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The Pickering Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 48 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 51,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 A fresh start Series looks at mature students NEWS/7 Let’s go to the zoo Animals abound at regional attractions NEWS/2 Visit www.SupperWorks.com Taking the work out of supper Amberlea Shopping Centre 1822 Whites Rd, Unit 9 905-837-6600 CELEBRATING OUR 1ST ANNIVERSARY! At SupperWorks, we take the work out of supper. We do the menu planning. We do the shopping. We do the washing, the chopping, the grating, the slicing and the clean-up! You prepare tasty, wholesome meals without the time, without the hassle and without the mess! In about two hours, you’ll prepare twelve entrees (one hour for six entrees). Each full sized entree serves 4 to 6 people (you can also split most of our recipes in half). That’s 3 dinners a week for a month, all for about $4.00 per serving! September Menu Selections include Balsamic Pork Tenderloin, BBQ Pulled Chicken, Eggplant Caponata, Greek Feta Burgers, Kids Mac n’ Cheese, Savory Sauteed Shrimp, plus many more... PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN INCOME TAX All-Canadian Tax Service $49.95*only * Most returns *GST extra 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860 Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00pm Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm 375 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Harwood) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 ‘We want to interest them enough to graduate:’ education minister By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Two new skills- based programs will give high school students the chance to learn job-ready training. Premier Dalton McGuinty came to St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School in Pickering on Tuesday to announce the pro- grams. The new programs are “an op- portunity for our young people. They need to be motivated to take on challenges. Our econ- omy is being challenged,” Mr. McGuinty said while speaking in the garage of the transportation technology program. Joining him were Educa- tion Minister Kathleen Wynne, Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Wayne Arthurs and Ajax- Pickering MPP Joe Dickson. About 20 students, along with school board officials, were also present. One of the new pro- grams is Community Safety and Emergency Services program, which Mr. McGuinty said would appeal to students thinking of careers in law enforcement, as a paramedic or a firefighter. The other, Information and Communications Technology, is a computer-based program. There are about 14,000 stu- dents in 12 different Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) pro- grams, Ms. Wynne said. “We want to interest them enough so they can graduate,” she said, adding the government is spending $13.9 million on the programs this year. The course offers a double credit for students in Grades 11 and 12, said Vince Sorbilli, a BEST FRIENDS BACK IN CLASS Photo by Michael Jurysta PICKERING — Best friends Eve Sihvonen and Sarah Koning share happy thoughts while waiting to start their first day of Grade 1 at Sir John A. Macdonald Public School. Students motivated to take on challenges ✦ See New, Page 5 For more details, visit: www.theheartofcountry.com EXHIBITORS WANTED Contact Audrey Dewit: 905-426-4676 x257 NEW THIS Y E A R SPECIAL ARTISAN AR E A Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers FRIDAY October 17, 2008 •3 pm - 9 pm SATURDAY October 18, 2008 •10 am - 5 pm SUNDAY October 19, 2008 •10 am - 4 pm General Motors Centre 99 Athol Street East, Oshawa durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 I EPUMPPR C WATCHPR C WATCH online this week at Our readers help you stay on top of gas prices Join us all summer long in our on- line feature -- Pump Price Watch. With your help, we’ll be posting gas prices from across Durham Region all day, every day on our website, newsdurhamregion.com. Pump Price Watch is sponsored by HIGH LOW @ newsdurhamregion.com $1.29 $1.29 6 7 By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A trip to the zoo doesn’t have to mean a long drive on busy highways. There are four zoos in Durham and their owners are hoping to attract a local crowd and raise awareness of the entertainment their businesses provide. The biggest local offering is the Bowmanville Zoo. Owner Michael Hackenberger said the zoo is forced to “func- tion in the shadow of a giant” with the Toronto Zoo so close by. To be able to compete, the focus at the Bowmanville Zoo is to let people get “up close and personal” with the animals, Mr. Hackenberger said. The newest exhibit at Bow- manville is Expedition Predator, an interactive romp in a trolly- like vehicle through the domain of Leo the lion and Robbie the tiger. Only Robbie and Leo aren’t alone in their pens -- they’re joined by a zoo employee who feeds them raw meat up against the windows of the trolley so visitors can get a good look at the animals. Bowmanville and the three other zoos in the area -- North- wood Zoo in Scugog, the Os- hawa Zoo and Jungle Cat World in Orono -- all have something different to offer, said Region tourism manager Kerri King. “A lot of people don’t realize we have four zoos in Durham,” she said. “Come and see what we have here, right in everyone’s own backyard.” Like the Northwood Zoo and Animal Sanctuary in Seagrave, which started off as a training ground for movie stars with fur and feathers. But 10 years ago the zoo’s doors were open to the public so people could take a look at all the species that live with zoo owner and animal trainer Nor- man Phillips. The zoo is home to Sinbad, a Siberian tiger who is leash trained and is more than nine feet tall when he stands up. Not far from Sinbad’s pen is Benny the bear’s home. Benny is a 32-year-old black bear who was dropped off at Mr. Phillips’ property. When Benny arrived he was in bad shape -- his fangs had been removed and his front paws had been declawed -- leading Mr. Phillips to believe he was being used as a wrestling bear. Rehabilitation and species survival is emphasized at North- wood, Mr. Phillips said. “We take in so many animals lately we have to build more en- closures,” he said. “I don’t like small cages.” He said he’d like to build larg- er enclosures but needs more in- come to do it, so he encourages the public to come out and pay admission to see the members of the animal kingdom who live on his property. At 3 p.m. on Saturdays people can watch the animals being fed, from tiger cubs to Kodiak bears. The Oshawa Zoo, the new- est in Durham region, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, owner Alan Connell said. The zoo fills a niche, allowing children to play with and feed the animals ranging from baby ducks to lemurs. “(It’s a) good old-fashioned children’s zoo where children can get hands-on with the ani- mals,” Mr. Connell said. The Oshawa zoo has tried to take a different approach from the traditional, he said. “Old zoos were full of pens and cages, but there’s a lot of room for kids to run around here,” he said. Leah Brancati, 2, said her fa- vourite part is the ducks because they will sit on her lap and she can hold them so they don’t jump off. Tamara Brancati, Leah’s mom, brought her to visit the zoo from their home in Ajax. It was the family’s first time visiting the zoo, but she said she would definitely be bringing Leah and her brother back. “They are having a lot of fun,” Ms. Brancati said. So much fun she was having trouble pulling Leah away from her feathered friends so the fam- ily could head home. Let’s all go to the Durham zoos Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photos Above, Kurt Hackenberger sits atop Libby, the Asian elephant, as she performs in the Bowmanville Zoo’s theatre. The zoo offers up an entertaining and educational experience. Below, a Bowmanville Zoo park handler cuddles a two-month-old ba- boon named Ace. At left, A Siberian tiger at the Bowmanville Zoo. No picket lines at Durham College DURHAM — Durham stu- dents didn’t have to get through picket lines to get to class on Tuesday, just the usual back-to- school traffic. That’s because Ontario’s colleges reached a deal with support staff on Sunday after- noon. The Ontario Public Ser- vice Employees Union (OPSEU) members’ previous contract ran out on Aug. 31. The union is not releasing details of the agreement until just before or after it’s ratified by members. David Cox, com- munications officer for the union, said he expects that to happen shortly. “What I can say is the bar- gaining team is pleased to have a deal they can recommend to their members,” he said. OPSEU represents more than 6,500 employees in Ontar- io’s 24 colleges. Of those, 395 work at Durham College in the library, at students services and in many other areas.newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video at newsdurhamregion.com He was the ‘funniest kid’ in school AJAX — A funeral will be held Wednesday for a 10-year-old Ajax boy de- scribed as fun-loving and “the best friend a boy could ever have.” Alexander Novia, a Grade 5 student at Eagle Ridge Public School in Ajax, died Sunday after- noon after he lost control of a dirt bike and collided with a car while in cottage country. The funeral service is at noon Sept. 3 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3840 Finch Ave. E., Scar- borough. “Alex was a really neat kid,” said Liana Lafranier, Eagle Ridge’s principal. He was a real fun-loving boy, she said. Postings on a facebook memorial group describe Alex as “the nicest and funniest kid in school,” and “a beautiful, kind boy who will be missed by so many.” At the school, they’re all thinking a great deal about his family, Ms. Lafranier said Tuesday. “We really want to share our greatest sympathies,” Ms. Lafranier said. Teachers, and in some cases administrators, shared the news directly with students. “We’ve had a great deal of support here; we’ve had counsellors on hand for our students,” she said. Grief counsellors were provided for teachers as well. “We’re just honour- ing him by sharing our happy memories of him,” Ms. Lafranier said, and reminding each other to treat others kindly. Alex was wearing a hel- met and being supervised by adults when the acci- dent occurred, Peterbor- ough County OPP said. He failed to negotiate a turn on a cottage road in the Crystal Lake area and the bike entered a lane with a steep grade and careened down the slope, striking a car, police said. Alex was airlifted from the scene to hospital in Minden where he was pro- nounced dead, police said. No one else was injured in the mishap. An investiga- tion continues. Community matters. New hospital Community Advisory Group for local health care issues At Rouge Valley Health System, we are committed to staying connected with what matters most in our community. That’s why we are creating a new Community Advisory Group—and we’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team. Become a member We need members with different backgrounds and per- spectives to bring their views and input. Rouge Valley’s two hospital campuses—Rouge Valley Centenary and Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering—serve the communities of east Toronto, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. If you live in these areas, this is your opportunity to play an active role in your community. Apply today For more information and to apply online, please visit us at www.rougevalley.ca/communitymatters. All applications are to be received by Sept. 19, 2008. www.rougevalley.ca/communitymatters WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING MADE FOR WALKING Comfort and Well Being with every Step! Thursday September 11, 2008 at 7:30 pm In Our Showroom Call to reserve a space, seating limited WINTER COVERS • ANTIFREEZEWINTER COVERS • ANTIFREEZE CLOSING KITS • WATER BAGS • LEAF NETSCLOSING KITS • WATER BAGS • LEAF NETS SUB PUMPS • SAFETY COVERSSUB PUMPS • SAFETY COVERS all supplies in-stock!all supplies in-stock! 637 KINGSTON RD. 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Durham police said Tuesday the investigation is ongoing. Arrested Saturday was Anthony Green of Devine Drive. He’s charged with weap- ons offences including dis- charging a firearm with in- tent as well as four counts of aggravated assault. Funeral service today for Ajax student killed riding dirt bike Arrest made in Ajax shootings PICKERING — Police are hoping the release of security camera images will help them nab a sus- pect in a theft from the Pickering Town Centre. The suspect snatched a valuable bracelet from the People’s Jewellers store at about 10:30 Tuesday morning, Durham cops said. The suspect had spent some time in the store, examining bracelets and asking questions before fleeing with the item, de- scribed as a tennis-style bracelet with diamonds. The man, described as having a dark complexion and a slender build, had short dark hair and wore Ray-Ban sunglasses, and had an earring in his right ear, police said. He wore dark pants and shoes and a white dress shirt with blue stripes, and was using an IPhone. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call Dur- ham Regional police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2521, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. Police seek suspect in Pickering jewelry theft Now with RSS content feeds newsdurhamregion.com INCOME TAX COURSE CURRICULUM – During the 12-week course, students study the basics of income tax preparation including current laws, theory and application. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS RECEIVE an H&R Block certifi cate of accomplishment and the opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block. However, completion of the course does not guarantee employment. H&R BLOCK KNOWS TAXES and how to teach them. Our instructors are expertly trained and are experienced Block personnel who make each session an exciting experience with discussion sessions, reference materials and instructions using regulation forms and schedules. CLASSES ARE FORMING NOW. 