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Home My WebLink AboutNA2006_08_11 Don Swindells founder and force of sport in Ajax, Pickering By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — “O ne of the good guys” and a driving force for la- crosse in Ajax and Pickering has passed away. Don Swindells, 53, died of liver cancer on Sunday, Aug. 6. The Ajax resident was one of the founding members of the West Durham Minor Lacrosse Associa- tion, which started play in 2001. There are now about 500 boys and girls playing house league and rep lacrosse under the association’s banner. Mr. Swindells was in his second year as the league’s president. “Don Swindells was one of the good guys, unwavering in his ef- forts and passions to build our lacrosse franchise in the Durham region,” says David Lustgarten, a director of the West Durham as- sociation, in an e-mail. “He was huge in lacrosse. He was as dedicated to lacrosse as he was to his family. It was unbe- lievable. He was unwavering,” Mr. Lustgarten added in an interview. He notes there were a large West Durham lacrosse loses its ‘King’ Addresses ‘inadequate’ areas of previous rules By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering wants to make city residents better pet owners and keep everyone safe. City council passed the Respon- sible Pet Ownership Bylaw at the July 24 meeting to go along with the new Pickering Animal Servic- es department that was created Jan. 1. It replaces the old Cat and Dog Bylaw that made reference to the now defunct Pickering-Ajax- Whitby Animal Services. “We also found it had a lot of areas that were inadequate,” said Lindsey Brenner, supervisor of animal services. The bylaw covers a range of areas, including the requirement to register a pet every year by Jan. 31; not allowing animals to run at large; and general requirements such as not allowing an animal to make noises that are likely to disturb other residents. New areas added to the bylaw include a more descriptive defi- nition of what constitutes a muz- zle and a section on minimum animal care aspects. Ms. Brenner said normally that is covered by the Humane So- ciety, but they are usually over- worked and can’t always get to what would be considered more minor incidents. “We decided we would add a section there to address easy situations that we could handle,” she said, adding criminal matters would still be dealt with by the Hu mane Society. Minimal care requirements include providing shelter if an animal is kept outside, and pro- viding food, water and veterinary care. To go with the new bylaw, an animal services committee is to be created comprised of one member of council (Ward 2 Re- KING OF THE CASTLE? A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Tr enton Cook plays with the water and sand that he was supposed to be sculpting. Trenton and brother Cooper were taking part in Ontario Power Generation’s ‘Tuesday on the Trail’ Program with this day’s theme being, ‘Build Your Own Castle in the Sand’. Pickering puts tee th in new pet ownership law The Pickering 32 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 GOING SOLO Dancer off to festival Page 19 Every Monday and Thursday Saturn Saab of Pickering 980 Kingston Road, Pickering Between Liverpool Rd. & Whites Rd.905-839-6159 Bad credit? No credit?Bad credit? No credit? WE CAN HELP. CALL US TODAY!905-706-1847905-706-1847 Give your home a new look for Summer Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? Thinking of Hardwood? Sign Up Today for Fall Programs! Call 905.420.4621 or visit cityofpickering.com for registration information ✦ See Swindells, Page 2 ✦ See Getting, Page 4 number of people at Mr. Swindells visitations. “It’s a testimony to who he was,” Mr. Lustgarten states. On We dnesday, the West Dur- ham bantam rep team played for the Ontario Lacrosse A ssocia- tion Zone 6 Bantam Champion- ship against Whitby at the Memo- rial Arena in Cobourg. The West Durham team dedicated the game to Mr. Swindells and each player wore a black arm band. West Durham won 6-4. Anne Nakasuji, secretary-trea- surer with the association, says Mr. Swindells was “a very kind man. “He was a very tall gentleman, but he was extremely gentle. He was everybody’s friend. “He cared passionately about kids and lacrosse. He just wanted to do the right thing. He went out of his way to make sure everybody had a positive experience.” Mr. Swindells had been diag- nosed with stomach cancer last year and had his stomach re- moved. The association held its annual We st Durham Rock Classic Tour- nament at the end of June 2005, not long after he had his surgery. “He was at the tournament for short bits of time. When he got tired, he went home, but he wanted to be there. Our reputation with the Ontario Lacrosse Asso- ciation was important to him,” Ms. Nakasuji says. “He’d lost a lot of weight, but he came.” Last week, he went into hos- pital for an update and second opinion on his condition. It was then that doctors broke the bad news. He went into palliative care and passed away on Sunday, Ms. Nakasuji states. Mr. Swindells also worked secu- rity at Ajax-Pickering Rock games, which he did “strictly on a volun- teer basis,” she says, adding Rock players will be wearing black arm bands for the rest of their season. Mr. Swindells wife, Lynn, served as the association’s regis- trar. “Both did a lot of work for Zone 6.” Ms. Nakasuji says her husband, Brian, coaches the bantam team and “Don wanted that banner back in Zone 6.” Ms. Swindells told Ms. Nakasuji that Don “would have wanted you there (for the game) and not at the visitation. They gave so much of their lives to West Durham la- crosse,” she adds. The Swindells were called “the King and Queen of West Durham (lacrosse). They basically kept it running,” she adds. “As president, he should have been an overseer, but he was a doer. He was always the first one to help.” He’s survived by Lynn, children Ky le, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and Chris- topher, brother Gary and his wife Debbie, sister Ruth and her hus- band John, and extended family. Mr. Swindells funeral is today, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. at the McEach- nie Funeral Home, on Old Kings- ton Road in Pickering Village. In- terment is to follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING www.petersacademy.com TORONTOTORONTO 416-750-0472416-750-0472 777 Warden Ave. Suite 211 (South of Eglinton) MORNINGSIDEMORNINGSIDE 416-282-0160416-282-0160 8130 Sheppard Av e. E. Suite 205 (In the Homelife Building) PICKERINGPICKERING 905-831-6464905-831-6464 1050 Brock Rd. 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Canines take a bath at Humane Society fundraiser Union optimistic about model landing in Durham By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — While Gen- eral Motors put months of rumours to rest with the announcement that it will build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro sport coupe, speculation contin- ues over the location of that production. Rick Wagoner, GM’s CEO, announced on Thursday production of the car will begin at the end of 2008 and that it will go on sale in the first quarter of 2009, but he stopped short of saying where the much-anticipated muscle car will be built. “That decision has not yet been made,” says GM Canada spokeswoman Adria MacKenzie. “We built a compelling business case for production in Oshawa, but they haven’t finalized the production location, so we are still waiting to hear.” Ms. MacKenzie says the decision will not be made for another “several months” and would not speculate as to the odds of it landing in Oshawa. Chris Buckley, however, was more optimistic about the announcement. “It’s great news for the men and women working in the car plants in Oshawa,” the president of CAW local 222 said. “Although it hasn’t been officially announced yet, I’m confident that the next announcement will say that the Camaro will be produced in the city of Os- hawa.” Mr. Buckley says his con- fidence comes from changes being made at the two Os- hawa plants. “In the last couple of months, they’ve started some geo- graphical changes in the plant,” he said. “They’ve started doing some work around the plant to prepare for such an announce- ment.” Mr. Buckley said that much of the work has involved expansions at the body shop and construction of extra loading docks -- work that he says is needed for the Zeta platform, which would allow for the production of rear-wheel vehicles, such as the Camaro, and would be part of a flexible manufac- turing facility. “If everything plays out in the next little while, we’ll end up building not only the Camaro, but a variety of both front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles in a flex manufactur- ing system,” Mr. Buckley added. The flex- ible manufactur- ing facility, which would cost an es- timated $500 million to cre- ate, was announced as part of the Beacon Project, but was put on hold until future product investment into the Oshawa plant is confirmed. In February of this year, the CAW agreed to several cost-cutting concessions -- such as reduced relief times and outsourcing of non- trades maintenance work- ers -- that would strengthen its business case to get new products allocated to the Oshawa plant. The union is also pushing for older mem- bers to accept the $70,000 early retirement pension in- centives currently on offer from General Motors, with the goal of retiring 2,500 workers by the end of 2007. “It’s important to remem- ber everything we did at the beginning of this year was to demonstrate to the board of directors that we will have a competitive agreement put in place and that Oshawa is the place to invest,” Mr. Buckley said. 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The dog must also be muzzled and leashed if off the owner’s property. “We would only put those require- ments on if we feel it is necessary,” Ms. Brenner said. She said the new bylaw will defi- nitely make requirements around pets in the city clearer, which in turn will make the job of animal service officers easier. The bylaw also increases the num- ber of dogs a resident can own from two to three and introduces a restric- tion of four cats. For more information, visit www. cityofpickering.com/animals or call 905-420-4655. ✦ Getting from page 1 Getting responsible with pets in Pickering PICKERING — New signs by the lake will help point Pickering residents in the right direction. The City of Pickering’s waterfront co-ordinating committee is unveiling two new Trailhead Signs this month. “The new signs not only guide you through the City of Pickering’s trail sys- tem, but also through our history,” says Councillor Maurice Brenner, chairman of the committee. Ta king place at Millennium Square, the first sign to be unveiled is for ‘The Peak Trail.’ Named in honour of Wil- liam and Margaret Peak, the trail cel- ebrates the earliest European settlers. The Peaks are believed to be the first settlers in Pickering Township. Following the unveiling on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m., there is a free barbe- cue hosted by Ontario Power Genera- tion. On Saturday, Aug. 26 at Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West, the second sign will detail the First Nations Trail. The sign will illustrate Pickering’s Native heritage and reveal interesting facts about the area’s legacy. The unveiling is at 11 a.m., followed by a free barbecue, hosted by the Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club and the Rotary Club of Pickering, at the yacht club, located at 635 Breezy Dr. For more information, call Shawna Mutton at 905-420-4660 ext. 2170. All signs point to Pickering heritage PICKERING — Two men sped away from Durham police as officers closed in on a suspected bank machine skimming operation early Tuesday in Pickering. The two men fled as officers arrived to check on a report of suspicious ac- tivity. The men were removing equip- ment used to steal debit card informa- tion from an automated teller kiosk at a Bank of Nova Scotia on Brock Road South around 7:15 a.m., police said. Ta king off in a stolen Honda, the sus- pects were pursued along Bayly Street. The chase was suspended for safety reasons once the Honda got onto Hwy. 401 and sped away westbound. It’s believed the skimming equip- ment had been in place at the ATM for a short period of time and that the suspects were removing it when police were notified. Cops are looking for two white men, possibly of east European descent. Skimming suspects speed away in Pickering Merger means more services for people in need By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — End-of-life services have been standard- ized across Durham. A recent amalgamation of the North Durham Hospice and Hospice Durham is all but complete and that will mean better services for local residents, said Cheryl Ma- cLeod. The executive director of the new Durham Hospice said the organization will be accredited this fall but, apart from that, the two hospice organizations are now one. “By merging we are mod- elling exactly what the (On- tario) government wants,” Ms. MacLeod said. “We are now just bigger and better.” She explained the new di- rection for the hospice orga- nizations is consistent with the goals of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to see greater integration of health services. “What had happened with hospitals, it was very appar- ent (the government) was creating local networks,” Ms. MacLeod explained. The amalgamated service brings with it an economy of scale for training volunteers and makes them more acces- sible to a wider client base. “A ccessibility is key,” Ms. MacLeod said. “Time is something our clients don’t have.” To gether they are better equipped to adequately use resources, volunteers and those ever-elusive funding dollars. Durham Hospice receives its base funding from the Ministry of Health but, ac- cording to Ms. MacLeod, that doesn’t meet the organiza- tion’s base needs. It is required to raise more than $100,000 annually to keep operations going. Offi- cials do this through fund- raisers, such as an annual golf tournament, and with corporate and in-memoriam donations. “We share resources and standardize services so that no matter where you live in the region you can expect the same high level of service,” she said. By amalgamating, Ms. Ma- cLeod said Hospice Durham builds on the strengths of both organizations and pro- vides more services to more people at a lower cost. Hospice provides a pa- tient-centred and commu- nity-based response to end- of-life needs. “Palliative care is comfort care,” Ms. MacLeod said. The services provided by Durham Hospice, Ms. MacLeod said, are greatly needed because of the aging population. A trend is seeing more people choose to die at home. “They demand it and they deserve it,” she said. “More and more people have a choice and they are entitled to that choice.” Volunteers provide non- medical, emotional support as part of an individual’s palliative care team, which includes nurses, therapists, dietitians, social workers and chaplains. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ho spice ‘bigger and better’ FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comWalter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo The staff at Durham Hospice are settling in after merging North Durham Hospice and Hospice Durham. Pictured are Sheila Riske, Trisha Bower, Karen Popowich, Cheryl MacLeod, Linda Bowden, Betty Bignell, Emily Parkes and Julie Oster. EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Revamped nukes welcome if case is made to proceed Three years after the blackout that virtually shut down the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario’s power situation remains dire. Few of us can forget that steamy August afternoon when, to our astonishment, we learned that the power outage wasn’t an isolated event, but affected much of northeastern North America. If you recall, the cause was traced to a chain reaction that began with downed wires in Ohio. The blackout and subsequent power up raised public aware- ness of the fragility of our electricity system, the importance of conservation and the need for more power. And while the provincial government is this year coming up with a strategy to meet our increasing energy demands, hinting at a mix of differ- ent forms of energy generation, new sources of power are hard to come by. So, the Ontario Power Generation decision to start the pro- cess of looking at refurbishing four reactors on the ‘B’ side at the Pickering nuclear station is a good one. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has told OPG that it must conduct an environmental assessment to determine if the refurbishment should proceed. The EA is part of a business case study OPG is conducting to determine if the refurbishment work should be done -- and how much it would cost. The latter point is crucial. It wasn’t long ago that billions were spent refurbishing two of the ‘A’-side reactors. Initially, the cost to bring all four ‘A’ reactors online was estimated at $800 million. OPG eventually made the decision that the cost for refurbishing units 2 and 3 wouldn’t deliver enough return on the invest- ment. The bottom line is Ontario needs the power that could be pro- duced by extending the life of the ‘B’ side units and OPG must do so if the business case is there. Proceeding with a environmental assessment is the next step in laying out a complete financial picture and the impact of doing the work. We need a provincial energy boost and looking at maximizing existing resources is a must. Cutting garbage pickup has caused dumping To the editor: I never thought of having to quit my full-time job just to sort all the recyclables, green bin items, and garbage at my house. My kitchen has turned into what appears to be a dumping organization station. I no longer have a cupboard for dog-cat food, pasta, cereal, and canned goods. Rather, they have been transformed into three consecutive cupboards consisting of garbage in one, green bin items in another, and lastly a large blue recycle bin in the third. Not to mention the green bin is the large one not the small one, which holds one piece of bread and a small McIntosh apple. On top of this they have cut our garbage collection in half, going from four bags every week to four every other week. Now, I’m no rocket scientist, I actually work in a dental office. But, if you cut garbage pickup in half and replace it with this stupid green bin tell me why you can’t figure out why people are dumping all over the city. I am paying $4,500 in taxes per year and for some to suggest the option of taking everything to the dump is crazy. I don’t care if the dump has a special each and every day of the week, I am not paying. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, AUGUST 11, 2006 durhamregion.com N ever before have we received so much junk mail at Metroland Durham Region Media Group. That’s junk mail as in letters, faxes and e-mails about trash, composting and re- cycling. If you’ll forgive the pun, much of what has come to us over the past month has been utter garbage. The level of whining over having to do something which is so straightforward and environmentally sensible is, to put it bluntly, rubbish. We’ve had letter writers who stand up on a soapbox and declare that, as hard- working taxpayers (have you ever heard of any other kind?), they shouldn’t be forced to recycle since they already pay enough in property taxes. It’s pretty pointless driv- el, an argument that utterly misses the point. Composting and recycling has abso- lutely nothing to do with paying taxes and everything to do with finding a work- able solution for producing way too much garbage and having nowhere locally to put it. With the Michigan trash-trucking solution quickly running out of steam -- we could be as little as six months away from losing our cross-border answer to no local landfill -- we have to find another way. Incineration is a long-term solution, but surely the best short-term fix is to drastically reduce the amount of waste we produce. The other big howler has been that Os- hawa and Whitby no longer allow for the use of garbage cans. This one requires an explanation. Because Oshawa and Whitby have elected to continue picking up their own waste -- the other six Durham munici- palities have uploaded the responsibility to the Region -- they’ve purchased a new dual-use refuse truck. It’s divided into compartments for compost and garbage. The garbage area can only be reached by tossing a bag into that particular cham- ber. Garbage workers can’t reach up to the garbage compartment using a can, like they did in the good old days. Plus, the soon-to-come, see-through garbage bags will allow workers to quickly make sure only trash goes in garbage bags, so that the proper items go to compost. It all makes sense, if you give it a little thought. There has also been complaining about smells and concerns about animals rip- ping up garbage bags left at the curb. The smell issue, especially in 35-40 de- gree weather, can be a tough one, but re- quires a bit of thought in terms of freezing compost until just before it is collected. Garbage, now that it doesn’t contain com- postables, should not smell or attract ani- mals. And there should be a lot less of it, allowing for bi-weekly collection. It’s been more than a month now and hopefully everyone has adapted to the new world of waste management. We really don’t have a choice -- and it’s some- thing we should have started doing years ago. Tim Kelly is a Metroland Durham Region Media Group copy editor. His column appears periodically. E-mail tkelly@durhamregion.com. Waste words way over the top Tim Kelly staff editor NOFEEABM ...every day! 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Dance 2nd Saturday of every month held at the Pickering Rec. Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Doors open at 7:30, $14 per person. Disc Jockey and Cold Buffet are featured. Relaxed Dress Code - Smart Casual www.opfa.net Fund Raising Dance August 12, 2006August 12, 2006 HAWAIIANHAWAIIAN THEMETHEME Carrier’s of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Friday, August 11 , 2006 News Advertiser * Ajax IDA Pharmacy Ajax * Ajax Sobey’s Ajax * Bad Boy Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Bargain Shop Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Bulk Barn Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Durham Catholic District School Board Ajax/Pick. * Formula Ford Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax * Loblaws Pickering Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick./Scar. * MDG Computers Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Sobey’s Pick. * Please Mum Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Walia Discount Store Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Timothy & Benjamin Friday’s carriers of the week are Timothy & Benjamin. They enjoy sports & video games. They will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Timothy & Benjamin for being our Carriers of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Aug. 2 - Aug. 6, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hey, big guy PICKERING — Tw o-year-old Jack Dicks of Ajax cannot believe the size of Elmer the Safety Elephant during a recent visit to the Toys R Us store in Pickering. The store, along with Duracell Batteries and the Pickering Fire Department, was holding a fire safety day for kids. DURHAM — A national chain with stores in Ajax and Pickering has launched its second annual Backpacks for Kids Campaign. In support of children who cannot afford new school supplies, the Sleep Country Canada campaign runs Aug. 1 to Sept. 6. Durham residents are encouraged to drop off new backpacks filled with school supplies to the Sleep Country stores. All donations will be distributed to local children through The Salvation Army and KidsFestCanada, a non- profit organization that helps young Canadians living below the poverty line. Last year more than 700 backpacks were distributed to children and par- ticipating schools across Canada. “A backpack is such a small thing, but by filling it with school supplies, children will be given the opportunity to succeed,” says Glen Shepherd, chief secretary for The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda. Appropriate items for the backpacks are non-toxic markers or crayons, notebooks, geometry sets, dictionary and thesaurus, pencils, erasers, pencil cases, highlighters, glue or glue sticks, educational workbooks, duotangs, flashcards, paper, scissors, and tape. For more information, visit www. sleepcountry.ca. 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DURHAM — Ontario’s back special- ists, along with the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA), are offering tips for parents and students. “Children are particularly vulnerable to problems associated with carrying poorly designed or overloaded back- packs,” says Dr. Bryan Wolfe, president of the OCA. Through its public education pro- gram, ‘Pack it Light. Wear it Right,’ the OCA provides materials such as post- ers, information sheets, activity sheets, and an instructional video on how to lift, pack, carry, and choose a backpack. Through the program, the OCA hopes to get the word out to students, parents, and teachers. “Following a few simple guidelines can make a world of difference for your child’s spinal health,” says Kristina Peter- son, chair of the OCA’s external relations committee. The OCA suggests the following when considering, or using, a backpack: • Size is everything -- choose a back- pack that is proportionate to body size; • It’s all in the material -- make sure the backpack is made of vinyl or canvas instead of leather; • Strap it up -- ensure shoulder straps are adjustable, a minimum of two-inches wide, and are not tight under the arms; • A little bit of padding -- a padded back provides added protection and comfort. Odd-shaped items won’t dig into the back if packed on the opposite side; • Pack it right -- keep the heaviest items closest to the body to reduce strain and to evenly distribute the contents; • Hug your hips -- 50 to 70 per cent of the weight can be carried by the pelvis if the pack has a hip-strap or waist belt. This takes the weight off the shoulders and spine, balancing the load; • More pockets -- avoid packs with one large pocket. Several smaller pockets will help distribute weight and keep the con- tents from shifting; • Weight -- backpacks should never exceed 15 per cent of a secondary school student’s body weight or 10 per cent of an elementary student’s weight; and • Wheels and handles -- just like roll- ing luggage, another option is a back- pack with handles and wheels for easy transport. For further information, visit www.chi- ropractic.on.ca, or contact Jennifer Paige at 905-629-8211 Ext. 25, toll free, 877- 327-2273, or e-mail jpaige@chiropractic. on.ca. Going back to school shouldn’t be a pain in the back DURHAM — The August schedule for the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre has a lot to offer in the job hunt. The following workshops fill up quickly so pre-registration is required at 905-420-4010. Workshops are at the Pickering office, 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, beside the GO station. • Aug. 17 and 24 it’s Intro to Simply Accounting Basics from 9 to noon. • Aug. 24 Resume Critiquing runs from 9 to 10 a.m. • Aug. 31 Passport to Safety from 9 to 10:30 a.m. In addition, for clients of Northern Lights, a three-day job club is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednes- days. A three-day Landed Immigrants Job Search Workshop is also offered weekly, Tuesday through Thursday. Counsellors at the resume critiquing workshop only examine resumes. Pickering unemployment centre helps with the job search By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — For those who might have missed some important Pickering news in the last month, last year or last century, the Pickering Public Library is of- fering help. The library recently finished a long on- going project to make back issues of the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser avail- able online. Gilbert Boehm, manager of systems with the Pickering Public Library, said they’d previously had issues of the News Advertiser, as well as previous local newspapers, available online through the Pickering Ajax Digital Archives (www. pada.ca), but the files were never up-to- date. He said PADA was always years be- hind. Now, the issues will be live within a month. “Our intention is to keep it up-to-date as new issues become available,” Mr. Boehm said. Officials started compiling the local his- tory database in the early 1990s as a way to make local history and newspapers avail- able to the public on the Internet. Mr. Boehm said it is part of the library’s mis- sion to provide local information to the community. “If the Pickering library doesn’t do it, who will? It’s part of our mandate to pro- vide local history and what better source of local history is there than local newspa- pers,” he said. The newspaper archive includes the News Advertiser, The Bay News, The Pickering Post, The Pickering News, and The Bay Weekly Reporter. It goes back to 1881. Papers have been scanned in or the microfiche-microfilm format they were on has been digitized. Mr. Boehm said there are still a few decades from the mid-1950s to 1991 that are available at the library, but haven’t been digitized yet. A few odd is- sues are also missing for whatever reason, he said. PA DA also features an image gallery, birth, death and marriage records, and cemetery records. Those records, as well as the newspaper archive, are used for genealogy research, school projects and trying to find local information. “This is it,” Mr. Boehm said. “This is the only place you’ll be able to find local info like this.” IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU PLAN IT YOURSELF. L.I.F.E. Estate Planner Duffin Meadows Cemetery Pre-Planning Info Package Funeral Info Package A phone call to arrange an appointment YES! 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Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. SATURDAY ONLY SPECIAL! WEEKEND SALEFRIDAY, AUG. 11H TO SUNDAY, AUG. 13TH 30%ff All men’s & women’s regular-priced LEVI’S jeans including 501’s Reg. $70-$80. 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Reg. $10 each. 3/$17.99 AN EXTRA 30%ff End-of-line & discontinued dining & bedroom furniture Off our last ticketed prices. AN EXTRA 20%ff End-of-line & discontinued living room furniture Off our last ticketed prices. AN EXTRA 15 %ff End-of-line & discontinued floor sample major appliances Off our last ticketed prices. 80%ff End-of-line & discontinued mattress sets durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 Landowners can see the forest for the tax break Up to 75 per cent to be saved through program By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer DURHAM — Having a forest on your property could mean a tax break, under the Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program. The program “applies to a land owner that has 10 acres or more of forested land” on their property, said Rob Keen, project manager for the Trees Ontario Foundation of the On- tario Forestry Association. Under the MFTIP, landowners can save up to 75 per cent of property taxes on the portion of their property covered by forest. To participate, landowners have to agree to conditions, including pre- paring and following a Managed For- est Plan for their forest, said infor- mation on the Ministry of Natural Resources website. The landowner can write the plan, or have a forestry planning consul- tant do it, said Mr. Keen. The plan would include objectives such as de- velopment of trails, maintaining or encouraging wildlife habitats, con- servation or environmental protec- tion. If the plan is accepted, “the forest- ed component would be reassessed as managed forest and (the landown- er) could save up to 75 per cent of the property tax on that component of the property,” said Mr. Keen. An information workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mon- day, Oct. 2, at the Uxbridge Public Library. More information and application forms are available at www.oforest. on.ca, or www.ontariosforests.mnr. gov.on.ca/mftip.cfm. “It’s in society’s best interest to maintain and increase our forests,” said Mr. Keen. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com How do I get something published in Durham Region Media Group newspapers? The short answer is pick up the phone and give us a call. It's re- ally as easy as dialing 905.579- 4400 and speaking to someone in our newsroom. For the digi- tally inclined, let your fingers do the work for you by emailing us at newsroom@durhamregion. com. Our Managing Editors are local people, who know their way around Durham Region, and we'll be happy to answer all your questions. We have a team of editors, reporters and photographers on hand to help you tell your story. One of the best ways to communicate information is through a Press Release. What is a press release? A press release is a written out- line of your announcement. What should be in my press release? A press release should answer the Five Ws about your upcom- ing event or accomplishment: WHO is holding the event? A group, a company? WHAT is the event? A grand opening, a fun fair, special event, strawberry tea, 100th birthday? WHEN is it happening? Month, date, day of the week, time - be specific, not 'tomor- row'? WHERE is it being held? Street name, number, name of location if it is a school or hall etc., town or hamlet? WHY is the event being held? To raise funds, a special occa- sion, a grand opening? What makes a good press release? * Be brief and to the point. Almost any news release can be written within one double- spaced, type-written page. * Plan well in advance to have the information to the paper 10 - 14 days in advance of the event you are seeking publicity for to ensure we can get it in the paper. * Include your name and tele- phone number so we can call to clarify things. * Don’t be afraid to suggest something new. We welcome original ideas when they’re practical and organized. How do we get a Durham Region Media Group photographer to attend our event? The two most important factors that determine whether we will be able to send a photographer to your event are: 1. Newsworthiness A photo opportunity is newswor- thy if it will be of interest to an audience beyond your group. 