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The Pickering 24 PA GES ✦ Pressrun 47,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Association says French Immersion enrolment will drop due to board’s decision By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — As a new school year approaches, Canadian Par- ents for French (Ontario) will con- tinue its fight against the Durham District School Board’s transporta- tion policy. Over the summer, the group sent its concerns about the elimination of surplus seating on public board buses to the Ministry of Education and claimed kindergarten students heading to French Immersion in Grade 1 would be impacted by the change. Heather Stauble, vice president of Canadian Parents for French (Ontario), said the group’s fight for a change to the transpor- tation policy will continue. “I think it’s important,” said Ms. Stauble. “It sets precedent that it’s not heading in the right direc- tion.” Ms. Stauble said the change, in- troduced last September, is a de- terrent to the French Immersion program because parents would have to drive kindergarten kids to the dual-track school they would be attending for French Immer- sion in Grade 1, if a regular school is within walking distance. If the parent doesn’t or can’t afford to drive them and the student starts their education in a different el- ementary school, they may not want to leave, she said. “When you make it more dif- Fight continues for a seat on the school bus ✦ Skilled trades enrolment growing at Durham College, Page 11 ✦ See Surplus, Page 4 New units won’t erase the need of many in Durham By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — It’s not nearly enough, and it’s been a long time coming, but housing advocates are welcoming millions in gov- ernment funding for affordable housing. The federal and provincial governments are sending $13.55 million to Durham to build new affordable housing units and for housing allowances and rent sup- plements. The funding is part of $402 million announced for On- tario, the first portion of $602 mil- lion to be provided by the federal and provincial governments in a new Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. When munici- pal funding is added, the total is $734 million by 2009. “Durham’s allocation based on our share of the province’s core need is 160 (new) units, and that is a very small percentage of the number of people on our waiting list,” said Deborah McCord, Dur- ham Region’s manager of social housing operations, noting the list has more than 4,000 names. 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We s t - 7 05 -8 7 8-01 23 On the Main St. of Lindsay, W. of Victoria Park & Town Hall durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 PAGE 3 A/P Business as usual on Tuesday By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — College stu- dents can start school on Tu esday without the dis- traction of a possible sup- port staff strike. Bargaining teams for OPSEU’s college support staff and the Ministry of Education reached a tenta- tive agreement Thursday, preventing more than 6,000 Ontario employees, includ- ing 300 at Durham College, from walking off the job on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Sup- port staff range from IT technicians, to librarians, financial aid and payroll employees. “What it means for stu- dents is it’s business as usual on Tuesday when start up takes place,” said Ken Robb, Durham Col- lege’s vice president of human resources. “Everyone feels really good because the staff here, especially the support staff, are really committed to the students and no one wanted this to get in the way. And now it won’t,” Mr. Robb added. The agreement, reached Sept. 1, at 9:30 p.m., in- cludes a three per cent annual wage increase, rec- ognition allowances and drug benefit cards, said Rod Bemister, bargaining chairman for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Support staff contracts expired Aug. 31. Negotiations have been ongoing since January be- tween OPSEU and the min- istry. “We did well,” said Mr. Bemister. “Everything we stated that was in conten- tion, we received gains on them.” Through the new agree- ment, which expires Aug. 31, 2008, employees get an annual increase of two per cent in September and one per cent in April. Those with 10 years seniority get a $400 special allowance every Sept. 1. Combined, the additional money rep- resents a four per cent in- crease, which OPSEU was seeking. Also featured in the ten- tative agreement is health cards for employees so they don’t have to wait to be re- imbursed for prescriptions. Protection against replace- ment by contract employ- ees was provided as well. “We are pleased,” Mr. Be- mister said. “We’re about to bring this forward to the members - we think it’s a decent deal.” Mr. Bemister said he’s not surprised the agree- ment was met because he believes the colleges know the important role support staff play. A copy of the tentative agreement is available at www.opseu.org; a vote date has yet to be set. College support staff strike averted as tentative deal struck 35th campaign begins with food and fun for all By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Thai food, sushi and pizza are all on the menu. The United Way of Ajax- Pickering-Uxbridge is kicking off its 35th fundraising cam- paign on Sept. 10. The theme is Bon Appetit, and food from roughly 15 local restaurants will be available, a tasty tour of area goodies. The event takes place from noon to 3 p.m. in the Ajax Community Centre’s HMS Ajax Room. It’s a new kind of kickoff for the United Way, but one that reflects the theme of neigh- bours in this year’s drive. “We were kind of looking for an opportunity to really build the neighbour piece, because it’s people in the community who started the United Way,” says Edna Klazek, the United Way’s ex- ecutive director. It’s also residents who sup- port the United Way each year and benefit from the services it funds. And what brings people together better than food, Ms. Klazek notes, adding the diversity in the communities is reflected in the eateries. Mandarin Restaurant, Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant, Rotili- cious and Topper’s Pizza are among the participants. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for kids aged four to 12 years, good for 10 food sam- ples. Kids three-and-under are admitted free. The kickoff is a family af- fair, and there will be lots for kids to enjoy. For more information and to buy tickets, call the United Way at 905-686-0606. Tickets may be available at the door. United Way kickoff promises to be a tasty affair ficult for people to get there, your numbers go down,” said Ms. Stauble. But, school board chair- man Mike Barrett says Dur- ham District’s “absolute numbers” for the French Immersion program have increased. “What is at stake here is the desire of the parents, of wanting the child to go to the same school in JK and SK, as they would for French Immersion,” said Mr. Barrett. “The reality is the French Immersion program is fully bused.” Surplus seating allowed parents to apply for a spot on a bus, even if there was a school within walking dis- tance to their home. Mr. Barrett said the option was originally introduced to fill vacant seats, but ended up requiring more buses. When it was first offered, 200 people applied for a surplus seat, but by 2004, there was 1,200 people applying for and receiving a spot on the bus. Applicants included fu- ture French Immersion stu- dents, those attending a day care and kids with parents with dual custody. He added, of the applications about 600 still have a bus seat because of revisions to the transpor- tation policy. Day care and dual-custody students auto- matically get a spot on the bus now, but not the future French Immersion students. “I understand where they’re coming from, but the reality is, surplus seating got way out of hand,” said Mr. Barrett, who has children in the French Immersion pro- gram. Ms. Stauble said when Trillium Lakelands District School Board made similar changes to its transportation policy several years ago, it experienced a decrease in French Immersion enrol- ment. “That’s not been the case for the Durham board at all,” said Mr. Barrett. He added Trillium Lakelands’ scenario was “very much different”. In spring, Mr. Barrett met with the Canadian Parents for French to discuss the transportation policy. He said one of the things they suggested was providing the program for kindergarten students, which he said is a great idea. He added it was the first time he’s heard it brought up while he’s been with the school board. 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Ms. McCord said it’s not yet known where Durham’s new hous- ing will be built. “I think the need will have to be assessed based on the waiting list and also on who is interested in proceeding,” she said, explaining private and municipal non-profit housing providers might be inter- ested. Included in Durham’s share of the funding is $2.35 million cover- ing 140 existing housing units to help tenants pay their rent. Ms. McCord explains that the funds will cover the difference between what a tenant can afford and the market rent price. Elizabeth Allaway, manager of housing services at the John How- ard Society of Durham Region, said she would celebrate when the money is actually in Durham Region. She noted the announce- ment has been made numerous times, but the money has never arrived. “I don’t get excited anymore until I see them turning the earth over,” she said. “It’s a very small start and it shows some kind of commitment by government, if they hand this over, to put housing back on the agenda.” The funding was initially an- nounced in 2001, when an af- fordable housing framework was reached among the federal, provincial and territorial govern- ments. Individual agreements be- tween the federal and provincial governments, however, were still required. Deals between Canada and Ontario were signed in 2002 and last April. The last affordable housing built in Durham was the 28-unit, rent-geared-to-income apartment building at 454 Bloor St. E. in Os- hawa. The building, a collabora- tion among The Cornerstone Com- munity Association, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the YWCA, opened 11 years ago. Ms. Allaway says to show the increasing need for housing and related help here, “all you have to do is look at our stats.” In 2002, as a community outreach/eviction prevention advocate, she helped 768 clients, a number that grew to 1,187 last year. The society’s hous- ing advocate assisted 608 clients in 2002 and 1,150 people in 2004. ✦ Location from page 1 Location of Durham’s future affordable housing is undecided EDITORIAL NEWS A DVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil. Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of news- papers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error oc- cupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- duction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announce- ments, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratu- lations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clar- ity. 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 A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com Ontario must find ways to produce more power S ometimes Ontario Power Genera- tion can’t win for trying. Many an objection was raised as OPG went through the lengthy pro- cess a couple years back of refurbishing and restarting Unit 4 at the Pickering nuclear station. As the cost climbed way over budget and the restart schedule was pushed farther and farther back, quite often the call came that the project didn’t make sense and should be scrapped. Yet move ahead it did, delivering a measure of relief to our desperately lacking hydro grid. Much more criticism was delivered when OPG went about similar work on Unit 1 but, using the lessons from Unit 4, it delivered the project on budget and on time and the reactor should be operating at full power by the fall. The last two pieces in the Pickering ‘A’-side reactors fell into place last month when OPG announced it won’t be re- starting units 2 or 3. OPG argued the high cost couldn’t be justified when con- sidering the reactors would likely only be in service for a maximum of 10 years. Ye t, shortly after making that last de- cision, it was criticized by some as not being forward thinking given our need for more power supply. The thought pro- cess being why not use the lessons of yesterday to help today? OK now, let’s check the scorecard: if you refurbish you’re wrong and if you don’t, well, wrong again. What was that about sometimes not winning for trying? Reworking and restarting units 2 and 3 is an awfully expensive short-term fix when it fails to address what we really need: realistic and viable projects that will deliver new generation long-term, and fast. Coal’s on its last legs as the Province rushes to shut those plants in time for a deadline it seemed to pick off the top of its head. And there’s nothing anywhere to suggest wind power can truly provide a significant boost for the millions in Ontario. Nuclear power offers a viable, large volume source that must be part of our energy makeup. And nuclear’s not on it’s last legs as some would suggest. In fact, Clarington has expressed interest in adding more reactors to its current setup just 15 minutes down the road from here. But, we also need the Prov- ince working on new sources of energy to sustain us going forward. We need a plan that can finally put us in a position of power, rather than one of relying on our neighbours. However, whatever the energy lineup, we must continue to make the decisions for the right reasons. To ny Doyle’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Leadership needed to meet farming challenges Farming the land has never been easy. From our earliest ancestors, each new season seemed to bring its share of new challenges, proving the profession hasn’t been for the faint of heart. So really, it’s a calling. Those who till, sow and harvest the land were born to farm. But, in 2005, the challenges to farming have never been greater. Over the last few years, there have been mad cow scares, calls for the outright ban of pesticides, and the ever-increasing cost in running a farming operation. But, possibly looming the largest has been the ever-imposing urban shadow falling over our farms. Take a drive around Ajax and Pickering and note the number of homes next to grazing cattle, corn fields and silos. The line between urban and rural is becoming increasingly blurred. It seems we like our farm-fresh food and being next to wide- open spaces; we’re just terrible neighbours. To put it bluntly, our encroachment has been tough on farmers, many of whom are part of families that settled on the land generations before rows of houses sprung up. We complain about the smell that fertilizes crops, resent sharing the road with tractors that bring our food to market, and some even use farmers’ fields for recreation. We make their lives difficult. The News Advertiser begins a special four-part series today, looking at the profession in general, but more particularly here in Ajax and Pickering. What we found is an industry headed down a dangerous path. There are many challenges that are pushing the profession toward the brink here. This, despite all the warning bells these past few years from our farmers. Dalton McGuinty’s government has begun the process to protect urban farmland with its Greenbelt Act, as well as with its continuing desire to keep the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Pre- serve in Pickering free from development. It’s a good start, but it isn’t enough. Designating land as agricultural doesn’t neces- sarily mean it is viable for the farmer. Different ministries need to work together to help those struggling to survive. The govern- ment needs to be a part of fostering innovative and alternative thinking so agriculture can adapt to its new surroundings. The industry is already nearing crisis in terms of its future. Acting now means we won’t be wondering in 10 or 20 years what went wrong. More than ever we need partnerships, vision and leadership to ensure we keep growing forward. Tony Doyle managing editor No easy answers on energy Garbage, garbage everywhere: stop littering To the editor: What kind of people throw garbage out the windows to their cars? I live in the Finch and Altona area of Pickering and I have picked up bags of garbage along the roads in the ditches and there seems to be no end to it. I see garbage lying on people’s properties and they don’t even bother to pick it up. For those of you that this relates to, please stop throwing garbage around and homeowners, make an effort to keep your immediate area clean. Think of your children. Do you want them to inherit a garbage dump? Marjorie Seymour Pickering LETTER TO THE EDITOR durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 PAGE 7 A/P 10am DOORCRASHERS! 