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Pressrun 51,400 • 48 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, August 26, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE The disdain facing big unions BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com In light of the recent tension per- ceived between the public and big trades unions, such as the CAW during GM’s downsizing, CUPE during the Toronto municipal workers’ strike and ETFO during its contract negotiations earlier this year, this is the first in a four- part series looking at the attitude, challenges and future faced by unions and those who deal with them. Part one looks at the attitude toward unions. DURHAM -- In this day and age, hostility toward unions hangs in the air like a gas, said Trent Uni- versity professor Bryan Palmer. And strikes are the match that See MODERN page 2 METROLAND PHOTO ILLUSTRATION DURHAM -- Strikes and protests have taken place frequently throughout Durham Region. Top left, CAW Local 222 President Chris Buckley addresses workers at the blockade of GM headquarters last summer. Top middle, a protest after GM announced the truck plant closure, top right, Public health nurses Glenna Cole, Gloria Lynn, Jean Nesbitt on strike in 1987, bottom right, a protester at last March’s Jobs First Rally in Oshawa, and, bottom right, postal workers on strike in 1989. NEWS 3 Treacherous takeoff Man injured in Pickering while hang-gliding FEATURE 10 Edible flowers Durham gardener makes it her business SPORTS 18 No cup for Serville Pickering teen goes to nationals with Green Gaels newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 20092 P Est. Since 1987 Find us online: advantageairtech.com Pickering/Ajax 1895 Clements Rd. Unit # 135, Pickering 905-683-4477 Oshawa/Whitby 905-571-2377 Financing Available. CALL NOW TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET A FURNACE FREE! 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As big trade unions such as the Canadian Auto Workers, the Ele- mentary Teachers Federation of Ontario and The Canadian Union for Public Employees publicly deal with bargaining disputes, the ten- sion toward them is perceived as thick, in an economic time when people outside of unions deal with their own struggles in a current recession. “Overall, since 1973, the unions have been under attack by the state,” Mr. Palmer said. During the oil crisis of that time, attacking the high wages of union- ized workers was seen as a way of dealing with the crisis, he said. Immediately after the Second World War, the 1950s and 1960s were good times for unions - - they established legal collective bar- gaining rights, won protections for work- ers and things were good for the labour movement, he said. But for the next three and a half decades, times have been less than favourable, with the last two years in particular getting worse, he added. “I think the last eight months have been catastrophic,” he added. During a recession, public opin- ion sharpens, said David Clegg, ETFO president. “I don’t think the fundamentals (of bargaining) have changed,” he said. His union members found themselves on the losing end of a bargaining battle earlier this year as a result. ETFO disputed a wage increase offered by the Province and received a reduced take-it- or-leave offer from the Minister of Education instead, with the econ- omy given as the reason for the scaled-back amount. Mr. Clegg’s frustration comes from the reason Ontario is in a challenging time to begin with. The situation is the result of poor business practices unrelated to bargaining, such as big pay-outs to departing executives, bonuses and so forth, he said. But it’s the ordinary citizen who ultimately pays, he added. In CUPE’s case, with the recent Toronto city workers’ strike, the City wanted to roll back hard-won rights, he said. He doesn’t under- stand why more people aren’t outraged by rich corpora- tions and people who created this atmo- sphere, he said. Instead, there’s backlash against the people trying to prevent losing what they’ve won. The CAW is in the same position when it comes to that backlash, with people blam- ing it for the collapse of the big three automakers, Mr. Clegg said. But it’s the global environment that’s caused consumers to buy foreign-made vehicles. “The reality is, the standard of living has not been increased with the wealth,” Mr. Clegg said, add- ing the credit crisis is proof of that, with people having to borrow to pay their bills. What’s changed is the societal attitude and the Mike Harris era showed that, he added. During that time, there was an attitude change toward a need to curtail public services, a feeling public services are not in the best inter- est of the public. Mr. Harris was Ontario’s Conservative premier from 1995 to 2002. “It’s the phenomenon that’s grown over time,” Mr. Clegg said. It started in the 1980s with the Reagan-era, he added. Mr. Clegg’s father would proba- bly understand the change better than he does -- the importance of good social security, of saving the sinking ship instead of jumping into a lifeboat, he said. Unions in general are looked at with disdain and globalization has created a reason to exploit that, he said. Don Bryans actually hears peo- ple say big unions are evil. Mr. Bryans, president of CUPE Local 218 representing workers in the Durham Catholic and Dur- ham District school boards, lives in Havelock in what he calls, a “Conservative area of Ontario. “You hear them saying ‘I’ve never had a pension plan, I’ve had to do it all myself’,” Mr. Bryans said. But those benefits were creat- ed to fill positions that sat empty because their wages weren’t com- petitive, he said. “I think unions are starting to get a rap that they’re greedy or don’t have a role in the world anymore,” Mr. Bryans said. “I don’t believe that’s the truth at all. “As the economy starts to go into downturn, it’s easy to blame the unions for all the things going wrong in the world.” But the people doing it are the same people who disrupted the economy to begin with, he said, pointing to decision-making on vehicle choices at General Motors, big management buyouts in hydro sectors and other areas. It’s easy for governments and corporations to pit the work- ing class against itself rather than blame themselves, he added. “A lot of public sentiment comes out of people thinking they’re worth more than what these guys are,” Mr. Bryans said. Part two -- the cause of the bargaining bust. FAST FACTS A history of CUPE The Canadian Union of Public Employees began in 1963 after seven years of merger discussions. By 1969, its membership reached 130,000. In the 1970s, many governments took a tough stand against labour, removing the right to strike for groups of public sector workers. In 1975, the Trudeau government introduced wage controls, prompting one million workers, including 100,000 CUPE members, to stage a one-day general strike. The downturn continued in the 1980s, with cuts and change. The 1990s offered no relief. CUPE members in Ontario worked with other unions and community groups in the Days of Action to protest the Mike Harris gov- ernment’s changes. Currently, Ontario has more than 200,000 CUPE members who work in munic- ipalities, hospitals, schools, universities, libraries, childcare centres, public utilities, public transit, and other sectors. -- From CUPE’s website FAST FACTS A history of ETFO Representing more than 70,000 employees in the province’s school boards, the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario was created in 1998 from two oth- ers dating back to about the 1920s, and was born out of the need to improve work and learning environments, said David Clegg, ETFO president. In 1944, the Teaching Professions Act was signed, requiring statutory mem- bership into a union. In the 1960s and 1970s, teachers fought for the right to strike and, as a result, Bill 100 was created, allowing teachers the legislative right to strike. It was won in part by Ontario teachers resigning together in mass protest, Mr. Clegg said. During the Mike Harris era in the 1990s, Bill 100 was replaced with Bill 160, causing an uproar in the public education sector. The new bill removed bargaining from the local level and placed it on the provincial bodies of union groups, which opened up the possibility for provincial framework which now exists, Mr. Clegg said. School boards also lost the right to raise local taxes, which hurt and helped some. Toronto in particular was at a disadvantage, he said. Before everything was doled out provincially, Toronto’s education sector was self-sustained through its own tax base, allowing it to build pools in schools, and so on, while other boards, particularly rural ones, struggled to stay afloat. Now, Toronto and Ottawa get less money while subsidizing other boards and face the challenges of having to close pools and get rid of other luxuries they once could afford, Mr. Clegg said. Modern society taking more cynical look at unions MODERN from page 1 han gnegotiating newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 20093 AP Man suffered broken arm; accident a ‘fluke’: manager BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Despite original reports of life- threatening injuries, an experienced hang-gliding pilot suffered only a broken arm in what’s described as a “fluke” accident in north Pickering. Durham Regional Police officers and EMS responded to a call Monday at 11:50 a.m. at High Perspective Inc., a hang-gliding and paragliding school just west of Brougham, on Hwy. 7 west of Brock Road in Pickering. The victim has been identified as a 51-year-old Kemptville man. His injuries were initially assessed as serious and potentially life-threatening and an air ambu- lance was dispatched, police said. But EMS treated the man at the scene and deter- mined his injuries as non-life threatening. The air ambulance was cancelled and police said the man was transferred to a local hospital with a broken arm. “I got a message from his wife,” said High Per- spective manager and instructor James Rowland. “He’s perfectly fine.” The victim reported he was attempting to take off on a hang-glider when he failed to disconnect from the winch properly. He was pulled back to the ground and was injured, police said. 