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By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Kevin Cahill is hoping to capitalize on the mo- mentum of last year’s 25th an- niversary Terry Fox Run and get a great turnout this year, too. The participation in last year’s anniversary run, at about 450 peo- ple, was nearly double what the Pickering run has averaged in the past. “We’re hoping to ride the tide and we’re hoping we can keep it at that level,” he said. This year the organizing com- mittee has a push on to get more corporate teams signed up to par- ticipate in the Sept. 17 event. Mr. Cahill sent a message to local busi- Saturn Saab of PickeringSaturn Saab of Pickering 980 Kingston Road Between Liverpool Rd. & Whites Rd. Pickering 905-839-6159905-839-6159 Give your home a new look for Fall Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? Thinking of Hardwood? Recreation Complex Anniversary Celebration Saturday, September 16 from 10 am – 1 pm Pick Up Your Free 2-Week Super Health Club Amazing Race, Games & More! cityofpickering.com/recreation The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 ✦ See Pickering, Page 8 YOUNG AT HEART A.J. Groen / News Advertiser photo PICKERING — With one child safely in school and the other also swinging, Natalie Smith and Jon Chamberlain enjoyed a beautiful Thursday morning along Pickering’s waterfront trail. MARATHON MAN Off to Rome to raise funds for diabetes Page 32 TERRIFIC TRIO StoneCircle Theatre founders serve up some tasty offerings Page 28 Terry Fox time again Durham out of school boards’ group Tr ustees fed up with services provided By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — The public school board’s patience with the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) has run out. After repeated threats to do so, the Durham District School Board has pulled its $100,000 member- ship in the association, which represents and advocates for pub- lic school boards and authorities across the province. The decision was made during the Aug. 30 board meeting, but not all trustees were in support. “I believe OPSBA is Toronto- centered and does not accurately represent boards outside of Toron- to,” said Oshawa Trustee Michael Barrett, the board’s chairman. Trustee Barrett, a board repre- sentative to the OPSBA, said OPSBA staff is very good, but there’s a lack of leadership in its governance. “I do not believe you can change a whirlpool from within - you have to stand on the rocks and throw the rope in,” said Trustee Barrett. Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford asked Craig Burch, the board’s di- rector of education, his thoughts on the OPSBA membership. “The senior staff of the board would prefer to stay in OPSBA,” said Mr. Burch. He said they do a lot of work with OPSBA and the organization’s staff do work on Durham’s behalf. The board has also been invited to sit at provincial meetings because of its association with the group. Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hop- per said she would not support leaving OPSBA at this time because ✦ See No, Page 8 Offer available only on new activations for clients signing on a month-to-month, 1, 2 or 3 year contract in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal until September 30, 2006. Phone number range restrictions apply. Check in-store for details. *Taxes, long distance, additional airtime, roaming, pay-per-use charges, monthly system access fee and monthly enhanced 911 service access charges are extra. TELUS reserves the right to remove this plan at any time without advance notice. © 2006 TELUS. For more details on this great offer, visit your TELUS store, authorized dealer, retailer or call 1-866-264-2966. Ajax eSpectrum Solutions Inc. 65 Kingston Rd. 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Drop off your school supply donation at one of our backpack donation boxes located throughout the mall. Special thanks to our supporting merchants: Fr i.Aug. 11th - Sun. Sept. 10th Youth Fashion Expert Challenge! www.theyouthcentre.ca 905-428-1212 Do you & your friends live & breathe fashion? REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY! A PASSION FOR COMFORT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE Genuin Soft Leather, Absolute Comfort We've Got Your Size ¤ THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Free classes teach kids different languages DURHAM — The Interna- tional Language Program, free language lessons of- fered by the Durham Cath- olic District School Board, has been offered in Dur- ham Region for the past 20 years. But, according to the program’s Anna Kuzniak, enrolment has been down recently. “We rely mainly on word of mouth and our teachers to get the word out,” Ms. Kuzniak said. “But, it is im- portant to note the classes are open to anyone. They don’t have to be in Catholic school.” Parents and children can choose from classes in Can- tonese, Italian, Polish, Man- darin, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek and Arabic. They are held from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday during the regular school year. Registration is on Sept. 9 at St. Jude Catholic School at 68 Coles Ave. in Ajax. However, Ms. Kuzniak said late registrations are ac- cepted throughout the year at the school on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The classes are free and open to elementary school children from junior kin- dergarten to Grade 8. For more information call Keith Wan at 905-683-7713. Hunt on for war brides Play to be written based on their stories DURHAM — The search is on for women who came to Canada as war brides after the Second World War. In celebration of ‘The Year of the War Bride’, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Cana- dian Legion Branch 606 is looking for women to share their memories and stories about life in the tumultuous times of change. The auxil- iary has commissioned a play based on their true stories, to be performed as a din- ner theatre evening in early 2007. Those willing to share their memories and stories can call Barbara Pleva at 905- 509-5184 to participate. Con- fidentiality is guaranteed. More than 400 tickets on first day of school safety blitz DURHAM — Hundreds of drivers received a harsh reminder that school’s back in when Durham police hit the streets with a speeding blitz this week. 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Initiation payment of $6,931.20 / $7,827.23 / $5,631.60 includes down payment, first monthly payment, security deposit of $0, freight and P.D.E. and taxes.Total freight and P.D.E. is $1,455.00 / $1,455.00 / $1,310.00.Total leaseobligation is $27,720.24 / $30,223.13 / $19,991.04.Option to purchase at lease end for $14,608.00 / $17,336.00 / $10,416.00 plus taxes.Odyssey lease calculated with interest rate of 4.9%; Pilot and Accord 2.9%.*1.9% purchase financing is available on in-stock 2006 Odysseys,Pilots and Accords for up to 36 months.Representativefinance example based on a 2006 Accord Sedan DX-G, model CM5516E: $24,800.00 at 1.9% per annum equals $709.25 per month based on a 36-month term. C.O.B. is $733.14 for a total obligation of $25,533.14. Offers valid from September 1st, 2006 through September 30th, 2006 at participating dealers only.6Free Gas For A Yearoffer equates to $2,360.00 on 2006 Odysseys,$2,691.00 on 2006 Pilots and $1,750.00 on 2006 Accords.Fuel cost amount is fixed and has been determined as follows using 2006 EnerGuide ratings:a) estimate of annual fuel consumption is based on 2006 Odyssey with 3.5L engine and automatic transmission / 2006 Accord Sedan with2.4L engine and manual transmission / 2006 Pilot with 3.5L engine and automatic transmission driving a distance of 20,000 km with a mix of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.A detailed calculation of annual litres used is available at www.vehicles.gc.ca b) fuel cost estimate is $1.103 per litre which is the Canadian national 4-week average cost of fuel up to the week of July 31st,2006.Maximum amount available is $2,365.00 on Odyssey / $2,700.00 on Pilot / $1,750.00 on Accord.Offers subject to change by manufacturer at any time.May not be combined with any other promotion.†MSRP does not include freight and P.D.E.of $1,455.00 on Odyssey,$1,455.00on Pilot, $1,310.00 on Accord.Taxes extra. 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S., Unit 23A, Ajax, ON L1S 6V6 Quality merchandise at affordable prices: • Costumes • Jewellery • Accessories • Music Fun and challenging classes for all ages and skill- levels. www.zahras.ca 905-426-5265 • Exciting door prizes • Gift Bags • Special Displays For your FREE invitation or for exhibitor information please call: THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com E lection for um for municipal candidates Only one being held in Durham DURHAM — A call is going out to anyone interested in running in the up- coming municipal elections. An information session for all Durham candidates, including those running for a municipal council or to be a school board trustee, is being held in Ajax on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. The provincial ministry of municipal affairs and housing is facilitating the forum. There will be information for can- didates and the public regarding the election process, including the rules and regulations regarding campaign financ- es. This is the only such session being held in Durham Region prior to the Nov. 13 election. It will be in the HMS Ajax Room of the Ajax Community Centre, on Centennial Road. For more information, visit www. townofajax.com or call 905-619-2529, ext. VOTE (8683). Reservations can be made with Ajax deputy clerk Martha Pettit at 905-619-2529, ext. 342 or at martha. pettit@townofajax.com. Suspect fled store, leaving behind fake identification DURHAM — A fraud suspect panicked and fled an Ajax store, leaving behind forged identifi- cation he’d used to make purchases, police say. Durham police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man. Investigators say the man bought a TV with a phoney credit card at the Real Canadian Superstore in Ajax just before 7 p.m. on June 23. About half an hour later the sus- pect tried to buy $500 in gift cards at a Canadian Tire store with the credit card. When a cashier asked for more identification he produced an Ontario driver’s licence, police said. The suspect abruptly left the store, leaving behind a credit card and driver’s licence, both of which bear the name John Splitts. Police have determined both cards to be fakes. The man police are looking for is white, in his 30s or 40s, with a medium build and slicked-back hair. He was clean shaven and wore glasses. Anyone who can help identify the man is asked to call 905-579-1520, ext. 2530, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Volunteer to better your community As sure as the leaves turn brown, the temperature drops, the humidity lifts and the kids are back in school there will be the need for new volunteers as organizations ramp up this fall. After a summer of few or no meetings and a less stressful so- cial schedule, all manner of groups will be looking for a helping hand or two to provide badly needed assistance. Whether it be help with youth groups like Boy Scouts or Girl Guides, Big Broth- ers and Sisters or sports teams, or time with seniors organiza- tions or all ages in-between, you can be sure your help would be welcome. Volunteers offer support and help save organizations thou- sands of dollars they can otherwise use to support their clients. And the volunteer can learn a new skill, provide expertise or just offer support and reap the rewards that service to others always delivers. Recently Durham’s Benson and Lauren Langille travelled to the village of Sosua, in the Dominican Republic, to take part in the Hero Holiday humanitarian relief project that included building homes, bringing food to the hungry and offering medi- cal support to local residents. Yo u don’t have to travel very far to find organizations that could use help and whether you’re a teen or senior your com- munity needs you. Just giving a little of your time can make a huge difference. And volunteering is all about completing that circle of giving. We’ve all benefited at some point in our lives through the actions of those who gave their time and service so that we could participate in an activity or enjoy something that might otherwise not take place. Volunteers -- whether they help put on a parade or coach a team or deliver a meal to a shut-in or pitch-in to clean up the neighbourhood -- make our world a better place. You can do your part by choosing to get involved this fall. Check out the Volunteer Resource Centre for Durham Region at www.volunteerdurham.org for opportunities to help out. Province must turn down Niagara Escarpment quarry expansion To the Editor: I understand that an Ontario Cabinet decision on the expan- sion of Dufferin Aggregates’ Milton Quarry is imminent. Cabi- net must make the right decision and turn down the expansion of this Niagara Escarpment quarry. The Milton Quarry is the largest active quarry in Canada. The expansion would carve up the continuous natural green cor- ridor of the Escarpment. It would involve massive engineering works that would need to operate successfully forever in order to attempt to protect the water resources of the area - the wet- lands, creeks and groundwater tables. The quarry expansion would be right in the middle of Dal- ton McGuinty’s much-heralded Greenbelt. Why jeopardize the ecological integrity of the Greenbelt for centuries to come for a mere 10 to 12 years of quarrying? We need to reduce our demand for gravel and stone instead of always looking for new supplies by gouging out more holes in prime natural areas like the Escarpment. It is hard to imagine a pit or quarry application with more negative consequences. If Cabinet approves it, other aggregate companies will know that they can get just about anything ap- proved. It will be open season on the Niagara Escarpment and the Greenbelt as a whole. The Ontario Cabinet must protect both by turning Dufferin Aggregates down. Michael Fearon Pickering, Ontario NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mruta@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that ad- dresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The pub- lisher reserves the right to clas- sify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Edito- rial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ 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 com- plaints, 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: mruta@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 durhamregion.com I t’s a little too close to home, a neigh- bour told me a day after the recent stabbing death of an Ajax man. And so it was. While it’s well known the stabbing occurred after bouncers evicted patrons from the Rimrock nightclub on Harwood Av enue, not far at all from our homes, one of the bleeding victims made his way even closer to our neighbourhood. “I couldn’t believe it, not in Ajax,” said another resident, standing near the nightclub as police were still investigat- ing. “This is a nice little town and a very low crime rate. I’m shocked; it makes me very nervous.” Truthfully, I’m shocked as well, but for different reasons. I grew up in Scar- borough, living in the central part of that former city for almost 40 years. Now, many of you likely believe it’s the most dangerous part of the GTA. In those four decades, however, violence very rarely came close to home. Once, a car full of teenagers crashed into a tree a few doors down. More recently, and tragi- cally, a young man killed his mother and then tried to burn down the house they shared. Bad enough, I know. But those kinds of incidents were few and far between in my neighbourhood. Since I moved to Ajax around two years ago, more vio- lence has occurred in the general vicinity than in my old neighbourhood during all those years. Deaths, assaults, you name it, it really has been one thing after an- other. Three or four months after I ar- rived, some of my co-workers, kidding me, blamed me and Scarborough for all of the trouble in Ajax. I expected Ajax to be quieter than Scarborough, and it is. I was pleased to find I had good neighbours who, after the first ice-snow-type drop of my first winter here, came over as I shovelled to help me hack the ice off the base of my driveway. I’m not sorry I moved to Ajax. I like it here, and it’s great not having to jump on the 401 to get to work. What surprises me is that Ajax seems more violent than Scarborough. And, even more so, people who still can’t be- lieve it’s happening in their community. If you don’t believe me, listen to a long- time Ajax resident, who recently told me he was packing up and moving to Uxbridge because it has become so bad here. He made the decision after a near- confrontation in a local schoolyard with someone probably involved in a drug deal, who had gotten out of a car and was approaching, reaching behind his back, probably for a handgun. He didn’t wait around to find out. Mike Ruta’s column normally ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail mruta@durhamregion.com Violence seems all too common in Ajax, the ‘nice little town’ Mike Ruta staff editor Region of Durham Works Department 1-800-667-5671 or 905-579-5264 waste@region.durham.on.ca www.region.durham.on.ca/waste We need your help! Witnesses to roadside dumping should record the following information and report it to the City of Pickering Municipal Law Enforcement Services at 905-420-4611: Licence plate number Colour and type of vehicle Location, time and date Description of dumped wastes Description of dumping offender Let’s keep our community clean! The maximum fine for illegal dumping is $5,000. The maximum fine for illegal dumping is $5,000. It is unacceptable. Roadside dumping costs us all! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 7 Pdurhamregion.com Region denies inadequate water and sewage treatment to blame for poor numbers By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — It’s not the cleanest water lapping along Durham beach shores, ac- cording to a recent report. The Lake Ontario beach report released Tuesday in- dicates beaches in Durham were closed for 55 per cent of July. The Lake Ontario Wa- terkeeper organization be- lieves high E. coli bacteria counts found in the area are the result of inadequate water and sewage treat- ment, while the Region of Durham contests that just isn’t the case. Waterkeeper president Mark Mattson said Durham was far from complying with the Province’s voluntary guideline under the Ontario Water Resources Act, which states beaches should be swimmable for 95 per cent of the swimming season. Durham is home to two of the three beaches along Lake Ontario, Rotary Park Beach in Ajax, and Lakev- iew Beach West in Oshawa, which were posted for all of July. Frenchman’s Bay West and Whitby Beach were the only beaches not closed at some point during the month. The organization is com- pleting a survey of beaches this summer, and once that report is released in the fall he said the organization would draw conclusions as to the source of the water pollution. “But, for now we will say it is directly linked to urban centres,” Mr. Mattson said. “We think there’s a lack of stormwater and sewage treatment. There’s a lack of infrastructure treating our water.” Under the Ontario Health Ministry’s safe water pro- gram, Durham must moni- tor, survey and sample the safety of public beaches. There are 15 public beaches in Durham, the bulk of them along Lake Ontario. Based on the geometric mean of five samples taken each week at each beach, if an E. coli count is more than 100 per 100 millilitres of water, signs are posted warning people not to swim. Rotary Beach has been closed to swimmers an av- erage of 80 per cent of the time in the past five years and in 2005 it was posted 96 per cent of the time. Under the direction of the Region’s health and social services committee, an on- going study aims to find the source of the bacteria there. In conjunction with the To ronto Region Conserva- tion Authority, the Region is sampling along the Lake Ontario shoreline between Rotary Park Beach and the Duffins Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). Dur- ham and York regions own the WPCP, handling waste from both areas. Ken Gorman, of the Re- gion’s health department, said the results of that sur- vey will be the most telling data as to the source of E. coli at Rotary Park Beach. “I think that will be ex- ceptionally useful data,” he said. ‘Sewage treatment plants control pollution, we don’t create it’ John Presta But, even before the com- pletion of that study, John Presta, Durham’s director of environmental services, said he is sure the Duffins Creek Water Pollution Con- trol Plant (WPCP) isn’t the cause of consistent beach postings at Rotary Park Beach. “Sewage treatment plants control pollution, we don’t create it,” he said. “With- out them there would be a whole lot of mess out there. “Currently that plant is operating very well,” Mr. Presta said. The E. coli counts for compliance with the cer- tificate of approval average around 10 E. coli per 100 millilitres of water. “For the same time peri- od the actual samples from our health department are between 700 and 1,000 (E. coli per 100 millilitres of water),” Mr. Presta said. “In our mind it is a negligible impact.” Mr. Presta maintains that what is coming out of the WPCP is not the cause of frequent beach closures in the area. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo FINDING HER WAY AROUND HER NEW SCHOOL DURHAM — Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School student Candace Shepard gets pointers from Casia McClintock during Grade 9 orientation at the school. Durham beaches fare badly in Wa t erkeeper report 637 Kingston Rd. Pickering Beside National Sports 905-839-8399 Monday to Friday 9:30 - 7:00, Saturday 9:00 - 5:00, Sunday 11:00 - 3:00 “Making your backyard dreams a reality” 7 Time Readers Choice Award Winner www.diplomatpools.com 20042006 $48.00/MTH OAC. 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She added Trustee Crawford has described herself as feeling bullied by OPSBA and said trustees of the past have complained as well. “It’s time to send a message and pull out; it’s not just $100,000 it’s $300,000 over the three years,” said Whitby Trustee John Dolstra, who brought forth the motion to eliminate Durham’s membership in OPSBA. “I am sick and tired of OPSBA doing nothing and whenever the Toronto District School Board chokes its chain at them, they go run- ning to Queen’s (Park).” Pickering Trustee Sherry Croteau said she felt torn and didn’t think there was enough argument on either side to make a deci- sion. nesses. “It doesn’t matter how big or small the business is, please join us,” he said. “We try to bring everyone together to think about this disease and improve the lives of people who are suffering.” Mr. Cahill has been volunteering with organizing the Pickering Run for nearly 20 years and took over as the event organizer in 2004. The event is one he is passionate about. Mr. Cahill views Terry Fox as “an idol” of his. He thinks it is wonderful that after all these years thousands of people around the world continue his legacy by participating in the annual charity run. “It’s a true testament of an incredible, tenacious young man who had the foresight and the compassion. When he was having his chemotherapy treatments he saw the young children (having theirs) and it just broke his heart and he decided someone had to do it, so he did,” he said. The first Terry Fox Run took place in 1981 and raised $3.5 million. To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in his name. Since its inception in 1988, the Pickering Run has raised more than $650,000. The event takes place at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. There is no registration fee and no required mini- mum amount of pledges to collect. Pledge forms are available at Pickering Recreation Facilities. For more information or to reg- ister online, visit www.terryfoxrun.org or www.pickeringterryfoxrun.com. Pickering trustee torn on leaving group ✦ Pickering from page 1 ✦ No from page 1 No minimum pledge amount for Pickering run Convicted of assaulting Ajax woman By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — The Crown is fighting to have extensive records, including details of a long-ago expulsion from a Whitby high school, opened as it moves forward with a dangerous offender applica- tion for Durham’s most fa- mous jailhouse informant. Superior Court Justice Mi- chael Brown has ordered the documents, relating to Rob- ert Dean May, sealed until lawyers can argue their ad- missibility next month. Pros- ecutor Mitchell Flagg has announced his intention to seek a dangerous offender designation for the 43-year- old Mr. May; if granted, the label would see him jailed in- definitely. Mr. Flagg wants various documents, including school records, psychiatric reports and medical records made available to a psychiatrist who is currently preparing an assessment of Mr. May, who earlier this year was found guilty of harassing, forcibly confining and assaulting an Ajax woman with whom he’d been romantically involved. The Crown contends the lat- est conviction reflects an on- going pattern of violent and threatening behaviour by Mr. May. Documents uncovered by the Crown include assess- ments done when Mr. May was being held at the Whitby Mental Health Centre, as well as his prison and probation files. The Crown has also ap- proached the Durham Dis- trict School Board to explore the circumstances leading to Mr. May’s expulsion from Henry Street High School when he was in Grade 11, court heard. The records are relevant to the psychiatric assessment that is now being done and would be part of the case the Crown makes when it seeks permission from the Attorney General to proceed with the dangerous offender applica- tion, Mr. Flagg said in court Wednesday. Mr. May’s name has be- came widely associated with wrongful convictions and du- bious testimony. He gained notoriety during the trials of Guy Paul Morin, who in 1984 was accused of abducting and killing his neighbour, 9-year- old Christine Jessop. Mr. May and another man who’d been incarcerated at the Whitby jail with Mr. Morin testified they’d heard the accused man confess to the killing. Mr. Morin was eventually exoner- ated and Mr. May admitted he’d lied in court. The episode led to an extensive review of the use of testimony from jailhouse snitches. Mr. May and his lawyer Nyron Dwyer are fighting the Crown’s call for a dangerous offender tag. 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Please call to Book your Appointment 905-831-7566905-831-7566 Kingston Rd. 401 Brock Rd.Pickering Town Centre Glenanna Dental GroupGlenanna Rd.THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Crown seeks to review offender’s school, jail records OPP to investigate allegations By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Police are looking into a Durham woman’s complaint that her reports of a possible im- paired driver were not re- sponded to. Barb King of Kendal said she placed several calls to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sunday night as she and her husband trailed a vehicle that was being driv- en erratically. The couple followed the car from just south of Lindsay to Osha- wa, fearing the entire time a catastrophic accident was imminent, she said. “This car definitely need- ed to be stopped,” Ms. King said. “As far as I was concerned, this was a gun call -- this guy was driving a weapon.” Ms. King said that as she, her husband and their two teenagers turned south on Hwy. 35 at River Road around 9:15 Sunday night, a car came to a sudden stop in front of them, then moved on. They followed the car in their truck and slowed to a 40 km/h crawl. The family became alarmed by the motorist’s erratic driving, which in- cluded more sudden stops and frequent instances in which the car veered across the centre line, Ms. King said. Concerned they were following a drunk driver or someone in medical dis- tress, Ms. King called the OPP. She made more calls as the driver rolled slowly down Hwy. 35, then onto southbound Hwy. 115, and eventually Hwy. 401. “I was quite explicit,” Ms. King said. “I said, ‘Some- body is going to get killed.’” Ms. King said she was told by a dispatcher that an OPP cruiser would be wait- ing to intercept the car at Courtice Road on the 401. When no police car ap- peared the Kings followed the driver to Harmony Road in Oshawa, then abandoned their pursuit. Whitby OPP Sergeant Harry Carrigan said he’s been contacted by Ms. King, and has requested a writ- ten chronology of events and calls placed so he can find out why the car wasn’t stopped. “She did the right thing,” Sgt. Carrigan said of Ms. King’s calls to police. “When I get the (details) I’ll assign it to someone to investigate ... I have to find out what everybody was doing.” Sgt. Carrigan said sum- mer Sundays are busy on OPP-patrolled roads and cops are hard-pressed to be everywhere they’re needed. 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MARVELLE MOOTOO 905-427-7177 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 2:00 - 5:00 PM THE FARLEY FOUNDATION JOIN US AND ENJOY THE AFTERNOON’S EVENTS proceeds to support THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 SERENITY GROUP: Support group meets at 8 p.m. in Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week, dealing with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. Everyone welcome. Child care can be arranged with notice. Call Jim (evenings only) at 905-428-9431. EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors host euchre every Friday at the Petticoat Creek Community Cen- tre, 470 Kingston Rd. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. and beginners are welcome. BOCCE BOWLING: The Pickering- Ajax Italian Social Club’s bocce bowling and indoor social activities are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 8 p.m. Lo- cated in the Port-a-Bowl clubhouse at Centennial Park (west side of Brock Road about one kilometre north of Hwy. 2). For more infor- mation telephone Giovanni Conte at 416-347-4667. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 PIG ROAST: The Doric Pickering Masonic Hall’s second annual com- munity pig roast starts at 3:30 p.m. at 457 Kingston Road West in Ajax. The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for kids under 12. CHARITY GARAGE SALE: Annual sale at 44 Falby Crt. in Ajax, ben- efitting the Rouge Valley Ajax and pickering hospital. Over 30 tables to browse, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. LITERACY: The Pickering Reading Circle, a literacy program for chil- dren from four to 12 years, holds registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade. 905-839-3037. SPORTS SALE: The Heights City Church, 477 Kingston Rd. (west of Rosebank Road), Pickering, holds a sale of new and used sports equipment, from 9 a.m. to noon. Equipment includes hockey skates, goalie pads, pants and baseball helmets. Proceeds to the church’s youth drop-in centre. 416-418-5371, www.heightscitychurch.com. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 FLAVOUR: A feast for the senses featuring multicultural art, enter- tainment, authentic cultural cuisine and an opportunity to test drive some hot vehicles awaits visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition grounds in Toronto. Flavour is Gen- eral Motors’s celebration of cul- tural diversity, on from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Exhibition Place, Bandshell Park. Admission is free. Visit www. flavour.gm.ca for more details. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 RUG HOOKING: Rug-hooking for seniors at the Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club restarts at 46 Exeter Dr. at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Grace at 905-426-3491. PARKINSONS: The Durham Region Chapter of the Parkinson Society Canada meets at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. 1-866-264-3345. BOCCE BOWLING: The Pickering- Ajax Italian Social Club’s bocce bowling and indoor social activities are held every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday starting at 8 p.m. Located in the Port-a-Bowl club- house at Centennial Park (west side of Brock Road about 1 kilo- metre north of Hwy. 2). For more information telephone Giovanni Conte at 416-347-4667. FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Cancer and Heart Disease Don’t Scare Me with Charlie Fox. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. upstairs at Loblaws Pickering Market, 1792 Liverpool Road, Pickering. DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS: support groups starting Sept. 11. Every Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre, 35 Kings Crescent, Ajax. For more informa- tion call 905-426-4347. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 TAI CHI: The Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club holds Tai Chi classes starting today at 11:15 a.m. This is a new 10-week program, and first timers should arrive a little early at 46 Exeter Dr., in Ajax. The cost is $15. For more information call Sylvia at 905-683-6219. DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tu esday Morning Seniors’ Discus- sion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Ajax Seniors’ Centre, 46 Ex- eter Rd., Ajax. Olivin Gover of OPG will speak about the company’s 40 years in the community. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). PICKERING TOWNSHIP HIS- TORICAL SOCIETY: Pat Dunhill, chairman of the Pickering Museum Village Foundation, speaks on The Pickering Village Museum Founda- tion. The meeting takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Com- munity Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 ORGANIZING EXPO: The Pro- fessional Organizers in Canada Durham Chapter presents an expo on organizing solutions at Aura Restaurant, 227 Brock St. South in Whitby, at 7 p.m. The event is free for members and $20 for non- members. Contact Debra Milne at 416-816-8212 or visit www.organiz- ersincanada.com. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The Rouge Hill Seniors hold events every Wednesday at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Darts at 10 a.m., Car- pet Bowling at 1 p.m. Beginners are welcome. There is a brown bag lunch at noon and all are welcome. BOCCE BOWLING: The Pickering- Ajax Italian Social Club’s bocce bowling and indoor social activities are held every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday starting at 8 p.m. Located in the Port-a-Bowl club- house at Centennial Park (west side of Brock Road about 1 kilo- metre north of Hwy. 2). For more information telephone Giovanni Conte at 416-347-4667. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors hosts euchre every Friday at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Beginners welcome. SERENITY GROUP: Support group meets at 8 p.m. in Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week, deal- ing with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. All wel- come. 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THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY This project is funded by the Government of Canada. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 Behind the scenes at General Motors Kids, family get a glimpse of plant in action By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — On any given day, it’s probably easier to get into the Parliament buildings than General Motors. The world’s largest automaker keeps a tight lid on security at its Os- hawa facilities, for reasons of safety and competition. Ye ars ago, employee’s family and friends were occasionally allowed to tour the plants when they were inop- erative, but that stopped sometime in the mid 1990s. “It’s not like a regular office, where you can just bring your kids in every so often,” said GM spokeswoman Patty Faith, noting that past tours also banned kids under 12 from com- ing through. “That’s why this is really neat. Everyone can finally see where mom and dad go to work.” On We dnesday, GM extended a rare invitation to employees and their friends and family to attend an open house. The best part? The plant was active the whole time. “I like watching the tires go on,” said four-year-old Keegan Dobbs, who sat spellbound in his stroller, watching the cars move down the line. Older sister Hiley, 7, said watch- ing the motors go by was the best part. Their grandfather, Lloyd Gre- enough, worked at the Motors for 41 years, starting on the line and working his way up to supervisor. On We dnesday, the retired employee proudly guided his wife and grand- children through the plant, stopping here and there to offer explanations and stories. An estimated 18,000 guests en- joyed the tour, which spanned most of the plant -- from the trim depart- ment where car bodies look more like hollow silver shells, to the final stages where body and suspension are joined and finished cars are test- started as they coast off the line. Ten-year-old Tristan Rogers said the best part was watching the “mar- riage” -- when the car’s body and suspension components are com- bined. While he has no aspirations to work at GM -- he hopes to be a pro- fessional athlete -- Tristan said he enjoyed seeing where his grandfa- ther Don Rogers has worked for the last 28 years. For his part, Mr. Rogers who was on the tour with his grandson, said it was great to meet up with colleagues he hasn’t seen for a while. Ms. Faith said the event took end- less planning from a safety stand- point. Employee volunteers wearing bright orange vests were stationed every few feet to ensure guests didn’t stray from the green line painted on the floor, which traces safe passage through the web of machinery. The event also featured a barbecue, vendors, speeches from GM manage- ment and the highly anticipated draw for a brand new 2007 Grand Prix. Blackstock resident Fred Johnston appeared stunned when his name was randomly picked from the thou- sands of hourly and salaried employ- ees who entered the contest. “I’m just speechless,” he said, giv- ing the shiny red car a once over. Back inside the plant, six-year-old Amanda Smith was equally speech- less, taking in the brightly lit elec- tronic overhead boards, displaying information on the status of each line. “It’s just like the airport,” she said in wonderment. “But with cars, not planes.” Long-term care crunch here: Lemon Lakeridge periodically diverting patients to manage stress loads By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — A lack of adequate long-term care facilities is creating a bottle-neck situation at local hos- pitals, occasionally overcrowding emergency departments and result- ing in patient diversions to other hos- pitals, the CEO of Lakeridge Health Corporation says. “Our situation is not particularly unusual,” CEO Brian Lemon said. “Periodically, we have bumps in patient demand... (but) our big prob- lem is a growing shortage of long- term beds in the area and a need to get patients out of the hospital in order to get patients in. It’s a prov- incewide issue, really.” The dilemma is not the influx of patients into emergency rooms, Mr. Lemon said, but rather Lakeridge’s ability to discharge patients in acute care beds that could be moved on to long-term care facilities. However, such centres in Durham Region are pretty much at capacity, he said. “The biggest problem is not the people presenting to emergency, but our ability to discharge patients out of hospital when they need long-term care, and so that causes us to back up into the emergency department at times,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we refuse pa- tients. Any patient that is absolutely in an emergency and when there’s a question of needing immediate ac- cess to a physician, they come in and they’re dealt with. We simply request consideration for ambulance diversion and they comply when they can.” Richard Armstrong, director of Durham Region Emergency Medi- cal Service EMS, said requests to di- vert patients to other hospitals have not been a real problem and that it happens occasionally when staff are overloaded. “I think there has to be sufficient capacity in the emergency depart- ments throughout the region to han- dle the workloads they’re faced with, and I don’t think that’s necessarily the case right now,” Mr. Armstrong said. “(Lakeridge) Oshawa has been expanding, Ajax has expanded their emergency department, so I think they’re making efforts to cope with the increased volumes. But as we all know the baby boomers, of which many of us are a part, are getting into that age group where we’re going to be putting more and more demands on medical services.” Mr. Lemon said patient loads fluc- tuate throughout the year, with peaks demand in the fall and winter. The summer presents another challenge with Lakeridge closing a few beds on the nursing unit at times to accommodate staff holidays. “We’re just managing a tight situa- tion throughout the summer and this is pretty normal,” he said. “You can’t make more hospital beds. You have to try and use them better and using them better would involve moving people out to long- term care. We’ve got, at any given time, 30 to 40 patients who could be looked after elsewhere that are wait- ing in the acute care beds.” Residential home care is another possibility, Mr. Lemon said. He said Lakeridge is talking with the Ministry of Health and Long- Te rm Care which just created a task force to find strategies of moving pa- tients smoothly through the system. Installation of large storm culverts on Taunton Road between Westney Road (Regional Road 31) and Salem Road in the Town of Ajax Residents are advised that a section of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Ajax will be closed this coming weekend. WHERE:Taunton Road from Westney Road (Regional Road 31) to Salem Road in the Town of Ajax WHEN:Fri., Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. until Mon., Sept. 11 at 6 a.m. WHY:The installation of large storm culverts that cross Taunton Road in the vicinity of Harwood Avenue Drivers are asked to follow posted detour routes for this section of Taunton Road. The Region will make every effort to ensure safety, minimize delays to traffic, and to complete this work as quickly as possible. This closure is part of the Region’s ongoing road improvement project to widen Taunton Road to four lanes from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to west of Brock Street in the Town of Whitby. 