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GRAND OPENING FRi., sept. 9/05 durham’s premier furniture showroom... 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa Beach postings week of Aug. 29 CLARINGTON OSHAWA Bowmanville Beach East POSTED Lakeview Beach East OPEN Bowmanville Beach West OPEN Lakeview Beach West OPEN Newcastle Beach Central OPEN WHITBY AJAX Whitby Beach OPEN Pickering Beach OPEN SCUGOG Rotary Park POSTED Kinsmen Beach OPEN PICKERING UXBRIDGE Frenchman’s Bay East POSTED Elgin Pond POSTED Frenchman’s Bay West POSTED Next Posting: Aug. 29 Throughout the summer, Durham Region health department is conduct- ing bacteriological water tests to determine if the following beaches are safe for swimming. Wristband campaign in support of epilepsy DURHAM — Epilepsy Dur- ham Region is selling silicone wristbands to achieve its goal of reversing, preventing and even- tually finding a cure for various types of epilepsy. Each band says “Out of the Shadows” and on the interior the national epilepsy phone number is found. Single brace- lets can be purchased for $1, two for $8 and three for $10. Proceeds go to educational pro- grams and support for those living with epilepsy in Durham. For more information, call Epilepsy Durham Region at 905-666-9926. But Pickering, Ajax organization needs volunteers By Jason Chamberlain Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Ajax and Pickering seniors have a motivated organization looking to help where help is needed. Community Care Dur- ham officials say their goal is to help local seniors pre- serve their independence by giving them a hand. “We help seniors who don’t get out often, and are isolated,” says Heather Tim, home support program ad- ministrator at Community Care Durham of Ajax-Pick- ering. “Our mission is to help people live at home with a network of support. We try to help people live in their own home for as long as possible.” The non-profit, charitable organization has a number of systems in place to fulfil that mission. “We have home support programs, including meals- on-wheels, delivered to the door hot or frozen by vol- unteers,” she says. “There’s a transportation program, where volunteers pick them up and take them to medi- cal appointments, or gro- cery shopping. “(But) it’s not a taxi ser- vice, they escort them,” she adds. “If a client is uncom- fortable going in on their own, the volunteer is there to assist them.” There is a fee for the transportation service to cover the volunteer’s gas costs. There is also a house- keeping service, with fees that are structured accord- ing to the senior’s income. “They do light house- keeping, yard work, grass cutting, and snow shovel- ing,” says Ms. Tim. Another necessary ser- vice is the telephone reas- surance program. “To maintain regular contact with someone who doesn’t have any family, we call them every morning to check on their well-being.” Finally, there is the friend- ly visiting program, where seniors in need of some company are matched with volunteers who spend time with them every week. “There are people in the community who are lonely and isolated,” she says. “The volunteer visits them on a regular basis, and establish- es a relationship with them. They share in activities and companionship.” The volunteers are ex- pected to commit at least two hours a week to the pro- gram. And there are a num- ber of things the volunteers and seniors can do. “We try to match them with volunteers who have similar interests,” Ms. Tim says. “If they’ve travelled, they can talk about those experiences. They can play cards, sit and chat, or watch television. A volunteer can read for a visually impaired senior.” This program is so popu- lar that there is currently a waiting list of 26 people hoping to be matched with a volunteer. “We have wonderful vol- unteers and we have to re- cruit more,” said Ms. Tim. “It’s very sad that there are so many lonely people in Ajax and Pickering, and I’d like to see the friendly visit waiting list diminished.” Seniors interested in the various programs need only contact Community Care Durham. She hopes more people choose to get in- volved as volunteers. “We can learn a lot from the seniors,” she says. “A lot of these people have given to the community for years, and now it’s our turn to look after them.” For more information on the programs and how to get involved, contact Ms. Tim at 905-837-0017. A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com “When only the very best will do” 2 Suites Now Available! 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A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com more than you came for Great savings throughout the store! women’s 40%ff WONDERBRA & WARNER’S women’s boxed bras and briefs up to 40%ff TOMMY HILFIGER DENIM, CK JEANS, BUFFALO, CHAPS DENIM, NAUTICA JEANS, POINT ZERO, IKEDA, CODE BLEU and IZOD JEANS women’s & men’s jeans and tops 30%ff •women’s sleepwear and robes •women’s pantyhose and slippers 25%-40%ff women’s selected designer fashions Includes petites and Above Average. 20%ff JM COLLECTION, JENNIFER MOORE, ALIA and STYLE&CO.™women’s fashions Selected styles include Above Average. men’s 40%ff ARROW men’s dress shirts and ties 30%ff • NAUTICA men’s suits, sportcoats & blazers • NIKE,ADIDAS & REEBOK men’s athletic fashions • PACIFIC TRAIL & CALVIN KLEIN men’s casual pants • men’s selected designer collections • BOSTONIAN, NUNN BUSH, FLORSHEIM, HUSH PUPPIES, TOGO™&MANTLES™men’s dress and casual shoes and slippers • men’s belts.Excludes Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole and Fossil. • men’s hats.Excludes Kangol. 25%-30%ff FLORSHEIM, HUSH PUPPIES, NUNN BUSH and selected ROCKPORT & CLARKS men’s dress and casual shoes kids’ 25%ff infants’ fashions, sleepwear and layette jewellery, shoes & accessories First Class Luggage Event 50%ff AIR CANADA, SAMSONITE, EDDIE BAUER, RICARDO OF BEVERLY HILLS, SKYWAY and more luggage Excludes items with 99¢ or 97¢ price endings. 50%ff • 10 Kt. & 14 Kt. gold jewellery Excludes Principles & Charter Collection. • FAIRSET®Babe women’s leather moccasin.Reg. $40.Sale $19.99 up to 35%ff MCGREGOR, HUE, MANTLES ™,TOGO™, SILKS, SECRET,WONDERBRA, NIKE and more women’s socks and tights up to 30%ff ROCKPORT & NATURALIZER women’s selected shoes 25%ff • WENGER SWISS & CARAVELLE watches • REEBOK & ETONIC women’s & men’s selected athletic walking shoes 25%ff JOCKEY Family Event home $15 off $3999 Reg. $54.99. BLACK & DECKER 12-cup coffee maker $200 off $599 Reg. $799. MEAD all leather sofa Matching loveseat and chair available. 40%ff MARKET SQUARE®velour and jacquard towels 30%ff all crystal and glass giftware and openstock stemware 15 %ff all casual dining room collections TOSHIBA & SHARP electronics on sale Example:$30 off TOSHIBA 27''flat screen TV #27AF45. Reg $399.99. Sale $369.99 more than you came for saveseniors shop & $2499 NIKE women’s sports bra Comparable value $60 $6999 HUSH PUPPIES Steps women’s shoes.2 styles to choose from. Comparable value $115 $9999 REVERE stainless steel 10-pce. cookware set Comparable value $199.99 Manufacturers’ Special 50%ff 10 Kt. gold, diamond & gemstone jewellery Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Home Studio, Liz Claiborne Home, Vera Wang, GlucksteinHome, Mantles home fashions are excluded.When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you.We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions.When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. * Seniors offer: merchandise includes advertised offers,candy & stationery.Seniors’ discount not applicable on “POWER BUYS”,furniture,mattresses,electronics,cosmetics,fragrances and major appliances.Excludes Gucci watches,Godiva & licensed departments. Some exceptions may apply. See in-store for details. 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Off our last ticketed prices. save an extra 50%ff • kids’ clearance-priced fashions • men’s & kids’ clearance-priced socks sleepwear and underwear • women’s clearance-priced hosiery • clearance-priced accessories, luggage and handbags Off our last ticketed prices. your purchases*all day at any of the Hbc Family of stores when you open an Hbc account *On approved credit only. Some exceptions apply. Ask a sales associate for details. 10 %ffMOCKAEPSDNAPUDNATS 2EGISTER .OW #OMMUNICATION 7ORKSHOPS FOR +IDS 0UBLIC 3PEAKING 0RESENTATION 3KILLS 3PEECH 0REPARATION 0OWERPOINT 4RAINING $EBATING 3KILLS )NTERVIEW 3KILLS #ONFIDENCE "UILDING 'UEST 3PEAKERS Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH Public health taking over lactation clinic Ajax hosting support group DURHAM — Lakeridge Health’s latest cost-cutting bid will see the health-care provider divesting itself of a long-run- ning drop-in lactation clinic by mid- September. Nursing moms, however, won’t be left to struggle through breastfeeding dif- ficulties on their own, since the service will be taken over by the Durham Re- gion Health Department which, among others, will offer a support group in Ajax. As well, in coming months, the department will begin to offer clinics for mothers seeking one-on-one help. “When we were doing our health ser- vices plan, we had to look at what we could share with the community,” said Donna Brownlee, interim director of Lakeridge’s Maternal and Child pro- gram. The divestment of the lactation clinic is one of a number of cuts made by Lakeridge Health in the last several months, as hospital administration at- tempts to meet provincial budgetary requirements. To ensure there is no service gap, the health department is offering breast- feeding support groups, facilitated by public health nurses with extensive training in breastfeeding-related issues, said Kavine Thangaraj, manager of pub- lic health for nursing and nutrition. The Ajax clinic, at the Rouge Valley Health System Ajax-Pickering Hospital, 580 Harwood Ave., is Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Beginning in November, the health department is also offering breastfeed- ing clinics, for mothers to receive one- on-one support and information. More information on the clinics will be available later this fall. For more information, call the Dur- ham Health Connection Line at 905- 666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729. College campus has increased enrollment By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — For Chris Weiler, working with his hands just felt right. Entering his second year in an automotive program, Mr. Weiler was one of 1,400 students who started back to school at the Whit- by Skills Training Centre Aug. 22. “As soon as I started this pro- gram, I knew this was something I was going to love,” said Mr. Weiler, a high school dropout. After dropping out of high school, the 23-year-old Oshawa resident joined the military, but later decided to leave it too, to get his high school diploma and enter skilled trades. He said although he walks away from academic work when flustered, he’ll work until a problem’s solved with hands-on challenges. In his second year in the auto- motive program, Mr. Weiler will learn more about diagnosis tools and car computers, as well as re- duce his apprenticeship time re- quirement. “Now they’re saying there’s anywhere from 70-100 onboard computers in a car,” said Mr. Wei- ler. “That’s why you should never jump-start a car because you can fry your computers.” After his second year, he’ll have to take a three-year apprentice- ship, followed by an exam, and then write a test for his certificate of qualification. Mr. Weiler said there’s always job postings for mechanics and apprentices, which makes him confident he’ll find employment afterwards. During the summer, he found a job at Kerr Industries in Oshawa, where he worked on police cars and other speciality vehicles. Judith Moretton, vice-president of Academic Excellence and In- novation at Durham College, said students are recognizing the criti- cal role skilled trades workers play in Ontario’s economy and are pur- suing skilled trades through post- secondary programs. “With this year’s enrolment, we’re bursting at the seams,” said Ms. Moretton. “We’re focusing on ways to greatly expand our cam- pus to meet the needs of students and help fill a major gap in our labour market.” This year, the skills centre’s en- rolment increased by 85 per cent in its Advance Care Paramedic Program, and 40 per cent in its heating, ventilation and air-condi- tioning (HVAC) program. “It’s going through the roof, you can’t meet the demand,” said John Woodward, the centre’s principal and dean. Programs offered at the Whit- by Skills Training Centre include those related to construction, in- dustrial, manufacturing, commu- nications, automotive service and repair and emergency response sectors. At 18, Heather Conn is taking a program to improve her chances of finding employment. Although she finished a firefighter’s course last year, she’s taking paramedics now. “I want to become a firefighter, but I took the paramedics because I’m younger,” said Ms. Conn. She said she’s heard fire depart- ments like to hire older people and since firefighters get called to a lot of paramedic responses, she’ll be better equipped. Although basic paramedics is taught in the firefighters’ program, the paramedics course she’s tak- ing this year will provide her with more in-depth information about the body and medications. In her program, students use a life-size simulated person to aid their train- ing and can program it to have different symptoms and breathing speeds. Mr. Woodward said programs offered by the centre give employ- ers more reason to hire students as employees or apprentices. “For an employer, education is cheaper than training because ed- ucation you pay for, training they pay for,” said Mr. Woodward. He added many of the centre’s programs lead to several career avenues. “We will not run a program if we don’t think students will have a career at the end,” he said. Mr. Woodward is confident de- mand for skilled trades will re- main. “I think it will still keep grow- ing,” he said. “Our biggest problem is we’re going to run out of space. We’re trying to get an addition here.” This year, the Whitby Skills Centre is also training a group of automotive students from Shang- hai, China for the first time. Mr. Woodward said the centre’s faculty previously set up a first-year pro- gram in Shanghai and its students attend the Whitby facility for their second year. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 PAGE 11 A/P CRUISE PEOPLE YOU TRUST. VACATIONS YOU TREASURE. 