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All content copyright Editorial Opinions FREE SPEECH Anti-abortion protesters likely to lose support with tactics To the editor: Further to the correspondence arising from the ‘Show the Truth’ anti-abortion demon- stration, the campaign was not only repul- sive, but a danger to public safety. The posters were a major visual distrac- tion, and the location chosen had no pur- pose other than to target drivers. How many motorists ceased to pay attention to what they were doing, and for how long, because of the graphic images? Did the cause justify the public hazard? I stopped and raised this issue with some of the demonstrators and also suggested their tactics were more like- ly to drive people away than gain new sup- porters. I truthfully identified myself as being against abortion but was still subjected to a harangue about the rights of the unborn. Every other consideration was brushed aside. Fred Ford Pickering Why aren’t abortion protests stopped? To the editor: I find it absolutely puzzling that the people we elect to keep our society safe can only be effective in certain areas. Rightly so, they rule and make it illegal to use cellphones while operating a motor vehicle as it is a distrac- tion for drivers and has been proven to be the cause of many accidents. So therefore, by the same logic, they should be stopping these abortion protests. Let me tell you that driving down Westney Road, south of Hwy. 2 last week, I was not looking at the huge glar- ing pictures on the curb or more importantly to the road in front of me. As soon as my eyes registered what I was seeing, I turned away in disgust. Now is that not a greater driving dis- traction? Will they stop these protests when their actions have caused an injury perhaps causing death and won’t that just defeat their purpose? These protesters fail to consider there are children who are exposed to these gruesome images. We have a CRTC to regu- late the content of television broadcasts and an ESRB to rate video games for the protec- tion of children, yet nothing to regulate what these protesters can and cannot display. What’s the point of shielding our children from mature graphic content when they are exposed to the blood, guts and gore on their local street corner? Does that make sense? Time and time again, after each one of these so-called peaceful protests, we all com- plain to our MPPs and write letters to our newspapers but it is obviously ineffective because nothing is ever done to put a stop to this. Sue Wilson Ajax Right to show pictures allowed under law To the editor: Re: Abortion pictures should not be allowed in public, Lyndsay White letter, Aug. 13. What Lyndsay White needs to understand is that all citizens have a right to protest. What the protesters are doing is com- pletely legal. Suggesting that police give out tickets to peaceful protesters just because a certain minority is “pissed off” is analo- gous to creating a “thought police” to mon- itor and punish citizens for straying from the public line. I am sorry Ms. White is uncomfortable with the protesters but the right to free speech is an important right in our country; the right to be “comfortable” is not. That being said, there is no need for the protesters to show graphic images of internal human parts in public. It is distasteful and says more about their lack of ability to debate using thoughtful and reasonable points then about their view on the issue on hand. Fight with words and not “shock” pictures and people will take you seriously. Neil Heisman Oshawa Unions need to find a wider constituency to survive The very people who have helped to keep Durham Region prosperous -- tens of thousands of its unionized labourers from autoworkers to teachers to ener- gy workers -- are often some of its most resented people. There is nothing like a strike or an eco- nomic downturn to ratchet up the heat on a union contract; witness the public outcry that occurred over the talk of a government bailout for General Motors’ workers or the frustration felt over teach- ers’ demands during bargaining. People aren’t happy if they feel unionized work- ers are getting a better deal. But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time long ago when GM workers were battling just to get a pension and basic labour rights, such as a decent hourly wage and a reasonable working week. Unions were out in front on many of the key social issues that are standard prac- tice in the workplace today. And the pub- lic stood squarely behind them. But that was many decades ago. There is a disconnect between a large portion of the public and union leader- ship. While leaders of large public unions have their eye squarely on battling man- agement to get the best deal they can for their membership, they can risk driving a wedge between that membership and the wider public. It’s a delicate tightrope. The wider pub- lic is often largely made up of people who have little in common with the union membership and the disconnect widens rather than narrows. In a four-part series that begins in today’s newspaper and online at news- durhamregion.com, we’ll be taking a close look at public and private sector unions and the role they play in our soci- ety today and into the future. We’ll be speaking to Trent University professor Bryan Palmer, who is a special- ist in Canadian labour history and we will also talk to David Clegg, president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. We will also seek out the views of former Ontario Progressive Conservative cabi- net minister Janet Ecker, who held such high-profile posts as minister of finance and education while serving with Mike Harris and Ernie Eves from 1995-2003. We’ll look at where the union movement in Ontario has been, where it is now and where experts believe it needs to go to be relevant tomorrow. Look for part two on Thursday, part three on Friday and part four next Wednesday. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 20096 P WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com WE ASKED For everyone who has just begun to feel better about themselves, here’s the bad news: there are no green cars, green homes or green holidays. For that matter, there are no green consumer products as such. We have become obsessed with everything labelled that way and a collective thinking has emerged, suggesting that we can buy ourselves out of our unsustainable lifestyles. Nature knows no green products because nature is only affected by energy, resource and waste flows, including pollution. The question we should really pose is whether the Earth can recycle and break down all the waste products that we create if every single one of the 6.5 billion people on our planet enjoyed the same standard of living as we do here in Canada. Once one begins to crunch some numbers, the results are nothing short of shocking. In 2008, Canadian society as a whole con- sumed about 8 exajoules. While most of us would not know how to relate this number to something meaningful, here is an interesting comparison. If we divide this number by the population, we end up with about 240 billion joules per capita per year. Now, if we assume that a slave could work all day on 3,000 kilo- calories, then let us guess how many slaves would consume the equivalent of 240 billion joules a year in food? The answer is 53! This means that, on average, every single Canadi- an employs the equivalent of 53 slaves each and every day of the year to enable the kind of living we take for granted. This is a stunning figure. In the old days, such luxury was reserved for the super rich and the great industrialists only. Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, where the McLaughlin automotive empire has its roots, is such an example. Touring the site, you learn that a whole brigade of maids, butlers and garden- ers was employed by R. Samuel McLaughlin just to keep things going on these large prem- ises. When I first toured the place, I asked myself whether all Canadians could ever live this way. Well, we do. In our own way and over- whelmingly based on fossil fuels. Unfortu- nately, and in comparison to Mr. McLaugh- lin, we do not even employ anyone directly in the process. The conclusion seems strikingly obvious. We simply cannot avert the looming ener- gy and environmental crisis by purchasing more stuff, nor can we engineer silver-bul- let solutions to this dilemma. There will be no “energy bailout.” The root of the problem lies in the scale of the energy output we are running at. Each and everyone of us, and this includes myself. Taking the initiative, I have already begun to draft letters of dismissal to my 53 energy slaves. The problem is, I am weak and I really got used to them. Peter Berg is a professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He is a frequent contributor to this space. Some of you may recall that, several years ago, as an experiment, my wife and I decided to pull the plug on television in our home. Unlike some of my other proposals -- All-Chocolate Thursdays, Corduroy Week, Thong Sunday -- the TV thing stuck. We still have no cable, no satellite and virtually no antenna feed. We do rent a lot of movies and occasionally a television series or doc- umentary that catches our interest and the boys, of course, have the Internet. But by and large, we have unplugged from most of what passes for televised pop culture. I won’t deny that there are occasions when vegging in front of the boob tube might still be quite pleasurable. I do miss watching the warm, rain-forest greens and whispered commentary of a golf tourna- ment while the glacial winds of February are lashing at the windows. And the occa- sional fall Sunday afternoon still seems a little incomplete without a football game to relax into. But, by and large, the decision has been a very good one. And if I had had any doubts about that, my current stay in a Regina hotel room and its attendant 57 channels and nothin’ on, has dispelled them completely. Five minutes of channel surfing was all it took to remind me of how not only vapid but also borderline insane most television programming has become. To put this into perspective, imagine yourself an alien visiting this planet. You morph into humanoid form and check in at the nearest hotel. You pick up the remote in your room and begin browsing through the screens offerings. In short order, you would be convinced that this was a cul- ture obsessed with murder, violent crime, dysfunctional unions, emergency surgical procedures and cleavage. You’d beam back to your ship and mark this little blue ball down for immediate and complete era- sure. With the possible exception of cleav- age, nothing here is worth keeping. So bizarre have the broadcast offerings become that I defy anyone to pick the authentic from the fabricated in the follow- ing: Real Housewives of Atlanta; World’s Funniest Plumbing Disasters; CSI: Keswick; Real Chance of Love 2: Back in the Saddle; Colonoscopies gone Wrong. Now I’m not one to throw the baby out with the bath water. No one is more in awe of human creativity than I. In spite of Judge Judy, Teen Cribs and Trading Spous- es: Meet your new Mommy, there are occa- sional gems of inspiration and real art hid- den in there amongst the Wife Swaps and Dating in the Darks. There are, thank God, moments of brilliant acting, writing and directing, moments of breath-taking cin- ematography and important, life-changing story-telling. But they are by far the excep- tion and not the rule. Neither am I snob enough to believe that we all need a steady diet of Rodin, Kafka and Matisse. Remember, I’m the guy who has based an acting career on the work of Don Knotts and who knows most of Bugs Bunny’s dialogue by heart. Still, I hope we can agree there is room for improvement. Until that happens, I’ll happily discon- nect from mainstream television. And yes ... I’m fully aware of the irony of this deci- sion, given what I do for a living. But what I do for a living is not what gives me life. For that, I still rely on friends, family and, of course, Thong Sunday. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Are you concerned about the effects strikes will have on the economy? (from left) PHIL DUNN --‘ I’d have to say yes. The strike in Toronto seemed to be a bad deal for the city.’ JACKIE GENTLE --‘Yes, I am. I’m concerned with the frequency.’ SUSAN GARDNER --‘I don’t think anybody should strike. If everybody and anybody in their jobs were to strike, what kind of country would we be living in?’ ANDREW DOUCETTE --‘It certainly affects the economy. I saw first-hand the effects in Toronto.’ We are slaves to amount of energy we use PETER BERG BE OUR GUEST -- Each week in this space This Week runs submissions from our readers. E-mail your submissions, maximum 350 words, to newsroom@durhamregion.com or mail to This Week c/o Tim Kelly, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. For further information call Tim Kelly at 905-579- 4400 ext. 2293 or email him at tkelly@durhamregion.com. Do yourself a favour and turn the TV off NEIL CRONE MIKE JOHNSTON In February of this year, police officers were on patrol in rural Clarington when they came across an unusual sight. They found a 34-year-old woman engaged in a sexual act with a 14-year-old boy. It was later discovered the woman was a Whitby elementary school teacher and the boy was coached by her, though he was not a student of hers. She was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. In July, she pleaded guilty to sexual interference and a reduced charge of assault and is waiting to be sen- tenced Sept. 14. When originally arrested, police refused to reveal the woman’s name. At a bail hearing, a Criminal Code ban was placed on report- ing any information which might identify the young boy. That’s where the legal question comes in. For days now, we have been debating the merits of that ban and whether we would be breaking it by publishing the teacher’s name, a name we have obtained through court records. If we did publish it and it was covered by the ban, a ban put in place to protect the vic- tim, the writer of the story could go to jail. Our next call was to the woman’s lawyer, Bernie O’Brien, who agreed the ban was a bit out of the ordinary but noted his interpreta- tion is that her name is covered by the court order. Our next call was to the Crown, who was very ambiguous about the limits of the ban. A call to our own lawyer didn’t shed any light on this. He did note court bans were the top reason for media calls to his firm. So, we have three options. We could publish the name and face legal action. We can spend hundreds of dollars for tran- scripts of the bail hearing to determine the extent of the ban or we can wait until she is sentenced on Sept. 14 to see if we can get the judge to clearly explain the ban. What would you do? E-mail your choice and why to newsroom@durhamregion.com The woman has agreed not to teach until her complaint has been dealt with by the College of Teachers. Managing Editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom. Legal question leaves us in limbo newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 20097 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 20098 P 4OZZ ' AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER source.comwedding For vendor information, please call 90-683-5110 ext. 230 or e-mail lmccaig@durhamregion.com Visit the show to see Durham’s leading wedding professionals Sunday, Sept. 20, ‘09 11am - 5pm Ajax Convention Centre 500 Beck Cres. Just off the Salem Rd. exit from 401 Ajax SPONSORED BY "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# MakeUp by LENASight & Sound Semi-formal fundraiser to help cure Connor Fox AJAX -- A group of people doing their best to help a little Pickering boy fight cancer is putting on another fundraiser. Two-year-old Connor Fox is in the fourth and most serious stage of neurosblastoma. The Bravery Beats All Fundraiser, a semi- formal gala, will take place on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax. The night will include dinner, dancing, a DJ, cash bar, prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 each. For tickets: CALL 905-903-7388 (Jennifer) VISIT www.healnaturally.com COMMUNITY Gala for Pickering toddler WALTER PASSARELLA PHOTO Kite sailor PICKERING -- Ken Tuttle, of Pickering, took advantage of some time off and a brisk wind to get some kite sailing in at Frenchman’s Bay on Aug. 24. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Car flips in north Pickering Senior taken to hospital after car hits hydro pole, lands in ditch PICKERING -- An elderly woman was taken to hospital after flipping her car in north Pickering Tuesday. Police say they were called to Brock Road North, just south of Whitevale Road, shortly after noon. A red Pontiac hit a hydro pole and flipped into a ditch on the west side of Brock Road. “It was completely upside down,” said Durham police Sergeant Nancy van Rooy. Sgt. van Rooy added the car was driven by an elderly female who may have been affected by a medical condition. “We were able to get the female out, she’s been transported to local hospital with non-life threatening injuries,” said Sgt. van Rooy. There weren’t any other vehicles involved in the collision and police don’t suspect alcohol, road conditions or wildlife were factors. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 20099 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 cityofpickering.com Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 It’s Time to Register! Register Online! It’s fast, easy & secure! or register by phone, fax, mail, drop-off & in-person All Interests: Aquatics, Leisure, Arts, Fitness, Sports and More! All Ages: Infant, Parent & Tot, Preschool, Child, Pre-teen, Teen, Adult & Older Adult! Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL September 3 Advisory Committee 7:00 pm on Race Relations and Equity September 8 Planning and Development Committee 7:30 pm September 9 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm September 14 Executive Committee 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME ALL CITY FACILITIES 24 - Hour Line City of Pickering After Hours/Emergency Line 905.683.7575 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CLOSED Sunday, September 6, 2009 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CLOSED Monday, September 7, 2009 cityofpickering.com/greatevents 2009 WATERFRONT SERIES Millennium Square Park TREBLE IN THE PARK SERIES Esplanade Park, Gazebo Thursday, August 27 @ 7 pm Keslering Ridge Blue Grass Band Sunday, August 30 @ 2 pm Uptown Swing Band 905.683.8401 LIGHT TEA AT PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE Take a break during your tour of the museum village to enjoy tea, coff ee or lemonade, a scone with fresh jam, and sweets. Call 905.683.8401 for more information. VACANCY ON PICKERING MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applications from residents to fi ll a vacancy on the Pickering Museum Advisory Committee. The Pickering Museum Advisory Committee is responsible for advising Council on matters of the establishment, management and maintenance of the Pickering Museum. The Advisory Committee is comprised of ten citizen members and meets approximately fi v e times per year. There is no remuneration paid to the members of this Committee. For more information on the duties of a Committee member, contact Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation at 905.420.4620 ext. 3223. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fi ll the vacancy on the Pickering Museum Advisory Committee, please submit a letter of interest and/or application to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application is September 16, 2009. The application form is available on the City’s website. Debi A. Wilcox, CMO, CMM III City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 FAX: 905.420.9685 E-Mail: dwilcox@cityofpickering.com EXPERIENCE ART AT THE CIVIC COMPLEX The award winning artwork of Macaulay Eteli has been featured in fi l m and various art galleries/exhibitions across North America. His work has been also recognized on radio and in various print publications. Captivating yet never overpowering, Eteli’s relaxed style beckons viewers to come closer and listen to a story. As you look, his creation comes alive. His subtle style allows him to fl ow from traditional images to sceneries to abstracts. This ability shows depth and maturity in Eteli’s exhibitions. You are invited to the Pickering Civic Complex during viewing times to see the inspirational work of Macaulay Eteli. The Experience Art program is coordinated by the City of Pickering and is one of many ways we recognize and support local artists and bring Arts & Culture to the community. Viewing Times: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm On Display: August 24, 2009 - September 25, 2009 Macaulay Eteli BUILDING A DECK OR ANOTHER HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT? You may need a building permit…. Permits for most home improvement projects are issued promptly if the proposed construction meets zoning standards, the Ontario Building Code, and the requirements of other agencies such as the Toronto and Region Conser vation Authority or the Region of Durham Health Department. You can commence construction any time within six months after obtaining a permit. Inspection requirements will be noted on your permit drawings, and must be arranged by calling 905.420.4631 prior to covering the work. For detailed information on obtaining a building permit and what projects a permit is or is not required for please call us at 905.420.4631, or email us at plan&devl@cityofpickering.com or you can visit our website cityofpickering.com, select Planning & Development Department and choose ‘Building Permits’ from the menu. Helping You To Build It Right ! AUDITIONS: PICKERING STARS 2009 Thursday, October 8,15, 22 7 - 10pm Petticoat Creek C.C. City of Pickering Photo I.D required Open to Pickering residents 13 - 19 years of age Call 905.420.4660. Ext 6100 to sign up ( Drop in auditions will not be permitted) Grand Opening Event cityofpickering.com September 4, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200910 AP BY REKA SZEKELY rszekey@durhamregion.com ORONO -- The deep red blooms outside Norma Beecroft’s Orono- area home are a lovely accent to her garden. But that’s not all they are; they’re the signature ingredient in her bergamot jelly and just one of the edible flowers used in the recipes at Norma’s Edible Flowers and Herbs. She plucks other flowers, includ- ing lavender, nasturtium and vio- lets, for her jellies, vinegars and other condiments and sells her wares out of her home and at the St. Lawrence Farmer’s Market in Toronto. “I have a double life actually, this is just one part of it,” said Ms. Beecroft, who is also a nationally- recognized composer. She attributes her knowledge of the flowers and herbs to her volunteer work at Mason Hogue Gardens in Uxbridge where she learned from Marjorie Mason. Ini- tially she planned to sell plants, but found the food products she produced were much more popu- lar. As for her skills in creating her products, that’s something she learned as a child on grandfather’s farm in Whitby. “When I was a kid you had to deal with what the farm produces, that was the only way to preserve food in those days,” she said. There are two key aspects to using edible flowers. “First of all, you have to know what flowers are edible,” said Ms. Beecroft. On the list are members of the pansy family, roses, day lilies (which are currently in season) and more. The flowers on chive and onion plants and other herbs can also add a colourful touch to dishes. “All the flowers that grow from herbs themselves are edible,” said Ms. Beecroft. Second, the source is important. Flowers bought from nurseries are likely to be sprayed with pesticides and shouldn’t be used and she cautions against picking flowers at the side of the road. “What you’re ingesting is some of the residue from the automo- biles.” The best bet is for people to grow the flowers in their own gardens. Ms. Beecroft grows many of her own herbs and flowers and also purchases