin’s Bay Public School, she also did well in high school, attending the former Exeter High School. “A s far as challenges go, there are aca- demic ones of course, learning to com- municate. More than anything people have to take the time to listen,” Mrs. Mate said. She added her daughter isn’t a natu- rally gifted swimmer. “What she has accomplished is through hard work and determination and a lot of encouragement. She works as hard as she can if she thinks she can please you,” said Mrs. Mate. Mate trains for about an hour and a half each week and her mother said, for obvious reasons, she’s proud of the young athlete. Her coach said that since she started swimming with the Ajax Aquatic Club she’s been excited to swim again. “She’s happy to be there,” Lawrie said. “Everyone has accepted her.” Mate does all four strokes: freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke, but says she likes the backstroke best. “She’s a role model for what you can accomplish if you put your heart into something,” Mrs. Mate said. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Jessica Mate has come to be an integral part of the Ajax Aquatic Club, serving as a role model to others on what hard work and determination can achieve. Since joining the club, she’s achieved personal bests in four of her six events. Rock’s lacrosse season ends short of title Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Wr apped up PICKERING — Ajax-Pickering Dolphins’ Devin Elms, left, and Jelane Roberts tackle Brampton Maddogs ball carrier Christian Mc- Intyre during the recent Allstar Peewee Football League semifinal playoff game at Pickering’s Kinsmen Park. Pebbles Captain Jim Veltman led the Rock in Sunday’s loss to Wellington with two goals and two assists. Mark Craig also posted a two-goal eve- ning. To ny Henderson, Andrew Furlong and Jeff Summerfield netted the other Rock goals... In Sat- urday’s 10-6 Rock win on Saturday, Jim Velt- man and Joel Johnson each had four-point nights (two goals, two assists). 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Pre-Entry Division A1 Dalton Wright of the Durham Pony Club won the medal class on Pollyanna, with Alexandra Gannon of the Good- wood Pony Club second on My Stanley Cup, and Brigid Goulem of the Kawartha Pony Club third riding Precious Poco. In the single round plus jump-off class, Goulem was second and Wright third. Pre-Entry Division A2 Kassandra Sloan of the Oshawa Pony Club took first place in the medal class on Royal China, while Chelsea Geer of the Uxbridge-Scugog Pony Club sec- ond on Tequila Sunrise and another Uxbridge-Scugog entry, Kailey Rigelhof, came third on Jelly Beanz. In the single round with jump-off, Rigelhof took top spot, with Katherine Earle of the Ajax Pony Club second on Van Gogh and Mary Reynolds, also of Ajax, third on Spice of Life. Pre-Entry Division B Kaitlin Devoe of the Ajax Pony Club won the medal class aboard Aladdin, with another Ajax rider, Jessica Clarke, second on Natasha and Lauren Bridle of the Waussnodae Pony Club third on Skyler. Devoe also won the single round with jump-off, with Meaghan Lloyd of the Durham Pony Club second on Cab- fare and Samantha Lobbezoo third on Ride’ em Harley Style. Pre-Entry Schooling Division This new Division had only two en- tries in the Finals. Julia McGill of the Durham Pony Club finished first in both classes riding Dressed to Kill, with Caro- lyn Russell-Poliquin of the Oshawa Pony Club second in both on Mr. Zoodles. Entry Division Cori Barnes of the Uxbridge-Scugog Pony Club won the medal class on Sure Da Count, with Rebecca Simmons of the Durham Pony Club second on Hott Chocklat and Rachel Goodman of the Whitchurch Pony Club third on Chest- nut Hill Tiffany. Simmons took top spot in the single round with jump-off, with Jazmyne Woolley of the Centaurus Pony Club second riding Timbit and Barnes third. Starter Division In the medal class, first place went to Jane Stephenson of the Uxbridge-Scu- gog Pony Club and her mount Merry- legs. Emily Gillies of the Ajax Pony Club took second aboard Rambling Rose, and Dawn O’Neill, of Ajax, placed third rid- ing After Finals. Gillies won the single round with jump-off, with O’Neill sec- ond and Stephenson third. Beginner Division Jennifer McKeen of the Oshawa Pony Club won the medal class riding Mya. Second place went to another Oshawa rider, Meagan Christou riding Favor Sier- ra while Oshawa’s Johanna McKeen was third on Millgate Braveheart. McKeen also won the single round with jump-off, Rebecca Adrian of the Kawartha Pony Club placed second on Narhan’s Gift, with Christou third. Novice Division Stephanie Crawford of Durham placed third on Black Edition in the medal class, while in the single round with jump-off, Andrea McGill of Durham placed first on Phoenix Rising. Crawford was third. Intermediate Division There were only two entries in this Di- vision and Katie Murray of the Durham Pony Club won all three classes riding Pennywise. Advanced Division Jenna Paterson of the Pine Ridge Pony Club won the medal class and the single round with jump-off riding Mr. Ed. Durham riders shine at Chance Stables Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY ’S News Adv ert ise r ADV ERT ISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Dane We dnesday’s carrier of the week is Dane. She enjoys singing & basketball. She will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. 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PAGE B4 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006A/P Pickering Village BIA presents Annual Fall Festival VENDORS WANTED Friday, September 8th 50’s Dance 7 pm - midnight Saturday, September 9th Come out and show off your talents Applications at www.pickeringvillage.ca under “upcoming events” or call Eileen 905-426-7233 Shirley 905-426-2146 or June 905-426-6501 NEWS ADVERTISER PA R TNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO BRING YOU AMAZING DEALS ON SALE NOW Enjoy casual dining in an eclectic atmosphere at Xenos Bistro & Bar. Dine on the licensed and spacious garden patio. 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Proud Sponsor $24 .99 + TAX A NEW FACE IN TOWN 19 99$ ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com They want to make your ‘A orta Frenetic’ Pickering band ‘Rudely Awakened’ releases debut disc By Alistair Lowe Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Indepen- dent music fans in Durham are in for a rude awakening. Pickering hardcore-post hardcore band ‘Rudely Awakened’ released its debut CD on Aug. 1. Hardcore-post hardcore is “not metal and not pop or punk. It’s mostly singing, with hard breaks,” explained 19-year-old Dave McElroy, the band’s bass player. ‘A orta Frenetic’ was named after an old song title that lead singer Brendan Hodge originally thought up during a biology class. The name Rudely Awakened was “just a random thing that came out of someone’s mouth at a jam session,” added the 18-year-old. The band agreed that the CD took longer than they thought and was a great deal of work. “We wanted to do some- thing fresh. Something a lit- tle different than what’s on the local scene,” said Hodge. “We originally were going to go with five tracks, but decided to go full length.” “There’s no indepen- dent band out there that’s released a full-length CD,” added the band’s 17-year- old drummer, Chris Calder. Former Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School students Hodge and Calder started jamming in Calder’s base- ment during their Grade 9 year. Before long they met McElroy, and after a few members came and went, 17-year-old Grant Retford joined on lead guitar and backup vocals. The band has been together for three years. Rich Carrigan and Dave Maraj saw the band per- form, were “thoroughly impressed,” and signed the teens to their independent label, Propaganda Enter- tainment. Carrigan said “the release party went well. The crowd response was great and the band was ecstatic about the CD.” Held at ‘The Dungeon’ in Oshawa, the venue had approximately 180 in atten- dance, with one-third of the audience purchasing the band’s CD. The group is taking a year off from school to tour in order to promote its new album. They can be seen at the ‘Rock The Mill’ festival on Aug. 19 in Cambridge, with future shows in Hamil- ton and Alliston. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ propagandaentertainment. AJAX — It’s last call time for local shutterbugs. The Town of Ajax’s Cul- tural Arts Advisory Com- mittee and Black’s Super- store in Ajax are co-hosting an amateur photography contest, and the deadline is Aug. 20. The contest is open to all non-professional photogra- phers, and entries will be judged both on age groups -- children up to 12 years, youth 13-18, and adults over the age of 18 -- and also on subject categories. The lat- ter are Historical Ajax, Black and White, Nature and Dig- itally Enhanced. There is no entry fee, but submissions must be full frame prints of 8-x-12 or 8- x-10 photographs. To help cover the cost of enlarge- ments, Black’s Superstore at the Durham Centre in Ajax is offering 50 per cent off the cost of enlargements for the contest. All entries must be sub- mitted to Black’s at the cen- tre. Entry forms are avail- able at Black’s, all Town of Ajax facilities and online at www.townofajax.com. Town of Ajax photo contest deadline fast approaching Jennifer Roberts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering band ‘Rudely Awakened’ held its first CD release party for its debut album, ‘Aorta Frenetic’, at the Dungeon in Oshawa. We dnesday, August 16, 2006 905.420.1344 Intra-Oral Dental Assisting • Clinical Chairside Assistant • Level I / Level II Assistant • Public Health Care • Dental Offi ce Administrator • Dental Sales Not all programs available at every campus Register today for September! 