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Hodgson said he learned about the grievance later through a staff member in the parks and recreation department. “I didn’t see it as an issue,” said the councillor during a media scrum outside Town Hall yester- day. Council and staff were in a meeting Thursday but he said, during a break, the meeting had nothing to do with resolving the grievance, and that a business re- view plan was being discussed. “If I had known (staff lowering flags) was part of the CUPE agree- ment I wouldn’t have done it,” he said, “I certainly make no apolo- gies for what I did... I certainly think it was the right thing to do.” Liz Drebit, president of the local CUPE representing municipal staff, said the grievance should have been dealt with in chambers and not made public. “Unfortunately it has gone be- yond a private issue,” she said, She stressed that the complaint over lowering the flags was never meant as a sign of disrespect to veterans and those who have fall- en. She said it was purely a union issue and compared it to a less politically-charged issue. “In hindsight... if I had seen someone from council filling a pothole, I would’ve filed a griev- ance,” she explained. She told reporters that the “griev- ance is being pulled as we speak” but said confidentiality barred in- formation coming out about what resolution was being sought in the grievance. As far as how flag-lowering will be handled now in similar situa- tions, when staff are not available, she said, “We will do our utmost to make sure flags will be lowered when they need to be lowered... and how (to do that) will be dis- cussed,” said Ms. Drebit. “We will make sure this is taken care of.” When asked if Coun. Hodgson could continue to lower flags if needed, she said “I don’t even know how to answer this.” Ira Peters, president of Whitby Legion Branch 112, said the griev- ance filed against Coun. Hodgson is “totally ridiculous” and “small- minded.” “Everybody’s heart is broken when we lose a soldier, and for somebody who meant so well, to have it turn out so terrible for him and to cause such a big problem over it, I think it’s disgraceful,” Mr. Peters said. “I think it takes out of context the reason the flags were lowered in the first place.” Bowmanville’s Legion presi- dent, Jim Connell, said the Scugog union’s reaction was “petty.” “I’ve been a union rep in the past, and I don’t think (the union) should get involved in things like that,” said Mr. Connell, of Branch 178. “That, to me, is pettiness.” Wind dies on flag flap as grievance dropped by union David Stell/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — Scugog councillor Lynn Philip Hodgson speaks with the media about a union grievance that was filed after he lowered the Township flags to half-mast earlier this year. Dunhill speaks at society meeting DURHAM — Pat Dunhill, Chair of the Pickering Museum Vil- lage Foundation, addresses the Pickering Township Historical Society on Tuesday, September 12. His topic is, ‘The Pickering Vil- lage Museum Foundation’. The foundation was created to raise funds for special projects at the Museum. Mr. Dunhill will speak about the role that the Foundation plays in the affairs of the Museum. The meeting takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Commu- nity Centre. It is located at 910 Liverpool Rd., just south of Bayly Street. Learning How to Save Money on Your Taxes H&R Block Tax Course Begins September 18 Th o u s a nds o f p e o pl e a r e l e ar n i n g t he s k i ll s o f i ncome t a x p r e p a rati o n f rom H &R Bl ock a nd a re t rai ni ng fo r car e e rs as i nco m e t a x pre p a rer s . H&R Block, the world’s largest tax preparation service, is offering income tax course starting Sept. 18, with morning, afternoon, and evening classes available. 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William, 2, went through an ordeal last month after sticking two of the tires from the car up his nose. By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Kerri Figueira took a break from her afternoon chores to check on her two young sons – William, 2, and Noah, 4 – who were watching TV. William was rubbing and touching his nose a lot, she thought. As she moved towards him, he held up the little blue toy car he had been playing with. She noticed the tires were gone. “William, where are the tires?” she asked. “In my nose,” he replied. Her initial reaction was one of shock. “I was just dumbfounded really,” she says. She didn’t think he was in immediate danger be- cause she could hear air was still getting through. She called the doctor and he was able to see them right away. “We went to my doctor and he couldn’t get it out. He suggested I come here,” she says, as she recounted the month-old tale in the east lobby of the Rouge Val- ley Ajax and Pickering hospital. At the hospital they tried ev- erything – suction, tweezing – but nothing worked. It was now 7 p.m., four hours after Ms. Figueira noticed what William had done, and the hospital staff said she would have to bring the toddler to the ear, nose and throat specialist to have the tire removed. But, his office was closed for the day. Frustrated and tired, Ms. Figueira and William headed back to their home in Pickering. They arrived at Dr. Henry Huang’s office first thing in the morning. “The doctor took one look and said, ‘I can’t get that out with him awake’,” she says. So she went back home, packed a few items (luckily Noah was in day care), and headed back to the hospital. “In less than five minutes it was out,” she says. “It probably took them longer to put him to sleep than to remove it.” Ms. Figueira says there are times now where William doesn’t even remember what happened. On this particular afternoon, back at the hospital, when asked what he had up his nose, he replies quietly, “tires.” William is not alone in his adventures in sticking things he shouldn’t into his body’s orific- es. Lisa McVety has seen dozens of cases of orange seeds up the nose or pencil erasers in the ear. Ms. McVety, manager of the OR at RVAP, said the most com- mon incidents involve pieces of toys. “Usually older toys like Hot Wheels that have been handed down, so we find wheels, pieces of Lego or pieces of Light Bright,” she said. It is most common in tod- dler-aged children, but she said sometimes they see older chil- dren too. “Probably one of the most dramatic ones was a little girl who swallowed a (round) cloth- ing tag and we could hear the whistle as the air passed through the hole in the middle,” Ms. McVety says. Many times the hospital uses the pediatric foreign body re- trieval tool kit to remove the for- eign object. 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The coalition is a partnership between the Durham health department, the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation of Ontario, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Diabetes As- sociation. “The foods the concessions offer will give people an easy way to make a healthy choice,” she said. The new menu will include selections from the four food groups, including car- rot and celery sticks, cheese, yogurt and oatmeal. The existing menu items will remain. Although the chips and bars are staying, Ms. Jeffreys said by offering people a healthy choice the hope is they will choose it. Participating in the initiative are the Scugog Community Recreation Centre in Port Perry and the Garnet B. Rickard Complex in Bowmanville. “We are hoping to expand to other arenas but those two are the pilots,” Ms. Jeffreys said. “Our goal, ultimately, would be to have all the arenas.” On Sept. 9 at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre and on Sept. 30 at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex, the coalition will launch the healthy eating campaign. Both events are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the respective arenas. Junior Achievement launches company project in Durham By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — After a 10-year hiatus, Junior Achievement’s signature program that teaches entrepreneurial skills to teens is back in Durham. The not-for-profit organi- zation says it will be offering students from two local high schools -- one in Whitby and one in Oshawa -- the chance to participate in a 15-week after- school program in which teams of teens from Grades 9 through 12 create, run and eventually liquidate a company. “It gives students the op- portunity to learn business concepts and experiment and practise the skills in a safe en- vironment,” says Kathleen Hut- ton, director of programs for Junior Achievement of Eastern Ontario. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Prep work AJAX — Drew Cardinal runs along the waterfront trail on Wednesday. He ran eight kilometres in preparation for a triath- lon he’s taking part in this weekend. Professional caregivers can get more educated Alzheimer Society is offers work- shop DURHAM — Professional caregivers can learn more about dementia-related topics during an Alzheimer Society two-part workshop. The workshop’s first ses- sion starts Thursday, Sept. 14, from 1-4 p.m. and in- cludes an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, strate- gies for effective commu- nication, and understand- ing challenging behaviour, including how to use the U-First practical tool. Ses- sion two is Thursday, Sept. 21 and focuses on support- ing the family, helping the person with dementia with activities, and enhancing strengths. There is a registration fee of $5 per workshop to cover resource materials. 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But, Mr. Andress was looking for even more ways to get the word about the make of motorcycle out there. “Everyone assumes, because it’s big and loud, that it’s a Harley,” he said. But, the design, engine and other aspects of the bike separate it from other motor- cycles, said Mr. Andress. “It has the looks and the power of a muscle cruiser, but the looks and fine de- tail to make it unique to itself,” he said. Mr. Andress had a Honda bike before buying the 2005 Victory from Spoiled Sports in Clarington. “It’s just an awesome machine,” he said, noting he followed the bike from demo ride to demo ride before making the purchase. “The first time I saw it, I knew this was going to be my bike.” To get the word out further, Mr. An- dress contacted Tom Mann, producer of BikerTV. “I told him that I watch (the) show, and to date, I have not seen a Victory on it,” he said. The e-mails went “back and forth and back and forth,” until finally, Mr. An- dress got word that the television show would do a “spot on Victories, going from coast-to-coast stopping at Victory dealers across the country to showcase Victory and their riders.” The show made it’s stop at Spoiled Sports Aug. 26, and rode with a group of local Victory enthusiasts around Dur- ham. Mr. Andress said he’s hopeful the show will let people know about his brand of bike. “Everybody that sees them just loves them,” he said. DURHAM — Gary (Wolf) Andress has just started the Victory Riders’ Association in Durham. They were featured in an upcoming Biker TV segment. durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Whether a business is large or small, Durham Region offers many options. Showcase your hospitality services to all the businesses in Durham Region in this special feature section. 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The Better Consignment Store for Kids 376 Kingston Rd., (N.E. corner of Rougemount Dr. & Hwy. 2) Pickering 905-509-6750 www.mulberrybush.ca When you need to buy clothing for your growing kids or children’s accessories and equipment, the thought of buying used has its appeal, especially when you check out the cost of new products. Finding used children’s goods at garage or yard sales is hit and miss, and you need to decide how much time and energy you really want to invest. One of the best places to look is Mulberry Bush. Not only is the selection at Mulberry Bush impressive, but all the quality products on display have been carefully chosen so you know they offer the best brands, in great condition, plus the equipment or toys meet current safety standards. Mulberry Bush consigns and sells toys, gifts and accessories, plus furniture, equipment, children’s clothing from newborn to teen, plus maternity fashions and more. 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Arrange an in-home consultation with expert measuring and professional installation for fit and function second to none. Canada’s Pioneer of One-Stop Beauty Shops THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 27 Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Theatre group wants to get audience involved in 2006/07 season By Mike Ruta Staff Editor DURHAM — A new season on the stage in west Durham means laughs, tension and innovation. StoneCircle Theatre’s 2006/07 season fea- tures three plays with a twist that will blur the lines between audience and performer, writer and theatre-goer. “What we wanted to do this season is put together a lineup of comedy and drama and continue with our mandate of giving opportunity to new writers,” says Ken Bond, StoneCircle’s co-founder and artistic direc- tor as well as a playwright, director and actor. Of the latter goal, StoneCircle last season presented ‘Stepping Stones’, a collection of seven brief plays written by emerging Ca- nadian playwrights who aren’t household names, but might be your next door neigh- bour. It was an opportunity for audience members to see new and fresh work, and for the playwrights to have their work produced on stage. “This season we thought we’d take it a step further and provide an opportunity for the audience to participate in play develop- ment,” says Bond. On May 31 and June 1, an invited audi- ence will have the opportunity to see and hear the staged reading of a play that is not yet finished. There will be no costumes or sets, but audience members will have the chance to discuss the play with the writer, director and actors, answer questions and even make suggestions. The input will help the writer create a final draft, and the plan is to schedule the new play in StoneCircle’s 2007/08 season. Audience members will thus be able to see and maybe even play a role in the creative process, the whittling away toward a final draft. And as writers often work in isolation, it’s a chance for the playwright to get some feedback before the work is finished. The season kicks off with Newmarket-born Norm Foster’s ‘Storm Warning’, running Nov. 2- 4, 9- 11 and 16-18 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 5. “He’s been billed as Canada’s most produced play- wright,” Bond says. “A lot of his work is very much comedy, romantic comedy.” ‘Storm Warning’ runs a bit against that grain, far more dramatic than comedic. It’s set in 1953, but written in a contemporary manner, Bond says. “It looks at a damaged Second World War vet; he needs a chart writer for a big band,” he says. The man, Jack, has retreated from life, and has a job looking after some rural cabins. Into his life comes Emma, a woman who needs to get away from the day-to-day grind to work on some writing deadlines. Bond says they are very different people, but “both have their issues. “She eventually draws him out; a romance ensues,” he says. Bond stars in the play with Ajax’s Vanessa Ta ylor. ‘Five Women Wear- ing the Same Dress’ is by Alan Ball, who wrote the screenplay for the Academy-Award-winning American Beauty. “The one word that comes to mind with me is raunchy,” Bond says. He notes the five women are indeed all wearing the same dress as they are brides- maids in a wedding party in Knoxville, Ten- nessee. “They’re all in the bedroom and it’s quite an ostentatious wedding and reception that’s being held,” he notes. As the women talk about their lives, shar- ing their thoughts on relationships, marriage and other topics, they come to a realization. “They discover through the course of the evening that they’re actually better friends of each other than the bride,” Bond says. Directed by Bond, the play features Aja- cians Lanie Anderson, Nancy Palumbo, Ta ylor and Michaela Waller, in addition to StoneCircle co-founder Gillian Woodhouse of Oshawa and Port Hope’s Steve Foote. The 8 p.m. shows are Feb. 22-24, March 1-3 and 8-10, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 25. David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross is the third offering of the sea- son, May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 with a 2 p.m. matinee on May 6. “It’s certainly for adults,” Bond quips of the Pulitzer prize-winning story of vi- cious competition among real estate salesmen. “It’s very challenging work, because the way Mamet writes, there’s not too many writers who can bring as natural a dialogue to the stage as he does,” he says of the task facing the cast. The performers flesh- ing out the play are Bond, StoneCircle co-founder Dave Edwards, Kevin Polidano, Ray Porrill, Bryan Stanish and Lincoln Trudeau. All the plays are performed at the Village Theatre at 22 Sherwood Rd. W. in the heart of Pickering Village. And the com- pany takes full advantage of some of the fine restaurants in the neighbourhood, with its Subscribe and Dine ticket/dinner option. “Park at the theatre for free; walk to the restaurant, have a relaxing meal, maybe shop at a local merchant and then head back to the theatre to enjoy the play,” Bond says. “We will also continue our Subscribe and Vine feature, a gift certificate towards the cost of making fine wine in the heart of Pickering Village with Village Grape Vine. They are also our ticket outlet, conveniently located in Ajax at 109 Old Kingston Rd., Unit 11. They will have individual tickets at $18 each available two weeks prior to opening night.” Learn more about ticket options and the company by calling 647-895-2015, or by vis- iting www.stonecircletheatre.com. StoneCircle has a surprise up its sleeve By John Foote THE BLACK DAHLIA (***) Brian De Palma is the least appreciated and recognized of the great filmmakers to emerge from the 1970s. He watched from the sidelines as Fran- cis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and George Lucas moved on to legend. De Palma has certainly earned the ac- claim those other men have and has worked consistently in the industry, giving us some masterpieces such as Dressed to Kill (1980), Blow Out (1981) and Casualties of War (1989), some wildly entertaining box office hits such as The Untouchables (1987) and Mission Im- possible (1996) and others like The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) and Mission to Mars (1998). His newest film, The Black Dahlia, is al- most a masterpiece, undone by a piece of woeful miscasting of a lead character. Adapt- ed from the best selling novel by James Elroy, the unofficial chronicler of Los Angeles, this dark noir tells the true story of the famed murder that remains unsolved to this day of the hopeful, young starlet found butchered and mutilated and the subsequent hunt for her killer. Set in the Hollywood of days long past, 1947, the city steams with heat. There is a frenzy of postwar growth, racial tensions and passions that seem to be hitting the boiling point, causing all hell to break loose. When a young woman named Elizabeth Short is found murdered, the greatest manhunt in the city’s history is put into motion. Like Elroy’s novel, the film attempts to crack the case, laying blame not on a nutcase, but on people one would not expect to be involved in some- thing as ghastly as this. Hilary Swank, already a two-time Academy Award winner all but burns a hole in the screen as Madelaine with a seething performance of unbridled carnal- ity. Never before has Swank looked so sexual, nor given such an electrifying performance. Could a supporting actress Oscar be next? 