products from farmers she’s met through farmers’ mar- kets where she’s sold her products. She does not use preservatives and makes all her products at home. When it comes to taste, the flow- ers themselves vary in strength. Some are used mainly for colour; others, such as lavender and the chive flowers, have a stronger taste. “Lavender is used widely in the south of France where it’s grown a lot,” she said. Nasturtium tastes like watercress and both the flower and the leaves add a fun touch to salads. For her flower jellies, including the bergamot, Ms. Beecroft uses apples as a base because they have natural pectin. The flowers are cooked with the apples, allow- ing their flavours to infuse the jel- lies. But it all takes time and with the fast pace of life today, Ms. Beec- roft says many people don’t have time to create their own jellies and marinades. That’s why she thinks her products have proven to be popular. “It’s kind of like a lost art.” To sample products from Nor- ma’s Edible Flowers and Herbs, visit Ms. Beecroft on Saturdays at St. Lawrence Market or contact her by phone at 905-983-9114 to visit her to make purchase. FEATURE Edible flowers tempt the taste buds RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND CLARINGTON -- Norma Beecroft tended her gardens recently. She’s the owner of a unique business, Norma’s Edible Flowers and Herbs. CLARINGTON -- Norma Beecroft tended her flowers. FAST FACTS Edible flowers for a summer snack Day lily tempura Create a tempura batter by adding 1 cup of ice water to 1 beaten egg. Lightly whisk in 1 cup of flour. Dip day lily petals in the batter and deep fry. Flowery salad Mix up a favourite salad and toss in some edible flowers like nasturtium. Create a simple oil and vinegar vinai- grette. 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ONLY LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >>newsdurhamregion.com BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com PETERBOROUGH -- A condom found in Stan- ley Tippett’s van, abandoned in Oshawa, contained DNA from the young victim in the alleged kidnap- ping and sexual assault case, but, according to testi- mony heard so far, nothing to connect that condom to the accused. Jennifer McLean, a forensic biologist with Toron- to’s Centre of Forensic Sciences, testified Tuesday the condom did have DNA which almost undoubtedly came from the victim. That the cells didn’t come from the 12 year old would be a “coincidence in the magnitude of one in 1.3 trillion ... and in my opinion, that’s a very unlikely coincidence,” Ms. McLean said. But of the many samples taken, the only evidence of Mr. Tippett’s DNA, so far heard in testimony, came from his own underwear, where, among other sam- ples, his own saliva was found. In testimony on Monday, Clarington cabbie Don Cheseboro said he picked up a man he identified as Mr. Tippett on Baseline Road near Bowmanville in the early morning hours of Aug. 6, 2008. He said he took Mr. Tippett to the area of the accused’s uncle’s Porter Road and Hwy. 115 home just hours before Mr. Tippett was arrested there. Mr. Cheseboro tes- tified Mr. Tippett told him he had worked the night COURTS Condom in Tippett’s van linked to victim, but not accused shift in Scarborough and was carpooling home with a friend when the transmission in the driver’s truck went. Two days later, Mr. Cheseboro was watching a television news- cast when he saw a picture of the man he remembered from his cab. He immediately called Durham Regional Police and told them what he knew. The story relayed by the cab driver is in stark contrast to one a Peterborough police officer testified last week and it’s also differ- ent from the story Mr. Tippett’s then-mistress Felicia Neals said she was told in the hours before her now ex-boyfriend’s arrest. “He said he had been carjacked, a gun was pointed at his head, and the van was stolen,” Ms. Neals testified last week. The trial continues before Justice Bruce Glass in Peterbor- ough. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200915 AP WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING COOL & LIGHT Treat your feet to an incomparable feeling of freedom and freshness. CALL ROSE 1-866-550-5462 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE www.durhamLINC.caTHEDURHAMCATHOLICDISTRICTSCHOOLBOARDCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DURHAM Funded by: LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA */463"/$&'*/"/$*"- '*345%63)". Finances Changing? 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I wish they had of contacted us.” Mr. Patni wasn’t just there to cheer on his wife; he had scheduled to take his G road test that same day. Talks between the union that repre- sents DriveTest workers and the private company that operates the centres on behalf of the government broke down over the weekend, leaving people such as the Patnis looking to reschedule as DriveTest examiners hit the picket lines. By 9 a.m. Monday, seven DriveTest employees blocked the entrance to the Oshawa location holding signs that read: USW Local 9511 On Strike. None of the DriveTest examiners would comment on the job action, saying they would rather the union do the talking. In a news release, Jim Young, president of United Steelworkers Local 9511 said, “DriveTest was intractable, and simply not willing to make an offer to meet the needs of the members. What is at stake here is quality service for driving exami- nations, so the public are safe on Ontar- io’s roads.” Dave, the husband of an Oshawa exam- iner who did not want to give his last name, said the strike is not about wages, but about worker protection. The United Steelworkers Union repre- sents 550 workers across the province. The Oshawa DriveTest outlet is among 55 full-time locations and 38 part-time centres affected. They are the only facilities that grant licences to novice drivers and renew licences for motorists over age 80. The Province, meanwhile, is granting automatic extensions for drivers’ licenc- es that normally require a test before they are renewed. In a news release, DriveTest said it will continue to work with the USW to resolve the labour dispute as quickly as possi- ble. Drivers who needs to reschedule a test because of the strike can visit www.driv- etest.ca WATCH the video story @ newsdurhamregion.com LABOUR PAINS Tests on hold as DriveTest examiners on picket line SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Drive Test Centre strikers blocked the doors, preventing people from taking their tests on Aug. 24. The Oshawa outlet is among 55 full-time and 38 part-time centres affected. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200916 AP NewStart program for those new to Canada DURHAM -- A program being offered in the fall will help some youth learn financial skills. NewStart is for youths new to the country, giving participants a chance to learn entre- preneurship and financial literacy, which will promote economic self-sufficiency. The Community Development Council of Durham is one of five organizations in Ontario to offer the program. Partners with the CDCD are the Local Diversity and Partnership Council, the Social and Enterprise Development Inno- vations and its Canadian Centre for Finan- cial Literacy. More than 25 facilitators will be trained and they will deliver the program to at least 150 youths. Training sessions for the facilitators will be held on Aug. 26 and 27, with the pro- gram held on Sept. 19. Funding for the program is from the pro- vincial ministry of small business and con- sumer services. 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COURTS Pickering deputy fire chief’s case adjourned a second time newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200918 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com PHOTO BY MICHAEL JURYSTA BOWMANVILLE -- Pickering’s Ryan Serville looked for a pass during the Jr. B Ontario lacrosse championship series that his Clarington Green Gaels won against Elora. However, at the Founders Cup National Championship in Alberta, the Green Gaels came up short in the final game on Saturday, losing to Calgary 8-4. JR. B LACROSSE No national title for Serville Pickering resident comes up empty as Green Gaels lose to Calgary in final game BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Sometimes the favourite doesn’t prevail. Just ask Ryan Serville and his Claring- ton Green Gaels teammates after the Jr. B lacrosse club came up empty at the Found- ers Cup National Championship tournament in Edmonton, dropping an 8-4 decision to the Calgary Mountaineers in the final game Satur- day evening. The Green Gaels entered the tournament as the overwhelming favourites, having won 19 of 20 regular season games, winning the Ontario playoff title, and then winning four of four round-robin games and a semifinal at the Founders, outscoring the opposition 59-24 in those five games. Included in the mix was a 10-6 victory over Calgary in the round robin. And to top it off, history was also on the side of the Green Gaels. Since the Founders Cup was established in 1972, an Ontario team had won the title 35 times, with only two Alberta teams, the 1999 Edmonton Miners and 1980 Enoch Tomahawks, preventing it from being a clean sweep. That number now moves up to three with Calgary’s latest triumph. “I think (Calgary) played the game of their lives,” said Serville from Florida on Monday morning while on his way to his first class at Jacksonville University, where he is embark- ing on a four-year field lacrosse scholarship. Serville listed a hot Calgary goalie and five disallowed goals due to a crease violation as getting his team out of its game plan, and from there, dismantling after being tied 3-3 at the end of the first period and down 6-4 after two. “Our team didn’t quit, but it was heart- breaking because the first period it was tied 3- 3 and we had a few goals called back and we outshot them pretty badly.” Although the Green Gaels seemingly waltzed through every game leading up to the final, Serville said the team just wasn’t able to recapture the level of play it was at during the Ontario playdowns and got away from its game plan. The suggestion was made that perhaps the team took winning for granted. “For sure, that came into our mind,” he agreed. “I’m pretty sure most people, in their head, already thought that after the Ontario’s, because everyone was saying how we were a great team and everything, we thought we were going to win the Founders Cup. “As a team, we thought it was guaranteed. I think we were thinking ahead about the after- party. We definitely took things for granted.” Serville was named to the tournament’s second all-star team after putting up 7-16- 23 point totals in six games, but felt he could have done more. “I had a decent tournament, but I think our team, including myself, didn’t play the best as we could.” Serville, an 18-year-old graduate of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, will have a lacrosse stick in his hands again Wednesday, when he practises on the field with the Jack- sonville varsity squad. It will be the first time ever that the Division I school will have a men’s field lacrosse team. SOCCER West honoured prior to start of NCAA soccer season AJAX -- Jade West will have some lofty expectations to live up to this season. The Southwestern Athletic Con- ference has announced its 2009 pre- season soccer honours with University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s West and Texas Southern’s Saycha Mitchell garnering top honors. The preseason teams were voted on by the schools’ coaches and sports information departments. West, a 5-foot-5 sophomore forward from Ajax, was named the SWAC’s 2009 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Last season, West played in 16 games while scoring 17 goals and 13 assists (47 points). She scored four game-win- ning goals in 2008 and had a 71-percent shot-on-goal percentage. She led the SWAC last year in numerous statistical categories includ- ing: shots (62), points, goals and assists. West was also the NCAA Division I sta- tistical champion in points per game (2.94), goals per game (1.06) and co- champion in the single game points (10) category. She was named conference offen- sive player of the week twice and was the 2008 SWAC Offensive and Fresh- man Player of the Year. BASEBALL Ajax baseball needs volunteers for 2010 AJAX -- Coming to the conclusion of another successful season of base- ball, the Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Association wants to ensure the same pattern continues again next year and in the future. That’s why the organization is mak- ing a plea to its membership to take an active role by becoming a volunteer. The association will be holding its annual general meeting on Thurs- day, Sept. 10 at the banquet hall at the McLeans Centre. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. There are a few positions available on the 2010 executive that need to be filled. They include: tournament director, house league convenors, rep convenor, publicity director, sponsorship direc- tor, special events director, scheduling director, snack bar director. If you are interested in obtaining information on any of the above posi- tions, have any questions or if you would like to volunteer for the 2010 season, contact Bill Stone or any other member of the current executive. The club’s web- site is www.ajaxbaseball.com. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200919 AP Wednesday August 26, 2009 Ajax & Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax Flyers in Todays Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. 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Chuggers 15 10 3 2 22 Silver Stixs 14 10 3 1 21 Sweat Sox 15 8 5 2 18 Sharks 15 6 7 2 14 Antiques 15 6 8 1 13 Slugs 15 1 14 0 2 Relics 14 1 13 0 2 Results Sweat Sox 23 Antiques 6 Antiques 24 Relics 7 Eastmen 15 Silver Stix 5 Sweat Sox 22 Slugs 7 Chuggers 5 Sharks 5 PHOTO BY SHANNON MAGUIRE Beating the throw PICKERING -- Dunmoore Park welcomed the fifth annual all-star day on Saturday, hosted by the Pickering Recreational Fastball Association. The first game at the event was an East vs. West men’s game. In the battle for the all-star championship, East team player Mike O’Hearn raced to second base before West Teams’ Marc Reynolds made the out. Seven teams seeking provincial championship AJAX -- A number of Ajax soccer teams are on the path for an Ontario cham- pionship. The Ontario Cup, a soccer competition for the provin- cial championship, is the largest competition of its kind in Canada. It is one of SOCCER Ajax teams advance in Cup play the oldest sporting events in Canada, first staged in 1901. Over 12,000 athletes competed, representing more than 660 teams. Ajax Soccer Club went into the quarterfinals with seven teams and all seven teams were successful. They will be competing in the semifinals, with the final round scheduled for Sept 12, 13, 19 and 20 at the Ontario Soccer Associa- tion’s centre in Vaughan. The following is the upcoming schedule for the semi-finals: U-12 Boys -- Ajax Venom, Aug. 29, Hershey Centre, Mississauga, 11 a.m. U-13 Boys -- Ajax Thun- der, Aug. 29, Esther Shin- er Stadium, North York, 11 a.m. U-14 Girls -- Ajax Strikers, Aug. 30, Rogers Field, Cam- bridge, 10 a.m. U-15 Boys -- Ajax Strik- ers, Aug. 29, Esther Shiner Stadium, 3 p.m. U-16 Boys -- T1 Ajax Gun- ners, Aug. 30, Rogers Fields, 4 p.m. U-16 Boys -- T2 Ajax Bull- dog, Aug. 29, Sault Ste. Marie, 3 p.m. U-17 Girls -- Ajax Storm, Aug. 30, Birchmount Stadi- um, Scarborough, 3 p.m. HOCKEY Durham athletes win gold BURNABY, BC -- A handful of Durham Region athletes helped contribute to the success of the Toronto Fire Hockey Club at the World Police and Fire Games that were held in Burnaby, Brit- ish Columbia. The team went undefeat- ed in seven games to cap- ture the Men’s C Division gold medal, defeating the Vancouver Police 3-1 in the championship game. Other teams competing included BC Corrections, Richmond Fire Dept., Abbotsford Fire Dept., Vancouver Harbour Police, Vancouver Fire Dept and Edmonton Fire Dept. The games attracted more than 10,000 athletes from more than 52 countries in more than 60 events. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200920 AP CONTINUING EDUCATION Cosmetic Science Certificate There are more opportunities today than ever before within the cosmetic industry. 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Knowledge of residen- tial and commercial. e-mail: service@comfortwave.ca or Fax: 905-619-4240 LICENSED EMISSION TESTER to start immediate- ly. Will train right individual. Must have valid driver's li- cence. Call 905-623-4286 LICENSED PLUMBER re- quired for Commercial and Residential Service work in Oshawa and surrounding area. Top wages and bene- fi ts. Fax resume to (905)576- 8065. METAL ROOFING Installers. Experience Required and own transportation. Call (905)666-8594 or fax (905)666-0145. RESIDENTIAL PAINTER required to start ASAP must have minimum 2 years experience, wage to be negotiated, email durhamcontractor@gmail.com RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE SERVICE TECH - Full Time Service Tech required for home appliance repair, to perform in store and road service for a busy family run retail store. Minimum 5 years experience, must have valid 'G' license. Assets re- quired: strong knowledge of countertop microwaves, OTR's and Whirlpool brand appliances, refrigeration li- cense an asset but not re- quired and excellent custom- er relations skills. Full time, benefi ts available after 90 days. Apply at Paddy's Mar- ket, (905) 263-8369 or fax re- sume (905) 263-1076. SHINGLER & LABOURER, min 5 yrs experience. $20 - $30 per hour. Call (905)242-2820 Office Help BUSY REAL ESTATE OFFICE Looking for PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY For weekends and some evenings, Real estate experience A MUST Email resume to: achievers@ lakeridge.ca EXPERIENCED BOOK- KEEPER, permanent, full- time, benefi ts and more! If you have an excellent work- ing knowledge of accounting procedures, ability to learn a customized computer pro- gram, great communication and people skills, join our 75 year family business. Apply in person Wilson Furniture, 20 Center St. N. Oshawa. or email resume to info@wilsonfurniture.com OFFICE HELP, full-time, must be experienced in Quick Books, must be able to multi task in a busy Ajax offi ce. Fax resume to (905)686-8321. Whitby Toyota Looking to Hire LICENSED MECHANICS LUBE TECHNICIANS Contact: Leo Romero or Ian Kingsley 905-668-4792 Fax: 905-430-7874 Office Help Sales Help & Agents Office Help INSURANCE. Experienced, RIBO licensed Commercial Insurance Advisor required for one of Durham's largest insurance brokerages. Must be capable of servicing all aspects of small to mid-sized commercial accounts. Profi - ciency in Agency manager and Policyworks an asset. Fax resume to Lyn Jennings @ 905-427-4615 or email to l.jennings@fi rstdurham.com Sales Help & Agents LEGAL ASSISTANT CLERK NEEDED - Expand- ing Firm - Toronto, Durham - requires fulltime support - Real Estate, Family, Litiga- tion, Estates. Attention to detail, excellent client inter- action and sales skills re- quired. Resumes - torontolaw@yahoo.ca. LOOKING FOR SUPER Sales Reps. A sales position in the Cemetery/Funeral in- dustry is recession proof; everyone needs it. We hire star performers not neces- sarily background. Young or older if you have what it takes we'll know it. This posi- tion is commissioned based with paid training and huge performance rewards. We have a fantastic employee benefi t plan including health and dental, pension, disability and more. Come and build your own career within our great company. Must be highly self-motivat- ed, terrifi c presenter, com- municator, awesome at get- ting appointments and a strong closer. Don't call un- less you are an over achiev- er and can prove it. We will train someone who has everything we are looking for. Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens: Gary Gentles 905 427 5416. NOW HIRING. Sales/Market- ing Door to door sales for au- dio, video and entertainment company with Bell products. Training salary provided, commissioned sales with full benefi ts. Please forward re- sume to: vupointsales1@ bell.blackberry.net. Looking to build a sales team in Dur- ham expanding into the GTA. Office Help Sales Help & Agents SALES ASSOCIATE - Full Time Salesperson required for a busy appliance retail store. Duties included selling all major appliances and war- ranties. Excellent customer relation skills necessary, on feet for long period of time, knowledge of appliances would be an asset but not necessary. Full time, Satur- days mandatory, benefi ts available after 90 days. Ap- ply at Paddy's Market, (905) 263-8369 or fax re- sume (905) 263-1076. SALES POSITION Guaran- teed energy savings on ener- gy for industrial and commer- cial buildings. Straight com- mission. Highly energetic. Clean, professional appear- ance. No door-to-door. GDS ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS. Resume to: GDS@eniginpartner.com Hospital/Medical /Dental CDA II for mat leave posi- tion, September 2009-Sep- tember 2010, for Dr. James Gerrow in Oshawa. Hours are 8:00am-4:00pm. Must have 2 years experience. Please call Mary, (905)434- 1991. DENTAL ASSISTANT Level 2. Experience pre- ferred for Whitby dental of- fi ce. Fax resume to 905-655- 2070 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required for Pickering/Scar- borough offi ces. exp an as- set. Evenings & weekends required. Email resume: dentalpractice@rogers.com KINESIOLOGIST WANTED for QA department in Whitby. Must have clinical experience and SABS knowledge. Reply to rjl@rjlassessmentgroup.ca Hotel/ Restaurant BUSY PUB LOOKING for responsible, mature, experi- enced serving staff and swing managers. Please bring resume to Waltzing Weasel, 300 Taunton Rd. East, Oshawa, Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200921 AP Hotel/ Restaurant MEXICAN RESTAURANT looking for cook. Experience working in a fast-paced envi- ronment. Knowledge of Mexi- can cuisine. Willing to work shifts. Call M-F from 3-5 pm. 905-728-5037. Domestic Help AvailableD EXPERIENCED adult/child caregiver, in your home, Monday to Friday inclusive. Pickering/Ajax area. References available. Call 905-239-5809. Houses for Sale $ $0 DOWN Lease-to-Own You can own a home We've helped more than 1200 families with our programs! Apply today: artisanfi nancial.ca 416-679-9799 PRIVATE SALE 1131 Ridge- wood Court, Pickering. Quiet Court, Ravine Lot/Walkout Bsmnt, 2500-sq. ft. 4-Bdrm, 3-Bath. NEW Front Win- dows, Roof, Driveway/Curbs. Newer Furnace and A/C, Freshly Painted w/neutral colours. $399,000 Call (416)275-6113 to book view- ing . Townhouses SaleT NORTH OSHAWA, 3-bed- room, 2.5 bathroom, fi nished basement, garage, freshly;y painted, new carpet and laminate fl oor. Cozy back- yard, near shopping, schools, University/College and public transportation. Priced $145,900 Please call (905)982-0449 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI BOWMANVILLE- up to 7,000sq.ft, warehouse/offi ce, truck loading dock, can be split into smaller units. Lots of outdoor storage available. Available Oct 1st/09. For more information, Tribow De- velopment, (905)623-6017. FOR LEASE: THREE indus- trial units. Available immedi- ately. Located South Oshawa. $6.00/per Sq.ft, plus TMI. For contact please call 416-253-7641. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space BUSINESS SPACE avail. treatment room for rent in Pickering. Suitable for Mas- sage Therapist, Naturopathic Doctor or other alternative practitioner. Call Bamboo Health (905)421-8888 COMMERCIAL space available, 525sqft and 560sqft, both second fl oor. Suitable for professional of- fi ce. Prime Simcoe St.N loca- tion. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. 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Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM plus offi ce, beautiful walk-out basement apartment, 850sq.ft., Laun- dry, parking. Brock/Taunton, Whitby, near amenities. Available September 1st. $850/month. No smoking. Call for viewing. (416)728- 2421 1-BDRM, country estate. 5-mins. to Kirby ski hill. Ap- pliances. Avail. Oct 1st. Sau- na, and access to 600 acres. Fridge, stove, fi rst/last. $725/month inclusive. (905)725-9991. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Grandview/Bloor, large, nice, clean, separate entrance, parking, soaker tub, shared laundry, back- yard, $750/month, inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available Sept 1st. (905)579-1150. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 2 BEDROOM above store, very bright $750/month. Wa- ter, heat, parking, appliances included. Hydro extra. Wil- son/Olive. No pets/smoking. Credit check/References. October 1st. (905)856-5710 (416)738-0470 2 BEDROOM apartment, Hwy #2/Townline. Gas fi re- place, full kitchen, laundry, parking. No pets/smoking, $950/month, water/gas in- cluded, hydro extra. Please call 905-830-2888 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apart- ment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. New appliances, hard- wood fl oors, well-maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. cable/heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2 BEDROOM open concept main fl oor apartment, Town- line/King St. East, Oshawa. Private, clean, own furnace and Private backyard with shed. $1100/inclusive. 1st/last. (905)579-8339 2-BDRM $895/MO inclusive. Avail. now. Immaculate adult lifestyle newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No pets. 905-448- 0390. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX - AVAILABLE, Westney Rd & Highway 2, 1- BEDROOM basement apt. Separate entrance, $750 / month. Parking, private laun- dry, internet included. No smoking/ pets (647) 887- 6235, nft_cp@yahoo.com AJAX NORTH, 2-bedroom basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, appli- ances, laundry. No pets/smoking. Available September 1st. $900/inclu- sive. 1st/last. (905)426- 4275. AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, 2- bedroom legal basement apartment. Private entrance, 2 parking, ensuite laundry, dishwasher, Clean/bright. Available immediately. no pets/smoking. $780/inclusive for single, $850/inclusive for 2. 905-470-1867 AJAX, LARGE 2 BED- ROOM basement apt, bright, walkout, 4-pc bath, laundry, parking. Bayly/Harwood. $950/mo inclusive. Available September 15th. First/last. (905)294-0760 AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY #2. 1-bedroom basement apt., includes laundry & parking, no smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. Available immedi- ately. Suit single person. Call (905)428-9492. AVAILABLE NOW 51 Ritson Road North Oshawa. 2bed- room, upper level, triplex, no dogs. 775/mnth. Also Bache- lor apartment, suitable for students. 500/mnth, parking fi rst/last. Call (905)725-2228 BAYLY AND WHITE'S - one bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, newly renovated,3 pc. bath- room, available September lst. No smoking/pets. All in- clusive $800. (905)420-6464 BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT 2- Bedroom legal apartment. Fully carpeted. Backs onto parkland. Wilson/Beatrice. near bus, shopping. $900 all inclusive (includes parking). fi rst/last. No smoking. Available October 1st. (905)723-2205 BEAUTIFULLY NEWLY renovated, Whitby apartment for rent. Close to lakeshore, and many other attractions, call (905)642-4429. Also commercial units available for lease, 1000 or 2000sq.ft. BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom apts. Avail imme- diately. $945 all inclusive. Security entrance very clean building, all inclusive, in- cludes appliances, utilities, parking and laundry facilities. 905-697-1786, 905-666-1074 BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bedroom basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $650 inclusive. Elles- mere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-579-7968 COURTICE 2-BEDROOM basement, bright, available Sept. lst. $750/month, plus 1/2 utilities. First/last, refer- ences. No smoking, suitable for 1 or 2 adults. (905)721- 8541, leave message. LARGE 1-BEDROOM, newly renovated in quiet North Oshawa neighbourhood, gas fi replace, central air, all utilities included, ideal for single woman. $900/month, Immediate. Please call (905)434-5171 MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA 1-bed- room, for Oct 1st. 3 bedroom for Sept. 1st/Oct. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bed- room apt, clean, quiet, se- cure building, laundry on site, $710/month plus Hydro, Call Tony (905)260-1522. NORTH WHITBY, Immacu- late, 1-bedroom apartment, near Anderson/Taunton in- tersection, beautiful and sun- ny, cottage setting, laundry, 2 private entrances, patio, newly renovated. $850 inclu- sive. Call (905)655-4682 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Welcome Home to Pickering Place Spacious 3 bedrooms from $1060.00 w/ fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Day-care on site. Call today 905-831-1250 Rental offi ce at 1865 Glenanna Rd. www.caprent.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. Handrails in halls, Automatic door openers Full Activity Calendar, Close to 401 Safe secure environment. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 1-866-979-4793 www.realstar.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA ONE BEDROOM basement apartment in Whitby. Separ- ate entrance, close to amenities, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721-1862. OSHAWA 2 bedroom large bright unit in quiet well-man- aged building, park-like set- ting. New ceramics/refi n- ished fl oors. 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, living/diningroom. $1200-inclusive. 905-728- 8919. OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 260-9075 OSHAWA KING/RITSON, renovated 1-bedroom loft on 3rd fl oor of house. Near downtown and all amenities. Parking and laundry. $765/inclusive. (905)914- 3133. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2- bedroom $780+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Martin (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA Newly renovated 2-bedroom lower lever apt. In nice residential area near hospital/university. Features laundry, parking, use of com- mon areas. $875 fi rst/last, share hydro. 905-725-6779 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905-723- 1009, 905-728-3162 1-866- 601-3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA SOUTH- legal one bedroom basement, 4-pc. bath/jacuzzi tub, separate entrance, parking, $700 inc, and more. Suit single/couple. No pets. Available now. Mike (905)434-5431. OSHAWA, "THE GLENS area", Stevenson/Rossland, 1-bedroom, large furnished, basement. Shared wash- er/dryer, separate entrance, no smoking/pets. Suitable for mature couple or single per- son. $800/month, Hy- dro/Heat included. Available Sept 1st. References. (905)720-2212. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, Clean & bright 1- bedroom basement apt., walkout entrance, full newly renovated bathroom, new bedroom carpet, freshly painted, cable TV, utilities in- cluded, parking, $675/month, fi rst/last, references, available Sept 1st. (905)728-4454 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 1 or 2 bedroom, laundry fa- cilities, 1 parking, $695/$725 plus Hydro, available Sep- tember. Call Val 905-720- 0255. OSHAWA, NEAR OC, one bedroom apt in 4 plex build- ing, completely renovated, no pets, parking, laundry, available now, includes heat, water hydro, fi rst/last (905)665-5537 PICKERING - CLEAN BRIGHT 1 bdrm bsmt apt with prkng, priv lndry & en- trance, utils incl cable & in- ternet, suits single no pets/smoking - avail Oct 1st - $825.00 647-896-3674 PICKERING LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY. 2 bdrm, basement apt., private entrance, park- ing, appliances, laundry, close to Go and amenities. $850+ 1/2 utilities. First/last. (905)579-7576 PORT PERRY, 2 bedroom apartment. Heat, hydro & water supplied. Available September 1. Call Don 905- 263-8093. SPACIOUS BRIGHT 1-bed- room walkout basement apt for rent, 1 parking. Available Sept 1st. Utilities included. No smoking, no pets. $900/month. First/last. Gar- rard/Rossland. Call 905-409- 4480 (cell) TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, pri- vate patios & balconies. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905- 852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY immaculate 1 bed- room, central. $799, appli- ances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BRIGHT clean, 1- bedroom basement apt., 8' ceilings, den, eat-in kitchen, parking, Brock/401, walk to Go station. Prefer no pets/non-smoker. $875/month inclusive. Sept. 1st. (905)666-8787 Apartments & Flats for RentA Whitby's Best Building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! SENIORS DISCOUNT 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, large, bright, reno- vated 2 bedroom apartment, $995/inclusive, new win- dows, secured access, cameras. Laundry on site. New heating, water system. Steps to public transit. Call (905)809-0168. WHITBY, VERY large 3-bed- room apartment. Bright, parking, appliances, laundry facilities. Close to GO/401, and downtown. Available im- mediately. $1225/month, in- clusive. (905)432-4168. WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- fi ce. 1-bedroom, $789, 2-bed $869. Hydro included in rent. Available now! Call 905-571- 4912. www.metcap.com Condominiums for RentC 1-BDRM, DOWNTOWN Oshawa. 5-appliances, c/a, private balcony, storage in condo, huge bathroom, un- derground parking. Hydro ex- tra. $865/mo. First/last. Avail immediately. (905)985-3627 3-BEDROOM CONDO, 2 bathrooms, Pickering Park- way location, close to all amenities, solarium, parking, no pets/smoking, $1299/mo plus hydro, fi rst/last. (905)622-5923 PORT OF NEWCASTLE, 1- bedroom, 1-bath, 700sf con- do. 7-appliances, includes cable, parking, 10,000sf club house with amenities. Balco- ny over look's lake. $1,000/mo + utilities. (905)259-4491, (905)240- 1863. Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, fi n - ished basement, 5 applianc- es, air conditioning, private backyard, very nice neigh- borhood, near everything. $1175+ utilities. Short or long term rental. North Oshawa. 