12 EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS INTEREST FREE* OR BOOK NOW. TRAVEL. PAY LATER. * PUERTO PLATA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Bahia Principe San Juan(4★) 7 nights • September 10 /05 All Inclusive • Club Hacienda Room $479 OR $40/month Sunquest Vacations Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-7600 * 'Equal monthly installments' and 'Pay Later' offers are valid only when purchased on the Sears Card, on approved credit, and through Sears Travel with participating suppliers from August 13 to December 24, 2005. All applicable taxes plus a $55 deferral/installment billing fee will be charged to your Sears Card Account at time of booking. Payment options and exclusive offers valid on new bookings only. 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For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS Sunday, September 4, 2005 News Advertiser * Careers Ajax/Pick. * Durham College Ajax/Pick. * P anago Ajax * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Ajax and Pickering locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Jamar Sunday’s carrier of the week is Jamar . He enjoys basketball & break dancing. He will receive a dinner & movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s & Cineplex Odeon Ajax. Congratulations Jamar for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between August 31 - September 4/05 Girls Inc. sunk by storm ‘Hero’ comes to rescue to bail out soggy office By David Stell News Editor AJAX — Girls Incorporated’s new executive director was hoping to make a splash in her new position, but not like this. Arriving at the office the first busi- ness day after a recent torrential rain storm, Yvette Nechvatal-Drew found water everywhere, with soggy boxes and smelly, ruined carpet. “I entered the office on Monday morning walking into a pool of water,” she said. “We operate a resale clothing store to help supplement our fundrais- ing activities and it was overwhelming to see all the great donated items sit- ting in a pool of water.” A greater shock was to follow, how- ever, when she found out they weren’t insured for the damage. As a not-for- profit organization, she said, funds are tight and they rely on the generosity of local businesses and the public to provide their service. Things turned around for Girls Inc. when Ms. Nechvatal-Drew started making calls looking for estimates to clean up the mess. She says she has a new hero as a result of the incident. When she reached Premier Restora- tion in Ajax, Mike Wilson offered a calm voice and, incredibly, offered ser- vices free of charge. “Mike understood the great things we do in our community on a shoe- string budget,” Ms. Nechvatal-Drew ex- plained. “He even joked ‘I have to help out my big sister’.” She described Mr. Wilson as a unique individual who stepped in to help when no one else would. “He offered his services and support with no request of reward or recogni- tion,” she said and added she felt he deserved it, nonetheless. Mr. Wilson explained he was glad to help and that he was affected by the fact the organization was in a lurch with the insurance not covering the damage. He wasn’t worried about money. “I thought, ‘you know what, you can chase the dollar later’,” he said. After a crew from Premier came to the office and assessed the damage, Curtis Smith stayed behind to tackle the tough task and Ms. Nechvatal- Drew said she was amazed at the effort he threw into the job. “I have never seen such a hard- working individual, (as he) tackled the gross, soggy carpeting,” she said. “(He) worked all day long with only two five- minute breaks. He was a workhorse I’ll tell you.” The group relies in part on sales of donated used clothing at the office and now that’s in jeopardy because of the lost ruined items. Due to the extent of the damage, the clothing re-sale store is closed and they are no longer ac- cepting any clothing and other do- nated items to the store. Financial do- nation or volunteer assistance to help in restoration work to minimize the extent of the damage is welcomed, she says, as there is no insurance coverage for the damages. For more information on Girls Inc., call 905-428-8111. Curtis Smith tackled the task of taking out the soggy carpet and boxes after flooding damaged the Girls Inc. offices. A/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com Working the land more than just a job This is the first in a four-part series looking at the state of farming in Ajax and Pickering now and examining what the future holds. By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — They do it because they love it. Fa r ming, once a common profession in Dur- ham Region, is now reserved for the few hold- outs who have it in their blood – at least that’s the case in Ajax and Pickering. Dan Barkey is one of the holdouts. The man who said he wanted to be a farmer in his high school yearbook has been farming at the Ux- bridge-Pickering border for 20 years. “You gotta like it or need it to do it,” he said. “I really do believe that it is in the blood.” Mr. Barkey farms 1,200 acres within two- and-a-half miles of his Pickering farmhouse. His 140 head of cattle graze in fields in both Pickering and Uxbridge. His decision to become a cattle farmer was not based on economics. The beef industry has never been a lucrative one, he said, and the mad cow crisis two years ago just made things worse. “I entered into one of the lowest return professions that there is, it has caused a lot of hardship for the family and it causes me heart- ache everyday wondering how the bills will be paid,” Mr. Barkey says, adding he is not a “poor” farmer. Through his wife Sylvia’s off-farm income landscaping and his entrepreneurship, the Bar- keys and their children have been able to make a nice life. Mr. Barkey knows there is nothing else he would rather be doing as he came to farming later in life, after stints at both General Motors and IBM. He said the hours were easier but the stress wasn’t for him. “I don’t have to do this,” he said of farming. “I don’t have to do anything I don’t want to do, I love the freedom.” Neil Guthrie feels the same way. “You kind of thrive on your independence. After a few years it’s hard to go to work for someone else when you’ve worked for your- self,” he said. He’s worked part-time jobs over the years but there is no place the Ajax farmer would rather be than on the farm. For Mr. Guthrie, farming runs in the family. His family has been farming in Ajax since 1875 and he grew up on a farm in Whitby, where his parents still live and he farms the land. As well, he’s been farming on his own property in Ajax on Taunton Road near Lakeridge Road since 1981. “I enjoy nothing better than seeing some- thing grow out of the ground that you’ve plant- ed and the independence,” he said. Kelly O’Connor can relate. The Ajax dairy farmer said he’s always known this was what he wanted to do. Asked what he loves about farming, he points to a cow with a sloped back and said he can pick a bull to breed with her to produce calves “improved” from their mother. “Of course, seeing a crop from seed to har- vest (is another reason),” he said. Mr. O’Connor and his brother Sean run the historic family farm at Lakeridge and Rossland roads. “It’s a nice way of life. You’re your own boss. We don’t have to get into the car to go to work, we can walk,” he said. “It’s kind of bred into you.” Both he and Sean earned their agricul- ture diplomas from the University of Guelph before heading back to work with their father Maurice on the dairy farm that’s been in the family since 1832. Of the six children in the family, the two were the only ones who wanted to carry on the family business. “We just felt it was what we wanted to do,” he said. Not that farming is an easy profession. Mr. Guthrie said he’s usually going by 5 or 6 a.m. and during harvest time he might not get back into the house until 10 p.m., although things slow down in the winter. At the O’Connors’, things get going a little earlier. Mr. O’Connor said when they’re milk- ing the day begins at 3:30 a.m. and that chore usually lasts until 7 a.m. After a breakfast break, they’re back at work before 9 a.m., feeding the cows and cleaning up the yards. Then there is another milking in the afternoon and finally back to the field. His day ends around 7 p.m. in the winter and later in the summer since there is the added responsibility of planting, crop- ping and harvesting. It’s work not many people in the area want to do. “They think they do until they’re here for a day and then that’s it,” Mr. O’Connor said. The winter doesn’t provide much of a break for his operation. There is more manure to clean up because the cows aren’t in the field and it’s a challenge to milk a cow when it’s 10 below. “Everything takes that much longer in win- ter,” he said. But despite all the challenges and hard work that come with being a farmer, Mr. O’Connor couldn’t see himself doing anything else. Part 2: Where have all the farmers gone? newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: urbanfarmer B orn to farm Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Dan Barkey has been farming in Claremont and Uxbridge for 20 years. The cattle farmer said the profession has its chal- lenges but he says he loves it and knows there is nothing else he would rather be doing. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 PAGE 15 A/P Countdown is on toward a new school year Make school lunches fun, safe, and healthy Health department expert offers tips DURHAM — Tuna or turkey, cookies or carrots -- it’s time to start thinking about school lunches. Tuesday, Sept. 6, marks the first day of school and experts have some tips to keep lunches interest- ing and safe. “The key is to ensure you have at least one (item) per food group, per meal,” said Adrienne Baltad- jian, Durham Region public health nutritionist. She suggested involving kids in shopping for and assembling lunches and providing a variety to keep them interested. Parents can pack meat or pro- tein, tomatoes and lettuce into pitas, banquet bread, wraps and buns, she said. Including something special in the lunch each day, such as a note from mom, can be fun as well, Ms. Baltadjian suggested. To make fruits and vegetables more appealing, cut and peel them and include veggie or yogurt dips, she added. For a drink, Ms. Baltadjian rec- ommended two per cent or less milk, or 100 per cent fruit juice. She added unless juice is 100 per cent, it could be artificial flavour and sugar only. The nutritionist also warned pre- packaged lunch packs can be high in sodium and snacks such as gra- nola bars should get no more than 30 per cent of calories from fat. “It does take some planning and a good planning tool to use is Can- ada’s Food Guide,” said Ms. Balt- adjian. When it comes to packing a lunch, make sure hands and the food preparation surface are clean, said Toni Moran, senior public in- spector in the Region’s food safety program. If using meat, eggs or dairy, keep lunches cool in an in- sulated container by including a frozen gel pack, frozen juice box or water bottles and keep them away from sunlight and heaters, said Ms. Moran. She added sandwiches can be frozen, but tuna for instance, could get soggy when defrosted. Hot foods should be kept in an insulated container, she said and added some can be preheated with boiling water. Ms. Moran added food should be eaten cold or hot, but not warm. “Leftovers, if it’s not eaten at lunch, it shouldn’t be brought home and eaten,” said Ms. Moran. Ms. Moran suggested wrapping fruit in plastic to prevent it from being damaged and allowing bac- teria inside. Facing back-to-school anxiety Parents can help children address their fears By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — While some kids are excited to return to school, others are sweating with anxiety. With school starting Sept. 6, Mary Morrison, chief psychologist for the Durham District School Board, shared some suggestions for helping kids cope. “I think sometimes where we make mistakes with our kids is trying to make everything pleas- ant for them,” Ms. Morrison said. Instead of telling children they shouldn’t be anxious, parents should ask them what they think can be done to alleviate the wor- risome situation and help them find a solution, said Ms. Morri- son. “It really is an opportunity for (children) to learn they are in fact able to deal with their anxiety,” she added. For kids worried about school marks, discuss what they can do at home to prepare, such as find a good spot to do homework. Par- ents can also meet with teachers and find out what their expecta- tions are in class. If new to a school, taking ad- vantage of orientation days or vis- iting the school and meeting the principal in advance may help, said Ms. Morrison. Some kids are anxious about meeting friends. Ms. Morrison recommended parents ask their child how they think it can be ad- dressed and offer solutions, such as hanging around someone from last year. Ms. Morrison added parents can also make arrangements for their child to walk to school with someone they might be able to make friends with. After the first day of classes, ask how their plan worked and discuss if they need to make any changes, said Ms. Morrison. When dealing with teenage anxiety, parents may have to take a different approach. “With older kids, they’re prob- ably going to be more reluctant to talk to you about it,” she said. “A dolescents talk a lot in the car -- I don’t know why, but it’s good for us to know.” If anxiety is suspected, parents can offer to drive teens some- where they’re going, she said. When one of their friends is in the car, they might start talking about going back to school and it’s im- portant not to get involved in the conversation, just to listen, added Ms. Morrison. After the friend has left, ask about any fears discussed. Although the teenagers may say nothing is bothering them, they’ll likely bring it up again if it is, said Ms. Morrison. “You don’t want to be too in- trusive because as kids get older, they don’t want to feel like they’re being inquisitioned,” she said. Ms. Morrison said not to give them solutions, but to offer sev- eral suggestions and work with teenagers to find one both are comfortable with. “Most times, kids don’t want you to do very much, just listen and give them support,” said Ms. Morrison. Yo unger kids may not be able to communicate how they feel or know what’s bothering them. Ms. Morrison said that’s when anxiety might appear as a stomach ache or other symptom. “If you’re pretty sure it’s anxi- ety-based, it’s better to help the child face the evoking experi- ence,” Ms. Morrison said. If parents let their anxious child stay home, it can make the problem worse because they’re rewarding avoidance, she said. “A nother thing parents have to remember is your child is not trying to be difficult, they’re just anxious,” she added. Getting kids into a back-to- school routine before it starts can help relieve stress, said Ms. Mor- rison. She suggested gradually bringing kids back to school sleep times and having some quiet reading at night. Ms. Morrison added some kids are just naturally more anxious than others. “Anxiety is also a good thing in some situations,” Ms. Morri- son said. “If you’re not anxious enough, you don’t do your best.” But if you’re in a really high anxiety situation and freeze, then it’s not good, she added. Some signs of abnormal anxiety include inability to sleep, refusal to go to school, and doing things out of character, such as seek- ing much more reassurance than usual or worrying about appear- ance more than what’s typical. In extreme cases, parents may want to meet with the school and work on a plan to deal with the child’s anxiety. “You need to be consistent with your message: you can do this,” Ms. Morrison said. There’s ways to fight off schoolyard intimidation Schools have programs to help the bullied and the bully By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — To some kids going back to school this week, the idea of a schoolyard bully may send shivers down their spine. At the Durham District School Board, there’s programs to help prevent kids from being bullied and from bullying. “Part of being safe is how to deal with a bully and not be a victim,” said Joe Hircock, education super- intendent for Whitby area schools and the safety and security leader for the Durham District School Board. He said students need to un- derstand what being bullied is and the physi- cal, verbal, or anti-so- cial forms it takes. No one likes to be banished and students need to be equipped with the ability to help each other, he added. “I think together we need to work on eradicating bullies,” he said. If a parent suspects their child is being bullied, they should find out what tools and materials are in place to help combat the problem, said Mr. Hircock. If a child shows extra anxiety about going to school, wants to be alone or withdraws from activities, it could be an indicator they’re being bullied, Mr. Hircock said. “Parent’s need to spend time talking to children,” he said. He suggested parents contact their school administrator if their child is being bullied and make them aware of the problem. “We will take action against inappropriate behaviour such as bullying,” he said. “There’s help for the victim and there’s also help for the bully.” In each of the board’s schools, there is something available that lets students report bullies, he added. “There’s no room for bullying on our playground or in our schools,” said Mr. Hircock. When someone is bullying, schools take a corrective behav- iour approach, he added. He said schools are also proactive and offer programs to teach kids to respect each other. Joe Hircock ‘Anxiety is also a good thing in some situations. If you’re not anxious enough, you don’t do your best.’ MARY MORRISON Going back to school isn’t a happy time for some children. Anxieties such as getting good grades and making friends need to be addressed, says a school board psychologist. A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P A/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Ajax-Pickering Dolphins Football Club teams host the Markham Raiders in Central Ontario Minor Football League action on Monday. Panthers still stumbling in pre-season Pickering juniors pick up two veteran forwards from Cobourg Cougars in cash deal By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — A former Picker- ing Panther helped drop his for- mer team to 0-3 in the pre-season Thursday night with another loss. Bowmanville Eagles forward Paul Michael Rivest scored twice in helping the Eagles to a 3-1 vic- tory over the Panthers in OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League exhibition action at the Garnet B. Rickard complex in Bowmanville. The loss was the Panthers’ third of the pre-season, having dropped two previous exhibition tilts to the Hamilton Red Wings. Far from being miffed by having a player come back to haunt his former team, the Panthers’ head coach gave Rivest full marks for his inspired performance. “He played very well. It wasn’t our choice for him to leave. He thought it would work out better for him in Bowmanville and it has. He’s a great kid and I’m happy for him. I’m glad to see him do well,” says Winder. The loss was just one piece of bad news the Panthers absorbed in the contest. Veteran defence- man Michael Banwell is lost to the team for four to six weeks with a broken hand. “Mike will be a big loss for a short while. But, if it had to come, this would be the best time,” notes Winder. The Panthers, however, did receive some good news after a blockbuster trade went down re- cently with the Cobourg Cougars of the league’s East Conference. Pickering acquired 20-year-old forwards A.J. Ward and Chris Jones from the Cougars in a cash deal. Winder suspects the motivation for the Cougars to dump two veter- an players was they’re going with a youth movement this season, and Ward and Jones wanted the oppor- tunity to skate with a veteran club. “It’ll take a while for them to adjust to our system, but they’re both gifted offensive players,” says Winder. In Thursday’s game, the Eagles led 1-0 after the first period and 3-1 at the second intermission. Neither team scored in the final frame. Brett Connolly had the Panthers’ goal, tying it 1-1 on a short-handed marker in the second period. An- other veteran, Richard Schofield, drew an assist on the play. Bow- manville would later take the lead and score an insurance marker late in the stanza. Connolly and Schofield were two of only four other veteran players dressed for the pre-sea- son contest. Also in uniform were forward Andrew Dissanayake, and defencemen John Soames, Ryan Annesley and Banwell. Connolly, who’s enjoyed an out- standing pre-season for the Pan- thers, was one of several players who’ve been turning heads this pre-season. Andrew Dissanayake is also playing like he’s “in mid- season form”, says Winder. He also praised the work of Schofield, who’s far along in his preparation for the regular season. The goaltending situation is so- lidified as local product Bryan Eu- stace joins Mark Duchesne as the Panthers’ netminding tandem. “He’s stepped in there and has done more than we expected of him. It’s great to see,” says Winder of Eustace. Thursday’s game was the start of home-and-home pre-season games between the clubs. The Ea- gles travel to Pickering for a game at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Following Tuesday’s tilt, the Panthers have one more exhibition contest remaining. They’ll host the Capital District (CD) Selects of up- state New York on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers start the 2005-06 regular season in Toronto against the North York Rangers on Sun- day, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. They’ll also play the Huntsville-Muskoka Ot- ters at the Huntsville Centennial Centre on Friday, Sept. 16 before suiting up for the home opener at the complex against the Vaughan Vipers on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo A Pickering Panthers forward is ridden off the puck by Bowmanville Eagles’ defenceman Andrew Cable during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ pre-sea- son hockey action in Bowmanville on Thursday night. The Panthers lost 3-1. Panthers’ postscript The Panthers still have five play- ers at Ontario Hockey League camps. Marcus Carroll (Owen Sound Attack), Kyle Van de Bospoort (Barrie Colts), Greg Riggs (London Knights), Cody Smith (Brampton Battalion) and Phil McIlhone (Oshawa Generals). Pickering head coach John Winder strongly suspects McIlhone, who’s been scoring at a strong pace in Generals’ intrasquad games, will stick with Oshawa. Carroll also appears to be a lock to stick with the At- tack...Smith injured his shoulder just prior to joining the Battalion. Smith’s status with Brampton will be evaluated in the next two weeks...Depending on the outcome of the OHL camps, the Panthers’ complete roster will be available for the final two pre-season games against Bow- manville and the New York-based C.D. Selects... Tavares humble, but excited for upcoming season Oshawa Generals’ first overall pick just wants to win By Shawn Cayley Staff Writer DURHAM — To the casual ob- server, John Tavares could appear as a boy among men. After his first scrimmage as a member of the Oshawa Generals Wednesday, however, the 14-year- old prodigy looks as though he is more than ready to take the next step, albeit a huge one, into the On- tario Hockey League. “I felt pretty good out there. It’s an adjustment getting used to playing the OHL style of game, faster guys, bigger guys, but I think I did pretty well,” Tavares said after playing in the Red/White scrimmage Wednes- day at the Civic Auditorium. “It is a lot different than minor hockey and Tier II. Guys are much stronger, smarter hockey players. It is going to be a tough adjustment that might take a while but I’ll be OK,” he added. Coach Randy Ladouceur was guardedly optimistic when describ- ing the phenom’s first on-ice action with the Generals. “He did OK. 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AJAX INSURANCE BROKER Requires an experienced R.I.BO. licensed personal lines C.S.R Fax Resume To: 905-428-8672 VET ASSISTANT required for Salem Animal Hospital. Experience with pets preferred. Basic computer skills required. Fax resume to; 905-683-6522 /Ê*>ViÊ>Ê`ÊÊ>ÝÊÀÊ*ViÀ}Ê >ÊäxÈnÎäÇäÇÊÀÊ/À°ÊiÊ£{£ÈÇnÇÓx #LASSIFIEDS.EWS !DVERTISER #OMMERCIAL !VE !JAX (OURS -ON &RI #LOSED 3ATURDAY >\ÊV>ÃÃwi`ÃJ`ÕÀ >Ài}°VÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ >ÃÃwi`ÃÊ" iÊ7iLÊ-Ìi\ÊÜÜÜ°`ÕÀ >Ài}°V NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 4, 2005, PAGE 17 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Manufacturing Based. Results Driven. The Company GE Consumer & Industrial Products is a technical leader in the design and manufacture of large AC and DC motors for process applications. We seek individuals who are motivated, team players, and able to mange multiple priorities in a fast- paced, unionized, manufacturing environment. We currently have excellent opportunities to join our Peterborough Operations in the following roles. Requisition Software & System Tester Consider this opportunity to apply your expertise as you interpret diagrams, operate test equipment, perform hardware and software testing, and inspect electrical connections and mechanical components. Your background includes a practical knowledge of interpreting electrical and other schematics, operating and maintaining equipment, and performing tests on various components. An industrial electronics technician diploma rounds out your credentials. Finish Painter This detail-oriented role calls for a dynamic professional with at least 2 years of painting experience within a marine/automotive body shop, and the proven ability to pack large-scale industrial products. Drawing on these practical skills, you will prepare products for painting, sanding and masking, and be responsible for packing the end product according to customer specifications. Carpentry skills would be ideal. To Pursue The Challenge We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please send your resume, in confidence, to: Human Resources, Attention: Kris Dawson, GE Canada - Peterborough, 107 Park Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B5. Fax: (705) 748-7352 or e-mail (preferred) kris.dawson@ge.com. Reference the job title on your submission. Applications will be accepted until September 23rd, 2005. No agencies or phone calls, please. We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An equal opportunity employer. GE Canada Consumer & Industrial Products gimagination at work Sales Administration Assistant Interactive Media, Metroland, Durham Region Metroland is a dynamic, high growth multimedia company. The interactive department of the Durham division requires an administration professional immediately! Are you a detail oriented, reliable, team player, capable of multitasking? Are you courteous and conscientious? Do you have excellent oral, written and telephone skills? Do you have experience dealing with the public, organizing events and maintaining documentation? Do you have outstanding Windows and Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel) with working knowledge of the Internet? Do you want to work close to home in an exciting team environment? Specific duties to include: •Documentation and spreadsheet management •Sales support and fulfillment •Promotions and contest administration •Newsletter coordination •Front line customer service •PowerPoint creation •General administration assisting management Please send resume and three references to Todd Blayone (Business Development Manager, Interactive) at tblayone@durhamregion.com before September 12. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. JOB FAIR Sept. 6th - 9th 9am - 4pm $8.50+/hr $8.50/hr •Assemblers •General Labourers •Machine Operators $12.50/hr $12.50/hr •Experienced MHE drivers •Order Pickers, Pallet Builders MANPOWER is currently recruiting for various positions. Shifts available include days, afternoons, midnights, weekends and continentals. Some positions require heavy lifting (up to 60lbs.) and/or a criminal background check. ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE STEEL-TOED FOOTWEAR! For registration bring: Photo ID, SIN, VOID Cheque and 2 References. Location: 1315 Pickering Parkway 905-831-7683 or FAX 905-831-8134 Email: pickering.on@na.manpower.com Tr aining*Bonuses*Benefits*Paid Holidays ECO-TEC INC. is a Canadian owned company located in Pickering, Ontario. We are an industry leader, manufacturing industrial water and chemical treatment systems for 35 years. Currently we are looking for: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT You will provide high-level administrative support and co-ordination to the CEO and V.P. Finance. You will be responsible for exercising initiative and judgement in handling routine and confidential materials/inquiries. We require: a diploma, 5+ years experience, superb co- ordination and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. SUPERVISOR, TECHNICAL SERVICE You will supervise system start-ups, training of clients on the operation of equipment, trouble-shooting and provide on-going customer support. We require: a degree in Chem. or Mech. Engineering, 2+ years expe- rience in troubleshooting, excellent customer service and communication skills. This position requires exten- sive international travel. Please visit the careers page at www.eco-tec.com for more info. Please send resumes, by September 16, 2005 to: Christine Anderson, CHRP E-mail: canderson@eco-tec.com 1145 Squires Beach Rd.,Pickering, L1W 3T9 Fax: 905-427-4477 We wish to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We W ill Amaze You! LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS We Seek Motivated People to Join Our Wi nning Team! New Location: Scarborough (Morningside & 401 area) Applicants For This Outdoor Lawn Care Position Require Excellent Communication Skills, A Valid Driver’s License And Must Be At Least 19 Years Of Age. If You Have A Great Desire To Learn, And Can Work With Minimum Supervision, Give Us A Call! Weed Man Provides Full Training And A Chance To Grow With Our Company. CALL US NOW! 416-269-8333 CAREER OPPORTUNITY Growing jewellery chain requires FULL TIME & PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATES & MANAGERS Jewellery experience a definite asset, but will train. Involves day, night and weekend shifts. Fax resumes to: (905) 436-9190 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Growing Air Quality Respiratory Health Company is looking for a number of individuals to train as air quality technicians. No exp.necessary. We train. Up to $14.75/hr $2,500/ mo. to start Top air quality tech's earn $60K + per year. Must have valid driver's license and be able to start immediately. Paid Holidays Call for interview Tues. (905) 720-0702 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 LOT PERSON REQUIRED •Busy GM dealership •Experienced preferred Call Charlie Bartolo or Mike Connors (905) 427-2500 Fax (905) 427-5496 email:sales@bobmyerschev.com Now hiring FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS STORE FRONT & BAKERY •paid training •competitive wages •room for advancement •health benefits Apply in person at 1725 Kingston Rd,Pickering (Mandarin Plaza) A large multi residential Management Company is seeking an experienced Property Manager The right candidate must be computer liter- ate with the latest software packages such as Word, Excel etc. If you are a team player with strong communication skills and enjoy a fast paced atmosphere, please forward your resume to: File #202, c/o This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 CAMPING IN STYLE - BROOKLIN Is currently looking for a: RV SERVICE WRITER Successful applicants must possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Previous experience in RV Service a definite asset. Please forward resume to: email: cis@allstream.net Laboratory Technician An expanding Environmental Waste Management Company is look for a Chemical Laboratory Technician. The ideal candidate will require a post secondary school diploma with chemistry theory and laboratory instruction. Must be familiar with ICP, GC, AA, Bomb Calorimeter. Shift work and weekends required. Fax: (905)428-6007 or humanresourses@dlenv.com Not returning to school? Out of work? 16-24 years old? We can help you find a job! Drop in to any JHS Employment Services location: Oshawa Whitby Bowmanville Ajax 75 Richmond St. W. 107 Colborne St. W. 132 Church St . 