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The Claremont resident and founder of Durham Sustain Ability died peacefully in hospital Jan. 29 at the age of 64 after a long bout with health problems. “He’ll be missed. He’s left a big hole,” said Gail Lawlor, Pickering resident and a founding member and current board member of DSA. Mr. McGinnis made a huge impact on the world of recycling and had taken on numerous innovative projects. Some of his accomplishments include founding of the Recycling Council of Ontar- io and a non-profit environmental founda- tion called Is Five Foundation, which orga- nized Canada’s first multi-material curb- side pickup of recyclable material for thou- sands of households of the Beaches neigh- bourhood in Toronto. facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 50,400 • 20 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Th ursday, February 10, 2011 METROLAND FILE PHOTO PICKERING -- Jack McGinnis, founder of the blue box program and Durham Sustain Ability, died in hospital on Jan. 29. Original photo taken on May 31, 2006.See CLAREMONT page 11 REUNION 2 Hockey heroes Team meets with seniors rescued on snowy road INTERNATIONAL 3 Waste internship Ajax woman in Phillipines CONTEST 10 Furry Valentines Send in photos of your lovable pets East Gwillimbury players honoured before match CHRIS HALL chall@durhamregion.com PORT PERRY -- Five Scugog seniors were reunited with their hockey heroes on Sat- urday evening, two weeks after being pulled from a vehicle which landed upside down in a snow-covered ditch. In town for a rematch against the Port Perry juve- nile team, five members of the East Gwillimbury Eagles squad were thrown into the spotlight at the Scugog Arena on Feb. 5, where they were honoured as part of a brief pre-game ceremony. After quickly tugging on their equipment and lacing their skates ahead of a 8:45 p.m. tilt, the group of 19 year olds was recognized for their actions from a fortnight ago, when they helped rescue a carload of elderly Port Perry women from their over- turned vehicle. After defeating the Port Perry team in a Jan. 22 match, the East Gwillimbury squad was heading home, westbound on Reach Street, when a deer struck coach Roy Short’s truck. Told to stay put by Durham police after notifying author- ities of the minor accident, Mr. Short remained parked on the side of the road where he was joined by a trio of players travelling with him. A second vehicle with two other players was also parked on the north shoul- der of Reach Street, just west of Hwy. 12. In an effort to ensure pass- ing motorists avoided the fallen animal, the five play- ers left the warmth of their vehicles and ventured out into the blowing snow to warn other drivers. A few minutes later, recalled Andrew Stevenson, a Buick Lucerne packed with five Scugog seniors return- ing from a night of euchre in Uxbridge appeared just as a Durham police cruiser arrived at the scene. “They saw the deer and they tried to avoid it, but they ended up skidding into the ditch and flipped over,” he said. “We all sprinted down into the ditch to see if they were all right.” The overturned Buick had landed in a deep ditch, leav- ing the windows blocked with snow and its occupants unaware of what was going on, continued Mr. Steven- son. “We all just sort of jumped down there and started dig- ging, with our hands and feet. We didn’t know who was in there, or how many people, but we wanted to get them out,” said Mr. Steven- son, who’s eyeing a career as a firefighter. Joining the rescue effort was Ryan Kaspar. “We saw the car roll over into the ditch,” recalled Mr. Kaspar. “We just ran as fast as we could down there and dove right in. It was a mad dash to get there. “It felt good doing it, help- ing them out.” The quick actions of the five hockey heroes were noted at Saturday night’s ceremony. Scugog Mayor Chuck Mer- cier and representatives from the local emergency services were on hand to present the Eagles players with certificates of apprecia- tion. The five Scugog seniors offered their rescuers words of praise. “I thought it was excellent that they were there imme- diately to help us out. It was very good of them to help us out,” said MaryLou Breward. Added Muriel Selby: “I think they were excellent, it was very thoughtful of them to help us out. I’m glad they were there. They were nice young men stepping up to the plate to help us.” Betty Kirven, who was behind the wheel of the Buick, said the incident hap- pened so quickly that the group was in the ditch before anything could be done. “There was nothing I could do, there was no place to go,” she said, expressing relief that everyone was wearing a seat-belt. “I think it was just marvellous, just wonderful, that these 19 year olds came to help us.” durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20112 AP Living with a DISABILITY? 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Ms. Blakelock, who was born and raised in Ajax, studied waste management issues in school and wrote her thesis on the Ontario Waste Management Act. She left for the city of San Fer- nando, which has a population of about 270,000, on Jan. 28 and will be there until July. Before leaving, she said she wasn’t sure what she was in for with the new internship. “I believe it will involve helping set up waste management sys- tems in neighbourhoods of the city that don’t have waste man- agement systems,” she said, add- ing there will also be a compo- nent that involves interacting with youth. She will be continuing the work of interns who participate in the program. Ms. Blakelock said that in gen- eral waste issues in developing countries aren’t the same as in the developed world. “There’s almost always informal economies around waste, there’s people who pick through garbage for things that are valuable,” she said, adding that the goal is not to displace them. Before leaving, Ms. Blakelock attended a week-long training session in Vancouver to prepare her for the new job. “It was more cultural training, learning about culture shock, health and safety issues,” she said. Ms. Blakelock said she wants to learn as much about the local cul- ture as possible. “I’m really excited about the food, one of the things we talked about is it’s a great way to connect with local people,” she said, add- ing she considers herself to be an adventurous eater. Her overall goal is simple. “I want to make a small differ- ence.” Follow her adventures in the Philippines visit her blog at gar- bageintern.wordpress.com. 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In addition to the cocktail reception, four-course dinner and dancing, there will be acrobatic dancers and a show featuring aerial acts, followed by live and silent auctions. Proceeds sup- port Durham Community Foundation (DCF). Tickets are $175 each and available by calling DCF at 905-430- 6507. FEBRUARY 16 VALENTINE’S EUCHRE. at 8 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Prizes and refreshments. Seniors $2, regular $4. Everyone welcome. FEBRUARY 17 THE RETIRED WOMEN TEACH- ERS OF ONTARIO. holds a Break- fast Social Gathering at 9 a.m. at Tra- ditions Restaurant, 1053 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. Female teachers who are retired or on long-term disabil- ity are invited to attend. The intent is to participate in a monthly break- fast, at the participant’s cost, and to enjoy conversation with fellow teach- ers. Contact Vicki at cobysummer@ netscape.net by Feb. 15 if you plan to attend. