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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_01_12 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The kids were excited at St. Monica Catholic School in Pickering Jan. 6 as they lined up to throw their best shot for a chance at international recognition. “I just love basketball,” said eighth grad- er Joseph Scali, as he took a break from his attempts. St. Monica was one of three schools in Pickering where students could show off their basketball free-throw skills in a fun competition hosted by the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service orga- nization. Pickering hoops enthusiasts compete LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS MOVE ON IN FREE THROW EVENT RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Julia Moore, a Grade 7 student at St. Monica Catholic School, took part in the Knights of Columbus international free throw championship at the school on Jan. 6. $699* x KINGSTON RD.E/HWY 2 HWY 401 WICKS DR.SALEM RD.WWW.MAYTAGCLEARANCE.COM 280 Kingston Rd. 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Cynthia Rogers, a public health nurse with the Region’s health department, says the anti-smoking images on ciga- rette packages do work. “The problem is the current ones are about 10 years old. It’s like playing the same TV commercial over and over,” Ms. Rogers says. The new images will appear later this year on cigarette and little cigar packages. The images will cover 75 per cent of the front and back of the packag- es, up from the current 50 per cent coverage. For the first time, there will be testimonials from individuals affected by tobacco use. “I’m happy the govern- ment decided to update the warnings. These are more graphic than they had been in the past,” Ms. Rogers says. “Research shows that if they keep changing the packaging, people will make more of an attempt to quit. More will make an attempt to quit when they have access to a help line.” Surveys by the Regional health department show that about 20 per cent of Durham adults smoke and about 60 per cent of those plan on quitting within the next six months, Ms. Rogers says. The larger images are an issue for tobacco companies, she says. “The problem for the tobacco companies is they’re lim- ited in how they can advertise,” Ms. Rogers says. To fill the void, tobacco companies have used the packag- es to help advertise the product, she notes, adding logos and company colours predominate the packages. “They’re going so far as to put inserts inside. They do what they could to make the warnings as little as possible,” she says. “There are all kinds of ways to make the warnings less pre- dominant and the logo and colours more predominant. “It’s interesting the tobacco companies were really lobbying to hold up putting these images on,” Ms. Rogers says, adding the compa- nies “fear these images will have an impact.” The packages were “great advertising” for tobacco companies, she notes. Another initiative of the federal government is to set up a website and quit line, which would link to provin- cial services. Having as much information and sup- port as possible is important when try- ing to quit, Ms. Rog- ers notes. “There’s a great- er probability they will access that sup- port. We do, as well, have a number of programs to help people to quit,” she says, adding the programs offered by the Region are a “facet of a comprehen- sive plan we have.” The key to beating tobacco is stopping “can’t be a one-off. It has to be part of a bigger comprehensive program. The new packages is one part of it,” Ms. Rogers says. Page 6 - Today’s editorial durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 20112 AP HEALTH Cigarettes get more graphic package pictures DURHAM -- Durham Region health officials hope new warnings on cigarette packs issued by Health Canada will lead to more people butting out. Whack weed, win wheels DURHAM -- Butting out could put you behind the wheel of a new car. Durham Region’s health department is taking part in the Driven to Quit Challenge, a province-wide contest launched by the Canadian Cancer Society. The challenge is an incentive to adults to quit smoking in March. All participants who butt out by March 1 and remain smoke-free for the month will be eligible to win a 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid or Honda Insight Hybrid, one of two vacation getaways, or one of seven regional priz- es. Shelley Simic, a public health nurse with the health department, says, “We know that many Durham Region smokers are interested in quitting, as an ongoing health department survey indicates that approximately 20 per cent of Durham adults are current smokers and of those, about 60 per cent plan on quitting within the next six months.” Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Ontario, says Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham’s medical officer of health, adding that quitting smoking is “one of the best steps a person can take to improve their health. “Although quitting isn’t easy, there are ways to improve your chances of quitting. This contest is one incentive to help people quit. We also encourage participants to talk to their health-care provider about other proven smok- ing cessation strategies,” Dr. Kyle adds. The challenge is for Ontario residents, 19 years of age and older who are currently daily or occasional tobac- co users. 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Please send your Rotary Recollections or images along with your name and contact info to: Rene Soetens at: rene@con-test.com s te DURHAM -- A Durham Regional Police con- stable has been charged with careless driving after a three-vehicle smack-up in Pickering Thursday morning. Two vehicles were stopped behind a GO bus in the westbound lanes of Kingston Road, at Glenanna Road, around 10:30 a.m. when a marked police cruiser slammed into the rear vehicle, a Nissan Altima, sending it into the third vehicle, an Oldsmobile Alero, says police spokeswoman Nancy van Rooy. “The only reported injuries were to the officer. He went to hospital for medical treatment,” Sgt. van Rooy says, adding the constable was released. Sgt. van Rooy says the cruiser received extensive damage, as did the Nissan. The Alero had minor damage, while the GO bus wasn’t damaged. The officer wasn’t heading to a call and the emergency signals on the cruiser weren’t activated, Sgt. van Rooy adds. Const. Jim Zaphiropoulos was charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act. POLICE Durham cop charged in Pickering accident JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND Jackknifed truck snarls traffic PICKERING -- Traffic was backed up in the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 401 before 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 8, after a tractor trailer jackknifed. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 20114 AP You Are More Than Just a Number To Us. Call us for a quote today. 905.427.5888 www.fi rstdurham.com LL II FF EE II NN SS UU RR AA NN CC EEFFIRSTIRST D DURHAMURHAM IINSURANCE &NSURANCE & F FINANCIALINANCIAL • Do you have a desire to work with the elderly or disabled? • Are you interested in supporting people to live independent lives? • Have you considered a job in community health or a nursing/retirement home? TRAIN TO BECOME A PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER AND BE PREPARED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY JANUARY 20 - 10:00 AM 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa AT E.A. LOVELL CENTRE 120 CENTRE ST. 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Join us for our January 13th 4–8 pm Numbers vaccinated down 17 per cent KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Regional health officials are urging people to get a seasonal flu shot, but fewer Durham residents are heeding that call. As of Jan. 7, 9,430 people had rolled up their sleeves for a shot. That’s down from the 2008-09 season, when 11,078 were vac- cinated. Regional officials are comparing this season to 2008-09 because 2009-10 was an aberration due to the H1N1 pandemic and more people were immunized. The number of people getting a shot is “down 17 per cent over the number who normally receive the vaccine,” says Anne Grant, a senior public health inspector for Durham. She can’t answer why fewer people have received a flu shot this season. “You’ve got to go to them to find out why they not getting it.” There have been about 50 confirmed flu cases reported to the Region, she says. Those cases have been confirmed through laboratory tests. “There are many others in the communi- ty. They don’t go to their doctor or the doc- tor does a clinical diagnosis and doesn’t do a swab,” Ms. Grant states. “We still do recommend individuals get the vaccine. There’s still time to receive the vaccine,” she says. People can get a shot through their doc- tor, or “they can obtain it from the health department, but only by appointment.” Flu season can extend into March and April, she notes. “It takes 14 days to be adequately pro- tected, to develop the antibodies,” Ms. Grant says. Anyone who received an H1N1 shot last year “still needs this year’s vaccine. Too much time has passed and they’re not pro- tected against the two viruses circulating this year,” she says. “We did see influenza start here in mid- November and the latter part of November. In mid-December, there was an increase in the number of cases reported here. That’s slightly earlier than normal, but not out of the range,” Ms. Grant adds. To arrange an appointment for a flu shot: CALL Durham Health Connection at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 REGION Fewer Durham residents getting flu shot this season durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 20115 P More than 600 students from St. Monica, Our Lady of the Bay and Holy Redeemer Catholic Schools took part in the 2011 Knights of Columbus free throw championship, which invites all students aged 10 to 14 from around the world to participate. “We do this every year,” said St. Monica teacher Alison Sokoloski- Robin. “The kids love it. It’s a nice challenge for them.” Ms. Alison said the free throw is a competition for them, but in a relaxing environment, adding it coincides with the basketball por- tion of the curriculum. Nolan Smith, also in Grade 8, made the regional semifinals last year, but had to miss them due to commitments to play his favou- rite sport, hockey. Seventh grader Alicia Brooks said she looks forward to the com- petition. “I want to see how I can challenge myself,” she said. Walter Heeney, a member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Redeemer Coun- cil, explained all stu- dents who participate receive a special cer- tificate. “They all say, ‘Hey, I had fun,” he said. Mr. Heeney explained the students get 15 throws, and has found some of the local kids had high scores such as 11 and 12 out of 15 attempts. The final local competition will take place on Jan. 13 and then the winners from that round will compete in Oshawa next month. The high scores will be compared with other participants from around the world. Last year, more than 151,000 kids participate in more than 3,100 local competitions. PICKERING from page 1 I want to see how I can challenge myself. Alicia Brooks, St. Monica Catholic School student COMMUNITY Pickering Knights of Columbus gives students chance to hoop it up Planning committee hears proposal at latest meeting PICKERING -- Residents may get more shop- ping and dining options at Hwy. 401 and Brock Road. The planning and development committee on Jan. 4 heard plans to tear down an existing building at the Shops at Pickering Ridge and add in seven new ones. This would mean a total of 10 buildings instead of the current four at the plaza that sits just north of Hwy. 401 and east of Brock Road. Which building will come down is still being decided, but planner Harry Froussios, representing developer Pickering Brock Cen- tre Inc., said it plans to be as accommodating as possible to the tenants. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell said she hopes the end result will be a shopping centre that’s easy to walk around, and suggested building the side- walks and stores at the same time to ensure it. Mr. Froussios said he’d relay the message to his client. Mayor Dave Ryan showed some concern that one plan is to add in a supermarket, pointing out there’s already a nearby Sobeys and a Wal-Mart that’s added a grocery sec- tion. He said he doesn’t want businesses coming to Pickering and being unsuccessful. The item came to the meeting for informa- tion only and has to go through the planning and approval process. CITY HALL Pickering shopping centre could expand ELECTRICITY Something doesn’t add up with smart meter To the editor: Re: Hydro smart meters. We have heard countless times from our provincial elected officials that Ontarians are afraid to open their hydro bills. I’m not one of them. Since our smart meter was installed, our daily hydro consumption has dropped from 39 kWh per day (Oct. 09-Jan. 10), to 24 kWh per day (Oct. 10-Dec. 10). We have not changed our habits in any way, so there is something wrong here. Either the old meter was ripping us off, or our new meter isn’t working properly. I’m hoping we aren’t going to receive a mas- sive bill in the future due to faulty smart meters. Gord Tewnion Ajax WASTE Incinerator provides solution to dealing with our own trash To the editor: It was great to see your editorial support- ing the decision to go ahead with the Clar- ington incinerator. As you say, it was stud- ied and researched to the nth degree and there was no longer any reason to delay it. Not only that but it is also good to see that Durham Region will be making a respon- sible decision to deal with its garbage in its own backyard rather than pushing that job onto another region as Toronto has done. We need to do a better job at recycling and reusing, and possibly pursuing alter- native energy sources, but right now we need an immediate answer to our garbage solution and the incinerator will give us that, as well as provide an alternative ener- gy source. I learned to recycle before it was a com- mon word used in our community and studied solar energy etc. in the 1970s but we simply haven’t developed most alterna- tive energy sources beyond a curiosity. Just think, they still had electric delivery trucks delivering milk in Montreal in 1969 but we are only just putting electric passenger cars on the road 40 years later. Imagine where we would be if all garbage was incinerated and the power generated was used primarily to provide electricity to charge electric cars. After all, if the sale of electric cars takes off, our present power grid won’t be able to handle the extra demand for electricity. Durham Region may well become a lead- er in this regard and gain respect as for- ward thinkers in using a modern, clean- burning incinerator to dispose of garbage and provide a new energy source. David R. Filbey-Haywood Pickering HERITAGE Conservation trust a solution to managing airport lands To the editor: Re: Pickering politicians work to save heritage homes on airport land, news, dur- hamregion.com, Jan. 4, 2011. The 18,600 acres have been mismanaged because federal governments, based on obsolete forecasts, thought an airport was inevitable. They were mistaken. The federal greenspace and the provin- cial greenbelt leave only 5,000 acres for an unlikely airport but the whole site is still managed ineptly by Transport and Public Works Canada. Demolitions continue. The community is ravished. Governance by a conservation trust could conserve the land for agriculture and natural habitat. It is 90-per cent Canada Land Inventory Class 1 foodland. Private stewardship would guar- antee that dwellings not be demolished; a rural community would guarantee food security for its city neighbours. The trust could be mandated to keep both the airport and conservation options open. Farm enterprises would thrive and the taxpayers would save millions of dol- lars. Governance by a conservation land trust is a win-win, 21st-century alternative to the present and costly old-think bureau- cratic federal management. Lorne Almack Pickering & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 20116 AP Giving up on smoking in Durham Region One of the curious but consistent statistics about smokers is that the vast majority of them want to quit, even as they continue puffing. Years of education campaigns and awareness-raising sessions in schools and local health units, via various levels of government and through televised pub- lic service announcements, have taught us that tobacco use will shorten our life spans and result in chronic illness. Still, many Durham Region adults con- tinue to smoke, tethered to their cigarettes as their bodies crave another nicotine hit. Smoking is an addiction, and one of the toughest to beat. But it is beatable; the addiction can be overcome. Just ask Dur- ham Region health officials who have pre- sided over many a success story through various local cessation programs and sup- port groups. Alternatively, you can ask someone you know who has used nicotine replace- ment therapies (patches, gums, inhalers) to help them get past their addiction, or even those who succeeded going cold tur- key. In the simplest terms, anything that can be done to make smokers take that first step towards a smoke-free lifestyle is something worth doing. New regulations that will see larger graph- ic, disturbing images included on ciga- rette packaging is the latest method to raise awareness and remind those who smoke -- and those who dabble when out socializing -- that they risk serious illness, even death from tobacco abuse. Durham Region health officials, mean- while, are once again taking part in the annual province-wide Driven to Quit challenge which encourages residents to butt out for a chance to win a new car. The program has been a success in past years and is yet another tactic to both raise awareness and encourage smoke- free lifestyles among Durham taxpayers. Graphic warnings on cigarette packages, ongoing cessation programs and self-help sessions and the Driven to Quit challenge all combine to give local smokers who are thinking of quitting strong motivation to take that first step. It won’t be easy, cer- tainly, but it will provide long-term ben- efits. Make the decision today to act. Butt out and try to win a new car. Talk to your local pharmacist or family doctor about the available therapies to support quitting, or contact the Durham Region health department to direct you to one of its ongoing or upcoming cessation programs. This year could be the one when you finally say: “No thanks. I don’t smoke.” I’m feeling a little depressed this week. After months of anxious waiting, I got the news that, over Christmas, Elton John and his partner adopted some other kid and not me. I’d worked hard to get my name on that list. It wasn’t easy, let me tell you. I had to grease a lot of palms. Plus, I fig- ured I was a good choice. Had a lot going for me. I sleep through the night. I eat my vegetables. And I hardly ever wet the bed. Heck, I only spat up once last week. And that was mostly rum and eggnog. But noooooo, they just had to have an infant. I guess I wasn’t ‘cute’ enough for them. Stupid infants. They’ll find out. Cute gets mighty thin when you’re knee deep in poopy diapers and Zincofax. I have to tell you I really think these guys have made a big mistake by not going with me. I don’t think they’ve thought this thing all the way through. These are men, after all. I don’t doubt their devotion to one another or this kid, but they’re still men. They’re missing some essential parts. True, Elton’s getting a little jiggly up top, but I don’t think even he can breast feed. And he’s 63 years old. A couple of piggy-back rides around the living room and it’ll be defibrillator time for ’ol Rocket Man. With me, they could’ve skipped all that exhausting crud and gone right to poker nights. I’d even mix the drinks. Hell, for a slice of that inheritance, I’d piggy-back him. I don’t get it. I really don’t. I thought I was a shoe-in. I’d shovel the driveway. I pick up my toys and I can read myself to sleep. I don’t need a babysitter and I’ve already paid my way through college. Also, if they’d given me a shot, they could’ve avoided all that teenage ‘Can I borrow the car keys, Dad’ stuff... I’ve got my own wheels. Plus not only can I tie my own skates, I can make my own rink. That might not sound like a big deal, but have you seen Elton lately? Can you picture him even tying his own shoes? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not naive. I get the whole cuddly ‘infant’ thing. I had two of my own, after all. And one thing, apparently, nobody’s told Mr. and Mrs. John yet is that they don’t stay ‘cuddly’ for very long. Take it from me, newbie, you blink and suddenly yours are the smallest shoes on the mat. In a heartbeat your little bundle of joy is going through your fridge like a Mako shark and slapping on Aqua Velva by the litre. It’s not for the faint of heart. Even for young par- ents, it’s no cakewalk. Anyway, this is not over. Believe me, I fully expect to get a very contrite phone call the first time Elton walks into his music room and finds Nutel- la and peanut butter smeared all over his prize Bosendorfer. Or when he comes home from an appearance on Ellen only to find some lit- tle brat has flushed one of his Grammys down the dumper. Oh yeah. My resume will be looking pretty good then. It’ll be Goodbye Nor- man Jean ... hello Neil. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 2011What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in winter? EMMA SMELLIE -- ‘I had the last crumb that Santa left.’ DAVE ROMANCHUK -- ‘Going to dinner and a show in Toronto, we got a flat tire on the DVP.’ APOL JUNIO -- ‘I had my first experience skiing. I fell a lot but I still had lots of fun.’ J.R. DENOMME -- ‘When I watched Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore’s tail fell of, I laughed.’ WE ASKED... ...AT THE PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY SABRINA BYRNES/ BEHIND THE LENS NEIL CRONE The couple pictured was skating on Lick Pond, and I had been looking for weath- er features, so I went over and took some pictures while they were skating. The guy was teaching his girl- friend how to play hockey, and they were obviously aware of my presence. I fin- ished taking pictures and told them to have a nice day, and started to leave. As I walked away from the pond, I looked back and saw them kissing. This was my favou- rite picture from the after- noon, because it was a nice, genuine moment. It ended up being one of my favou- rites of the year too. JOANNE BURGHARDT Goodbye Norman Jean, hello Neil, in Elton John’s family For a journalist, living in the communi- ty you report on can be both a blessing and a curse. On the cursed side, living in and reporting on Durham Region means that to really get a day off I have to leave the coun- try. Every siren, every accident, every protest, every storm is news. I don’t know a journalist worth her salt who can drive past a scream- ing fire truck without looking for the smoke and calling the office whether she’s working or not. But today, living in and reporting on my community is indeed a blessing. Today I have the great honour of writing about something very rare happening in Whitby -– one of its citizens is celebrating her 100th birthday. That citizen is my grand- mother. Dorothy Augustus celebrates her 100th on Jan. 16 with a party appropriately held at Whitby’s Centennial Building. Grandma is a force to be reckoned with. A nurse by trade, having worked at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital for a number of years, she’s a role model who has always been a leader and a doer. In her lifetime, she was co- founder of the first Catholic Girl Guide troop in Kingston, a long-time parishioner at St. John the Evangelist in Whitby, past-president of the Catholic Women’s League, a success- ful nurse and business woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great- great grandmother: a woman to be emulat- ed. As a teen, I helped out at Sportsman’s Cor- ner in Whitby, the store my grandparents operated. I doubt they really needed my help; I didn’t know anything about guns and fish- ing rods, and the wine kits they sold wouldn’t interest me for years to come. Still, it was great fun doing inventory and grabbing lunch with my grandparents at the back of the store -- and the pocket money was great, too. We lost my grandfather, Harold Augustus, far too soon -- more than 30 years ago -- but to this day my grandmother takes her place at the family table on every holiday. On those occasions, I watch with pride as my children gather to laugh and listen as she shares her stories.We are indeed a family blessed. -- Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt invites you to check out the video interview with her grandmother at www. durhamregion.com this Friday, Jan. 14. Happy 100th, Grandma ... durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 20118 P 8.8¢7.2¢4 ¢ Ontario is introducing new Time-of-Use rates to help smooth “peak demand”.With rates based on off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak periods, you can now decide when and how to best use your electricity. So if, for example, you run your dishwasher and laundry after 9pm and on weekends (off-peak) you’ll pay a lower rate. “Off-peak” use will also reduce the strain on our system and help the environment by reducing the need to build excess electricity plants and transmission towers. For more information call or visit our website. 1-800-000-0000 www.ontario.ca/powersmarter A new way to better manage your electricity costs, help the environment & ease the strain on our system. Introducing Time-of-Use rates. visit www.veridian.on.ca 9.9¢8.0¢5.3¢ after 9 p.m. and on weekends (off-peak) you’ll pay a lower rate. 9.9¢8.1¢5.1¢ durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website. For Service Disruption Notification Call 1.866.278.9993 Date Meeting / Location Time January 17, 2011 Council Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall - Council Chambers January 19, 2011 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm City Hall - Main Committee Room January 26, 2011 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm City Hall - Main Committee Room Bicentennial Book Club www.picnet.org Call 905.831.6265 ext 6243 Events @ your Library Celebrate Pickering’s Bicentennial by joining this book club. Each month we will be reading a “bestseller” from the past 200 years starting with the 1800’s. Snacks are provided. Registration required. Central Library: Mondays, 7:00 pm (Monthly) January 24, February 28, March 28, April 18 A Celebration 200 Years in the Making A Place to Call Home ... some of our favourite Canadians have chosen to call Pickering home: Olympians Perdita Felicien, Anson Henry, Tabia Charles, Bernard Lutmer & Shelly Ann Brown; Tyler Stewart (Bare Naked Ladies), Glen Healy, Spider Jones, actor Kristen Holden Reid, Humble Howard, Ernie Coombs a.k.a. Mr. Dress-up, the late Mark Dailey and CTV’s Beverly Thompson .. just to name a few. Know any other famous residents? Post it on facebook: search Pickering Great Events and add your famous favourite from Pickering for a chance to win a Bicentennial prize. Join the Celebration visit cityofpickering.com Fire Safety information available online at cityofpickering.com, by email fi re@cityofpickering.com or by phone 905.839.9968. A Message from Pickering Fire Services The Pickering Fire Services reminds you to test your smoke alarms each month by pushing the alarm test button. If the alarm doesn’t sound, replace the battery or the alarm immediately. Remember, only a working smoke alarm can save your life. Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives! Whitevale Drainage Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Study Commencement The City of Pickering is undertaking a Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address the drainage system defi ciencies which are contributing to localized surface fl ooding and erosion within the Hamlet of Whitevale (see Key Map below). In July 2008, two severe rainfall events resulted in fl ooding along streets and erosion of the approaches to the existing Whitevale bridge. The damages caused by these two events highlighted to the City the need to study potential solutions to improve the drainage and conveyance system throughout the Hamlet. The Whitevale Drainage Master Plan will examine alternative solutions to mitigate the identifi ed surface fl ooding and erosion problems within the Hamlet of Whitevale. The preferred strategy for the Study Area will be determined based on engineering requirements, cost, environmental considerations, public input and information gathered during the Study process. The study is proceeding in accordance with the Master Plan process, Approach #2, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association’s document Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended in 2007. Two Public Information Centres (PIC’s) will be held during the study to provide information and allow for public comment. Notifi cation of the PIC’s will be advertised in the local newspaper. This notice issued January 12, 2011. For further information on this project, please contact: Ms. Marilee Gadzovski, P.Eng. Mr. Glenn Farmer Senior Water Resources Engineer Project Manager City of Pickering AECOM One The Esplanade 300 Town Centre Blvd., Suite 300 Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7 Markham, ON L3R 5Z6 tel: 905.420.4660 ext. 2067 tel: 905.477.8400 ext. 354 mgadzovski@cityofpickering.com glenn.farmer@aecom.com Hugh Wilson On Display: January 4 – February 5, 2011 Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Experience Art at Pickering Civic Complex The Experience Art program is coordinated by the City of Pickering. This is only one way in which we recognize and support local artists and bring Arts & Culture to the community. Hugh Wilson is a 25 year Pickering resident who creates both sculpturally with large chainsaw works and most recently with a new found love of the encaustic process. While not dwelling on the historical technique, encaustic is a painting process that uses a combination of Beeswax and heat as its painting medium. Hugh’s work has generated money for charities across the province and graces the walls of Hollywood celebrities. CITY SERVICES & LEISURE GUIDECITYSVICESERV&LEISURE GUIDE Winter 2010|2011cityofpickering.comRegister Online!Ice Bookings call 905.683.6582 Mon – Fri from 8 am - 9 pm Make a Date to Skate! Great Ice times currently available at Pickering Recreation Complex & Don Beer Arena search “Pickering Fit” 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com We FIT Your Life! FREE Drop-In Classes Osteoporosis for Men ONLY Osteoporosis for men is a class that will oƑ er weight bearing and resistance excercises using a variety of equipment. This active program will help maintain and possibly increase your bone mass. When: Every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of January Where: Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road Studio A (Members Studio) Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Congratulations to the Williams Family Congratulations to the Williams Family at 1285 Ilona Park Road, for winning the honour of Best Decorated Home in Pickering, as chosen by participants of the annual Mayor’s Light Tour Event. The Williams Family have set a record for winning 6 years in a row! Mayor Ryan visited the Williams family to both congratulate and present them with a plaque on December 22, 2010. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201110 AP Autistic kidsAutistic kids Whitby movie theatre hosts Sensory Friendly Films for kids with autism JENNIFER O’MEARA jomeara@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Kids bounced in their seats, stood up and danced to the music, clapped and yelled at a crowded morning screening of Yogi Bear at the AMC Whitby 24. The theatre hosted a special movie showing for children with autism or other disabilities on Jan. 8. Sharmila Bacchus said her family had given up on being able to go to the theatre because her eight-year-old son Niall’s sensitive hearing and vision issues made it impos- sible for him to get through a film. “Maybe they’re going to turn off the lights?” Niall asked his mother before the films started. “No, they’re going to keep the lights on for little boys like you,” said Ms. Bacchus. Sensory Friendly Films began in the U.S. when a mother got in touch with AMC about ways to accommodate her autistic daughter at the theatre. The first screening was in November 2007 and was a big success. For the movies, the sound is turned down, the lights stay up, there are no ads shown before the movie and fami- lies can take their own gluten-free snacks. The youth can get up, dance or sing without having to worry about being asked to sit down. The changes allow children with autism and other disabilities or sensory issues to enjoy a movie theatre experience. “We knew a lot of these kids, they’ve never had a chance to be able to go to the movies,” said Cindy Huffstickler, AMC spokesperson. “These are just normal activities, so they can go to school and say ‘I saw this movie’.” The program gradually spread to more AMC theatres. AMC partnered with the Geneva Centre for Autism to add three Canadian theatres in November 2010, including the Whitby theatre. The January screening of Yogi Bear was the first many local parents had heard of the monthly sensory-friendly movies. “There’s a large community of people with autism in Durham, so I’m just thrilled the Geneva Centre and AMC partnered to do this,” said Lynne Leyland, whose 14-year- old daughter Elizabeth is also very sensitive to loud sounds. “It’s more difficult because she wants to get up and have a break and she’s a little louder than the average child.” Ms. Bacchus said her family will definitely be back for the next Sensory Friendly Film, a Feb. 12 screening of Gnomeo and Juliet. “Can you believe it’s the first time in eight years he sat through a whole movie? It’s amazing,” said Ms. Bacchus. For more information on Sensory Friendly Films: VISIT www.amctheatres.com/sff We knew a lot of these kids, they’ve never had a chance to be able to go to the movies. These are just normal activities, so they can go to school and say ‘I saw a movie’. Cindy Huffstickler, AMC spokeswoman JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND WHITBY -- The Leyland family, front, joined in on the sensory friendly film at AMC Theatres Jan. 8. Each month AMC will host a film for children with autism or other disabilities. The lights will stay up, the sound is turned down, there are no ads and the kids can get out of their seat or speak out without worrying about being asked to leave. go to the moviesgo to the movies durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201111 AP BESTBEST INDIAN INDIAN RESTAURANTRESTAURANT 14 YEARS 14 YEARS IN A ROW!IN A ROW! OPEN TUES - SAT For Daily Lunch Buffet • OPEN SUN For Lunch & Dinner Buffet **REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE** 905-686-5553611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church,S.W. Corner Buffet Lunch Daily Buffet Lunch Daily & Sundays 5-9pm& Sundays 5-9pm Fine Authentic Indian Cuisine The Mount Everest Balti, Handi & Mughali Dishes, Biryanis, Tandoori Chicken in Real Tandoor Clay Oven & Much More! 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The smaller of the two accom- plishments was stopping a one- game losing streak the team was on after falling 4-1 to Toronto just prior to Christmas. The larger of the two, and there is probably no gauge to measure how big this one is, came on Fri- day in Mississauga in the first game of the new year. Mississau- ga, by far the class of the league after going 24-0-0, had their Pro- vincial Women’s Hockey League undefeated season stopped cold by the Lightning, who prevailed 2-1. “Without a question, it was like winning a tournament when the girls won. For a team that’s learn- ing how to win, to beat (Mis- sissauga), the girls were jump- ing all over the place after the game,” said head coach Wayne McDonald of the jubilation that followed the final buzzer. A strong opening period led to a pair of unassisted Lightning goals by Sara Kaljuvee and Emily Rose Galliani Pecchia. Missis- sauga got one past goaltender Jackie Rochefort in the second, but she closed the door the rest of the way, and was especially sharp in the final five minutes of the game when Mississau- ga made a frantic late run to try to keep the undefeated streak alive. “One of the things we were able to do, we got them to burn their time-out 10 minutes into the game which was key later on because they didn’t get the opportunity with a couple of minutes left to use their time- out,” said McDonald. The momentum from the Mis- sissauga win carried over to Saturday’s home game against Brampton but, unfortunately, it didn’t last for all three periods as the Lightning surrendered two goals in the third and another in overtime, falling 4-3. Kaitlyn Mullett and Shannon Stewart gave the Lightning the lead through the opening period after they fell behind 1-0. In the second, Marissa Maugeri added to the lead, giving the Lightning a 3-1 advantage through two. But Brampton scored the only two goals of the third period and potted another just 52 seconds into the third for the victory. The Lightning carried the play early on, but couldn’t bury their chances, which caught up to them later in the game. “We could have been up four or five to one and I had a feeling that would come back and bite us when we completely domi- nated and didn’t score,” said McDonald. Despite the setback, McDon- ald couldn’t help feel pleased with how the weekend unfold- ed against tough competition, considering Mississauga leads the league and the last time they met earlier this season, Bramp- ton put the worst defeat of the season on the Lightning 6-0. “If you had said to me before the weekend we’ll give you three out of the four points, I would have taken it and run. We had a real good weekend. Unfortu- nately we didn’t make up any ground (in the standings) with a weekend like that.” The Lightning will take a 12-9- 1-2 record into weekend games at Stoney Creek on Saturday and home to Ottawa on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre. Their record leaves them in 11th in the 19-team league with just 12 games remaining in the regular season. Away from the ice, another player will be moving on to a higher level next season. Goal- tender Chantal Bicket has com- mitted to play for Brock Univer- sity of the OUA in the fall. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND Close cover PICKERING -- Pickering High School’s Shaquille Redhead tried to get a clear shot on the basket as Dunbarton High School’s Jacob Gideon tried to block it during Quad-A boys’ basketball. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Pierson likely to fight at UFC 129 card in Toronto TORONTO -- It appears Sean Pierson will get to fight in his own backyard. The former Pickering resident, who also has roots in Toronto, appears likely to be included on the UFC 129 card, which will be held at the Rogers Centre in Toron- to. According to MMAJunkie.com, Pierson will be matched up against Brian Foster, a veteran of 20 mixed martial arts fights, five of which have come as a member of the UFC. The fight is expected to be part of the non-televised undercard. However, as Pierson found out in December, a good showing on the undercard could still get him some television time. In his UFC debut at UFC 124, Pierson won over Matthew Riddle and the fight impressed boss Dana White so much that it was shown as part of the pay-per-view later in the night. White also called the bout his personal fight of the night. UFC 129 will be held April 30. It will be UFC’s first event in Ontario as legislation was passed late last year that sanctioned the sport in the province. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201115 AP SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Paul Ramieri of the Pickering Panthers tried to get around Robert Mann of the Whitby Fury, during Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday. ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Panthers subtract but don’t add at deadline Pickering trades two forwards, gets cash back in return BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- With the passing of Monday’s trade deadline, Pickering Panthers head coach John Goodwin knows what he has to work with over the final 12 games of the season. In terms of numbers, it isn’t much. The Panthers dealt a pair of forwards, with Tyler Prendergast moved to Whitby and Justin Mac- Donald shipped off to Stouffville, in separate cash transactions. While the money helps the cash flow for the bottom line, it does little to help the roster of the Ontario Junior Hockey League club, which is pretty thin up front, with just 10 forwards left to play. “It’s hard,” sighed Goodwin. “We haven’t brought anybody in so we only have 10 forwards. At this level, it’s tough to compete with 10 forwards.” Goodwin added that Prendergast and newly acquired forward Daniel Pachis have been the team’s best players the past three weeks, while MacDonald has been the team’s best player since day one of the season. MacDonald was leading the team in scoring with 14-23-37 point totals in 36 games. In early December, the Panthers moved forward Tyler von Engelbrechten, at the time the team’s leading scorer, to Stouffville as well. “It’s not easy. We’ve traded away our three assis- tants and our captain now,” said Goodwin of the deals made this season by GM Rob Toffoli. “I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t get some bodies back in return. Especially younger bodies where we’re trying to rebuild. “I guess when you’re out of the playoffs, that’s what happens. As a coach you have to live with it.” An e-mail sent to Toffoli requesting comments on the trades was not returned at press time. On the ice, the Panthers lost their fifth in a row Friday, falling 2-1 to Whitby, with Pachis notching the only goal following two power-play markers by Whitby in the second period. It was the third game in a row that the Panthers have lost by a goal. This weekend will be a busy one, with the team hosting Kingston on Friday at 7:30 p.m., travelling to Dixie on Saturday, then hosting Lindsay on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Home games are at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex. I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t get some bodies back in return. 