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We think... e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea Babin - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Cats, dogs not allowed to roam freely in Ajax To the editor: The Aug. 21 article about the breed- ing coyotes near Hermitage Park, Ajax was most refreshing to read. As we con- tinue to remove and degrade habitat, these wild animals are accommodating us better than we are them! I was very surprised however to see a statement, attributed to Derek Hannan, Ajax’s manager of bylaw: “He recom- mends keeping cats inside and added Ajax has a bylaw in place that dogs and cats shouldn’t be roaming around.” The bylaw is a legal requirement passed and enacted by Ajax council. It is not a “recommended” requirement, nor is it something we “should” do. Compliance is mandatory. I was further disappointed to see the front page picture of Ms. Mintoff, who is ignoring the bylaw by letting her cat run free. It is irresponsible on her part and that of the News Advertiser, who printed the picture, to encourage non- compliance with our bylaws. I trust Mr. Hannan’s staff will be in touch with Ms. Mintoff to remind her of her obligation to comply with our bylaws. The bylaw was enacted with meaning and purpose. Not only does it protect our pets, but it also protects wildlife. House cats in North America kill more birds and mammals than cars and all other predators combined! It is esti- mated that more than 500 million birds are killed annually by our “beloved” cats! Geoff Carpentier Ajax Cutting Hoile loop would affect few transit users To the editor: I would like to offer a few clarifica- tions to the Aug. 15 editorial, ‘Keep the buses on the roads’. 1. None in the neighbourhood pro- poses to cancel Route 222. What we propose is that Hoile loop be cut. The impact of this is 10 per cent of the route’s length affecting very few people. 2. That “the route performing well” is based on ridership per hour. Actu- ally, only four-to-five people use the service from the community of more than a hundred, and over 70 explicitly expressed their wish to have the bus rerouted. 3. “The benefit to the community as a whole must outweigh the complaints of a few.” Very true. Except, here it’s the four to five riders whose wishes for convenience of not having to walk a few minutes to the stop outweigh the desire of the majority to have peaceful, quiet and safe streets. 4. Durham Region Transit’s 400-metre bus stop standard states DRT should consider new or revised routes and not that it must force service where it is not welcome. Julius Sasvari Ajax Reader confident in Durham’s water supply process To the editor: Re: ‘No plans to ban bottled water in Durham’, Aug. 22 News Advertiser. The reluctance to trust tap water may be understandable, with occasional examples of lack of government over- sight of major public services (and for anyone who remembers the year 2000 and the deaths and illnesses of resi- dents in Walkerton caused by drinking tainted tap water). One constructive suggestion for reducing the dependence on bottled water might be for Durham residents to visit their water supply and treatment plants and hopefully gain confidence in the safety of the water delivered to their taps. My opinion from visiting the public open houses is that in Durham Region, we are very fortunate that the water supply process appears to be operated safely, methodically and pro- fessionally. Frank Dempsey Pickering e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ September 3, 2008P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com This Week Do you believe now is the right time for a federal election? Yes No Early election call not really necessary I t seems all but inevitable Prime Min- ister Stephen Harper will visit Gover- nor-General Michaelle Jean on Fri- day to ask that she dissolve Parliament, plunging the nation into an election. But given that legislation mandating four-year election terms was passed sev- eral years ago, is a premature race to the polls really necessary right now? After all, the Conservatives pushed for mandatory election dates and the legis- lation they supported and helped pass would mean the next election should occur in October 2009, not this October. The mandatory four-year term, which the Province of Ontario also follows, works ideally when the government has a majority. With a minority government, elections can take place at any time should the opposition combine to defeat the government. They can also take place should the government believe it cannot get its leg- islation passed and ask that Parliament be dissolved. The prime minister argues nothing will get done in this session of Parliament and recently met with the other party leaders individually. However, it’s hard to see how the current political situation really differs much from what’s gone on since Mr. Harper’s Conservatives won the January 2006 federal election. Over the past 2 1/2 years, the govern- ment has had its budgets passed -- sure- ly the most important bill any party in power produces. It has also managed to effectively govern through some master political manipulating delivered by Mr. Harper and his caucus. While Mr. Harper didn’t manage to win a majority of seats up for grabs nearly three years ago, he has shown he can administer the levers of power even though the opposition has a substantial majority of MPs at its disposal. It’s likely the Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois -- and now a Green MP -- didn’t pull the plug on the Conservative minority because they felt Canadians were not ready to head back to the polls after elections in 2004 and 2006. Mr. Harper seems determined to make it happen and we’ll shortly be seeing and hearing those familiar political mes- sages. It is the government’s prerogative as to when to drop the writ -- subject to a rubber-stamp by the Governor-General -- and Mr. Harper will find out Oct. 14 (the probable date for the election) if he made the right call. We’ll get the chance to let him know. Last Week With school starting next week how much money do you plan to spend on yourself or your kids? Nothing - 43% $100 to $200 - 22% $200 to $300 - 6% $300 to $400 - 10% More than $500 - 19% Votes: 169 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Now, at age 44, he’s in his third year of chemical engineering at Durham College. “This is never what I would have chosen to do,” Mr. Rigby said, sitting near a coffee shop on campus, wearing a green ‘Durham College Dad’ T-shirt. Although it’s surprised him how well he’s fit into college, the idea of returning to school filled him with anger and frustration at first. Like the rest of his family, he’s spent his whole life in the skilled trades. “It was like watching someone die,” said Laurie Moffatt, who was Mr. Rigby’s up- grading teacher at TriArch Educational Ser- vices in Cobourg. “Terry identified himself through that work.” Throughout his life, Mr. Rigby’s had no shortage of work opportunities, from work- ing for family businesses, framing houses, general contracting, and eventually becom- ing a construction millwright. “Then in 2003, I had my accident,” Mr. Rigby said. While doing a millwright job at General Motors, a motivation beam slipped and fell on his foot. “It crushed my big toe off and bruised off a lot of other stuff,” Mr. Rigby said, moving his hands almost as often as his lips. “I don’t have accidents, so this is a whole new ball game in life for me.” The injury occurred during the SARS epi- demic and it took 12 hours for his wounds to be attended to. The delay caused rotting and nerve problems. After numerous proceedings, including temporary positions, seeing doctors and dealing with infections, a functionality doc- tor said he couldn’t go back to millwright- ing and he was chosen as a candidate for labour market re-entry. The news was “mentally paralyzing.” After interest and school equivalency testing, which revealed he has a reading and comprehension disability, he went to TriArch for upgrading. He tried to be posi- tive, but it was hard. “Terry was like the worst of all cases,” Ms. Moffatt said. “You would have never thought it could happen.” He was “a nightmare.” He didn’t want to do homework and, if it was sunny, he wanted to be outside working on a roof or something, she said. As Ms. Moffatt and Mr. Rigby started to gain each other’s trust and he began to have success, he excelled. “Most of the people I work with have an extremely high work ethic,” she said, and added they can’t change that in school. “People like Terry have the tendency just like they did at work to achieve.” In college, he’s now at the top of his class, joined the student ambassadors and has done some tutoring and motivational speaking. At first, he was filled with self doubt and worry that others would see him as the old guy. “For the first week I was sitting there going, ‘I can’t do this’,” he said. But when a fresh-out-of-high-school stu- dent offered to help with his computer problems, he knew he was going to be all right. “From that day forward, I felt OK,” Mr. Rigby said. Having a friend and someone to help him has been a big thing. He has a good study group and the college staff have helped with his test anxiety and learning disability. The mature student adds richness to the classroom because of their life experi- ence, said Jeanette Barrett, dean of Durham College’s school of career development and continuing learning. “They’ve done a lot they just don’t give themselves credit for,” Ms. Barrett said. They have a proven employment record, bring life experience and flexibility with them, have overcome the challenge of re- training and will be loyal, which makes them attractive to employers, Ms. Moffatt said. To his surprise, the juggling and not the schoolwork, has been the hardest part. “I’ve basically given up my life,” Mr. Rigby said. He still has bills to pay, friends calling and family to appease, as well as dealing with his new physical limitations and pain. “The biggest thing not to let happen is just leave,” Ms. Barrett said. If that happens, they could leave in poor standing, which ends up on their tran- script. Durham College’s preparatory depart- ment helps get mature students ready for post-secondary, making sure they have day-care arrangements, backups and are at a point in their life where they can. Staff also investigates if someone has stopped coming to see if they can come up with a solution. By working with the school, stu- dents can arrange for a temporary leave in good standing, emergency loans, and other supports. The biggest surprise to Mr. Rigby is that he could actually do it and that people are proud of him. His advice is to embrace it – and get up- grading even if you think you’re smart. “To gain much you have to risk much,” Ms. Moffatt said. “Change is inevitable; it will come get you whether you want it or not.” In this three-part series running all week we look at mature students. Tomorrow, meet a mom who stepped back into a classroom after a 25-year absence. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Terry Rigby, during a titration test, checks the colour of his testing liquid. Mr. Rigby suffered a workplace injury and now is in his third year of the Chemical Engineering Technology course at Durham College. hen a beam fell on Terry Rigby’s right foot and crushed his big toe, he had no idea the impact it would have on his hands. In a split second, his life swiftly switched direction, taking him out of the skilled trades and toward post-secondary school.W By Crystal Crimi/ ccrimi@durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 5 Pdurhamregion.com teacher in the transportation technology program. The students spend two classes in a row in the program, giving them a chance to do more in-depth work, he said. “They’re entering the workforce with job-like skills,” Mr. Sorbilli said. As a teacher, it’s “very rewarding we have a direct impact on them succeeding,” Mr. Sorbilli said. He joked the students are succeeding “although we’re not sure they’re absorb- ing anything while they’re here.” While he spoke, a student fainted, hit- ting his head on the concrete floor. An am- bulance had to be called and the student taken to hospital. Having the transportation technology program “gives us a second opportunity outside of school,” said Connor Trepanier, a Grade 12 student. “Say you’re in sports and you don’t get to where you want to get to, you have something to back into.” The program is “a different learning experience” and not based on books, said Martin Dobosz, also in Grade 12. When asked if other students would take either of the new programs, Mr. Trepanier said, “Friends and buddies are interested in something outside of transportation, so yeah, they’d be interested.” Vana Nahhas said students in the course cut two mini-vans in half last year and connected the front of each. In the mid- dle, they put two barbecue pits. She’s interested in pursuing a career in aviation. Noel Smyth, the communica- tions technology teacher, said SHSM pro- grams are looking for “kids at risk,” such as those who might not get the 30 credits needed to graduate. In the communications field, including computers, most employers are looking for those who have graduated from col- lege or university, he said. It’s unlikely a program could be offered this year, Mr. Smyth said, noting it took a full year to set up the transportation tech- nology program. New programs not ‘based on books’ Concerned staff and students wait for an am- bulance after a student fainted during a news conference at St. Mary. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photos Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announces an expansion of the Specialist High Skills Ma- jors program by adding two majors. The an- nouncement was made at Pickering’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. ✦ New from page 1 newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video of the announcement at newsdurhamregion.com Fall 2008 Durham’s Wedding Professionals are at the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Ajax Convention Centre Ajax Convention Centre 500 Beck Cres., just off Salem Road exit from the 401, Ajax Featuring: bridal gowns, tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses, & mother of the bride dresses Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 12 Noon & 3:00 pm 2 Fashion Shows In your Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Show Guide Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 source.comwedding Sponsored by: MakeUp by LENASight & Sound "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# Purchase tickets online at: durhamweddingsource.com Enter for your chance to win a prize courtesy of PICKERING PHOTO In the village Also, purchase tickets at the following locations: Pickering Photo, Bridal Desires, Tuxedo Royale and The Bay Advance tickets $4 each Purchase tickets at the door $6 each or 2 for $10 For more information, please call 905.683.5110 ext. 230 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME Sept. 4 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Sept. 8 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Sept. 10 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Sept. 15 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Sept. 18 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Do you love being near the water? Like fi shing, swimming, or bird watching? Unfortunately our shorelines, rivers, lakes and streams are getting littered with garbage. Help out by joining 52,000 other Canadians taking part in the TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up between September 20-28. There are many opportunities to participate: • Community groups, businesses, cadets and scouts are encouraged to select a site and register with www.vanaqua.org/cleanup or call toll free 1.877.427.2422. • You may also opt to join one of the other clean ups taking place that are “open to the public”. Visit www.vanaqua.org/cleanup for a list of dates and locations. • Residents, families and students not involved with one of these other groups are welcome to join the event organized by the City of Pickering and Toronto & Region Conservation. Call 905.683.7575 for details and to register to clean up Lake Ontario on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am - noon, rain or shine. Students, this event is eligible for community volunteer hours. The City of Pickering can help any volunteers clean up eff orts by providing gloves, bags, water, snacks and waste disposal. Call 905.638.7575. sustainablepickering.com At Pickering Recreation Complex we have spent the past 25 years helping your family be happy & healthy. Try one of our fantastic family fit programs, attend together or take advantage of our free health club work-out during your child’s program! Come in TODAY!CELEBRATING25YEARSOFFA M I L Y ,FI TNESSANDFUN! cit y o f p ic k e ring.com/recreationCall your family & friends... Come out and be a part of history Watch the web for details Had times you’ll never forget at Pickering Recreation Complex? Send your Rec Memories to reccomplex@cityofpickering.com Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road 905.683.6582 The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the fi nancial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Province of Ontario RENEWED STRENGTH 100-DAY BIKE RIDE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Join Dee Miller and Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland for the fi nal leg of the Renewed Strength Bike Tour! Millennium Square, Liverpool Road South Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 4 pm The Renewed Strength 100-Day Bike Ride around Ontario has almost come to an end! You can join Dee Miller (Executive Director/Founder of Renewed Strength) to celebrate the completion of her 7000 km ride to create awareness of Renewed Strength’s free programs for Cancer Survivors. This event included visiting more than 80 communities in Ontario. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland will be joining Dee for the last part of her ride. Be there to greet Dee and Mark and support Renewed Strength by signing the survivorship t-shirt. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A small road shift in a future development has one property owner con- cerned in a big way. The Brookdale Centre was the subject of a major debate last year but Council ended up giving the commercial develop- ment the green light in hopes of improving Pickering’s down- town. But it was back up for discussion at a recent planning information meeting regarding a decision by Council in July, when it passed a resolution that a road originally planned to go completely on Brookdale lands will now be split equally be- tween it and Pentans Develop- ment Limited, which leases to a number of car-related busi- nesses in the area. Brookdale will face Kingston Road, rough- ly between Dixie and Liverpool roads and north of Hwy. 401, and is north of Pentans, Although council approved the plan for the road on both properties, the zoning bylaw must be amended first. No de- cisions were made at the meet- ing; it was for information only. Pentans lawyer Bruce Mc- Minn said in a letter his client has owned the building since 1979 and was generally fine with development nearby be- fore learning of the road shift. “In reliance on staff presen- tations, my client was satisfied that the proposed Brookdale rezoning generally represented good land use planning,” he wrote. “But under no circum- stances would my client have acquiesced to any municipal road taking or down-zoning of its lands.” Mr. McMinn said his client didn’t get an opportu- nity to give input, and suggest- ed shifting one of Brookdale’s buildings over to make room for the road off Pentans prop- erty. “Otherwise, my client will effect all of its legal remedies to safeguard its operational and development rights with re- spect to its lands,” Mr. McMinn wrote. At the meeting, resident Jeff Snape spoke about the traf- fic issues the road will create since it will go out onto Kings- ton Road. “We have a mess at that corner,” he said, referring to Walnut Lane and Kingston Road. Ward 2 Regional Council- lor Bill McLean was concerned the road is set to go through Kingston Road, connecting to Walnut, without something like a median restricting traffic from going straight through. Neil Carroll, director of plan- ning and development, said the Region has been involved in working on traffic issues and improvements to Walnut Lane. You are Invited … DeNure Tours Travel Show in Pickering September 11, 2008 at 2:00pm East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. South Join us for a cup of coffee and a 1-hour presentation that features information about our “Sunshine Express” to Florida and Myrtle Beach, and our cruises to sunny climates. We’ll also tell you about our Christmas themed tours! Seats are limited.Please RSVP to 1-800-668-6859 or email: info@denuretours.com Follow the sunshine with DeNure Tours! www.welcomewagon.ca 1-866-873-9945 Expecting a Baby? Sunday, September 28, 2008 Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valleyfarm Rd., Pickering Doors Open at 1 p.m. Register: www.havingababy.ca Upcoming Special Events Planning a Wedding? Sunday, October 5, 2008 Carruthers Creek Golf Club 650 Lakeridge Rd., Ajax Doors Open at 1 p.m. Register: www.bridalshowcase.ca Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Carrier of The Week Daniel Today’s carrier of the week is Daniel. Daniel enjoys soccer & boating. Daniel has received a gift card from Pickering Town Centre, and a dinner voucher from McDonald’s. Congratulations Daniel for being our Carrier of the Week. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. * Bouclair Ajax/Pick. * Durham Business Times Ajax/Pick. * Henry’s Camera Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. * Master Bedroom Ajax * Millwork Ajax/Pick. * National Sports Ajax/Pick. *Oshawa Rotary Club Ribfest Ajax/Pick. * Personal Edge Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Rona Ajax/Pick. * Salvation Army Ajax * Sam’s Club Ajax/Pick. * Sport Chek Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Town of Ajax Ajax * Wheels Ajax/Pick. 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Teachers who care about every child in class. at it's Dance Training Best! Highly qualified, Sign u p Sign up NOWNOW for t h e s e for these FUN P R O G R A M S FUN PROGR A M S TODAY!!!TODAY!!! DURHAM ATTACK 2008-2009 TRYOUTS Girls Tryout Schedule 2008 National 17U Champions! 2006 & 2007 - National 14U/15U/16U Champions! Cost per player is $25 and includes tryout sessions and T-shirt For more information call (905) 725-3092 or visit our website at www.durhamattack.org 12U/13U Fri Sept 5 6-8 pm J Clark Richardson (born 1997/96) Tues Sept 9 6-8 pm Henry Street Fri Sept 12 6-8 pm J Clark Richardson Tues Sept 16 6-8 pm Jack Miner 14U Thurs Sept 4 6-8 pm J Clark Richardson (born 1995) Mon Sept 8 6-8 pm Pine Ridge Wed Sept 10 6-8 pm Pine Ridge Tues Sept 16 8-10 pm Jack Miner 15U Mon Sept 8 6-8 pm Henry Street (born 1994) Tues Sept 9 6-8 pm Pine Ridge Thurs Sept 11 6-8 pm Henry Street Mon Sept 15 6-8 pm Village Union 16U Thurs Sept 4 8-10 pm J Clark Richardson (born 1993) Mon Sept 8 8-10 pm Pine Ridge Thurs Sept 11 8-10 pm Pine Ridge Mon Sept 15 8-10 pm Leslie Macfarlar 17U Mon Sept 8 8-10 pm Henry Street (born 1992) Tues Sept 9 8-10 pm Henry Street Thurs Sept 11 8-10 pm Henry Street 18U Mon Sept 8 8-10 pm Henry Street (born 1991) Tues Sept 9 8-10 pm Henry Street Thurs Sept 11 8-10 pm Henry Street 13U/14U Wed Sept 10 6-8 pm Henry Street (born 1996/95) Thurs Sept 11 6-8 pm Pine Ridge Wed Sept 17 6-8 pm St John Boscc 15U Tues Sept 9 8-10 pm Pine Ridge (born 1994) Wed Sept 10 8-10 pm Pine Ridge Mon Sept 15 8-10 pm Pine Ridge Fri Sept 19 6-8 pm J Clark Richardson 16U Tues Sept 9 8-10 pm Pine Ridge (born 1993) Wed Sept 10 8-10 pm Pine Ridge Mon Sept 15 8-10 pm Pine Ridge Fri Sept 19 6-8 pm J Clark Richardson 17U Wed Sept 10 8-10 pm Henry Street (born 1992) Mon Sept 15 8-10 pm Notre Dame Wed Sept 17 8-10 pm St John Boscc 18U Wed Sept 10 8-10 pm Henry Street (born 1991) Mon Sept 15 8-10 pm Notre Dame Thurs Sept 18 8-10 pm Jack Miner Boys Tryout Schedule 2007 - Ontario 16U/17U/18U Silver Medalists 2007 Ontario 15U Bronze Medalists Ballet • Pointe • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical Acrobatics • Hip Hop •Musical Theatre Parent & Tot • Pre-Ballet 145 Kingston Road • Unit 2 Ajax (behind Applebee’s) 905.686.2211 Class Schedule and Tuition Fees Available on our Website www.taylordance.ca REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION DATES:DATES: Wed. Sept 3, & Fri. Sept 5 from 6-9 pm. Professional Dance Training for all ages now available in Ajax Call 905.683.5110 Ext. 228Call 905.683.5110 Ext. 228 To book your ad spaceTo book your ad space THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Education Advertising Feature R.F.E.C.Y. Child Care Centre For over 20 years, Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region has provided support to families of children with special needs. • R.F.E.C.Y. Child Care Centre is a UNIQUE government licensed setting for children 30 months to 6 years of age facing challenges in one or more areas of development. • An enhanced staff ratio provides opportunities to design individualized programs that compliment the developmental needs of YOUR child. • We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm; full time and part time care is available. Spaces are now available For more information please contact us at: 905-686-8249 Or in person: 865 Westney Rd. S. Ajax, ON L1S 3M4 Parenting Today: Tips for a successful school year (NC)-Whether it’s the beginning of the school year or well into the semester, sometimes helping a child succeed academically means understanding how he or she learns best. “Successful learning happens when we make a connection between what we are attempting to learn and our personal strengths,” says Dr. Mary Mokris, an education specialist for Kumon Math and Reading Centres. “When the connection is made, learning is easy. When it isn’t, diffi culty fol- lows.” She offers these tips for identifying your child’s learning style: Seeing Is Believing Visual learners learn best when “shown” how to do something. They thrive on written direc- tions. If your child is a visual learner, it could be best for him or her to write and rewrite a spelling list he or she is studying to see the letters come together on the page. All Ears Auditory learners retain more information from what they hear than read. Auditory learners can make an audio re- cording of themselves spelling out words on a spelling list so they can replay them and spell along with the tape. Move On Kinesthetic learners express themselves through movement and often have trouble sitting still. To learn a spelling list, a kinesthetic learner can use his or her body to form the letters, can put the words on objects or can recite the spelling of words while jumping rope. Feeling Smart Tactile learn- ers need to feel and manipulate objects with hands-on experience in order to learn best. They can use magnetic let- ters to spell out spelling words on the refrigerator or form the letters in clay or sand. “If you know your child’s strongest learning style, share this information with the teacher,” says Dr. Mokris. “That can help them adapt certain lessons appropriately.” For instance, at Kumon Math and Reading Cen- tres, instructors offer an oral reading component to the reading program and math manipulatives such as the number board in the math program. The program currently helps more than 4 mil- lion children in 45 countries. More information is available online at www.kumon.com. Picture your child in the care of a compassionate person who has passed the most rigorous screening and training standards set by Legislation. She loves children and is focused on their growth and environment. Welcome to Wee Watch. Welcome to affordable, dependable, enriched home care. 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Membership on the committee would allow students to learn about a number of environmental issues as well as learning about municipal government. If selected, youth members would attend evening meetings once per month, November through August at Regional Headquarters in Whitby. Additional information is available online at www.region.durham.on.ca. Region looking for green teens Since 1984 Since 1 9 8 4 Since 1984 Henry DesjardinsHenry Desjardins Automotive Service Inc.Automotive Service Inc. 377 MacKenzie Ave. Suite #9, Ajax 905-683-9040 Blue Flame Muffler CentreBlue Flame Muffl er Centre Repairs to all makesRepairs to all makes Alignments, Tune-ups, Brakes, AirAlignments, Tune-ups, Brakes, Air conditioning, Oil changes, Ignitions, & moreconditioning, Oil changes, Ignitions, & more AllianceAlliance COLLISION LTD. DURHAM’S #1DURHAM’S #1 AUTO COLLISION &AUTO COLLISION & REFINISHING CENTREREFINISHING CENTRE 961 DILLINGHAM RD. 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Caruso Auto has plenty of return customers who can at- test to the service they receive. Caruso knows them all by name. Phil Caruso is here to serve people. “We offer honest work at honest rates.” In addition to quality workmanship, they will estimate all work before it’s done, ensuring that you know what you are paying for up front. Services include oil changes for $21.95, transmission work for $79 and up, brake service from $79.95, fuel-injec- tion service for $48.95, four-cylinder tune-ups for $59.95, and much more. Engine coolant need fl ushing? Caruso of- fers that for $64.95. In addition to servicing cars, Caruso Auto also special- izes in the sale of used cars. Need a used car or service for any make or model? Call Caruso Auto today 905-686-3803 to book your next service job. Caruso offers honest work for honest rates THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com Photo by Adrien Veczan Mysterious miss AJAX — Kayla Paul shows the mask she made at the Teen Art Project Summer Camp at Ajax Town Hall. Pickering youths featured in Anne of Green Gables PICKERING — Durham, Canada and the entire world is celebrating ‘100 Years of Anne’, a century of ‘Anne of Green Gables’, the popular novel written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who wrote half of her works when she lived in Uxbridge. And, Pickering residents and brother and sister, Cole Reid and Clarisse Reid, are certainly a major part of the festivities. The Dunbarton High School students are performing in ‘Anne’, a drama by Paul Ledoux based on ‘Anne of Green Gables’. It’s at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Road) Sept. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20 at 8 p.m. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on Sept. 14. For tickets and more information, visit www. theatrescarborough.com. Ajax Film Circuit season begins AJAX — The Ajax Film Circuit season starts on Sept. 10 with ‘The Visitor’, a special presentation at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. Film Circuit movies are shown at the Ajax Cineplex Odeon (Salem and Kingston roads) at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) and tickets are available there on movie night for $7.50 each or, if bought in advance from any Ajax Public Library branch, for $7. The next film is ‘Young @ Heart’ on Oct. 8 followed by ‘Amal’ on Nov. 5. No membership is necessary. Don Piggott’s art at OPG Information Centre PICKERING — Ajax artist Don Piggott’s work is on display at the Ontario Power Gen- eration Information Centre until Oct. 20. Piggott works in oil, acrylic and waterco- lour and his art can be found in collections in the U.S. and England. He is a life member of Ajax Creative Arts and a member of the PineRidge Arts Council and the Oshawa Art As- sociation. The information centre is at 1675 Mont- gomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road) in Pickering. It is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no ad- mission charge. Victorian tea in Oshawa OSHAWA — Summer’s winding down but it’s still tea time at the Oshawa Community Mu- seum. Once a month, the museum hosts its Vic- torian Tea, with each month having a theme, with desserts and decor to match. The cost is $10 per person, which includes a low tea (light lunch), desserts and scones and a museum tour. The dates are Sept. 25, a harvest tea, Oct. 20, a Halloween tea, Nov. 27, a remembrance tea, and Dec. 18, a Christmas tea. For reservations, call Jill at the museum, located in Lakeview Park on Lake Ontario, at 905-436-7624, ext. 106. You can get more information at www.os- hawamuseum.org. Entertainment in brief SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Looking for talented youth in Ajax AJAX — Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument or are in a band, Ajax on Stage! is looking for you. The youth talent showcase is an oppor- tunity for the town’s talented young people to strut their stuff. The event is open to performers aged 13 to 19 who can register individually or in a group in the band, vocal, dance or instrumentalist categories. Live auditions take place in October, where young people from each category will be picked to perform at the event. Ajax on Stage! is on Nov. 15 at the J. Clarke Richardson/Notre Dame community theatre, 1375 Harwood Ave. N., starting at 6 p.m. Entry forms and more information are available at the Ajax and Mclean community centres or online at www.townofajax.com. Foote prepares to watch 45 films, interview stars By John Foote jfoote@IAOD.com As you read this, I am knee -deep in the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the 14th festival I have covered as a mem- ber of the press. This year, I hope to see 45 films and have booked interviews with the likes of Ed Harris, Viggo Mortenson, Spike Lee, Anne Hathaway, Jonathan Demme, Atom Egoyan, the brothers Coen, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, Paul Gross, Peter O’Toole, Ellen Burstyn, Martin Landau, Julianne Moore, Mickey Rourke, Darren Aronofsky, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Renee Zellweger, Colin Farrell, Edward Norton, Jon Voight, and best of all, Steven Soderbergh and Benicio Del Toro, the director and actor of Che, the massive four films about the life of the great revolutionary. The film festival is a marathon event that makes serious physical and mental demands on the body. On average, I will see four, sometimes five films per day, with one or two inter- views crammed in there. The screenings begin at dawn with more than 20 theatres going from 8 a.m. through to midnight for the world media and in- dustry. Armed with my fat program book, which lists and describes the more than 300 films from around the globe, I will spend the week before the festival choosing what I am interested in, nailing down interviews and answering e-mail requests from the U.S. movie studio reps asking me to inter- view the actors and directors. Some I will turn down simply because the films are the No. 1 priority here for me. If it comes down to interviewing Brad Pitt and seeing a film, the film always wins. Sorry, Brad. On Sept. 4, I move into my digs for the festival run. I am covering the festival for several outlets, the largest the Los An- geles-based website, www.incontention. com, which gets more than five million hits per day, 87 per cent going to me. My girls will come and visit for the week- end, Ariana thrilled to be able to swim and do some shopping at the Disney Store, Aurora happy for time in the city and Sherri happy for the break. After the year we have had, with Sherri’s ongoing struggles with brain cancer, any sort of break from the routine is nice. I gave some serious thought to not doing the festival this year, but Sherri would not hear of it, insisting I go and not feel guilty about it. “It is what you do” she told me. The week before the festival we received some good news from the oncologist at the Odette Cancer Centre in Sunnybrook. They have made the decision not to start chemotherapy at this time as it appears that the radiation has done its job well enough for now. The eight-centimetre tu- mour is now just six centimetres and ap- pears inactive at the moment. That is the news we were hoping for; chemotherapy meant we were in trouble. So now we enter the monitoring stage, still a waiting game, but a good place to be. To celebrate this news, Sherri decided to join my mom, sister and good friend Sue for a trip to Cuba in January. Go, with my blessings. And while I will be enjoying the festival, the brightest lights I will see will be when my girls arrive to spend the weekend with me. I may not see much of them -- Daddy’s working -- but when I come back to the room to utter chaos (assured), shopping bags and smiling faces, I am at home away from home for a few days. So much has happened this past year: Sherri’s brain cancer, my sister’s illness that nearly took her from us (she’s fine), the book deals, it seems one thing after another. Belief and positive thinking really can take you through some times . . . that and unconditional love. So, yes, I am at the film festival doing what I love, seeing the films that I love, and waiting for those three girls I love best to arrive to make the festival complete. John Foote, director of the Toronto Film School, is a nationally known film historian/ critic and a Port Perry resident. Get more re- views at www.footeonfilm.com. Contact him at jfoote@IAOD.com It’s festival time in the big city ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com John Foote Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary Save 25%Save 25% During the Month of September 2008!During the Month of September 2008! “Your Vision is Our Concern” EYE TESTS AVAILABLE 370 Brock St. S., Whitby 905-666-3831 CHEF TRAINING Largest Trainers of Chefs & Cooks in Ontario! www.liaisoncollegedurham.com Durham Region 905-430-0400 IHIH Enroll Now! 6SWWPERH6H)EWX;LMXF]3202 = Enroll Now for Sept. 2008!Enroll Now for Sept. 2008! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Believers AJAX — Tamil culture is on display in Believe in You 2008 in Ajax. The Sept. 6 event features cultural and western dances, singing, instrumental performances, cultural fashion shows and more. The free event, presented by the Tamil Cultural and Academic Society of Durham, fits the society’s mission to promote leadership, confidence and Tamil culture. Youth members Iswarya Thayaparan, Tanesha Thirukumar, Archana Sivakumaran, Shayena Loganathan, Abira Vaithilingam and Gobeshia Sureshkumar have been prepar- ing for the event. Most of the performances will be choreographed by Tamil youths. Believe in You 2008 is at the J. Clarke Richard- son/Notre Dame community theatre, 1375 Harwood Ave. N., starting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. DINING OUTDINING OUT $5.00 OFF when you spend $20 DM0708029B Oriental Chicken Salad Quesadilla BurgerSatisfy your cravings at Applebee’s® , -Ê- -ÊÊ Applebees.com ©2008 Applebee’s International Inc. 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Ask that oils be used sparingly if not removed completely. Simply dabbing meats that look like they may be a little bit more greasy than you would like with a napkin can also trim off a couple of unnecessary calories. 2. Fill up on the good stuff.Skip the unending bread basket and opt for picking on raw vegetables, if possible. Ask to have a side salad (low-fat dressing on the side) brought when others are enjoying more fattening appetizers, so hunger pangs won’t tempt you to indulge in something naughty. 3. Don’t be a member of the clean-plate club. Your parents may have imbedded the idea in your brain you that you must fi nish all of the food on your plate before you can get up from the table, but that rule no longer applies. Restaurant portion sizes can be triple the recom- mended amount. For example, a 3-ounce piece of meat is portion size, and is roughly the size of the palm of your hand. Ask for a carry-out container and immediately cut your food in half and pack away the excess. 4. Order from the kids’ menu, if possible. See if you can order that smaller-sized kids’ portion, which is actually more aligned with the amount of food you should be eating. If not, a lower-fat appetizer and a salad may do the trick. 5. Skimp on dips and dressings. Many condiments can add un- wanted calories. Case in point, that creamy Caesar salad dressing can knock out any inherent healthy aspects of the remainder of the salad. Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions, or simply ask to have dress- ings put on the side so you can decide if it’s worth taking the plunge. 6. Eat a little before heading to the restaurant. If you know you tend to over-indulge at restaurants, fi ll up on low-fat snacks before you leave. 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Danish 416-729-5991 grapes or some other fruit. You won’t be famished upon entering the restaurant, and hopefully not tempted to order one of everything on the menu. Historic Pickering Village 60 Randall Drive, Ajax 905-619-2636 www.safaribarandgrill.com Check the menu online and callCheck the menu online and call us with your order.us with your order. Back to School got you Busy? Safari now delivers! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 Why not try curling? Bring your own team or join ours! Curling season starts Oct. 14/08 To view our rates and applications, visit us @ www.toronto.com/annandale photos by Michael Jurysta Leaf lovers can’t get enough of their heroes PICKERING — In photo at left, Kohulan Narendran won a hockey stick and had it autographed by Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Nik Antropov. In photo at right, mom Charlotte Papadopoulos and sons Nicholas, 7, and Jack, 5, rushed from a soccer tournament just to see their Maple Leaf heroes at the autograph session. Antopov and Alexei Ponikarovsky signed autographs at a Kingston Road Bell outlet recently. Ajax juniors to compete in Vermont By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Ajax Attack are set for their final tune-ups before venturing into the 2008-09 Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League season. With a roster on the cusp of being finalized in advance of the start of the season, the Attack play their final exhibition game Wednesday night at the Ajax Community Centre against the Kingston Voyageurs on Pad 1 at 7:50 p.m. The following day, the Attack trav- els to Burlington, Vermont where they’ll take part in the 4th annual Woodchuck Classic Tournament from Sept. 4 to 7. The Ajax juniors join seven other Canadian junior teams playing eight U.S. junior squads. The Attack begin preliminary play at the Woodchuck Classic against the Empire Junior Hockey League all- stars. They also have games against the Jersey Hitmen, the CD Selects of New York State and Syracuse. The Woodchuck tourney is heav- ily scouted by NCAA recruiters and National Hockey League scouts, with more than 80 expected to be in attendance over the four-day event. The Ajax juniors currently own a 1-2 pre-season record, after being edged 5-4 by the Voyageurs in Kingston on Aug. 23 and then split- ting contests against the neighbouring Pickering Panthers, winning 6-2 in Ajax on Aug. 27 and then, in a return match in Pickering on Aug. 28, dropping a 5-2 decision. Most of all, Attack head coach Carey Durant believes the At- tack will turn heads this season as it regroups from a sub-par 2007-08 campaign in which the club finished out of the playoffs with a 12-34-3 mark. “We’ll be a lot tougher to play now than we’ve ever been,” said Durant, who returned to the coaching reins after previously coaching the club in 2005. “I think, overall, we’re commit- ted to putting a better product on the ice. I’m happy with what I’ve seen.” Durant places the credit for the club’s expected renaissance at the feet of general manager John Tug- nutt and Attack assistant coaches and former Ajax- Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ midget coaches Larry Gertsakis and Jim Gaetens, who’ve brought in players who should be difference- makers on the Attack this year. Among those is a crew of former Ajax-Pickering Raiders midget grads who’ve shown they’re ready to make the transition from minor hockey to the tier 2 junior ranks. Those players include Ian Watters, Blake Boddy, Jordan Reed, John Simone and Greg Waller, who all played for the OMHA champion Raiders last season. “Larry and Jim did a fabulous job with that team last year and we have five really good players from that team. They’ve been very good for us. You can tell they’re young, but they’re all proven winners.” Although Durant believes the At- tack is well-balanced at all positions entering this season, his wish list would include a proven scorer to replace the offensive void left by Jor- dan Ramsay, who was signed by the Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolves out of the training camp. In terms of goaltending, he’s con- tent to enter the season with the tandem of David Jenkins and Adam Stein, although he said Stein may yet catch on with the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs, necessitating bringing in another netminder. The Attack get the season started on the road in Peterborough against the Stars on Saturday, Sept. 13. The next day, the Attack play their home opener against the same Peterbor- ough squad at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. Attack to finish pre-season in U.S.Attack Facts The Attack released two Amer- ican players who were expect- ed to be stalwarts this season. Forwards Ilester Little, of Texas, and Geoff Shewmake, of Wisconsin, were let go, says head coach Carey Durant, as they had better players in camp. However, the Attack has signed Alex Barr, a defenceman from New Jersey...The Attack is still looking to trade veteran forward Adam Place...The Attack play the Upper Canada Hockey Club at the annual Governors’ Showcase in Bowmanville on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. ...The Attack received forward Luke Haegele in a cash deal with the Kingston Voyageurs. Haegele scored a goal and added three assists in his debut against Pickering last Wednes- day...Seven Attack players at- tended OHL camps, including forward Jordan Ramsay who was signed by Sudbury, and Ryan Gregorack who’s still in the mix with the Peterborough Petes... Carey Durant Pickering player helps Scarborough capture gold PICKERING — A Pickering soft- ball player had a hand in helping his Scarborough East Minor Softball peewees boys’ select squad achieve provincial honours. Sean Hart, his team’s most valu- able player, pitched in three of five games for Scar- borough East at the Ontario Provincial Select Soft- ball cham- pionships in Unionville re- cently. He also contributed solid play in the other two wins for his peewee squad. In the final, Scarborough East was pitted against Kitchener-Water- loo, holding them off the scoreboard en route to a 4-0 victory.’ The Scarborough squad played Topham Park in the semifinals, ris- ing to the occasion to post an 8-0 shutout. 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You are accustomed to a fast-paced environment, able to maintain spreadsheets and accurate records as well as assist with schedule distribution. Your post-secondary education is combined with excellent customer service and computer skills. Related experience is an asset. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multi-national company. Please apply to: aashton@gerdauameristeel.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. www.gerdauameristeel.com Do you have a good business idea? Do you have the skills and qualifications to make it happen? Are you not currently working full-time? Do you have an Employment Insurance Claim – or have you had one in the past three years? Do you live in Durham Region – are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? 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Availability for weekend hours necessary. Must be comfortable greeting the public & computer software skills mandatory. Please email resume to: sales@lizacommunities.com No phone calls or drop-ins please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. COUNTRY STYLE DONUTS counter help required FULL TIME Afternoons, Nights & Weekends PART TIME Weekends Apply in person - 1050 Brock Rd. Pickering ECE TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS Full time/part time For Ajax/Pickering childcare centre. Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email childcare.positions@hotmail.com Careers General Help SIGN SHOP-requires ex- perienced full-time worker that can run a high res. ink jet printer, laminator and knows Flexipro software. Craig 416-884-9999 Careers General Help EAVESTROUGH,siding crews and helpers needed, experience preferred but not required. Call Annie at 416-438-4344. Careers General Help LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Call Howard 1- 888-648-4327. Careers General Help MacSushi at the Oshawa Centre requires a full time chef. Please call (905)245- 0241 or email to: Kaciylee@hotmail.com Careers General Help WANTED DRIVERS,re- liable vehicle to deliver the Toronto Star, 6 mornings per week, $1000 monthly to start. (905)438-1170. Careers General Help NEW OFFICE in Whitby, 24 openings. Call Jennifer at (289)220-4118 for inter- view. Careers General Help REGISTRATION Officers. $20 hr/ avg. Cash Incen- tives Paid Daily. We Train You! 905 435 0518 General Help CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON needed. $11- 13/hr. PT on Weekends. Excellent customer service skills a must. Pickering retail location. Call Mario 416-322-2735 CYW'S, DSW'S - D.L.C. Residential Services re- quires CYW's/DSW's to work Part-Time (all shifts) / Full-Time (Over-night- Awake Position) with se- verely delayed children and youth with develop- mental disabilities and aut- ism in the East-Scarbo- rough area. Experience with complex and aggres- sive behaviours essential. Shift work involved requir- ing day-evening and week- end availability. Part-Time positions require minimum availability of every second weekend and 2+ shifts dur- ing the week. G Class driver's license required for Full-Time. C.P.I., First-Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Reference Check (Vul- nerable Sector) and Pre- Employment medical nec- essary. Note: PSW certifi- cation not suitable for these positions. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax resumes to 416-281- 4529 or email debdlc@on.aibn.com DATA ENTRY PROCES- SORS NEEDED! Earn $3,500-$5,000 Weekly Working from Home! Guar- anteed paychecks! No Ex- perience Necessary! Posi- tions Available Today! Register Online Now! www.DataCashNow.com DAYCARE HELPER: Home based Brooklin day- care. Assist caregiver with daily duties. Fulltime. Police check, experience with chilidren. Email re- sume ddki@sympatico.ca EXPERIENCED TUB LIN- ER required. Earn $1000+ weekly. Call 905-550-0540 FENCING COMPANY re- quires mature individual experience in wood & chain link fencing and post setting & bobcat experi- ence. Own transportation. Call (905)655-6165. HELP WANTED EARN Extra Income, assembling CD cases from home. Start immediately, No experi- ence necessary. 1-800- 405-7619 ext 1395 www.easywork-great- pay.com HOMEWORKERS need- ed!! To Assemble Prod- ucts- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Com- puter Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experi- ence Needed! FREE infor- mation at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 General Help INTERESTED IN working for a global financial firm. Western Group currently seeking customer service/ research co-ordinator. No exp necessary. Career ap- plication at www.western groupca.com/canada 1- 866-448-4727. Over 100 positions available. LABOURER FULL & part time, Transportation an as- set, W/E required, Good for students Also Mush- room Harvesters needed. Greenwood Mushroom Fax (905)655-8435, call (905)655-3373, (905)649- 2973 email: nickvan halteren@gmail.com LAWN MAINTENANCE company seeking full time EXPERIENCED fore per- sons and landscape la- bourers, and Snow Re- moval Crews. Must have valid drivers license and clean abstract. Call (905)831-1833 or Fax re- sume to (905)831-2446. Email: indoor.outdoor @hotmail.com LIVE IN SUPERINTEN- DENT would suite retired couple,for 24 townhomes south Oshawa. electri- cal/plumbing/painting skills a must. resumes or contact info to fax (705)361-3634 email pantling@ rogers.com. (416)606- 0373. MOM & BABY DEPOT,an Elite Family Healthcare Center is looking for a 'positive, energetic and friendly' salesperson. This is a perfect career if you like helping new families identify and solve new- parent stresses. This is a full-time position in down- town Whitby and area. Car, experience and com- puter literacy required. Please fax resume to 905- 666-2115. QC PERSON part-time. Automotive engine shop implementing ISO 9000 needs experienced part- time QC. Suit shift worker or retiree. Pickering. (905)839-8181 REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapists and other natu- ral health practitioners needed for new health centre in Whitby. Full or part-time. Send resume to: naturalwellness@live.ca SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS required. Clean drivers ab- stract. Free training provid- ed. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889- 9491 SECURITY GUARD, mo- bile patrol and concierge. Full and part-time. GTA and Durham area. Wages depends on experience. Fax: 905-420-9957, e-mail kog.valentina@bellnet.ca General Help TIRED OF McJOBS? $360/week to start, up to $800/week, no commis- sion. Fun work. Full time positions available. Call now, start tomorrow, Mi- chelle 905-668-5544. TRAVEL, TRAVEL,Trav- el! $500 Sign-on bonus, 30-day Performance, Daily Cash bonuses! hip Hop, Blue Jean, Casual, Sales Force, x-gen/ygen, outside of the box thinkers, goal oriented/driven individual- ists. 877-539-8673 Call Debbie WAITSTAFF required for Whitby Ichiban Sushi House, Full and Part-time Please fax or email your resume to Fax: (416)247- 0575 Email hr@ichibansu- shi.com Salon & Spa Help PT/FT HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for Busy Hair Salons. Guaranteed hour- ly rate plus commission, Bowmanville $9.50/hr, Oshawa $9.50/hr. Paid holidays, birthday off with pay, benefits. Please call Bowmanville Barb or Joanne 905-623-6444, Oshawa Rachel 905-434- 4994. VALENTINO'S CAREER Opportunity! Required: Ap- prentices or recent grads (No exp. necessary!) If you pose a lot of zest and con- fidence, have clear verbal and written communication skills, then please send resume and detailed cover letter to caitlinjob interview@hotmail.com Skilled & Technical Help CABINET MAKER wanted full time days, must have experience with jointers, shapers, planners and panel saws. Wage 16 to 20 dollars per hour, ALSO REQUIRE A WOOD SHOP HELPER Wage 12 to 14 dollars per hour E-mail construction management@live.ca CERTIFIED RIGGER re- quired to build roof top cel- lular sites. Must be experi- enced. Established con- struction company offers excellent wages and bene- fits. Drop resume to: 630 Euclid St., Whitby or fax 905-666-1456 CONSTRUCTION LA- BORER wanted with good rough and finishing car- pentry skills, long term pro- ject, minimum 4-5 years experience, competitive wages. Send resumes to durhamcontractor@ gmail.com EXCAVATOR/ BULL- DOZER operator wanted, must have knowledge of footings, catch basins, parking lots and other commercial applications, minimum of 5 years experi- ence fax 905-982-0609 or email steve@adamsonpro audio.com FULLTIME CREATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPER. Fluency in AUTOCAD proficiency in INVENTOR is preferable. Familiarity with manufacturing. Good communication skills. 20 minutes north of Whitby Resumes to ben@adamsonproaudio.com INDUSTRIAL PAINTER required to spray paint on an automated conveyor line. Operator is required to perform his own PM maintenance and is responsible for the quality of the paint, must have 2-3 years experience, E-mail resumes to: payables@live.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 03, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com www.minacs.adityabirla.com Technical Customer Service Reps We are looking for motivated, outgoing people with excellent problem-solving skills. If you are looking for a place where you can bring your “can-do” attitude and knack for helping people, we’d love to hear from you! WE OFFER: >> high growth and internal advancement opportunities >> an open, team-oriented culture >> a benefits package at no cost to you >> a diversified workforce >> highly competitive wages and incentive bonuses >> and much, much more! At Aditya Birla Minacs, we believe that our strength as a company is in our commitment to our employees and our focus on culture. Thanks to our outstanding team, we are poised for growth. For more information on our range of exciting opportunities or to apply, please visit us at www.minacs.com and refer to the Pickering location. You can also call us directly at (905) 421-7474. You are also welcome to drop off a resume at our offices located at: 1851 Sandstone Manor, Pickering, ON L1N 3R9 It’s different here. LICENSED CLASS "A" TRANSMISSION / GENERAL MECHANIC •Start Immediately •GM exp. an asset •Service Hrs. - Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. service@cowanpontiac.com Attn: Grant Brock LICENSED TECHNICIANS REQUIRED Successful candidates will possess: • Honda Licensed Technician a must • Emissions, repairs/inspector an asset • Honda E-learning Training an asset Competitive wages, friendly and busy dealership. Please contact Jeremy Miller email resume to: jeremy.miller@pickeringhonda.com IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR: •RN's with/without ACLS for safe patient transfers and homecare •RPN'S for safe patient transfers and homecare. •PSW's for homecare with vehicle ***Flexible work schedules (Part-time-Full-time-Casual) with a variety of work environments, benefits and mileage allowance. New grads welcomed Please respond today to: Diane Moore, Area Director Email: oshawa@bayshore.ca Fax: 905.433.5008/1-877-433-5007 Address: 1 Mary St. N. Unit C, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7W8 *please state 'RÉSUMÉ'in subject line for emails Affordable luxury by the lake... HELP WANTED P/T Director of Recreation needed for a Retirement Home Fax resumes to 905-509-0011 or email info@abbeylawnmanor.com 534 Rodd Avenue, Pickering, Ontario 905.509.2582 • 1.888.999.5668 FAX: 905.509.0011 www.abbeylawnmanor.com TORONTO / GTA AREA Administrator Assistant ●Receptionist Customer Service Rep ● Account Manager Sales Coordinator ●Junior Accountant 1-2 years Experience ●28k-45k General Office Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Call 416-214-1556 or Email: info@mycareerlift.com PHARMACIST/S immediately required for partnership in new Pharmacies in Durham and Kawartha Lakes areas. Urgently need DOCTORS (GP's) for walk-in-clinics. Contact Ranjan at 647-345-2614 / 416-451-0587 ranjan90@hotmail.com EXPERIENCED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN/ASSISTANT required for busy pharmacy. Kroll experience preferred. No Sundays. Fax resume to (905)721-1544 THE MEDICINE SHOPPE 1288 Ritson Rd. N. Oshawa or drop off resume. Love Wildlife & People? Adults are needed to join our team of Year-round Volunteers educating and inspiring visitors (no contact with the animals). Free Zoo admission & more! For details, call 416-392-5942 or visit www.torontozoo.com. Please apply by Fri. Sept. 26. General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help LANDSCAPE Architectural Technician Diploma, Auto- CAD, SketchUp, M/S Of- fice Mandatory. Ajax Con- sulting firm. Resume to hkortek@sympatico.ca LOOKING FOR ROOF- ERS, experience required. Own tools, safety harness. ALSO HANDYMAN, expe- rience with drywall, electri- cal, plumbing. $12/hr. Paid Cash. Durham (905)430- 2814. METAL FRAMERS,Dry- wallers & Tapers required for upcoming projects. All levels of experience considered. Pay to be negotiated based upon experience. Please call 905-424-1599. Office Help PART-TIME OFFICE As- sistant for Psychotherapy Office, Ajax. Self starter, versatile, experienced with MS Office, Variable hours Please send resume to re- sume@mindfultherapies. com Fax to 905.428.1602. Hospital/Medical /Dental Office Help ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Fast-paced Landscape Architectural consulting firm in AJAX requires skilled person to cover maternity leave. 