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By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Ivan Marcoux was sitting at home Friday afternoon watching TV when he heard a familiar sound of gurgling in the basement. Before long there was 16 inches of water in the basement, the backyard was full, and his neighbourhood looked liked Venice, with nearly enough water on Streamside Court and Sandy Beach Road to float a boat. “It’s just like a little Niagara Falls. Yo u sit there and there’s nothing you can do,” said Marilyn Marcoux, his wife. “It’s a sad situation.” Friday’s storm pelted Pickering and other areas of the GTA with rain that caused power outages, flooding and infrastructure damage. Ms. Marcoux had to park her car on the next street over and wade through hip-deep water as she made her way to her home, where her belongings were floating out of the garage. This was the fourth time since the Marcoux’s moved into their home in 1993 that their basement has been in- undated with water. The first major flood happened in 1994, followed by another in 1998 and then a smaller one in 2002. The area is prone to problems be- cause no stormwater management plan has been implemented for that area of Krosno Creek (money was al- located in the 2005 budget but work hasn’t started yet) but the Marcoux’s situation is worse because their house sits lower than others. The furnace and hot water tank were both affected by the flood, as well, the home’s electrical box is located in that The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Come See Our New Look! PICKERING TOWN CENTREPICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WINGUPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744905.420.0744 EVERY FAMILY IS DIFFERENT So Rogers™ lets you bundle the services you really want. savesave15%15% Bundle 2 or more services like Wireless, Internet or Cable and save 15% off each monthly service fee. 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Better Choice Bundles™ WIRELESS FAMILY PLAN FAMILY PLAN with evenings and weekends FEATURE RATE PLAN RATE PLAN with evenings and weekends INTERNET TELEVISION [ Briefly ] Distress Centre looking for help DURHAM — Distress Centre Durham needs volunteers for its telephone help line. Volunteers are selected for being empathetic, non-judgmental and responsible individuals 18 years or older. The centre pro- vides training in active listening, risk assessment, grief and loss, setting and maintaining boundar- ies, crisis and suicide intervention, along with prevention techniques. Anyone interested should con- tact the centre for an application package. Once a completed ap- plication is turned in, a telephone interview is held, followed by a face-to-face registration meeting, during which the training manual is provided. Next is a two-part train- ing workshop, held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 18 and 25. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, Sept. 2. The volunteer commitment is 16 hours a month, including one overnight shift from the centre’s confidential Oshawa location. For more information, call 905- 723-4461. [ What’s on ] Library wraps summer reading with party PICKERING — The Pickering central library branch is celebrat- ing a summer full of reading with a party today, Wednesday, Aug. 24. The party marks the end of the summer reading club and it features prizes and refreshments. The evening is also the launch of the library’s newsletter for teens. It features short stories, poems, photographs, comics, and editorials, as well as music, movie and book reviews. Those inter- ested in submitting a creative piece of work can bring it along. The party and launch is at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The central branch is at 1 The Esplanade. Reg- istration is not necessary. 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WENDEL SIGNS Former Leafs great visits with fans in Pickering Page B1 CENTRE STAGE Kia unveils sedan Sept. 13 Wheels pullout Flooding fallout Danielle Milley/ News Advertiser photo John Coyle, Pickering’s supervisor of roads and parks, and chief administrative officer Tom Quinn survey some of the damage left behind by last Friday’s sustained downpour in Pickering. This walkway along the Waterfront Trail is expected to be fixed by the weekend. New building will handle Durham’s compostables in 2006 By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Construction is under- way on Miller Waste Systems’ new com- posting facility in Pickering. When it opens next summer, coincid- ing with the region-wide implementa- tion of the green bin kitchen waste pro- gram, the facility will be able to handle 25,000 tonnes of compostable material per year. It will feature a fully-enclosed receiving, processing and composting area. Va ughn Bullough, vice-president of Miller Waste Systems, says the build- ing at the existing Squires Beach Road facility will be 2,926 square metres in size. It is yet to be determined if all of Durham’s kitchen waste is to go to the location. Currently, the Region’s kitchen compostables are taken to Miller’s facil- ity in Richmond Hill. “It will depend on economics,” he says. “Some of the northern collection vehicles are actually closer to the Bloom- ington than the Pickering site.” If it’s logical to take all the material to Pickering, “that’s what we would prefer to do,” Mr. Bullough says. The green bin program was intro- duced to about 42,000 households in Durham’s three northern townships and Clarington in the spring of 2003. An existing pilot program in Pickering doubled in size to 1,200 households in June 2004. Peter Watson, Durham Re- gion’s manager of waste management, says in the first week of July 2006, the balance of the region will come online, representing about 130,000 households in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and the rest of Pickering. “In mid to late June 2006, the residents who receive curbside collection now in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and the balance of Pickering will all receive their curbside green bin, a kitchen food container and a number of other promotional items when their green bins are delivered to their front door,” he says. Mr. Watson says the program has thus far been “satisfactory. “I think the residents in the more rural areas have traditionally used composting methods around their houses more than those who live in the big urban areas. They have more land,” he explains. When the green bin program is re- gion-wide, kitchen compostables are to be collected every week while regular garbage will be picked up once every two weeks. “By going to once-every-two-week collection, that will encourage and re- inforce to our customers that we need to reduce more and compost more,” he says. The Region aims to divert from land- fills at least half of Durham’s residential waste by 2007 or sooner. Shovels in ground for Pickering compost facility Police lay 58 charges, make 35 arrests By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Police have cracked down on after-hours loitering and drug use in local parks, making 35 arrests and laying 58 charges. Project Clean Up was a result of complaints and concerns from residents who live near the parks and conservation areas in Ajax and Pickering, said Staff Sergeant Mitch Colling of the community police of- fice. “The hope was to have a direct impact on the undesirables using the parks and to clearly indicate a po- lice presence,” he said. “This is inap- propriate activity causing mischief and damage and annoying people in their homes.” Police beefed up patrols in parks including Pauline, Steeple Hill, Beechlawn, Glenanna, Bronty Square, Greenwood conservation area and the Seaton hiking trail from July 19 to Aug. 12, Sgt. Colling said. Nine males were caught running near Cedar Park in Ajax, where police discovered a male victim had just been robbed. All nine were charged. Police seized 187 grams of mari- juana, 10.5 grams of hash and hash oil, and 2.2 grams of crack cocaine. Knives and expandable batons -- a “formidable weapon used for in- timidation” -- were also found, Sgt. Colling said. “Hopefully the message comes out that we’re trying and we’re willing to respond to the complaints,” he said. “If it doesn’t resolve itself, we have to come in and deal with it.” If you have complaints about parks in your neighbourhood, call Sgt. Rico Sirizzotti at the Ajax-Pickering Com- munity Police office, at 905-683-9100 ext. 2578 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Cleaning up and clearing out problem Pickering parks ✦ See Pickering, Page A2 School board budget draws small crowd Four people offer input on education spending By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Along with money re- quests Monday came a suggestion for a revenue generator during the public school board’s budget input meeting. Just days before Durham District School Board trustees vote on the budget, residents were invited to share their thoughts at the Aug. 22 forum. The $525.08 million operating budget and $33.8 million capital bud- get presented Aug. 18, include almost 300 new staff, as well as maintenance projects such as $1.3 million in sci- ence lab upgrades for Anderson CVI and R.S. McLaughlin CVI. During the input meeting, presen- tations were made regarding fund- ing challenges for special education, track repairs at Uxbridge Secondary School, and a possible new revenue source. Ron Dancey, an Oshawa resident, said the school board could make more money by introducing parking fees on its properties. “When I go to Durham College, I have to pay,” said Mr. Dancey. He also noted he has to pay for parking when he goes downtown or to the hospital. “This is an issue I’ll tell you right point blank I will not support,” re- sponded Trustee John Dolstra. With the Region implementing its transit system soon, the board can help reduce the temptation for em- ployees to drive by making them pay for parking, said Mr. Dancey. “Whether we use it or not, I want to thank you for coming out and pre- senting an idea for raising money,” said Trustee Marilyn Crawford. “It’s one I would have never thought of.” ✦ See Parents, Page A8 P PA GE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆AUGUST 24, 2005 WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING SAVESAVE $$1010 To take advantage of ourMOVING SALEMOVING SALE PRICES SLASHED!! Precious Plates ʻn Things 475 Westney Rd. N., Ajax 905-686-7185 CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Dirt Devil Scorpion Quick Power Hand Vacuum M08220: 10039241. On p. 35 of our August 19th flyer, this vacuum is advertised with a bonus filter included. In fact, there is no bonus filter with this product. 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To Register Call 905-434-2010 www.welcomewagon.ca Wednesday, October 26, 2005 6:30 p.m. www.bridalshowcase.ca Carruthers Creek Golf Club We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER part of the basement posing a tricky situation for the City crew that pumped out the water Friday evening. The win- dows were sandbagged for fear another storm might hit Saturday. “Our neighbours were very support- ive and the City was great,” Ms. Marcoux said. Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor and Act- ing Mayor Maurice Brenner said staff was put on standby Friday afternoon as the City waited to see how bad the storm would be. Crews worked Friday, Saturday and some even worked Sun- day before going out Monday morning to assess the damage. “It’s just been non-stop since Friday,” Coun. Brenner said. He spent Monday morning surveying the damage with staff, including an ex- posed sewer pipe at Krosno Creek and a crumbling walkway on the Waterfront Trail. It was thought the pipe was ex- posed after the culvert that diverts the creek under an unassumed roadway got backed up and the water had no- where to go so it washed away the dirt being used as a road. Wa rd 2 Local Councillor Doug Dick- erson was also out surveying the dam- age, saying the City is going to have to speed-up the storm-water manage- ment plan for the area, which would be coupled with work on Sandy Beach Road. He estimated the work could cost $4 million CAO Tom Quinn was also on scene directing senior staff. He put clean- ing up catch basins, watercourses and walkways as the first priority. “We have to make the general area safe,” he said. The urgency became evident at the site of the damaged walkway over an- other culvert south of Elvira Court. As they examined the damage, which left the walkway in pieces and the culvert exposed, a cyclist, ignoring the yel- low caution tape, attempted to use the walkway. “We’re going to have to put some- thing on the trail because it’s not lit and people are using it, they’re going to get hurt,” Coun. Brenner said. By Tuesday the City was hopeful the trail would be fixed and reopened by the weekend after the Toronto and Region Conservation authority gave Pickering the green light to do the restoration. A handful of West Shore residents were also dealing with a pipe backup that sent water into their basements. Fire Chief Bill Douglas said they re- sponded to 19 calls for flooding, which included both building and road flood- ing. There were no major incidents, he said, and there were no calls to Hwy. 401. Water also made its way into the Pickering Town Centre with 40 stores on the lower level near centre court having to close their doors. PTC spokeswoman Lorna Murphy said all but four of those stores had reopened by Saturday morn- ing with the rest open in the afternoon. The escalators in centre court were also damaged. The southeast parking lot also sus- tained some damage. The concrete caved in and the manhole cover is pop- ping up. Ms. Murphy said it is affecting 15 to 20 spots. Intense storm appears to have hit Ajax hardest By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Friday’s intense rain flooded basements, caused sewage plants to overflow and a major road washout in Durham. John Presta, Durham Region’s direc- tor of environmental services, on Tues- day said 71 complaints of basement flooding had been received, noting they were from throughout Durham. The majority were in Ajax, especially in the Lake Driveway area north of the Ajax Water Supply Plant, including Lawrie Road and Flowers Crescent. Mr. Presta said most of the base- ment flooding was in the older neigh- bourhoods of Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville. He explains that on newer homes, foundation drains that collect excess water from around a house are connected to the storm sewer system. This is not the case with older homes, making them vulnerable in a large storm. “Prior to the 1970s, the practice in the industry was the foundation drains were connected to the sanitary sewer,” Mr. Presta says. “Under normal condi- tions, that’s OK. But when you have heavy rainfall as we experienced Fri- day, you get a lot of water draining into the sanitary sewers.” Some of the Region’s older sewage plants could not deal with the volume of water, he said. The Pringle Creek and Corbett Creek water pollution control plants in Whitby, the Harmony Creek plant in Oshawa, and the Duf- fins Creek plant in Ajax all overflowed, sending untreated waste water into Lake Ontario. “The staff had to report to the Min- istry of the Environment that there was an overflow,” Mr. Presta said. “It was screened, there was some partial screening of the raw sewage, but it basically bypassed the plant.” He couldn’t say how much sewage entered the lake and was expecting a report from his staff in a couple of days. Uldis Siksna, Durham’s mainte- nance operations manager, says the rain caused the east abutment on the south side of the CN/GO Transit rail- way bridge at Westney Road and Hwy 401 in Ajax to collapse. “A whole bunch of mud came down and blocked the road,” he said. Regional staff removed the mud by truck and bolstered the slope with rock. Mr. Siksna said the road was par- tially reopened early Saturday morn- ing and fully open by lunchtime. He also reported a minor road wash- out on Courtice Road near Taunton Road and some minor flooding at the new regional headquarters building in Whitby. “We didn’t fare as badly certainly as parts of Toronto,” said Mr. Siksna. Mr. Presta said “a ballpark figure” of the cost to the Region is $20,000, in- cluding $15,000 to cover the overtime of regional staff who had to be called in to work. The remainder is the esti- mated price tag to clean up around the sewage plants. “Because it occurred late Friday, the shift ends at 3:30 or 4 p.m.,” he said. “Most of the guys had to be called in.” Axel Starck, executive vice-president of Veridian Connections, estimated that at the height of the storm 8,000 customers in Durham were without power. The first outage