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HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com $$AVON$$ Celebrate Avon's 125 year Anniversay Become an Avon Sales Representative and get $125.00 worth of Products. To get FULL details, .Call me @ 905-427-2292 or email mary.boileau @interavon.ca ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good beneﬁ ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ASSISTANT MANAGER Part time core hours (up to 4 days/week 10am-3pm,) per- fect for a mother with school- age children. Assisting the general manager and his team, of a small dynamic business, in business for 16 years, in the day-to-day func- tions of customer service, presentations, customer fol- low up, and client visitations. Travel in the GTA, car will be required. $15-$20/hr with Car allowance. Thorough training provided. Computer skills re- quired such as Excel and spreadsheets. Looking for a long term association. CCTV SEWER INSPECTOR Benko Sewer Service is now hiring for the position of Sew- er line video inspection (CCTV) truck operators. Operator experience is pre- ferred. Reply to: edtrem- blay@benkoservice.com CUSTOMER AND DRIVER care specialist required for growing company. Some ex- perience necessary. Driver's license required, computer knowledge an asset. Call Jerry or Ravi at (905)831- 2345. Durham Rapid Taxi. ENTHUSIASTIC PROFES- SIONAL to increase busi- ness development for fast growing company in Picker- ing, salary plus bonus, dsdservices@rogers.com FRESH START! Get back to work full time. Up to $20/hour. No commission. Outgoing people needed to learn marketing/sales, PR, CSR. Full training. Great team environment! Whitney 1 888 767 1027 GENERAL LABOURER re- quired in the Park/Adelaide area, approximately 36 hours a week. Must have valid driv- er's license and grade 12 di- ploma. In resume, list previ- ous employment contacts and skills. Please email re- sume to stevepa2222@yahoo.com. HELPER WANTED for spray installation company in Bow- manville. Will be required to drive truck, must have clean, valid drivers licence. E-mail resume to gwcfoam@ rogers.com. IS YOUR RETAIL holiday position ending and need work? $18/hr avg rate IMMEDIATE START!! No experience required. We will train you. To schedule an interview call 905 435-0518 LICENSED MECHANIC, Mack experienced preferred. Beneﬁ ts, competitive wages. Fax resume attention Scott: 905-427-2486. LOOKING FOR person will- ing to speak to small groups. Part/full time. Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 RECEPTIONIST with excel- lent phone etiquette and a ﬂ air for fashion to work in an exciting busy team- oriented Whitby salon. Apply @ salonjobinterview@hot- mail.com START A HOME BUSINESS with unlimited earning poten- tial. Full or part time. You don't want to miss out! Listen to our pre-recorded business presentation 1-888-456-8157 SUPERINTENDENT Durham East area. Mature couple only. Salary & 2-bedroom apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. Clear cur- rent Police Check required. Please send resume to File #432, c/o Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 THINK GREEN get paid Green Earn $2000 to $3000 wk/avg. Plus wkly bonus' up to $1000 Ft/ Pt positions available. training provided. For more information call (905) 435-1052 SUPERVISOR/MANAGER for New Daycare in Durham. Must have ECE, be goal oriented, energetic and crea- tive w/minimum 2 years experience in all aspects of daycare including enrollment, programs, stafﬁ ng, adminis- tration, marketing etc. Forward resume w/salary expectations to: DaycareCareers@gmail.com TRAVEL AGENT specializ- ing in cruise sales required for Bowmanville agency 4- 4 1/2dys a week salaried. No evenings, team environment min5yrs experience. Fax re- sume to 905-623-0179. WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our ﬁ - nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Murphy 1-877-219- 5775 YOU'VE GOT IT MAID! Now hiring! Looking for mature help for full time and part time housecleaning, must be bondable and car required. Chris 905-983-6176. A HIGH PRECISION moulding company in the Scarborough area is looking for experienced Process/Set- up Technicians. Previous ex- perience with engineered resins is an asset. Please email your resume to: precision.molder@gmail.com AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR-Now taking re- sumes for an automotive service advisor at an award winning shop in Pickering. Previous automotive experi- ence is required. 1ST OR 2ND YEAR AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICE/SHOP HELP- ER Required for Pickering shop. Excellent opportunity for someone interested in entering automotive ﬁ eld. Great working and learning environment for the right candidate. Email resumes to rgautocenter@rogers.com Fax to (905)420-7183 Or drop resume in person to R&G Auto Centre, 1600 Bay- ly St., Pickering. For more in- formation about our shop vis- it www.rngauto.com BUSY HEATING & AIR Conditioning Company locat- ed in Ajax has an immediate opening for an experienced hard working ﬂ exible Li- censed Technician for Main- tenance, Installation and Ser- vice of related equipment. Must possess appropriate licenses & reliable transpor- tation. Candidate also must be available for on-call after hours work. Please Email re- sume to rodmanheating@ hotmail.com. Competitive wages, Company Health and Dental Beneﬁ ts. LICENSED BODY technician required for steady, ﬂ at rate collision repair shop. Please fax resume to Jensen Auto Collision at 905-668-0870. BILINGUAL Receptionist, Carestream Medical (Picker- ing). Full-time. Switchboard, general ofﬁ ce duties. Must have ﬂ uent oral/written French, a good attitude, pro- ﬁ ciency in Microsoft Ofﬁ ce. Beneﬁ ts available. Email: Tom Brown, Administrative Manager, tbrown@care- streammedical.com CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTING Firm seeking full-time senior bookkeeper with 10-years experience. Has knowledge of Working Papers, Jonas Software a must and BV a plus. Willing to travel within Durham Region. Send re- sume to Lisa@ a-managementsolution.com Career Training Career Training Career Training Career Training Careers Careers Careers Careers General Help Career Training Careers General Help Career Training Drivers General Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help General Help Skilled & Technical Help Office Help Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201117 AP FAST-PACED SALON currently seeking experienced Hair Stylists/Managers. Commissions & other incentive programs available. Please call 905-686-4128 Acting/Modeling Opportunities Registration fee $39 +HST. Refunded if not selected. For info visit www.StarCastScouting.com Attend anytime between 5pm-8pm A ng.com Have you always wondered how people get into Sears catalogues, Zellers fl yers, McDonalds TV commercials, movies, magazine ads, music videos and more? It’s no secret – many of those people got their start by attending a StarCast Search. The fi lm and advertising industry is booming. Scouting all looks, shapes, sizes and ethnicities. 4 years and up. Experience not required. Don’t miss your opportunity! Ajax • Wednesday, January 19th Hilton Garden Inn 500 Beck Crescent 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 Quality Apartments for Rent ● 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available from $915. ● Utilities Included ● Large Suites ● Durham Transit and GO Transit at Door ● Close to shopping, schools and Hwy 401 100, 101, 200 & 201 White Oaks (905) 668-7332 Email: rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com NEW YEAR SPECIAL Limited Time Offer Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 Bdrms starting at $775 3 Bdrms starting at $900 ● Free Utilities ● Free Parking ● Full Security System Call for more info 905-728-4993 RETIREE'S & GM DISCOUNT 1-866-333-3299 HomeChildcare It’ll  t yourchild’s lifestyle! weewatch.com/youtube Safe Educational Reliable 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 More beautiful than you have ever been. You put the sweet in sweet 16! Happy Birthday Jenna! With lots of love from Mom, Dad, Katie and Tyler xoxoxo For more information and to register call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.durham.ca You have it in you to quit Quit Smoking Group for Adults Information Meeting: Tuesday Jan. 18, 2011 10:00 am - 11:00 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am FF reeFreeFree Location: The Glazier Medical Centre 11 Gibb St., Oshawa Register for the group by Jan. 18, 2011 Group Sessions: Tuesdays Jan. 25 - Mar. 1, 2011 Registration is required. EVENINGS / WEEKENDS, Veterinary reception wanted for our busy Ajax ofﬁ ce. Veterinary experience a must. Please drop off re- sume to White's Rd. Animal Hospital 1822 White's rd. (Amberlea Plaza) Pickering, Ontario. SEEKING FRONT DESK assistant for busy Chiroprac- tic Clinic. Previous Chiro- practic experience preferred. daytime/evening/weekend availability required. email chiro_clinic@yahoo.ca ENTRY LEVEL Outbound Sales Professional Position. Available with UniFirst Cana- da! Celebrating our 75th Year. Base+Comm.