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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2011_02_17 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Thanks to a long-term plan that’s finally come to fruition, Ajax and Pickering firefighters will spend less time in the dis- patch centre and more time out in the com- munity. Pickering Fire Services and Ajax Fire and Emergency Services have amalgamated their dispatch teams. Dispatchers from both municipalities are now answering calls and dispatching fire trucks throughout the two municipalities. The new Ajax fire headquarters was built just two and a half years ago, and due to the dispatch centre’s large size plus the advanced computer-aided dispatch equipment, Pickering officially moved in on Jan. 25. “Right from day one when we (joined with Pickering) it’s been really smooth,” said Ajax Fire Deputy Chief Dave Lang. Ajax, Pickering fire dispatches merge PICKERING DEPARTMENT MOVES ITS STAFF TO AJAX CENTRE CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND AJAX -- Sue Marley, an alarm room operator, with Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, responded to a call on Feb. 11. In January, the Ajax and Pickering fire dispatch services united into one centre located in the Salem Road fire hall. facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 51,400 • 24 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Th ursday, February 17, 2011 See PICKERING page 7 1900 Dixie Rd.1900 Dixie Rd. (at Finch) in Pickering(at Finch) in Pickering T: 905 839 2506T: 905 839 2506 Winter-licious at Burbs 3 Course Lunch - $1700 3 Course Dinner - $3500 BLAISDALE M O N TESSO RIBLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 12 months - grade 8Blaisdale.com 905-509-5005 OPEN HOUSE Thurs. 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All residents on Boyne Court as well as others from nearby homes signed a state- ment that they didn’t have any problems with the sidewalk removal. In Ms. Brickles’s presentation to council, she said the sidewalk is not of importance to the pedestrians because it doesn’t connect to any community space, such as a park, and just forces res- idents onto the street. “We are prepared to pay 100 per cent of the costs associated with this project,” she said, and added the group will work with City of Pickering staff to ensure the work is done up to City standards Staff has quoted an estimated cost of $14,000. The main purpose for the proposal is to provide more parking spaces for the four homes. Ms. Brickles said when people stay over, they have to park their cars on the street and wake up to parking tick- ets. The driveways have space for two cars only, and drivers often park their cars parallel at the end of the driveway to avoid parking on the street. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jenni- fer O’Connell called it “reasonable and refreshing” that a group of residents offered to pay for the work, and added she hasn’t received any calls of concern from other residents. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe supported the offer, but felt it had to go to staff for a proper report. “I have trouble that we’re circumvent- ing the process,” he said. Council voted for staff to do a report, which will come to council for consider- ation at a future date. CONTINUING EDUCATION Workshops www.durhamcollege.ca/coned | 905.721.2000 ext. 2500 Check our website today for all your options. 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W. CENTRAL ORDER DESK TOLL FREE 1-888-265-2109 PRESS #1 LOCAL 905-831-4242 SalkRd. HWY401E.BrockRd.BaylySt. Currently Home Week committee holds popular show on Father’s Day REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- It was a split decision among Ajax residents who sent feedback on whether the Ajax Home Week committee should move its annual fireworks from Father’s Day to Canada Day. The issue came up in January after Town staff asked the committee to move the fireworks. As it stands, the fireworks end Home Week with a bang on the third Sun- day of June. They’re funded entirely by donations to the Home Week committee, though the Town does give permission for the event to be held at the Ajax waterfront. Home Week founder, committee mem- ber and local MPP Joe Dickson said the committee would consider the request and look to the public for feedback. At the News Advertiser, we asked for feedback too and we got about two dozen comments via e-mail, letters to the editor and Facebook. Initially after the article appeared, most of the responses seemed to favour keeping fireworks on Father’s Day. Crystal Riegert wrote that she understood why some peo- ple would like to see the fireworks moved to Canada Day, but said many people enjoy Home Week fireworks in June and then head to Pickering for a Canada Day display. “A large number of people also celebrate Canada Day with their own backyard fire- works, and coupled with the fact that other cities light up the skies that night as well, it seems rather redundant for Ajax to fol- low suit,” she wrote. “Despite it being this way for decades, I would argue that there is nothing traditional about fireworks on Father’s Day. In fact, it breaks from the norm which is fresh and unique -- some- thing that defines Ajax.” Lorraine Saliba agreed. “Let’s be unique and different in Ajax instead of offering the