occurred at 3:50 p.m. in west Pickering, and the longest, just over three hours, was in the Tudor Avenue area of central Ajax, where lightning struck a transformer on a hydro pole. In Durham, Veridian serves Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Ux- bridge and Brock. He, too, said the damage could have been a lot worse. Most of the incidents “were isolated and certainly minor,” requiring very little material replace- ment or construction. Mr. Starck esti- mated the cost to Veridian at around $25,000. Durham wading through complaints ✦ Pickering from page A1 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo The heavy rains damaged this railway bridge at Westney Road Friday, causing the clo- sure of the road until Saturday afternoon. Pickering cleaning up the remnants of violent rain storm DURHAM — The new school year is rapidly approaching, and parents and students are shop- ping for clothes and other items so they can hit the ground run- ning in September. Goodwill is reminding shop- pers it has three stores in Dur- ham Region. The registered charity provides work and skills development to those facing obstacles to employment. The stores carry new or gently-used items such as jeans, T-shirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters and shoes, often including brand names such as Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and Levi’s. In addition, Goodwill stores have desks, lamps and other furniture. Ev- erything is sold below the retail value. In Durham, Goodwill stores are located in Oshawa, at 1300 King St. E., in Whitby, at 1121 Dundas St. E. and in Ajax, at 250 Bayly St. W. P PA GE A3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆AUGUST 24, 2005 Tuesday, August 30th Thomas the Tank Engine™ Two live 30 minute shows at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm at Centre Court. Don’t miss Thomas the Tank Engine™in his all-new live show featuring Sir Topham Hatt and the Station Master. Come early to get your Thomas photo courtesty of HP (starting at 10:00 am). Thomas the Tank Engine Tour Sponsors: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends™ A BRITT ALLCROFT Company Production Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry © 2005 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. A HIT Entertainment Company. Produced by: Antione from SCARBOROUGH ™ TMPresented by The Family Dental Office General and Specialist Care conveniently located with 200 other shops and services on the main level at Pickering Town Centre between Zellers and Blacks Evening and weekend appointments are available We work with all insurance companies We put kids big & small at ease 905-837-2322 www.pickeringdental.ca TAKE YOUR BESTSMILE BACK TO SCHOOL New residents to the Region of Durham are encouraged to participate in the Region’s Curbside Blue Box Recycling Program. In order to assist, we will have a complimentary Blue Box and information package delivered to your home. Simply call the Region of Durham Works Department at 1-800-667-5671 or 905-579-5264 to request your free Blue Box.NewResidents895 Dillingham Road, Pickering, Ont. L1W 2Y6 (905) 839-6242 ANNUAL MANUFACTURER’S FACTORY SALE OF SOLID PINE & OAK FURNITURE FACTORY SECONDS, DISCONTINUED STYLES, SURPLUS STOCK, BEDROOMS, DINING ROOMS, TABLES, CHAIRS, WALL UNITS, ENTERTAINMENT UNITS, ACCESSORIES 2 DAYS ONLY SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th 10AM - 6PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 28th 12PM - 5PM We do not accept credit cards. Cash or personal cheques accepted. Goodwill stocked up for back to school durhamregion.com Annual drive enters sixth year, help needed in Pickering and Ajax By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Gordon Dyck wants all children across Dur- ham to have the same tools for a successful school year. Mr. Dyck is the community services assistant with the Dur- ham branch of the Canadian Red Cross. The Red Cross is again working with the Pick- ering Town Centre and the United Way of Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge on a school supply drive for disadvantaged school children in Durham. This is the drive’s sixth year. For many children back-to- school shopping is a highlight of heading back to class. How- ever, a growing number of fam- ilies in Durham don’t have the resources to buy their children basic supplies. The program aims to help those families. “For most (students) it means they can have dignity, they’re the same as everyone else,” Mr. Dyck said. “For us, we want them to have the tools to help break the cycle of poverty.” The drive runs through Sept. 15 and there are three large do- nation boxes in the PTC. Last year, 48,000 school supplies were collected, providing 4,250 back-to-school kits to students. “Our shoppers are so gener- ous. We get such a good re- sponse here,” said Lorna Mur- phy, PTC marketing director. The mall has been involved since the beginning. This year the United Way re- ceived requests for more than 4,800 kits. “There’s a need in the com- munity and it does continue to grow,” Ms. Murphy said. “So as long as there’s a need we want to make sure it’s something we’re participating in.” Supplies needed include blue pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, whiteout, glue sticks, highlighters, 1.5-inch binders, three-holed lined paper, spiral notebooks, and backpacks. The Red Cross is collecting the supplies and compiling the backpacks in a warehouse in Oshawa. It is to begin deliver- ing them to schools Aug. 29 and they are given to elemen- tary and high school students. In addition to asking for do- nations of supplies, the Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help deliver. “Even an hour of time would be a good help,” Mr. Dyck said. The PTC is holding a special events in August and it asks those attending to bring a do- nation. The Thomas the Tank Engine live show is Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is in centre court. Need for school supplies growing Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Paige Rancier Turner, front, and Autumn Schwarz, left, and Kyrsten Rancier Turner make their deposit for the annual school supply drive at the Pickering Town Centre. The donated items go to children in need. A/P PA GE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆AUGUST 24, 2005 News Advertiser 9th Annual Thursday, August 25, Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27 Registration Show Sign the childre n u p f o r programs, ed u c a t i o n a l services, health a n d f i tness clubs, career trai n i n g a n d more at the… Est. 1987 • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Acrobatics • Hip Hop • Creative Dance • Adult Classes • New! Popstars • Highland Dancing • Annual Recital • Examination Programs - CDTA & RAD exams • Summer Camps • Ages 3 - Adult • Friendly, caring & qualifi ed teaching staff An investment to last a lifetime! Est. 1987 Marlene Engenheiro-Katzman, Andrea Leggatt, Jessica O’Brien, Breanne Wong, Jeff Wong, Lianne Wong, Laetitia Steyn, Linda Sarch, Lindsay Balment Classes commence the week of Monday, Sept. 12 FALL REGISTRATION DATES: August 30-31, September 6-7, 6-8:30pm Saturday, September 10, 11am-1pm OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 1-3PM 905-683-1269 845 Westney Rd. S., Unit 1, Ajax Our alumni dancers have progressed to: • The National Ballet School • The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School • Deerhurst Resort • Toronto Argonaut’s Dance Team • Toronto Phantom’s Dance Team • Toronto Blue Jay’s Dance Team • Toronto Rock’s Dance Team • Vacation Resorts • TV and fi lm Home of ‘Standing in Motion’ Competition Te am and winners of many Overall and Platinum Awards in the 2004 season. My daughter has been dancing at O’Brien Dance Centre for 8 years and her dancing abilities have amazed me year after year. The experienced, caring teachers of the studio have encouraged her to become an empowered, young woman who has the confi dence to show her talent in front of audiences of hundreds of people. This confi dence has also been taken into her daily life and education. The successful future of my daughter has already been enhanced by O’Brien Dance Centre. CARMEN DEMARINIS Visit our booth at the Fall Registration Show Karen Brittain Owner/Director educating dancers for over 30 years. Photo circa 1981. Lena, dancer of the year 2003 We’ll Discover the Star in You! From ages 3 years REGISTRATION August 30, 31, 5-8pm NEW STUDENTS Sept. 1, 5-8pm We’ve been in Ajax for 23 Years Lindsay Messmer M.B.A.T.D. Ryerson Fine Arts Amy Wilson A.B.A.T.D. Ryerson Fine Arts • Merle Gonsalvez A.B.A.T.D. BFA York Singing LessonsCanadian Idol! Rena Gaile, one of Canada’s top Female Vocalists & Juno Nominee has openings for singing students in her Pickering Studio. Improve your sound, control, breathing, maximize volume and overall presentation…bring your karaoke tracks & record your work with a lesson right in the studio! Be prepared for those important auditions! Call now to book lessons for September. prepare to be the next Contact Rena Gaile 905-420-8625 • www.renagaile.com Fall Rep Tryouts 2005-2006 Season *All other Rep divisions have completed tryouts for the 2005/2006 Season Still accepting Fall Registration for House League Contact the Registrar Bonnie Sales at 905-683-7680 Please contact Ajax Minor Hockey Association 905-683-8281 Or visit www.ajaxminorhockey.org for more information Ajax Minor Hockey Association Division Class Day Date Time Rink Mites Select Monday 29-Aug 5:30-7:00PM ACC#4 Coach: Todd McNabb, 905-427-5520 Tyke Select Tuesday 30-Aug 5:30-7:00PM ACC#4 Coach: Ian Kingsley, 905-683-6297 Mike Murphy, 905-426-9118 Midget AA/A/AE Monday 29-Aug 7:00-8:30PM ACC#4 Coach AA: Rod Cooper, 905-427-3751 Coach A: Craig Brunet, 905-427-7094 Coach AE: Guy Pilon, 905-427-3693 Juvenile AA Monday 29-Aug 8:30-10:00PM ACC#4 Coach: Gord Blair, 905-683-3721 Why Dance? By Tammy Roberts, President & Artistic Director of Durham Dance Centre Inc. Dance is the oldest art form in the world. It not only teaches movement, it teaches Confi dence, Discipline, Leadership, Strength, Attitude, Drive, Respect, Determination, Sportsman- ship and Grace, in fact, it teaches so much more than steps, the list could never end! When I walk into a class of my fi rst time students (most at the tender age of three), I feel so much joy. I look at their tiny little faces, and I know that they are waiting to be guided. They are our future, not only in dance, but in all walks of life. I take this responsibility very seriously and I want to ensure that these precious little children re- ceive the very best in dance education at this very tender age. As I said earlier, these young children are our future, so to teach half way is not good enough. When I am asked, “Why do you still teach this age group?” my response is, “Why not!” These dancers nay not be leap- ing through the air, kicking past their head or turning multiple times, but I feel I have an obligation as an educator to give them and their families the best. My parents wanted the very best for me, and throughout my career I have been trained by some of the fi nest teachers in North America. I owe it to my students to continue to learn, so I par- ticipate in continuing education programs on a regular basis to ensure I keep abreast of new and improved techniques. I am very proud of my faculty at Dur- ham Dance Centre. All the teachers are highly qualifi ed and have the same beliefs as I do. I am proud to offer students an en- vironment that is their second home. It is a home of over 7,000 square feet, with view- ing windows, a live pianist and a TEAM EN- VIRONMENT THAT IS SECOND TO NONE. Whether a child chooses to dance in one class or several classes per week, they all show one thing and that is “PASSION”. At Durham Dance Centre, I am proud to of offer jazz and tap exams in A.D.A.P.T. and ballet exams for Royal Academy of Dance. As well we always have a great time at a Year End Show at the beautiful Markham Theatre. We have four shows, which gives our dancers the opportunity to dance in a professional theatre in costumes that will be worn more than once. Children may never have this opportunity in a lifetime. I am always very proud of the positive feedback I get from my students on an ongo- ing basis. Nothing compares to the joy that I get from knowing that I have trained danc- ers who are now dancing professionally all over the world, teaching dance, or simply have come back to the studio to tell me that dance gave them the drive to become doc- tors, nurses, accountants, journalists etc. So when asked “WHY DANCE?” the answer is simple, it is an art that will instill so many of the qualities that will help prepare one for life’s journey no matter what profes- sion they ultimately choose. Durham Dance Centre offers classes in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, acro, hip hop, musical theatre, pilates, kinderdance and moms and tots from ages two and a half and up. For more information or to register, please call 905-837-2528. i met my best friend in dance class! AgesAges 21/22 1/2 and up!and up! Artistic Director: Tammy Roberts, R.A.D, D.M.A, A.D.A.P.T Register Now:Register Now: • AT STUDIO, Aug 24 & 25, 6-9pm • PTC, Aug 25, 26 & 27 More than justMore than just a dance studio:a dance studio: • Mom’s ‘N’ Tot’s • Kinderdance • Ballet • Pointe • Lyrical • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Musical Theatre • Acro • Pilates1755 Plummer St. Unit 12, Pickering Durham Dance Centre 905-837-2528Durham Dance Centre 905-837-2528 Family Owned & Operated Now Registering for Fall Birthday Parties A/P PA GE A5◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆AUGUST 24, 2005 To advertise your Fall Registration, call Cori at 905-683-5110 ext. 228 Durham School of Music Limited Ltd. 1967 sponsored by: www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com 1. Jacqueline’s 2. Laurie’s Learn to Skate 3. City of Pickering 4. Planet Gymnastics 5. Catching Firefl ies 6. Curves Pickering 7. Denise Lester 8. Durham Music 9. Rising Sun 10. Ajax Skating 11. Great Beginnings 12. Impulse Fitness 13. FamilyLand 14. Durham Dance 15. P.S.B. Dance 16. Rouge Hill Bowl 17. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. P PA GE A6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆AUGUST 24, 2005 Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Are you cutting back on your spending with gas prices at an all-time high: Yes or no? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Will the price of gas figure into your next car purchase? Votes cast: 223 Yes 74% No 26% Flag bus drivers go above and beyond the call of duty I would like to relate to you an incident I witnessed this past week. I am a regular passenger on the local Ajax Pickering Transit Authority flag bus and have often witnessed many acts of kindness of the drivers. Normally the regular designated stop on Baywood Plaza is out- side the medical centre, although the bus will stop if flagged down by a pedestrian, and it is safe to do so. As we turned the corner just by No Frills grocery store, a few of the passengers recognized an elderly gentleman whom they knew would be heading for that particular bus stop. It was obvious that he would never have made it in time, as he was too far away, and carrying two carrier bags of shopping. The passengers yelled out to the driver that (this man) would be wanting to catch that bus. When we reached 95 Bayly the driver stopped the bus, and we presumed he was waiting for the old gentleman to arrive. No, he went above and beyond. He exited the bus, walked up and met the gentleman. The driver took both car- rier bags of shopping off him, and escorted him and settled him in the bus. We all gave him applause. How many times would you see that happen? You want a good neighbour, well there was one. Many kudos to the drivers of the Ajax transit flag bus. Jean Leach, Ajax If you have a story to tell about a Good Neighbour who has gone above and beyond to help someone in a time of need, let us know by e-mailing dstell@durhamregion.com. Electoral reform debate long overdue Committee must determine best option for Ontario A lot of attention has been cast upon a reported ‘trip around the world’ by a group of MPPs, including Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge’s Wayne Arthurs. So much so that we’re in danger of having the work by the provincial committee on democratic renewal overlooked. And that would be a shame, as discussions on examining our electoral system are well overdue. Talk that the committee of MPPs from all three parties would be travelling for 23 days, stopping in New Zealand, Australia, Ger- many and others drew cries of outrage over the cost. But, truth be told, catching a plane anywhere outside Ontario may not even be on the group’s radar. Where they go has yet to be decided, but the committee assures it won’t be an extensive tour. Rather, the main focus for MPPs is to determine whether our current first-past-the-post system is best serving Ontario voters. As it is, with each passing election fewer and fewer people are turning out to vote. Now, whether that’s an indication of frustra- tion with the system or public frustration with the crop of candi- dates to vote for, is a debate for another day. But we do know our system isn’t working. As a comparison, while our voter turnout in the 2003 provincial election was 57 per cent, in Australia it was more than 94 per cent in 2004. Australia, of course, employs a proportional representation model that en- deavours to have the number of seats in the elected house more accurately represent the popular vote. It also requires citizens to vote, under threat of penalty. The Ontario committee will study a number of countries using proportional representation and other systems before delivering a report by Nov. 3. From there, the findings will be turned over to a committee of citizens and eventually delivered to the electorate. While any changes are a while off, should we move forward with some form of proportional representation, it won’t be simple. Most of the systems in use around the world are complicated to understand and administer. However, if extensive education can deliver a more equitable setup, then it’s an important and worthy price to pay for democracy. For years now there have been calls for reforms, chiefly from the corners that our current system penalizes the most — the NDP and Green parties, both of which grab a small percentage of the overall vote, but don’t receive the corresponding amount of seats. So, whether or not we’re best served under our current setup, another country’s system or a combination of several, now’s the time to examine our options. It’s a debate long overdue. Think again, kids love long summer To the editor: Re: ‘Modified school is right approach’, Crystal Crimi col- umn, Aug. 7. Ms. Crimi writes that “two months can seem like an eter- nity for an elementary student”. For most kids I know, summer is never long enough. During the summer they get to stay up later, sleep in and relax with- out the stress of homework, projects and tests. Ms. Crimi also writes that it “s eems much more beneficial than making kids sit at home bored”. Kids can go to the park, play outside with their friends and ride their bikes. They can cool off with a water fight, sprinkler or backyard pool. Most mu- nicipalities offer a variety of activities, including free play- ground programs, day camps, swimming, library, sports fa- cilities, cycling trails, etc. There are also numerous private day camps and orga- nized sports to choose from. Parents can take kids on day trips to local attractions and what would summer be with- out camping or a trip to a cot- tage? Kids get in trouble when they are bored. With so many choices available, there’s no excuse for boredom. When they are too old to play, they need part-time jobs to keep busy so they won’t have time to get in trouble. I completely disagree with Ms. Crimi. The modified school calendar is not “a pretty good deal for students”. Mak- ing them sit in a classroom on a beautiful summer’s day is a pretty rotten deal. Lynne Hillhouse Ajax Phone manners of youth appalling To the editor: I work in the public sector and my job entails receiving many phone calls from the public for information on a daily basis. The problem I have is from young people calling on their cellphones. It is easier for teen- agers to speed dial for infor- mation rather than obtain the information themselves with- out racking up airtime. The information I am asked for is easily obtained. Obviously air- time is not a concern, because mom and dad will pay for it. Can you imagine how lost these young people would be if their cellphones went dead? What would they do? What is more disturbing is the way in which they speak on the phone. Most of the young callers are so rude. They do not say hello, they immediately ask the question in a very loud voice as if they think the per- son on the other end is deaf. They do not use polite words like, ‘please’ or ‘thank you’ — they simply hang up. The lack of manners is terrible. I ask all parents who give their teenager a cellphone, to please remind them to use their manners when using the phone. You might also want to mention to look up informa- tion rather than take the most expensive and lazy way. So now you parents know why their phone bills are so high. Perhaps showing them useful tools like the Internet, or free public pamphlets to obtain information would lower the costs of the phone bill and teach them how to be resourceful. Sandra Nielsen Ajax New owners came after fines To the editor: Re: ‘Region reads ‘riot act’ to restaurants,’ July 15. We are the new owner of Good Deal Super Buffet in Ajax and would like to add some information that did not appear in the story. We pur- chased the business March 1, 2005. The charges mentioned were against the previous owner and it actually hap- pened in 2004. The final fine was set down in May 2005. After we took over, we con- ducted a complete cleaning and the restaurant is highly supervised by the new man- agement everyday. We w ill continuously obey all required regulations and policies related to the restau- rant industry and provide our customers with the best high- quality foods in this region. We are looking forward to serving our customers better. Global Wealth Inc. Good Deal Super Buffet LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I just spent a remarkable weekend with a friend I hardly know, and yet who I am intimately close to. We have only really met three times yet we are, in a sense, like brother and sister. We come from widely di- vergent backgrounds and upbringings, we live in very different settings but we have one very critical bond. Gill is two years in remission from lymphoma. I am almost one year in remission from colon cancer. Like war veterans or plane crash survivors we speak the same secret language, a lan- guage punctuated with im- mense joy and relief but also with its share of guilt and fear. Both of us have watched friends and loved ones fight and lose battles with cancer while we, somehow, continued on. Both of us have revelled in glorious days of borrowed time and both of us have felt an icy finger down our spines while nervously awaiting CT-Scan or scope results. Both of us are trying like hell to live and love like there’s no tomorrow while working very hard not to think about the possibility of no to- morrow. It’s a weird balancing act. So being together to talk and hug and laugh and cry was a very good thing. It was also a very good thing for our spous- es. Cancer has long fingers and it profoundly touches anyone who comes near it. Caregivers have their own unique needs and burdens, carrying the combined weight of the sick and the healthy in the family and always with a worried eye on a future alone. It was therefore lovely and comforting to see my Suzanne and Gill’s Gord instantly con- necting and easily sharing so much. At one magical point during our first evening to- gether, the four of us were sit- ting out on the screened-in porch of Gill and Gord’s cot- tage. Gill and I were engaged in a passionate discussion about some aspect of our ad- ventures when I stopped for a moment and realized that Suzanne and Gord were in the middle of an equally impor- tant and probably very similar dialogue. There was some se- rious healing going on out on that porch. And that was largely how the weekend went. We swam and ate and laughed and played with the children and very often we talked about those things that “un-cancered” people talk about: the weather, our kids, books, our kids. But always and eventually the conversa- tional compass point drifted back to what had drawn the four of us together in the first place. I’m not a big support group kind of guy. I’m sure they do marvellous things for a lot of people but I’ve never really been comfortable in that atmosphere. But with Gill and Gord and Suzanne it’s different. It’s four people happily hanging onto one another. It’s the shared message that it’s okay to be scared, but it feels better to be happy. It’s survivors speaking the same language. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. Survivors and spouses share stories Neil Crone enter laughing P PA GE A7◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆AUGUST 24, 2005 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. 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Pursuant to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Council shall seek advice from the Committee on the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a building, structure or premises and shall review site plans. This Committee is comprised of twelve members of which at least 50% of the members must be representative of the disabled community. The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets monthly at the Pickering Civic Complex and no remuneration is paid to members. For more information on the duties of a member, please contact: Prem Noronha-Waldriff at 905.831.1711. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please submit a letter of interest to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application is September 2, 2005. Debi A. Bentley, CMO, CMM III City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: dbentley@city.pickering.on.ca Tender for Concrete Sidewalk Installations – Various Locations Tender No. T-12-2005 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 p.m: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 The work consists of the supply of the required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the installation of concrete sidewalks at various locations in the City of Pickering. The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered amount available for sixty (60) days from date of tender closing; and an original Agreement to Bond form ensuring that 100% performance and 100% labour & materials payment bonds can be supplied. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be required to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; current Certificate of Clearance issued by WSIB; certificate of insurance - $5,000,000 Comprehensive Liability including premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Tendering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $35.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Vera A. 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Currently, local track clubs have raised a few thousand dollars for the project and the board has $5,000 avail- able to each secondary school for track repairs. Other budget discussions surround- ed special education. Kathy Galluzzo, a Whitby parent, shared some information on students with special needs and the ongoing requirement for more funding. “All too often, due to budget con- straints the education system seems to meet the needs of the system rather than the needs of the child,” said Ms. Galluzzo. Denyse Newton, special-education advisory committee representative for the Durham Down Syndrome Associa- tion, was pleased to see an increase in support for special-education students, but added the addition is not enough when factoring in this year’s enrolment growth. “There will still be students who are not afforded the level of support they require to be successful,” said Ms. New- ton. “There are some substantial changes in that budget for special needs,” said Trustee Dolstra. “I just wanted to make the point we’re working on it, but it’s going to take time.” “I’m actually very pleased with what our board has done with special-ed this year,” said Trustee Crawford, adding she recognizes there are still challenges. Trustees vote on the draft budget tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 24. Parents and schools ask for financial help ✦ Parents from page A1 sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get all your local sports scores. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A little fixer upper PICKERING — Howard Cook nails a new support into the ceiling at the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary in Pickering. A number of volunteers gathered recently to help with repairs to the building that was damaged by fire. PICKERING — A 19-year-old man was stabbed Monday after a reported argument over music. The man was on the sidewalk outside of an Alwin Circle residence around 5 p.m. Monday when he was stabbed in the back, a police news release said. After the assault, the teen was driven to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital by friends. He was treated and released. The victim described the suspect as a male, black, 6-feet tall, wearing a white sports jersey with the word Har- lem on the front, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Steve Groat of the Ajax Pickering Commu- nity Police Office at 905-579-1520 ext. 2534 or Detective Sergeant John Gilker at ext. 2511. 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For its ‘Legends of Hockey Day’, the market welcomed former Toronto Maple Leaf greats Darryl Sittler, Wendel Clark, Rick Vaive and Johnny Bower. Hundreds of hockey fans turned up to meet and greet their heroes, and to receive an autograph. “It’s rather enjoyable,” said former Leaf captain Vaive of signing auto- graphs. “Sometimes you see fans that watched you play when you were younger, and it’s a chance for people to get an autograph that they normally wouldn’t get, so it’s kind of nice.” Darryl Sittler also enjoyed the event. “A lot of people want to get an auto- graph, some want them personalized. They add it to their collection, or they have a sweater that they want to wear. They’re Leaf fans, and it’s an opportu- nity for them to get out and meet some of their favorite Leaf players from the past.” That was the motivation for Ajax resident David Barths, who came to see one of his childhood heroes. “I’m most excited to see Wendel Clark. He’s from the era that I remember, these other guys were a little before my time. But meeting them is exciting.” John Shaw, a collector from Whitby, also enjoyed the show. “It’s the best thing to happen to the market in a while,” he said. “They should do it all the time.” Also present at the event was John Ta vares, the 14-year-old recently draft- ed first overall in the Ontario Hockey League by the Oshawa Generals. Sit- ting alongside Clark and Vaive and signing autographs was a unique expe- rience for him. “I got to sit with Wendel Clark which was a great pleasure. Watching him with the Leafs, he was one of my fa- vourite players. It’s a special thing to be able to play in the NHL so being here with all these guys, I’m having fun today,” he said. One thing the hockey legends and their fans had in common was excite- ment for the imminent return of NHL hockey. “It’s great,” said Vaive. “It’s unfortu- nate that we had that extended lockout, but in a weird kind of way it’s probably the best thing that ever happened to the game going forward. I really think it’s going to make the NHL a better league. I think the players realize that things couldn’t continue the way they were, and they’re still going to make a good living playing a game they love.” Sittler is also happy to see the league return. “I’m glad they got this thing settled and they can start moving for- ward. It’s going to be a whole new look around the league with the players who have moved. And with the rule changes, we’ll wait and see how they turn out, but they’re just trying to do whatever they can to make the game more exciting.” With the happiness of the fans being paramount, Vaive feels it’s important for athletes past and present to give back. “It’s even more important now, not only for us but for the current play- ers, to give back to the fans. It’s part of the game, and I think that unfortunate- ly has been lost in the last eight to 10 years or so, and I think it’s important we get back to that.” Leaf greats charm large Pickering crowd Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark signs a commemorative plaque for fan Mark Howard at The Pickering Markets on Saturday. Clark was joined by fellow Leaf greats Darryl Sittler, Johnny Bower and Rick Vaive. Sports briefs AUGUST 24, 2005 [ Hockey ] New owner for Ajax junior team AJAX — A new era has begun for junior hockey in town. The sale of the Ajax Axemen OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club was completed last week to To r onto businessman Robert Stein, fol- lowing five months of negotiations with Larry Labelle. Stein wouldn’t discuss the f inancial