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The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Come See Our New Look! PICKERING TOWN CENTREPICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WINGUPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744905.420.0744 EssentialsEssentials $$49499999 Offers are subject to change without notice. Up to 3 music downloads per month for 3 months if supported by your phone. Offer available only on new activations of select 24-and 36-month plans. ™Trademarks of Rogers Wireless Inc. or of Rogers Communications Inc. used under licence. © 2005. Offer Expires September 30/05 MORE MUSIC PHONES, MORE MUSIC FEATURES MUSIC PHONES starting at on 3-year term SAMSUNG P207 MOTOROLA V551 MOTOROLA V635 SONY ERICSSON S710 Loaded with Options: #DJ, MP3 player, RealTrax™ Ring Turnes, RealTrax™ Caller ID rog ers.com /loud [ Briefly ] Amnesty marks Human Rights Day PICKERING — A local group is looking for support as it helps bring attention to victims of vio- lence in Colombia. The Amnesty International Pickering Action Circle celebrates Colombia Human Rights Day on Sept. 9 with a Colombia Write-a- Thon. Members welcome the inter- est, contributions, letters and sig- natures to help highlight and assist victims of the 40-year-old conflict in the country. Members are at the Loblaws in Pickering, 1792 Liverpool Rd., in the upstairs community room from 7 to 9 p.m. Kids can tee up for a good cause DURHAM — Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is busy preparing its ninth annual ‘Kids for Kids’ mini golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10 in Ajax. The event is a fun way for local children to support other children with special needs while teaching them early what it means to give to others, the organization says. “The local business community has shown its generosity once again and we have a number of prizes available for this tournament,” says Suzanne Nobes, organizer of the event. The tournament takes place at Ken Fulton’s Golf Course on Hwy. 2 in Ajax which is wheelchair accessible so all kids can play in the tourna- ment. Tickets are $10 each and this includes the child’s green fees, a chance to win prizes and a grab bag of goodies. Golfers can come out between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Com- munity Living Oshawa/Clarington’s website at www.communitylivingoc. ca or call 905-576-3261, ext. 101. Tickets are available at the informa- tion booth at the Oshawa Centre and at Ken Fulton’s in Ajax. All proceeds from the tournament are directed to Community Living’s children’s pro- grams. 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THREE-PEAT One, two, three times a champion Page B1 TOP NOTCH DANCERS Studio sends team to Nova Scotia to strike gold Page B7 SHOW-OFF Toyota rolls out the Yaris Wheels pullout Sobbing Jacobson sentenced to life Resolution calls for compensation for Pickering, others By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer DURHAM — Local communities, like Clarington and Pickering, which could play host to nuclear waste for the next 30 to 60 years under a recommended approach for long-term storage, should receive compensation, says a draft reso- lution from the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC). “We have to make our position very clear to the federal government ...so they know compensation (for host commu- nities like Clarington and Pickering) has to be written into the legislation when they pass it,” said Clarington Mayor John Mutton, chairman of the CANHC. The resolution, which has not yet been passed by the group, says the host communities generally agree with the draft recommendation from the Nucle- ar Waste Management Organization. The recommendation, formulated over about three years of public consultation and study, calls for used nuclear fuel bundles produced at facilities like Dar- lington and Pickering Nuclear Generat- ing Stations to remain on-site for about 30 years. At that point, a decision would be made as to whether to move the waste to a centralized facility, and eventually placed in a shallow underground stor- age facility at the eventual site of a deep repository. Used fuel would be placed in the deep geological mausoleum in the third phase of the plan, around year 60. The waste could, under the recommen- Crown slams actions of ‘cold-blooded killer’ in murder of Ajax man By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A convicted killer wept in the prisoner’s dock and apologized to the victims of his crimes Tuesday, before being sent to prison for life with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Although he stopped short of admit- ting he was the man who shot Ajax resident Roy Jones in February of 2001, Cosmo Jacobson told the young man’s family he’s sorry for the role he played in the homicide. “I’m sorry for my responsibility in the loss of your son,” Mr. Jacobson said, as he read from a sheet of paper he’d clutched in his manacled hands throughout the 90-minute hearing in a Whitby courtroom. The man who had been described just moments earlier by the Crown as “a cold-blooded killer” sobbed and wept openly as he continued: “I only wish I could go back in time and change so much,” he said. “Now is the time for me to learn and pay for my grave mistakes. I promise you, I am and I will.” Mr. Jacobson then glanced over his shoulder to the courtroom gallery, where Roy Jones’s mother and father, Carmen and Alty, sat with their surviv- ing sons, Keith and Andrew. “Sorry,” he said, barely audibly. The convicted man’s address to the court followed a morning of emotional submissions to Superior Court Justice Donald Ferguson. Crown counsel Paul Murray, a tough and seasoned pros- ecutor, became choked with emotion as he read a victim impact statement written by Carmen Jones. Observers and members of Roy Jones’s family sniffled and cried as impact statements filed by several of Mr. Jones’s relatives described how the murder of a loving, clean-living young man had torn their lives apart. EXPLORING THEIR WEAKNESSES Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — The big day finally arrived yesterday, with students returning to class across Pickering. For the Grade 7 class at Valley Farm Public School, one of the first assignments was to pair up and tell their partner what their three weaknesses were. Brandon Chiu, left, and Alastar Cole agreed math was a weakness and they demonstrated what they did know, two plus two is four and four plus four is eight, and so on. Province announces $61 million for textbooks and resources DURHAM — Schools in Durham are getting almost $2 million worth of new books and resources. Of the $61 million recently an- nounced by the Province for text- books, library books and learning resources, Durham District School Board received $1.4 million and the Durham District Catholic School Board, more than $500,000. Chris Hurst, superintendent of programs for the Durham Catholic board, said the money “was a god- send.” “Our board received $560,492,” said Mr. Hurst. “The majority of those funds went to purchasing math texts and following up on ministry initia- tives.” The Durham District School Board is still determining how it is going to allocate the money, said Ed Hodgins, superintendent of education-busi- ness and treasurer of the board. He said purchasing resources is normal- ly done through individual school block budgets. “Information will be provided to the schools over the next month or two and purchasing has to be com- pleted by the end of March based on the information we’ve received,” said Mr. Hodgins. “I think resources for operating schools is always something we could use more of and it’s a welcomed ad- dition.” The $61 million announced Aug. 30, is part of the Province’s four-year education plan to improve literacy and numeracy achievement in stu- dents. Its goal is for 75 per cent of Grade 6 students to meet the provincial stan- dard in reading, writing and math by 2008. Model living for Pickering? TRCA holds contest for environmentally friendly home By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — If they build it, envi- ronmentally friendly homeowners will come. To ronto and Region Conservation, in partnership with the Design Exchange, is launching the first-ever sustainable housing competition. The winning home would be a model for new sustain- able subdivisions throughout the GTA, including Pickering. “What we want to do is create a house that really addresses the holistic ability of sustainability,” said Andrew Bower- bank, supervisor of sustainable develop- ment for TRCA. “It will show people how the small-scale decisions we make in our own homes, like what kind of furnace we buy, can contribute to large-scale en- vironmental consequences like climate change.” Examples of sustainable design choic- es include house features such as solar hot water tanks, energy-efficient appli- ances, asthma-friendly paints, certified wood, and native landscaping. Mr. Bowerbank said the home would have the latest in environmentally friendly technology and be the ultimate in sustainability. The plan is to build the home at the TRCA’s Kortright Centre in Woodbridge so purchasers and contractors can walk through the model to learn about and choose sustainable features for their home. Information explaining the en- vironmental and financial benefits of each feature will also be available, for example how investing in triple-glazed windows can save someone money on their hydro bill. Mr. Bowerbank said the idea isn’t to get someone to implement all of the changes in their own home but to see Pickering schools get a good read on funds Nuclear group wastes no time with pitch ✦ See Pickering, Page A2✦ See Resolution, Page A2 ✦ See Judge, Page A4 A/P PAGE A3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 Ryan from AJAX SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE August 15th - September 15th Help support a disadvantaged student in your community. Drop off your school supply donation at one of our backpack donation boxes located throughout the mall. Inpartnership w ith the United Way! 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For details or reservations call 905-427-6739 www.soupshack.ca • Fully LLBO Licenced • Dress code • Live Jazz, Blues and Caribbean Bands Saturday Nights 62 Old Kingston Rd.62 Old Kingston Rd. LIVE JAZZ & BLUES ENTERTAINMENT BY JANELLE MONIQUE Flyer is valid until Sunday, October 2, 2005 It’s that time again and Henry’s is the Place for all your Imaging Needs. Henry’s Back to School Flyer is in Selected Community Newspapers or online at www.henrys.com D50 Digital SLR w/18-55 DX Nikkor Lens $1069 99 WEBCODE: NIKKIT189 Bonus Extra Battery Pack! a $49.99 value Just Reduced $110 Go Back to School with Henry’s. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo As one of the participating FTD’s Shelley Marshall, from The Green Thumb Florist in Ajax, is offering a free dozen flowers to customers today, which is Good Neighbour Day. Participating FTD florists encourage customers to keep one flower for them- selves and give the others away to spread goodwill. In exchange they ask for a dona- tion, with The Green Thumb Florist choosing the United Way and Victims of Crime and Referral Services of Durham Region and Village of Hope as their charities of choice. Free flowers boost United Way, other local organizations AJAX — Yo u can be a good neigh- bour today. The Green Thumb Florist in Ajax is joining in the FTD Good Neighbour Day event by handing out free flow- ers all day. The store hopes to give away more than 1,000 roses or carnations, in bunches of 12. Owner Shelley Marshall says the reason for the giveaway is “for the community and the goodwill.” There’s one catch involved -- those picking up flowers will be asked to sign a promise to keep one of the flowers for themselves and to give the others away to 11 different peo- ple, Ms. Marshall notes. Ms. Marshall and her husband Bob bought the store in August of last year, and this is the first time they’ve taken part in the Good Neighbour Day, an event FTD has held for a de- cade. While the flowers are free, Ms. Marshall is collecting donations for the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Ux- bridge, Victim Services and Referral for Durham, and the Village of Hope, which helps raise money for orphans living in Africa. Ms. Marshall is a volunteer for the United Way and for the Victim Ser- vices. In addition to flowers, Ms. Mar- shall says Topper’s Pizza will be giv- ing away free pizza. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish will be on hand at 2 p.m. to give out flowers. Others expected to give out flowers are Don Terry from Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering nuclear sta- tion, and staff from the United Way. “Overall, it’s a good community ef- fort,” Ms. Marshall says. As for making the event an annual one, she states, “Oh yeah, definitely.” The Green Thumb is at 36 Hunt St. and the event is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 905- 683-5251. Pick out a good neighbour today Parkway Retirement Residence Your peace of mind is our first priority. 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Dr. Donna Reynolds, the Region’s associate medical officer of health, said the news underscores the need for continued vigilance by residents, especially since a number of human cases of WNV have been reported in To ronto in recent weeks. “It’s important for Durham Region residents to continue paying close at- tention to protecting against mosqui- toes bites,” she said. The health department has been trapping mosquitoes since mid-June at various locations across the region. For more information on WNV or to report sightings of dead crows, blue jays or raptors, visit www.region.dur- ham.on.ca, or call the department’s environmental help line at 905-668- 7711, or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 3232. More m osquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus PICKERING — The Pickering Natu- ralists hold their next monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 8. The meeting features photographer, teacher, and author Bob Wood, who talks about his wildlife photos, some of which have been published in maga- zines. The club’s fundraiser silent auction theme is ‘Anything new will do.’ The meeting starts at 7:45 p.m. in the li- brary at St. Elizabeth Seton School, 490 Strouds La. Naturalists get the picture A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 “be comfortable uncompromise™ start with your feet” Casual, comfortable shoes crafted in fine waterproof leather. 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Groen/ News Advertiser photo Music to their ears AJAX — A summer of fun for Ajax and Pickering youth wrapped up recently as VV’s Summer Day Camp ended another run at Ajax Alliance Church in Ajax. A Hawaiian theme marked the last day, with, from left, Rashida Carter, Raven Lam and Nicole Romain playing the part. DURHAM — The VON Durham Volunteer Visit- ing Program is in need of volunteers to meet the ever increasing need for services in the community. For one to two hours a week, volunteers bring joy and a sense of belonging to a lonely senior or disabled adult living in their own communities. They par- ticipate with clients doing a variety of things such as helping seniors put photo albums together, helping the visually impaired read their mail or taking some- body along with them when they go shopping. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can call VON at 1-800-263- 7970 or e-mail them at durhamvolunteer@von.ca to learn more about these opportunities. Mr. Jones was 28 when he was gunned down outside his family’s new home on Twilley Lane the night of Feb. 4, 2001. Mr. Jones, who was working at the time as a security guard at a Pickering mall, put up a fight with his attacker before being chased down and shot four times, the final shot delivered execu- tion-style to the back of his head as he lay on the roadway, already gravely wounded. During a trial that began last May, a jury heard he was slain to prevent him from testifying against Mr. Jacobson, an acquaintance from his high school days in Pickering, who faced several years in prison for a home invasion rob- bery. Mr. Jones had seen Mr. Jacobson, also known as Avi Mundy, use credit cards stolen in the June 2000 robbery in a bank machine at the Metro East Trade Centre the day of the robbery and became a key Crown witness. The jury heard Mr. Ja- cobson and another Pick- ering friend, Sean Hall, conspired to murder Mr. Jones and spent several months working on the plan before carrying it out in February of 2001. Mr. Hall was convicted of first-degree murder, con- spiracy to commit murder and charges relating to the home invasion in Novem- ber of 2004. He is currently serving a life sentence. Mr. Murray said the two men hatched and carried out the plan to kill Mr. Jones for a simple, selfish reason: to help Mr. Jacob- son avoid going to jail for the home invasion. “The whole purpose was to kill a witness -- to obstruct the true course of justice,” Mr. Murray told the judge. “Therein lies the true Mr. Jacobson: A conniv- ing, manipulative, cold- blooded killer.” A highlight of the trial was a showdown between Mr. Jacobson and the prosecutor, during which Mr. Murray assailed the defendant’s testimony that he and Mr. Hall went to Twilley Lane that night to threaten Mr. Jones, not to kill him. Mr. Jacobson insisted Mr. Hall shot the man when the plan went awry. Mr. Jacobson’s calm de- meanor eroded under the Crown’s withering attack. At one point he snapped, “Just listen: I didn’t shoot this guy, OK?” The sentence of 25 years before parole eligibil- ity took effect as of Mr. Ja- cobson’s arrest date, Aug. 23, 2001. He was busted following an extensive investigation by Durham Regional Police, including an undercover operation in which officers befriend- ed Mr. Hall, who provided them with numerous de- tails of the conspiracy to kill Mr. Jones and events the night the murder was carried out. Mr. Jacobson, who turned 30 in July, was sen- tenced to an additional 20-1/2 years for the con- spiracy, the robbery, and an escape he made from the Whitby courthouse in September of 2002. That jail term is to be served concurrently with his life sentence. The judge also praised Mr. Jones, saying his ac- tions helped police solve a violent crime. “Mr. Jones is a hero and the whole community owes him a debt of grati- tude,” Justice Ferguson said. ✦ Judge from page A1 Roy Jones Judge praises ‘hero’ Roy Jones VON needs volunteers in Durham Ever-rising prices leave serious gas pains for many in Durham By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — At Circle Taxi, the soaring price of gas is hitting drivers so hard they drive all over town look- ing for the lowest prices. “They have to swallow the costs,” said Kathy Reiger, an employee at the Whitby company, adding taxi rates are set and cannot be changed when gas prices spike. “It’s definitely hurt- ing them. They’re losing over $20 a day.” The company is thinking of going to the town of Whitby in September to have the base fare increased, Ms. Reiger said. Circle Taxi is just one of many Dur- ham business being crippled by the recent gas hike that has seen prices as high as $1.30/L in some areas. Like many companies, Highland Van and Storage in Whitby has added a fuel surcharge to its rates to try and off-set costs. “So far customers are paying it, but I don’t know how much more we can put on before there’s a backlash from the shipping public,” said owner David Rockbrune. “With these huge increases on a daily basis, you never know what you’re paying when you go to the pumps. “It’s impossible to budget.” While larger business may pur- chase gas on a contract with locked-in prices, small and medium-sized es- tablishments such as Mr. Rockbrune’s pay what consumers do. “It’s us smaller guys who are getting clobbered,” he said. Scott Barclay, owner of Action Plus Express Delivery Service in Bowma- ville, agreed. “It’s terrible. Sinking,” he said. “With the government raising prices of natural gas, for hydro and now fuel prices, we’re going to be a third world country.” His company has also tacked on a fuel surcharge, but “it’s not really doing a whole lot,” he said. It gives his drivers an extra $50 a week. But busi- ness has still been slowing down. “My company doesn’t have cost of living,” Mr. Barclay said. “I can’t go to my customers and say, ‘Oh, that delivery is going to cost $100 because of these costs.’ “We’ll just ride it out and hopefully it’s going to change.” But it’s not just businesses feeling the price crunch: Community Care Durham (CCD), a non-profit organi- zation that provides home support, respite and mental health support, is concerned about its essential trans- portation services. “It’s had a major impact on our volunteers’ ability to drive for us,” Ex- ecutive Director Brent Farr said. “Par- ticularly those who do high volumes.” CCD has 450 transportation service volunteers that help people get to ap- pointments such as the doctor’s, 800 Meals on Wheels volunteers, and 250 friendly visiting volunteers. While the transportation people receive a small reimbursement from clients, the oth- ers do not. Because of the rising costs, this year CCD is offering some temporary monetary relief to its volunteers, but is unsure if it can be sustained into next year, Mr. Farr said. The organization has already lost some volunteers due to higher costs, and is concerned more may be forced to leave if prices do not come back down. “Increasing (client) fees is one op- tion, but we’re always hesitant to do that, as our clients are mainly seniors on fixed incomes,” Mr. Farr said. A/P PAGE A5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 Fall Indoor Soccer House League Registration Wed., Sept. 7th, 6 - 9 p.m. & Sat., Sept.10th, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Durham Indoor Soccer Centre 1289 Terwillegar Ave., Oshawa Proposed DOB Gender Field Size Schedule Regn Fee 2000/2001 CoEd 101’x60’ Tue. 5-7 p.m. $100 1998/1999 CoEd 101’x60’ Wed. 5-7 p.m. $100 1996/97 Boys 186’x101’ Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon $120 1996/97 Girls 186’x101’ Sun. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. $120 1994/95 Boys 186’x101’ Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $120 1994/95 Girls 186’x101’ Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $120 1992/93 Boys 186’x101’ Sun 9 a.m. - Noon $120 1992/93 Girls 186’x101’ Sat. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. $120 Adults Both 186’x101’ See Website $140 Fall 2005 Session runs from Late Sept. to mid-Dec. Players play 12 games in a house league format wi th one 50 minute game each week. Fall players get priority sign up for the Winter Session which runs from J an. to April 06. JK/SK program includes 15 minute pre-match skills training and 35 minute game. 