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Los Angeles police closes the case, but Bessolo hires - for $50 a day - private detective Louis Simo (Brody). Simo soon learns that the torrid affair Reeves had with Toni Mannix (Lane), the wife of MGM studio executive Eddie Mannix (Hoskins), might hold the key to the truth. But truth and justice are not so easily found in Hollywood. Simo pursues dangerous and elusive leads in both high and low places and, in trying to turn up the heat, risks getting burned. The detective also uncovers unexpected connections to his own life as the case turns more personal and he learns more about Reeves himself. Behind the icon was a complex man who gave his life to Hollywood in more ways than one. My Country, My Country Directed by Laura Poitras Rated: not rated Wo rking alone in Iraq over eight months, director/cinematographer Laura Poitras creates an intimate portrait of Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. Her principal focus is Dr. Riyadh, an Iraqi medical doctor, father of six and a Sunni political candidate. An outspoken critic of the occupation, he is equally passionate about the need to establish democ- racy in Iraq, arguing that Sunni par- ticipation in the January 2005 elec- tion is essential. Yet all around him, Dr. Riyadh sees only chaos, as his waiting room fills each day with patients suffer- ing the physical and mental effects of ever-increasing violence. Inter- woven into the personal journey of Dr. Riyadh is the landscape of the U.S. military occupation, with Aus- tralian private security contractors, American journalists and the UN of- ficials who orchestrate the elections. Unfolding like a narrative drama, MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY fol- lows the agonizing predicament and gradual descent of one man caught in the tragic contradictions of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and its project to spread democracy in the Middle East. By Christy Chase Staff editor DURHAM — Whitby minister Christopher White believes lead- ership, in our fast-paced world, is vital. So he’s written a book that ex- amines the issue, Seismic Shifts: Leading in Times of Change, which has just been released. In it, the reverend at Westminster United Church talks about his experiences in the church and also draws on the wisdom of others, including former Durham College and UOIT presi- dent Gary Polonsky. “The issue of leadership right now is front and centre in people’s minds,” White said. “It seems to have captured people’s interest. It’s not a restful time in history right now.” The author of three other books, two in partnership, White said this book is generating the most inter- est, especially at the recent Gen- eral Council meeting of the United Church in Thunder Bay. But the book is aimed at everyone, not just those in the church, he said. “I wrote out of the experiences of my own work, which is around the church. But you can translate that in any context, business, not-for- profit. We’re all seeking new ways of fine-tuning as organizations. We all have to adapt fast. There are no laurels upon which we can rest any more. You have to continue to reinvent yourself and your organi- zation.” White uses his congregation as an example of how organizations need to adapt to a changing soci- ety. Faced with a growing mem- bership and a small church, West- minster boldly decided to build a new church, taking on debt in order to do so. The new building meant changes were required in the way White and the congrega- tion operated, he said. Churches also face the decreasing numbers of people attending worship regu- larly. There are many competing interests, White said. “People are extremely mobile,” he said, adding if an organization no longer meets their needs, “they’re gone.” He added he doesn’t believe he has all the answers but sees the book as “a spur to conversation.” The book is available online through Chapter’s and through the United Church Resources at 1-800- 288-7365. Minister tackles leadership in new book Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo Christopher White, a minister at Westminster United Church, is the author of ‘Seismic Shifts’, a book about leadership and the challenges we face today. next to the AMC theatres in Whitby – the best in live entertainment and fi ne dining www.johnnybclub.com 75 Consumer’s Drive, Unit D3, Whitby 905-666-7629 Monday - Indie night Tuesday - Blues Tuesday Wednesday - Country night w/KX96 Thursday - Ladies limo night - ladies, no cover, we will pick you up and bring you back (up to 10 ladies); call club for details Friday - Host John Gallagher Saturday - The best in live entertainment and top notch recording acts Sunday - Jam night w/Q107 dj Al Joynes Tickets available at Ticketmaster and the club for all concert events Don’t miss: Kim Mitchell Sat Sep 16 Nazareth Sun Oct 1 Vince Neil afterparty Mon Oct 2 after Aerosmith/Motley Crue concert at the ACC join Vince at Johnny B’s (this is not a musical performance) Pat Travers Sat Oct 14 George Canyon Wed Oct 18 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 American farce opens tonight By Christy Chase Staff editor DURHAM — The hotel business turns farcical in the new production at Class Act Dinner Theatre this month. Mike Woodbridge directs Hotbed Hotel by Michael Parker, an American farce that runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 28. “Basically it’s a story about a married couple (Terri and Brian Cody) who are try- ing to sell their small hotel in the Florida Keys,” said Woodbridge. “They’re not making any money. They only have two employees.” One employee is a cur- vaceous, naive maid, Mau- reen. The other is Hopkins, the handyman who “tends to be a bit of a drinker,” Woodbridge said. But there’s a chance to sell the one-star hotel to a prospective buyer, Sam Lewis, a New York business- man, who’s about to pay a visit with a woman the hotel staff believes is his wife. But Lewis arrives early, about two weeks early. “It creates a bit of a panic because they have no guests,” Woodbridge said, apart from Major Ponsenby, an eccentric, retired British Army major who enjoys tell- ing and retelling his stories. So the Codys decide to create guests. Terri pretends she’s a socialite guest while maid Maureen gets to take on several other jobs to cover off. And Hopkins is trans- formed into a guest, a min- ister no less. Complicating matters is the pending arrival of a regular guest, Haley Har- rington, a nymphomaniac. Her nickname is the Bar- racuda. But wait, along comes Lewis’s real wife and then a mysterious guest who appears to be another pro- spective buyer. “Needless to say, there’s a lot of bed hopping, people being caught in embarrass- ing situations,” Woodbridge said. “It’s quite funny and it’s very fast-paced.” The cast working with him is great, he said, add- ing he’s worked with most of them. All have appeared with Class Act before. The Codys are played by Graham Gauthier and Nancy Gleed. Velika Mangova appears as Maureen and Glenn Rab- john as Hopkins. Lewis is Harry Noble, his “wife” by Karen Wiley and his real wife by Alexander Sav- age-Ferr. Major Ponsenby is Barry Neilsen while the Barracuda is Karen Brown. 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SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Daniel Cross to compete in marathon as part of Canadian fundraising initiative for diabetes By Al Rivett Staff Writer AJAX — After seven years of running mar- athons for his own well-being, an Ajax man will travel half-way around the world to help others at an event next year. Daniel Cross, who’s run the famed Boston Marathon for the past five years, is ready to do his part to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association. He’ll accomplish this by participating on Team Diabetes Canada at the Rome Marathon March 18. Cross notes he became aware of Team Diabetes Canada while pouring over a series of brochures from the Canadian Diabetes Association that showed marathon oppor- tunities in such locales as Iceland, Ireland, Hawaii, Barbados and the Bahamas. At each event, participants are asked to raise $6,000 for the association in order to take part. The 51-year-old bus driver with the To- ronto Transit Commission chose to run in Rome for a number of reasons. “I wanted to do it in Rome because of my wife being Italian. I also liked the idea of it being in an ancient city. It’s the trip of a lifetime, I guess you could say. “I don’t know how I’m going to manage. I’m going to be so hyped up. To be in anoth- er part of the world and seeing the history and I’m going to be running there,” he says, adding the Rome marathon will begin and end at the Colosseum in the middle of the city. Mostly, though, the decision to com- plete a 26.2-mile marathon in Rome was an intensely personal one, as it’s a chance to do some good in the ongoing campaign to find a cure for the disease that’s had a profound effect on his family. “My mother had diabetes and it was something I could do for her, although she’s no longer with us,” he says. “I wanted to help find a cure for diabetes.” As a member of the team, Cross will be flown to Rome for the marathon and have a two-night stay in a hotel. He’s unsure how many other Canadians will be taking part in the marathon in Italy. Being a long-distance runner and com- peting in marathons each year has been a way of life for Cross, who took up the sport in 1999 after the birth of his daughter as a way of countering an unhealthy lifestyle that runs in his family. “We brought our daughter home and I saw a picture of myself. I was overweight, as I’m a bus driver by trade. My father passed away at the young age of 66 and my mother was not very healthy either. She had diabe- tes and passed away at 72. Having known that and seen myself the way I was, I said, ‘I can’t let that happen’,” he explains. Using The Running Room in Whitby as a resource, he planned his training out of a book and, following two years of dedication to long-distance running, he qualified for his first Boston Marathon in 2001, running 3:21.00 at the Ottawa Marathon, which bet- tered the Boston qualifying standard for his age group of 3:35.00. “I’ve never looked back,” he says. As for the Boston Marathon itself, it’s the king of marathons for a number of reasons, he says. “It’s like our Olympics having to qualify to get there. And, the way they orga- nize it is tremendous.” Cross notes he’s had a busy summer, not only on the marathon circuit, but also com- peting in triathlons. He participated in two this summer, one in Guelph and another in Peterborough, where he’s endured 750- metre swims, 20-kilometre bikes and five- kilometre runs. He finished fifth in his age group in Guelph and improved his perfor- mance in Peterborough to finish second in his age group. As expected, running is his strongest event in triathlon. “That’s where I gain a lot of time on people. I’m able to catch up with them on the run.” Next up for Cross is the Wasaga Beach triathlon Sept. 9. As for marathons, he’s qualified to be one of 37,000 expected on the starting line for the New Yo rk City Marathon Nov. 5. “The (qualifying) times there are stiff, even stiffer than Boston,” he says, adding his time of 3:13.08, was faster than the qualify- ing standard of 3:30 for his age group. If you would like to help Cross in his Te am Diabetes Canada fundraising endeav- our, log on to www.teamdiabetes.ca to make a pledge. AN INVITATION TO CRICKET Al Rivett/News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Batsman John Fergusson, vice captain of the Pickering Cricket Club, gets some wood on this offering during a match with the President’s Invitation XI team at the club’s grounds at Alex Robertson Park. Behind Fergusson are, from left, Neville McCollin in slips and Roy Pollard, the wicket keeper. Fergusson contributed 20 runs to their score of 114. Captain Lawrence Lee made 24 and Errol Sobers took four wickets for 22. The President Invitation X1 scored the runs easily and were victorious with Errol Sobers con- tributing 45 runs and Dacosta Scantlebury scoring 32 not out. Ajax man ready to run in Rome Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Ajax marathon runner Daniel Cross is joining Team Diabetes Canada to run at the Rome Marathon in March. 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Salary rage of $40,660 to $64,079 Competition Closing - September 22, 2006 Apply to: Mr. Greg Dulmage, MSW Executive Director Att: Kevin Sullivan, B.A., MSW, RSW Program Manager Tr eatment Foster Care Program 200 Division Street, Unit F Cobourg, Ontario K9P 3P7 (905)373-0522 Fax: (905)372-7006 Email: tfc@bellnet.ca Metroland Durham Region Media Group Now Hiring: Full-Time Web Developer Web Developer, Interactive Media Metroland Durham Region's interactive media department is seeking a highly skilled Web developer to implement a series of new projects for durhamregion.com and northumberlandnews.com. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in developing and implementing .NET and PHP-based web applications. In addition, excellent working knowledge of the following is required: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. Experience using CSS for layout a must! Must possess strong organization and communication skills, and be able to take direction from the development team. Good design skills and rigorous attention to detail vital. Applicants should submit their resume and portfolio electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Lamont Wilcott - Assistant Manager & Senior Developer, Interactive Media (lwilcott@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Portfolio will be required! CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE & TELEMARKETER To assist sales department. Successful candidate must have solid background with Microsoft office, possess excellent communication skills, detail oriented, organized and able to multitask. Sales experience an asset. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Please forward resume to:aforma@innovativecompany.com A challenging opportunity exists in Durham Region. CONTROL CENTRE OPERATORS For a high volume security dispatch center Must have the following: •Grade 12 or equivalent, (Law and Security diploma preferred) •Previous security experience an asset •Excellent conflict resolution skills. •Excellent oral and written English commu- nication skills. •Strong interpersonal skills. •Ability to deal effectively with crisis and high stress situations. •Strong computer skills required. •Ability to work flexible shifts (D/N/Wknds) •Excellent work and attendance record. We offer excellent pay rates and working conditions Fax resumes to (905) 427-9893 before September 14, 2006 Or in person at G4S Security Services 214 King Street East, 2nd floor Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 1C7 Join Our Team...Come To Our JOB FAIR Tues. Sep. 12th, 2006 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm AJAX COMMUNITY CENTER Enter through south side tennis court doors Hiring staff for three locations •Full Time •Part Time •Bakery •Midnight Shift Good Wages Plus Benefits Or apply in person at our locations •Westney & Bayly •Harwood & Bayly 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 OPENING IN THE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE OCTOBER 2006 NOW HIRING Fr iendly and Energetic Management & Customer Service Personnel Full & Part time positions available Fax Resume to: 1-(905) 780-1198 E-mail : bmhsu@rogers.com Automotive Quality Inspectors Inspectors required for shift work and some overtime in the Durham Region. Experience in quality inspection is a definite asset. Position Details: •Starting wage - $9 per hour •Shift work - days / afts / mids •Premium rate for afts / mids Candidate Requirements: •Reliable •Detail Oriented •Energetic •Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). •Own transportation / steel toed boots required. •Willingness to travel within the Durham Region. Please forward your resume to fax 905-743-4695 to the attention of Recruiter. The PIC Group appreciates your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. LOOKING FOR A GROWING COMPANY? TELERX is Coming to Town! We are a world class provider of consumer services. You are a Contact Centre Professional. WE OFFER: Attractive wage and benefits package Monday to Friday schedule Fortune 500 clients New facility in Pickering. YOU BRING: An interest in health, wellness and nutrition Proven leadership skills in the call centre industry Solid experience with adult learning techniques University education in related field Customer service focus French/English bilingualism is a must. Application deadline Sept. 14, 2006 Fax: 250-487-2739 or Email brett@telerx.com Please include #001 in your response WAREHOUSE PERMANENT PART TIME $8.50 PER HR. 3 days per week or on call. Duties include: pick 'n' pack, price stickering, sorting of returns. Some physical lifting in a quick paced job environment. Ideal for semi-retired person or homemaker, could lead to full time. Please fax resume to:(905) 428-7554 We are currently seeking DRIVERS to do bundle drops in the Durham area. Qualified candidates must own a cargo sized van. If interested please apply in writing to: File # 282 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Activities Coordinator Permanent, Full-time 75 hours bi-weekly Port Perry Villa, a Community Lifecare Retirement Residence, is seeking a full-time Activities Coordinator. Successful applicants will have a community college recreation diploma or university degree in recreational therapy or equivalent and will have previous experience working with seniors. They will demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, express creativity and enthusiasm and be self-directed and highly motivated. Strong computer skills are a must. Please fax resumes to (905)985-3940, attention Darren Stephens, Associate General Manager. Submissions accepted through Friday, September 15th, 2006. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Shoppers Drug Mart in Whitby hiring: 1) PT post office clerk 2) FT cosmetics manager (mat.leave) 3) PT supervisors 4) PT cashiers Fax: 905-665-6948 FEDEX GROUND HIRING *PART-TIME DOCK WORKERS* Criminal background check, ability to lift 50lbs, 5 days/wk, up to 25 hours/week. Shift 3am start-time. Fax resume to Jeremy: 905-665-2047 THE BRICK Full-Time Position G LICENSE DRIVER wanted for residential furniture delivery for The Brick. Fax resume to 905-839-0706 40HRS +Everyone qualifies. 18 hard workers needed to fill of- fice/warehouse/CSR. Call today, start tomorrow. Ask for Misty 905- 420-1042 ✔CHECK THIS! 23 Immediate Openings No exp. Nec. Full Time Call Amber 905-837-9555 A Career Teaching English Internationally begins with professional training. The College of Applied Linguistics is offering A 5 day certificate course @ Durham College Sept 27-Oct 1 To r egister for an Open House Aug.30 call for more info 888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com APPOINTMENT coordinators needed, Full and Part time. Start at $9/hr. full time, $8/hr part time. No Selling. Call 905-426-2705. ATTENTION FT/PT OPENINGS ●Customer sales/service ● $14.75 base/appt ● Tr aining provided ● Flexible schedules ● Conditions apply CALL 905-426-7726 AU TO MOTIVE ENGINE RE-MANUFACTURER needs engine re-builder/ machinist.Must have 2-3 years experience as an assembler or cylinder head re-builder.New, well-equipped facility in Pickering. 905-839-8181 AVON Is looking for you!!! $$Unlimited Earnings$$ No Quotas. Sell at Home or at Work. Interested!!!!! Call Mary @ (905)427-2292 d.boileau@sympatico.ca FREE gift when you join. BOWMANVILLE COMPANY re- quires Quality Inspectors. $9/hr, temp to perm opportunities, all shifts available. Overtime available $$$$ Call 1-888-735- 7818 and ask for Shelley. CASHIER/CUSTOMER Service Pe rson required immediately for Pickering Honda. Call Alan Bax- ter (905)831-5400 ext. 319 or email resume to: serviceatpickeringhonda.com CLEANERS,Experienced heavy duty Daytime Cleaners required. Call Bill @1-800-786-7559 after 5p.m.Leave Message. 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 oriented people w/vehicle required for ear- ly morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. DELIVERY DRIVER - Expanding, delivery drivers wanted to deliver appliances into customers homes and remove old units. G License required, full time/permanent po- sition, benefits, weekend work re- quired. Apply in person, fax (905) 263-1076 or phone (905) 263-8369 and ask for Jamie or Bill, Paddy's Market Appliance Warehouse. DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb ECE NEEDED for daycare in Courtice. Fax resume to: 905- 436-6878. ECE REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for preschool room of day care in Port Perry area. Must have ECE Diploma. Please contact Michelle at 905-985-8783 or email: uticadaycare@powergate.ca ECE Wanted Fulltime 1 year ma- ternity leave contract in toddler program. Beginning October 2nd Must have 2 years experience in daycare setting. Email resume: bdnursery@sympatico.ca Fax: 905-655-3864. EXOTIC DANCERS needed, no license required. Earn $1,000 - $3,000 weekly. Transportation provided. 19+. Call Tracey (905) 420-2595 or Gus (416)841- 0865 GENERAL LABOURER for as- sembly work. Full-time days. Must have 2-3 yrs experience in manufacturing atmosphere and have good manual dexterity. 20 minutes north of Oshawa in Port Perry. Contact Steve by email at steve@adamsonproaudio.com or by fax (905)982-0609. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 08, 2006 www.durhamregion.com DO YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT? IF SO ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL AD RATES UNDER OUR “APART- MENTS FOR RENT” HEADING Please read your classified ad on the first day of publi- cation as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. We are an established heavy truck & trailer repair facility providing full service maintenance to our fleet and private customers. Our 7500 sq.ft. service facility is located in Pickering enabling us to service clients in the Toronto area including all of Durham. We have the following 2 positions available. •LICENSED TRUCK TECHNICIAN •FOREMAN We offer a premium hourly rate of $29.50/hr. $3000 signing bonus, a comprehensive benefit package program, paid holidays, boot & tool allow- ance, 4 day work weeks, no weekends, no shift work, no on-call duty, and flexible hours. The in- cumbent shall have a valid Ontario driver license, a class T or J or S Mechanic License or valid Ontario equivalent. Diagnostic & repair skills should include engine, electrical, drive line and braking systems for class 6, 7 & 8 trucks and trailers. Applicants with any additional training should indicate so at time of resume submission. All inquiries will be kept confidential. No current employers will be contacted. Any individuals inter- ested in other positions who do not qualify for the above requirements may submit a resume for future consideration. Call 905-428-3434 or Fax resume to: 905-428-3291 Small manufacturer in the Durham region requires: PA RT TIME ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK Wed. - Fri. - Approx. 18 hours DUTIES: reception, phone, mail, order entry and customs papers. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook a must. Please reply to: FILE #281 OSHAWA THIS WEEK P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 SERVICE CONTRACTOR for major HVAC co.requires, Sub-Contractors for residential service.Exp'd. Technicians only need apply. Gas Fitters II. Licence & ODP card required.Fax resume: 905-709-1960. is searching for Advertising Sales Representatives Gold Book / 701.com, a Division of Metro- land Publishing, is a Directory Business servicing local markets in Ontario, provid- ing 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 posi- tion of Advertising Sales Representative for the Mississauga & West Toronto mar- kets. The qualified candidate will be a moti- vated, independent, self-starter with pre- vious retail, outside or inside sales experi- ence. 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 relationships 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 vehi- cle 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 com- petitive compensation and benefit pack- age including: • Healthcare and Dental Benefits • Pension Plan • Life Insurance • 3 Weeks Vacation to Start • Sales Incentives and Contests • Comprehensive Paid Training Program • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities • Flexible Working Hours If interested please forward your resume: jharrison@701.com Fax:(905) 632-0308 We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. Oshawa This Week has an Immediate Opening INSIDE SALES PROFESSIONAL If you are energetic, self-motivated, independent and able to work alongside others in a fast paced environment? Able to multi-task and have basic computer skills? We have a full time career for you. 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 by Fr iday September 15th to: ekolo@durhamregion.com or call 905-579-4400 ext 2222 ( Ask for Eddie) Here we grow again... SALES & LEASING CONSULTANTS For our Brand New, State-of-the-Art Automotive Dealership. We are looking for Team Players with a Positive Attitude. Experience preferred, but not required. We Of f er: ~Excellent Work Environment ~Exciting Product Line ~Excellent Commission Plan ~Product & Sales Training ~Large Inventory ~Commitment to Advertising Apply in confidence by fax or email to: Mr. Carey May Clarington Hyundai Ph. 905-697-3737 Fax 905-697-3535 cmay@claringtonhyundai.ca REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY $60,000+ Requires Salesperson with experience in sales. OMVIC licence preferred but not necessary. ●Base Salary plus generous commission package ●Company benefits ●Company demo ●Phenomenal product ●Professional, team oriented environment For a confidential interview, please contact, Paul (905)571-5420 ext. 103 or fax resume to (905)571-3130 USED AUTO SALES Sales People Required If you are people oriented, have professional appearance & manner, are self-motivated & enjoy working in a fast paced environment - We w ant to meet you! OMVIC License preferred but willing to train the right person. Please deliver resume to: 480 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa www.carepartners.ca If you have grown tired of the stresses of commuting, working in institutions, and rotating shifts, this is a wonderful opportunity. You will be able to work in your own community, close to home, and enjoy the freedom of community practice. Our nurses practice in small teams that self-schedule and self-manage their own case load. We are currently seeking... Registered Nurse Pediatric Night Shift – No Weekends! ~ Ajax ~ Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, you have a valid driver's license and vehicle. Community experience is preferred but not essential. We provide a holistic nursing practice in a highly professional, empowering environment, with excellent management support available 24 hours a day. We offer comprehensive orientation and ongoing support for professional development and skills training, education allowance, and a competitive compensation and benefit packages for both full-time and part-time nursing staff. Join with other nurses who love their jobs – You’ll never look back! If you are interested in these positions please forward your resume by September 13th, 2006 to: Kandice Jacklin, P.O. Box 100, Belgrave, Ontario N0G 1E0 Fax: 519-357-3505 e-mail: kandice.jacklin@carepartners.ca Care Partners is an exciting, progressive and innovative community ‘nursing only’ agency. We believe supporting our staff and creating a positive working environment to be one of our most important priorities. We have been succeeding! Our nursing staff has rated their job satisfaction as high year after year. “Nursing with our hearts & minds” GET $300 OVER and over again! Hear why you can't miss this one. 1-888-230-7531 ext 42766 or visit www.psmoneywaysinc.com GRAND OPENING.New picker- ing warehouse facilitiy just opened. Looking for 18 people to start immed. Admin/sales/market- ing/inventory. Must be willing to train in all areas. If your not mak- ing $12/hr call Brittany 905-420- 1040 HERBAL MAGIC REQUIRES energetic outgoing enthusiastic individual to start immediately in weight loss clinic. Sales experi- ence a must. Serious inquiries only. Fax 416-269-6664; email: herbalmagicsse@rogers.com JOIN OUR MOTIVATED,ener- getic team. We need great people like you for cleaning positions. Vehicle required PT/FT positions available. Please call Diane (905)655-7563 www.howson- homeorganizers.com LAWN MAINTENANCE STAFF for Pickering area needed. Quality residential experience, valid drivers licence, references required. Snow removal drivers & shoveller's required. Fax 416- 701-9961 or phone 416-282-5535 LAWN MAINTENANCE/SNOW REMOVAL company seeking full time fore persons and labourers, EXPERIENCED ONLY. Must have valid drivers license and clean abstract. Call (905)831- 1833 or Fax resume to (905)831- 2446.Email: indoor.outdoor@hotmail.com LIFEGUARDS NEEDED for maintenance and maintaining pool area. NLS and First Aid, CPR certificates required. Call Pam 905-243-2261. LOCAL GIFT STORE requires sales help and other duties. Ap- ply to: File#105 or bring resume to 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5, Fax: 905-683- 7363. MANDARIN RESTAURANT re- quires Host Staff, Bus Person, Dishwasher & Cleaner. Experi- ence not necessary. Apply in per- son with photo ID from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 11725 Kingston Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of Brock Road) Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights or weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri. 9-4 905-837-9601 MODELS NEEDED.Any one welcome! Beautiful Pregnant Women needed for calendar shoot. Call Taylor, (905)922- 7015 or email Relexology@Rog- ers.ca ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You!! 905.435.0518 PART-TIME HELP required for light assembly work in small woodworking shop. Please call Sherry between 8am-6pm (416)606-0239 PELICAN PARTY TIME Catering & Rentals. Now accepting Re- sumes for the following full time positions; dishwashers, kitchen help, drivers, catering service staff. Submit Resume online to kumar@pelicancatering.ca or fax to (905) 728-6544. REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, students welcome. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 SHIPPER/RECEIVER required - Part-time, Mon.-Fri., 7 am - 12 noon. Must possess excellent communication/organizational skills, knowledge of computers. Respond in writing to: Rushwood Tr uss, 2021 Baseline Road, Bowmanville, ON. L1C 3K3 TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. No exp. neces- sary, paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. URGENT - HOUSE CLEANERS needed for fast-growing maid ser- vice. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 WAIT STAFF and Door Persons required immediately for busy adult entertainment club. Call Tr acey (905)420-2595 or apply in person 947 Dillingham Rd, Pick- ering. WAREHOUSE WORK available in Durham region. Start work im- mediately $10/hr long term posi- tions, all shifts, vacation pay paid weekly. Call 905-831-3400 and ask for Shelley. We need EXTREMELY OUTGOING Sales staff/Circuit Coaches for both Pickering Clubs. Apply if you love motivating people and love sales. Send fax or email resume: 1050 Brock Rd, Unit 5 L1W3X4 Tel/Fax: 905-421-9550 curvesresumes@ pathcom.com WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES Full time or part time. High income potential. Excellent training. Set your own hours. For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 Whites/Hwy. 2 requires Part & Full time employees for the following: .Cosmetician .Supervisor .Cashier/Stock person .Receiver/Merchandiser Fax resume: 905-421-0428 WINDOW CLEANER Pe r manent full time position.Preferred applicant will have professional, commercial & residential experience. Own transportation to Markham office. Call/fax (905)471-4458 EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for upscale Ajax Salon. Full and part time positions available. Please call (905)427- 3811. FULL TIME ESTABLISHED hair Dresser with clientele required for upscale salon on Main Street, Unionville. Please call (905)940- 2230 HAIR STYLIST,ambitious and motivated person, for very busy salon, located in Oshawa. Full time or part time. Call 905-723- 5090 HIGH END,upscale hair salon needs Stylist. Existing clientele in place. Salary + commission. Call Eleanor (905)619-2038 THE FACIAL PLACE Estheti- cians required, Part-time or full- time, including weekends & even- ings. (905)668-8128. spa@thefa- cialplace.com APPRENTICE MECHANIC,3rd to 5th year for busy East Scarbo- rough shop. Call or fax 416-283- 1843 ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks experienced Au- tocad operator in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463 CABLE INSTALLERS, EXPERI- ENCED/ENTRY-LEVEL (will train) required immediately for Durham Region. Mechanical ap- titude, ability to work with tools and basic understanding of Inter- net technology required. Tools will be supplied. Must own mini- van. Apply on-line at careers, www.metafore.ca or fax resume to: 905-944-1815. CAD DRAFTSPERSON.Full- time positions available to pro- duce Mech.-Elec.-Arch.-Struct. drawings. 5-yrs experience. Jun- ior and Senior positions available. Must have Autocad experience in Construction Industry. Fax re- sume to: 905-250-1008. LICENSED CARPENTER for custom home building company. Must be able to work from plans and deal with customers. Fax re- sume to: 905-983-9548 or email: jack.willowbrook@rogers.com ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING, looking for full time technician. Good driving record with own transportation. Professional and mechanically inclined. Fax 905- 655-9069 or email grecon.systems@sympatico.ca ROOFING AND INSULATION company needs driver for work truck. Must have own transporta- tion to our shop. Clean driving record, and roofing experience a bonus. Cube van experience nec- essary. Full time year round work. Excellent pay. Also looking for ex- perienced shinglers and laborers. (416)717-5828 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP.Ex- perience preferred. $9.00/hr. Please fax resume to 905-686- 4798 or email: cbreach@lifestyle sunrooms.com P/T RECEPTIONIST, RE- QUIRED for a busy Real Estate office evenings/weekends. Expe- rienced preferred! Must have strong computer skills, an excel- lent phone manner & be able to multi-task. Please fax your re- sume Attention Kim Martin, 905- 831-8147. RECEPTIONIST/ORDER ENTRY Clerk required for Ajax based company. Full-time position. Good communication and com- puter skills required. $11.00/hour+benefits. No agen- cies. Fax resume to: 905-619- 5288 SCARBOROUGH label company requires a full-time experienced bookkeeper to cover mat. leave. Please fax resume to 416-293- 6561 SMALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH seeks secretary, 6 hours per week. Strong communication and computer skills and a pleasant manner essential. Email resumes to stmartinsanglican@rogers.com BELLE FLORAL WHOLESALE is looking for a salesperson to work in our wholesale cut flower and plant company in Bowman- ville, Ontario. The responsibilities would include: maintaining exist- ing customer accounts, establish- ing new floral accounts, assisting in ordering flowers and plants re- quired from growers, packing the flower orders and overseeing in- coming cut floral products. Must be flexible and reliable with some background in sales / floral op- erations. Belle Floral offers a competitive salary. Please sub- mit resume by fax or email to sales@vanbelleflowers.com with a cover page outlining your qualifications. Belle Floral Whole- sale 1979 Highway 2 Bowman- ville, Ontario L1C 3K7 Phone: 1- 905-623-8477 Fax: 1-905-623- 8477 SALES PERSON with vehicle wanted full-time for Pickering based company to open accounts with insurance companies in the GTA. university Grad with strong marketing skills. 40k salary + ex- penses + attractive commission. Fax resume to 905-831-9409 CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant needed full time. AbleDent and reception an asset. Drop of resume to Dr. Busman's, 1801 Dundas St, Whitby or fax 905-571-1349 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT needed part-time. Also require RMT, Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Physiotherapist, Homeopath, MD, personal trainer, yoga/pilates in- structor or any other natural health practitioner.905-725-0000 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 HYGIENIST required part-time for busy Ajax office. Please call Lucy (905)427-1443 EXPERIENCED MEDICAL receptionist for busy clinic. Fax resume to 905-428-1501. FULL TIME Dental Assistant. Some weekends and evenings required. Must be HARP certified. Exp. preferred. Fax resume to: 905-427-0247. FULL TIME EXPERIENCED DENTAL receptionist/assistant, HARP certified with AbelDent Required immediately. Please fax resume 905-666-9057 FULL TIME REGISTERED Mas- sage Therapist needed immedi- ately for busy Ajax chiropractic practice. Will include days, even- ings and Saturdays. Fax (905)428-0495 FULL-TIME PHARMACIST re- quired for Shoppers Drug Mart at Taunton & Harmony. Opening October 5th. Also require experi- enced PT Cosmeticians. Please call Carmen (416)728-4947 HYGIENIST part time required for Ajax office. Fax resume to 905-619-0564 HYGIENIST required for Ortho of- fice, experience. preferred. Send resumes to File #280, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION- ISTS are in demand. Start your on-line career training today! At- home and on-site job placement assistance for all graduates. Act now! 1-800-466-1535 or www.canscribe.com OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT re- quired for Pickering practice. Full time or part time. Occasional evenings & Saturdays. Please fax resume to 905-420-3752 OSHAWA Dental practice re- quires full-time receptionist/dental assistant for maternity leave. Starting October and. Please fax resume to 905-435-0863. PART-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- ANT / RECEPTIONIST required, for friendly, family centered office in Whitby. Please reply to file #260, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 PART-TIME DENTAL Assistant required immediately for Picker- ing location. Some evenings a d weekends required. Fax resume to 905-427-9697. PHYSIOTHERAPIST WANTED part-time for established private practice in busy medical facility. Please fax resume to 905-666- 8905 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY,Full- time Dental Assistant or PDA for Whitby location. Some evenings and weekends. Please fax re- sume to 905-427-9697. RPN REQUIRED for downtown specialty clinic, Approximately 5 hours per day, Mon-Fri and alter- nate Saturday mornings. Fax re- sume to 905-669-3832. UXBRIDGE Dental seeks PT leading to FT Level2 PDA. Some Sat. required. Please send appli- cation to uxbridgeden- tal@yahoo.ca ATTN: Dr. Kyle Chin WANTED: FULL-TIME Level II Dental Assistant for busy ortho- dontic practice in Ajax. No experi- ence required. Must be HARP certified. Please fax resume to 905-619-8885. HEAT NIGHT CLUB NOW hiring all positions including bartender (2-years exp.) Job Fair Sept 9 be- tween 12-6pm at 129 Brock St. North, Whitby SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED.Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, daytime, evenings or weekends. Please call (416) 358-2510. 167 WILSON RD. S., Oshawa. Spacious 3+1 bedroom, Garden- er's dream. new modern kitch- en/bathroom, hardwood/ceramic throughout. Basement apart- ment/separate entrance. Open House, 1-3pm, Sunday or call for appointment, 905-720-0295. AFFORDABLE Hot New Listings Free Computerized list with pictures of affordable homes in your specific price range and area. 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Some models in stock Over 17 yrs. exp. 416-554-8195 905-985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com 1.800.668.7564 905.955.4624 ORDER YOUR POOL NOW www.kayakpools.ca Immediate Delivery $1000 off installation DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more WorshipWorshipComeCome To advertise your church To advertise your church in our regular in our regular Worship Section Worship Section on Fridays on Fridays call Janicecall Janice at 905-683-0707at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218or fax 905-579-4218 Email:Email: jsam@durhamregion.comjsam@durhamregion.com Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Wo rship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. 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DurhamZeroDown .com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited**\ 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* COBOURG,for sale 960 sq. ft. bungalow style, 1 bedroom plus study, open concept, cathedral ceiling, 5 appliances, parking space, 9 months old, quick clos- ing, $169,900. 905-373-8811. CONDO for sale near Bowman- ville Senior Centre. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 6 appliances, under- ground parking & storage unit in- cluded, A/C. Asking $179 000. Call 905-697-9215 SPACE FOR RENT in Oshawa/Whitby border. Suitable for hair salon or professional ser- vice type business. $980 monthly all inclusive, Call Days (905)576- 0823 or Evenings (905)576-1018 FOR SALE:SUCCESSFUL PORTABLE sign rental business located in Durham Region. Estab- lished customer base. Lots of ex- tras included.Call (905)728-5639 FULLY EQUIPPED tanning salon business available at no cost. Just take over lease in desirable North Whitby location. Call Josef (416)638-9666 ext.221. TURF Logic Franchise Opportu- nity. 100% Pesticide-Free Lawn Care. High-Tech, Low Invest- ment. Protected Territory, Out- door Lifestyle, Full Support. P: 866.239.4056.www.turflogic.ca WOMENS FITNESS franchise, Established Turn Key opportunity, Top location in Whitby. Ideal for Women with fitness and business background. $69K. Call 1-877- 428-1473. $$$100 % FINANCING oac. 5 yr. at 5.35% or variable at 5.15 % oac, cash take-outs, refinanc- es, self-employed, commercial, even poor credit. call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 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 MORTGAGES? 0% Down! Need Line Of Credit? Call b4 go to Bank & get $250 Gift! Credit problem? Self-Employed? Best Rate Guaranteed 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com 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 REFINANCING SPECIALIST Combine mortgage payments with existing debts. Make one monthly payment. Contact Annette (905)426-6899 (2) BDRM Oshawa, large main floor, tri-plex apt bldg. 304 Banff Ave.quiet street, shed, fenced yard, no pets, references, first/last, Oct 1. $850-incl. (905)922-5814 1-BDRM basement apt., Har- wood/Hwy #2, separate entrance, parking, $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. No smoking/pets. Call Rick (905)683-0770 1 OR 2 BDRM apt,familyroom, fireplace, separate entrance, parking, cable, large eat-in kitch- en, avail. immediately. Pickering, Brock/Delbrook. No pets. Call (905)686-5783 or (416)830-5740 1, 2 BEDROOM basement apart- ment. New paint, carpet, ceram- ics, bathroom. Laundry, parking, extra storage. GO, 401, schools, shopping. $795 plus. Available immediately. (416)562-2074 1, 3 BEDROOM apartment, main floor house, new paint, carpets, ceramics and windows. Large deck and yard, laundry, parking, GO, 401, schools, $1295 plus. (416)562-2074 1-BDRM BSMT.Fresh & bright, basement, laundry, fenced back- yard, quiet, friendly court, parking $700_hydro. Available immedi- ately.