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@durhamregion.com. At least 14 days notice is required for consideration of their inclusion. Calendar durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20115 AP COURTESY Stop shovelling snow back onto the road To the editor: Re: People placing snow back on the road- way. The Town of Ajax spends hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to plow and salt our roads. This is done for our safety and driving convenience. So why do people shovel and blow the snow from their driveways back onto the roadway? Please stop doing this, as it makes the roads slippery and unsafe. Gord Tewnion Ajax SOCIETY Lack of compassion following ski hill injury To the editor: After hearing about the young boy fall- ing off the ski lift with no adult stopping to help, I just had to let you know that this was by no means an isolated incident. Just before Christmas my 13-year-old son was snowboarding at the local hill, fell and broke his arm. Thankfully, his friend was with him and tried to flag down some help. No one stopped. One gentleman slowed down and looked at them before speeding off. They were left to carry their equipment down most of the hill and seek help at the chalet. I was astonished that people were either too self-absorbed or perhaps “fright- ened” of a couple of 13-year-old boys who are both good kids.Thankfully, the broken arm responded to surgery a week later and is on the mend. Please people, when you see someone in distress, help. Sharon Foster Kendal MUNICIPAL SERVICES Why aren’t streets plowed in a timely fashion? To the editor: Ajax snow clearing is the most pathetic that I have ever seen. We had the big snowstorm overnight Tuesday and as of Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m., the streets of the hamlet enclave still had not been plowed. We pay over $4,000 in property taxes per year for this type of rotten service. Why? The side streets should be plowed and salt- ed in a timely fashion. This is not the first time this has hap- pened. This was also the case when we had the last big snowfall. N.A. Martin Ajax FEEDBACK People like pet stories because pets are family too To the editor: Re: ‘Please, no more dog stories’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Jan. 19, 2011. I think people have to understand that many people love their pets like family, whether it be a dog, cat, bird, horse or rep- tile. Animals have a link to humans that is pretty amazing if you venture through his- tory and stories about pets are usually there to help us understand the plight of a creature that cannot speak for itself. The irony is, in a recent edition of my community newspaper, we again find a story of a woman who lost her dog and what is amazing about her story is how her community neighbours and family have come together to help this woman find her beloved pet. As a Bernese owner past and Bernese- cross owner present, I truly wish her all the best in finding her Chelsea. I do believe that someone is keeping Chelsea and is struggling with the moral- ity of giving her back because they too have seen the love a dog can bring. I strongly urge whoever is loving Chel- sea in their home to do the right thing and return her to her proper owner ASAP. It is the right and fair thing for them to do. Shelters are full of wonderful pets that would love a great home and hopefully these people will return Chelsea and find a pet of their own to love. Good luck finding Chelsea and believe me, as I walk my own dogs, I am keeping an eye out for Chelsea too. Linda Battenberg Oshawa & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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And if ever there was a person who wanted to leave a small footprint upon passing, it would be Mr. McGinnis, who spent the lion’s share of his life promoting the ideals of reducing, reusing and recy- cling. As the primary architect of the blue box program, Mr. McGinnis saw a simple idea grow to become one of the most suc- cessful environmental programs in North America. Simple, small-scale blue box recycling projects introduced at an Ontar- io military base in 1977 collected basic recyclables. Here at home today, munic- ipalities across Durham Region divert tens of thousands of tonnes of recyclable materials from landfill through blue box recycling, and the introduction of organ- ic waste collection in green bin programs converts that material into rich compost. Green bins, too, divert thousands of tonnes of waste that was historically sent to landfill. Each of us owes a vote of thanks to Mr. McGinnis for his lifelong effort that con- tinues to pay environmental dividends. He will be missed by colleagues at Brougham’s Durham Sustain Ability, but his legacy is assured as we continue to discover awareness and innovation as it relates to our sensitive environment. In neighbouring Ajax, Clara Blakelock has just arrived in the Philippines to help set up a municipal waste system in certain neighbourhoods of San Fernando where no such system currently exists. Armed with the latest knowledge and the moti- vation to make a difference, Ms. Blakelock will engage residents -- including youth -- to set up and monitor a new system. In the simplest terms, she says she wants to make “a small difference”. Mr. McGinnis and Ms. Blakelock approach waste management from oppo- site ends of the spectrum, but their efforts are equally vital. They combine awareness with action, knowledge with achievement, and pas- sion with purpose. The community mourns the passing of Mr. McGinnis and acknowledges the enduring impact of his environmental efforts over these many years. And we wish Ms. Blakelock every suc- cess as she works to bring modern and efficient waste management practices to the people of San Fernando in the Philip- pines. -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group Money would cover equipment required for expansion KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Lakeridge Health is seek- ing a $10.5-million grant from Durham Region. Hospital president and CEO Kevin Empey made the request to Regional Council’s finance committee on Tues- day, saying the money is needed to help pay for expanded services at the facility. If approved, he asked for the money to be paid over three years. “We’re aware you’re not able to fund it over one year.” Having the funding request dealt with during the 2011 budget process would be “ideal for our perspective.” The committee referred the request to upcoming 2011 budget deliberations. Lakeridge is nearing the end of the expansion and refurbishment of the buildings at its Oshawa site, he said. The project carries a $139.7 million price tag, with the Ministry of Health cover- ing $108.6 