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If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re- print or a digital image by calling (905) 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Put safety at the top of your head DURHAM — School’s in, and many Durham youngsters are riding bikes or skateboarding to get there up until the snow flies. The Durham Region health depart- ment wants to ensure young people are safe, so throughout September it is promoting helmet safety, remind- ing everyone to wear a helmet while riding a bike or scooter, skateboarding or in-line skating. The department is distributing a brochure, ‘Everybody: Wear the Gear, Wear a Helmet’ to local schools and residents. A department survey in 2001 found that 74 per cent of young people aged five to 17 years always wore a helmet while riding bikes. The figure dropped to 65 per cent in 2004. “Bicycle-related injuries can be greatly reduced with the use of hel- mets as they are effective for cyclists of all ages and help provide protection in all types of crashes,” public health nurse Yemisi Aladesua said in a press release. “Helmets, when worn proper- ly, can reduce the risks of brain injury by 88 per cent, head injuries by 85 per cent and upper- and mid-facial injury by 65 per cent.” And it’s not enough just to have a helmet, they say. The department ad- vises that buying the right helmet and wearing it properly is as important as wearing one at all. For more information on helmet and bicycle safety, or to receive a copy of the brochure, contact the depart- ment’s connection line at 905-666- 6241 or 1-800-841-2729, or visit www. region.durham.on.ca. 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Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Is Canada doing enough to aid recovery efforts in New Orleans: Yes, no? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you have the kids ready to go back to school? Votes cast: 106 Yes 65.1% No 34.9% Important to say ‘no’ to killing environment To the editor: Re: ‘Stop saying no to prog- ress’, letter, Aug. 10. This letter reflects an opin- ion I hope most do not agree with. It is never too late to voice an opinion on how your neighbourhood is developed. I say no to huge overpasses over environmentally sensi- tive areas, no to putting an un- necessary and toxic airport on some of the best farmland in Canada, no to wider highways to accommodate commuters who chose cars over public transit. How about yes to re- specting the few open spaces we have left. How about yes to moving air traffic to exist- ing facilities like Hamilton and Oshawa which are both operating at less than 40 per cent capacity and are costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year. They could have handled the recent air crash with prop- er planning. How about yes to preserving our farmlands so we can eat healthy, relatively inexpensive produce that has travelled only a few miles and not an average of 1,500 kilo- metres to get to our tables. How about yes to improving rapid transit so that those who work in the city can commute in a more environmentally friendly way. How about yes to industries that don’t exploit and pollute. Our world is a very small place. If we keep letting our open spaces be developed in- appropriately we are going to leave a bleak and unhealthy place for our children. I think a great community for my kids and grand-kids would have big open spaces, little pollu- tion from industry, road and air traffic, healthy food and open spaces close by. I’m glad people say no and I’m glad some think it’s never too late. Sharon Powell, Ajax Stereotype not appreciated To the editor: Re: ‘Granny brigade is per- fect company’, Neil Crone col- umn, Aug. 31. I strongly object to his por- trayal of a “grannie”. • I do not have blue hair, nor do any of my female friends, • I do not rise with the sun and can still be found around 2 a.m. or after still on my com- puter, • I’ve never to be found in “g aggles” at “tea shops” (per- haps a restaurant with friends for lunch or dinner) knitting stores/drug stores except to pick up some meds, or squeez- ing fruit and I do not have liver spotted hands. The only spots on my hands, arms, legs are from trimming large branches and limbs from shrubs and trees, or crawling under them to pull weeds. I also have a pool which has become my responsibility over last three years and I use it. • I don’t own an afghan. I do ride a lawn tractor, social- ize at lunches, dinners and pool parties with friends, en- tertain, spend a great deal of time learning and investigat- ing on my computer. I have to keep an ever changing “to do list” to keep track of commit- ments and I don’t have time to wander aimlessly in various stores. Yo ur column is certainly not a portrayal of myself nor my friends. N.M. Lewis Bowmanville Vacation allows us to f ind our ‘inner salmon’ To the editor: Re: ‘Oh, the joys of going to the island’, Neil Crone column, Aug. 17. If anybody ever hit it on the head, it was Neil Crone and his island vacation column. My girlfriend and I both read Mr. Crone’s piece and it hit so close to home we thought he was with us on our vacation. My better half’s sister allows us to use her cottage (or camp as the are called in the north), on St. Joseph Island. We go there, we shed the city, our jobs and our lives. It is the hardest thing to come back to all of this. Ye s, Mr. Crone, we did find our inner salmon, we just needed the columnist to iden- tify it. I will always have my inner salmon with me, remind- ing me to not get to caught up, and don’t even try to keep up. I live with what I need, not what I want, and appreciate what I get. Richard Romanchuk Oshawa LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I ’ve long toyed with the idea of getting a tattoo. Not in any attempt to be cool or hip, mind you. I gave up any pretense of hip or cool years ago, when I started wearing socks with my Birkenstocks. But I am intrigued by the idea of putting something mean- ingful on my body. Besides an- other person, that is. And that really is the thing isn’t it? A tattoo is for life. So whatever you put on there had better have some lasting reso- nance. Forty or 50 years down the line, I don’t want to end up a drooling heap in a wheelchair with ‘Sex Machine’ scrawled in sagging script across my man- boobs, a painfull reminder of idiocy with every sponge bath. I see this kind of gaffe every day. Especially young women who, believing it sexy at the time, get something etched into the top of their rumps. Only to find, as the years and the inevitable pounds add up, what was once a cute design is now a mural. I wonder if that phenomenon works in reverse? If a sizeable guy, for instance, got ‘I love Robin’ tat- tooed on his body and then lost a chunk of weight, would he be saddled with ‘I love Rob’ for the rest of his life? I’ve thought, of course, about having my wife’s name needled on me somewhere, but, as much as I love her, even that is playing with fire. For a number of reasons, some tragic, couples don’t always stay together. I have no inten- tion of leaving Suzanne, but if she ever finds my secret stash of Richard Simmons exercise videos, I could be on thin ice. Children are a much safer bet. No matter what kind of mess you make of your own life, your kids will always be stuck with you. I have a friend of mine with two daughters, Lillian and Ol- ivia. In what I think is the per- fect tattoo job, he had a heart painted on each of his shoul- ders with “Liv’ in one and ‘Lil’ in the other. You can’t do much better than that. Every time he looks in the mirror he’s remind- ed of the two most precious things in his life and the guys in the dressing room think he’s got a couple of women fighting over him. That’s style. One other consideration makes getting a tattoo very similar to purchasing a home, location, location, location. Where, on your body, do you have it done? The sky is the limit, I suppose. People have tattooed every possible sur- face on the human body. Even those places. I can’t even begin to think about that. There’s not enough single malt in the world to get me to go there. Plus, isn’t half the fun of get- ting a tattoo showing it off? No, I think I’m more of a traditionalist. A shoulder or an upper chest. Maybe a forearm. Wherever, I’ll still be faced with the hard question: finding a tattoo artist who can do a ren- dition of ‘Richard Simmons’? Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Ta ttoos are location, location, location Neil Crone enter laughing Water bug Diane Mastinsek sent us this shot from the recent rain storm that hit and caused serious flooding around Ajax and Pickering. This is her street in south Ajax, Lawrie Road, at approximately 4 p.m. that day, minutes after the rain storm started. She said she saw kids tubing down the street in the excessive water. She described it as a river flowing to the lake and wrote, “What a riot”. She added she hoped everyone’s basements were all right. IN THE COMMUNITY New chief has come a long way for top job Ve rn White has his work cut out for him in establishing leadership of Durham Regional Police Service When it comes to getting their man or woman, the Dur- ham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has shown it will go as far as it takes to find the right person to be its new chief of police. The choice last week of Vern White, 46, a 24-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who has spent most of his career in Canada’s three northern territories, was indeed a surprise though it did mark the second straight time the force has hired a leader from outside the ranks. Many felt the new chief would emerge from within the Durham force after Kevin McAlpine announced he was stepping down last May. Deputy chiefs Rod Piukkala and Chuck Mercier were thought to be his logical successors. However, chief designate White came out on top after an ex- tensive search which involved numerous applications and a final short list of seven. When all was said and done, the new chief was the unanimous choice of the Durham Regional Police Services Board. Incoming Chief White, a native of New Waterford, N.S., has long experience in Canada’s far north where he gained fame for lead- ing the investigation into the early 1990s murder of nine replace- ment workers at the Giant Mine in Yellowknife. The massive investigation involved more than 300 investigators and led to the arrest and conviction of the man who planted the bomb. Decorated for his work in the territories in 1995, 1996 and 2003, the new chief, who will be officially sworn in on Sept. 12 has al- ready put on his new hat and gotten down to work. The choice of the new chief seems an inspired one and could forge a fresh working relationship between top brass and the rank and file. Chief White has no preconceptions about any of those he will work with. The same could not be said if the new chief had come from within the force. Certainly, relations were strained for years between Chief McAlpine (and by extension his top lieutenants who must be loyal to the boss) and the lower ranks. In 2000, there was a push by DRPS association members to have the chief ousted. Several years later, an internal and OPP investigation into the force’s drug squad members stirred up further bad blood. Chief White has none of that ill will on his plate. He will have to show the growing force he is a strong leader, able to understand the needs of a modern urban force and to handle increasing prob- lems with violent crime. And, like Chief McAlpine, he will have to push hard for regional budget increases each year to keep his officers a step ahead of the criminals. It’s a tough job, but it sounds like Vern White is up to the job. 