same thing as every- one else on Canada Day,” she wrote. But after a link to the article on the issue was forwarded to members of the Town’s advisory committee, who also shared it with their friends and family, opinions evened up. “I think Canada Day is more appropriate for the fireworks display so residents will not be forced to go to other municipalities to enjoy this traditional way of celebrating Canada Day,” said Valerie Silveira. Katheryne Jackson also thought moving fireworks to Canada Day is a great idea. “The Town of Ajax should have fireworks on Canada Day,” she wrote. “However, I think the fireworks should be paid for if at all possible by the Town of Ajax and not taken from the funds the committee rais- es.” Both Mohamed Karatella and Carol Dixon said it might be a good idea to move the fireworks because of the changing demographic in Ajax. “Over the last 10 years, there has been a significant increase in the number of new- comers to Ajax and the country,” wrote Ms. Dixon. “As newcomers to the country, many do not own cottages and their sole home is in Ajax. Canada Day is renowned for fireworks and a family public holiday.” One argument for keeping fireworks on Father’s Day is that many families leave town on Canada Day. On the other hand, Leigh Parker wrote that for the Parker family, Home Week celebrations are a reason for the clan to come to Ajax. “We have made the annual event truly a Home Week for our family. My brother and sister and their families have rarely missed attending the fireworks after our Father’s Day dinner. Now that we are three generations following this tradi- tion, some of whom come from quite far, we would be disappointed to see the event end on Father’s Day.” Overall, it was an even split among resi- dents who contacted the News Advertiser. Ten comments in favour of the change, 10 opposed and three favouring either date or both. FAMILY DAY!FAMILY DAY! Check out our website www.megafun4kids.com • 416•282•6531 Feb. 21st, 2011 • 9am - 3pm FRIENDLYFRIENDLY FAMILYFAMILY FUNFUN 44 EVERYONE! 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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 COMMUNITY Ajax residents split on moving fireworks to Canada Day Kids can test knowledge on African Canadian contributions PICKERING -- Local kids are invited to test their knowledge on black history this weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 20, the Ajax/Pickering Chapter of the Congress of Black Women is hosting an event at the Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade, at 2 p.m. Kids ages eight to 12 are invited to test their trivia skills and perhaps learn some- thing new in the Afro-Quiz. All questions will be about the contributions of African Canadians and African Americans around the world. No registration is required. 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PICKERING -- Police have made an arrest in the robbery of two elderly women out- side a Pickering bank last month. Durham cops appealed to the public for information after the victims, a 73-year- old woman and her mother, 95, were accosted and robbed of cash outside an automated teller kiosk on the evening of Jan. 11. The suspect fled the scene. Last week police arrested Dejazmach Gowe, 20, of Red River Drive in Scarbor- ough. He’s charged with two counts of robbery. POLICE Arrest made in robbery of Pickering seniors FOLLOW OUR TWITTER FEED AT NEWSDURHAM TAXES Canada can’t afford corporate tax cuts To the editor: Re: ‘‘Tax cuts boost business in Durham’, editorial, This Week, Jan. 28, 2011. To the editor: Re: ‘Tax cuts boost business in Durham’, editorial, This Week, Jan. 28, 2011. Your editorial suggests that Durham resi- dents will see new jobs as scheduled cor- porate income tax cuts are implemented. Historic trends and the experience of other jurisdictions show that corporate tax savings can result in greater levels of invest- ment in equipment and systems, driving efficiency and output, but not necessarily jobs. After the recession, many companies are reporting losses or depressed profits so tax savings will initially flow directly to the bot- tom line, not investment. Canada can’t afford $6 billion in corpo- rate tax breaks because of Jim Flaherty’s record $56-billion deficit. In fact, Canada already has one of the most competitive corporate tax rates in the developed world. Making a country that is good for business involves much more than shifting the cor- porate tax rate a few points. Focused, targeted, forward-looking investments in learning and innovation, energy efficiency, environmental inno- vation and a credible approach to deficit reduction are required. Our economic pri- orities and investments need to focus on easing the burden on middle class fami- lies when it comes to family care, pensions, learning and jobs. One required investment for Durham is Darlington new build. The Harper govern- ment’s oil-first energy policy and subse- quent AECL sale boondoggle has put the provincial decision on the two new reac- tors into a state of limbo. The Harper gov- ernment has neglected Canada’s home- grown nuclear industry resulting in uncer- tainty around the greatest economic devel- opment opportunity in Durham Region. Grant Humes Bowmanville POLITICS Ideological extremism concerns resident To the editor: Re: “Politics American style”, letter, Feb. 9. Jeff Armstrong’s