million. The remaining $31.1 million has to be raised locally. The $10.5 million request of the Region would cover 7.5 per cent of the total cost. Providing hospitals with 7.5 per cent of the total cost has been a Regional “pol- icy for a long time,” Finance Commis- sioner Jim Clapp said. The ministry usually funds 70 per cent of capital cost to expand hospitals, while the remaining 30 per cent would have to be raised locally. For the Lakeridge proj- ect, the ministry provided 85 per cent of the funding. “The Ministry of Health is building the buildings, but we have to find the money to equip it,” Mr. Empey stated. While construction is going on, Lak- eridge is still waiting for operating funds from the government, he added. “We’re building rooms, buying the beds, buying the pumps, all the equip- ment needed to operate those beds. We’re locking the door until the govern- ment agrees to fund it,” he said. This isn’t the first time hospitals have sought funding from Durham. The Region gave Lakeridge $7.5 mil- lion to help with the cancer centre and $250,000 for improvements at the Port Perry site. Durham also contributed $3.5 million to the redevelopment of the Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering hospital. The expanded Oshawa site will “han- dle the growth in Durham Region for 15 years, to 2025,” Mr. Empey said. Queen’s University recently gave the hospital $1 million to help train new doctors. It’s the first time the university has given a hospital money to help with training, he said. “They badly need new training facili- ties for doctors,” Mr. Empey said. Mr. Clapp said the money would come from the general levy, which is money collected through property taxes. “It does impact the taxpayer.” Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said his community conducted a survey of residents five years ago and found that giving money to the hospital was thought to be a good use of public funds. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20117 AP HOSPITAL FUNDING Lakeridge looks to Durham for $10.5 million The Ministry of Health is building the buildings, but we have to find the money to equip it. 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The winner of the My Furry Valentine photo contest will receive an 8 x 10 framed portrait of themselves and their furry friend, shot by one of our professional photogra- phers. Their winning picture will also be featured on our weekly Kristen’s Kritters print page. Voting deadline is Feb. 15. Whether it’s a photo of your puppy with a heart hanging from its neck or your two ferrets sleep- ing in an uncanny heart shape, all you have to do is like the Kristen’s Kritters Facebook page, and upload your pho- tos. Get your friends to like the page too so they can vote. Anyone can vote, but the prize is only available to Durham residents. I sat down with This Week photo editor and dog lover Ron Pietroniro for some tips on how to take the best pet photos. Here’s what he suggests: • Make sure the pet is in focus • Try not to use a direct flash, which can wash out the pet or cre- ate red eye. Shooting outdoors is ideal, but positioning the pet next to a window during the day can work. If a flash is needed, try one that can be disconnected from the camera, and used from an indirect angle. • “The thing I like to do is shoot from per- spective,” he suggests. So get down on the ground at the same level as your pet. • Although this does not apply in all situa- tions (such as Valentine-themed photo con- tests) using the pet’s natural environment is ideal for background. Taking a majestic photo of your yellow lab may be best in a conservation area, he said, as opposed to in a kitchen with a magnet-ridden fridge in the background. He suggests setting your cat by a window. “It’s about getting a pleasing photo for everyone to look at,” Mr. Pietroniro said. An exception may be your cat sitting in a laun- dry basket, for example, where you’d want to include the mess of clothes to get the mes- sage across in the photo. • Finally, be patient. “Pet pictures are like baby pictures,” he said. “You’ve got to be patient, know what you’re shooting, and you have to shoot a lot of good images to get one great image.” Remember: Chocolate is bad for pets. According to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, chocolate contains theobromine, which can be poi- sonous to many animals, including dogs, cats and ferrets. And the less sweet choco- late is, the more toxic it can be. As little as one-quarter of an ounce of baking chocolate can hurt a 10-pound dog, causing such reac- tions as vomiting, diarrhea and seizures. “I’m sitting looking out my back window and there are at least a dozen robins in the tree there. I’ve never seen robins in the wintertime before. Is this normal?” wrote a surprised woman from south Whitby, one of a flurry of readers reporting robin sightings at the end of January. I often get queries about robins in win- ter, but never five in two days. Ron Lalonde was the first to write in, from north Whitby. “Today, walking my granddaughter to school, we were very surprised to see a lone robin sitting in a treetop. I do not ever recall seeing a robin in January. You never know what you are going to see.” Magda Zoelman of Clarington was host- ing her bridge group when she glanced out a window and noticed a familiar-look- ing bird in a nearby tree. “That can’t be a robin,” she exclaimed. Her bridge friends all crowded around in wonder, spotting five robins roosting in her yard. That same day Marilyn Lindsay of Oshawa discovered a dozen robins near her home in Oshawa. After busily pick- ing berries from a large conifer in a neigh- bour’s yard, they fluffed up their feathers and sat for a while in her Manitoba maple. We talked about what type of tree they were feeding in -- likely an old red cedar tree planted years ago, in her neighbour- hood of well-established trees. I enjoyed hearing every robin report, from readers so spread out that they couldn’t possibly be seeing the same flock flying around Durham. As I told them all, we regularly have robins settle in for the winter in creek valleys and woods that have lots of buckthorn berries. I always see some in woods near the Oshawa air- port, and along Oshawa Creek. They’re largely silent, and may go unnoticed by people out for a walk. Durham Region is at the northern edge of these big, orange-breasted thrushes’ wintering range. The better the wild fruit crop in any given year, the more robins hang around, likely hoping to be on hand to grab the best nesting territories come spring. When a flock has cleaned up most berries from a woods, they start mov- ing around the countryside, looking for other sources of food. I suspect that’s why so many people suddenly spotted them, appearing as if from nowhere. It will be a month or so before robins that migrated south come flooding back, usually following the first major thaw of spring. Waves of bright coloured males, eager to claim territories, chirp excitedly when first arriving, perhaps in the same yard they defended last spring. They’re fol- lowed days later by slightly