(905)442-6756 1-BEDROOM North Oshawa $735 all inclusive, no pets, available Oct 1st. ALSO 2-bdrm. apt, close to Oshawa Centre. $790/mo. all inclusive, available Oct 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647 or 905-720-9935. 2 BEDROOM at 408 Bloor, Oshawa, Bright nice & clean, near bus & No Frills, Laundry, parking included. Available im- mediately. $765/mo. + hydro ($50/mth avg.) first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 2-BEDROOM BIG basement, separate entrance, Cedar/Phillip Murray, near school, recreation. Immediate, $750+40% utilities. No smoking/pets. Master bed- room- WHITBY, north Thickson, Master bedroom, $500 incl. No smoking/pets. Immediate. (905)409-7586 3 & 2 BDRM APTS for rent in non-smoking two unit house North Oshawa. Entire house also available for rent. Beautiful house must be seen. 3 BDRM $1275 in- clusive. 2 BDRM $995 inclusive. Entire house $1500 + utilities. 905-433-1632 email oliver@kuz- manovski.com 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. 3-BEDROOM main floor Whitby.End of court, private fenced yard, storage shed. Available October 1st. $975 inclusive. Call (905)668-0815 for appointment. 620 BOND ST. E.apts. Bachelor, in adult lifestyle building. Close to shopping, bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets, $490. Avail. immediately. 905- 438-0558. A WHITBY 2-BEDROOM base- ment apt. Taunton/Thickson, Avail. immediately. private-en- trance, dishwasher, laundry available. NO PETS/SMOKING, utilities inclusive. Bus at door. $850/month. (905)432-7997 ADELAIDE/THORNTON, bright 2-bedroom upper-level apt in house. Private drive, walkout deck, Excellent neighbourhood, extra clean, appliances, laundry, REDUCED $1175/inclusive. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)706-2200. 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. AJAX 1 Bdrm Bsmt Apt. $650 all inclusive, Incl laundry, satelliteTV, parking, sep.entrance. Avail immediately Call 905-619-3412 AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building. Available Sept/Oct., $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 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, 3 BEDROOM main floor or entire house. Quiet neighbour- hood, $1050 plus utilities. Available Immediately. Pets ok. Call Steve (905)427-8233 AJAX,large 2-bdrm bsmt, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, storage- room, very clean, bright, quiet, CAC, laundry, parking, Sa- lem/Bayly, transit and 401. $825/mo + utilities, avail. immedi- ately.(416)200-7241 AJAX,Salem/Hwy #2, 1-bdrm bsmt, bright & clean, 4-pc bath- room, eat-in kitchen, sep. laun- dry, a/c, c/v, transit/GO bus at door. Avail. Oct. 1st $750/mo in- clusive. No smoking/pets. (905)686-2239 AJAX/WHITBY BORDER 2-bed- room spacious apt, ground level private entrance in home, park- ing, a/c, central vac, use of washer/dryer. $800 all inclusive, first/last. No Smoking/pets. (905)444-9871, viewit.ca/20441 AVAILABLE OCT. 1ST.- 2-bed- room main floor in 3-plex. Dun- das/Brock Whitby. No pets. First/last. one-parking. $925/in- clusive.905-983-9082. 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. BRIGHT sunny spacious 1 bed- room basement apartment with walkout to conservation area, kitchen, sep. livingroom, comput- er room and closet space. No smoking/pets. $950/month First/last Call Gary 905-428-6622 CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, 2 bedroom $800/mo, newly deco- rated. Utilities included. Sim- coe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks large 3-BDRM. walk-out base- ment apt. 2 washrooms, kitchen, laundry. Stove, fridge, wash- er/dryer. 2 parking spots. Near schools, bus, shopping. Non- smoker, no pets. Excellent for double occupancy. $1050/mo., heat/hydro/cable included. First/last. Available immediately. 416-302-4573 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. LARGE BACHELOR,north Oshawa, near Durham Col- lege/UOIT. Separate entrance, full kitchen & bathroom, laundry facilities. $550/week, available immediately. No smoking/no pets. Call (905)431-5081 COURTICE, 3-BDRM,2-storey, newly renovated, fin. recroom, walk-out to deck, fenced yard, garage, 2-full baths, a/c, laundry. 2-min. walk to schools, $1325/mo+ utilities. Available im- mediately. Rent Or Rent to Own. 905-433-2188 or 905-261-0771 HUGE, NEW clean basement apt. bay window, laundry, separ- ate entrance, Brock & Dundas, $850 inclusive.416-877-4543 HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM one bed. walkout basement, split lev- el, appliances, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C, fireplace, $850/inclusive. Immedi- ately.No pets.(905)831-0415 LARGE ONE BEDROOM, $550 per month includes satellite t.v. and all utilities. near Simcoe and Adelaide.(905) 579-6182. N.E. OSHAWA, bachelor apart- ment, hospital area. Available Sept. 15 Clean, quiet, newly renovated no pets. $570. all inclu- sive.(905) 571-7840. NORTH Oshawa - 2 & 3 bed- room, Oct. and Nov. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA -Upper 1 bdrm apartment in Century home. Beautiful wood floors throughout. First/last. Avail. immediately. $800/inclusive. References req'd. 905-576-1013. ONE BEDROOM APT, OSHAWA. Upper Floor, clean, $475/month plus utilities, first/last. Call after 5pm 905-725-2352. 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 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 2-bedroom Simcoe North on Russett Ave., newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building, laundry. Cable, heating & water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576- 2982. OSHAWA 3 locations. Large 2 bedroom apt, balcony, free park- ing, fridge/stove/coin laundry. Available Oct 1. Inclusive $825 & $775. 1 bedroom $600 First/last. No dogs.Call 905-924-6075 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 HOSPITAL, Mary north of Adelaide area, 2-bed- room main floor, laundry, park- ing, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350 OSHAWA Large spacious apart- ment in duplex. 2 bedrooms, liv- ingroom, diningroom, kitchen, laundry, parking & storage shed. Available October 1st. $1000 all inclusive.Call 905-728-1963 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, available Sept. 1st. Please con- tact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA,2-large bedroom, main floor, 5 appliances, large bathroom. $975/inclusive. 2 car parking. No smoking/pets. (905)436-0735 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. Sept/Oct. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BLOOR & SIMCOE, 1-bedroom $675+ hydro, heat in- cluded. Newly renovated. 2nd floor of house. Separate en- trance. Parking, smoker ok. (416)827-0957 or tartan_pehguin@hotmail.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm $670/mo+hydro, 2-bdrm $800/mo+hydro. Both avail. im- mediately. Appliances, laundry facilities and parking included. Call 905-240-2632 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 Sept/Oct. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt. $775/mo. inclusive, hardwood floors, first/last, refer- ences. Avail October. 1 call (905)430-8327 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. Sept/Oct. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING - above ground walkout one bedroom apt. 4 ap- pliances, sep. entrance, laundry fac., 1-parking, October 1st. $650+. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 PICKERING - LARGE ONE bed- room basement apartment, pri- vate entrance, parking, suitable for single working person, no pets, references. lst/last. $750 all inclusive. (905)428-6128, (416)520-0951. PICKERING - Liverpool/Glenan- na, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, laundry, cable, non- smoking, no pets, $690/mo. first/last, suitable for single, work- ing person. Available now. 905- 420-2399. PICKERING - WHITES/401. Beautiful bachelor basement apt. with fireplace. A/C, sep. entrance, laundry, cable, utilities included. $725 first/last. Avail. now. Call 416-258-2757. PICKERING 2-bedroom base- ment apt, sep entrance, 1 park- ing, livingroom, eat-in kitchen. Clean. $800/mo includes utilities. First/last, references required. No pets. Immediate. (905)837- 9366 PICKERING BROCK RD. Bachelor bsmt apt. Separate entrance, parking, avail. imme- diately. $650/mo incl. Suitable for non-smoking single. (905)683-3472 PICKERING,4-bedroom main floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- ances, close to GO, schools & shopping. $1350/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. November. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oak, 2 bedroom basement apart- ment. Bright, spacious living room located in a quiet neighbor- hood. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. (416) 740-1819. WHITBY,3 bedroom main floor apt., shared laundry, one parking, no smoking/pets, Avail Nov. $1200 & utilities.905-686-3664. A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 08, 2006 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 SHEILA GREEN* 905-619-9500 Beautiful 3+1 bedroom home with many upgrades. Enjoy large eat-in kitchen with garden doors out to cedar deck & private fenced yard. Fully finished rec room with extra bedroom. All bathrooms have been remodelled. New ceramics, hardwood & new broadloom make this home very appealing. Double car garage, central air & premium lot. Great family neighbourhood. SUN. SEPT. 10, 2-4 P.M. 17 RADFORD DRIVE AJAX$269,900Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage LEE KEESO* 905-428-6533 1856 WOODVIEW, PICKERING SATURDAY, SEPT. 9, 1-4 P.M. SUNDAY, SEPT. 10, 1-3 P.M.$459,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Upgraded & over improved w/ Brasilian hardwood floors, cornice moundings in most rooms. Gas fireplace in family room ** Large family size kitchen w/ceramic floors and backsplash ** Recently upgraded landscaping w/fabulous curb appeal!! ** A must see in The Altona Forest Area! Almost 2800 sq. ft. VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... mmer Call BILL McLEAN* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 www.sellingwithbill.com $344,900First Realty Ltd. Brokerage BACKS TO GREENSPACE This John Boddy Rosewood Classic has a 5 ft. extension to teh family room and the 3rd bedroom, four lage bdrms. in a quiet neighbourhood, lge. fam. kit. and is in move in condition, fl exible closing. Bill McLean 905-831-3300. 2097 LYNN HEIGHTS DR., PICKERING SAT. & SUN. SEPT. 9 & 10, 2-4 P.M. $278,800ALL DONE UP Quiet safe court location Whites and Bayfi eld area, 3 large bdrms., fi n. rec rm., fp., 2 car garage and a private yard, freshly painted, new carept in basement and bedrooms, eat-in kitchen and priced to sell. Call Bill McLean 905-831-3300. 621 FLAVELL CT., PICKERING SAT. & SUN. SEPT. 9 & 10, 2-4 P.M. KELLY PANTALEO* 905-471-2121 WESTNEY AND ROSSLAND There is absolutely nothing like a home - especially this ONE! From the moment you enter this lovely house, you are immediately impressed with it’s layout & upgrades! Over 2500 sq. ft.! Hardwood & ceramic floors! 9’ ceilings! Gourmet kit with stainless steel appliances! California shutters throughout! Oversized fam. rm. with gas fp. & B/I surround sound! Master bdrm. & ensuite - to die for! Treat your family to the best & join me Sunday! $369,900! MLS #E943150. Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage SUN., SEPT. 10, 2-4 P.M. 21 TELFORD ST. AJAX CANDY HENDERSON* 905-619-0663 QUICK CLOSING Stunning Condo/Townhouse approx. 1800 sq. ft., sunny western exposure, gated community, features: huge master with ensuite with separate shower, great open concept design, beautifully decorated, 2 parking spots, and storage locker, 2nd fl oor laundry, great view. Quick Closing Available!! Call Candy Henderson @ 905-619-0663. Directions: Kingston Rd. to Glenanna Ability Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage SUNDAY, SEPT. 10, 2-4 1400 THE ESPLANADE, UNIT 624$209,900ANNA SIMPSON* 905-686-5153 1-866-430-9900 INVESTMENT/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR GREAT FAMILY HOME!!! Zoned for day nursery, group home, crisis centre, bed & breakfast, retirement home, home occupation, legal duplex, triplex or fourplex, plus more!!! Excellent downtown location on quiet deadend street, lots of parking, updated custom built family home located on a large lot - impeccably maintained by original owners! For more information please call Anna Simpson @ 1-866-430-9900. Group-Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage SUNDAY, SEPT. 10, 2-4 P.M. 500 COLBORNE ST. E., WHITBY Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage AIDAN MURPHY* 905-619-9500 BEST VALUE IN THE HAMPTONS! Overlooks conservation area! One bdrm w/full ensuite! Includes 5 appliances! Two underground parking spots (#3 & #100)! Great amenities, great location! Ensuite laundry facilities! Newly installed fireplace! Very cozy one bdrm unit in move-in condition! Steps from waterfront trails! Includes: fridge, stove, washer, dryer, B/I dishwasher, fireplace. Two deeded underground parking spots & one locker. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY$142,500SOUTH AJAX BUNGALOW Nicely updated bungalow with newer windows & doors & updated cabinets & countertop in kitchen. 2 + 1 bedrooms. Boasting a finished basement with rec room, bedroom, semi- ensuite bathroom & finished laundry room. Come to open house for details. Westney & Monarch area. SAT., SEPT. 9, 2-4 P.M. 18 MEDLEY LANE, AJAX$214,900www.aidanmurphyhomes.com BILL McLEAN* 905-686-3330 905-831-3300 PICKERING’S GLENDALE Here is a great starter in a fabulous family neighbourhood close to schools and park, sunken living room with fp., separate din. rm. w/o to deck and private yard, four large bedrooms and a fi nished rec rm. Call Bill McLean at 905-831-3300.First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2-4 P.M. 1795 LISTOWELL CRES., PICKERING www.sellingwithbill.com$234,900F O U R B E D R O OM Looking for a home with plenty of space for playing, cooking, relaxing, entertaining and living? Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further!Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further! OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND *Salesperson **Broker*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record***Broker of Record KELLY PANTALEO* 905-471-2121 ALTONA AND FINCH If you are single or about to be married, then this is the DOLL HOUSE for you! Spacious LR & DR! Main floor family room with gas fp! Master bdr with his and hers closets and 4-pce ensuite! Professionally fin bsmt! w/o from kit to custom deck and fully fenced back garden! Quick possession available! Be my guest on Saturday! $319,900. Kelly Pantaleo 905-471-2121. MLS# E942783. Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage SAT., SEPT. 9, 2-4 P.M. 1556 MELDRON DRIVE, PICKERING SYLVIA HOUGHTON 905-947-9300 1-877-604-7111 3600’ Victorian replica in wonderful Whitevale - Walk to golf course & Seaton Hiking Trail - Open concept kitchen & family room with cathedral ceiling - combined LR & DR - main floor library - double staircase - W/O basement. Call today Sylvia Houghton* or Katherine Morgan*, 905-947-9300. 3196 Golf Club Road Whitevale, 5th Conc. Just E. of Altona Rd. SUN SEPT 10th, 2-4 PM CLASSIC PROPERTIES INC., BROKERAGE $59 3, 0 0 0 HANSEL PATRICK* 905-264-8860 This is a ‘Must See’. Modern, bright, elegant home in prime location. Seperate LR & DR with hardwood fl oors. Large kitchen w/island, opens to eating area, sunken family room w/ hardwood fl oors and fi replace, W/O to patio. Beautifully fi nished basement. Professionally landscaped yard with pond. $$$$ spent on upgrades. HomeLife Realty Alliance Inc. Brokerage SAT. & SUN. SEPT. 9 & 10, 2-4 P.M. 1780 SILVERTHORN SQ., PICKERING STEVE KOSTKA* 905- 839-7449 ***Absolutely “Gorgeous Model HOME” w/$$$’s spent on upgrades. ***Spectacular treed Oasis Gardens in the “Heart of Pickering”. New gleaming hardwood fl oors, new windows (vinyl clad) thru-out home, new roof, **Renovated kitchen**, huge deck o/l’s private treed lot. This “4” bedroom all brick home has a gorgeous “Finished Basement w/wet bar”. See Steve’s Virtual Tour” www.stevekostka.com. Call now!! 905-839-7449. SAT. & SUN., 2-4 P.M. 2003 LYNN HEIGHTS DR., PICKERING Finch/Dixie$393,900Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage LYNDA SMITH* 905-619-9500 Immaculate home in a great family neighbourhood! Private yard w/lovely mature trees & landscaping. Combined living/dining room w/laminate floors & picture window. Walkout to large deck. Eat-in kitchen w/ ceramic backsplash. Fully finished basement w/rec room & 3 piece bath. Direct garage access! Freshly painted, pop-out casement windows, new roof (2004), new garage door, updated bathrooms, new appliances. MLS #E980132 for more pictures. SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 9 & 10, 2-4 P.M. 24 HARLEY DRIVE AJAX (Kingston/Hardwood off Adams)$242,500Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage WALKING DISTANCE TO THE LAKE * Finished top to bottom* Take a walk, bike or roller blade along the 3 mile conservation just minutes from this lovely “updated” 3 bedroom home. Featuring Southern exposure, Fenced in Premium lot, main fl oor laundry, entrance from garage, central air and offering 5 appliances, call D. Kim Hall to view at (905) 831-2273 SUN. SEPT. 10, 2-4 P.M. 25 PANTER, PICKERING$264,900D. KIM HALL* 905 831-2273 CASE REALTY Brokerage Independently owned & operated MARLÈNE BLACKLOCK 1-866-273-1333 Do yourself a favour and check out this fabulous open concept starter home, finished top to bottom with 3 baths, in great location and easy access to Hwy. 2 & 401. Directions: Take Salem Rd., just south of Hwy. 2 and follow signs. SUN., SEPTEMBER 10, 2-4 P.M. 20 TORR LANE, AJAX$219,900Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PAGE 37 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... mmer NICOLE BAFARO* 905-619-9500 $24 8, 8 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage 97 KINGS CRES., AJAX SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 9-10, 1-4 P.M. SO MUCH TO OFFER Charming, comfortable and cozy in desired Ajax location. You will feel at home in this bright spacious 3 bedroom, 2 storey with $$$$ spent in recent renovations. Beautiful large rear yard with generous deck. Walk to schools, shopping and all amenities. A must see at only $248,800!!! MANDY GLEN* 905-831-3300 www.mandyglen.com mandyglen@rogers. com • First time buyers dream • Great space, perfect price, ideal location • Fresh neutral décor • 3 storey 3 bedroom end unit townhome • Walkout from rec room to fenced yard • Backs onto parkette • Access to garage from laundry room Don’t miss out! Call Mandy Glen today at 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2-4 P.M. 1958 ROSEFIELD RD. UNIT# 55, PICKERING$183,900JOAN HEXHAM** LAURA MARKS** 905-619-9500 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage SUN. SEPT., 10TH, 2-4 P.M. 103 ADMIRAL ROAD $216,900. Great home on a large treed lot! Don’t miss this one, hardwood fl oors, updated kitchen & bath, shows well!!! Call Joan or Laura 905-619-9500. www.joanandlaura.com. Combined Experience, Combined Effort SUN. SEPT., 10TH, 2-4 P.M. $349,900. South Ajax sidesplit on a pie shaped lot, new kitchen, updated bath, hardwood fl rs., beautifully landscaped yard. Don’t miss this one! Call Joan or Laura 905-619-9500. www.joanandlaura.com. 50 CRAWFORD DRIVE, AJAX DANIELA LACATUS* 416-837-3860 Amazing 3 Bedroom custom built bungalow! High potential for home business, huge treed lot. Must be seen to be appreciated! Call Daniela at 416-837-3860 or 416-383-1828. SAT. & SUN. SEPT. 9 & 10, 2-5 P.M. 542 SHEPPARD AVE., PICKERING HomeLife/Vision Realty Inc. Brokerage Looking for a home with plenty of space for playing, cooking, relaxing, entertaining and living? Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further!Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further! OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND *Salesperson **Broker*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record***Broker of Record DAVID MCINTYRE* 905- 427-1400 Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER, 10TH, 2-4 P.M. 18 HELSTON CRES., Quality Built Queensgate Home! Immaculate, spacious & open fl oor plan! Main fl oor library or den! Huge family room! Gas fi replace! 6 Jet whirlpool tub! Unique second fl oor 4 Ensuites! Approx. 