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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_09_01 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- After reading the true story of a boy who took it upon himself to raise money for a well in Uganda, Jamie Farrell was inspired to take up the noble cause as well. Jamie, 12, came across the tale of Ryan Hreljac, and the journey that took him to Africa and back, as a participant in Pickering Library’s Splash! Summer Book Club. Sarah West, children’s librarian at the Central branch, shared the book ‘Ryan and Jimmy and the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together’ with the book club in July. Pickering library inspires fundraising drive TRUE STORY LEADS TO COLLECTION FOR WELLS IN AFRICA RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Jamie Farrell, 12, with help from her brother Lucas Farrell, 8, has put a wishing well collection box at the main branch of the Pickering Public Library, collecting donations to go to the Ryan’s Well Foundation to help developing countries receive clean drinking water. 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Liberal candidate Tracy MacCharles and NDP candidate Nerissa Carino were at the East Shore Community Centre on Monday, Aug. 29 for the poverty forum, hosted by the social justice committee of St. Martin’s Angli- can Church. In between questions from resi- dents and committee members, both women shared their own experiences with poverty. “Living in poverty is a difficult thing, and I’ve lived it,” Ms. MacCharles said, getting vis- ibly emotional. “As a teen my mother was a single parent and we lived in poverty. It’s a very emotional thing, but I understand it. Through the sup- port of family, friends and our school we were able to come out of that, but I understand that it’s not easy to come out of poverty, and many people don’t.” Ms. Carino highlighted the importance of accessible education as a means of combat- ting rising poverty. “I’ve lived in poverty, up to this day, and that’s real,” she said. “When we talk about being equal, we’re talking about me being 20 years old, just hav- ing had my first son, and struggling to make ends meet in a minimum wage job. The only option was to go back to school, so that was a sacrifice my partner and I had to make, to make it possible for one of us to go back to school and requalify.” Conservative candidate Kevin Gaudet declined to attend the meeting and Green Party representative Bradley Gibson had to cancel due to a family emergency. Scott Riley, chairman of the social justice committee, stressed the meeting was not a debate, but an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue of poverty. “Public opinion polls have indicated that health care, job creation and the economy are the top concerns among Canadians,” Mr. Riley said. “Our question is why isn’t poverty reduction a priority? Despite government’s efforts the number of working adults below the poverty line is actually going up, not down. I think the key message tonight is that poverty needs to be a public priority and needs to be an elec- tion issue.” Moderator Ted Glover, who is a member of the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition (ISARC,) questioned the candi- dates on whether their parties would support a monthly $100 healthy food benefit to help families using food banks to eat healthier. “In an effort to raise awareness, many of us went on a food bank diet last year,” he explained, noting he subsisted off food bank food for five days. “We were hungry, we were lethargic, we were moody, it was a diet full of carbohydrates and sodium, with virtually no fresh produce. It was a real eye-opener for me. Would your party support a $100 monthly healthy food supplement so people can eat better?” Although the NDP and Liberal parties have yet to release platforms, the candidates did their best to answer the questions. “I think this is a huge issue and it’s impor- tant we address it,” Ms. Carino said. “We would support an immediate supple- ment. The food bank diet you ate, that is what many people have to do every day, for years and years, and I think it’s important we sup- plement that. We also have to factor in people who have dietary restrictions due to medi- cal conditions or allergies. Poor eating hab- its lead to poor health, and that leads people into the health care system, which can further worsen a low-income situation.” Ms. MacCharles highlighted the achieve- ments made so far by Dalton McGuinty’s Liberal government, including minimum wage increases, increases in social assistance rates, full day kindergarten, child benefits and more. “Under the Liberal government a sin- gle mother working full time has seen her income increase by $10,500 since 2003,” she explained. “Because the Liberal platform is not out I can’t say whether we would be able to deliv- er on the healthy food supplement, but I can assure you that our party will continue to speak out on behalf of low income residents.” Both candidates agreed that growing pov- erty is an important issue that needs to be addressed no matter what party takes power. Ms. MacCharles pointed to the recent Poverty Reduction Act, which was passed into legisla- tion in 2009, as a promising step. “The Liberal Poverty Reduction Strategy was made into legislation to make sure suc- cessive governments stay focused on the fight against poverty. We’ve already seen impor- tant initiatives such as full day kindergar- ten and the child benefit and I think those efforts will and are contributing to poverty reduction. There is more to do, but there are already 19,000 less children living in poverty today due to the strategy.” Ms. Carino also promised poverty would be a key issue. “The foundation of the NDP campaign is making life affordable and making sure no family is left behind. 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Registration in person –314 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 206, Ajax Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Durham residents are being asked to help in the battle against ovarian cancer by joining in the annual Ovarian Cancer Mini Walk of Hope on Sept. 10. The event will be held at Rotary Park in Ajax, starting at 9 a.m., a day before the national walk on Sept. 11. Rotary Park is located on Lake Driveway West near Parkes Drive. This is the second year for the Durham event and event co-chairwoman Siabh McCarthy said it was a big success last year when Durham residents raised $26,000 and Winners chose the site to present a $275,000 cheque to Ovarian Cancer Canada. “Every- thing was just positive and everyone was just there to support women with ovarian can- cer,” she said. Ms. McCarthy lost her sister and sister- in-law to the disease that more than 17,000 Canadian women live with each year. “I felt that I needed to support women in the community who are battling this dis- ease and wanted to bring the walk closer to home,” she said. The fundraising dollars will go to Ovarian Cancer Canada for research into improving survival rates and developing an early detec- tion test. Ovarian cancer is the most fatal women’s cancer because of the lack of a reli- able early detection test. Late detection of the disease results in a five-year survival rate of less than 30 per cent. Ms. McCarthy said she was touched by the community spirit at last year’s event and by how many people know someone who has been impacted by ovarian cancer. Participants can expect a lively atmo- sphere for the walk, which is a five-kilometre loop along the Ajax waterfront. The plan is to have a band play the walkers out. “When they come back there will be refreshments, a barbecue sponsored by the Ajax Lion’s Club,” said Ms. McCarthy. People can come in teams or as individu- als and families and pets are welcome too. “They can donate whatever they want from $5 to $500,” said volunteer Janice Burton. Anyone who donates $20 or more gets a tax receipt. Participants can register ahead of time by visiting www.ovariancancer- walkofhope.ca or they can register the day of the event. fundRaiSeR Ajax walk supports ovarian cancer battle SabRina byRneS / metRoland AJAX -- Siabh McCarthy, centre, Meagan Stirling, 8, and Brayden Burton, 6, are gear- ing up for the Ovarian Cancer Mini Walk of Hope at Rotary Park in Ajax Sept. 10. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 20115 AP SAVE 2$on anyon any product* • Specifically designed for children of all ages • All natural and great tasting • No artificial colours, preservatives or sweeteners BACK TO SCHOOL DEMO Join us to sample new products and learn about Kids health! September 3 & 4 from 11am - 3 pm *$10 minimum purchase. 