paler females. Another reader, Shirley Hood, was inter- ested in learning about robin migration. The Journey North website might be a good place to start. Nature queries: 905-725-2116 or mcar- ney@interlinks.net 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 Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_kritters @Kristen’s KrittersKristen’s Kritters Adopt-a-pet MARGARET CARNEY Be my furry Valentine contest TO JOIN THE CONTEST: •Visit Kristen’s Kritters Facebook page to post your picture •Tell all your friends to become a friend of the page and vote for their favourite photo •Voting deadline is noon, Feb. 15, 2011 You could win a framed 8x10 portrait of you with your furry friend taken by one of Metroland’s pro- fessional photographers. (Durham residents only.) RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- Tigger is looking for a new per- manent home. Robin sightings are a regular thing in Durham See our contest photo album @Kristen’s Kritters DURHAM -- Tigger is a 10-year-old neu- tered, red-and-white short hair male. He likes other cats, but is not a snuggler and does not like dogs or small children. He is very calm, sweet and affectionate and warms up quickly to new people. To see Tigger, please visit the Humane Soci- ety of Durham Region at 1505 Wentworth Street, Whitby, or for more information call 905-665-7430. 1445 Harmony Rd./Taunton E., Oshawa (Grooming Available)905-725-9225 300 Taunton Rd./Ritson Rd.,Oshawa 905-433-5564 1 Warren Ave., Oshawa 905-571-6235 from Page 1 He’s responsible for the world’s first blue box, a program which diverts 870,000 tonnes of materi- al from landfill in Ontario every year. According to the DSA website, the first blue box trial took place in 1977 at Canadian Forces Base Bor- den in a test program serv- ing the private military quarters on the base. Kitchener hosted the first municipal blue box pro- gram in 1981 and now, 4.7 million Ontario house- holds use blue boxes. “He’s the father of the blue box and no one dis- putes that,” Ms. Lawlor says. She has fond memories throughout her 29 years of working with Mr. McGin- nis, who hired her in 1982 when she was fresh out of university. One of the first projects he suggested was organizing curbside newspaper collection in Pickering. One of Ms. Lawlor’s greatest memories -- and one of the highest points of her career -- was help- ing Mr. McGinnis with the 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, which became the first green Olympics. “We proved that if peo- ple are given a choice, they will make the right choice if it’s easy and practical,” Ms. Lawlor says. The team simply placed recycling bins next to the garbage cans, and found since it was such a sim- ple tactic that most people latched onto putting the proper items in the suitable bin. “We had 97 per cent compliance,” Ms. Lawlor recalls. After a number of suc- cessful projects, includ- ing a conservation store in Toronto, Mr. McGin- nis co-founded Durham Sustain Ability, located in Brougham. “He was DSA,” Ms. Lawlor said. “He was the voice and the icon of DSA.” The organization works with residents, business- es, schools and organi- zations and teaches that small steps can add up to big changes. Free programs provide Durham residents with the right tools to take those steps. “At DSA we struggled with ‘who are we?’ ‘What do we want to be?’ It was Jack who was able to put it all in per- spective for us,” Ms. Lawlor says. For example, Mr. McGin- nis came up with using a bicycle as DSA’s logo, since he equated sustainabil- ity with riding a bike: once you know how to do it, you never lose the ability. “‘It’s simple, efficient and joyous,’ were his ways to describe it,” Ms. Lawlor recalls. He had a real ability to cut through all of the confusion and make things seem sim- ple and practical for every- one. “That’s the kind of magic Jack had,” she says. For more information on Mr. McGinnis’s legacy, visit www.sustain-ability.ca. -- With files from Torstar News Service Page 6 - Today’s editorial durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201111 P This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2011 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets on Wednesday March 9, 2011 for Regional Operations, the Police Services Board, Outside Agencies, Provincial Download Services Costs, DurhamRegionTransit,SolidWasteManagementandrelated2011RegionalProperty Tax Rates. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2011 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2011 in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments. Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below. For inclusion in the Council agenda, receipt of written comments by noon on Thursday, March 3, 2011 is requested. For further information regarding the Regional Council meeting, please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext. 2100. Further information regarding the 2011 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Business Planning, Budgets and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at (905) 668-7711 ext. 2302. P. M. Madill Regional Clerk 2011 Regional Business Plans And Budgets FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-7711 For details visit www.durhamparent.com or facebook.com/durhamparent. Signature Hair Studio Calling all Moms! Every mom deserves to look her best and often there is not enough time in the day to do so! That is why Durham Parent and Signature Hair Studio in Whitby have joined forces to offer four fabulous $250 makeover packages! One lucky mom from Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby will be treated to a colour, cut and blow dry, a rejuvenating facial and a set of silk nails! 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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 Claremont resident co-founder of Durham Sustain Ability He’s the father of the blue box and no one disputes that. Gail Lawlor, co-founder Durham Sustain Ability CRIME Mississauga man charged with impaired driving in Pickering PICKERING -- Dur- ham Police have arrest- ed a Mississauga man for impaired driving follow- ing a two-vehicle collision in Pickering on the week- end. On Sunday, Feb. 6 at about 1:45 p.m. offi- cers from West Division attended a two-vehicle collision at the intersec- tion of Whites and Kings- ton roads after a vehicle flipped and the driver and passengers were trapped, police say. A Honda Civic was east- bound along Kingston Road and lost control, striking a stopped Mer- cedes sedan facing north- bound on Whites Road. The impact caused the Mercedes to flip over and land on its side, trapping the 41-year-old Pickering driver and his passengers inside. Pickering Fire Services extricated the people who received medical treat- ment for minor injuries. Police say the driver and passenger of the Honda didn’t require medical treatment. Nowlen Downey, 29, of Cosmic Crescent in Mis- sissauga, is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, fail to pro- vide a breath sample, driv- ing under suspension and careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.. He was released with conditions. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201112 AP Prices, specifications and terms are subject to change without notice and are correct at time of printing. Illustrations are artist’s concept. Landscaping not included. E.&O.E.*Limited time offer. See sales representative for details. Your new neighbourhood in the heart of NEWCASTLE Hwy 401 Hwy 2 (King St.W.) 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More than 250 invited play- ers from across North Ameri- ca competed for 51 positions at their annual major peewee international tryout in Buffalo, with those selected participat- ing in the program’s internation- al spring training development camp in Stockholm, Sweden and the World Selects Invitational in Prague, Czech Republic this April. Participants will be sub- merged into foreign cultures and face top international competi- tion in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Both players showed “the skill to be a top hockey prospect but also demonstrated great leader- ship and passion on the ice,” said Rheo Doiron, head coach for the ECS 98 team. Selects Hockey is an elite hock- ey prospect development pro- gram owned by Selects Sports Management, Inc. Since 2003, Selects Hockey has worked with top 13- to 16-year-old hockey players across North America and Europe to expose them to all avenues of hockey in an effort to facilitate opportunities at the NCAA, Junior and professional levels. Selects Hockey’s growing list of NHL alumni is led by future stars Matt Duchene (Colorado Avalanche), Logan Couture (San Jose Sharks), Kevin Shattenkirk (Colorado Avalanche), Sam Gag- ner (Edmonton Oilers) and Ryan O’Reilly (Colorado Avalanche). The program has helped more than 88 players receive NCAA scholarships over the past eight years to schools such as Harvard, Boston University, Boston Col- lege, University of Michigan and many more. On the female side, Selects has had eight alumni play for Team Canada and USA Hockey in international compe- tition at the u18 World Champi- onships. For more information visit www.SelectsHockey.com. SUBMITTED PHOTOS PICKERING -- Victoria Haywood (left) and Stephanie Wilson of the Durham West Lightning have been named to a Select team that will play games in Sweden and Czech Republic. HOCKEY Durham West Junior Lightning all tied up AJAX -- After a 3-0 loss to the Bur- lington Barracudas on Saturday, the Durham West Junior Lightning was ready for a change in hosting the Lon- don Devilettes at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday afternoon. Emily Kekewich put Durham on the board first with a goal, assisted by Rebecca Rutherford. In the second, after the Devilettes scored two goals, Shannon Stewart potted one, assisted by Megan Kirkham and Marissa Redmond to tie things up. In the third, London jumped ahead once more, but Redmond scored while on the power play assisted by Kekewich with just 2:23 to go. At the end of regulation time, the score remained 3-3. It was a scoreless overtime period and the game ended in a tie. Jackie Rochefort went the distance in goal, making 14 saves. Tuesday in Markham, the Lightning settled for another tie, this time 2-2. Kekewich opened the scoring in the first and Carly Marchment had one in the second to account for the Light- ning scoring. SOCCER Ajax 1997 team needs players AJAX -- The Ajax United Soccer Club’s competitive rep team for boys born in 1997 is looking for players to complete the team’s outdoor roster. Players born in 1998 are also wel- come to inquire. If interested, contact Heather at 416-436-7510 or email aubd1997@ yahoo.com. The team also has a website at www.aubd1997.yolasite.com. TENNIS Ajax Tennis Club holding registration AJAX -- Time to start thinking about getting outdoors this summer and play- ing some tennis. The Ajax Tennis Club is holding registrations for its summer program on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members from the club will be at the Ajax winter tennis bubble on the southwest corner of the Ajax Communi- ty Centre parking lot to greet those who are interested. The club’s website is www.ajaxten- nisclub.org. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201114 AP Sat. Feb 12Sat. Feb 12 thth & Sat. Feb. 26& Sat. 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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 * Delivered to selected households only 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 Gary. He enjoys listening to music & being with friends. Gary has received a dinner voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. 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With some age divisions consist- ing of more than 100 swimmers, additional pressure was on. On Saturday morning, the provincial teams competed while the national teams ventured to London early Sunday morn- ing to participate in the national segment. Considering that this meet was the very first of the synchronized swimming season, DSC received a positive overall showing for both levels considering that the season had recently started with only a few weeks of regular training under their belts. The provincial teams demonstrated that a new regime of strength training was pay- ing off in greater endurance levels amongst these athletes. Provincial division results are as follows: 10 Years and Under (head coach Holley Lundmark and coach Jenilee Keslering) Alicia Lopers (12), Madeleine Schropp (19), Sarah Bianco (20), Emily Barton (27) and Nicole Exley (50) 11 Years (head coach Holley Lundmark and coach Jenilee Keslering) Madeleine MacNeil (24), Erin Clark (32) and Tianna Henry (39) 12 Years (coach Sarah Stokes) Samantha Low (15), Nieve Iannarelli (18), Julie Donelle (36) and Hope Grant (44) 13 Years (coaches Kirsten Femson and Sarah Stokes) Madelyn Minaret (8), Elizabeth Kozak (14), Brooke Evans (15), Alison Exley (18), Mina Mlodenovic (36) and Amelia Massie (38) 14 Years (coach Kirsten Femson) Rhiannon Major (4), McKenzie Broad (8) and Victoria Wight (16) 16-18 Years (coach Kirsten Femson) Karissa Schippers (33) Despite an arduous practice the night before and a very early start to the morning, the national teams were primed and ready to compete. An early season snowstorm didn’t impede their efforts in the pool. The following results placed many of the swim- mers within the top-15 of each age division. The following results are divided into three main age categories: 13–15 Years (head coach Holley Lund- mark and coach Julia Maclean) Kionna Whyte (11), Sarah Masters (12), Kristyn Davies (21), Wenjing Deng (22), Caitlin Schropp (23), Meg Grylls (25), Laura Walsh (28) and Reyanne Padgett (43) 16–18 Years (coach Jenilee Keslering) Shannon Blaney (9), Samantha Gurrieri (15), Amber Mealing (20), Julia Erht (24), Meagan Caulfield (27) and Ellen Ritchie (29) Tier 7 Junior (head coach Holley Lund- mark) Stephanie Geller (5), Alycia Halyk (7), Rachel Nickerson (16), Venessa Trajanos (24), Hannah Koke (28), Heather Clarke (31), Katherine Gagnon (33) and Ellen Hamilton (45). SWIMMING Durham Synchro gets season underway GOLF AND FASHIONGOLF AND FASHION CLEARANCE STORECLEARANCE STORE 177 Pickering Pkwy.177 Pickering Pkwy. 