2. Schedules As you can imagine, our photog- raphers are in high demand. The sooner you let us know about your event, the better the chance we will have room in our sched- ule to attend. How do I make my photo request a success? * Call early (14 days in advance is best). * Be prepared with details that help us determine whether we will be able to attend your event. We need to know the Who, What, When, Where and Why of the event. * If we are sending a photogra- pher, be ready when he or she arrives. Follow the photogra- pher’s instructions on composi- tion and have the correct spelling of the names of the people in the photo as well as their titles. *Provide a telephone number where we can contact you the day of the event in the event we are delayed (breaking news may force us to miss a scheduled photo shoot but we'll call to let you know). Can we submit our own photo? Absolutely! If a Durham Region Media Group photographer can’t make it you’re welcome to take a photo and send it to us. * We accept colour or black & white photos, or you can e-mail digital images to newsroom@ durhamregion.com. We do not accept photocopies. * Editors prefer ACTION photos. If you have eight people don’t line them up eight across, mix and match, sitting and standing, to maximize interest. * Be sure to include a concise caption that covers all of the 5 Ws. * Please identify everyone in the photo with full first and last names spelled correctly. Identify the people in the photo from left to right. * Include your name and tele- phone number in case we have questions. * Due to space constraints, we cannot guarantee the photo will appear in the newspaper but we'll do our very best. K@GJ]fiY\kk\i GL9C@:@KP N\i\_\i\]fipfl#^`m\ljXZXcc <D8@C1E<NJIFFD7;LI?8DI<>@FE%:FD 9lj`e\jjFg\e`e^=le[IX`j\iJgfik`e^<m\ek8ikJ_fnGcXpFg\e`e^=le=X`iGXeZXb\9i\Xb]Xjk>l\jkJg\Xb\i(''k_9`ik_[XpJZ_ffc<m\ekNfek_\GcXpf]]j>ff[JXdXiXk`e9ifb\k_\i\Zfi[I\Z\`m\[8>iXekGcXek`e^Ki\\jN`c[c`]\NXcb:fddle`kp:c\Xe$Lg Durham Region Media Group Electricity distribution companies offer hints on how to save DURHAM — Residents can do both their pocketbooks and the power grid a favour by taking mea- sures to conserve while they’re on vacation, says a group representing Ontario’s six largest electricity distri- bution companies. PowerWise, which includes distri- bution companies including Verid- ian, a power supplier to many parts of Durham, is advising customers of ways to keep electricity usage to a minimum and save money. “In additional to turning off lights and air conditioners when they leave on vacation, consumers should also consider unplugging all devices in their home that may be responsible for ‘hidden load’,” said Michael Angemeer, president and CEO of Veridian. Hidden loads are generated by devices such as computers, print- ers, home entertainment equip- ment, microwave ovens and digital clocks, which all consume power in standby mode, even when they are not being used. Added together over the course of a year, hidden loads in the average household can account for about $50 or 400 KWh of power consumption, the same amount of power used annually by an energy- efficient refrigerator. “It’s easier to save a megawatt than to build a megawatt,” said On- tario Energy Minister Dwight Dun- can. “By reducing energy consump- tion, we can cut down on our need to build a new supply and we can all save money.” There are a number of ways to save money on the electricity bill when away from home on vaca- tion, said a media release from Pow- erWise, which offers the following suggestions: Before you leave: • Turn off your air conditioner; • Close blinds and curtains; • If leaving lights on for security reasons, make sure they are com- pact fluorescent bulbs and put them on a timer; • Eliminate hidden loads by un- plugging the TV, radio, stereo, DVD, VCR, computers, printers, wine cooler, microwave, beer fridge, pool heater, clock radios, etc.; • and, turn off ceiling fans. At the cottage: • barbecue as much as possible; • keep screens in good repair and open windows; • use table fans; • dry clothes outdoors; • install compact fluorescent light bulbs; and • unplug the fridge when leaving. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Accord Sedan DX-G, model CM5516E Lease and finance offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc.,on approved credit.Based on a 2006 Accord Sedan DX-G,model CM5516E / 2006 Odyssey LX,model RL3826E / 2006 Pilot LX,model YF1816E.Lease for 48 months at $268.00 / $388.00 / $417.99 per month plus applicable taxes with 96,000 km allowance(12¢/km exceeding allowance). $4,451.00 / $5,146.00 / $6,097.00 down payment or equivalent trade acceptable to dealer. Initiation payment of $5,379.66 / $6,308.76 / $7,427.09 includes down payment, first monthly payment, security deposit of $0, freight and P.D.E. and taxes.Total freight and P.D.E. is $1,310.00 /$1,455.00 / $1,455.00.Total lease obligation is $19,739.10 / $27,097.80 / $29,822.99. Option to purchase at lease end for $10,664.00 / $15,272.00 / $17,730.00 plus taxes.Accord and Pilot leases calculated with interest rate of 2.9%; Odyssey 4.9%. Rate may change September 1, 2006. *1.9% purchase financing isavailable on in-stock 2006 Accords, Odysseys and Pilots for up to 36 months. Representative finance example based on a 2006 Accord Sedan DX-G, model CM5516E: $24,800.00 at 1.9% per annum equals $709.25 per month based on a 36-month term. C.O.B. is $733.00 for a total obligation of $25,533.00. 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The benefit concert takes place Friday Aug. 11 at the Groove Lounge, located above Le Skratch at 200 John St. W. in Oshawa. An all ages show takes place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the 19+ event show continues from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $10 for nine bands, including Ze Swines, Miami, Us and Them, Fare Day Effect, Black Jacket and After-Life. The show will also features special performances by Jayne Schmid, the Canadian Leather Woman, and the Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque Troupe! For more information call 905- 438-0008 or visit www.leskra- tchoshawa.com. &Dolphin Pools Spas Ajax 65 Kingston Rd. 905-686-6420 Scarborough 4191 Kingston Rd. 416-281-4888 Newmarket 883 Mulock Drive 905-953-7946 HWY #2 401 HARWOODDURHAM CENTRE WE ARE HERE! $1000 AUGUST 11, 12 & 13, 2006 3-DAYS-ONLY...3-DAYS-ONLY... UP TO SAVINGS OF www.dolphinpools.net HUGE SOFT TUB SALEHUGE SOFT TUB SALE THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Covering the Durham news scene ehatfield@durhamregion.comREPORTER ERIN HATFIELD By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — The rumble of thunder and crackle of lightning mean a storm is fast approaching and that sends most people running for cover. Not Colin Williamson. The 30-year-old Oshawa resident is a self-proclaimed “storm chaser.” Armed with a camera, he follows thunderstorms, torna- dos and hurricanes on their destructive paths, stopping only to snap photos of nature’s fury. “As a kid I was terrified of lightning,” he says. “Then one day I saw a guy taking photos of it. At first I thought he was crazy, then I looked and realized how incredible it was.” Mr. Williamson spent his childhood reading up on extreme weather and, after getting a driver’s licence at 16, he hit the road, visiting weather hotspots like Florida, Kansas and Oklahoma. “My mom didn’t really like that,” he chuckles. To day, he spends weeks at a time travelling Canada and the U.S. in search of storms, selling his photos and video foot- age to the Toronto Star, CNN and many others. He is also a member of the Weather Network’s “extreme weather team,” a group of volunteers trained to keep an eye on the weather and report back to the network’s meteorologists. “For me, weather is like a magnet,” Mr. Williamson says. “There’s nothing like seeing a tornado from half a kilometre away or seeing hail the size of baseballs.” But that doesn’t mean the average person should give it a try. Ever since the movie ‘Twister’ glamorized the world of storm chasing, Mr. Williamson said people have been eager to try their hand at it. But it takes more than a lens to be a real storm chaser — an understanding of the weather is key. Mr. Williamson has spent years learning what makes a storm tick and how close is too close — and he is regularly shocked by the misconceptions people have. A few weeks ago he was on the sidelines watching a soccer game in Oshawa’s Alexandra Park, when thunder and lightning made an appearance. “There were three games going on, kids everywhere and they didn’t call off any of the games,” he says, shaking his head. “I asked the refs why — they said they only call it if the lightning is too close... trust me if you can see it, it’s too close.” According to Environment Canada, precautions should be taken even if a thunderstorm is not directly overhead, because lightning can strike several kilometres away from a storm. The best advice is to seek shelter, whether indoors or in a vehicle. When trapped outdoors, the experts say to steer clear of tall objects, high ground or open fields. If caught on level ground, crouch down — do not lie flat. Mr. Williamson adds precautions should be taken indoors as well. Although it’s tempting to watch a storm, windows are a dangerous place to do it from. Also, turn off electrical appliances, avoid the use of tap water and stay off phones and computers. “Everyone needs to understand how dangerous lightning can be... It’s exciting and beautiful, but you have to know what you’re doing.” Durham man loves life in the eye of the storm While most take cover, a good storm has Colin Williamson armed and ready with a camera. The Durham man’s photos have been picked up by news organizations and he is a member of the Weather Network’s extreme weather team. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 SENIORS: The Rouge Hill Seniors hold events every Friday at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Darts are at 10 a.m., carpet bowling is at 1 p.m., and euchre is at 6:45 p.m. Beginners are welcome. There is also brown bag lunch at noon and all are welcome. CLASSIC CRUISE: PartSource at 1095 Kingston Rd. Pickering, holds its Friday Night Classic Cruise from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to cars from the 1980s and older. Prizes can be won. Call Paul Bertrand at 905- 420-1332. SERENITY GROUP: Support group meets at 8 p.m. in Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week, dealing with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. All are welcome. Child care can be arranged with notice. Call Jim (evenings only) at 905-428-9431. RESUME CLINIC: The YMCA Dur- ham Employment and Community centre is hosting the clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This workshop helps learn how to showcase skills and abilities to employers. Learn how to target your resume to each job you apply for and learn what sections and information should appear on your resume. Work- shop is at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. To reserve a spot, call 905- 686-7060. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 SUMMER FESTIVAL: Fairview Lodge’s 17th annual summer festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lodge, 632 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Enjoy live entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, a Whitby firefighters barbecue, an antique car show and more. SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 AUTISM ONTARIO BBQ: Annual barbecue, rain or shine, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heydenshore Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby. Food served by Lick’s Restaurant, face painting, Sparks the Clown visits, free fingerprinting for kids, and more. Cost includes activities and one raffle ticket. Chapter members are $5 each to a maximum of $25 per family. Non- members are $7 to a family maximum of $35. MONDAY, AUGUST 14 MOCK INTERVIEWS: The YMCA Durham Employment and Community centre is holding mock interviews. It’s an opportunity to practise interview skills and get feedback on how you did. The workshop is at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. To receive an individual interview time, call 905-686- 7060. BRIDGE: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays every Monday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Beginners should arrive a little earlier. Call Jean 905- 619-2626. EUCHRE: Play with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Monday and Fr iday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 ROTARY CLUB MEETS: Interested in fun, friendship, and community involvement? The Rotary Club of Pickering is made up of active, caring, women and men who do good things for the community under the motto ‘Service Above Self.’ New member inquiries are welcome. The club holds breakfast meetings Tuesdays at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club, beginning at 7 a.m. Call Ryan Guthrie at 416-487-5200 or e-mail rguthrie@gu thrieinsurance.com. ONE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Cricket Club, northeast corner of Monarch Av enue and Clements Road West. Meetings are at 8 p.m., except for the first Wednesday of the month, when they start at 8:30 p.m. Call 905-420- 0010 or visit www.opfa.net JOB EXPECTATIONS: The YMCA Durham Employment and Community centre is hosting a job expectations workshop from 1 to 2 p.m. This short workshop provides the necessary life skills to make the right employ- ment decisions and remain employed. Learn all about keeping a job. Work- shop is at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. To reserve a spot, call 905-686-7060. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Women 21 years and older can get information about mentoring a girl or young woman through the Ajax-based Girls Inc. The information session is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1-398 Bayly St. W. in Ajax. Female mentors are matched with girls six to 16 on a one- to-one basis, or with a young mother, or mom-to-be. Call 905-428-8111, or e-mail lcurley.durham@girls-inc.org. REP BASEBALL SHOWCASE: The Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Associ- ation is hosting a game between Ajax and Whitby minor rookie rep baseball squads. League officials invite the public out and will be on hand to answer questions about the Ajax rep program. The game is at Cedar Park in Ajax and begins at 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 JOB SEARCH ESSENTIALS FOR NEWCOMERS: The YMCA Durham Employment and Community centre is hosting a job search and interview workshop for newcomers to Canada from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about job expectations, the importance of academic assessment and upgrading, as well as how to overcome commu- nication barriers and gain Canadian work experience. Workshop is at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 16, Pickering. To reserve a spot, call 905-427-7670. AJAX-PICKERING TOASTMAS- TERS: The club meets Wednesdays to work on communication, public speaking and other skills. Learn at your own pace with no pressure, every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Pickering Nuclear Infor- mation Centre on Montgomery Park Road (southern end of Brock Road in Pickering). Call Dennis Kelly at 905- 427-3819 or visit ajaxpickering.freeto- asthost.org. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 FREE CONCERT: The Full Count Blues Band offers the sound of the rhythm and blues tonight. The show is part of the Thursday night concert se- ries beginning at 7 p.m. in Millennium Square, bottom of Liverpool Road, in Pickering. Acts change each week. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and insect repellent. Visit www.cityofpickering. com. CARPET BOWLING: Play with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Monday and Thursday at 9:20 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. Beginners wel- come but come earlier. Call Evelyn at 905-683-2947. RESUME CLINIC FOR NEWCOM- ERS: The YMCA Durham Employment and Community centre is hosting a re- sume clinic for newcomers from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This workshop helps learn the Dos and Donts of resume writing as well as how to showcase skills and abilities to employers. There’s an op- portunity to work with a job skills spe- cialist. Workshop is at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 16, Pickering. To reserve a spot, call 905-427-7670. 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa ATTENTION PARENTS GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL GREAT CONFIDENCE BUILDER Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25 This program is open to all students entering Grade 9 and will give them a brief introduction to high school. Included will be a look at the English and mathematics curriculum as well as study skills, time management, and steps to success. Locations: O’Neill CVI , G.L. Roberts CVI, and Dr. FJ Donevan CI Oshawa; Dunbarton HS, Pickering; Ajax HS and J. Clarke Richardson C, Ajax; Henry Street HS, Whitby; Brock HS, Scugog Township; Uxbridge HS, Uxbridge. For further information and busing details for Brock and Uxbridge locations only, please see www.dce.ca or call 905-436-3211 or 1-800-408-9619. GET YOUR TEEN IN THE DRIVERS SEAT DRIVER EDUCATION 4-Day In-class Sessions August 21 to 24 • 9:00 am to 3:45 pm Our summer Ministry approved Driver Education program combines in-class and in- car instruction that prepares students for the Ontario G2 driver’s test. Upon completion, succesful participants receive an MTO- approved Beginner Driver Education Student Record. Classes are held at the EA Lovell Centre in Oshawa. For further information & to register call: 905-436-3211 or 1-800-408-9619 or visit www.dce.ca to register on-line or download a registration form. YOUR TEEN MAY QUALIFY FOR UP TO 30% INSURANCE DISCOUNTS PICKERING OPTOMETRIC CLINIC Dr. E. Gillezeau, Dr. M. Fitzsimmons Dr. C. Wang Dr. L. Voisin, Dr. L. Van, Dr. P. Ho Dispensing Frames and Contacts Pickering Medical Centre 1885 Glenanna Road, Suite 212 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 905-839-5303 905-683-1175 Lab On Premises / -* -t / -* -t Whitby and Toronto Whitby: Aug. 23, Sept. 6 Toronto: Aug. 15 & 23 @ 6:30 pm sharp! 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Call 905.438.9000 or 1.800.390.5611 for more details and to RSVP. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 Billboard AUGUST 11, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 A highly regarded and successful clinic for the treatment of neuromuscular complaints, ZyGenix Health Group is continuing to help people in pain all around the Greater Toronto Area. Across Canada these integrative treatment facilities are attaining results from their multidisciplinary approach where others have failed. The success rate is unbelievably high in these clinics, and many individuals have even avoided invasive surgeries and many are living a better quality of life. The degree of muscular relaxation, increased joint mobility, and overall pain relief is outstanding. Case studies and treatments were initially performed in India (New Delhi), Edmonton, Alberta, and then the Greater Toronto region with remarkable results. In the GTA, clinics are now located in Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough, with a brand new location being set up in Oakville because demand is has been so high. All you need to do is call and ask if your condition can be treated. The concept of “Zy”, or Intracare (intermeshing) of health services is the main premise of Zygenix Health Groups. This approach is centered around the fact that our body relies on multiple systems to work properly to avoid and recover from illness. The goal is to pinpoint the source of the patient’s condition through Zygenix’ thorough testing, and to determine the optimal treatment protocol for the patient so that the person can recover quickly and naturally through the treatments. For both minor conditions, and more severe conditions, the goal is also to correct the problem, rather than temporarily relieving the pain. Zygenix Health Groups employs a “team of doctors” approach. This allows different treatments to complement each other for maximal result. The clinics have a number of beneficial effects that no other clinics provide. They use a unique combination of manual treatments resulting in relaxed muscles, improved nerve function, increased mobility, and reduced pain. ZyGenix Health Group practitioners treat chronic conditions of the nerve, muscle, bone, joint, and tissues. These treatments, combined with strengthening and conditioning, cervical traction systems, precision-point therapy, and technologically advanced laser therapy and other high-tech modalities, gives the patient maximum pain relief and provides the patient with a long term answer for their chronic pain conditions. CHRONIC PAIN: How do we treat it? Pa tients suffering from chronic pain conditions often have seen many doctors, practitioners, and have undergone many different therapies. They suffer from physical pain, and they also have a chemical and psychological component to their pain, which are often neglected or overlooked by other facilities. ZyGenix treatment centers deal with the physical aspects of the nerve, muscle, bone, joint, and tissue as well as the nutritional and psychological components to chronic pain conditions. PHYSICAL: Nerve, Muscle, Bone, Joint, and Tissue conditions. CHEMICAL: The chemistry of the body changes with inflammation and pain. Chronic conditions are often associated with metabolic changes such as obesity and malnutrition. PSYCHOLOGICAL: Chronic pain alters your cognition (thinking) leading to irritability and moodiness, depression, anxiety, stress and other psychological conditions which can have an impact on your family and social spheres. This will further aggravate your condition of pain. Each treatment plan is individualized and builds on the last and after a series of treatment, a long lasting relief of symptoms is noted as treatment is centered on correcting the root cause of the problem. The nutritional and psychological components allow for a more complete care. Pa tients find that following a treatment they have less stress, feel more relaxed and have a sense of well-being due to the fact there is a release of natural opiates called endorphins, which are elevated significantly during a treatment. ZyGenix Health Group is one of the first treatment systems to provide fully integrative care in Western Canada; integrating common used Eastern and We stern treatments systems. Specific conditions are treated from an Eastern and Western perspective with specific groups of muscles in combination with a nutritional assessment that correlates all aspects of health. These treatments give the patient maximum pain relief and provide the patient with a long term solution for their pain, because of the individualized treatment system provided by Zygenix’ based on their clinical findings. When you should call us? Pain relief and restoration of functioning are attained for such conditions as: neck pain, upper and low back pain, headaches (migraines), carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, (numbness and tingling of the arm and hand), tendonitis (tennis and golfers elbow), plantar fascitis (pain at the bottom of the foot), sports injuries, whiplash, TMJ, asthma, sciatica (pain and tingling to the buttock and leg), arthritis, torticollis (wry neck), sprain and strain injuries as well as the soft tissue component of almost any condition involving the nerve, bone, joint, muscle, or tissue. Many patients deemed as potential surgical candidates have avoided or prolonged the need for surgery with the “Zy” approach. The reality is that most people wait too long and the problems keep getting worse leading to increased suffering. ZyGenix doctors are available at various clinics around the greater Toronto area to help you with your concern. An appointment can be made by calling 905-803-0222. All you need to do is call and ask if your condition is treatable. ZyGenix treatments may be fully or partially covered by health plans through work and insurance. The staff of highly trained will take the time to listen to concerns, answer questions, and to help people understand that they don’t have to live with pain. WHY LIVE IN PAIN? Zy Ge nix: Neuromuscular Integrative Treatment advertorial MISSISSAUGA LOCATION 90 DUNDAS ST. 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REGULAR $669.99 *Price includes event savings. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 Aj a x, Pickering youths can learn to pamper themselves Relax, youth centre is offering spa session PICKERING — The Youth Centre offers a day of relaxation and well- being. Ajax and Pickering youth aged 13 to 19 can attend three free sessions this month. Through hands-on activities, par- ticipants learn to relax their mind, body, and soul. Included in the work- shops is guidance on how to make homemade spa treatments, profes- sional skin care and make-up dem- onstrations, yoga and dance sessions, learning about stress management, and more. A healthy snack is provided and guest speakers share their tech- niques. The sessions are at the Petticoat Creek Library, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering, from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednes- days, Aug. 9, 16, and 23. Pre-registra- tion is required. For more information, or to regis- ter, call 905-428-1212. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photos A day of fun AJAX — It was a day of activity, laughs and making new friends on Sunday as the Pickering Islamic Centre held its annual carnival in Ajax’s Paulynn Park. For Zaffras Nawaz, the big slide provided big kicks, while above, Zahra Vaid, left, and Samar Hamid take in some of the activities. At right, Sara Kamran, of Pickering, concentrates as she draws Henna on Tahira Moghal. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Ajax man goes solo at Dance Festival Jason Foucault may have come late to dancing, but he’s earned plenty of experiences By Alistair Lowe Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — A career in dancing and choreographer may have come later in life, but Jason Foucault continues to make the most of his opportuni- ties. At the age of 25, Foucault was at a bar mitzvah where he was intro- duced to dancers who inquired if he was interested in dancing. “Ever since I was a kid I always liked the old Fred Astaire movies, and that’s where I started,” recalls the Ajax man. He was introduced to, and men- tored by, Colleen Friedman, even- tually attending the Toronto School of Dance. From there, Foucault hit the festival circuit with Friedman’s dance company ‘DanceCo2,’ which has since disbanded. He then toured Brazil in 2001-02 with the Newton Moraes Dance Theatre. Upon returning to Canada, the current Pitney Bowes employee continued to perform with the Newton Moraes group at numerous festivals throughout 2003-04. After marrying, settling down, and hav- ing a child, Foucault decided to take a year off to “concentrate on (his) family.” Foucault’s career path has taken a number of turns along the way. Hailing from Sudbury, Foucault moved to the Jane Street and Finch Av enue area of Toronto at age 17 where he eventually became a professional dog trainer -- by ac- cident. He purchased an aggressive dog, “for security, due to the cul- ture shock and the area.” However, the dog was proving difficult to be trained. “Once I hooked up with a good dog trainer,” he said. “I got more involved because it was something I was good at.” As for getting a start seemingly late in life with dance, Foucault said that’s not really the case. “It’s not uncommon for male dancers to start their career at the age of 16 or 17,” he said. “It’s impor- tant not to discount older males, as there is always a need for good male dancers and older boys should not be discouraged.” The coming week marks another milestone in his dance life. At the Dance Festival running Aug. 8 to 19 in Toronto’s Historic Distillery District, Foucault is performing his first solo piece, ‘Gylt’. “It’s very experimental and it let me explore my art as a dancer and a choreographer,” he said. “It’s very exciting to test myself as a solo.” Foucault is on stage Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2:20 p.m., Aug. 13 at 4 p.m., Aug. 18 at 12:10 p.m., and Sat., Aug. 19 at 2:12 p.m. For more infor- mation or tickets, call 416-504-7529, or visit www.ffida.org Sweet art exhibit PICKERING — Oshawa resi- dent Marissa Sweet’s works are in the house starting Monday. The house is the Information Centre of Ontario Power Genera- tion, Pickering Nuclear, where her abstract-impressionistic works are on display from Aug. 14 to Oct. 10. Sweet’s one-woman show of 14 paintings reveal the simplicity of na- ture and the art of placement. She started painting in oils in 1985 and switched to acrylic painting in the early 1990s. Influenced by her studies in feng shui, her paintings hint at a oneness with nature and prompt the viewer to reflect upon an indi- vidual’s relationship with his or her surroundings. The Information Centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road) and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Art in the Atrium AJAX — Influenced by the Group of Seven, a Pickering resi- dent opened her one woman show, ‘A rt in Public Places,’ this month. Acr ylic landscapes by Judith Jewer are on display in the Atrium of the McLean Community Centre in Ajax until Sept. 11. Jewer is active in the arts community as a member of the PineRidge Arts Council, the Dur- ham West Arts Centre and Ajax Creative Arts, among others. She often starts working on location, exploring the landscapes in Ajax and Pickering, then completes the work in her studio. The exhibit is available for viewing at no cost during busi- ness hours at the McLean centre, 95 Magill Dr. in Ajax. Hours are Mon- day to Friday from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call Gwen Williams at 905-831-6057. SASS musicians perform PICKERING — The madness continues in Pickering this Saturday. The Durham West Arts Centre’s Kids Saturday Morning Music Mad- ness series, intended for children and youth, on Aug. 12 presents Sassy Madness, featuring 14- to 18-year-old members of SASS, the School Alliance of Student Songwrit- ers. The concert is free and begins at 10 a.m. in the Pickering Public Library’s central branch auditorium. The concert is 30 to 45 minutes in length. For more information and addi- tional concerts in the series, e-mail info@dwac.ca or visit www.dwac.ca. Entertainment Briefs AUGUST 11, 2006 Jennifer Roberts/ News Advertiser photo Ajax dancer Jason Foucault practices in a park behind his house for his first solo piece, ‘Gylt’, which premieres in Toronto. Plenty to be cleared up as dog days hit Pickering Museum Village PICKERING — Every dog is sure to get its day in Pickering this week- end. The Backwoods Players present ‘Settlers at Sunset: Every Dog Has Its Day,’ a partly scripted and partly improvised play, at Pickering Mu- seum Village on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. Find out if jam and pickle magnate Aurelia Cronk, and her sister-in-law Acacia Cronk, buys the hotel and turns it into a drinking establish- ment in Duffins Creek; watch as the daughters of temperance try to raise enough cash to foil these plans and keep the village dry; follow Granny Slack as she tries to obtain permis- sion to play her violin; and encour- age Jeb Blandings to bid on the boxed lunch made by the woman of his dreams. These storylines and more will be pursued in the fourth instalment of the wacky series set in the fictional village of Duffins Creek, circa 1875. Fifty characters of all ages will carry out the various parts, en- acting actual customs and social his- tory from that era. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 905-683-8401. NEWS ADVERTISER PA R TNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO BRING YOU AMAZING DEALS ON SALE NOW Enjoy casual dining in an eclectic atmosphere at Xenos Bistro & Bar. Dine on the licensed and spacious garden patio. 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Please call 905-683-5110 ext. 228 for more information Sponsored by: Pickering Athletic Centreyou’ll flip over us! it’s that time of year again! there’s something for everyone! Do you offer classes in music, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, art, education, sports or theatre? Promote your services NOW in the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser’s Fall Registration guide. In-paper advertising features running until the end of September. Come to the show on August 24, 25 and 26th at www.danceexperience.ca durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 Phyllis and Lion talk art PICKERING — Pickering artist Phyllis Desjardins discusses the finer points of oil painting with Larry Peet, past-president of the Uxbridge Lions Club. Desjardins is taking part in the Uxbridge Lions Art In The Park Summerfest event, Aug. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Uxbridge’s Elgin Park. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com Photos by Jason Liebregts Kwahadi Dancers recently stopped in Durham dur- ing their Canadian Tour to perform authentic First Nations dances connected to the values of Scouting. The Kwahadis, from Amarillo Texas, are a Scout Group with roots as far back as 1944, when eight boys were taught to do one dance for a camp- fire. The Scouts make their own regalia and carefully learn the culture so they can accurately honour the dances and the native people. They were given the right to use the name Kw ahadi by the elders of the Comanche, the name of a band of Comanche people who hunted on the High Plains of Texas. The Kwahadis’ mission is to share through their performances the gifts of song and dance with the wisdom they hold. The Hoop Dance, mid- dle left, illustrates the story of everyone’s life and reminds young people not to let the Whirl Wind de- feat them. The Comanche Dance, bottom left, serves as en- couragement to stand for something worthwhile and to be prepared to de- fend beliefs. The Shield Dance, top, is a reminder of the pro- tective shield in our hearts which is made up of the good things taught by parents, teachers, elders, coaches, Scouters and friends. Above, a dancer per- forms during the Grand Entrance. Kwahadi Dancers’ Drum Beats Kwahadis share song, dance and wisdom with Scouting youth SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com SENIOR ‘B’ LACROSSE FINAL Ajax-Pickering Rock faces the Wellington Aces Saturday in Game 3 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Game time is 7 p.m. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 11, 2006 Long line of fans for hockey greats By Brandon Walker Staff Writer PICKERING — The Mahovlich brothers, Frank and Peter, spent three hours signing autographs at the Pickering Markets on Saturday, Aug. 5, making dreams come true for NHL fans and collectors alike. The line of people stretched the length of the Pickering Markets, all wanting to catch a glimpse or get the autograph of the brothers who left an incredible mark on the his- tory of hockey in Canada. Some fans showed up as early as 8:30 a.m. John Low, from Ajax, said he ar- rived before 9 a.m. but still had to wait an hour and a half. When asked if the Mahovlichs were his heroes when he was a kid, Mr. Low said, “Absolutely, Frank was for sure. I’m a collector and meeting the players is what it’s all about.” Mr. Low said one of the differ- ences between getting autographs from the older players opposed to the current generation is the older players actually sign legibly. Fans showed up with ticket stubs, hockey cards, photos, books and one fan even took an old chair with a Red Wings logo on it, all to be signed by two very famous brothers who made history playing Canada’s favourite pastime. Drew Falconer, who drove in from Cobourg, said it was nice meeting them again. “It was im- portant because I wanted to get stuff signed that I didn’t get signed last time I met them. It was my third time meeting Frank and my second time meeting Peter, it’s nice to see them both together.” Although Mr. Falconer said right- winger Paul Henderson is his hero, he did say he’d made some trea- sured additions to his collection by seeing the brothers again. Andy Dougles, who made the trip from Scarborough, said it was terrific to meet the guys. “It re- ally is a trip down memory lane. They’re very personable. It’s nice that they’ve got time for old-timers like me. I remember seeing them when they played for St. Mike’s. In those days you couldn’t even play hockey on Sundays after 6 p.m., because of it being the Lord’s day.” Mr. Dougles said the Big M was always one of his heroes. “I always admired the way Pete played too.” Carl Papa also drove in from Scarborough and said although the wait was long, it was worth it. “It was a thrill,” Mr. Papa said. “Frank was my hero. He’s the reason I be- came a Red Wings fan; I’m still a Red Wings fan to this day.” Mr. Papa got Frank to sign a 1976 banner from the Canada Cup. “I got it at a garage sale for $2,” he said with a laugh. Peter said it was a little surpris- ing to see so many people lined up to meet him and his brother. “But I can understand,” he said, “because Frank’s here too.” Mahovlich brothers sign on in Pickering Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Nicholas Davis waits for an autograph from Peter Mahovlich during a Legends of Hockey Autograph session at the Pickering Markets last week. Both Pete and Frank Mahovlich were visiting and signing autographs for the crowds. Aj ax athletes haul in medals at sweet American meet AJAX — Anyone looking for athletes from Durham Region at the North American Youth Track and Field Champion- ships would have found them on the winners’ podium. Held in Hershey, Pennsylva- nia, the meet attracts athletes from across North America. Julian Patchett, from Ajax, won gold in the boys’ 13-14 800 metres, winning convincingly in a time of 2:05.75 and just missing the meet record for the event by 2.6 seconds. The second-place finisher, from California, was seven seconds behind and the third- place finisher came in nine back. Patchett had set his mind on breaking the meet record, but the lack of competition and the high temperatures worked against him. The Prince sisters -- Kendra and Nichelle -- from Ajax ran in 4-x-100m relay races. Nichelle’s 11-12 team brought home the gold with a time of 53.79 sec- onds, while Kendra ran in the 9-10 age group and her team finished in second with a time of 1:01.12 seconds. B.J. Cunliffe, from Courtice, placed second in the 13-14 age group 1,600-metre (one-mile) race, finishing in a time of 4:49.35. He just beat out the third and fourth place finishers, from British Columbia and Califor- nia respectively, by tenths-of- a-second. AJAX — The organizers of the North Scarborough Soccer Tourna- ment were short one team, so at the last minute, they invited the eventual champions. Called just days before the tour- nament began, the Ajax United Lightning Bolts under-11 girls’ soc- cer team not only went undefeated, but unscored upon, in taking the title. Not only that, but the Bolts were also down three players due to vacations. In the finals, the Bolts took on the Ajax United Roadrunners under-10 team, claiming the crown with a 4-0 victory. In round-robin play, the United girls knocked off the North York Cosmos 3-0 and Peterborough 4-0. The two Ajax teams were sched- uled to play the final round-robin match, but as both teams were guaranteed a spot in the finals, the game wasn’t played. Lightning Bolt members are Lauren Henderson, Taylor Correia, Lateisha Grant, Stephanie Rampi- no, Samantha Smart, Cassie Sribny, To ri Longbottom, Alex Lamon- tagne-Maycock, Lauren Duggan, Alexia Sribny, Marissa Graham- Singh and Brittney Lawrence. Miss- ing from the event were Keyana Howard, Kiana Chiu and Maddy McKinnon. Lig htning Bolts strike for tourney win, just in the nick of time Kendra, left, and Nichelle Prince 11 Harwood Ave S Ajax Tel: 905-686-5554 FREE SALAD OF YOUR CHOICE WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD OFFER VALID FOR DINE-IN ONLY Saturday August 12th Saturday August 12th Saturday August 12th FREE BBQ & FREE BBQ & FREE BBQ & REFRESHMENTS! REFRESHMENTS! REFRESHMENTS! 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Qualifications include: Superior verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills Detail oriented, creative, plus solid organizational/time management skills Enthusiastic and able to multi-task in a deadline driven team-oriented environment. Previous sales experience in a newspaper or printing business is a definite asset. If a challenging and rewarding career in Advertising Sales sounds like the professional opportunity you've been looking for, please forward your resume to: Judy Pirone, Advertising Manager Times Journal, 16 Bascom Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1M9 Fax: 905-852-9341 Email: jpirone@durhamregion.com No telephone calls please. Only those selected for interview will be contacted 100%commission Internet listing sales Community based Attractive commission Very flexible Potential for annual renewals hrsales@ylm.ca Experienced salespeople only Are you energetic, self-motivated, independent and able to work alongside others in a fast paced environment? Able to multi-task and have basic computer skills? This Week is looking for an..... INSIDE SALES PROFESSIONAL to sell print advertising and special features. Sales experience and/or print sales an asset. Base salary and excellent commission structure, plus bonuses. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted Submit resume to: ekolo@durhamregion.com Large Import Dealership in Durham requires an OFFICE MANAGER Dealership experience mandatory For interview please contact: 1-800-MyAdBox #210633 or 210633@myadbox.com or Visit www.myadbox.com/210633 Massey's Restaurant Requires full-time or part-time *BROILER COOKS *FULL TIME SERVERS Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering Do Not Hire Any Real Estate Agent Before You Read This FREE Special Report www.AskRealEstate.ca Bank Foreclosures & Fixer Uppers These homes need work DurhamPowerOfSales.com Join Our Team...Come To Our JOB FAIR Tues. Aug. 22, 2006 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm AJAX COMMUNITY CENTER Enter through south side tennis court doors Hiring staff for three locations •Full Time •Part Time •Bakery •Midnight Shift Good Wages Plus Benefits Or apply in person at our locations •Westney & Bayly •Harwood & Bayly WAREHOUSE WORK $10 PER HOUR Our Oshawa client is busy and we need people to staff the 8am-4pm & 4pm-midnight shifts. Criminal Clearance Check required. You will need to either bring one in or apply for one. Details available at interview. Apply Weekdays 9:30am to 3:30pm 185 Brock St. N., #206 Whitby (above Dundas) INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL CLEANERS Full-Time 4 Positions - ASAP Experienced Only MUST HAVE Drivers License, References, Police Check & Bondable 905-420-3112 JR. PROPERTY MANAGER. Min. 2yrs. exp. in condominium management. Knowledge of the condominium act, ability to pre- pare and present the monthly property manager's report to the Board of Directors. Good writ- ten/verbal communication skills. Fax resume to 905-565-5798. KILL-FLOOR PERSON required. Will train. Serious applicants only need apply. Apply in person at Little Britain Meat Packers, or call 705-786-2101 or fax applications to 705-786-2151. KINESIOLOGIST needed full time for busy physiotherapy clinic, Mon-Fri, please fax resume to 905-666-8905. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION. Experience preferred. Starting $10 - $20 per hour. Fax resume to 905-985-9915 or call 905-985- 9875. LAWN MAINTENANCE STAFF for Pickering area needed. quality residential experiencing, valid drivers licence, references re- quired. Snow removal positions also available. Fax 416-701- 9961 or phone 416-282-5535 NEW WHOLESALE CO.Our warehouse needs people to help distribute our products. We are looking for 15 hard-working peo- ple. To schedule an interview call Frank 905-420-1042 OFFICE CLEANING Days, evenings/week- ends. Pickering to Bowmanville. Experienced couples/in- dividuals preferred. References required. Must have vehicle. Hourly rate $8 - $9.50 1-905-866-9156 PART TIME cleaners wanted for immediate jobs. Call 905-571- 5616 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Labourer, working with insulated concrete forms and other general laboruer duties. Must have own transportation, site located 20mins north of Oshawa. Wage to be negotiated. Contact: Steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax Steve: 905-982-0609. ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOW, soffit & eavestrough sub-crews & experienced shinglers needed. North Durham & Markham area. Please call Ed 905-424-3771. SHIPPER/RECEIVER,Pickering. Va lid Forklift license. Minimum 3 years experience. Own transpor- tation. Must be bondable, self- motivated, organized and punctu- al. Fax 905-420-7325 or email: joe.monaco@goodmanmfg.com SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. Paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. TORONTO MANUFACTURER of custom high-end residential cabinets requires experienced cabinet maker and an in-store (subcontractor). Immediately with reference. 416-661-9100 or fax 416-661-8141 URGENT - HOUSE CLEANERS needed for fast-growing maid ser- vice. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 URGENT! URGENT! URGENT!- EXPERIENCED CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals part time and full time with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr. and gas allowances of- fered. Own vehicle preferred. Se- rious inquires only. Call 905-686- 5424 now. ESTHETICIANS & THREADING people required for Angel Esthet- ics and Spa, Pickering. Full time and part time. Call 905-250-9775 between 12-8pm. HAIR STYLIST required for up- scale Ajax Salon. Full and part time positions available. Estheti- cian also required. Please call (905)427-3811. CNC MILLING Programmer/ Operator for Aerospace Machin- ing facility in Markham. Some ex- perience required. Must be famil- iar with MasterCam. Fax resume to 905-471-0141 LICENSED MECHANIC or ap- prentice with Drive-Clean experi- ence required. Full Time. Gener- ous pay plus benefits. Call Chris or Sean at 905-728-6221. WOODWORKING COMPANY seeks fully experienced CNC op- erator in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905-433- 1463. INSURANCE RIBO LICENSED Customer Service Rep for Personal Lines, excellent companies, email patb@worden-insurance.com or fax 905-432-1568. A/P CLERK with 3 years mini- mum related experience is re- quired for busy sales/marketing company in Pickering. Duties will include: A/P, government remit- tances, vendor correspondence, GL maintenance, and other relat- ed accounting tasks. Must pos- sess excellent organizational, communication, computer and AccPac skills. Bilingualism an asset. Please submit resume stating salary expectations to: jdavis@somcan.com A/R CLERK with 3 years mini- mum related experience is re- quired for busy sales/marketing company in Pickering. Duties will include: invoicing, collections, banking, customer correspon- dence, as well as other general accounting responsibilities. Must possess excellent organizational, communication, computer and AccPac skills. Bilingualism an asset. Please submit resume stating salary expectations to: jdavis@somcan.com PERMANENT PART-TIME re- ceptionist. Real estate experi- ence required. Must have typ- ing. 12-line phones. Call Helen 905-428-3459. GROWING National Distributor in Uxbridge looking for Junior Sales Rep for Toronto. No cold calls.Will train, car required.Fax 905-852-5311, or e-mail KenDHill@interlinebrands.com SALES,advanced commissions, P/T, F/T. Okay talking to small groups. A NYSE Company. Diana 866-306-5858. SEEKING KEY EXECUTIVE Net- worker in Durham Region, 6 year US Company now launching in Canada, Over $300million in sales. Email resume: Dawn.bell1@sympatico.ca or call 705-795-8693 WEB IN MOTION is seeking a Sales Representative with an understanding of the PC market- place in Canada Expected earn- ings $65,000 to $85,000 Apply at jobs@webinmotion.ca CHIROPRACTIC assistant/recep- tionist, wanted for approximately 20 hours per week. Related ex- perience required. Please fax re- sume to 905-404-1108 or email redchiroman@rogers.com DENTAL ASSISTANT required part-time maternity leave, Whitby. Must have positive attitude and professional manner with adaptability, warmth, caring. Computer skills (Abeldent). fax 905-668-8790 or info@appleton- dental.ca LEVEL II/PDA ASSISTANT required FT for our growing practice in Whitby. Must have one year assisting experience. Excellent salary and health benefits if qualified. Please send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 P/T MEDICAL SECRETARY, some evenings required, plus fill- in for holiday's. Please respond with resume in writing only 95 Bayly St. Suite 200 Ajax, ON L1S 7K8 PSWs AND HOMEMAKERS needed for Durham Region. Call 416-287-0673 or fax your resume to: 1-866-602-5211. RMT - ADDITIONAL THERA- PIST wanted for established Pick- ering Clinic. Afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Please cal Kelly 416-399-0505. SEEKING EXPERIENCED en- thusiastic, confident PDA for a full-time position. Mon-Thurs. Knowledge of Abeldent an asset. email resume via website: www.whitbydentist.ca or deliver in person to: Dr. David Garant, 203 Byron St.W., Whitby UXBRIDGE DENTAL seeks PT leading to FT Level2 PDA and PT Hygienist. Some Saturdays required. Please send application to: uxbridgedental@yahoo.ca ATTN: Dr.Kyle Chin If you believe in giving customers "WOW" service, there's room on our team for you. 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Separate entrance, laundry, parking, includes utilities. $875/mo. First/last, references. No pets/smoking. Avail. Sept 15th Call 416-602-7511. 2-BEDROOM huge basement apt., $950/month. Brock/Kingston Rd., close to park, school, high- way and mall. Laundry, 1 parking, no pets/smoking. Call (416)882- 0926 or (416)803-3007 2-BEDROOM Simcoe North on Russett Ave., newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building, laundry. Cable, heating & water, parking, includ- ed. No dogs. 905-576-2982. ADELAIDE,THORNTON,bright 2- bedroom upper-level apt in house. Private drive, walkout deck, Excellent neighbourhood, extra clean, appliances, laundry, $1275/inclusive. Available Sept. 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)706- 2200. AJAX Huge, 2 bedroom base- ment, eat-in kitchen, separate liv- ing room, storage room, very clean, bright, CAC, laundry, Sa- lem/Bayly, transit and 401. $825/mo.+utils, avail. immed. 416-200-7241. AJAX Lovely, 3 bdrm upper level of house, newly renovated, very clean, bright, CAC, laundry, Sa- lem/Bayly, close to transit and 401. $1250/mo.+utils, avail. immed.416-200-7241. AJAX prestigious Nottingham- Available immediately. Profes- sionally designed, internet ena- bled, 1 large bdrm. executive bsmt. apt. (950 sq. ft.), sep. en- trance, appliances, utilities, park- ing.$950/mo.416-602-4248 AJAX Salem/Hwy 2 legal, 2-bdrm basement apt, Spacious, sep en- trance, laundry. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $950-inclu- sive.416-560-2598 AJAX Westney Hwy/2 Spacious 2-bdrm basement apt. parking, laundry, utilities, sep entrance, $875/mo. Avail Sept 1. 905-686- 4783, 416-689-8850 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement. Decently renovated, living room, separate entrance, parking, available Sept. 1st. No pets/smoking. $730/month inclu- sive, first/last. (905)426-7635, cell 416-831-2857 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM condo, bright, great location, excellent view, en-suite laundry, 2 baths, available immediately, $1350/mo. Westney/Hwy 2., First/last, refer- ences/credit-check. 416-844- 8335. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM main floor of house. Quiet neighbourhood, $1050 plus utilities. Available Im- mediately. Pets ok. Call Steve (905)427-8233 AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY. #2 newly renovated bachelor base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance. Quiet area. Parking. Utilities. A/C. $650/month. First/last. 905-426-3654. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $989, available Sept 1st & 2-bedroom Oct 1st. 905-683-8421 or 905- 683-8571. PICKERING, BRAND NEW, BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM, legal basement apartment. Lovely fire- place. 4 piece bathroom/4 appli- ances. Parking. Separate en- trance. Amenities. $780, inclu- sive heat/hydro. No smok- ing/pets. Professional preferred. References. 905-839-1010/416- 726-2089. AJAX- Super Clean brand new spacious 2-bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets.$850 plus utilities, separate entrance, parking, laundry.Avail.immed. Near Taunton/Westney. Guneet 416-540-3178 AUGUST-2 BEDROOM granny flat, top floor, 1610 sq.ft. Over- looking lake/lake access/dock & more, $940. Sept. - 2rooms, 4pc.bath, living room, $460/inclu- sive. Stores close by. 15 min. Port Perry/Lindsay.Call for info. 705-328-3334. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND ST. E.apts. Oshawa. Bachelor avail. Sept/Oct. $490/mo. 1-bdrm, avail. Nov. 1st $680/mo. Adult lifestyle building. Close to shopping/bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets. 905-438-0558. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bedroom. Parking, laun- dry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available Sept. 1st. Discount for seniors. (905)725-1052 CLEAN AND SPACIOUS 3 bed- room two washroom, two storey apartment, in Oshawa. All inclu- sive rent. Centrally located. Close to all amenities. No dogs. Available Sept. 2006. Call (416)722-4709. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE, NEW BRIGHT 1- bedroom apt., own entrance, parking, laundry, a/c, all utilities excluding phone. Near 401 & all amenities. Suitable for one per- son, non-smoker, no pets. Fur- nished/non-furnished $750/month.(905)432-3688. EAST OSHAWA,unique 1 bed- room with walkout to deck, great view, parking, laundry, near all amenities, no smoking/pets, $760 plus hydro. Available Immediate- ly. Call (905)431-3829. LARGE CLEAN quiet 2-bedroom 2-storey apt. Main floor, backdoor entrance, fridge, stove, parking, $745+util. First/last. Avail. Sept 1st.No pets.905-434-8800. LEGAL 1 bdrm bsmt apt with separate entrance in North Ajax. Appliances, parking & cable in- cluded. No smoking or pets. $850.00 inclusive.905-426-2526 MAIN FLOOR detached house. 2 spacious bdrms, livingroom, kitchen, 4-pc bath, laundry, park- ing. $900 all inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. No pets. Call 905-718- 8949 NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bed- room basement apartment in Newcastle. Appliances included. $650/month plus 1/3 utilities. Call Shane at 905-441-7349 NORTH Oshawa - 2 & 3 bed- room, Sept. and Oct. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities.(905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM,basement, in quiet home, Townline/Bloor, laun- dry, satellite, utilities included. References. Suit mature single. $725 per mo.(905)435-5297. OSHAWA - BOND/PARK.3 bdrm., main floor house. Near OC, Front & back deck, clean, garage. Immediately. No pets. References. Credit check. $900 /mo.+util. Call 416-223-9943. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $765/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 1 bedroom, very clean, available September 1st. $750 inclusive, first/last, no pets. Call John (905)576-4229 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, park- ing, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, 905-432-8914 OSHAWA BASEMENT APT. with spacious rec room, 1-bed- room, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laun- dry/parking, sep. entrance, Avail. immediately. $600/all inclusive. No pets. Call 905-718-8949. OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary north of Adelaide area, 2-bed- room main floor, laundry, park- ing, $850/mo inclusive. 1 bed- room main floor with laundry plus hydro, $575, no parking. First/last. Call 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350 OSHAWA,1 + 2 BDRMS. 2 lo- cations: 350 Malaga and 946 Ma- son. $725 & $795/month. All in- clusive. No pets. Call (905)576- 6724 or 905-242-4478 OSHAWA,beautiful spacious 2- bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on quiet street with parking. Mins from 401, $950 all inclusive. Call 416-219-0070. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Aug/Sept. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Au- gus/Sept. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsi- nontario.com OSHAWA, NORTH OF 401, 2 bedroom basement apartment, $750 including utilities and park- ing. Available immediately. Call Dave.(905) 725-0069. OSHAWA, UNDER NEW Man- agement. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Pent- house avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, se- curity. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Aug/Sept. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728- 3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- 2 BEDROOM $825 Renovated parking, laundry one bedroom $725. 905-922-6709, 905-429-2036 Whitby-1 bedroom $775, . 905-430-7868. PICKERING BROCK/401 One bedroom basement apartment, very clean, separate entrance. Parking, laundry, cable/internet, walk to GO/PTC & amenities. No pets/smoking. $750 inclusive Available Sept..905-424-0860. PICKERING LEGAL 1-BDRM. bsmt., bright, spacious, separate entrance, laundry, cable, parking. utilities incl., avail. immediately, $750/month. First/last, referenc- es, no smoking/pets. 647-402- 5453. PICKERING ROUGEMOUNT/2, Extra-large 1-bedroom basement apt. Patio, laundry, appliances, no smoking/pets. Quiet respon- sible couple preferred. first/last in advance.(905)509-1284 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate side en- trance, includes washer, dryer. No pets, non-smoker. $850 all in- clusive.Call (905)831-8787 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM up- stairs apt. Separate entrance, $700/month utilities incl, first/last. Available Sept 1st. Finch/Hwy 2. Very n ice, suit business person. Lots of parking. (905)683-7138 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment, large, bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $925/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. PICKERING, BROCK RD./HWY 2, 4-bedroom house + den, main floor family, laundry. $1375+ utilities. 2-bedroom bsmt apt. $850/month. Whole house, $2000 plus utilities. First/last, referenc- es, avail. Sept. 1st. 416-458-4598 or (905)686-1650 PICKERING, HWY. 2/WHITES RD.2 bedroom walk-out base- ment apartment. No pets/smok- ing. Available September 1. Laundry/cable/hydro/a/c all inclu- sive. $895/month.905-420-4576. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAY- LY 3 bdrm. bungalow, main floor. Available October 1st. Large fenced backyard, 4 appli- ances, a/c, near GO, 2 park- ing, no smoke/pets. First/last. $1100+ 2/3 util/mo. 905-619- 1677. PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly. Spacious newly renovated 2- bdrm bsmt apt. Separate en- trance, laundry, cable, a/c, 1-parking. Close to 401/GO. No pets/smoking. First/last. $925/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)421-0158 PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/inclusive.905-420-2654. PICKERING, WHITES/401, bright, clean, spacious 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. ent. parking, cable, absolutely no pets. Avail. Sept 1st. $875/mo incl. First/last, references.(416)357-7449 PICKERING-one bedroom ground floor, $600/incl. utilities, available September 1st. Also 2nd floor -2 bedroom $750, available immediately. Both-1 parking. References req'd. no pets/smoking. (905)427-6282; (905)424-2604 PICKERING;Brock/Dellbrook, newly renovated walkout 2-bed- room basement apt., bright & spacious livingroom, located in quiet neighbourhood. Available September 1st. Non-smoker, no pets.Call (905)428-8025 RITSON/401,duplex, upstairs, 3- bedroom with large deck and back yard. $1100 plus hydro, Available immediately. Call (905)472-9955 or 647-688-9955 SIMCOE/401 1-bedroom apart- ment $750/month 2-bedroom $800/month. Includes parking and utilities. First/last, referenc- es. No smoking/pets. Available Aug 15th. Call (416)818-7751 SOUTH AJAX 2-BEDROOM Basement Apt. Separate en- trance. Laundry. Very clean. Non- smoker. $900/month, first/last. Call Cameron 416-906-6051 SOUTH EAST AJAX,2-bdrm bsmt, newly refurbished, sep. en- trance, laundry avail., parking, backyard, close to all amenities/school, 401. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. First/last. $750/mo inclusive. (416)625-6367 WHITBY - CHARMING private 1 bed. basement apt. Large, bright windows, 1-parking, 3pc. bath, appl. Quiet home. Suit single working male. $695/mo. First/last (905)430-3001 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed.$925.905-767-2565. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM basement apt., located close to downtown, very clean, well maintained, available Sept 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $750/month Call (905)419-0311 WHITBY,1-bedroom basement apartment. Laundry, parking, walk to downtown and all amenities, quiet area. $675/inclu- sive. single male preferred. Available September. (905)985-8503. WHITBY,Available October 1st: Bachelor $492, 2 bedroom $750 all inclusive. In Victorian Style 4-plex. First/last, no pets. Leave message at (905)725-1268 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt. $775/mo. inclusive, hardwood floors, first/last, refer- ences. Avail October. 1 call (905)430-8327 WHITBY, GARDEN/DUNDAS - Large 1 bdrm. walkout legal bsmnt. Separate entrance, park- ing, appliances, share laundry. $750/inclusive. References/credit check, no smoking/pets. First /last. Available immeidately. Call 647-209-9258. WHITBY,September 1st, Taun- ton/Thickson, basement, large 2 bedroom, private entrance, dish- washer, A/C, satellite available. No pets/smoking, utilities inclu- sive. Bus stop at door. $850/month. (905)432-7997 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 AJAX luxury 2-bdrm penthouse suite, large balcony with fantastic n/e views of environs/lake. 5 ap- pliances, window coverings, laun- dry, storage, O/S garage. No pets/smoking. Suits retired/prof. couple. $1395-inclusive. Avail im- mediately.(905)426-9837 PARKWOOD VILLAGE 2 Bdrm Loft style condo for rent. Both bdrms include 4 pcs ensuite bath. Fireplace/AC, washer/dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, tennis courts and parking $1150+ utilities 905-434-4468 or 905-426- 0367 PARKWOOD VILLAGE condo 2 bdrms, 2 baths 5 appliances. Wood burning fireplace. Utilities,parking included $1350.00. first/last references. no pets. call 905-240-0385 available Sept WHITBY,Brand new 2 bedroom condo with walk-out to terrace. Brock St./Dryden. Easy access to 401. 975-sq feet. $1150/mo+ utilities. 1-905-849-6448. -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM HOUSE,fireplace, 2 car garage, 2 1/2 bath with soaker. Near 401 and GO. Available September 1. $1400+utilities. Call 905-999- 4043. 3-BEDROOM UPPER level of brand new North Oshawa home. Plus 1 bdrm in-law suite. Separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Available Sept 1. 416-562-2542 3-BEDROOM,1.5 bath, semi detached home, South Oshawa on Cull-De-Sac. Available August 15th/Sept 1st. $1200/month, utilities extra. First/last. Short or long term lease available. (905)725-8633. 401 AT WHITE'S RD.,new 3- bdrm executive townhouse. Ja- cuzzi, a/c, ensuite, hardwood throughout, stainless steel appli- ances, walkout porch, prime loca- tion. $1150+ utilities. Available Sept. (905)492-0133, 416-885- 8146 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 AJAX - 2-storey house for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3 bedrooms. Fireplace, shared laundry, 2/3 utilities, parking. $1250/mo. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately.(905)428-9695. AJAX Avail Sept 1. convenient location, 4-bdrm, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, appliances near pla- za, schools, rec centre, GO train. $1450+utilities .416-550-2887 AJAX SALEM/BAYLY- 3-bdrm upper level. Fully renovated, new kitchen, deck, parking. $1150 + utilities. Available immediately. After 4pm (905)509-2335, Cell 905-903-2335 AJAX SOUTH, small 2+1 bed- room bungalow, finished base- ment, huge private yard, 4 appli- ances, near lake and transit. $1200 plus utilities. Call (905)427-9594 AJAX, Rossland/Harwood.3- Bdrms, 2 baths, newly renovated, large lot, lots of parking, avail. immediately. $1300/mo + utilities. Call (905)428-6413 BANK FORECLOSURES Fr ee list of foreclosure properties.Receive a free list of foreclosure properties.Receive a free computerized printout.Free recorded message. 1-888-599-0098 ID#8282 Dan Plowman, sales person, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING 3 bed- room house for rent, North Oshawa, hardwood floors, central air, new appliances, walkout to deck overlooking large backyard onto park, August l8th, $1,300 plus utilities.Call (905)576-0294 BUNGALOW, Whitby,3 plus one bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fin- ished basement, fenced yard, garage, no pets, available Octo- ber lst. $l,250 plus utilities. lst/last, references, (905) 831- 0947. CLEAN AND BRIGHT large one bedroom, main floor apartment, walk to hospital, separate en- trance, includes garage, laundry and cable. All inclusive. $950. Available immediately. Non smoking, (905) 435-0046. COUNTRY LIVING.Mobile home, 20min. east of Port Perry. Available Sept. 1. Suit single, ma- ture Christian non-drinker/non- smoker. No pets. $450/mo.+hy- dro. First/last/hydro deposit. 905- 986-0345. COURTICE Nash/Trulls,Great Location. Spotless 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse. Air condi- tioned, fenced yard, 5 applianc- es,garage. Available from August 25. $1300/month plus utilities Call(905) 436-7517 COURTICE,2 bedroom main floor of home, $940 plus utilities, includes 5 appliances, large deck, garage, 2 car parking. Call Cindy, leave message, 905-432- 3222. EAST OSHAWA Grand- view/Bloor 3-bdrm semi, 1-1/2 bath, c/a, open-concept kitchen w/walkout to deck, hot-tub, fenced yard. Garage, 4 appl. $1300+utilities. Avail. Oct 1. (905)723-0834, 905-404-5383 EXECUTIVE 3 BEDROOM JOHN BODDY home in North Ajax, near Rossland and Westney. $1950/month+utilities. Available immediately. Call 905- 409--3525. OSHAWA,216 Centre St. South, 3-bdrms, all inclusive, $1300/mo. No pets. Avail immediately. First/last. Call (416)284-9659 NORTH OSHAWA 3+1 bed house. Walking distance to Dur- ham College/UOIT, Shopping, transit, 3 baths, 4 appliances, garage & 4 parking. Prefer no smoking/pets. Avail immediately. $1495+ util.Call (905)442-0019 NORTH OSHAWA brand new Tr ibute home 3200-sq.ft. 4 baths, 4 bdrms, double garage, near new school, $2000/mo+utilities. First/last, references, Avail Sept 1.(905)725-5150 OLD WHITBY CHARM - De- tached 3 bedroom, 2 min. walk to Go train. Close to 401. Parking for 2 cars. $l,300 plus utilities. Available October 15th. (905) 723-5729 OSHAWA 3-BDRM bungalow, near schools and shopping, 4 ap- pliances, partially fin. bsmt, lawn maintenance included, No smok- ing/pets. Avail. September 1st. $1200/mo + utilities. (905)391- 3223. OSHAWA,4-bdrm semi, close to Oshawa Centre. Fenced yard, partially fin. bsmt. No pets/smok- ing. $1230/mo + utilities. First/last. Avail. immediately/Sept 1st.Call (905)430-0249 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly newly renovated 3-bdrm main floor of home, new 4-pc ensuite plus main bath, new maple kitch- en, spacious, bright, own laundry, 5 new appliances, A/C, hard- wood/ceramic floors, parking, backyard, near 401/GO/amens., $1280+hydro.905-837-3022. Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID# 8899 Dan Plowman, sales person, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths and finished base- ments available with rent-to-own terms. Best Neighbourhoods. Start building your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month and low money down. We can help YOU! Tel: 905-443-3111, 416-855-6685 www.perfecthabitat.com UXBRIDGE-UPPER level of raised bungalow, $1,200.00 per month includes heat, hydro, laundry & parking. No smok- ing/pets. Suitable for couple. 905-472-1586 WHITBY SHORES, 3 bdrm detached house, 5 appliances, cent/air, vacuum, fireplace, 1 1/2 car garage, easy access to GO & 401, $1500 plus utilities, available September 1, 905-409-3119 WHITBY,2 yr. old. 3 bedroom 2-storey, appliances, garage, park- ing, no basement, Immediate, $1300+/mo First/last/references. (905)434-8614 WHITBY,3 bdrm bung. lovely area, fin. rec room, addit. 3-pc bath, bot tub, cent air, no pets, references rquired. $1200/mo. Call W. Schatzmann Realtor, Bro- kerage 905-668-3253 WHITBY, 4-BEDROOM bunga- low, close to downtown, very clean, well-maintained, 2 kitchens & 2 baths, large mature lot. available Sept. 1st/ no smok- ing/pets. rent, utilities negotiable. Call (905)419-0311 WHITBY,Lupin/Dundas, 3 bed- room main floor of house, in es- tablished family neighbouhood. Nice Yard, hardwood through out, close to amenities. $1050 plus 60% utilities. (905)867-8417 WHITBY/AJAX, HOUSES and apartments for rent. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. All in quiet family- oriented areas. All appliances. Parking.All shows very well. No smoking/pets. Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group.416-783-5000. 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath townhouse, Glennena & Liverpool, close to all amenities, Pickering Town, 401/GO, finished walkout base- ment, no pets, first/last, $1290 plus utilities, 416-677-5773 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING END UNIT- 3+1 bedroom, 5-level open-concept, newly renovated, laminate flooring & ceramics throughout. $1400/mo. 905-427- 6352 leave msg. http://www.terra- builder.com/4Rent/4Rent.htm PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM townhouse, excellent location, near park, lake, GO, schools, very clean, newly decorated, un- derground parking, $1275 plus heat/hydro, cable/water included. Immediate. Call (905)839-4326, 416-881-6581 WANTED: PERSON TO share To wnhouse in N. Oshawa. Utilities, cable, phone included. $750/month, ($800 w/parking) (905)728-5399, after 6pm. 800SQ.FT. Basement,nice family home, Thickson Rd. North, Whitby, near schools/transportation/shopping. Shared accommodations. $600 plus. No smoking, pets. (905)767- 8758 after 6pm weekdays, 9am-10pm weekends. AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen & laundry, working female preferred, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last required. Avail. immedi- ately 905-686-1168 ask for Judy. AJAX WESTNEY HEIGHTS 1 furnished room at front of house. $400/monthly Cable, share facilities, suit non-smoking male First/last required Av ailable Sep. 1st No Parking (905)428-9114 BRIGHT ROOM,nice family home, Thickson Rd. North, Whitby, near schools/transporta- tion/shopping. Shared accommo- dations. $500/inclusive. (905)767-8758 after 6pm weekdays, 9am-10pm weekends. FURNISHED ROOM in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit profes- sional or student, seconds to GO stop/station, shopping, 401. Im- mediately, $500, first/last, in- cludes cable/internet. Call 905- 442-3267 (LM) FURNISHED room in large Pick- ering home, North of Pickering To wn Centre, near bus, GO Tr ain. $450/month includes cable. Available immediately. Working woman preferred. (905)839-7237 OSHAWA Ritson/Dean, Clean shared accommodations with two other people, 3 Bedrooms, 3 sto- rey, walkout to ravine. $450-inclu- sive, laundry facility included. Available immediately. First/last. No pets/smokers. Tyler at 905- 725-7426. PORT PERRY LARGE ROOM/partly furnished. Balco- ny/shared parking/laundry/TV/air conditioning. Full home privileg- es. Would suit congenial working adult or active senior. No smok- ing/no pets. References required. Weekly rate negotiable. Reply to P.Kaye, 93 Roxborough St.,Oshawa L1G 5W3 WANTED 1 BEDROOM OF basement suite. Pickering area. Mature gentleman. Non-smoking. Quiet. Also does renovations and house repairs. Lewis 416-829-5145. WHITBY,room avail. in quiet home. $500/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) Includes internet, 1-park- ing, share use of kitchen, no smoking/pets, first/last/referenc- es. (905)430-8189, (905)259- 8959. BACHELOR'S DEN.Live in style accommodations to share. Huge modern home, 18x36-ft pool, laundry, close to all amenities. $550/mo. Call now to secure your place.