905-420-1344 PARA LEGAL DIPLOMA DIAMOND INSTITUTE of Business and Computer Technology (905) 427-1922 diamondinstitute.ca Study in a small class environment in AJAX Student assistance/funding may be available for qualifi ed students LEARN • Legal Research • Small Claims • Investigations • Highway Traffi c Act • Civil Procedures • Insurance Claims • Dispute Resolution and much more! Westney Heights Plaza, (Hwy#2/Westney Rd, Ajax), JOB FAIR Become a member of a growing team with competitive wages/benefits & advancement opportunities: Looking for the following positions: ● Cashier Manager ● Full & Part time Cosmeticians ● Full & Part time Photolab technicians ● Full & Part time Cashiers ● Part time Pharmacy technicians ● Part time Post Office Clerks ● Part time Stock Clerks ● Overnight Stock Clerks & Cashiers Bring Resume & References for interviews to the Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road. (HMS Room) Thursday August 24, 2006 2:00pm - 8:00pm Domino's Pizza NOW HIRING DRIVERS Flexible hours. Cash paid nightly. Apply in person at any location: 1051 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 600 Grandview St. S., Oshawa 10 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax HIRING MANAGER POSITION for Ajax location. Email resume to: dereksaltern@rogers.com LAIDLAW STILL NEEDS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER IN UXBRIDGE AND MINI BUS DRIVER FOR AJAX / PICKERING Train now for two-three weeks and enjoy the rest of the summer. Training provided for suitable applicants Please call 1-800-263-7987 6775 Baldwin St. N. Brooklin LOOKING FOR WORK? START HERE! The Employment Advantage 90-minute workshop One-on-one appointments Over 20 programs to assist you. Call and register TODAY! Ajax: 905-426-8337 www.theemploymentadvantage.com This project is funded by the Government of Canada. FREEFREEFREEFREE FAST Get back to work CAREER SEMINAR Reserve your seat today! Freedom 55 Financial invites you to an introductory career seminar, to see if a career in financial services is right for you. Nine week paid training for suitable candidates. Tu esday, August 22nd, 2006 2:00PM or 6:30PM #300 - 1465 Pickering Parkway, Pickering (905)831-3600 ext 284 Now Hiring for our new location opening in Mid September at SALEM AND ACHILLES We invite you to come to our JOB FAIR Mon., Aug. 21st, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 75 Centennial Rd. (Monarch and Bayly) Please bring in your resume with references and be prepared for an on the spot interview. We are looking for all positions Full Time and Part Time •Storefront •Production •Maintenance •Supervisors •Managers •Assistant Managers Day, Afternoon and Night Shifts "Here's your chance to be part of our team" We offer: •Paid Training •Flexible hours •Health and Dental Benefits •Competitive Wages •Room for advancement "An employer you can count on" Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. is seeking customer service professionals to join our team at the new Oshawa Sports and Entertainment Facility. We are now accepting applications for the following positions. Full-Time Operations Manager with management experience in large multi-use facility. Extensive facility and event operation is required. Full-time F & B Manager with management experience in large scale facility including restaurant, catering and quick service. Full-Time Ice Sales and Programming with experience in booking and maintaining ice contracts, leagues and tournaments in a dual pad facility. Full-Time Chef with experience in high volume, casual restaurant and catering outlet. Ability to work various hours including nights and weekends is required for all positions. For a complete listing of our employment opportunities please visit our website at www.theaircanadacentre.com and apply online or submit your resume to: MLSE People Department, Re: OSEF 40 Bay St., Suite 400, To r onto, ON, M5J 2X2 Robinson Solutions is an International Management Services Company. We require an experienced Water Blaster/Janitorial Person. Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications/experience: ●DZ licence an asset ●Ultra high water blasting experience (10K,20K & 40K) ●Mechanically inclined ●Pa intshop Experience ●Janitorial Experience We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Location: Oshawa, Ontario Please fax your resume to: ROBINSON SOLUTIONS Fax: (905) 579-5481 Visit our web site at www.robinsonsolutions.com We W ill Amaze You! LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS Motivated People Needed Immediately to Join Our Winning Team! Scarborough Location (Morningside & 401) Applicants For This Outdoor Lawn Care Position Require Excellent Communication Skills, A Valid Driver’s License And Must Be At Least 19 Years Of Age. If You Have A Great Desire To Learn, And Can Work With Minimum Supervision, Give Us A Call! Weed Man Provides Full Training And A Chance To Grow With Our Company. CALL US NOW! 416-269-8333 YMCA Child, Youth, and Family Development Opportunities Available in Beaverton, Port Perry, Uxbridge, and various locations in South Durham Early Childhood Educators Assistant Early Childhood Educators Full-time, Part-time, Before & After School Interested applicants must submit a resume, with a letter of interest, by August 22, to: Marlene Watson Fax: (905) 943-7612 or marlene.watson@ymca.net All applicants please be advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a police record check. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. "An Employer You Can Count On" NOW HIRING FULL TIME MANAGERS & ASSISTANT MANAGERS •Must have experience •Flex. hours including weekends •Own vehicle a must •Health dental benefits •Competitive wages. Apply in person to the Harwood & Hwy#2 location, Ajax Or call Tracy (905) 683-2293 FRIENDLY PEOPLE Needed to schedule appointments for our busy office. No selling. Must have a pleasant voice and be willing to learn. Hours are from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. We start our people at $8.00/hr but can earn up to $15/hr. with bonuses and other incentives. Call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 905-420-0005 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BOOKKEEPER High volume Management Company is seeking a self- motivated, detail-oriented individual with at least three years of Accounts Receivable/Book- keeping experience. Please send resume & salary expectations to Newton-Trelawney Property Management Services 253 Lake Driveway, West Ajax, Ontario, L1S 5B5 Fax: 905-619-2705 Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Apply in person with resume to: 1345 King Street East, Oshawa No Phone Calls Please Helping Women Get to Work! Attend our free workshop series: • Building self-esteem • Introduction to employment • Career Planning • Job search techniques 905-433-9539 1-866-375-9539 We open doors to employment services. Spaces limited. Call now! 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Good communication skills re- quired. 905-435-1052 work@universalenergy.ca 2 FULL-TIME POSITIONS available for busy tire shop looking for hardworking, dependable persons. 1 position available in shop, other is office help. Send resume to: vanhemmentires@hotmail.com or fax to 905-666-1638. AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANT required at busy Brooklin daycare from 3 to 6 pm daily. French lan- guage skills are an asset! Please fax resume to 905-655-0657. ALL UNEMPLOYED START NOW! Customer Service Openings, No exp. nec. Full-time only Call Amy 905-837-9555 EXPERIENCED full time courier drivers wanted with own car/Mini- van. Weekly pay with fuel allow- ance. Call Rob @ 416-213-7177. APPLE PICKERS wanted - $8.30 p/hr. Highland Farms, Lakeridge Rd. Ajax Ability to climb ladders an asset. Apply by phone or fax at (905)683-7441 ARE YOU GOOD with custom- ers? Full-time openings available. call Krissy (905)837-1125 AV ON Is looking for you! $$ Earn Cash $$ No quotas. Sell at home or at work. Interested?? Call Pat 905-626-9745 Free gifts when you join! BADGER DAYLIGHTING is look- ing for labourers and operators with DZ license. Durham Region. Fax resume to 613-257-3067 or email peter.seguin@sympatico.ca DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/stacey CHILDCARE CENTRE has on- call part-time assistant or ECE position available. Please send resumes to First Steps Childcare, 1990 Whites Rd, Pickering L1V 6P5 by Aug 30. Christian daycare looking for full time contract position *PROGRAM ASSISTANT STAFF *SUPPLY STAFF For September. Fax resume with references to: (905)839-8273 COACH DRIVER. Must be experienced. Full & part-time. Please call (905)725-5665 CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPER- INTENDENT with industrial, con- struction experience for a project located in the Bowmanville area. Must be able to plan, schedule, coordinate, direct, document and control all site activities. Fax CV to: Mutual Gain Inc. 416-491- 7574. COURIER DRIVERS RE- QUIRED:Daytime M-F. Must have own car or van. Earn $600- $1200 per week + fuel allow- ance. Knowledge of GTA an as- set. Call: 905-426-2700. CUSTOMER SERVICE Openings available. Our distribution co is looking for 10 people to work in CSR/Sales/Warehouse. $450- $600/week. Call to schedule in- terview (905)420-1042. DISPATCHER wanted for same- day courier co. Must have min. 5 yrs. experience. Also must have knowledge of GTA and the Telus mike system. Call Rob @ 416- 213-7177. DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call the office at 905-440-2011 or Roy at 905- 439-1111. Blue Line Taxi is now hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. ECE WANTED FOR daycare in Scarborough. Please call 416- 724-8884. EXPERIENCED TELEMARKET- ER NEEDED to book appoint- ments from home. Minimum 3 hours/day. 3 days/week. This position does not require selling items. Please call (416) 528- 7219. FACTORY WORKERS required for Ajax, Pickering and Scarbo- rough plants. No experience needed. Fax to: 416-483-9109. ORDER TAKERS Needed $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 FULL & PART TIME cook and waitress needed, experience preferred. Apply in person to Rumors Bar & Grill, 2727 Courtice Rd, Courtice, after 11am, 905-433-9196 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME perma- nent positions. Oshawa & Ajax. Cashier/ Stock. Busy fast paced frozen food outlet. Must have Re- tail/ merchandising/customer ser- vice & sales experience and be able to work all shifts. Fax re- sume to: 905-683-2655. GRAPHIC Designer- Web Devel- oper, $35K-$45K, email resume: jobs@dotcomyourevent.com position #153 HIRING 2 FULL-TIME employ- ees. Driver aged 25+ and inside help for Pickering butcher shop. Some experience with meat a bo- nus. 905-427-4202. Ask for Ma- rio. HIRING LANDSCAPERS!! No shortage of work. long hours, $10-15/hr to start based on ex- perience. Own transportation and valid license required. No students preferred. Email: gouldt@sympatico.ca Fax: 905- 665-1083 or call (905)665-1082. INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL CLEANERS Full-Time 4 Positions - ASAP Experienced Only MUST HAVE Drivers License, References, Police Check & Bondable 905-420-3112 JR. PROPERTY MANAGER. Min. 2yrs. exp. in condominium management. Knowledge of the condominium act, ability to pre- pare and present the monthly property manager's report to the Board of Directors. Good writ- ten/verbal communication skills. Fax resume to 905-565-5798. KINESIOLOGIST needed full time for busy physiotherapy clinic, Mon-Fri, please fax resume to 905-666-8905. LAWN MAINTENANCE and LANDSCAPE personnel required. Full-time employment. Fax resume to King West Landscape 905-728-2377 or call (905)728-0977 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. LAWN MAINTENANCE STAFF for Pickering area needed. quality residential experiencing, valid drivers licence, references re- quired. Snow removal positions also available. Fax 416-701- 9961 or phone 416-282-5535 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m M & M MEAT SHOPS is currently seeking a mature individual for days, evenings & weekends. Sales, heavy lifting and freezer work required. Submit resume to 20 Harwood Ave S. Only candi- dates. selected for an interview will be contacted OFFICE CLEANING Days, evenings/week- ends. Pickering to Bowmanville. Experienced couples/in- dividuals preferred. References required. Must have vehicle. Hourly rate $8 - $9.50 905-666-9156 PART TIME cleaners wanted for immediate jobs. Call 905-571- 5616 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS ur- gently required. ($11.00-$15.00 per hour). MUST have own re- liable transportation and be available Mon through Sat. CPIC required. Fax: 905-665-8770. or email: resumes@securechoice.ca RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Labourer, working with insulated concrete forms and other general laboruer duties. Must have own transportation, site located 20mins north of Oshawa. Wage to be negotiated. Contact: Steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax Steve: 905-982-0609. SUPERINTENDENT Live in Su- per req'd for beautiful high-rise condo. Must have full under- standing of building systems, me- chanical knowledge, and able to do maintenance repairs, with good communication skills. Please fax resume & salary ex- pectations to 905-619-2705. Rob McIntosh China & crystal shops requires P/T Sales Associates for Pickering Town Centre. Call Liz for appointment @ 905-420-8000, ext. 530. SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. Paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. URGENT! experienced cleaners needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential cli- ents. $10 and up per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. WAREHOUSE/SHIPPER REQ'D p/t. Computer and Forklift experi- ence. Fax resume and expectant pay to 905-420-8623. We need EXTREMELY OUTGOING Sales staff/Circuit Coaches. Apply if you love motivating people and love sales. Send or fax resumes: 1050 Brock Rd, Unit 5 L1W3X4 Tel/Fax: 905-421-9550 WE NEED HELP! 10 FT Open- ings Available in our distribution co. $450-$600/week. Must learn all aspects. 