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They will receive a dinner & movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s & Cineplex Odeon Ajax. Congratulations Erin & Tori for being our Carriers of the Week. sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at NEWS A DVERTISER Organizer hopes for more participants, more funding help By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — The histo- ry of Durham’s AIDS Walk is getting longer, but that hasn’t translated into more money for the AIDS Com- mittee of Durham. The 11th annual AIDS Walk Durham -- Walk for Life goes Sept. 25 in Osha- wa, coinciding with walks across Canada. Peter Rich- tig, the AIDS Committee of Durham’s executive direc- tor, says the first walks were well attended and raised between $7,000 and $8,000. Of late, however, the totals have been lower with fewer participants taking part. Last year, about 50 walkers raised more than $5,000. “The walks have gotten much smaller because of the unbelievable competi- tion from other walks,” he says. “The profile of HIV in the local community seems to have fallen off the radar.” He hopes that changes starting this year as the agency is responsible for fundraising 80 per cent of its budget. While core funding comes from the Ministry of Health, Mr. Richtig says it is inadequate and in any case does not cover the costs of services and programs the committee provides. They include volunteer drivers who take weakened cli- ents to medical appoint- ments and an emergency assistance fund that helps HIV/AIDS people purchase medication. Beyond that, Mr. Richtig says it’s important for peo- ple with HIV to see the com- munity cares about them. “There’s a lot of people who we work with that we are their only link to the community,” he says. “They’ve been rejected by church, work, community, their family and their neigh- bours.” After government, Mr. Richtig says local churches, especially United congrega- tions, are the committee’s biggest supporter. While AIDS is a much larger problem in develop- ing countries, according to the committee 89 Durham residents died of AIDS be- tween 1991 and 2001. From 2002 to 2004, the number of Durham people diagnosed with HIV jumped by 40 per cent, Mr. Richtig says. “We do whatever we can to make lives more comfort- able for those infected and affected by AIDS,” he says. The five-kilometre walk begins and ends at the Os- hawa Masonic Temple, 91 Centre St. S. near John Street. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the walk at 1 p.m. There is also a silent auction and some speakers. For more information on the walk and to pick up a pledge form, call the com- mittee at 905-576-1445 or visit www.aidsdurham.com and follow the link to re- quest a walker kit. Walk on over and help with AIDS research Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ready for Christmas PICKERING — It’s never too early to start preparing for Christmas, as, from left, Chris Papatheodorou, Mickey McCue and Bill Carroll prove. They are hosting the Give a Kid a Christmas Golf Tournament and Dance on Oct. 1. The event benefits St. Francis de Sales Church and Pickering Village United Church, with golfers asked to bring a gift for donation. Cost is $60 for 18 holes and a cart at Seaton Golf Course, along with dinner and dance at Papps Restaurant. Call 905-427-3403 to register. A/P PAGE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005A/P PAGE B1 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 18 Holes Mon.-Fri. ................................................................$3900 Tw ilite after 4:00 pm .......................................................$1950 18 Holes Weekends & Holidays ..........................................$4400 Tw ilite after 4:00 pm .......................................................$2200 SPECIALS 2 ROUNDS & POWER CART Weekdays $8500 tx included Weekends & Holidays $9900 tx included GOLF TOURNAMENTS & DINNER PACKAGES Includes Deluxe Buffet Weekdays .........................................................................from $5400 Weekends and Holidays .......................................................$5950 Plus PST, GST & TIP DAILY RATESUPCOMING The Pickering Panthers play its final junior ‘A’ pre-season contest against the Capital District Selects from New York State at the Pickering Recreation Complex Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Sports briefs SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 [ Baseball ] Spartans baseball AGM Sept. 13 AJAX — The Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Association wraps up its 2005 season with its annual general meeting this month. The AGM is slated for the Ajax Com- munity Centre’s Commodore Room on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Various positions on the executive committee are up for election during the evening. The Ajax Community Centre is at 75 Centennial Rd. For more information, call the Spar- tans’ hotline at 905-683-0706 or visit the association’s website at www.ajaxbase- ball.com. [ Volleyball ] Let the volleying begin in Ajax DURHAM — DRVC Volleyball is holding open tryouts for girls aged 13- 18. Tryouts started yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 6, but continue this week. The following age groups are on the f loor next week: Girls 13/14 & Under, Thursday, McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Girls 15 & Under, Tuesday, Ecole Charles Garnier, 4101 Baldwin St. S., Whitby, 6- 8 p.m.; Girls 16 & Under, Wednesday, Garnier, 6-8 p.m.; Girls 17/18 & Under: Tuesday, Garnier, 8-10 p.m. Cost is $20.00 for all tryout dates, which includes a T-shirt. See www.drvcvolleyball.ca for fur- ther tryouts and information or e-mail drvcvolleyball@hotmail.com. Club set to Attack new court season DURHAM — The Durham Attack Volleyball Club is inviting all girls between the ages of 13-18 to tryouts, which begin Thursday, Sept. 8. The following age groups are on the floor Thursday: U13/U14 at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Av e. N., Ajax, 7-9 p.m.; U15/U16 at Ecole Charles Garnier, 4101 Baldwin St. S., Whitby, 6-8 p.m.; U17/U18 at Ecole Charles Garnier, 8-10 p.m. For more information and followup tryouts, see www.durhamattack.org or e-mail durham_attack@hotmail.com. [ Lacrosse ] Rock’s Crosbie has Mann on the mind DURHAM — Ajax-Pickering Rock senior ‘B’ sniper Jason Crosbie will be looking to win his second Mann Cup na- tional lacrosse championship beginning Friday in Victoria. Crosbie, whose major series rights were dealt to the Peterborough Lakers as part of the trade that brought Jeff Zywicki to the Brooklin Redmen this sea- son, ended up being an integral part of Peterborough’s playoff run. He was third in team playoff scoring with 35 points in 10 games as the Lakers swept Six Nations in the first round of the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs then charged back from a 3-1 deficit for a 4-3 win over the Brampton Excelsiors in the f inal. The Lakers, which won the Mann Cup on home floor last year, begin a best-of-seven series with the Victoria Shamrocks Friday in British Columbia. Crosbie won a Mann Cup with the Redmen in 2000. He spent the past sea- son as a co-coach with the Clarington Green Gaels junior ‘B’ team and split his playing time between the Lakers and the Ajax-Pickering Rock. [ Soccer ] Chapman named to all-tournament team for Irish AJAX — An Ajax soccer player is picking up where she left off with the Notre Dame University Fighting Irish women’s soccer team. Candace Chapman, a senior right back with the Irish, was named to the all-tournament team after Notre Dame captured the championship at its own Saint Mary’s Soccer Classic tournament this past weekend. The Irish posted a 6-0 victory over the University of Maryland Terrapins in the final. Top-ranked in the nation heading into the 2005 season, the Irish women’s team captured the NCAA Division 1 title over the UCLA Bruins last season, with Chapman playing an integral part. Former national under-22 player ‘marquee’ signing for rejuvenated Durham Lightning women’s hockey team By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — After a long time on the road as a veritable hockey vaga- bond, Latoya Clarke’s overjoyed to be back in Pickering and playing close to home. Clarke has signed on with the Na- tional Women’s Hockey League’s Durham Lightning, the Ajax-based squad that’s being re-tooled by new owner and general manager Brandon Smith in the hopes of re-energizing competitive elite women’s hockey in Durham Region. The five-foot, four-inch, 135-pound right winger says she couldn’t be hap- pier with her decision to play for the hometown Lightning. “Well, after talking with members of the team and with (new owner) Brandon (Smith), I made my deci- sion,” says Clarke. “They’ve always had a good program. Any girls who’ve played here have enjoyed the team, although they’ve struggled on the ice. I’ve always wanted to play with my hometown team. I thought it was about time.” The 24-year-old’s hockey career has included stops at the powerhouse University of Minnesota Golden Go- phers women’s team, where she was a mainstay in Minnesota’s NCAA Di- vision 1 national championship vic- tory in 2003-04, a stint with the Ca- nadian national under-22 women’s team, and a half season with the NWHL’s Montreal Axion last year. This season, however, she had no thought of returning to Montreal to play in the elite women’s hockey league. A job she had there didn’t work out, prompting her to leave the Axion at Christmas last year. “I took the second half (of the sea- son) off from hockey. I wanted to start with a clean slate. I really missed the game. I had no thought of going back to Montreal.” Clarke notes, however, she did have concerns about joining a Lightning squad that’s had negligible success since joining the NWHL six seasons ago. Those concerns were allayed by Smith, especially with the personnel he’s brought in to bolster the squad. “It had entered my mind, but in talking to Brandon and talking to a few players, I knew they were getting some good talent. I knew Brandon was doing good things with the team. I thought that this year could be a turning point for the team. “One of the things that lured me to the team was that I wanted to have fun as well as working hard and being competitive.” Smith says signing Clarke was a no-brainer after hearing of her avail- ability and interest this summer. “We’re very happy to get her,” says Smith, who’s part of the Lightning’s three-person ownership group. “As soon as we knew she was available, our first priority was to get her. We were ecstatic when she signed on with us. When you get a marquee player like her, other players begin to appear. You have more credibility (with other players).” Clarke’s well aware, too, that she’ll not only be expected to ramp up the Lightning’s offensive production, which has been anemic in past sea- sons, but also to take charge as one of the team’s off-ice and on-ice leaders. “I hope to (provide leadership),” she says. “Any team I go to I bring some of my experience to the team. I want to be somewhat of a leader and produce offensively. Hopefully, I’ll lead by example.” Thus far, Clarke has taken part in informal skating sessions with other team members in Vaughan this sum- mer. The real work will begin at the Ajax Community Centre next week, with Saturday, Sept. 10 being the kickoff date for training camp, when all Lightning hopefuls will be on hand. The Lightning begin the 2005-06 NWHL season in Oakville against the Ice on Sept. 24. The Lightning’s home opener is at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 4 against the Brampton Thunder at 7:30 p.m. Happy homecoming for Pickering’s Clarke News Advertiser file photo Pickering’s Latoya Clarke has signed on to play this season with the Durham Light- ning of the National Women’s Hockey League. The former U.S. college and Canadian national under-22 team player plans to bring leadership, not to mention goals, to her new squad. Lightning Bolts The Durham Lightning will be sell- ing wristbands to people and business- es in the Durham area in the coming weeks. They’re $10 apiece, with $1 from each one sold going to the Hospital for Sick Children. Those purchasing the wristbands receive free admis- sion to the first two Lightning home games and are entered into a draw for Toronto Maple Leafs tickets. For more information, call Brandon Smith at 416-871-2810... The Lightning will be giving away an assortment of prizes at their first home game at the Ajax Com- munity Centre against the Brampton Thunder on Oct 4. The team’s official season kickoff is at the community centre on Saturday, Oct. 8 when the Lightning host the Ottawa Raiders at 7:30 p.m. The game is to feature a number of prize giveaways, free food and Dave Thomson, formerly of the pop group ‘Wave ’, is singing the Cana- dian national anthem. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Hit it if you can AJAX — Pickering Red Sox major peewee pitcher Richard Abbott aims a heater toward the plate during Ontario Baseball Associa- tion championship tournament action against the Windsor Expos at Ajax’s Sportsplex fields on Friday night. Eight teams partici- pated in the provincial championship for the age division. Triple threat Ajax Spartans ‘AA’ major bantams capture another OBA title AJAX — Ajax Spartans major ban- tam ‘AA’ manager Bill Boston knows a special group of 15-year-olds when he sees one. After his charges won the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) champi- onship at the ‘A’ level two years ago and then moved up a category to ‘A A’ to capture their second provin- cial crown, Boston wondered if last season’s championship was a fluke or if these guys were the real deal. He wonders no more. Over the Labour Day long week- end, the Spartans three-peated as Ontario champions in Etobicoke, beating the Sarnia Braves 4-1 in the tier 1 championship game. The third consecutive title was the first in the history of the Spartans. And, the Ajax major bantams ac- complished the feat in style: Post- ing an undefeated 5-0 record at the OBAs, allowing a paltry 11 runs in their five tournament games. “For sure, they’re a special team,” says Boston. “I always wondered if last year was a fluke. We moved up from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ and I wondered how we would fare there. But, to win it last year and do it again this year was something special.” The major bantams were one of four Ajax ball teams competing for an OBA title over the weekend. The Spartans major bantam tier 2 squad also captured the provincial crown while playing in Sault Ste. Marie. The minor bantam tier 1 squad and the major peewee tier 1 teams fell short in their bids for an Ontario champi- ✦ See Major, Page B2 JONES NEW YORK - PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway We are Currently Looking for a Full-time KEY HOLDER with the following experience: - 2 years of Retail (apparel) experience - Excellent communication skills & a team player - Ability to open and close the store, receiving stock, merchandising, delegate and follow-up, bank deposit and loss prevention. - Must be able to work a retail schedule Fax Resume to - 905-427-7947 ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST OSHAWA CLINIC www.oshawaclinic.com Large, progressive, multi-specialty clinic is seeking a full time technologist to join our team. Comprehensive salary & benefit package. Apply in writing to Sherry Dixon c/o Oshawa Clinic 117 King St. E. 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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 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. FULL - TIME ALUMINUM WELDER/FITTER. Minimum 2 yrs. experience required for Pickering manufacturing company. Please fax resume to 905-420-4564. 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. 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Please email your resume with salary ex- pectations to jdavis@somcan.com RECEPTION CLERK - to handle incoming service calls, dispatch, general office duties. Experienced in Word, WP, and Excel. F/T, 8-4:30. Fax resume: 905-623- 3020. AJAX GIFT STORE requires ma- ture sales help, also 1 to 2 stu- dents. Please send resume to File#204, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Consultants/ Sales *Whitby & Scarborough* ●Paid Training & Benefits ●Opportunity for Advancement Apply online today at:www. jennycraig.great job.net E.O.E. 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 Brian 416-989-0827. TRAVEL AGENTS required, mini- mum 3 years retail agency experi- ence. Full & part-time. Salaried position. Please submit resume to File#201, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 or fax 905-623-0179 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 EXPERIENCED LEVEL II den- tal assistant required for large pro- gressive Scarborough office. Self starter, personable and fluent in English. F/T, no weekends. Fax re- sume to 416 261-8190. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired FT in Whitby. Must be quick-thinking, computer knowl- edgeable, customer friendly, very organized and detail-oriented. Ex- cellent wages and benefits for the right candidate. Send resumes to: 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N-9G3. 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. MARNWOOD LIFECARE CEN- TRE looking for highly motivated part time dietary manager/food service supervisor. Fax resume att: Administrator 905-623-4497. 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 REGISTERED MASSAGE THER- APIST required. Apply with re- sume in person only to: Lakeridge Chiropractic Clinic 580 King St. W., Suite #1, Oshawa. CHEF with experience required for fine dining establishment in Brook- lin. Pepperberries Bistro. Fax re- sume to (905)655-6667. COOK for busy Ajax restaurant, early shift - (breakfast/lunch) expe- rienced required. Call Mike after 11 a.m. (905) 433-1587 EXPERIENCED WAITSTAFF, Cook and dishwasher wanted for family restaurant. Call (905)509- 4421 or fax resume to: (905)509- 8493. 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 AJAX, HARWOOD/401,2-bed- room plus. Large addition, cathe- dral ceilings with skylights, entire house newly renovated, plus back deck. 13 York St., $174,000. Call for viewing 416-791-8139. Bright & Immaculate 3 bedroom freehold townhouse with basement apartment. Close to 401/GO/PTC, schools, amenities. Must see! (905)831-8587 COURTICE,3-BDRM, 2-storey, fin. recroom, walk-out to deck, fenced yard, garage, 2 full baths, a/c. 2 min. walk to schools, $214,900. Quick closing avail. 905-436-1911 DISTRESS SALE Free Computerized Printout of Bank Foreclosures & Power of Sale Properties. You can have a printout mailed to you at No Cost or Obligation Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 Home Buyers ID#4042 Investors ID#5042 Visit: www.Durham DistressSale.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* 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 10 + Sunday, Sept 11th, 1:00 – 4:00. 543 Came- lot Drive, Beautiful Semi, 4-Bdrm, 2 Bath. $179,000. (905)432-9307. OSHAWA BUNGALOW,3-BR, Hardwood floors, 1-br basement apt (sep entrance). Completely renovated, asking $208,900 Quick closing. Call (905)424-4091 E- mail: ferduse@aol.com 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. IMMACULATE 2-bdrm, 2-baths condo townhouse, small complex, Taunton/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 INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent. Ap- prox 800 sq.ft. with office work- shop and parking. Suitable for space business. Call 905-579- 1840 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. 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 (1) BDRM,bright clean, Oshawa, refurbished, immediately. $595-in- clusive. Suitable for single person. Absolutely first/last, references, non-smoker (905)922-5814 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., 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. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2-BEDROOM apartment, 596 Chaucer Ave. . $825/month all in- clusive. No pets, first/last re- quired. Call Steve (905)-720-0146 or Farida (905)576-5512 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-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., $750/month includes separate en- trance, parking, patio, washer/dry- er, cable, fireplace, near Hwy 2/Townline. No pets, non-smoker. Call Jenn 905-244-7974 or (905)432-7809. 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 - Church/Delaney Available immediately. 1 bedroom base- ment, includes laundry, parking, cable, gas fireplace,No smok- ing/pets. $800. Call (905)619- 3610. 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 2-bedroom basement, 4-pc bath. Rossland/Westney. Separate entrance. Laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. $850 inclusive. First/last. References required. 905-427-2435 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 HUGE 3 & 2 BDRM APTS. Oshawa, 3-bdrm mainfloor $1100/inclusive & 2-bdrm bsmt $900/inclusive, Newly renovated, spacious, laundry, fenced yard, parking, close to schools/bus. Nice neighbourhood. No pets/smoking. October 1st, First/last, references. (905)743-9314 AJAX PICKERING 2 bed. basement apt. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-428-8946 905-686-8905. 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, 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 AVAIL. NOW. Two bedroom apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Available Oct. 1st. Please call (905)579- 2387 after 5 p.m. 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. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BROOKLIN - large one bedroom apt. 2nd floor, in smoke-free build- ing. Available soon. $895/inclu- sive. No pets. First/last. 905-424- 9743. 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 LARGE 3-BEDROOM main floor apt., bright, spacious, clean, sep- arate entrance/laundry, parking, $1200 all inclusive. Liverpool/Bay- ly, Available immediately, first/last. 416-693-0468. LARGE ONE BEDROOM base- ment apartment Whitby, with walk- out to pool, parking for one, no smoking, available October lst. 905-665-1541 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 1 & 2 BEDROOMS available any time or Oct. 1st. 350 Malaga Rd., $695 and $795/month inclusive. No pets. 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. 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,3 bedroom, 4 appliances close to to OC & schools, $1250 include utilities. Available Nov.1 call (905)743-9834 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. OSHAWA,Newly renovated trip- lex. Main floor 1-bdrm w/large deck, $750/mo+ hydro. New appli- ances, parking, large yard. Avail. immediately. No pets. (905)435- 6675 PICKERING - WHITE'S/SHEP- HERD,spacious new one bed- room basement, separate en- trance, laundry, fireplace, one parking, cable, no smoking/pets. $850 includes utilities. lst/last, ref- erences, Oct. 15th. (905) 831- 9918. 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, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apts., large, very clean, new appliances, close to all amenities, family neighbourhood, $880/ month all inclusive. Available im- mediately. (905)619-9063 or (416)728-9063 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,Liverpool/Hwy2, brand new 2-bedroom basement apt., available immediately. Separ- ate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. no smoking/pets. $950/mo. inclusive. (905)831-7274. PICKERING-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 QUIET BACH. APT. Central Oshawa location. Furn or unfurnished. $550/mo. includes parking, heat/ hydro/water/full cable Immediate. Call Justin 905-723-9329 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit 17633) 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 SIMCOE/TAUNTON,2-bdrm legal bsmt apt. Quiet crescent, close to college, separate entrance, 2- parking, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. No pets. Call (905)985-8073 SOUTH AJAX 1-bedroom base- ment apt. Modern, fireplace, large bedroom, walk-in closet, own laun- dry, new appliances. $925 cable/utilities included. No smok- ing/pets. Professional person pre- ferred (416)418-9835 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 - LEGAL, beautifully ren- ovated, bright, one bedroom base- ment apt., by AMC/401. Sep. en- trance, parking, cable, air, shared laundry. No pets/smoking. $700/in- clusive/first/last, Avail. October 1st. (905)442-3828. 