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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_07_25City set to show its colourful side in first Communities in Bloom competition By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — If Communities in Bloom is designed to foster civic pride and environmental responsibility, then at least two Pickering residents have taken the bait. Amberlea Tennis Club president Rosemary Aiken chose to beautify the club this year by creating two small gardens. Although they’re only small, she said it adds a lot, and has encour- aged others to keep the neighbour- hood tidy. After one club member put down the sod, Ms. Aiken took peren- nials and rocks from her garden, and went to work planting perennials. “I thought it would be a good com- munity thing for us to do and it’s really enhanced the tennis courts,” she said. Ms. Aiken is taking part in Pick- ering’s first year of participating in the Canadian beautification program. Communities in Bloom co-chairman Mayor Dave Ryan said he’s very proud of Pickering’s involvement. “I think it’s important because what it does is it displays what the com- munity is all about in terms of pride in the community, in terms of participa- tion in the community,” Mayor Ryan said. He added he’s also entered the competition, and although he doesn’t expect to win anything, he felt it im- portant to show that everyone should be involved in the well-being of the community. Christine Male is another resident who takes pride in her garden, and entered the competition. A member of the Pickering Horticultural Society, Ms. Male has also taught gardening previously and describes gardening as “her life.” “I think we should all take pride in our community,” she said. “A lot of people, I don’t think they do, or they don’t have the time.” But, Ms. Male explained gardening only takes up approximately 30 min- utes of her time each week of weed- ing or deadheading. She also said the hobby is not an expensive one as the original perennials she planted, mulch and the odd must-have are her only costs. Her garden consists of perennials, including lavender, euchenacia and clematis. She said they attract a lot of butterflies, bees and birds. She also explained with perennials, something new is always blooming. “I don’t use any chemicals, no arti- ficial fertilizer - everything’s natural,” she said. Both Ms. Male and Ms. Aiken said it doesn’t matter if they win or not. The important part is “more just a recogni- tion that maybe will encourage other people to participate,” according to Ms. Male. “It gives you pleasure and other people pleasure - that’s the point, I think,” Ms. Aiken said. By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Once a new internal report is complete, a City councillor hopes to find that the charges against former councillor Maurice Brenner were not malicious. In May, 2006, Mr. Brenner was charged with two counts each of fraud under $5,000 and utter forged docu- ment, and breach of trust by a public officer when he was accused of in- voicing false expense reports relating to a woman he allegedly hired to do clerical work. Last month, Madam Jus- tice Katrina Mulligan dismissed the charges following a two-day trial when she couldn’t be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Brenner had done anything wrong. On Monday night, Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell re- quested staff prepare a full report on who brought the charges forward to the Durham Regional Police Services, whether Council was consulted be- forehand, and how a television report- er (Dale Goldhawk was named in the trial) got a hold of Council’s expenses, among others. “I feel really, really upset if I found out it was one or a couple of people that got together and didn’t inform Council or the CAO,” she said in an interview. Coun. O’Connell said her questions came about partly because Pickering’s treasurer Gil Paterson testified dur- ing the trial that after at least three investigations, including his own due diligence review, he was satisfied that the work in question had in fact been done, and that Mr. Brenner did pay the woman he’d hired. She noted testimo- ny stated Chief Administrative Officer Tom Quinn or Mr. Paterson did not bring the charges forward. “I was shocked during the trial,” Coun. O’Connell said in an interview. “I had no idea it was investigated that many times.” Mr. Quinn will lead the review by in- !100% APPROVAL no money down OAC DURHAM CREDIT ZONE A DIVISION OF AJAX NISSAN we’ll mak e it happen! 24 hour approval at: www.durhamcreditzone.com Private, friendly FREE CONSULTATION Just call us Interest rate may vary from 0 to 29.9% depending on credit history, some down payment may be required. Fin. Example: $10,000 @ 0%=$208.33 mo. for 48 mo. with $0 down. 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Jonathan Alexander Ebanks, 20, and 18-year-old Nathan Daniel Kelly, both of no fixed address, and 25-year-old Aimee Margaret McIntyre of Bobcay- geon, all have been charged with first- degree murder in the death of Karl O’Reggio. The 33-year-old man’s body was found in a Tresher Court residence on July 16 after po- lice went there to check on a resi- dent in response to a call. Although police have said the man’s body showed obvious signs of trauma, no information on the cause of death has been released. Nor have police expanded on the relationship between the deceased man and the accused. The charge -- first-degree murder -- indicates police believe the killing was a planned and deliberate act. For more on this story Pickering’s pride blossoms Did you know? Volunteer judges have already evaluated the residential gardens (results are still to come), and Pickering as a whole will be judged today and tomorrow, starting at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. Judges will also visit Altona Forest, Bentley House, Claremont Park, Pickering Museum Village, Alex Robertson Park and the Pickering Civic Complex on Thursday. Eight schools and 104 residents entered the competition this year, and Vaughan Willard Public School won the school competition. For more information on Pickering’s participation, visit www.sustainablepick- ering.com, or to see past winners, go to www.communitiesinbloom.ca.Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Amberlea Tennis Club has entered its garden in the Communities in Bloom contest. Club president Rosemary Aiken sits in front of one of the gardens. ‘Lowlifes’ stole Legion flowers Branch forced to install security cameras when building patio PICKERING — Legion members are steaming after “some lowlifes” stole three baskets of hanging flow- ers over the weekend. The flowers were hanging from brackets screwed into the wall on the front of the Legion, on Bayly Street east of Sandy Beach Road. Myrna Picotte, president of Ladies’ Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 and third vice-president of the Legion, says, “This place is dedicated to the veterans and some lowlife would do this. “The Legion, to me, is sacred ground. It belongs to the men who fought for this country. I know we have problems with people stealing flowers out of a cemetery in Oshawa. But, this is getting pretty lowlife,” Ms. Picotte adds. The Legion closed at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 22 and the flow- ers were taken after that, she says. “It’s the front of the building, not the back. I’m surprised nobody saw it happen,” Ms. Picotte notes. The dollar value is minimal, per- haps around $100. “That’s not the point. This was dedicated to the vet- erans.” There were five baskets, which were put up at the beginning of June, and the thieves took three of them, she says. The Legion wants to put a patio at the rear of the building, but “we have to have a camera or they’ll take it apart board by board,” Ms. Picotte states. The patio was to be opened this weekend, but “we have to get the security cameras before it’s built. We had members donate money, busi- nesses donate. It’s just disgusting,” she says of the theft. “We have to get security cameras. We have no other choice.” The cost of the cameras is about $4,000, she notes. Ajax murder suspects remain in custody Maurice Brenner Says public is entitled to know all the facts Jennifer O’Connell Wants to know who brought charges to Dur- ham Regional Police The Pickering 56 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery charge $6 / Newsstand charge $1 Going for gold Hurdler hopes Pan Am Games a positive stepping stone Page B1 Hydrogen power Ford has a speed itch to scratch Wheels pullout terviewing important players, includ- ing Mr. Paterson, and looking at vari- ous documents (mostly from the trial). He said his most important duty in the investigation will be making sure all of the facts are correct. “It’s a difficult task to deal with,” he said. “When you know the people in question, something like this is always difficult. But I will state the facts.” Mr. Brenner is somewhat surprised that the information is in the public realm, but in an interview he said, “It’s really going to generate the discussion that the public is entitled to know. And they really are entitled to know.” He said he’s received numerous letters, e-mails and phone calls from people who did not vote for him be- cause of the allegations, and are now apologizing. “This whole thing involved the pub- lic right from the very beginning as it related to breach of public trust,” he said. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson said he believes it’s a public matter. “I see it as taxpayers’ dollars and it should be done in the open chamber,” he said. “That’s how you stay open and transparent and accountable.” In fact, he gave notice of motion at the meeting that he’s going to ask the City to reimburse Mr. Brenner for his legal fees. “Former Councilor Brenner is out on the verge of $50,000 for something that he clearly did not do,” Coun. 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McCurbin said. “The ac- cused then punched the ref’s father in the shoulder and swung a second time,” he said. It was at that point that off-duty homi- cide Detective Tom Dingwall stepped in, identifying himself as a police officer and informing the woman she was under ar- rest, Sgt. McCurbin said. The woman attempted to break free and another man took hold of the of- ficer, Sgt. McCurbin said. Det. Dingwall pursued the woman and attempted once again to take her into custody. “While he’s holding her she’s digging her fingernails into his hand,” Sgt. Mc- Curbin said. Additional officers arrived and restored order. The Toronto couple was arrested. Shelly Augustin, business manager with the host Pickering Soccer Club, called the incident an unfortunate ex- ample of an adult losing control. “This type of behaviour is unaccept- able,” Ms. Augustin said. “We really push the importance of zero tolerance when it comes to referee abuse.” The incident, which occurred during a two-day all-star tournament that drew 38 teams from the GTA and beyond, will be reported to regional and provincial governing bodies, Ms. Augustin said. Sandra Gutierrez Aldana, 39, of Apache Trail in Toronto, was charged with assault, assaulting police and as- sault with intent to resist arrest. Sergio Vazquez-Lopez, 41, also of Apache Trail, is charged with assaulting police and as- sault with intent to resist arrest. Soccer mom, husband charged after melee ✦ Pickering from page A2 Ontario minister visits Herizon House Tuesday to discuss new funds By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com AJAX — An Ajax-Pickering women’s shelter is getting its share of a $20 million provincial funding announce- ment. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services, vis- ited Herizon House in Ajax July 24 to announce the new three-year funding plans that will provide $27,000 annu- ally to the local women’s shelter. “I will say all of you here this morn- ing know someone who is a victim of domestic violence, but you don’t know it,” said Ms. Meilleur, standing in front of a podium inside the women’s cen- tre. The $20-million announcement will help social services provide shelter and counselling to women and their children; interpreters and intervenors for those who are deaf, deafened, hard-of-hearing or deaf-blind; as well as homelessness prevention programs and hostels for medically-fragile or hard-to- house people. A two-per cent increase to base budgets for programs has also been pro- vided as of April, 2007. At Herizon House, the additional $27,000 a year will help with employee costs and with providing another Ajax location on Kingston Road, which will include a one-bedroom apartment for transition housing, store, and outreach offices, said Catherine Carney-White, the centre’s executive director. Wayne Arthurs, Ajax-Pickering-Ux- bridge MPP, said the Ajax-Pickering location of the announcement is an acknowledgement that these issues occur throughout the province, not just in the big urban centres. “We are not immune,” said Mr. Ar- thurs. Herizon House is one of four wom- en’s shelters in Durham and all are full, said Ms. Carney-White. “It’s typical as soon as a bed is empty it’s filled again,” she added. Although the majority of its residents are from throughout Durham Region, concentrated in the Ajax-Pickering area, some come from out of province because of safety concerns. With Ajax-Pickering becoming such a diverse community, Ms. Carney- White said the centre’s seeing more ethnic women who become aware of their rights as Canadians and opt for the shelter. The fund- ing will help them further reach out to women in the community and with out- reach. Many women they see have endured abuse for a long time and depend on their spouse financially, she said. “Most of the women don’t want to leave because they’re afraid,” said Ms. Carney-White. “It’s a really big deci- sion to take your kids with whatever you can fit in a garbage bag.” Sometimes, kids talk their mom into going back, which can cause the cycle of abuse to repeat in their own adult relationships, she added. Ms. Carney-White said education is key in preventing domestic violence, as well as intervention for children, increased community awareness and responsibility for taking care of and not judging the women in these rela- tionships. “Lots of people think it’s the wom- an’s fault,” she said. When people ask why did a woman stay in the relationship, she answers, how could they leave. FIND YOUR MODERN STYLE pickeringtowncentre.com Saturday, July 28th & Sunday, July 29th at Centre Court. 