18+ preferred Open- ings must be filled this week. Call Amy (905)420-1040. WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented Personnel with excellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)920- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in per- son. AXXESS IS NOW HIRING STYLISTS.Please drop resume at 122 Brock St. N. Whitby or email: axxesstwo@bellnet.ca APPRENTICE AUTO mechanic mature reliable with some tools required for small all auto repair shop. flexible, full time hours. self motivated and room to grow. ex- cellent working conditions, drop off resume at Classic Auto, 1333 Boundary Rd. Unit 1, Oshawa., 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. BOWMANVILLE Sheet Metal Company is looking for an experi- enced sheet metal mechanic, and/or welder (Mig/Tig). Experi- ence IS required. NO duct work. If interested, please call 905-623- 3435 for an appointment. Ask for John CARPENTER WANTED,mini- mum 2 years experience, transportation required. Call 647- 444-1261. CNC MILLING Programmer/ Operator for Aerospace Machin- ing facility in Markham. Some ex- perience required. Must be famil- iar with MasterCam. Fax resume to 905-471-0141 DODD'S GARAGE DOOD Sys- tems, looking for an experienced commercial installer/technician, with minimum 3 years experi- ence. Must Weld, have own hand tools. Top wages, Full time to start ASAP. Please contact Stan (905)508-6277 GARAGE DOOR INSTALLERS WANTED with experience. Must have own tools and truck. Full- time position. Fax resume: 905- 686-9725 or call, 905-686-6195. LICENSED MECHANIC - Com- plete automotive repair, including drivability and wheel alignment, must have strong diagnostic skills in both electrical and drivability, call Dave at 905-623-4286 LOCKSMITH,minimum 2 year's shop experience. Call 905-434- 5060 or 905-837-9973 WELDING COMPANY looking for Estimator for office work. Must have knowledge in welding, steel erectors for miscellaneous and structural work. Fax resume to 905-420-5704 A/P CLERK with 3 years mini- mum related experience is re- quired for busy sales/marketing company in Pickering. Duties will include: A/P, government remit- tances, vendor correspondence, GL maintenance, and other relat- ed accounting tasks. Must pos- sess excellent organizational, communication, computer and AccPac skills. Bilingualism an asset. Please submit resume stating salary expectations to: jdavis@somcan.com A/R CLERK with 3 years mini- mum related experience is re- quired for busy sales/marketing company in Pickering. Duties will include: invoicing, collections, banking, customer correspon- dence, as well as other general accounting responsibilities. Must possess excellent organizational, communication, computer and AccPac skills. Bilingualism an asset. Please submit resume stating salary expectations to: jdavis@somcan.com DAYTIME RECEPTIONIST need- ed at Rosebank Animal Hospital. post-secondary education is pre- ferred. Present resume to 1414 Rosebank Road, Pickering. No phone calls please! FULL TIME English/French cus- tomer service person. Computer and accounting an asset. Send resume to: info@nami.ca or mail NAMI, 400 Monarch Ave. #12, Ajax, Ont. L1S 3W6 FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER Quick Books Systems plus Pay- roll. Flexible hours available. Whitby Location. Call 905-666- 9156, ask for Richard INSURANCE RIBO LICENSED Customer Service Rep for Personal Lines, excellent companies, email patb@worden-insurance.com or fax 905-432-1568. MERCEDES-BENZ DURHAM We are immediately hiring the po- sition of SALES CONSULTANT for our growing operation. Appli- cants must have Automotive sales experience & a strong his- tory in pre-owned sales. Re- sumes via email ONLY to: pushka@durham.mercedes-benz.ca www.durham.mercedes-benz.ca SEEKING KEY EXECUTIVE Net- worker in Durham Region, 6 year US Company now launching in Canada, Over $300million in sales. Email resume: Dawn.bell1@sympatico.ca or call 705-795-8693 CHIROPRACTIC assistant/recep- tionist, wanted for approximately 20 hours per week. Related ex- perience required. Please fax re- sume to 905-404-1108 or email redchiroman@rogers.com DENTAL ASSISTANT required part-time maternity leave, Whitby. Must have positive attitude and professional manner with adaptability, warmth, caring. Computer skills (Abeldent). fax 905-668-8790 or info@appleton- dental.ca DENTAL ASSISTANT,full time evening and Saturday hours, Pickering office, new grads wel- come. Call 905-831-6666 ask for Coral or fax resumes 905-831- 7094. DENTAL HYGIENIST.Full-time experienced, friendly and fluent in English. It is required by a pro- gressive family practice in Scar- borough for maternity leave. No weekends. Fax resume 416- 261-8190 KINESIOLOGIST / CARDIAC TECH experienced in Holter, Stress Test, EKG for clinic in Whitby. Fax 905-668-8778, email cardio13@bellnet.ca LEVEL II/PDA ASSISTANT required FT for our growing practice in Whitby. Must have one year assisting experience. Excellent salary and health benefits if qualified. Please send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 P/T MEDICAL SECRETARY, some evenings required, plus fill- in for holiday's. Please respond with resume in writing only 95 Bayly St. Suite 200 Ajax, ON L1S 7K8 PSW required part-time to care for quadriplegic in home setting. Non-smoker, and valid driver's li- cense required. (Whitby) (905)436-6074 PSWs AND HOMEMAKERS needed for Durham Region. Call 416-287-0673 or fax your resume to: 1-866-602-5211. RMT - ADDITIONAL THERA- PIST wanted for established Pick- ering Clinic. Afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Please cal Kelly 416-399-0505. PART TIME Veterinary Assistant wanted for a local pet hospital. Previous experience or animal care certificate required. Approx. 20 hours. Should be available weekends. Please fax resume to: 905-434-2619. EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME LINE COOK & Part-time WAIT STAFF required for Scrambles, open kitchen breakfast diner lo- cated in South Ajax. Call 416- 823-9766. New applicants need only apply. *NO MONEY DOWN* New Home Ownership Program enables those with good credit to buy a home with "0% Down Payment" Free computerized list With pictures of available homes you can buy with no money down Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #8025 Visit: www. DurhamZeroDown .com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited**\ 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* 3 BEDROOM NEW tribute home for sale by UOIT in Oshawa $264,000. Backing onto larger home. 100% financing on ap- proved credit available. Call 905- 426-2900. 3+1, 2-storey Reno. steps to million dollar Pickering waterfront. 64x186' lot. Price slashed $459K. R. Lebskin, MinCom 905-686-2641. A BRAND NEW 2-bedroom 935sq.ft. condo, with balcony. Lo- cated in Whitby, beautiful low-rise building, backing onto residential. Underground parking, ensuite laundry. Immediate closing. Ask- ing $179,900. (416)482-1888 AJAX - $0-down oac 3-bdrm freehold town- house, en-suite bath, eat in kitchen walkout to fenced yard. $222,000 R. Lebskin, MinCom 905-686-2641. COURTICE/BOWMANVILLE - 3 level side split. Completely fin- ished. 1 yr old roof, garage doors installed 8 weeks ago, furnace and oil tank 4 yrs. ago. Base- boards and doors (Mahogany), oak kitchen with ceramic floors, main floor laundry room and sec- ond bathroom. TOO MANY EX- TRAS TO MENTION. MLS#E900179 or call Chester Stocki, Re/Max First Realty. (905) 668-3800. FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of properties from $170,000. No Investors Please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixer Uppers.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 16, 2006, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Is searching for ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES Gold Book / 701.com, a Division of Metroland Pub- lishing, is a Directory Business servicing local mar- kets in Ontario, providing consumers with complete listings of businesses and services relevant to their local communities. Due to business growth, we are seeking dynamic individuals for the full-time position of Advertising Sales Representative for the Toronto area. The qualified candidate will be a motivated, inde- pendent, self-starter with previous retail, outside or inside sales experience. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be motivated to achieve results. In this role, you will be customer focused and will build strong relation- ships with new and existing clients by ensuring that their directory advertising needs are met. You will be goal-oriented and capable of meeting monthly targets. A reliable vehicle is required. If you would like to work for a leader in the media industry this opportunity may be the right one for you. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including: • Healthcare and Dental Benefits •Pension Plan • Life Insurance • 3 Weeks Vacation to Start • Sales Incentives and Contests • 13 Weeks Paid Training • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities • Flexible Working Hours If interested please forward your resume to: careers@haltonsearch.com Fax:(905) 632-0308 We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Are you energetic, self-motivated, independent and able to work alongside others in a fast paced environment? Able to multi-task and have basic computer skills? This Week is looking for an..... INSIDE SALES PROFESSIONAL to sell print advertising and special features. Sales experience and/or print sales an asset. Base salary and excellent commission structure, plus bonuses. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted Submit resume to: ekolo@durhamregion.com Dynamic Details Inc., a world-class leader in the printed circuit board mfg. industry has a position available in our Toronto office for INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE(AFTERNOON SHIFT) This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proficiency with MS Windows & Office 2000. Must be able to multi- task, work well under pressure and have a strong aptitude for math. Ability to read, write and com- municate effectively in English. Professional tele- phone manner is required. Email resume and salary history to jobs@ddiglobal.com or fax to (416) 283-4439. We wish to thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. EXPERIENCED NEW CAR SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT Min. 3 years exp. Energetic, self-motivated good communication skills, must be a team player. WE OFFER:Salary plus commission, Bonus Plan, Company Demo, Benefits available Apply by fax in confidence, attention George Mendonca 905-420-3347 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Required for busy Medical Office. Contract Position, could lead to permanent Part-time position. Must enjoy working with people. Minimum 2-3+ years reception/ medical office experience at one location. Duties include heavy phone work, greeting and checking patients in and out, computer and various office work. Applicant must be a very responsible, punctual and highly motivated self-starter with excellent phone and communication skills, have a friendly and outgoing personality, be well-organized, detail oriented and a team player. Need to start immediately. Salary will be based on experience. E-Mail to byronstreetmedical_juliablair@hotmail.com or fax detailed resume to 905-668-8942 COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP. 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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 PAYDAY LOANS.Call 10am- 6pm, Mon-Fri. for 1/2 hour ser- vice. Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby call (905)430-8452. Out-of-town 1- 866-809-1201 or visit us at: www.alliedloanbrokers.com '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 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Ajax, Westney area. $750/inclusive, First/last, refer- ences. (905)427-9576 1 BEDROOM, OSHAWA, newly renovated triplex. Main floor w/large deck, $725/mo+ hydro. New appliances, parking, large yard. Avail. immediately. No pets. (905)435-6675. 1-BDRM BSMT. Fresh & bright, laundry, fenced backyard. South of Bloor, East of Park Rd, Oshawa, $700/mo+ hydro. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. (905)442-6756 1-BDRM SPACIOUS bsmt apt. in quiet family home. Pickering. White/Oklahoma. Separate en- trance, 2-parking, laundry. Avail Sept. No smoking/pets. First/last, references. $750/mo inclusive. (905)837-8658 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Church/Rossland, Available immediately. Parking, 4 appliances, cable. no pets, no smoking. $700/inclusive, first/last, references. Call (905)428-8152 2 BEDROOM Apt.with balcony, 80 William St. W., Oshawa. Near downtown, $850 all inclusive. first/last, no pets. (905)424-5083 2 BEDROOM at 408 Bloor, Oshawa, Bright, near bus & No Frills, 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 apart- ment for $700/month in Pickering. Separate entrance. No pets/smoking. A single person only. 905-426-6365. 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-BDRM large bsmt apt. North Ajax. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, includes utilities. $875/mo. First/last, references. No pets/smoking. Avail. Sept 15th Call 416-602-7511. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Pickering, brand new, suit single or couple. No smoking/pets Available Sept 1st. Call (905)421- 9381 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. 3, 2, 1, OSHAWA AREA, apart- ments available inside home. En- joy the amenities or any one of our well maintained homes. Near all amenities, self contained. Call Robert Today for viewing and de- tails. Available September 1st. 416-402-3435. 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts. Available immediately. Utilities included. No pets. Call 905-723-5434. A Great Move For A Single (Simcoe/401). Bright, cosy and safe bachelor apartment with a separate kitchen on the second floor of a century home. Steps to park and public transit. F/L, refer- ences, immediate possession. Only $425 all inclusive. No dogs please. Call Robert toll free at 1- 866-588-8181. A1, 2, 3-BEDROOM available im- mediately, $575 & up. Also available in Toronto. Call (905)856-3442 or 416-417-0379 AJAX (WESTNEY/HWY. 2) spa- cious, legal 1-bedroom basement with own laundry. $850 includes: utilities, parking&cable. No pets/smoking. Suitable for couple. References. Daytime: 416-585- 6702, Evening: (905)427-8484 AJAX NEWLY RENOVATED walkout 1-bdrm basement. Large family room. Fenced backyard, close to 401/Hwy 2 and amenities. Utilities, laundry, parking included. First/last, imme- diately. $850/mo. 905-428-8449, 416-836-8789. AJAX opposite Wal-Mart, spa- cious, legal 2-bedroom walkout basement, 4 appliances, private laundry facilities, near schools, no pets/smoking. $869/mo. inclusive. Available, private entrance 905- 686-5559, cell 416-895-4388 AJAX Salem/Hwy 2 legal, 2-bdrm basement apt, Spacious, sep en- trance, laundry. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $950-inclu- sive. 416-560-2598 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement. Decently renovated, living room, separate entrance, parking, available Sept. 1st. No pets/smoking. $730/month inclu- sive, first/last. (905)426-7635, cell 416-831-2857 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, 3 BEDROOM main floor of house. Quiet neighbourhood, $1050 plus utilities. Available Im- mediately. Pets ok. Call Steve (905)427-8233 AJAX, ONE BDRM bsmt, newly decorated, separate entrance, parking, f/p, air, avail. immediate- ly. $750/mo inclusive. First/se- curity. Small pet only. (905)686- 4755. 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 A TTERSLEY/COBBLEHILL area, East Oshawa, affordable, legal 2-bdrm apartment, 4-pc bathroom, suit couple/single, no pets/smoking, first/last, available Sept 1/Oct 1, $760/mo, 905-579-9647 or 905-240-1806 leave a message AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1ST - Large, clean, 1-bedroom apt., laundry facilities included. Wil- son/Olive area. $695/month, first/last. Call (905)430-3228 or (905)725-2081 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1ST. Oshawa, Park/Gibb, 2 bedroom apartment, convenient location. References, first/last required. $765. plus hydro. No dogs. Call 416-725-3323. 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. BOND ST. E.apts. Oshawa. Bachelor avail. Sept/Oct. $490/mo. 1-bdrm, avail. Nov. 1st $680/mo. Adult lifestyle building. Close to shopping/bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets. 905-438-0558. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bedroom. Parking, laun- dry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available Sept. 1st. Discount for seniors. (905)725-1052 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 905- 720-3215. BRIGHT, SPACIOUS,1-BDRM basement. Oshawa, Wil- son/Dean. Separate entrance, private laundry, private yard, hardwood floors. Close to amenities. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Call Mark (905)579-0065 CLEAN quiet large 2-bedroom 2-storey apt. Main floor, backdoor entrance, fridge, stove, parking, $745+util. First/last. Avail. Sept 1st. No pets. 905-434-8800. 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. COUNTRY SETTING,overlooks spring-fed pond, 1-bedroom, en- suite, livingroom, kitchen, break- fast area. Covered brick patio. Near all amenities. $700/mo in- clusive. Single professional pre- ferred, non-smoker/no pets. (905)428-7407. COURTICE, NEW BRIGHT 1- bedroom apt., walk-out, parking, laundry, a/c, all utilities excluding phone. Near 401 & all amenities. Suitable for one person, non- smoker, no pets. Furnished/non- furnished $750/month. (905)432- 3688. EAST OSHAWA,unique 1 bed- room with walkout to deck, great view, parking, laundry, near all amenities, no smoking/pets, $760 plus hydro. Available Immediate- ly. Call (905)431-3829. FRESHLY PAINTED 3-bdrm main floor, Salem/Bayly, walk to the mall, yard, parking, laundry, no smoking, credit check, $1095 part utility, available, email eileen@onesourcekis.com or call after 4pm 416-587-3354 LEGAL 1 bdrm bsmt apt with separate entrance in North Ajax. Appliances, parking & cable in- cluded. No smoking or pets. $850.00 inclusive. 905-426-2526 LOOKING FOR Professional roommate to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. Close to all amenities and only 5mins to 401. $525/month all inclusive (includes maid service), no smoker. Call Kevin (905)579- 8613 NEW BASEMENT APT. kitchen, new appliances, 4pc.. washroom, laundry, parking, no petssmoking. All inclusive $700. Available Sept. 1st. (905)839-7949 or cell 416- 400-3779. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bed- room basement apartment in Newcastle. Appliances included. $650/month plus 1/3 utilities. Call Shane at 905-441-7349 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 OSHAWA - 1 + 2 BDRMS. Available Sept. 1 & Oct. 1. Two locations: 350 Malaga and 946 Mason St. $725 & $795/mo. All inclusive. No pets. Call 905-576- 6724 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA - BOND/PARK.3 bdrm., main floor house. Near OC, Front & back deck, clean, garage. Immediately. No pets. References. Credit check. $900 /mo.+util. Call 416-223-9943. 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, Two apts., 2-bedrooms $845 - Sept., 2-bedroom plus den $945, - Oct. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA APARTMENT FOR rent, $695/month. Oshawa, 3 bedroom house for rent, $895/month. Free 24 hour infor- mation 416-857-5703.. 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 Bachelor 1 bedroom, very clean, available September 1st. $725 inclusive, first/last, no pets. Call John (905)576-4229 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE area, adult lifestyle, small apt.. building, 2-bedrooms, large kitch- en/livingroom, nice carpet, $825/includes heat, fridge, stove, laundry, parking. (905)723-0393 OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM upper 2 floors of house, new hardwood and paint. Close to downtown. Available Sept 1st. $1050 inclu- sive, first/last. Call Colin (905)432-1255, ext. 211 OSHAWA,beautiful spacious 2- bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on quiet street with parking. Mins from 401, $950 all inclusive. Call 416-219-0070. 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, NORTH OF 401, 2 bedroom basement apartment, $750 including utilities and park- ing. Available immediately. Call Dave. (905) 725-0069. 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, PARK/ADELAIDE, 3- bedroom apt., main floor, big kitchen, livingroom, $1000 inclu- sive. Available Sept 1st. first/last, Call 905-571-1537, 905-432- 1521. 