136 Com www.jhsdurham.on.ca Christian Non-Profit Daycare in Pickering is growing. •Part time permanent positions, FT in Summer •Afternoons suitable for Student over 18 Fax resume, with references to Joyce or Lisa 905-839-8273 TIER ONE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER NEEDS MATERIALS CO-ORDINATOR Must Have: Automotive Mft. experience, good computer skills, personable, QS 9000 exper., Prefer 5 yrs. exp. in Material Control or related field. This person is responsible for overseeing in- ventory and materials requirements for our facility. Which includes daily reporting to management, coordinating cross border shipping and receiving, creating and updat- ing purchase orders and other tasks as as- signed by management. The ideal candidate will be given a competi- tive salary, benefits and participate in our Profit sharing program. All qualified applicants should forward their resumes to: (905) 665-0418 AZ DRIVER or labourer required immediately. Must have furniture moving experience. Call John (905) 985-1010 AZ DRIVER OR OWNER OPERA- TOR or will lease/purchase 0 down - 1998 Freightliner, Canada/US. 3 years experience. Position avail- able immediately. 905-985-0511 or 905-862-8056. AZ/DZ DRIVERS,required imme- diately for local and GTA. No long hauls. Call Debbie 905-428-0031 or fax 905-428-0359 BLUE LINE P/T, F/T & Weekend drivers wanted for Oshawa & Clar- ington. Professional company. Call Roy Williams (905) 440-2011 or (905) 439-1111 COUNTERS & DRIVERS needed. Contact Talib at 905-925-2394. APPOINTMENT TAKER - Whitby part-time/full-time,$9-$11/hour plus bonus. Experienced. Call Bet- ty(905) 666-4905 ATTENTION: MOMS & MR. MOMS Earn $500-2000+ from Home. Full training & support. www.agoldmineonline.com AZ CANADA-U.S. OWNER OPERATORS, Mainly Northeast- ern U.S. No NewYork city. 50 year old Scarborough firm. Clean ab- stract. $1.40/mile avg, lots of miles. Fax#(416)297-5172 or WAYNE@LRITCHIE.COM DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Earn the income you deserve. Learn how to operate a mini office outlet from home. www.miniofficeoutlets.com or call 416-284-4493 DETAILER WANTED:Must be ex- perienced, full-time, apply in per- son 322 Fairall St. Ajax DURHAM COLLEGE, P/T Instruc- tors are required for evenings and weekends to teach the following: Driver Training; Industrial Mainte- nance Mechanic; Mandarin Chi- nese MS Project. Email your re- sume to email@bids-training.com Subject line should read “Instructor Response-Sept. 05” ECE TEACHER REQUIRED - immediately for full-time, 2 years experience preferred for fast grow- ing child care centre. Fax resume to 905-649-2085. EVENING TELEPHONE WORK available. No selling involved, 6 to 9 hours per week at $10/hr. Call Linda after 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays only 905-427-2819 Ext 0. EXPERIENCED LINE COOK wanted. Please fax resume to 905- 576-9114 for submit to: 15 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. EXPERIENCED RETAIL SALES person needed for kitchen and bath show room. Positions avail- able for f/t or p/t. Fax resume to: 905-619-1880. FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS manu- facturer in Ajax is hiring for the fol- lowing skilled labour: Gelcoater, Laminator, De-molder, Cutter. Pre- vious fiberglass experience need- ed. Also hiring for General Labour positions. Please fax resume to: 905-428-1975 FULL help required for cafeteria, midnight and afternoon shifts. Starting $8.00/hour. Call (905)683- 2052 ext 396 after 8pm, LEAVE MESSAGE to arrange interview. GENERAL HELP NEEDED general/construction labourers, quality control inspectors, factory labourers. Full and part time posi- tions available. Contact Debbie phone 905-428-0031 or fax 905- 428-0359 GENERAL HELP/CUSTOMER Service for coffee and food store. Mature, reliable person needed, flexible hours, Apply at Cross Country Drive Thru (Harwood/Bay- ly) or call 905-427-7055 GENERAL PLANT HELP.Full time position available immediate- ly. Food manufacturing company, require responsible individuals to work with minimal supervision in a family business. Production of vari- ous food products. Experience will be an asset. Benefits available. Mail/Fax resumes/Applications to: Human Resource, 935 Dillingham Road, Pickering, Ontario. LlW 1Z7 Fax (905) 839-7217 GROUNDS Maintenance required, beginning immediately-November 1st, early mornings, some week- end work. No experience neces- sary, free golf. Please call Mark @ 905-649-3035 or fax 905-649- 1682. HOME BASE business system Join our supportive home based business team and get started im- mediately! FREE Training Pack- age available. www.JoiningSuccess.com 416-631-8963 HOT DOG CART requires Ven- dors for our Canadian Tire loca- tions. Please call 905-571-5663. HOUSE CLEANERS needed 20-25 hours per week hard work- ing and reliable. Licence an asset. Please call Mary 905-428-9765 HOUSECLEANER wanted. No ex- perience necessary. Paid training. Tr ansportation provided. No nights, no weekends. Please call Lisa (416)697-5755 or fax resume to (905)619-1863 JOB FAIR Sept 6th, 9-3:30pm 50 Quality Control positions available. 487 Westney Rd. S., Unit 9. 905-428-0031 IMMEDIATE OPENING for plant foreman/woman. Must have hands on knowledge and experience in tool and die and die setting. Ability to carry out effective supervision of plant employees, able to work shirts and perform minor electrical work.Will be responsible for the maintenance of heavy machinery, presses and roll forming lines. Fa- miliarity with powder coating paint processes an asset. Please mail or fax resume to: North American Steel, 300 Hopkins St. Whitby, On- tario. L1N 2B9. (905) 668-5477 JOB! JOBS! JOBS!Oshawa ar- ea. Various general labour posi- tions available. Apply in person at Elite Plus, 201 Simcoe St. S., Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm LANDSCAPE LABOURERS,able to get to job site, Durham Region. Exp. necessary. Email resume to: behmlandscaping@hotmail.com LICENSED AUTO MECHANIC required immediately for Durham Rapid Taxi. Brock/Bayly, Picker- ing. Must have own tools. Sam or Robbie 905-831-2345, 905-831- 4900. Fax 905-831-1225. LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on vehicles. Ap- ply at Pennzoil, 581 King St. East, Oshawa. METAL FABIRCATORS wanted full-time, $8.00/hour. Apply in per- son. 322 Fairall St. Ajax ORDER TAKERS Needed, Start immediately $25/hr avg rate. Full training provided. Retirement sav- ing plan. Full-Time. Tom 905-435- 1052 PIZZA MAKER required immedi- ately Ajax. Experience mandatory, Top wages. Call now ! (905)427- 7257 REGISTRATION OFFICERS needed, start immediately. $25/hr. avg rate. Full training and license provided. Full/Part Time. Retire- ment saving plan. Arron 905-435- 0518 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS, Sears Home Central, requires reliable individuals for our maid service. Full training and vehicle provided. Driver's license manda- tory. PT/FT. Call 905-438-9208. SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED Must have 3yrs. min. Canadian se- curity experience & access to vehi- cle. Fax or e-mail resume to: 905- 420-9957, kog.bill@bellnet.ca SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. THE BULLDOG PUB and the bur- ger joint reguire full and part time help, line cooks and short order cooks (must have breakfast exp.)Apply in person to Daisy - The Bulldog Pub, 600 Grand view Dr. Oshawa. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 4, 2005 www.durhamregion.com ACCOUNTING CLERK Join a small to medium sized manufacturing company in Whitby. RESPONSIBILITIES ●Input job costing information and prepare daily job costing reports ● Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, cheques, invoices and bank statements ● Prepare payroll allocation summary reports ● Perform related clerical and administrative functions, including bank runs QUALIFICATIONS ● Minimum 2 to 3 years related accounting experience ● College education in accounting or bookkeeping ● Knowledge of accounting principles ● Experience with Windows based accounting software ● Proficiency with MS Office ● Job costing experience in manufacturing setting advantageous ● Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Please email your resume to: hr.clarity@sympatico.ca Attention: S.K. Babbage Thank you for your interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Contract Outbound Call Centre Positions PICKERING LOCATION Email resume to: erichardson@thepeoplebank.com Fax: 905-470-5822 Phone: 905-470-3111 www.thepeoplebank.com •$12.50 /hour •Evening Shift •Minimum 1 year experience •Must have own transportation •Criminal Clearance is a bonafide requirement JR. ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT required for busy hi-tech company Excellent customer service skills and an attitude that "the customer comes first" a must. Good working knowledge and use of Windows based computers Excel and Wo r d. University degree in business an asset. Email resume to: vgleeson@keyscan.ca RECEPTIONIST REAL ESTATE LAW OFFICE • Must work well under pressure • Excellent computer skills • Ability to multi-task • Experience in real estate environment essential Submit resume including salary expectations to: Diane England, Fax 905-721-1217 or Email mail@dianeengland.com Durham's newest Toyota Super Store is looking for experienced Sales and Leasing Representatives If you are OMVIC Licensed and would like to sell for one of the fastest growing automobile manufacturers in North America apply by fax to: 905-430-7874 or call Miles Shrider or Ian Kingsley at: 905-668-4792 With your help North America's hottest selling cars are about to get even hotter. CALLING ALL SUPERSTARS Growing Pickering-based publishing & conference company is looking for Inside Sales and Marketing Supers Stars to join our team. Min. 1 yr. B2B exp. necessary. Base + commission. email: lynda@electricityforum.com Jensen Trailer Sales & Service 465 Bloor St. W., Oshawa requires an Experienced Trailer Sales Person Must be knowledgeable, motivated, friendly and a team player. An excellent opportunity to make high commissioned income on a full-time basis. Start immediately. Please fax resume to: 905-571-0404 TEACHERS/ TUTORS/ GRADUATES URGENTLY NEEDED AT OUR NEW LOCATION IN PICKERING Qualifications:Must be able to tutor Math from Grade K to 12 including Calculus, Algebra & Geometry. Phys- ics & Chemistry would be an advan- tage. Must be fluent in English, have good communication skills, be flexible & reliable. Full training provided. Must be avail. immediately, weekdays from 3:45pm and Saturdays from 9:30am Fax resume to Wayne: 905-709-3045 Academy for Mathematics & Science PA RT TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Pickering. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & English. Ontario Teaching Certificate a must. Ph. Rosana: 905-420-9930 MORTGAGES FOR ALL A Division of R/E Active Mortgages. •Mortgages for ALL credit types. •Mortgages for ANY reason. •Access to Personal and Business Loans. •Access to Personal Lines of Credit. •Free Mortgage & Finance Consultation. Jim Amitofski,CIMBL AMP (B) 905-723-0527 (C) 905-767-8510 HAIR DRESSER required, part time/full-time position to start im- mediately, some experience pre- ferred. Ajax area. Call Nick at 905-683-5237. HAIRSTYLISTS required. Full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. 3 OR 4 YR. Apprentice plus a Li- censed diesel mechanic required for Ajax trucking company, heavy trucks highway and disposal. night and day shift available. Fax (905) 683-9492 or call (905) 683- 7111 AN EXCAVATION, WATER AND SEWER company requires experi- enced equipment operators, truck drivers, pipelayers, and full crews. Experienced only! Please forward resumes by fax to 905-985-0604 or call 905-985-7737. CNC VERTICAL MILL Machinist Ajax Machine Shop requires a confident individual for set-up, 2D/3D programming, toolpathing, Fa nuc Control. Mastercam knowl- edge a must. Minimum 5 years exp.Able to work with little super- vision and still be part of a team. Required immediately. Competitive wages. Fax resume to 905-427- 4993 or email at pmdinc@bellnet.ca FITTERS & WELDERS, (SAW, FCAW) Required by large Plate Fabricator in Ajax. Min. 5 years exp. Top wages and benefits Fax resume to 905-428-6933. GENERAL WOOD WORKER Required by a display co. Exp. with various wood and laminates necessary. Ability to work with saws, routers and etc. a must. Somerville Merchandising Inc. Scarborough Fax (416) 754-9574 Email: pmuzyka@somerville.ca LICENCED truck body repairer needed immediately. Experienced in body and fibreglass repair. Full- time. Reply to: Quality Collision East Inc. 92B Orchard Rd, Ajax, L1S 6L1, Fax 905-428-8275 Attn: Gene. e-mail: qualitycollisio- neast@bellnet.ca LICENSED G3 TECHNICIAN, re- quired for helper position, experi- ence preferred, full-time, for Dur- ham based business. Contact Jen- nifer 905-619-5000 LICENSED MECHANIC required due to recent expansion. Start im- mediately, own tools required ASAP. Call 905-448-9516 or fax: 905-576-8236. BUSY REAL ESTATE office re- quires part-time secretaries for evenings and weekends. Must have strong computer skills, an ex- cellent phone manner and be able to multi task. Please fax your re- sume to (905) 649-6405. Attention Kim Martin. ENTRY LEVEL INSIDE SALES position available at distributor lo- cated in Pickering. No experience necessary, will train the right can- didate. Excellent communication skills required. This is a permanent full time salaried position. Please email your resume with salary ex- pectations to jdavis@somcan.com AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full time/ part time people for pleasant phone work Salary + bonus Call NOW! Nicole 905-426-4246 LOCAL GIFT STORE requires mature sales help, also 1 to 2 stu- dents. Please send resume to File#204, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 SALESPERSON NEEDED in jew- ellery store. Full/part time, excel- lent wages/bonuses, start immedi- ately. Experience preferred. Drop off resume at Bellagio Jewellers at the Oshawa Centre. SIX FIGURE INCOME,B2B Sales, stock benefit plan, full-time days. Call Vic 1-800-293-0067. SALES CLERKS & CASHIERS needed for busy sporting goods store in Ajax. Evenings & days available, full-time & part-time. Re- tail sales experience an asset, positive & outgoing personality is mandatory. Email resume to: sfsajax@rogers.com AN IMMEDIATE position available for a preventative dental assistant, 1 year maternity leave. Apply with resume in person Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm. Dr. J.D. Baker, 16 Brock St.W., Oshawa. DENTAL ASSISTANT Full Time Position. No Weekends. Must have great personality and willing to engage in teamwork. Please ap- ply at 104 Waverly Rd., Bowman- ville. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for Oshawa practice. Expe- rience necessary. Fax resume to 1-905-337-2953 DENTAL Receptionist/Assistant. Computer skills, approx. 25-1/2 hrs/week, 3 days/wk, no evenings or weekends. Pickering office. Fax resume to: 905-831-5975. FULL TIME DENTAL Reception- ist required. Min 1 year. Scarbo- rough office. Please call (416)494- 2127. Part-time Dental Hygienist required Call 416-267-1848. PA RT-TIME DENTAL Hygienist required for East Scarborough practice. Mon & Fri (9am- 5pm). Looking for mature, experienced applicants. Call 416-281-9398 PA R T/FULL TIME OFFICE MAN- AGER required for Ajax Physio- therapy Clinic. Must be avail. to work days, evenings & Saturdays. Experience an asset. Please email resume to ajaxphysio@rogers.com CHEF with experience required for fine dining establishment in Brook- lin. Pepperberries Bistro. Fax re- sume to (905)655-6667. NEW RESTAURANT.Waitstaff, male or female. Mature/Smart Serve/Cooks. Immediate. Apply in person. Blue Sea Restaurant, 836 Brock St. North Whitby. NOW HIRING for new restaurant in Pickering and existing restau- rant in Markham. Experienced full and part time wait staff, dishwash- ers, cooks, and sous chef. Please contact 416 -471-5670. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, full- time wait staff, full-time West In- dian cook, part-time Chinese cook, for busy West Indian restaurant in Pickering. Call Debbie 647-888- 1152 or 905-683-7444. EXPERIENCED ECE required for Scarborough Daycare. Fax resume to 416-321-1695 1900 SQ. FT.Jeffrey built 3 bed- room backsplit in sought after Oshawa neighbourhood, 2 years new, backing onto green belt, walking distance to schools and parks, gas fireplace, central air, gas heat, large eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, hardwood floors in family room, 3 bathrooms. $294,900. Call for appointment (905) 728-3718, OPEN HOUSE Sat. Sept.3rd. (2155 Kedron St., Oshawa) NORTH OSHAWA,quiet crescent, 2-storey, 1850-sq ft, 3-bedrooms, over-sized lot, 2-car garage, hard- wood, new carpet, family room w/gas fireplace, sep dining/living- room, recently decorated. Near schools, university, amenities. 905-571-1326. No agents please. OPEN HOUSE Harmony/Rossland area, Saturday, Sept 3 + Sunday, Sept 4 1:00 – 4:00. 543 Camelot Drive, Beautiful Semi, 4-Bdrm, 2 Bath. $179,000. (905)432-9307. WHITBY NE;gorgeous; immacu- late; bright; 1yr new, former model; hdwd, f/p, $40K in upgrades; land- scaped; deck; fenced; 3-Bdrm, 3 Bath; lot 128x55; $291,900. 905- 571-7753 AJAX, "THE BREAKERS" Updat- ed. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, solarium, 9ft. ceilings, balcony, 2 parking & locker. Unobstructed View. Pri- vate Sale. $259,900. Call (905)427-5829. BRAND NEW,1-bedroom condo with lakeview, balcony and dish- washer. 2 minute walk from Pick- ering Town Centre. Options for $138k. Call 416-818-2325 IMMACULATE 2-bdrm, 2-baths condo townhouse, small complex, Ta unton/Simcoe. Low fees, many upgrades, immediate possession. $127,900. (905)723-5874 A 200 FT WATERFRONT island lot, North of Cobourg, hy- dro/phone, great access, 135km from T.O. $21,900. (905) 885- 6664. 1200 SQ. FT.Industrial unit, ideal north Oshawa location. One over- head door. Available immediately. 905-432-2305 or 905-435-7492. INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, transport truck high roll-up doors, one bay w/side entrance, air, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. $850/$950 all inclusive. Month-to- month considered. Also Space good for hobbies $600. (905)576- 2982, (905)576-2646 SUBLEASE Wentworth/Boundary Rd, 1350 sq ft., 1/3 office, drive in, $1108, per month includes taxes /TMI, Mark. 905-767-7140. BOWMANVILLE commercial unit approx. 3,000 sq. ft., available im- mediately overhead door, 600 volt power, ideal for trucking and /or re- pair uses or storage. Tribow De- velopments, (905)623-6017 or (905) 261-9447. OFFICE UNIT,2nd.floor approx. 625sq.ft., freshly painted, new car- pet. Simcoe St.N., Oshawa loca- tion. Available Oct 1. Parking on premises. Call Kathy or Bob (905)576-5123. UPSCALE OFFICES from 120 – 900 S.F. Courtice Rd. & Hwy 401 All inclusive 905-439-2555. 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. $$ 100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.45% or Variable at 3.45% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 WANT A HOME? Got a home? Want a Loan? Call 416-878-2323. Debts out of Control? Call 416- 876-2106. BETTER CREDIT SOLUTIONS. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN TYRONE (10 minutes north of Bowmanville) fireplace, French doors. share laundry, yard and pool 1-800-579-9253, www.dti-web.com/apt 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT located in North Oshawa, all inclu- sive + cable. Bright and clean with eat-in-kitchen, no smoking/pets. Avail immed. $725/mo. 905-434- 1290 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Ajax, clean, spacious, Westney/#2, separate entrance, includes parking, laundry nego- tiable. Walk to all amenities/Go station. $725 inclusive. immediate- ly. No smoking, (905)427-8277 1-BDRM BASEMENT APT.,Avail. immediately. 401/Brock, Whitby. Spacious, separate entrance, parking, A/C, laundry. No pets/smoking. $700/month+ 40% gas/hydro. (416)402-4437. 1-BDRM, $735,close to Oshawa Hospital. Available Oct. 1st. First/Last. No pets. Also 1 & 2- bedrooms North Oshawa. For more info. call 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. 1-BEDROOM 251 Simcoe St. S., $695 all inclusive, September 1st. Also 1-bedroom in North Oshawa, $775 all inclusive, Oct.1. no pets. first/last. (905)424-5083 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, Courtice, suitable for single per- son, available immediately. No smoking, no pets allowed. Parking available. $700/month. If interest- ed call 905-242-7881. 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 APT on main floor, in adult lifestyle triplex, close to Oshawa Centre, coin laundry facil- ities, heat only included $775, available immediately. (905)728- 2590 2-BEDROOM APTS w/parking. lower level $800/mo. Second level w/balcony $850/mo. All inclusive. 12-plex building, Near downtown Oshawa. 80 William St. W. No pets. 1-(866)327-7485. 2-BEDROOM Basement Apt. Liv- ingroom, kitchen, full bath. Sep. entrance. Washer/dryer. 1-parking. $900 util. incl. Avail. Oct. 1st. Con- tact 905-427-4167, 416-505-0527, 416-281-8210. 2-ONE Bedroom units, in nice quiet, 6-plex. Walk to Oshawa Centre. No pets/smoking, $660/$760, all inclusive, October 1st. Frank, 905-213-1420. 2: BACHELOR APTS,$635/$650 inclusive, 2: one bedrooms, $675/inclusive. 2: one bedrooms, $695/inclusive. 2: two bedrooms, $675/$725 +hydro. (905)725-8710 AJAX -off of Salem Rd., 1 bed- room basement a[t/. very s[caps, sep entrance, laundry, parking, hy- dro and gas included. Non-smok- er/no pets. First/last $700. Avail- able immediately. Call 905-668- 7689. AJAX - OFF SALEM RD.one bedroom basement apartment, very spacious separate entrance, laundry, parking, hydro and gas in- cluded. Non smoker/no pets. First/last $700. Available immedi- ately. Call (905) 668-7689. 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 1-Bedroom basement apart- ment. Newly decorated. Applianc- es, A/C, Private entrance, Min. from GO. No pets, non smoker. $650/mo. Available immediately. Call (905)427-7604. AJAX Harwood/Kingston Rd. 1- bdrm basement apartment in luxu- ry home. Near all amenities, Pri- vate entrance, 1st/last. No pets/smoking. $800/month inclu- sive. Available immediately (905)427-4466 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,1 bedroom, walkout basement apartment. $775/month utilities included. Available imme- diately. Call (905)619-1295. AJAX, 2-BDRM BSMT, large, 4 appliances, 1-parking, close to all amenities. Avail. October 1st. $925/mo inclusive Call Andy 905- 683-7273 AJAX, 401/SALEM,1-bedroom basement, suit single, parking, c/air, cable, laundry, private en- trance, $690 inclusive, first/last, No smoking/pets. Avail. Immediately (905)686-7692 after 3:30pm AJAX, NEAR LAKE,new large 2- bedroom basement apt., includes appliances, parking, laundry, non- smokers only. $900/month includ- ing utilities. Available Oct 1st, first/last, references. 416-550-6898 ATHOL/RITSON,Oshawa, 1 bed- room, house, main level. Private entrance, laundry, parking, $650/inclusive. No dogs. First/last. Available September 1st. (905)721-9201 BIG APARTMENT, SMALL RENT 1, 2 & 3 bdrms. from $869 to $999, 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. BOWMANVILLE,quiet modern clean 1+den apt. Available Sept 15th. Parking, laundry, backyard, would suite mature, non-smoking couple. No dogs. (905)725-1052 Bright & Immaculate 3 bedroom freehold townhouse with basement apartment. Close to 401/GO/PTC, schools, amenities. Must see! (905)831-8587 CENTRAL OSHAWA newly reno- vated 2-bedroom main level of house, Large kitchen/living room. $950/mo inclusive, first/last, refer- ences, available NOW! Call (905)655-5789 CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE - available Septem- ber 1st, self contained, 1100sq.ft in-law appt, in large new executive home. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, modern ceram- ic and cabinetry in kitchen and bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, large. In- cluding all utilities, parking, suite single professional, couple or retir- ee. No smoking/pets, references, first/last. $900/month. (905)432- 6977 FAMILY VALUE On site Day- care, school bus & public transit at the door. Steps to shopping, parks, Mini-totland. Many community events! 2 & 3 bdrm. from $899- $999. 200 White Oaks Crt., Whit- by.Call Shameem 1-888-303- 1849 toll free. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $750/month plus hydro, available Sept. Call Val 905-720- 0255. KINGSTON RD/DIXIE,new 2-bed- room walkout basement apt. No pets, no smoking. $900/month, utilities included. Available imme- diately. Call 416-993-3454 LIVERPOOL, BAYLY - one bed- room basement apartment separ- ate entrance, separate laundry, $750 per mo. includes utilities and cable, Available Oct lst. (905) 509- 7034. NEWLY RENOVATED bungalow, main floor 3 bedroom, basement 2 bedroom. Large private lot. 10 car driveway & pool. Rent negotiable, Available Nov. 1st. (647)293-0644 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,Russet Ave. Good location, well-maintained, quiet 12-plex small building. Util- ities, cable, heating, parking in- cluded. 2-bedroom $885. No dogs. (905)576-2646, 905-576- 2982. NORTH OSHAWA,2-bedroom for rent $740/monthly, 1 bedroom $710. includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking, 905-579-9777. 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 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 bdrms avail. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 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 new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2 bedroom, $760 plus hydro. First/last required, available immediately. Please con- tact Joanne or Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA,427 Madison Ave, 2- bedroom basement apt., newly renovated. Stove/fridge included. Close to Oshawa Centre, no pets/smoking. $825/mo+ 1/2 util- ities. available immediately. (905)449-3093 OSHAWA, ADULT LIFESTYLE BLDG.- 2-bed. owner on site, se- curity conscious, close to 401, bus, shopping, avail. Oct. 1st $800/incl. 905-404-9167; 905-579-6291. PICKERING large 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, bright, clean, a/c, new windows, 5 appli- ances, hardwood, GO/401, schools, shopping, $1,245+1/2 util- ities. (416)579-1375 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 4, 2005, PAGE 19 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 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 r t ., 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 a p a rtme nts .c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. ST. PAUL'S CHILD CARE CENTRE 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905)839-2501 OPEN:7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 15 months - 12 years Nursery School Programs After School Programs Full and Half Day Programs Hot Nutritious Lunches Subsidy Available Qualified Staff Quality Child care for over 25 years North Sheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8'x8' for $1,595. includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 win- dows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12'x16'. Call Brad at 905-473-9759, 1-877-876-2765 www.northsheds.ca 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 GIANT LABOUR DAY OUTDOOR GARAGE SALE Mon., Sept. 5th 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 4181 Sheppard Ave. E. (at Midland) Over 110 Vendors 416-291-0684 OSHAWA.Immaculate bright 3- bedroom bungalow, main floor. Hardwood, broadloom, ceramic. new windows, bay window, A/C. Laundry & parking. Walk to OC, near transit/401. $975/mo plus. Please call 905-683-7585. PICKERING Fairport/Finch 1-bed- room basement apt. sep entrance, 1 parking, appliances, laundry available. No pets. $750-inclusive. Avail Oct. 1. (905)420-2054 PICKERING Major Oaks/Brock Rd. 2-bdrm bsmt, separate en- trance, parking, 5 appliances, a/c. Suits working person/couple. No smoking/pets, $900/mo.-all in- clusive, cable included, first/last, references. Available October 1st. Call 416-346-9194. PICKERING professionally fin- ished walk-out basement. Laundry, utilities included. Suit working pro- fessional. Must be seen. $975/mth. First/last, references required. No smoking/poets. Call evenings (905)686-9535 PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2- bedroom basement. All inclusive No smoking/pets, sep entrance, $795/month, first/last/references. ONE car parking, available imme- diately. (416)783-1410 PICKERING VILLAGE, one-bed- room basement apt. Separate en- trance, c/a, parking, suits 1 per- son, no smoking/pets. Avail. im- mediately. $750/mo. 905-683-3892 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment with walkout,utilities, park- ing. No smoking/pets, first/last references required. Call (905)420-2015. PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, 1- bedroom basement apt, walkout, full bathroom, air, cable, utilities included. No smoking/pets. First/last $750/month. October 1st. 416-951-8982 PICKERING.Bachelor apt. pri- vate entry, full kitchen, bath- room/laundryroom, available immed. $595. 905-420-4044 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly, new 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. en- trance, outside patio, parking, new carpeting, flooring, appliances, no smoking/pets. $650/mo/incl. (905)426-4197 PICKERING,South Rosebank, bachelor, quiet neighbourhood, pri- vate entrance. Suitable for non- smoking working person. No pets. Avail. Sept. 1st. $595/mo inclusive. (905)509-0992 PICKERING,WHITES/SHEP- PARD, Fully FURNISHED, dinning, living, bedroom, basement apartment, $800, Separate entrance, Fireplace, Indoor Parking, Cable, Internet, shared laundry/utilities. No pets/smoking. Call (905) 420-9996. PICKERING-1-bdrm. basement apt. Whites Rd./401, separate en- trance, parking, no pets/smoking. $750 all inclusive. Avail. Sept/Oct. 905-420-6464. 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 PICKERING. BRIGHT, LARGE One Bedroom Apt. Parking, laun- dry, cable. First/last. No pets/smoking. $750/inclusive. 905- 420-1896. 