letter merits attention. The Harper Conservatives continue to slide lower in public esteem, every time they launch their deceptive smear campaign to sell their wares. The ads speak louder about how misguided and untrustworthy their product (read Harp- er) is. It is disturbing. As Mr. Armstrong right- ly pointed out, we don’t want to ‘drive poli- tics in a southern direction’. Indeed. American politics is laden with increas- ingly toxic rhetoric with a provocative, heav- ily slanted media, providing generous cov- erage to people who lack clear thinking and perspective in their discourse. Canadians, as such, are on a higher moral ground because of our civil discourse and a largely restrained media. With one exception though. Since Ste- phen Harper came to power, we are witness- ing strands of ideological extremism in his policies, speeches and his vile accusations of the opposition. The ads are just one such example. It is so un-Canadian. It is alarming. The highest calling of politics, good politi- cians and the media is to make the world a better place. That is a morally essential goal. The politicians and their fear mongering can promote horror, hatred and extremism. Can it also lead us to greater civility and more pro- ductive debate? Yes, it has immense poten- tial to build civility or destroy it. After the tragic events in Tuscon, Arizo- na, attention quickly focused on the vitriolic statements spouted by some politicians and commentators who created an atmosphere of hostility towards their opponents. This should be a moment to reflect on the role that politics can play in directing the discourse in a democratic society. Harper’s Conservative ads are no help. What happened to our south is profoundly instructive. Javed Akbar Ajax & 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 • February 17, 20116 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Solar panels are the way of the future In the coming years, Durham Region’s urban landscape will change as more and more residents embrace the ‘go green’ way of life. Like it or not, photovoltaic panels, also called solar panels or PV panels, are here to stay and it’s likely more individual homeowners will opt to erect these green energy sources on their properties. Solar panels use semiconductors to convert the sun’s energy into electric- ity and can be stand-alone systems -- a simple way to generate electricity away from the grid -- or produce energy to sell back to the power grid, according to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. There are numerous bene- fits to solar panel-generated energy. First of all, it’s a safe, clean, quiet and highly reliable system and secondly, it doesn’t create emissions, according to OMAFRA. On Kingsfield Loop in Oshawa, Mar- shall Homes entered into an agreement with PURE Energies, an arrangement that allowed Roma and Bruce Thibodeau to purchase a bungalow already outfitted with solar panels. The lease/profit shar- ing arrangement required no upfront costs for the Thibodeaus for the $80,000 solar system, which puts about $1,200 a year in their pockets. In the program, homeowners sign into a 20-year agree- ment to have the panels on their roof and in turn, PURE Energies signs into an agreement to sell green power back to the grid. At the end of the 20 years, residents have received income annually, but also get to keep their solar system. It’s entirely possible that putting up solar panels could actually increase house values in the longer term. Energy prices are rising through the roof ... have you checked your latest hydro bill? There will most likely be a time not far down the road when a home complete with solar panels and its corresponding lower energy bills will be considered a hot com- modity. Granted, change is never easy but change as a society we must. The glory days of consuming energy as if the supply was endless are over. In order to leave our children and grandchildren with a legacy we can be proud of, each of us must do our part to conserve, reduce, reuse and recycle. Not everyone will choose to put up solar panels in their backyard. How- ever, those who do should be applauded for their conservation efforts. -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group 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¢ HERONGATE DINNERTHEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering 905-472-3085 More Savings at herongate.com. CLIP & SAVE Save $10 Off Per Couple Any Friday or Saturday Show Until March 5/11 With Coupon CALL TO RESERVE GREAT SHOW! NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS! IT’S A HIT durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 20117 P The idea has been in the works since 2003 when work began on a feasibility study. It found the potential for cost savings, increased effectiveness for emergency response, efficiency of computerization, and contingency planning within the area of emergency services communications. Pickering Fire Chief Bill Douglas explained a number of options, such as amalgamating with Durham Police, were considered, but he and former Ajax fire chief Randy Wilson felt pooling the fire dispatch staff and resources would be best for both municipalities. Pickering council agreed and approved the finalization of the project in June. This means firefighters will spend less time relieving dispatch staff on breaks and holidays