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Shelter and counselling needs get a financial boost The Ajax-Pickering women’s shelter • Herizon House is a 25-bed shelter that opened four years ago • Tuesday morning it had 27 residents, but expected to have 30 by day’s end • On average, it operates at more than 100 per cent capacity throughout the year • The centre takes close to 3,000 calls a year Funding figures for Durham vio- lence against women agencies from Tuesday’s announcement • Catholic Family Services of Dur- ham: $12,242 • Bethesda - House of Mercy (Bow- manville): $16,018 • Ajax-Pickering Women’s Centre: $26,638 • Sedna Women’s Shelter and Sup- port Services: $35,778 • Oshawa YWCA: $16,603 For more on this story DURHAM — A bouquet of colourful flowers could both brighten someone’s day and support a good cause. Epilepsy Durham Region hosts its annual Gladioli Flower Campaign Aug. 15 to 24. Bouquets are $6 each and include five stems of multi-co- loured flowers. Funds raised support programming at Epilepsy Durham Re- gion. Volunteers are also needed to help co-ordinate, deliver and assist with flower sales. Visit www.epilepsydur- ham.com or contact 905-666-9926. Flowers being sold for a good cause Stronger agreement would improve water By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement needs to be mod- ernized. That’s the message Ajax council is sending to the Canadian and Ameri- can governments. The agreement hasn’t been re- viewed in 20 years. It’s based on the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 and reaffirmed in 1972 in regards to re- storing and maintaining the health of the lakes. Ajax hopes the governments act because “our beach has lost its ‘swimability’,” Mayor Steve Parish says. “For the third consecutive sum- mer, it’s been posted to warn people not to swim in Lake Ontario. We need solutions, so Ajax residents can once again swim at the beach.” Mayor Parish notes the Town has taken steps to improve water qual- ity, such as pushing for more strin- gent environmental controls on the expansion of the water pollution control plant in Pickering and tak- ing part in a water quality testing program with Durham Region and Toronto and Region Conservation. “Ajax is taking many actions lo- cally, but we will not achieve our ob- jective without focused and effective actions being taken sooner rather than later by senior governments to pinpoint contamination sources, especially in Lake Ontario, and pro- vide long-term funding for pollution control measures,” he says. “It’s time that Canada and the United States aggressively act to bet- ter protect Great Lakes waters from escalating threats,” the mayor adds. “Current environmental standards haven’t kept pace with the increas- ing range of threats.” To deal with the threats, the Town wants the agreement to include a “strong accountability framework,” Mayor Parish states. The framework was recommended by the International Joint Commis- sion, an independent body set up to prevent and settle disputes relating to water quality in the Great Lakes. Mayor Parish notes the framework would require all the partners to identify their responsibilities and regularly report to the public. However, for the framework to work, long-term funding would be required, something municipalities desperately need, the mayor notes. A motion passed by Ajax coun- cil also calls for the agreement to be constantly updated as ‘emerging’ contaminants are identified, the best possible treatment technologies be used at sewage treatment and water supply plants, and a more rigourous environmental assessment pro- cess be used for sewage treatment plants. COLONIAL POOLS & RECREATIONS, AJAX More than a Pool Store 795 Westney Rd. S. 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R qui disin PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ July 25, 2007 A/P Region lays one charge for smoking in a prohibited area By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The number of restau- rants in the Region keeps growing and growing, but the number of establish- ments convicted of improper practices remains relatively low. According to Ken Gorman, the Region’s director of environmental health, each year the food industry in Durham grows by at least 10 per cent or between 250 and 350 establish- ments. The health department is required by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to conduct a Food Safety Program, which includes the inspection and monitoring of all 3,500 food premises, everything from restau- rants to hotdog carts, throughout the Region. Of all those establishments, only five were convicted under the Food Prem- ises Regulation in the past six months. “If you look at four years ago to today, it speaks volumes to improved compliance and operators co-oper- ating better with health inspectors,” Mr. Gorman said. “If the list is getting shorter, but the number of restaurants is getting larger, I would suggest we are having a positive influence on the food establishments.” Mr. Gorman explained he thinks the list is getting shorter because of the publicity that comes with a convic- tion. Among the establishments listed on the Region’s twice annual list of convictions, released on July 23, was Wimpy’s Diner on Park Road in Os- hawa, with four convictions ranging from an employee failing to wash their hands to failing to protect food from contamination. In addition to the inspection of food premises, the Health Department is re- quired to enforce the Ontario Tobacco Control Act, regulating the sale of to- bacco to individuals under 19 years of age, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act, including Rabies Immunization Regulation 567. The Region’s twice annual list of convictions under the Tobacco Con- trol Act is also low compared to Jan. 1 to June 30, 2006 when there were 62 convictions listed. In the past six months there were 22 convictions list- ed, ranging from Beaver Gas in New- castle, convicted with selling tobacco to a minor, to the Min-Pins Variety store in Oshawa, which was convicted of selling tobacco that was improperly packaged. “That could be tobacco coming in from sources that haven’t paid their taxes or properly stamped,” Mr. Gor- man said. On the list there is only a single con- viction of someone smoking in a pro- hibited area, at the Regent Apartments in Oshawa, which Mr. Gorman said is evidence of the tremendous effort by business and owners and establish- ments since the Smoke Free Ontario legislation came into effect. The list also details three convictions under the Rabies Immunization Regu- lation and three convictions under the Health Protection and Promotion Act related to West Nile virus, all derelict swimming pools, which carried fines between $400 and $2,000. The full list of convictions is available online at www.region.durham.on.ca. More restaurants, fewer convictions Did you know? If someone has a complaint regard- ing an eating establishment, tobac- co issues, West Nile virus, or other environmental health concerns they can call the Health Department’s Environmental Help Line at 905-723- 3818 or 1-888-777-9613, ext. 2188. Jan. 1 to June. 30, 2007- five estab- lishments convicted July 1 to Dec. 31, 2006- two estab- lishments convicted Jan. 1 to June. 30, 2006- 10 estab- lishments convicted DURHAM — Couples and families drowning in debt have a unique chance to get help this weekend when TV show Til Debt Do Us Part holds a casting call in Oshawa. Slice TV and Frantic Films are seeking couples and families with money problems to appear on an up- coming episode of the Gemini Award winning show. Those selected to be part of the show will receive an in-home visit from money doctor Gail Vaz-Oxlade, who will assess their money situation and help get their finances back on track. She may even give participants $5,000 to get them on their way to financial freedom. The Til Debt Do Us Part booth will be at the Oshawa Centre on Friday, July 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Sat- urday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications can also be completed online at www.themoneytest.com or mailed to The Money test Casting, Suite 300, 70 Arthur St., Winnipeg MB, R3B 1G7. If your family is drowning in debt this show just might be for you Covering the Durham news scene ehatfield@durhamregion.comREPORTER ERIN HATFIELDWatch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER A vision of life in a different time I managed to escape with the family for a couple of days in Stratford this week. Stratford is a marvellous place. It’s like Ni- agara Falls with a PhD. You can’t walk a block without bumping into a coffee shop, bookstore or ice cream parlour. It’s sort of how I’ve always imagined heav- en would be. Our two and a half hour trek to Stratford takes us through some of the most stunningly beauti- ful countryside imaginable. We travel east briefly then hang a left down into Mennonite country. I confess I am strangely attracted to the Mennonites and their anachronistic lifestyle. I find them, in their plain black broad- cloth, both spooky and oddly, romantic. And this goes beyond my affinity for sponge baths. In a digitized world spinning at light-speed, the slow, digni- fied pace and rhythm of their community appeals to me. As of course it would, observing them, as I do, from the comfort of my air-conditioned, leather-seated automobile. Things would look different, I’m sure, were I out in the heat and humidity, shov- elling horse poop and raising barns all day. Plus, I’m unsure where a person with my particu- lar skill set would fit in in such a society. Is there much call for Mennonite comics? “Hey, it’s great to be back here at the Jacobschtettle farm. Whoa! Round bales? What’s up with those? I’m here all week, try the sausage.” I’m also, if truth be told, a little frightened of Mennonite women. Well, terrified, is perhaps more accurate. I see them trotting down the shoulders of the high- way in their black, hearse-like carriages, whips in hand, and I think, “These ladies would eat me alive.” I’m not nearly man enough for the likes of them. “Vy you don’t finish your cobbler Liebschon...unt you haven’t touched my dumplinks in veeks.” Yikes. I don’t see myself in a straw hat and denim shirt any- time soon. Besides, I’m severely allergic to hard work. In Stratford we had two plays on our agenda. A Shakespeare offering and Steinbeck’s, Of Mice and Men. The former, unfortu- nately, was akin to three hours of sticking knitting needles in our eyes. Just as there is noth- ing more soul-stirring than good theatre, there is surely nothing more painful than bad theatre. I’ve often thought that un-coop- erative prisoners and informants should be made to sit through a boring performance. Inside of two acts they would be singing their heads off just to get out of there. Had we not had a friend in the show and had the audience only slightly outnumbered the cast, I think we might have tried to make a break for it. Thankfully the saving grace of Stratford is its variety. And the next days’ performance proved to be one of those moments when, as a parent, you feel that you have finally done something right. This show was pure magic. My family and I were trans- ported on the wings of masterful storytelling until the lights came up to find all of us in tears and changed at some meaningful level. I could almost hear the audible click of something very important falling into place in my children’s minds. The drive home was filled with lively discussion and im- pressions the day had left on all of us. So occupied were we that we scarcely marked the passage of the pastoral Mennonite coun- tryside. Although, in the back of my mind, I was pondering where I might get a hold of a whip and a bonnet for my wife. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. He can be seen in the CBC sit- com, Little Mosque on the Prai- rie. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html.. submitted photo Gaining life experiences For the past three years, All Saints Catholic Secondary School students have travelled to Consuelo, a small town in the Do- minican Republic to take part in the Dominican Experience. They stay with a local family as the week-long immersion pro- gram allows them to experience life in a developing country. This year the students brought more than 240 lbs of donations in the form of medical supplies from Durham Medical, school supplies from Grand and Toy and sporting equipment/uniforms from the Whitby baseball and soccer clubs. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ JULY 25, 2007P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Adults need to teach children right To the editor: Re: Neil Crone’s June 20 col- umn, ‘Parents must own up to responsibilities’. It seems that many of our po- litical, educational and media leaders and those of us who should be role models setting positive examples for kids have buried common sense. Congratulations to Pickering councillors Bill McLean and Jen- nifer O’Connell for leading the charge when I wrote Pickering Council regarding crosswalk safety. I hope that unmarked police cars will, when school begins in September, randomly patrol school zones and charge irresponsible adults (parents?) who put children, seniors and other adults in harm’s way by unlawful, dangerous driving habits. Are these irresponsible drivers contributing to children becoming irresponsible drivers also? Nothing is more impor- tant than common sense when it comes to the lives of the in- nocent. Shame on our educators who seem to feel that making chil- dren accountable for not turn- ing in properly done school work is unnecessary. Failure can be a positive life lesson sometimes. Reducing the value of school credits hurts those students who do care and work hard. Parents who demonstrate to their kids that going to school on Thursdays before a long weekend isn’t important should be given detentions. Teachers who don’t teach a scheduled lesson because only a few stu- dents cared enough to show up for class should join the parents in the detention. Is common sense and leadership obsolete in school administrators and parents? Parents are the key to children learning the real and positive values of life: love of self, neigh- bour, those in need (in Canada and globally) and OUR country. Come on parents, grandpar- ents, teachers, politicians and business folks. For the sake of our children and our country, let’s unite and bring common sense back to life. Brenda Mignardi Pickering Fair trade could teach kids, raise money To the editor: I read the column on fair trade on durhamregion.com written by All Saints Catholic Secondary School Students. I have been researching the issue of fair trade and how we can bring this into our school fundraising. I have been in con- tact with a company in Toronto that is a Fair Trade distributor for chocolate and other products including coffee. Chances are there has never been a fair trade fundraising program in any of the schools, at least that I know of in the Durham public school board. We have over the years sent our kids into the neighbourhood selling chocolate at a markup for the benefit of our schools. People could have gone to the dollar store no doubt and paid half the price, but they purchase to help the school communi- ties raise money to cover things to enhance education and ac- tivities that the government just does not fund any more. Fair trade chocolate is another way to help the community - the global community. The kids learn the full supply chain and fair trade ensures workers are properly compensated. I would like to see my son’s school and other schools in Dur- ham, in the separate and public boards, embrace fair trade and teach our kids that global eco- nomics can also be about doing the right thing. A copy of this letter will be sent to the chairman of the Durham District School Board, Marilyn Crawford, with the suggestion that for our first Regional School Community Council meeting we invite a speaker to share with other schools councils about fair trade and fundraising programs. 