30000 sq. ft. Valued at $363,500. Call Dave McIntyre 905-427-1400 www.DurhamHomeNet.com SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER,10TH, 2-4 P.M. 4490 THORNTON RD., Quality Custom built home (1998) Immaculate, spacious & open fl oor plan! Beautiful strip hardwood fl oors! 9” Ceilings! Open concept custom kitchen w/oversized island! Huge prof. fi nished recreation room with wet bar, theatre room, extra bedroom & ensuite! Brick & stone exterior. Call Dave McIntyre 905-427-1400 www.DurhamHomeNet.com KARIN SOLDE* 905-436-0990 66 FEARN CRES., AJAX SAT., SEPT. 9, 1-2 P.M.$279,900WHAT A BEAUTY! Approx. 30 ft. by 141 ft. in family neighbourhood. Great layout that boasts open concept, sep family room, sep L/R & dining room. Walkout to patio off eat-in kitchen. Drive the car to the back yard 2 garage doors. Loads of ceramics & oak, MBR has sitting area, semi-ensuite & W/I closet. www.suttonstatus.com MLS# E959617. Loads of pictures on all my listings. Status Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated GAIL DUNLOP* 905-619-9500 $27 3, 9 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage 515 CHURCH ST. N., AJAX (near Church St. & Delaney Dr.) SUN., SEPT. 10, 2-4 P.M. EXECUTIVE FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE Incredible CUSTOM Brookfi eld Home in Pickering Village. Insulated and gas heated two car garage. Very private courtyard style backyard with interlock patio & perennial gardens. Family room with skylights. The fi nished basement great as a guest suite with Jacuzzi tub & W/I closet. This house has so many extras & upgrades I can’t list them all. Great for empty nesters. Just move in! Lovely 4 level sidesplit on quiet court in ‘olde’ Whitby. Finished top to bottom with huge 25 x 14 ft. deck and totally fenced yard. Walk to schools and GO Transit. See you on Sunday! MLS # E926305 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2-4 PM 14 SHANNON CRT, WHITBY MAUREEN HARRISON* 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage Estate Realty Independently Owned & Operated Brokerage EMILY McLEAN* 416-690-5100 TRENDY DOWNTOWN TORONTO LOOK In desirable northeast Oshawa! Stunning newer home, Extremely well maintained. Just turn the key and move in! Beautiful backyard w/large entertainer’s deck, pond & waterfall! Stunning cherry kitchen w/eat in area! Open concept family room,interior access garage. SUNDAY SEPT. 10, 2-4 P.M. 1159 RIDGEMOUNT BLVD., OSHAWANEW P RI CE $ 2 7 9 , 9 0 0 Beautiful Sandbury 4 bedroom home with many upgrades. Finished family room with gas fi replace. Two four piece baths, Cathedral ceilings, 5 appliances plus more. Outstanding landscaped private garden and walkways. One look will do!! See you at the open house or call 416-567-4342 for more information. SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 & 10, 2-4 PM 23 MONK CRESCENT, AJAX DEB CHAPMAN* 905-831-2273 416-567-4342 CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated$329,900 $26 9,90 0 VIEW ON-LINEAT.... VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Summer *Salesperson**Broker ***Brokerof R ecord *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record 1556 Meldron Drive, PICKERING ......... Sat. 2-4 ❑21 Telford St., AJAX ....................... Sun. 2-4 ❑60 Brooksbank Cres., AJAX ............... Sat. 2-4 ❑40 Cameron St., PICKERING VILLAGE ...Sun. 2-4 ❑1964 Wildfl ower Dr., PICKERING ........ Sun. 1-3 ❑8 Bevan Cres., AJAX ....................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑68 Pembry Dr., AJAX. ..................... Sun. 2-4 ❑77 Handley Cres., AJAX ................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑1016 Maury Cr., PICKERING .............. Sat. 2-4 ❑ & .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 350 Sparrow Circle, PICKERING ......... Sun. 2-4 ❑98 Exeter Road, AJAX ...................... Sat. 2-4 ❑73 Kearney Dr., AJAX ...................... Sat. 1-4 ❑47 Woodhouse Cres., AJAX ............... Sat. 1-4 ❑ & .............................. Sun. 1-4 ❑2008 Blue Ridge Cres., PICKERING ...... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑2130 Erin Gate Blvd., PICKERING ........ Sat. 2-4 ❑52 Kirkham Dr., AJAX ...................... Sat. 2-5 ❑ & .............................. Sun. 2-5 ❑OPEN HOUSES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES T H I S W EEKEND ✓ SURINDER JUNEJA*905-831-3300 Charming 4 yrs new, all brick “TRIBUTE” lakeview model. 2nd fl oor covered balcony, fam. w/gas fp., 16’ ceiling & large picture window in liv. rm., hdwd. fl oors in liv. rm. foyer & din. rm., w/o to patio and landscaped fenced yard. Freshly painted, ent. to garage. Includes all appliances. Close to parks, schools, amenities, 401 & lake. Flexible closing. Motivated vendors. First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SAT. & SUN. AUGUST 19 & 20, 2-4 P.M.77 HANDLEY CRES., AJAX Committed to Professionalism!RED UCEDFOR QUICK SALE OPEN H O USEOPEN HOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND Connect RealtyIndependently Owned& Operated, Brokerage MICHAEL J. WILSONBroker905-683-1790905-420-2929 BACKS ONTO ALTONA FORESTBeautiful open concept Coughlin home with finished basement, gorgeous kitchen overl ooking great room and forest. 9’ ceilings, 4 large bedrooms, ensuite with sep. shower and soaker tub. Large deck, neutral decor, flexible closing. $459,900. SUN. AUGUST 20, 1-3 P.M.1964 WILDFLOWER DR., PICKERING www.mwsold.com $229, 9 0 0 KELLY PANTALEO*905-471-2121 ALTONA AND FINCHIf you are looking for a lovely detached family home with: a number of bay windows, 4 washrooms, bevelled French doors, mn flr fam rm/gas fp, hrdwd & ceramic flrs, professionally fin bsmt and w/o to tiered deck and fully fenced back garden/loads of perennials. Then do join me Saturday! $319,900. Kelly Pantaleo 905-471-2121. MLS# E942783. Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage SAT., AUGUST 19, 2-4 P.M.1556 MELDRON DRIVE,PICKERING KELLY PANTALEO*905-471-2121 WESTNEY AND ROSSLANDElegant 4 bdrm family home of approx 2570 sq ft/loads of upgrades: 9’ ceilings, huge master bdrm/lavish ensuite, interior and exterior pot lights, spacious fam rm/gas fp & R/I surround sound, gourmet kitchen, sep & formal liv rm & din rm, hardwood & ceramic. A delight to visit! A joy to own! Come see for yourself! MLS #E943150. Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage SUN., AUGUST 20, 2-4 P.M.21 TELFORD ST.AJAX SHARONCHISHOLM*Direct:416-566-6120905-683-5000 SPLASH INTO SUMMER. Country in Pickering Village! Huge treed lot with private inground heated pool, hot tub, cabana, custom decks, great area for relaxing! 3+1 bdrm. bungalow offers custom eat-in kitchen, gleaming hardwood fl oors, newer bath, 200 amp, newer roof & windows! PLUS a sep. entrance to pot. bsmt. apt. MLS #E935512. SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2-4 P.M.40 CAMERON ST., PICKERING VILLAGE 50 x 1 95 FT. L OT!NEW PRICE $319,800schisholm@trebnet.com QUALITY ONE Ltd.,BrokerageIndependently Owned and Operated LOISSIMMONDS-WEAVER*905-427-6522 Connect RealtyIndependently Owned& Operated, Brokerage AJAX BY THE LAKECome see this 4 level backsplit on a private mature lot with pool. Steps to schools and park. Convenient to all amenities. Freshly painted throug h o ut. DIRECTIONS: Westney Rd. South to Finley Rd. and then follow the signs. SAT. AUGUST 19, 2-4 P.M.60 BROOKSBANK CRES., AJAX JULISACHIU*647-280-4561416-491-3228 (NORTH ROSSLAND/W. WESTNEY)Stunning Great Gulf 2 years old home, 3 bdrms. (optional 4th bdrm.), dble. gar., long driveway. 70K invested in upgrades & improvements, large lot on quiet cres. Prof. landscaped. Breakfast area walk-out to large patio & fenced backyard. Access to garage from laundry rm., 9’ ceiling, crown moulding, hardwood & ceramic flrs., upgraded cabinets, pot lights, gorgeous master ensuite, gas fp., stainless steel appls., C/A, CVAC, GDO. A perfect home like a model. Must see. Won’t last. SAT. & SUN. AUG. 19 & 20, 2-4 P.M.8 BEVAN CRES., AJAX $357,000 All brick 4 bedroom home on oversized lot backing on to greenspace. Beautiful landscaping with perennial gardens, interlock walkway. Finished basement with additional bedroom and bath. Ideal for large and extended families. See you on Sunday or call for additional information. MLS #E932654. SUNDAY AUGUST 20, 2-4 PM68 PEMBRY DRIVE, AJAX MAUREENHARRISON*905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage HELEN MASON* 905-391-HOME (4663)Charming Classic 1837 (Approx.) Century Farm House - Offering Yesteryear with Convenience of Today - Just over 1/2 an Acre of Beautiful Private English Gardens with Secluded Hot Tub - Centre Hall Plan - Tall Classic Windows & Ceilings - Huge Country Style Kitchen - 3 Bedrooms - Formal Dining Room - Walk-out Basement - Walk to Conservation Hiking Trails, Pioneer Museum, Church, School, Library & Minutes from Prime Golf Course, Skiing, Ajax, Pickering & Newer Hwy. 407. Call Helen Mason & The Durham Home Selling Team Keller Williams Referred Realty 905-391-HOME (4663) HISTORICAL GREENWOOD VILLAGE - $479,000 www.HelenMason.ca www.NorthAjaxHomes.com www.helenmason.ca Brokerage MIKE LYNCH* 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage 2750 sq. ft. cul de sac, $$$ spent on upgrades. Prof. decor hardwood throughout, 2 gas fi replaces, custom mantles, oak staircase, Jacuzzi, stainless steel appliances. California shutters, cent. air, unique fl oorplan, off Fairport. $419,900. www.MikeLynch.ca Mike Lynch 905-831-3300 JACQUELYNN TANNER* 905-619-9500 sutton-group heritage realty inc. brokerage Bright, spacious 4+1 bdrm. exec. Ceramic fl o ors, replaced broadloom. Large greenhouse kitchen. Open concept Liv./Din. rm. Main level walk-out to deck. Master bdrm. roman tub & sep. shower. French doors walkout non-retrofi t apt. Bsmt. kitchen. Rec & 1 bdrm. Premium 130’ deep fenced lot. WALK-OUT BSMT.! $328,800. Jacquelynn Tanner @ (905) 619-9500. BASEMENT APARTMENT! Website: www.jacquelynntanner.com Email: jtanner@rogers.com$328,800BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage * Great Pickering location near Whites and Sheppard * Gorgeous gardens in huge backyard * Parking for 6 vehicles in driveway * Two fi replaces * Three bedrooms/four bathrooms * Finished basement * Asking price $314,900 LOT LOVER’S DREAM! www.barriecox.ca#1 PICKERINGREMAX AGENT OVERALL LAST 15 YEARSLOUISE GUERTIN MICALLEF* 416-286-3993 “Service en français” www.homeswithlouise.com lmicallef1@rogers.comROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage • Exceptional “Marshall” built home backing to ravine • Luxuriously fi nished throughout with extraordinary design features • Open plan w/post & beam soaring ceiling, decorative columns plus more... • Custom rec room, home offi ce - possible in-law suite • Amazing gourmet kitchen • Spa-like master ensuite with Jacuzzi • Prestigious area offering a unique lifestyle! • Call Louise Guertin Micallef 416-286-3993. BORDERING “THE ROUGE” AL HUTTON* 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage 327 RONDEAU CRT., OSHAWA Close to the lake. New fl ooring, newer windows, doors, roof, furnace, renovated main bath, quiet child safe court, close to all schools, Lakeview Park. Great value here. OPEN HOUSE SAT. AUG. 5, 2-4 P.M. Call AL HUTTON today 905-831-3300$179,899NABIL DANIAL* 905-683-2100 416-298-8200 www.nabildanial.com Percy Fulton Limited Brokerage Enjoy life in this very lovely home. Ceramics galour in LR, DR, kit. Walkout to a great terrace for entertaining. Bright kit. w/o patio & playground park. Watch your children play. Open concept, CAC, neutral decor, close to TTC, Hwy. 401, Metro Toronto Zoo & shopping. SHOWS LIKE A MODEL - MUST SEE Call NABIL DANIAL at 416-298-8200$215,000Over 2400 square feet. Spacious home, well laid out. Great Hermitage neighbourhood. Close to all amenities. Includes over the range microwave, stove, fridge and downstairs freezer. Also includes 6 month old sofa in basement. POND LOVERS DELIGHT!! Call ZSUZANNA PORTER 905-683-1790$309,999ZSUZANNE PORTER* 905 683-1790 Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage CONDOS FOR SALE OR RENT DELANEY/CHURCH JUST REDUCED - GREAT WHITBY LOCATION 00Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser WES STITT** 416-258-6461 “Hall of Fame Member” ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage LAKE COUCHICHING WATERFRONT YEAR ROUND RAISED BUNGALOW www.wesstitt.ca Beautiful 3 bedroom home on a quiet and private bay location. Custom pine kitchen. Open concept living and dining area. Boathouse, marine railway, 2 decks, 6 appliances, main level laundry. Impeccable throughout! Call Wes Stitt** Today 416-286-3993$359,900*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record Wednesday, August 2, 2006 www.homesdurhamregion.com Pressrun 57,400 To Advertise Your Listing in our Real Estate Section or Fr iday Open House Feature Call 905-683-5110 Judy Stacee & Garry Free Broker of Record/Broker Owners 905-428-4557 WWW.CALLTHETOPTEAM.COM SUNDAY TOUR OF HOMES SEPTEMBER 10th PICKERING/AJAX 1:00 - 1:15 1:30 - 1:45 2:00 - 2:15 2:30 - 2:45 3:00 - 3:15 3:30 - 3:45 420 Sheppard Ave. 1222 Monica Cook Pl 61 Brennan Rd. 78 Pearce Dr. 23 Dominy Dr. 15 Chadwick Dr. $579,500 $369, 900 $282,900 $274,800 $334,900 $314,900 OUTSTANDING QUALITY CLOSE TO LAKE 4+1 BDRM, NEW ROOF SPARKLING LIKE NOW PRIVATE PREMIUM LOT PERFECT INVESTMENT ID#7043 ID#7044 ID#7045 ID#7046 ID#7047 ID#7048 THE STACEE FREE TEAM INFO LINE 1-888-340-3361 Enter ID# durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 8, 2006 PICKERING,Finch/Whites, brand new, 2-bedroom basement. $850 rent/utilities negotiable. Near bus, Go, shopping, schools. Working person preferred. No smoking/pets Available Septem- ber immediately, 905-839-6228, 416-731-8533 PICKERING,Sheppard/White. 2- bdrm bsmt, clean, bright, hard- wood floors, 5 big windows, sep- arate entrance, close to amenities, no pets. Avail. immedi- ately. $780/mo inclusive. Call (905)420-4000 PICKERING,walkout basement, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, parking. No smoking/pets. $750 includes utilities. Near bus/GO Train. First/last. References. Available immediately. Call, 905-428-1652, between 6-8pm. PORT PERRY, large 3 bedroom apartment close to downtown. A/C, gas fireplace, fridge, stove, microwave, washer/dryer. Large yard & deck. No pets/non-smok- ing. First/last/references. $1500. (905)213-2192. SEMI-DETACHED farm house, 2-bedroom, 1km north of Brook- lin. Available immediately. $875 month plus utilities, first/last No pets. Suit couple. (905)655- 4966 . UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, Available immediately: bachelor $650, 1-bedroom $800. : 1 bdrm $675, 2 bedroom $775. All inclu- sive, with laundry. Call Mike 416- 936-1622. VERY QUIET,beautifully fur- nished. Clean 1-bedroom base- ment apt., near downtown Oshawa. Parking, suits 1 person. No smoking, no pets. $650 all in- clusive. For appointment leave phone # at 905-434-7012. 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; 3-bdrm $1025. 905- 767-2565. EXECUTIVE- Fully Furnished Condo. Pickering, Large 1-Bed- room + Den, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Parking. Beautifully Decorated, Very Clean. Short Term. Novem- ber- March $1700/mon. ALL IN. Call Nicole 905-999-7368 PICKERING Brock/Pickering Parkway, 1 +1 bedroom, 2 baths, solarium, luxury condo, pool, gym, sauna, + $1175./mo. inclu- sive.. avail. Oct. 1, No pets/smoking.416-569-6506. COURTICE - Beautiful Parkwood Village. Very large luxurious 1 bedroom. 5 appliances, central air, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, tennis/carwash. October 1st $990/month plus hydro. Blair 416- 606-7730 PARKWOOD VILLAGE Courtice, 2 Bedroom Loft Style Condo(1 bdrm on each level)each with 4pcs ensuite bath.C/A, fireplace, washer/dryer, fridge, stove, dish- washer. Over 1200-sq ft of living space. Very professional and well kept complex. $1150+ utilities. Call 905-434-4468 or 905-426- 0367 PICKERING PARKWAY 1 bed- room + den condo for rent imme- diately. $1000-inclusive. 1-year lease, first/last required. (905)663-1389 PICKERING- LARGE 3-Bedroom Condo, 2 bathrooms, spacious li- vingrm. & diningrm. Laundry. 1 parking space. Minutes to shop- ping, community center, & library. $1200/mon + hydro. Call Nicole 905-999-7368 -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM MAIN FLOOR of house, Port Perry. Central air/central vac/large deck & yard. Shared MF laundry, parking for 2 cars. First/last/references. $1200/mo.+1/2 utilities. 905-985- 0666, 905-809-4713. 3-BEDROOM HOME for rent, Oshawa/Whitby border. $980/month plus utilities. Grass cutting & snow removal included. Available Oct 1st. Call Days (905)576-0823 or Evenings (905)576-1018 4-BEDROOM main floor, mature Whitby neighbourhood. Deck, A/C, corner lot, fully fenced, dou- ble garage. Available October 1st. $1500/month. Call (905)925- 9429 4-BEDROOM UPPER floor of Whitby Bungalow, 2 bathrooms, recently renovated. Large private yard, available Oct 1st or Nov 1st. $1350/month. Call Pat 289-314- 7885 or (905)725-7388 evenings. COURTICE,2 bedroom bunga- low, $925 plus hydro, includes heat/water, 5 appliances, deck, garage, 2 car parking. October 1st. 1 bedroom bsmt apartment. Sep. entrance/parking. $545 in- clusive. Nov. 1st Call Cindy, leave message, 905-432-3222. 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 AJAX - south 3 bedroom house, fenced yard, big driveway,very bright, near school & amenities. Available October 1st $1400 + First/last, references Please Call 905-706-8171 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $825+ utilities. ALSO 3- bdrm detached bungalow $1050+.(905)683-6203 AJAX,By-the-Lake, large 3-bdrm detached bungalow, new kitchen, 5 new appliances, c/a. $1250/mo+ utilities. No smokers. (416)704-4570 AJAX,Harwood/Hwy 2.Brand new 4-bdrm. Carpet, hardwood, ceramic flooring f/p, upgraded cupboards, Amenities.Available. $2000/mo+ utilities. (905)783-4529 BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING 3 bed- room house for rent, North Oshawa, hardwood floors, central air, new appliances, walkout to deck overlooking large backyard onto park, $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 Tr ulls&Courtice. Near schools, finished basement, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, c/air/vac. large fenced yard, deck/shed. 1.5-car garage. $1400/mnth, 1st&last, refs. NONsmoke/NOpets. OCT1st 4photos Email mark1_maclean1@hotmail.com. 905 449 2579 LOCATION LOCATION Loca- tion. close to all amenities, beau- tiful 3-bdrm semi-detached right in the heart of Pickering Village. Ready for you to move in! (416)817-5539 or (416)315-6112 NEW SINGLE HOME,3 bed- rooms, 3 baths, a/c, 5 appliances, finished basement, fenced yard, central area, Kingston/Harwood. $1,500 per mo. Available Oct. lst (416) 399-9114, Nisim NEWLY RENOVATED 11/2 sto- rey home in East Oshawa with 3 bedrooms and office. Great loca- tion, with easy access to bus route and shopping. Parking available. $1150 per mo. plus utilities. Call (905) 725-6551. View by appointment only. NORTH OSHAWA -Brand new Tr ibute home 3200-sq.ft. 4 baths, 4 bdrms, double garage, near new school, $1900/mo+utilities. First/last, references, Avail. Oct 1. 905-725-5150. NORTH OSHAWA,4-bedroom 2200sq.ft house 2-1/2 baths, dou- ble attached garage, hardwood floors, no pets/smoking. $1900+ utilities. First/last, references re- quired. Available Oct 1st. (905)721-0060 OSHAWA - 3 bedroom, Park Rd/King St. area. $850/month plus utilties, avilable October 1st. Call 905-723-3224 days. OSHAWA,3 bedroom Bungalow, 4 appliances, finished basement, single car garage, spacious back- yard with deck. $1200 plus utilities, first/last. Available imme- diately. (416)717-5805 OSHAWA,4-bdrm semi, close to the Civic. Fenced yard, partially fin. bsmt. No pets/smoking. $1215/mo + utilities. First/last. Avail. immediately/October 1st. Call (905)430-0249 PICKERING, FINCH/WHITES 4-bdrm house, 4-years old, spa- cious living/kitchen, spacious ap- pliances, lawn, wooden deck, Walking distance school & public transit, $1300+ 2/3 utilities. (416) 268 3364 PICKERING, Brock & Finch, 4-bdrm house, main floor & upper. New wood floors, freshly painted. Close to 401 & bus- stop/schools/towncentre. No smoking/pets. $1400+60% utilities.Call Lou 416-786-2893. PICKERING,Finch/Brock, 4- bdrms, 2 baths, a/c, fireplace, $1475/mo + utilities. Avail. imme- diately. No smoking. First/last, references.Call (416)992-8374 PICKERING- Liverpool/Bayly 3 bdrm. bungalow, main floor. Available October 1st. Large fenced backyard, 4 appliances, a/c, near GO, 2 parking, no smoke/pets. First/last. $1100+ 2/3 util/mo.905-619-1677. ROSSLAND/PARK N. Oshawa. Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow. Kitchen, livingroom, laundry, full backyard. freshly painted, new windows, extremely well main- tained. $1150 + 1/2 utilities Available Nov. 1st Catherine 416- 431-8385 WHITBY Taunton/Anderson very large 4 bedroom detached,se- cluded parklike setting applianc- es, available October, $1300 plus Condolyn Mgt.905 428-9766 S.AJAX 3-BEDROOM,2 wash- rooms, near schools, park, lake. Excellent condition, newly deco- rated. Includes garage, large driveway, plus large 1-bedroom basement apt., First/last, October 1st. $1575+ utilities. (905)839- 4326 AIR CONDITIONED, 3 bedroom townhouse, all appliances, with garage, upgraded and shows to perfection, located 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 immed.. $1350/mth + utilities. Call Mi- chelle at 905-720-1097 or 905- 427-2872 AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom townhouse. 