+Car Al- lowance. Uniform and Fa- cilities Services Industry. Email Kevin_robertson@ uniﬁ rst.com to apply. LIFESTYLE HOME Products are looking for a commission based sales rep in the Durham Region. Hours are mostly evenings and weekends. High income potential for motivated self starters. Fax resume to 1-800-934-0822 or Email jobs@lifestylesunrooms.com SALES PERSON wanted for Pickering ofﬁ ce to grow cor- porate account base. Salary plus bonus. Email rctrans@rogers.com CDA II NEEDED, for dental ofﬁ ce in Oshawa. Hours are Monday-Friday, 30-37/hrs per week. Experience an as- set. Please reply to WillaB@rogers.com DENTAL RECEPTIONIST F/T with experience for NE Scarborough ofﬁ ce. Flexible working hours required. Great opportunity. E-mail re- sume to: gr8 smiles@live.ca FULL TIME CDA. Level II an asset, for busy North Oshawa practice. Email oshawadental@live.com MEDICAL SECRETARY with experience required for busy specialist ofﬁ ce. Part- time. Reply by mail w/re- sume to 15-75 Bayly St. West, Suite 196, Ajax. L1S 7K7 P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT req'd for Whitby ofﬁ ce Tuesday & Thursday's. Please call Dr. D'Souza for interview (905)430-0118 OFFICE MANAGER re- quired for busy Chiropractic Clinic. F/T position, computer skills required, experience helpful. Must be able to multi-task and possess excellent communication & customer service skills. Insurance billing for MVA / WSIB and bookkeeping an asset. Multi-disciplinary clinic in Brooklin. Email resume & cover letter to ofﬁ cemanager19@yahoo.ca. PART TIME Receptionist po- sition available in local den- ture clinic. Denture knowl- edge and/or denture lab skills would be an asset. Please apply in person with resume and recent referenc- es to Dunn Denture Clinic, 196 Bond St. E., Oshawa. L1G 1B3. 20 ACRES- $0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guar- antee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunse- tranches.com LARGE ARIZONA BUILD- ING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing No credit check $0 down - 0 interest Starting @ just $89/mo. USD Close to Tucson's Intl. Air- port For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslan- drush.com Offer ends 11/30/10! 1900SQ.FT, COMMERCIAL unit, prime Pickering loca- tion, Dillingham Rd. 2-large ofﬁ ces, A/C, open shop area with drive in door, clean. $1100/month, plus T/M, utilities. (905)440-4603, (289)314-3424. INDUSTRIAL BAY walking distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Stevenson/401 exit. High roll-up door, two air compressor, washrooms, parking includes all utilities. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). Also Storage Container available. Feb. 1. 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 HYGIENITECH MATTRESS Cleaning &Upholstery Clean- ing/ Sanitizing Business. New "Green" Dry, Chemical- Free process removes bed bugs, dust mites, and harm- ful allergens. Big Prof- its/Small Investment. 1-888- 999-9030 www.Hygieni- tech.com WORK FROM HOME. Looking for 3 self-motivated people to teach online from their home computer. Flexible hours, free training, great income and real sup- port www.free-2-b-me.com $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Cut Your DebtCut Your Debt FREE CONSULT Call Doug Heard Whitby/Brooklin Ajax/Pickering 697-977-5455 1-866-690-3328 www.cutyourdebt.ca4 PILLARSCONSULTING GROUP AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% FREE 50" HDTV! 5 yr. mortgage @ 2.30% Beat that! Reﬁ nance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders 1-BEDROOM, WITH DEN, top ﬂ oor bungalow, Down- town Oshawa, Available im- mediately. Suits single per- son. $900/month plus utilities or whole house $1100/month plus utilities. 1-BEDROOM and bathroom in basement, $600/month plus utilities. (705)792-2414,ext:1 2 BEDROOM APT. for lease. For ofﬁ ce or home. $900 + utilities. Very spacious down- town Bowmanville location. Avail immediately. Please call 416-277-5736 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hardwood ﬂ oors, well-main- tained 12 plex, newly reno- vated, near bus/shopping. New appliances, cable/heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. March 1. (905)576-2982 (905)626-3465 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 1-bdrm apts start- ing $825. Heat, Hydro & Wa- ter incld. Secured Ent, Eleva- tor, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905-723-2236 skylineonline.ca AJAX , HARWOODBAYLY 1-bedroom legal basement apartment. Bright, 4-piece bathroom, separate en- trance. $750/mo, utilities, parking included. Laundry available. Avail. Jan. 15th No smoking/pets. First/last. 905- 683-0799. AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. BOWMANVILLE: 3 bedroom close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Also 2 bedroom with den, $930 plus hydro. Move in allowance offered. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. BROOKLIN, Baldwin Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Second ﬂ oor level. Avail. immediate- ly. Freshly renovated. Park- ing included. Call Property Management (416)791-9691 HWY#2/CHURCH. AJAX, Newly renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. Sep. en- trance, laundry, a/c, cable, basic phone, internet. No pets/smoking.. Available im- mediately. $950/mo inclu- sive. Call Kumar 905-683- 5847. LARGE 2 bedroom apt. in Oshawa, convenient loca- tion, newly painted, available now. $825 plus utilities. Tele- phone 289-240-1139. 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! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, all Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham Col- lege & easy access to amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Secure entrance, underground and surface parking. 905-438-1971 Skylineonline.ca NORTH WEST OSHAWA, 2- bedroom apt. in semi-raised bungalow, $850/month in- cludes utilities, ﬁ rst/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. immedi- ately. (905)576-1710. OSHAWA BASEMENT APARTMENT FOR RENT Big & Clean With Natural Light. NORTH OF OSHAWA CENTRE. 1 Bedroom + Den. Separate Entrance, Separate Laundry & Parking. No Pets & Non-Smoker. $900/Month. Call 905.259.0507 OSHAWA NORTH Extra large 2 & 3-bedroom apts., (3-bdrm, 1200sq.ft. 2 4pc baths), well managed, quiet building, controlled entrance, video surveillance, large bal- cony, new appliances, utilities, Rogers cable ($82.42 value), parking in- cluded $945, $1185 Feb 1. (905)579-5584 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 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 1 bed. - $675., 2 bed - $735 plus hydro. Laundry fa- cilities, 1 parking, available Jan. or later. Call Paul 416- 222-3876. OSHAWA, LARGE 1-bed- room basement apt., newly renovated $675/month, all in- clusive, parking, and laundry. Available Feb. 1st. (905)436- 7411. OSHAWA, One Bedroom, Simcoe and King. 3rd ﬂ oor apartment. Appliances, laun- dry, secure intercom. No parking. $640 plus electricity. Quiet, respectful tenants only please. Call (905)986-4889. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING - 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT plus den, newly renovated, laminate ﬂ ooring family and kitchen. Liver- pool/Bayly. Separate en- trance, close to GO and shopping center, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, micro- wave included. Utilities and parking included. No pets/no smoking. References re- quired. $950 mo. Feb. lst. Bob (647)382-7551 PICKERING, large bachelor, quiet, res. area, close to all amenities, sep entrance, share laundry, satellite, park- ing, suit single working per- son. $700 inclusive. Available Feb 1st. (905)839- 9271. PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. Bright, hillside 2bdrm main apt. Open concept, 1200sq.ft.,private entrance/ deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smoking/no pets. Suits single female. Heat/hy- dro/cable/laundry/parking. $995/inclusive. References required. 905-985-5790 PORT WHITBY, 3-bedroom apt, newly renovated/paint- ed, 4 appliances, laundry on- site, near GO/401, down- town, use of big fenced back- yard onto green space, $1100/mo plus utilities. Feb 1st. 905-925-1131. WHITBY 123-Annes St. 1- bedroom apartment available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single ma- ture person. Avail. now. No pets/smoking. $795/mo all in- clusive. (905)725-4145. WHITBY 3 BEDROOM main in triplex. New carpeting, paint, en suite washer/dryer, parking. Non smoking build- ing, no pets. $1,200 monthly inclusive. First/last. Feb 1/2011. (905)427-9437. WHITBY CENTRAL - 2 bed- room on lst ﬂ oor of a superior standard low rise apartment. No dogs. Hardwood ﬂ oors, outdoor patio. Available March 1st. 200 Mason Dr., (905)576-8989. WHITBY Brock/Dundas bright, quiet, newly rennovat- ed 1 bedroom, small build- ing, ground ﬂ oor, parking, laundry room, central loca- tion, no pets/smoking ﬁ rst/last. $814/mnth +hydro. Call 416-438-4895 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, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY, 2-bedroom apart- ment, new kitchen and appli- ances, separate entrance, parking, laundry room, large windows. $860/month, in- cludes utilities and cable, First/last. No pets/smoking. Feb 1st. (905)666-9551. WHITBY, 2-BEDROOM basement/ground ﬂ oor, se- cure building, large windows, easy access. $840 plus hy- dro. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check required. Available immedi- ately. (905)240-0282 WHITBY, Dundas/Thickson Large 2-bedroom bsmt. apt. in quiet home, in-ground pool, available February 1st. $950 all inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. For more informa- tion call (905)720-2611. AJAX, 4-BDRM 1-yr old. Ap- prox. 2500 sq ft. Open con- cept, 2-parking, a/c, 5-appli- ances, $1850/mo+. First/last, references. No pets. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Yasmine 416- 725-9400 HOUSE FOR RENT - house on 2 acre parcel, north of Courtice. Three bedrooms, two baths, detached garage. No dogs, non smokers. Im- maculate inside and out $1150/mnth. 1-905-632-9077 MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/ liv- ing/dining room, 2 car park- ing, $2,000 per mo. Feb. lst. (905)686-6684 or (416)738- 6345 NEWCASTLE, 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 ﬁ replaces, new ﬂ oors, large yard, secluded area. $1500/month, plus utilities. Employment record/credit check. (905)922-7279. OSHAWA - Excellent area. 4 bedroom, ﬁ nished walkout basement, ravine, garage, laminate, $1350 per mo. plus. Available Feb lst. Re- nata Leonowicz, Sales Rep. Remax Jazz (905)728-1600 OSHAWA, FULL HOUSE 3- bedroom, large fully fenced yard, parking. $1300/month plus utilities. Available imme- diately. No smoking/pets. Call Scott (905)404-9935. PICKERING Kingston/White 2700 sq ft, 4-bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, f/p, c/a, window cover- ings, 5-appliances, water incl. Close to all amenities. 1st/last, Jan. 27th. $2250+. 905-231-0357 914-573-2357 PICKERING, 2-BDRM bun- galow, large yard & drive- way, fridge/stove, wash- er/dryer, near the lake, close to amenities. Avail. immedi- ately. $1150/mo+ utilities. First/last, credit check. (416)809-7773 3 BED TOWNHOUSE, Oshawa, bright clean and well maintained, close to all amenities. 