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All content copyright& durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 20116 AP Singer Beyonce has set a new record. It’s not for number one hits or awards or even for nabbing a big contract. It’s all about her baby bump. On Sunday night she revealed her preg- nancy in dramatic fashion before millions of TV viewers at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) and set a new record for most tweeted event ever. She started her performance by saying, “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me,” throwing down a blast of energy onto the stage as she sang. At the end she opened her sequined jacket and stroked her stomach as the camera cut to her husband Jay-Z being congratulated in the audience. And Twitter caught fire resulting in 8,868 tweets per second, spreading the news of her pregnancy. That smashed the previous Twitter record set earlier this year during the Women’s World Cup of Soccer when Japan beat the United States, which drew 7,196 tweets per second. To put it into context, Beyonce’s pregnancy news generated more tweets per second than the breaking news of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Now, Beyonce’s new record isn’t just about an international celebrity with big news. It’s about the way young people con- sume news and entertainment these days. Consider this: TV viewership among young people has been on a steady decline in recent years, mainly due to the myriad of other entertainment options they have in their tech-filled lives. There’s no such thing as a must-see TV night for a 20-year-old. There’s must-remem- ber-to-download. That doesn’t work so well for advertisers and TV executives because downloads skip those pesky ads that pay for the shows. So MTV found a way to make sure that much-desired 18-to-49-year-old demo- graphic had their eyes glued to the show. First of all, the MTV awards have a long his- tory of producing talked-about moments, from Madonna’s Like a Virgin performance in a wedding dress to her kiss years later with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to Eminem ending up with Borat’s unmention- ables in his face. With that history in mind, MTV’s publicity department hyped up their show as they do every year, but also took to social media to promote the show both before and during the main event. Their Twitter feeds are full of comments and banter with viewers. That means that folks who follow those Twitter feeds but had for- gotten to watch the show were in their seats glued to the screen before the big reveal. It also means thousands of retweets from teens reminding their friends to watch. When Beyonce arrived on the red carpet in a flowing orange gown, not her usual spar- kling skintight mini, it furthered the buzz. By the time her big reveal arrived, she had a big audience. And in addition to the new Twitter record, the show went on to become the second- most viewed VMAs ever, something the ad execs appreciated. So what difference does it make? Traditionally media types have relied on TV viewers to tune in on their own. Maybe they ran some commercials or billboard ads, but with social media they can reach right into viewer’s personal lives by grabbing them through their friends. After all, if all their friends are tweeting and Facebooking the VMAs, how can even the tech savviest teen resist?. -- Reka Szekely’s social media column appears every Thursday in this space. Contact her on Facebook, Twitter (@rszekely) or e-mail at rszekely@durhamregion.com. We think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com As summer winds down, saftey awareness winds up Reka Szekely Beyonce’s baby bump on MTV shatters Twitter record It might not be official, but when the calendar flips to September there’s no doubt summer is winding down, on its final lap. The Labour Day weekend is summer’s last fling, the last long weekend before school starts, various groups and organi- zations resume regular meetings and life picks up the pace again. Already the ear- ly-morning air has a certain bite of fall in it, a slightly sharper edge that’s bitter- sweet. As residents all over Durham Region use this upcoming long weekend to rush about getting last-minute school sup- plies, pack up the older kids off to uni- versity or pay one last beautiful visit to the cottage, you can be sure the roads and highways will be busy. And with another school year about to begin, it’s the perfect time to remember that giving yourself extra time to get anywhere and slowing down are the lessons of the sea- son. Come Tuesday morning, motorists will once again be sharing the roads with school buses, while sidewalks and cross- walks will be crowded with kids head- ing back to class. The morning commute will no doubt seem a little busier than usual, as prime vacation season comes to a close. Motorists on all of Durham’s roads, side streets and travelling through school areas and subdivisions are asked to slow down and be extra cautious. Watch out for kids on foot, be aware that crossing guards will be on duty at certain intersections, and obey school bus flash- ing signs. For the younger children, especially, Tuesday will be an exciting day. Please watch out for the youngsters. Remember that speeds are reduced in school safe- ty zones, where disobeying the limit can carry extra, hefty fines. With another school year about to begin, it’s also the perfect time for par- ents to refresh road safety rules with their kids. It’s shocking and surprising to observe that many still don’t practise the basic “look both ways” rule before cross- ing a street, and by now the kids as well have become accustomed to the quieter streets of summer. In many ways, fall brings renewal, another lease on life. It can be a beau- tiful time of year. Let’s all pull together to make it a safe and happy time for our families, and for each other. -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 20117 P Provincial election 2011 Pickering-Scarborough East riding candidates PICKERING -- Candidates are gearing up for more intense campaigning in the weeks leading to the upcoming provincial elec- tion on Oct. 6. To learn more about the individual candi- dates, the Pickering News Advertiser asked each candidate to introduce themselves through a short questionnaire. Kevin Gaudet Progressive Conservative Occupation: Marketing executive and for- mer federal director of the Canadian Taxpay- ers Federation Tell us a bit about yourself: Kevin is well- known as a leading Canadian advocate for better and limit- ed government. He spent the last four years as the federal and Ontario direc- tor for the Canadian Taxpayers Federa- tion, where he pro- posed constructive solutions to make governments across Canada work better and make life easi- er for Ontarians. One of his proudest accom- plishments was to work with the prime minis- ter to get a law passed, last year, which ended the practice of giving Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits to prisoners such as child serial killer Clifford Olson. Reasons for running: During my time with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, I watched Ontarians suffer eight years of Dal- ton McGuinty’s broken promises, tax hikes and outrageous electricity price increases. I decided that the best chance I’d have to reverse the damage done by the Liberal gov- ernment was to stop being an armchair quar- terback and run for office with the goal of making life better and more prosperous for hard-working Ontario families and seniors. Three main issues: 1. Dalton McGuinty’s Lib- erals have created countless new and unnec- essary taxes -- the HST, health tax, and sneaky eco-fees, to name a few -- that have created a huge drain on the family budget. Taxpayers in Ontario need some relief. 2. Reckless energy experiments, secret deals with foreign manufacturers and the imposi- tion of smart meter tax machines have dou- bled the cost of electricity for households in our community. Homeowners and tenants deserve a break. 3. It’s time to keep our neighbourhoods safe for those who work hard and play by the rules, while ensuring that those who break the law face appropriate penalties. It’s time to put the emphasis back on victims, not on criminals. What is your favourite local restaurant and why? Maybe it’s partially because its name reminds me of my wife Maki, but Makimo- no Japanese Restaurant on Liverpool has a great selection of one of my favourite foods -- sushi. Kevin Smith Green Party Occupation: Marketing Director for an Enterprise Software solution for Dell. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a problem solver. I’m the type of person who is inter- ested in what other people are challenged with and find that I’m always trying to find a unique or creative way to help them. Originally from the small town of Hornepayne, I have lived in Pickering with my wife Amber for the past six years and moved to Durham Region as a teenag- er. I lived in Toron- to during school and a number of years after, working in sales and IT. I’ve worked at Dell for the last 12 years in a number of progressively responsible roles from sales to marketing. I tend to read quite a bit, mostly non-fiction, either politics relat- ed or work related and I’m also working on a book project called Information Launder- ing, which deals with various tactics used to create disinformation campaigns that are used to create doubt about issues like global warming, and how to put an end to them. Reason for entering politics: I have a talent for foresight, the ability to understand data and trends and accurately predict where we are heading, and we are not heading for a very good place based on what I’ve learned. We have entered an era of new economic realities, and so far none of the other parties have really acknowledged that this is the case. I chose to run for the Green Party as they were the only party that really understood the scope of the challenges we face and how to solve them. If you don’t know what the root cause of a problem is, you have no hope of fixing it. Three main issues: Jobs/economy, energy, health care -- in that order. With the prospect of another economic cri- sis, and record debt, the Province has very few levers left to pull to try and create jobs. Any focus on stimulus should be focused on driving energy efficiency, and that can cover both energy and jobs. We should be invest- ing in transit, and energy retrofit programs. We should be focusing on green energy pro- grams that make it easy and simple for both consumers and small businesses to take part, instead of the complex byzantine process that is the FIT program today. The Province has done a good job at building a green repu- tation, but we are at risk of losing our credibil- ity if we don’t accelerate the pace. As for energy, we need to hold the line on nuclear. It’s neither safe, clean, nor is it afford- able. As for health care, we need to improve wait times for all kinds of services, not just emer- gency room visits. A visit to a specialist can take months to happen, and people can’t get access to services unless there is a cri- sis, usually when it is the most expensive to treat. Unfortunately this means both increas- ing the number of staff, and making hospitals and health care services run more efficiently. There are areas where we can deliver servic- es more cost effectively, but we have to real- ize that health care investments will need to go up to improve service. And we need to encourage people to live healthier lives. Something I will personally work on when I’m an MPP is our approach to mental health services. Having lost my sister to mental ill- ness I’ve seen first hand what a travesty the current system is. What’s your favourite local restaurant and why? In Pickering, our favourite restaurant is The Red House. They have the best Thai food in the area, and it’s a locally run busi- ness which I support. It stands out from all of the chain restaurants that seem to blan- ket the suburbs. Our other favourite, just out- side the riding in Ajax is Safari, which has a great atmosphere, good food that some- times showcases local food, and is also local- ly owned. It’s actually owned by a friend of mine from high school. It’s always good to see members of our community succeed in their small businesses. Tracy MacCharles Liberal Occupation: I have served as a human resources executive in the non-profit, pri- vate and public sectors. Most recently, I have been running my own human resources busi- ness in Pickering. Tell us a bit about yourself: First and foremost, I am the mother of my two wonderful children, Tra- vis and Genevieve, and married to my hus- band of almost 17 years, Stephen Little. I was born and raised in east Scarborough and my family now resides in Pickering. The kids are excited to enter their first year at Dunbarton High School this fall. I have dedicated much of my life’s work to my community, in partic- ular improving the quality of our schools and health care services. My volunteer efforts have focused on the areas that I am most passion- ate about -- health care and education. Most recently, I have served as a member of the Durham Board of Education’s Special Educa- tion Advisory Council and the chairwoman of my local School Community Council. Reason for entering politics: I have been privileged to live my entire life in a communi- ty that works hard to ensure a high standard of living for our families, including good jobs, quality health care services, and first-rate public schools for our kids. I have thrown my hat in the ring because I want to protect those things that matter most to our community. We need to move forward to create more jobs, continue to lower hos- pital wait times, and fully implement North America’s first full-day kindergarten. There is a lot at stake in the upcoming elec- tion and I want to do what I can to keep our province on track and build on our progress and our prosperity. Three main issues: Keeping Ontario’s econ- omy on the right track; securing our kids’ future by protecting our investments in edu- cation; ensuring we continue to have reliable, high-quality health care services. What is your favourite local restaurant and why? Stephen, Travis, Genevieve and I love the food and service at Lone Star Grill and Samosa Empire. When Stephen and I get a “date night”, we like to try out new places in Scarborough and Pickering. Nerissa Cariño NDP Occupation: Entrepreneur Tell us a bit about yourself: I am a life long resident of Pickering-Scarborough East, a mother of four, University of Toronto gradu- ate, entrepreneur and a passionate social jus- tice activist. Reason for entering politics: I feel like pol- itics ‘found me’ as it is a natural fit for how I live my life. It is who I am and it is my pur- pose in life to work for social justice issues. I am an honest, com- passionate, positive and hard-working woman with morals that will not be compro- mised. I am someone who can understand and bring the real root issues to the table and ensure that my community is respected and that our needs are efficiently addressed. Three main issues: The three main issues that I am hearing at the doorsteps of my neighbours are the lack of quality jobs, health care and affordability. Living life is simply too expensive, it’s too difficult to make ends meet and we find ourselves living from paycheque to paycheque. What is your favourite local restaurant and why? Jaspers Fish and Chips on Liver- pool because it is a locally owned small busi- ness, the yummy fish and chips, and the most importantly, the genuine customer service that customers always get (Jenny is an abso- lute gem). 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For more information regarding Cooking with Teens or other fall programs: CALL 905-420-4621 vIsIt cityofpickering.com CiTy Teens can cook up some fun with fall programs in Pickering durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201110 AP The first cool morning, the first hint of fall in the air -- that’s all it takes. It started last week, in fact. I looked out the sunroom window into the lilacs and saw two little birds hop- ping about among the leaves, hunt- ing for insects. And when one came close, in plain view, I eyed it in puzzlement. Was that plain, olive- backed bird a yellowthroat? It had a clear yellow throat but no familiar black eyemask. Was it a juvenile, or something else entirely? The million brilliantly coloured wood-warblers that flowed through Durham as trees were leafing out in May are heading south now, before those same leaves fall. Since nest- ing in northern forests, Canada’s most beautiful birds have been not only rearing families, taking advan- tage of the long hours of daylight and abundance of insects pro- duced, but have been growing new feathers in preparation for their long flight south to winter in tropi- cal forests. Many look completely different now than they did in their flashy breeding plumage, which they don in a partial molt of body feathers just before spring migration. Mixed in with the adults are this year’s drab immatures, ending up with a lot of the “confusing fall warblers” made famous in the first field guide to birds of North America. When the late great Roger Tory Peterson was illustrating his historic book, he included two pages of pictures of what warblers look like in autumn, pointing out the best field marks to help people recognize them. Individual male warblers can retain breeding plumage through fall -- black-throated blues and red- starts, for example. You may still see a Blackburnian with an orange throat, though its fine black mark- ings have changed to grey. But most chestnut-sided males will have lost the familiar black face streaks and much of the rich rufous striping that gives them their name. They end up looking like bald-faced, greenish-backed, yellow-crowned little birds -- complete strangers. Male Cape May warblers lose their diagnostic rusty cheek patch. Magnolias’ vivid black streaks fade from their yellow underparts, as does the black robber mask that helps identify them in spring. Yel- low-rumped warblers keep their yellow rump patch in all plumag- es, but become a subdued brown instead of a sharp slaty-grey. I saw a strange-looking bird crawl- ing upside down along branches of a pine recently, looking much like a nuthatch, but sporting a bright white eyebrow line. It turned out to be a very faded black-and-white warbler. Tragically, there’s been almost as huge a decline in our woodland songbirds as with grassland species this past decade, so be thankful for every warbler you see. And please tack up garden netting or stick CollidEscape decals outside your windows to help prevent collision deaths, one of the worst threats to migrating birds. Nature queries: mcarney@inter- links.net or 905-725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Kristen’s Kritters Out walking: confusing the fall warblers Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com The Port Perry Fair Pet Show this Monday will be all about kids, their pet companions, and fun. “This show gives them the opportunity to show off their pets, win little prizes, and just have fun,” said organizer Cyn- thia Mackey. The categories tend to change year