details. Stein, the owner of Plaza Pontiac- Buick in Toronto, was an executive direc- tor with the league’s Vaughan Vipers and has been involved as a manager in To- ronto minor hockey circles for a number of years. Stein has hired Carey Durant as the head coach. Durant was the one-time head coach with the OPJAHL’s Bramalea Blues and has coached in the minor hockey and university ranks for more than 20 years. As well, the team will be rebranded this year, says Stein, with the franchise getting a new nickname. He hopes to choose a new moniker following a name- the-team contest that will be announced next week. The person supplying the team’s new name wins the opportunity to skate with an NHL player for an hour. In the interim, the team will be known as the Ajax junior ‘A’ hockey club. The team began training camp at the Ajax Community Centre on Monday. [ Fastball ] Pickering fastball hosts all-star game PICKERING — The Pickering Rec- reational Fastball Association’s men’s league hosts its first all-star contest here Friday night. The game, slated for Dunmoore Park at 7 p.m., features the west all-stars against the east all-stars in the eight-in- ning showcase. The best two players at every posi- tion on the field were chosen from all nine league teams, says West coach Marie Johnson. League convener Jay Davis then chose the two teams from the list of players. Bob Conkie, of the Som- can squad, will serve as the East Division coach. The league has grown in “leaps and bounds” over the past several years, says Johnson, who serves as the coach of the Boyer Pontiac team during the sea- son. Players range in age from as young as 17 up to 50 and play each week during the summer months. For more information on the league, log on to www.pickeringfastball.ca. [ Soccer ] Pickering Tigers pounce for title PICKERING — The Pickering AGF/ Bell Canada/Fox & Fiddle Mansion Tigers boys’ under-10 rep soccer team clawed its way to the top of the Premier Division of the Ambassador Cup in Kingston recently. The Ambassador Cup represents the third tournament championship for the Pickering Soccer Club this season. The Tigers won all five games without giving up a goal while bulging the twine an impressive 21 times. More important than the goals was the way the team worked together — passing, supporting and working hard. In the final, Pickering’s superior team ball control and individual skills surpassed those of the Ottawa South United as the Tigers captured a 1-0 victory. Pickering faced a strong Toronto Uruguay squad in the semifinal. The Ti- gers faced Uruguay several times before and knew what to expect. The Pickering boys came out strong and pressured the opposition. The Tigers’ efforts were successful in neutralizing the strength of Uruguay; control of the midfield. After 50 minutes of play the game ended in a scoreless tie. The game went to penalty kicks to decide the winner and the team that would advance to the final. Robert Mauro, Deshaun Crawford, Dustin Giglio, Matthew Hughes and CJ Garcia were se- lected to shoot for the Tigers. The tension was extreme but the boys focused and outscored Uruguay 4-3 in the shootout. The Pickering players mobbed goalkeeper Mateo Haza at the conclusion of the shootout. In round-robin play, the Pickering boys defeated the Cumberland Cobras (10-0), Belleville Comets (7-0) and Nepean Hotspurs (3-0) to win their group. Haza, Giglio and Jeremy Nastich shared the goalkeeping duties and the three shutouts. Other Tigers who contributed to the tournament win were Cameron Ro- drigues, Malcolm Shaw, Daniel Hoggar, and Eric Finnegan. Brayden Schnur was unable to attend the tournament. Jeff Nastich, Walter Garcia and John Hughes coach the team. The manager is Mairi Hart. Small training camp numbers suit Pickering Panthers just fine Junior ‘A’ squad loaded with players returning to the fold By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers only need to plug a few holes in the lineup as training camp contin- ues at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex’s O’Brien rink today (Wednes- day). A large number of returnees, cou- pled with a series of choice signings announced just prior to the start of camp, leaves invitees fighting for only a few jobs with the OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club. This year, unlike past seasons, the Panthers started camp with only 34 players, all fighting for a few forward positions, one spot on the blue-line and a backup goaltender’s position, says general manager Frank Robin- son. “In fact, it made us redesign our main camp,” says Robinson on the eve of the start of training camp Mon- day. “In past years, we’ve usually had well over 40 kids with ‘Red’ versus ‘White’ scrimmages. Now we have a smaller camp. We’re having practices to get ready for the season. We’re in good shape from a starting position.” The Panthers play their first of five exhibition games tomorrow (Thurs- day) at the Pickering Recreation Complex against the West Confer- ence’s Hamilton Red Wings. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Pickering makes the return trip to Hamilton on Friday night. The defence corps, says Robinson, will be largely intact from the team that finished with a 29-15-2-3 reg- ular-season record (tied for fourth place with Markham in the South Conference) and was bounced from the first round of the playoffs by the Markham Waxers. “I think we have the numbers there,” says Robinson. “But we lost (Danny) Sullivan and (Kyle) Roulston, so some of these guys have to pick up the ice time. That’s what we’re ex- pecting and demanding.” Returning blue-liners include Mi- chael Banwell, who enters his third season with the Panthers, last year’s team captain Ryan Annesley, who’s in his fourth season, John Soames, in his second season, and Kyle Van de Bospoort, who was signed to an Ajax- Pickering Raiders midget ‘AAA’ card last season, but ended up playing a number of games with the Panthers. Also signed is Craig Cole, a 20- year-old who played last season with the Central Texas Marshals of the North American Hockey League. Robinson says Cole, a native of Long Island, New York, was to try out for the Capital District (CD) Selects of upstate New York, who re-directed him Pickering’s way. “They couldn’t use him, but we could, so we signed him,” notes Rob- inson. Cole will be joined on defence by Derrick Rotundi who was signed by the Panthers this summer. He played with the Whitby Wildcats ‘AAA’ midg- ets last season. Up front, the Panthers will have fourth-year forward Andrew Dis- sanayake back, along with anoth- er local product, Brett Connolly, who played for the Ontario Hockey League’s Mississauga Ice Dogs last year before joining the Panthers mid- season. Sophomore forwards Justin Fox and Greg Riggs are also back in the fold. Richard Schofield, who was lost for the majority of last season with post-concussion syndrome stem- ming from an open-ice hit during an exhibition game last September, will return to the Panthers. “It was more of a pinched nerve in his neck than a concussion,” says Robinson. “He’s been declared 100 per cent and he’ll be out (at training camp).” Two other players — Phil McIl- hone and Cody Smith — will be at camp, but have their eyes on earning a regular shift with an OHL squad this fall. McIlhone just had his OHL rights acquired by the Oshawa Gen- erals and Smith will try out for the Brampton Battalion. The Panthers signed four other forwards this summer. Patrick Jobb played last season with the Port Perry MoJacks of the OHA Central Junior ‘C’ Hockey League, while Todd Hos- mer played last season with the Ju- nior Canadiens midgets. Daniel Silva was part of the Durham Region hock- ey league-winning St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs senior boys’ team last year and Tyler Mel- ancon suited up for the Quinte minor midgets last year. In goal, the Panthers need a back- up to expected number-one net- minder Mark Duchesne, of Stratford, who was the starting goaltender for the MidWestern Junior ‘B’ Hockey League champion Listowel Cyclones last season. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers head coach John Winder puts his charges through their paces during the opening night of training camp at the Pickering Recreation Complex Monday night. Buoyed by a number of returning players from last season, the Panthers have only a few openings for newcomers to break into the opening-day lineup. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey team hosts the Hamilton Red Wings in its first exhibition game tomorrow (Thursday) night at the complex at 7:30 p.m. Panthers’ postscript Pre-season schedule: • Thursday, Aug. 25: Hamilton Red Wings at Pickering Panthers, Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 7:30 p.m. • Friday, Aug. 26: Pickering Panthers at Hamilton Red Wings, Chedoke Twin Pad, 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, Sept. 1: Pickering Pan- thers at Bowmanville Eagles, G.B. Rickard Complex, 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Sept. 6: Bowmanville Ea- gles at Pickering Panthers, Pickering Recreation Complex, 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, Sept. 8: Capital District (CD) Selects (New York state) at Pickering Panthers, Pickering Recreation Complex, 7:30 p.m. Season opener: • Sunday, Sept. 11: Pickering Panthers at North York Rangers, Herb Carnegie Arena, 3 p.m. Home opener: • Sunday, Sept. 18: Vaughan Vipers at Pickering Panthers, Pickering Recre- ation Complex, 6:30 p.m. Father, daughter photographers love life behind the lens By David Stell News Editor AJAX — When you plant an idea in the mind of a child, great things can take root. For 10-year-old Willow David, all it took for the young girl to become in- terested in photography was a thought from her father. “I told her, ‘a good photographer can make even a doorknob look good,” Cyrus David says. “I took him seriously,” Willow says. She was six years old at the time and she picked up one of dad’s digital cameras and took photos of her reflec- tion in a doorknob. Cyrus liked the results so much he sent their favourite to a website famous for these types of photos, mirrorproject.com where her photo can still be viewed by searching for her name. Cyrus can remember Willow taking an interest in photography as young as four on a trip to Disney World in Florida when she took photos of the family’s fun. However, now Willow has taken her dad’s serious hobby as her own and her talents showed through in the Town of Ajax photography con- test last fall. Out of more than 200 entries in the nature category, Willow’s shot of a co- lourful, tiny frog on a rock won first place. Ironically, and with no jealousy from her dad, she came out ahead of seven of his entries in the category. Cyrus and his wife encourage her in- terest in photography, but don’t force it upon her. “I’m really an advocate of creativity, this is a creative outlet for her,” he says. “There’s no pressure for her to be a photographer though.” As for Cyrus’s interest in photogra- phy, although he’s an editor for CTV by day, away from work he looks to cameras as a very serious hobby, one he respects a great deal. “It’s one of the least selfish hobbies you can have,” he explains. “Others get enjoyment out of your work.” He may not have won the nature category, but Cyrus had two other en- tries take home awards at the Ajax photography competition. He also has a photo in the Town of Ajax 50th An- niversary Calendar for 2004/2005. Willow won’t be putting down her camera anytime soon. She explains how much fun she has taking pictures and adds “I really, really like taking pictures of animals and nature.” In Cyrus’s work, although he’s not a car nut, he particularly likes the visual lines and curves on 1950s cars and clo- seups are a common theme among his work. “I let the light and the shape of things inspire me,” he says. “A lot of photography is being in the right time and place, freezing that moment.” People can get a look at the work of the father-daughter photography team until Sept. 12 at an exhibit at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, 95 Magill Dr. It is presented by the Pin- eRidge Arts Council and is open to the public Monday to Friday, from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sun- day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Willow David is following in her dad Cyrus’s footsteps, taking on photography as a serious hobby. Their work is on display at the McLean Centre this month. 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E.Markham Rd.Ve ry Competitive Prices on Home Insurance Home Auto Life Investments Group Business Travel 339 Westney Rd South (Westney & Bayly) (905) 683-6886 Neil RatheeJodie Keast SAMPLE QUOTE: Building.................................... $200,000 Contents.................................. $200,000 Detached Structure................... $30,000 Additional Living Expenses........$40,000 Liability................................. $1,000,000 Vo luntary Medical Payments....... $2,000 Vo luntary Property Damage........... $500 Includes: •Comprehensive coverage •$500 deductible •Replacement cost on contents and building •Sewer backup 392$ Clearance 50 - 70% OFF While quantities last. *Offers valid at this location only. 1822 Whites Road*Pickering (Amberlea Plaza)(905) 831-6742 Centre *Shampoos *Flat Irons *Styling Products *Blow Dryers *Conditioners Professional Products Steam Threshing DaysSteam Threshing Days At the Museum Grounds UXBRIDGE 1 mile west of UXBRIDGE, 1/4 mile north on Conc. 6 Musical Entertainment, Home Baked Goods & Refreshments Available. Fun for the whole family! Travel back in time and discover the ways of the pioneers. • Steam Engines • Gas & Oil Engines • Antique Cars & Trucks • Pioneer Arts & Crafts • Displays & Demonstrations • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides • 200 Years of Fashion Adults $6.00 Children free if accompanied by an adult. FREE PARKIN G For more info: 905-852-5854 Special Bi-Centennial Celebration! 34 Annual Uxbridge - Scott Historical Society August 27 & 28, 2005 10:00-5:00pm ADULT MOVIES Blow-out Sale All In-store VHS only $999 OPEN EVERYDAY 10 AM TO MIDNIGHT • 2 for 1 Sundays • $2.00 Tuesdays •DVDʼs from $999 •Toys, Magazines SPECIAL ORDERS HARD TO FIND TITLES FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP 11 63 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-839-3113 16 45 Dundas St. Whitby 905-432-2552 LIVERPOOLDIXIEKINGSTON RD. 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Call David Stell: 905-683-5110 ext. 249 NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 She’s daddy’s girl with a camera N ew season for youth orchestra DURHAM — Young musicians from across Durham Region are tuning up for a new season with the Durham Youth Orchestra. Concerts are coming up Nov. 26, and again in 2006 on Feb. 18, and May 13, for the group. The orchestra is made up of string, woodwind and brass play- ers who are 21 years of age and under, said music director John Beaton. The orchestra rehearses weekly for the season, which this year will include Brahm’s Academic Festival Overture and dances from Tchaikovsky’s Nut- cracker Suite. Special performances will include a guest singer from the Canadian Opera Company and an ex- change concert with the Kitchener- Waterloo Youth Orchestra. Last season, the young people finished their year with a trip to the Orchestras Canada Youth Orchestra Festival in Windsor in May, perform- ing works with members of youth orchestras from Kitchener-Waterloo and Windsor. The Durham orchestra’s February concert featured rising opera star Giovanni Secondini. Beaton said young musicians age 21 and under and who are interested in classical music are invited to audition. To arrange an audition, call him at 905-579-2401. JOB FAIR Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 471 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, ON L1H 4J7 Thursday August 23, 2005 9:00-1:00pm Interested in working for a large, local Company? We have positions available in the following departments: Packaging, Quality, Assembly, Shipping/Receiving BRIGHT, ENERGETIC individuals with a strong desire to work 40 hours per week are NEEDED. We offer STABLE EMPLOYMENT and TOP COMPENSATION in Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Ajax, and Pickering. Please come prepared to spend an hour to go through our orientation and meet with a consultant. Please bring your resume, SIN card, photo ID, 2 references and VOID CHEQUE for direct deposit We look forward to meeting you!! Automotive Quality Inspectors Inspectors required for shift work and some overtime in the Durham Region. Experience in quality inspection and/or quality engineering in a manufacturing environment is a definite asset. Position Details: Starting wage - $11 per hour Shift work (Days / Afts / Mids) Premium rate for Afts / Mids Sat / Sun overtime Candidate Requirements: Reliable Detail Oriented Energetic Excellent communication skills Own transportation / steel toed shoes Willingness to travel within the Durham Region Please forward your resume to fax 905-743-4695 to the attention of D.White. The PIC Group appreciates your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please. Location: 1315 Pickering Parkway, Ste. 100 905-831-7683 or Fax 905-831-8134 Email: pickering.on@na.manpower.com *Chance to win a 27” flat screen TV Job Fair August 25th & 27th 8am - 12pm Please bring SIN card, photo ID, void cheque and 2 references. MANPOWER® Must be flexible for all shifts, weekend work and security clearance. Great work environment with opportunity for long term employment MANPOWER IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR HARMONY LOGISTICS • 40 MHE/Forklift Operator • 20 General Labourers - Heavy Lifting • $12.50+/hr.in Pickering WE'VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN STORE FOR YOU! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for STOREFRONT Full time, days, eve. and midnights part time m-f midday, early eve. FULL TIME BAKER days and evenings We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING Fax (905) 428-2216 938 LIVERPOOL RD., PICKERING Fax (905) 421-9212 "An employer you can count on" ® United WayOntario YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Road & Hwy. 2) (905) 427-7670 Job Postings, Job Opportunities, Employment Programs, Resumes, Internet, Fax Machine, Photocopier AND MORE! Are you 16-24, out of school and not working F/T? Look at what is available to you! Need a J ob? DROP IN TODAY AND GET CONNECTED WITH JOB CONNECT! We have helped hundreds of youth find jobs each year. Now hiring PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITIONS Storefront & Bakery A.M., P.M. & NIGHTS Apply in person at our 3 locations HARWOOD/HWY 2 HARWOOD/ROSSLAND HWY 2/SALEM (Walmart plaza) L king To work this September? SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Needed, Part time Positions Train now for September Small school bus runs only 6775 Baldwin St. N. Brooklin 1-800-263-7987 Laidlaw oo A qualified cook is required for a large long-term care facility. Experience cooking in long-term care is required. Interested candidates, please fax resume to: Sharol Henry, Food Service Manager Fax: (905) 420-6030 cook CARPENTERS & CONCRETE WORKERS with concrete formwork experience required by General Contractor. Excellent pay and benefits. To apply please call 905-565-1565 DON'T DELAY - APPLY TODAY Long term, short term & on call positions, all shifts in Durham Region. General Labour, Forklift & various Industrial positions.Safety shoes required. Apply weekdays 9am-3pm to: 185 Brock St N #206, Whitby (at Mary St.) Achievers Wanted! Looking for flexible hours & unlimited income potential? Consider a career in Real Estate. We will train. No exp. necessary. Must be ambitious with strong desire to succeed! Call Anne re: FREE SEMINAR @ (905)723-5944 THE CEDAR BRAE GOLF COURSE requires seasonal employees for course maintenance. Golf course or landscape experience preferred. Must have own transportation. Qualified candidates call Mike Ettles at (416) 609-8795 or e-mail: mike@cedarbraegolf.com www.durham.edu.on.ca HVAC Mechanic Drawing on your ability to read and interpret drawings, wiring and pipe schematics, you will install, repair, troubleshoot, overhaul and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Along with a high school diploma, you hold a current Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics Trade Certificate, a current Ozone Depletion Prevention Card, and a Class 1 Gas Fitter’s Certificate. You have completed a recognized apprenticeship, and gained experience with rooftop and other gas-fired heating units, centrifugal refrigeration and pneumatics. As well, you are conversant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and electric and electronic circuitry associated with HVAC and refrigeration controls and control systems. A valid driver’s licence in good standing is required. Preferably, you have at least 5 years of experience as a licensed tradesman in a commercial environment. Wage rate: $23.24 per hour. Please apply only online, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2005, quoting Posting #CM05-010. Choose the following links: Employment, then Educational Services, and then Vacancies. For application inquiries, contact Kelly Churchill at 1-800-265-3968, extension 6996. While we appreciate all applications received, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Durham District School Board Gateman-Milloy Inc. a leading golf course construction company is currently recruiting personnel for ●DRAINAGE ●MINI-EX ●SEEDING ●SURVEYING ●LABOUR FOR CONSTRUCTION of Whitevale Golf Club, east of Markham Fax resume to Attn: Darren Hancocks (905)649-8243 Canadian Tire Ajax, Ontario Busy location with 20 service bays now accepting resumes for •1-Class A General Mechanic •1-Class A tune-up Tech •2-Tire Installers/Lube Tech's If You Are: ● Committed to customer satisfaction ●Well organized & neat in appearance ●Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends You Can Expect: ●Excellent company benefits (including dental, drug & profit sharing plan) ●A modern, well equipped facility to work from Drop off resume in person Attention: Dave Hardison or call (905)683-2277 ACCOUNTANT WANTED Local mfg company is looking for an Accountant to join their team to handle all accounting functions including Balance Sheet and P&L. Prefer exp. working for a small mfg company. Excel, Word skills. Competitive salary & benefits. Submit resumes with salary expectations to: canada@bartechgroup.com by Sunday August 28, 2005. CARPENTERS & LABOURERS WANTED Incredible job for exceptional people. Local, full-time permanent position. ICI experience and valid driver's license. Please fax resume to: 905-725-5798 or phone 905-391-5149 ENTHUSIASTIC? SELF MOTIVATED? Looking To Be Part Of A Customer Focused Sales Team? We are looking for MOTIVATED and ENERGETIC Sales Representatives for our Oshawa, Ajax & Whitby locations. Must be capable of working PART-T IME Days, Evenings and Weekends as required. Retail Experience An Asset Wine Knowledge An Asset Orientation and Training is Provided Please drop off your resume before the close of business Sept. 2, 2005 at: Vineyards Estate Wines Inside A&P, 285 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa Or Inside Sobeys, 260 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Or Inside Real Canadian Superstore, 200 Taunton Rd., Whitby Watch for our new location opening soon within Real Canadian Superstore, 1385 Harmony Rd. N. Oshawa, ON While we thank all those who apply, we will only respond to those under consideration and ask that no response be made by phone. FULL TIME DELI PERSON WANTED FOR EUROPEAN STYLE DELI Forward resume to brunos@bellnet.ca or call Mark Bruno at 905-509-3223 Pickering WATERFRONT HOME WANTED Private party seeking a modern 2000+ sq.ft. year-round home with basement walkout on clean lake frontage. Ideally has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Willing to pay $600,000 for the right property within 2 hours of Toronto. Email info to mskinny@rogers.com or call 905-839-5086. No agents please 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ** 3-BDRM SUMMER SALE** ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C rt ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax ap ar t m en t s .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. INSTALLERS WANTED for vinyl windows & doors. Must supply own tools & transportation. call (416)710-3522 LICENSED AUTO TECHNICIAN required, 44 hours/week. no even- ings or weekends. 5th year ap- prentice considered. Good bene- fits. Fax resume to (905)430-9983. LICENSED MECHANIC or 3rd to 5th year apprentice needed imme- diately for a very busy 10-bay gar- age. Must have tools. Apply in per- son. 711 Finley Ave. Ajax. (905)683-7301 LICENSED truck mechanic or hard working individual for apprentice- ship. Hydraulic and welding expe- rience an asset. Valid drivers li- cence in good standing. Call 905- 623-6887 PAINTER REQUIRED for after- noon shift at steel fabrication shop in Pickering. Must be experienced with airless spray equipment and epoxy paints. Fax resume to 905- 831-1477 or email fengel- age@drsteelfab.com. PLUMBING/RENOVATION com- pany requires plumber, 4 & 5th year apprentice. And labourer, ren- ovation exp an asset. Fax 905- 666-5009. or call 905-431-9522 STAINLESS STEEL Stainless Steel Shop experienced in fabricating commercial kitchen equipment is looking for a fully experienced & versatile person who can layout, form & tig weld custom sinks, tables, exhaust hoods and many other related items. Please fax a resume Attn: Al Colterman 905-683-8546 or email: alscontract@aol.com TIG WELDER required for CWB certified steel fabrication shop. 5 years minimum experience required tig welding stainless and carbon steel. Aluminum welding experience preferred but not re- quired . Fax resume to 905- 831-1477 or email to fengelage@drsteelfab.com. WANTED - Drywaller that tapes & drywalls for local Oshawa compa- ny.Must have own vehicle & D Lic. Call only between 9-10 a.m. only. Leave message 905-721-0498 WELDING COMPANY looking for welders and steel erectors for mis- cellaneous and structural work (outside work). Drivers licence re- quired. Fax resume to 905-420- 5704 WINDOW COVERING INSTALLER Tr ained professional with experience in all types of Blinds, Drapes, Shutters. Knowledge of Hunter Douglas & Vinylbilt. Own van & tools required. Please fax resume to: 905-428-6217 BOOMING WELLNESS office is seeking a health conscious, moti- vated team player. The candidate must be a lifelong learner of well- ness, have outstanding customer service and telephone skills and enjoy children. Proven marketing abilities are essential. Must be available to work various hours. Please fax us at 905 432-5444 or email at admin@bellnet.ca. No telephone calls please. CLERICAL POSITIONS $9 -12. per hr. Mon. - Fri.. Basic computer skills, filing, card dealership an as- set. Durham and Scarborough ar- ea. Apply in person at 1614 Dun- das St. E. Suite 203 Whitby, Mon. Tues. or Wed. from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. DAYCO DISTRIBUTING LTD., re- quires an office assistant for junior position. Please fax resume to 905-571-6571. PART-T IME EVENING/WEEKEND SECRETARY Busy real estate office in Ajax requires a part-time secretary for alternate evenings and weekends (M-F 5pm to 9pm, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-3). Real estate experience preferred. Please fax resume to 905-619-2500 RECEPTIONIST/SALES support for condo development, computer proficiency, organized, detail oriented and great customer rela- tion Call 905-668-6999 or fax re- sume/cover 905-666-7692 VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST position available, afternoon, eve- ning shifts & occasional Saturdays. Must be mature with previous re- ception experience & computer skills. Fax 905-831-8637 AVON Join the number 1 beauty company. No quotas. Work from home. Free Gift call Heidi today (905)509-1163 CERTIFIED LEVEL II DENTAL assistant (or PDA). Required Thursdays from 4 - 9, for busy Ajax family practice, starting in October. Call Carolyn at 905-428- 1215, fax resume to 905-428-9291 or e-mail: carolyn@pickeringvillagedental.com DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired FT in Whitby. Must be quick-thinking, computer knowl- edgeable, customer friendly, very organized and detail-oriented. Ex- cellent wages and benefits for the right candidate. Send resumes to: File # 199, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. DENTAL ASSISTANT (CERT) Par t-time, Pickering and T.O loca- tions, reception experience an as- set. Fax resume to:905-683-8494 or email at info@polardental.com DENTAL ASSISTANT,full-time in Whitby. Must have good communi- cation skills. Fax resume to: 905- 668-0350 DR. GARY KINDREE and Dr. Anne Riordan requires a certified Dental Assistant for a part-time leading to full-time position. No nights or weekends. Deliver re- sume in person to Dr. Gary Kin- dree at 178 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa OFFICE MANAGER/ Receptionist required for Whitby dental office. Must have Assisting Experience. Please call Krista (905)448-0644 REGISTERED MASSAGE THER- APIST required. Apply with re- sume in person only to: Lakeridge Chiropractic Clinic 580 King St. W., Suite #1, Oshawa. RMT WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905 )427-9147 RN/RECEPTIONIST required part-time Tuesdays 12-5pm & Thursdays 12-8pm for doctors office in Pickering. Call 905-839- 1134 or fax 905-839-5907. PICKERING RESTAURANT re- quires FT/PT mature experienced short order cook, deep fryer, coun- ter help & cashier w/experience. Pete (905)839-0250, after 6pm 416-577-7127. POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR experienced cooks & servers at Pimentos Restaurant in Whitby. Full & part time. Fax resume to: 905-666-3099. WAITRESS WANTED.full/part time. Busy Ajax restaurant. Call 416-688-0634 or 905-556-9742 COURTICE $499,900 Ravine, pie lot, well landscaped, 8' waterfall, cedar decks, 4+2 bedrooms, sep- arate walkout basement apart- ment. (905)429-7555 FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Free computerized list of homes available with no money down. Under $1,300/month. Free Recorded Message 1-800-376-0619 ID 1051 REMAX FIRST REALTY LTD. MOBILE HOME 2000 4 season Huronridge Estate, park model. (45 x 12) plus 28 x 12 add-a-room. (3 season) with propane fireplace, a/c, shed, in year round park in Fenelon Falls area. $55,000. 1- 705-738-9797 RENT TO OWN - $104,900. Tired of renting? With no money down you can rent to own this 3 bed- room semi-detached Oshawa home for $1,000 per month + util- ities. For more details, call Debo- rah Glover @ 905 430-6655. STUNNING BUNGALOW, 50x150ft, in sought after area, in ground pool. In-Law/income w/sep. entrance. MANY renovations! www.687grierson.ca or tel. 905-924-6395. $1000 CASH Referral Reward, Open house call or visit web-site. 687 Grierson St. Oshawa WHITBY- BRIGHT,clean, 3 bed- room detached two-storey for un- der $205K. See all the details at bytheowner.com #25348 or call 905-571-1721. STURGEON FALLS -140 Acres of agricultural land. 1980 ft front- age on Lalande Rd. Near highway and town. Cable and Natural gas available. 705-753-3598 COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale, Oshawa, 1240-sq.ft.(approx) 6-8 car parking on-site. Presently operating as laundramat, can change use to your own use/in- vestment. Asking $189,900. Bruce Baird Century 21 (905)579-7339 FOR SALE NEW INDUSTRIAL CONDOS 10 CARLOW CT. WHITBY 5000 - 25,000 sq. ft. Call Mike Ambler 905-666-1224 FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 3 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca, 1-877-739-2520. VENDING ROUTE,2 snack 7 drink machines, 6 on location, CALL (905)430-8648 $$ 100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.45% or Variable at 3.45% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To co nsolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. From 4.49% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1-BEDROOM APT or room for rent, $550/month inclusive, down- town Oshawa, first/last. Call John (905)259-8961 1-BEDROOM APT,17 Quebec St. $520 + utilities., Available immedi- ately. Stephen 905-259-5796. 1-BEDROOM APT.Olive/Town- line. Separate entrance, parking, laundry. $650/mo inclusive. No smoking. Available immediately. (905)434-4555 1-BEDROOM basement, Oshawa, Thornton/King, separate entrance, satellite TV, fully equipped, laun- dry, utilities included, parking (small car). No pets/smoking. $700/month. (905)435-0811 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT,12- plex building, with balcony and parking. $850/mo inclusive. Near downtown Oshawa. 80 William St. W.Avail. Sep. 1st. no pets. 1(866)327-7485. 2-BEDROOM, LARGE, CLEAN, main floor apt. Excellent area, near Oshawa hospital. Eat-in kitchen, includes appliances, parking, & laundry. $795/mo.+ utilities. Call Pat 905-263-2228. 385 GIBB ST OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom apts. available Sept. 1st. Utilities included. No pets. Phone 905-723-5434. 4-BEDROOM Main Floor Bunga- low, Whitby. Hardwood floors, 4 appliances, well maintained, park- ing, half utilities, no smoking/dogs. $1175/month 416-924-6796 AJAX Westney/Hwy 2. Spacious 2-bdrm basement, near all amen- ities, sep entrance, parking, cable, high speed internet. Must see $950.-inclusive (905)427-4269 534 MARY ST. WHITBY. Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca AJAX - 1 bdrm bsmt apt in execu- tive home. Newly renovated. 