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August 21, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Court, Ajax The Pickering Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 24 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 51,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008 BeijingBeijing 2008 Women’s soWomen’s softball team goes 2-0ftball team goes 2-0 / Mike Brown in the pool / / Mike Brown in the pool / Durham athletes to watch Durham athletes to watch forfor / / 4-PAGE SECTION 11-14 ‘The toilet was just overflowing, it was like a geyser’ Region can’t guarantee it ‘will never happen again.’ By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Dumpsters and mounds of garbage that were once prized possessions dotted Durham neighbourhoods on Tues- day as hundreds of residents tossed out the contents of their basements after a storm Monday caused a backup of sanitary sewer flow and flooding in their homes. The downpour overwhelmed pumping stations in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa causing toilets, showers and floor drains to overflow in some neighbourhoods. “The toilet was just overflowing, it was like a geyser,” said Whitby resident Sue Lytwyn. Ms. Lytwyn and her husband Bil fought the flow, eventually opening the door of their walkout basement so the water could flow out. For the Annes Street residents, this was the third flood in eight years. They were also flooded in 2000 and 2005. Last time, the couple’s insurance claim totalled more than $100,000. They estimate at least 30 homes on their street were affected this time. In total, Durham works commissioner Cliff Curtis said 100 or so homes were flood- ed and the early speculation was the storm was more severe than a one-in-a-hundred- years storm. “Apparently last night we had so much infiltration in the system that the pumps got overwhelmed and then the sewers backed up and if they back up high enough, it pops up through the floor drains in people’s base- ments,” he said on Wednesday. Victoria Derucha, who lives on Lawrie Road in south Ajax where more than a dozen homes were affected, was also flooded in 2000 and 2005 and she has questions for Durham officials. “How do you go through 30 years and not have any floods and we have three floods in eight years?” said Ms. Derucha. “We need some action, we need some answers. I love my neighbourhood, I still need my home.” But Mr. Curtis said the Region has worked to improve the situation, disconnecting cross-connections where sanitary sewers and storm sewers meet and deepening sew- ers. In older neighbourhoods where founda- tion drains pour storm waters into the sewer system, Mr. Curtis estimates it will take 50 to 100 years to disconnect them as homes are eventually rebuilt. In the meantime, flood- ing will continue to be a threat to some neighbourhoods. “There’s no guarantee it will never happen again, if we get a big enough storm, it’s going to happen,” he said. “Some people would point to climate change, I hesitate to do that, but we seem to be getting more severe and Hundreds of homes flooded Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Lawrie Road resident Jamie Derusha cleans up after his home flooded on Monday. A number of residents suffered damage to their homes after sew- age pumps couldn’t handle the water following the storm. This is the third time homes in the area have flooded since 2000. ✦ See Insurance, Page 2 durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 more frequent thunderstorms.” The Region pays $400 to homeowners whose basements flood from the sanitary sewers. They can call the emergency works line at 905-576-9991 or 1-800-272-1104 to ask for it. That’s cold comfort for Margaret Middleton of Lawrie Road in Ajax, who said she feels sick every time it rains because of the possibility of flooding. Ms. Middleton said she was told about the 2000 flood before she bought her home. “We were told it flooded, but we were told it was a one-in-a-million chance of it hap- pening again,” she said. After the 2005 flood, her insurance com- pany paid out $98,000. After that, she lost her insurance. And despite calling every company she could think of, she couldn’t get more than $5,000 worth of coverage. As a result, she and her family, including her adult children, were doing all the cleanup work themselves on Wednesday. “Five thousand dollars will buy me noth- ing. It won’t replace the flooring we’ve lost in the basement,” said Ms. Middleton. Despite her family working until 3 a.m. bailing and pumping water, none of the rooms in her basement were saved. She said she’d sell the house if she thought she could, but that’s unlikely given that ho- meowners have to disclose flooding history. The Lytwyns in Whitby also fear they’ll lose their insurance. They thought the problem was solved after construction work on their street a couple of years ago and went ahead and fully finished and furnished their basement. They lost almost everything. The toughest part, said Mr. Lytwyn, is ex- plaining it to his four-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son. “My son said, ‘what did I do wrong for me to lose my toys twice’.” Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Work crews remove the flood-damaged contents from the basement of one of the homes on Annes Street in Whitby. Many homes on the street had basements flooded with sewage backing up after all the rainfall. Insurance tough to get after flooding ✦ Insurance from page 1 newsdurhamregion.com Watch video from the cleanup at newsdurhamregion.com Investment Corner prints every other Thursday. Contact Michael Briggs at 905.683.5110 ext. 238 or mbriggs@durhamregion.com if you have a business which can assist the public with their fi nancial planning. 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Other banks rates current as of August 13, 2008 Minimum $1,000 / $5,000 investment may apply; non-redeemable GIC Air 1 crew blinded by ‘intense’ light By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com AJAX — Charges under Canada’s Criminal Code and Aeronautics Act have been laid against a visi- tor accused of directing a hand-held laser at the Durham police helicopter Saturday in Ajax. Members of Air 1’s crew were temporarily blinded and the pilot had to take evasive action after what was described as an in- tense green light struck the helicopter, police said. Staff Sergeant Al Mack, head of the air support unit, said the action could have had tragic consequences. “When directed into the human eye laser lights can create temporary blind- ness that may affect the pilot’s ability to operate the aircraft safely,” he said in a statement Tuesday. “We take incidents of this nature very seriously.” Seriously enough that the accused man, a 31- year-old visitor from Co- lombia, is facing charg- es that could result in a $100,000 fine and up to five years in prison. The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. when cops in the helicop- ter flew over Ajax, follow- ing up on a report of an armed suspect in an unre- lated call, police said. Air 1 was at an altitude of 1,200 feet when the blind- ing light struck the craft, police said. On-board infrared tech- nology pinpointed an indi- vidual standing in a drive- way below and that infor- mation was passed along to officers on the ground. They arrested a man and seized a small laser device. Juan Carlos Orozco Pelaez of Colombia faces charges under the Crimi- nal Code and the Aeronau- tics Act. He was released Mon- day after posting a $10,000 bond and surrendering his passport. Officers struck by the laser were checked out by doctors and found to have no permanent dam- age, said police spokes- man Dave Selby. He noted there have been a number of similar incidents in Dur- ham. “I’m aware of there being several other inci- dents over the past four years (involving Air 1),” he said. “I know there are others involving other aircraft as well.” Police released informa- tion on the latest incident to highlight the extreme danger caused by such be- haviour, he said. “This is an extremely dangerous practice,” he said. “It’s not funny.” STOCK TRANSPORTATION Providing school transportation services for over 50 years ALL DRIVERS THSAO AND FIRST AID TRAINED FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION CONTACT US AT (905)426-3264 or lindac@stocktransportation.com Private transportation services available for those children who are ineligible for school busing in Ajax, Pickering, North Whitby & Brooklin. 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India’s actual Independence Day took place on Aug. 15, 1947, and the City of Pickering has proclaimed that Aug. 15 will be set aside to commemorate India’s Inde- pendence Day in future years. Cultural festivities such as art, fashion and food stalls will fill Esplanade Park all after- noon. The ICCAD is a not-for-profit, non-par- tisan organization that recognizes all of In- dia’s diverse communities. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at Es- planade Park (One The Esplanade, at the Pickering Civic Complex) in Pickering. A flag-raising will take place at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Shashi Bhatia at 905- 428-9798. 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Also available online. www.durhamcollege.ca/coned 905.721.3052 | 1.888.627.1191 durhamregion.com Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo The motorcade carrying the 89th and 90th of Canada’s fallen soldiers makes it’s way back to the Highway of Heroes after a brief stop at the Whitby OPP Detachment. By Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It was a touching trib- ute as people gathered on the Brock Street overpass in Whitby on Wednes- day to honour two of Canada’s most recent fallen soldiers. The soldiers -- who died in combat within days of each other -- became the 89th and 90th soldiers to die since Canada’s Afghan mission began in 2002. The procession passed through the region at about 4 p.m., winding its way down the Highway of Heroes from CFB Trenton to Toronto. “I support the war but enough’s enough,” said Whitby resident John Hall who ventured out to the bridge two hours in advance to make sure he had a good view. “There have been too many deaths.” Master Cpl. Josh Roberts, a Mani- toba-based soldier, was fatally injured in the Zhari district west of Kandahar city. Master Cpl. Erin Doyle, who was based out of Alberta, was killed Mon- day in southern Afghanistan when in- surgents attacked his combat outpost in the Panjwaii district. Whitby resident Kathlyn Glover’s fiance, Russell Konecny, is currently serving overseas in the same platoon as Master Cpl. Roberts and said he called her with the solemn news. Ms. Glover said attending the repa- triation ceremonies brings a flood of mixed emotions for her as she awaits Mr. Konecny’s return home in October. “Because it was someone he knew, it makes it a lot harder but seeing the support here is just amazing,” she said. Fallen soldiers honoured We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS A DVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea Babin - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 durhamregion.com Level the playing field at Region council To the editor: Re: Ajax representation at Durham council. In spite of what Chairman Roger Anderson in his perceived infinite wisdom assumes, our mayor has great support in his quest to level the playing field at the region. This is a given - no argument. Perhaps Mr. Anderson is still disregarding the emphatic public vote to elect a chair- man at large? However because of an anti-Ajax lobby the majority at the council led by Chairman Anderson stick their heads immediately into the sand. One only has to look at the commit- tee positions which are held by at least two of our reps when both of them have the acumen and experience to be actually chairing these groups, espe- cially the health section. Can the people of Ajax expect any- thing extra from a council that is led by a non-elected chairman supported by his trusted allies from Pickering and Whitby? A freely-elected chair- man did not suit their personal agen- das then and an adjustment to correct the lack of representation for Ajax will not suit them now. I would urge everyone to write to Mr. Anderson and demand he takes us ALL seriously. Evolution often needs revolution. Come out of your safe harbour Mr. Anderson, Ajax is waiting. John Haste Ajax W hy is it that so much of what we love to eat and drink is bad for us? It’s like some kind of cosmic practical joke. Why do the ice cream sun- daes and the french fries and the burgers tempt us like delicious, forbidden fruit yet the turnips, peas and squash are about as desirable as a spoonful of Buckley’s Mix- ture? Why, instead of chip trucks, do we not see things like “Cap’n Don’s Veggie Wagon” or “The Lil Soy Stop” lining the road to cot- tage country? Happy, salivating vacationers queuing up for a carrot smoothie and a cardboard cone full of kale? For that matter, if vegetables are so natu- rally good for us and, indeed, essential to our health, why do so many of us detest them from our very first taste? Conversely, I have never, ever heard of parents having to force a child to sit alone at the dinner table until he or she darn well finished her onion rings. I’ve eaten a lot of meals with a lot of little people and yet I’ve never seen any kid stubbornly spit out his chocolate cake or butterscotch pudding. What gives? Why are we designed this way? Now, I know there are people out there who have happily craved vegetables and fruit and healthy things all their lives. Peo- ple who have never had any difficulty shun- ning sugar and chocolate and fat. We all know people like this. We call them freaks. Weirdos. Has anyone ever met a vegetarian, I mean a real “eat a salad without dressing, beets for breakfast,” vegetarian who they thought was fun? No. Of course not. These poor people have something very badly wrong with them. And they need our help. What sane, normal person would, given the choice, reach for a bag of carrots over a bag of Oreos? It’s unnatural and we should be reaching out to these unfortunates. There should be government funded halfway houses to help these sorry folks get the fibre out of their systems and re-integrate back into fast-food society. Which brings us back to our conundrum. I admit, I would love to live in a world where I could walk into a DQ and hap- pily order a “Salmon Blizzard” or a “Chick Pea Buster Parfait” or even an “Olive Oil Slurpee.” But I don’t. At least not so far. My mind understands that these things are all good for me. It offers free seminars on the benefits of vitamins and minerals all the time. But so far my stomach seems to be skipping class. My stomach wants to hang out with the bad element. Guys with cool names like Twinkie, Ding-Dong and that French guy Poutine. Perhaps what is needed here is a little reverse marketing. Maybe it’s got nothing to do with taste. Maybe humans just like to eat what we’re not supposed to eat. So the trick is to make the good stuff the bad stuff. From infancy we should be prodding our children with spoonfuls of pureed cheese- burger while dangling the treat of parsnips only if they finish up. We should make our kids work their way through a huge Sunday dinner of cream-filled donuts and brownies just so they can get to a wedge of mom’s spinach pie. Maybe then we’ll see kids blowing their allowance on a bag of rutabagas, drive-thru voices asking if we ‘d like to super-size that salad and jilted women bingeing on quarts of brussels sprouts. Maybe. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-writer- comic, saves some of his best lines for his columns. We’re lighting the way in energy conservation measures I t’s been exactly five years since we went powerless. Thankfully, the big blackout of 2003 lasted just a few days. We can all recall where we were when everything shut off just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. Citizens had to scramble to make do as candles, portable genera- tors and other fairly primitive devices were used to help get us through the night. There was much talk during and just after the power outage about how we needed to ramp up our efforts to conserve energy. So the question is simple: After going through a few days of hardship, have we learned enough les- sons from it to last a lifetime? Since that event, which struck a large chunk of central and eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, there has been much talk about energy conservation. The blackout served as a timely wakeup call that we simply have to become more green. There is no choice. And it appears, an energy-conserving light bulb has gone off in our collective heads. Following the blackout, the Province set a target of reducing peak electricity demand by five per cent by 2007. That target has been met and it would appear we are on our way to hitting a highly ambitious target of a further five per cent reduction in peak demand usage by 2010. Through improvements in energy conservation technology and public education and awareness, the long-term goal is to dramatically decrease our use by 2025. While conservation is a huge element in any long-term energy policy, so is prudent spending and investment on new and renewable sources of ener- gy. Ontario has already committed to maintaining a 50-50 split between nuclear generation and all other forms of energy production. Such a plan will see new generators built in Darlington over the next decade and an attempt made to expand wind and solar power to help offset population growth. Neil Crone Enter Laughing Make the good stuff bad so we’ll want to eat it Celebrating vibrant communities of Ajax and Pickering TRUE COLOURS BAZAAR Join M.P. Mark Holland & friends at the True Colours Bazaar Live world music including Spanish, Bollywood, African, Pakistani, Irish, Afghan, Tamil, Scottish & Caribbean. Country exhibits, draws, international food, crafts, and fun for the whole family. Saturday August 16, 2008 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Multicultural Show 3:00 pm) J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate 1355 Harwood Ave. North, Ajax Admission $5, Children under 10 FREE For more information visit: www.apfl a.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com PICKERING — A local high school will soon be filled with food, clothing, crafts and jewelry to celebrate Ajax and Pickering’s vibrancy. The Ajax-Pickering Federal Liberal Association is putting on The True Co- lours Bazaar, an international event celebrating the vibrant communities of Ajax and Pickering. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16 at J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate in Ajax (1355 Harwood Ave. N.) from noon to 7 p.m. The event will feature entertainers representing different cultural com- munities and various vendors, which will include crafts, jewelry, clothing, food and decor. A multicultural show will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. and contestants can participate for the best country display, where each contestant will submit and exhibit an original display reflecting themes of a country of their choice. The judging will begin at 2 p.m. and the winner will be announced at 6 p.m. Adult admission is $5 and children 10 and under are free. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge. For more information call Humera Khan at 416- 317-5426 or visit www.apfla.ca. Youth job fair coming up DURHAM — Local youth looking for employment can find some leads at an employment fair on Aug. 15. The fair will take place at Cullen Central Park 380 Taunton Rd. 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Downtown Oshawa • Saturday August 16thDowntown Oshawa • Saturday August 16th THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Laura Stanley/ News Advertiser photos Dishing up dinner AJAX — At left, Lindsay Parker and Allanna Gomes chop garlic for the hummus she and her friends are learning to make in the ‘Dish-up Dinner’ program hosted by The Youth Centre. The three free workshops are to promote healthy food choices and teach easy-to-make meals. The workshops were at the McLean Community Centre. At top, Jade Cuthberg of Ajax measures the amount of oil she needs for the hummus. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 A different kind of court Drug treatment program addresses root causes of crime By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com I t’s a sultry Monday afternoon in July and the provincial courthouse in west Oshawa is deserted, save for Courtroom No. 10, where Justice Kofi Barnes is about to pass judgment on the young man standing before him. Justice Barnes observes the defendant, a tall kid who’s arrived with his girlfriend in tow. His thin frame is draped in a tank top, his feet shuffle along in battered sneakers. He fidgets with the ball cap he’s removed for his court appearance. A lurid tattoo crawls along his forearm. The judge considers what he’s heard, includ- ing submissions from the Crown and com- ments from the defendant, then renders his decision: This young man deserves a round of applause. Everyone in the room joins in; they know what the kid’s going through. Just a youth, he’s run into trouble with the law. At the root of his problems is his drug use, just like every other defendant present. And like them, he’s making an effort to beat his drug habit, get an educa- tion and land a job. Today he’s shown up with his report card and the marks are good. “Do you have a copy of this or can I keep it?” Justice Barnes asks. It’s OK, the young man indicates; he has his own copy. “This is huge,” the judge tells him, and the boy nods. “Remember when we met?” Justice Barnes asks. “You’re a different guy.” This is a scene from Durham Region’s Drug Treatment Court, an innovative project aimed at helping addicts facing non-violent crimi- nal charges address the underlying cause of their troubles -- drug dependency -- and make changes in their lives to end the oppressive cycle of recidivism in which many are trapped. Appearing before Justice Barnes on this day is another young man who’s staying clean, but has trouble keeping a job. The judge tells him he’s doing well but needs employment to graduate from the program. The judge asks: “How old are you?” “I’m 21, sir,” the kid replies. “You’re getting old, man,” Justice Barnes playfully admonishes him. Then it’s time for Deborah, who before court began was stalking the aisles, cracking wise and doing impressions for her friends. Now she’s standing before the judge -- the man on the bench above her in his dramatic black robes and scarlet sash -- and chewing on her thumbnail as she reports her progress on a methadone program. “I’m not exactly ecstatic with my life but things are better,” she says. “I’m moving for- ward. “And I get to start seeing my son on Sundays, so that’s awesome.” Justice Barnes tells her to stay the course and be strong. “I just want to make sure you don’t fall down again,” he tells Deborah. Everyone who appears before the judge today will tell him how it’s going, in life and in their struggle with addiction. Some will admit to relapses, like succumbing to the temptation to smoke some weed, but Justice Barnes and the others involved in the process, including lawyers and representatives of various com- munity agencies, will focus on positive devel- opments. All will be ordered to appear in court in a week or two or three, to check in again. Justice Barnes, they well know, is keeping an eye on them. It was when he was working as a pros- ecutor in Toronto that Kofi Barnes, now Ontario Justice Barnes, saw for himself the extent of the link between drug addic- tion and crime. Over and over again he’d see the same people -- hauled in for prostitution, theft, small-time drug dealing -- found guilty and sentenced to relatively short jail terms. They’d do their time, find themselves back on the street and begin the cycle over again with depressing regularity. He realized for the courts to effectively deal with these low-level criminals and achieve the paramount goal of protecting society, they must address the cause of the criminal activity. “People are not convicted and sent away forever; they will come back to society,” Justice Barnes said. “And when you’re dealing with substance abuse, if you send them back where they came from, they’ll be right back (in court) again.” He teamed with a judge to form the nation’s first drug-treatment court, the notion being that if drug addiction can be conquered, the offender’s impetus for criminal activity is re- moved. Upon being appointed an Ontario Court judge and assigned to Durham Region, Justice Barnes quickly realized the concept could ad- dress the same sort of revolving door criminal- ity here. Justice Barnes enlisted the help of the Crown attorney’s office, Durham Regional Police and agencies such as the Pinewood Centre and Durham Mental Health Services to create a model for which they’d pursue federal funding for a Durham drug treatment court. The funding didn’t come. But the potential for the project was compelling enough that various partners committed resources to make it work. Durham’s drug-treatment court was established in the fall of 2006 and its first gradu- ates were recognized in September 2007. The program is available to both adult and youthful offenders who have committed non- violent crimes -- assaults, residential break-ins, drinking and driving and offences involving children are among those that preclude an of- fender -- and stream them into a program that would make it incumbent on them to assume responsibility by pleading guilty, then commit to drug and lifestyle counselling with a view to getting and staying clean, finding appropriate homes and employment. Candidates are carefully vetted by court officials and the agencies involved: “You may be eligible, but not necessarily suit- able,” Justice Barnes said. And once accepted, offenders are required to submit to drug testing and counselling as deemed appropriate by the court and par- ticipating agencies. Compliance is assured be- cause all of the players -- drug counsellors, probation officers, cops and others -- are in constant communication on each and every file. Consequences for non-compliance can range from minor sanctions to revocation of release, meaning an offender can find him or herself sitting in a cell. In many ways the scrutiny of offenders en- rolled in drug treatment court is more thor- ough than for people released on bail and awaiting trial. “They are held accountable,” Justice Barnes said. “People start to realize this is a program of constant monitoring and all the parties are talking to each other. “They are the most intensely supervised non-incarcerated persons in our system.” It’s a rigorous path for these offenders, many of whom have come to accept criminal charges and even incarceration as part of life. It requires a commitment to massive change and the de- termination to bring that about. Some will admit to the court -- and them- selves -- they’re just not up to it, opt out and accept their jail time. The successful candidates will eventually re- ceive a non-custodial sentence for the offence to which they’ve pleaded guilty. And, ideally, a new start. “What’s unique about (the court) is the team approach,” Justice Barnes said. “There is something called the real life human story, and the successes keep you going.” Part 2: Changing Your Life Around -- Wednesday, Aug. 20. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Justice Kofi Barnes poses at the bench in one of the Oshawa courthouses. ‘There is something called the real life human story, and the successes keep you going.’ -- Justice Kofi Barnes Part  in a two-part series BeijingBeijing 2008 DAY 72008 DAY 7 Stay up-to-date on your local competitors at gtaathletes.com Steve Russell / Toronto Star On Saturday, Oshawa native Mike Brown set a personal best of 1:00.98, but failed to advance to the semi-finals in the 100-metre breaststroke during the first swim session at the National Aquatics Centre in Beijing. Thanks for the continued interest in the blog. I’ve had some people wonder what a typical day is like for Ron and I, so here is what we’ve been up to the past 24 hours (it’s midnight here in Beijing as I file this -- we are 12 hours ahead). • WEDNESDAY 1 a.m. Leave Main Press Centre (MPC) on a shuttle bus for Media Village after fil- ing stories and photos from women’s soccer game between Canada and Sweden, including venue review and blog. • 9 a.m. Breakfast • 10 a.m. Shuttle bus from Media Village to MPC • 10:30 a.m. Get on shuttle bus to Beijing Wukesong • Sports Centre Baseball Stadium for opening game for Canada against China. First pitch 11:30 a.m. • 2:30 p.m. Game over and interviews complete, get on shuttle bus back to MPC • 3:15 p.m. Write and file stories and photos from baseball, as well as soccer story on Kara Lang from night before. • 4:50 p.m. Get on shuttle bound for Athlete’s Village for 5:30 p.m. interviews with track and field athletes Anson Henry and Tabia Charles of Pickering. • 6 p.m. Get on shuttle back to MPC for supper. • 7 p.m. Get on shuttle bus to Fengtai Sports Centre Softball Field for Canada vs. Netherlands. • 9:30 p.m. Game over and interviews done, head into press room to file game story and photos • 10:30 p.m. Get on shuttle that leaves Softball Field for MPC • 11:20 p.m. Shuttle from MPC to Media Village THURSDAY 12:05 a.m. Check for fan mail • 12:06 a.m. Imagine what it would be like to get fan mail • 12:16 a.m. File blog and head upstairs for bed. Editor’s note: pls check out the boys’ blog and send them your ‘fan mail’ BRAD AND RON’S BEIJING BLOG durhamregion.typepad.com/beijing_2008/ Providing proof they are indeed working, Ron Pietroniro (left) and Brad Kelly snapped this in front of the Main Press Centre or MPC, home to thousands of the world’s journalists at the Beijing Olympics. Canada’s latest hope for a medal at the Beijing Olympics was blown out of the water Thursday morning at the National Aquatics Centre. Oshawa-born Mike Brown finished fourth in the men’s 200m breaststroke, 9/100th of a second out of the medals. Japan’s Kosuke Kitijima won the gold in a time of 2:07.64. Brown’s time was 2:09.03 The 24-year-old Brown went into the final buoyed by an impressive semifinal, winning his heat in two minutes 8.84 seconds and lowering his own Canadian record by a full second. He was the second fastest qualifier behind world record holder Kosuke Kitajima of Japan. “I felt great in the water and powerful coming home,” Brown said after the semifinal. “To be honest, I wasn’t expecting a 2:08 this morning. But I’m pretty pleased with myself, it sets me up well for the final. I’m going in second now, but it’s the morning swim that counts at the Olympics. It is going to be a battle. Any of those eight guys could be on the podium.” Brown was born in Oshawa, but grew up in Perth and now lives in Calgary, where he trains with the University of Calgary Swim Club. He carried the expectations of an entire coun- try on his shoulders, as Canada had not won an Olympic swimming medal since Calgary’s Curtis Myden won bronze in the men’s 400-metre indi- vidual medley at the 2000 Games in Sydney. The men’s 4x200-metre freestyle relay team had been regarded as Canada’s best chances for a medal in the pool, but finished fifth shortly after Brown’s semifinal race. The United States demol- ished the field in the relay, as Michael Phelps won his fifth gold medal -- and fifth world record. Brown was arguably Canada’s best swimmer four years ago in Athens, as well, placing sixth in the same event in his Olympic debut. He went on to win silver at the 2005 world aquatic champion- ships in Montreal and gold at the 2006 Common- wealth Games, but his career seemed to have hit a plateau until just recently. ‘It is going to be a battle. Any of those eight guys could be on the podium.” --Mike Brown prior to his final race Brown just misses podium Oshawa native finishes fourth in men’s 200m breaststroke Hwy. #2 @ Lakeridge, Whitby 905-430-6666ccmotors.ca C&C MOTORSC&C MOTORS Beat the summer heat with some very cool deals $$50005000 IN CASHIN CASH CREDITSCREDITSplus and go for gold! Cash customers only can receive cash credits on select models. See us for details. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com BEIJING -- If Chris Begg was looking to take something, anything, positive out of this season, he may have found it here on Wednesday. The Uxbridge resident, named the starting pitch- er for the Olympic Games opener against the host country from China, was dominating on the mound, leading Canada to a 10-0 victory, called after eight innings due to the mercy rule (10 run lead after seven innings) of international baseball. Begg pitched into the seventh inning, leaving with a 6-0 lead. “It’s been a long year with the ups and downs,” he admitted. “When I found out I was named to the team and I was healthy enough to come; this is the payoff. The Olympics are the payoff and anything after this I will worry about when I get home.” A shoulder injury has hampered the 28-year-old this season, and just last month, he was released from the San Francisco Giants organization, where he was pitching Triple-A in Fresno. The sting of that disappointment behind him, he was in fine form against China, scattering six hits while striking out nine. He fanned the side in the fifth inning, part of a stretch where he struck out five of the six batters he faced. “The strikeouts are pretty rare for me,” he said with a grin. “Generally it’s not my game. For the most part I just try to pound the strike zone with all my pitches and let them put the ball in play.” When manager Terry Puhl was formulating the lineup for the opening game of the round robin, the first starter he wanted to see on the mound to set the tone for the team was Begg. “In my opinion, he is one of our best pitchers in terms of knowing how to pitch,” said the former major leaguer. “The man knows how to pitch.” Canada jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning when Scott Thorman cleared the bases with a bomb to right field. Canada pushed across two in the fifth, one in the seventh, and plated four more in the eighth. A Michael Saunders solo shot in the eighth contributed to the four-run inning. “This was a game we were supposed to win, so to come in and actually do it and accomplish that, it’s a notch in our belt and it feels great,” said Begg. Next up for Canada is a date with Cuba at 6 p.m. Thursday (6 a.m. Durham Region time)A couple of other GTA players on the roster, David Davidson of Richmond Hill and Jonathon Lockwood of Toronto will be used in long relief during the Olympics, said Puhl. Uxbridge’s Begg PITCHER GETS THE WIN IN 10-0 VICTORY OVER CHINA gets the ball rolling 24/7 coverage gtaathletes.com DAY 6 RECAP Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Chris Begg from Uxbridge brings on the heat as he pitches for team Canada in their first game of the 2008 Olympics against team China. Begg pitched a strong game and Canada went on to easliy handle China by a score of 10-0. CRISPIN DUENAS, NORTH YORK JOHN DAVID BURNES, TORONTO ARCHERY Day 6...Crispin Duenas of North York lost to Mag- nus Petterson of Sweden on the archery field in the 1/32 elimination round. Likewise, J.D Burnes of Toronto fell to Brady Ellison of the United States. AVIANNO CHAO, TORONTO SHOOTING Day 6...came a disappointing 41st in the 25m precision pistol qualifier. “I’m pretty tired. My heart was beating so fast. I was trying to relax between series, do my breathing exercises, but every time I stood up my heart would go fast again. I was looking forward to this event because I was doing really well in training lately. Maybe I put too much pressure on myself .” TORIBAS ORIWOL, TORONTO 200M BACKSTROKE Day 6...Second in his heat in the 200M Back- stroke with a time of 1.58.94. ANDREW HURD, OAKVILLE 4X200 FREESTYLE SWIMMING Day 6...While American sensation Michael Phelps and company were winning the 4x200- metre relay. Oshawa’s Colin Russell, Oakville’s Colin Hurd, Brent Hayden of Richmond and Brian Johns of Victoria were fifth with a time of 7:05.77 – a Canadian record. JAQUELINE BROOKS, MOUNT ALBERT ASHLEY HOLZER, TORONTO EQUESTRIAN Day 6...The Canadian dressage team including Jacqueline Brooks of Mount Albert and Ashley Holzer of Toronto made it’s debut today in Beijing. Competition is ongoing. MEN’S FIELD HOCKEY TEAM Day 6...Pakistan beat Canada 3-1 in field hockey giving them a record of two losses. Canada’s next game is Friday against Netherlands. The team is heavily represented by GTA players. WHAT’S NEXT FOR TEAM CANADA CANADA VS. KOREA: FRIDAY AUG. 15 6 P.M. (6 A.M. FRIDAY AUG. 15 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. USA: SATURDAY AUG. 16 10:30 A.M. (10:30 P.M. FRIDAY AUG. 15 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. JAPAN: MONDAY AUG. 18 10:30 A.M. (10:30 P.M. SUNDAY AUG. 17 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. NETHERLANDS: TUESDAY AUG. 19 10:30 A.M. (10:30 P.M. MONDAY AUG. 18 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. TAIPEI: WEDNESDAY AUG. 20 6 P.M. (6 A.M. WEDNESDAY AUG. 20 IN DURHAM) SEMIFINAL 1VS4: FRIDAY AUG. 22 10:30 A.M. (10:30 P.M. THURSDAY AUG. 21 IN DURHAM) SEMIFINAL 2VS3: FRIDAY AUG. 22 6 P.M. (6 A.M. FRIDAY AUG. 22 IN DURHAM) WHAT’S BUGGING HIM? China’s second baseman, Yufeng Zhang, appears undeterred by passing insect. 1-866-358-1869 www.ajaxnissan.com Ask about our new Graduate Program‡ Bayly 401 HarwoodBrock Rd.We are hereWestney WE’RE STILL HERE!AJAX NISSAN 375 BAYLY ST. W., Ajax (Between Westney & Harwood) ® Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri. & Sat. 9-6 Supporting our Olympic Athletes durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 24/7 coverage gtaathletes.com Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com BEIJING -- To be the best, you have to beat the best, and the Canadian women’s softball team is going to get that chance Thursday. After improving to 2-0 at the Olympic Games with a 9-2 shellacking of the Netherlands at the Fengtai Sports Centre Softball Field on Wednes- day night, Canada can expect a much stiffer test against the U.S., who are regarded as the Number 1 team in the world. But after years of chasing them down, Whitby’s Erin McLean feels her club will give them a good run. “They are the team we want to face,” said the 22- year-old right after the win over the Netherlands. “They have been the best in the world for a long time. We are at a spot now where we really can compete.” The U.S. is after its fourth straight Olympic gold medal and features two of the premiere pitchers in the sport in Jennie Finch and Cat Osterman. Finch is a household name and deservedly so. The 27- year-old didn’t allow a run four years ago at the Games in Athens, posting a 2-0 record. Osterman also had a 2-0 mark in Athens, fanning 23 along the way. But through the opening two games of this tour- nament, Canada has been impressive, includ- ing an opening 6-1 victory over Chinese Taipei. The fact that Canada and the U.S. are so close geographically, there won’t be many secrets or surprises between the two when they meet. The rivalry is always a heated one. “Just because we play each other a lot and you want to compete against the best and they are the best,” said Alison Bradley of Pinkerton, who spent time in the Durham Region as a music teacher at O’Neill and Sinclair, as well as some elementary schools after graduating from Western. “We want to be on that field with them every time.” Against the Netherlands, the big inning was the fourth, when Canada scored four times. Both Kaleigh Rafter and Melanie Matthews clubbed two-run home runs. Canada also pushed across three runs in the third and singles in both the fifth and sixth. Looking number one right in the eye WHITBY’S ERIN MCLEAN AND THE CANADIAN TEAM SET TO FACE UNITED STATES IN WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Alison Bradley from Canada’s women’s softball team tries in vain to get back to first base, but was called out on the play. Canada went on to a 9-2 victory at the Fengtai Softball Field. WHAT’S NEXT FOR TEAM CANADA CANADA VS. USA: THURSDAY AUG. 14 NOON (MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY AUG. 13 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. CHINA: FRIDAY AUG. 15 9:30 A.M. (9:30 P.M. THURSDAY AUG. 14 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. VENEZUELA: SATURDAY AUG. 16 7:30 P.M. (7:30 A.M. SATURDAY AUG. 16 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. AUSTRALIA: SUNDAY AUG. 17 5 P.M. (5 A.M. SUNDAY AUG. 17 IN DURHAM) CANADA VS. JAPAN: MONDAY AUG. 18 5 P.M. (5 A.M. MONDAY AUG. 18 IN DURHAM) SEMIFINALS: WEDNESDAY AUG. 20 9:30 A.M./ NOON (CANADA IS LIKELY TO MAKE IT THIS FAR) Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Whitby’s Erin McLean pops up during Canada’s game against the Netherlands. Team Canada went on to victory with a win at the Fengtai Softball Field. “We were definitely pumped up for this game. I went in lacking a little confidence because I’d been injured, but it was awesome to score. 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FREE PA DAY CAMP Call for more information @ 416.412.0404 www.icesports.com CANLAN ICE SPORTS SCARBOROUGH SCARBOROUGH THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com GTA athletes to watch this weekend Beijing Time: 12 hours ahead of local time FRIDAY AUGUST 15 9:30 a.m. • Softball, Canada vs. China Watch for: Erin McLean, Whitby Robin Mackin, Newmarket Wendy Dobbin (coach), Oshawa Greg Pipher (umpire), Pickering 9:45 a.m. • Anson Henry, Pickering, Athletics 100m 10:16 a.m. • Tobias Oriwol, Toronto, 200m Backstroke Final 10:23 a.m. • Lindsay Seeman, Newmarket, 100m Back- stroke Semi-Final 10:30 a.m. • Field Hockey, Canada vs. Netherlands Watch for: Ranjeev Deol, Mississauga Wayne Fernandes, Mississauga Jonathan Roberts, Toronto Scott Sandison, Mississauga Ken Pereira, Unionville Louis Mendonca (coach), Thornhill Ajay Dube (manager), Toronto Alan Brahmst (asst.), Toronto John de Souza (asst.), Toronto 1 p.m. • Jennifer Provan, Toronto, Sailing • Gordon Cook, Toronto, Sailing • Oskar Johansson, Burlington, Sailing 6 p.m • Baseball Canada vs. Korea Watch for: Chris Begg, Uxbridge David Davidson, Richmond Hill Jonathon Lockwood, Toronto 6 and 9 p.m. • Soccer Quarter Finals Watch for: Candace Chapman, Pickering Kara Lang, Oakville Diana Matheson, Oakville Jonelle Filigno, Mississauga Robin Gayle, Mississauga 7:15 p.m. • Eric Lamaze, Schomberg, Equestrian Jumping • Mac Cone. King City, Equestrian Jumping 7:45 p.m. • Anson Henry, Pickering, Athletics100m* 9:40 p.m. • Tabia Charles, Pickering, Athletics Triple Jump *Dependent on advancing to the semi-finals 24/7 coverage gtaathletes.com By Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Jen Beckberger would much rather have been in Singapore than sitting at the Done- van Recreation Complex shortly after bringing home a gold medal from the Summer Nationals in Winnipeg. It’s not that the 22-year-old Ajax swimmer has anything against the local pool. Nor does she mind helping others reach their potential in the sport, which as a part-time coach she was doing that day. It’s simply that she expected her summer was going to include much more travel. Specifically, Beckberger imagined herself being in Singapore at that time, preparing like the rest of the Canadian Olympic swim team for the Beijing Games. It’s a goal that was so close, yet now is so far. After having “a bad meet” at the Olympic Trails in April, Beckberger, who swims locally with the Whitby Dolphins, will now have to wait four more years to get another shot at the world’s biggest stage. “I’d had a great season at school. I’d done best times, I just was off,” Beckberger said of the Trials in Montreal, where she finished fifth in the 50m freestyle and thus missed making the relay team by one spot. “I definitely can build on it. I’m not going to let it get me down. I’m going another four years.” Beckberger proved her mettle three months later by winning gold in the same event at Nation- als in Winnipeg, but she downplayed the signifi- cance of that. While she finished two spots ahead of Olympic- bound Victoria Poon, Beckberger points out Poon wasn’t at her peak level of training for the meet. And, thanks in part to a loose starting block, her winning time of 25.99 wasn’t overly impressive. “I’ll take the gold medal, it was great, but I turned around and felt it wasn’t a great swim,” she recalled of seeing the clock. “It wasn’t a best time. Yes, national champion is great, but I feel it’s kind of not national champion because it wasn’t a best time and I didn’t beat anyone else’s time. Yes, I was the fastest at that time, but it wasn’t a great swim.” Beckberger also delivered a bronze in the 100m freestyle, finished fourth in the 50m backstroke and seventh in the 200 free competing against the country’s best in Winnipeg. So, she’s plenty talented. In fact, she nearly qualified four years ago for the Athens Olympics, when she finished fourth at Trials in the 100m free, but standards were differ- ent then and she missed out. Beckberger will return soon to Arizona State, where she’s entering her senior year and will serve as co-captain of the swim team. The lifelong Ajax resident is on a full scholarship there, major- ing in design studies. “Swimming’s a career in itself, five hours a day plus school gets pretty tough sometimes,” she explained. “I’m going to be swimming another four years, so I don’t think there’s going to be a big career job any time soon, until after 2012.” Ah yes, 2012. Having come so close twice now and likely to be at or near her peak in time for the London Games, Beckberger admitted that will likely be her last kick at the can. “It’s incredible how much it takes. It’s a lot and it takes a lot out of you too, especially when you don’t make it,” she said. “It’s a big one. If I don’t make that one I think I’ll be done.” Beckberger’s focus is 2012 AJAX SWIMMER WINS NATIONALS, BUT FALLS SHORT OF OLYMPIC DREAM Ron Pietroniro / Metroland MONTREAL -- Jen Beckberger from the Whitby Dolphins Swim Club prepares to hit the water during the 2008 CN Swimming Trials at the Olympic Park Pool in Montreal held in april 2008. 