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,3-bdrm second floor apt. Quiet, near downtown/GO station. 2 full baths, a/c, own laundry, $1045/mo + hydro. Avail. immedi- ately. Call (905)723-0710 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, 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-1 bedroom suite $760 all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Monday - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITBY- 2-BEDROOM,quiet building, balcony, newly renovat- ed. Spotless. Parking, Near Go train, available immediately. No smoking/pets. (416)498-4770 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 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 country bungalow, 5 minutes form Oshawa Ski Club, $1100 monthly plus heat & hydro. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. Call (905)983-5380 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, 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, 4-BEDROOM upper level, 2.5 baths, detached house, gas heat, a/c, attached garage, drive- way,eat-in kitchen, familyroom. No pets/smoking. $1550/month plus 2/3 utilities. Available Nov. 1st. Contact Kenny 647-887-9220. 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. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. ANDERSON/TAUNTON - 3 yr. old 1600 sq. ft., double garage, main floor laundry, all appliances, 3 large bedrooms home available. $1400/mo.+utilities. Available Oct. 1st. 905-619-2495. ATHOL/MARY ST.Oshawa - $1225.00 mthly + utilities. Clean, spacious 3 bedroom brick home with separate dining and living rooms, large kitchen with walkout to deck. Call (905) 668-0515 Brumley R. E. Ltd. 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. 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 HARMONY/TAUNTON,bright newly renovated 3-bedroom semi, appliances, parking, close to school & amenities, $1195+, avail- able immediately. First/last, refer- ences. Call (905)448-2411. LINDSAY-EXECUTIVE-HOUSE, 4 + Bdrms, 2-Baths, Large-Kitchen, Main-Floor, Laundry, Family-room, Den. References and credit check required. Avail. Immediately. $1400/month + utilities. 1-705-786- 2127. NORTH OSHAWA,3-bedrooms, large rec-room w/gas fireplace, 5 appliances, extra fridge & freezer. Near schools/hopping. Large yard, car port, no smoking/pets. $1250+ utilities. Now available. (905)720- 1631 OLDER ONE BEDROOM house, $750/mo. including water, (hydro extra). Available Oct. 1st. Whitby location. Call (905)668-6611 for appt. OSHAWA,Adelaide/Ritson, Im- maculate large 2-bdrm, on bus route, dishwasher, big deck, $1100/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. Call (905)426-5844 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 Finch/Whites 3+2 bedrooms, 3-baths, 2-kitchens, basement w/large livingroom. Main-floor livingroom w/balcony, diningroom walk-out deck. Non- smoking. $1500/mo+utilities. First/last. Avail Oct 1. (905)201- 0280, 647-290-0280 Nicholas PICKERING large 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, bright, clean, new windows, 5 applianc- es, hardwood, GO/401, schools, shopping, Oct. 1st, $1,245+1/2 utilities. (416)579-1375 PICKERING VILLAGE -immacu- late 3 bedroom +1, 4 bathrooms, finished basement, main floor fam- ily room with fireplace. Hardwood, ceramic floors, a/c, 5 appliances, walk-out deck. Available immedi- ately. $1700/mo. plus utilities. No pets/smoking. References, credit check. 905-837-2189. PICKERING, LARGE 2-bedroom bungalow, large quiet treed lot, newly renovated. Available Sept 1st. $1200/month plus. No dogs, no smoking. (905)420-2119 SOUTH WHITBY,3-bedroom bun- galow, country setting, available now. First/last, $1700 plus. No pets. Call 905-427-6095 or 905- 668-6980 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. BROOKLIN - unfurnished room on 3rd floor of smoke-free building. Close to shopping. Suits gentle- man. No pets. $495/inclusive, available now. 905-424-9743. 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 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. AJAX BY THE LAKE,share beau- tiful 2300 sq.ft. home, large room, own bath, parking, mature execu- tive non-smoker preferred. $1250/month. Call (905)426-8063 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 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. 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 Tra ilers 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. SWIMMING POOL CLEARANCE- Inground pools from $11,900. in- stalled. 16 yrs. experience. 905- 985-3491 or 416-554-8195. 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 BOWLERS NEEDED.Sunday af- ternoon mixed tenners league at leisure lanes. For more information call (905) 982-1683 (port perry) Leave message. SINCERE SINGLES specializing in long term relationships since 1992. Toll free 1-866-719-9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. Special - 1/2 price! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. LIVE-OUT EXPERIENCED nanny to manage two great kids aged 10 & 15 daily 3-6pm. Must have car. Pickering. Call (905)421-8900 NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER required for busy Pickering household with 3 school-aged children, Full time, Monday-Friday. Car required. Call (905)839-8188 after 6pm AFFORDABLE experienced home daycare for kids all ages located on Richie Ave., Ajax. Close to Ro- land Michner P.S. CPR, First-Aid, references, receipts. (905)619- 8936 AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, experienced, school busroute. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/ crafts/ out- ings. Snacks, lunch. Near Glen- grove P.S. and PTC. References. (905)839-7237 AFFORDABLE RATES -Hwy#2 and Valley Farm, daycare my home, loving care given to your precious babies, (905)831-0415. ECE providing quality childcare. Meals, snacks and field trips pro- vided. Daily schedule, first aid, CPR. 401/Port Union. Call Mi- chelle 416-286-6036 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 EXPERIENCED home daycare, available immediately. Har- wood/401. Hot meals provided in safe, loving environment. Refer- ences, limited spaces. (905)686- 9885 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. 2.5 TONNE CENTRAL AIR Conditioning unit, 1 year new, sacrifice, $1500. Window cover- ings, various styles. Beaumark, built-in dishwasher, $100. Wooden swing set, $100. Call (905)683-3291. 2005. SATELLITE FIX has finally arrived. N2 fix for Fortec FTA receivers. Call 905-767-0013 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. UPRIGHT PIANO, $1000. Cour- tice. Call Rose (905)432-2730 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 APPLIANCES,used GE stove/ov- en, $150. used GE dishwasher $150, furniture large washed oak entertainment unit, 6ft.x6ft. $500. Country kitchen table, 5ft.x3ft., $75. (905)665-7325. 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. CANOE-3-seater, 16 ft., brand new, paid $900, sacrifice $650; Coast hot-tub, 50 jets, red vinyl, still under warranty, Fibre optic lighting, two 4.0 hp. pumps, many options, paid $12,000, sacrifice $9700; 905-985-0025 or 416-451- 2505. CARPET CLEANING MACHINE, Model Century 400 Ninja, excellent condition, very low hours, all ac- cessories & equipment to get start- ed, $1100; computer - HB Pentium 2 - 550, with monitor and printer $350; Free Spirit Elyptical trainer, brand new $300; (905)665-3396 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. COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Software Training. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Re- pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- 7559, cell 416-892-6965 DARK ROOM LIGHT TABLE for sale Best offer 905-985-7383 for details and appt. to view 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 GAS DRYER $200; gas stove $200; loveseat & sofa $450; 10-pc formal dining set $1275; double Craftmatic bed (adjustable) $850; stacked washer & dryer $350; portable dishwasher $350 (6-mos); stove 1-yr $300; coffee & end ta- bles $175; queen box & mattress & frame $200 (905)260-1123 HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE on-ice one-on-one goalie and group training at all levels. Ses- sions as low as $25 with trainer. Call 905-576-7179 HOMECARE EQUIPMENT,like new, electric hospital bed, inva- care, v-4 mattress, spring loaded rails, bumper pads, $1,250. elec- tric stairlift, acorn, super glider, 120. $2,500. 2 Walkers, evolution $250., legacy $200., Chair Jell cushion $100., (905) 623-6698 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 POCKET BIKES - DIRT BIKES 4 sale, from $500, various styles and colours. Please call (905)743- 9090 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 MAPLE LEAF Hockey tickets at Air Canada Centre. Excellent seats. Call (905)753-2246. MILITARIA/ GUN SHOW Sun., Sept. 11th 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. SCUGOG RECREATION CENTRE 1655 Reach St. Port Perry (905) 679-8812 MOVING SALE, formal dining- room, living room set, 4pc bed- room set, immaculate condition. For more details or for digital pic- ture call 416-319-8524 (Pickering) NEED A HOME PHONE?LOW- EST PRICES! Low Activation/ Monthly Fees, Transfer For Free. No Deposits, One Stop - Phone Shop 1-866-9-925-925 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. PIANOS - BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS - Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos. Clearance sale on instock pianos, Yamaha, Kaw- ai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 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. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 per month for indooor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com WANTED old wooden, shafted golf clubs, bags, old trophies, Decoys, toys, tin ceiling panels, wooden skis, etc. 905-885-5650 WANTED:bedroom sets with or without box & mattresses (childs or adults); formal dining sets (wood); solid wood kitchen sets; livingroom sets; fridges, stoves, washers & dryers in good working order (905)260-1123 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut /split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality ser- vice since 1975. (905)753-2246. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT for sale from Subway Sandwich, must sell. Call (905)434-5202 or cell (905)718-5277. 