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Because Lakeridge Whitby is out of action for the foreseeable future, the 71 patients who were cared for at the site have had to be moved to other locations. Some are now receiving care on the surgical floors at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. The situation is, not to put too fine a point on it, critical. Concerns about health care throughout Durham Region have been constant especially over the past few decades as the region has grown dramatically. While there has been some reaction to that growth -- witness the revamping of the Lakeridge Health Oshawa emergency department over the past year -- what is clearly needed is a long-range plan. While the Lakeridge Health Whitby fire of July 2 was on a scale that is unprecedented, it merely points to the obvious problem: with Durham’s growing and aging population we simply will not have enough beds or facilities to care for our citizens in years to come. That’s where the concept of a new full-service north Whitby hospital comes into play. In the talking stages locally over the past few years, it’s time to ramp up the rhetoric for a full-service facility in the near term. While it’s understood the planning and budgeting for a hospital is a multi-year endeavour, there is a provincial election coming up in two and a half months and there’s no time like the present to put some pressure on candidates and leaders to con- sider the issue. Certainly, health care executives and municipal politicians are well aware of the need for more hospital care in Durham Region. A Whitby facility would go a long way toward reducing the pressure on Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Of that, there can be no doubt. It could also be partnered with the burgeoning University of Ontario Institute of Technology and act as a teaching hospital. There could be an innovative funding formula developed for the facility and it could, as UOIT has, become an innovator while serving the greater public good. Clearly, the population here is on the rise with Durham expected to be home to 1 million people inside of a quarter century, up from just under 600,000 now. We will need health care that can look after that growth and a new Lakeridge Health Whitby would be a great start. This Week’s Question: Do you think the just completed FIFA Under 20 soccer tournament will increase soccer inter- est in Canada?? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you plan to read the new Harry Potter novel and see the latest Harry Potter movie? Total votes: 184 Yes : 22 % No: 78 % On way to Stratford, adventures abound 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. Skateboard Competition Thursday, August 16 Pickering Rec. Complex Free Event for Pickering Teens 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com/teen Pickering Rec Complex Swim Saturdays Youth $2, Families $5 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation DATE MEETING TIME Aug. 1 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Aug. 22 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Thursdays AT MILLENNIUM SQUARE PARK If it’s raining please join us at The Waterfront Bistro.2007July 26 – North of 49 An energetic mix of pop music hits, classic rock gems and original music. August 2 – The Bungalows An upbeat rock and pop quartet that’s sure to get you moving to the beat! Sundays at 2:00 pm ~ bring a lawnchair View the full concert line-up at cityofpickering.com/greatevents July 29 – The Kingston Road Trio Enjoy traditional folk music, bluegrass, country, pop & novelty tunes. August 5 – Reminiscing Rockabilly, country and the good ole “rock ‘n roll” of Buddy, Roy and Elvis. August 12 – Pickering Community Concert Band An evening of great music with the Pickering Community Centre Concert Band. Wednesdays & Fridays in July & August at 10:00 am The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Province of Ontario10 Quick Clicks to the Past ... Pickering Museum Village is located just off Hwy. # 7 between Brock Rd. and Westney Rd. $3.00 for Kids & $4.00 for Adults MEMBERS - free (ask us about memberships!) Visit cityofpickering.com/museum for program line-up For additional show locations and dates: www.driftwoodtheatre.com / 905.576.2396 2007 Tour Sponsor: Touring Partner: The City of Pickering July 25 7:30pm Esplanade Park, Pickering Pay What You Can Admission if you see a problemif you see a problem...if you see a problem... be part ofbe part ofthe solutionthe solution be part ofthe solution customercare@city.pickering.on.ca report online cityofpickering.com/eyesonthestreet • graffiti • litter • illegal dumping • vandalism email 1.877.420.46661.877.420.46661.877.420.46661.877.420.4666callcall Still Room to Register! Mad Science (ages 5 - 12 years) CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Civic Complex 905.420.2222 Recreation Complex & Pool 905.683.6582 Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 Pickering Public Libraries 905.831.6265 Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 Durham Region Transit West 905.683.4111 Conventional Services - Monday, August 6 - Holiday Sunday Service 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, all service concludes at 6:55 pm Specialized Services - Monday, August 6 - Holiday Service. Trip reservations will be accepted up until 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 2 After-Hours/Emergency Line City of Pickering After-Hours/Emergency Line 905.683.7575 Coming to your home August 8, 2007 City Services & Leisure Guide Aquatic Registration begins August 9 Leisure Program Registration begins August 13 Click to Reg at cityofpickering.com Call 905.420.4621 for information For more information contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com YES - If you leave your cooking unattended Always turn the stove off before leaving the room. sustainablepickering.com The City of Pickering welcomes Communities in Bloom Judges Betty Lamont & Andrew Yemen Communities in Bloom Judges will visit our magnificent gardens, lush landmarks & spectacular parks during their tour of our City. The City of Pickering will be evaluated in the following categories: • Environmental Awareness • Community Involvement • Natural & Cultural Heritage • Tidiness • Trees & Urban Forest Management • Landscaped Areas • Floral Displays #B T L F U C BMM#B T L F U C BMM Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's 7 pm to 10 pm Rosebank Road Public School - Gymnasium Come on out and play some FREE Ball for Pickering teens ages 13 to 19 905.420.6588 for details or check out our website at cityofpickering.com/teen PAGE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ July 25, 2007 P All other showrooms remain open. Special closing offers are available in the Pickering showroom only. Pickering Showroom & Outlet On the north east corner of Hwy 401 and Brock Rd • 905.683.9660 Traditional, Contemporary, and Modern Collections Martha Stewart Signature, Bernhardt and Stressless Bedrooms, Living Rooms,Dining Rooms and Kids’ Rooms Home Offices, Family Rooms,Rugs, Mattresses, Curios, Clocks Lighting, Pictures,Decorative Pillows, Bedding,Dishes, Props and Much More! While Quantities Last! Everything must go! Hurry in for the best selection! Save 20-80% on Pickering Lease Expiry Pickering Showroom Closing! Sale Ends Saturday July 28! Final Reductions! PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ July 25, 2007A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs JULY 25, 2007 [ Soccer ] Hornets sting Gloucester for Cobras title AJAX — The Ajax Hornets girls’ under-10 soccer team stung the Gloucester Hornets to capture the title at the fourth annual Cumberland Cobras Snakebite Tournament in Ottawa re- cently. In the Serpent’s Lair Division final against Gloucester, the Ajax Hornets posted a 3-0 victory. The Ajax Hornets began the tour- nament with decisive wins over the Gloucester Hornets (4-1), the Kingston United Wildcats (6-1), and the Goulbourn Gators (4-1) to earn placement in the final. The Hornets displayed a united at- tack by the team’s strikers, which fed directly off the intelligent play of the midfielders. The Hornets were also supported by superb goalkeeping and an unrelent- ing defensive line. [ Basketball ] Still spots at Cougar camp AJAX — There are still spots avail- able for youths at the annual Cougar Basketball Camp in Ajax this month. The camp, for boys and girls ages seven to 14 years, runs at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School from July 30 to Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Cost is $150 per athlete, which in- cludes a basketball and camp T-shirt. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is on Harwood Avenue North, just north of Rossland Road. Those interested can register the morning of Monday, July 30 or call camp director Shawn O’Hare at 905- 655-0578. [ Baseball ] Pickering bantams crush Whitby for Bolton Braves title PICKERING — The Pickering Red Sox major bantam rep baseball team cruised to the championship at the an- nual Bolton Braves Bantam Tournament recently. The Sox routed the Whitby Chiefs minor bantams 18-1 in the championship game. Throughout the weekend, the Pickering major bantams went unde- feated, while outscoring their opponents 58-15 in five games. Pickering advanced to the final after lambasting the Sudbury Hitmen 11-4 in the semifinal. In round-robin play, the Sox started with a 14-4 victory over the Martingrove Express. In a close game, the Sox outlasted the host Bolton Braves 5-3 in Game 2. Against the Guelph Royals, Pickering posted a come-from-behind 10-3 win in the rain. Trailing 3-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Sox pounded out nine runs to record the win. Team members are Richard Abbott, Jordan Bean, Nick Cappa, Rob Heard, Graham Holland, Dennis Linthwaite, Chris Marraccini, Alex Melvin, Myles Phillips, Aaron Rabena, Peter Ricciardi, Travis Rutherford and Brian Smith. [ Marathon ] Whitby waterfront race on Sunday DURHAM — A new Mini Marathon is coming to Whitby on Sunday. A 21-kilometre run/walk on July 29 at the Whitby Yacht Club will be the feature of the day, while the 13th an- nual Whitby 5,000-metre road race will also entertain those involved. It is expected the day will attract as many as 500 athletes to the water- front. The mini Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. and the Whitby 5000 begins 15 minutes later at 7:45. The event will run on the water- front trail east to Oshawa and back to Whitby. For more information contact 905- 666-4801 or pick up registration forms at the Whitby Library, Whitby Running Room or the Pickering Running Room. With the projected success of this event, it’s thought that in July 2009, Whitby will become the home of a full marathon, expected to draw more than 3,000 athletes throughout what would be a weekend-long event. Rob Mitchell photo He’s being followed AJAX — J.P. Lambert of the Ajax Wanderers runs the ball three-quarters of the field, past Toronto Dragons second team players in Saturday’s match at the Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club. The Wanderers won both their Toronto Rugby Union games against the Dragons, with the first team winning 24-6 and the second team victorious 24-5. Rock take stranglehold on semifinal with Stars Chris Parkin propels Ajax-Pickering past Mohawk Sunday By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM — One of the more unher- alded members of the Ajax-Pickering Rock contributed in a major way against the Mohawk Stars on Sunday night. Chris Parkin was in on all six Rock goals, scoring twice and adding four as- sists in pacing his team to a 6-4 victory in Game 2 of the best-of-five OLA senior ‘B’ lacrosse semifinal series at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Rock lead the series two games to none, after winning the series opener on the road with a come-from-behind 8-7 double-overtime victory in Ohsweken, near Brantford, on Friday night. With the only Rock shot of the second overtime frame, veteran Mike Daley found room behind Mohawk starter Ken Montour to give Ajax-Pickering the victory. Ajax-Pickering can advance to its sec- ond league final series in as many years with a win over Mohawk at the Gaylord Powless Memorial Arena Thursday. Parkin, a second-year member of the Rock, quite simply enjoyed his best game in an Ajax-Pickering uniform on Sunday, notes Rock head coach Paul St. John. Parkin, along with power play mainstays Wayne Burke, assistant cap- tain Mark Craig, Mike Daley and captain Jim Veltman, took full advantage of a spate of Mohawk penalties on Sunday. “We missed Parky in Game 1 as he had a family commitment. Having him back in the lineup tonight, he played the best lacrosse game of his life. He realizes the chances to play for a national championship get slimmer and slimmer as time goes on. He took some big hits tonight and he drew a few penalties and he made them pay for it,” says St. John. In fact, both Parkin’s goals and two of his assists came on the power play. Veterans Wayne Burke and team captain Jim Veltman also made the Stars pay for their penalties, with Burke earning five assists, with four coming on the power play. Veltman finished with a power play goal Sunday to go along with a four- point effort (two goals, two assists) in Friday’s opener. Parkin says he was only too happy to contribute on Sunday after missing Game 1 Friday. “We needed this game. It was good to get two goals at home. That’s my game - - taking shots. On the power play, it gives you time to see what you’re shooting at it. It was good just to get back on the floor and help the team as much as I could,” he says. Parkin wasn’t the only solid performer for the Rock on the weekend. Goal- tenders Mike Miron and Steve Dietrich picked each other up at critical junctures in both games. With just more than 10 minutes re- maining in the third period of Sunday’s Game 2, Dietrich left the game after being hit on the thumb with a hard Mo- hawk shot from close range. Nursing a 6-4 lead, Miron came on and completely stoned the Stars the rest of the way. In Friday’s game, after starter Miron surrendered three Mohawk goals, he was replaced by Dietrich who held the fort and allowed the Rock to get back in the contest and eventually win it in double overtime. “When you have two great goalies, and I mean no disrespect to our third goalie Dave Power, you’ve always got a chance to win. Tonight, Mike goes in and closes things out. That’s why he’s a pro. Chugger (Dietrich) closed the door in Game 1,” says St. John, adding that Dietrich was taken out of Sunday’s game as a precaution and should be OK for Thursday’s Game 3. Other Rock scorers on Friday night were Burke with two, Tyler Phillips, Shawn Summerfield and Craig. Game 4, if necessary, is at the Pickering complex on Friday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. GAME SUMMARY Mohawk Stars at Ajax-Pickering Rock Pickering Rec. Complex, Sunday, July 22 First period: MOHAWK 18:19 Chuck Doxtator (Roger Vyse). Doxtator left open at side of net. ROCK 12:15 (PP) Chris Parkin (Wayne Burke, Mike Daley). Low shot beats Mo- hawk goalie Ken Montour. MOHAWK 7:14 (SH) Tony Henderson (Jason Henhawk). Henhawk passes into middle to Henderson, shot eludes Rock goalie Steve Dietrich. ROCK 5:37 (PP) Jim Veltman (Parkin, Burke). Quick passes find Veltman at cor- ner of Mohawk net. ROCK 5:03 (PP) Mark Craig (Parkin, Burke). Another rapid series of passes finished off by Craig at corner of net. ROCK 1:54 Ryan McMichael (Parkin). McMi- chael’s long, low shot handcuffs Montour. 