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The games run from Feb. 28 to March 3, 2012. The following are the Durham Region athlete results from the Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay: ALPINE Kristen Worboy from Blackstock: gold in Alpine Giant Slalom NORDIC SKIING Andrew Boyd from Ajax: 1K Race Division 5 gold; 100M Race Division 5 gold; 500M Race Division 5 gold Jennifer Trochanowska from Pickering: 1K Race Division 5 gold; 100M Race Division 6 gold; 500M Race Division 5 gold SNOWSHOEING Kathy Dunlop from Pickering: 100M Race Divi- sion 8 gold; 200M Race Division 8 gold; 400M Race Division 6 2nd SPEED SKATING Thomas Cox from Pickering: Division 2 gold in 111M race; Division 2 gold in 222M race; Divi- sion 3 silver in 333M race; Division 3 silver in 500M race Blake Feetham from Pickering: Division 8 gold in 333M race; Division 8 bronze in 500M race; Divi- sion 5 bronze in 777M race; Division 6 bronze in 1000M race Kyle Mitchell from Ajax: Division 2 silver in 111M race; Division 2 silver in 222M race; Division 3 bronze in 333M race; Divi- sion 3 bronze in 500M race Jessica Romaniuk from Pickering: Division 3 gold in 111M race; Division 3 gold in 222M race; Divi- sion 4 gold in 333M race Erin Ryberk from Ajax: Division 4 gold in 500M race; Division 3 gold in 777M race; Division 3 sil- ver in 1000M race FIGURE SKATING Jonathan Edwards from Ajax: Figure Skating Level 5 gold Victoria Edwards from Ajax: Figure Skating Level 1 Flight B 4th Crystal Greig from Ajax: Figure Skating Level 1 Flight A gold; Solo Dance Level 1 Flight A bronze Ashley May from Ajax: Figure Skating Level 3 Flight A bronze Niki Mitchell from Ajax: Figure Skating Level 1 Flight A 6th; Solo Dance Level 1 Flight B 8TH Lindsay Smith from Pickering: Figure Skating Level 1 Flight B gold; Solo Dance Level 1 Flight B 7TH Brittany Toste from Ajax: Figure Skating Level 1 Flight A 4th; Solo Dance Level 1 Flight B 6TH. 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WANT IT.>>BASKETBALL Smith helps Lords get back on the winning track OSHAWA -- An offensive outburst helped the Durham Lords get back on the winning track Tues- day night as they knocked off the Centennial Colts 105-83 in OCAA men’s basketball action. Leading the way, as he has on many an occa- sion this season, was Ajax’s Eric Smith, the OCAA leading scorer this season. Smith poured in 30 points for the Lords, shooting 12 of 17 from the field and adding six rebounds. Oshawa’s Courtney Small and Livingston Cunningham of Ajax each added 15 points apiece for Durham, and Small is now 15 points shy of breaking the 1,000 mark for his career. The win gets Durham back on track as they had dropped their previous two league games. With a record of 11-5, they move back into a sec- ond place tie with Kingston’s St. Lawrence Vikings, who knocked the Lords off 71-64 last weekend. Small led the way with 18 points, while Smith added 16 to go along with 13 rebounds. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201116 AP This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy. Interconnection Research International (Program Sponsor) Out of work? Underemployed? Didn’t À nish high school? 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Please email or fax your information, including resume to ron.wrigglesworth@mackiegroup.com or 905-443-1306 Starti n g a t $31K /yr NOW HIRING! BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALISTS 1189 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8W8 www.minacs.adityabirla.com What’s in it for you? If employer-paid benefits, a pension plan, and product discounts weren’t enough, you’ll work at our beautiful lakeside location featuring TV and Internet lounges, a gourmet cafeteria, access to gym facilities, and much, much more! Join us for a Career Fair, February 15th, 9-3, or apply online. of our management team began their career in a position like this. START YOURS TODAY!90% TOOL AND DIE FACILITY Ajax, Ont CURRENTLY SEEKING All Tool and Die Staff including Senior and Junior Designers Tooling Coordinators CNC Operators and Programmers Shipping and Receiving Staff Toolmaker's and Apprentices Openings on all shifts. Lots of Advancement and Growth Opportunity Email resume indicating job preference to: HR@diemax.ca New Vehicle Sales Consultant Required Our new General Motors Image Facility is almost complete and we are looking to expand. Selling experience is a must, but not necessarily in the car business. Please forward your resume Attention: Scott Alcock Fax: 905-436-2028 Email: scott@roynicholsmotors.com We thank you for your interest, only those considered will be contacted for an interview As our business grows We require LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS (Hyundai experience preferred) To join our growing and winning team! Contact Brian Bontje Fax (905)697-3535 Email: bbontje@claringtonhyundai.ca 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 Careers Careers Skilled & Technical Help Skilled & Technical Help Careers Drivers Drivers Drivers General Help 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 TELEMARKETERS with experience required in Ajax. Dayshift Call for more information (905)231-2196 VETERINARY Assistants wanted, Experience in a clin- ic, pets store or animal shel- ter preferred. Required: good customer skills, high school, basic computer skills and love for animals. email resumes to: pickeringvillage pethospital@rogers.com WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKER. Working after- noons, full/part time hours. Avl. start immediately. Fax or email resume, 905-576- 7169. Attn: Dave, or email dnadeau@themeatdepot.ca 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 Skilled & Technical Help FITTERS/ WELDERS/ FAB- RICATORS required for in- side/outside work for pro- gressive welding company. Wages determined by skill, experience and level. Inter- ested candidates fax resume to (905)420-6586 General Help Sales Help & Agents Skilled & Technical Help LICENSED, EXPERIENCED, Body Man required for a busy shop that specializes in trans- port truck, crane, and bus colli- sion repair and reﬁ nish. Suc- cessful candidate must have:Own tools Valid driver's license, Frame experience, an asset Supply references. If you are: Capable of working inde- pendently and consider your- self to be self-motivated , Take pride in your work, Are quality conscientious, A team player Then you should submit a re- sume. Please forward resume to: Quality Collision East Inc. Fax: 905-428-8275 Email: gene.kerr@qceajax.com Office Help ADMINISTRATIVE/Market- ing Assistant required. Pref- erably a graduate with of- ﬁ ce/business administration, marketing and human re- sources diploma or degree. Not suitable for summer stu- dents. Must have strong writ- ten and oral communication skills. Candidates must also be very organized with ad- vanced computer skills and be proﬁ cient with Excel, Word and some knowledge in Quickbooks. They must be reliable, dependable and able to work well under pres- sure. Email resume to juliacaron@winmar.ca. General Help Sales Help & Agents Office Help WHITBY OFFICE requires knowledgeable KINs MTs Pts etc for Insurance/Medical report editing ensuring quality and consistency of health practitioner reports for independent medical assess- ments meeting timelines established. Fast-paced en- vironment, requires excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and language skills. Post- secondary education pre- ferred. 