1 1/2 baths. Fin- ished rec room. Fireplace. Cen- tral air/vac. Hardwood floors. Deck. Available immediately. $1350/month+utilities. First/last. 905-903-2239 or 905-239-2239. AJAX, BRAND NEW 3 bedroom townhouse. 2.5 baths. Finished rec room in basement. Aud- ley/Hwy. #2. 5 appliances. $1450+utilities. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. First/last. 647-895-4674. WILLOW PARK CO-OP at Beatrice & Wilson has 2 & 3 bed- room townhomes available imme- diately. Call: (905)432-6809 www.ucpm.ca 1 BASEMENT BEDROOM,full bathroom, full use of entire house. Cable, internet & utilities included. North Oshawa, $550/month. Call Amanda (905)435-3031 4 ROOMS FOR RENT unfur- nished 5 minutes walk to UOIT/Durham college. $550- $700/mo all utilities, high-speed internet, yard access, near park. share bath/kitchen. Phone extra. washer/dryer, fridge/stove. Nico- la.canto002@sympatico.ca, (416)435-8805, 905-201-8418 AIRY, QUIET FULLY furnished room. Phone cable, laundry, parking included. $450/month. First/last, references. Available immediately. Professional female preferred. Call Rebecca (905)576-8374 AJAX SOUTH.Master with 4 piece unsuited. 1km from lake. Min. to GO, amenities. $560/ month includes cable/ internet or $590 with laundry. Immediately. 905-686-5668 AJAX, CHURCH/DELANEY 1 large room. Share kitchen, own bathroom. Utilities included. Fur- nished/unfurnished. Use of back- yard. $450-$500/month, nego- tiable. 905-626-2030. CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905- 436-1420. FURNISHED ROOM on main floor in large home. Close to TTC/GO, mall, rec centre. Picker- ing. $450/mo inclusive. Garage space also available $60/month. (905)839-7237 ROOM AVAILABLE in new Ajax home. Cable, internet, parking. Full use of house. Close to all amenities. Available immediately. Call (416)678-6583 ROOM FOR RENT Non smoker First/last Hwy 2 & Chapman 905-686-9782 416-327-7727 905-428-9114 Leave Message AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. HOUSE LIKE CASTLE,beautiful newly renovated furnished 1000-sq ft. flat, jacuzzi, parking, $675/mo. inclusive. Avail now. North Whitby. Suitable for single person. No pets. (905)432-6454, (905)655-5446 SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. Suitable for a non- smoking mature working person who is seeking long-term tenan- cy. All inclusive, $130 weekly. Call (905)665-2728. TOWNLINE/KING - near bus. 2 rooms, c/air, clean accommoda- tions, internet access. $650/mo. inclusive. Suit college female. Separate bathroom, use of all fa- cilities.Ryan 905-725-3560. WHITBY,BRADLEY/ANDERSON. Own bedroom and bath, parking, 1st/last. $495/month. Available Oct.1st. (905)430-8585 WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $480 mo. inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519-241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. WORKING PROFESSIONAL and/or student seeks same to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus.$425 per month. (905)404- 0615 1984 STARCRAFT TENT Trailer, sleeps 6, ice box, stove, $2000 obo.Call (905)579-9300 24FT. GLENDALE TRAVEL Tr ailer. Bedroom, bunks, kitchen- ette, 2pc. Bath. Dual wheels, electric brakes. 1974, great con- dition. Located in Paisley. $1500. Weekend viewing or can forward pictures. 905-435-9960, 905-447- 8300 SINCERE SINGLES Matchmaker since 1992. Chosen with care by those who care! Toll free 1-866- 719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and part time spaces available in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/ Pickering 1.866.333.3299 www.weewatch.com 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 VENDORS WANTED MARKHAM HOME SHOW October20, 21 & 22, 2006 For information call Johanne Forfait or Karen Baboushkin 905-294-2200 CHILDCARE TEACHER ECE's and Assistants. Pickering/Ajax area. Full time and part time. Send resume by fax (905) 831-9347 or email herbieg123@aol.com CINDY'S DAYCARE, Maple Ridge area, loving mother of two, 15 years experience will care for your child. First aid and CPR. Call (905) 837-2042. HOME DAYCARE,Salem/Taun- ton area Ajax. All ages welcome, First Aid & CPR. All meals provid- ed. Warm loving atmosphere. Daily walks and outings. Crafts & activities.Call (905)427-4243 SOUTH AJAX - Home daycare, 5 minutes to St. James School. First-aid, CPR, indoor/outdoor play, full or part-time only. 7a.m.-5:15 p.m. Receipts. Call Catherine (905)686-8423. NANNY for 5 year old and 11 month old. My home 2 days/week Must be reliable and have trans- portation. Experience/references. Suitable for retiree. North Ajax. 905-686-9521 MUSIC LESSONS In home setting or school studio ● Piano ● Singing ● Theory Ages 3 to adult Preparation for R.C.M. examinations Patricia Bevington, A.R.C.T. Since 1974 Ava ilable Mon-Sat 905-428-2770 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO HONOURS GRADUATE & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OFFERS * Calculus *Math *Accounting *Physics classes for grades 9-12 Group & individual lessons are provided. Call or e-mail Jey at nandhan@ hotmail.com 647-831-2562 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483.Can deliver “If you’re going to do something, do it right.”Mike Holmes We do it all. Professionally. Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting Decking • Roofing • Furnace Air Conditioning • AND MORE Call1-800-79-DEPOT or visit www.homedepot.ca/installation Ask us about one of our many financing options to best suit your needs. FULLY BONDED & SUPERVISED Complete home renovation and all electrical work. For better quality call now Call 905-686-5424 Licensed electricians and qualified staff. 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Custom Home Improvement Plus *Professional *Experienced *Reliable Complete Basement apts & rec rooms, Kitchen Counters, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing.General Repairs Laminate Floors, Garage Door Openers. Improvements for resale. For Free Estimates Call Multi-Task Bob 905-837-3225 Direct Home Improvement Custom Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Home Theatres. Decks, Fencing, Sheds, Gazebos and Hot tubs. Complete Electrical, Plumbing, And Carpentry services for all Your renovation needs. 905-439-0165 DURHAM RENOVATIONS Specializing in Complete Basement Renovations, Kitchens, Ceramics, Drywall, Hardwood & more No Job Too Small Steve @ 905-409-0443 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit Facia ~ Eavestrough Free estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 Premier Painting & Home Enhancements Complete Home Renovations Interior/Exterior painting Drywall/taping, Plumbing/Electrical, Ceramic/Flooring 20 yrs.exp. Glen (905)626-9947 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes,Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service!! In Service for 25yrs. John 905-310-5865 DEPENDABLE GARBAGE REMOVAL Want a Better Deal? We clean out & dispose of household junk, renovation waste & all general garbage,including furniture and appliances.Friendly & careful same day service. 416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!! NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? Junk Removal/Disposal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 SUMMER CLEANUP Lawn Cutting Garbage Removal, Brick Work, Concrete Repairs, Painting, Eavestrough Cleaning hedge trimming/tree pruning 905-431-7762 905-655-5085 Deb Arnold Custom Interiors ◆For all your painting needs ◆Faux Finishes ◆Ceramics ◆Colour Consultation Deb: 416-725-5651 Shaw Painting-Decorating clean-reliable competitive pricing 15 years exp. interior/exterior painting wallpapering wood finishing. For free estimate call 905-243-2798 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 BOAT, TRAILER, R.V.Storage- Great location, only ten minutes west of Mosport Racetrack. Easy access from both the 401 and 407 to the Kawarthas and Hali- burton.Call 905-263-8827 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 BUTLER AT YOUR SERVICE Excellent Experienced Dependable Cleaning & Services Reasonable rates References Available 647-225-5890 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning.Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" IRINA'S HOME CLEANING Satisfaction Guaranteed Excellent Competitive Rates References & Criminal Record Available Upon Request (905) 686-6969 • Interlocking Sealing •Flagstone Sealing •Stamped Concrete Sealing •Interlocking Repairs • Interlocking Installation www.unicaresealing.ca 416-439-7677 REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL records Fast. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed.1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” RELIABLE AFFORDABLE CLEANER available for small Commercial busi- ness 2-3 evenings a week. Experienced (905) 428-3818 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 08, 2006, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 To p lace your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 761 McKay Road, Unit #1, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax:905-619-3366 west 401 east Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd Unit #1 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 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE AJAX-PICKERING RAIDERS FUND RAISING EVENT SATURDAY, SEPT. 9TH, 7AM - 2:00PM 1842 SPRUCE HILL ROAD, PICKERING Whites Road/Strouds NOTTINGHAM STREET SALE! Purdue Avenue & Crane Crescent Sat. Sept. 9, Rain date: Sept. 10, 8:00am-1:00pm Fisher Price items, furniture and more... GIANT GARAGE SALE We mean giant, 100's of new & used items 748 Lublin Ave., Pickering (off Sandy Beach Rd., or Krosno) September 9/10, 8am - 4pm CONTENTS/GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept. 9, 7am-11am, 705 Front Rd. Washer/dryer, like new $500pr.Table sets, misc.furniture, paintings & more. Call for more details, 905-837-1664 SPORTS EQUIPMENT CHEAP!!!! new and used sports equipment.hockey, snow boarding boots, skates, baseball etc.$10.or less.Goalie pads $25. Sat. Sept. 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m HEIGHTS CITY CHURCH 477 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Go around back) Proceeds to Community Drop in Centre. HUGE MOVING SALE "Rain or Shine" Saturday September 9th starting 8 am 76 DOBSON DR, AJAX (Salem & Mandrake) diningroom set, washer, dryer, many dvd's, vhs, lots of brand name items & stainless steel small appliances, Nike shoes in kids, men's & women's, baby furniture & more - too much to list! YARD SALE! Sat. Sept. 9 and Sun. Sept. 10, 8:00am 60 Crawford Drive Furniture, toys, dishware etc. BIG GARAGE SALE 30 tables - 44 Falby Crt. Ajax Sat. Sept. 9th, 8-2 pm. All proceeds to the Ajax Hospital. GARAGE SALE Saturday September 9th starting 9am 12 Sherwood Rd. West, Ajax From sm all items to large items including furniture & toys 2nd ANNUAL ULTIMATE STREET SALE Saturday September 9th starting 8 a.m. Autumn Crescent (Rosebank & Stroud) TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone W.R. Gosse Renovations Specializing in Finished Basements, Kitchens & Bathrooms. Free Estimates. Call: Wade: 416-452-5060 Rob: 416-407-2085 John Thomas "Jack" Fray January 11, 1931 - September 9, 2001 Though his smile has gone forever, And his hands I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories of the man I loved so much. His memory is my keepsake, With which I'll never part, God has him in his keeping, I have him in my heart. Roses & Love Songs Forever in my heart Loving wife Kathy AROUKATOS, Peter (Panagiotis)Suddenly on September 6, 2006. Beloved husband of Vassiliki, loving father to Mary and Steve, Sophia and Ro- land, Nancy and Stevie, Betty, Peter and Dora. Cherished Papou to Sofia, Nicholas, Stefano, Alexi, Vikki, Tatjana and Katya. Will be sadly missed by his brother-in-laws, sister-in-law, niece, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held at the HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOME, 3280 Shep- pard Ave. E. (just west of Warden), on Friday 3-9pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church,3840 Finch Ave., E. on Saturday September 9, 2006 at 10am. Burial to follow at Duffin Meadows Cemetery. HARBER, Donald John - At the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, on Wednesday, Septem- ber 6th, 2006, age 58 years. Don Harber, formerly of Ajax, son of the late Jack and Mary Harber. Loving husband of Maggie. Dear father of Carrie (Arnold), Trina (Mayo), and Michelle. Sadly missed by his grandson Aaron. A graveside service will be held at the Warkwo rth Cemetery on Saturday, September 9th, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. As an expres- sion of sympathy, donations to the Multiple Sclero- sis Society, or your local Humane Society, would be appreciated by the family. www.walasfuneralhome.com SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED ~ Since 1872 ~ "FIVE GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE" SPECIAL PRICING ON OVER 100 IN STOCK MEMORIALS DISCOUNTED 20" WIDE $200 to $425 24" WIDE $250 to $450 30" WIDE $300 to $475 36" WIDE $400 to $575 OFFER EXTENDED UNTIL SEPT. 16, 2006 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 32 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905) 427-4366 1-800-461-0282 www.encode.com/sanderson *Some Restrictions Apply +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. 2004 Polaris Prox 120 w/cover, mint condition. $1800.00 or best offer 2004 Suzuki LTA 50 mini quad. $1600.00 or best offer 1951 Farmall "C" farm tractor. $1500.00 firm. Running condition Call 905-260-1586 or 905-571- 7252 4'x8' Snowbear box trailer. Brand New. Hardly used. $850obo. (905)666-5175 8' BEAUTIFUL SOLID PINE harvest table with Pressback chairs.$900. Call 905-982-1999. 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 A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail.Call Sam (905)686-1772 ABOVE ground oval pool 12 x 24 4 1/2 feet deep. $1500 or best offer. If interested please contact 905-668-4916 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. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together foundation. 20'x30' $5500, 25'x40' $8700, 30'x40' $10,500, 32'x50' $14,000. 40'x60' $20,000, many others 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.ca ANTIQUE HOSIER.Circa 1900’s. Excellent Condition $1500.00 obo. Antique walnut kitchen table and 4 chairs. $500.00 obo. (905)666-5175 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.647-271-5483 BIG COUCH, good condition bought $1,000 selling $250 o.b.o. (905)250-0239. CARPETS. LAMINATE & 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 CONTENTS SALE- contempo- rary livingroom, diningroom, kitch- en cabinet bakers rack.. Ladies white bedroom suite, double bed, chair, TV, 2 stands, desk, more, package deals.(905)668-1937. CONTENTS SALE.Washer, dry- er, 7 yrs old, GE Evolution, white, excellent condition, both recently serviced $250 : Ivory sofa and love seat, Sears Whole Home, nearly new, was $2300, asking $1000; 61" Toshiba rear projec- tion TV $1000; large computer desk, hutch and matching table, ideal for home office, $300; metal canopy bed, queen, mint condi- tion, $125 with box spring and mattress: 4 pc solid maple bed- room set, 6 drawer dresser with mirror, 2 bedside tables and a desk, good condition, $250; 4 pc bedroom set, wood veneer, in- cludes 5 drawer chest, 6 drawer dresser with mirror, bedside table and desk, $250. call 905-432- 6024 and leave a message. 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 DELUXE SCOOTER,VL FOLD & GO 370, never been used, asking $2500.Call Tim (905)259-1650 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. DISHWASHER 2yr $200; Cap- tain's bed $175; Oak 10-pc dou- ble pedestal din set $1600; sofa & chair (new) $800; single sleigh bed $175; washer 1-yr $300; dry- er $250 or $450 both; older 24" stove $125; gas dryer 1 yr $250. (905) 260-1123. FULL SET OF 4 spalding legacy golf clubs, right hand, 3 - pw, 1-3 woods, putter, umbrella and bag, excellent shape. $200. 1-705- 328-0402 after 6 p.m. 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 GOALIE PADS 21" black $50; Goalie chest protector $40; Prism goalie pads 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$500obo; Pentium 1 Computer w/CD Rom, Cannon Colour printer and stand $150obo.(905)666-5175 GORGEOUS cast iron antique wood and cook stove, mint condi- tion, $700 OBO. Minolta STSi SLR 35 mm camera with 18-80 mm lens and 80-300 mm telepho- to lens, lens hood, caps, hardly used, perfect for college student or photography enthusiast. 905- 373-0660. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB/SPA 2006 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $5,000. 647-271-5483 HOT TUB/SPA 5HP,24 jets, ozo- nator ready, LED light, waterfall, deluxe redwood cedar cabinet, warranty, 5-person, sacrifice $3500.Call 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrfice $4,300. 905- 213-4669 IMMACULATE almost new appli- ances, Maytag double oven & grill stove, Maytag fridge freezer with water ice dispenser, Frigidaire dishwasher, Kitchen Aid Micro- wave, all matching. Frigidaire front loading washer & dryer, computer and printer. (905)442- 0624 JESUS SAYS,MATT 7:16: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." DOES YOUR MINISTER WEAR GLASSES? Call Jim Campbell: (705)799-1329. LARGE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTED wall unit, medium oak. Buffet with old records & record player. An- tique Morris chair, dusty rose chez 120x96. Various sized Sheers, rods & other odds & ends.(905)723-4441. LIQUIDATION SALE.Brother In- dus. Server, Indus sewing ma- chine, clothes, mannequins, racks, fabric roll rack, draperies, quilted items, curtains, fabrics, remnants, threads/buttons etc. Saturdays Sept 2-Oct 7. 5245 Langmaid Rd, Hampton (905)579-1944 MOVING - Quality oak bedroom suite, televisions, stands, oak ta- bles, mirrors, office furniture, rug, draperies, bedspreads, 4 wheel walker, numerous household items. Must be sold (905) 623- 6698.8 - 8 MOVING SALE!Wood, buffet /hutch and dining table. Good condition. $800. Glass kitchen table and four chairs, as is, b/o. Call Janet at 416-801-2927. MOVING SALE, computers, fur- niture, appliances, household items, baby furniture, clothing, tools, Minivan. All in excellent condition. Nothing over 4 years old. (905)231-1281, (647)293- 5567. NINE MONTH old, chesterfield, love seat, chair, brown/beige, new $2800, firm $1500. Chrome/glass 48" table, with 5 multi gray chairs, new $1300, firm $400. Coffee/2 end tables, light wood/glass inserts, new $600, firm $300 after 6.(905)839-7105 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SANDBLAST CABINET 2'x2'x4' enclosed/lighted/set-up for dust collection $300; Trojan UV705 water purifier/up to 5 GPM $150; Bridgeport Series 11 CNC Mill, all tooling/ready to use $7000/firm. 905-982-1408. SATELLITE TV FREE TO AIR. NO MONTHLY BILLS: WE HAVE THE FIX! Visit our Oshawa store today! (905)435-0202 SALE 18" DISH $59, ELIPTICAL DISH $99 www.uneekelectronics.com STAINED GLASS-various sizes and tools, supplies, grinder in ex- cellent condition, pattern books. Call Diane, 905-666-3599. STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALE - and storage trailers for sale or rent.Call (905)430-8220 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD for sale. Maple, Beech, Oak. 16", seasoned. $260/cord plus delivery. Also fire- wood logs & cedar posts (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765 GUITAR OPTEK, Fret Lite Strat. 2 System: normal 2 amp, and 2 computer. Notes, cords light up on Fret board. Brand new with cables, foot switch, PC CDs. Asking $600. (905)668-8594 AAA PUPPIES - Shit zu's, Da- shund's $595 each. Cockapoo's, Schoodles, mini Schnauzers, Jack Russell's, all $395. All pup- pies have had 1st shots, de- wormed and ready to go now. Call Bill 905-355-5226 wedwards000@sympatico.ca BOXER PUPPIES,fawn, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, crate and house trained, 9 weeks old, ready to go. $800. Call (905)436-1890 BROOKLIN PET CARE - now of- fering obedience training. Starting September. Call for a well trained dog. Also offering doggie day- care.(905) 655-4721. CHOCOLATE LAB pups, pure- bred, also, golden retriever pups, parents registered on site, great temperament and health, first shots, dewormed, guaranteed, ready to go. 905-355-5420. ENGLISH BULLDOG Purebred puppies, males and females. CKC registered, microchipped, shots, dewormed, $2500. (905)391-7209 FREE TO good home, kittens, approx. 9 weeks old, call (905)427-5572. GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, 9 weeks, beautiful, black & tan, in- telligent. Home raised. Vet checked, first shots, dewormed, micro chipped, $650. Call (905)263-4602 GOLDEN RETRIEVER Puppies, 2nd generation championship line. Home raised, CKC regis- tered. Hip/eyes/elbow/heart/and thyroid clearances. Males & fe- males. Beautiful puppies, ready for their new home end of Sep- tember. Loves Cove/Port Perry (905)985-2358. 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. 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