thanks to the larger staff. “When a dispatcher was off, we, yes, had to put a firefighter in there,” Chief Douglas said. Mr. Lang said the same went for Ajax, adding the move means firefighters can spend more time doing community out- reach and training. “It’s more professional, it’s computer aided, which nowadays is what we want. It’s good for the public and us,” said Chief Douglas. Pickering’s former dispatch centre was old and had not yet moved to the com- puter age, and upgrading would have been expensive. Considering the City would have had to build a new area for dispatch, which would require new furniture, equip- ment, a new computer system and oper- ating systems, the move saved the City of Pickering roughly $4 million over five years. “It was financially really good for both of us,” Chief Douglas said. And it gave Ajax another set of dispatch- ers; Mr. Lang said staff has almost dou- bled. But it’s definitely needed. “The volume has changed,” he said. “It’s doubled.” He said with Pickering Fire bringing over its staff, equipment and assisting with upgrade costs, the two departments are about even with the overall cost. From now on, they’ll be sharing the dis- patch costs. “It’s a proportional sharing based on population,” he said. 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! HOW TO ENTER: Tell us why your mom/sister/aunt/grandma deserves to be pampered! It’s that simple! E-mail your entry with contact information by March 11, 2011 to parent@durhamregion.com. Ensure SIGNATURE is in the subject line. Thanks to the change, Mr. Lang said the response time for emergency calls through the fire depart- ment has gone from 60 seconds on average to about 45 seconds. “We’ve been able to cut down 15 seconds on that,” he said. He said the next advancement will be the addition of computer-based mapping systems for the trucks. Right now, the firefighters take a print-out to their destination. “I’m hoping (that will happen) within a year,” he said. PICKERING from page 1 FIRE SERVICES Pickering, Ajax pool dispatch staff It’s good for the public and us. 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Projecting $13.7 million over several areas KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Region is projecting a 2010 budget surplus of about $13.7 mil- lion over several service areas. But the surpluses won’t have an impact on the proposed tax increase of 3.15 per cent in the 2011 budget. Regional policy has surpluses going into reserve accounts to be used for unbudgeted items. The biggest surplus is in the sanitary sewer systems, projected to be about $4.8 million. General operations, which includes various Regional departments, such as social services, health, planning, works and clerks, has a surplus of about $4.7 million. Solid waste management operations has a $2.8 million surplus, while the water supply system projects a modest $100,000 surplus. Also, Durham Region Transit projects a $1.3 million surplus. All the figures are to the end of Novem- ber. During a meeting of Regional council’s finance committee Tuesday, Finance Commissioner Jim Clapp said the sur- pluses remain with the department or service that generated it. So, the $1.3 million DRT generated will stay with transit. Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said, “I really liked reading this because I saw surplus, surplus, surplus. I’m wondering if there’s a hidden message.” There were about a dozen instanc- es where savings were because of staff vacancies, he noted. In most cases, “I would assume the vacancies have been filled. For the most part, they’ve either been filled or are in the process of being filled,” Mr. Clapp said. He added a $4.7-million general oper- ating surplus on an $800-million gross budget is “good planning.” REGION Durham discovers big 2010 budget surplus durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201110 AP KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com Our ‘My Furry Valentine’ pet photo contest was a success. Nearly 100 readers entered everything from their cute cuddly cats to their spunky little gerbil on the Kristen’s Kritters Facebook page. It was a great race, but only one pet could win and that was Chi Chi the chihuahua with an impressive 86 votes. The Newtonville pooch and her owner will receive a free 8x10 framed portrait of themselves taken by one of our professional Metroland photographers. Way to go, Chi Chi! In second was the entry ‘Would you be my Ducky, I mean Valentine?’ The Newcastle sweetie garnered 68 votes. In third was Dante with the heart on his back from Cour- tice, and a very close fourth was Teddy from Pickering, who according to his owner, is the ‘snuggliest Valentine ever.’ New best friends Shelby and Ali of Oshawa were the dog-cat duo that got the most votes, and Tibbles and Max from Whitby were the most popular cat pair. Beautiful Jakoby of Courtice was the most popular single cat. I couldn’t vote, but I have to give an honour- able mention to Bubbles from Pickering. The cat’s owner submitted a number of funny pho- tos of the hilarious kitty with the big eyes and matching personality. The dogs were all ador- able, and I personally love the entry of Bentley with his heart-shaped chew toy. All of the pets entered were adorable and I encourage readers to enter them again in future contests. I hope you and your furry friends had a fantastic Valentine’s Day. 