5 appliances. Backs onto green space $1200 plus utilities. Call Ross(905)409-0943 AJAX, ROSSLAND/HAR- WOOD 3 bedroom town- house, 5 appliances, A/C, large fenced yard. ﬁ nished basement. available Feb.1st, $1325 plus utilities Condolyn Mgt, 905 428-9766 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 HILLCREST HEIGHTS, Oshawa now has a 2-bed- room townhouse unit available. Upgraded kitchen and bath including porcelain tiles. $1000 plus gas. Hydro included. Please call 905- 576-9299 PICKERING 3-BEDROOM 1-1/2 baths end unit town- house, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available Feb 1. $1380/mo+hydro. (905)839- 3087. 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 AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. Asking $450/month. No parking available. No smoking/pets. Call (647)828- 4571 BOWMANVILLE $800/mo., basement apartment for rent, 1 washroom, shared laundry and kitchen on main ﬂ oor. No smoking, no pets, must be clean and quiet. Available starting February 1st. 416- 669-4272. FULLY FURNISHED ROOM. Bowmanville. Close to #2. Wireless/Cable. Parking. 4pc. Bathroom. Must be ex- tremely quiet, clean, non- smoking, no pets, employed, references/credit check rqd. $400/500/mo.+ share utils. Avail. immediately. 1st/last rqd. 416-669-4272. FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX Separate entrance. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit professional gentleman. First/last, references. $425/mo. Call 905-683-5480. 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/week. Suits one work- ing person. Long-term. (905)550-0761. AT BLOOR/SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2-males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available immediately, ﬁ rst/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088; 905-243- 4088. DAYTONA BEACH area ac- commodations on beach. Studio unit sleeps 4(Queen bed with pull-out couch). 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FIREWOOD, seasoned 16" hardwood, $285/cord; soft maple $185/cord; 12" white birch. Outdoor furnace wood and ﬁ rewood logs also available. Delivery Extra Charge. (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765. FIREWOOD, seasoned hard- wood, free delivery. $100 for 16" face cord. (905)640-5977 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Expe- rienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUAR- ANTEE. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576- 3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 Salon & Spa Help Talent Wanted Office Help Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental Salon & Spa Help Talent Wanted Hospital/Medical /Dental Property Outside CanadaP Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI Business OpportunitiesB Mortgages, LoansM Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Houses for Rent Townhouses for RentT Daycare Available Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT Rooms for Rent & WantedR Daycare Available Places of Worship Shared Accommodation Vacation Properties Lost & FoundL Daycare Available Articles for SaleA Birthdays Coming EventsC Articles for SaleA Birthdays Coming EventsC Articles for SaleA Firewood Pets, Supplies, Boarding durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201118 AP Selling the Estate of Chris Burns of Scarborough Sunday, January 16 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. A large and interesting auction of retro furniture to include: Teak Dining Set, Sectional Rose Wood Wall Unit, Small Teak Tables and Cabinets, Teak Desk, Victorian Carved Oak Furniture + others, Large Collection of Painting, Prints & Watercolours, Estate Jewellery, Moorcroft, Lalique, Collection of Doulton Figures, Crystal Stemware, Silver & Silver Plate. Watch Web Site For Up-Dates. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Friday, January 14th, 5:00 p.m. Selling a private Bowmanville home: 9 pc. Dining Rm. Suite; Occ. Chairs; Chesterﬁ elds; Occ. Tables; Coffee Tables; 5 pc. Bridge Set; Single Bed (Capt. Beds); Entrance Bench; Ant. Dresser; Cedar Chest; Oak Library Desk; Rocker; Elliptical Exerciser; Tredmill; Dehu- midiﬁ er; L/E Prints; Coins; Hummel Plates and Bells; Shelley Cups/Saucers; Meakin Chi- na Set; Quality China/Glass/Crystal; Feather Light Sewing Machine; Vacuum and Shop vac; Table Saw; Thickness Planer; stereo and peavey amp. etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check Website for Updates. Terms: Cash, app. Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday January 14th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Oak curio cabinet - grandfather clock - round pine kitchen ta- ble - 4 oak hoop back chairs - oak corner TV stand - cedar chest - qty of cups and saucers - qty of hockey cards - pub style table and 6 chairs - 4 poster bed - chesterﬁ eld and chair - marble top half moon table - oak chest of drawers - single bed - qty of blue mountain - wicker furniture - Toby mug "Long John Silver" - spinning wheel - wool winder - treadle sewing machine - ent. stand - Robson elec guitar (6 string) and amp - Frigidarire 2 door fridge - Hotpoint fridge and stove - Green- way water cooler - Craftsman 5 hp snowblower - ridgid 12" miter saw and stand - elec cement vibrator - Greenaire air compressor - qty of scaffolding - Cyclone rotary drill - Kangoo drill - CMT jack hammer - salamander heaters - metal shelves - lg qty of cement forms - 1 1/2 bush cord of split ﬁ rewood qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday morning at 9 a.m. WEDNESDAY,Jan 19th• 4:30pm ★ A U C T I O N S A L E ★ of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for an Ajax Home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Oak hall seat, oak dresser, Chesterﬁ eld and chair, bedroom suite, kitchen suite, chests, lamps, frames, quantity of collectables and glassware, jewelry, sterling silver, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Saturday Jan 15th at 10:30 am Viewing from 9 am Regular Sale including Display Cases, National Table Co. Owen Sound Sideboard, Slot Machine, Electronics, Credenzas, Vintage Super-heterodyne Battery Operat- ed Floor Model Radio, Baker's Rack, Artwork, Glass- ware, China, Dishwasher, Fire Extinguishers, Lighting, Artwork, Antiques and Collectibles and more. See Website for Full Details: www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 SAT. JANUARY 15 - 10AM ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY fantastic oak hall seat, oak side by side, beautiful china cabinets, buffets, dining table & chairs, secretary, stacking bookcase, 2 mid 18th Century French Provincial carved Fruitwood high chests, grandfather clock, settee, an- tique rockers, fancy tables, Victorian furniture, glass & chi- na, silver, paintings, prints, Aladdin oil lamp, clocks, antique lamps, collectables, costume jewelry, stamps & coins, tools, hundreds of hard to ﬁ nd items, electric adjustable bed(over $4000 new), horse drawn cutter (Tinney?) Wheel Horse rid- ing lawn tractor with cab, mower & snow blower, 06 Pontiac Torrent AWD 82k, 03 Montana van, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view ﬂ yer/list/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com BBRUCE KKELLETT AAUCTIONS Malcolm Sale Barn •13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont.Sat., Dec. 15 @ 10:30 am Old lighters • 2 Old Flo Blue Plates • Art glass • Blue Mountain pottery • Old books • Old post cards • Coins • 1893 World Columbian Chicago pass • Over 10,000 stamp collection • Vintage hatsAUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com VENDORS WANTED OSHAWA HOME & GARDEN SHOW MARCH 11TH 12TH 13TH AT THE GENERAL MOTORS CENTER Limited space available Please call 905-579-4473 Devon 2236 or Wendy 2215 15th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show Pickering Markets Trade Centre Squire Beach Rd & Bayly, Pickering Friday March 25, 2011 * 3pm - 8pm Saturday March 26, 2011 * 10am - 5pm Sunday March 27, 2011 * 10am - 4pm showsdurhamregion.com To book your space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 The Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Saturday, April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering To reserve you space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 Sunday, March 6th, 2011 Health Experts and Vendors wanted! 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Personal high quality cleaning with satisfaction guaranteed. Fully insured & bonded. Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly Services. 905-509-4700 Garbage Removal/Hauling HandymanH Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage House Cleaning Auctions Service Directory Death Notices DEATH NOTICE LISTINGS For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us online: communitynotices.ca or Daily Death Notices Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. Step 1. Simply dial the number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname fi rst. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-5110 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. de. ZOETEN, Hendricka (Henny) - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Henny on January 9th, 2011 at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, in her 85th year. She is survived by her daughter Marjola, son Rob and daughter in law Donna. Henny is survived by her grandchildren Robby, Jamie, Tammy, Doug and Tara, and her 8 Great Grandchildren. Sister of Roel, Klaas and the late Jannie, Henny will be missed by her many relatives in the Netherlands, and her dear friends. The family would like to extend a special appreciation to Carl Sloan for bringing so much joy and happiness into our mothers' life. Upon her request, there will be no service. Donations in Henny's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. HILL, Joseph Andrew - Passed away suddenly at the age of 49 on January 6th, 2011 in West Palm Beach, Florida USA. Joe was predeceased by his father George M. Hill and mother Mildred V. Hill (Moreau). Loving husband and friend to Rosalind (Bork), of West Palm Beach. Dear brother to Diane (Hickman) and cherished uncle to Jennifer and Stephanie of Ajax, ON. Joe will be greatly missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins, and by hundreds of friends from Pickering Village to Florida and beyond. Funeral services will be held at the HOWARD PRICE FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, January 12th at 3p.m, 754 US Hwy One, North Palm Beach Florida. A memorial service for Joe is planned for Saturday January 15th at PICKERING VILLAGE UNITED CHURCH, 300 Church