4-2 Rock end of first period Second period: ROCK 14:42 (PP) Parkin (Burke). Burke to Parkin; low shot beats Montour. MOHAWK 5:36 (SH) Cory Bomberry (Ryan Davis). Long transition pass. 5-3 Rock end of second period Third period: ROCK 17:30 (4-on-4) Daley (Burke, Parkin). Daley’s shot finds room over Montour’s shoulder. MOHAWK 11:54 (PP) Cory Bomberry (Vyse, Henhawk). Long shot gets past Dietrich. Chris Parkin Pebbles Lead the Mohawk Stars in best-of-five semifinal series 2-0. Game 1: Rock 8-7 (double OT) Game 2: Rock 6-4 The Owen Sound Woodsmen lead their best-of-five semifinal series over the Brooklin Merchants two games to none after winning 10-9 in overtime Saturday night in Owen Sound and 12-10 in Brooklin Sunday night. The Woodsmen can close out the series with a win in Owen Sound on Saturday... If the Woodsmen do win Saturday and the Rock is successful over Mohawk, both teams gain entrance to the Presidents Cup playdowns (Canadian championship) in Owen Sound from Aug. 20 to 25. As the Woodsmen are hosts and thus receive an automatic berth, the Rock would go in as the Ontario representative... Ian McGough has joined the Rock as an assistant coach. McGough will be running the team’s offence for the remainder of the season... Felicien advances to Pan Am final PICKERING — Pickering Olympian Perdita Felicien has taken her first steps toward another Pan American Games medal in her storied track and field ca- reer. The two-time Olympian and world champion hurdler qualified easily on the track at Estadio Joao Hevelange in Rio de Janeiro at the 2007 Games on Tuesday afternoon. She hit the finishing line first in her semifinal heat in 12.69 seconds, a sea- son’s best effort. Cuban Anay Tejada was second in 12.80 and American Yvette Lewis was third in 13.25. The other Canadian in the 100-metre hurdles, Angela Whyte, of Edmonton, also won her semifinal heat in 12.68 sec- onds. Felicien, a seven-time Cana- dian 100-metre hurdles champ, represented Can- ada at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Do- minican Repub- lic, earning a sil- ver medals in her specialty. The 100- metre hurdles final goes today (Wednesday). Felicien, 26, hopes the Pan Am Games will serve as a positive stepping stone to- ward another gold medal at the IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Osaka, Japan later this summer. Meanwhile, another Pickering Olym- pian, Anson Henry, 28, earned a berth in the final of the 100 metres at the Games. That race was run Tuesday evening after press time. To get into the final, Henry finished second in his heat on Monday in 10.37 seconds. Finishing first was Brendan Christian of Antigua in 10.34. In the semifinal, also on Monday, Henry placed fourth in his race in 10.32 seconds. Running to first in that race was Churandy Martina of Netherlands Antilles, who crossed the line in 10.06 seconds. Perdita Felicien Anson Henry PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ July 25, 2007 A/P ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 Tournaments include Deluxe Hot & Cold Buffet or your choice of N.Y. 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They are in a made-for-TV movie about the singing sensation from Charlemagne, Quebec. “It’s funny, she was the first artist I identified with as a child. My tone is a lot like hers. We both have a nasally touch to our voice,” said Manis. Eighteen- year-old Manis sings three songs in the movie. She said it was an excel- lent opportuni- ty, but also very difficult. “Two of the songs were original pieces they wrote strictly for the movie,” she said. “They’re actually really gorgeous songs but it was difficult to imitate her because I had no source to go from. She’s never sung these songs.” The third song was ‘Proud Mary’. Learning that one was easier, as there’s a recording of that song by Dion in her youth. Manis has done three musical the- atre productions, including a nine- month stint at the Stratford Festival. She appears in numerous radio and television commercials. Riley’s professional debut is playing a very young Dion when she was hos- pitalized after being hit by a car. Riley said she enjoyed acting the part. “Pretending to be Celine Dion was fun and I hope to do it again,” she said. Riley’s mother, Julie Waldriff, said she is proud of her daughter and the stunt she did. “The movie’s director said he’s worked with adults who couldn’t have done the stunts that she did. She had to stand on the road and the car came up and landed about five feet from her. She had to turn around and look, but not look scared or anything, just had to turn around and look and get hit. And she stood there. She didn’t flinch. It was pretty impressive,” Wal- driff said. With some help from her mother, Riley described her role with excite- ment. “It was easy to pretend to be sick. I had to close my eyes and had to pre- tend that I was run over by a car,” she said excitedly. “And I was in a real hospital in a bed and they had a heart monitor on me. I had a bruise on my nose and my forehead, and the breathing mask was candy.”. Although Manis speaks French, she said she is not bilingual so the job of singing like a French person trying to sound English was especially chal- lenging. “They wanted the sound to be French, but a French [person] imitat- ing an English [person],” she said. “It took me a bit to get down the French accent with some of the words.” Manis is off to Queen’s University in September, where she plans to ob- tain a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on music and drama. “For me it would be better to get the education, get comfortable with who I am before I enter the business that is very unpredictable and dif- ficult,” she said. Riley is a busy little girl. In addition to acting, she is part of a competi- tive gymnastics team. She does com- petitive dancing and also plays the drums. The movie about Celine Dion’s life, directed by Jeff Woolnough (Battle- star Galactica, CSI), will be shown on CBC in the fall. Lisa Manis submitted photo Ajacian Riley Waldriff, 5, on the set of a made-for-television movie about Celine Dion’s life, plays the singer as a youngster. In the scene she was shooting above, Riley sports fake blood after being hit by a car. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo He’s got the beat PICKERING — Mike Tambora and John Keys from the group Mic and Keys entertain the crowd at Millennium Square Park for the Waterfront Concert Series recently. The duo play pop hits from the ’50s to the ’80s. DURHAM — Durham bands, along with some others, are coming together to raise money for the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Boonie Fest, Aug. 11 and 12 in Burke- ton, will feature 26 bands performing in the benefit concert, presented by Ram- page Productions and WGDM Produc- tions. Karin Dieter, of Rampage, said the idea was to help the cancer centre and show young musicians they can benefit their community. “I work with a lot of these young mu- sicians. It brings them into being more involved in the community and shows their talents and what they can bring,” she said. The groups are performing for free. “We have metal, rock, punk and ska all coming out for this.” Proceeds from a barbecue also go to the cancer centre. Bands taking part on Aug. 11 are Krakatoa, Betrayer, Diablo Red, Wet- work, Our Lady of Bloodshed, Torn Black, Silvercade, Automatic, Necroma- tory, Vengeance Through Annihilation, Four Ways to Die, Ground Level, Gala- had and Creep Colony. On Aug. 12, it’s North of 7, from Port Perry, Keepin 6, In the Act of Violence, Rumsfield, Central Boulevard, The Damnation Game, Malevolent Massa- cre, Lurker, The Bagatellies, Bolero, Em- pyrean Plague and Burried and Breath- ing. The event’s at the Old General Store, Burketon, 10249 Old Scugog Rd. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. both days. There is limited tent camping. Advance tickets are $25 for weekend with camping, $20 for weekend with no camping, $14 for Saturday only and $9 for Sunday. For tickets for the concert, go to www.tick- etbreak.com. For camping tickets, go to www.myspace.com/rampagepromo- tions. Head to Boonie Fest for musical cancer fundraiser Driftwood theatre has much ado in Durham Play in Pickering July 25, Ajax July 26 DURHAM — Shakespeare is alive and well in Durham this summer - the literature that is. The Driftwood Theatre Group presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, a comedy filled with ingredients of death, love, disdain and slander, to Pickering and Ajax residents. Set in post-First World War central Canada, the adaptation features music of the period, and Steven Burley stars as Don John/Balthasar/Dogberry in his 12th season. Thanks to an Ontario Trillium grant, it will be performed on a new round stage, with the audience all around the stage. It’s at Esplanade Park in Pickering on July 25 and at Rotary Park in Ajax on July 26, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. Both events are pay what you can. For more details, visit www.drift- woodtheatre.com or call 905-576- 2396. Entertainment in brief JULY 25, 2007 Catch the Kingston Road Trio in concert PICKERING — Rootsy sounds will be coming from central Pickering on Sunday, July 29. The Kingston Road Trio performs as part of the City of Pickering’s Treble in the Park concert series. They play traditional folk, bluegrass, country, pop and novelty songs. Concerts are held every Sunday until Aug. 26 at Esplanade Park, behind City Hall at Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade Concerts begin at 2 p.m. Take a lawn chair. Military show in Heritage Square AJAX — Military music is on tap on Sunday, July 29 as the Town of Ajax’s Music in the Square music se- ries continues. An ‘Appreciate our Canadian Forc- es’ concert features the 7th Toronto Regiment, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band, and the Air Force 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Pipes and Drums in a memorable military show. The free concert is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Heritage Square, at the Ajax Town Hall, at 65 Harwood Ave. S. (at King’s Crescent). There is no seating at Heritage Square, so take a lawn chair. If the weather warrants it, the performance will move indoors to the Ajax Town Hall. The Bungalows will have you dancin’ PICKERING — The Bungalows, an upbeat rock and pop quartet, takes centre stage in Pickering on Thursday, Aug. 2. The band plays Millennium Square Park as part of the City of Pickering’s 2007 Waterfront Concert Series. The concerts are every Thursday night until Aug. 30 and each begins at 7 p.m. On rainy nights, the concert is up- stairs at the nearby Waterfront Bistro. For more concert listings, visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents. ‘Star Wars’ troops take over Oshawa libraries DURHAM — The Star Wars 501st Legion, also known as Vader’s Fist, is coming to Oshawa Public Libraries next month. The 501st garrison of Stormtroop- ers, the premier Star Wars costume fan club, visits the Northview and Jess Hann branches Aug. 4 for a special Star Wars extravaganza. Meet the troops and take their pictures. There will also be a short ab- stract film, 21-87, which helped shape Star Wars. No registration is required. For times, call 905-579-6111 ext. 5871 for Northview and ext. 5861 for Jess Hann. Port Perry band plays festival DURHAM — The Port Perry- based band Sourpuss will be in action in August at the Eaglewood Folk Festi- val in Pefferlaw. Top Canadian roots performers are lined up for the Aug. 24 to 26 festi- val at the Eaglewood Resort. Sourpuss will be among those per- forming. Also performing will be Fred Eaglesmith, Bob Snider, Penny Lang, Dennis Delorme, Cris Cuddy, The Cracker Cats, The Undesirables, Dala, Ken Whitely, Rick Fines and Suzie Vin- nick and more. For information on location and tickets, log on to www.eaglewoodfolk. com. Tickets are also available in Ux- bridge at Blue Heron Books and Brock Street Music and in Oshawa at Wilson and Lee Music and Long and McQuade Music. Singers’ auditions start in September DURHAM — Auditions for the County Town Singers start Sept. 5. The choir will hold auditions at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre on Brock Street South. Adults of all ages are welcome to try out for the group. CTS alumni are being invited to come back to the group for the 40th an- niversary celebrations. Contact Janice at 905-728-3386 for more information. Community Living Oshawa/Clarington Supporting People With Intellectual Disabilities If you are motivated by a career that offers personal and professional rewards and have a passion for advocacy, community participation and support others to achieve their personal goals, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington (CLOC) is the place for you. Part Time Support Workers (Residential) In this role you will provide individualized personal support to adults with intellectual disabilities. You will support people towards the achievement of their personal goals, facilitating relationships, skills and roles, which promote people's participation in the typical and valued life of the commu- nity. Part Time positions offer flexible schedules including over nights, mornings, evenings and weekend shifts. Qualifications: • Preferably a Developmental Service Worker or equivalent two-year Human Services Diploma/Degree • A minimum of a Secondary School Diploma & relevant experience CLOC Offers: • Competitive compensation plus 6% in lieu of benefits & 4% Vacation pay • Mileage allowance • Paid Team Meetings & Training • Staff Education Fund • Opportunities for advancement • Workers' Compensation Protection • Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.) Please send your resume to: Pamela DeRaaf - Human Resources Manager Community Living Oshawa/Clarington 39 Wellington Ave. East Oshawa, ON L1H 3Y1 - Fax: 905-576-9754 pderaaf@communitylivingoc.ca For more information & Conditions of Employment visit: http://www.communitylivingoc.ca C.L.O.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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If in- terested, please e-mail: dihuson@gmail.com or phone Diane at (905) 509-5654. MAID SERVICE Requires re- liable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immediately. Experience preferred. Own transportation re- quired. (905)686-9160. NOW HIRING NIGHT CREW RE-STOCKERS FOR OUR EVENING SHIFTS You may apply at our store 40 Kingston Rd. E. Durham Regional Centre, Ajax or e-mail 05manager@ partypackagers. com QUALITY Inspectors Needed. Busy automotive inspection company seeks, hardworking, reliable individuals for all shifts in the Oshawa, Whitby area. Vehicle and previous experience will be considered an asset. Please fax resumes and refer- ence to 905-432-1109. Newstart Canada is hiring for the following positions Experienced Collectors and Salespeople for our new East Scarborough Location. Please fax your resume to (905) 839-7002 or email to the attention of Fred Kellar at fkellar@nelsonfinance.ca No phone calls please. Agency Manager/Insurance CSR Full Time *Experienced Personal Lines CSR *Ribo Licenced *Call centre experience an asset Whitby Fax resume to:905-668-1488 or inquiries@mmfinsurance.ca BUILDING A FUTURE! Miller Maintenance Limited, a leader in the Highway Maintenance Industry is currently seeking… Drivers Class DZ DZ Drivers are required for Winter Snow Removal for yards in Ajax/Pickering, Oshawa, Orono, Scugog, and Sunderland. Drivers must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and nights. Current driver’s abstract is required. Interested applicants are invited to forward a resume and abstract to: Miller Paving Limited,P.O Box 4080,505 Miller Avenue,Markham, Ontario L3R 9R8 Fax:905-475-3852 e-mail:hr@millergroup.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.WWW.MILLERGROUP.CAwww.minacs.com At Minacs, we believe that great people deserve great work. 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We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Executive Director Are you an accomplished leader who is looking for an opportunity to make a significant difference in the life of others? Durham Hospice, is an accredited agency providing palliative and bereavement services to individuals and families in the Durham Region. We are seeking an experienced: DURHAM HOSPICE Companions through palliative transitions COME TO OUR JOB FAIR AND BEGIN A NEW CAREER We have opportunities for SALES ASSOCIATES (Full and Part time) in our Pickering & Ajax Locations Come and discover what we have to offer you AT OUR ONE DAY JOB FAIR ON Wednesday, July 25th 12:00 noon to 4:00pm AT 7-Eleven Store Located 704 Kingston Road @ Whites in Pickering or call 1(866) 471-1562 INTERVIEWS ON THE SPOT!!! A criminal background check is performed on all candidates. EOE M/F/D/V The Employment Advantage Get Connected! 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Fax resume to 905-725-0886 or call 905-725-9731. Experienced Duct & Carpet Cleaners must be available to work Sat. and Eve. Must have valid drivers license. Tim at (905) 686-5854 EXPERIENCED CARPENTER, framer needed. Must have 5-10yrs. exp., own vehicle a must,. willing to travel. Read blue prints an asset. call (905)432- 5572 FRAMERS NEEDED in Bowman- ville/Oshawa area. Min. 3 years experience. Vehicle mandatory. Call 905-259-1196 after 6p.m. or 519-902-7797. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 25, 2007, PAGE B3 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com PLANT OPERATOR Recapture Metals Limited requires a Chemical Technologist graduate (or equivalent) to train and work as a plant operator in their gallium/indium recovery plant. Typical duties will include: leaching, solvent extraction, electro-winning, reagent monitoring, flow measurements, pH and EMF monitoring and data recording. Other duties may be assigned from time to time. Shifts of 8, 10 or 12 hours may be required. Previous plant or laboratory experience in a chemical environment is highly desirable. Location: Peterborough Resumes may be faxed to: Recapture Metals at (705)755-0163 or e-mailed to cchristianson@recapturemetals.ca We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RECRUITING NOW!!! INDEFINITE ASSIGNMENTS Durham Region •Shift Work •Manufacturing/ warehouse experience •Own transport an asset •Steel toe safety boots •Able to lift If you are dedicated, a team player and reliable and need to work please call 905-579-2911 for appt. or apply in person with your RESUME Spherion Staffing Solutions Oshawa Centre Corporate Tower 6th floor, Suite 601 We’re Hiring Professional AZ/DZ Drivers Needed • Full Time • All Shifts • Local/Local Hwy. • Good Equipment Must Have: • 2 yrs. verifi able experience • Clean, current abstract • Clean CVOR Please bring documents with you and apply in person to: 1085 Bellamy Rd., Suite 208 - 416.439.0046 or 200 Dundas St. E, Suite 103 - 416.364.2175 Apply Today, Start Tomorrow! "An Employer You Can Count On" NOW HIRING Two Positions PRODUCTION BAKING 3 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12 p.m. shifts FULL TIME MANAGER Vehicle a must. Apply in person to the Harwood & Hwy#2 location, Ajax Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering is inviting applications for a PART TIME RECEPTIONIST Position. The successful applicant will enjoy working with people and have good office and computer skills. Hours include days, evenings, some Saturdays and Sundays. Retail experience helpful. Mail or drop resume (No Phone calls) Attn Manager Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1755 Pickering Parkway, Unit SB1 L1V 1B5 email careers@bennetts.ca refer to ad # RD03 Only those interviewed will be contacted PROPERTY MANAGER We are a fast growing company seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Property Manager. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of residential building systems, working knowledge of the Condominium Act, and a minimum of five years experience in property management. Please send resume & salary expectations, in confidence, to:Newton-Trelawney Property Management Services 253 Lake Driveway, West Ajax, Ontario, L1S 5B5 Fax: 905-619-2705 PRAXAIR CANADA INC. AZ COMPANY DRIVERS * 3 - 5 years experience (tanker preferred) * Clean abstract/CVOR & Driving record * Computer experience and USA entry required * Excellent wages and Company benefits * Salary Range - 60 - 65K Fax resume and current abstract to (905) 827-8677, Attn: Peter Spiller Child and Youth Workers Terrace Youth Svcs is seeking CYW’s for Pickering area. Must have valid driv- ers license, car, experience in field, Di- ploma is an asset, willingness to work night, weekends, overnights, & evenings a must. Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to 613-831-9877 or email tpapineau@terraceyouth.ca EXPERIENCED H-VAC ME- CHANIC required for commercial work. Fitter 1 or 2 licence re- quired. Salary negotiable. Vehi- cle provided. Year-round employ- ment. Fax resume to: 905-683- 5843. E-mail to: dciheating@ bellnet.ca. TRUCK MECHANICS, Trailer Mechanics,needed immediately. Apply to: Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa, or call (905)721-2788 Fax 905-721- 0459. Since 1950, Howard Marten Company has applied innovative solutions to attain recognition as a leader in the design, fabrication and assembly of circulating oil lubrication systems. With our Head Office in Pickering, we provide unparalleled support to our customers. We currently require . . . PIPE FITTERS •Project Leaders/Senior Helpers Capable of training/leading staff, you are TSSA qualified and proficient in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and MIG for carbon and stainless steel piping. Able to interpret drawings and schematics, you have 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial piping or process systems. You must have knowledge of and a background in installing pumps, motors, instrumentation and components. The rate of pay is $17.76 to $26.39 per hour for day or afternoon shifts (with a $1.50/hour premium for afternoon shifts). Connect with a company that has an international reputation. We offer opportunities for advancement, an attractive benefits package and a pension plan. Please apply, to:Fax: 905-831-5807 e-mail: eryk.rivard@howardmarten.com HowardMarten.com Howard Marten Company Ltd. Quality. Commitment. Creativity. INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT/ELECTRICIAN Needed for a new high-tech warehouse in Pickering/Ajax Applicants must be fully licensed with proof of apprenticeship, strong PLC, conveyor and repair/trouble-shooting experience. Strong command of the English language, ability to work well with others as well as strong health and safety awareness is required. Continental shifts and / or midnights. Starting rate $28.50/hr + full benefits Please apply to: Harmony Logistics Inc. Attn: Human Resources Fax (905) 428-9947 Email: exel-ca-harmony.career@exel.com Expanding Import Dealership in Durham requires a Licensed Technician You should have import drive-ability experience and be Drive Clean certified. We offer a competitive pay plus bonus and benefit package. Reply in confidence to: The Service Manager (905)404-1327 or fax 905-404-2084 PIPE FITTERS Needed immediately $22 - $25 per hr. (for the right candiate) • Pickering company • 5 - 10 yrs. experience • Supervisory skills an asset • Flexible day and afternoon shifts Please fax your resume with your tickets to: Janet Parks (905)579-6050 LEGAL REAL ESTATE CLERK Full Time Busy Oshawa Law Firm requires Real Estate Clerk. Must have minimum 3 years experience. Proficiency in Word Perfect, Conveyancer and Teraview Fax resume to 905-721-1217 or email: mail@dianeengland.com requires the following: Service Receptionist duties to include scheduling service appointments by phone and general admin. Also we require a: Trainee Parts Advisor for our busy parts dept. call Jimmy Feeney 905-420-9000 or email resume to service@pickering.toyota.ca Community Nursing Home Pickering, home to 233 residents is currently recruiting for the follow- ing positions: FOOD SERVICES MANAGER You will be responsible for the safe and efficient provision of food services. Effectively managing the day-to-day operations, you will ensure that the Ministry of Health standards are met. You have a college diploma in Food Services Supervi- sion (or equivalent) and have demonstrated lead- ership abilities. You are eligible for membership with the C.S.N.M. and O.S.N.M. and have a mini- mum of three to five years' experience in a large health care related environment. Long-term care experience is an asset. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS You will be responsible for the managing, coordi- nating, implementing and the activation of recrea- tion and restorative programs to meet the as- sessed needs of all residents. You must have ex- perience in Long Term care programming in a management capacity ensuring that the Ministry of Health standards are met and have demon- strated strong leadership abilities in this role. You are an effective communicator complimented by an enthusiastic approach. You are committed to innovative, resident-centered programs. You have a college diploma in Therapeutic Recreation and have three to five years' experience. Good verbal and written English language skills are necessary. Computer literacy in related pro- grams is essential. While we appreciate the inter- est of all applicants, only those candidates select- ed for an interview will be contacted. Community Lifecare Inc. 1955 Valley Farm Road, 3rd Floor Pickering, Ontario L1V 1X6 Attention: Marlene McBride, Director of Dietary Services (Food Services Ad) Kim Mitchell, Director of Activation (Director of Programs Ad) hr@clmi.ca CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR FULL-TIME RN with current CNO Certification, preferred. Independent/team member. Preferred knowledge of (ICH/GCP) guidelines. Organizational and time management skills. Computer skills. Good clini- cal judgment. Recent intravenous and venipunc- ture skills. Fax CV and cover letter to 905-683- 7071 or E-mail: pats@adamedical.com WANTED:Maintenance person required immediately, full time with benefits. Some job func- tions: drywall/painting, work with wood, worked around automo- biles/heavy equipment, general labour, organizational skills and much more. 'D' license would be an asset. Call Jody at (905) 263- 8369 between 9am - 6pm or fax resume to (905) 263-1076. WELDER FITTER REQUIRED. 1 year experience in Mig welding, full-time year round. Wage nego- tiable. Benefits after 3 months. North Pickering area. Respond by fax 905-683-8213. LICENSED FORKLIFT opera- tor/laborer wanted for Masonry Co. in Oshawa area. Call after 6:00 PM Phone (905)623-5594 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED/EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLERS. Must be able to use a tape measure and square with precision. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, as all assembly work must be to exact specs according to the drawings. Work will also be per- formed on band saws, miter saws, drill press and pow- er/manual hand tools. Experience in working with Extruded Alumi- num an asset as well there will be moderate lifting. Please fax re- sumes to (905) 420-4564 LINDSAY BASED COMPANY. looking for experienced flat roof- ers. References a must. (705)324-3634, ask for Larry. NOW HIRING experienced Full Time Metal Fabricators and Full Time Sign Installers. Great Wages & Benefits Pkg Please forward your Resume to Julie Blanchard fax 905-420-6919 julie@kwiksigns.com WANTED: F/T SOFTWARE DE- VELOPER Successful candidate will work well alone or as part of a team. Have 3-5 years experience (experience will be given prefer- ence over education). Strong command of the English lan- guage. Strong Business Analysis and Communication skills. Will- ingness to travel occasionally if required. The following qualifica- tions are required: Delphi 7, 8, 2006, Delphi VCL programming Oracle 8i or newer, Visio/Docu- mentation Tools, Rapid Applica- tion Development Methodologies Experience in ERP software de- velopment, Crystal Reports, R. & R. Reports (an asset), Borland Database Engine/DBASE IV, Mi- crosoft Office Products, API de- velopment experience, (Quick- books, Simply etc.), Rapid Appli- cation Development Methodolo- gies, Experience with Integration to CNC, Robotics, hand held de- vices (Intermec/Symbol), Bar- coding System Experience, RFID an asset. Full Benefit Package - Renumeration based on experi- ence and qualifications. If you are qualified for this role please send your resume to: chale@Simplicitycs.com ACCOUNTING MANAGER, min. GCA level 4 with experience re- quired for F/T position at 401 & Whites Road. Fax: 905-839- 8895, Ref. #AM or please e-mail to: employment8@gmail.com. AR/AP PERSON required with experience in G/C. F/T position, benefits available. Salary $21,500. Location, 401 & Whites Rd. Fax: 905-839-8895, Ref. # BK or e-mail jobswd@gmail.com EXPERIENCE REAL Estate Receptionist/Secretary required. Approx 25-30 hours/week Mon- day-Friday, starting Sept 4th. Lone Wolf, Microsoft word and accounting would be an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-404- 2295 Attn: Jan OFFICE ASSISTANT, must be fully proficient in Excel and Quickbooks 2007, Data entry, other office duties involved. Suitable for Recent retiree in same field. 10-15 hours/week. Call 905-723-6242, cavanaghsoncleaning@rogers.com PART-TIME FRONT DESK as- sistant for busy multi-doctor clinic. Proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel required. Exp an asset. Days, evenings and weekends. Call 905-213-2225 WANTED! Busy Real Estate Office requires an unlicensed assistant. You must be extremely organized, pos- sess excellent computer skills, pleasant phone manner. e-mail your resume to dan@danplowman.com AJAX SIGN COMPANY requires salesperson with experience in digital printing sales as well as commercial & industrial sign & decal sales. E-mail or fax re- sume with salary expectations to: 905-686-4398 or: ajaxsignjob@ yahoo.ca CAR SALES REPRESENTA- TIVE with experience in manag- ing and operating car dealer- ships. Experience in the mainte- nance and operation of trucks and trailers considered an asset. Knowledge of the Arabic and He- brew languages is a benefit. Call: 905-837-0007, Fax 905-421- 9333. LOOKING FOR A sales person to join our family business sell- ing major appliances and elec- tronics. Full time, benefits, call (905) 263-8369 and ask for Bill or Jody, fax your resume to (905) 263-1076 or apply in per- son at Paddy's Market. WANTED SALESPERSON for the road with some knowledge of graphic design for printery in Ajax. Base salary+commission+ Sales training. Call 905-426-4677 ajaxresume@yahoo.ca WANTED! Busy real estate office requires Licensed Realtors. No Cold-Calling All appointments and leads supplied. For more Information Call: 1-888-213-0076, Use ID#2095. Listen to a Free Recorded Message. CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIST- ANT, required for 1 year mat leave for busy specialty office. Please reply in confidence by email to 156736@myadbox.com LAB TECHNICIAN/MEDICAL SECRETARY required approxi- mately 30 hours/week at busy Downtown Oshawa clinic. Fax Resume to 416-663-4271 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST need- ed for busy Bowmanville office, experience preferred. Please send resume to File#311, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 DISPENSARY ASSISTANT, full time position available for Experi- enced Dispensary Assistant in South Pickering. NEXXSYS Sys- tem. Fax resume to 905-839- 1433. MARWOOD LIFECARE CEN- TRE has a position available for a full time director of care/educator, must hold a current RN registra- tion. Fax resume attn Tracey Werheid (905)623-4497 or email twerheid@extendicare.com PHARMACY TECH F/T for pro- fessional high volume store Pro- fessional high volume store. Ex- perience with Kroll preferred. Please submit resumes to: Phar- masave, 220 Dundas St. W., Whitby or email: pharmasave706@hotmail.com Rene Goupil Jesuits A 24 bed private retirement home for the Roman Catholic Priests and Brothers requires a dedicated, compassionate, Nursing Manager immediately, must be registered with the College of Nurses. LTC and some management experience required. Fax or email resume to: 905-839-5556 jbritt@rogers.com Rene Goupil Jesuits A small private Retirement Home. R.P.N. Full time evenings Fax resume to: 905-839-5556 or email jbritt@rogers.com RN/RPN REQUIRED immediately for family practice clinic. Must be willing to work days, evenings, weekends. Experience a must. Fax resume to Janice: 905-430- 6416. $244,900 OPEN HOUSE,Sat. July 28th 10am-1pm. 65 Wilkins Crescent, Courtice (Avondale Rd/Trulls Rd.). Private Sale, Closing. Professionally land- scaped, tastefully decorated home located in desireable area. Large eat-in kitchen w/walkout to extra deep fully fenced premium lot (no neighbours behind). Spa- cious master bedroom w/ensuite, including corner jacuzzi/soaker tub and seperate oversized show- er. Partially finished semi-walkout bsmt w/oversized windows. *Ex- tra's* C/A, alarm system, gas f/p, california shutters throughout. Walking distance to both elemen- tary/high schools $$CASH IN- CENTIVE$$ Refer a friend, and we will pay $1000 finders fee on close. For more info, call Chris or Melanie 905-441-1398. ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, (905)668-1800 Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage 0% DOWN, 100% Financing (O.A.C) Why rent? When you can own! Newcastle $239,900 Immediate Possession. Completely renovated 2 bedroom Bungalow. Close to schools and Shopping Brokers Protected www.mereniequitycorp.com Call 647-268-1333 AJAX SOUTH,Bytheowner.com. 4 bedrooms. 3000 square feet+ Partially finished basement. Lots of interlock. Use the heated pool this summer. 34 Parkes Drive. $489,000. 905-619-9871. AJAX, 401/WESTNEY, 4 bed- room, 3 washrooms, 2 garages, plus walk-ut basement apartment 2 bedroom. Tom or Noula 705- 437-4813 or 905-251-2882. DETACHED 2 STOREY brick home, central Oshawa, 3 plus one bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,400 sq. ft. garage, private drive- way. 5 car parking. TOTALLY renovated, immaculate, excellent rental possibilities. Asking $239,000. Call Gord (905)723- 7395. Government of Canada is offering assistance with up to $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-888-599-0098, ID# 7767 (Free recorded message) Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905)668-1800 HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 436 Fairleigh Ave, Oshawa (Gibbons/Adelaide) $217,900. Excellent condition, many up- grades. 2 bedrooms, living and dining rooms, full bath. Lot size 50x150. Gas heat, A/C, 8 appli- ances. Self-contained basement apartment. Bob or Linda (905)725-3785 OPEN CONCEPT HOME, Bewdley, OPEN HOUSE Sat. July 28 & Sun. July 29 1-4p.m. Extra-large kitchen w/walk-out to 2-tier deck, 5-bdrms, 3-baths, fin- ished bsmt w/familyroom, self- contained in-law suite w/separate entrance. Large lot 120-ft x300-ft w/mature trees, new windows, $279,000 www.propertyguys.com ID #128063. (905)797-2294 OPEN HOUSE, BOWMAN- VILLE,1 Barlow Ct, Sat. July 28th & Sun. July 29th 12-3 p.m. 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3- bdrms, 3 bathrooms, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a, dishwasher, 10-ftx10-ft deck, $218,000. (905)697-8460 OPEN HOUSE,July 28 & 29, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., 463 Athol Street E., Oshawa, $299,000. Window coverings, appliances, ir- rigation, detached garage, fin- ished attic, family room, 4 bed- rooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, dining, living room/fire- place. 905-436-1804 www.propertysold.ca I.D #1506 STUNNING DETACHED house, 3000+ sq ft in Bowmanville, close to hwy and amenities. Priced for quick sale. Call Dave 416-315- 5897. Email incama@rogers.com AJAX, 243K, BRAND new open concept end unit town home. 5 appliances. 3 bedrooms. Up- graded kitchen, single car gar- age, Master with en suite. Sep- tember. 905-542-1283. AVAILABLE BRAND NEW free- hold town home Ajax, for sale, not for rent. 2 bedroom+den. 5 appliances. Central air. Heating, pantry, security system. Amenities. Garage with side entry into house. 905-839-4445, after 5p. SUMMER BLOWOUT !! Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com 1200 SQUARE FOOT unit, at 676 Monarch Ave. in Ajax. Fac- ing the main street. $1800, in- cluding property tax, maintenance and rent. 416-671-2556 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 8600 sq. ft. of multi-purpose, good income, perfect owner-operator property. May also assist in financing. Must sell. $499,000. 905-259-2552. NEW REVITALIZED commercial building for lease, approx 2100sq.ft. great potential for fami- ly restaurant with patio, walking distance to GM Centre, Regent Theatre, and Court House, locat- ed 14 Ontario St. Oshawa. Call (905)728-7383. GAS BAR, ESSO, for rent, Whit- by area. Opportunity for the right person. Call 1-800-794-8409 (Phone 8am-4pm) JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 BEAT THE BIG BANKS. 1st and 2nd's. PRIVATE LENDERS. ALL CREDIT IS OK. BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE CORP. 905-683-1900. 1-888-5-BETTER www.betteroptionmortgage.com. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2-BEDROOM APTS. Trendy Downtown Oshawa, new- ly renovated building. From $750 all inclusive, suit mature univer- sity students, yearly lease, no pets/non-smoking. Call 905-728- 7383. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent, $650 inclusive, close to Oshawa Centre, first/last, refer- ences, no smoking/pets. Available August 1st. (905)436- 6740. 1 BEDROOM BSMT, PICKER- ING,in exclusive home. Single working person preferred. all in- clusive $700/mo, parking, available anytime. Call (905)420- 8376 1 BEDROOM WALK-OUT APT, Pickering. Bright/clean. Large eat-in kitchen. Established com- munity near Rougemount/King- ston Rd. No smoking/pets. Laun- dry access. Female preferred. $750/mo/inclusive. Available im- mediately. 416-805-4058. 1-BEDROOM APT, second floor of house, jacuzzi tub, balcony w/glass sunroom, Sept 1st. $750/month all inclusive. First/last required. No pets, non-smoker. Central Oshawa. (905)728-8199. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT., OSHAWA, large windows, separ- ate entrance, 1 parking, $700 all inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last, refer- ences. (905)424-3063. 2 BDRM available anytime or Aug/Sept.1st. Located 946 Mas- son St. Oshawa, $775 per month all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478. 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $645/$745 plus hydro. Clean and quiet building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4005 or (905)424-4518 2 BEDROOM basement apt for rent $850 all inclusive, Sa- lem/Bayly area. Sep entrance, laundry, no smoking, close to 401. Clean and bright, ready to go. Call Cam 416-906-6051 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. From $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697- 8261 2 BEDROOM MAIN FLOOR, King St. E. near Townline, Oshawa. Quiet, clean with small shared private, custom backyard. Parking. $1190/mo. inclusive. First/last/references. 905-579- 8339. 2-BDRM,upper floor, small quiet 5-plex, near Oshawa Centre. Avail. Sept. 1st. $715/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Suitable for adult lifestyle. First/last. (905)728-9257 2-BDRM.apt., Simcoe North, Russett, Oshawa, recently decorated, hardwood floors, well- maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM $765. plus hydro, in 6-plex. Available August 1st. Close to Oshawa Centre. Refer- ences. First/last. (416)725-3323 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $890 inclusive no pets. Available. (905)720- 2352. 401/WHITES, PICKERING, reno- vated basement apt. Separate entrance, A/C, clean, quiet, suits mature person. No pets. Refer- ences. $700/mo inclusive. (905)839-3053 3 BEDROOM, OSHAWA,main and upper level home, features hardwood floors, laundry, dish- washer, digital cable, 3 car park- ing, large landscaped backyard. Perfect home for kids. $1,150 ALL INCLUSIVE (905) 436-7411 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- 2 bed. hardwood, nice, bright, clean, near bus, coin laundry, available Aug.1 & Sept. 1. $745 + hydro 1-parking. First/last/no pets. (905)668-1946 AJAX - Rossland/Westney - 2 bedroom townhome available July 1, 2007 at $1,033 + utilities. Call 905-619-2287. AJAX FINISHED BASEMENT APT. with 2 bright and spacious rooms, fireplace, 2 car park, newly renovated, $925 all inclu- sive. Shan, 416-894-4190. AJAX HARWOOD/BAYLY area 3-bdrm main floor of house, close to hwy 401, includes all utilities, parking, washer/dryer, A/C. Close to hospital and all amenities. First/last, references, no smok- ing/pets, $1350/mo inclusive. Avail. Aug 1st. 416-818-7751. AJAX SALEM/BAYLY, delightful 1-bdrm basement apartment (ex- tra large bedroom), open con- cept, shared laundry, avail. Aug, $800 inclusive, Condolynn Mgt. 905-428-9766. AJAX,1 bedroom basement apartment in South end, 4pc bath, lots of kitchen cupboards, share laundry. $750/month inclu- sive, first/last. No smoking/pets. Available September 1st. (905)427-7916 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement apt., separate entrance, living- room, large kitchen, own laundry, air, 2 parking, $845 utilities in- cluded. No pets/smoking, Available immediately. 905-428- 2637 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE. Large bright new clean 2-bed- room bsmt., eat-in kitchen, huge livingroom, open-concept, a/c, 2-parking, cable. No pets/smok- ing Aug 15th/Sept 1st. 905-426- 4773 ALEXANDRA PARK,OSHAWA 1&2 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. AVAIL AUGUST/SEPT 1ST.Rit- son/Bond, Oshawa. 1-bdrm main level of house, would suit working person. All inclusive. First/last. $685/month. Call (905)725-2228 Beautiful basement apartment Avail. Immediately Near 401/Hwy #2, transit and amenities. Parking available. No pets/smoking Separate entrance (905) 427-8789 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE 1-bdrm apt, available Sept 1st. Clean, secure entrance building. $934 rent. Includes laundry facilities, appli- ances, utilities and parking. Call 905-623-0791 or 905-666-1074. BROOKLIN - bachelor apt., 4pc. bath, kitchen with fridge & stove, bed sitting room, available now. $595 plus hydro. 905-424-9743. BROOKLIN 2 bedroom apt. quiet neighborhood, separate entrance, laundry, parking, AC, central vac, basic satellite. No smoking/pets, $875+utilities. Avail. immediately. (905) 426-0916. KING/WILSON,OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1-bedroom Sept 1st, 2-bedroom apts available immediately & Au- gust 1st, 3-bedroom Sept 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. LUXURY 1-BEDROOM apart- ment. First floor of large home in Pickering. Fireplace. 5 applianc- es. Jacuzzi. $1100. 416-451- 7860. NEAR 401/PARK Small 2-bed- room apt. in legal triplex. Large yard, private entrance, $745/in- clusive. Available immediately. First/last required. 905-668- 6700, 905-721-8009 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bdrm $750 & 2-bdrm $800 for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435-0703 or 416-902-1174. ONE BEDROOM apt. upper lev- el of home. Separate entrance, $750. per month inclusive, Whit- by, North 401, close to Go. No smoking/pets. call (905)430-6268 ONE BEDROOM basement apartment Oshawa/Whitby bor- der, separate entrance, parking, near bus stop, 401, shopping and GM. $655 inclusive. lst/last. Im- mediate. 416-264-7990. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM freshly renovated, main floor apartment in triplex. New eat in kitchen, bath. Private yard with bbq patio. Simcoe/401. $860 plus hydro. (905)925-1715. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9095, 905-260- 9085 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Colborne & Mary) 905-434-3972 Taunton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary ST. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apt $862, August 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities in- cluded. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, May 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA, 1 & 2-BEDROOM, in 8-plex. $750/$900 all utilities in- cluded, close to all amenities, transit. Available August 1st, first & last. Call (905)720-0100 OSHAWA, BACHELOR apart- ment, close to 401, parking, full kitchen and bathroom, available August. lst. (647)291-9484 OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE, lowrise building. 2-bdrm apt, $780/mo+hydro, avail. immediat- ley. Appliances, laundry facilities and parking included. Call 905- 434-7931. OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Au- gust/Sept. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Au- gust/Sept. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $860/month inclusive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Immediate. Working couple preferred. 905-429-0539, (905)576-3840 leave message, OSHAWA- HARMONY/KING - Spacious and bright 1 bedroom basement apartment with lami- nate wood floors - 700.00 include utilities & cable, near college & university. Laundry & parking for one vehicle. Steps to bus, shop- ping and easy access to 401. No Smoking or Pets. First/Last. Avail Mid-August/Sept 1st. Call Omni- plex Management Group at 905- 441-4461 for more details. PICKERING SOUTH - 1 BR. Bsmt. Apt. Private entrance, walk out to Patio. Parking, cable, inter- net & utilities. incl. No pets, no smoking. Available any time - $800.00. 905-839-9357 (after 5:30) PICKERING, 1 BDRM. bsmnt. apartment, separate entrance. Near 401/all amenities. $650/mo. inclusive. First/last, no smok- ing/pets. Available August 1. 905-420-5121. PICKERING, 1-BDRM $800/mo, like new, near Go/mall. Avail. im- mediately. Short-term considered, rent negotiable. Call Roger (416)817-7835, (905)619-2655 PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Security Video. No dogs. Call Doug 905-985-0748, 905- 430-7816. Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Aug. 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean and quiet build- ing near shopping and transporta- tion. Utilities included. 1 & 2 bdr. apt. $749 & $849, Available Au- gust 1st, first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH-WEST PICKERING, new upscale basement apt., side en- trance, 5-appliances included, gas fireplace. No pets/smoker. Suit 1 or 2 people. $950/month+ 40% utilities, August 1st. (905)509-0136 WHITBY CENTRAL, large 2-bdrm, quiet small building, newly decorated, new appliances no smoking/pets, $939 plus lights. 1-month free rent? Avail. Aug 1st. (416)438-4895. WHITBY, immaculate 2 bedroom apt, Avail. immediately. $910, in- cludes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666- 1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY,large 1 bedroom lower level of triplex, clean, laundry, parking, near downtown. $775 all inclusive. 416-930-2520. WHITBY, large two bedroom, laundry, dishwasher, private en- trance, very clean, $950 all inclu- sive including cable. Available im- mediately. (905) 999-3312 WHITBY, Move-in Special $200 off.Byron/Dundas, in the heart of the downtown, beautiful 2-bdrm, 1-parking. $900/mo includes heat/hydro. 3 months cable paid. First/last. Call 905-430-2814. WHITBY, NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom main floor duplex shared laundry, one parking, no smoking/pets, Avail immediately. $1,100 plus utilities. 905-686- 3664, (647) 209-1950. 3-BDRM CONDOMINIUM, Pick- ering Parkway, two 4-pce bath- rooms, solarium, laundry, modern kitchen, bright and spacious, 2-car parking, close to everything. Avail. Sept. 25th. $1350 plus utilities. 905-728-9706. BOBCAYGEON, Regency Point, gated community 2-bedroom condo, garage, gas fireplace, overlooking Sturgeon Lake. Call Henry (705)738-2211 LUXURY CONDO units in Downtown Oshawa. 1-2 brm+ den available. Granite counter tops and stain- less steel appliances. 5 appliances incl. Lots of amenities. Starting from $800./month Please call (905) 404-1400 OSHAWA,2 bedroom, quiet building, suitable for seniors, $850./mo, recently decorated, first/last required. Aug.1, no pets, on bus route, call (905)579-4015 TWO BEDROOM condo, Park- wood Village, off Hwy 2 and Trulls, near 401, 5 appliances, a/c, parking, storage. $875 plus utilities. Available Sept. (905) 683-3197. WHITBY,1 year new 2 bedroom condo, Petra Way, (Garden/Dry- den), 950sq.ft. underground parking, 5 appliances, no pets/smoking. $1200/month plus utilities. 905-430-8188. ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- Own your own home, no down payment required, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 4.90% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back . Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 (1) ENTIRE HOUSE. 