(905)409-1309 NICE PLACES, Clean, quiet house for mature person (male preferred). Ajax and Pickering houses. Rent from $465/inclu- sive, furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. Pri- vate residences in respectable neighbourhoods. 905-391-3809. PICKERING Finch & Liverpool area. Shared semi-detached house, 2 large bedrooms available Immediately, use of all facilities including laundry, $160.00/week Inclusive. Shared cable/telephone. 905-427-5597. PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, large bedroom, non-smoker preferred. Available Sept. 1st, $450/monthly. Use of all fa- cilities. On bus route, near amenities. Call (905)831-7778 (leave message) PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/HWY 2,clean quiet furnished room, ac- cess to home. Suit female stu- dent/single, non-smoker. Must love cats. Parking, laundry, inter- net, air, barbecue, fully finished basement. Sept 1st. $450/month, first/last.(905)420-5457 SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. Suitable for a non- smoking mature working person who is seeking long-term tenan- cy. All inclusive, $130 weekly. Call (905)665-2728. WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475/$535 mo. inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519- 241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. WORKING PROFESSIONAL seeks same to share house, cen- trally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. $425 per month.(905)404-0615 LAKE SCUGOG 2-BR.water- front cottage for rent. $500/wk or $300/weekend. Great fishing/ swimming. Close to Casino, mari- na, all amenities. Call 905-985- 1565 after 4 pm or polarisvxxx@yahoo.com STURGEON LAKE, 3 bedroom lakefront cottage, sandy beach, shower, available Aug.19 - Sept. 2. $700. per wk. Canoe, row boat included. Near Bobcaygeon. (905)623-2262 or (705)738-1943 1999 37' MALLARD,2 bed- rooms, 4pc bath. Awning, stereo, microwave, deck, shed, all fur- nishings included. Set up on large shaded site, asking $14,300 OBO. (705)696-2107 EXCELLENT condition 1995 Jay- co tent trailer, 12 ft box,sleeps 8, awning and complete w/camping supplies $5,000. o.b.o MUST SEE Call for viewing 905-430- 9902 SUMMER HOME FOR Snow- birds 12'x42' Trailer with 10'x20' Florida room. 10'x16' covered Ve- randa. Sandaraska Park, Ponty Pool.$40,000.905-697-0577. WATERFRONT TRAILER on East Lake, 10min to Picton, 5min to Sandbanks Park -37' 1-bdrm, 28' sunroom on beautiful, private 50'x100' lot. Spacious deck overlooking lake. $24,000. 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DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more PORT HOPE ARTS FESTIVAL AND FARMERS' MARKET AUGUST 12th ~ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Behind Town Hall Over 30 Artist & Artisans. Fine Art - Pottery - Ironwork - Wooden Items - Jewellery - Clothing and Sewn Articles. Plus 35 Vendors in the Farmers' Market. Kinettes BBQ. Jazz Festival Musicians will entertain. PORTS CRUISING GUIDES is expanding the dealer network for Tr ent-Severn Waterway & Lake Simcoe cruising guide (new edi- tion May 2006); Lake Ontario & Thousand Islands; Georgian Bay, the North Channel & Lake Huron. Interested dealers/retailers call 416-691-0488; email: orders@ports books.com. HOT TUB/SPA brand new 5 per- son, 24 jets with lounger. 5 horsepower motor. Redwood cabinet. Warranty. Must sell $3600. 905-239-0110. SINCERE SINGLES Introduction Service specializing in long- term relationships since 1992. To ll free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for child age 10. Non-smoker. Eng- lish/Filipino speaking. Testda certificate and physically able. Call 905-428-1528. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts, Snacks, lunch. Ref- erences.(905)839-7237 Daycare available, all ages wel- come, near schools/park. Lots of fun and activities. Rose- field/Finch area. Call Teresa (905)839-9277 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, any age, nutritious meals, Full & Part- time positions & before/after school care available. Rea- sonable rates. Non-smoking envi- ronment, Westney/Rossland. (905)428-0097 HOME DAYCARE, Whites/High- view 15 years experience, CPR, fun environment, fenced back yard, hot lunches, flexible hours, reasonable rates, receipts. Dolly (905)831-5343 PICKERING Stay at home mom offering Daycare FT/PT,before/af- ter school care. Pick up/drop off at Vaughan Willard PS. Call (416)767-9869. QUALITY DAYCARE Westney & Delaney, excellent rates, now is the time to look for a good care- giver. All ages, full or part-time, days or Sat., homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, refer- ences.(905)686-8719 University Graduate Providing Tutoring Services for any level math/economics or highschool & 1st year college accounting. Call Martin 905-655-4569 weekdays after 6p.m. or on weekends LIVE IT! New health & wellness magazine. 250, 000 copies. Cost- effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the next issue.416-493-1300 ext.237 Book your directory ad Today! Sept. issue - 250,000 copies Deadline: Aug. 31, 2006 Max 25 words. Only $79. Email: advertising@live-it.ca +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 647- 271-5483 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483.Can deliver AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONER Danby portable, 4 function with remote. Brand new to 2-yr. warranty & adapter kit. Asking $450. Great for home or cottage. Call (905)725-4040 BLINDS, SHUTTERS, DRAPES - Save up to 90% off at our 3 day clearance of mismeasured and unclaimed custom orders. Dis- continued display and odd sizes, all items sold as is. Final Sale. Thursday, August 10th and Fri- day, August 11th - 1`0 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, August 12th, - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your sizes to Sunshade Blinds & Drapery, 88 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax. (Picker- ing Village).(905) 428-0937. BERBER CARPET SALE by Atex Flooring, regularly $1.77 per sq. ft. On sale now for $1.11 per sq ft. For FREE shop at home, contact Mike Hasson, (905)426- 2882 www.atexflooring.ca AIR CONDITIONERS - NEW DANBY window air conditioners, from 5,000 - 10,000 btu $135 and up. new Danby apt sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. BABY ITEMS CONVERTIBLE crib/bed w/mattress $200, High chair/table $75, Stroller $75, Baby carrier $50. Call 905-426- 4074. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver BRASS BED,kingsize (moving) brass headboard/footboard, in mint condition, twin box springs & king mattress $1700 o.b.o. Must be picked up. (905)579- 5307 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- on 6400 starting at $1025 +, 710M staring at $1300 +. Plus taxes. Comes with Dell warranty. Call (905)683-6472, Visa, MC and Amex accepted. DINING ROOM SUITE Medium- dark oak, octagonal pedestal ta- ble with 2 leaves, buffet/china cabinet, server, 6 cane chairs, $2000.905-420-7143. DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2900. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DININGROOM table, 6 chairs, hutch, solid oak, dark green trim, good condition. $800. (905)425- 0422 FIREPLACE, 47"high x 5-ft length x 12" wide, all accessories $700 o.b.o. Doll House, 37"length x 24" wide x 23"high, furnished, electric $700.Call( 905)655-9861 FRIGIDAIRE STOVE, white, mint condition, $200, Maytag washer/dryer combo, $100, 905-428-8956 or 905-426-8164 GOALIE PADS 21" black $50; Goalie chest protector $40; Prism goalie pads 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$500obo; Pentium 1 Computer w/CD Rom, Cannon Colour printer and stand $150obo.(905)666-5175 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 2006 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $5,000. 647-271-5483 OAK buffet & hutch, 3 glass doors, $300 firm.(905)839-4169 MOVING SALE almost new- Love seat $295., 5 drawer dresser $250., Futon frame with mattress $100., Kenmore A/C 8,000 BTU, $80. Call (905)725- 8038. MOVING SALE SanteFe solid pine furniture: 5-pc dinette, night- stand, bookcase, end table, large coffee table, large mirror. Also 3-drawer filing cabinet. (905)723- 6384 MOVING SALE,Oak dining suite, cherry finish, table, buffet hutch, 6 cane chairs, 2 parsons, co-ordi- nated window valance's, bench & plant stand $3,500. Oak dresser with mirror, hutch, night stand, cherry finish $1500. Pine wine chest $1500, carved sofa table $250, Travertine Marble sofa ta- ble $500. Marble plant stand $100.(905)430-1272. MOVING SALE...Everything must go! Heritage Collection Series: matching bookcases, TV stand, office furniture & much more! Please call if interested (905)432-3040 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS BACK To school specials on now! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to- own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selec- tion of upright and electronic pia- nos and Howard Miller clocks. Ya maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SONY 42 INCH, grand wega, LCD, HD TV, TV stand, SONY home theatre system, $2500, 905-240-2258 WANTED - Fall clothing, and school uniforms. IT'S WORTH REPEATING, 2727 Courtice Rd. at Hwy. 2, Courtice 905-432- 7774; 3555 Thickson Rd. North at Dryden, Whitby 905-579-9912. FIREWOOD for sale. Maple, Beech, Oak. 16", seasoned. $260/cord plus delivery. Also fire- wood logs. (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765 AAA PUPPIES - available now. Bichon's $595. Mini Schnauzers, Jack Russels, Schnoodles, Peka Po ns, Bichon Poo all $395 each. Call Bill @ 905-355-5226 wedwards000@sympatico.ca ADORABLE SNOODLE-POM puppies. 3 female/2 male, assort- ed colours. Non-shedding/non-al- lergenic. Home raised. Vet checked, first shots, dewormed. 8 weeks old, ready to go. $500 Cash.905-985-0731. BOXER PUPPIES,fawn, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready to go August 19th. $800. Call (905)436-1890 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Pups, purebred, 3 males, 3 fe- males, home raised, dewormed, vet checked, ready August 9th. $350.(905)983-6329 BOXER puppies, 1st shots, de- wormed, ready August 18th. $700. 647-284-4658. CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, Black & red, male & female, born July 8th. Will be dewormed, first shots, vet checked. $800 each. Donna (905)697-7886 ENGLISH Bull-Dog Purebred puppies, CKC registered, micro- chipped, shots, dewormed. (905)436-7209 FREE TO GOOD HOME 2 ma- ture cats, male & female, trained, declawed, indoor cats, call after 6 905-837-2752 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES. First Shots, Dewormed. Ready to Go. $600. (705)359-1777. Leave Message. LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed de- wormed, both parents on site, family raised, ready now. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com PA PILLON PUPS, 12 WEEKS, M/$400 F/$500. Call James weekday evenings 905-986-9955. PUREBRED CHOCOLATE LAB pups, first shots, dewormed, vet checked & guaranteed. Both par- ents on site. $750 each. Please call (705)953-9473 REGISTERED German Shep- herd puppies. 100% German im- port lines. Vet checked/first shots, health guaranteed, tattooed. World Class lines. Family raised. 10min. North of Port Perry. 705- 786-0322. SCHNAUZER / SNOODLE -Vet checked, ready August 16th, last litter sold in five days, $550 and up. 905-885-7968. “If you’re going to do something, do it right.”Mike Holmes We do it all. Professionally. Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting Decking • Roofing • Furnace Air Conditioning • AND MORE Call1-800-79-DEPOT or visit www.homedepot.ca/installation Ask us about one of our many financing options to best suit your needs. STARRAY ROOFING INC. • Shingles • Flat Roofs • Repairs • Eavethroughs • Sidings WSIB, Fully Insurance. 10 yrs Guarantee Professional Experts • Compatible Price • Reliable Quality Ray Wang 647.226.7310 / 416.286.8240 1st Choice Home Renovations basements / bathrooms kitchens / ceramics hardwood / laminate painting / decks crown molding Call for free estimates 905-767-1707 AIR CONDITIONING BBQ Lines, Pool Heaters Fireplaces & Appliances Installations, Service & Maintenance Call Tom (905)579-3760 (905)431-9545 T. E llis Heating & Air C.H.I.P. Custom Home Improvement Plus *Professional *Experienced *Reliable Decks, Jungle Gyms, Sheds, Complete Basement apts & rec rooms, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing. Laminate Flooring, Smoke Detectors. Garage Door Openers. Improvements for resale. Renovations by Robert For Free Estimates Call Multi-Task Bob 905-837-3225 CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch, Replace •Carpet •Laminate •Tiles •Vinyl floors Free Estimates Call Dave 416-303-4629 F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Carpentry for all your needs! Framing & Finish Hardwood Floor Installation 24hr Emergency door repairs on break & enters. You supply the material, we'll do the work! Call (905)420-7394 905-409-9903 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-246-4379 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit Facia ~ Eavestrough Free estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 WINDOW CLEANING *FREE ESTIMATES EAVES TROUGH CLEANING *SENIORS DISCOUNT 905-571-5357 1-877-671-5357 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes,Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service!! In Service for 25yrs. John 905-310-5865 DEPENDABLE GARBAGE REMOVAL Want a Better Deal? We clean out & dispose of household junk, renovation waste & all general garbage,including furniture and appliances.Friendly & careful same day service. 416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!! NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? Junk Removal/Disposal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 Peter's Renovations & Handyman Service Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Drywall, Masonry, Painting, Ceramic tile, Custom Kitchens, Bathrooms & Basements Serving Durham Region for over 15 years. Licensed, Insured, Bonded Call 905-404-6304 PREP & PAINT PLUS PROFESSIONAL HOME PAINTING Plus Custom Trim Installation and Complete Renovations Reasonable Rates Excellent References (905)626-0322 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 HOME PRO CLEANING SERVICE ❖ De-cluttering ❖Organizing & ❖Home Staging 416-458-5305 ESTABLISHED LANDSCAPE COMPANY part-time and full- time employees required. Please call between 9:00am and 5:00pm. 416-410-8283. • Backfi lling • Foundation Repair • Ponds • Driveways • Bobcats/Mini Excavators • Confi ned Digging 800-853-7750 EXCAVATING Lawn Sprinklers Installation & Repairs Best price in town Book early for fall specials on new installations Monas Landscaping 905-213-0181 416-819-4590 • Interlocking Sealing •Flagstone Sealing •Stamped Concrete Sealing •Interlocking Repairs • Interlocking Installation www.unicaresealing.ca 416-439-7677 REMOVE your criminal record Fa st. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embarrassed. 1-800-298-5522 governmentpar- dons.ca REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL record FAST. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed. Call 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca Entrepeneurship Network Club Advice, plans, partnerships. 100% ROI guaranteed Lewis 416-829-5145 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, August 11, 2006 www.durhamregion.com WorshipWorshipComeCome To advertise your church in To advertise your church in our regular Worship Sectionour regular Worship Section on Fridays call Janiceon Fridays call Janice at 905-683-0707at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218.or fax 905-579-4218. Email:Email: jsam@durhamregion.comjsam@durhamregion.com To ronto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Wo rship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Worship - 10:30am Sunday School - Supervised Nursery http://ca.geocities.com/standrewsajax@rogers.com EVERYONE WELCOME PICKERING VILLAGE UNITED CHURCH Summer Services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School/Child Care 300 Church St., N. Ajax 905-683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca west Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd. Unit #1 Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. 