to year, but are always light and fun, such as the longest tail, fuzziest ears, and best personal- ity. But organizers bring back some staples each year, such as most unusual living pet, and the dress-up class, which usually has owners dressing in costume along with their pets as some famous duo. Past favourites have been Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Dorothy and Toto from The Wizard of Oz. The free show is open to kids 14 and younger and their pets. “The children and the pets are the show,” Ms. Mackey said. “We don’t really have to do anything except let them take over, and of course make sure that chaos doesn’t break out completely, which is not always easy.” Those interested in participat- ing simply have to show up on the morning of Sept. 6. Registra- tion will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the show will start at 9 a.m. at the entertainment shelter. Pets must be in a cage or on a leash. Ms. Mackey is still looking for judges for this year’s event. Those interested in judging can call Ms. Mackey at 905-985-0962. Judges receive free admission to the fair and a great opportuni- ty to promote their pet-related business or charity, Ms. Mackey said. The Port Perry Fair is located at the corner of Reach Street and Simcoe Street North in Port Perry For more information visit www.portperryfair.ca or e-mail secretary@portperryfair.com. OngOing events The Humane Society of Dur- ham Region is getting some help from Jamieson Vitamins. The company has launched a new line designed for domestic animals, which targets joints, the immune system and overall health of animals. Jamieson has partnered with the Humane Society of Durham Region to help raise funds for the care of the animals. For every purchase of any of the pet products from the Jamieson website from now until the end of December, $3 will be donated to the Humane Society of Durham Region. Visit jamiesondirect.com and check out the line of products and support the Humane Soci- ety. Those purchasing the product can receive 30 per off their order by using the keyword SHELTER when placing an order. It goes until Dec. 30. The Humane Society is also in desperate need of a new wash- ing machine, and has a high demand for it, doing at least 10 loads of laundry a day. If you can spare one, call 905- 665-9644. If it can’t be dropped off, someone will pick it up. Adopt-a-pet JasOn liebregts / MetrOland WHITBY -- Holly is a boxer/shep- herd, she will be eight years old in October. She is gentle and sweet tempered and likes to play ball. Older, but still has lots of energy. Ideal owners would be adults at home because this is the environment she is used to. House trained. To meet him, visit the Humane Society of Durham Region at 1505 Wentworth St., Whitby, or for more information call 905-665-7430. Got a smart phone? 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Crawford & Sons: Fixing Basement Leaks Right the First Time durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201112 AP WWW.FOREVERYOUNGNEWS.COM | SEPTEMBER 2011 A DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP ADVERTISING FEATURE CANADA’S ADULT LIFESTYLE PUBLICATION WWW.FOREVERYOUNGNEWS.COM A DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP ADVERTISING FEATURE CANADA’S ADULT LIFESTYLE PUBLICATION FOREVER YOUNG INFORMATION heatre programming is a lot like party planning: knowing what to offer to a variety of guests, astute choices so that the best of the appetizers can mix with the featured entrees, and then a delectable ﬁ nish so that your guests will always have something to talk about once the party has ﬁ nished. Ontario is home to two large repertory companies that are offering fare for even the most discriminating taste – from Broadway musicals and Tennessee Williams to Moliere, Pinter and Lennox Robinson. Here are my recommendations for those who have missed the early treats but who want to sample the pieces de resistance:Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ont. • Jesus Christ Superstar (Avon Theatre, to Oct. 29): A thrilling, fast-paced, pitch-perfect production of the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera, with a magniﬁ cent cast directed by Des McAnuff. With the sensational Bruce Dow, Brent Carver, Chilina Kennedy and Paul Nolan – and headed for California and then, perhaps, Broadway! • Camelot (Festival Theatre, to Oct. 30): The book is top-heavy with whimsical fantasy, and the story of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and Mordred goes on too long but the Lerner and Loewe score proves its class in this sumptuous, gorgeously designed pro- duction directed by American Gary Grifﬁ n. A treat for eye and ear. • The Grapes of Wrath (Avon Theatre, to Oct. 29): The classic Steinbeck novel about the 1930s Dust Bowl and the noble Joad family who survive tests of the human spirit. Antoni Cimolino di- rects Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning play with a ﬁ ne cast, and an exceptionally good performance by Janet Wright as Ma Joad. • The Misanthrope (Festival Theatre, to Oct. 29): Moliere’s acer- bic satire about an inveterate social critic who succumbs to a beautiful social butterﬂ y who turns his world upside-down. Richard Wilbur’s rhyming couplets have the mischievous lyrical bounce of Alexander Pope, and David Grindley’s gimmick-free direction shows that some museum theatre can be truly beauti- ful and absorbing when it has superb visual design and a cast that includes the always delectable Sara Topham, suave Juan Chioran, the very funny Peter Hutt, marvellous Kelli Fox and the most versatile Canadian actor of this era, Ben Carlson, who gives a central performance of incisive honesty, clarity and rhe- torical virtuosity. Also worth a view: Pinter’s The Homecoming at the Avon (a chilling, rancid black comedy, starring Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy), Tom Rooney’s very original Malvolio in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Festival, and John Mighton’s The Little Years at the Studio (only till Sept. 24), a superbly acted Canadian play about lost opportunities. Shaw Festival, Niagara on the Lake • My Fair Lady (Festival Theatre, till Oct. 30). A ﬁ rst-rate, un- orthodox re-envisioning by American Molly Smith, who takes the Lerner and Loewe musical to new heights with this joyous, exu- berantly danced and sung version, starring Deborah Hay, Benedict Campbell, Neil Barclay and Patrick Galligan. • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Royal George Theatre, till Oct. 23). The dramatic tempera- ture gets really hot in this sultry Tennessee Williams play about mendacity and frustration in a dysfunctional Southern family. With a sexy performance by Moya O’Connell as Maggie, a very good one from Gray Powell as her alienated husband Brick, and a toweringly impassioned and intimidating one by Jim Mezon as Big Daddy. Also worth viewing: The Admirable Crichton (Festival, to Oct. 29) and the Irish comedy Drama at Inish (Court House, to Oct. 1), in which Thom Marriott and Corrine Koslo are brilliantly comic in their send-up of old-style touring players. *** There are only two major Ontario cities with large-scale theatre, Toronto and Ottawa, and while they cannot compete with the big festival companies, they often come up with admirable surprises. Ottawa In mid-October, the English section of the National Arts Centre is presenting David French’s best-known romantic comedy, Salt-Wa- ter Moon, in which 18-year old Jacob Mercer returns to Newfound- land from Toronto, hoping to win back his former sweetheart. This production is a modest but sincere tribute to the memo- ry of the late David French, and it is of a play that brims with dreamy affection and comedy. Toronto The best ensemble reper- tory acting in the province (probably even the country) occurs at Soulpepper, and their fall menu offers searing domestic drama with wry, darkly comic twists by way of Judith Thompson’s White Biting Dog (to Oct. 1), di- rected by Nancy Palk. Also on view is Arthur Miller’s The Price (to Oct. 6, directed by Diana Leblanc) in which two estranged brothers meet in a con- demned home to sell their father’s possessions and dis- cover that their actions and memories have more of a price than any family heir- looms ever could. Mirvish Productions often deﬁ nes large-scale theatre in Toronto, chieﬂ y by virtue of musicals, though David Mirvish starts things off by luring Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) back to Canada to star opposite handsome Paul Gross in Noel Coward’s hilarious Private Lives, that deathless classic about a di- vorced couple rediscovering each other’s passions, faults and charms on the French Riviera. (Royal Alexandra Theatre, September and Oc- tober) Over at the Princess of Wales (September and Oc- tober), ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson collaborate with lyricist Tim Rice to concoct Chess, an elaborate musical allegory of political intrigue centred around two great chess masters, one American, one Russian, who battle for the world championship in Bangkok, with the love of a woman as an important award. This new production has an all-star British cast and comes directly from its UK tour, and just ahead of its West End debut. 