4-piece bathroom, laundry. $850/mo. inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Call (905)428-9492. AJAX - BASEMENT (2),2 bed- room, main floor 3 bedroom, walk- out basement. $1150, $850, $800 plus unities. (905) 426-9898. Pick- ering 2 bedroom basement $850 plus utilities. All neg. Sept. lst. (905)839-6228. AJAX - spacious basement apt. Pickering Village. one bedroom, with walk-in closet, includes fridge, stove, utilities, private entrance, parking, $750. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)427-5838 AJAX 2-bedroom basement, 4-pc bath. Rossland/Westney. Separate entrance. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. $850 inclusive. First/last. References required. 905-427- 2435 AJAX 2-BEDROOM luxury apart- ment, huge windows, separate en- trance, laundry, high-speed inter- net, No pets/smoking, references, first/last $900 inclusive. 905-452- 2221, sunpack@rocketmail.com AJAX Harwood/Kingston Rd. 1- bdrm basement apartment in luxu- ry home. Close to all amenities, Private entrance, 1st/last. No pets/no smoking. $800/month in- clusive. Available immediately (905)427-4466 AJAX HUGE, brand new, bright, 2-bedroom ($975) & 1-bedroom ($775) basement apartments. Util- ities included. Separate entrances, laundry, parking, fireplaces. Avail- able September 1st. No pets/smoking. 905-619-9671. AJAX NORTH,1-bedroom base- ment apt., parking, cable, appli- ances, separate entrance. No pets/smoking. $750 inclusive. First/last. Close to all amenities. (905)428-7174 AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom fur- nished large basement apt., kitchen, separate entrance, park- ing. Minutes to lake/401. Suit sin- gle professional. Available October 1, $725/month, (905)683-0190 AJAX SOUTH, professionally de- signed, warm 1-bedroom bsmt, breakfast bar & computer knook, separate entrance, laundry, park- ing/bus, Suitable for female $700/mo inclusive, No smok- ing/pets. 905-428-0440 AJAX,new studio apt., quiet ex- ecutive home, very bright, 4pc. bath, kitchen, parking, laundry, satellite, high speed internet, suit- able for single person. $650. (905)424-0154. AJAX, 3-BDRM main floor, 4 ap- pliances, 2-parking, close to all amenities. Avail. immediately. $1100+ utilities. Call Andy 905- 683-7273 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor bungalow, Salem/Bayly, MUST SEE nice/clean, 4-appliances am- ple parking, no smoking/pets, $1125/month plus half utilities. 905-668-8607, 416-287-4560 AJAX, 401/SALEM,Jr. 1-bed- room, suit single, parking, c/air, cable, laundry, $700 inclusive, No smoking/ pets. Sept 1st. (905)686- 7692 after 3:30pm AJAX, LEGAL 1-bedroom base- ment apt., parking, separate en- trance, A/C, laminate flooring, flag- stone fireplace, 4pc. bath, cable. $748, first/last, references. Sep- tember 1st. Ed (905)428-7737, 519-247-9840 AJAX,off Salem Road, beautiful, bright, basement apt., with separate entrance, laundry, parking shared. Non-smoker, no pets, First/last, $750. Available Oc- tober 1st. 416-737-4675. AJAX- executive condo, 2 bed- room, 5 appliances, parking, lock- er, A/C, $1300 inclusive. Available immediately. Call Leslie Benc- zik.com Re/Max (905)477-0011 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bed- rooms $849, available Aug/Sept 1st. (905)683-8421 AVAIL. NOW. Two bedroom apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Available Sept. lst. Please call (905)579- 2387 after 5 p.m. BACH APARTMENT -Quiet Man preferred, Non-smoker, no pets, sep entrance, fridge, stove, cable incl. Call after 4pm 905-420-7071, Whites Rd/Hwy 2. No laundry fac, parking avail. Avail Immed. $550.00/mo first/last. BASEMENT APT.,15 min north of 401 on 115 Millbrook. 2-bedrooms plus den and garage, extra-large kitchen, 2 walkouts to patio/ large backyard, fridge, stove, laundry, Jacuzzi, immediate possession. (905)831-1022, (905)839-8520 BEAUTIFUL BASEMENT apt., treed neighbourhood, new shower, wood fireplace, shared laundry, separate entrance, no smok- ing/pets, $650.mo. inclusive, (905)579-6368 BIG APARTMENT, SMALL RENT 1, 2 & 3 bdrms. from $849 to $989, utilities incl. On site tennis, squash courts. Community events! Walk everywhere. 200 White Oaks Crt., Whitby. Call Shameem toll free1-888-303-1849. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. 2-bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo), avail. now. 2 bed. available now and Oct. lst. $745 plus hydro,. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright, hardwood, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND ST. APTS.-1-bdrm $680, Adult lifestyle building. Avail Sept./Oct 1st. Clean, bright, pri- vate, safe neighbourhood. Close to shopping, bus, laundry. No pets. 905-438-0558. BROOKLIN,beautiful large 1 bed- room basement. Gas fireplace, 4-pc ensuite. Suit single person. $850/month inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Available now. 905-767- 9118, 416-720-0373 BRIGHT NEWLY renovated 2- bdrm bsmt, near Oshawa Centre, separate entrance, solarium, own laundry facilities, large yard, 1-parking, $925/month inclusive, no dogs. Avail. immediately. First/last, references. 905-571- 0631. CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN BRIGHT SPACIOUS two bedroom apartment, available September lst. Parking, cable, laundry, Central Park and Bond. Lower level semi. lst/last referenc- es. $800 per mo. inclusive. Call Carolyn or Mark (905) 723-8610 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN WHITBY -1 bed. $800 available now Includes all utilities, laundry, air. first/last/refer- ence, no pets, (905)430-8327. FAMILY VALUE - On site Daycare, school bus & public tran- sit at the door. Steps to shopping, parks, Mini-totland. Many commu- nity events! 2 & 3 bdrm. from $889-$989. 200 Whites Oaks Crt., Whitby. Call Faith 1-888-303-1849 toll free. GORGEOUS HUGE main floor 1-bdrm apt, overlooking scenic He- ber Down conservation area, park- ing, laundry, heat/hydro, large yard, separate entrance. Fur- nished/non-furnished, $1000/mo utilities included. 905-655-3494 KING ST. W BOWMANVILLE - large 1 bdrm, above store, shows well, includes parking. $675/month Call 905-914-1449 KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $750/month plus hydro, available Sept. 1st. Call Val 905- 720-0255. LARGE 3-BEDROOM mainfloor apt., bright, spacious, clean, sep- arate entrance/laundry, parking, $1200 all inclusive. Liverpool/Bay- ly, Available Sept. 1st first/last. 416-693-0468. LAWLOR COURT CO-OP INC., is now accepting applications for our waiting list for 2-bdrm apts. $667 & $685 inclusive and 3-bdrm $613+hydro . Pick up applications Monday-Friday 9am-Noon at the Recreation Centre, 777 Oxford St. Oshawa.(905)576-5048. We are volunteer-operated. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, Sept. /October. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2-bedroom for rent $740/monthly, 1 bedroom $710. includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking, 905-579-9777. NORTH OSHAWA,Large 1 bed- room apt. in raised bungalow. Gas fireplace, tile kitchen & bathroom, laundry, Double door walk out to private garden patio, 2 car parking available immediately. $785/inclu- sive. First/last/references. No smoking/pets. (905)743-0269 NORTH OSHAWA,Ormond Drive, 2 bedroom, newly renovated, in- clusive, laundry, parking $995. Central Oshawa, Athol/Oshawa blvd. 2 bedroom, inclusive, park- ing, $995. (905) 718-7832 ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009 ONE BEDROOM Oshawa north, in exclusive 4-plex nearly new. 800 sq. ft, with big garage, $695/mo + 1/3 util. Prefer professional non- smoker. No pets. Oct. 1st. (905)725-0162 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 bdrms avail. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom apts. in small buildings. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-428-8946 or 905- 686-8905. OSHAWA 1 & 2 BEDROOMS available any time or Sep 1st. 2 locations 350 Malaga Rd., 946 Masson St. $695 and $795/month inclusive. No pets. 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, 905-432-8914 OSHAWA, ADULT LIFESTYLE BLDG.- 2-bed. owner on site, se- curity conscious, close to 401, bus, shopping, avail. Sept. 1st. $800/incl. 905-404-9167; 905-579- 6291. OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious 1 & 2 bedroom apts., low- rise building. From $660/mo + hy- dro, available August 1st. Appli- ances, laundry facilities, parking included, 905-434-7931. OSHAWA, CLEAN,new building. 2-bdrms + den $925/month, avail Oct. 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA,Downtown (Centre/ William) Small 2-bdrm apt (2nd floor). No pets/smoking, first/last/references required. $550/mo + utilities, available im- mediately (905)579-7217 Jung OSHAWA, TAUNTON/SIMCOE, Spacious 2-bedroom, Avail Sept 1st, $850 inclusive. Large 3-bed- room, available Oct 1st, $995 in- clusive. Parking included. Call (905)666-5157 PICKERING EXECUTIVE immac- ulate 1200-sq.ft. one-bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, large kitchen, dining, livingroom, fireplace, all utilities/cable/parking, laundry, no smoking/pets, $895/mo, Call 416-716-4735 PICKERING Large 2 bed. bsmt. apt. 2 washrooms, parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-428-8946 905-686-8905 PICKERING - Brock/Hwy. 2, new one bed. basement apt.. Sep. en- trance, no smoking/pets. $700. All inclusive, laundry, parking, avail- able immediately. (905)686-0836 PICKERING - New, furnished, 2- bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. Laundry, appli- ances. No smoking/pets. Close to PTC, GO, amenities. Available im- mediately. Call 905-831-3519 PICKERING 1 BED. BASEMENT, newly renovated, separate en- trance, parking, cable, laundry. $800/month inclusive. No smoking, pets okay. Single female pre- ferred. Call Pam 905-686-3545. PICKERING 1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. im- mediately. Non-smoking. $650+ utilities. No pets. 905-839-8388. PICKERING bright carpeted, 2 rooms, walkout basement apt., in- cludes utilities/cable, $825. no pets/smoking, first/last, prefer fully employed, references, con- tact(905)428-1652, 6-8 pm. PICKERING Brock/Major Oaks one bedroom basement apt. Sep entrance, parking, cable, laundry, freshly painted with new carpeting. No smoking/pets. $650/mo inclu- sive. (905)686-2823 PICKERING Large bright 1 bed- room basement, parking, laundry, $700 month, inclusive, first/last, avail. immediately, no pets/smok- ing.(416)936-6127 PICKERING Liverpool & Bayly- Walk to GO .Large, spacious 1 bedroom basement, Private en- trance, laundry, cable, a/c and parking. No smoking/pets $850/mo inclusive. 905-837-9969 PICKERING One large bedroom walk-in basement. Separate en- trance. $850 utilities included, first/last, available immediately. 905-427-2688. PICKERING,basement apart- ment 2 bdrm + den, new kitchen, separate entrance, private laundry facilities and shed. $950/month. No smoking/pets. John 905-767- 1240 for viewing. PICKERING, 1 BDRM basement, bright, clean, separate entrance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, above ground windows. $750/mo inclu- sive, avail Sept. 1st. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING, LARGE bright 1- bedroom basement apt. separate entrance, appliances, shared laun- dry, close to GO/Lake, $750/month first/last. Sept 1st. (905)831-8270. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy2, brand new 2-bedroom basement apt., available immediately. Separ- ate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. no smoking/pets. $950/mo. inclusive. (905)831-7274. PICKERING- WHITES RD.,2- Bdrm bsmt apt., livingroom/dining, laundry, a/c, cable, separate en- trance. 2 car park, no smok- ing/pets. References, first/last, $950/month, available Sept/Oct. (905)420-4584 PORT PERRY Quiet, well kept large, deluxe 3-bedroom apart- ment in low-rise, walk to lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. $1095/month plus utilities. 905-985-3406, 905-430-7816 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms, a/c. Avail. September & October. $945/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 QUIET BACH. APT. Central Oshawa location. Furn/unfurnished. $550/mo. includes parking, heat/ hydro/water/full cable Sep. 1st. Call Justin 905-723-9329 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca ROSSLAND/WESTNEY, AJAX- large 1-bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, shared laundry, parking. $650/mo.+1/3 utilities. First/last. References. No smoking or pets. Avail. now. 905-428-9695. SIMCOE ST. N.1 - one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building near shopping, transportation. Util- ities included. 1-bdrm. apt. $749, 2-bdrm $849. Available ASAP/September. first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SIMCOE/TAUNTON,2-bdrm legal bsmt apt. Quiet crescent, close to college, separate entrance, 2- parking, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. No pets. Call (905)985-8073 SPACIOUS 1-BDRM BASEMENT APT. Avail. immediately. 401/Brock in Whitby. Separate en- trance, parking, A/C, laundry. No pets/smoking. $700/month + 40% gas/hydro. (416)402-4437. STUDENTS: ROOMS/HOUSE for rent. Oshawa Simcoe/Adelaide. $425/room or $1700 house (4 bed- rooms) includes utilities. Available immediately. (905)655-7566, 905- 244-1515 SUPER PRICE, SUPER location. Super size, super staff. Walk eve- rywhere! Spacious suites. Utilities included. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. from $849 to $989. 200 White Oaks Crt., Whitby. Call Shirley 1-888-303- 1849 toll free. UXBRIDGE NEW! To wn- house/Apartment rentals. Air con- ditioned units. 2 bedrooms, 4 ap- pliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WASHER & DRYER IN SUITE - Super location, walk to everything 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Very friendly staff. 1865 Glenanna Rd., Pickering. Call Carmen toll free at 1-866-417-4295. WESTNEY/401 - 2-bdrm bsmt apt w/walk-out. Avail. immediately. Parking. $850/mo inclusive. First/last, credit check. No smok- ing/pets. Call (416)471-2914 WESTNEY/HWY 2,2-bedroom basement apt., clean & bright, 4 appliances, parking spot, $850 all inclusive. Immediate. Call Syed (416)720-9901 WHITBY CENTRAL,Dun- das/Brock, large bachelor, lower, parking, no pets, no smoking, $649 inclusive. Quiet senior-type building. Available Sept 1st. (416)438-4895 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 24, 2005, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 1.800.668.7564 905.764.0164 ORDER YOUR POOL NOW www.kayakpools.ca Immediate Delivery – Financing Available EXHIBITORS WANTED for the Metro East Fall Home & Renovation Show Oct. 14, 15 & 16 Pickering For more information Call 905-426-4676 ext 229 sobrien@durhamregion.com Produced by Dynamic Publishing & Events Management FIRST ANNUAL AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 28th 1-5pm 53 Hopkinson Cres., Ajax Attending:Discovery Toys -win free toys * Scrapbooking Consultant * Newspace Renovations -ask an Expert about all your renovation needs * Princess House * Wide selection of homemade jams KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Come to the "BIG ORANGE BARN For BIG BARN SAVINGS" SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SALE August 25th Preview 5 p.m. - Starts 6:30 p.m. Estate Clear-Out Huge Assortment of New Items Antiques - Furniture Many Treasures Great Products At Great Prices Save $$$ Terms Visa, M/C, Amex, Debit, Cash No registration fee - 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneer Victor Brewda Member of O.A.A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 Come and see why... "We Are Durham's Best Kept Secret!!" ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, August 26th, 5 p.m. Selling an old attractive Bowmanville es- tate: Fancy what-not-shelf, oak table, oak chairs, bell pano, husqvarna sewing ma- chine - like new, bed chesterfield, chester- field n' chair, two bedroom suites, one with double bed, other with two single beds, 25" television, television stand, rat- tan set-round table w/chairs and match- ing chesterfeild and chair, cupboards, leather top end tables, duncan phyfe table, quilt stands, wicker rocker and matching wicker arm chair, lamps, china, glass, lawnboy lawnmower, toro snow blower, garden tools, etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms Cash, Appr. cheques, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS FRANK & STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE 905-786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "estate specialists since 1971' SAT. Aug. 27 at 10am.Century Farm Estate of Court Lilli- co, Property of Dorothy Lillico, 2150 Lansdowne St. W. RR3 Peterboro. take 115 Hwy. to #7/28 exit (the Slots) go north 5k on #7HWy. to Lansdowne St. east 1 1/2k.Antique Household Contents.Some china and furniture over 100 yrs.old.1981 Chrysler Cordoba, sedan, choc. brown w/tan vinyl roof, only 92,000km.China:12pl set of Porce- lain Opaque Bridgwood & son England, 8 pl. Bridal Rose luncheon set both very old, 12 pl set Myatt Ironstone Rose Garden-modern, Royal Albert, Winton and Bayruth also flow blue pcs., 8 lg. ornate bowls, moustache cup/saucer, Janet Royal Doulton HN1537.Glass:depression glass, cornflower, hand painted pitcher/glasses, jadite bowls. Qty. of silver pcs., lg. Lady Hamilton silver flatware set.Lg.Qty. Antique Furniture:all curved glass china cabinet w/paw feet, oak hall seat w/separate framed mirror, desks, ornate Newcombe piano w/bench, 3 washstands, ornate wooden beds and dressers, pine chest, swing mirror, 2 armoirs, sofa suite, many trunk, pine blanket box, wicker cradle, oval ped. hall table, lg. rocker, fancy buffet, sq. pineapple leg ta- ble w/5 leaves, 9pc modern dining suite, Crown bob sleigh, Singer treadle, 50's gray chrome table, bedding and linens, coke picnic cooler, old shutters, old pictures and frames, lots of collectibles, wicker doll bassinet, old toys, set of farm sleighs, single walking plow, lg. vise, cistern pump and so very much more. Partial list only. Don't miss this one! ID req'd.CASH/CHECK only!DOUG MITCHELL AUC- TIONS. RR4 Omemee 705-799-6969 ESTATE AUCTION Sunday August 28th, 9:00 a.m (Viewing 8:00) MacGregor Auctions. Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Ta ke 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auctions features a quality offering of furniture, glass & china, collectables, tools & hardware, electronics, TV's, stereos, mi- crowave, kitchen contents, snowblower, lawnmowers, ladders, plus all the contents you'd find in & around the home. Te r ms Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac. Watch for our Outstanding Antique Auction, Holiday Sun. Sept. 4th. Call for all your auction needs. See:www.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Road, 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Tuesday, August 30, '05, 5:30 p.m. Antique Washstand, Hall Table, Old Pine Cupboard, McMichael Radio Ltd. Floor Model (as is), Video Posters, Steel Post, 8' Cedar Post, Toys & Toy Pool Table, Elec.Tools, Dishes & Much, Much More! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31st: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Claremont home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, dining room suite, bedroom suite, chests, prints, lamps, radios, clocks, crystal, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale - Haydon Auction Barn. Sat August 27 @ 4 pm.Mint collector coins & currency, (Brooklin) Household Contents: Antique Furn., Oak LR Suite, Oak Coffee/End Ta b les, Wooden Lawn Furn. Chesterfield, Craft Supplies, Dolls, Belt Sander, Grinder, Collectibles.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CREDIT CONCERNS LET US HELP YOU www.menzieschrysler.com or call 905-409-7878 AUCTION SALE SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH 10:00am For JACK & BARB MARTEL 3866 HARWOOD ROAD, BALTIMORE nr CROSSEN ROAD WEST SIDE. Large maple dining table, 6 chairs & matching glass top buffet, like new. Walnut rocker, 2 swivel recliners. Queen sofa bed. 27" Zenith TV. Porcelain top table. Arts & crafts hanging lamp. White Findlay wood stove. Maple rocker. Storage cabinet. Stereo CD player. Pine Whipple trees. Old radio. Hand woven sailboat picture. Berlin wool. Cheese box. Footstool. 1/2 Moon side tables. Log scaler. Dbl. Bed mattress. Small washstand and pine bench. Depression glass. Ice cream parlour chairs. 14' Fiberglass boat. Sump pump. Canoe. Dolley. Tilting metal say. Adze log building tools. Dbl. Bit Axe. Climbing winch. Broad axes. Sets of chains. Tractor seats. Bow saw. Boat winch. Sets of French doors. Massey 35 diesel. Ford 8N 4 gear Bush Hog. MTD. 12" Aluminum boat. Snow blower. Crafts- man 18hp, 44" Cut Kohler-Magnum walking plow. Rototiller. Hay wagon. Forge blower. Garden trailer. Old pine boards 12" 14"wide. Large quantity of new Cedar decking, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10. Old railroad luggage carts. 5' blade. 2 Furrow plow. 9' store door. Old hinges. Augers. Box old fishing lures. Brush hook. Discs. Bale. Spear. Case hay wagon frame. Old manure spreader. 3 wheel Honda Big Red Tr ike. 1987 4 wheel drive Chev 1/2 Ton Tr uck. Thickness planer. Joiner/Planer. Bandsaw w/sander. House trailer hitch w/sway bars. Plus misc. household goods. Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Interac. Les Brittan: Auctioneer, C.C.A.I Port Hope 905-885-5650 AUCTION HARDWOOD FLOORING THURSDAY AUGUST 25th, -7:00 P.M. Preview:Wednesday Aug. 24th, noon to 8:00p.m. & Sale Day from noon. MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS - 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham 1 mile north of Major MacKenzie Dr E ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Give your home or office a new look for a great price! Why pay retail? Save up to 75% off retail prices! 75,000 SQUARE FEET NEW Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Very High End Pre-Finished Nail Down Flooring May include: Honey Oak, Exotic Brazilian Walnut, Black Walnut, Japanese Cherry, Bamboo, Russian Maple, Chilean Cherry, Red Oak, Teak, Cherry Oak, Natural Oak, Slate Laminate Tile Sold by the Square Foot - Buy only as much as you need!!! PUBLIC WELCOME! Te rms: 15% Buyer's Premium, Cash, Visa, M/C, debit ONCE YOU'VE BOUGHT IT….HOW DO YOU GET IT HOME? BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL OFFER A SPECIAL FOR OUR AUCTION PURCHASERS GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 Cell 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Aug 26th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The estate of the late William Bundscho of Lindsay plus oth- ers, 9 piece walnut dining room set, Howard Miller oak Grandfather clock, Victorian walnut settee, large mahogany curio cabinet with curved glass sides (79"H x 40"W), walnut drop front desk with serpentine front and claw and ball feet, mahogany coffee table, walnut 2 door bookcase, walnut pedestal table, American walnut shelf clock, 2 three pc wal- nut bedroom set, Victorian style walnut chair, Vilas 4pc mod- ern bedroom set, walnut cedar lined trunk, corner what not stand, PB rocking chair, Gibbard walnut tea wagon, oak par- lour table, 27" Panasonic TV, rnd pine kitchen table and 4 chairs, chesterfields, quilts, computer, washstand, Moore- croft table lamp 6" high, cream ground table lamp 8" high, pair of candlesticks bird and flower decoration 8" high signed LM, daisy patterned vase 5" high signed J. Move- land, porcelain cased mantle clock 5" high signed LM, Pan- sy patterned vase 5" high, lamp 14" high, Royal Doutlon The Balloon Man HN1954, The Old Balloon Seller HN1315, A Work Horse HN2623,Cranberry glass table lamp, large 2 handled vase, 5 assorted pieces, Paintings Halford Tyge- sen circa 1940 "English Landscape" 20"x35" - Halford Tyge- sen circa 1939 "A Snowy Mountain Scene" 22"x16" - Halford Tygesen circa 1939 "Country Landscape" 22"x16" - James Lumber print, Set of 5 paperweights signed GES, approx 100 pieces of Swarovski crystal figurines and decorative items, Gone with the Wind Lamp, Limoges dishes (60 piec- es), Plus a qty. of Royal Crown Staffordshire, Royal Winton, Nippon, Paragon, Aynsley, Hammersly & Wedgewood. Also consigned - parlour stove, oak 2 door wardrobe, 6pc bed- room suite, rnd glass top coffee and end tables, Duncan Phyfe table, chandeliers, Hamilton Beach triple milk shake machine, Fender guitar, 401 Singer sewing machine, 11' fib- reglass square back canoe, 3.5HP Mercury Outboard, soap box car, Inglas washer & dryer, many clocks and clock parts. Auctioneers Note: Mr. Bundscho was never married and all articles are in excellent condition. For more info or pictures contact: Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or go to www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30 to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 8:30 WHITBY large bright 1 bedroom basement, 4 appliances, parking, bus, Go, no pets or smoking $800/mo. Sept. 6th. Call (905)451- 0800. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,Byron St. North, 1-bed- room plus den in 6 plex. Upper floor. $800/inclusive. Available im- mediately. First/last. 1-parking. Near school and park. No dogs. 289-314-0319 WHITBY,large 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Starting from $885 plus utilities. Appliances, balcony, parking included. Go bus stop on- site. Available immediately. Call 905-571-0435. WHITBY,large new bright walk- out bsmt. 1-bdrm w/second bdrm option. Separate entrance, park- ing, appliances, no smoking/pets. Furnishings optional. $750/mo in- clusive. (905)430-4558 WHITBY- 2-BEDROOM,quiet 7-plex, balcony, new stove, fridge, & carpet. Spotless, suit profession- al couple. Near Go train, parking, available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (416)498-4770 WHITE'S RD./BAYLY AREA. Three bedroom upper level apart- ment, $1,095+ 50% utilities. Four bedroom lower level and base- ment $1,195+ 50% utilities. Call 1- 800-701-7812. 1000 ESPLANADE 1 bedroom condo avail Oct 1. All amenities in- cluded. Located beside Pickering To wn Centre. $1250-inclusive. (905)721-0315 BRIGHT SPACIOUS 3 bedroom, open concept lr/dr, laundry, stor- age, parking, fabulous downtown Whitby location, near Hwys.12/2/401. Call 905-550- 0902. SIMCOE /TAUNTON,3-bedroom, 2-baths, clean, quiet, new appli- ances/ flooring, laundry, parking, close to UOIT, shopping, bus, avail. Sep. $999+ 905-656-6127. A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT. If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN -LET ME SHOW YOU! Min. income $35,000/yr. No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM UPPER + 1-BDRM basement apt. South Ajax, near park, schools. Newly-decorated, $1650+ first/last (will rent separ- ately). Sept. 1st. 416-709-3035; (905)839-4326 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 5 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, park- ing, 4-appliances, available Sept. 1st. $1500+utilities, first/last. Ste- venson/Rossland Oshawa. 905- 728-9706. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down payment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's lead- ing realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 BEAUTIFUL WHITBY bungalow. Excellent neighbourhood. 3 bed- rooms, 2-bathrooms, large lot, c/a, all appliances, recroom, $1250/mo + utilities. No pets. (416)704-4570 BOWMANVILLE, 5-BDRMS 3-1/2 baths, dream kitchen, fin. recroom w/fireplace. Minutes from 401/Hwy 2. $2,250/mo inclusive. Avail. Oct. 1st. (905)986-1784 BOWMANVILLE,large 3-bdrm newly decorated in duplex. 4 appli- ances, no pets/smoking. Best suit- ed for mature couple. Avail. Octo- ber 1st. $850/mo+ utilities. (905)623-7522 BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE in Frenchman's Bay, Pickering. 3 bedroom, all with ensuites. 5 appli- ances. Laundry. No pets/ smokers. Available end of September. Short or long term lease. $2,500+ util- ities/ month. 416-496-2552. BUY A HOME 0 DOWN! oac. Fast easy approvals, call Wade at Invis 1-866-773-9233 CIVIC-OC 3-bedroom semi, just renovated, carpet, paint, kitchen, bath. No pets/smoking. $1000/mo plus. Chris, 905-259- 8477, chris@chrisowens.ca HOUSE FOR RENT,Whites & Finch, $1600/month, 3-bdrms, 3- baths, fin. bsmt, deck w/BBQ and patio furniture. Call Candice 416- 577-1049 NORTH OSHAWA,3 and 4 bed- room homes available Sept 1st. $1175 to $1200. Gas heat. Quiet family neighbourhoods. Call Rob (905)718-0388. NORTH OSHAWA,near Univer- sity. Brand new 3 bedroom, 4 ap- pliances & laundry. Furnished. No pets or smoking. $1,350. + utilities. Available September 10. (905)985- 3614. OSHAWA, NORTH - 3 bedroom semi, painted, and new flooring. 4-appliances, no pets. $950+util- ities. Available Oct. 1st. (905)431- 5081 OSHAWA, SIMCOE ST. S -Cozy 2 bdrm house, 4 appliances, non- smoker, no dogs. First & last. $912/month. References. Avail Aug 22. Call 905-579-0191 PICKERING,Rougemount - Rose- bank Rd. S., executive home $1800./mo, lake, parks, (416)848- 0062 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM house, newly renovated, 2 car parking, $1195 plus utilities. No outdoor maintenance. Call 905-655- 4623, 905-925-3945 or 416-269- 5449 WHITBY,Executive 3 bedroom home ,appliances, 2 fireplaces, bay windows, $1275+, mainlevel. avail. immediately. Also Avail Nov 1st 2 bedroom condo Westney/Kingston Rd $1275+ WHITBY, 2 bedroom home, $900 plus utilities. 12 Garrard Rd. Avail- able immediately. Monthly basis. (905)576-0823 WHITBY,4-bedroom, $800 + util- ities, available immediately. First & last, no pets. Call (905)723-0881, or (905) 242-5588. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. NORTH OSHAWA, 3+1 bedroom, large kitchen, familyroom walkout to patio, a/c, water, landscaping, appliances, finished basement. $1100+ utilities. Sept 1st/15th (905)213-4689 PICKERING three bedrooms, fin- ished basement, corner unit town- house, pool, parking, maintenance included. Walk to GO train, amen- ities. $1300+utilities. (905)619- 9340 PICKERING - BROCK/401.3 bdrm, 2-baths, 5-appliances, close to all amenities, quiet neighbour- hood. Avail Oct 1st. $1175+. 416- 856-0304 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. 3 BDRMS., SPACIOUS,close to amenities, 5min. walk to Durham College/UOIT. Females preferred, no smoking/pets. $450-$550/util. incl. Call 416-356-7573. AJAX furnished room in clean home, includes: parking, cable, A/C, shared facilities, sep en- trance. No pets/smoking, $450/mo, first/last. Call 905-427-6932. AJAX, LARGE ROOM for rent, clean home, use of kitchen & laun- dry. Furnished or unfurnished, $450/month negotiable. Call John (905)626-2030 CLEAN, QUIET ROOM Available Immediately $400 Monthly. Includes heat, hydro, full cable, fridge, microwave, kitchenette. Shared bathroom. Oshawa Central location. Please call Justin 905-723-9329 FURNISHED ROOM in clean fami- ly home, Weekly rates. Close to GM. Private bathroom. 905-436- 6456. OSHAWA,furnished rooms avail- able in quiet home. Close to amen- ities, hospital & college. Share fa- cilities. Parking. First/last. $425/month. Call (905)743-0570 OSHAWA, PROFESSIONAL home. Quiet, clean, c/air, furnished accommodation (Monday-Friday). Suits out-of-towner, mature profes- sional male, non-smoker, abstain- er. Working days, commuting home most weekends. 4-8 month term available. $115/week, first/last, references required. Call (905)723-6761 PICKERING -New, lovely, renovat- ed rooms (x4). Separate entrance. Newly furnished. Free Cable. No smoking/pets. Students or Single Adults. Available immed. Call 416- 389-7435(after 6pm) or 905-683- 1870 STUDENTS (preferred)-2 rooms shared kitchen/bathroom/laundry. Large room $525; smaller room $450; includes all util. Female non-smoker preferred. Dixie/Hwy. 2-Pickering. (905)420-4044 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 1 room, share all amenities. Laundry included, parking available. $350/month. Courtice area. Leave message (905)433-1502 BOWMANVILLE house to share, near hospital & all amenities. New- ly renovated, no smoking/pets, female professional preferred. $650-inclusive. Jason 905-697- 5962 leave msg. CLOSE to Durham College, suit- able for students. Share house. In- ternet & utilities incl. Avail. immedi- ately. Parking, laundry. Call for info (416)727-1607 or (905)686- 5206 HOUSE TO SHARE in Central Oshawa, close to bus and amen- ities. $425/mo. available immedi- ately, first & last. Call (905)725- 6627. PICKERING - FOURTH PERSON needed for large 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, use of all facil- ities, excellent parking, $395. per mo. Available Sept. lst. (905) 426- 6611 or cell (416) 788-6611 STUDENTS (preferred)-spacious house, minutes from Durham Col- lege/Ontario University. Rooms for rent. Utilities and many extras in- cluded. $500/mo. Call Steve 905- 431-0144. WORKING PROFESSIONAL pre- ferred to share house, fur- nished/unfurnished room near GM & 401, large back yard. Call after 5:30pm. 905-723-9051. VAULTED CEILINGS,stainless appliances, newly renovated 3 bedroom East Kawarthas home, open concept, sandy bottom. Im- mediate $1100 - $1350 Patti (613)748-1717 1979 STARCRAFT,tent trailer, sleeps 6, great starter trailer in good condition, Asking $1200 OBO, Call (905)665-2771 2002 COLEMAN 10ft Sedona tent trailer. Awning, fridge, stove, sleeps 6, excellent condition. $8,900. Call (905)434-9808 RENT A Hard Top Tent Trailer four models, from $350 per week Brooklin 905-242-8688 14 FT. FISHING BOAT,25 hp. Evinrude motor, excellent condi- tion with trailer, $2900. or best of- fer.905-985-0025 or 416-451- 2505 1997-SEADOO,Bombardier GTX, 110 hps, 159hrs. 55-60 MPH, 3-seater, with reverse, cover, ex- tras, new battery. 