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Mr. Onley is a former Citytv jour- nalist and is the 28th Lieuten- ant-Governor of Ontario. Pastor Martin will say some words and offer a prayer on his behalf. “It’s an honour and a privilege because David’s a good friend,” he said. Pastor Martin explained the non-denominational church is made up of Bible-believing peo- ple, and the whole emphasis is to be a caring community for all, with 29 nationalities repre- sented in the approximately 500 people who attend church on Sundays. The church also sup- ports work overseas and sends “bags of love” to places like Haiti and Jamaica. Although Mr. Onley and Pas- tor Martin have known each other for 10 years through other Toronto churches, he explained the church was born about four- and-a-half years ago. Mr. Onley took part in heart-searching and scripture-studying to help create AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Safe Haven Worship Centre Pastor Sam Martin will participate in the Sept. 5 swearing-in ceremony of Ontar- io’s new Lieutenant-Governor, David Onley. Mr. Onley is a founding member of the Pickering church. Pickering pastor praying for ‘good friend’ Analyst b lames GM layoffs on U.S. housing market slump By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion.com DURHAM — In the wake of substantial job cuts to the Gen- eral Motors truck plant, federal finance minister Jim Flaherty said the government is doing its share to help the Canadian auto indus- try. “We’re doing lots for the au- tomotive sector,” he said, point- ing to a $1.3 billion accelerated capital cost write-off and a gov- ernment rebate for fuel-efficient vehicles. The Oshawa-Whitby MP was responding to comments from Canadian Auto Workers Presi- dent Buzz Hargrove who called for Mr. Flaherty’s resignation on Thursday over what he said was a government failure to protect auto jobs. The demand came after GM announced 1,200 Oshawa truck plant workers would be put on permanent lay-off in the new year when the company shuts down the third shift. “I suggest to Mr. Hargrove and people who are flippant about this that they really should go back and look at what is being done to assist the auto industry in Canada by governments, not only the government of Canada but also the government of Ontario,” Mr. Flaherty said. 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But, he soon realized his parents wanted good educa- tion and health-care systems for their children. Mr. Rodrigues has been involved in the health-care system for 35 years as a chef at Kingston General Hospital. For the past four years, he’s been an advocate for the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). In July, he strapped a wooden Tro- jan horse to a truck and began driving it through different parts of Ontario to “warn of the dangers of health care priva- tization.” He began his journey in Kenora and came to Wal-Mart in Ajax and the Pickering Town Centre on Aug. 29. The tour of the 15-foot horse is sponsored by the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC). “I hope people stand up for what they believe in,” he said. “I don’t see in any way that the private can do better than the public.” A sign attached to the horse read: Be- ware: John Tory’s private health care plan. Mr. Rodrigues explained OHC is not tar- geting John Tory, but his policies. “We’re non-partisan, we’re not asking people to vote one way or another,” he said. “We just wanted to let them know how dangerous it is to privatize.” He explained the death rate is two per cent higher for adults in the U.S. and seven per cent more for children than in Canada. He claims this is due to cutting corners, such as hiring less staff to make room for profit-making. Pickering resident Matejka Mazgon spoke with Mr. Rodrigues because she had recently seen Michael Moore’s documen- tary on the health-care system, ‘Sicko’. “It scares me that they’re talking about privatizing and it just terrifies me if it goes the way it is in the United States,” she said. Mr. Rodrigues fears for smaller com- munities like Ajax and Pickering if health care goes private because it could be dif- ficult to attract investors. “Dividing that system isn’t going to shorten the line or the wait times; it’s just going to be two lines or two wait times competing for that one doctor or nurse,” he said. Mr. Rodrigues said OHC may “hope- fully follow politicians around and expose them” during election campaigning in the fall. NDP nomination meeting Thursday Only one nominee so far for October provincial vote DURHAM – With all the growth in the area, Kevin Modeste said he’s interested to see how the upcoming NDP nomina- tion meeting will play out. “It is a new riding, so instead of the same faces we have seen for years I’m sure we will see lots of new faces and new op- portunities,” said Mr. Modeste, president of the NDP Ajax-Pickering Riding Associa- tion. “There has been so much growth be- tween 2003 and now, it will be interest- ing.” The meeting is on Sept. 6 at the Ajax Public Library’s main branch, Rotary Room B, at 7 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the public, however only members of the riding association can vote in a candidate to represent the party in the upcoming provincial elec- tion. “As it stands now we only have Justice (Reid) Scott who has brought himself for- ward for nomination,” Mr. Modeste said. “But, people can declare at the meeting if they are a member.” The main branch is at 55 Harwood Ave. S., just south of Hwy. 401. 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He said other mem- bers are thrilled for him, and they’re trying to learn about the new posi- tion, something that is “a very high position” as Mr. Onley is now the Queen’s representative in Ontario. One thing that has changed, how- ever, is the new attendance of Mr. Onley’s bodyguards each Sunday, something that’s welcomed in the church. “They sit in church, and like any security team, they’re watching ev- erything,” Pastor Martin said. “They drive him here; he’s totally escort- ed.” Pastor Martin explained Mr. On- ley’s mother used to teach him a lot about David and Goliath, and “David Onley has had to overcome many giants in his life.” He called it a tremendous victory for his spirit, and said he’s been learning the pro- tocol of the Queen and “he knows for the next five years that his life will not be the same.” “I think David is very happy here at the Church and the Ajax-Pickering area is special to him,” he said. “To see the church flourish was wonder- ful for him, and to see him flourish in this way is wonderful for us.” Fast facts Mr. Onley was inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame in 1997 for his help advancing the causes of people with physical disabilities. His wife, Ruth Ann, is a profes- sional gospel singer and often sings at the church. Mr. Onley’s name is in the Hockey Hall of Fame on the King Clancy Award, which was presented by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Dis- abled Persons. In 1984, Toronto Life magazine named Mr. Onley as one of the Torontonians most likely to succeed. ✦ The from page 1 ‘I know a lot of those people’: Flaherty said. Auto analyst Dennis DesRosiers echoed much the same comments in a statement to the media. “Can someone explain to me what Ottawa has to do with the downturn in the housing market in the United States,” he asked. “I point out that in Canada, where Ottawa does have an influ- ence by the way, that pickup truck sales are up by 14.3 per cent year to date. So if anything, Ottawa should be congratulated for help- ing the industry sell more pickups in this market this year.” Speaking from Calgary, Mr. Fla- herty expressed regret at the loss of jobs in his community. “It’s a concern because people are going to lose their jobs and I know a lot of those people,” he said. “I live there.” Mr. Flaherty’s sentiments of concern were echoed by his On- tario counterpart -- finance min- ister Greg Sorbara -- who was visiting Clarington on Thursday to speak with local business lead- ers. Mr. Sorbara said his govern- ment will continue doing what it has been doing to aid the auto industry. “We’re going to continue to see some job layoffs,” he said. 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Imagine a job that fits your life. © Tim Hortons, 2007 Apply now THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo We’re on the list AJAX — Class lists were posted at St. Bernadette Catholic School on Friday. Checking out their classes are Madison and Cameron Curran, who were with their mother, Lora, and brother Cole (not in the picture). Students need to be prepared Catholic board official talks about going back to school By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Routine and nutrition are key factors in starting school off right, ac- cording to a Catholic school board superintendent. Eating and sleeping on time are extremely important for school success, said Chris Hurst of the Durham Catholic District School Board. “People take it for granted,” said Mr. Hurst about nutrition, and added it’s very hard for students to be mentally alert if they’re not physically alert. Kids should also get lots of ac- tivity. “Healthy minds and healthy bodies,” said Mr. Hurst. On the Catholic school board’s end, there are various things done to help prepare kids for school. For junior kin- dergarten students, school staff starts meeting with parents in late May and June to review guidelines, expectations, and answer questions. Kindergar- ten bags are also provided with letters, numbers, and Christian books to help kids prepare over the summer. In September, the board brings its kindergarten stu- dents in through a staggered start so they have time to play, talk, and get prepared in a less stressful environment. With students already en- rolled, some schools have a moving day at the end of the school year into the kids’ new classrooms. In high school, there are orientations to help reduce the stress of moving to a new environment. The new crop of Grade 9 students are usu- ally brought in while they’re in Grade 8 to sit in on classes for a half or full day as well. Some schools also have student men- toring programs. “Every school will offer something different,” said Mr. Hurst. All schools have an orienta- tion night in September through which parents can meet teach- ers and gather information. The best way to find out about programs before and after school is to call the school, he said. Regarding school supplies, Mr. Hurst said pencils and paper are provided; other than that, he recommended waiting until school begins to see if any additional items are required. DURHAM — This school year, parents can make the most of their time with teachers by following a few tips. Below, are seven suggestions for going into parent/teacher meetings. • 1. Be prepared by thinking about what you want to know about your child’s school experience, reviewing their report card and writing down key questions you have. • 2. Ask yourself questions about what you want to get out of parent/teacher meetings, such as methods for teaching your child. • 3. Talk to your child first about what they think they’re good at, what needs improving, and how they feel about school. • 4. Arrive ready, in a positive frame of mind and with all the materials you need, including questions and your child’s report card. • 5. Be clear on what’s being said and ask for clarification from the teacher if needed. • 6. Follow-up with your child after you’ve met with the teacher, focusing on the positive and how to achieve set goals. • 7. Set a date to talk with or meet the teacher again. 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For drivers who have long been accustomed to mornings of only vehicular traffic, it’s time to stop and consider kids will now be sharing the roads. And, especially in the early days and weeks of the new school year, when the students themselves have to again reacquaint themselves with the routine, motorists should be on extra alert for kids darting across roads and doing the unexpected. For motorists, it’s like what will occur in a few months, when we get our first snowfall and have to learn all over again how to drive on the white stuff. When winter ended earlier this year, we were experts at driving slowly when the roads were slick, leaving space between ours and the car in front of us and leaving earlier for work in bad weather. After becoming accustomed to them, these precautions became second nature. So, even though we know the kids are back at school and we should be extra vigilant, it’s almost as if we have to experience it for a few weeks to truly get in the zone of being even more careful. Beyond the uppermost concern, ensuring we watch for kids going to and from school, there are other factors to consider. Community Safety Zones are areas around most schools where traffic fines are doubled. Police regularly focus on these areas, especially at the start of the school year, and often reel in hun- dreds of drivers in a week or so of targeted enforcement for speeding, aggressive driving, and failing to stop for a school bus when its lights are flashing. Let’s make sure the start of school, and the entire school year for that matter, goes off without a hitch in terms of needless tragedies on our roads involving school children. Jim Flaherty partly to blame for Harris policies To the editor: Re: Provincial uploading editorial, Aug. 26. It’s obviously the October 10 election that is responsible for Premier Dalton McGuinty’s sudden interest in address- ing the damage caused by the former Harris Conservative government’s downloading of services to regions and mu- nicipalities -- a policy that is more and more being recog- nized as a disaster with taxes soaring, services declining and students selling chocolate bars door-to-door to pay for school programs. But your editorial, while being rightly suspicious of Mc- Guinty’s motives, neatly sidesteps naming the folks who rammed through the downloading -- the Mike Harris Con- servatives. And you especially failed to point out the key role our current Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty played while holding the same portfolio in Harris’s cabinet. I suppose this isn’t surprising, given the embarrass- ing love-in between the Metroland Durham Region Media Group and Flaherty we’ve witnessed over the past weeks, where not an issue appears without a story, interview or photo reporting on his views and activities. Editorially, at least, it would be nice to see some