St. North, Ajax ON. at 12:00 p.m. followed by a Reception at Annandale Golf & Country Club - Golfview Room, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations to help with funeral costs would be greatly appreciated and can be to Rosalind Hill Bank Of America, Acct# 898041722025, Routing (swift)# BOFAUS3N. HOUSELEY, Kenneth Michael - Peacefully at home and into the arms of angels, Ken passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 10th. His love will live on in the hearts of his wife Veronica, his children Michelle, Daniel, Justine, Nathan, and Chloe, parents Michael and Jessie, father in law Vincent Kam, sister Sabrina, Al, nephew Alex and niece Jennifer. Ken was loved by all who knew him, in his spiritual care as a pastor, and as a colleague and friend, his charming smile will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Visitation and funeral service will take place at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 1057 Brock Rd, Pickering, (905) 686-5589. Visitation on Thursday, Jan 13th, 5-8 pm and on Friday, January 14th, 10-11 am, with funeral service at 11 am. Internment will take place at Dufﬁ n Meadows Cemetery, 2505 Brock Rd North, R.R. #1 followed by reception celebrating Ken's life at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of ﬂ owers, to continue Ken's vision in sharing the faith and readings of his church internationally, donations to Church of God 7th Day towards this outreach program would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home. Our love goes with you; we shall never forget your bright smile and beautiful spirit. RILEY, Brian Joseph - Passed away, after a lengthy illness, on Saturday January 08, 2011 at the age of 46. Loving father of Jon and Jessica. Dear son of Don Sr. and Anna. Brian is survived by brothers Kenny and Don. He will be remembered and deeply missed by his many family and friends. We would like to thank Pat and Dawn for always helping to drive him places and getting his lottery tickets. A special thanks to Piddy, for being there when needed. Visitation will be on Thursday January 13, 2011 from 10 to 12 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428- 8488) at noon. Cremation to follow. If one so desires, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A guest book may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca THOMPSON, Albert James - February 22, 1940 - January 8, 2011. Bert will missed for his unwavering sense of integrity & his unique sense of humor by his wife, Pat and mother of his children, Yolande Payeur. His strength, honesty, & love have left their impression on his children, Christine Thompson, Patricia Weiss (Roland), Bert Thompson (Ailsa), and Natalie Macina (Joe) as well as his grandchildren Kathryn, Jaclyn, Michael, Brandon, Matthew, James, Robyn, Joshua, Jasmine, Jacob, Erich, & Jessica; and his great-grandchildren Anthony, Emily, Jackson, & Landon. Just as he was a 'one & only' here on earth, so he will be in heaven. We love you, Dad! durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201119 AP Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Ajax & Pickering Locations Flyers in Today’s 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 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of The Week Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax 1995 Salem Rd., N., Ajax 1889 Brock Rd., Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 6 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Today’s carrier of the week is Deanna. She enjoys reading & swimming. Deanna has received a dinner voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. 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The first order of business, it would seem, would be to cut down on the number on penalties the Generals are taking. Sunday’s game offered perhaps the best example yet as to why that is so important. Playing a Peterborough Petes team that came into a packed General Motors Centre trailing them by a whopping 30 points, the Generals dropped a 4-3 decision for one rea- son only: an excess of penalties. The Petes converted three of nine power- play opportunities, including a pair of two- man advantages, while the Generals went one-for-six on the power play. Afterward, it was clear that both coach Chris DePiero and his players recognized the problem. “You’re dancing with the devil, definitely,” said DePiero. “Two five-on-three goals obvi- ously ended up becoming the difference. I thought five-on-five we did a pretty good job of controlling the puck and controlling the play.” That message was likely conveyed to the players by DePiero prior to the post-game interviews. “Five-on-five, we were taking it to them the whole night,” said captain Calvin de Haan, playing his first home game since winning silver at the world junior hockey champion- ships. “I think that was pretty apparent, but when the wind gets taken out of our sails, it’s tough to get back into the game when you’re playing short-handed the whole time.” “We out-skated them five-on-five and I think we had the game if we played the five- on-five game the whole game,” added Nick- las Jensen, who scored twice for Oshawa and hit the crossbar after a remarkable solo effort in the third period. “We just took too many dumb penalties and that cost us.” The Generals lead the Ontario Hockey League by a fairly large margin with 861 pen- alty minutes in 39 games, an average of 22.1 per match. Not all of those minutes are hurting the Generals, mind you, as they also lead the league with 69 fighting majors, which typi- cally result in no power play either way. In terms of short-handed situations, the Generals have been there 216 times, fourth most in the league, but they are doing a pret- ty good job of killing them off too, with a suc- cess rate of 81.5 per cent, fifth best. They have also managed 10 short-handed goals, easing the pain further. Still, if the Generals are to improve on an already-solid record of 22-10-3-4, DePiero recognizes that is an area to concentrate on between now and the start of the playoffs in March. “I think if we play five-on-five hockey, we have the puck more often than not, and we’re giving up less opportunities,” he said. “So we just have to stay out of the box.” The Generals have a busy weekend ahead, with a game in Kingston (19-16-2-2) Friday and at home to Ottawa (28-11-1-1) Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sudbury (13-24-2-0) Sun- day at 6:05 p.m. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 12, 201120 AP 201 BAYLY ST. W. (AT MONARCH AVE., AJAX) 1-888-468-0391 No Credit? Slow Credit? Bad Credit? No Credit? Slow Credit? Bad Credit? CallCall Miss Julia Miss Julia 1-877-288-67401-877-288-6740 WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS!WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS! 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Locks, Stk#T10253A 2009 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $53 84 4.99%$0$15,798$22,9782009 DODGE JOURNEY RT Auto, AC, Power Grp, Keyless, 7 Pass. & Much More Stk#T10570A YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $81 84 4.99%$0 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING Leather, Sunroof, Auto, Air and Much More, Stk#P924 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $51 84 4.99%$0$15,498YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $44 84 4.99%$0 2009 DODGE AVENGER Auto, AC, Power Grp, Keyless & Much More. Stk# V1443$12,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $61 72 4.99%$0 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4 Auto, A/C, One Owner Car. Stk#P1165$15,9982008 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 Auto, A/C, Quad Cab, Low Km & Much More. Stk#T10390B YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $77 72 4.99%$0$20,978YOU OWN IT DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $53 60 4.99%$0 NOW PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4 YOU OWN IT$24,978DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $95 72 4.99%$0 Auto, A/C, 1 Owner Jeep. STK#V1308 PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST$25,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $99 72 4.99%$0 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD Auto, Air, Pwr Drs, Pwr Grp, 1 Owner. Stk#V1402 Auto, Air, StoNgo, Keyless, Fully Loaded, 1 Owner and much more. Stk#V1398 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $89 60 4.99%$0 NOW Leather, Sunroof, Auto, AC, Loaded, One Owner Car. Stk#P1419A YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $133 60 4.99%$0$29,8782007 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4WD LIMITED 2007 DODGE CHARGER$12,978Auto, AC, Power Grp, One Owner Car. STK#CH10642A. $58 60 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $0 VILLAGE CHRYSLER 6 6 TOTO CHOOSECHOOSE 7 7 TOTO CHOOSECHOOSE $17,9782006 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB Auto, Air, Pwr Group, 1 Owner Truck, Stk#T10215A YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $80 60 4.99%$0978$13,9782007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Sto N Go, loaded, Stk# P980B YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $53 72 4.99%$0978ODGEGRANDCARAVAN $28,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $111 72 4.99%$0 2008 NISSAN 350Z 2 DOOR ROADSTER AC, Leather, Keyless, One Owner Car, & Much More. Stk#V1207A1 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 Auto, Air and Much More! Stk# V1375 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $98 84 4.99%$0$28,878YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $81 84 4.99%$0 2009 CHRYSELER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Auto, Air, Power Top, Keyless, Aluminum Wheels & much much more. Stk#P1103$23,978$20,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $80 72 4.99%$0 2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB Auto, Air, Power Group, Stk#V1413 DOWN SIGN & DRIVE YOU OWN IT 2010 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4$31,978Auto, AC, Power Grp, & Much More. Stk#P1427 $97 96 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $0 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $98 60 4.99%$0$21,9782007 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 Auto, AC, Fully Loaded, One Owner Car. Stk. P1428 Auto, Air, 7 Pass, DVD, One Owner van Stk#V1340 2006 DODGE CARAVAN2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED $9,999FROM $18,978All prices and payments All prices and payments are plus HST only!are plus HST only!NO GIMMICKS... NO GIMMICKS...