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 It was supposed to be a three-genera- tions skating party on our local marsh, frozen solid since December. Knee-deep snow nixed that. So I sent them out into the winter chill on a nature scavenger hunt, followed by a wicked warm-up game of fox and geese before lunch. What else would you do at a family reunion? The list was straightforward: find three different leaves, three seeds, three birds, three animal tracks, three different- coloured stones, an insect, something more than 100 years old, and something less than a month old. In half an hour. What they couldn’t collect in their bag, they could draw or describe. It was hard to tell who had more fun, adults, seniors or kids, as they stumbled through the snow, their breath fogging in the frigid air while they schemed and strategized. I was pleased by the booty dif- ferent teams brought back. For the insect category, two produced goldenrod galls, one with a hole pecked by a downy wood- pecker to get at the grub inside. Another team found a snail shell in a ridge of sand where the sun had melted the snow -- not an insect, but we gave them marks for try- ing. Birds included chickadee, blue jay, car- dinal, Canada goose, goldeneye and gull. One team tried to convince me there was a hawk sitting high atop a white pine, but it turned out to be a branch. Tracks included cottontail, squirrel, coy- ote, fox, dog and bird. And what the seven- year-old Jacob convinced us was deer. Two teams brought snow for the less- than-a-month-old category. Ironically, the other team chose snow for their more- than-100-years-old item, arguing that water was ancient and had been on Earth for millennia. Their month-old item was a bud they claimed was sprouting. The judg- es -- my husband and I -- rolled our eyes but gave them their chocolate reward. It was fitting that our fox and geese “pie” on the frozen marsh had real fox prints crossing it. Playing follow-the-leader to make the giant track was as much exer- cise as racing around it afterward, trying to catch those younger, limber “geese.” At the end, tired out from screaming, laugh- ing and running, half the gang dropped on the ground to make snow angels. My niece, the mother of three, was lying flat on her back, gazing at the sky, when she spotted a raptor soaring by. “Aunt Margaret, what’s that?” she cried, pointing upward. I eyed the bird’s wide, horizontal wings, dramatic dark and white undersides, its black “fingers.” Noted how huge it looked, even though it was far above us, floating on the wind. It could only be one thing: a juvenile golden eagle. Her team, no question, should have won first prize. 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 And the photo contest winner is: RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- Preston is looking for a new permanent home. Winter scavenger hunt highlight of family reunion See our contest photo album @Kristen’s Kritters WHITBY -- Preston is a one year old, neu- tered male yellow lab. He was abandoned outside an apartment building. He is very sweet but has obviously had very little training on a leash. He needs socializing and would benefit tremendous- ly from plenty of exercise and proper obedience training. He is very active, still being basically a big puppy. For more information about Preston, please contact the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665-7430 or visit the shelter at 1505 Went- worth St. in Whitby. Chi Chi gets the most votes as ‘My Furry Valentine’ DURHAM -- Out of almost 100 entries and more than 800 votes, here are the top three finishers in our Kristen’s Kritters’ My Furry Valentine contest. From top are Chi Chi, Would you be my Ducky, and Dante. 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Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201117 AP Team wins sixth provincial championship in a row BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com GRIMSBY -- Pickering’s Richard Hart is going back to the Brier. Hart and the Glenn Howard-skipped rink representing the Coldwater and District Curl- ing Club won its sixth straight Ontario title on Sunday, defeating Toronto’s Greg Balsdon 10-3 in the final of the Dominion Tankard in Grimsby. The team also includes second Brent Laing and lead Craig Savill. While winning the provincial title and advancing to the national championships has become a recurring theme for the team, it’s something that Hart doesn’t take for granted. “A trip to the Brier is something that is pretty special for all curlers,” he said. “The more you go to the Brier, the more you want to get back. It’s an amazing event. “It’s something our team focuses on every year to get through that provincial champion- ship and make it back to the Brier because it is such an honour to represent your province there.” At last week’s provincial championship, Hart’s team were placed second following an 8-2 record in the 11-team round robin. An 11-5 victory over Brampton’s Peter Corner in the Page 1-2 game earned the team a spot in the final. Balsdon reached the final with a 10-4 win over John Epping of Toronto, then elimi- nated Corner 9-4 in the semifinal. It will mark the sixth consecutive appearance at the Brier for Hart, who won a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano as third for Canada’s Mike Harris. It will also be the