balance and objectivity. Tom Morris Whitby More to a house than four walls and a roof I t was a social experiment for a reality television world, a friend said while we discussed homelessness. I had been telling him about the se- ries I recently wrote that explored the problem, politics and possible solutions to homelessness in Durham Region. He was telling me about a television documentary where a homeless man, who appeared to be relatively likely to succeed if given the opportunity (he wasn’t an alcoholic or a drug addict) was handed $100,000 and told to do with it as he saw fit. Upon receipt of the windfall he immediately went out and bought a $40,000 truck, gave money to street friends and made unwise use of it. Within a year he was back on the street. “It was a lesson to the bleeding hearts of the world,” my friend said (clearly meaning me). “Sometimes dolling out the toonie a day is better than a year’s worth of toonies at one time.” The basic sentiment that money doesn’t solve everything is bang on. Sometimes the problem is much bigger and runs much deeper than the dollar. One would think that $100,000 would be more than enough to pull some- one out of hard times. But, this guy knew what he knew, which was a life on the street. The education and skills he needed to stay off the street he either hadn’t acquired or had left behind a long time ago. Handing Durham’s homeless a shiny new building isn’t going to solve the problem. Sure, money is needed, to build more social housing and keep what we have in acceptable condition, but there is much more to giving some- one a home than putting up four walls. A home is a place where a person feels as though they belong and they feel nurtured, encouraged and safe. Simply changing a person’s surround- ings isn’t going to change the person or keep them off the street. A solution to homelessness isn’t sim- ply about building homes. A solution lies not necessarily in expecting our governments to throw money at it. At the grassroots level, people can do more than any government funding. Durham’s homeless population often has suffered mental and physical abuse, they have trust issues and very often have never been a part of a proper home or know what it takes to become a con- tributing member of society. In order to solve homelessness we as a society have to give them more than money. We have to enable people to learn life skills, be self-sufficient and most of all show them they are worth- while. After all, a home isn’t defined by a huge house and a six-figure income. It’s defined by quality of life, emotional and physical well-being. Erin Hatfield’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ehatfield@durhamregion.com. Erin Hatfield staff writer Durham’s h omeless need respect DURHAM — The first day of school can be exciting and scary, but there are some things par- ents can do to help it go more smoothly. Below are 10 tips for getting children ready for school. • 1. Get familiar with the school: visit beforehand with your child to help familiarize them with the route, building, and school surroundings. • 2. Start the routine early: just before school starts, put kids to bed at a normal time and be sure to get them up, dressed, and fed the way they would for school. • 3. Practise sharing: provide opportunities to be with other kids, learn, share, wait, and take turns. • 4. Teach children to dress themselves: encourage them at home to practise putting on and taking off their own jacket and outdoor wear. • 5. Dress them accordingly: choose comfortable and durable clothes and shoes and give them outdoor clothing for all types of weather. • 6. Practise listening: teach them to look at who’s talking, don’t interrupt, and think about what’s being said. • 7. Include learning in ev- eryday life: children can practise by reading labels, being read to, and playing word or counting games. • 8. Develop young muscles: give them the opportunity to ex- ercise by running, climbing, and playing. Using pencils, crayons, and Plasticine can help develop smaller hand muscles. • 9. Set ground rules for home: figure out priorities for after- school activities, homework, chores, TV time, and video games before the first day of school to avoid confrontation later. • 10. 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Congratulations Mitchell & Cameron for being our Carriers of the Week. * Duplium Ajax/Pick. * Durham Business Times Ajax/Pick. * Homes Durham Region Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 between Sept. 5 - Sept. 9, 2007 AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Sign that school’s starting PICKERING — Maeve MacDonald learned how to sign at an early age. Asked how old she was, she gave the I love you sign, which has the same number of fingers as her age. Maeve was with her mom Denica, right, and her senior kindergarten teacher, Lynn Coleridge, preparing for a new year at Elizabeth B. Phin Public School. Tips for getting kids ready for school Your number is up...SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 Whitby high school raises $42,000 for cancer research By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Whitby kids have proven you don’t have to go far to do something great in the community. By holding a Relay for Life cancer fund- raising event, Donald A. Wilson Second- ary School students raised $42,000 with help from Henry Street High School. Car- rie Misselbrook, a Grade 12 student, was chairwoman of this year’s event. “If their heart’s in it, I think kids can do anything,” said Carrie. Yvonne Chornobay, head of guidance at the school and one of the event’s staff advisors, said student volunteers run the Relay for Life, which had 335 participants this year. Each team has 10 people and each person has to raise $100 or more. The event goes from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and includes a tent sleepover event, survivor walk, luminaries lit at dusk, and the relay, which features at least one team member on the track at all times. At midnight, they do another walk with everyone, then a breakfast is served at 5:30 a.m. and closing ceremonies occur at 7 a.m. “They’re raising money for cancer re- search. I think what’s special about that is they have a can-do attitude,” said Ms. Chornobay and added she thinks the kids have a fun-time volunteering. During the school year, the students also arranged activities at the event, collected pledges, and promoted the event in the hallways. They received lots of community support as well. The kids commit one-hour a week from Christmas onward to arrange assemblies and other details related to the Relay for Life. Ms. Chornobay said the chairpeople easily put in 50 hours by the time it’s held. The first year the event was held Don- ald A Wilson raised $17,000, followed by $35,000 the next, and $42,000 this year – the first year Henry Street has been in- volved; it brought five teams. “Our school’s not very big so I wouldn’t have imagined in three years time we would have raised $42,000,” said Carrie. Her responsibilities included oversee- ing all the other positions and helping out where she could, as well as acting as the link between the community to ensure everyone knows what’s occurring. She used her spare period every day this past semester to work on the Relay for Life. “Some of my family members have can- cer and it’s something that’s scary so it seemed like a really good cause,” she said. Her favourite part is the survivor lap, which features those affected by cancer walking together while spectators cheer. “Some are in wheelchairs, some have canes, some have family members walking them around the track,” said Carrie. One woman last year had lost her hair from cancer. “She was just crying when she was walk- ing around and she had her son walking with her,” said Carrie, and added it was really touching. “She was a young mother; she wasn’t very old.” Carrie hopes to start a Relay for Life at the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology as well, where she plans on attend- ing post-secondary school. “I’ve learned how when you do some- thing for a worthwhile cause it really makes you feel good about yourself,” said Carrie. She likes to get involved in school and added it’s nice to see so many people buy into the Relay for Life. Carrie is hopeful it will become a tradition for Donald A. Wil- son Secondary School. Search keyword: Kidshelp Here’s a look at some efforts students in other schools are involved in: • Henry Street High School in Whitby: by selling bottled water at school and hold- ing special events, such as water balloon fights and car washes, the school’s Culture of Peace committee raised $3,000 to build a well in Africa. It will decide over the summer which country and organization to make its contribution through. • J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax: students raised just under $16,000 for The Hospital for Sick Children by holding a walk, daily fundraisers, and raffles. • St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Ajax: has participated in various initiatives throughout the year. For Operation Home Fires, students collected pennies for soldiers in Afghanistan, with the help of nine other schools, and ended up with $4,000. Some of its Grade 7 and 8 students also toured schools and the Whitby Mental Health Centre to perform a play raising awareness about mental health issues. Grade 6 students wrote letters to a young boy at the Hospital for Sick Children, and Grade 7 and 8 stu- dents wrote thank you letters to veterans and handed them out to soldiers during the town’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. • Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Sec- ondary School in Whitby: students raised $16,000 last year to build a school in Sierra Leone through ‘Free the Children’. They now fundraise annually with a spaghetti dinner to cover the $1,500 annual teacher salary. • St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School in Ajax: the student Builder Club supports the charity ‘Sleeping Children Around the World’. Students in the club held spirit days and other special activities to raise money for “bed kits” for children in need living in developing countries world wide. KIDSCAN HELP A THREE—PART SERIES AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Carrie Misselbrook, a Donald A. Wilson Secondary School student, received a plaque for helping organize a Relay For Life event at her school. The school raised $42,000 for cancer research. Students show they can help through Relay for Life As the days are counted down to the start of school, we wanted to remind our readers just how much local students do to make the world a better place. Educa- tion reporter Crystal Crimi’s three-part series looks at students from across Dur- ham and how their efforts are making a difference. In part three, Donald A. Wil- son Secondary School stu- dents show you don’t have to travel around the world to make a difference. Durham Region THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES Is your current pain medication or treatment not working as well as you would like? Have you experienced knee pain for at least 3 months? If so, you may qualify for an important research study involving an investigational pain medication. Participants will receive at no cost, pain medication and study-related care. Financial reimbursement will also be provided for study-related expenses. To nd out if you qualify please call: 1-877-9-ASK-HOW (1-877-927-5469) We look forward to speaking with you. You are never too old to dream. Just ask Sadie Chambers whose wish to fl y in a hot air balloon was granted by Re/Max on Au- gust 30. Chambers, who turns 90 on Octo- ber 6, has always been a dreamer and there are thousands of seniors just like her. Chambers is the fi rst recipient of the newly founded Community Wishmaker Program, launched to enhance the quality of life of area seniors living in Community Lifecare retirement and nursing homes. Spokesperson Maribeth Gregor said that the goal of the program is to change the perception of aging. “We all carry around cherished parts of our past along with a few longings. A heartfelt dream is something that cannot be judged on its importance by anyone except the dreamer,” she said. Ms. Gregor believes the power of dreams is important at any age. “Th ey stimulate our hearts and minds and make us stretch both mentally and physically. When dreams seem unattainable, hope fades. We let our residents know that their dreams are worth pursuing and can be attained.” She admits these dreams can be achieved “with a little help from friends.” Re/Max, Medisystem and the Pickering News Ad- vertiser came together to realize Sadie’s dream of fl ying in a hot air balloon. Th e Orchard Villa resident experienced fl ying in the 1940s and she’s never forgotten the feeling of soaring up in the clouds. Seniors experience a wide range of emo- tions as they age and this program helps improve their lives as well as their outlook. Fulfi lling their dreams — giving them hope — wards off the negative feelings of boredom, loneliness and pain. “Th ese life- affi rming experiences transform lives.” Do you know anyone deserving of hav- ing their dreams fulfi lled? Do you have dreams of your own? If so, please contact Kim Mitchell at (905) 831-1802 ext. 250. Seniors’ dreams realized by Wishmaker Program durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES If you are going to use your passpor t, you need a Medipac® travel insurance card. Underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 1-888-MEDIPAC www.medipac.com Saturday, September 1 Invitational Bingo Held once per month to help the club’s fundraising eff orts. Attendance limited to Members. Seniors Activity Centre, 910 Liverpool Road (905) 420-5049 South Pickering Seniors Club, visit www.spsc753. com. Friday, September 7 Rouge Hill Seniors Club Potluck Potluck Dinner at 5:45 p.m. Petticoat Creak Community Centre, 470 Kingston Road Saturday, September 8 Presidents Trophy Lawn Bowling Tournament Th e Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present the President’s Trophy. Th is is a 2 x 12 Ends Mixed Fours event. Members-only event. Contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at (905) 420-0597 or visit www.pickeringlbc.ca Tuesday, September 11 Historical society meeting Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the East Shore Communi- ty Centre, 910 Liverpool Road (just south of Highway 401). Th e meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the pub- lic. Meet Ted Barris, author of Victory at Vimy. Saturday, September 15 7th Annual Greenwood Village Festival 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. enjoy a full day of fun and entertainment for the whole family at the 7th Annual Greenwood Village Festival. Th e day will include kids’ games, infl atables, a reptile show, all day live entertainment, vendor booths, BBQ lunch, fresh corn on the cob, silent auction and much more. All games are pay as you play while all live en- tertainment and parking are free. Event is on rain or shine! www.greenwoodevents.ca Calendar of events >> see more events on next page GNC CANADA 9.000x80 225665 ZOAK; 4C THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com For information or to book a Discovery Tour call 1-800-461-4663 • www.retireelliotlake.com Retire to a place with unmatched natural beauty and easy access to the great outdoors. The City of Elliot Lake also offers an excellent hospital, professional medical community, a transit system, modern infrastructure, a championship 18 hole golf course and plenty of shopping. TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up Cadets, students, community groups - Join the team of over 36,000 Canadians that are making a diff erence by registering for the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up today! Contact Chantal Whitaker at (905) 420-4660 ext. 5221. Event runs until Sun- day, September 23 Bridge Night South Pickering Seniors Club features Bridge Night, 7 p.m. $4 per person, prizes, refreshments. Tickets available at the door. 910 Liverpool Road (905) 420-5049 Thursday, September 20 Rouge Hill Seniors Club Potluck Potluck lunch at 12:00 pm. Bring a dish of your choice. Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6302. Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Road Saturday, November 3 South Pickering Seniors’ Club Annual Bazaar Th is is known as one of the most popu- lar bazaars in the community and is very well attended each year! Th ree large rooms of various Christmas decorations, knit wear, hand-made crafts, a great assort- ment of baked goods, tea room, books and puzzles! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact South Pickering Seniors Club at (905) 420-5049. East Shore Community Centre Saturday, December 1 Rouge Hill Seniors Club Christmas Tea & Craft Sale Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for Christmas Tea and a Craft Sale. Admis- sion is free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Heather Butler at (905) 420-4660 ext. 6100. Petticoat Creek Community Centre Wednesday, December 12 Mayor’s Light Tour For adults 55+ tour the festive streets of Pickering followed by refreshments at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Bussing to be determined. Pickering Recreation Complex. Th is is a free event. Contact Kim Kranc at (905) 420-6588 Friday, December 14 Senior’s Christmas Dinner & Dance Tickets on sale at South Pickering Seniors Club, for club members only. Contact Kim Kranc at (905) 420-6588 Pickering Recreation Complex Rouge Hill Seniors’ Club Monday evenings from 6:45 pm - 10 pm Bridge & Bid Euchre Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6302. Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Road More events >> continued from previous page CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES durhamregion.comP PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 Business BUSINESS FACT With an area of approximate- ly 2,500 square kilometres, Durham Region is geographi- cally the largest region in the Golden Horseshoe. WEB WATCH The Ontario Service Safety Alliance www.ossa.com OSSA is a not-for-profit health and safety consulting company. It is the designated Safe Workplace Association for the service sector in Ontario, delivering health and safety consulting, training, prod- ucts and services to a wide range of clients. Durham’s promising future Minister Takhar congratulates young entrepreneurs By Izabela Jaroszynski DURHAM — Rebecca Lowery learned to sew at the age of 10. By Grade 8, she made her own graduation dress. Ditto for high school prom. With such a young start, it should come as no surprise to learn Ms. Lowery is running her own company, Sew Fun, teaching her craft to others -- and all at the age of 17. “It is so much fun,” the young entrepreneur says of her job. “It doesn’t feel like work at all.” Ms. Lowery is one of nine Dur- ham students participating in Summer Company -- a program funded by the government of On- tario that gives grants and provides mentors to students between the ages of 15 and 29 to start their own business for the summer months. Designed to give youth the oppor- tunity to learn business skills, such as bookkeeping, business planning and marketing, the program also instills a sense of enthusiasm and confidence in its participants. “I love being my own boss. I like the freedom to just be able to do whatever you want and to have to take responsibility for yourself,” says 18-year-old Aaron Trudeau, owner of Country Brothers Paint- ing. “This is just the starting point for me.” It was this confidence and en- thusiasm that greeted Harinder Takhar, the minister of small busi- ness and entrepreneurship, when he visited Oshawa Wednesday af- ternoon. The newly-appointed minister came to Durham to meet with local small business leaders and took time to shake hands with the next generation of entrepreneurs. He looked pleased and hopeful as he spoke with the Durham students about their experiences with the Summer Company. “Oh, it’s been really, really good,” Ms. Lowery told the minister. “I couldn’t have done this with- out the support from Summer Company,” echoed fellow entre- preneur Krista Jorgensen of Ajax. At 25, Ms. Jorgensen is the oldest of this year’s group. A graduate of York University, she will begin further studies at the University of Toronto in September. In the meantime, Ms. Jorgensen is run- ning Memories of a Lifetime, writ- ing the personal memoirs of her clients. “I call myself a personal histo- rian,” she said. In the future, Ms. Jorgensen plans on expanding her business to include the histories of businesses and municipalities. During his visit, Mr. Takhar en- couraged the students to think of a future as entrepreneurs. “Summer Company is a fantas- tic opportunity to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in Ontario’s future business leaders,” he said. “Ninety-nine per cent of business- es in Ontario are of the small and medium variety.” The key, he said, is taking that first step. With Summer Company, these students are on their way to bright business futures. Innovative ideas, like Jesse Prebble’s company that teaches computer basics to parents and seniors or artist Miles Tsang’s greeting cards aimed at teens, help give these businesses an edge. Clarington resident Derek Hutchuk is already thinking about the future. Only 17, he already un- derstands the vast opportunities offered by his chosen profession: landscaping. “It is an ever-growing industry,” he said. “There is no limit in what you can do in it.” Thus far, Mr. Hutchuk’s biggest challenge with his landscaping company has been figuring out how to handle so many custom- ers. “Its a good problem to have,” he said with a laugh. Summer Company will definite- ly keep these young students busy throughout the summer. “I’m very busy,” agrees Rebecca Haslam of Becca’s Body Art. “I just haven’t stopped.” To find out more about Summer Company or for information on contacting Durham’s young entre- preneurs, call Donna McAllister at the Business Advisory Centre of Dur- ham at 905-438-4008. Professionals feeling pain at the pump may find help from their employers. A new survey shows 82 per cent of executives polled said their firms are taking action to reduce the impact of higher gas prices on their teams. Among the 18 per cent of respondents whose firms are taking no action, one in six said their companies would likely try to reduce the impact of higher gasoline costs if prices con- tinue to trend upwards. Multiple answers were allowed. 62% Increasing expense guidelines for employee-incurred mile- age costs 32% Allowing increased telecommuting 31% Allowing employees to work from office loca- tions closer to home 16% Encouraging carpooling or ride-share programs 14% Raising compensation to mitigate fuel costs 12% Providing transportation to employees 10% Providing gas subsidies to employees 7% Providing subsidies for employees who use public transportation 4% Other 18% None of these HELPING ALLEVIATE HIGH GAS PRICES TRENDset Note ‘Companies are always looking for tools to help maintain morale and reduce turnover. Easing the burden of escalating gas prices can help them accomplish both objectives.’ -- Max Messmer, CEO, Robert Half International Inc. Source: Robert Half International Survey Photo by Rob Mitchell Rebecca Lowery practices in her home-sewing studio. She received funding to start her own business through a pro- vincial government program for young entrepreneurs. DURHAM — Consumers are being warned about a new scam that uses telephone systems to steal personal information. The Financial Consumer Agen- cy of Canada (FCAC) is caution- ing consumers against divulging any personal information with- out first consulting their finan- cial institution or online pay- ment service provider directly. Nicknamed “vishing,” this scam hooks consumers using two different approaches: • The e-mail version of the scam uses e-mails that mimic messages from an online pay- ment service provider, such as PayPal or eBay. The messages may say there is some problem with the recipient’s account. Vishing e-mails provide a false customer-support telephone number where an automated service prompts the consumer to “log in” by providing account numbers and passwords using the telephone keypad. • In the telephone version, consumers receive direct calls at home or messages left on their answering machine warning that their account may be at risk and suggesting they call customer support immediately. Fraud art- ists may even try to gain con- sumers’ trust by “confirming” personal information they have on file, such as the client’s full name, address or credit card number. In a news release, FCAC advis- es consumers to “not respond to an e-mail asking you to disclose personal information, such as an online password, your debit or credit card numbers or your personal identification number (PIN).” Consumers are further ad- vised to verify phone numbers provided in e-mails or on tele- phone messages to ensure they are legitimate. “Contact your financial insti- tution using the phone number provided on the back of your debit or credit card, your month- ly statement or a published num- ber you have looked up yourself,” the release said. To view a sample fraudulent e-mail, visit the Consumer Alerts section of the FCAC’s website at www.fcac.gc.ca. Consumer warning: new scam uses two approaches AREA RUG BLOW-OUT SALEBLOW-OUT SALE ONLY A T ONLY AT “Where Customers Send Their Friends!”“Where Customers Send Their Friends!” “I’VE FOUND THE BEST...“I’VE FOUND THE BEST... 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À̈Ã̈VÊ ˆÀiV̜À\Ê>ÕÀiÊÅLii‡,œ`}iÀà Ê­œ˜Ã®]Ê `]Ê°°-°/° °]Ê, ™ääÊœ«Žˆ˜ÃÊ-Ì°Ê1˜ˆÌÊÎ]Ê7…ˆÌLÞÊ Pre-School Programs, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling, Theatrical ,i}ˆÃÌiÀÊ"˜ˆ˜iÊÜÜÜ°iÝ«ÀiÃȜ˜Ã`>˜Vi°Vœ“ ,i}ˆÃÌiÀÊ ÞÊ*…œ˜iʙäx‡ÈÈȇ䣣£ -i«Ì°Êx̅]{«“ʇÊn«“ÊUÊ-i«Ì°ÊÈ̅]£Ó«“ʇÊ{«“ Ages 2.5yrs - Adult -i«Ì°Ê{]Ê£Ó«“ʇÊ{«“ durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 Catholic board names new superintendent Ryan Putnam appointed during special board meeting DURHAM — A new man’s taking care of business at the Durham Catholic District School Board. Ryan Putnam was appointed superinten- dent of business during the Durham Catho- lic District School Board’s Aug. 28 special meeting. His position is effective Sept. 4. For the last seven years, Mr. Putnam has been an employee of the board, serving as its senior business official for the last two years, and comptroller of finance for five years. “Ryan will continue to provide our se- nior administrative team and the board of trustees with the business leadership needed to make sound financial decisions that will benefit learning opportunities for our students,” said Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, board chairwoman. “Mr. Putnam’s appointment will comple- ment the skills of our leadership team,” said Paul Pulla, director of education. “Ryan has demonstrated a high level of expertise and professionalism and has the collaborative skills that will serve the board well.” Mr. Putnam is involved at the provin- cial level, having served as director of the Catholic School Boards’ Services Associa- tion, The Ontario Catholic School Business Association, and executive member of the Council of Senior Business Officials. ESTABLISHED IN 1984 “Knowledge with Understanding” 12 months to 14 years. * Offering Montessori Classrooms * 3 year Bilingual Program for Grades 1,2 &3 * Excel support classrooms for Grades 4 to 8 2006Diamond Three time winner of Reader’s Choice Award for BEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING P:905-509-1722 F:905-509-8283 montessorilearningcentre.com WELCOME TO 2007/2008 ACADEMIC YEAR STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS It’s never too early to instill a love of learning, and the Oxford Learning Little Readers® program offers a unique fun-fi lled approach to help young children understand and develop new thinking and exploring skills that ultimately teach them to read by teaching them how to learn. The Oxford Learning Little Readers program is an enriched, half-day early education program for 3-5 year olds that is individually tailored to allow children to progress at their own pace, get ready for kindergarten or grade one and ensure reading success leading into primary school and beyond. “From the moment a child is born, the learning process begins and as parents we intuitively know that a child’s curiosity and interest in new challenges is boundless,” says Dr. Nick Whitehead, a Canadian leader in preparing children for lifelong success. “By the time they are three years old, children are excited about their new-found skills to distinguish visual details and to understand and express themselves through language. Learning to read is a natural progression and in the Little Readers program children practice and develop these new skills through a balance of play, exploration and discovery in a warm, caring environment. ” By Oxford LearningFostering Early Learning Studies in early childhood education have repeatedly shown that learning at a young age has a positive infl uence on a child’s development. “Children aged three to six experience a dramatic rate of growth in the front part of the brain that governs organizational behaviors,” says Dr. Whitehead. “Taking advantage of this critical period helps your child build the basic skills necessary to carry them through a lifetime love of learning. The Little Readers program is the only program that offers cognitive skills development with an enriched academic curriculum that includes reading, writing, math and fun activities. Through the Oxford Learning approach, children build strong reading skills using a combination of phonics, sight vocabulary and context. Class size is small and creativity and self-expression are encouraged. Together, this leads to improved self- confi dence and reading success. The reason early education is so important is that it stimulates a child’s ability to learn effi ciently and effectively. Since 1984, Oxford Learning has pioneered teaching based on a proven scientifi c process known as Cognitive Learning that teaches children to become active thinkers and active learners. “Imagine your child’s brain as a muscle. If left unexercised, that muscle weakens, becoming incapable of peak performance,” says Dr. Whitehead. “Now imagine an outstanding trainer working with the muscle to get it into top shape, ensuring a lifetime of fi tness and vitality. That is what Cognitive Learning will do – and that’s the Oxford Learning difference.” Oxford Learning has been helping students from age 3 to 18 for over twenty years to get a head start on learning and build the skills for early and long term success in school. Call Oxford Learning today in Ajax (905)683-6660 or Pickering (905)420-3141 or visit www.oxfordlearning.com for more information. Three Year Olds CAN Read! ,i>`ˆ˜}ÊÊNÊÊ7ÀˆÌˆ˜}ÊÊNÊÊ>̅ÊÊNÊÊÀÌÊÊNÊÊÕÈVÊÊNÊÊ՘ Call Today! œ˜`œ˜Ê ÊÊÊNÊÊœ˜`œ˜Ê-7ÊÊÊNÊÊ Àޜ˜Ê OXFORDLEARNINGCOM √ 3MALL#LASS3IZE √ )NDIVIDUALIZED0ROGRAMS √ )NTERACTIVE#LASSROOM3ETTING √ -USICAND-OVEMENT √ 7ARMAND#ARING%NVIRONMENT √ "ASIC3KILL$EVELOPMENT &INANCING&LEX0AYMENTS!VAILABLE/!