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Taylor enjoys skateboarding & videogames. Taylor has received a gift card from Pickering Town Centre, and a dinner voucher from McDonald’s. Congratulations Taylor for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax and Pickering Locations THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Darlington Nuclear recently took part in an international event that brought more than 100 nuclear professionals from 35 countries to Canada. Participants in the World Nuclear Universi- ty’s (WNU) summer institute toured the power plant on July 21 through 23 with a third of the group going through each day. The WNU is a global partnership intending to enhance international education and lead- ership in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Each year, WNU runs a six-week summer institute where participants from around the world gather to learn about nuclear science and technology from experts in the field. This summer, Canada hosted participants at the University of Ottawa, with excursions to nuclear facilities, including Darlington and Chalk River, and industrial facilities. “The summer institute is all about young people learning from each other and learning from people in the industry,” said Paul Spe- kkens, vice-president of science and technolo- gy development for Ontario Power Generation (OPG). OPG not only played host, but was also provided funding for the summer institute. Mr. Spekkens said the goal was to show the participants how OPG did things and why they did them a certain way. Scott Kimmerer, who works in radiation con- trol at Darlington, took the groups on the tour of the facility. “They’ve been quite interested in our safe- ty culture, our adherence to procedure and they’re quite interested in the plant layout,” he said. Mr. Kimmerer said the groups appeared im- pressed with the teamwork at the plant, with some participants noticing cases were OPG employees worked together with one person performing a task and another ensuring proce- dure was followed. Among those visiting Darlington on Wednes- day was Britain’s Mark Salisbury who is cur- rently training to be a reactor operator. He said the WNU experience has been enjoyable. “We’re learning about the different (nuclear) programs around the world ... on a wider level, learning about the different cultures and meet- ing people from around the world is very inter- esting.” Overall, Mr. Salisbury said Canada’s nuclear program seems similar to the U.K.’s. Still, he was planning to use the opportunity to learn. “I shall probably be pestering the guide with lots of questions,” he said. Ronan Cavellec, of France, took the op- portunity to snap some pictures inside OPG’s Nuclear Information Centre. He also enjoyed meeting counterparts from different countries. “Yesterday we talked about the terrorism issue and I spoke with a U.S. guy, a girl from Austria and we compared the foreign politics of each country,” said Mr. Cavellec. Darlington Nuclear welcomes the world Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo OPG showcased the Darlington Nuclear Facility as part of Canada hosting the World Nuclear Institute. About 30 experts from all over the world were on hand for a tour of the plant. Igor Slonimsky of Russia glances through the literature before attending the presentation. 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Durant back in charge after Fournier resigns from junior club By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Ajax Attack general manager John Tugnutt promised he had a surprise up his sleeve when he announced who the new coach of his junior ‘A’ hockey team would be. And, he was exactly right. Tugnutt said Monday former head coach Carey Durant would be the new bench boss of the Attack, beginning his second go-round with the club, which opens its training camp for the 2008-09 OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey league campaign on Monday. Durant last coached the Attack in 2005, the year owner Rob Stein took over from previous owner Larry LaBelle, and renamed the squad, which was previously known as the Axemen. Durant, however, resigned from the club a year later in September of 2006, citing personal reasons for his decision to step aside from the head coaching job. Tugnutt says Durant approached the club about returning to his old position and was welcomed back with open arms by Stein. “He was available and he is a great coach,” said Tugnutt. “He is a very good person to develop our players to move them along to bigger and better things. We’re happy to have him on board again.” Durant replaces former head coach Gord Fournier, hired by the Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club last November, who re- signed last Saturday for unspecified reasons, said Tugnutt. “He decided to resign for his own reasons,” said Tugnutt, who specu- lated Fournier may have received a coaching job elsewhere, perhaps in Europe. Durant says he has some unfin- ished business with the tier II junior club and welcomes the opportunity to make the Attack more competi- tive. “The fact is I left for personal rea- sons and I had some time to regain my focus and do what I needed to do,” said Durant. “It’s something I started with (owner) Rob (Stein) and it’s something I want to pursue hav- ing one of the best hockey programs in Ontario be in Ajax.” Although most of the players Du- rant originally brought into the pro- gram in 2005 are gone, he’s excited by a group of Ajax-area play- ers who are coming into Monday’s start of training camp. “There are some good young kids there who we hope will blos- som into good hockey players. With a couple of good veterans around them, we could be a solid team.” Durant will be joined by assistants Larry Gertsakis and Jim Gaetens. The Attack will be be part of the OPJAHL’s new East Division, which will also includes the Pickering Pan- thers, Port Hope Predators, Bow- manville Eagles, Trenton Hercs, Kingston Voyageurs, Peterborough Stars, Whitby (formerly Durham) Fury and the Lindsay Muskies. Attack head coach a blast from the past Carey Durant Attack Facts Attack GM John Tugnutt says the club is in need of four billet families for the coming season. He notes the club is in the process of bringing in four out- of-town players from Sweden, Texas , B.C. and Wisconsin. Tugnutt said all four players are goal scorers, although he de- clined to name the players until all the paperwork is completed. If you can take in a billet, that comes with compensation and two free game tickets, e-mail Tugnutt at jtugnutt@ajaxattack. com...The Attack will hook up with the Pickering Panthers for two pre-season games, one at the Ajax Community Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and the other on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex at 7:10 p.m... DURHAM — There are still openings for the Metro East Junior Hockey Pre-Camp Conditioning and Skill Development Skate at Campus Ice Centre in Oshawa the week of Aug. 18. There will be two sessions conducted by the MEJH staff from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon. The sessions will be limited to 20 skaters with years of birth from 1992 to 1988. Ontario Hockey League, Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League and midget players are welcome. For more information, refer to the website www.metroeastju- niorhockey.com. Conditioning camp for junior hockey players in Oshawa next week durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008 All that glitters is gold for bantams Lacrosse festival wraps up favourably for Durham fans WHITBY — Local fans couldn’t have asked much more from the Ontario La- crosse Festival that wrapped Sunday at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. In an action-packed Saturday, Ontario’s Bantam team took out Iroquois 8-6 to win a National Championship, but the Peewee team dropped a tough 8-7 decision to Brit- ish Columbia in its gold-medal match. Other than that, the results heavily fa- voured the local teams, as Whitby won Provincial titles in both Tyke and Peewee box lacrosse, Clarington claimed the Nov- ice Provincial title, and Oshawa prevailed in the Under-15 women’s field lacrosse final. The Bantam team put up its best efforts when it was needed most, avenging round- robin losses to both British Columbia and Iroquois to claim the National title. After finishing third during the round- robin with a 5-2 record, Ontario defeated British Columbia 10-4 in the semifinal, then dealt Iroquois its lone defeat of the tournament in the championship game. The Ontario team featured a strongly local roster, with six players hailing from Durham Region. Courtice’s Brodie Tutton, who plays minor lacrosse with the Whitby Warriors, led Ontario with 10 goals and was second in points with 17, while Bowmanville’s Brett Meraw of the Clarington Green Gaels system was the goalie, including for the gold medal win. Ajax’s Devin Shore, also a Whitby War- rior, was close behind Tutton with 10 goals and 15 points, while another Warrior, Dar- ryl Robertson of Whitby, had seven goals and 14 points. Bowmanville’s Austin Shanks (Gaels) added eight goals, while Pickering’s Drake Caggiula (Warriors) rounded out the local contingent. ASMBA Opens Applications for 2009 Rep Managers The ASMBA is now accepting applications for 2009 Rep Managers, for the following teams; 1. Rookie Ball 2. Minor & Major Mosquito 3. Minor & Major Pee Wee 4. Minor & Major Bantam 5. Midget A & B The ASMBA is fully committed to fi elding competitive teams in all age groups, and should the numbers warrant, Tier 2 teams will be fi elded in each and every age group. Interested appplicants should contact the ASMBA Rep Convenor, at bill.stone@ajaxbaseball.com, or at bill.stone@sympatico.ca. All applicants will be requested to complete an application form, which will be forwarded after initial e-Mail contact with the ASMBA Rep Convenor. All applications must be received prior to August 15th, 2008. Interviews will be held between August 16th and August 31st. 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F/T positions Fax resume to Hiring Committee 905-839-8273 DAYCARE IN COURTICE requires ECE, assistants and on-call staff. Please fax resume to: 905-436- 6878. FULL TIME/PART TIME door-to-door, delivering environmental program for Enbridge Gas at $10-30/hr Whitby/Oshawa area. Call 905-571-1955. FULL-TIME LOT HELP needed for fast-paced dealership. Must have ex- perience driving 5-speed, clean abstract. Must be flexible and well-groomed. Fax resume: 905-668-7094 GENERAL LABOURERS required for property ser- vice business. Must be hardworking & de- pendable. Driver's licence an asset. (905)260-0102 GENTRY ROOFING-roof- ing crews needed. Must have your own GST #, WSIB, own vehicle with drivers licence, fall arrest training. Please call 905- 725-1093. HOMEWORKERS need- ed!! To Assemble Prod- ucts- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Com- puter Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experi- ence Needed! FREE infor- mation at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 IROQUOIS PARK Con- cessions requires Super- visors and Line Staff. Please fax resume to: 905- 668-4651 JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Prod- ucts, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15 Otta- wa Ontario, K1N 1G7 1-807-625-5576 LANDSCAPE Labourers required. $12-$18/hr. 60 hours per week. Clare- mont. Must have car. John Brouwer Landscaping. Call 905-686-3869 NEW OFFICE in Whitby, 24 openings. Call Jennifer at (289)220-4118 for inter- view.. Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or Toronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,Thursday EDITION, August 14, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 WeareafamilyrunRVdealershipthat islookingfor professional,energeticandself motivatedpeople.Required toworkinateamatmosphereaswellasefficientlyontheir own.Applyinpersonorpleaseemail/fax/mailresumesto: 4131 HWY 35/115 OronoOn. L0B 1M0 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 Starting Date: Immediate Please fax resume & Hourly salary expectations to : 905-571-0404 IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR: •RN with/without ACLS for safe patient transfers and homecare •RPN'S for safe patient transfers and homecare. ***Flexible work schedules (Part-time-Full-time-Elect-To-Work) with a variety of work environments, benefits and mileage allowance. Please respond today to: Diane Moore, Area Director Email: oshawa@bayshore.ca Fax: 905.433.5008/1-877-433-5007 Address: 1 Mary St. N. Unit C, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7W8 *please state 'RÉSUMÉ'in subject line for emails Dynamic, fast-paced Oshawa area custom automated machinery builder is accepting resumes for: •CNC set up machinist for mills or lathes •Manual lathe/mill (general) machinist •EDM wire set up / operator •Welder/fitter for machinery fabrication Competitive wages and benefits. Fax to (905) 434-5795 or email to mfgjobs1@yahoo.ca Architectural wood work shop requires cabinet assemblers/highly skilled cabinet maker with lead hand experience, also junior project coordinator required Fax resume to: JWS Manufacturing Inc. 416-755-5146 or email sblais@jwsmanufacturing.com NEW UPSCALE Bowmanville Retirement Residence is currently seeking casual RPN'S FOR DAYS & EVENINGS Current CON license in good standing PART TIME AND CASUAL PSW'S all shifts, Police check required for all positions. Please forward resume by email in word format to: Tamra Allore DOC @ tallore.kams@rogers.com or fax 905 697 2918 MANAGERS ® JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM TO DELIVER “WOW” SERVICE Boston Pizza - Stouffville is seeking highly motivated, energetic Kitchen Managers and Assistant Front-of-House Managers with a solid understanding of food and labour controls and a desire to meet these challenges while implementing and training staff in the Boston Pizza System. Excellent verbal and communication skills recommended. Please submit resumes to: BOSTON PIZZA - STOUFFVILLE email: bpstouffville@rogers.com Attn: Scott Jarrett TOSCA BANQUET HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE Recruiting for the following positions: ● Bartenders ● Servers ● Dishwashers ● Cooks Apply in person to Allison: 800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa or fax (905)404-8382,or email info@toscabanquethall.com Ontario Certified Teachers P/T & F/T required teaching adults during the day in Durham & Scarborough. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching English & Math at a high school level. ONTARIO TEACHING CERTIFICATE AND COMPUTER SKILLS A MUST. Email: pickering@gradeexpectations.ca General Help LANDSCAPE MAINTE- NANCE personnel required for Pickering area. Experience preferred. Please call 416-410-8283 between 8am-5pm. General Help OFFICE ASSISTANT, Part time / Full time noon-8:00pm & occasional Saturdays. Pickering area. email resume: careers@ achieverscable.com, Fax 905-422-9985 General Help LEAD HANDS & GENER- AL LABORERS, min 3 years experience, inter- lock/natural stone installa- tion for well established North Pickering based landscape company. Must have own transportation. Benefits package available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax re- sume to 905-619-0788 LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Call Howard 1- 888-648-4327. LUBE TECHNICIAN,full and part-time needed for Whitby locations. Apply in person to Oil Changers, 1602 Dundas St. E, Thick- son/Dundas., Whitby. MAGICUTS, ONE of Canada's leading chains is opening a new salon in Whitby. Positions: Li- censed Manager and As- sistant Manager plus full and part time stylist. We offer: Hourly commission, benefits, profit sharing, hir- ing bonus, advancement opportunities, training classes, monthly prizes. Join a winning team. Call Sabrina (905)723-7323 MAINTENANCE PERSON required full-time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Minimum 5 years ex- perience. Call (416)297- 7004 or fax resume 416- 297-9499. Only those cho- sen for an interview will be contacted. MECHANICALLY and electrically inclined techni- cian required. Training provided on fitness equip- ment service and installa- tions. Excellent communi- cations skills required. Clean drivers license. Fax 905-839-6344. NOW HIRING Immediate openings for full and part time Customer Relations Representatives, $17.90/hr. + Bonuses. Sales, Marketing, and Cus- tomer Services experience an asset. Apply Now: Fax: 905-373-7470 Phone: 905-373-7472 PERFECT MAID SER- VICE URGENT! Experi- enced cleaners & Super- visor's needed with clean- ing experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Seri- ous inquires only. 905- 686-5424. PROPERTY MANAGER Responsible for residential and commercial properties. Must have electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills as well as a General knowledge of HVAC and boiler systems. Send resume to: File # 347, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H-7L5 REGISTRATION Officers. $20 hr/ avg. Cash Incen- tives Paid Daily. We Train You! 905 435 0518 ROOFING AND SHEET METAL company in Pick- ering, is looking for experi- enced flat roofers and sheet metal fabricators and installers. Must have a val- id Ontario Drivers licence. Call (905)837-9990 General Help ROOFING COMPANY lo- cated in Cobourg, requires a Shingler with 5 years ex- perience. Also, Labourer, experienced required but will train. Jobs entails hard physical labour. Call 905- 373-1954. ROSEBANK ANIMAL HOSPITAL, has two part time openings; receptionist and kennel assistant, both- er for 2-3 early evenings a week, and every other weekend. Present resume to: 1414 Rosebank Rd. Pickering or fax to (905)831-5639. SALESPERSON WANT- ED,Inside Sales, Pickering office. Ability to make large number of calls to Corpo- rate clients. Computer skills essential. Salary plus substantial bonus. e-mail rd@dnalimited.com SIGN SHOP-requires ex- perienced full-time worker that can run a high res. ink jet printer, laminator and knows Flexipro software. Craig 416-884-9999 SUPERINTENDENT need- ed for 39 unit apartment building on Bloor St. Must have police check. Call (905)260-9065 or (905)720-2647, ask for Nick. TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY seeking: Bore Operator and locate per- son (ditchwitch). Linemen to install strand, coax, fi- bre. EMT and pulling cable. CATV technicians (Sweep, Power Supply, etc.) Fibre Optic Tech. AZ or DZ with Construction exp. Contact Nick nc@optilinx.com, fax (905) 438-8555 TORONTO'S LARGEST Landscaping Company pays $100-$500 DAILY for outdoor Summer work. Hir- ing honest, energetic indi- viduals to fill our many Summer positions. Email gtaspringwork @hotmail.com. Wanted:PIZZA MAKER/ DRIVER For Halal Pizza store in Pickering. (416)768-1332 WORK FROM HOME,Put your PC to work $1,400 part time, $5,000 full time. Apply on line only www.homeoffice4u2.com YEAR ROUND grounds maintenance company looking for 2 full time crew members. MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Winter work available. Re- sume plus driver abstract required. Benefit package available. Call Mon-Fri 905-619-6761 or fax re- sume to 905-619-0788. Salon & Spa Help BUSY BROOKLIN Salon growing again! Business minded Jr Stylist, Stylist and Colour Technicians will be welcome. Drop by and see if our environment fits your career or Call 905- 620-0577 ask for Laura. HAIRSTYLISTS required, licensed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Picker- ing/Beach. Call Michelle 416-383-0689 Hospital/Medical /Dental Salon & Spa Help ROXELLE HAIRSTYLING Seeking Full & Part Time hairstylists for busy Ajax salon. No clientele re- quired. Competitive wages. Flexible hours. Chair ren- tal available. Call 647- 223-1949 SALES CLERK needed for A & T Beauty Supply. Must be lic. Stylist with computer skills. Full-time Tues-Sat (days only). Submit resume in person: 15 Simcoe South, ask for Maria (905)728-7383 VALENTINO'S now hiring junior stylists or apprentic- es for our new academy. Applicants to apply in person to 210 Brock St. S. in Whitby. Skilled & Technical Help CARPENTER insurance restora- tion experience and carpenters helpers. Must have own tools and valid driver's license. (905)686-5854 DIESEL MECHANIC required for local utility contractor. Experience in hydraulics a benefit. Call 905-655-7122 or fax resume to 905-655-7178. Experienced Duct & Carpet Cleaners must be available to work Sat. and Eve. Must have valid drivers license. Fax resume to 905-686-8321 FULLTIME CREATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPER with a degree in ME- CHANICAL ENGINEER- ING needed. Fluency in AUTOCAD proficiency in INVENTOR is preferable. Familiarity with manufac- turing. Good communica- tion skills. Resumes to ben@adamsonproaudio.com SHOP FABRICATORS and Site Erectors required for growing Bowmanville steel fabrication contractor. Skilled individuals with a minimum of 5 years shop experience in layout and fabrication and/or installa- tion of structural steel, stairs, and handrails etc. Send resume to: Fax: 905-666-5163 or e-mail hrwelding@bellnet.ca Hospital/Medical /Dental Skilled & Technical Help STEEL ERECTING Com- pany looking for Fitter Welder Estimator Coordi- nator. Driver's license re- quired. Fax resume to 905-420-6586. STEEL STUD T-Bar, Dry- waller and Heavy & Light gauge required. Must have 10+years. Long hours *af- ter* 6p.m. No Rookies. (905)721-0498 WINDOW COVERING In- staller. Professional with experience in drapery, blinds and shutters. Must have own truck and tools. Fax resume to 905-428- 6217 or call 905-428-0937 Office Help ADMINISTRATIVE POSI- TIONS available in ex- panding Pickering finance office. Room for advance- ment. Benefits package. experience in Excel an as- set. Fax resume in confi- dence to (905)426-2053. OFFICE ASSISTANT / Re- ceptionist required by Ajax moving company. Part- time, Mon.-Fri. 10a.m. to 2p.m. May lead to Full- time. Must be computer lit- erate and have a pleasant telephone manner. Fax re- sume to: 905-683-1360 Sales Help & Agents GENTRY LIMITED - sales person needed, knowledge of roofing and/or water- proofing. Hardworking, goal-oriented person, with great communication skills, own vehicle. Please fax resume to 905-725-8078. SOURCE FOR SPORTS Ajax requires energetic, outgoing full and part-time retail sales personnel and cashiers. Experience pre- ferred. sfsajax@rog- ers.com or fax 905-683- 2505. Retail Sales Help SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, full-time knowledge required. Call (416)606-7995 Hospital/Medical /Dental Skilled & Technical Help Hospital/Medical /Dental BOWMANVILLE OFFICE looking for an experienced Level ll Dental Assistant. Full time position, some evenings and weekends. In a busy fast paced office, energetic individual, task oriented, please fax resume to 905-697-9711, bowmanvilledental @gmail.com CERTIFIED DENTAL AS- SISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 30 hours per week, at downtown Oshawa. 2 evenings and 1 Saturday per month. Please fax re- sume to: 905-433-0337. DENTAL ASSISTANT and Receptionist wanted. Apply with resume to 5 Points Mall Dental Office. No phone calls please. DENTAL HYGIENIST Part-time required for friendly Oshawa dental of- fice. Monday 8am-8pm and Wednesday 8am-4pm. Fax resume: 905-725-6029 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST welcome to provide excel- lent customer service in our computerized, high- quality care practice. F/T, no weekends. Please ap- ply at 104 Waverley Rd., Bowmanville. F/T ASSISTANT/recep- tionist and P/T Hygienist. Come join our dynamic, growing team! Tracker software knowledge bene- ficial. Please deliver re- sume in person to: Whitby Dental Centre, 1101 Brock St., S., Whitby. RN REQUIRED immedi- ately to join our Oral Sur- gery team in Ajax. Emerge, OR or ICU experience preferred. 3-4 days/week. No weekends. Please mail resume to: 619 Kingston Rd. W. #10, Ajax, ON. M1S 6L8 or fax to 905- 619-0748. SENIOR SUPPORTIVE housing program in Oshawa is inviting re- sumes for 2 upcoming PSW positions. Please fax resume to: 905-576-8676 to the attention of the Sup- portive Housing Manager Hospital/Medical /Dental Hotel/ Restaurant Teaching Opportunities Hotel/ Restaurant BELLA NOTTE RESTAU- RANT, Part/full-time cooks required, experienced for fine dining Italian Restau- rant in Whitby. Email resumes: bellanottewhitby @hotmail.com or fax 905-444-9553. NO EARLY MORNINGS or late nights. Needed: Cook/Back Kitchen Help, 30-40 hours per week. Also waitress 15-20 hours per week for a busy family restaurant. Experience preferred. Box #351 PO.Box 481, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5. NOW HIRING Experienced Full or Part time Line Cooks, days only. Also Part time Server, days only. Please apply in person with resume: 375 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-7539 Hospital/Medical /Dental Hotel/ Restaurant Teaching Opportunities Hotel/ Restaurant SERVERS/COOKS want- ed full & part-time for new franchise restaurant in Port Hope, experienced. Serv- ers must be 18yrs of age. Please fax resume: 1-877- 841-2295. Houses for Sale $ AJAX, DETACHED, 2,800sq.ft, 4-bdrm, 3-bath. Pickering Village. $1700/month. Also 2-bdrm basement apartment, $800/month. No pets/smoking. Available September 1st. (416)628- 4335 FOR-SALE BY Owner Sturgeon-Lake Waterfront. Remodelled 2-bdrm-home, open-concept, wood-floors, tiled oversized-bathroom w/jacuzzi, Newer oil-fur- nace/Central-Air. Insulated 1.5-Garage. 10x15 garden- shed. 2-Decks, aluminum- dock. $295,000 705-324- 8881. WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL 4- bedroom home in highly sought after family neigh- borhood. Ceramic floors, sunken livingroom, huge master bedroom with re- treat. More info call (905)579-9261. Houses for Sale $ Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message GUILDWOOD area 3 bed semi-detached bungalow. Large kitchen and master bdrm. Full privacy-fenced yard. Upgrades within last 9 years include fur- nace/AC/air cleaner/roof/ eaves/windows/main and storm doors. Basement apt. Walk to bluffs, TTC and GO. $279,900 Call Home Life Realty/Broker 416-922-5533 Blythe Sex- smith/SalesRepresentative WATERFRONT LIVING. Lease or Sale! Clubhouse included. Bungalow end- unit townhome. 1300+sq.ft. full unfinished bsmt and R/I bath, $20K upgrades. 2-bdrms/2- baths, 2-car garage. $1750/month or $349,000 o.b.o. Port of Newcastle. (905)744-3572 Apartments/ Condos for Sale COURTICE, PRIVATE SALE, Excellent, sought after ground floor, newly renovated 2 bedroom bun- galow Condo, with walk out to walled patio, Locat- ed in a quiet, secure park like setting of Courtice. Bright open concept layout with engineered hardwood and ceramic floors includ- ing crown molding and 3 sided wood burning fire- place. Dishwasher, Micro- wave, Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer included. Pet friendly complex. Priced at $179.000 or B.O. Cell--416-712-9164 or 705- 657-1028 WALLDORF CONDO-711 Rossland Rd. E-Whitby. Stunning West facing, 11th floor. (2-bedrooms, or 1- bedroom and den) 2-bath- rooms, spectacular views. Bright and spacious with solarium. Stone fire- place/window coverings, all appliances. Pool, li- brary/games room, exer- cise room, patio. Steps to shops/park. Immediate closing. $179,900. Call (416)986-3110. Industrial/ Commercial Space INDUSTRIAL BAYS walk- ing distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Steven- son/401 exit. High roll-up door, mezzanine, air com- pressor, all utilities, incl. parking. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). month-by-month available. Also Storage Container available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. Business Opportunities BUY YOURSELF a good paying, flexible job. High profit cleaning business Specializing in carpet/up- holstery, pressure washing and tile & grout cleaning. Comes with truck and equipment. $80,000. Call for details 1-866-308-3131. GRAPHIC DESIGN/ DIGITAL PRINT Centre owner retiring. Financing available. low overhead, no experience necessary. full training and support. 1- 800-645-3006 QUILT SHOP established for 20 yrs. Fabric, Notions, Sewing Machines, available in Whitby close to 401. Owner motivated to sell quickly. asking $49,000.00. Call 905-430- 0297 416-258-9377 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER,Thursday EDITION, August 14, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com OPEN HOUSE PRIVATE SALE 8487 Danforth Road West, Cobourg Sunday Aug. 17th 1 pm - 3 pm Solid Brick 3 Bedroom Bungalow on half acre country lot in sought after area, only minutes from Cobourg's waterfront, downtown shop- ping, hospital, mall and 3 golf courses. 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 2 - 4 pc. Baths, Main floor Laun- dry, Large Double Car Garage. New Roof, Air Conditioner. Check it out at: www.propertyguys.com I.D. #128301 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Open Houses Business Opportunities WELL ESTABLISHED, profitable temporary sign business. Growing sales & part of growing international franchise. Large customer base, easy to operate, huge potential. Call Magnetsigns for information at 1-800-219-8977 ext 2 www.magnetsigns.com Franchises ARE YOU interested in being a franchisee of a chain store or restaurant in Port Hope. Call 905-885- 9597. Mortgages, Loans $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINAN- CIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING Group, first & second mort- gages to 100%. From 5.4 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinanc- ing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986. ANY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages * Below Bank Rates * Refi nance to 100% * Purchase 0% Down POWER OF SALE STOPPED!!! 1-877-568-9255 416-578-0897 www.butlermortgage.ca ASK FOR WILL BUTLER, AMP CREDIT!!! INCOME!!! PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for Rent ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transporta- tion. Utilities, parking in- cluded. 1 & 2-bedroom apts. $830 & $930/month. available immediately & August/Sept. 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (2)-BDRM Oshawa, large main floor, tri-plex apt bldg. 304 Banff Ave. quiet street, shed, fenced yard, laundry, parking, references, first/last, Sept 1/15. $860- inc. (905)922-5814 1 & 2 BDRM Available anytime or Sept 1st. Locat- ed 350 Malaga, Oshawa $725/mo & $825/mo. all in- clusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478 or 905- 435-0383. 1 BEDROOM apartment also bachelor apartment, Queen St., Port Perry. Available immediately. Ap- pliances included. For in- quiries or to view call 905- 925-0115. Open Houses Apartments & Flats for Rent 1 BEDROOM basement apartment BOWMAN- VILLE, $800inclusive, own laundry, washer/dryer, preferred area, separate entrance, totally renovated, close to all amenities, A&P, Goodlife, 401. non- smoker, no pets. Jason 905-449-6440 available immediately. 1-BDRM BSMT APT, close Oshawa Centre, sep- arate entrance. Hy- dro, a/c, cable, parking, laundry included. $700/mo, first/last. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. References. (905)436-9337. 1-BEDROOM APT in downtown Bowmanville. 2nd floor, $675/month, all inclusive. Call 905-623- 7368 Evenings: 905- 983- 9670 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment with sep. en- trance in 4 year new home. Laundry, AAA tenant, no smoking/pets. Central Whitby location. Available Sept. 1st. $700/month. (905)424-4451. 1-BEDROOM,two storey loft apartment, bedroom over looks living room, eat in kitchen, no smoking, first/last, $925/month, all inclusive. Available Sep- tember/October. Call (905)728-9499. 2 BEDROOM apartment at Simcoe and Centre South. Clean central Oshawa apartment includ- ing utilities for $800. Park- ing included. Call Anthony 905-925-5696. 2 LARGE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/401/Westney. Spacious. Very clean. Bright. Laundry & cable included. All inclu- sive. Parking. $900. Credit check. First/last. Available. 647-268-9040, 905-239-1039, Ayman. 2-BDRM bright/large bsmt, separate entrance, walk to south OSHAWA commu- nity centre, school, bus. Near GM/401. Sept 1st. $700+40%utilities. No pets/smoking. First/last. 1-car parking, shared laun- dry. 905-409-7586. 2-BDRM OSHAWA avail. Oct. 1st, suits working single or couple, EXTREMELY quiet, spotless building, 2 blocks from Lakeview Park, $925/mo/ includes utilities, parking, storage, private patio. Laundry room. No pets/smoking. Bus stop at door. First/last. Call Katie anytime (905)427-2782 ext. 222 leave message 208 CENTRE ST S,new adult lifestyle building in Oshawa. 2-bdrm including kitchen, living room, stove, dishwasher, fridge, micro- wave, parking, laundry facilities. 905-723-1647 or 905-728-7841. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, near Oshawa Centre, hardwood floors, Fridge/stove, washer/dryer included. $1300+ utilities, first/last. Available Sept 1st. Call (905)213-9035 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2 & 3-bdrm apts, quiet bldg. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre/amenities. Laundry facilities on-site, utilities included. No pets. Avail. Sept. 1st. 905-723- 5434 Apartments & Flats for Rent Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking.Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AAA 3-BDRM WHITBY main floor of house, new, new, new, bathroom, kitch- en, paint, carpet, large fenced yard, parking, laun- dry, GO/401/schools/shop- ping, $1195 +utilities. Available immediately. (416)459-2350. AJAX - 2 Bedroom, legal, basement apt. for sept. 1st in westney/hwy2 area. Storage shed, Wash- er/Dryer, A/C, Cable. $1050/month. Call (905)683-0343 after 6p.m. AJAX 1-BEDROOM apt. available immediately. $675/month. Seperate entrance, laundry, 1-park- ing spot, no smoking, clean fresh paint, perfect for single person. incl all utilities except phone. Includes fridge and stove. 416-986-8204 AJAX Salem/Bayly.Large 2-bedroom basement apt, bright/clean. shared laun- dry. $900 includes utilities, parking, A/C. Non-smok- ing. Nice quiet neighbour- hood. Suit professional. Avail. Sept 1. 905-787- 8665 or 416-721-4425. AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM, large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. parking, appliances, shared laundry, $800 inclu- sive. Avail. Sept. Condolyn Management 905-428- 9766 AJAX, HARWOOD/Ross- land delightful modern 1- bdrm basement apt., pri- vate entrance at ground level, own laundry, park- ing, available now. $900 inclusive. Condolyn Man- agement 905-428-9766. AJAX, LARGE 1-bedroom basement apt., suits single working person, no smok- ing/pets. $850/month. Available Sept. 1st. Call (905)428-9492 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom apts. $1019/mo. Available August/Sept 1st 3-bedroom $1125/mo. Plus parking. Available Au- gust/Sept 1st. 905-683- 8571, 905-683-8421 AJAX:2-bedroom bright basement, $850 (plus utilities). Large living- room/kitchen, c/air, 2-car parking! On cul-de-sac/fenced-in back- yard; close to buses, shop- ping, schools, 401. palawrence@trebnet.com or 905-907-5464. AJAX: WESTNEY/HWY 2 1-bdrm bsmt. Spacious, separate entrance, cable, hardwood, 1 car parking, laundry, $850/month, first/last. Available Sept 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. APARTMENTS FOR RENT. Large 3-bedroom; 1-bedroom; 1-bedroom main level, Port Perry in- town. Very nice. Short walk to lake, amenities. $1250 &$850. Call 416-884-0966. Apartments & Flats for Rent AMAZING!Huge, luxuri- ous 1200 square foot, 2- bedroom deluxe apt. for rent in house in Whitby. Includes all appliances & utilities, laundry, ample parking, cable, air, big yard, plus many extras! Available Sept.27th. No smoking, No pets. $1080.00 per month. 1st and last required. Call (905)903-0220 ATTENTION SENIORS/ MATURE ADULTS quiet living everything on one level all new 2-bdrm, fridge/stove, parking, laun- dry, cable. All inclusive. $985. Oshawa 289-240- 4120 AVAILABLE Sept 1st 2- bdrm plus den $950/mo A/C & heat included, hydro extra. No pets/smoking. Not suitable for small chil- dren. King/Wilson Oshawa. Call Dorothy (905)623- 3651 BEAUTIFUL 1-BDRM, quiet home, N-Oshawa, Simcoe/Taunton. Fridge/Stove, ceramics, parking, washer/dryer in your apt. Renovated, much more. First/Last/Referenc- es. Suits mature resposn- sible working person. Ab- solutely no dogs. $800-in- clusive. (905)571-4471 BROCK RD/HWY 2.Bright spacious walk-out 2-bdrm bsmt apt. C/A, 5 applianc- es, utilities & parking incl. Avail. immediately. Call 416-678-6758 BROOKLIN - two bed- room, fridge, stove, heat, water included. $675/month, first/last. Available September 1st. Working adults preferred. (905)655-8079, leave mes- sage. CENTRAL PARK BLVD, 2-bedroom upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $855/mo.+hy- dro. 2-bedroom, main floor. $910/mo+hydro. Available immediately. References, No smoking/pets. 905-430- 0249. EXECUTIVE 1-BEDROOM apartment. Country setting, close to Port Perry. Appli- ances including washer & dryer. $875/mo. utilities in- cluded. Non-smoker/no pets. Available immediate- ly. (905)985-3065. LARGE 3-BEDROOM, upper level, Oshawa. $1100/month + 2/3 utilities. 1-bedroom basement, eat- in-kitchen, $800/month, in- clusive. Both have private laundry. Available August 15th. (905)409-8664 or (416)694-8353. LARGE BACHELOR basement apt., separate entrance, kitchen & bath- room, no pets, non-smok- ing. North end. Available immediately $550/month. Call (905)431-5081. NORTH OSHAWA 1-bdrm lower duplex. Clean, bright, laundry, 1-parking, non-smoker, no pets, yard, $700 inclusive. First/last. Available Sept 1st. Ideal for working couple. Call 905-430-6906. NORTH OSHAWA 2 bed- room Sept./Oct. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 Apartments & Flats for Rent ONE BEDROOM BASE- MENT apt. all utilities in- cluded, very clean, stove/fridge, washer/dryer. Sep entrance. Near Oshawa Centre. Avail. Sept. 1. $750. No pets. (905)728-2817 cell (905)244-6453 ONE BEDROOM apt, laundry, parking, close to all amenities. Pickering area. Available August lst. $850. (905)686-3344. ONE BEDROOM APTS. available August 1st. Park and Adelaide, clean & bright, $695, plus Hydro, First/last. (905)242-8487. OSHAWA -2 bedroom basement walkout Harmo- ny/Bloor area. Seperate entrance, $750/ month in- cluding H & H, laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. Suitable for a professional single person or couple. Available Sept. lst. (905)240-1752 OSHAWA 1 bedroom apt $600/month inclusive available immediately. ALSO 1/2 house with 2 bedrooms $850-inclusive Available July 1. ABSO- LUTELY NO SMOKING, no pets. (905)576-3924 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9095. OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide, 2-bedroom main floor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. 1-bedroom main floor, laundry, no parking, $600+hydro. 905-668- 8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350. OSHAWA near O/C lovely 3-bdrm main floor of house. Quiet neighbour- hood, w/out to large yard. parking, a/c laundry fa- cilities, No smoking/pets. first/last. $1275/mo in- cludes utilities (905)831- 9458 OSHAWA NORTH,gor- geous 1-bedroom main floor of SENIOR-LIFE- STYLE COMPLEX, se- cluded area in the city, beautiful lawn, ample parking, $1000/month, all inclusive, Immediately. (905)723-7291. OSHAWA Simcoe/Taun- ton 1-bdrm $805, 2-bdrm $865 includes utilities & parking. Quiet mature building. Near Durham College/UOIT. No pets. 905-435-6023 OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt in quiet residential area. Pri- vate entrance & laundry. Cable, c/a, 5-appliances, 1-parking, avail. Sept. 1st. Close to schools/shopping. $800/month. First/last. (905)404-8695 OSHAWA,bright, recently renovated, 1-bdrm bsmt. 1100-sq.ft, separate en- trance, fireplace. $799/in- clusive. Laundry, hi-speed internet, additional parking available. First/last. Available Sept 1st/Oct 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)622-4953. OSHAWA,Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866- 601-3083 www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, THORNTON/ Adelaide, Ground-level, bright 1-bedroom walkout apt in house. Excellent neighborhood, appliances, laundry, $875/inclusive. Sept 1st. 2-car parking, own driveway. No smok- ing/pets. (905)706-2200. PICKERING (Brock/Dell- brook) walk out basement apartment available, 4 ap- pliances, 2 car parking, ac- cess to entire backyard w/patio, $800inclusive. 1st/last required. Available September 1. Call (416)825-4269 Apartments & Flats for Rent PICKERING -Avail. Sept. 1st. A large bright 3bdrm basement apartment with private entrance, dish- washer, private laundry, 5-piece bath and powder room, close to GO and steps to the park. $1150/month+half utilities. 1 bdrm bsmt $750/month. 2nd floor bachelor with pri- vate deck. $600/month. Call Carol (905)839-7695 PICKERING -Large, bright 1 bedroom basement apartment. Great location, 401/Whites. Includes All Utilities, Appliances, Inter- net, Cable, A/C, Home Gym, Patio. No Pets. $795/month. Call Paul (416)897-0732 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious, quiet 1-bdrm $735; 2-bedrooms $835. Avail. September 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1- 800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca STUNNING, LARGE 1 bdrm. walk-out apt. on quiet cul-de-sac in West Pickering. 2 min. from 401, forest view, 5 appliances (incl. washer/dryer). $1095 /mo. inclusive. Call Eleanor at 905-619-2639 ext. 226. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY 1 & 2 BDRM APTS, $785 & $922. Rent includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appli- ances, 2-parking, $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-665-3666. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM unit in triplex, parking, laundry, walk to Go. Yard. No pets/smoking. $900 plus utilities. Avail. Sept 1. (416)574-2621. WHITBY, BACHELOR and 2 bedrooms from $749 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 or view at comptronica.com WHITBY, BIG one bed- room, $830 all inclusive available Sept. lst. Big two bedroom $940 all inclu- sive. October lst. Parking, laundry (416)520-6392 (905)669-4009 WHITBY,large bright 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 2 appli- ances. Quiet building, parking, includes utilities. $900/mo. Available imme- diately. Call 905-432-4168. WHITBY, WALK TO GO, large 3-bedroom, mainfloor duplex, 2 entrances, park- ing, laundry facilities. $975/mo plus utilities. Available Sept. 1st. No pets. Call 905-924-3685 WHITBY,BROCK/BURNS, LARGE bright, 1-bedroom basement apt, Sep en- trance, parking, laundry, A/C, gas fireplace, fridge, stove dishwasher, cable. internet $900/inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905-668-5593 Apartments & Flats for Rent WHITBY- HUGE,bright, 1- bdrm. bsmt. apt. New kitchen, gas fireplace, quiet neighbourhood. $700/mo. inclusive parking extra. No smoking or pets. Avail. immediately or Sept 1st. 416-838-1026 (cell). Houses for Rent $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good es- tablished credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888- 732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com No- body sells more homes than Remax. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Oshawa Ritson/Olive, cen- tral air, near schools/shop- ping, available immediate- ly. $1000+utilities. first/last, references. No pets. (905)433-2170 3+1 BEDROOM bungalow with finished basement (gas fireplace). Wilson / Dean, Oshawa. Across from public school. $1400/month+ utilities.(905)432-9261 3-BDRM SEMI Oshawa, walkout to large deck. Fin- ished bsmt, 5 appliances, c/air. Close to shopping, schools. $1250.00/mo. + utilities. Avail September 1. 905-668-1978 or 905-706- 4528. 3-BEDROOM CLEAN main floor bungalow, near Oshawa Centre and all amenities. Available imme- diately, Legal unit. $1075+. Parking, a/c, fenced yard. Call 905-720-2186. 3-BEDROOM TOWN- HOUSE,Hwy 2/Whites. Appliances, hardwood on main floor, master w/en- suite, air, finished rec-room in basement w/walkout. near 401. Shows to perfec- tion. Sept 1st, $1300+utilities. No pets/smoking, (905)683- 9997 AJAX -Upper Level 4 Bedroom house with 2.5 Bathrooms. 1st/last. 34 Dominy Drive. Close to all amenities. Contact Cedric (905)796-9831 or (416)627-8943 for details AJAX- Main floor of house. 5bedrooms, 3.5wash rooms, appliances, 4 car parking, close to schools and highway, quiet neigh- borhood. 5 years new. $1800/month plus utilities. Call (416)617-0147 COUNTRY SETTING-8KM east of Simcoe on Ramsey Rd. 3bdrm, $900.00 per/mth + heat/hydro. Available Sept. 1st. 905- 427-0403 daytime, leave message after hours. EXECUTIVE RENTAL WHITBY: 2,000 sq.ft. bun- galow on 2 acres. Close to GO and 401. 3 bedrooms, office, 2 fireplaces, large deck, new landscaping, partially-finished base- ment. $1,900/month +heat and hydro. 905-579-0411 x 113. LARGE 4-BEDROOM house available immedi- ately, Port Perry area. Suitable for B&B, cottage industry business. Newly renovated. Rent negotiable to good tenants. First/last/references. 705- 786-3190. OSHAWA/WHITBY Bor- der "2 for 1", three bed- room house with one bed- room basement apt. Appli- ances, A/C, avail Sept. $1350 plus. Condolyn Mgt 905-428-9766 PICKERING,4-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, $1400/mo+ 60% utilities. ALSO 1-bdrm bsmt w/eat-in kitchen, $700+40% utilities. Both avail. Sept 1st. Lots of parking. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-427-2688 or 416-358-3475 Houses for Rent PICKERING,spacious 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 bathrooms, 2-levels, newly renovated, large private yard, $1400+utilities. No smok- ing/pets. ALSO 1-bdrm above ground apt. $700+utilities. Both available Sept 1st. (416)884-2321. PORT PERRY.4 bedroom house within walking dis- tance of downtown. $1500/mo. + utilities. Available Sept./Oct. Call 905-985-5499. WHITBY 3-BDRM,1-full bath, 2-pc ensuite & pow- der room, fireplace. Fenced yard. 1 car gar- age. Off Bassett North, walk to Walmart. Sept 1st. No pets/smoking. $1275/mo plus utilities. First/last. References. (905)430-0249. WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE@ Rossland/Thick- son 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1295 mo. + utilities, Sept.1, legal Bsmt Apt. not incl., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking /Pets. Tim Web- ster @ Sutton Group Heri- tage Brokerage 905 619- 9500. WHITBY OSHAWA bor- der. Residential area. 3+1Bedroom detached home. Double car garage. Fenced yard. Appliances. Avail. Immediately asking 1275+Util. (905)430-3519 Townhouses for Rent 3-BEDROOM,close to schools, shopping, bus route and 401. Harmo- ny/Rossland area. Appli- ances included. No pets/smoking. $1250/month, plus utilities, references required. After 6pm, (905)721-9577. Ajax "By the Lake" Har- wood/Lake Driveway, airy 3-bedroom TH, 2 balco- nies, fireplace, large win- dows, appliances, pool, gym, $1400 plus utilities, avail now. Condolyn Mgt 905-428-9766 AJAX TRIBUTE HOME 3 bedroom townhouse. 5 ap- pliances, A/C, 2 1/2 baths, separate familyroom. Near amenities, no smok- ing/pets. Available Sep- tember 1st. $1350 plus utilities. 905-428-6822. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town-house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. New rental. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. Ask about our move-in incentives. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA Harmony/Olive. townhouses, freshly paint- ed, 2 bedroom $775 + heat/hydro; 3 bedroom $875 + heat/hydro Available Sept 1/Oct 1. No pets. 905-723-8697 PICKERING, Whites/401, luxury 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, c/a, c/v. Finished walk-out bsmt, 2 parking. Close to amenities and schools. No smoking/pets. $1500/mo plus heat & hydro. Avail. Sept. 1st. (647)886-4590 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY immaculate, completely redone, 3-bdrm townhome, end unit. Available now. $1050 includes appliances, fenced rear yard, gas heat/hot water, wash- er/dryer hook-ups. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-493- 3065. Rooms for Rent & Wanted A LARGE BRIGHT ROOM in new home. Fur- nished/unfurnished. Whitby Taunton Rd/Cochrane. Own bath, share kitchen with one, park- ing/cable/laundry. No smoking/pets. FEMALE PREFERRED. Available immediately. (905)493- 1819, (416)797-3234. AJAX -1 furnished room for rent in large home. Phone, internet, cable, parking, laundry. $550/mo, first/last. No smoking/pets. Bus route. Avail. immedi- ately. Call 416-893-0140. AJAX, WALK to lake, clean, quiet home, 1 furnished room, internet, cable, parking, laundry, $550/month. References required. First/last, no smoking/pets. Call (416)819-8708. OSHAWA, SOUTH:Room for rent near 401, GM. Share laundry, yard, kitchen, bath. Mature non-smoker $450+ shared cost of internet/phone. Available immediately. Nicole 905-240-6795. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401 2 Rooms in base- ment for rent, $450 & $500/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917- 4949. PICKERING/BROCK Rd, No smoking/pets, unfur- nished rooms. $350/$450/$550, per month. First/last, Call (416)433-1919. SALEM/BAYLY,furnished room, in quiet family home. Female preferred, non smoker. Own washroom, share kitchen, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, park- ing. $450/month, no pets. 289-892-2985. WHITBY (Taunton/Thick- son) -Female roommate to share new home with two working females.- at E/W & N/S bus. $425 (includes utilities, cable, internet). 416-435-2195. Shared Accommodation FEMALE TO share new 3 bedroom downtown Oshawa condominium apartment. Huge balcony, indoor parking, utilities in- cluded. Reasonable rent for sharing regular over- night support of roommate with a physical and devel- opmental disability. No pets/smoking melissastribe@yahoo.ca 905-723-4818 weekdays. WORKING PROFES- SIONAL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. $425/month. (905)243- 0615 Rentals Outside Canada CLEARWATER FLORI- DA,3-bedroom fully fur- nished air conditioned manufactured homes. Pool, hot tub, near beach- es & major attractions. Half hour to NHL Hockey (starts Oct 11 -$15/seat) children welcome. Booking Now- January. $400/wk (less than motel). Photos shown in your home. (905)683- 5503. Cottages for Rent COTTAGES FOR RENT! 2 & 3 bedroom available. Clean lake, private beach, comes with a boat. Also B&B. 1-800-979-3486 www.zumwaldhaus.com Campers, Trailers, Sites 2003 TRAVEL trailer sleeps 8. Includes fridge, stove, Air, micro, shower and hot water heater. (905)668-5122. Campers, Trailers, Sites TRAILER FOR SALE $22,500. On pristine lake, electric motors only. 2002 33 ft. Mallard on large wa- terfront site in quiet pri- vate park. Large tipout, A/C, propane furnace. Sleeps 9. Full length deck, extensive docking, etc., everything included. Call to View 905-436-1823 or 905-924-4022 Car Pools/ Transportation TEMPORARY CARPOOL ride needed from Ajax to Uxbridge. Weekdays 9-5, share gas. Call: 905-427-1884 e-mail: jbobbitt@durhamregion.com Personals GENTLEMAN 58, looking for lady 50-55 for dining, walks & travel! Call 905-492-0207 LOOKING for a 55-65 year old attractive lady who is honest, caring and active. I am 6 ft 2, 185lbs, single non-smoking, retired pro- fessional who enjoys life and would like to share it with someone special. Mail replies to Box # 350, PO.Box 481, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5. Daycare Available EXPERIENCED affordable home daycare. Valleyf- arm/Hwy 2, large fenced backyard, fenced pool. Large playroom, lunch- es/snacks. All ages, before & after school, near Glen- grove P.S. Debbie (905)839-7237. WHITES/SHEPPARD for the older kids grades JK-8, your older child will get the attention and guidance they deserve. Mature ex- perienced childcare in a smoke-free reliable, safe, friendly environment. Open 6:30am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, PA Days, school holidays. Drop off/pick up from St. Elizabeht Seton, Highbush & ST. Marguerite Bourge- oys. Nutritious break- fast/afterschool snack pro- vided. Homework help & lots of activities to keep them busy. Reasonable rates. Receipts given. Pet friendly home. (905)831- 8087. Daycare Wanted BYRON ST. ACADEMY in Whitby is looking for E.C.E and Assistant Teacher position. Fax resume to head office at 416-284- 0407. Registration PIANO STUDENTS now being accepted for Sum- mer and Fall openings, Call Joani at 905-686- 8351. Articles for Sale +CARPETS, CARPETS, Carpets, living room and hall carpeted with pad and installation from $319 (30 yds.). Best price guaranteed. Saillian Carpets. 905-242-3691 Free Estimates. 1991 SEARAY CBLT- 18ft. Excellent condition, stored indoors each winter, 15hrs. on outdrive, I/O 175hp, 6 seater, large sun- pad, ladder, radio/tape- deck, cockpit cover, cruis- ing cover, winter storage cover. Includes Cradle ride trailer 3years old. $10,500.00. Call 905-434- 3826 36" SONY VEGA flat screen plus stand, like new, originally $2400, ask- ing $499. Also free Satel- lite radio, home or car. (905)426-8858 NEWS ADVERTISER,Thursday EDITION, August 14, 2008, PAGE 21 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Jonathan Stewart Dec. 1, 1986 - Aug. 14, 2004 A thousand words can't bring you back I know because I've tried, Neither will a million tears, I know because I've cried. You left behind our broken hearts, But happy memories too, We never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Love forever, Mom, Dad, Courtney & Jeremy SUBJECT: • Wireless monopole, 45 metres tall will occupy an area of approximately 264 sq.m • Location: 2921 Westney rd, Ajax, SE Corner of 5th Con, and Westney • Legal Description: Part of Lot 10, Concession 4 • The facility will include mechanical equipment shelter and fencing around the base of the tower. The purpose of the tower is to improve wireless and data services in the area. •PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:As the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada, the Town of Ajax has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as a commenting body to Industry Canada and the applicant. •ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individual listed below by September 12, 2008 with re- spect to this matter. •ADDITIONAL INFORMATION may also be obtained through the following contacts: SITE LOCATION MAP Duane Lovelace Site Acquisition Specialist Rogers Wireless Inc. 8200 Dixie Road Brampton, Ontario L6T 0C1 Tel (416) 274-7775 Fax (647) 747 4600 Email:duane.lovelace@rci.rogers.com Mildred and Jim Lunau of Pickering are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, JACQUELINE ANN to ANDREW CHRISTOPHER son of Roy and Marilyn Smith of Richmond Hill. Wedding to take place June 2009 PUBLIC AUCTION - ONE DAY ONLY Direct factory authorized liquidation - all items must be sold Acting under Instructions received: we will sell: BRAND NEW FURNITURE & ACCENTS Over 1000 ITEMS MUST BE SOLD!!!! *unclaimed containers* overstocks * receiverships **movie sets* * mfg.showroom samples*designers choice*misguided freight* *model homes*closeouts*estates**new home furnishings * bedroom suites* living room sets **dining tables & chairs *hand carved mahogany designer's accents * * estate jewellery * big screen lcd tv*sports memorabilia* leather sofas- estate coins - framed art- vanity sinks- area rugs*elec- tronics* giftware * collectibles* purses*desks* oil paintings * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $100 COUPON present this ad and receive $100.00 towards the purchase of any 9 pc dining room suite * lcd tv 40" or larger * appraised estate jewellery item*an extra 5% discount on all purchases paid in cash with this ad --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRI., AUG. 15 - 7: PM (Preview at 6: pm) The Auction Depot (Former Kahns) 2699 Brock Rd. North Pickering New items arriving daily too numerous to list…Terms: Cash, Visa, MC,debit, Buyers Premium in effect, www.auctioneer.ca -contact us: email-info@auctioneer.ca WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Nestleton home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Whirlpool Gold stainless steel side by side fridge w icemaker, Kenmore Elite slide-in-range w glass top, Kenmore built i microwave, Kenmore Elite built in dishwasher, Inglis washer and dryer, Vermont gas stainless steel gas bbq, dining room suite, bedroom suite, antique sofa, pine chest, chests, prints, quantity of collectables and glassware, Kubota GF1800 4wheel drive diesel w 60" front and hydraulic mower (2yrs old, 238hrs, like new) Bobcat 400CC 2100gator w hydraulic dump box (like new), plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Public Notices Articles for Sale 4HP MARINER outboard motor, $500; Pool filter, $75; 1hp pool pump, $75; 6ft. diving board, $300; Barricuda, $75. Call 905- 683-2979. 