second time that Hart and his team will serve as the host province, winning the Brier in 2007 by beating Newfoundland in the final, then advancing to become world champions in Edmonton. “It’s different than any other event we play in,” says Hart of the intensity level at the Brier, with this year’s event scheduled for London from March 5-13. “The crowds are usual- ly larger, they’re boisterous, love to cheer for their own home provinces. There are people from all over the country there.” In addition to the success, Hart and his team have also been the Brier runner-up three times, in 2006 losing to Quebec’s Jean-Michel Ménard, in 2008 losing to Alberta’s Kevin Mar- tin, and last year in Halifax, losing an extra- end final to Alberta’s Kevin Koe, their only loss of the week. Ontario has won nine Briers, the last by Howard in 2007. An Annandale rink of Mark Kean, Chris Van Huyse, Patrick Janssen and Tim March also competed at the provincials in Grimsby, fin- ishing the round robin with a 3-7 record. Hart going back to Brier SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND GRIMSBY -- Pickering’s Richard Hart, shown enjoying a moment at the BDO Canadian Open in Oshawa in January, will be heading to London for the Brier after his team won the provincial championship this past weekend in Grimsby. HOCKEY Panthers win box seats to a Maple Leafs game PICKERING -- A random entry into a contest has paid huge dividends for the Pickering Panthers Minor Peewee AE team. A father of one of the players took time to enter the team into a contest sponsored by the Metro grocery store at the Amberlea Plaza in Pickering. After winning the contest, the whole team qualified to attend a promo- tional event at the Air Canada Centre, including watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals prac- tices. The lucky streak continued when Justin Garnett, 11, was randomly selected to participate in an on-ice challenge. Four players representing various teams in attendance were required to take two shots, with the closest to centre ice winning. After his first shot almost stopped right on the centre ice dot, Garnett was declared the winner. In addition to receiving a Dion Pha- neuf jersey, he also received four gold tickets to a Maple Leafs game on Feb. 7 against Atlanta. The run of good luck didn’t stop there. Because the players on the Pickering team were so exuberant with their cheering, the whole team received 24 box seats for a Maple Leafs game against Buffalo in March. TENNIS First ATP win for Pickering’s Shamasdin in doubles event PICKERING -- Pickering’s Adil Shamasdin is basking in the glory of winning his first-ever Associated Ten- nis Profession tour title. Shamasdin partnered with James Cerretani to win their maiden title at the South African Tennis Open in Johannesburg, South Africa. The unseeded duo battled past top seeds Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ran 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 in the final. Shamasdin and Cer- retani saved eight of nine break points and rallied for an 0-3 deficit in the match tie-breaker to clinch the vic- tory. They were crowned champions of the ATP World Tour 250 hard-court tennis tournament having lost just one set and earned $24,500 in prize money. CURLING durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201118 AP February 17, 2011 Ajax & Pickering Locations 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 Thursday, Flyers If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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Feb. 26Sat.Feb.26thth from 1PMfrom 1PM to 4PMto 4PM Tigercats and the Durham Knights registrations to take place @ Courtice Community Complex (2950 Courtice, Rd Courtice) PLEASE CONTACT Dan Labanowich 905-259-1175 • email danlabanowich@hotmail.com “All Equipment Supplied” COMFL REP League 7-14yrs Durham Knights Bantam, 97/98 Durham Knights Jr Varsity, 95/96 Durham Knights Sr Varsity 92/93/94 www.claringtontigercats.comwww.claringtontigercats.com For rates and more information go to ...For rates and more information go to ... House LeagueHouse League Boys and Girls 7-14 yrsBoys and Girls 7-14 yrs House LeagueHouse League Boys and Girls 7-14 yrsBoys and Girls 7-14 yrs Durham Knights Up to the challenge of playing up level LONDON -- After the Dur- ham City Chameleons U14 girls finished last season near the top of Division Two at number-12 in the province, to start this sea- son they decided to take a step up in competition and compete in a Division One tournament in Windsor. The first game was against Blessed Sacra- ment Yellow Jackets who finished third in the prov- ince last year. This game was close the entire way and Durham City was able to secure a 32-31 victory. Rachel Woodburn led the team in scoring with 13 points and Jennifer Perrin scored eight points with six blocked shots. The second game was against the host team the Tecumseh Saints, who also finished among the top eight teams in the province last season. Dur- ham City started the game well having an 11-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. Tecumseh fought back, and in the second half each team took turns with the lead. After four quar- ters the game was tied and went to overtime. With two seconds left in over- time Tecumseh had a one point lead, however Niki- ta Telesford got the most important rebound of the game