401 east 761 McKay Road, Unit #1, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax: 905-619-3366 Qualified Craft Show Qualified Craft Show Exhibitors WantedExhibitors Wanted Oshawa Civic AuditoriumOshawa Civic Auditorium October 13-15, 2006 Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers C OUN T R Y THE HE A R T O FCRAFT SHOW For more information call 905-426-4676 ext.257 or visit www.theheartofcountry.com Vendors Wanted for The Oshawa Home Show Sept. 29th, 30th & Oct. 1st To Book Your Space Call Devon at 905-579 4400 ext 2236 MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 1 MEEKINGS DRIVE, AJAX (across from Pickering High School) sewing machine, fabrics, hh goods Sat., August 12 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. MOVING SALE - ALL MUST GO!! Sat. August 12th, 9am-2pm 542 Charnwood Crt., Pickering Livingroom, diningroom & bedroom furniture, fireplace accessories, ceiling fan & much more! For Previewing Call (905)839-2565 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! Sat. August 12, 8:00am-1:00pm Wright Crescent (Westney/Ritchie/Hwy. #2) Clothing, childrens' toys, plumbing supplies, window coverings, tools etc. Ya rd Sale in Nottingham (Westney & Rossland) 42 Goodhart Cres. Sat. August 12th 8am - 2pm furniture, videos, kitchen household table hockey game, basketball net, baby stuff & more! GARAGE / STREET SALE End of Liverpool Rd,by the lake Sat. August 12th, 9am Interesting household items, some antiques, collectables & more! Multi-Family Yard Sale! Sat. August 12, 8:00a.m.- 3:00p.m. On Lax Avenue, Ajax (Harwood and Fishlock) Everything Must Go!!! Garage Sale Sunday Aug 13 - 8am 1432 Parkham Cres, Pickering (Sandy Beach/Bayly) Kitchenware, furniture, tons of stuff!!! YARD SALE - Sat. Aug 12th, 8am - 3pm 628 Marksbury Rd., (south off Park Cres) fridge/gas stove, furniture, some antiques, crafts finished & raw, country treasures, etc. Something for everyone! CONTENT SALE! August 13, 11:00am-4:00pm 21 Chesham Court, Ajax Doboers furniture, sofas, dining room, 6 upholstered chairs, glass wrought iron kitchen set & much more! GARAGE SALE! August 12, 8:00am-12:00pm 136 Warwick Avenue, Ajax Glassware, new clothing, some furniture, kitchen items, videos, books, golf etc. DOWNSIZING - EVERYTHING MUST GO! Saturday August 12th, 8 a.m. 47 Dominy Dr. Ajax (Hwy. 2/Harwood) Furn, lamps, woodworking tools, beds, washing machine, sewing machine, carpets, pictures, linens, Lots of Great Buys! HUGE MOVING SALE Saturday August 12th starting 9am 40 Greenhalf Drive, Ajax south of Bayly & Salem furniture, lamps, dog crates, composter, bedding, decorative plants, artwork, too much to list & everything must go! GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug. 12 & Sun Aug. 13 8:30 am - 2 pm 481 Oakwood Drive, Pickering furniture, household items, TV's & much more MOVING / GARAGE SALE LAST TIME TO SHOP AT 1614 Deerbrook Dr., Pickering (Glenanna /Dixie) Saturday August 12th 8am - 1pm FAMILY KARTWAY Ex Employees & Friends If you worked for Family Kartway when Dick & Betty Clark owned it, You are Invited to a SURPRISE Reunion !! We are also celebrating Dick & Betty Clark's 60th Wedding Anniversary To be held in Oshawa For more information please call Jim & Rita (705)887-3840 or email: xpelicanx2@aol.com ** Best Wishes Only ** In Loving Memory of a dear husband, father & grandfather John Richmond who passed away on August 7th, 1998 Memories are like leaves of gold Never tarnish or grow old They're locked in our hearts With bands of gold. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered Muriel & family Want to meet local singles? Join durhamdateconnection.com Found! Your soul mate. They’re waiting for you at durhamdateconnection.com YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE, 137,000kms, auto, all power key- less entry, A/C, cruise, CD/ stereo. Non-smoker . never been in accident. Very clean. Certified, $6950. (905)655-9219. 1990 PONTIAC FIREFLY con- vertible $1999; 1992 Geo Tracker convertible $2290; 1990 Eagle Ta lon Turbo $2290; 1998 Neon $2999; 1998 Mazda Protégé $3999; All certified/e-tested. Kelly & Sons, Since 1976, (905)683-7301, 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1994 BUICK REGAL for sale. Excellent condition. White. Fully loaded. $3600. 905-831-5158. 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER, Silver. 4 doors. p/w locks, p/w steering. 210,000 km. Call Helen at 905- 831-0461.Price negotiable. 1998 CADILLAC CATERA, lady driven, low KMs, all leather, load- ed, rust proofed, certified, e-test- ed, mint condition, $8400. 905- 623-2731 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE, 4dr. burgundy, excellent vehicle, only 88,000 km. Must sell $9,995, $8,999 $8,599. easily certified & e-tested. Call 416-890-3020 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT auto, 3.4L, 6 cylinder, stone grey me- tallic on black leather interior. Tilt, A/C, p/w, p/l, keyless, cd, 9775km. Certified, $21,299 OBO 416-270-6765. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508. $$$$$ WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE.Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 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). ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905-263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1993 DODGE RAM,Short Box, 318CI, 5spd, 4x4, 180,000kms, solid truck, $2350. ALSO: 1982 YA MAHA MAXIM, 1100cc, bike runs well, ready to certify, $1650. Call Ed, (705)277-1818 1997 GMC SAFARI SLX van, am/fm/cassette, o/d transmission, ps, pb, pdl, pw, a/c, dual air bags, great body, selling as is (blown engine). Best offer. 905-665- 7684. 1994 ASTRO VAN,as is $2500. Call (905)666-7744 1994 DODGE GRAND Caravan, excellent condition, must be seen! 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Dearly loved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Ta mmy (Bruce Halle), Michael and Timothy. Eldest daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret (nee Secord) Lamondin, Byng Inlet, ON. Sister of Warren and Glenna Lomondin, Wayne and Marilyn Lamondin, Donald and Susan Lamondin, Marlene and Danny Blizzard and Darlene Lamonday. Sister-in-Law of Reginald Blizzard, Doug and Dorothy Blizzard, and Pamela Bowles (Mark McElhinney). Always remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their children. The family will received friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday August 12, 2006 at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church (1001 Ravenscroft Rd. Ajax) at 10am. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. A Book of Condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca BRIGHTMAN, Jannie - Went to be with the Lord July 31st, 2006. Loving Mother of Waldon and Edith. Beloved Nana to Mike and Sandy, StepNana to Donnie & Megan and a friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. A Graveside ser- vice was held on Thursday August 10th 1:00pm at Erskine Cemetery (N.W. corner of Fairport & Finch in Pickering). As expressions of sympathy donations to the Arthritis Society of Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be ap- preciated by the family. SHAW, Elizabeth Pass ed away on Saturday July 29, 2006. Loving mother of Rae and David and life long loving partner to William Shaw. Betty will also be sadly missed by her family abroad and many friends here in Canada. Sadly lost before her time. A funeral service has already taken place. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Celiac Association would be great- ly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, (905)428-8488. OPENOPEN HOUSEHOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND New H o m e New Home *Salesperson*Salesperson **Broker **Broker ***Broker of Record ***Broker of Record ByBy AppointmentAppointment OnlyOnly To Advertise in This FeatureTo Advertise in This Feature Call YourCall Your Real Estate AdvertisingReal Estate Advertising Consultant Today!Consultant Today! 905-683-5110905-683-5110 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... MOVE IN THIS FALL! Final chance for new National Side-by-side-semis in Ajax! Freehold To wnhomes From the Model Homes on Salem Rd. Just south of the 401. Tel.: 905.426.2582 There’s just seven homes left in the hottest neighbourhood in Ajax. Wide lots! Corner lots! Open space lots! And you can still select your own colours and finishes… but only if you hurry! $240’s Only 7 L eft! Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage SUPERB 3 BEDROOM HOME Built in 2004. Professionally finished walkout basement. This home sparkles throughout with loads of upgrades. Over 2250 sq. ft. finished. Call Peter for your viewing 906-619-9500 or emial me at peterj@sutton.com PETER JONES* 905-619-9500 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY LARGE 49’ FRONTAGE, MATURE TREES, TASTEFUL LANDSCAPING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS Special features – 2 walkouts to huge deck & peach tree. 2 brick fireplaces & a mountain of chopped firewood. Main floor all hardwood. Separate dining room. Updated baths. 5 appliances include stainless steel dishwasher & stove (2005), fridge, washer & dryer. Central air. Early closing available. Call Lucy Bateson for further information. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 4 HETTERSLEY DR., AJAX$279,900LUCY BATESON** 905-683-5311 905-619-9500 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage WONDERFUL SIDESPLIT IN SOUGHT AFTER GLENDALE AREA Glenridge Model! Walkouts from kitchen & family room to large fenced backyard. Updated kitchen w/newer cabinets, countertop & sink. Master w/ walk-in closet & 2 pc. ensuite. Lots of living space on five levels.$309,900AIDAN MURPHY* 905-619-9500 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Other homes priced from$78,900. Open daily 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Fridays. We’re just 35 minutes east of Toronto, minutes from the charming town of Bowmanville. This is a Landlease Community www.anewbeginning.ca Call 1-800-994-5668 (1-800-9WILMOT) or (905) 697-5806 today! Please call to make an appointment. ADULT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper VIEW ON-LINE AT....Summer *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND VERA CONRAD* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SPECTACULAR 1 YEAR NEW HOME In the New Lexington Community. Featuring, 4 bdrms., luxury master ensuite, gourmet kit. with island, pantry, upgraded cabinetry and a butlers servery. 9 ft ceilings, hardwood fl oors and much more. This home is priced to sell and is being offered below the builders price. Come and view this home and enter the draw for a large gift basket. Drive on Hwy 2 heading east and turn left on Audley. SAT. AUGUST 12, 2-4 P.M. 34 BYRAM DOWNS, AJAX Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage JUST MOVE IN! Lovely all brick 2 storey 3+1 bdrm. home in Pickering. Lots of hardwood/laminate & ceramic flooring. Prof. fin. bsmt. w/3 pc. bath. Pet & smoke free home. Seller motivated! 1467 SANDHURST CRES., PICKERING MUHAMMAD QUESHRI* 905-430-9000 SAT., AUGUST 12, 2-4 PM LEE KEESO* 905-428-6533 1856 WOODVIEW, PICKERING SUN., AUGUST 13, 12-3 P.M.$474,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Upgraded & over improved w/Brasilian hardwood floors, cornice moundings in most rooms. Gas fireplace in family room ** Large family size kitchen w/ceramic floors and backsplash ** Recently upgraded landscaping w/ fabulous curb appeal!! ** A must see in The Altona Forest Area! Almost 2800 sq. ft. IVONNA WOJSZEL* 416-286-3993 93 ROLLO DR., AJAX SAT., AUGUST 12, 2-4 P.M.$359,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage One of few rare homes backing onto private Conservation/Carruther’s Creek. Pond frozen over in winter - great for kids-hockey lovers. Beautiful tiered deck W/O from kitchen, completely finished basement, mature lot, walk to lake, schools, amazing view. JANET ELEK* Sales Representative 905 831-2273 SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 2-4 PM HOT! HOT! HOT! Excellent value for the biggest 4 bdrm Coughlin built freehold townhome. This stunning 4 yr. old open concept boasts approx. 2000 sq. ft. nestled in prime downtown Pickering. $$ lots of upgrades: main fl laundry, inside garage access, sep. shower, 4pc ensuite and media loft. 1549 AVONMORE SQUARE, PICKERING CASE REALTY Brokerage Independently owned & operated SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2-4 PM AMAZING VALUE!!! One of a kind, 3 bdrm, 3 bath semi detached home on a premium end unit lot. Beautifully landscaped front & rear yard with deck. Home loaded with upgrades $$$: Interlock stone walkway, ceramic tiles, updated kit, fi n. rec rm., & 4 pc. ensuite. Super clean, freshly painted, very well maintained and shows to perfection!! 81 HUGHES CRES., AJAX $249,900GRACE HE* 416 491-4002 Well maintained detached 4 bedroom, 4 bathrooms on quiet street. Finished basement w/4 pc. bath, pot lights, open brick fi replace in family room, new broadloom thru-out (2006). Move in condition. SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2-4 P.M. 1508 ALPINE LANE, PICKERING (BROCK/MAJOR OAKS) Crossroads Realty Inc. Brokerage$319,000Gorgeous 4 bedroom backsplit in beautiful Ajax location. Unique design, huge family room, fi replace, large living/dining room, cathedral ceilings, all appliances included, all window coverings, lovely eat-in kitchen with new counter sink & taps. A must see! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4 P.M. 23 MONK CRES. JOAN LEPOUTRE* 416-443-0300 SIGNATURE 2 S T O R E Y$344,900Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home, lovely living room, separate dining room, great kitchen with walk out to patio & gorgeous backyard. Front windows & roof replaced in 2003, ceramics in hall & bathrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appl. included. A real gem! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 P.M. 1016 MAURY CRES. MARTA MICHTA* 905 683-5000 This lovely home offers 3+1 bdrm., 2 bath., spacious living/dining with gleaming strip hardwood, gas fi replace & walk out to deck & private backyard, new broadloom 06, central air 05. Finished basement with good size bed & rec room with wood stove & separate side entrance. Great Pickering location, minutes to Go/ 401/ lake. Asking $239,900 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 & 13 2-4 PM QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated 1144 TANZER CR. PICKERING NEAR LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Completely renovated home featuring new hardwood fl oors, brand new rec. room and games room, main fl oor offi ce, inground pool, master bedroom w/sitting area, large kitchen w/breakfast area and walkout to patio. You’ll want to see this one!! SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 12-1:30 P.M. 91 KENNET DRIVE, WHITBY $354,900$499,777Backs and sides onto ravine!! Walkout basement!! Also features hardwood fl oors, skylights, large family room w/ gas fi replace, new kitchen, 2 tier deck. See you there!! SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2-4 P.M. 53 TIDEWATER CRESCENT, WHITBYJOHN WILSON* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.johnatremax.com ARIF KHATRI* 905-430-6655 416-624-2742 17 HEMANS COURT, AJAX Near Pickering Village GE SAT., AUG. 12 and SUN., AUG. 13 between 2-4 P.M.ASKING$269,877For details please call Arif Khatri at 905-430-6655 or direct 416-624-2742RMR Real Estate Brokerage A decent well kept 4 bedrooms, 3 washrooms sem-detached house on a premium lot near Church and Delaney. Minutes to shopping, schools and 401. Bright family and living rooms, huge backyard. Flexible closing.$554,900SUN., AUGUST 13, 2-4 P.M. 844 PRIMROSE CRT., PICKERING Finch/Fairport GORGEOUS 4+2 BDRM & INGROUND POOL 3,400 sq. ft. home on private treed lot, “8” seater sauna in professionally fi nished basement. (Huge windows in basement) Lots of gleaming hardwood fl oor throughout. Hurry on this one “Just Listed” Call Steve now! 905-839-7449 SAT., AUGUST 12, 2-4 P.M. 2003 LYNN HEIGHTS DR., PICKERING Finch/Dixie “PRIVATE TREED BACKYARD” ***Kitchen to die for***Renovated! Lots of pantry, kitchen bar***New gleaming hardwood fl oors in family, dining & living rooms.***Executive home backs onto “Maturing treed lot***All new windows throughout home. Newer roof!***Gorgeous gardens, landscaping, huge deck!!***Finished basement w/wet bar. $$$’s spent on this 4 bedroom home. “Shows A 10+++. Just listed! Call Steve on all the upgrades or Check Steve’s “VIRTUAL TOUR” www.stevekostka.com STEVE KOSTKA* 905- 839-7449 Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage IN G R O U N D P O O L$414,900JEAN SKAPURA** 416 737-8300 Massive park-like yard. Quiet court. Huge pie lot, approx 165’ west & 90’ rear 130’ east. Tasteful tiered deck, pond with waterfall & walkout from eat in kitchen with relaxing panoramic views of gorgeous treed private retreat. Must see to appreciate!! Fox hollow 4 bdrm beauty w/slate foyer kitchen. Formal living room & dining room. approx 2200 sq.ft. “A trusted name in real estate for over 40 years.” See photos & testimonials on website: www.SkapuraSells.com SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2-4 P.M. 1528 STURGEON COURT, PICKERING Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage KARIN SOLDE* 905-436-0990 66 FEARN CRES., AJAX SAT., AUGUST 12, 3-4 P.M.$279,900WHAT A BEAUTY! Approx. 30 ft. by 141 ft. in family neighbourhood. Great layout that boasts open concept, sep family room, sep L/R & dining room. Walkout to patio off eat-in kitchen. Drive the car to the back yard 2 garage doors. 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