5 bed- rooms, 2 baths, detached, fin- ished basement, parking, North Oshawa, A/C, laundry, hardwood, walkout to back yard, carport, $1500 plus utilities. September 1st. (416)892-8864 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Harwood/Hwy #2 spacious large self-contained 2-bdrm bsmt apt $850/mo. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905-831-9500. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Oshawa, Ritson Rd. north. $950/month. First/last required. Available August 1st. Call 905)260-2007 3+1 BEDROOM clean & well- kept, non-smoking, desirable Oshawa neighbourhood, big backyard, close to bus, schools & hospital. $1250/month plus utilities. Sept/Oct. 1st. Catherine (905)436-3422 3-BDRM UPPER two level semi, close to shopping & transit, possible lease to own, non smoker, no pets. $1000/mo plus utilities, Avail immediately. (905)431-5081. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, Oshawa, air conditioning, fenced yard, newly refinished, $1100/month. Available immediately. (647)281- 8438 AJAX Harwood/Bayly. Large 3 bdrm. bungalow, upper level. Newly decorated, new kitchen, Laundry, parking, near all amenities. $1050/mo. + utilities. Avail. immediately. Cell 905-903- 2335 or homel 905-509-2335, after 4pm. BOWMANVILLE, Modern 3 bed- room, 3 bath, finished basement, C/A and Vac, aboveground pool with deck, friendly neighbouhood, walking distance to schools, wa- terpark and playground. $1200+. Call Tanya or Randy (905)571- 3427 CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, garage, fenced yard, non smoking. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. Available August 15th. (905)623-5278 FURNISHED 3 bedroom house for rent, remodeled, ideal for executive, short term. High speed, near shopping and highway. Bowmanville. $1900/month. Available Septem- ber. Inquire: (905)623-0555 FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM, 2 storey new house on Altona Rd., Pickering. Next to park and school. $1600+1/2 utilities. No pets/smoking. Available now. 416-321-3112 or 905-420-8604. NORTH OSHAWA,single de- tached house, 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 baths + ensuite, garage,5 ap- pliances, Air, no pets or smok- ers. Available Aug. 1st. 1300.00/month+utilities (905) 723-3790 NORTHEAST OSHAWA - Wil- son/Beatrice area. 2 bedroom bungalow, eat in kitchen, big pri- vate deck, off master bedroom, mf laundry, parking for two. Available August. lst. $1150 per mo. Call Jack (905) 576-1910. OSHAWA Philip Murray/Park Rd. 3 bedroom, upper level bungalow in quiet residential area, $1050/month plus utilities. Spa- cious, bright, 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Laundry, park- ing. August 1. Non-smoker, refer- ences. 905-420-7483. OSHAWA,2 bedroom house, large dining room and kitchen. $1100/inclusive. Available imme- diately. No smoking/pets. (416)708-7369 PICKERING (BROCK/FINCH), 4-bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 4-appliances, A/C, 2-car garage, $1550 plus utilities. Available Sept 1st, (905)294-7165. PICKERING (Dixie/Kingston) 3-bdrm house main floor, 3 wash- rooms, 4pc ensuite, hardwood liv- ing/family room, eat-in kitchen, walkout to deck, 2-parking, near 401, Sept 1st, non-smoker, $1450+2/3 utilities. Nicholas 905- 201-0280, 647-290-0280. SPACIOUS 3-BDRM detached, 2-kitchens, 2-full baths, gleaming hardwood floors/carpet combo, 2-fridges, 2-stoves (can remove separate kitchen if desired), washer/dryer, finished bsmt, air, multi-car driveway, 2-yr lease. Call to view 905-452-1878. 316 Arthur St., Oshawa. $1250+. WHITBY Cochrane/Rossland 3 bdrm main floor, available Aug. 15th. Lots of parking. Air/cond. $1100 + utilities. (416)573-5350 or 905-550-5350 WHITBY, 3 BEDROOM bunga- low. Desirable area. Gas fire- place. Hardwood/ceramic floors. 5 appliances. Laundry room. 3 piece washroom, lower level. Car port. September 1. $1075/month+utilities. 905-492- 0576. WHITBY, OTTER CREEK de- tached, newly decorated home, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, Air, at- tached garage, no pets/smoking, $1350 per month, Occupancy to be arranged. Call(905)509-2141. WHY RENT~ MORTGAGES Good or Bad Credit. 1st, 2nd, Re- finances, Private Funds available 100% Financing. We have over 100 Lenders. Call 905- 440-HOME, or apply online @ www.mortgageapplication. computerxpress.org A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 25, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of Kim Emerson Thompson, late of the Town of Ajax, in the Region- al Municipality of Durham, Deceased, who died on or about the 2nd day of September 2002, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 15th day of August, 2007 after which date the Estate Trustee will distribute the as- sets of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED this 19th day of July 2007. Jessica Lynn Carrigan-Thompson Esate Trustee by her solicitors Lockington Lawless Fitzpatrick 332 Aylmer Street North P.O. Box 1146 Peterborough, Ontario K9J7H4 PRAYER TO the Blessed Virgin Mary, (Never known to fail). On Most beautiful flower of Mt. Car- mel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me, here You are my Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. (Make Request). There is none that can withstand your power. O Mary, conceived with- out sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, J.G. 3-BEDROOM townhouse/garage in prime location Whitby. Close to schools/GO/401. Rent $1295 (includes water/4-appliances) plus utilities. No smoking. Available October lst. (905)668- 2204, (905)706-5603 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. HILLCREST HEIGHTS, Oshawa now has townhouse units available. Hydro included. Please call 905-576-9299. NORTH BOWMANVILLE,2 bed- room, 1-1/2 bath, 5 appliances, nice area. Available September 1st. No smoking/pets. $1100 plus utilities. Call 905-697-8889. OLIVE/WILSON AREA 2 and 3 bedrooms available Aug 1st. $800/$875 plus utilities. First/last. No pets. Call (905)432-3787 or (905)-718-1890. ROSSLAND/WILSON,New kitchen, woodfloors, paint, doors, windows, bathrooms,. Ravine walkout, 3 bedrooms,1.5 baths, Sept.1, no smokers, $1300+hy- dro, first/last. (905)623-6812 AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, a/c includ- ed. No smoking/pets. First/last. $450/mo & $475/mo. Avail Aug 1st. 416-893-0140. OSHAWA north, 3 rooms available. Use of all facilities. Laundry, parking, $450/mo. (per room), first/last. Avail. Sept..1., no pets, no smoking. call (905)391-9189. OSHAWA,2 large rooms for rent, in house. $500/each. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (416)708-7369 ROOM AVAILABLE ($500) in new Ajax home. Cable, internet, parking. Full use of house. Close to all amenities. Available imme- diately. Call (905)442-3276. TWO ROOMS FOR RENT:North Oshawa near UOIT/transit. Shared kitchen, dining and living room. TV/cable/parking/utilities included. Furniture optional. No smoking/pets. $420-500/mo. Avail. immed. 905-260-2237. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, walk to Lake, conservation area, water- front trails. Female preferred. $500+. August 18th. Call (905)839-6648, (647)273-6942. WATERFRONT 2-BEDROOM cottage on Lake Scugog. Escape to great fishing & swimming, close to Town & Casino. Week- ends $300. 905-985-1565 after 4pm. 1986 PROWLER 27ft- 350 I/O Merc cruisers, VHF, compass, am/fm CD player, microwave, fridge, stove, BBQ, stand-up head. New upholstery inside/ out. Canvas only 3yrs. old. Very well maintained boat, just serviced & ready to go. Great on gas!!! $16,000 OBO. Days 905-252- 6736, evenings 905-989-7816. 2004 30' Pioneer, front master bedroom, rear bunks, 4pc bath, air, awning, deck and shed. Situ- ated on large shaded site. Asking $17,000 o.b.o. Call 705-696-2107 2005 GOLDEN falcon trailer. 37 foot park model. Den. Rear bed- room. 8 foot ceiling. 3 tipouts 10/31 deck. Air. Awning. 10/10 royal shed on private site, Kawar- thas $38,000/$34,000 trailer only. 416-409-4927. 5TH WHEEL 2001.29 RKB chal- lenger. Excellent condition. Two slide outs, gel coat exterior, spare, bike hitch, double insula- tion and heated holding tanks, queen pillow top and queen hide- a-bed, 3 burners, oven and mi- cro, a/c, corner shower/tub, ceil- ing fan, awnings, ext. shower, non smoking, $19,500. (905)721- 2954 1994 STARCRAFT pontoon boat, 60 hp Mariner, 40 hrs. on new power head. Toilet/change room. Stereo CD, fish finder. Seats 3 - 4 . Redone new Bimini top. $7,500 firm. (705)328-0402. No trailer. Boat in water at Scugog. 1995 PINECRAFT PRO 162 DLX bassboat, 50Hp Johnson, electric motor, 2HP gas motor, radio, live- bait tank, fish finder, carpet, good condition. Lifetime warranty. Pinecraft trailer. (905)720-4573 MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS will meet you're criteria. Don't spend hours surfing the Internet looking for love with people that aren't serious about being in a relationship. We match weekly, provides photos and screens people rigorously. Free consultation (416)777-6302 www.mistyriverintros.com STILL LOOKING for that special someone? SWF likes DANC- ING, DINING, MOVIES AND TRAVELING,Looking for SWM with same interest (64-68), Serious replies call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. SWF WOULD LIKE to meet SWM (64-68) for Ballroom Dancing and perhaps relationship. Serious replies call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. LIVE-IN NANNY wanted, one child, Pickering, 905-421-9426. PERSONAL SUPPORT Worker, available, Whitby/Oshawa area. Experienced in special needs, seniors, quadriplegic, paraplegic, Hospice and over all personal home care. Dependable, bonded. Please call Kathy, 905-579-3145. SENIORS' CARE Professional Healthcare Worker Live-in accommodation avail. Alzheimer's & Dementia care provided 905-231-2172 HERD REDUCTION--1 Palimino Gelding, 1 Pinto Filly 2yrs old, 1 Yearling Percheron Quarter Horse Gelding. To many horses and not enough time! Please call 905-342-9696 leave message. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 12mm laminated flooring special @ $1.69 sq. ft. 52 oz. cut pile carpet installed with pad from $2.30 sq. ft. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 2 OCCASIONAL CHAIRS, excel- lent condition, pale pink (Mercedes blush), $1000/pair. Beige sofa, Sklar Pepper, excellent condition, $1000. (905)665-1799. 26FT. LANDSCAPE TRAILER, 7 1/2 ft. wide, tandem wheels, winch, $1400. OBO call (905)391-6191, (905)683-2939 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Durham's largest selection of reconditioned appliances in-stock. Washers $199/up, stoves $149/up, coin operated washers & dryers $499, 24" fridges $200/up, front load washers only $399. Large selec- tion of Scratch & Dent applianc- es. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AFFORDABLE LUXURY Vaca- tions: Luxury resorts/hotels world- wide at a fraction of the price! Just returned from California -5star Marriott Resort, paid $681/week Canadian/taxes incl. - Others there paid twice that. Call for information (905)440-4674 AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. APT SIZE Redmond piano and bench. Excellent condition. Asking $600 o.b.o. Call 905-576- 5758. ANTIQUE PARLOUR wood stove $1500. Antique cast-iron claw foot bathtub $500. Glass round table, 4 chairs $500. Elec- tric water heater $75. Call Brad 905-442-7547 Ask us about our 3 week Summer Special! 905-576-9335 BEAUTIFUL dark honey solid pine large (66"WX78-1/2"LX19"D) diningroom hutch, asking $700; ALSO solid honey oak oval kitch- en table w/4 chairs and corner cabinet. Asking $850. (905)434- 2361 Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never known to fail) Oh, Most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the sea, help me and show me, here You are my Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. (Make Request). There is none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, C.R. Why are these people so happy... FREE* Classifi ed Ad Sunday’s Only For Items $250 or less Customer A ppreciation SUNDAYS Articles For Sale Sell items with an asking price of less than $250 (price must appear in the ad) 12 words appearing in Fax 905-683-7363 Email classifi eds@durhamregion.com or call Cheryl @ News Advertiser Classifi ed @ 905-683-5110 to place your ad Deadline 2 p.m. Friday previous! *Limited Time Only Take Advantage of our Classified's Customer Appreciation Sundays Articles for Sale with an asking price of $250 or less (maximum 12 words - price must appear in the ad) Advertise FREE on Sundays only in one of the following areas: Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington This Week or Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser To Place your ad, contact This Week Classified Department Fax 905-579-4218 e-mail:classifieds@durhamregion.com Phone 905-576-9335 ~ 905-683-0707 Deadline 2pm Friday previous ~ Limited time offer Qualified Craft Show Qualified Craft Show Exhibitors WantedExhibitors Wanted 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.showsdurhamregion.com General Motors CentreGeneral Motors Centre October 12-14, 2007 MOVING SALE!!! Must sell ALL items due to move from home to condo INCREDIBLE value on top quality items including: LIVING ROOM:Love seat, couch and armchair (custom-built, excellent condition), coffee table & 2 end tables FAMILY ROOM:Love seat & couch KITCHEN:Table (seats 8) + 5 chairs BEDROOM:4 piece bedroom set double bed (solid wood), 2 night tables, dresser with mirror, spring box & mattress included MORE!!! -36" Sony T.V. & Stand -2 bookcases -Rocking chair - teak 2 piece wall unit -one of a kind tapestry - roll-up desk & chair Must see to believe...Hurry, items will go fast BEAUTY SALON FURNITURE for sale, 4-styling stations with 6-ft mirrors, 3-dryers, 2-shampoo stations, desk and computer, waiting chairs, 3-storage units plus more! $7,500 o.b.o. Call 905-622-5923. DOWNSIZING:65" Toshiba HD rear projection T.V.; Brunswick pool table 4'x8', 1" slate, mahogany, leather pockets, c/w snooker/billiard balls, rack/cue sticks; Queen sleigh bed. Call 905-213-7601. BROWN leather sofa/ chair/otto- man. Red sculptured carpet 5x7, brownish tall table lamps-2. May- tag Gemini Gas Range, 30" wide free standing double ovens, stain- less steel. KitchenAid stainless steel side by side refrigerator. (905)240-0342 COAST HOT TUB, 5-6 person with lounger, 40 jets, 2 x 7Hp pumps. Cost $10,000 asking $5000 o.b.o. Call (905)404-2440 CONTENT OF CONDO,2 bed- room suites (double); diningroom set; kitchen table w/chairs; freez- er, 32" TV, coffee & end tables, etc. Good condition. (416)286- 6734 or (905)839-0655 DINING ROOM SET,Duncan Phyffe style, 4 side chairs, 2 arm- chairs, Mahogany Buffet, large mirror. Occasional tables. (905)665-7365 DINING ROOM SET, hutch buffet and server. Solid wood. Excel- lent condition. With extension. 4 chairs and 2 arm chairs. $1200 or best offer. 416-428-4074. DINING ROOM table, extends to 8 ft. 4 chairs, 2 armchairs, solid oak, excellent condition. $950. Brass chandelier $60. (905)579- 6892 ESTATE SALE:Solid Wood kitchen suite, (table, 6 chairs, cor- ner buffet), family room furniture, end tables (Sklar Pepplar). Excel- lent condition. Call 1-5pm (905)571-3990 or 905-655-1515. FREE RENT - Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by June 30th and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com FURNITURE FOR SALE:Dining room table/6 chairs ($200), buffet ($300), area rug ($150), bedroom furniture ($150). 905-683-1468. GOLF CARTS,2000 Electric Club Car. 1999 Gas Club Car. $2,695 each. Excellent condition. (416)319-2793 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB, 24 JETS, redwood cabinet, 220/40 amp, warranty delivery, GFI included, $2995, 905-409-5285. HOT TUB/SPA 2007 Model, all options included, LED light, cov- er, full warranty. New in crate. Cost: $8,695, sacrifice $3,995. 