5 STAR GUEST house closing. Has furniture, beds, dinning set, tables, microwaves, and much more! Call (905)983-6412. AIR CONDITIONER portable $200, dehumidifi- er $50, electric scooter $799. Pickering. Call (905)420-7401. ALL NEW QUEEN ortho- pedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacrifice $275. Call 905-213-4669. BABY CRIB with mattress (like new) $100, baby bug- gy with basinet to toddler seat conversion (great shape) $100, baby swing $30, Costco play pen with infant attachment (like new) $80, Baby Bug ac- tivity/exerciser with music $40. Call Laura or Craig 905-355-2990. CARPET SALE & Spe- cials! Laminate, hardwood flooring & tiles. Carpet 2- rooms up to 30-sq. yd. from $329. includes pad/in- stallation. Carpet repairs, serving Durham. Free es- timates. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20-sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, com- mercial. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 CASH & CARRY, IKEA Furniture (bedroom, dining room, etc.) Prices Nego- tiable. Contact Lisa 416- 618-1025 lqforever@hotmail.com CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705- 341-3881. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 GOALIE EQUIPMENT Ice Hockey. Good condition. Sizes from Atom to Ban- tam. Pads, gloves, skates, body armor. Call early for best selection. 905-434- 5686 HOT TUB/SPA.5-6 per- son, never used. Warran- ty. Sacrifice $2,995. Call 905-409-5285. Public Notices Engagements Articles for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUBS/SPA,2008 new in wrap, fully loaded. Cost $8900, sacrifice $3900. Call (905)213-4669 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4300 sacrifice $1395. (905)213- 4669 JESUS IS ALIVE Chris- tian practices consist of ancient pagan customs. Jim Campbell (705)799- 1329 PIANO FOR SALE - Apartment side, Mason- Risch with bench, good condition. $850. 905-728- 3149. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, re- pairs & pre-purchase con- sultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427- 7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PROFESSIONAL DENON DN 2500 F, high quality twin cd component, Ameri- can DJ mixer laptop com- patible. Both built into con- venient carrying case with a additional output sourc- es. $800. Call (905)579- 7226. Public Notices Engagements Articles for Sale RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Buy and sell local high school uniforms at 50% off. Whitby (905)579-9912, Courtice (905)432-7774, or visit, www.itsworthrepeating.ca. SCOOTERTEQ,"E" Bike- Cougar XR7-54km. No li- cense, insurance, or li- cense plates required. Low maintenance, 50km/per battery charge. Speed 32km/per hr. Loaded with options. $1,750. (905)668- 5155. STOVE, CERAMIC top, easy clean oven, white ex- terior, like new. White, Westinghouse $250; FRIDGE 19cu.ft. Whirlpool, white energy efficient $800, 1-yr-old. (905)985- 4731 after 6pm. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Auctions Articles for Sale WASHER & DRYER, 5-years-old $300/pr; an- tique furniture. Contact 289-385-2025 Vendors Wanted CRAFTER'S WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Cara #2212 Family Health & Lifestyle Show Bowmanville VENDORS WANTED Book early, limited space Oct 4th & 5th Call Devon at 905-579-4400 ext #2236 VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Wendy #2215 Pets, Supplies, Boarding Bischon/Shnoodle pup- pies, small breed, hypo al- lergenic, non shedding, first shots, vet checked, ready to go, $450. ea. 905-342-9159 or 905-396- 9159 BOXER PUPPIES-Born June 18th, unregistered. Flashy Fawn and White available. Home raised, not caged up. Vet checked and shots done. Written guarantee. $1,200. Fe- males 4th litter. Call (905)697-5986. BULL TERRIER.White male, 12 weeks old, CKC registered, 2nd shots, mi- cro chipped, home raised. $1600. Call 905-986-1030. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, males/females. CKC regis- tered, vet checked, tat- tooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS.CKC registered. Born May 28. Both parents OVC cert. Males & fe- males. $950 Shots, wormed & health exam. Call 905-985-3336. Auctions Pets, Supplies, Boarding GOLDENDOODLES (F1) Apricot males, low-shed & Labradoodles (F1) black M/F, moderate shed, Great family pets 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com LAB PUPS,chocolate CKC registered, tattooed, vet checked, dewormed, family raised. (705)953- 9481 LOOKING FOR a nice home for 5year old Lhasa Apso-Poodle mix. Free to good home. Call (905)683-4198 or 416-854- 7318 Cars for Sale 1995 TRANS AM Con- vertible, red with white leather interior. Winter stored. One owner. 61,000km. Certified. $13,000. Call (905)576- 6193 or 289-314-0312 1996 PONTIAC Sunfire, 2-door, 5-speed, A/C equipped. AM/FM/Cas- sette, e-tested, certified, 160,000kms, good condi- tion, $1,950, O.B.O. (905)509-3166. 1998 DODGE NEON R-T, 114,000 miles, good condi- tion, black with stripes, lowered, new rubber, sport rims, also winter tires, well maintained, $3900 certified O.B.O. Call Liz at 905-626- 0858 or 905-831-3861 2000 VW GL Turbo Bee- tle. Excellent condition, loaded, black w/black in- terior, winter tires with rims, excellent on gas, one owner. $6,400 o.b.o. Certi- fied & e-tested. (905)666- 5087 2001 HYUNDAI Elantra 67k loaded $5490; 2000 Saturn wagon 131K $4490; 2002 Kia Rio 140k $3990; 2001 Hyundai Ac- cent 166k $2990; 2-year warranty (905)922-2010 (416)841-1487 www.fineli- neauto.ca 2002 GRAND PRIX, teal, automatic, 4 dr., 150 kil., new all season tires, excel- lent condition, asking $5500. Call (905)438- 1951. Auctions Cars for Sale 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 4-dr. red/grey interior. Excellent condition, a/c, p/l, p/w, am/fm cd player, brand new battery. $4,500- o.b.o. Call after 5:30 p.m. 905-579-3037 2004 VWS JETTA TDI, 91,000-kms, leather interi- or, fully loaded. Grey col- our. Take over monthly payments plus $2000 cash. (905)426-4289 CLASSIC 1989 Cadillac Sedan De Ville, Cherry red. Best looking Cadillac in Oshawa. 135,000kms, Best Offer, Driven regular- ly. 905-723-7757 MINT CONVERTIBLE - Seebring, 2004, silver, black top, 54,805 kil., One mature lady owner. Never winter driven. Safety and emissions certificate. $11,500. (905)697-1286. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1-866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca SHAMMY AUTO SALES, Pickering. 2003 Sunfire 28k, $7295; 1999 Civic EXG 248k $4495; 2002 Hyundai Accent GL 148k $3995; 2002 1997 Accura CL, 225k $3888. Lots More Cars in Stock! Shammy (416)358-0793 or Greg 416-460-6739 WOW! DEALS DEALS DEALS! 2004 Ford Wind- star, fully loaded, 5-door, excellent condition, a/c, cert & e-tested $4250, 1998 Transport van, 7-passenger, fully loaded, ext., a/c, cert & e-tested $2000, 1992 Saturn SL 4-dr auto, runs great $1000, (905)447-3764. In Memoriam Cars Wanted ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! 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). $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 In Memoriam Cars Wanted !!!!!!! $200-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Trucks for Sale 2004 GMC Sierra SLE, short box 2WD, 4.8L, 120,000km, tow package, good condition. Asking $11,900. Please Call 905- 720-1502 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 1988 GMC 3/4 ton,ex- tended van, 350 CI, 400 Turbo tran, 90% thread on tires asking $500. as is call 905-349-3541 Motorcycles 1994 YAMAHA YZ 250, new plastics, tires, silenc- er, clutch, runs great, $1,500. 905-885-2028. Garage & Storage Space OUTDOOR STORAGE.All sizes, RVs,trailers,camp- ers,5th wheels,boats, etc. Fenced yard, secure,moni- tored. Great rates. Winter or year round available. Port Perry area. Contact Jim 905-982-0636. SECURE OUTDOOR STORAGE for your boats, trailers, RVs and more! Monthly rates at $55.00. Yearly at $495.00. Also inquire about our ample supply of indoor units starting at $59.00. Call All In One Self Storage (905)982-1133 or www.allinoneselfstorage.ca Adult Entertainment Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 Adult Entertainment ASIAN BEAUTIES Best service in town. Great deals. 24/ 7. Out calls only 416-273-0254 647-339-1800 Massages AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Coming Events BOBCAYGEON 7th Annu- al Antiques & Collectibles Sale Saturday August 16 (10am-5pm) Sunday Au- gust 17 (10am-4 pm) Curl- ing Club $4 Admission Supports Boyd Museum www.theboydmuseum.com 738-9482 Deaths MARTIN, David Seymour - On Tuesday August 12, 2008 in his 66th year, following a heroic battle with cancer. Pre deceased by his beloved parents, Donald Franklin Herald, and Marjorie Seymour. Dear father of Geoffrey (Michelle) and Andrew (Heather). Devoted Grandpop's of Alexis, and Kadin Lavean Martin. Adored brother of Carol Martin Beamer of Williamstown Ontario. Loved uncle of Matthew Beamer (Shanda) and Jennifer Beamer Fernandez (Jorge) Beloved great uncle to Matisyn Beamer. Will always be remembered by Gillian Martin. Trusted employee of many years of Pitney Bowes, and will be missed by many longtime friends. In Lieu of flowers to the family, kindly send flowers to someone you love, phone them on a Sunday afternoon, or enjoy a round of golf in Dave's memory, or donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Following Dave's wishes, there will be no visitation or services at this time, a cremation and a family memorial service will be held at a later date. Dave's epitaph would read "Family is Everything" WAGNER, Diane -Suddenly in Kemptville on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, Diane Wagner (nee Pedwell) age 64. Daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Pedwell (nee Powell). Beloved wife of the late Lenhart Wagner. Loving mother of Lance Wagner of Ajax and Michelle Wagner (Devin Lamb) of Spencer- ville. Dear sister of Edie Radu (George) and Pat Weaver (late Jack). Predeceased by her sister Ellen Kyle and her brother Henry Ped- well. Will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and es- pecially by her great niece Katrina Valliant. Will be sadly missed by her friends at Delta Bingo, Pickering. Michelle and Lance would like to thank Andrea MacKenzie, Shannon, Brent and Logan Wallace, Cameron and Car- rie Smith, Ian and Nancy Baxter, Tara Peet, Mr. and Mrs. Peet, Yvonne Callender and Tri- men Food Service. Those who wish may make memorial donations to their local Hu- mane Society. Arrangements under the care of Grant Brown Funeral Home Purcell Chapel,Spencerville 613-658-2662. For con- dolences and on-line guest book please visit: www.grantbrownfuneralhome.com Deaths COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 FACTORY PRICES Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement Roofing Shingles, Flats, Eavestrough, Soffit A + Quality Fully Insured and licensed Better Rates 416-429-2189 or 1-866-816-2477 SPECIAL ON WINDOW CLEANING $50.00 (up to 20 windows) No Squeegee (By hand) *Lawncare * Interior and Exterior Painting * Eavestrough * Power wash (fence & deck stain) Lowest in the Region Fred 905-655-5706 Serving Durham since 1990 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit ~ Facia ~Eavestrough Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. Call now for free estimates (905) 686-9128 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)532-9056 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER,Thursday EDITION, August 14, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Available in AWD ¥ 1.8 L, 132 hp VVT-i engine ¥ 5-speed manual transmission ¥ Tilt and telescopic steering wheel ¥ ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ¥ 6 standard airbags ¥ Spacious cargo deck with 60/40 split folding rear seats ¥ Optitron electronic gauges & more All-new 09 Matrix HWY 6.2L/100 KM (46 MPG) CITY 7.8L/100 KM (36 MPG) LOWER PRICE STARTING FROM $15,705 MSRP´* ¥ 1.8 L, 132 hp VVT-i engine ¥ 5-speed manual transmission ¥ ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ¥ 6 standard airbags ¥ Wider and roomier interior ¥ Tilt and telescopic steering wheel ¥ Accessory power outlets & more All-new 09 Corolla CE HWY 5.6L/100 KM (50 MPG) CITY 7.5L/100 KM (38 MPG) LOWER PRICE STARTING FROM $14,565 MSRP´* ¥ 2.4 L, 158 hp VVT-i engine ¥ 5-speed automatic transmission ¥ A/C ¥ Power windows, locks and mirrors ¥ 7 standard airbags ¥ Keyless entry with trunk release ¥ Auxiliary input jack, steering wheel audio controls & more 09 Camry LE HWY 6.2L/100 KM (46 MPG) CITY 9.5L/100 KM (30 MPG) LOWER PRICE STARTING FROM $23,400 MSRP´* ¥*Limited time lease and fi nance offers available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. License, registration, PPSA, insurance, applicable fees and taxes are extra. MSRP of a new 2008 Yaris (Model JT923MA), 2009 Corolla (Model BU42EMA), 2009 Matrix (Model KU40EMA) and 2009 Camry (Model BE46KPA) is $13,165/$14,565/$15,705/$23,400 plus freight and P.D.E. of $1,090/$1,140/$1,140/$1,240. Tax for fuel conservation is $75 for Matrix and Camry. ¥0.9% fi nance APR on a new 2008 Yaris (Model JT923MA) equals $371 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $191 for a total obligation of $13,356. *3.5%/6.9%/6.9%/5.9% lease APR for 60/48/48/48 months on a new 2008 Yaris (Model JT923MA), 2009 Corolla (Model BU42EMA), 2009 Matrix (Model KU40EMA) and 2009 Camry (Model BE46KPA). Monthly payment is $149/$199/$199/$299 with a $2,392/$2,353/$3,103/$3,314 down payment or trade equivalent, and fi rst monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,333/$11,906/$12,656/$17,667. Based on a maximum of 96,000 KMS (120,000 KMS for Yaris). Additional KM charge of $.07/.07/.07/.10 for excess kilometres if applicable. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Offers valid until June 30, 2008 and are subject to change without notice. Please see your participating Toyota Dealer for full details. uYou may be eligible for the Government of Canada’s ecoAUTO Rebate Program. For more details, visit www.ecoaction.gc.ca. ††Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. †These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. All rights are reserved.* See dealer for full details. 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YOU OWN IT FOR $160 Bi-weekly/ 96 months* (When you apply the FREE Gas* Rebate) PURCHASE APR 6.99%Bi-weekly/ 96 months YOU OWN IT FOR $127 Bi-weekly/ 96 months* (When you apply the FREE Gas* Rebate) PURCHASE APR 6.99%Bi-weekly/ 96 months CONSUMERS CASH UP TO $11,750† CONSUMERS CASH UP TO $6,250†LOCATION¥ 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT 4x4 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 14, 2008