2-5 years experience in insurance industry or medical/clinical background dealing with MVAs preferred. Reply to grace@rjlassess mentgroup.ca Sales Help & Agents EXPERIENCED SALES PERSON required. DAVEY AUTO SALES Fax resume to: 905-720-2071 or email: steve@daveyautosales.com Hospital/Medical /Dental DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Full-time required immedi- ately. Evenings & Saturday's required. Please fax re- sume to 905-427-9697 or email resume to: michellefagan@bellnet.ca General Help Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental HIRING CHIROPRACTOR, RN, OT, RMT, MSW, Psy- chologist, Dentist, MD, Acu- puncturist, Physiotherapist, required for Oshawa Physio- therapy Clinic. Please email resume to: med_jobs@live.ca LEVEL II DENTAL Assistant/ Dental Receptionist required for 16 month maternity leave at busy east Oshawa dental ofﬁ ce. Some evenings & Sat- urday's. Must be HARP Cer- tiﬁ ed, with a minimum of 2 year experience. Please fax resume to 905-436-3480 At- tention: Ofﬁ ce Manager. PERSONAL SUPPORT worker required for disabled female in Brooklin. A posi- tive, energetic attitude and willingness to follow direc- tions. Will train. $12/hr to start, part-time. Vehicle re- quired. castigli- one2004@hotmail.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN- Whitby IDA community Phar- macy Full Time and Part Time Pharmacy Technicians needed. Experience and Knowledge of Nexsys com- puter systems are assets. Compliance packaging expe- rience is a plus. E-mail Re- sume to: hanyhjm@yahoo.ca or Fax: 905-668-4482 R.N. REQUIRED for outpa- tient oral surgery ofﬁ ce in Durham. Part-time position. Please fax resume to (905)665-8972. Hotel/ Restaurant CORA'S RESTAURANT in Pickering needs F/T Cook. $12.62 per hour. Start asap. Prepare & cook breakfast & lunch. Send resume to: coraspickering@gmail.com Property Outside CanadaP 20 ACRES- $0 Down! $99/mo. 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Very clean, $850 all included close to all amenities, park- ing, laundry. lst/last Available now. (416) 520-6392 2 BEDROOM APT in country try estate. 5-min to Kirby Ski Hill. Inground pool, utilities included, ﬁ rst/last required. Available immediately. $1150/mo. (905)725-9991 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA very bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hardwood ﬂ oors, well-maintained 12 plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New applianc- es, cable/heat/water/parking included. Laundry, No dogs. (905)576-2982 (905)626- 3465 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 1 bedroom apt. near Oshawa Centre, $675 per month plus hydro. Avail immediately. Call (905)728-7361 Apartments & Flats for RentA 2-BEDROOM APT. available Anytime or March 1st. 350 Malaga Rd., Oshawa $850/monthly all in- clusive. No pets. 905-435- 0383, 905-242-4478 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 50 ADELAIDE ST., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Ele- vator access. Walk to down- town. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Call us today! 905-431- 4205 skylineonline.ca A BASEMENT BACHELOR Whitby, Anderson & Taun- ton. Very clean newer home. Available immediately, no smoking/pets, shared en- trance, 3 pc. bath. All inclu- sive, except phone. lst/last references required. (416) 788-7505. AJAX Westney/Taunton 1-bdrm basement apt $650. Suitable for one person Brand new. Separate entrance, Laundry available. Appliances. Avail April lst. (905)686-9773 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM, walk in basement, separate en- trance, windows, $650/month, inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available April 1st. First/last, references. Call (905)686-8277. AJAX, BAYLY/HARWOOD. 2-bedroom basement apt, large, bright, walkout to backyard, laundry, parking, 4-pc bath. No dogs. $950/mo inclusive. First/last. Available April 1st. Email: aptforrent24@hotmail.com (905)294-0760 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. LOOK! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Security entrance. 905-431- 7752. Skylineonline.ca 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 NEW 1-BEDROOM legal apartment, Pickering. Close to 401/GO/shopping. No smoking/pets. $695/month, all inclusive. Available March lst (647)293-9469 or (905)420-5873. NORTH OSHAWA, recently renovated 1-bedroom apt., $700/month includes heat, hydro, water and parking. No smoking/pets. Available March 1st. (905)723-1043 NORTH OSHAWA, TWO 1- bedroom apts, clean, quiet, secure building, laundry on site, $695/month plus Hydro, & $770/month plus Hydro, Call Tony (905)260-2215. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, BRIGHT, clean, recently renovated, 1-bdrm bsmt. approx. 1100-sq.ft, separate entrance, ﬁ replace. $800/inclusive. Laundry, hi- speed internet extra. First/last. Available March/April 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)622- 4953. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 1 bed. - $675., 2 bed - $735 plus hydro. Laundry facilities, 1 parking, available Feb. or later. Call Paul 416-222- 3876. OSHAWA- 1 & 2 bedroom Park/Adelaide area.$780 and $820 all inclusive. Both in- clude laundry facilities, park- ing. Avail. now. Call 905-986- 1081. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com Perfection!!! newly renovated suites 2-BEDROOM Top ﬂ oor extra-large suite in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $995/mth! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) PICKERING, 1-BDRM large bsmt. apt. Sep entrance, 1-parking. Close to Picker- ing Town Centre/GO. $774/mo inclusive. Available March 1st. No smoking/pets. Call (905)239-1050 PICKERING, Brock/Del- brook. Bright walk-out private entrance 1-bdrm bsmt. Eat-in kitchen, living room full bath- room, parking, cable. Close to Pickering Transit/GO/401. $780/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. (416)399-4867 PICKERING, NEW 2-Bed- room basement. Separate entrance. Includes utilities, new 4 appliances. Close to 401/transit. No Smok- ing/Pets. $1,350/mo. First/last, references. Suitable for single working females. Call 905-492-0835 after 6.00 p.m. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bdrm $895. Available April. Laun- dry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693- 2778. UPSCALE LIVING! 2 bed- room suites from $1570. Insuite laundry, social events, elevator and transit at door. 333 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. 905-431-8930 skylineonline.ca 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 CENTRAL -2-bed- room on lst ﬂ oor of a superior standard low rise apartment. No dogs. Hardwood ﬂ oors, outdoor patio. 200 Mason Dr., (905)576-8989. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201118 AP Come & Worship To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAY'S Deadline: Wed. 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson 905.683.5110 ext 286 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED NEW The Clarington Home and Garden Show is looking for vendors for April 16th and 17th Please call 905-579-4473 Devon at ext 2236 Wendy at ext 2215 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! Call 905-683-5110 ext 228 Places of Worship Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY central, immaculate 1 bedroom apts. $820+hy- dro. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. abail mar1 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, Taunton/Brock, 1 bedroom basement apart- ment, $900/mo. inclusive. Sep. entrance, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Avail. Feb 14 or March 1st. 905-686-0815 terrygrifﬁ ths@rogers.com Houses for Rent ! NO DOWN PAYMENT? - NO PROBLEM!! If you're paying $850+ monthly rent STOP! Own your own home - I can show you how. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate 905-728-9414 1-877-663- 1054, or email kencollis@sympatico.ca 5-BEDROOM NEWLY reno- vated house, 4 appliances. No smoking, no pets. $1300 monthly plus utilities. Close to all amenities. Available im- mediately (905)725-6184 or 905-391-9524 AJAX - BACHELOR base- ment apartment for rent on Taunton Road. $500/mnth. ﬁ rst/last. Parking available, laundry not included. Available immediately. No smoking. (905)426-3040 or (416)698-2998 IMMACULATE NEW 3 ﬂ oor house for rent in Bowman- ville, 1800 sq.ft., 4 bdrms, 3 bthrms, stainless steel appli- ances. $1,500 + all utilities. 416-669-4272. MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD large 4-bedroom, 3,000sq.ft., 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining room, 2 car parking, Imme- diately. (905)686-6684 or (416)712-4059 Places of Worship Houses for Rent OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM home, newly insulated, en- closed large yard with deck. Parking for 3 vehicles in North Oshawa. $800/month. First/last, references, credit check. Available immediate- ly. (289)928-0886 PICKERING 4-bdrm, 2.5 baths, 5-appliances, A/C, double car garage, walkout basement. $1550/month plus utilities. Available anytime. No pets/smoking. Call (905)294-7165. Townhouses for RentT 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Hwy#2/Garden. $1275/mo + gas, ﬁ rst/last. Available March 1st. No pets/smoking. 905-430-0278 or 416-399- 5004. 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 for Rent & WantedR AT WHITBY/OSHAWA bor- der. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitch- en/bath. Cable/internet, laun- dry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets. Male preferred. $525/mo. (905)995-2745, (905)728- 0189. 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. Shared Accommodation LOOKING FOR MATURE female to share 2-bedroom furnished apartment in Pick- ering Village. $600/month, negotiable. First/last. Available April 1st. Please call Maureen (905)686-2310. Vacation Properties 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.sellatime- share.com (800)640-6886 SUNNY WINTER SPECIALS At Florida's Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach, Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wed- ding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800- 541-9621 Recreational VehiclesR 2003 YAMAHA 450 Kodiac in mint condition asking $4000, after market tires and rims call 705-872-1869 Travel COSTA RICA 10 Days from $995. All Inclusive Vacation Packages. Free Brochure: Call 1-800-CARAVAN See all Tours Now: Visit www.Caravan.com Music & Dance Instruction PIANO LESSONS Private lessons in my home , from beginners to conservatory. Call Joani @ 905-686-8351 Articles for SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 BEDROOM SUITES - medi- um color - oak 1940's, dou- ble bed, nightstand, mirror, dresser, armoire, desk, $600., light color - pine, twin captain bed, nightstand, mir- ror dresser, desk, shelves, $575. Both sets are in excel- lent condition. Phone (905)665-1796 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B. E. LARKIN EQUIPMENT LTD. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 Articles for SaleA FURNACES: LENOX Manu- factured, 93% fuel-efﬁ cient, 70,000 BTU's, $1699 (In- stalled). 90,000 BTU's, $1849 (Installed). 10 year warranty. FIREPLACES; Na- poleon manufactured, di- rect/vent, blower, digital ther- mostat included, $2,199 (In- stalled). (289)404-3738. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUBS, 2010 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MACHINE TOOL INDUS- TRIAL EQUIPMENT. Bridgeport Milling Machine, 2 Bridgeport Lathes. Metal Bandsaw. All in working or- der. As is where is. Phone (905)655-8695 for inspection RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502. SELLING NEW inversion ta- ble, asking $550, paid $700. Top of the line. Obus form seat and back rest together, $100, paid $200. 416-669- 4272. SNOWBLOWER, Electric 2010 Sears. Used once. Cost $500, selling for $350. 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A long time resident of Ajax, Ontario passed away at the age of 85; at Winbourne Park Nursing Home in Ajax on Thursday February 3rd, 2011. Beloved wife of Joseph Galloway (predeceased) and loving mother to JoAnne Weber (Max) of Switzerland, Teddi Jones (Ken) of St. Thomas, Steve Galloway (Anna) of Toronto and Jill Galloway (Paul Middlebrook) of Orillia. Beloved grandmother to Janine, Heidi, Jacqui of Switzerland, Sarah of Oshawa, Adam, Mark, Laura of Toronto and Joe, Robby, David of Orillia. Great grandmother to Livia, Nick, Jil and Loredana of Switzerland. A memorial ceremony will be held on Friday, February 18th at 1:00 p.m. at ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH, 65 Kings Cres. in Ajax. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations can be made to a charity of your choosing. HEEMSKERK, Hubertus (Herb) - peacefully at Winbourne Park, Ajax on Tuesday February 8, 2011 in his 76th year. Herb was the husband of Ria Daals of Holland and loving father of Anne Heemskerk-Murphy and her husband Aidan. Cherished grandfather (Opa) of Daniel Hubert and Sarah-Anne Schultheis. He will be fondly remembered by Melissa, Caitlin, and Brendan Murphy and the rest of his family and friends in Canada and Holland. Friends will be at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday February 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax (at Rossland Rd.) on Friday February 11th at 1 pm. In lieu of ﬂ owers donations to the St. Augustine's Seminary, 2661 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, On M1M 1M3, would be appreciated Deaths Deaths durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201119 AP Newspapers reach educated, high-income earners better than other media, which makes advertising in the newspaper an awfully smart choice. NEWSPAPERS. THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM. LOGO durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201120 AP