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 UNION & SHEPPARD - Spacious 2 bdrm bsmt apt, $750/mo inclu, parking, TTC. Avail immed. Call 416-286-7505 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms, a/c. Avail. September & October. $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 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 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 SOUTH OSHAWA-1 bed. $630, 2 bed. $670. basement apt. all inclu- sive, first/last. Near GM, bus-stop. No smoking/pets. Cable included. Nov.1 905-579-4169. SUPER PRICE, SUPER location. Super size, super staff. Walk eve- rywhere! Spacious suites. Utilities included. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. from $869 to $999. 200 White Oaks Crt., Whitby. Call Shirley 1-888-303- 1849 toll free. VICTORIAN STYLE LARGE one bedroom apt. Oshawa -upper-floor house. Parking, sep. entrance, no smoking/pets. Avail. Sept. 1st. $800/mo/inclusive. First/last. New- ly renovated. (905)767-6404 WESTNEY/HWY 2 - spacious 1 bdrm apt. Newly renovated, close to GO, parking, cable, no pets/smoking, storage avail. $850/mo inclusive. 905-428-1615. WHITBY -Thickson/Dundas - mod- ern one bed. walkout basement apt. Clean, quiet, air, park, laundry, suit single petless non- smoker. $675/inclusive/first/last. (905)666-9833 WHITBY 2-BDRM "LOFT" type apt, newly renovated & decorated, large windows, very bright & spa- cious, lamin.hardwood flooring throughout. Fac avail. First/last. $850+hydro . Avail immed. Joan 905-404-7861 WHITBY 2-bedroom apt with 2 baths, large livingroom, beautiful kitchen, view of lake, easy access to GO and Hwy 905-665-7170, 416-676-4664 WHITBY Brock/401, walk to Go! 1-bedroom bright, open, gas fire- place. Incl. laundry, cable, utilities, sep. entrance. $750, suit student, Oct. No pets/smoking. (905)409- 5261 WHITBY DOWNTOWN - 1 bed. $800 Includes all utilities, laundry, air, 1 parking. first/last/reference, no pets, (905)430-8327. WHITBY ONE BEDROOM Base- ment Suite. partially furnished, parking. Suitable for single. $700/month. No smokers or pets, Available immediately. 905-665- 6056 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-1 bedroom suite $760 all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Monday - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITBY,Dundas/Brock, large bachelor, lower, parking, no pets, no smoking, $629 inclusive. Quiet building. Available September. (416)438-4895 WHITBY,Dundas/Garden, 1-bed- room basement apartment, private entrance, quiet home. Suite ma- ture gentleman or working couple. $750/inclusive, firs/last, referenc- es. No smoking/pets. October 1st. (905)665-8768 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, REDUCED.Thick- son/Manning, bachelor newly ren- ovated and approved basement apt., a/c, fridge/stove, laundry. Sin- gle male preferred. Avail. immedi- ately. $695/mo. + utilities First/last. No pets. (905)430-0737 WHITBY, ROSSLAND/MCQUAY, 2-bedroom new large apt with ground level entry in home, park- ing, pool, a/c, central vac, use of washer/dryer. $875/month all in- clusive, (905)444-9871. WHITBY- 2-BEDROOM,quiet building, balcony, newly renovat- ed. Spotless. Parking, Near Go train, available immediately. No smoking/pets. (416)498-4770 WHITBY/OSHAWA border,lovely 2 bedroom above ground base- ment apt. near all amenities. 2 car Parking included. $950 Avail Oct 1. No smoking/pets. 905-665-1903 WHITES/BAYLEY -Upper 2 level 3 bdrm apt, newly decorated w/balcony & view of lake, 2-car parking, $1095 + 50% utilities. Call 1-800-701-7812 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 1-BDRM basement. South Ajax, near park/schools. Separate en- trance, parking. Newly-decorated, $625+ 1/4 utilities, first/last. Avail- able Immediately (905)839- 4326; 416-709-3035 2-BEDROOM main floor, Simcoe, near lake, totally renovated, eat-in kitchen w/walkout to deck, parking, satellite TV, $1100/month all inclu- sive. Immediate. (416)908-4605, 905-448-0934 3-BDRM main floor of house, Bay- ly/Liverpool. Close to GO station. Avail. immediately. $1250/mo+ util- ities. ALSO house avail for rent or to sell located near Pickering Hy- dro plant. Call (416)721-6362 3-BEDROOM, AJAX, Westney/McGill, fully detached, familyroom, double car garage. Great location! Avail. immediately. Call Marcia or Brad (905)686-3071 3549 GARRARD N., Whitby. 2- bedroom bungalow, service gar- age, huge lot, laundry, $1200. mo., plus utilities, OPEN HOUSE, Sept. 7 & 9, 6pm-8pm. Sept 10, 11am- 2pm. 905-424-1673 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 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 AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, air con.. $1075+part utilities, Oct. 1st. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. 2-car Parking & laundry. 905-686- 6773. AJAX SOUTH,3 Bedroom, main floor bungalow, quiet street. Appli- ances, A/C, parking. $1150/month, utilities included., first/last. Avail. immediately. 905-683-0799. AJAX Westney/Rossland, very spacious 1-yr-old semi w/walk-out basement. Near all amenities 401/407. Very quiet crescent. $1485+utilities. immediate occu- pancy, looking for long-term lease. (905)767-2220 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM semi, quiet main floor $1125. Large new legal 2-bed., 4 bath basement $850 Both $1875. Bright, redecorated, hardwood, yard, pets ok, refs., no smoking/subletting. (604)609-9948 AJAX, NEW DETACHED 3-bed- room house, 2.5 baths, laundry, 5 appliances, a/c, security system, central vac, garage, hardwood floors, ceramics, first/last. No smoking/pets. Near 401, 407 & minutes to UOIT. $1600+ utilities. Available Sept 1st. 416-578-7060. BUY A HOME 0 DOWN! oac. Fast easy approvals, call Wade at Invis 1-866-773-9233 AJAX- BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY surrounding green space with 2 storey century home, new kitchen, 4 appliances, no dogs,/smoker, $1350 plus utilities. Sept. 1st. 905- 438-2280 BOWMANVILLE,3-bedroom, large rec room, sunroom, immacu- late condition, $1250 plus utilities. Call (905)983-5390. BOWMANVILLE, 4-BEDROOM,5 appliances, central air, non-smok- ers, close to Hwy, downtown & schools $1350 plus utilities. Call 905-697-2423 BOWMANVILLE, 5-BDRMS 3-1/2 baths, dream kitchen, fin. recroom w/fireplace, main floor laundry. Minutes from 401/Hwy 2. $2,250/mo inclusive. Avail. Oct. 1st. (905)986-1784, (905)914- 2320 leave message BRAND NEW HOME FOR RENT Lovely new home in north Ajax, approx. 1850.sqft, 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 bthrms. No pets/smoking. Flexible occupancy $1500/mo+ utilities. If interested call Roger Crevelle 905- 619-2655 BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE in Frenchman's Bay, Pickering. 3 bedroom, all with ensuites. 5 appli- ances. Laundry. Boat dock avail- able. No pets/ smokers. Available end of September. Short or long term lease. $2,500+ utilities/ month. 416-496-2552. EAST OSHAWA,excellent neigh- bourhood, large 5-bdrm executive home. Fully renovated, 5 applianc- es, large yard, $2000/mo + utilities. Sept 1st. First/last. 905-259-8259, 905-576-9779 EXECUTIVE LAKESIDE commu- nity, home for rent, Whitby Shores, huge lot, 4-bedrooms, approx 2300sq.ft., $1900 plus utilities. Call (905)626-4959. FREE MOVIES from the Landlord? Great Scott! A whole house and yard all to myself? My choice of 3 houses in Oshawa? Lloyd St, Ce- lina St or Brock St, From only $1088+ utilities? Call 905-767- 5572 OSHAWA 3-bdrm bungalow, near OC, hardwood throughout, nicely decorated. $1300+ utilities. First/last. No smoking. Available immediately. Call 905-728-2826 after 4 p.m. PICKERING 4-bedroom. Whites/401. 2.5 bathrooms, finished basement with fireplace. 6-appliances. First/Last, Referenc- es. Available immediately, $1350 +utilities, 905-421-9963 http://geo cities.com/hatz@roers.com/ house4rent.html ROSSLAND/WILSON - semi-de- tached, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished bsmt. $1350/mo + utilities (wa- ter/cable paid for). Call Sandy 905- 579-5831 401/BROCK, 2 BEDROOM 2 bath 5 appliances storage parking in clean well maintained building walking distance to shopping. rec- reation library, GO transit. $1200 inclusive. 905-426-3465. 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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1272sq.ft. townhouse in Courtice, gas heat, attached garage, eat-in kitchen, separate living room/dinning room, $1250 plus. No pets/smoking. (905)263-4631. 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. LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whitby, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished basement w/gas fireplace, 6 new appliances, air, no pets, referenc- es & credit check, $1700/month. Available Sept. 1st. (905)430-0404 LUXURY TOWNHOME, Whites/401, near GO, brand new 3 bedroom, walk to schools, shop- ping, restaurants. New appliances, available immediately. $1300 +utilities. Call (416)845-8399 or (416)265-0422 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. AJAX- 2 nice clean rooms, nice family, $375 & $400/monthly. Available immediately. Call (905)686-0356 or (416)845-9990 LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, first/last. Available im- mediately. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. Furnished large with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentelman preferred. No smok- ing/pets/ $107/week. First/last (905)434-7532 or (905)579-0596 PICKERING,furnished/unfur- nished bdrm+ room w/TV, own fridge, separate bathroom, share laundry/kitchen, parking, close to Pickering Town Centre/GO. Avail- able immediately/September 1st. $500/mo. (905)686-0645 ROOM for rent in clean town- house, share facilities. Cable and phone included. Suit mature, work- ing person. $300 or $350/month. Call (905)432-6961 ROOM FOR RENT.Full use of house. $500 per mo. Includes all bills, wireless internet, 2 full baths, central air, laundry, plenty of park- ing. lst/lst required. Call (905) 404- 0107. Available Oct. lst. 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. 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 PICKERING:Shared accommoda- tion, clean, quiet house, A/C, laun- dry, internet, house phone, cable TV, parking, mature male pre- ferred. No lease, guaranteed satis- faction, Sept 1 $450-inclusive. (905)409-9495. 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. WHITBY,townhouse to share. Garden/Dundas, near bus stop/401/schools. Non-smoker, no pets, first/last, $450/month inclu- sive. (519)894-1843, (519)241- 9586, 1-800-930-7491 STONEHAVEN MANOR small retirement residence in Whitby offers seniors comfort, companion- ship in a home atmosphere, along with total care. Please call Marjorie Beattie 905-665-6833. 1971 TRAVELINER TRAILER,18 ft., awning, fridge, 4 burner stove, sleeps 4. As is $850.00 For more info call 905-985-8732. BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Tr ailers for Sale on Sites, HK Cot- tages for rent. Season boat slips for rent 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com TRUCK CAMPER, fits 8ft box. $875. Call (905)728-0489 leave msg. 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 SAILBOAT, TANZER 22,sleeps 4, excellent condition well equip with jib furling, autopilot, 7.5 Merc. Dock at Presquile Bay Brighton, $5,900.(905)352-3225 . 1994 ARCTIC CAT 580Z snowmo- bile, new staeder, new carbs, good shape, quick, $l,500 obo or trade for? (705) 328-0402 after 6 p.m. REWARD,LOST gold ring with red stone. Sentimental value. Wid- ow received ring from late hus- band 30 years ago. Harwood/Bay- ly August 29. (905)427-8550 ANYONE WHO KNOWS the whereabouts of Alan Walter McCullough's parents please call (905) 706-0315 SINCERE SINGLES specializing in long term relationships since 1992. Toll free 1-866-719-9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. Special - 1/2 price! HEPATITIS C INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month Thursday, September 8 Mr. John Plater Chair of Hepatitis C Ta sk Force “Care, Treatment, Support and Prevention: Towards an Integrated Response to Hepatits C in Ontario”. Place: St. Mark’s United Church 201 Centre St. S. Whitby Time: 7:00-9:00 PM For More Information 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. LIVE-OUT EXPERIENCED nanny to manage two great kids aged 10 & 15 daily 3-6pm. Must have car. Pickering. Call (905)421-8900 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 ECE MOM would like to take care of your child, 2&up, close to Vaughn Willard P.S., bus route to St. Isaac Joques, hot meals-fun activities. Call Irene (905)837-0315 ECE with CPR and first aid certifi- cates, will provide temporary or back-up daycare in your home or mine. For more info call Sandra 905-619-9250 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 Hwy#2 and Valley Farm,daycare my home, loving care given to your precious babies, (905)831-0415. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required for newborn baby A.S.A.P. Light housekeeping. References & ex- perience required. Call (905)837- 8037 NEED CARE for 2 children 11 & 5yrs old, from 6:30-9am & 3:10pm- 7pm in a neat & organized home. Call (905)837-8426 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER required for disabled female in Brooklin. A positive, energetic atti- tude and willing to follow direc- tions. Will train. $13.33/hour, part time. Vehicle required. (905)655- 6478 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. 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. A.R.E. - BLACK TRUCK CAP Late model Dodge Ram, 2 years new. Was $2300-$875-obo. Also other accessories. (905)404-9065 leave message 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. ALL ITEMS MUST GO - Furniture, tools, electronics, kitchen, clothing, Christmas assortment, great prices! 905-728-1850 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes 20'x30' $4500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer NOW! 1- 800-504-7749 www.pioneerbuild- ings.ca ART & LUTHERIE, brand new, six string, acoustic guitar, includes soft travel bag, pics, digital tuner and capo, $260. Call Gord 905- 373-8730 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. DENTAL CHAIR $800.,hydraulics all work. 2003 Polaris 120 cc snowmobile, wheel kit inc. $2,300. (905) 809-5610 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. DINING SUITE w/slimline hutch, 4 chairs $150. Oak table w/4 chairs $120. Roll-away bed $50. (905)619-2078 FOLD AND GO scooter for sale. In excellent condition. Used very lit- tle. Call for information (905)683- 2958. FRIGIDAIRE, 14.4 cu ft., 2.5 year old, excellent condition. $300 o.b.o.Call John 905-260-5079 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 & Swim- ming Pool Safety covers-Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 www.thecoverguy.ca 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 HOUSE CONTENTS for sale, couches, chairs, kitchen tables, beds, wall units, TV'S, recorders, limited edition prints, office desk and chairs, etc, etc, too much to list. Contact: 905-435-8266, if busy: 905-431-1600 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 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! 