1998 Shoreline trailer. $5,500 OBO. (905)427- 5894. EXCELLENT CONDITION MUST SEE!!1992 - 22ft. Aluminium Crestliner Sabre w/Cuddy. 4 cyl. Volvo w/Penta overdrive. Includes too many options and extras to list. Northtrail self-centering trailer incl. Asking $24,000 - negotiable. (905)576-4254 I AM LOOKING for a kind fun- loving man, 60-70, non-smoker, social drinker, a man who would appreciate having a caring, honest woman in his life. Reply File #200, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. SINCERE SINGLES specializing in long term relationships since 1992. Toll free 1-866-719-9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. Special - 1/2 price! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, experienced, on busroute, Large fenced back- yard. Playroom/ crafts/ outings. Snacks, lunch. Near Glengrove P.S.and PTC. References. (905)839-7237 AGES 6 months & up. Ten years experience, loving home environ- ment, lots of fresh air and TLC. Holy Redeemer/Sir John A. Mac- Donald schools. Non-smoking. (905)837-0403 ALTONA/HWY. 2,- ECE beautiful home daycare, 1 full/part time- space available. 3 months to 3 years. From September. Receipts, references. call Judit (905)509- 5802 DAYCARE AVAILABLE 1 year & up. Available immediately., in my hone, kid friendly, fenced in play- ground, lots of outings and crafts, non smoking, reasonable rates, Bayly/Liverpool. (905)837-5662 DAYCARE PROVIDED in my home for toddler to pre-school age children, Athabasca school area. Call 905-432-2675 ECE providing quality childcare. Meals, snacks and field trips pro- vided. Daily schedule, first aid, CPR. 401/Port Union. Call Mi- chelle 416-286-6036 MAMA'S & Baba's Daycare/Before and After School Care. Big kids and lots of tot's experience. On bus routes. Brock Rd/Pickering Parkway.Suzanne 905-686-9956 RAVENSCROFT / DELANEY - Experienced mother, fenced in backyard, nutritious meals, walking distance to St. Patrick's School & Alexander Graham Bell PS, smoke-free. Accepting newborns & up. 905-683-3291 RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 16 years experience, infants- 10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/De- laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - daycare available TLC, non-smoking, no pets. CPR training. Crafts, nutri- tious meals, bus stop at door to french school, near 401. (905)428-0097 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. INDOOR /OUTDOOR boarding and children's birthday parties available. Bright indoor arena, small friendly barn, two minutes north of Taunton. (905)263-8303 1971 TRAVELINER TRAILER, 18 ft., awning, fridge, 4 burner stove, sleeps 4. As is $850. Dual axle open frame trailer, bed approx. 18'x9', as is, $500. For more info call 905-985-8732. 3-seater couch,Sklar Pepplar burgundy/blue paisley & stripe pat- tern $400; 10" digital radial arm- saw, Craftsman $450; wood wall- unit $100; (905)655-5477 5-PC. QUEEN BED SET, Davenport couch bed, twin/frame, Best offers. 905-579-2717 eve. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FTA-Pantec Ultra $175. FTA- Cooltec 4000 Pro $330. (905)999- 0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts.426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728- 4043. AIR CONDITIONERS all freon units reduced to clear stock. Call Comfort Zone at 905-576-7550 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60 $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Build- ings 1-800-504-7749. www.pio- neerbuildings.com APPLE COMPUTER for sale, Ap- ple iBook G4 with 128MB 40GB HD, CDR/DVD Rom, Mac 05 10.3 PLUS: Airport Express base sta- tion/airport extreme card! Asking $1200, cheques accepted. Call Josh 905-576-8399 or 905-259- 6391. APPLIANCES for sale, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and freezer. Good condition. Call for more de- tails.(905)571-4943 . BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR Trees for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting avail- able. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: WE MOVED!! NOW AT: 112 Luke St., Oshawa, ON, L1G 7G4 (905)576-9216 SCHOOL SPECIALS: Gateway Laptop P4/1.6 Ghz $579.00; P3/733 Mhz (towers) 10G/128MB/New KB, Mouse & Speakers ONLY $139.00, P4/1.6 Ghz (Dktp) 40G/256MB $349.00. Add 17" (beige) Monitor w/system purchase only $50. CD-RW up- grade only $30. w/system pur- chase. Repairs at reasonable rates. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing available OAC on New & Refur- bished Systems. www.bitsandby- testech.com COUCH & MATCHING loveseat, charcoal colour, excellent condi- tion $400. (905)683-2579 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. FOR SALE : CHIP TRUCK,2 new fryers - grill - hot and cold water - 3 sinks - good location - $ 12,000.00 o.b.o.CALL Bob 905-697-5973 DININGROOM SUITE Solid oak $1000-obo; apartment-sized freez- er 8-cu.ft. $100-obo; antique gram- ophone 48" tall $600-obo; stereo cabinet 32"x32"x16" $200-obo; antique server 2-door, 1-drawer 38"x38"x17" $300-obo. 905-571- 4952 DININGROOM SUITE, fine quality, buffet, hutch, table & 8 chairs, $2,000. (905)430-2455 GAS DRYER $200; portable dish- washer (1-yr) $350; washer (3-yr) $250/dryer (3-yr) $250 both $400; Oak 10-pc diningroom $1350; pine queen bed (1-yr) $550; double bed with 2 dressers $400; pine armoire (new) $400; pine jam cupboard $175; coffee & ends $175. (905)260-1123 HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE on-ice one-on-one goalie and group training at all levels. Ses- sions as low as $25 with trainer. Call 905-576-7179 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS - Best price, best quality. All shapes and colours available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUBS - Fa ctory direct, save thousands! Energy efficient, low maintenance, ozonator, 220volt, 40 - 50amp., 24 - 48 jets. 1 or 2 5hp, 2spd. motors. 5 - 7 person spas. 12 models, $3900 - $7900. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS FOR SALE - best pric- es, all sizes and colours, covers and delivery included. Starting from $4,000. Call 905-239-0110. KENMORE heavy duty washer & dryer with stand. Kemore stove, all white, like new $850. (905)576- 0692 MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Aug. 28th 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 MOVING SALE. MUST SELL! Household item; Dressers $45, Dining room suite, $225. Sofa, $75. Wall unit, $325. Coffee/end tables, $235. Board room table and credenza, $425. TV, $35. Lamps, dishes, tables, mirrors, many more items and furniture. Antiques: 9pc dining room suite, $3500. Sofa table, $795. Duncan Phyphe Table, $695. Blanket chest, $325. Victrola, $1250. 4pc sofa set, $950. Wall telephone, $295. 7 Dressers, $150-$750. Bronze statue $825. Movie pos- ters, paintings, china, glass, col- lectibles, sports memorabilia, and many more items. Bowmanville, Randy 905-260-7431 MOVING SALE:new sectional bed couch; 36" TV, solid oak bdrm set; corner cabinet; kitchen appli- ances; lighting fixtures, BBQ, VHS movies, various household items. (905)725-8169 NEED A HOME PHONE?LOW- EST PRICES! Low Activation/ Monthly Fees, Transfer For Free. No Deposits, One Stop - Phone Shop 1-866-9-925-925 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. PIANOS - BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS - 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. Clearance sale on instock pianos, Yamaha, Kaw- ai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PINE BEDROOM SET.Bunk beds, student desk, hutch, chair, armoire, dresser, toy chest, book- case. Retail value, $4000, asking $1100. (905)885-6309 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SINGLE BED, freezer, wicker cab- inet, wood corner unit, wood dining table w/chairs, iron table w/chairs, fridge, 52" TV, air conditioner, dry- er, antique desk, 86 Honda Aspen- cade, 87 Nissan Truck w/plow, bed chesterfield. Call (905)721-8009 SKLAR PEPPLER Microfibre sofa and loveseat, cream approx 1yr. old New $3000 selling for $1600. Will deliver locally. (905)430-7780 SOFAS 3+2-seaters traditional style, side-by-side GE refrigerator w/icemaker, dining table w/chairs, double bed, household items, all excellent condition. (905)270-4623 SONY TV, 36" screen Trinaitron 2-yrs old. $2000 firm. (905)619- 0018 STOCK REDUCTION SALE All Primo Mattresses half-price, all sofa's reduced to clear, table & chairs reduced. Durham Furniture Warehouse. 1188 Simcoe St.S. (905)571-4610 SUPER single waterbed with spring mattress $300; stained glass tools $150; ladies golf clubs $150; (905)683-0546 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 per month for indooor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com WANTED:full bedroom sets, boxes and mattresses. Formal dining room sets, solid wood kitch- en tables, living room furniture, fridges/stoves, washers/dryers. (905)260-1123 ZETOR 5011 w/riest loader, down pressure pto 50HP, 1980, good tires, must sell $7800 o.b.o. Call Jim 905-261-0505. SEARS STACKABLE,2 years old apartment size washer and dryer w/stand. Excellent condition, mov- ing, must sell. $600-o.b.o. Call 839-0184. 3 MALE CHINCILLAS,1 white, 1 black, 1 grey for sale. Must all go together. $200. 905-837-9213. 9 MONTH OLD WEIMARANER male dog looking for loving home. Must be dedicated, good with chil- dren and other dogs. Asking $l,350, all shots. Serious inquires only. (905)721-7595 ADORABLE PUPPIES - Black Lab/Shepherd X $200 - Ready Now - Call Chris 905-472-1614 BEAUTIFUL, MATURE,de- clawed, neutered indoor male cat, gentle & good-natured, prefers adults, free to loving home. (905)428-3916 after 6pm. BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES, 3 males, 2 females, absolutely ador- able! Ready September 2, home raised, $450. Call Angie 905-668- 6538 CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd Puppies. German lines, first shots, tattooed, guaranteed, family raised. Adult female also available. 705-786-0322. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPIES -3 males, 3 females, absolutely adorable! Born July 13/05, ready Sept. 7/05. First shots, dewormed, tails & dew claws done. Pedigrees, home raised, $500. Call Rebecca at 905- 576-8374. PUREBRED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies, 3 weeks old, with papers. Micro chipped and lst shots. $700. Call (705)932-2901 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1972 CONVERTIBLE MGB in ex- cellent running condition, comes with lots of extras, green on black interior, asking $9,500.905-349- 3390 evenings, 905-373-5335 cell. 1978 PONTIAC TRANS AM - 400 V8, 4 barrel, rare t-roofs, a/c, auto, p/w, p/l, tilt, cruise, original unmo- lested condition, turn-key. Asking $10, 500. Call 905-409-7277. 1987 VW CABRIOLET Convert- ible, Karmann edition, white, cert & e-tested, new tires and brakes, runs well, 220,000km, asking $3000, call anytime 905-831- 2380. 1988 HONDA CRX SI,5-speed, e- tested, certified, $1500. Call (905)728-0715. 1989 VOLVO GLE 4-door, power windows/locks, power sunroof, re- built engine, new front brakes, red exterior/leather interior, $2800- obo. as is. (905)622-5544 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST, 90,000 kil., 3.1 litre, 6cyl., $2,000 certified and e-tested (647)883- 5029 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA -4 dr., auto, great air, e-tested & certified. White w/blue interior. 207,800kms. $2100 o.b.o. Call Bob 905-697- 8187. 1992 CAVALIER, 4 cyl. 5 speed, 2 dr., new head gasket, runs excel- lent, requires some work for certifi- cation. Sell as is $800. (905) 723- 5078. 1993 OLDS. ACHIEVA,V6 auto, 130,000km, 4dr, all power, certi- fied, e-tested, runs and looks great, must be seen. $3650. (905)576-5384 1994 DODGE EAGLE VISION, (looks like an Intrepid) Excellent running car. Automatic, V6 3L, power windows, door locks & mir- rors. CD/radio, cruise. New tires, was certified & e-tested last year. $3,500. (905)442-8070 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 3.3 litre, a/c, no rust, good running condition. $2600. 416-720-6073 or 905-619-9530. 1995 BMW -320 I, 6 cyl., 5 spd., 165kms., good condition. Asking $5800 o.b.o. Call 416-786-7296. 1995 OLDS ACHIEVA,4-dr, 6-cyl, auto, loaded, air, very good condi- tion 250k, rebuilt engine $2,450 o.b.o.Certified/e-tested. Call (905)404-8728 1995 PONTIAC FORMULA COUPE, 5.7L V8, auto, never win- ter driven, burgundy/black leather, all options, 65,000km, $10,995. (905)985-8615 1996 CHEVROLET Cavalier,au- to, 2-dr coup, green, 4-cyl, cd player, spoiler, new fuel pump/tires/battery. Cheap on gas. 185,000kms, $3,200, certified/e- tested. (905)448-8616 1996 INTREPID,4-door, 190,000- km. 3.5L, 24 valve. Certified, No rust. $2995. (905)263-4350 1998 CHRYSLER INTREPID 106,000 km, $5,800 o.b.o. Auto, 4 dr, 6 cyl, 2.7L, fwd, has been certi- fied and e-tested, excellent condi- tion. (905)433-4106 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, 4cyl, 2dr. auto., alloy rims, 105,000 km, spoiler, ps, pb, CD cassette, $8500 certified/e-tested. 905-985- 3401. 2000 HONDA CIVIC LX/SE,4dr, stick shift, great car, excellent con- dition, lady driven, 127K, must sell, $7900. 905-697-8890, evenings. 2001 SATURN SC2,red, 3 door, 4-cyl, 90k, 5 seat, bucket seat, a/c, cd, new tires, certified, e-tested. $8,900. Call 905-720-1022 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 1 owner, excellent condition, low km, factory warranty remaining, well equipped, must sell $7995-obo. 905-429- 0437 2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-L 4-door 4-cyl. Beige/beige leather Int. Fully loaded, air,multi-disc,sun- roof,keyless entry,alloy wheels and more 48,000km $22,500 905-428- 8632 BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 CLASSIC SPORTS CAR. 1978 Porche 928. V8, 5spd. New Clutch, Absolutely beautiful. $11,900. Dr. Adams, Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm. 905-430-0830. Need a Car? Problem with credit? Previous Bankruptcy? We can help! Call our credit specialist Julie Maitman at Ajax Nissan 905-686-0555 ext 224 1-800-565-6365 or e-mail sales@ajaxnissan.com NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: TAKE OVER LEASES,2005 Buick Century, $332.88/mo. 19,400kms, dark grey/grey. ALSO 2003 Jimmy SLS, 2-dr, $445.93/mo. 41,000kms. Dark green/grey. Both includes taxes. Call (905)434-8390 UsedCarsOntario.com - visit us on-line to view our large selection of vehicles. Buy or sell anything automotive. $ $ AARON & LEO Scrap Cars $ Cash paid for your scrap vehicles. Please call 7 days/week anytime 905-426-0357 $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 ABC-A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1987 FORD F150 1/2 ton 4 x 4, auto, 8 cyl., remote start, liner, no rust, cloth interior, rear slider, nev- er plowed, beauty truck $4,250. obo, certified. After 6 p.m. (705) 328-0402 1992 SILVERADO 1500 4x4 pick- up extended cab $4990; 1993 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 $2990; 1993 GMC Jimmy 4x4 $2999 with A/C ice cold; above vehicles certified/e- tested. Many more available. (905)683-7301, 905-424-9002 1993 DODGE CARAVAN SE, 7 passenger, 3.3L, V6 auto, like new in/out. Loaded. New tires and exhaust, e-tested. No rust. $1600. (905)404-8541 1996 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE van, runs well, p.w., p.l., needs brakes & tires, 250,000kms, $1600 obo as is. 905-429-0638. 1997 CHEV ASTRO,8 passenger, ext. minivan, V6, e-tested/certified, excellent condition, running boards, tinted windows, green ex- terior, 187,000kms. 1-owner $4,995. Ajax. (905)767-6332. 1998 CHEVY VENTURE 7-passenger van. Loaded, PL/PW, AM/FM-Cassette, tinted windows, A/C works well. Excellent condi- tion, like new. Will certify. (905)720-3952 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, 3.3L, V6, 7-passenger, certified/e- tested. 195,000kms, $4,500 o.b.o. Call (905)537-6970 1999 GM JIMMY, 4-WD, Trailer hitch, perfect condition, Low Kms, All power options, AM/FM/CD, Air, 2 years+ left on full 100% warran- ty, bumper-bumper. Certified. E-tested recently. $14,000. To ny (905)349-3661 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT EXT, 1 owner, 135,000kms. Great condition, trailer hitch, fully loaded. Priced for quick sale, $7500. Call 905-686-4564. CERTIFIED, DRIVE CLEAN - 2000 Windstar, loaded with Class 2 Hidden Hitch, dual sliding doors, safety tinted. $7995. Call Ron 905- 655-8039. THREE VANS FOR SALE - 1989 and 1990 E350 Ford one tons, six automatics, bodies rough, b/o. 1995 Windstar, recent trans., com- puter & injectors $1250. 905-242- 0109 1986 HONDA GOLDWING, 1200cc Aspencade, 91,000 km, great condition, many extras. $5,900 obo. Call (905) 432-3426 or (905) 439-0228 2002 HONDA SHADOW VT750DC, certified, 22,000 km, over $4,000 invested. Many chrome accessories and up- grades. All removed stock parts included. $11,500. Gary 905-404- 9624. 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