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To facilitate these road improvements,York Durham Line (York RR#30) will becompletelyclosedtothroughtrafficbetweenSteelesAvenueEast/TauntonRoadWesttojustsouthof14thAvenue,fromSeptember6,2011toDecember23,2011.Adetourroute (shown on the attached map) has been developed in consultation with the Regionof Durham, the City of Pickering and the Town of Markham. ToavoidtheclosedsectionofYorkDurhamLine(YorkRR#30),trafficwillbedirectedtoNinth Line in the west and Altona Road in the east. Access for emergency vehicles willbe maintained at all times. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the York Durham Line (York RR#30)road closure, please contact the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer project team atsectrunksewer@york.ca or call the toll-free information line at 1-888-272-2767. 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Copy should have read: Material Girl “ Comings” black suede shoe Reg. $ 60, Material Girl “Poreda” studded bootie Reg. $100 & Material Girl “Archbold” lace-up boot Reg. $100. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused local breaking news, sports, photos, video and weather >> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201116 P The book tells the tale of Ryan’s fundrais- ing efforts, which began at the age of nine and culminated in a trip to Uganda to meet the villagers in Agweo, where his well was built. Along the way he met Akana Jimmy, a young Ugandan who wanted to thank Ryan in person for the well. The boys formed a fast friendship that continues today, with the Hreljac family eventually adopting the young Ugandan and bringing him to Canada. “I was very inspired by the story myself,” said Ms. West, who learned of the book after hearing Ryan, who is now 19, speak at an event. “I think it’s a great story and I try to share it with as many kids as I can because it shows kids that they can make a differ- ence, and I think that’s so important.” For Jamie, who was unaware that many people in the world don’t have easy access to clean water, the story struck a nerve. “I felt bad because as Canadians we’re wealthy, we have water at the flick of a tap,” she said. “In Africa some people have to walk up to 20 kilometres for water. I thought if I did something then they might be able to put wells in places (where they) don’t have water. I felt inspired because the story is so great, and I learned a lot from reading it.” Her efforts are now focused on Ryan’s Well Founda- tion, a charity started by Ryan to raise funds for additional well construction in Afri- ca. Since its incep- tion in 2001, the foun- dation has helped to build 680 wells. After receiving permission from Ms. West and Cathy Grant, CEO of the Pickering Library, Jamie and her brother Lucas, 8, created an information poster and a donation box in the shape of a well, which was placed at the Central Library’s front entrance in early August. “When I heard, it was like ‘Chicken Soup for the Librarian’s Soul’” Ms. Grant said, laughing. “Because this is what you hope for, that when you share a story someone will be inspired by it. This is a perfect example of that.” So far, Jamie has raised more than $85 for the foundation, and the collection box will remain at the library until Tuesday, Sept. 6. After that, Jamie hopes to transfer it to the front lobby of St. Wilfrid Catholic School, where she will be starting Grade 7 in September. “I hope to leave it there for the whole year if I’m allowed,” she said of the dona- tion box, noting that she has some fund- raising experience from playing rep hock- ey, but has never tried raising money on her own. “I hope my friends and other people see what I’m doing and try to do something like that, because everyone can help.” For more information on Ryan’s Well Foundation: visit ryanswell.ca Fast Facts Facts about water sanitation • 884 million people lack access to an improved water supply. • At any given time, half the world’s hospital beds are occupied by people suf- fering from water-related diseases. • While basic needs vary, the minimum thresh- old of water use is 20 litres per day. 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We added a few more veterans to the lineup and we did a lot better,” the first- year head coach said in reference to last Friday’s 3-1 loss against the Aurora Tigers. “That was their team in Aurora. They went with the guys they are going to go with and we played a good game. A 2-1 game with an empty netter, but really it could have been 2-1 the other way. We had opportuni- ties to score and just didn’t bear down enough.” Perhaps the most impressive aspect Galati pulled from the game was his team’s work ethic. They went hard from start to fin- ish, and seem to be grasping the concepts being preached to them by the coaching staff. “The work ethic, there has been a huge improvement. As a staff, we wanted to install the work ethic before anything and I think we’ve done that,” he said. “The guys work hard and they are well conditioned after two weeks. “Now we’ll just work on things that will make us better as a hock- ey team.” That, however, is going to take some time. Despite the fact train- ing camp is winding down, the Panthers still have a lot of moving parts. A couple of players are out nurs- ing minor injuries and several others departed earlier this week to attend Ontario Hockey League camps, including Andrew Gold- berg, Aiden Wallace, Matt Bal- dassara, Billy Lovatsis and goalie JP Cesario. While the team would love to have kept them around for Thurs- day’s exhibition season finale against Trenton, Galati wished them the best in their quest to impress at the OHL level. “You’ve got to give them that opportunity and all the best to them. If they stick that’s great,” Galati said, before adding he does expect most of the departed to be back in the fold by the weekend. At that point he expects to hud- dle with his staff and GM Rob Tof- foli to hash out their final roster. “I am assuming by the week- end we’ll have a final roster put together,” noted Galati. The one player most likely not to return within that time frame is Cesario, who will be in camp with the OHL champion Owen Sound Attack. Cesario played a game for the club last season and Galati expects the Klienberg native will see some exhibition action with the Attack during the pre-season. Pickering has also added a few players via trade recently, pick- ing up Sean Levac in a deal with Cobourg, Justin Periera in a trade with Aurora and Darryl Snelling in a trade with Wellington. Snelling, a former third round draft pick of the Belleville Bulls, decided against reporting to the team’s training camp earlier this week, according to a report out of Belleville. Galati said the Ajax native should be in uniform for the Pan- thers sometime in the next seven to 10 days. The Panthers open the regu- lar season Sept. 9 at home to the Toronto Junior Canadiens. Sabrina byrneS / Metroland AJAX -- Joseph Sarracini of the Pickering Panthers fends off a member of the Aurora Tigers during Ontario Junior Hockey League exhibition play at the Ajax Community Centre. Soccer Luca Gasparotto signs with Glasgow Rangers FC ajax resident will focus on soccer brad kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The strong impression Luca Gasparotto was able to leave on the soccer pitch in just one week has secured his future for the next three years. A week was all he had to impress the Glasgow Rangers Football Club in Scotland during a tryout arranged by his agent. The day before he was scheduled to leave, the club made sure to get his name on a contract before getting back on the plane for home. “I headed over, trained there for a week and played a couple of games with them,” he said of the audition. “The day before I left they offered me a contract and said they were interested in me.” The 16 year old from Ajax will literally live and breathe soccer six days a week with the academy. Two a day workouts are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with games on Saturday. Wednesday is set aside for school, with a tutor available any evening if needed. Sunday will be an off day. “It’s every kid’s dream to go overseas and play with a profes- sional team’s academy and hope- fully get to be on the professional team one day,” said Gasparotto before departing. “I’m really look- ing forward to it, but I’m also real- ly nervous. I think once I get there I’ll be fine.” He will billet with a family while living in Scotland, returning home for a break at Christmas, another in March, and for five weeks in the summer. Originally, he was looking into the opportunity of going to Italy to join the AC Milan academy, but passport issues prevented that deal from getting completed. The graduate of the Ajax Soccer Club had a busy summer in prep- aration for his trip overseas. Play- ing with the national U17 team as an underage -- he’s a year young- er than the others -- Gasparotto helped Canada qualify for the World Cup. At the CONCACAF qualifier held in Jamaica, Canada advanced to the gold medal game before los- ing to the United States 3-0, with all three goals coming in extra time. “It was really good because nobody expected us to get that far,” said Gasparotto of the nation- al team’s accomplishments. “We didn’t let a goal in until the final game.” At the World Cup in Mexico in June, Canada managed a cou- ple of draws against England and Rwanda, but didn’t earn enough points to advance to the next round. Despite being a year younger, Gasparotto played every minute of every game. He wasn’t there to sit, watch and learn. “I was there to play and it was a good learning experience,” he said of the opportunity. He’s expecting the same of the Glasgow experience. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201119 AP Photo by Peter redman a race for the ball PICKERING -- Cameron Kilgar, left, and Graeden Wurster, both four years old, chased the ball during the Pickering Soccer Club’s Tim Hortons MiniFest year-end tournament Aug. 27 at Woodlands Micro Fields. Swimming Ottenbrite-Muylaert named head coach at Pickering Swim Club Former olympian and durham resident takes on new position PICKERING -- Anne Ottenbrite- Muylaert has made her way to the top of the coaching ranks of the Pickering Swim Club. The Port Perry resident and native of Whitby has been appointed head coach of the club. Ottenbrite-Muylaert has been head age group coach with the club since 2002. She is one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians, serving as the only Canadian female gold medalist in competitive swim- ming at the Olympic Games, which also included a silver and bronze in 1984 in Los Angeles. In addition, Ottenbrite-Muy- laert is also a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and a member of the Order of Canada. She has previous head coach- ing experience with the swim teams at the University of Wis- consin and Wilfred Laurier Uni- versity. She was also co-head coach at the University of Guelph and for the Burlington Aquatic Devil Rays. Linda Mayer, president of the Pickering Swim Club, said: “We are very excited to have Anne Ottenbrite-Muylaert as the new head coach of the Pickering Swim Club. “Anne has been an integral part of our coaching staff since 2002 and she brings extensive coaching experience and lead- ership skills to the club which will strongly benefit our swim- mers.” durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201120 AP WATCH FORNEW DEALS DAILY! 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But, considering what the 17-year-old Nepean native has accomplished in the past year, that may well be the case, and it’s sure to add to the excitement level as the Generals head into their 75th anniversary season with high expectations. Altshuller, who has won gold med- als with Ontario’s under-17 team and Canada’s under-18 team in the span of eight months, is certainly pumped since being dealt Tuesday from the Belleville Bulls, along with a fifth round draft pick in 2015, in exchange for second and fourth round picks in 2012, a second round pick in 2014 and a fifth round pick in 2013. “I know they have a great team with a great history of lots of players being draft- ed into the NHL, especially as of recent,” he said by phone shortly after the trade was made official. “I just know that their orga- nization and coaching staff is one of the top ones in the league.” Altshuller, who turned 17 last month, was originally Belleville’s third round pick, 45th overall in the 2010 OHL draft, one pick after the Generals selected defenceman Josh Brown. Chris DePiero, head coach and gener- al manager of the Generals, said the team had Altshuller on the radar at the time, but had decided to go with a defenceman after having chosen forwards Scott Laughton and Mark Petaccio in the first two rounds. The third goalie taken in that draft, Alt- shuller played last year for his hometown Nepean Raiders of the CCHL, where he posted a 3.22 GAA and a .906 save percent- age in 43 games. But he distinguished himself even more in international play, especially in leading Canada to a gold medal at the recent Ivan Hlinka Memorial U18 tournament, where he was a teammate of Laughton’s. There, he had a 4-1 record with a 1.29 GAA and won player of the game honours in the final for Canada. Altshuller was also Team Ontario’s goal- ie at the 2011 Under-17 Hockey Challenge last December, leading that team to gold as well, with a 1.66 GAA and a .924 save per- centage in six games. “We feel that acquiring him and some of the experiences he’s had on the interna- tional stage, winning some gold medals at the recent Ivan Hlinka tournament and at the under- 17, we feel that puts him in good stead in terms of having that pedigree behind him,” said DePiero. “He’s highly touted and we’re excited about having him come in and be a part of the Oshawa Generals.” Altshuller became expendable in Bel- leville due to the strength in goal there with Malcolm Subban and the recently- acquired John Chartrand. There had been some talk that he was considering going to the NCAA to play, but that changed after the trade was made, and he reported to the Generals’ first day of training camp Wednesday. Already considered a top goaltending prospect for the 2012 NHL draft, Altshull- er will likely battle to be the go-to guy in Oshawa, despite the fact Kevin Bailie is two years his senior. “I’m just focusing on winning as many games as possible and the rest will just fall into place,” he said. “I’ll be the guy who works the hardest and does everything he can to make that possible.” i just know that their organization and coaching staff is one of the top ones in the league. Daniel Altshuller durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201121 AP www.vpi-inc.com LOOKING FOR WORK? We can help! FREE Individual Career Counselling Job Search Support Access to Second Career Funding Resource Centre & Workshops 2 Full Service Employment Centres in Durham Ajax: 905-683-3529 Oshawa: 905-571-3301 This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada Employment Opportunity Cowan Buick GMC We require a motivated and organized CONTROLLER G.M. and ADP experience an asset. 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Call Max between 9am-2pm Monday- Friday. 289-988-4446 Drivers GeneralHelp LANDSCAPE Foreperson, min 3-years experience, in- terlock/natural stone installa- tion for well established North Pickering based land- scape company. D license an asset. Must have own transportation. Benefits pack- age available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax re- sume to (905)619-0788. LIFEGUARD POSITIONS required for a residential property management com- pany in the Oshawa area. Permanent FT year-round and PT positions available. Minimum grade 12, must have current National Life- guard, first aid CPR, LSS/Red Cross Instruction certifications. Only selected candidates for interviewing will be contacted. Apply by sending resume to careers@vrpl.ca or fax to (905) 579-9472. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for disabled person, relevant ex- perience, CPR/First Aid, as well as driver's license re- quired. Call Yvonne (905)239-5173 LOOKING FOR A MATURE (35-60) energetic, female support person for a woman in her late forties. Must have deep respect for people with disabilities, be flexible and willing to learn. Must be re- liably available every Satur- day 4-9p.m. and every other Sunday 9-4. West Pickering area. Must have driver's li- cense, vehicle and current police check. Contract rate $13.10/hr. If interested, con- tact Diane (905)509-5654 or email: dihuson@gmail.com NEEDED: SOMEONE with some sewing experience us- ing an industrial serger for the manufacture of skating & dancewear. 905-723-7824 PERFECT MAID SER- VICE URGENT! Full time, part time or on call. Experi- enced mature cleaners need- ed with cleaning experience, weekdays for great new op- portunities with cleaning ser- vice for residential clients. Good driving record and gas allowance. Serious inquires only. 905-686-5424. GeneralHelp NEW LIFE FOSTER CARE AGENCY is presently hiring specialized foster parents with special attributes. We also require wheel chair accessible homes. If interested, please call (905)623-4802 (285)404-1061 ROOFING COMPANY Hiring -Top Dollars Paid for SHIN- GLERS & LABOURERS. Call (905)955-7663 START TODAY. UP TO $20/HR. Advancement, trav- el & fun! Must be outgoing. People skills are an asset. No Sales, No Exp. No Comm, Paid Weekly. Whitney 1.888.767.1027 TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED immediately for Whitby & Ajax. Computer GPS dis- patched. Will train, no experi- ence necessary. Apply to 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or (905)668-4444 THE HONEST MOVER is looking for experienced Swamper with Drivers li- cense. Part time to start $17/hour. Email: honestmover@sympatico.ca Salon & SpaHelp HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 NOW HIRING HAIR STY- LIST with experience for Pickering location. Full & Part time. Call 905-831- 2332 or collect 1-905-889- 5947. Skilled &Technical Help CARPENTERS & 3RD year apprentice required to do forming. Minimum 4 yrs. ex- perience. Salary based on experience. Email resume to: constructionontario@hotmail. com FULL TIME LOCKSMITH re- quired to serve the Durham Region. Must have at least 3 yrs experience and a Valid Drivers License. Please in- clude cover letter & referenc- es. Please email resume to windowbarsinc@rogers.com LICENSED PLUMBER for service work in Durham Re- gion. Gas licence a bonus! Must be experienced. Please fax resume to (905)982- 8725. OIL & GAS TECHNICIANS - A leading HVAC company is now accepting applications for