# AJAX 905-683-6660 | PICKERING 905-420-3141 Reading | Writing | Math | Art | Music | Fun Little Readers Academy: Ages 3-5 Learn to Read with Phonics! LIMITED SPACES AT ALL CAMPUSES GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 2007 OSHAWA CAMPUS • 1037 SIMCOE ST. NORTH ( Previous home of St. Joseph’s Catholic School ) (905)509-5005 visit www.blaisdale.com (Fees posted) BLAISDALEBLAISDALE MONTESSORIMONTESSORI SCHOOLSCHOOL A Family Tradition • 12 months - Grade 8 AJAX Village Campus 56 Old Kingston Rd. PICKERING Pickering Campus 415 Toynevale Rd. Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Crt. WHITBY Whitby Campus 200 Bryon St. S. Rougemount Campus 365 Kingston Rd. Rotherglen Campus 403 Kingston Rd. W. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE Ajax-Pickering Dolphins teams are off to solid starts to their Central Ontario Minor Football League seasons. See Page 23. Short-staffed Panthers ground Eagles Pickering doubles up Bowmanville 4-2, plays exhibition series in U.S. next week By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — With only a lim- ited number of players available, the Pickering Panthers still laid claim to its third pre-season win. The OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League club had only 10 forwards and five defencemen in the lineup for Thursday night’s pre- season contest with the Bowman- ville Eagles at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex. The short-staffed club still managed a 4-2 victory. For rookie head coach Mark Jos- lin, the available players brought their ‘A’ games to the ice on Thurs- day. “I thought we played an excel- lent game. Because of injuries and a number of players attending OHL camps, we only had a bare mini- mum of players, but there was a lot of positive stuff. The guys really worked hard and it was a great win.” Joslin was especially pleased with the work of rookie forward Stan Smrke, who played with the North York Rangers midgets last year, who was shifted from the wing to centre for the contest. “He played centre and was very strong with a goal and an assist,” notes Joslin. “He played on the wing in the previous exhibition games, but last night we put him in the middle and he had a strong game as a centreman.” Currently, the Panthers have seven players at Ontario Hockey League camps: Cody Smith, Tyler Hauer and Brad Fleishman at the London Knights camp; Brendan Muise at the Guelph Storm camp; Kain Allicott at the Saginaw Spirit camp; Ryan Goldberg at the Kingston Fronte- nacs’ camp, and Andy Andreoff at the Oshawa Generals camp. Joslin says he’s not sure at this point who will return to the Panthers, with the exception of Goldberg, who will re- turn to Pickering to keep his U.S. college scholarship eligibility open. Joslin explains the team has cut down from the 40 play- ers who started train- ing camp to 25 players. There are one or two decisions remaining on the blue line and on the forward lines. Those decisions will be made following the Panthers trip to Erie, Pennsylvania to play in the Mer- cyhurst University event there. He hopes to carry 23 or 24 players on the roster for the start of the regular season. “We have two more decisions to make and we’re not 100 per cent sure yet. We’re playing the exhibi- tion games in Mercyhurst next week and we’ll finalize the roster after those four games,” he says, adding the decisions on roster spots will de- pend on which players return from the OHL camps. One decision that won’t have to be made is the team’s goaltending tandem. Joslin says the Panthers have settled on the duo of Con- nor Sampson, a returnee from last year’s team, and rookie netminder Ben Calma, who played with the Markham major midgets last sea- son. “We’ll be starting the season with those two goaltenders. Both will get an opportunity to keep their jobs,” he says. In addition to Smrke’s two-point night against Bowmanville Thurs- day, Daniel Mandel also provided a power-play goal for the Panthers. Mike McFarlane and Andrew Howes scored even-strength goals for Pickering. The Panthers are slated to play at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Penn. from Sept. 7 to 9. There, they’ll play the New England Huskies and New York Applecore of the Eastern Junior Hockey League, and the New York Bobcats and the Philadelphia Little Flyers of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League. The Panthers open regular-season play in Toronto against the North York Rangers on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The home opener is on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the complex against the Markham Waxers at 6:30 p.m. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers’ Daniel Mandel, centre, and Scott Brown try to head off Bowmanville Eagles’ Paul Mackie during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League pre-season action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Thursday night. The Panthers prevailed 4-2. Durham Attack set rep tryouts DURHAM — The Durham Attack Volleyball Club holds tryouts for its boys’ and girls’ rep teams for the 2007-08 season next month. The boys’ tryout dates, location and times are: • U17 and U18 (1990 and 1991) -- Mon- day, Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m., Knox Christian (Bowmanville); • U15 and U16 (1992 and 1993) -- Tues- day, Sept. 11, 6- 8 p.m., Henry Street H.S.; • U13 and U14 (1994 and 1995) -- Tues- day, Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m., Knox Christian (Bowmanville); • U15 and U16 (1992 and 1993) -- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 8-10 p.m., Henry Street H.S.; • U17 and U18 (1990 and 1991) -- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m., Knox Christian (Bowmanville); • U13 and U14 (1994 and 1995) -- Fri- day, Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m., J. Clarke Rich- ardson Collegiate; • U17 and U18 (1990 and 1991) -- Friday, Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m., Monsignor John Pereyma; • U15 and U16 (1992 and 1993) -- Mon- day, Sept. 17, 8-10 p.m., Leslie McFar- lane P.S.; • U13 and U14 (1994 and 1995) -- Fri- day, Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m., J. Clarke Rich- ardson Collegiate. The cost to attend is $25, which includes all tryouts and a Durham Attack T-shirt. For more information, visit www. durhamattack.org or call Scott Bur- rows at 905-721-9042. Meanwhile, the girls’ tryout dates. location and times are: • U12, U13, U14 (1994/95/96) -- Thursday, Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m., J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate; • U15 (1993) -- Thursday, Sept 6, 8-10 p.m., J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate; • U12, U13, U14 (1994/95/96) -- Friday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m., J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate; • U17 (1991) -- Monday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m., Henry. Street High School; • U18 (1990) -- Monday, Sept. 10, 8-10 p.m., Henry Street High School; • U16 (1992) -- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8-10 p.m., Henry Street High School; • U15 (1993) -- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6- 8 p.m., Henry Street High School; • U12, U13, U14 (1994/95/96) -- Thurs- day, Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m., J. Clarke Rich- ardson Collegiate; • U16 (1992) -- Thursday, Sept. 13, 8-10 p.m., J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate; • U17 (1991) -- Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m,. Henry Street High School; • U18 (1990)-- Thursday, Sept. 13, 8-10 p.m., Henry Street High School; • U15/U16 (1993, 1992) -- Thursday, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m., J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate; • U17/U18 (1991, 1990) -- Thursday, Sept. 20, 8-10 p.m., J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate. The cost of the tryouts is $25 and includes all tryouts and a Durham Attack T-shirt. For more information visit www.durhamattack.org or call Chris Williamson at 905-725-3092. Defeat Ajax Spartans in final game PICKERING — The Pickering Red Sox major bantam rep base- ball team emerged as the champs at the 2007 Eastern Ontario Base- ball Association (EOBA) cham- pionships in Ajax and Pickering recently. The Red Sox won the double- knockout tournament with an exciting 6-2 victory over the Ajax Spartans in the final game. This is the third time this Pickering team has taken the East- ern Ontario title, having won pre- viously in 2005 and 2002. They’ve been finalists three other times in the last seven years, in 2006, 2004 and 2001. Pickering finished in third place during the regular season with a 19-3 record. The Ajax Spartans (second place in regular season) took the Red Sox to a second game on Sunday after Ajax handed Pickering their only loss of the playoff weekend by a 13-5 count. This was just after the Red Sox posted a 7-3 victory over the Whitby Chiefs, which fin- ished in first place in the regular season, and therefore eliminating Whitby from the playoffs. The Red Sox opened the EOBA tournament by defeating the Pe- terborough Tigers 20-10. In Game 2, the Sox drowned the Lindsay Lakers 11-1. In Game 3 between two undefeated teams, Ajax and Pickering played each other for the first time on the weekend. Pickering bats put up four runs in each of the first and second innings en route to a 12-2 victory over the Spartans. Up next for the Red Sox bantams is to represent Eastern Ontario at the Provincial championships over the Labour Day weekend in Thornhill. Team members are Richard Ab- bott, Jordan Bean, Nick Cappa, Rob Heard, Graham Holland, Dennis Linthwaite, Chris Marrac- cini, Travis Rutherford, Peter Ric- ciardi, Myles Phillips, Brian Smith, Alex Melvin, and Aaron Rabena. Pickering Red Sox ball bantams EOBA champs Mark Joslin PARALEGAL DIPLOMA DIAMOND INSTITUTE of Business and Computer Technology (905) 427-1922 diamondinstitute.ca Study in a small class environment in AJAX Student assistance/funding may be available for qualifi ed students LEARN • Legal Research • Small Claims • Investigations • Highway Traffi c Act • Civil Procedures • Insurance Claims • Dispute Resolution and much more! 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Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: Human Resources Ventra Plastics P.O. Box 660 775 Technology Drive Peterborough Ont. K9J 6Z8 jmiller@ventraplastics.com Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Looking for work? The Employment Advantage ✓ Job search strategies ✓ Skills training ✓ Resumé writing/interviewing ✓ Career direction ✓ Self-employment training ...and so much more Get Connected! Call Today Ajax: 905-426-8337 Oshawa: 905-436-2957 www.theemploymentadvantage.com START HERE! FREE Access to Employment Resources Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. AUTOBODY PARTS DIS- TRIBUTOR looking for knowl- edgeable automotive customer service/counter and warehouse personnel. Resume can be faxed to: 905-686-2098 or e-mail to steve@tgfbumper.com AVON Join AVON NOW! and received a gift bag of products values at $100. ✓No sales quotas, ✓Work from home. ✓Flexible hours. ✓Unlimited earnings. Certain conditions apply Emma: (905)409-8787 (905)619-1923 CARPENTER'S HELPER req'd for Reno Co., Carpentry & Dry- wall skills req'd. Min. 2 yrs experi- ence, own transportation. Call 905-655-5293 BAKER'S DREAM is looking for experienced night shift bakers and baker's assistant. Please e- mail resumes to: bakers- dreams@hotmail.com or send to: 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering, PO Box 66105. BUSY CLEAN-UP SHOP seeking mature responsible full- time individual. Must have valid drivers license. Experience not necessary. Drop resume off: Diamond Shine Car Cleaning, 221 Westney Rd. South Ajax, L1S 2C9 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! BUSY IRRIGATION COMPANY requires experienced tech/ installer for full time, year round employment. Lots of room for growth. OGS Landscape Group. 905-655-3331, greenturf@ogsgroup.ca. CARPET INSTALLERS HELPER wanted. Experienced or not, will train. 416-723-7915. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. EXPERIENCED PRESSER and SHIRT PRESSER needed, Oshawa, call (905)404-8597 leave message. FALLINGBROOK P.S. WHITBY is presently hiring lunch supervis- ors, duty is 11:30-12:30 daily, $12.30/hr. 2 hour duty may be available. Call (905)668-5211 PART-TIME FLORAL DESIGN- ER required. Experience pre- ferred. Send resume by fax to: 905-683-0481 or e-mail to: contactus@reedsflorists.com FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tele- phone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m. Great employment for college students. Call between 9-9, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. GAS STATION attendants wanted. Night Shift. Whitby. Fax resume to 905-655-1467. GENERAL LABOURER for as- sembly work. Full-time days. 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Please fax resume to Human Resources @ 905-420- 4564 Is hiring full & part-time Circuit Coach/Sales staff for their Pickering locations. Apply if you're energetic, love motivating people & love sales. Great place for women returning to the workforce. Email resumes to curvesresumes @pathcom.com Tel/Fax: 905-509-5578 JOIN OUR MOTIVATED & energetic business. We need great people like you for cleaning positions. Vehicle required PT/FT positions available. Call 905-655-7563 or visit www.howsonhomeorganizers.com M.J.H. CULINARY SERVICE,for well known Whitby location, hiring waitresses, waiters, bartenders, cooks and shooter girls. Call 905-666-7629 10am-5pm. Ask for Mike. 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. MAINTENANCE PERSON re- quired full-time for Oshawa apart- ment complex. Suitable for re- tired/semi-retired with minimum 5 years experience. Call (416)297- 7004 or fax resume 416-297- 9499. MECHANICALLY INCLINED PERSON needed for assembly in busy plant in Pickering. Must be able to work independently, use hand tools and lift over 50lbs. Entry level position full time , 8-4:30pm. Please deliver re- sumes to 1020 Toy Ave. Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights/weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri, 9-4 905-837-9601 (not suitable for students) WE ARE FINALLY READY!The 3 month set up of our distribution center is complete. We will train to fill over 40 openings. 7 MANAGER TRAINEES. 12 SUPERVISORY. 32 GENER- AL HELP. Call Mrs. Parkinson at 905-421-8777 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 02, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Brooklin Concrete is a manufacturer of a diverse line of precast concrete products serving the landscape products, under- ground utilities and on site sewage treat- ment trades. Brooklin has manufacturing and distribution locations in Brooklin, Newmarket, Huntsville and Haliburton. We are considered one of Canada's fore- most and most diversified manufacturers of precast concrete. GENERAL LABOURER BROOKLIN BRANCH / WET CAST SHOP Experience in the following area would be an asset: •Concrete finishing •Concrete placing PLEASE MAIL RESUME TO: Brooklin Concrete P.O. Box 370, Stn Brooklin Brooklin, Ontario., L1M 1B5 Or deliver to Brooklin Concrete, Corner of Hwy #12 and Columbus Road, Brooklin We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS Relief, Part Time and Full Time positions available at our Oshawa and Peterborough locations. The successful applicants will work with latency aged children with emotional and be- havioral difficulties in a residential program. A minimum of a social services related diploma is required. Computer skills an asset. Please apply to: Enterphase Child & Family Services, 209 Bond Street East, Oshawa L1G 1B4 fax: (905)434-1775 e-mail: admin@enterphase.com Visit our website www.enterphase.com for more details We are looking for a few great people!! Positions available: Daytime -- 20-30 hrs/week Overnight -- 32-40hrs/week We will train the successful applicants Apply in person with resume to: Mcdonald's Restaurant 135 Kingston Rd East, Ajax or: steve@mcdonaldsajax.com Requires (1) Full Time Meat Cutter Submit resumes to 1900 Dixie Rd. Pickering att'n: Tyler Allan By Saturday Sept.8/2007 PART TIME HANDY MAN/ MAINTENANCE WORKER needed for 88 unit Apartment/Town- house complex. Approx 8-20hrs/week. Rate based on experience and references. Send resume by Sept 14th, to File #314, 865 Farewell St, Oshawa, ON, L1H-7L5 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GENERAL LABOURER Clean and detail RV, utility trailers for customers. Able to prioritize and work well under pressure. Must be prepared to learn and be good at multi-tasking and have the ability to use their own initiative. Basic mechanical knowledge and forklift experience would be an asset. Must have a valid Driver's license.Start Date: Immediate. Please fax resume & hourly salary expectations to: 905-571-0404 WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon to Fri 10am to 3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. WINDOW INSTALLERS helper, will train, must be able to lift and use ladders. Full time. Call (905)509-2305 We are a leader in the custom injection moulding industry and have the following va- cancies, SET-UP TECHNICIAN/ MOULD HANGER Responsibilities ●Perform efficient set-up/change of injection moulds in a safe manner. ●Troubleshoot/Assist Set-Up Technicians with set-up/start-up as required. Experience ●5 years as Set-up Technician or 2 years experience as a Mould Hanger. Please send your resume, in confidence to: Human Resources: Horn Plastics, Inc., 114 Industrial Drive, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5Z8. Fax: (905) 430-2312. Email: hr@hornplastics.com INSERTING MACHINE OPERATOR Must have experience operating complicated equipment, preferably in the newspaper business. Midnight shift 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Please contact KIRK BAILEY (905) 579-4400 ext. 2298 Expanding Custom shop in Pickering has openings for the following positions: Woodworker: experienced in solid wood/ laminate/ veneer fabrication Metal fabricator:experience with punch press, spot welders Painter:experienced in wood & metal finishing Fax resume to: 905-837-6753 NOW HIRING experienced full time Spray painter Metal Fabricators Sign Installers Graphic Applicator General Laborer Great Wages & Benefits Pkg Please forward your Resume to Julie Blanchard fax 905-420-6919 julie@kwiksigns.com ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PARKING FACILITY MANAGER An established parking manage- ment company has immediate openings in Durham Region. Qualified candidates must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills; have super- visory experience in a customer service environment; proficient with MS Office; College/Univer- sity Degree preferred. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to nrashid@standardparking.com or fax: (416)441-0711. QUALITY INSPECTORS required, please fax resume to 905-697-0260. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region (includ- ing Claremont). Stock Transpor- tation 1-800-889-9491 TRAVEL CLUB, NOW hiring 30 new staff to help celebrate our one year anniversary! We require 1 evening receptionist, 1 day time travel agent, 10 new sales staff and 15 telemarketers all welcome to apply. Prefer presentable, en- thusiastic self-starters. Call Judy to set up interview at 905-428- 1495 (10a-10p) or e-mail resume to recission2000@hotmail.com. WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented personnel with excellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)620- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in person. HEATHER GLEN Golf Course is now accepting resumes for fall employment. Please fax resume to 905-655-9486 or email to scott@heatherglen.ca. EXPERIENCED STYLIST re- quired immediately. Downtown Brooklin. Call (905)655-4119 VALENTINO'S requires well spoken person to work in our call centre, must have professional voice. Days- Monday-Friday. Please apply in person 210 Brock St. Whitby, or send resume to caitlinjobinterview@hotmail.com BUSY Auto Collision Shop in Ux- bridge requires LICENCED BODY TECHNICIAN, minimum 10 years experience, Unibody & frame experience. PREPPER PARTS PREPPER/PAINTER, Minimum 5 years experience, knowledge of Dupont Paint sys- tems would be an asset. Appli- cants must have a valid driver li- cence. Icar Certification would be an asset. Please send resumes by fax 905-852-5122 or email at preauto@bellnet.ca. Please no phone calls. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER wanted, long term project, assist- ing in all aspects of building a large custom home. Finishing carpentry, steel studding and heavy equipment experience an asset. Stone masonry experience an asset. Wage $15-$20/hr. Contact Steve by email at steve@adamsonproaudio.com, or by fax 905-982-0609 Attn: Steve. ELECTRICIAN, LICENSED, (Construction and Maintenance) and APPRENTICES, for Durham Region. Please fax resume to (905)725-7216 EXP. LANDSCAPERS NEEDED! Operators for landscape equip- ment and experienced layout people for preparation of interlock and wall systems. Competitive compensation! Call 905-649-1858 and ask for Glenn or leave a message. EXPERIENCED CARPET install- ers needed for Whitby flooring store. Must have own vehicle and tools. Fax resume to 905-433-0876. GARAGE DOOR HELPER want- ed. Must have experience and drivers license. Fax in resume or call 905-686-6195. Village Chrysler is looking for *LEASING MANAGER *SALES REPS We offer: • Huge lease portfolio • Excellent pay plan - Salary and up to 35% commission plus F & I • Lots of traffic • Demo or company car • Free training • Great management support • Great opportunity Become part of our winning team!! For private and confidential interview call & ask for Nick Kobzar @ (905) 683-5358 or email: nick@villagechrysler.ca RN'S and RPN'S Required Pediatric/Adult Nursing Part Time position Days - Evenings - Nights - Weekends Visiting, Shifts and School Programs Partners in Community Nursing currently holds a contract with the Community Care Access Centre, and is committed to pro- viding excellent care and a positive work environment for all stall. Apply: Online @ www.picn.ca Or Fax # 905-665-9961 - Or Phone #905-665-1711 Medical Secretary F/T for diagnostic clinic in Pickering, medical secretarial course or equiv, min 3yrs exper, familiar w/ OHIP billing, good computer and people skills. Email resumes: hr@villageeastmedical.com ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST F/T for diagnostic clinic in Pickering, A.R.D.M.S. registered, vascular certification, min 2yrs exper. Email resumes: hr@villageeastmedical.com Now hiring for the following full and part time positions: - Line Cooks, Sautee and Grill Cooks - Dish/Salad - Competitive Wages Please apply in person at 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby at the AMC Centrum (905)668-0082 EXPERIENCED FLAT ROOF- ERS wanted for modified bitumen roof. Need transportation re- quired to shop. Labourers want- ed for flat roofing. ABCO Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. 905-683- 6389. MECHANIC WANTED full time to repair/maintain fleet of truck/trac- tors for sod farm. Approx 50-60hrs/week. Flexible sched- ule. Fax resume 905-263-4089 or call 905-263-2126 MECHANIC/ SERVICE MANAG- ER/ ADVISER wanted for busy 5 bay garage. 416-717-7200. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD Technician, night shift, required. by a Pickering audio manufactur- er. Preference will be given to those with related experience. & certification in audio service tech- nology. The position is in an in- dustrial environment. 5 day week Benefits pkg. after probation. e- mail to peter@yorkville.com SECOND CLASS STATIONARY Engineers. Large district heating, energy from waste, co-genera- tion, first class plant requires Sec- ond Class Stationary Engineers. Individuals with dual trade certifi- cation will be given preference. Please respond by faxing your re- sume to 905-683-1335 SHINGLERS and Labourers required for busy re-roofing com- pany. Shinglers must have mini- mum 5 years experience. Call Darrell at 905-392-0313. TRUCK & COACH Mechanic ap- prentice required. 3rd or 4th year, full time employment. North Pickering. Email shop@dutch- masternurseries.com or fax re- sume 905-683-3734, Attention: Dawn-Marie TRUCK or TRAILER Mechanic needed for Scarborough area. Must have valid driver's licence. Dayshift, good wages & benefits. Call Bryce 905-728-2346 or 416-936-6712 WANTED: DRYWALL FINISH- ER, min. 5 years exp. Must have own tools and transportation. Fax resume to 905-721-8093. CERTIFIED ON-SITE computer service Free over-the-phone diagnosis/ estimates Quick/ professional service call Click Computer Solutions 416-781-5070 CA FIRM, SCARBOROUGH, re- quires accounting techni- cian/bookkeeper. Full-time. E- mail resume to: reball@ ebdcas.com IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A PART-TIME RECEPTION/ CLERICAL PERSON. Must be able to answer telephones and direct to appropriate person, sort mail, forward incoming faxes, filing, maintenance of office equipment, stamp and mail outgoing mail etc. This is a Monday to Friday day's only position. We are looking for a motivated individual, who shows initiative, is able to multi-task, and works independently. Please fax resumes to (905) 420-4564 or email hr@mcgillarchitectural.com. Please note Reception Position in subject header. SALES POSITION REQUIRED FOR GARAGE DOOR COMPA- NY Must have own car. Experi- ence essential but willing to train. Must have excellent communica- tion skills. Motivated and Re- liable. Fax resume to: 905-686- 9725,autographdoors@bellnet.ca NEW HOME SALESPERSONS, One salesperson with experience needed for Pickering new home sales site. Unlicensed, experi- enced new home salesperson will be given consideration. Must be fluent in English with good com- munication skills. Commission Plans commensurate with experi- ence and skills. Please fax re- sume to: 905-509-6112. 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 Free Recorded Message SALES HELP for Your Good Health, knowledge required, Oshawa Centre location. Full time. Apply in person. MEDICAL SECRETARY required for part-time/full-time position in busy Whitby clinic. Must have excellent computer and communication skills, a minimum of 2 years experience required. Please fax resume to 905-668-2881, or email to cdermid@qualiaclinical.com MEDICAL SPECIALIST'S prac- tice in Whitby seeking full-time and part-time receptionists. Will only consider applicants with rele- vant experience and training. Please fax or e-mail cover letter, resume and references to 416- 848-6090 or job@whitbymed.com PDA LEVEL II,part-time position. Not suitable for new grad. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30am-5:30pm. July & August off. Christmas & March Break off. Please fax resume to Mary 905-434-8520. RPNS NEEDED FOR a new re- tirement home in Pickering. Please fax resume, attention Bonnie at Abbeylawn Manor, 905-509-0011. EL RANCHO HIRING full time sous chef and line cook, part time servers. 2 yrs experience a must, very competitive hourly wages. Drop resume at 3500 Brock St. N. Whitby (N of Rossland). EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEF, line cook, pastry chef, servers and dishwashers wanted for new Durham Region restaurant. Experience in Italian and French cuisine preferred. Also prefer individuals who attended cooking school. Good pay. Contact Paul 905-442-2625 or email resume to pauloeana@gmail.com FULL TIME DAYS - Dishwash- er/Janitorial. Apply in person to Massey's Restaurant 774 Liver- pool Rd. S. Pickering. PART-TIME WAIT STAFF need- ed for Pickering Thai Restaurant. If interested call May at 905-420- 2880. ** 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, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage AJAX BEAUTIFUL HOME,FUL- LY upgraded. 4 bedroom. Stain- less steel appliances. Granite, hardwood, pot lights, vendor will hold 5.2% mortgage for qualified buyers. Sale/Lease. No agents. 905-424-0564. Sell your home on Canada's largest private sale network for FREE... No Commission...No Fees...No Catch... Only available in Durham Region. Limited Time Offer ! Visit www.PropertyGuys.com for your FREE listing! AVOID FORECLOSURE!Don't ruin your credit! Will buy your house for cash! Quick closing. Call 905-706-5343. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY bungalow. 3+1 Bdrms, 3 Bath, Hardwood flooring, Oak Cabinets, *Extras*, 2500 sq ft main flr plus 2000 sq ft basement. Dbl car garage plus 32x40 shop. 200 x 300 lot. East of Bailieboro, north shore of Rice Lake with public access launch. $450000. Call for details 705-939-6284 BOWMANVILLE,1 Barlow Ct, OPEN HOUSE,Sat. Sept 1st & Sun Sept 2nd, 12-3 p.m. 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a, dish- washer, 10-ftx10-ft deck, $218,000. (905)697-8460 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 Each office independentlyowned and operated GRAFTON LAKEFRONT 3 bed- room brick bungalow. 2100-sq.ft. 3 bathrooms. Central air/vac. For details tel. 905-349-3765 or see www.propertyguys.com ID #128103 HOUSE FOR SALE:3 bed- rooms, 3 baths, South Courtice, only 3 years old, $333,900. visit www.homebyowner.com/36430 OPEN HOUSE, 24 JONES AVE., Oshawa (1 block North of Sim- coe/Rossland). Sat. Sept. lst. & Sun. Sept. 2nd, Noon - 4P.M. $224,000. Prestigious area, 3+1 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, 1400-sq ft., oak floors, garage, 5-car parking, totally renovated inside/out. Im- maculate. Has to be seen! Imme- diate occupancy. (905)723-7395. www.homesbyowner/11238 or call 1-800-555-6963 enter 11238 for recorded msg. PRIVATE MORTGAGE Foreclo- sure Sale.104' Waterfront cot- tage, 10 minutes from Haliburton. Must be sold! Sacrifice at $239,000! No Real Estate Fees. Info at www.seagravebuildings.com 905-985-7930 WANTED TO BUY:2 bedroom bungalow apartment in the Pick- ering Cassidas. Lin, 416-890- 3020. 1200 SQUARE foot industrial unit, in N. Oshawa, Prime loca- tion. $8.30/foot. Call Tom (905) 435-7492 2000 SQ. FEET mechanical shop for rent- equipped. Busy street. 905-391-6191 (cell). Unit phone number is 905-683-2939. COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space for lease. Prime north Oshawa lo- cation. Ground floor or second floor space. 550-700sq.ft. Parking available. Call (905)576-0958 for details. OFFICE space available October 1st when renovations completed. located in Whitby 2 minutes from 401 and GO. Call 905-430-6268 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 N.E. TORONTO,(Durham Re- gion) Established Wimpy's Diner for sale. Steady clientele. For more information please call 905- 431-0959 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 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 BEDROOM APTS,Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. September/Oc- tober 1st. First/last, references. Quebec St. Stephen 905-259- 5796, 905-576-8699. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, includes a/c, heat, and hydro. Near bus & Oshawa Hospital. Available September 1st, 2007, $750, 1st & last. 905-723-2288, 9AM - 5PM. 1 BEDROOM APTS, $795/mo inclusive. Avail. Oct 1st. Im- maculate newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439- 8893 1 BEDROOM BSMT,Pickering, in exclusive home. Single working person preferred. All inclusive $750/mo, parking, available anytime. No smoking or animals allowed. Call (905)420-8376. 1-2 BEDROOM SPACIOUS APTS.Available immediately, $645-$845+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 416-895-8144 1-BEDROOM APT, $675+ hydro. 2-bedroom apt, $775+ hydro. Available Sept. 1st, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Sara 905-448-0302. 1-BEDROOM,newly renovated basement apt., Simcoe/Rossland area, separate entrance, shared laundry, utilities included, walk to bus. No pets/smoking. $750/month. Call (905)622-4551 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 BASEMENT apart- ment in raised bungalow, walk to Whitby Mall, aprox 1400sq.ft. Lots of light, laundry in separate room, 4 car parking. $900 + 1/3 utilities. (416)804-6414. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., newly renovated, very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appli- ances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $900/month. Available Sept. 1st. References. No pets. (905)571-0631 3 BEDROOM HOME, main floor Oshawa - $l,050 all inclusive. Room in Whitby $480 per mo. Call (905)622-5006 3 BEDROOM MAIN floor apartment, walk to Whitby mall. Aprox 1500sq.ft. 1 card garage, 4 car parking, laundry in sep- arate room. C/A, $1250 plus 2/3 utilities. Available Immediately. (416)804-6414 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- 1-bed. & 2-bed. nice, bright, clean, near bus, coin laundry, available Sept.1 $635 inclusive & $725+ hydro, 1-parking. First/last/no pets. (905)668-1946 ASHBURN, 1-BEDROOM apart- ment in quiet Estate area. Beau- tifully finished, bright spacious, fireplace, private entrance, large patio. No smoking. Available Oc- tober 1st. $1080/month, including utilities, air & satellite. Call (905)655-5466 AJAX BROCK/HWY 2,spacious, clean, 1-bdrm bsmt apt, 4-appli- ances, $750 inclusive with VIP cable, 905-428-2015. AJAX ONE BEDROOM base- ment apartment in custom built home, fridge, stove, laundry, freshly painted, central location, available Sept. 15th. shows well. $750 inclusive. (905)409-5424, (705)738-6412. sales help & agents sales help & agents sales help & agents sales help & agents NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 02, 2007, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Back To School Special !! 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 AFFORDABLY PRICED IN WHITBY LAST MONTH'S RENT DEPOSIT DISCOUNT! Family, friendly community conveniently located near shopping, GO & 401. Public transit at your door. Free Utilities. Spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites from $890. Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct. (905) 668-7332 www.caprent.com AJAX, HARWOOD/ROSSLAND, immaculate,bright walkout 1 bdrm.bsmnt. apt. Avail. immedi- ately. Near all amenities/bus route. Parking, cable, utilities in- cluded. $750/mo. A must see! No pets. 905-427-9157. AJAX,Hwy #2/Westney 2-bed- room basement apt., $940 reno- vated. Near amenities, schools and transit. No smoking/pets, near amenities. 905-426-9898 BAYLY/SALEM AREA, 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Newly renovated. Near all amenities. Clean, parking, laundry. Available immediately. $800/month inclusive. No pets/smoking. (905)428-0081 AAA Oshawa or Whitby Two 2 bedroom apartments. Clean, quiet buildings, great locations, parking, no pets. First/last, $900 all inclusive, available immediate- ly. Call Emilio (905)424-2134. 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. CENTRAL EAST OSHAWA 2- bdrm., a/c, $950.00 + hydro. Avail. Sept. 1. No pets/smoking. Not suitable for small children. Call Dorothy for Information: (905)623-3651. CENTRAL OSHAWA.Two bed- room $745 plus hydro. Heat in- cluded. laundry. Available imme- diately. 1-800-486-9826 LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement apartment $950/month inclusive OR 2 ROOMS $120/room weekly inclusive. No pets. Suit family or students. (905)404-2543 or (905)914-2543. LUXURIOUS 1 BEDROOM walk- out basement. Close to amenities. Ravenscroft/Westney Rd. Cable, laundry, utilities. No pets/smoking. Call Faiz, 905- 426-6748. ONE & TWO BEDROOMS, Oshawa/Whitby, 1 bedrooms: $650 plus hydro, $700/inclusive, , 2 bedrooms $975-$1000. Heat, water, parking included. Quiet, first/last, no pets. Call (905)424- 5083. 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 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 - 1 BEDROOM,large kitchen, living room, main floor/duplex, newly painted, $825 plus hydro. Credit check. Sept. lst. lst/last, no pets. (905)623- 9242, (416)548-4020. OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. (905) 922-0252 (905) 728-8066 OSHAWA brand new 1 bedroom, apartment 700-sq.ft living space. Wilson Rd North, available Oct 1. $895+utilities. Call 905-240-6449 OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apts $865. Septem- ber/October. 2 bedroom plus den $945, avail. Oct.1 Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905- 438-9715. OSHAWA near G.M. Large bright 1-bdrm basement apt in immacu- late private home. Separate en- trance, parking, central air, satel- lite TV. $750-inclusive. Available immediately. Chris (905)903- 2303 evenings. OSHAWA NORTH.Updated & renovated 3-bdrm mainfloor. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, great neighbourhood, Avail. immediately. No smoking. $1275/inclusive. (905)409-9902 or (905)409-8175. OSHAWA,2-bdrm in quiet clean bldg., 1-parking. Close to 401 & bus. $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. First/last required. No pets. Call (905)571-4576 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, clean, bright, spacious & quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, cable, in- ternet, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $850/month. Available immediately. (905)434-7899 OSHAWA,2-BEDROOM base- ment, large windows, separate entrance/drive, gas fireplace, cable included, near all amenities, excellent area, avail. September 1st, $715+ heat & hy- dro. First/last. (905)432-1533. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM Up- stairs & 2-bedroom Basement. Available immediately. Newly renovated, $950 Main, $775 Basement, all inclusive, A/C, parking, laundry. No pets. First/last, references. (905)243- 6018 (416)894-7687 OSHAWA, BACHELOR apart- ment, close to 401, parking, full kitchen and bathroom, available immediately (647)291-9484 OSHAWA, SPACIOUS 2 bed- room apartment for rent with full bath, family-sized kitchen, large living room with fireplace, separ- ate entrance and private drive- way. $1000/month. 416-281- 2200, Dan Bartley. 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:2-bdrm raised bunga- low, 8-ft ceiling, newly renovated, close to Oshawa Centre. Available Oct 1st, $900/mo utilities included. (905)579-8474. PICKERING 1 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Well-kept, extremely clean, sep. entrance, security, cable/c-vac, Rouge Valley/Altona area. No smoking/pets. Avail. Oc- tober 1. Call (905)492-0739 PICKERING -Whites/401, spacious 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, parking, deck, near all amenities. No pets or smoking. $925/mo. inclusive. First/last, references req. Call 905-420-4584. PICKERING Altona/Hwy 2. one bdrm basement apt, separate en- trance, ravine lot, clean, quiet. Fridge/stove, washer/dryer, fire- place. No smoking/pets, Avail Sept 2. $800-inclusive. Best suit- ed for working single. 416-818- 4602 PICKERING ALTONA/Shepherd. 1-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, park- ing, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $900/month. (416)258-9804 PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. available Immediately/October 1st. $850. 905-619-6822 or 416-520-7388. PICKERING, WHITES/FINCH, huge 2 bedroom basement apart- ment. Newly renovated. Quiet neighbourhood. No pets/smok- ing. $850 inclusive. 2 car park- ing, laundry. Available immedi- ately. 905-837-3258. WHITBY BROCK/DUNDAS, large 2-bdrm, quiet small building, new appliances, no smoking/pets, $895 plus. Avail. (416)438-4895. WHITBY,legal basement apt. large 1 bedroom, clean, bright, no smoking/pets, first & last, avail October 1, $650 per month plus hydro, Call (905)767-4749. WHITBY, NORTH (Brock/Ross- land) 1-bdrm basement separate entrance & laundry facility. No pets/smoking Available now. $800, first/last. Call 905-666-0162 or 905-550-1121. 1 BEDROOM CONDO,Whitby waterfront, available immediately, 6 appliances, pool, covered parking locker, steps to GO station. No pets/smoking. $1150/month including utilities. 1-888-822-2024 1 BEDROOM CONDOMINIUM 189 Lake Drive Way West, Ajax. Apartment 403. Clean, overlook- ing towards lake and park. $900/month with underground parking. 905-683-4272 BOBCAYGEON,Regency Point, gated community 2-bedroom condo, garage, gas fireplace, overlooking Sturgeon Lake. $1300+. Call Henry (705)738- 2211 BOWMANVILLE 2-BDRM condo. 5-appliances, parking, a/c. Close to go, transit, 401, shop- ping. No smoking/pets. $850/mo plus utilities. Call 905-442-9991 BRAND NEW LUXURY Whitby lake view Apartment Condo, available for immediate lease. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 parking. $1850/month, includes all utilities. Call Ada, (519)748-9490 WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM plus so- larium, security building with pool, exercise billiard room, under- ground parking, no pets. $1150/month. Available Oct 1st. Call (905)767-7104 $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. 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 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 3 BEDROOM, PICKERING pro- fessionally painted, 3 parking, near GO, shopping, schools, beach, fireplace, CAC, laundry, no pets/smoking. All inclusive. September 1st. $1375. 416-995- 6940. A GREAT FOR SMALL FAMILY -Whitby detached house, Ross- land/Thickson, 4-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1325/mo.