905-213-4669. KENMORE WASHER/DRYER $200 each obo. Very good work- ing condition, Canon MP830 Pho- tocopier/Printer/Fax/Scanner $200, 6 mos old, 4 drawers legal file cabinet, nearly new $60. Call 905-620-0190, 416-841-0135. MOVING SALE, 9-pc diningroom set; kitchen table w/4 chairs; TV's, household items, offer ac- cepted. All very good condition. (905)728-8236 MOVING SALE:Misc. nearly new appliances, includes Maytag Range and Fridge, microwave, TV, and more. Professional office desk with matching credenza. (905)666-5213 or 905-922-6836 NEED A NEW BED?Brand new semi-motionless water bag and brand new heaters and filling kit included. Never used. Frame not included. $300.00, Call evenings and weekends only, 905-626- 5128 or 905-493-2674. NEW DANBY WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS, FROM $129 AND UP. Danby apt sized freez- ers $209. New GE 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 NEW SET of golf clubs Maltbys 3 - pw putter, 3 - 5 driver, new bag, $400. Golf clubs, Maltby 3 wood and driver, slightly used Golf South irons (knockof Calaways) putter, new bag, $300. (705)328- 0402 PERFECT STARTER Dirt Bike 2005 50cc Baja Dirt Runner $325. 905-697-8850 PIANO - USED upright Chopin in good condition, asking $900 o.b.o. Call 905-432-7596 SOFA-PULLOUT, trailer 4x6, chainsaw, rubber mats, large chest freezer, wood table, 47x24, 24" TV, Panasonic Micro- wave (1,000 watt), glass/bamboo table, 4 chairs 42" round, dining set, 4 chairs smoked glass, 55" round, beds (905)983-6412. Sunday, July 29 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling the Estate of Matthew Herman of Toronto This is a quality estate and contains many in- teresting items. Furniture to include Victorian Tilt Top Breakfast Table, Early Victorian Din- ing Table, Mahogany Dining Room Suite, Nu- merous Victorian Side Chairs & Tables, Nu- merous Wall & Mantel Clocks, Pair of Corner Cabinets, Mother-of- Pearl Inlaid Cabinet, Antique Mirrors, Sofas, Wing Chairs, Tea Trolley, Fire Tools, Numerous Dressers, Ma- hogany Roll Top Desk, Pine Dressing Table & Wardrobe, Numerous Oil Paintings, Water- colours, Lamps, Oriental Carpets & Floral Painted Screen. Collection of African & Eth- nic Carvings, Wallace Sterling, Bronzes, Large Porcelain Dinner Service, Sterling Flat- ware & Tea Service, Collection of Waterford Crystal, Cut & Art Glass, Jewellery & Post Cards. Large Collection of Books to include many on early Toronto. Indoor Yard Sale Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, July 27th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a Bowmanville home and Bowmanville estate. 9 pc. dining room suite, 7 pc. dinette, 5 pc. Duncan Phyfe dining set, 2 pc. ches- terfield - ivory, occ. chairs, occ. tables, 3 pc. gib- bard coffee suite, knee hole walnut desk, beds, dressers, chests, trunks, pine cupboards, antique and new, power treadmill, telephone tables, bakers rack, 4 pressback chairs, glassware, China, gor- geous carpets, numerous antiques, picture The Way We Were: prints, lamps, etc. old outboard motor, etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. POLICE AUCTION CIVIC HOLIDAY MONDAY AUGUST 6TH, 10 A.M. Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971'º CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, July 27th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Victorian settee, corner chair, Victorian platform rocker, walnut server, oak washstand, Singer feather weight sewing machine, cedar post bed, Serta double box spring and mattress, blanket box, pb high chair, pine corner cupboard, pine roll top desk, oak desk, modern oak hutch, chesterfield and chair, Craftmatic bed (double), 2 door wardrobe, wing back chair, 4 hoop back chairs, 4' and 8' meat counters, approx 12 tables (2x2), approx 36 metal hoop back chairs, metal shelving for cargo van, Coleman 4200 8Hp generator, Honda 13Hp power washer, pocket mini bike, Warnock Hershey gas heater, Kenmore auto washer & dryer, GE fridge and stove, motorized treadmill, fiberglass tonneau cover4 (Ford Ranger), 82 Beauville camper van, McBride double horse trailer, Qty of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com FRI JULY 27-6.30 PM PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTIONS 2194 Little Britain Rd. LINDSAY about 30 cars, trucks, vans consignments from trustees, wholesalers & other. Mostly NO RESERVES selling for Alan Lawson Fisher, Trustee in Bankruptcy, 71 Chevelle, 30 Mod A Hot Rod, 01 Olds Intrigue GLS, also 02 Mer- cedes C240, 04 Dodge Dakota Quad cab, O4 Kia Van, 02 Ford Taurus, 02 Tracker 4x4, 01 Ford Explorer, 01 Dodge caravan, 01 Hyundai Accent, 01 Chev Cavalier, 00 Blazer 4x4, 00 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, 00 Hyun- dai Accent, 00 Ford Windstar van, 99 Toyota Camry, 99 Suburban loaded 4x4, 99 Chrysler Intrepid, 99 Chev Venture Van, 98 Pontiac Grand Pris, 97 Jeep Gr Chero- kee, 97 Ford Tarus wagon, 97 Buick Lesabre, 96 Chrys- ler Intrepid, 95 Merc Gran Marquis, 94 Acclaim, 94 Buick Century, 90 Toyota 4 Runner, 90 Supra GL, 6.30 PM Sharp- Many no reserve. Terms $500.00 cash, visa, in- terac, deposit at sale. Balance CERTIFIED FUNDS with- in 5 days. $50.00 Buyers fee GUARANTEED Clear Titles Preview Friday INFO MCLEAN AUCTIONS call 705- 324-2783 or 1-800-461-6499 for flyer or view at www.mcleanauctions.com Tuesday, July 31 Preview 5:00 P.M. Auction 6:00 P.M. ART & COLLECTOR'S AUCTION A large & interesting auction of collector's items, Glass, Porcelain, Tray Lots & Furni- ture. Large Selection of Pictures, Paintings, Watercolours & Prints. Large Indoor Yard Sale Tuesday @ 5:00 P.M. For details go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 WEDNESDAY, August 1st: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Port Perry home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield and loveseat, kitchen suite, bed- room suite, small tables, art glass, books, wall sconces, ebony dresser set, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus the contents of a large Forest Hill condo and many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Sat. July 28, at 10 am. Mitchell's Auction Building, Omemee, Hwy. 115 to Millbrook exit, go north 18k on Peterboro Cty. Rd.10.2001 14' Misty Harbor pontoon boat w/25h Johnson and trailer, 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, 6cyl. auto, 4 door, 94,000km, 98 Plymouth Brez both cert. & e-tested, 86 Ford F250 club cab, 72 Winnebago 69,000km, new XR7 Magnum 3/4h air less paint sprayer, 3000 psi ( paid $999.00 ), contents of Peterboro home furnishings, appliances, china, glass, 40plus quality collec- tor plates, 2 lg. Boch blue Delfts plates, paintings, many animal prints, picture of troops 2nd W.W. England, tools & so many more interesting items. MITCHELL AUCTIONS OMEMEE 705-799-6769 Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn, 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon ON Sat. July 28 @ 4 pm A Bowmanville Estate auction: Conn Organ, Fur- niture, Tools etc.www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 USED FURNITURE,3-pc TV-unit 2-bdrm suites, coffee & sofa ta- ble, gas BBQ, antique Coke ma- chine, 2-baker's racks, area rug, lamps, various pictures, glass ext. door, Call 905-431-1030. WEDDING DRESS,long sleeved, white satin w/long train, covered w/sequence, pearl & embroidery, size 16, veil, underskirt incl. paid $1500. Best offer 905-426-4827 PIANOS AND CLOCKS- We have the best prices on new & used pianos, Come in for great deals! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP wa- terbed, 6 pedestal drawers, $150. Must sell. (905) 683-1249 (416)819-1036. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROXTON MAPLE dining suite, 10 pcs., $1000; Custom pine en- tertainment unit, fit 27" TV $300. Call (905)391-0067 SAVE UP TO 20%on last minute embroidery, 1-800-773-7762 Open 7 days a week. VIOLIN BOW $250., mandolin $250., banjo $250, guitar $250. All with cases. (905)432-2812. WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE water and ice $500, GE fridge 14 cu. feet $200 o.b.o. Call (647)339-0558. CHOCOLATE LABRADOO- DLES F1 & F1B M/F, Aussiedoo- dles Males, Gorgeous, smart, wonderful family pets. 705-437- 2790 www.doodletreasures.com FREE to good home: 2 long haired white cats, Thelma and Louise, 2 years old, all shots, spayed, declawed, cages and ac- cessories. Must go due to aller- gies. (905)426-2903 GERMAN SHEPPARD puppies, 2 females, 8 weeks old, CKC reg- istered, micro-chipped, first shots. Call (905)706-3524 GERMAN SHEPPARD Pups, available August 10th, German working lines, CKC Registered, first shots, dewormed, micro- chipped, 2 year health guarantee, parents on site. (705)932-1567 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES,4 males, 1 female. CKC registered. Two year health guar- antee. Micro-chipped, dewormed, 1st shots. Champion blood lines. $800 ready-to-go mid-July. Call (905)718-2326 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PU- PIES, male & female, from a reputable breeder at www.nannys kennel.com. 2 years health, eyes certification, microchip. CKC reg- istration. Pedigree. $1000+PST. 905-428-6206. PUG PUPPIES, one male, two fe- male, black and fawn, vet checked, 1st shot, 8 weeks old & ready to go! $800. Call (905)579- 9615 SPECIALIZING IN POODLE Mix- es, Registered business, licensed kennel, 28 years experience. www.perfectpuppies.ca, (613)332-5975 TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1992 HONDA ACCORD,4dr., black, auto, 204,300kms, excel- lent condition, certified & e-test- ed. $2000 firm. Call 416-578- 2113 1993 Ford Ranger $2400 o.b.o as is. Please call 705-878-5791 1993 GRAND AM, extremely cold A/C, safety, certified & e-tested, runs great, $1600. Call 905-925-4080. 1996 CAVALIER, Green, auto- matic, 2dr, 4cyl, CD player, new front tires, runs great, cheap on gas. $1750. (416)427-4296 1998 BLACK SUNFIRE. Great condition, Sacrifice $1500 as is. Call (905)728-0157. 1998 BUICK CENTURY,4-dr, p/w, air. Blue w/grey interior. 34,000 kms. Asking $4,500. Well maintained. E-tested. Call (905)925-1750 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 pick-up. $11, 500. V-8. 104, 000 km. Box liner. Truck cap. Body in ex- cellent condition. Extended cab. Call 905-767-6246. 2000 CHEVY IMPALA $3999, 00' Sunfire $3699, 96' Grand Am $2699, 95' Mazda MX3 $2999, 91' Honda Civic 131 km $2999, Others from $1699 up, certified and e-tested. 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Maya (905)922-3343 (Oshawa) PRETTY SWISS BLONDE 905-665-2907 by appt. 8am - 10pm Relaxing for Gentlemen NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 25, 2007, PAGE 5 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Joslin says time was right to become a head coach in junior ‘A’ hockey By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — With less than a month until training camp opens, newly minted Pickering Panthers head coach Mark Joslin knows he’s behind the eight-ball. That’s why, he says, he’ll rely heav- ily on assistant coaches Mike Heffer- ing and John Walters to smooth the way for him until he’s up to speed on the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team. “I’m looking for a lot of input and help from them,” says Joslin, intro- duced as the new Panthers’ bench boss late last week. “I’m looking to them for a lot of support and they seem to be on board with it.” The 43-year-old Richmond Hill na- tive takes over from former Panthers head coach Pat Cur- cio, who left last week to become an assistant coach with the Ontario Hockey League’s Lon- don Knights. As Curcio’s departure came late in the off-season, Joslin says some of his duties, such as player evaluation, have to be done on the fly, but he’s looking forward to the challenge of bringing everything to- gether. “We only have three-and-a-half weeks until camp, but we’ll be ready,” says Joslin, whose first order of busi- ness was a meeting among the coach- ing staff and players on Tuesday. Joslin says the time was simply right for him to move into the head coaching ranks after spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Aurora Tigers under head coach Jerome Dupont. Moreover, he and the Tigers’ orga- nization had just come off a dream season, capped by winning the Royal Bank Cup, symbolic of Canadian tier II junior hockey supremacy. “It’s a great opportunity and I think the timing is re- ally good. Au- rora is an elite organization and I learned a lot in the three years I’ve been in Aurora,” says Joslin, who also serves as a scout with the OHL’s Barrie Colts. “I felt three years was enough. Jerome Du- pont is an amazing hockey person and I learned what it takes to win and to be a winner.” Joslin notes, however, the Pickering job offer was a bolt out of the blue, as his focus was on his elite hockey school for OHL players and pros- pects and wasn’t even aware there was an opening in Pickering. “When Frank Robinson (Panthers’ GM) called it was a shock,” he says. “But, for them to show interest in me and think that I was the guy was gratifying. When they offered me the job I was shocked and excited.” While the timing was right to be- come a head coach in junior hockey, he admits the lack of evaluation time leading up to the main training camp on Aug. 20 is not ideal. “The timing, in that sense, isn’t perfect. I wasn’t at the rookie camp, but John and Mike were there, so I’ll be relying heavily on their feedback. Frank and I are working hard in look- ing at our player options and we’re working to do it in a short period of time.” Joslin says the Panthers’ roster will be changed somewhat this season, with starting goaltender Brad Fogel, defencemen Zack Fenwick and Mi- chael Banwell and team captain and forward Richard Schofield leaving for U.S. hockey scholarships. “We have lost a couple of key guys to the NCAA, but we do have a great core of players, especially forwards. We’ll build from there,” he says. If there’s one overriding goal in his first tenure as a head coach, he says it will be demanding consistency of performance from his charges. “Consistency is something we’re going to focus on early in the year,” says Joslin. “We want to be able to play well on back-to-back nights.” Call 1-800-905-0270 www.russellhockey.ca Adult Hockey Clinics 22 week program for Men & Women of all Skill Levels Register Now For Fall/Winter Season RHE has experienced instructors to help you improve any aspect of your game. Power Skating, Shooting, Puck Handling, Passing, Deking and Backward Skating. 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The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League squad begins training camp Monday, Aug. 20, with its first exhibition game against the Cobourg Cougars of the league’s East Conference at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The balance of the pre-season schedule is as follows: • Sunday, Aug. 26 vs. Bowmanville Eagles at the Garnet B. Rickard Sports Complex at 6:30 p.m.; • Monday, Aug. 27 vs. Cobourg Cougars at Cobourg Memorial Arena at 7 p.m.; • Thursday, Aug. 30 vs. Bowman- ville Eagles at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex’s O’Brien ice pad at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers will also play four games at the Mercyhurst Col- lege Showcase in Erie, Pennsylva- nia from Sept. 7 to 9. Mark Joslin Pat Curcio FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comAJAX-PICKERING NEWS A DVERTISER 905-683-5110 “If you’re going to do something, do it right.”Mike Holmes We do it all. Professionally. 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With Pickering and Topham Park holding 2-0 records entering the final round-robin contest, it was decided the game would be the championship con- test. The final was close until the third inning when Pickering scored 11 unan- swered runs en route to a comfortable 16-0 victory. Nathan ‘Gunner’ Volpe pitched a no- hitter in the final. As in earlier contests, the Pickering mites used consistent hitting and solid defence to great effect. In round-robin action, the Prowl- ers defeated Scarborough East 9-4 and ripped Richmond Hill 12-1. Pickering Prowlers topple Topham Park for Goulding Park softball tourney title