905-985-8504 ADULT COMMUNITY, Lake Ontario Newcastle. "Beauti- ful" totally renovated bunga- low. New kitchen, bath- rooms, fl oorings, 5 new ap- pliances. Community offers: golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, bank, gym, community hall, etc. $1200/mo. (905)441-2723 jrutledge@rogers.com AJAX NEWLY RENOED main fl . of bright 3 bdrm. bung, hrdwd fl rs., gas heat, large lot, det. garage, 3-car park., easy access to 401, avail. immed., $1150 + 1/2 util/mth. Jeff (647) 224-8230. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM, 1.5 baths, fi nished basement, clean & renovated. Private driveway & garage. First/last months as deposit, pay own utilities $1500/month. Available Sept 1st. (905)706- 2018 AJAX, SALEM/TAUNTON. 4 bedroom with computer niche near golf course $1500(includes AC)+utilities. No smoking. Available Sept. 1st. 647-402-9440. BROCK RD/HWY 2. Spa- cious 4-bdrm detached home. C/A, 5 appliances, utilities incl. Avail. immedi- ately. Call 416-678-6758 or 416-678-6340. MAIN LEVEL OF HOUSE, central Oshawa. Large 1- bedroom, $800/month, inclu- sive, fi rst/last. Available Oct. 1st. ALSO, rent to own house, Raglan, 3-bedroom bungalow, almost 2-acres. (905)922-5789. NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Neil Bacon Auctions, on SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2009 at 391 Regional Road 21, Utica, Ontario at 4:45 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: HAVAGAL VINCENT CHRIS DUNCLIFFE ANTA ANTHONY DUNCAN EL DORADO JEWELLRY EL DORADO JEWELLERY VALERIE KIGHTLEY ROBERT McFARLAND & JENNILEE FROGGETT Dated in the City of AJAX, in the Province of Ontario,18th August, 2009 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. Legal Notices Houses for Rent PICKERING beautiful ground fl oor bungalow, 3 bedroom, eat in kitchen, 4 appliances, air, walkout to patio, no smoking/pets, park- ing, hydro included. $1095. Available immediately (905)683-9629. PICKERING, CLEAN 3-bed- room, 2-bath, with attached heated garage. Covered front porch. Close to 3-schools. Available October 1st. $1,700/month, plus utilities. 905-839-3087. PICKERING, HWY 2 Whites Rd. Immediately. Cottage Style Home, Lge Lot. 1.5 Storey (3 bdrm), 4 applianc- es washer/dryer/stove/fridge freshly painted, new carpet throughout, new fl oor tiles at entr. & bath. $1250+utilities. For further inquiries call 416- 843-2540 SALEM/BAYLY ground fl oor semi. 3 bedroom shared laundry, parking, backyard deck, all inclusive $1150. available September 1st, (905)839-0829 TOTALLY RENOVATED: 2 bedroom house, central lo- cation downtown Bowman- ville. Fridge/Stove, laundry facility and parking included. $975/mo inclusive. Available Sept 1st. Call 905-260-1395 or 905-260-3533. Townhouses for RentT 1A AJAX, 4-yr new, 3-bed- room Free Hold townhouse. 9ft. Ceilings (main fl oor). 5-appliances. Near amenities & lake. $1350+utilities. Available Sept 1. (905)433- 0443. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. OPEN HOUSE Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm, TAUNTON TER- RACE 3 bedroom townhous- es. Ensuite laundry. Land- scaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA 3 bedroom town- house, September lst. $1295 all inclusive. No dogs. Rit- son/Dean area. Parking, backyard. (905)922-2181 Legal Notices Rooms for Rent & WantedR CLEAN QUIET room for rent. Central Oshawa. Fridge, and microwave. Shared bathroom. $420 all inclusive with cable. Available Sept. lst. Call Jus- tin (905)922-5055. COURTICE FURNISHED bed/sitting room with fi re- place Central air condition- ing, pool, shared kitchen, $500/month inclusive. Suits single working person. available Sept. 1st. call 9am- 7pm, 905-436-6315 KINGSTON RD./BROCK RD. area, one bedroom, plus private bathroom, cable, in- ternet, shared laundry, kitch- en, yard, convenient to shop- ping and public transit. Available immediately. Phone (905)428-2770. PICKERING, WHITES RD/401, Master bedroom for rent, Private bathroom, fridge, microwave. No pets/smoking. $550/month. First/last & references re- quired. 416-917-4949. ROOM FOR RENT, Philip Murray/Charbot area, $350/month includes cable/laundry, Also Large room $450/month. Share bathroom & kitchen. Male 40+ preferred. Available im- mediately. (905)429-7144. ROOM FOR Rent. Ritson/Hillcroft area Available. $450/month. Shared Kitchen, Bathroom, Cable, Phone, Wireless In- ternet. Call 289 688-9015 SE AJAX AT LAKE, up- stairs, very large, fur- nished/unfurnished bedroom with en-suite bath, walk in closet, newer large upscale house. No pets, non-smoker. $150/per week. 289-314- 0868. SHARE PICKERING OR AJAX house, clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, cable TV, internet, house phone with free LD, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. from $425/inclusive, no lease, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391-3809. WHITBY, Taunton/Ander- son. Beautiful furnished rooms, quiet home. Internet, utilities, parking incl. $550/mo. GO bus at door. Suit working female. No smoking/pets. Sept 1st. First/last. (905)425-0843 Shared Accommodation AJAX, FINLEY/WESTNEY, 1-bedroom in 3-bdrm house, near lake, GO, Bus & amenities. Parking, share kitchen/bathroom, laundry. $500/mo. Avail. immediately. First/last. No smoking/cats. (905)903-6419. EXTRA LARGE ROOM FOR RENT, shared cable, laun- dry, A/C. Pickering, Whites & Bayly. Smoking ok, (no pets). $800/month. Near all amenities. Avail. Sept 1st. Call 905-420-7401. Shared Accommodation FURNISHED BEDROOM (Private TV/Sitting room) Professional female seeks same or student for Oshawa townhouse. Internet, cable, included. $500/month, available September 1st. (905)243- 7252 or LARGE BEDROOM and washroom, share kitchen and laundry, in Country home in Orono. $450/month. 905-432-7744 or 905-260- 7615 Vacation Properties FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 6 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financ- ing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800- FLA-LAND (352-5263) Flori- da Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker. SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commis- sions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatime- share.com 1-866-708-3690 Women’s ColumnW WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT and keep it off? Herbal Magic can help. Results guaranteed. Call to get our limited time offer. 25% OFF. 1-800-926-4363 Lost & FoundL LOST, SMALL orange & white male tabby cat. Last seen Concession 5 and Westney Rd area August 17. Very timid, starving. Please call Brenda (905)619-9631 or 905-409-2745 MY NAME IS BALI and I am an INDOOR cat I AM STILL LOST - and I ran away from home late in the evening - Wednesday April 15th, 2009. My family lives at Westney/Rossland - in Ajax and I could be around this area or ran away further. I miss my family and with your help I could fi nd my way home. I am a big boy with stripey grey/black and white colouring, green eyes and a pinky nose. Please call: 905- 683-9020 OR 416-993-2428 ANY HELP IS REALLY AP- PRECIATED. HE IS GREAT- LY MISSED BY HIS FAMI- LY. Daycare Available AFFORDABLE, EXPERI- ENCED daycare in my home. Large fenced yard, playroom, lunches & snacks. All ages. Steps from Glen- grove P.S., Pickering. Call Debbie (905)839-7237 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, loving environment, smoke free home. Walking distance to Lord Elgin Public School, Ajax. Any age welcome. Extended hours available. Call Tammy, (905)428-6054. HWY#2/HARWOOD AREA. Reliable daycare in my Ajax home. Affordable rates. Non-smoking. Full-time. 6 months and up. Immediate Openings. (905)231-9885. Health & Homecare WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT and keep it off? Herbal Magic can help. Results guaranteed. Call to get our limited time offer. 25% OFF. 1-800-926-4363 Articles for SaleA 2000 ARCTIC CAT ATV 4x4 300 Includes up seat, winch, high, low and super low gears. 6733 k.m. Locat- ed in Newcastle call (905) 987 4426 AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. Articles for SaleA ALL NATURAL BEEF, no chemicals, government in- spected, custom cut, sides $2.29/lb, halfsides 110lbs, $250. Home grown cattle. Orono. (905)983-9471. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free De- livery. Call Bob 705-341- 3881. COMPOSTING TOILET, Sunmar Compact, Electric, New unused, Reg $1700. will sell for $500. Please email jimhoustonjim@yahoo.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 FOR SALE, 2007 3 WHEEL power scooter. Fortress 2000, hardly used, paid $3,800, selling for $1,895. Call Gary or Jane (905)723- 3083. FURNITURE great for stu- dents, couch w/queen hide- a-way, love seat, chair set $300. Futon frame & mat- tress $150, white single bed (no mattress) matching dresser $150. Uxbridge (905) 852-7741 GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Aug. 30 7:30 am. - 1 pm. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 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 TUB, $3,795, deluxe cabinet, 5.5kw heater, 220 service, 5HP pumps, Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LIKE NEW - Pride mobility electric scooter, blue. Asking $2,500 or best offer. Call (905)431-7800 (cell) PIANO, $800. Solid wood kitchen cabinetry with coun- ters, $5000 OBO. Large Air Hockey Table, $50. Jacuzzi Tub, $100. Drum Kit, $200. Vanity, $50. (905)509-0022 PIANO, EXCELLENT condi- tion, $950, ladies bike (new), $75. Gazelle exerciser, $75, and new Singer sewing ma- chine, $65. (905)831-9620. POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200922 AP EXHIBITORS WANTED Heart of Country Craft & Gift Show General Motors Centre, Oshawa October 16, 17 & 18, 2009 www.showsdurhamregion.com Audrey – 905 426-4676 X257 -------------------------------------------- Christmas Craft Show Kingsway College, Oshawa Sunday, November 29, 2009 www.showsdurhamregion.com Audrey – 905 426-4676 X257 Auction Dates & View Gallery www.auctioneer.ca AUCTION MODEL HOME BUILDER’S CLEARANCE SALE! Saturday, August 29, 2009 Kahn’s Auction Barn 2699 Brock Road North (The Big Orange Barn), Pickering, ON * Chandeliers * Rugs * Lamps * * Home Décor * Limited Edition Art * * Mirrors * Sports Memorabilia * * High End Designer Select Furniture * SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! AREA RUGS: Beautiful one of a kind hand KNOTTED WOOL 0ERSIAN 2UGS s 4ABRIZ .AIN 3HIRAZx 6ALUED UP TO s #ONTEMPORARY AND 4RADITIONAL $ESIGNS from Belgium Bids starting at $100.00 per piece! DESIGNER CHANDELIERS: $INING AND (ALLWAY ,IGHTING #RYSTAL )RON #EILING -OUNTS 0ENDANTS 6ANITY &IXTURES Save up to 90% in this category! PRINTS & MIRRORS: Assortment of 7ILDLIFE #ONTEMPORARY AND 4RADITIONAL !RT 0ALACE MIRRORS $RESSING MIRRORS 6ANITY MIRRORS 6ENETIAN MIRRORS !SSORTED 3IZES and finishes!Bids starting at $10.00. FURNITURE: ,EATHER 3OFA 3ETS PC 2ECLINERS 3ECTIONALS #ONTEMPORARY $ESIGNS 4RADITIONAL 3OFA 3ETS Bids starting at $100.00 per piece. 0REVIEW PM s !UCTION AT PM ESTATE ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, Aug. 30th, 9:00 am (viewing 8:00) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Located in Orono Take 115 Hwy, exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs from Mill Pond Rd. Outstanding selection of antique & collectables in- cluding 1920's diningroom set, library, drop front & spinet piano desks, sideboard & china cabinets, dry sink, 1/4 cut oak round table & chairs & buffet, par- lour & occasional tables, blanket box & trunks, Vic- torian, oak & misc parlour chairs, old radios, came- ras & projector, hanging & mantle clocks. Quality & varied selection of glass & china, Cranberry, Toby jugs, crystal, Willow Blue etc., oil & hanging lamps, large selection of collectables found in & around an older homestead, misc art & prints, plus numerous more articles. Note: backroom, attic & driving sheds have not been opened with many undiscovered col- lectables to be found. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (5% buyers premium) See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com Call for all your auction needs MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Fri., Sept. 28th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents of an attractive household contents of an Oshawa home; Sofa Bed; Ches- terfi eld Loveseat; Ant. Chairs; Rockers; Occ. Tables; Featherlite Sewing Machine; Dressers; Glass, China-Lorraine, Bridal Rose; Frames, Pictures, Prints; Framing Supplies; Figurines; Apt. Freezer; etc. etc. No Pets Please. Preview After 2:00 p.m. Labour Day Mon, Sept. 7th, 5:00 p.m. Durham Regional Police Auction Terms:Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' FURNITURE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES Sept 12, Sept 19 and Sept 26 and our HIGH END ANTIQUES SALE Thanksgiving Day Oct 10th, and FARM MACHINERY AND TOYS FOR BOYS Oct 17th All at the Vanhaven Sales Arena 720 Davis Drive Uxbridge For more information contact Gary Hill (416)518-6401 or (905)985-6719 Visit our website garyhill@theauctionadvertiser.com or contact us by Fax (905)982-1066 Email: garyhauctions@sympatico.ca CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday August 28th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The Property of George East of Uxbridge plus others, JB Dunham baby grand piano, 4 cameo pb chairs, Beswick and Royal Doulton horses, Moorecroft plate, oak china cabinet, Tif- fany style table lamp, spinning wheel, 2 tier round walnut ta- ble, corner what not stand, walnut swing mirror, walnut tea wagon, walnut china cabinet and buffet, 6pc modern dining room set, pine bed, pine corner ent cupboard, walnut dining room chair, oak t-back chairs, waterfall dressers, Grandfather clock, maple table and chairs, bed chesterfi eld, pb rocker, chesterfi eld set, metal bunk beds, king size box spring and mattress, games table, offi ce chairs, Whirlpool fridge, Hotpoint washer & dryer, Beaumark chest freezer, Arcade game, Qty. of china, glass, household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am-5pm and 7pm-9pm and Friday morning at 9am HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat. Aug. 29th @ 6:00 pm Coins, antiques, houseware, furniture, tools, lamps, artwork, collectibles, etc. College students, get the furnishings for your apt. here at bargain prices. (see www.haydonauctionbarn for full details) Cash, Interac, Visa or M/C. Just east of Durham #57 - 2498 Concession Rd. 8 Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Vendors WantedV Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA SEA-DOO'S 1997 XP, 1998 G5 and Dual Triton Alumi- num Trailer. Great Shape, well maintained, stored in heated shop. Entire package only $5900. OBO Dean or Rose 705-786-0427 SNOW BUSINESS for sale includes clientele (Pickering). Steiner tractor, 4 wheel drive w/blade, grass cutting deck, Torno snow blower. $4,500. (905)420-0402 email: gab- bymoe@yahoo.ca TENNIS ANYONE? 1 year Family membership, The Campus Tennis Centre, 2 adults, 3 children. ($3700 value) $1250 OBO. (905)728-6496 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticefl eamarket.com Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Pets, Supplies, Boarding CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GORGEOUS GOLDEN- DOODLE babies, amazing family pets with wonderful dispositions. Variety of col- ours. Extremely low to non shed. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com PUREBRED SOLID BLACK GERMAN SHEPHERD pup- pies. First shots, tattoo, CKC Registered, $900. Ready to go fi rst week in September. Parents on site. 289-987- 2605. Top Quality CKC Regis- tered Chocolate and Yellow Labrador Retriever Pups, Family raised, vet checked, 2 yr health warranty, ready NOW 613.392-7374 Trenton Cars for Sale $499 DOWN, Guaranteed Credit Approval 2000 MONTANA 72.16/wk 2002 SUNFIRE $87.80/wk 2001 PT CRUISER $87.80/wk 2001 ESCAPE $87.70/wk 2000 MONTANA $72.16/wk 1999 ALERO 142k $2995. 1998 CIVIC 167k $2995. 1998 MAZDA 626 99k $3495. 2001 NEON 100k $3950 2000 NEON $2850 Raleigh Auto Sales, 444 Taunton Rd E. (905)432- 8444, 416-832-2336 1986 OLDS CALAIS 48000. Original KMS - Stored win- ters since new - 4cyl - Auto, 2-door, original paint, fi rst $2,000 Cash, No dicker price, as-is, (905)723-4350. 1995 CHEVY LUMINA, good reliable car. 193,233 km. $2,500 obo. 905-914-8753. 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, loaded, sunroof, good condition. 79,000km, woman driven, asking $2000-obo. (905)420-5925 1998 DODGE Stratus, well maintained, good condition, 160K, as is, $2200. (905)430-8221 1999 FORD TAURUS, red, 6-cyl, good condition, A/C, FM radio, unused trailer hitch, 217,053km, 4-door, safety inspected. $2500. Whitby. 416-881-3581 (cell) Cars for Sale 2002 Sunfi re, 133k. $3999. 2000 Focus, ZX3, $2999. 2000 Cavalier, $2999. 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 154K, $2999. 1999 Ford Ranger, $3999. Certifi ed and E-tested. Free 6month warranty (Dealer). (905)432- 7599 or (905)424-9002 2004 ALERO, 69,100kms, 1-driver, 4-door, light gray, excellent condition. Non- smoking car. A/C, CD player, AM/FM radio, power doors/windows. $6500. (905)723-0612. 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(905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $125-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 $300 GOVERNMENT Pro- gram or $125+ Top Cash AjaxAutoWreckers.com pays for vehicles, free pickup! We buy all scrap, metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771, 416-896- 7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES GOV'T PROGRAM $300 Junk Cars. We Sell Auto Parts, Tireshop Used & New. Standard Auto Wreckers. Call us Today! 289-CAR- JUNK. 416-286-8686. www.JunkCars.ca Insurance ServicesI CLEAN DRIVING RECORD? GREY POWER could save you up to $400 on your car insurance. Call 1-866-473-9817 for no-obli- gation quote. Open week- ends. 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Log on to: www.durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 2 be d room apart m e n t for re n t , a v a i l - able e n d o f S e p t e m b e r . $ 0 0 0 p e r m o n t h includ e s h y d r o . F i r s t a n d l a s t r e q u i r e d . Call 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 . APARTMENT OR HOUSE FOR RENT? For details call 905-683-5110 Advertise your apartment or house for rent here! RENTALRENTAL SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL 905- 683-0707 In Loving Memory of Geoffrey Dykstra July 8, 1993 - August 24 2008 Through his smile is gone forever And his hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. His memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part; God has him in His keeping, We have him in our heart. Love Always, Mom, Dad, Laura & Kaitlyn newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200923 AP BECK, Fred - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fred Beck in Oshawa on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Shari, and step-father to her daughter Laura. Cherished father of Melanie. Missed by his fi rst wife Ruth. In accordance with Fred's wishes, no visitation or funeral will be held. If desired, donations may be made in Fred's name to the Lakeridge Cancer Centre, Oshawa A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca BIBB, Margaret (Walters) - Passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, Uxbridge Ontario, on Sunday August 23rd, 2009 at age 81 years. Margaret and her late husband Rex Vernon Bibb arrived in Canada from Birmingham, England on the Queen Elizabeth II in 1955. They made their home in Pickering Village, Ashburn and the surrounding area. Before immi- grating Margaret managed a butcher shop in England and in Canada became a nurs- ing assistant/manager at the Altamont Nursing Home in Pickering. Margaret is survived by her siblings Desmond (Ann); Ray; Kathleen (Alan); Sheila (Terry) and May, predeceased by her siblings Ralph, Charlie and Gerald. "Mom" to Carol Shear- ing, Janet (Ron) Lusted, David (Carol), and Gregory (Valerie). "Nanny" to Sue (Mike); Jake (Janine); Courtney (Darryll), Luke (Diane); Meghan (Scott); Lisa (Derrick); Stewart (Sara); David (Erin); Mark (Sharon); Elizabeth (Chad) and Bryan. Great "Gram" to Ryan, Owen, Clayton, Briana, Alexis, River, Braden, Jace, Trent, Mikyla, Marley, Freya, Brooke and Gracie. Her wisdom, guidance, friend- ship and sense of humour will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655- 3662) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday afternoon (August 27th) at 1:00 p.m. Do- nations in memory of Margaret may be directed to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, Uxbridge. Thank you to CCAC (Daphne, Stephanie and Cheryl) as well as every- one (Dr. Jansen) at Uxbridge Hospital for all their excellent care. Downey, Florence Lelia (nee Rahme) Passed away at Lakeridge Health, Bowman- ville on Sunday August 23rd, 2009 in her 96th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Allen Downey (2007). Loved mother of Marilyn and her husband Dean Beatty of Cannington, George Downey and his wife Dorothy of Whitby, Nancy Downey of Whitby, Dorothy and her husband Lloyd Banks of Omemee, Audrey Downey of Whitby and Neil Downey of Kensington PEI. Predeceased by daughter Lois. Grandmother of 16 and Great Grandmother of 17. Survived by her sister Gladys Smith of Oshawa. Predeceased by brothers Orville, Howard, Lloyd and sisters Hazel and Jean. Fondly remembered by Joan, Irene, Mary and John. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Kinoven Rebekah Lodge will have a service Wednesday August 26th, at 1:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow immediately in the chapel. Interment, Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. A sincere thank you to 2nd Floor Staff at Bowmanville Hospital for their care and compassion. MORGAN, Ronald John Gerald "Captain Morgan"- Retired Captain Pickering Fire Dept. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 25, 2009 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 71. Ron is predeceased by his wife Marlene Morgan (nee Healy). Beloved father of Mark and Bernadette, Todd and Barb and Rhonda. Loved companion of Joan McKissock. Loved son of Vera Morgan and the late Mick (George) Morgan. Dear brother of Sharon O'Neill, and uncle of Jennifer and Malik, and Karyn. A Memorial Service will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday August 28th at 12:30pm. Memorial donations to the charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net. Death Notices In Memoriams newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 26, 200924 AP VILLAGE CHRYSLERVILLAGE CHRYSLER WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS! VILLAGE CHRYSLERVILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP Weekly payments are based on $0 down OAC. Interest is based on variable rate at 5.74%. Model car 2004 to 2005 60 months, 2006 to 2007 72 months, 2008 and newer based on 84 months. Finance example: $10,000 for 60 months COB is $1501, payments are $44.34. *Walkaway protection for vehicle fi nancing. Certain offers do not apply to all vehicles. Please call us for more information. †With any purchase/lease. See us for details. “Thinking like a customer” 201 BAYLY ST. W. 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