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 PICKERING 1 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Well-kept, extremely clean, sep. entrance, security, cable/c-vac, Rouge Valley/Altona area. No smoking/pets. Avail. Au- gust 1. Call (905)509-3043. PICKERING BROCK/401 One bedroom basement apartment, very clean, separate entrance. Parking, laundry, cable/internet, walk to GO/PTC & amenities. No pets/smoking. $750 inclusive Available Sept.. 905-424-0860. PICKERING Liverpool Rd. S., 1 bedroom basement apt. suits one person, separate entrance, park- ing. $625 inclusive, avail. imme- diately. (905)839-7054. PICKERING UNIQUE Basement Apartment Two Separate, But To- gether 1-Bedroom Apartments. Each with own Living room, Kitch- en, Bathroom and Laundry. Suitable for 3 people. Call Nicole 905-999-7368 PICKERING UPSCALE - 3-Bed- room Home. Hardwood Floors, Eat-in Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Large Deck & BBQ, Central Air/Vac $1350/mon + 60% utilities. Call Nicole 905-999- 7368 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate side en- trance, includes washer, dryer. No pets, non-smoker. $850 all in- clusive. Call (905)831-8787 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM up- stairs apt. Separate entrance, $700/month utilities incl, first/last. Available Sept 1st. Finch/Hwy 2. Very nice, suit business person. Lots of parking. (905)683-7138 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 RD./HWY 2, 4-bedroom house + den, main floor family, laundry. $1375+ utilities. 2-bedroom bsmt apt. $850/month. Whole house, $2000 plus utilities. First/last, referenc- es, avail. Sept. 1st. 416-458-4598 or (905)686-1650 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly. Spacious newly renovated 2- bdrm bsmt apt. Separate en- trance, laundry, cable, a/c, 1-parking. Close to 401/GO. No pets/smoking. First/last. $925/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)421-0158 PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/inclusive. 905-420-2654. PICKERING,Rosebank/Stroud. $890/mo. Bright, spacious 2- bdrm basement apt. Sep en- trance, A/Cond, parking, cable, full bath/kitchen, close to schools. No smoking/pets, avail Sept 1, first/last. (905)837-2576 PICKERING, WHITES/401, bright, clean, spacious 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. ent. parking, cable, absolutely no pets. Avail. Sept 1st. $875/mo incl. First/last, references. (416)357-7449 PICKERING,Whites/Strouds, 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor $1350/inclusive. 1 bedroom walkout apartment, separate entrance, $850/inclusive. BOTH: No smoking/pets, first/last Available October 1st, near shopping/transit. (905)839-3019 PICKERING;Brock/Dellbrook, newly renovated walkout 2-bed- room basement apt., bright & spacious livingroom, located in quiet neighbourhood. Available September 1st. Non-smoker, no pets. Call (905)428-8025 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, 2-bedrooms. Available Septem- ber/October/November $835/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 SOUTH AJAX 2-BEDROOM Basement Apt. Separate en- trance. Laundry. Very clean. Non- smoker. $900/month, first/last. Call Cameron 416-906-6051 SOUTH EAST AJAX,2-bdrm bsmt, newly refurbished, sep. en- trance, laundry avail., parking, backyard, close to all amenities/school, 401. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. First/last. $750/mo inclusive. (416)625-6367 UXBRIDGE,above ground 1- bdrm apt. basement in executive home. Jacuzzi bath, private en- trance, parking, backs onto con- servation. No pets/smoking, pre- fer single person, ideal for a quiet lifestyle. References. $825/mo inclusive. 905-852-3559 WHITBY - 2 bedroom, hardwood floors, clean quiet small building. Laundry, parking, good location.. $895/inclusive. Flexible occupan- cy. Call Emilio 905-424-2134. WHITBY -3 bdrm. apt. in triplex. Washer/dryer, parking. Large yard. No pets/smoking. $925/mo. +shared utilities. Available Sept. 1. Call 905-427-9437. WHITBY - CHARMING private 1 bed. basement apt. Large, bright windows, 1-parking, 3pc. bath, appl. Quiet home. Suit single working male. $695/mo. First/last (905)430-3001 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 apartments available in quiet areas, $700 all inclusive, no pets, first/last. Available September 1, Call (905)424-5083 WHITBY 2-bdrm loft-type apt in downtown Whitby. extra large windows, wainscotting, laminate wood flooring, extra storage, 1 parking. $850+hydro. Avail. Sept 1. 905-404-7861 WHITBY, 1 BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, parking, own laundry, air, cable, no pets/smoking, near GO, Hwy.2 & 401, references, first/last, Oct.1, $750/inclusive. (416)737-4179. WHITBY,1-bedroom basement apartment. Laundry, parking, walk to downtown and all amenities, quiet area. $675/inclu- sive. single male preferred. Available September. (905)985-8503. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., kitchen, laundry, satel- lite, utilities included. Suits ma- ture single. No pets. References. $700/month. Call (905)242-4409 WHITBY,3-bedroom main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities and cable. Basement apt., large 2-bedroom, $900/mo, all new, includes utilities and cable. No pets/smoking, references required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY,Available October 1st: Bachelor $492, 2 bedroom $750 all inclusive. In Victorian Style 4-plex. First/last, no pets. Leave message at (905)725-1268 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt. $775/mo. inclusive, hardwood floors, first/last, refer- ences. Avail October. 1 call (905)430-8327 WHITBY, GARDEN/DUNDAS - Large 1 bdrm. walkout legal bsmnt. Separate entrance, park- ing, appliances, share laundry. $750/inclusive. References/credit check, no smoking/pets. First /last. Available immeidately. Call 647-209-9258. WHITBY,September 1st, Taun- ton/Thickson, basement, large 2 bedroom, private entrance, dish- washer, A/C, satellite available. No pets/smoking, utilities inclu- sive. Bus stop at door. $850/month. (905)432-7997 WHITBY, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room, large eat-in kitchen, available Sept 1st. $1075/month. Call Debbie (905)430-6229. 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 bedroom penthouse suite. Large balcony with fantastic NE views of envi- rons/lake. 5 appliances, window coverings, laundry, storage, O/S garage. No pets/smoking. Suits retired/prof. couple. $1395/mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately. 905- 426-9837. PARKWOOD VILLAGE 2 Bdrm Loft style condo for rent. Both bdrms include 4 pcs ensuite bath. Fireplace/AC, washer/dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, tennis courts and parking $1150+ utilities 905-434-4468 or 905-426- 0367 -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 2 bedroom, lakefront house in Port Perry. Available September 1st, no smoking, first & last, $1,100.00 + utilities. For more info 905-442-5190 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Oshawa, with appliances, hard- wood floors, Available Sept. 1st. First/last. No pets. $950+utilities. 905-579-9187 after 5 p.m. 3-BDRM., UPPER LEVEL of brand new North Oshawa home. Plus - 1 bdrm in-law suite. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Available Sept 1. Call 416-562-2542 3-BEDROOM,1.5 bath, semi detached home, South Oshawa on Cull-De-Sac. Available August 15th/Sept 1st. $1200/month, utilities extra. First/last. Short or long term lease available. (905)725-8633. 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 A LARGE 3 BEDROOM, Oshawa. Newly-renovated, a/c, 2-bathrooms, near 401, transit, grocery stores, No smoking/pets. $1300+hydro+phone. First/last. Sept. 1st. 905-579-1382 or 905- 263-8061. AJAX - 2-storey house for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3 bedrooms. Fireplace, shared laundry, 2/3 utilities, parking. $1250/mo. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. (905)428-9695. AJAX Avail Sept 1. convenient location, 4-bdrm, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, appliances near pla- za, schools, rec centre, GO train. $1450+utilities . 416-550-2887 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 SOUTH, small 2+1 bed- room bungalow, finished base- ment, huge private yard, 4 appli- ances, near lake and transit. $1200 plus utilities. Call (905)427-9594 ANDERSON/TAUNTON, Whitby freshly painted new 3-bdrm, dou- ble garage, c/a, 5 appliances, fenced yard w/patio., avail. Nov. 1st. $1450/mo plus utilities. First/last. (905)619-2495 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 BOND ST. E. OSHAWA bright clean 3 bedroom house, fridge, stove, laundry hookups. De- tached garage. $1050+utilities. first/last required. Credit checks and references. 1-800-442-3947 COURTICE,2 bedroom main floor of home, $940 plus utilities, includes 5 appliances, large deck, garage, 2 car parking. Call Cindy, leave message, 905-432- 3222. EXECUTIVE 3 BEDROOM JOHN BODDY home in North Ajax, near Rossland and Westney. $1950/month+utilities. Available immediately. Call 905- 683-1790, Carol Rooney, Royal LePage Connect GARRARD/TAUNTON, brand new detached 2-storey, 3-bed- room, 2-1/1 baths, garage., appli- ances included. No pets, non- smokers. Available immediately. First/last, credit & work referenc- es. $1300/month plus utilities. (905)471-6190 HOUSE FOR RENT by Durham College, 1815 Dalhousie Cres, 5-bdrm, please call 905-767-6967 for more information N.W. WHITBY- very clean, three bedroom bungalow, finished basement, hardwood floors, 5 ap- pliances, C/A, $1250+ utilities, No pets/smoking. Call 905-431-2800 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 OSHAWA 3-BDRM bungalow, near schools and shopping, 4 ap- pliances, partially fin. bsmt, lawn maintenance included, No smok- ing/pets. Avail. September 1st. $1200/mo + utilities. (905)391- 3223. OSHAWA, 216 Centre St. South, 3-bdrms, all inclusive, $1300/mo. No pets. Avail immediately. First/last. Call (416)284-9659 OSHAWA- CENTURY HOME, 2+1 large bedrooms, open con- cept, 2 bathrooms, 2 parking, 4 appliances, no smoking. $1150 inclusive of heat & water. Call (905)436-2530. PICKERING!ROSEBANK/FINCH Detatched! Four Bedrooms! 9 Feet Ceilings! Family Room! Main Floor Laundry! Double Garage! Never Occupied! Immediate Po- session. Possible at $1750 /month. Anil 416-410-4427 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly newly renovated 3-bdrm main floor of home, new 4-pc ensuite plus main bath, new maple kitch- en, spacious, bright, own laundry, 5 new appliances, A/C, hard- wood/ceramic floors, parking, backyard, near 401/GO/amens., $1280+hydro. 905-837-3022. 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, EXECUTIVE 3-bdrm home, appliances, 2 fireplaces, bay windows, $1300+, main level. avail.immediately. 905-427-5128 WHITBY,3 bdrm bung. lovely area, fin. rec room, addit. 3-pc bath, bot tub, cent air, no pets, references rquired. $1200/mo. Call W. Schatzmann Realtor, Bro- kerage 905-668-3253 WHITBY/AJAX, HOUSES and apartments for rent. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. All in quiet family- oriented areas. All appliances. Parking. All shows very well. No smoking/pets. Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000. AIR CONDITIONED, 3 bedroom townhouse, with garage, upgrad- ed and shows to perfection, locat- ed on bus route, in desirable area of Whitby, schools and shopping near by. No pets/smoking. $1400. Available October 1st. (905)668-6843 AJAX HARWOOD S- End-unit, 3 bdrm & 2 baths .Near lake, fire- place, garage, appliances includ- ed. First/last. Avail Sept 1. $1350/mth + utilities. Call Mi- chelle at 905-720-1097 or 905- 427-2872 BEST QUIET NORTH OSHAWA, beautiful 3-bedroom townhouse. Garage, 3-baths (ensuite), c/air, 3-appliances, private yard/patio, finished basement. $1200 +utilities. (905)723-0393 BOWMANVILLE,end unit, 3 bedroom two story townhome, freshly pained, new broadloom, hardwood, gas fireplace, with at- tached garage, fridge,. stove washer, dryer, water included, $1500 plus utilities, available September 1st. Waverley/Law- rence area. Call Garry Bolen, Century 21 Netview, Record of Broker, (905)404-2255. BRADLEY ESTATES, 10 Basset Blvd., Whitby. 3-bedroom town- house, end unit with finished basement, 5 appliances, central air, available Oct 1st or sooner. $1275+ utilities. Call (647)241- 6003 NORTH OSHAWA -3 +1bdrm. townhouse with garage to rent. All appliances, water included. Gas heating. $1100+utilities. Available immediately. Call 905-665-7416 or 905-431-6931. OSHAWA - HARMONY & Ade- laide 3-Bedroom Townhouse. Very Clean & Bright. 2 1/2 Bath- rooms, Finished Basement with Walkout. Outdoor Pool $1350/mon + Utilities. Call Nicole (905)999-7368 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM townhouse, excellent location, near park, lake, GO, schools, very clean, newly decorated, un- derground parking, $1275 plus heat/hydro, cable/water included. Immediate. Call (905)839-4326, 416-881-6581 WANTED: PERSON TO share Townhouse in N. Oshawa. Utilities, cable, phone included. $750/month, ($800 w/parking) (905)728-5399, after 6pm. 1 BEDROOM AVAILABLE in 5 year old home. Share house. Everything inlcluded: laundry, kitchen, living room, BBQ and parking. Cable/internet available in the room. Near everything. $500/month. First/last required. Call Leroy, 905-426-9822. 1 FURNISHED APT., also 1 self- contained room in clean, quiet home. Separate entrance, park- ing, Suits working male, no smok- ing. 416-230-4111 or 905-837- 2047 leave message 1 WHITBY, THICKSON/NICHOL, rooms for rent, $450-$550 until incl., share amenities, non-smok- ing. Also basement apartment $800/month util. incl. . Available immediately. Call 905-686-9257 or 416-892-6585 800SQ.FT. Basement, nice family home, Thickson Rd. North, Whitby, near schools/transportation/shopping. Shared accommodations. $600 plus. No smoking, pets. (905)767- 8758 after 6pm weekdays, 9am-10pm weekends. 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. AN EXCEPTIONAL, FULLY fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in an executive home in North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). TV, cable, bed, sofa etc. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. No smok- ing/pets. Don't miss it. 905-433- 4569. OSHAWA - Bright, clean rooms in family home. Near UOIT. Share bath/kitchen/laundry. From $350/mo. Internet extra. No parking. First/last. Call Nancy 905-725-1067. OSHAWA Ritson/Dean, Clean shared accommodations with two other people, 3 Bedrooms, 3 sto- rey, walkout to ravine. $450-inclu- sive, laundry facility included. Available immediately. First/last. No pets/smokers. Tyler at 905- 725-7426. ROOMS FOR RENT in large house close to Durham College- UOIT, students welcome. Call Paul 905-985-7209. ROOMS.Cable, parking, TV/VCR, fridge, a/c. Private home, share kitchen/bath. Suit working person/student. Near GM south plant, 401. No pets. $110/week in advance. (905)576- 6127 AJAX-SUIT employed profes- sional- share new townhome. In- cluded 2 rooms, 4pc. bath, inter- net, digital cable, parking, AC, laundry, BBQ, no smoking/pets. Sept. 1. $650. (905)683-7968. 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. OSHAWA, FEMALE ROOM- MATE preferred. Spacious bed- room for rent. Close to Durham College and shopping. Parking. Internet. Phone. Laundry includ- ed. Call Karen 905-448-3402. PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, large bedroom, non-smoker preferred. Available Sept. 1st, $450/monthly. Use of all fa- cilities. On bus route, near amenities. Call (905)831-7778 (leave message) SHARED ACCOMMODATION- $500/mo. Non-smoker preferred. Close to Go Transit, Oshawa Centre, 401. Parking, utilities and cable included. First/last. Available now. 905-240-2627. WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475/$535 mo. inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519- 241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. WORKING PROFESSIONAL seeks same to share house, cen- trally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. $425 per month. (905)404-0615 LAKE SCUGOG 2-BR.water- front cottage for rent. $500/wk or $300/weekend. Great fishing/ swimming. Close to Casino, mari- na, all amenities. Call 905-985- 1565 after 4 pm or polarisvxxx@yahoo.com LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS at reduced rates. Cozy lakefront ce- dar cottages on beautiful pristine lake - 45 min. NE of Peterbo- rough. Now $600.00 /week. Ta ke a virtual visit at www.bluemountainlodge.ca or call (705)755-2159. 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 EXCELLENT condition 1995 Jay- co tent trailer, 12 ft box,sleeps 8, awning and complete w/camping supplies $5,000. o.b.o MUST SEE Call for viewing 905-430- 9902 SUMMER HOME FOR Snow- birds 12'x42' Trailer with 10'x20' Florida room. 10'x16' covered Ve- randa. Sandaraska Park, Ponty Pool. $40,000. 905-697-0577. 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. $24,000. (905)571-1981 1992 LARSON 17FT.Bowrider. New Upholstery Newer Full con- vertible top. 3.0 litre, Yamaha in/out board. Includes 2 paddles, 4 lifejackets, Anchors, tie down ropes, and bumpers. 1992 Easy- load bunk trailer. $7,999 OBO. Call Gary cell 416-568-4779 or 705-786-1666 and leave a mes- sage. 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. 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 AJAX DAYCARE.Park-like set- ting. Ages 2-1/2 & up. Quiet dead end street. Daily nature walks, outdoor activities. (905)427-8814 Daycare available, all ages wel- come, near schools/park. Lots of fun and activities. Rose- field/Finch area. Call Teresa (905)839-9277 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, any age, nutritious meals, Full & Part- time positions & before/after school care available. Rea- sonable rates. Non-smoking envi- ronment, Westney/Rossland. (905)428-0097 ECE 17-yrs experience, mother of 2 would like to care for your children. Fun activities, outings, hot meals peanut/pet & smoke free environment. Hwy 2/Liver- pool. Call Irene (905)837-0315, 416-970-2877. 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 905- 492-0320 WHITES/SHEPPARD FOR the older kids grades 1-8, your older child will get the attention and guidance they deserve. Mature experienced childcare in a smoke-free reliable, safe, freindly environment. Open 6:30am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, PA Days, school holidays. Drop off/pick up from St. Elizabeht Se- ton, Highbush & ST. Marguerite Bourgeoys. Nutritous break- fast/afterschool snack provided. Homework help & lots of activities to keep them busy. Before school only $10/day, after school only $20/day,. before/After $25/day. PA/Schhol holidays $35/day. Re- ceipts given. Pet friendly home. (905)831-8087 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. 17 inch electric auto-scrubber, 3 yrs. old (low hours). Comes with pad driver, rear squizze and vacuum pump $1500 negotiable. Call Raymond 905-725-2612. 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 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. 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. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 16, 2006 www.durhamregion.com INVITATION TO TENDER The Scarborough Mirror is now accepting tenders to deliver newspapers and fl yers to our carrier force. Work consists of counting and delivering newspapers and fl yers to specifi c locations within Scarborough. Delivery zones range from 30 to 40 thousand newpapers and fl yers. This tender is ideal for an individual or company with a fl eet of trucks available for delivering to above. Contracts commence September 25th, 2006. Tender information packages are available at the distribution reception 1st fl oor, The Toronto Community News, 100 Tempo Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3S8. Tender due date: Monday August 21st, 2006 by 5 p.m. to the attention of Kim Buenting Director of Distribution To r onto Community News Lowest of any bid not necessarily accepted. NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on September 7, 2006 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 6:00 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: PHILLIP GRAWERT GORDON GIRDLER CLAUDIA SACCO THERESA BOOTHE TRACY GOULD NICOLE WAITHE PARAGON PRODUCTIONS CHRIS TYRELL HOLLINGER CONSTRUCTION LTD Dated in the City of AJAX,in the Province of Ontario, 14 August, 2006.SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. 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 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 Vendors Wanted for The Oshawa Home Show Sept. 29th, 30th & Oct. 1st To Book Your Space Call Devon at 905-579 4400 ext 2236 Bay Ridges Long Term Care Centre is having a Car Wash! Bake Sale! Book Sale! BBQ! Saturday August 19th, 9-1:30pm 900 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, August 18th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The property of Muriel Jewell and the late Lloyd Jewell of Lindsay plus to BOB FM radio auction plus others, 9pc Gib- bard walnut dining room set, approx 8 place setting Royal Albert Lavender Rose dishes, Mahogany hall seat, oak high boy dresser, 2 brown suede chesterfields (like new), lg entertainment unit, glass top coffee and end table, kitchen table and 4 chairs, maple Knechtel high boy dresser, 2 pine cannonball single beds, pine dresser and mirror, pine chest of drawers, what not stand, 4 pb chairs, open face wash- stand, large computer desk, EZ stand chair, lazy boy chair, antique dresser and mirror, wall pay telephone, regulator clock, 5pc modern bedroom set, approx 30 Hummel figurines, cranberry glass, Mary Gregory glass, sets of dishes, qty new tin signs, 1972 Rupp mini bike, 2 door Coca Cola cooler, 2 door Frigidaire fridge, auto washer and dryer, BOB RADIO AUCTION live sale starts at 6pm - 16' fiberglass canoe and paddles, Nike Air quest skates, Washburn guitar, double adjustable bed with memory foam mattress, oak buffet, computer, Sony TVs, pine desk, oak shelving unit, oak finish games table, 50cc Supermite 4 wheel quadrunner, 18 volt Milwaukee sawzall and 1/2" hammer drill kit, legal wall clock, log picnic table, 5 night accommodations at Westwind Inn, prints, plus a qty of Gift Certificates for golf, accupuncturer, Futura driver training, Krown rust control, Nesbitts meat, Arboristic Tree care, Promar Hotels, Sylvesters, Brittany and Bros. This is a par- tial list only many items and gift certificates are still being added. A sale to not to be missed, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH 5:00 P.M. Selling the contents from a Maple Grove and Oshawa homes: Queen table w/6 chairs, 7 pc. country pine dining suite, 3 section wall unit, en- tertainment unit, 5 pc. bedroom suite, chests and dressers, antique bed, wing chair, coffee/end tables, occasional tables, occasional chairs, computer desk, sofa bed - single, 4 press backs, glassware, china- ware, antique and collectibles, pictures, prints, paintings, antique wall clock, exercise units, Crafts- man 6 hp lawn mower, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check for updates 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' WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23rd: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Uxbridge home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:3pc chesterfield set (ex), 5pc kitchen set, computer desk, inlaid coffee tables and end tables, collec- tor plates, pine box, plate shelf, walnut knee-hole desk, walnut nesting tables, lift top table, wing chairs, curio cabi- net, safe, Hammond organ, plus a large quantity of col- lectibles and glassware. Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Someone is waiting for you at Durhamdateconnection.com Tired of Toronto based singles sites? Then join durhamdateconnection.com and meet local singles now! 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. F oster Families F oster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. IN MEMORIAM WA YNE E.J. BERNARD In loving memory of our dear Dad, Son, Brother & Uncle who passed away August 16, 2005 Memories are like threads of gold, They never tarnish or grow old. Look after him Lord, don't leave him alone, For this is his first year away from home. Forever Loved & Sadly missed Children, Cody & Ashley Mom & Dad & Family LAWRENCE, Alexander "Sandy" -Our Angel. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, August 14th, 2006, in his 54th year. Sandy will be fondly remembered by his mother, Marie Lawrence, and is predeceased by his father Donald Albert Lawrence. Loving brother of Gloria Wilson, and Bill Morgan (Point Edward), Darlene and Rob Mason (Oshawa), Don and Beth (Waterloo), Patty and Sandy Ferguson (Ajax), Theresa and Rick Black (Ajax), and Francine and Charlie Seaman (Langley, B.C.). Cherished uncle of Kenneth Wilson, Amber Wilson, Robert and Jana Mason, Sean Mason, Lindsay and Aaron Hackel-Ferguson, Jeffrey Ferguson, Jeremy Black, Jennifer Black, Jo Anna Black, Hannah Seaman, Mariah Seaman, Alicia Lawrence, Kelly Lawrence, and great uncle of Dylan Wilson and Erik Mason. The family would like to thank Hillsdale Estates, and the Critical Care unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. The family will receive friends at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave.) on Friday, August 18th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Association for Community Living of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca 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 BABY ITEMS - 2 quality cribs, playpen, Peg stroller, ultra sau- cer, highchair and much more. Sat., Aug 19th only. 8 Heaver Dr., Whitby BABY ITEMS CONVERTIBLE crib/bed w/mattress $200, High chair/table $75, Stroller $75, Baby carrier $50. Call 905-426- 4074. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483. Will deliver 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 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq 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. CHIP TRUCK FOR SALE (load- ed).. Must see. $5,000. obo. Call Bob 905-697-5973 or cell 905- 260-5586. 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,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 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 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 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...Everything must go! Heritage Collection Series: matching bookcases, TV stand, office furniture & much more! Please call if interested (905)432-3040 STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALE - and storage trailers for sale or rent. Call (905)434-0392 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. 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. SATELLITE TV, - NO MONTHLY BILLS: WE HAVE THE FIX! Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!.6 models on display from $199 and up. U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. web: www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905)435- 0202 SONY 42 INCH, grand wega, LCD, HD TV, TV stand, SONY home theatre system, $2500, 905-240-2258 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 9x12 to 30x50, $9. to $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowmanville 905-623-5258. WHEEL CHAIR with Gel seat 1.5 yrs old retail value $3,000 selling for $700 o.b.o Please call Moni- ca at (905) 432-0033 WROUGHT IRON & GRANITE baker's rack, $1200. Wrought iron in glass coffee table and 2 end tables, $1500. Taupe leather loveseat and sofa, $2000. 416- 319-8517. 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. IT'S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT FIREWOOD! 20 cu. yd. container Hardwood offcuts, kiln- dried. Order now at (905)888- 8820. LINE COOKS, Kitchen appren- tices. Dynamic, energetic, hard- working for Hot Rocks Diner, Whitby. Call (905)668-8600 or e-mail sean@hotrocksdiner.com AAA PUPPIES - available now. Bichon's $595. Mini Schnauzers, Jack Russels, Schnoodles, Peka Pons, Bichon Poo all $395 each. Call Bill @ 905-355-5226 wedwards000@sympatico.ca 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. 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. 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 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 BULLDOG Purebred puppies, males and females. CKC registered, microchipped, shots, dewormed. (905)436-7209 HIMALAYAN KITTENS adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised, vet checked, first shots. 905-447-5131. LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed de- wormed, both parents on site, family raised, ready now. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com PAPILLON PUPS, 12 WEEKS, M/$400 F/$500. Call James weekday evenings 905-986-9955. 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. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1992 DODGE SHADOW, E-test- ed and certified just more than a year ago. Sunroof, AM/FM/CD, Clean inside and out. Good on gas. Good body. Runs well. $500 OBO. 905-665-7684. 1992 FORD ESCORT LXE, very good condition. Powerful Japa- nese engine, 5-spd, air, $1200 o.b.o. Call (905)839-8018 1994 BUICK REGAL for sale. Excellent condition. White. Fully loaded. $3600. 905-831-5158. 1995 HONDA ACCORD, $3999. 1998 Ford Contoure, $2999. 1998 Neon, $2999. 2000 Malibu, $3999. 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, $4990. Others from $1699 up. (Kelly & Sons, since 1976). Certi- fied & e-tested. 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1998 CADILLAC CATERA, lady driven, low KMs, all leather, load- ed, rust proofed, certified, e-test- ed, mint condition, $8400. 905- 623-2731 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 2002 CHRYSLER NEON,4 dr., immaculate condition, top of the line model. Fully loaded, cold air, keyless entry 193,000kms, excel- lent body with spoiler. Certified, e-tested. 1 lady driver since new, given company car. $5495. 905- 697-8327 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT auto, 3.4L, 6 cylinder, stone grey me- tallic on black leather interior. Tilt, A/C, p/w, p/l, keyless, cd, 9775km. Certified, $21,299 OBO 416-270-6765. ECONOMY GEM: Accent 2001 hatch, 63,300 km. Auto, air condi- tioned, emission & certified. New under seal. Lady senior driven. New condition. $7,495. Call (905)683-6291 $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508. $$$$$ WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE.Tops 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. $ $ $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleases call 905-426-0357. $ $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 1992 FORD RANGER XLT, box liner and cap, fully loaded, aqua blue, 75,000 km. Mint condition. Asking $4999 certified. 905-623- 7952. 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 1994 ASTRO VAN, as is $2500. Call (905)666-7744 Video and Photography service for Insurance or Real Estate purposes. Also video transfers Call (905)619-8752 or cell (647)831-0361 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 416-833-3123 Durham's Classiest Ladies Little Darlings 905-432-3436 1-877-878-3436 littledarlings4u.com 100% discretion assured ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-665-2976 Oriental Lovely 905-619-9945 Ajax Amanda 905-409-2886 Oshawa Cece SHAYNA 36DD, BLONDE,Hazel eyes, curvaceous, sexy, tanned, all natural, Discreet and Independent 7a.m -7 p.m. 905-441-1661 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com 905-409-9903 REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-246-4379 PAUL'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Specializing in fences, decks, sheds, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, baseboards & moulding, storage shelving, general repairs Call Paul (905)683-7663 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor.Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Wo rkmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 ALL VILLAGE MOVERS & CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)239-1263 (416)465-6859 (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HOME PRO CLEANING SERVICE ❖ De-cluttering ❖ Home Cleaning & ❖Home Staging 416-458-5305 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone. 21 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners.Weekly, Bi-Weekly, & some Saturday's (905) 426-3711 REMOVE your criminal record Fast. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embarrassed. 1-800-298-5522 governmentpar- dons.ca REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL record FAST. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed. Call 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 16, 2006, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com CLASSIFIED INDEX real estate 100-155 business to business 156-169 rentals 170-196 leisure living 210-239 community notices 245-269 community services 270-299 merchandise 300-385 auto mart 400-470 careers/ help wanted 500-545 community help 550-575 services 700-790 adult 900-995 Wa nt the PERFECT Employee? 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FINANCING §0% HURRY IN!OFFER ENDS AUGUST 31.ST ** *Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,095 on 2006 Spectra (ST5416)/2006 Sportage (SP5516) with annual purchase financing interest rate of 0.0%/3.9%. Monthly payment is $167/$253 for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period with $1,995/$2,495 down payment. Estimated remaining principal balance of $4,000/$5,842 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. MSRPs and purchase financing offers exclude delivery and destination of $1,250/$1,395. Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, dealer administration fees and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. **“Don’t pay until 2007” purchase financing, available on approved credit (OAC). Example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing per annum for 5 months, monthly payment is $0, cost of borrowing for the 5 months is $0 and total owing after 5 months is still $10,000. After 5 months, $10,000 financed at 1.3% equals $213.91 per month for 48 months; C.O.B. is $267.67. For “Don’t pay until 2007” purchase financing, 1.3% will be added to the applicable interest rate. Available on new 2006 and 2007 Kia models. See your local participating Kia dealership for full details. §0% purchase financing is available for a maximum of 36/48/60 months on new 2006 Kia models and 2007 Magentis. Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $278 per month for 36 months; C.O.B. is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Offer varies depending on vehicle model. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade. Other lease and finance options available. Certain restrictions may apply. †Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. >Fuel consumption for 2006 Spectra (ST5416) is 42.8 mpg (6.6 L/100 km)/2006 Sportage (SP5516) is 36.2 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) Highway. These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Kia’s “Worry-Free Comprehensive” warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. 2006 SPECTRA • 2.0 L DOHC CVVT engine • AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 4 speakers • Power & tilt steering • 60:40 split-folding rear seats • Full centre console with storage box 2006 SPORTAGE • Traction Control System (TCS) • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • 6 airbags • Cruise control • 16" alloy wheels • Power windows, locks & mirrors MSRP $15,995* 6.6 L/100 KM highway fuel consumption> 43 MPG 7.8 L/100 KM highway fuel consumption> 36 MPG Spectra EX model shown† MSRP $21,095* OR Sportage V6 model shown† $267* $279* $287* $1,495 $595 $0 MONTHLY FINANCE PAYMENT DOWN PAYMENT 3.9 %$253* FINANCE APR* PURCHASE FINANCING $2,495 DOWN PAYMENT PER MO./60 MOS. DON’T PAY UNTIL 2007**0%OR OR $179* $185* $190* $995 $495 $0 MONTHLY FINANCE PAYMENT DOWN PAYMENT 0%$167 * FINANCE APR* PURCHASE FINANCING $1,995 DOWN PAYMENT PER MO./60 MOS. OWN IT! OWN IT! DON’T PAY UNTIL 2007** OR On all in-stock 2006 models and 2007 Magentis. FINANCE APR FOR 36 MOS.§ Visit kia.ca “...no less capable than SUVs costing twice as much.” – Derek McNaughton,Ottawa Citizen Bessada Kia 1698 Bayly St., Pickering, ON (905) 421-9191 2006 $5 ADMISSION OSHAWA OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUMCIVIC AUDITORIUM Friday, September 29th 1pm - 8pm Saturday, September 30th 9am - 5pm Sunday, October 1st 10am - 4pm 99 THORNTON ROAD SOUTH IN OSHAWA DAILY EVENTS FOR THE KIDS GUEST SPEAKERS IN HOME IMPROVEMENT & DESIGN ANTIQUE AUCTION SUNDAY BRING YOUR ANTIQUES FOR APPRAISAL CRAFTERS MARKET GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON!!! Val id ALL W EEKEN D FOR MORE VENDOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL DEVON - 905-579-4400 EXT. 2236 • WENDY - 905-579-4400 EXT. 2215 PAGE B8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006A/P NE032G103 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. NE083M106 ©2006. Sears Canada Inc. No payments until August 2007, only with your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard, on approved credit. Minimum $200 purchase. $70 deferral fee and all applicable taxes and charges will be payable in August 2007. Offer starts Sat., Aug. 19 and ends Mon., Sept. 4, 2006 (where open). Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores. Payment options and plan details may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Ask for details and other payment options. Unless otherwise stated, optional financing programs do not qualify for Sears Club or Colours Points. *Purchases made on the Sears Card will receive Sears Club Points and purchases made on the Sears MasterCard will receive Colours Points when finance option is not chosen. Sears Club Points do not apply to taxes, delivery or maintenance agreement charges. Want more selection?you’ll find it @ sears.ca Sale prices end Mon., Sept. 4, 2006 (where open), unless otherwise stated, while quantities last. Look for the ENERGY STAR®logo on our products. It shows that the product meets ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency KENMORE®ON SALE We’re #1 when it comes to selling major appliances in Canada Based on independent national surveys current at time of advertising preparation Use your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard and collect Points On approved credit. save $150 KENMORE 18.5 CU. FT. FRIDGE WITH BOTTOM FREEZER •4 partial-width glass shelves •4 adjustable door bins •optional ice maker (plumbing hook-up required) #67942. Sears reg. 1099.99. 949.99 Also available in black save $100 KENMORE 22 CU. FT. SIDE-BY-SIDE FRIDGE •filtered water (plumbing hook up required) •3 ‘spillproof’ glass shelves •3 adjustable door bins •meat keeper #57202. Sears reg. 1299.99. 1199.99 save $150 KENMORE 18.2 CU. FT. FRIDGE WITH TOP FREEZER •2 full-width glass shelves •2 crispers •3 full-door shelves •optional ice maker (plumbing hook up required) #41622. Sears reg. 679.99. 52999 When you use your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard on all major appliances, you can choose... No Money Down When we say No ...we mean it. No Up-front Deferral Fee No Up-front Taxes No Up-front Delivery Charges No Payments until August 2007 OR Collect Points* PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • 905-420-8000 $500 in GROCERIES No purchase necessary to enter. See website for complete rules. EVERY WEEK,WE’RE GIVING AWAY $500 in groceries and general merchandise purchased at a Loblaws or Real Canadian Superstore. We’re the United Food & Commercial Workers Canada Local 1000A, ONTARIO’S BEST RETAIL WORKERS. To enter visit our website: BestRetailWorkers.ca B estRetailWorkers.ca Designer Fashion Sale 50-70%off50 - 70 % off • Pink Tartan • Tahari • Tommy Hilfi ger • Laundry • Jeanne Pierre Outlet Prices • 3 Days Only!Outlet Prices • 3 Days Only! Open to PublicOpen to Public 3040 Lakeview Blvd. South Ajax (Side Entrance) 905.686.5150 Thursday, August 17 11-6 Friday, August 18 11-6 Saturday, August 19 11-4 PAGE B9 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006 A/P Rob Mitchell/ News Advertiser photo A song for a friend PICKERING — Sophia Mangov plays a moving rendition of a song she wrote for a close friend diagnosed with cancer. She was one of six young artists showcasing their talents at Pickering Library’s Saturday Morn- ing Music Madness concert series. She is part of the School Alliance of Student Songwriters, which seeks to listen to and support young people as they express themselves in a safe environment. ‘ Wah-Wah’ to screen Sept. 6 AJAX — The experiences 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 Cineplex Odeon theatres. It’s set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland gains its inde- pendence from Great Britain. The film follows Grant at 12, played by Zach Fox, through to 14 (played by Nicholas Hoult) and his parents’ separation. It’s screened in English and is rated 14-A in On- tario. 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 Canadian Film’ will be shown. A change this year has the film circuit mov- ies being screened on the first Wednesday of the month. On Oct. 4, the movie is ‘Bon Cop, Bad Cop,’ while the attraction on Nov. 1 is ‘The Journals of Knud Rasmussen.’ 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 support the works of the Friends of the Ajax Public Library. 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ADVERTISING DEADLINE: September 8, 2006 • DISTRIBUTION: September 25-31, 2006 PUBLICATION SPONSORS: Legendary Native American Formulas COMINGseptember 2006 Canada’s Health and Wellness MagazineNew For advertising information contactl your local Metroland Community Newspaper sales representative or call 416-493-1300 ext. 335 or email: advertising@metroland.com • For a complimentary copy – visit Live-it.ca PA GE B10 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ August 16, 2006A/P www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT Ajax musician leads all-female band into concert By Chris Glover Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Memorial Park was all “jazzed” up Saturday for the finale of the 5th Annual Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival. The festival, which began Mon- day and continued throughout the week at various Oshawa locations, wrapped up its celebrations with a huge summer concert in the park. The concert was packed with Juno award-winning Canadian musicians, like Cimarron and headliner Colin Linden, ready to perform for thou- sands of music lovers. Kerri King, the producer of the festival, was delighted to see the im- pressive turnout. “It’s absolutely incredible how many people have come to check us out. Everything has been so over- whelming. ” The event, which began as a small noon-hour concert series to revital- ize Oshawa’s downtown, has since grown with momentum and this year’s lineup proved to be the biggest and best yet, said Ms. King. “We’re really lucky to have had the level of talent that we’ve had this year.” Despite sold-out shows all week, Ms. King referred to Saturday’s con- cert as the “big event.” Along with the numerous talented performers, people were also able to peruse the crafts and jewelry of Artisans’ Ally. But the music certainly took centre stage. Janelle Monique, one of the per- formers of the all-female jazz band, Babes in Jazzland, was delighted to be among this year’s impressive list of artists. “It’s nice to be outdoors in the summertime performing in front of people who want to hear a variety of music,” she said. Ms. Monique, who lives in Ajax, said after performing in the festival last year she was not going to turn down this year’s invitation. “We did a performance last time and so we jumped on it this year and had a blast.” Ms. King said without the event’s 35 sponsors and more than 50 vol- unteers, booking high-calibre talent like the Babes in Jazzland and Colin Linden would not have been pos- sible. “We’re so pleased everyone has supported the event and hopefully it’ll continue to get better and better each year.” Jazz and blues fest wraps up with big finale PICKERING — Liverpool Road South is where the music’s playing this summer. The City of Pickering’s free water- front concert series continues Aug. 17 with the Full Count Blues Band. The concert series continues until Aug. 31. Each concert is Thursday night at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket and-or a lawn chair. City of Pickering concert series continues Thursday