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 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. POCKET BIKES - DIRT BIKES 4 sale, from $500, various styles and colours. Please call (905)743- 9090 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. SCHOOL UNIFORMS - Girls, from All Saints Catholic Secondary School. Sizes small to medium. Call after 6 p.m. 905-434-5264. SKLAR PEPPLER Microfibre sofa and loveseat, cream approx 1yr. old New $3000 selling for $1600. Will deliver locally. (905)430-7780 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. UPRIGHT PIANO, $1000. Cour- tice. Call Rose (905)432-2730 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 old wooden, shafted golf clubs, bags, old trophies, Decoys, toys, tin ceiling panels, wooden skis, etc. 905-885-5650 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 4, 2005 www.durhamregion.com HOLIDAY ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Monday, Sept. 5th, 10 a.m. Selling an attractive private estate of an- tiques and collectibles: Victorian sofa, old 50's chesterfield, occasional. tables and stand, two set of nesting tables, coffee/end tables, oval dining room table and chairs, Malcolm walnut tea wagon, 2-featherlite sewing machines, ant. 6 pc. mahogany bedroom suite, vanity dresser, chest of drawers, oak hall stand w/bench, wash- stands, tunks pine shelves and cupboards, orate lamps, oil lamps, wicker pieces, pr. green wing back chairs, old wall phone, walnut spool cabinet, 6 ft. tin armour knight, china, glass, royal doultons, toby jugs, set of Masons "Vista" china w/acces- sories, Royal Albert "Tea Rose" for 10 and accessories, cranberry, depression glass, Roseville; Fiesta pc. old phone, dresdan, crystal, prints, large 42x82 Spanish scene tapestry etc. etc. Preview after 8:00 a.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' CREDIT CONCERNS LET US HELP YOU www.menzieschrysler.com or call 905-409-7878 ezautoapproval.com 1-888-283-7701 Michael Boyer Pontiac We just want everyone to know that onWe just want everyone to know that on October 29, 2005 we’re getting married.October 29, 2005 we’re getting married. We’re looking forward to celebrating the occasionWe’re looking forward to celebrating the occasion and our future with our family and friends.and our future with our family and friends. DanDan &&(soon to be)(soon to be) DeannaDeanna MoulaisonMoulaison RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT for sale from Subway Sandwich, must sell. Call (905)434-5202 or cell (905)718-5277. ZETOR 5011 w/riest loader, down pressure pto 50HP, 1980, good tires, must sell $7500 o.b.o. Call Jim 905-261-0505. 3 MALE CHINCILLAS,1 white, 1 black, 1 grey for sale. Must all go together. $200. 905-837-9213. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- tered. Call (905)344-7093. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL pups, 8 weeks old, black & white, CKC registered, from Field Trial Champion Stock. Dewormed & first shots. $700. Call (905)697- 3769. LOVING HOMES NEEDED - for many adult cats. All have been spayed/neutered and are fully vac- cinated. Sorry, no kittens or dogs available at this time. Please call Durham Animal Adoption (905) 438-8411 PURE Golden Retriever pups, also Labrador Retriever pups. Excel- lent temperament, health, shots, dewormed, Advantage. Reg. par- ents and grandparents here. Call 905-355-5420. 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 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. 1992 TOYOTA CRESSIDA,black, tinted windows, all power, sunroof, cd player, $3,000. AS IS Non smoking car. Telephone 416-367- 0197 905-434-3826 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 1995 OLDS ACHIEVA,4-dr, 6-cyl, auto, loaded, air, very good condi- tion, higher mileage, rebuilt engine $2,250 o.b.o. Certified/e-tested. Call (905)404-8728 1998 ACCORD SEDAN LX - cert, e-tested, 5 spd, a/c, spoiler, mags, snow tires inclu, extra clean, 160 km, dealership maintained. Asking $8,850. 905-576-1847 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, 260,000k, some rust on front edge of hood, $1500 o.b.o. Call 905- 404-1826. 1999 GRAND PRIX SE, 117,000KM, 6 cylinder, well main- tained, regularly serviced, $5500. (905)436-3288 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, 4cyl, 2dr. auto., alloy rims, 105,000 km, spoiler, ps, pb, CD cassette, $8500 certified/e-tested. 905-985- 3401. 2000 BUICK REGAL LS,loaded, one owner, senior, service records avail. Certified & e-tested, 150,000kms. $7,995. Call (905)725-5804 2001 ACURA INTEGRA Special Edition, black, tan interior, 1.8L, p.s., a/c, auto, p.m. p.w., 2-dr, spoiler, am/fm/CD. 114,000kms. 1 chic owner. $13,500 firm. (905)377-9312 2001 FORD FOCUS Wagon SE 70,000kms. Mint Condition, Certi- fied, ABS brakes, A/C, Fog lights, CD player, roof rack, woman driv- en, one owner $10,500. (905)655- 0214 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 1 owner, excellent condition, low km, factory warranty remaining, well equipped, must sell $7995-obo. Call 905- 429-0437 2002 Dodge Dakota,Quad Cab, Almond, SLT, AWD, 4X4, Au- to.,4.7L, 8Cyl., Liner and Ton.Cov- er, Loaded, Lady Driven, E-tested, Certified. $19,999 or BO. Call Christine at 905-668-1866 and leave a message. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, 110,000 km., very clean, certified, E-tested, loaded, a/c, keyless, all power, bronze/gray, $9,900. (905)430-3225 2003 BUICK REGALE LS.As new. 14,000kms only. 1 owner, senior, loaded, leather, heated seats, sunroof, keyless entry, $20,000. (905)576-4430 89 CUSTOM CHEVY DUALLY. Extendacab 8ft. box 6.2L diesel. Extra's incl. Custom exhaust, tint- ed windows. Chrome step bars, pi- oneer stereo, alarm, keyless entry. $7000 O.B.O. Jeanna 905-914- 6943, 905-571-4340. 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 ELITE LUXURY JET Black 1998 Audi A4 for person who appreciat- ed quality and look. New engine. 164,000kms, $9500 Call Tom (905)579-9520. 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. To ps 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. 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Please Call Tracie At 905-649-2989 or cell 647-988-9902 DUSTY DOLLIES 12 years experience. Budget and Time to suit ALL your cleaning needs. Most days available. (905)409-6404 The Perfect Maid Service Spend quality time with your family and let us tidy your home All employees are fully trained and supervised. We are fully bonded. If you are looking for excellent service,excellent rates We Don't Cut Corners!! 905-686-5424 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 4, 2005, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SERVICE DIRECTORY Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. CLASSIFIED INDEX real estate 100-155 business to business 156-169 rentals 170-196 leisure living 210-239 community notices 245-269 community services 270-299 merchandise 300-385 auto mart 400-470 careers/ help wanted 500-545 community help 550-575 services 700-790 adult 900-995 A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com Register today! F all classes are filling fast. Y OUR TOMORROW STARTS HERE DURHAM COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION •American Sign Language •Applied Ambulance/Fire Dispatch •Calculus •Canadian Securities •Computer Literacy •Creative Writing •Early Childhood Education •Event Planning •Fire Investigation •Food Cravings •Footcare •French •Health & Well Being •Health & Safety Labour Studies •Landlord and Tenant Law •Marketing •Medical Billing •Motorcycle Training •Painting – Acrylics •Pilates •Sewing •Shiatsu •Spanish Wo rkshops •Anger Management •Baby Massage •Computer Basic •EBay Buying & Selling •Yoga For full details on all your choices visit: www.durhamcollege.ca/coned or call 905.721.3052 or 1.888.627.1191 Some of your choices include: COLLEGE PLANNING A MOVE? BUYING OR SELLING? WANT TO KNOW MORE? Join us for a FREE INFORMATION SEMINAR! 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Whitby opened the scoring midway through the first half on a beautifully chipped ball over the Invasion keeper from a well- placed free kick by defender Jes- sica Murphy. The Invasion tied the game at 1-1 before halftime. The sec- ond half saw both teams provide strong play, but neither could manage a goal. Fa ced with ‘Silver Goal’ rule overtime, which meant they had to play two 10-minute overtime halves regardless of a team scor- ing first, Whitby came out de- termined, continually pressing Ajax. Whitby was awarded a cor- ner kick, which Christina Patter- son sent to Kayla Schroeder, who calmly played the ball to Bryana McCarthy who buried it into the top of the net. In the second overtime ses- sion, Rachel Green received a ball in the 18-yard box, made a deft cutback, clearly beating the defender and then drilled the ball into the bottom left corner to put Whitby up 3–1. For her constant defensive battles and determined efforts, Jenelle McCalla was named the championship game’s most valu- able player. In the semifinals, the Warriors defeated the Sarnia Spirit 1–0 on goal by McCarthy. Whitby opened the tourna- ment with a 1–0 victory over Sar- nia. McCarthy scored by beating a defender and the goalie with a couple of beautiful moves and then placing the ball into the open net. Next up, Whitby defeated North York Hearts Azzurri 6–0. Paige Feltham, Danielle Fuji- wara, McCarthy, Schroeder, Kris- ten Pargetter and Kim Gonsalves scored. Their final match of the day pitted the Warriors against the Invasion. The game ended in a scoreless draw. The Warriors relentless de- fensive effort all tournament was lead by McCalla, Murphy, Feltham, Brittany Chowen, Jesse Vella, Kristel Lee, Tanille Jordan and Andrea Copeland. Rounding out the Warriors are Allison Wiggers and Kristen Dobranowski, and the injured Stephanie Harper. Richard Gonsalves coaches the team. The managers are Carol Green and Brian Harper. The trainer is Joanne Jordan and team physiotherapist is Kirsten Stevens. Iroquois Warriors thwart Invasion to capture Challenge Cup durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 PAGE 23 P Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. 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Eastern Mini Disposal Residential/Commercial Disposal 4, 6 and 12 yard bins Complete disposal of concrete, sod, soil, household & yard waste, shingles , building and construction materials NO job too big or small Also available for excavating projects and 4 and 6 yard bins for complete disposal of concrete. 478 Grandview Street South Oshawa, ONT L1H 7S3 (905) 723-4927 Office (905) 723-4459 Fax (905) 622-5200 Mobile email: easterndisposalcorp@sympatico.ca Eastern Mini Disposal Residential/Commercial Disposal 4, 6 and 12 yard bins Complete disposal of concrete, sod, soil, household & yard waste, shingles , building and construction materials NO job too big or small Also available for excavating projects Call for prices. 478 Grandview Street South Oshawa, ONT L1H 7S3 (905) 723-4927 Office (905) 723-4459 Fax (905) 622-5200 Mobile email: easterndisposalcorp@sympatico.ca Nelson Financial Group wants your money to work for you. That’s why they special- ize in investment opportunities that pay an exceptional rate of return. Aren’t you tired of low interest earnings on your sav- ings accounts or the up and down rates on mutual funds and other investment vehicles? “We are currently paying a 12% annual rate of return on a minimum investment of $10,000,” says Paul Torres, Investment Service Representative with The Nelson Financial Group. “You can choose a number of payout options on your investment includ- ing monthly principal and inter- est, interest only or just keep your money in for 5 years with a payout of interest and principal at the end of the term.” Your investment is safe and secure. They have a proven track record and invite you to talk to their many satisfied clients. People from all walks of life have taken advantage of Nelson Financial’s investment opportu- nities from a Revenue Canada auditor to a self-employed charity fundraiser. 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Amberlea Shopping Centre 1822 Whites Road (905) 839-6833 Under-11 boys make short work of foes at Thornhill tourney PICKERING — The Pickering Cougars boys’ under-11 rep soc- cer team pounced on its fifth tournament championship of the season, successfully defending its title at the Thornhill Chal- lenge Cup event recently. The Cougars dominated the event, putting together five con- secutive wins en route to their third consecutive Thornhill title. Meanwhile, the Cougars outscored their opponents by a whopping 35-1 margin. In the final against the North To ronto Nitros, Pickering trailed 1-0 at halftime, but put its game in gear in the second half to score a 2-1 victory. The title game was played in high winds that made moving the ball difficult. The Cougars silenced the No- bleton Lions 5-0 in the semifinal contest. Pickering led 2-0 at half- time and never looked back. In the qualifying round, the Cougars trounced the Vaughan Azzurri 12-0, romped past the Thornhill Thunder 11-0 and grounded the Toronto Eagles 5- 0. Te am members are Fraser Aird, Nicholas Axhorn, Peter Boylan, Ryan Boylan, Philip Crowley, Bruce Cullen, Gorki Filinov, Chris Funke, Marcus Gilmore- McKoy, Jalen Griffiths, Darien Hafiz, Justin Haywood, Anthony Novak, Raphael Reynolds, Sean Smith and Rafiq Suleman. Coaches are Mike Reynolds coaches the team, assisted by Kevin Forde. The manager is Steve Boylan. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Pickering Cougars defuse Nitros for fifth soccer championship A/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 durhamregion.com September 12-18 is Girl Guides of Canada registration week. Girl Guides welcomes all girls ages 5-17 yrs. and women volunteers 18+ to join them to participate in different fun, friendship-fi lled adventurous activities throughout the year. Annual membership fee is $75.00. Amberlea District Mon, Sept 12, 7:00-8:00 Gandatsetiagon PS 1868 Parkside Dr. Pickering Bay Ridges District Mon, Sept 12, 6:30-7:30 East Shore Community Centre 910 Liverpool Road South Pickering Dunbarton District Wed, Sept 14, 6:30-7:30 Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd, Pickering Fairport District Mon, Sept 19, 6:30-7:30 Our Lady of the Bay CS 818 Eyer Drive Pickering Foxhill District Wed, Sept 14, 6:30-7:30 Highbush PS 605 Strouds Lane Pickering Mapleglen District Tues, Sept 13, 6:30-7:30 Maple Ridge PS 2010 Bushmill Street Pickering Rouge Hill District Tues, Sept 13, 6:30-7:30 Westcreek PS 1779 Westcreek Drive Pickering Valley Farm District Tues, Sept 13, 6:30-7:30 Va lley Farm PS 1615 Pepperwood Gate Pickering • 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 Classes commence the week of Monday, Sept. 12 FALL REGISTRATION DATES: September 6-7, 6-8:30pm; Saturday, September 10, 11am-1pm Register by phone: 905-683-1269 845 Westney Rd. S., Unit 1, Ajax Est. 1987 O’Donnell School of Traditional Irish Dancing Durham Region & Scarborough Beginners Welcome * boys & girls * ages 3 years & up School offers students direct contact with the professional dance world. Registered Member of: • An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha, Ireland • Irish Dance Teachers Association of Canada • Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America Professional Instructor: Anne-Marie O’Donnell, A.D.C.R.G., T.C.R.G. 416-484-8734 Also available for shows Fitness & Fun * adult ceili classes available (905) 427-9959 Classes Begin September 12 Call for an appointment to register Director: Kimberlee Dower McGurrin B.A. Dance, C.D.T.A. Highly Successful C.D.T.A. Exam Results 3 Harwood Avenue S. Suite 201-204 Ajax, Ontario L1S 2C1 (S.E. corner of Hwy. 2 and Harwood, next to Tim Hortons) • Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical • Drama • Special Adult Classes • Hip Hop Sessions Available 10 T H YE A R AN N I V E R S A R Y English Riding Lessons Beginner to Advanced • Indoor riding arena • Qualified Instructors Family Oriented Atmosphere 905-649-1342 Private Piano Lessons Experienced degreed teacher Westney/Rossland Area 905 686 5493Registration Great Big Theatre Company Fall-Winter 2005/06•Our 12th Year! Theatre Arts Programs Classes start in September. Register early. 27 locations in southwest Ontario! Call for location in your neighbourhood. Information / Registration 1-866-864-4282 www.gbtc.com onstage@gbtc.com For Kids & Teens ages 6 to 18 years Family Owned & Operated Now Registering for Fall Birthday Parties