Oil & Gas Technicians (Licensed OBT2 and G2 or G1). The successful candi- date must have their Oil tick- et and either their G1 or G2, and a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the maintenance and servic- ing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Must also have a clean driv- ers' abstract & bondable po- lice record. We provide an excellent starting wage, benefit package, service truck, uniforms & company mobile phone. Apply for this position with a cover letter & full resume, complete with references. Applications must be received by 4pm on Friday September 9th. Reply via facsimile to 905-731- 9457, or by e-mail to rick@newwaterplumbing.ca Under-qualified candidates need not apply. Sales Help& Agents Skilled &Technical Help WELDER/FITTER - We are currently seeking an experi- enced full-time welder/fit- ter/small mechanical handy person for K&K Recycling Services a scrap metal recy- cling yard located in Picker- ing. There is the possibility of occasional travel. This job would involve repairing metal bins, fabricating new parts for repairs; some mechanical knowledge would be an as- set. This candidate must be able to perform related work such as flame cutting, bend- ing, forming, beveling, notch- ing of metal. Please send your resumes via fax to 905- 426-4927 attention: Dana Babineau Sales Help& Agents Computer & IT A PROGRESSIVE PICKER- ING company is in search of a full time/part time book- keeper. This position will be of interest to someone with a solid bookkeeping back- ground and good financial knowledge. He/She must have a good understanding of computer programs and be prepared to work 4 - 6 hours per day, 4 days per week. Please respond to: klaw46@gmail.com Office Help JUNIOR OFFICE ADMINIS- TRATOR required part-time for busy Ajax pallet manufac- turing company. Knowledge of pallets, lumber and Simply Accounting would be an as- set. Duties include: Book- keeping, phone calls. Apply to: File #826, 130 Commer- cial Ave., Ajax, L1S 2H5. Sales Help& Agents Hospital/Medical/Dental BUSY MEDICAL BILLING Agency looking for full-time, mature, administrative clerk to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent computer skills with the ability to work independently. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office a must. Medical Billing knowledge an asset. Submit resume to: billservice@hotmail.ca EXPERIENCED DENTAL assistant for large estab- lished office in Oshawa. Please drop off or mail re- sumes to D.Ellis/Dr. Willson - 172 King St. E., Suite 202, Oshawa. Ont. L1H 1B7. MATURE PART-TIME dental receptionist needed for Sat- urdays and some evenings. Must be have minimum of 5 years experience and knowl- edge of Abeldent. Please fax resume to 905-433-7670. Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • September 1, 201122 AP AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM December Musical: "The Nutcracker" 2011. Ages 19 yrs and under. Contact: www.danceoshawa.com or info@hartshorn-walton-music.com COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAY'S Deadline: Wednesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson 905.683.5110 ext. 286 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM POLICE SERVICES BOARD Request for Proposal Vehicle Towing Towing Services located within the boundaries of the Regional Municipality of Durham are invited to submit their application for the supply of 24 hour towing services and storage pound facilities for the use of the Durham Regional Police Service within the Region. Applicants will be expected to supply information on forms provided related to rates for towing and storage, details of towing vehicles and equipment together with the size, location and general description of their storage pound (s) Proposal forms and self-addressed envelopes provided for this purpose may be obtained by applying to David Winter, Fleet Manager, Durham Regional Police Service, 19 Courtice Court, Courtice, Ontario between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Proposals will be received at the Property Bureau Facility, Durham Regional Police Service, 19 Courtice Court, Courtice, Ontario. up until 1000 hours, on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. The lowest of any tow application RFP not necessarily accepted. M. EWLES Chief Constable On behalf of the Police Services Board PERSONAL PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Thanks to St. Jude and the Sacred Heart Of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and pre- served throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day for nine days. This prayer has never failed, and your prayers will be answered. Publication must be promised. B.D.R. Durham Craft & Gift Show Durham College October 28, 29 & 30, 2011 For booth information, Call Audrey 905 426-4676 x257 or Email: adewit@durhamregion.com www.showsdurhamregion.com Ta lentWanted FranchisesF Apartments &Flats for RentA Hospital/Medical/Dental PART TIME DENTAL Assist- ant in Bowmanville. Must be HARP Certified, outgoing and professional, able to work Saturdays. Fax resume in confidence to: 905-697- 0480. PERSONAL SUPPORT Workers- VHA Home Health- Care invites you to PSW Job Fair, September 8th 1pm- 7pm at The Durham Corpo- rate Centre, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby; L1N 1C4. If you are a great PSW, we would love to meet you. For more info contact HR 1-888- 314-6622 ext 4095 RECEPTIONIST POSITION available for group dental practice in Oshawa. Require- ments needed; two-three years dental office experi- ence, dental assisting an as- set, Abeldent working knowl- edge, experience composing correspondents letters, bill- ings, accounts receivable, predeterminations, insurance claims, recalls, and various other office duties. Office hours Monday-Friday, no evenings. Please replay w i t h r e s u m e t o bebebest@rogers.com Hotel/Restaurant EXPERIENCED Wait Staff, & Short Order Cook and Dishwasher. Full/part-time. Weekends a must. Apply in-person with resume. An- gelique's Family Restaurant, 31 Barr Road, Ajax. Industrial/Commercial SpaceI APPROX 1650SQ.FT. IN- DUSTRIAL UNITS FOR LEASE. Ritson/Bloor Oshawa. Office space, wash- room and overhead garage door. Big open-space, suitable for all businesses. Available immediately. 905- 839-9104. INDUSTRIAL BAY next to 401/Stevenson exit. Hydro, water, heating, sink, parking, 2 air compressors, high roll-up door, washrooms included. Auto repair, ma- chining, hobbies, and other light industrial uses. Storage container available. 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-3465. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Ta lentWanted FranchisesF Apartments &Flats for RentA Offices & Business Space DOWNTOWN Bowmanville, two-retail units for lease. Ap- prox 600 & 650-sq ft. Call Jane Goo 647-707-7754 BusinessOpportunitiesB COKE & CANDY VENDING ROUTE. Local Hi-Traffic Locations. Earn $40K+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing 1-888-579-0892 Must Sell SPEAKERS, PRESENTERS wanted. Part-time hrs for second income stream. Seri- ous inquiries only. Call (905)447-6140 Mortgages,LoansM $$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- DATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com AVAILABLEMORTGAGES Up to 90% LTV.Don't Worry About Credit!Refinance Now!Call 647-268-1333Hugh Fusco AMP#M08005735Igotamortgage Inc.#10921 www.igotamortgage.ca info@igotamortgage.ca NEED CASH FAST! Good, bad credit, even bankruptcy, debt consolidations! Person- al loans, business start up available. Home renovations loads, 1st & 2nd mortgage, medical bills, From $5,000K to $500,000K. No application fees, no processing fees. Free consultations. Quick, easy and confidential. Call 24 hrs Toll Free 1(866)790- 7176 Mortgages,LoansM SAVE $200 or more a month on mortgage payments. Consolidate bills today and start saving. Payoff mortgage faster. Great interest rates. Fast approvals. Lic # M11001786647-339-3012 Apartments &Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM main floor of house. Includes heat, hydro, water & air conditioning. Bus at door. $750/mo first/last re- quired. 577 Ritson Rd South. October 1st. (905)725-9731 1-BDRM APT Near Oshawa Centre, Available Sept. 1st. $675/mnth, First/last re- quired. No dogs. (905)922- 2181 or 905-243-1821 AJAX - RENT TO OWN. Beautiful Home, Detached, Modern 3 beds, 1.5 baths, deck, attch garage, finshd rec room. Bad Credit OK. 24hr msg: 1-866-456-7902 AJAX, HARWOOD/KERRI- SON, new 2-bedroom, base- ment apt. Separate entrance, includes laundry, parking, cable, $900/mo. No pets/smoking. Available Oc- tober 1st. First/last. 905- 426-5555 or 416-948-5155. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom & 3-bedroom from $959, $1069 & $1169/mo. Plus parking. Available Septem- ber/October 905-683-5322., 905-683-8571 BACHELOR APT private entrance above residential garage, nice Courtice subdi- vision. 4-pc bathroom, kitch- enette, A/C parking. $675/mo includes utilities. first/last, $100-deposit. Lease. Single occupant. Doug (905)404- 1527 BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom; $970 all inclu- sive. Security entrance, very clean building, freshly paint- ed, includes appliances, utilities, parking, laundry, no dogs, Avail. Oct. 1. 