2-4 years experience, Univer- sity degree in related field and advanced skills in M/S Word, Excel, Outlook and Photoshop MANDATORY. Strong oral & written com- munication skills, type 60+ WPM & dicta typing. Placement to start no later than October 1st, 2008. Submit resume to: hkortek@sympatico.ca Hospital/Medical /Dental Office Help Sales Help & Agents SALES ASSOCIATE re- quired full-time for local restaurant hotel supplier. Math skills & computer ex- perience a must. Please forward resume to info@daycodistributing.ca Hospital/Medical /Dental CDA II REQUIRED for progressive family and cosmetic dental practice in Oshawa. 35 hours/week. Established team in place. Apply to Box #352, PO.Box 481, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5. Hospital/Medical /Dental DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required for newer Ajax Of- fice. Dental Assisting/Abel experience an asset. Part-time to full-time. Fax resume to 905-426-8545, or email resume: ggilldot@hotmail.com FULL-TIME CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for dental office in Whitby. Candidate must be team oriented. Email re- sume: assistantdental @hotmail.com FULLTIME DENTAL as- sistant required for office in Pickering. Please fax resume to: 905-839- 2255 ULTRASOUND TECH needed for Port Hope clinic F/T. Monday to Friday 9-5. Competitive wages and benefits. No shift work. Please send resume to tina_currie@hotmail.com Hotel/ Restaurant KITCHEN HELP & BAR person needed. Apply 905-428-8555. Hospital/Medical /Dental Volunteers Hotel/ Restaurant VERY BUSY SUNSET Grill in Whitby is looking for immediate positions for waitresses & hostesses. Come in and apply in per- son, to 185 Consumers Drive, Whitby. (905)665- 0030. Teaching Opportunities SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS Must be Red Cross /Royal Life certified. Shifts avail., daytime, evenings or wknds (416) 358-2510 Houses for Sale $ Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message OPEN HOUSE:Northwest Oshawa Saturday, Sep- tember 6 & Sunday, Sep- tember 7, 2:00-4:00pm. 1304 Belair Crescent, Oshawa $229,500. Com- pletely updated top-to-bot- tom, Bright eat-in kitchen, 3 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bath- rooms, basement finished: recroom with wet bar, bathroom, bedroom and workroom. Spectacular deck in fenced yard www.HomesByOwn- er.com/55880. 905-706- 8234 Industrial/ Commercial Space INDUSTRIAL BAYS walk- ing distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Steven- son/401 exit. High roll-up door, mezzanine, air com- pressor, all utilities, incl. parking. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). month-by-month available. Also Storage Container available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. Hospital/Medical /Dental Volunteers Industrial/ Commercial Space INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL SPACE, 1250 sq. feet industrial unit in South Oshawa (Ritson/Bloor). Immediate occupancy. Call 905-839-9104. Stores for Sale, Rent/Wanted STORES FOR RENT. Ritson/Wolfe 647-404- 1786. Business Opportunities !!ABSOLUTE GOLD- MINE!! Recession Proof Business Make a Full-Time Income On a Part-Time Basis From Your Home 1-800- 323-0298 "CLIP And SAVE"Solve your money problems now. Provide a proven simple service all homes and businesses need. Docu- mented facts, testimonials plus FREE report: www.A1dri-techsys- tem.com ESTABLISH YOUR FUTURE,share growth potential of a company ex- panding into new markets, requiring capital and per- sonnel. Call Bill (905)669- 5789 FOR SALE Established cafe & catering business. Durham. 905-433-7378. FOR SALE:P/T Vending Machine business, 7 ma- chines active in Ajax/Pick- ering area. Moved out of area. Must Sell! Price ne- gotiable. Call Jim (905)626-0941 HOTTEST ENERGY DRINK Route Avail. $40K- $400K Profit Potential Yearly! Turn Key Estab- lished National Accounts. Call 24/7 1-888-428-5392 Code2 Minimum Investment Re- quired! PROFITABLE SIGN business, well established franchise. Full training & Support. Call Magnetsigns, 1-800-219-8977, ext. 2 or visit www.magnetsigns.com QUILT SHOP established for 20 yrs. Fabric, Notions, Sewing Machines, available in Whitby close to 401. Owner motivated to sell quickly. asking $49,000.00. Call 905-430- 0297 416-258-9377 Business Opportunities TURN YOUR PHONE & PC into an ATM! $1,000's Daily Potential! Cash De- livered to Your Doorstep Every Day! Call (303)991- 8129 for a PRIVATE 21 min. rec. msg. Mortgages, Loans $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINAN- CIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 Cut Your Debt FREE CONSULT Call Doug Heard Whitby/Brooklin Ajax/Pickering 905-404-4442 1-866-690-3328 www.cutyourdebt.ca 4 PILLARS CONSULTING GROUP AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% ANY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages * Below Bank Rates * Refi nance to 100% * Purchase 0% Down POWER OF SALE STOPPED!!! 1-877-568-9255 416-578-0897 www.butlermortgage.ca ASK FOR WILL BUTLER, AMP CREDIT!!! INCOME!!! PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for Rent 1 & 2 BDRM Available anytime or Oct 1st. Locat- ed 350 Malaga, Oshawa $725/mo & $825/mo. all in- clusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478 or 905- 435-0383. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Westney/401. Separ- ate entrance. Near all amenities. No smok- ing/pets. Single working person preferred. $850/month all inclusive. 416-276-2520. 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, laundry on-site, $660 & $750 +hydro, available Sept 1st. ALSO $639 including hydro & $750 +hydro, available Oct 1st. 1-866-339-8781. 2 BEDROOM in 6-plex Avail. Oct. 1st. 626 Chau- cer Ave, Oshawa. Includes utilities & parking. No dogs $810. (905)728-2030 2 BDRM BASEMENT APT, new in Altona/Hwy#2 area. Separate entrance all inclusive. Available imme- diately. $975/mo No smok- ing/pets. 905-509-0158. 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. 1.5 baths. Hardwood floors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. Oct 1. 905- 576-2982. 2-BDRM OSHAWA avail. Oct. 1st, EXTREMELY quiet, spotless building, 2 blocks from Lakeview Park, $925/mo/ includes utilities, parking, storage, private patio. Laundry room. No pets/smoking. Bus stop at door. First/last. Call Katie anytime (905)427-2782 ext. 222 leave message A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 03, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Want the PERFECT Employee? Take these quick steps to ensure you’re getting the right candidates! Employment Advertising Checklist Every ad should include: ❏ Prominent job title ❏ Company profi le and logo ❏ Advancement/Education opportunities ❏ Type of working environment ❏ Job description -skills required -experience necessary -education needed -duties to be performed -hours ❏ Remuneration -wages/salary -benefi ts -vacation ❏ Location ❏ Reply information ❏ Deadline ❏ Equal Opportunity Employer Confi rmation Let our Employment Specialists take care of all your recruitment needs. Classifi ed Department Phone: 905-683-5110 & RR EE CC RR UU II TT MM EE NN TT Book your Recruitment ad today Call 905 683-5110 PARTNERSPARTNERS YourYour 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $890 Ask us about AIR MILESÆ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Near shopping, GO & 401, transit at door ● Attractive & spacious apartments ● Utilities included ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PUBLIC AUCTION - ONE DAY ONLY Direct factory authorized liquidation - all items must be sold Acting under Instructions received: we will sell: BRAND NEW FURNITURE & ACCENTS Over 1000 ITEMS MUST BE SOLD!!!! *unclaimed containers* overstocks * receiverships **movie sets* * mfg.show- room samples*designers choice*misguided freight* *model homes*closeouts*es- tates**new home furnishings * bedroom suites* living room sets **dining tables & chairs *hand carved mahogany designer's accents * * estate jewellery * big screen lcd tv*sports memorabilia* leather sofas- estate coins - framed art- vanity sinks- area rugs*electronics* giftware * collectibles* purses*desks* oil paintings FRI., SEPT. 5 - 7: PM (Preview at 6: pm) Auction Depot Canada (Formerly Kahns) 2699 Brock Rd. North Pickering New items arriving daily too numerous to list… Terms: Cash, Visa, MC,debit, Buyers Premium in effect, www.auctioneer.ca contact us: email-info@auctioneer.ca VISIT WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA FOR DISCOUNT COUPON Sunday, September 7th : Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling the Contents of the Home of Robert Saunders of Toronto A Quality Antique Auction to include Empire Dis- play Cabinet, Rosewood Melodeon, Victorian Music Boxes, Victorian Sofas, Stacking Book- case, Oak Corner Cabinet, Dining & Bedroom Furniture, Anysley Dinner Service, Silver Birch Dinner Service, Doulton Figures, Silver & Crystal, Large Collection of Antique Carpets, Numerous Paintings & Watercolours, Estate Jewellery and items from a long established home. Monday, September 8th: Preview: 5:00 P.M. Auction 6:00 P.M. Selling the Contents of the Home of Jean Kernaghan of Colborne A Large and Interesting Auction to include Walnut Dining Room Suite, Carved Gibbard Tea Wagon, Oak Filing Cabinet, Pine Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Large Amount of Pictures, China & Collectors Items. A Large Auc- tion with something for everyone. This is a partial listing, please watch web site for updates. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. & Monday @ 5:00 P.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 ANTIQUE/ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS Newtonville, THURSDAY, September 4, 5:00 p.m. Selling the estate of Wilma Scott, house- hold contents of a Newtonville and Cour- tice homes: 5 pc. Dinette Suite; 5pc. Bed- room Suite w/Box Spring/Mattress (like new); Double Bed w/Box Spring/Mattress (like new); 4 pc. Maple Kitchen Set; Wing- back Chair; Occ. Chairs; Rocking Chairs; Chesterfields; Occ. Tables; Bar Fridge; China; Glass; Collectibles; Spinning Wheel (100yr. old-Hungarian); Craftsman 19hp (6 speed 42in.); Riding lawnmower, etc. etc. Check the date-THURSDAY, Sept. 4 Preview After 2:00 p.m. Check website for Updates Terms;Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac 10 % Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com estate specialists since 1971 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, September 5th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The Contents of a Lindsay Condominium plus others, curio cabinet, walnut 2 tier pie crust table, 4pc queen size Sklar Peppler bedroom suite, 5pc rattan chesterfield set, rattan shelf, mahogany table 6 chairs and buffet, burgundy leather loveseat, oak wall telephone, pine bunk beds, queen size sleigh bed, all glass dining room table, maple table and chairs, chesterfields, qty of store cabinets and shelving, Guns to be sold at 7pm,Tikka T3 243 with Bushnell scope, Tikka T3 270 with Bushnell scope, CVA Optima Magnum 50 cal muzzle loader, Stoeger mod 2000 12ga semi auto, Remington 870 Express Magnum 12ga rifled slug barrel (above mentioned guns like new), Ithaca 66 Supersingle 12ga, Browning FN 12ga semi auto, Swede Mauser bolt, MML Knight 50 cal black- powder, Ithaca mod 37 12ga pump, Spanish dble barrel 12ga, 30 06 Remington 7400 with Scope, plus Cooey 22, Shotguns, qty of hunting knives, scopes, metal gun cabinet, Honda EM 1800 generator, Simoniz 2350 gas power washer (new), Craftsman push mower (new), Kenmore fridge and stove, Kenmore dryer, Maytag washer, apt. size freezer, Kenmore built-in dishwasher (new), 4x8 box trailer, Qty of china, glass household and collectible items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com HORSE AUCTION Saturday Sept 6 - 12 noon Annual Special Fall Sale Claremont Horse Auction, Claremont ON 75 riding horses & ponies of all breeds, every- thing must ride. No colts, yearlings etc. 25 good new & used saddles. To consign or for information call 905-640-7086 Bill Simmons - auctioneer www.claremonthorseauction.ca Wed. Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. - at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - LINDSAY,large sale - antiques, col- lectibles and modern furniture. Property of Fenelon Falls estate plus local consignments - oak dining room suite, 7 pc. teak dinette, SS goblets, furs, pine cupboard w/ shelf, china, glass, lawn boy mower, hand tools, 2000 Corvette, 6 speed, 2001 Nissan Sentra, etc. much much more.NOTE TIME 10 A.M. Don't miss this interesting sale. Orval and Barry McLean Auctioneers 1-800-461-6499 or (705) 324-2783 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com Apartments & Flats for Rent 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., newly renovated, very large, plus solarium. Laun- dry facilities, appliances. Near Oshawa Centre. 2-parking. $900/month. Available Oct. 1st. Refer- ences. No pets. (905)571- 0631 3-BEDROOM in triplex. 401/Brock, Whitby. Walk to GO, parking, quiet resi- dence, no pets, non-smok- ing, laundry, air/heat/water included, hydro extra. Clean home & freshly painted. $1200/mo. 905- 665-2175. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking.Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 ADULT OCCUPIED small- er building, Oshawa Cen- tre area, quiet clean 2 bed- room, large livingroom & dinette. Includes fridge, stove laundry parking heat. $875. (905)723-0393 AJAX - SALEM/HWY2 2bdrm basement apt. Sep/entrance. New kitch- en. New Washer/Dryer, A/C, parking. Close to amenities. $900/month in- cludes cable/internet. No pets/smoking. Available anytime. Call (905)239- 2862. (647)291-6634 AJAX Kingston/Rotherglen large clean 1-bdrm base- ment apt. kitchen, sep, en- trance, parking, near all amenities. No smok- ing/pets. Working person preferred. $780-inclusive. Avail. anytime. first/last/ref- erences. (905)686-2071 AJAX Rossland/Westney brand new 2 bdrm base- ment apt. Very clean, sep entrance, cable/internet, no smoking/pets Avail ASAP, first/last, $850 all inclusive 905-427-0260, 416-557-2252. AJAX,1-bdrm walk-out bsmt, new kitchen, access to backyard. Avail. immedi- ately. No smoking. Hwy #2/Salem Rd area. Call (416)908-8009 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., includes laundry & parking, no smoking/pets. $800/month. Available Sept. 1st. Call (905)428-9492. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM, basement apartment, cable, parking. Full bath. Laundry extra. First/last re- quired. $875/month. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (905)683- 5286. Apartments & Flats for Rent AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM, large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. parking, appliances, shared laundry, $775 inclu- sive. Avail. Now. Condolyn Management 905-428- 9766 AJAX, LARGE 2-BED- ROOM basement, $825/in- clusive. First/last, refer- ences, no smoking/pets. 1 car parking. Call (905)427-3172 evenings. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom apts. $1019/mo. Available August/Sept 1st 3-bedroom $1125/mo. Plus parking. Available Sept 1st. 905-683-8571, 905- 683-8421 ATTRACTIVE WALKOUT 2 bdrm bsmt apt, private entrance, air, fridge, stove, cable, $1100/mo. inclusive. first/last, Rossland/Gar- den/Bassett. Avail. Oct 1st. Call 905-665-8504. AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY - stunning basement apt., private patio walkout to ra- vine, large windows, one bedroom plus den, two full baths, living room, kitchen, laundry, one parking spot. Spacious and immaculate. $1,100 per mo. inclusive except phone. lst/last, ref- erences required. No smoking/pets. A must see!!! Call (905)436-1387 BOWMANVILLE,1-bdrm, walkout basement of new executive home. Suits sin- gle working, non-smoker, no pets. $900/mo includes new appliances/cable/laun- dry & utilities. First/last, references. Oct 1st. 905-623-3230 BOWMANVILLE,2-bed- room main level of house, available Oct 1st. Close to 401, satellite TV, laundry, parking, newly renovated, $950+ 1/2 util. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905- 697-5796. BROCK/MAJOR OAKS, walkout 1-bed. basement apt. Clean, spacious, cable, A/C, laundry, 1 car parking, non-smoking, no pets. $800/month, first/last. Available immediately. Sin- gle working person pre- ferred. References, credit check. 905-426-8485 Bungalow Apartments, Oshawa. Main floor & lower level apts. in detached hous- es. Completely renovat- ed. New oak kitchens. New bathrooms. Private laundry. Private parking. Rents from 1-bedroom, $825, 2-bedroom $950, 3-bedroom, $1050. No smoking/dogs. (905)404-2500 Apartments & Flats for Rent CENTRAL WHITBY,Min- utes to GO. Spacious 2- bdrms. Open concept kitchen/livingroom, family- room, quiet 5-unit bldg. Laundry facilities, Small car parking. First/last. $920/month. Oct 1st, no dogs. Daytime viewings. Day (905)666-3338, eve- ning (905)832-2722. COURTICE -Large, bright 3-bdrm. apt. with walkout, Townline/Bloor area. Near amenities, schools, park. $1100/mo., applianc- es/utilities incl. First/last. Avail. immediately. Call 905-431-5958. HARMONY/KING 2-BDRM second floor duplex. Near amenities, freshly painted, new carpets, $850/month includes fridge/stove, heat/hydro, large back- yard, 2-parking. Absolutely no pets. Sept 20th. (905)263-2939, (905)447- 1670. LARGE 3-BDRM APT in Whitby. Fridge, stove, laundry hookup, a/c, large backyard. $1100/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. First/last req'd. Available Oct 1st. (905)723-6321. LARGE APT on beautiful Cochrane Street, Port Perry. Large eat-in kitchen, family room, bedroom, second room + storage. Large private deck. Call Matt 905-999-3849. LOFT BACHELOR apart- ment with 4 piece bath, fridge, stove, central Oshawa. $625 all inclusive available immediately. Call Justin (905)922-5055 NORTH OSHAWA 2 bed- room Sept./Oct. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APTS. Park and Adelaide, clean & bright, $695, plus Hydro, First/last. (905)242-8487. OSHAWA -large two bed- room apartment, close to downtown and all amenities. Parking and laundry. From $825. Refer- ences, lst/last, non smok- ing. Call (905)914-3133. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9095. OSHAWA BEAUTIFUL 1 bedroom very clean, large front entrance, balcony, laundry, cable, air, utilities, inclusive. Immediately no pets no smoking, $775. Call (905)576-4275. OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2 bedroom apt. available for Oct, $865. 2 bedroom plus den for Nov. $950. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905- 438-9715. OSHAWA LARGE deluxe 1-bedroom apt. Upper floor, gas fireplace, laundry room, all appliances incl. Non smokers, avail Oct.1, $925/mnth all inclusive. Call 905-723-3301 or 905- 728-1917. OSHAWA NORTH,gor- geous 1-bedroom main floor of SENIOR-LIFE- STYLE COMPLEX, se- cluded area in the city, beautiful lawn, ample parking, $1000/month, all inclusive, Immediately. (905)723-7291. OSHAWA Park/King 1-bdrm in house, 2nd-floor. Separate entrance, bath- room, kitchen, livingroom, parking, laundry. Close to amenities. $800/mo inclu- sive, Available Sept 1st. (905)442-3665. OSHAWA Sunny, newly renovated 2-bedroom, $850/month, King/Ritson area. Close to transit, Parking available. One year lease required. No pets. (905)576-1342. Apartments & Flats for Rent OSHAWA,Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866- 601-3083 www.apartment sinontario.com OSHAWA-Large, bright 1- bdrm. with walkout, in adult-lifestyle building. Near Oshawa Centre & amenities. $700/month. Avail. Oct 1st. Call (905)431-5958. OSHAWA- Ritson and Bloor, nice & clean 2-bed- room apt. $875/mnth, available Oct 1st, first/last, everything included, No dogs. Call (905)432-7740 or (905)995-8316. PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/BAYLY. Spacious 2-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. en- trance, laundry, No smok- ing/pets. $800-$900/month 2 car parking, utilities, In- ternet, Cable included. First/last. Available imme- diately. 647-899-1360. PICKERING, WEST SHORE,3-bedroom apt., main level of house, park- ing, $1100 includes utilities, 3 appliances. Near Lake, public transpor- tation. No pets/smoking, available immediately. First/last, references. (905)492-1403 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. In well- kept, quiet 3-storey build- ing. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No Smok- ing/No dogs. First/last. 905-985-6032, 905-430- 7816. REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, AJAX New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apartment. Separate en- trance & laundry. Parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. WHITBY 2-BDRM + den/office apt on main floor. Balcony, parking, laundry, in quiet 6-plex $985/month all incl. Available Pct 1st. First/last, references (905)668-5558. WHITBY freshly painted, very bright, spacious 1- bedroom apt. On quiet residential street. Steps to public transit. Heat/park- ing/locker included. Onsite laundry. $810/mo 905-809- 0168. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH:Spa- cious 1&2 bedrooms starting $760-$900/month. Laundry, first/last, mins to GO. Avail. Oct-1st. Day- time viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking included. First & last, available Sept 15th. Call 905-430-2248 or 905-665- 7632. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM mainfloor, Anderson/Dun- das. New paint/carpet $1200/mth heat/hydro in- cluded, Sept. 1st. 4-appli- ances, laundry, parking, separate entrance. Near all amenities. First/last, refer- ences. No smoking/pets. (905)430-6053. Apartments & Flats for Rent WHITBY, LEGAL 1-bed- room basement apt., large windows, den off bedroom, laundry, parking, applianc- es. Available immediately. no smoking/pets. $750/month + 40% utilities. First/last, references. 905- 999-6494 Condominiums for Rent 2-BEDROOM CONDO Whitby. $1200/mo plus utilities. Large terrace. 1 underground parking spot. Non-smoker preferred. In- cludes fridge, stove, wash- er & dryer. Great for sen- iors. Call 905-665-9230. COURTICE, LARGE gor- geous 2-bdrm townhouse condo. Groundfloor. Pri- vate patio. 1.5-baths. Fire- place ensuite washer/dry- er/dishwasher. A/C, tennis, parking & storage. $1090+hydro. Available Oct. 1st. Blair 416-606- 7730. Houses for Rent $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO-OWN - WHY RENT? No $ Down- from $650/month- Family In- come from $35,000. Good Credit- Great Selection. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Re- alty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM,2-storey semi in Central Ajax. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1200/month+hy- dro visit rentershotline.ca for more info enter proper- ty box number 5831, or call (647)219-0618 AJAX Hwy 2/Westney. 3 bedroom house, double garage, 2-1/2 baths, large eat-in kitchen with walk-out to deck. Freshly painted. Living/dining/familyrooms. $1500+utilities Avail imme- diately. 905-686-6684, 416-712-4059. AJAX, DETACHED, 2,800sq.ft, 4-bdrm, 3-bath. Pickering Village. $1700/ mo. Also 2-bdrm basement apartment, $800/mo. No pets/smoking. Available Sept. 15th. 416-628-4335 DETACHED WHITBY HOUSE Rossland/Thick- son 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1295 mo. + utilities, Sept., legal Bsmt Apt. not incl., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking /Pets. Tim Web- ster@ Sutton Group Heri- tage Brokerage 905-619- 9500. HWY #2/BROCK RD, two storey home, 2800sq feet. Large 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, 2-car garage, main floor laundry, C/A. Close to all amenities/bus. $2,000/month, plus utilities. Available now. (905)509-9849 or (416)270-1402. LOVELY 2-BDRM Century home, newly decorated, upgraded electrical& plumbing. 9' high ceilings, original pine floors/wain- scotting. Lower level 2nd bdrm& M-bed w/onsuite bath w/antique style bath w/brass fixtures. Large country kitchen w/pine cabinets, large livingrm w/Vermont Casting wood stove for "cozy" winter nights. Private enclosed backyard w/decking to 4' deep pool. Located in quaint, friendly Hamlet- Claremont. Must see to ap- preciate it's beauty! Laun- dry, heat, hydro & cable in- clusive. No pets/smoking, Mature Professionals, Criminal reference re- quired. Available Oct. $1550/mo. First/last. Call (905)649-3234, see pic- tures on "Craig's List." OSHAWA King/Harmony 3-bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, rec-room, gar- age, large lot, great location high-efficiency fur- nace. $1350/month + utilities. First/last, referenc- es required. No smok- ing/pets. (905)576-8941 Houses for Rent OSHAWA, SIMCOE/ TAUNTON.Convenient transport route. Renovated 3-bedroom house. Large living/eat-in kitchen. New appliances. Parking. Patio. Shed. $1375 utilities in- cluded plus free cable TV/internet. (416)455-5232 WHITBY- 3-BEDROOM main floor bungalow, all appliances and utilities in- cluded. new kitchen, near 401 & Go. No smok- ing/pets. $1250/month. Available Oct. 1st. (905)839-7176 Townhouses for Rent HILLCREST HEIGHTS, Oshawa now has town- house units available. Hy- dro included. Please call 905-576-9299 after 6pm OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. Ask about our move-in incentives. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE.3 & 2-bdrm+. Harmony/Olive. 4-plex semi-townhouse, spa- cious/clean, 3-floors, fin. basement, 1-parking, Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+ utilities. Avail. Sept 1st. First/last/references. Call (905)686-5591 email: seanryanjr@gmail.com TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1195-$1295+utilities. 4-appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. WHITBY, Garden/Dundas 3-bedroom end unit town- house, walk to schools/shopping. Garage access to walkout base- ment, c/air, vac, master ensuite walk-in closet. $1,550/month. 905-391- 0088 Rooms for Rent & Wanted $600/MONTH AJAX (Luxury home), 2 rooms for rent (female preferred). Share kitchen & share laundry. Separate 3pc bathroom, No smoking, no pets. References/credit check (905)424-2448 AJAX -Large, clean Fur- nished room for rent in large quite home. Phone, cable, parking, laundry, in- ternet. $550/mo, first/last. No smoking/pets. Bus route. Avail. immediately. Call 416-893-0140. CLEAN QUIET room for rent. Central Oshawa. Fridge, and microwave. Shared bathroom. $400 all inclusive. Avail. Immedi- ately. Call Justin (905)922- 5055. OSHAWA Ideal furnished accommodation in adult professional residence suits out-of-town profes- sional/skilled trades/matu- reUstudent. Non-smoker. $110/wk. Avail. immediate- ly. Call 905-723-6761. OSHAWA near Durham College. Clean room for rent, furniture available, air conditioned. (289)404- 5840 Rooms for Rent & Wanted OSHAWA ROOM for rent. Near downtown and Shop- ping Centre. Includes: Phone, satellite TV wash- er/dryer. Shared accom- modations with bathroom, living rm, kitchen. $400/mo first/last. 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Di- len (905)449-9514 AFFORDABLE APPLI- ANCES,HANKS APPLI- ANCES, 310 Bloor St.W. Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves $149, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selec- tion newer models, includ- ing stainless steel appli- ances. Rent to own available.Parts Specialist. (905)728-4043. BEAUTIFUL captain's bed, mattress/bedding, $500 firm. Also wingback chairs, writing desk, 2-solid pine dressers, excellent condition, reasonable offer, (905)427-2146. BUY/SELL Stair lifts, porch lifts, hospital beds (electric), scooters, ceiling lifts, patient lifts.SILVER CROSS (905)668-8560 or 1-800-659-0668 CARPETS,Ihave 1000's of yards of good quality carpets. I will supply & in- stall for as low as $1.29sq. Ft. save now! 905-448- 2284 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets star ting from $1.20-sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, com- mercial.Satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, star ting from $4.00 each. Planting available.Free Delivery. Call Bob 705- 341-3881. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 Personals Articles for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA.Stainless steel jets. 5-6 person, nev- er used. Warranty.Sacri- fice $2,995. Call 905-409- 5285. JONAS BROTHERS Auto- graphed Guitar At Meet N' Greet. Also Clapton, Stones, Eagles, Johnny Cash, Etc. With Proof Pho- tos. FREE Shipping! www.MarxAr tz.com MOVING SALE cherry din- ingroom set, couch & chair, side tables, desks, microwave & many other household items. (905)723-5604 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, re- pairs & pre-purchase con- sultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale.Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427- 7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS AND CLOCKS, back to school specials now on. New & used pia- nos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Ho- ward Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PRINCESS DIANA collec- tion, extensive: dolls, plates, books, magazines and more. Entire collection $5,000 firm. Call after 7 pm 905-985-7520. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. Articles for Sale TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Par ts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Articles Wanted ********WANTED- COMIC BOOK ORIGINAL ART...!!! Private collector looking to purchase original hand- drawn black and white ar t- work used to produce com- ic books and strips (DC, Marvel,etc)...CASH PAID! (631)-848-5647 Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADOPT A HOMELESS PET! 25% of shelter pets are purebred-- see thou- sands of adoptable pup- pies, kittens and more at Petfinder.com BULL TERRIER.White male, 12 weeks old, CKC registered, 2nd shots, mi- cro chipped, home raised. $600. Call 905-986-1030. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, males/females. CKC regis- tered, vet checked, tat- tooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GORGEOUS Black F1 Labradoodle puppies, moderate shed, low main- tenance, ver y affectionate. M/F, new litters coming soon. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com LAB PUPS,yellow or black, CKC registered, first shots, health guaranteed, excellent hunting dogs or family pet, only 3 left, $700. Call 905-352-2614. PUG PUPPIES, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised. Beautiful fawns and exotic black. Vet checked, first shots. (905)449-3476. PUGS various ages, fawn ww/black masks.SETTER/ LAB crosses, black, $200. All vet checked, shots, etc. Newtonville area (905)786- 2645 ROTTWEILER PUPS for sale, males & females. Ready mid-September, $850. Call (905)240-6279 TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES Visit our web site at www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855. WIRED HAIR POINTING GRIFFON Puppies. Born Aug 16th. $1000. Very little shedding. Very loving & gentle temperament. Think of a lab without the shed- ding. (905)431-1870. Cars for Sale 1987 JAGUAR VANDEN Plas V-12. Gray w/gray leather, wood grain interi- or. Automatic. Immacu- lately maintained with all records. New tires. Summer driven, garaged rest of year. 125,000kms. Ajax. $10,000. Call Ross (416)444-0959 or ross.dix@rdassociates.ca 1995 FORD CROWN Vic- toria, blue, with plush in- terior, 168,000kms, lady driven, good operating or- der.Sold as is, asking, $2,000, O.B.O, Call (905)668-9739. 1998 HONDA CRV,4x4, keyless, anti-theft, auto, green w/grey interior, am/fm CD, power, cruise, air, hood deflector, roof racks, 5 door, clean interi- or, 200,000kms. $6,995. (905)668-5547 1999 MUSTANG GT, 4.6 litre, v-8, auto, 35th anni- versary edition.Silver with black stripes. Only 83,000 kil., $12,900. Call Mike (905)242-5038. Cars for Sale 2002 GRAND PRIX, teal, automatic, 4 dr., 150 kil., new all season tires, excel- lent condition, asking $6,500.includes license transfer, certified.e-tested Financing available o.a.c. (905)438-1951. 2002 OLDS ALERO,78k, $5,499, 2002 Kia Sedona loaded with leather 160k $5,699, 1999 Acura 3.2 TL $4,999. 1999 neon spor t 126K, $2,999. 1997 Fire- bird 167k, $5,499. Others from $1999 and up. Certi- fied, 3-tested Free 6 mo. warranty. 905-683-1983 or 905-424-9002. www. kellyandsonsauto.com NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1-866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca SHAMMY AUTO SALES, Pickering. 1999 Civic EXG 248k $4495; 2002 Hyundai Accent GL 148k $3995; 2002 1997 Accura CL, 225k $3888. 2001 Altima, fully loaded, certified/emis- sion tested. $4995 Lots More Cars in Stock! Sham- my (416)358-0793 or Greg 416-460-6739 Cars Wanted ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Tow ing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Environmental friendly green disposal. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks.Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 or (416) 286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Tow ing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 1 HOUR $100-$1000, CASH CASH. Free pick up, 7 day a week. (416)893-1594. ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker.Cars & trucks want- ed, dead or alive.Free p- up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914- 4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Trucks for Sale '96 GMC Safari SLE. 4.3L v6. P/S, P/W, A/C, Well- Maintained. Certified and e-tested. Asking $2,499. (647)290-1584 1991 DUALLY SILVERA- DO 4x4 Plow truck com- plete with plow and tailgate lift. Excellent shape, certified, $9500.Skidsteer uniloader $8500, (905)683- 8084. Motorcycles WANTED 1985 &Newer Used Motorcycles & select watercraft, ATV & snow- mobiles. Free Pickup-no hassle cash price. 1-800- 963-9216 www.sellusyour- bike.com Mon-Fri 9am- 7pm Garage & Storage Space SECURE OUTDOOR STORAGE for your boats, trailers, RVs and more! Monthly rates at $55.00. Yearly at $495.00. Also inquire about our ample supply of indoor units star ting at $59.00. Call All In One Self Storage (905)982-1133 or www.allinoneselfstorage.ca Adult Entertainment ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 905-706-8808 Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 Massages AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com ATTENTION U Need a Great Massage! #1 Choice New Management Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Announcements $$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! AS seen on TV. Injury Lawsuit Drag- ging? Need $500- $500,000++ within 48/hrs? Low rates. APPLY NOW BY PHONE! 1-888-271- 0463 www.cash-for-cas- es.com 905-409-9903 Need a Handyman? Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks Bathrooms, Kitchens Framing, Drywall, Painting Some plumbing, basic electrical 22 yrs experience Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Guaranteed Work (905)442-0068 Roofing Shingles, Flats, Eavestrough, Soffit A + Quality Fully Insured and licensed Better Rates 416-429-2189 or 1-866-816-2477 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit ~ Facia Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. L ine 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)532-9056 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 CLEANING LADY Bonded & Insured. Experienced and Reliable. Regular & one time cleanings avail. 905-428-3576 or 905-986-0320 LAURIE'S House Cleaning SERVICES 21 years in business. I work alone & bring my own cleaners. Excellent references. Covering areas of Durham Region. (905) 995-2248 Quality Cleaning By Jayne Serving Durham 24yrs I'm very thorough and reliable, low rates. Ref. avail/Work guar. Duties : fridge shelves, glassdoors, baseboards, couch cushions, stove top/fan/burners, bathroom floors hand washed Call (905)683-3864 Cell (905)391-3864 Home Improvement Garbage Removal/Hauling Handyman Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage House Cleaning Deaths HILL, Robert - (Retired from Chrysler Ajax and Bradley Decorating in Highland Creek) - At the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday September 2, 2008, after a brave battle with Leukemia. Robert in his 66th year.Beloved son of the late Allan and Doris Hill of Picker- ing. Bob will be remembered by his many friends. Funeral Service will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Friday, September 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Donations to the Lakeridge Health Centre R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Lanceleve, Roger - suddenly after a brief illness on Tuesday August 12, 2008 in his 80th year. Will be sadly missed by his sons Roger (Ja- mie), Stephen (Charm), daughter Lori (Don), grand-children Katelyn, Daniel, Roger, and Arizona, and his dog Sparky Predeceased by his wives Rosemary (nee Knox), and Ray- leen (nee Titus).Services were held at Reed's Funeral Home in Kingston, Ontario on Friday August 15, 2008. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. MONDOUX, Roxanne Alexandra "Rocky" or "Rox" (Owner of The Burger Hut in Norwood, Ont. Member of the CWL of St. Paul's Catholic Church.) - Suddenly, at Kingston General Hospital, on Thursday August 28, 2008, in her 49th year. Roxanne, beloved wife of Paul; loving mother of Crystal Suther- land and Nicole Sutherland. Proud Nana of Micheal & Sara Barr.Dear daughter of Jo- seph & Betty Sutherland of Cape Breton. Cherished sister of Joe, Keenan (Cheri) and Tany ia (Jim). Life-long friend of Denise Brewer; "Rocky" will also be remembered by many other relatives and friends in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and sadly missed by her friends & patrons in Norwood. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Norwood, on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 1 pm, with visiting one hour prior. Cremation to follow. Interment in Glace Bay, Cape Breton at a future date. Donations to the Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMA- TION CENTRE, Peterborough. Online con- dolences may be made at www.mem.com PRICE, Muriel Irene - Passed away peacefully on August 24, 2008 at Ballycliffe Nursing Home at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband Wallace Price.Survived by her children Russell Price, Maureen Price, and Sandy O'Shea. Grandmother of Keith, Rhonda, Evan, and Melanie.A private family service was held on August 25, 2008. Ar- rangements entr usted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (905-428-8488). Deaths Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we can- not be respon- sible for more than one inser- tion in the event of an error. 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stock# p9697a63000 kmEngine Size: 4 -Cyl. 2.0 Liter $12,888 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Stock# p9697a $12,495 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Stock# p9697a34124 kmEngine Size: 4-Cyl. 2.4 Liter $12,488 2001 HONDA CIVIC Stock# p9697a88,253 km $9,495 2007 HUMMER H2 Stock# p9697a55320 kmEngine Size: V8 6.0 Liter CALL FOR PRICE 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stock# p9697a55320 kmEngine Size: V6 3.5 Litre HO $19,888 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Stock# p9697a Engine Size: 4-CYL. 2.2 Liter $4,988 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 Stock# p9697a Engine Size: 4-Cyl. 2.0 Liter $10,888 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Stock# p9697a25268 kmEngine Size: V6 3.8 Liter $17,888 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT Stock# p9697a $4,999 STOCK# V186 STOCK# V123 STOCK# V32 STOCK# V197 STOCK# US9635 STOCK# P9697A STOCK# P9733A STOCK# P988 STOCK# V27A STOCK# V136 PRE-OWNEDPRE-OWNED SALE-ABRATION!SALE-ABRATION! 100% APPROVAL • WE WILL GET YOU DRIVING VILLAGEVILLAGE USEDUSED CARSCARS MoreMore “Thinking like a Customer”“Thinking like a Customer” www.morevillageusedcars.comwww.morevillageusedcars.com Chrysler employees & Affi liated Employee & Supplier Discounts 888-585-2142888-585-2142 19 Harwood Ave., S Ajax19 Harwood Ave., S Ajax SAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARSSAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS SALES HOURS: MON - THURS . 9-9 • FRI & SAT. 9-6 All pricing is plus Admin, PDI, license, GST, PST and registration THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Wise Customers always read the fi ne print *0% fi nancing is available as a fi xed rate loan for 12 months, the loan is renewable at going bank rate at the end of 12 months. Example: $20,000 fi nanced at 0% for the fi rst 12 months & ammortized over 84 months, the monthly payment would be $238.65, cost of borrowing $0 for the fi rst 12 months, then the loan is renewable at going bank rate for up to 72 months, depending on model year of the vehicle. If renewable as an example at 7.9% for 72 months, fi nancing $20,000, the payment is $350.79, cost of borrowing $5194.13 on approved credit. Down payment as shown above. All above monthly payemts are plus PST & GST, amortized terms are as follows: 2001 models 36 months, 2002 48 months, 2003, 2004 models 60 months, 2005 models 72 months, 2006 or newer 84 months on approved credit. Weekly payments are; 2003 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2004-2005 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2006-2007 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2008 or newer are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 364 -weekly payments of $73.06, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC Sale prices are plus PST & GST, admin, safeguard, PDE, registration & lic. fee. The following stock numbers are former rental units: Some vehicles may be daily rental buybacks. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. Purchase prices are as follows (starting left to right - column by column): $11,985 • $12,985 • $12,985 • $16,988 • $16,985 • $16,988 • $17,983 • $18,995 • $19,988 • $21,958 • $21,995 • $22,985 • $23,985 • $24,995 • $26,985 • $26,995 • $28,985 • $29,900 • $32,200 • $32,988 • $35,400 • $46,985 • $49,888. Free gas or 0% fi nance or DVD or don’t pay until 2009 on any purchase or lease of 2008/9 vehicle. WEWANTYOURTRADE,ALLMAKES,ALLMODELS,ALLYEARS!WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS! NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. W.1-888-527-4929 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? 1-888-538-0191 (AT MONARCH AVE.) • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE *Based on 1,700 km per month & 8 litre per 100 km. up to $1,000 value. FREE DVD6 MONTHS FREE GAS*0% FINANCING ON ALL USED CARS! BACK TO SCH00L DEALSBACK TO SCH00L DEALS VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEPVILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP DON’T PAY UNTIL 2009 NO FREIGHT NO AIR TAX 2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS., FULLY LOADED Stk#U965400%%HARD TOP $146 $99 wk/96 2008 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED Stk#U12600%% $239 $138 wk/96 2005 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED, P. ROOF Stk#U995400%% $99 $69 wk/72 2004 BMW CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED, P. ROOF Stk#CR8609A 00 %% $263 $199 wk/60 2004 JEEP TJ SPORT AUTO, TINT, LOW KM Stk#V2900%% $83 $60 wk/60 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 0 KM, FULLY LOADED Stk#V19200%% $129 $90 wk/96 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO LOW KM Stk#V12000%% $98 $59 wk/60 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING SUNROOF, RIMS, ESP, LOW KM Stk#V9917 00 %% $106 $74 wk/84 2004 VOLKSWAGON JETTA WAGON LOW KM Stk#P35A 00 %% $137 $89 wk/60 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LOADED, VERY LOW KM. Stk#US9771 00 %% $99 $69 wk/84 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 FULLY LOADED Stk#P8963A 00 %% $123 $89 wk/84 2008 DODGE CALIBER LOW KM, FULLY LOADED Stk#P17300%% $90 $59 wk/96 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LOW KM, FULLY LOADED Stk#V15600%% $120 $87 wk/84 2008 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED LEATHER, SUN- ROOF, 15,000 KM Stk#V21800%% $121 $84 wk/96 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LOW KM Stk#V7400%% $90 $55 wk/84 2004 DODGE CARAVAN ONLY 63,000 KM, PWR GROUP Stk#P4500%% $75 $49 wk/72 2007 DODGE NITRO SXT 4X4 SUNROOF, AUTO, LOW KM Stk#J9191A00%% $123 $77 wk/84 2008 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB FULLY LOADED, 4000 KM Stk#P946500%% $132 $99 wk/96 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LEATHER, LOADED, VERY LOW KM Stk#P9815 $113 $81 wk/96 00 %% 2005 CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE LOW KMS, FULLY LOADED, P. ROOF Stk#U9634 $124 $70 wk/72 00 %% 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER Stk#8R9134A 4X4, FULLY LOADED $90 $65 wk/72 00 %% 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STO N’ GO, RIMS, REAR A/C Stk#P9806 $79 $59 wk/96 00 %% BLOWOUT SAVINGS! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 • 9 ‘TIL 9! ONE DAY ONLY! - ONE LOCATION ONLY! - 201 BAYLY ST. WONE DAY ONLY! - ONE LOCATION ONLY! - 201 BAYLY ST. W 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS LOADED, LOW KM, A/C Stk#P9870A00%% $85 $61 wk/60 SOLDSOLD durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008