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. PUREBRED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies, 3 weeks old, with papers. Micro chipped and lst shots. $700. Call (705)932-2901 A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 7, 2005 www.durhamregion.com COUNTRY FARM AUCTION Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10 a.m Selling the equipment, machinery and attractive household contents of John and Brenda Hall, on the farm at 4918, Conc. 7, Hope Twp. RR#1 Port Hope ( 5 mi. north of Welcome Village on County Rd., 10 and 1/2 mi. east on Conc. 7) Ford 5000 super major diesel tractor, 7 ft. barfoot 2 stage snow- blower (3 pth), 7 ft. rear blade (3pth)bale-tote fork pallet lift (3pth), 2 furrow plow (3pth), 12 ft. hay wagon (dual axle), box trailer, white 8 hp gas chipper shredder, Honda FG100 gar- den tiller (narrow), 36 ft aluminium ladder, wheel barrel, small wood stove, power tools, etc. Large spin- ning wheel, old stencil butter churn, old upholstered church bench, round pedestal sunburst dining table and 4 high arrowbak chairs, pr. ladder back chairs, pr. wicker chairs, Swedish loveseat, leather wingback, parlor arm chair and side chair, coffee ta- bles, pr. wine tables, tufted arm chair and side chair, pine mirror, floor lamp, desk, bookcases, hat rack, patio server, queen bed, pr. single captain beds, pr. side night tables, 4 pc. southern bamboo/rattan style bed- room suite, corner maple unit, storage unit, file cabinet, old platform bag scales w/handles, screen doors, Adi- rondack chairs and table etc. Farm sold, owners moving. Enter laneway and park north of barns Terms Cash, Appr. cheques, interac, 3% premium on visa, m/c AUCTIONEERS FRANK & STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE 905-786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "estate specialists since 1971' AUCTION SALE Sunday, September 11th 1:00 PM Property Sold for Dr.Wm and Jean Stauble 6904 County Road #18 4 kms. East of Harwood next to Golden Beach Cottages 1964 Massey-Harris 35 diesel, mint condi- tion, recently completely overhauled, bush hog, gas mower, ladders, garden tools, box trailer, lawn furniture, small pine cupboard, pine foot stool and side chair, pine coffee table, Arts, Crafts umbrella stand, Retro teak coffee table, sofa bed, double bed, 2 single beds, linens, quilts, bedding, pine cradle, sock stretchers, ice cream scoop, Korean teak and brass fitted chest. Teak and bras drop front writing desk, with brass fitted interior drawers, and closed front. Round table and side chairs. Old wicker pieces, garden furniture, small kitchen ap- pliances. Vintage books, antique chairs, Victorian rocker, wicker rocker, oval cherry extra table, oil and electric lamps, several crocks/jugs. Queen Anne style chair. RARE set of (4) James LUMBERS "Graf- ton" series. James LUMBERS "Ghost" se- ries, 1971 Indian Child, 1988 train station, signed/#. Extension table, boxes of chi- na/glass still packed, set of 4 chicken coop side chairs, small parlour table, fern stand, side table, set of green Fiesta ware, tool boxes, Paderno photo enlarger, Siesta glass ware, plus many more assorted household items. Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Interac LES BRITTAN Auctioneer C.C.A.I. Port Hope 905-885-5650 TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service SPECTACULAR (2) SESSION ANTIQUES AUCTION Sat., Sept. 10th & Sat. Sept. 17th at 10 a.m. At Tidd's Auction House Hwy #2 - East of Cobourg (All items subject to a 10% Buyers Premium) PREVIEW - both sessions will be on display for preview Fri., Sept. 9th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. FULL LISTING & PHOTO GALLERY available for both sessions. Go to www.theauctionfever.com Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 6th set of lights (King St/Hwy #2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Tidd's Auction House is pleased to announce the sale of the contents from the"Country Shop", Codrington, (owner retiring). We have a spectacular line-up of items to be sold from this Circa 1840's Old General Store. Several pieces are original fixtures. (Display cases, showcases, cabinets, counters, etc.) NOTE: a percentage of the proceeds from both sales will be donated to a "Animal Welfare Agency" FEATURED - antique furniture, display cabi- nets, showcases, etc., antique glass, china, col- lectibles, good gold jewellery, vintage jewellery, clothing and quilts, (2) beautiful hanging oil lanterns, numerous bolts of fabric (Waverly etc.), plus so much more!!! A SALE YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS!! Lunch avail. Terms Cash, Visa, M.C., Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE 1-905-372-2994 / 1-877-863-2477 Specializing in antique & estate auction sales AUCTION HARDWOOD FLOORING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th - 10 a.m. Preview:Saturday, September 17th - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Sale Day from 8 a.m. THE PICKERING MARKETS TRADE CENTRE 1400 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering L1W 4B9 Corner of Bayly St. & Squires Beach Rd., just East of Brock Rd. ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Give your home or office a new look for a great price! Why pay retail? Save up to 75% off retail prices! 100,000 SQUARE FEET NEW HARDWOOD & Laminate Flooring Ve ry High End Pre-Finished Nail Down Flooring May include: Exotic Wide Plank Chilean Cherry, Long Strip Japanese Cherry, Red Oak, Wide Plank Cherry Ma- ple, Ash, Brazilian Oak, Golden Oak, Natural Bamboo, Scandinavian Maple, Honey Oak, Russian Maple, Long Strip Walnut Oak, Jatoba Cherry Sold by the Square Foot - Buy only as much as you need! PUBLIC WELCOME! Te r ms: 15% Buyer's Premium, Cash, Visa, M/C, debit ONCE YOU'VE BOUGHT IT…. HOW DO YOU GET IT HOME? BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL OFFER A SPECIAL FOR OUR AUCTION PURCHASERS GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com HORSE AUCTION SPECIAL FALL SALE Saturday, Sept. 10 @ 12 Noon (Claremont Horse Auction At "Toad Hall" 1st Rd. North of Claremont, ON, then W. 1/4 Mile) 75 RIDING HORSES English & Western Show Horses, Pleasure Horses, Jumpers, Ponies, Horse Trailers & 20 Good Used Saddles. All Horses Must Ride. 1/2 Hour of New Tack Preceding Horses. Consign Your Horses, Trailers & Used Saddles Now! Sale Starts at Noon! No Used Tack! All Indoors! To Consign, or For more Information, Call: BILL SIMMONS (905)640-7086 Don't Forget Our regular horse auctions! At "Toad Hall" Every 2nd Monday Evening @ 6:30 Always a Great Selection of New & Used Tack, Saddles and 30-60 Horses Every Sale! NEXT SALE: MONDAY, SEPT. 19th! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the Estate of the Late Elsie Irvine of Prince Albert, Ont. & Others At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Road, 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Tuesday, Sept. 13, '05, 5:30 p.m. 1995 Transport SE 3-8L Motor, New Brakes & Exhaust, Runs Good (As Is), Furniture, Cedar Chest, New 300 Watt Speakers, 50s Coke Cooler, Cranberry Vase & Dish, Beleek Flower Vase, Beleek 18 Piece Tea Set with Tea Pot, 1930s, Carlton Ware Plate (Shamrock Shape), Royal Doulton Cat ITN999, Hummel Figurines, Vintage Hats, Carnival Glass. BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, September 9 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 9pc walnut dining room set, pine bedroom set with bunk beds, maple table and 4 chairs, oak dining extension table, blue flowered pot, bed chesterfield, pb rocker, woodstove, 3pc oak bedroom set, kitchen table and 6 chairs, Treadle sewing machine, qty. of trailer parts to include doors, cush- ions, 4 rolls roofing material, water heater, 4 Maytag 2 door fridges (new), 1 propane fridge (new), apt. size freezer, Hot- point auto washer & dryer, 1967 Oldsmobile, qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Due to the long weekend watch our website www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com for updates Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Ajax Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield suite, dinette, bedroom suite, prints, lamps, chests, large coin collection including 9 gold coins, 1937 and 1954 $20 bills, silver dollars, 1/2 dollars, silver dimes, nickels, 14 x $10 Olympic coins, 25 $5 Olym- pic coins, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items.Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SAT.SEPT.10th - 10 a.m.FARM MACHIN- ERY & COLLECTIBLES for Estate of the late Wesley Johnson & his brother Harley Johnson @ 13800 Hwy. 12, Port Perry L9L 1A1 - Farm Sold - Tractors - JD2130 w/146 ldr. & Hiniker cab, Int. B275 w/ldr., JD720?; MF33 seed drill, JD1209 haybine, etc., Antique Eqpmt. - Oliver gas crawler, Cockshutt seed drill, etc., tools, 1953 Chev 1100 dually as is, 1989 Ford Ranger XLT. See details - garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 SAT. SEPT. 10TH, 10 A.M.at Fenelon Tim - Br Mart, 5092 Highway 35, Fenelon Falls, corner of Glenarm Rd. and Hwy 35, SL5040 diesel yard lift truck, 4,000 lb. 3 stage mast, rubber tires, balance of office, inventory. Property sold - business closed for terms, list view at www.mcleanauctions.com or call MCLEAN AUCTIONS (800) 461-6499 Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn Sat Sept 10 @ 4 pm Mint Coins & Currency/1923 Can. Cent(VF),1937 Can. Sil- ver .50 (VF), 1937 Can Silver Dollar (AU), 1874 ‘plain 4’ Can .05, 1935 Can $1 dollar, 1881/1904 Nfld. silver .50, 1890/1900 Nfld silver .20, 1948 Can. .50 (VF30), US Indian Head cents, 1936 Can. Silver .25(dot), 1925 Can. 5 cent, 1999 Can Silver .50 (golf), Bdrm furn., Chesterfield, Chrome sets, Bookshelves, Desks, Washer, Tools.Auc- tioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CREDIT CONCERNS LET US HELP YOU www.menzieschrysler.com or call 905-409-7878 A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 RDC Windows, Doors & Roofing "Your Renovation Specialists" We also do: * Skylights * Flat roof, repairs, new installs * Soffit, fascia, eaves troughs * Vinyl and aluminium siding *Fully Licensed & Insured* Call today to book your free estimate & don't forget to ask about our referral rewards program (905)686-9494 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal Fully Insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Payments Available Happy 11 th Birthday J aiden Enjoy your day. We Love You. From: Mom, Dad and your little brother Jaleel 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. F oster Families F oster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. TRAIN YOUR DOG to be reliable off leash. One day workshop. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 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 1994 OLDS 98,3.8 V6, loaded, excellent condition, 241,000kms, lady driven, Crown rust proofed, certified & e-tested, $3200 o.b.o. Days 905-427-7411, even- ings/weekends 905-576-9322 1995 OLDS ACHIEVA,4-dr, 6-cyl, auto, loaded, air, very good condi- tion, higher mileage, rebuilt engine $2,150 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 SEBRING JX convertible, automatic, 2-door, 4 cylinder, pow- er windows & roof, CD, green with grey interior, $7200-obo certi- fied/e-tested. (905)449-0310 1999 ALERO V6, 2 door, loaded, air conditioned, power win- dows/locks. AM/FM CD. $4,500 certified, e-tested. 905-706-6364 1999 GRAND PRIX SE, 117,000KM, 6 cylinder, well main- tained, regularly serviced, $5500. (905)436-3288 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. GAS MISERS 1992 CHRYSLER DAYTONA 4-cyl. automatic, 99,000 original kms. p/w, cruise, certified, e-tested, this is one sweet ride $2250-obo. 1992 GEO STORM 4-cyl 5-speed, excellent on gas $1200-obo, needs some bodywork, certified e-tested. (905)571-5138 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? 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A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES WANTED: 1965-1968 MUSTANG (fast-back or coupe) in very good original condition or fully restored. Please call 416-819-0636 anytime. 1998 GMC SONOMA SLS,5-spd, 4.3, V6, a/c, extended cab w/box liner and cap, e-tested & safety. $8,900. Call (905)576-3489 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4, loaded, 5.2 engine, 120kms, like new $21,500. Call (905)706-8080. 1992 GRAND CARAVAN,3.3L, 7-passenger, fully loaded, well maintained. A Must See! Certi- fied/e-tested. $1900 o.b.o. Call (905)721-9582 1998 CHEVY VENTURE 7-passenger van. 100,000-km. Loaded, PL/PW, AM/FM-Cassette, tinted windows, A/C works well. Excellent condition, like new. $7,000. 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Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper CUMMINGS, Ryan Stewart.Died suddenly on Sep- tember 1, 2005 at the age of 31. Beloved son of Robert and Sandy Cummings. Loving brother of Leigh and Kerry. Uncle to Benjamin. Cherished hus- band of Nadine. Dear son-in-law of Sandra Miller. Ryan will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Steven Morgan, Jason and Chris Miller as well as many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tues- day. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005. Please contact funeral home for further information. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a children's charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. RAINES, Wayne.Peacefully in his sleep, on Mon- day, September 5, 2005, in his 52nd year. Wayne Raines, loving partner of Nancy. Dear son of Do- reen and stepfather Dan. Predeceased by his father Bert. Dear brother of Deborah (Neil) and Jim (Heike). Uncle of John, Daniel and Kristine, and great uncle of Gavin and Gabriel. Wayne will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Fr iday, September 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Human Soci- ety would be greatly appreciated. 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OR $0.88 A DAYMDGDESKTOPMDGNOTEBOOK D U R H A M R E G I O N C H I L D R E N ’S S E RV I C E S D I V I S I O N C H I L D C A R E P R O G R A M S P h i l o s o p h y Durham Region Children’s Services Division will deliver quality child care programs that meet the social, emotional, intellectual, creative and physical needs of each individual child within the context of the family and community. Fostering independence, self esteem and problem solving skills, the curriculum will provide opportun ity for choice and decision making within the framework that respects each child’s developmental abiliti es. Delivered by professional, qualified and above all, caring staff, the programs will be pro-actively, non-sexist, non-racist, and anti bias. We o p e r a t e s i x c h i l d c a r e c e n t r e s a n d t h r e e n u r s e r y s c h o o l p r o g r a m s t h r o u g h o u t t h e R e g i o n o f D u r h a m Ajax Child Care Centre 22 Centennial Road Ajax, Ontario Ph: (905) 683-4001 Email: Ajax_CC@region.durham.on.ca Ages: 15 mths – 12 yrs Edna Thomson Child Care Centre 156 Church Street Bowmanville, Ontario Ph: (905) 623-6717 Email: Ednat_CC@region.durham.on.ca Ages: 15 mths – 9 yrs Gibb St. Child Care Centre 123 Gibb Street Oshawa, Ontario Ph: (905) 404-8012 Email: GibbSt_CC@region.durham.on.ca Ages: 2 yrs – 9 yrs Lakewoods Child Care Centre 353 Chaleur Avenue Oshawa, Ontario Ph: (905) 725-1425 Email: Lakewoods_CC@region.durham.on.ca Ages: 2 yrs – 12 yrs Pickering Child Care Centre 1262 Radom Street Pickering, Ontario Ph: (905) 839-5831 Email: Pickering_CC@region.durham.on.ca Ages: 2 yrs – 12 yrs Whitby Child Care Centre 501 Dunlop Street East Whitby, Ontario Ph: (905) 668-4751 Email: Whitby_CC@region.durham.on.ca Ages: 15 mths – 9 yrs Cannington, Beaverton and Sunderland Nursery School Programs: (905) 404-4792 Subsidy may be available. To apply, call the subsidy office at: (9 0 5 ) 6 6 6 -6 2 3 8 o r 1 -8 0 0 -3 8 7 -0 6 4 2 ADULT MOVIES Blow-out Sale All In-store VHS only $999 OPEN EVERYDAY 10 AM TO MIDNIGHT • 2 for 1 Sundays • $2.00 Tuesdays •DVDʼs from $999 •Toys, Magazines SPECIAL ORDERS HARD TO FIND TITLES FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP FREE MEMBERSHIP 11 63 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-839-3113 16 45 Dundas St. Whitby 905-432-2552 LIVERPOOLDIXIEKINGSTON RD. Walnut Grove Plaza and up each ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Like one of our photos? It can be yours. For photo reprint details see ‘c ustomer service’ at durhamregion .com NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ajax dancers national champs at ScotDance Canada Wallace Symington studio captures large group crown among 10 teams AJAX — Members of an Ajax dance studio returned home as national champions from the 2005 ScotDance Canada Cham- pionship series in Antigonish, Nova Scotia recently. Wallace Symington Highland School of Dance members were among dancers from across Canada as well as those from other countries to compete in the 31st anniversary of the world’s largest Scottish dance event. The Ajax studio’s large group choreography number ‘Wild Fire Majestic’, choreographed by Jill Rose, captured first place in a field of 10 other groups. Mem- bers of the large group were Rhea Alonzi, Tamiko Bown-Kai, Michiko Bown-Kai, Rebecca Clark, Lauren Fulcher, Katelynn Kettunen, Morgan Killham, Alex Richan, Erin Rose, Kelsey Sym- ington and Katrina Zealand. Eleven other dancers with Wallace Symington studio achieved their personal best under the direction of Rose and dance teacher Lorraine Syming- ton. These dancers competed in- dividually as well as in groups and were awarded many med- als, trophies and cash disburse- ments. The Wallace Symington Highland School of Dance large group choreography number ‘Wild Fire Majestic’ recently captured first place at the 2005 ScotDance Canada Championship se- ries. Front row, sitting, from left are Michiko Bown-Kai, Erin Rose and Rebecca Clark. Second row, kneeling, are Tamiko Bown-Kai and Kelsey Symington. In middle (centre), is Rhea Alonzi and back row, from left, is Katrina Zealand, Katelynn Ket- tunen, Lauren Fulcher, Morgan Killham and Alex Richan. A/P PAGE B7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. Here You Can Ea t for as Little As You Can Eat at Home BREAKFAST SPECIAL (Daily) $399 LUNCHEON SPECIAL S (Daily) $799 TWO CAN DINE FO R $1749 (Everyday of The Week) EVERY SATURDAY NIGH T $1349 (Everything on the menu after 5:00 p.m.) ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL OCCASION GROUPS UP TO 70 PEOPLE Pickering Town Centre 905-839-2507 Come meet the representatives of the cruise lines or attend an educational seminar. First time cruisers and experienced cruisers will find everything they need to plan their next cruise vacation. Riverboat Cruising: 11:00 am First Time Cruisers: 1:00 pm Cruising in Groups (Weddings, Reunions, Clubs): 3:00pm There will be free supervised babysitting with arts and crafts There will also be door prizes and Show Specials. The Passport Office will be open for your convenience. • Carnival • Princess • Royal Caribbean • Celebrity • Holland America • Norwegian • Oceania • MSC Cruises •Air Canada Vacations • Silver Seas • Yachts of Seabourn • Crystal • Wind Star • Orient Lines • Delta Queen Steamships • Radisson Seven Seas • Cunard • Encore • Globus RegistrationRegistration Family Owned & Operated Now Registering for Fall Birthday Parties Register by phoneRegister by phone 905-683-1269905-683-1269 845 Westney Rd.845 Westney Rd. S., Unit 1, AjaxS., Unit 1, Ajax Classes commence the week of Monday, Sept. 12 FALL REGISTRATION DATES: September 6-7, 6-8:30pm Saturday, September 10, 11am-1pm • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Acrobatics • Hip Hop • Creative Dance • Adult Classes • New! Popstars • Highland Dancing • Annual Recital • Examination Programs - Est. 1987 #1 Studio in Durham for producing career dancers! Quality classes in: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Modern, Pointe, Combination, Adult Tap, Ladies Jazz, Pre-Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates Qualified award winning faculty. 1550 Bayly St. Unit 24 & 25/1134 Kingston Rd. 905-839-3041 www.deniselesterdance.com Open House Wed. Sept. 7th, 5-8 pm • AGES 3 TO ADULT • BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED • MALE & FEMALE • GREAT PRICES • FAMILY DISCOUNTS • SPRUNG FLOOR 682 MONARCH AVE.682 MONARCH AVE.UNIT 8 & 9 AJAXUNIT 8 & 9 AJAX HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS Terri Robitaille Director, B.F.A. Dance, Award winning choreographer REGISTRATION ON NOW! CALL TERRI AT 905-686-8335 www.danceexperience.ca THE DANCE EXPERIENCE OFFERS No administration or registration fees ever! • Recreational & Competitive Programs Pay for only 6 weeks at a time • One beautiful year-end recital in Air-conditioned Theatre Optional exam work • Great costumes, reasonably priced BALLET - JAZZ - TAP - POINTE - CREATIVE - HIP HOP - MUSICAL THEATRE - ACROBALLET - JAZZ - TAP - POINTE - CREATIVE - HIP HOP - MUSICAL THEATRE - ACRO OPENOPEN REGISTATIONREGISTATION Thursday Sept. 8, 7 - 8 pm at the AMHA offi ce by ACC pad 4 For more info call Bonnie Sale 905-683-7680 Learn to Play Cool Piano Songs Everything from Disney Songs to Classic Rock to the Blues Chris Lovell 905 420.2090 Planet Gymnastics, a gymnastics club that’s out of this world! Shawn and Denise Campbell are happy to announce the opening of their second facility in Durham Region located at 105 Indusrial Drive, Whitby. Do you sometimes wish you could send your kid to another planet? Why not send them to one where they can have fun and exercise their body and mind? Planet Gymnastics is a recreational facility that offers gymnastic classes where kids can have fun, get active and workout their minds. Planet Gymnastics offers a variety of classes, seven days a week, with something for kids as young as 18 months and programs for teens as old as 15. The Parent and Tot and Kinder Gym programs are full of fun activities, games and circuits that teach preliminary gymnastic skills. In these programs children will improve their balance, strength and fl exibility and will gain their self-confi dence. The Recreational program is for kids 5 to 15 years of age, it follows the CANGYM level system, which includes all of the gymnastic events. For dancers, cheerleaders, and for kids who are just full of energy, Planet Gymnastics offers Tumble and Bounce trampoline classes. Planet Gymnastics center attraction is a three- storey play center, with a separate ball pit and specialty training equipment for toddlers. They also have a 40- foot tumbling trampoline, plus equipment that is made especially for kids as well as all the traditional gymnastics equipment such as uneven bars, rings, single bars and balance beams. As well, ask about our birthday party packages. To learn more about Planet Gymnastics visit them at www. planetgymnastics. ca or contact them at 905- 839-7669 or 905-665-1990. We’re looking for a few good people If you know an interesting local athlete who could be profiled in the News Advertiser, e-mail the sports department c/o Al Rivett at arivett @durham region.com, or call 905-683-5110. NEWS ADVERTISER County Town Singers looking for new blood Today’s the day for opening round of talent auditions DURHAM — Singers are being sought for the County Town Singers. Basses, tenors, altos and sopranos are welcome to audition for the choir on Sept. 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre, Brock Street South, Whitby. The County Town Singers are made up of people of all ages from across Durham. The group performs various styles of music, including traditional, classical, jazz, pop, modern, spiritual and Christmas. Reading music is an asset but not mandatory. For more, call Janice at 905-728- 3386 or Joanne at 905-427-0201. Sing a song or two Sept. 12 DURHAM — The Durham barber- shoppers invite men who like to sing to come out and join them Sept. 12. The Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen are taking part in U2CanSing, a public relations campaign running in Canada and the United States in September. The OHC includes members from across Durham Region and its chorus director, assistant director and president come from Ajax and Pickering U2CanSing invites men of all ages who like to sing to attend in order to find out more about barbershop singing and local groups. The award-winning Horseless Carriagemen meet through- out the year, rehearse weekly and per- form one major concert a year and other appearances by smaller groups. They conduct fundraising events for community organizations. Men are invited to attend the U2CanSing at 7:30 p.m. at Glen Stewart Clubhouse, Cabot and Cartier streets, in Oshawa, near the Oshawa Centre. To find out more, call 905-666-4779. A/P PA GE B8◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 freshen up While supplies last. See Sales Associate for details. Quantity and selection may vary by store. 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