905-697- 1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE large 2- bedroom apt. in well main- tained, controlled entrance 18-unit building, $925/month. New appliances, utilities and parking included. No dogs. Available September 1st. Phone (905)623-9397. BROCK/KINGSTON ROAD. 2 bedroom basement. Large living room. Bright & spa- cious. Separate entrance. Walk-out. Close to GO, mall and amenities. Available ASAP. Call 416-827-6234 CHARMING 1 bedroom, pri- vate 2 storey apartment, front porch, woodstove, elec- tric fireplace, washer/dryer, A/C, satellite. Professional non-smoker, no pets, north Brooklin, avail immediately. $1175/inclusive. 905-439- 8295. GARDEN/DUNDAS- Whitby Bright 1-bedroom basement apartment, recently renovat- ed, own entrance, shared laundry, 1 car parking. No pets/smoking. References. First/last month. Available October 1st. $800/month. 416-902-3673. 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 Oct. 1st. 2 bed. Oct. and Nov. lst. Clean, family build- ing. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723-2094. OSHAWA 1-BDRM $700. Clean and quiet, includes utilities, appliances, parking. Smoking yes; Pets no. Nice area. Suit single working male. (905)576-6247 Places ofWorship Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bedroom, 2 baths, laundry, 1 parking, $950/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905- 579-2350 OSHAWA NEAR OC, 1-bed- room basement, in 4-plex. Available Oct 1st. Newly renovated, coin laundry, parking. No pets, First/last, references. (905)665-5537. 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.apartmentsinontario.com 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) 9 0 5 - 4 3 0 - 5 4 2 0 www.realstar.ca Condominiumsfor RentC PICKERING, PENTHOUSE, lakeview, 1100-sq. ft. 3- bdrms, 1.5 baths, walk to GO, schools, waterfront. Utilities included, shared laundry, underground park- ing. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $1400/mo. (905)239-7645 Houses for Rent BOWMANVILLE HOUSE, 3- br, 2.5-bath, 6-appliances, walk-in closet & ensuite, AC/Vac., deck, garage. $1425+ Oct 1st. 905-619- 0148 WHITBY NORTH, Garden St., 3-bedroom bungalow, on acreage, newly renovated, near schools, shopping com- plex, and laundry available. Available Sept 15. Call (905)706-6907 or (416)298- 8200, Shelly. To wnhousesfor RentT 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 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca Rooms forRent & WantedR AVAILABLE IN Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, high-speed internet, near all-amenities, $520/month. (289)314-1949 GRANDVIEW/BLOOR, Room to rent - Oshawa, fur- nished space and private basement with separate en- trance, parking, full use of kitchen and bath. $500/month, all inclusive. First/last. Available immedi- ately. Call Cheryl (905)442- 0365. Places ofWorship Personals Esthetics/BeautyServicesE SharedAccommodation AT BLOOR/SIMCOE, Oshawa. Room for rent, near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking included. Available immedi- ately, first/last, $495/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433- 4088; 905-243-4088. OSHAWA, CENTRAL Park/Rossland. Bedroom, share kitchen, bathroom, liv- ing area, laundry, quiet study area, telephone, internet, parking. $625/inclusive, non smoker, immediate. Work- ing/student, male/female,. Meals available. (905)404- 9263. SHARED MAIN floor of house. Female preferred to share with other female. Townline and Hwy#2. Bus stop at house. Near amenities. $450. Call 705- 741-9426 WORKING PROFESSION- AL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally locat- ed in Oshawa, close to all amenities & bus. Cable, phone, internet. $450/month. (905)666-8305 Va cationProperties ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! www.BuyATimeshare.com (888)879-7165 SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.BuyATime- share.com (888)879-7165 Campers,Tr ailers, Sites BALSAM LAKE, Fenelon Falls, water view sites for new trailers, used trailers for Sale on Sites, housekeeping cottages for rent, seasonal boat dock rentals. 1-877- 887-2550 sandybeachtrailercourt.com Places ofWorship Personals Esthetics/BeautyServicesE Boats &Supplies 1989 STINGRAY, 19.5' bow- rider. 145 mercury cruiser, inboard/outboard. Too many new parts to list. $3000 OBO. 289-939-2044 DaycareAvailable FULL TIME OR PART TIME, after hours and weekends. All ages welcome. Daycare service from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Westney & Delaney, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 Health& Homecare GOT ARTHRITIS, PAIN, OR energy issues? New product, clinical studies, proven re- sults under 7 days, safe and natural, samples available. (905)447-6140. Articlesfor SaleA $99 GETS YOU 25+ Free Digital High Def TV Chan- nels. Amazing Pix Quality. No Monthly Fees. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661, 1-800-903-8777 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality. All shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper HOT TUBS, 2011 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifice $3,900. 416-779- 0563. HOT TUBS/SPAS – over 20 New & Used on display. From $495 - $4,995. War- ranties available. All offers considered. 905-409-5285 TendersT Articlesfor SaleA INDUSTRIAL SINGLE nee- dle Serger and Blind stitch sewing machines. Also cus- tom made counter, cutting ta- ble, 2-display cabinets and contents galore. 520 Simcoe St. (905)725-0881-M-Sat 9am-6pm. REMODELING SALE. Upscale furniture & home decor. Pristine condition. large solid wood armoire w/matching coffee table, floral arrangements, mirrors, pictures, decor items, etc. (905)426-1920, (416)200- 9630 RENT TO OWN - N e w a n d reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502. STEEL BUILDINGS. Huge Savings/Factory Deals. Ca- nadian Certified. 38x50, 50x96, 63x120, 78x135. Misc. Sizes and material avail. www.sunward- steel.com Source#16M 800- 964-8335 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! Front load washers from $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher in working order. G.E. $200 or best offer for all three. Must pick up in Pickering. (416)875-0319 Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. Wood supplier of first choice by many customers since 1975. (905)753-2246. TendersT Pets, Supplies,Boarding ADORABLE PUREBRED GOLDEN Retriever Pup- pies, Born June 30th. Also 1 One yr old Male. Ready For New Homes. Vet Checked & Dewormed $450 Call Don 905-800- 0434 DACHSHUNDS, MINIATURE, long haired puppies, red, black, tan & brindles, vet checked, vacci- nated, CKC registered, Port Hope area View at desrokennel.com or Call 905-797-2119. Cars for Sale 1977 PONTIAC LAMANS Classic A1 condition. one owner, low mileage 48000- miles. Orange with white upholstery. Price negotiable. Call 8am-8pm 905-579-1090. 2001 HYUNDAI SONATA $2999, 2001 Grand Caravan Sport $3499, 2002 Grand Prix 169k $3999, 2000 Sun- fire 105k $3499, 2000 Ford Focus 159k $3499, 1999 Dodge Stratus 171k $2699, 2000 Dodge Neon $1999. Others $1,999 and up. Certi- fied E-test, free 6 month war- ranty (plus HST). (905)432- 7599 or (905)925-2205. www.rkmauto.com 2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 1 owner: well maintained, certified, manual transmis- sion, 2yr old clutch, pw, locks, mirrors, air bags driver & passenger side, a/c work- ing, stereo cd, $3,900 o.b.o. (289)385-5816 TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need Today. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. Cars WantedC !!!! ! !! AAAAA WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. !!!!! $ ! AAA AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Want- ed. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905- 426-0357. !!! $$ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) (905)424-3508 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! A AAAAA ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob any- time (905)431-0407. !!! $250 - $2000. Paid for Cars and Trucks Dead or Alive! 1-888-3-555-666 $$$ TOP CASH paid for your car or trucks. same day re- moval service. Call Shawn (416) 577-3879 $250-$2000 Ajaxautowreckers.com Cash for Cars, Trucks and All Scrap Metal. Or $300 Government Program 905-686-1771 416-896-7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES NEED CA$H WILL PAY you up to $2000 for your scrap car, truck or van. Free tow. Will beat anyone's price call (289)892-3414. Tr ucksfor SaleT 1993 NISSAN PICKUP. 5-spd manual. Fiberglass cap w/front slider. Chrome mags, fog lights, tinted glass, front & rear lift kits. $1200 o.b.o. (905)509-1628 VendorsWantedV VendorsWantedV Cars WantedC MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H H Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! GRAND OPENING LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. South Oshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! NEW!!!(416)291-8879 Best Asian Cuties Clean & Friendly Atmosphere 1001 Sandhurst Circle, Unit 7, N/E Corner Finch/McCowan, Scar.WWW.ANNIESPA.CA KELLY, Ronald (Ron) - Loving husband of Marguerite, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Will be sadly missed by all his nephews and nieces. A Celebration Of Life will take place on Sunday, September 4th, 4PM. at the Ajax Legion, (Br. 322) Hunt St. Refreshments to follow. Cremation has taken place at Ron's request. 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