+utilities, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smok- ing/Pets. September. Tim Web- ster, Sutton Group Heritage Bro- kerage (905)619-9500. ADELAIDE/CENTRE, Oshawa large 3-bedroom, main floor of house, and 2-bedroom basement apt $1050/$850 plus utilities, September, Sep. entrances, air, parking, laundry. All appliances included. (416)695-4667 AJAX, AUDLEY/TAUNTON, jun- ior executive 3 bedroom de- tached house, spotless, 5 appli- ance, a/c, c/vac, ceramic/hard- wood, fenced yard, garage, se- curity system. No pets/smoking. $1600+. Immediate. 416-904- 1584, 416-554-2034 AJAX- Westney/Rossland 1 bed- room spacious basement apt. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry, parking. $650+1/3 utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available Sept. 1. (905)428-9695. AVAILABLE SEPT 1 N.E. Oshawa. 3-Bedroom house, park- ing, fenced yard. $1200 + gas & electric. Call 905-623-3802, (905) 987-1064 BOWMANVILLE, Martin Road, Waverly/401, Semi Detached, Renovated, 3 Bedroom, Hard- wood, $1299/month (Negotiable) Available immediately. Call: 647- 267-7969, 416-849-5036. Email: solutions724@gmail.com FINALLY A PLACE TO CALL HOME! Bright and clean 3+1 bdrm semi located in an excellent family neighbourhood at Beatrice/Harmony. Pictures available. $1275+ Available Oct 1st. Call 1-800-315-7287 today, this one won't last! LARGE 3 BDRM.,main level. Excellent neighbourhood. Fenced yard with walkout to deck. $1175 +1/2 utilities. Avail. September 1. Call 905-434-2615. NEWER, APPROX. 1700 square foot, 3 bedroom, three bathroom semi in South Ajax. Shows well. Available Sept 1st Call Karen Peterson 905-831-2273 Asking $1495/month. NEWER, DETACHED, APPROX. 2000 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Pickering. Shows well. Available Sept.1st Asking $1700/month. Call Karen Peterson 905-831-2273. OSHAWA - SIMCOE/OLIVE 3-bdrm house with large yard. Near Catholic school. Laundry, all appliances. $1150/mo plus utilities. First/last. Avail immed. Call 905-571-5220 or leave mes- sage. OSHAWA,King/Central Park. large spacious 2-bdrm main floor, 4 appliances, cable, internet incl. $1150/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. September/Octo- ber 1st. (289)240-0246 OSHAWA,3 bedroom house. Appliances included, C/A, fully fenced back yard, located on quiet court, near shopping, schools, transit and 401. $1300 plus utilities. Available immedi- ately Call (905)213-3690. OSHAWA,Simcoe/Taunton, perfect for students. 3 bedrooms. $1600/inclusive. Available imme- diately. (905)706-8195 or 905- 626-6904. OSHAWA, STEVENSON/GIBB ST.3 bedroom semi-detached. $1200. Available immediately. 905-434-0803 PICKERING VILLAGE - Com- pletely renovated, small 2-bdrm bungalow, ravine lot, 4 applianc- es, private drive with ample park- ing, no dogs/smokers. Avail. im- mediately. $1050+. First/last/ref- erences 416-831-9401 PICKERING,2-bdrm, immacu- late, furnished/unfurnished water- front cottage on Frenchman's Bay, canoe, near GO, no smok- ing/pets, Oct. 1st. $1200+utilities. Call 647-285-0866. RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today. Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. SIMCOE/OLIVE detached 4-bdrms, 2 new kitchens, 2 new bathrooms, new floor, new paint. Walk to school. $1150/mo. Ready Sept 1st. Abul Syed 416-298- 8200, cell 416-985-3490. TOWNLINE/ADELAIDE,3 bed- room country home, with 1 acre lot. Close to all amenities. $1175 plus utilities. Avail. immediately, References, no pets. Call 905- 571-0098. WHITBY ROSSLAND/GARDEN 3 bedroom house for rent or sale. walkout basement, close to amenities, no pets. Available im- mediately, $1350. plus utilities. (905)668-1441, (416)283-9391. WHITBY, DOWNTOWN.De- tached, 2-bedroom, freshly reno- vated bungalow, garage, on his- toric, 6-acre estate. Quiet setting near Hwy 2/401. Unfinished basement, laundry. Immediate occupancy. No smokers/pets, adults preferred. $1250 +utilities. First/last, references required. 905-668-4513. AJAX BRAND NEW TRIBUTE 2 bedroom townhouse for rent. 5 appliances, A/C, 2 1/2 baths. Near amenities, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $1400 plus utilities. 905-428-6822. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA Excellent north loca- tion, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, en- suite, garage, central air, 4 appli- ances, rec-room, walkout to pri- vate yard, near school & shop- ping $1200+utilities (905)723- 0393 OSHAWA, ROSSLAND/WILSON New kitchen, wood floors, paint, doors, windows, bathrooms. Ravine walkout, garage, 3-bdrms, 1.5-baths, avail. immediately, no smokers, $1300+ hydro, first/last. (905)623-6812. 2 ROOMS w/shared bathroom. $500/mo. per room. One room w/ensuite $600/mo. Simcoe/Con- lin. Walking to distance to Duham College/UOIT, share kitchen, liv- ingroom, laundry. Newer home, Avail. Sept 1st. 905-983-1053 LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA: GIBB/WAVERLY, 2-bdrms available. Females pre- ferred and/or mature students. Parking, laundry, cable, internet, storage. First/last. $400 per room/month plus shared utilities. No smoking/pets. References. September 1st. 905-725-4372 PICKERING ROOM FOR RENT. Would suit female, non-smoker. No pets. $475/mo includes utilities. First/last. Call Heather at (905)492-0654. ROOMS FOR RENT South Central Oshawa Weekly or Monthly (905)576-8340 Share kitchen & bath, parking available, Non-smoking, newly renovated & furnished, Cable, central air, suits skilled & technical workers. NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on September 08, 2007 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 4:00 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: DOUG GIRARD CRAIG YOUNG JENNIFER JOHNSON & MERCEDES BLACKWOOD DR. CAROLYN ROSS CLAUDETTE BURRELL CLAUDIA SACCO ELGIN & PAMELA BARRETT MONIQUE CHARRON EMIL PALOMA DOUG HRYCAY MIKE JORDAN SONYA SHEPPARD CORPORATE BUILDING SERVICES CORPORATE BUILDING Dated in the City of AJAX,in the Province of Ontario, 22 August, 2007.SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING house, clean quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable/internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. From $425/inclusive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, family room, no smoking/pets, $550, inclusive, Available immediately. 426-0916. WHITBY, LARGE BRIGHT room in new home, upper level, share bath with one. All inclusive, cable/internet, parking, utilities and laundry, kitchen. Female pre- ferred. No pets/smoking. Sept 1st. $525/inclusive. (416)333- 9165 (905)493-1819 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $500/mo. Close to amenities. Available Oct. 1st. 905-420- 6355. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $550/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. CENTRAL OSHAWA - beautiful house to share, near all amenities. $425.00 mo. inc. lst/last, Sept. lst. (905)728-0514. PICKERING:Altona/Sheppard, large bright bedroom plus share house. $500/mo all inclusive. Smoking home. Parking, laundry. Suits mature female. First/last. Available immediately. Transit at door. 905-492-2202. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom fully furnished manufac- tured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, Now booking up to January. 1/2hr to NHL: Hockey, see Toron- to Maple Leafs Dec 20th, Mon- treal Canadians Dec 27th $20/seat. Children welcomed. $375/$425 week (less than mo- tel). (905)683-5503. FOR SALE:34-ft trailer, station- ary to park, asking $5000. Call for details 905-995-2027 or 416-807- 6252. 1996 AERO TRAILER,19', sleeps 6. A/C, furnace, bathroom with shower, microwave, 3-way fridge & stove. Light to tow. Call 416-573-7684 or 905-925-6001. 92 RINKER 24' Cabin cruiser, V8, 5.7L, Bravo 2 out-drive, AFT cab- in, fridge, standing pumpout washroom, sink, shorepower, ex- cellent condition, very economical $17,500. Trailer included. (905)404-2861, 905-432-0580 MALE PROFESSIONAL,attrac- tive early 50's, wishes to meet fe- male companion. Please email : companion_ad@yahoo.ca IF YOU HAVEN'T MET that SWF yet, you are only a phone call away! Would like to meet SWM with good sense of humor, likes dancing, theater, traveling. (63-68). Serious replies call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. DAYCARE AVAILABLE, SOUTH AJAX,18 years experience. Large playroom/lots of toys. Dai- ly outings/activities. Close to schools. Smoke-free environ- ment. For more information call: 905-427-3879. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 HOME DAYCARE in Ajax offer- ing before/after school care/lunch pick-up for Terry Fox P.S. Also full-time care for preschool has September openings. Please call for info 905-239-1130. PHYSIC READER & ADVISOR Helps with all life's problems. Put your heart and mind to ease knowing you can trust and believe once again. Specializing in all types of readings. (905)426-1451 +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. 19TH CENTURY CHURCH pews, pulpit and 2 chairs. Call Doug (905)683-3903 26FT. LANDSCAPE TRAILER, 7 1/2 ft. wide, tandem wheels, winch, $950. OBO call (905)391- 6191, (905)683-2939 3-PIECE GREEN couch set $150 o.b.o. 905-686-7816. 4 SNOW TIRES, Blizzak WS-50, new $600, will sell $300, to fit 205/60R15, 4 months old. 905- 373-7355 Ext. 242. 9PC FRENCH PROVINCIAL din- ing room. 5 pc solid oak kitchen- ette. Soft beige Italian leather sofa and loveseat. Teak and glass coffee table. Call for details (905)428-7188 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 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. North Sheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8'x8' for $1,675. includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 windows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12'x16'. 905-473-5895,1-866-473-5895 www.northsheds.ca 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 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. AIR CONDITIONER Danby 5100 -btu room air conditioner for sale. Never been used. $125. Call (905)2405524 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 BACK TO SCHOOL DEAL!!! Rent all-in-one printer for only $1/day. http://www.webart- solution.com/ciss_rental.html info@webart-solution.com Ferdi 905-837-2830. Beaumark Washer,19 cycles, Whisper Wash, Manual Included, in good condition. $150. 905-576-9034 BED single with desk & bookcase headboard, beige $200.00. 905- 668-4377 COMPOSTOR CLEARANCE, $39.99 rolling barrel type, for ex- cellerated composting. Chad (905)447-5825 www.envirosponsible.com CONVECTION OVEN 1 profes- sional full size gas convection oven with insulated chimney $500 pick-up only in Oshawa (905)448- 9187 CRAFTSMAN 42"Lawn Sweep- er, used 1 season, like new $250. Cori (905)903-3953 DOG CRATE,large, double door, top quality, gently used, asking $75, (905)839-0734. FILING CABINET (horizontal) 4 drawer, metal black, Cost $599, $250 o.b.o. Dining set, solid wood, 8 chairs, extra large table, COST $1500, $700 O.B.O. 905- 431-0960. FOR SALE:Budgies, Cockatiels & Cedar Rails (Seagrave) (905)985-3956 HONDA EM-3500 Gas powered generator 17 litres $1500.00 ne- gotiable. Great for Hunters! Please call 905-655-0266 for fur- ther details. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB, 24 jets, $3000, 220/40 amp. TV/DVD. GFI included. Warranty. 905-409-5285. 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,5 person plus lounger, Hydropool. Must sell! $3800 OBO. (905)434-8033. HOT TUBS,brand new, all op- tions included, LED light, cover, full warranty. New in crate. Cost: $8,695, sacrifice $3,495. 905- 213-4669. HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS:TVs, lawn mower, computer, computer table, bed, sofa bed, mirrors, & much more! Call (905)728-5098 HUSQVARNA SERGER,5 thread, model 1002 LCD, mint condition, $700 or best offer. (905)420-7444. NATURAL BEEF,no chemicals. 115lb.splitside $250. Government inspected. Buy from farmer. (905)983-9471 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 NEWER TUNTURI TREADMILL and exercise bike $1000 each, older Kawai piano and pool table, $100 each, (905)655-7737. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANO,Heintzman "Acadian" model $1800; Hohner Corona II Accordian push button excellent condition $800; Hammond organ double keyboard, best offer. Call (905)668-6174 PROTEUS Elliptical Trainer for Sale (Barely Used) $700 or BO Programmable dual action low impact cardio machine for home Monitor with same workout pro- grams as health club/Measures heart rate. Call April 647-268- 3749. Buyer arrange for pick up (Scarborough) TRICYCLE,Adult $200.00 or B/O 905-668-4377 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 02, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone PIANOS AND CLOCKS- Back to school specials- FREE Deliv- ery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp (ends Sept 30th). We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments 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. REDUCED RENT at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $180/mo for 10'x10' inside booth. Approx 5,000 people/weekend Call 905-431-5459 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com 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. STAINED GLASS supplies & tools, too much to list, package deal only $1200. Guitars Building Supplies, wood & tools, package deal only $1000. Call (905)441- 1012 anytime. USED RESTAURANT Equip- ment. For more information please call (905)213-1815 USED SNOW BLOWER $30, left-handed set of irons $30, 905- 686-7816. WINGBACK CHAIR - Teal Blue with skirt, excellent condition - $50.00 2 oval shaped area rugs (both same) - Teal blue/off white - $20 each Lots of crafts, i.e. pic- tures, knick/knacks, Mennonite dolls, too many items to mention - various prices. PLEASE CALL: (905) 725-3170 WOOD OVAL TABLE,4-chairs, fold-away center $250, (647)291- 4821. ADORABLE SHIH TZU/SNOO- DLE puppies. Home-raised, vet checked (certificate). First shots/dewormed/tails docked/dew claws removed. Born July 14. 2 brindle males left. Ready to go. $450 Serious inquiries only 905- 985-0731. CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd pups, 6 weeks old, Micro chipped, 1st shots, Asking $800. call 1-705-927-4619 DREAM MAKERS ACRES, Golden Retrieve pups, vet checked, needles, dewormed, various colours, home raised. Also to follow: Christmas Golden and Shi-tzu pups. (705)488-1179. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. CKC registered. Born July 20. Both parents OVC cert. Males & females. $900 Shots, wormed & health exam. Call 905-985-3336. GERMAN SHEPPARD Pups, Ready to Go. German working lines, CKC Registered, first shots, dewormed, microchipped, 2 year health guarantee, parents on site. (705)932-1567 GOLDENDOODLE F1 and F1B, M/F, shiny black and unique parti colours, 3 Aussiedoodle males, 14 wks, gorgeous dark reds, terrific family pets, 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com REGISTERED GERMAN Shep- pard Puppies, great tempera- ment, family raised, reasonable. (905)986-0425 LocalMarketplace.ca Your local source Your local source for buying and for buying and selling vehiclesselling vehicles Automotive SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1993 Ford Ranger $2400 o.b.o as is. Please call 705-878-5791 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE LX, 5 speed, 4 cyl. 1.8L, dark blue, PW, PDL, PM, CD/radio. $1500 or BO. Call Barb at 905-720-4631. 1999 HONDA ACCORD,excel- lent condition, certified, under 90,000 kms, all automatic, leather interior, (905)623-0946. 2000 ACURA INTEGRA $7999, 2000 Impala $3999. 1998 Hyun- dai Tiburon 115k/leather $4499. 1995 Cadillac STS $2999. 1998 Ford F-150 $4999. 1995 Mazda B3000 Pick-up $3999. Others from $16,99 certified & e-tested (Kelly & sons since 1996) (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, dark green, V6, loaded, 73,000km., krown rust proofed since new, new tires, all mainte- nance records ion file, 1 owner car, $9,700. (905)725-2847. 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, dark green, V6, loaded, 73,000km., krown rust proofed since new, new tires, all mainte- nance records ion file, 1 owner car, $9,700. (905)725-2847. 2003 SATURN ION.4 Door, Manual transmission, tinted win- dows + new winter tires. AM/FM/CD, AC. GREAT ON GAS. 102000 K'S. $6500 OBO. 416-892-7083. 2006 HYUNDAI ACCENT,2 door, 5-speed, standard trans- mission, 24,000kms, $9,950. Phone (905)433-0585 or email: dmsharer@yahoo.com ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $ $125+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2001 FORD ESCAPE XLT,4x4, V6, Yellow, auto, cruise, fog lamps, CD, a/c, p/w, new tires, roof rack, excellent condition, lady driven, non-smoker, 178,000kms, $9499. (905)554- 0232, (416)434-5057. 2003 DODGE DAKOTA quad cab 4x4, 30,500 kms, $21,000, a/c, tow package, tunnel cover, remote starter, factory alarm/paint, fully loaded with ex- tras, must be seen! (905)404- 9624. 2003 GMC SIERRA SLE, Z71, 4X4, V8, auto, reg. cab, long box, tow pkg., loaded, certif, E-test, $16,900. obo. 905-260-4221. 2003 Honda Odyssey EX beige, power doors, power windows, power seat, CD, 90k, excellent condition. New tires replaced at 80k. $18,800 (905)260-3604 Busty Blonde Green-eyed beauty Call SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Brand Name Furniture Auction Labour Day Monday Sept. 3rd, 10:00 a.m. Stapleton Auctions has been instructed to sell an incredible inventory of internationally renowned brand name furniture for every room of the house. 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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 G u e s s w h o ’s a r r i v e d ? Special delivery from the stork! Announce it in your classifieds and on our milestones @durham region.com Ask about our “Birth Announcement Plus” Call 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am -8pm TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 PETER (PANAGIOTIS) AROUKATOS May 23, 1939-September 6, 2006 We little knew that morning God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same, It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Greatly missed by your wife Vassiliki, children Marg, Steve, Sophie, Roland, Nancy, Stevie, Peter, Dora, Betty, Grandchildren: Sofia, Stefano, Nicholas, Vikki, Alexi, Tatijana, Katya In memory of Trevor LeRoy White September 4, 1977 ~ August 5, 1994 On this your 30th year, Our thoughts are with you Your nephews and nieces are now at eight Mikayla, Matthew, Derek, Victoria, Becky, Keith, Alyssa, and Kegan Trevor (your name goes on) Lovingly remembered by Mom, Dad, Brothers & Family FOSTER, Frances Lillian -One great lady; one life well lived. Frances retired from the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital where she worked as an occupational therapist for 29 years. A leader, a woman of faith. Frances also worked at the D.I.L plant in Ajax during the war. She was a hard worker and a great inspiration to all who knew her. Frances leaves behind her loving daughter and best friend Carol (Fred) Weir, predeceased by her loving husband Alvin Foster, daughter Johanna Brough and son Burton Foster and Grandson Andy Brough. Frances also leaves behind her sister Blanche, son-in-law Bill Brough (Diane) and daughter-in-law Norma Foster, she was a grandmother to 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great Grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all. Frances passed away peacefully on August 25, 2007 in her 90th year at Ajax Pickering Hospital with family by her side. She was an inspiration to many; always giving, sharing and lending a hand. Her radiant smile & her sparkling eyes conveyed her love of life. What a legacy she left! There is a celebration of Frances life at the W.C Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario on September 4th 2007 with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 with a service to follow. There will be a reception at the Whitby Baptist Church at 411 Gilbert St. East Whitby after the service where she was a long-term member. If desired donations to Fairview Lodge Recreation Department at 632 Dundas St. west L1N-5S3 would be appreciated by the family. Rest in peace, Mom, Granny, Great Granny and Great Great Granny We love you, we thank you and we bless you! PITTENS, Martinus - Born December 15th, 1922, Zeeland, Netherlands. Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Martinus predeceased by loving wife Johanna (2003). Dear father of Rita Betts (the late Art), Mary Jeffreys (Larry), Bill Pit- tens (Marianne), John Pittens (Brenda), Dorothy Spencer (Teg), Dianne Kerstens (John) and Tony Pittens (Rhonda). Predeceased by two daughters Maria and Joanne. Lovingly remembered by twen- ty-five grandchildren. Predeceased by granddaugh- ter Ashley Pittens. Adored by seventeen great grandchildren. Survived by sis- ter Anna of the Netherlands, and predeceased by sisters Tonia, Dora, Marie and Kay. A sincere thanks to Hillsdale Estates "Pineridge Place" and "Blueber- ry Hill", for the exceptional support and care. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Mon- day, September 3rd from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH,(91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Tuesday, September 4th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Resurrec- tion Cemetery. 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To Advertise in this space please call inside sales 905-579-4400 New Stock Arriving Every Week At The Country Pedlar In Whitby Now’s the time to visit The Country Pedlar in Whitby. “We have lots of new stock arriving every week,” says owner Cathy Peel. “In particular you have to see all of the new goodies from Gourmet Village.” That’s right. Choose from a wide selection of seasonings, dip and drink mixes as well as apple bakers, Brie bakers, dip chillers and platters, drink chillers, butter warmers, hot chocolate frothers, canisters and so much more. Located at the West Lynde Plaza at Dundas St. W. and Jeffrey St., The Country Pedlar has everything you need for a season fi lled with fl avour. Once you’ve been to the Country Pedlar you’ll know why and come back again and again. If it’s your fi rst time, plan on spending time browsing around and awakening your senses to all of the great treasures in the store. Why go to the big mall or drive to Toronto when you can shop in a wonderful local business fi lled with things you won’t fi nd anywhere else. There are great gift sets and the best selection of candles and ac- cessories in town with new ones ar- riving weekly. There are tea pots and tea sets. There are delicious specialty teas as well as 20 varieties of deli- cious single serving hot chocolate and mouth-watering chocolate treats. While there take the time and enjoy The Tea Room where you can savour 25 different fl avours of loose tea in real China cups as well as Tetley tea. For those who want something delicious with their tea, try the tasty fresh baked goods made daily like the secret recipe scones, apple crisp muf- fi ns, yummy butter tarts and assorted squares. The Country Pedlar is also a Sears catalogue outlet and so please drop in and pick up the latest cata- logue. It’s free and a very easy way to shop. Why go to the mall if you don’t have to? Simply call the toll free order desk and within days your order will be sent to The Country Pedlar. The store is also a drop off for Whitby This Week classifi eds. The store hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call The Country Pedlar at (905) 666-8000. The Country Pedlar has lots of great treats from Gourmet Village. Mortgages to 100% (OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt From 5.7% forFrom 5.7% for 5 years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. The Country PedlarThe Country Pedlar Inc. Drop By & See Our Exciting New Fall Treasures! Browsers Always Welcome! 905-666-8000 965 Dundas St. W at Jeffrey, Whitby CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DROP-OFF DURHAM WINDOWS & DOORS SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Complete selection of Vinyl Windows & Doors MOBILE SHOWROOM (905) 579-2222 1-888-576-8575 Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. Oshawa, ON 1-888-BATH-RENO it’s easy, practical & affordable! FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION renocanada.com turn the house you have into the lifestyle you want... THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 200 Fuller Road,Unit #20, Ajax 905-683-1112 “Access Easier Through Shaw Court” off Westney Bumper to Bumper 107 pt. inspection $39.95 Incl. oil & fi lter change (Most cars) With this coupon only! Exp. Sept. 10/07 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 2, 2007 PAGE 23 Pdurhamregion.com DURHAM — The Ajax- Pickering Dolphins atom football team opened up the defence of its 2006 Cen- tral Ontario Minor Football League (COMFL) crown with a victory over the North York Grizzlies in the home opener at Kinsmen Park last Sunday. Last season, the Dolphins’ atoms capped a 12-0 dream season with a COMFL title. In this year’s home opener, the Dolphins de-clawed the Grizzlies 64-0. The game didn’t start well for the Dolphins, however, after being intercepted on its first offensive series. On their next series, the Dolphins broke through for a touch- down, with fullback Rae Grant diving over the goal line. In their next series, with good field position at the 35- yard line, Dolphins’ quarter- back Damien White handed off to running back David Samonas, who swept left for another Dolphins major. The Ajax-Pickering atoms scored again in the first quar- ter with a dive to the right side to fullback Hayden Mc- Namee. The two-point con- version was good, bringing the score to 20-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Dolphins piled up three more touchdowns in the second quarter, as Grant and Samonas scored one more each and wide receiver Tevaughan Stewart scored on a pass from quarterback Rion Johnson to end the half ahead 40-0. Ajax-Pickering continued the onslaught in the second half with Samonas scoring to open the third quarter. Run- ning backs Andre Wright and Nathan Kyeame also scored majors in the third and fourth quarters. The Dolphins’ defence frustrated the Grizzlies at every turn. Cornerback Mi- chael Glibbery was respon- sible for the only defensive touchdown of the game after intercepting a Grizzlies’ pass late in the third quarter and running it into the end zone. The PAT (point-after at- tempt) team of kicker Shaq Williams, holder Carmen Scala and long snapper Hayden McNamee went 5- for-8 in point-after attempts for a total of 10 points. Offensive players of the game were quarterback Johnson and wide receiver Tevaughan Stewart. Defen- sive stars were cornerback Michael Glibbery and defen- sive end Shakir Lewis. The Dolphins atoms are now 2-0 in COMFL play after a 24-6 win in Burling- ton against the Stampeders recently to start the season. Meanwhile, the Dolphins tykes upended the Burling- ton Stampeders 27-12 in the COMFL opener. The Dolphins looked for- ward to an exciting and close game against one of their rivals, the Burlington Stam- peders. Although both teams fought hard it was not the tight scoring affair expected. The Stampeders moved the ball down field and scored a quick touchdown to lead 6–0 early. The Dolphins answered right back with a touchdown by quarterback Sharlon Smith. Following the convert by slotback Trey Humes the Dolphins led 7–6 and never looked back. Dolphins’ tailback Darnell Jarrett capped a long run with his first of three touchdowns on the day. On the Stampeders’ next two possessions they ran a total of three plays as nose tackles Jadin Ash-Dawson and Elijah Bowman forced fumbles, both recovered by the Dolphins. The Dolphins scored fol- lowing one of the fumble re- coveries before half time for a 19-6 lead. The Dolphins held onto the ball for the entire third quarter as their offensive line and backfield took control. Darnell Jarrett scored his third touchdown on the sec- ond play of the fourth quar- ter. This was followed by a two-point convert by tight end Austin Reed for a 27–6 Dolphins lead. The tykes are currently 2-0 after blanking the North York Grizzlies 57-0 last week. Meanwhile, the Dolphins’ peewees are 0-1 after losing 12-8 to the Oshawa Hawkeyes in Week 1. All three Dolphins’ teams play the Burlington Stam- peders at Kinsmen Park on Monday, Sept. 3, with games starting at 9:30 a.m. Ajax-Pickering Dolphins atoms keep on winning in football Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Sunday, September 16, 2007 at The Hilton Garden Inn 500 Beck Cres., just off the Salem Rd. exit from the 401, Ajax Doors open at: 11:00 am Fashion Show: 3:00 pm Show Guide: September 9, 2007 In your Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Purchase tickets early and save: Advanced Tickets $4.00 each Available at: • Adrienne’s Flowers & Gifts -Ajax • News Advertiser - Ajax • Galbraith Jewellers - Ajax • Bridal Desires - Ajax • The Bay Gift Registry - PTC • Tuxedo Royale - PTC • Pickering Photo - Pickering Village • Royal Doulton - PTC Tickets at the door: $6.00 each or 2 for $10.00 source.comwedding Coming September 2007. Call for details. Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... 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