and put up a shot with no time left on the clock. Nikita missed the shot but was fouled on the possession. With no time left on the clock, Nikita hit the first free throw and missed the second one to send the game into dou- ble overtime. Durham City took control of the second overtime period and won 52-48. Rachel Woodburn had her best game of the tournament scoring 20 points and Victoria Ander- son scored nine points with eight rebounds. Durham City then beat the London 86’ers 51-26 to remain unbeaten and earn a spot in the final against SBA. SBA was last season’s number one team in the province. When these two teams played last season it was an easy win for SBA, but Durham City worked hard in the off season to improve. SBA jumped out to an early lead but Dur- ham City kept it close and took the lead in the sec- ond quarter. After going back and forth with under a minute left in the game it was 50-48 and SBA was able to pull out the victory BASKETBALL Durham City Chameleons win silver medal SUBMITTED PHOTO LONDON -- The Durham City Chameleons U14 girls’ basketball team started the 2010-2011 season with a 9-3 record and won silver in its first tournament. 53-48. Durham City played excellent basketball the entire tournament to win the silver. Tyler Simon had her best game of the sea- son against SBA scoring 19 and Rachel Woodburn had another solid game with 12 points. Team members include coach Woodburn, coach Isip, Victoria Anderson, Nicole Cevallos, Jada Dia- mond-Dunn, MJ Isip, Shian Noble, Jennifer Per- rin, Jasmine Rutschman, Tyler Simon, Akshita Tandon, Nikita Telesford and Rachel Woodburn. For more information about girls rep basketball in Durham region visit www.chameleonsbasket- ball.com. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201119 AP SYNCHRONIZED SKATING Ajax Ice Waves bring home medals Pre-Novice, Juvenile and Elementary team make the podium AJAX -- All three Ajax Ice Waves Synchronized Skating teams brought home medals from the Synchro Capers Competition in Newmarket. The Pre-Novice team brought home a gold medal for their dra- matic theme performance, the Juvenile team earned a bronze medal for their jungle theme per- formance, and the Elementary team brought home a gold medal for their German folk theme pro- gram. Members of the Ajax Ice Waves teams are: Elementary team, man- aged by Leslie Klotz and Carla Rehel, Carmen Aguayo, Kara Dal- ton, Sarah Durnford, Rebecca Klotz, Ashley Locke, Meaghan Mastinsek, Chelsea Rehel, Joren Romaniuk, Delaney Sawyer, Reece Sawyer, Riley Sawyer, Alliza Thoms, Rebekah VanRooy, and Alice Zou- barev. Juvenile team, managed by Mary Parmar and Pauline Moreno, Carmen Aguayo, Kimberley Buck- eridge, Emma Burns, Alessia Car- dinale, Heather Docherty, Caitlin Klotz, Rebecca Klotz, Ashley Locke, Taylor Marrin, Lauren McCullough, Emily Moreno, Marissa Moreno, Jasmin Parmar, Chelsea Rehel, Detta Rodney, Elizabeth Strange, Noah Togawa, Rebekah Van Rooy, and Lois Wang. Pre-Novice team, managed by Connie Strange and Nancy VanRooy, Madison Bygrave, Emily Couperthwaite, Sarah Gabi- net, Emily Gatto, Sarah Kennelly, Caitlin Klotz, Rachael McCulloch, Lauren McCullough, Jennifer McNamee, Nicole Morrison, Jas- min Parmar, Joanna Schultz, Car- olyn Strange, Elizabeth Strange, Sarah Straub, Lindsay Tang-Yuk, Jacquelyn VanRooy, and Lois Wang. Cathy Copeland and Cathy Svendsen coach all three teams. The Ajax Ice Waves are looking forward to their next competition at the Ontario Regional Synchro- nized Skating Championship in North Bay. The Ajax Ice Waves Synchro- nized Skating Program represents the Ajax Skating Club which also offers learn-to-skate and advanced skating programs for skaters of all ages and abilities. You can fol- low the Ice Waves teams at www. ice-waves.com. If you would like to learn more about skating pro- grams in general, go to www.ajax- skatingclub.ca. SUBMITTED PHOTO AJAX -- Three Ajax Ice Waves synchronized skating teams brought home medals from a competition from Newmarket. ADVERTISING FEATURESpotlight ON BUSINESS If you would like to put the spotlight on your business, please call Donna McNally at 905-683-5110 Ext. 241 or email dmcnally@durhamregion.com Help your localHelp your local economy.economy. 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In spite of the adversities and challenges of the insurance business in recent years, Jones – Dooley In- surance has not deviated from the fundamental belief that the most important part of this business is ensuring the needs of our clients are met. Being aware of what is most important to each client has helped the business fl ourish while maintaining a consistent level of growth and a client retention rate of 85%. For free insurance quotes, drop by our offi ce at 103 Church Street South in Pickering Village, call us at 905-427-3595, or reach us online at www.JDInsurance.ca. Jones – Dooley Insurance; Business Built on Personal Relationships and Trust durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201120 AP Join the IQT experience! 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Enjoyable Senior Living. 2-Bedroom Suites starting at $1050+ hydro. Elegant sen- iors residence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry facilities on every fl oor. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. Call 905.431.8532 www.skylineonline.ca 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 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 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW Whitby, $995+utilities, out- door parking. 2 BEDROOM IN DUPLEX, main fl oor, plus fi nished walkout basement, Oshawa. $995+hydro heat/water included. 905- 430-7816 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 AJAX, CENTRAL, 1-bed- room basement apt., clean, bright, 4 appliances. Near all amenities. No pets. $600/month plus utilities. Available March 1st. Call (905)683-8768. AJAX, Kingston/Church, Beautiful, bright, spacious newly renovated 2-bedroom basement bungalow apart- ment. Laundry, parking. $975 inclusive. Available now. 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Water & hydro included. Call 905-925-5676 Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201122 AP In Loving Memory of our Brother and Uncle Frank Dunsford (Franky) May 1, 1954 - Feb 10, 2011 Though your laugh is gone forever, we will always remember it. Your smile and your kindness, and all the wonderful good times we all had together with you. Franky you will always be in our hearts. Close to us. ✤ Your memory is our keepsake ✤ Love you forever, Miss you always Linda & Joey Dana, Penny, Kelly LOST CHELSEA - 2 YRS BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG, FEMALE (SPAYED), NO COLLAR (removed by Kennel staff), MICRO-CHIPPED, MOSTLY BLACK, 100 LBS. MISSING SINCE THURS. JAN 13TH AFTERNOON FROM DOGGIEMINDERS AT LAKERIDGE/BAYLY. ❋ $1000 REWARD ❋ * 905-427-3013 * 905-666-4676 * * 905-550-5221 * 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 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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- 2-bed- room, March. lst and April lst. 1 - bedroom April 15, May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 OSHAWA Montrave/Gibb. Large, clean, 2-bedroom apartments. Available March 1st. $790+ hydro. Storage & parking included. Near all amenities. (905)852-7116. WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Offi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 $925, $1185, Immed/March 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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) 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. ROSEBANK/SHEPPARD. 1-bdrm bsmt., separate en- trance, new/clean/spacious, nice neighbourhood. $850/mo. Includes cable, laundry. Suits single working person/couple. No smok- ing/pets. Available April 1st. (416)566-0928 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 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 Condominiums for RentC CONDO FOR RENT, Port of Newcastle. 1-bedroom quite condo on the shores of Lake Ontario, large bedroom, bal- cony overlooking lake . Steps to marina. Includes gold membership at "The Admi- rals Walk" (gym, pool, etc). Washer & dryer included. Asking $990 + utilities. First and last req'd as well as ref- erences and credit check. Available Mar 15. $990 Houses for Rent BROOKLIN - 3 bedroom walkout basement, backs onto greenspace. 2 gas fi re- places, all new appliances in- cluding washer/dryer. No pets/smoking. $1350+utilities Avail immediately (416)452- 3573 DETACHED WHITBY HOUSE Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1360 mo. + utilities, March lst. legal Bsmt Apt. not incl., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking /Pets. Tim Webster@ Sutton Group Heritage Brokerage 905-619-9500. 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 OSHAWA, Clean & bright 3 bedroom mainfl oor bunga- low. Hardwood fl ooring, freshly painted, 3 appliances, close to all amenities. $1000/month plus hydro. Avail. immediately. 905-430- 9085. 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. Townhouses for RentT 3-BDRM TOWNHOUSE, Central Oshawa, applianc- es, rec-room & all utilities incl. Available March 1st, $1370/incl, fi rst/last. Call Martin (416)318-2763 or (905)728-1420 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 PICKERING 3-BEDROOM 1-1/2 baths end unit town- house, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available im- mediatley. $1380/mo+hy- dro. (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 Rooms for Rent & WantedR AVAILABLE IN Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, high-speed internet, near all-amenities, $500/month. (289)314-1949 NORTH OSHAWA, ROOM for rent in quiet residential area, laundry, cable, parking, internet, $500/month, all in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. (647)910-9386. PICKERING - HWY 2 AND DIXIE, rooms for rent, in- cludes laundry, parking, cable, internet, all amenities, share kitchen/bath. Students welcome. Available immedi- ately. Call 416-996-1235. PICKERING, 1-bdrm base- ment apt. Nice neighbour- hood. Parking, cable/internet, Close to all amenities/bus & University. $750/mo. Single working female/student pre- ferred. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. 416-284- 7627 WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bath- room. Available immediate- ly. $120/week. First/last re- quired. Call Mike 905-420- 1846. Shared Accommodation 2 PARTLY FURNISHED rooms in quiet home, north of Bowmanville. Close to schools, playgrounds, church, stable, conservation area. No smoking, pets ok. Call (905)445-0099 BROOKLIN 2 ROOMS available, newer townhouse end unit. Private bath, use of house, yard, laundry, park- ing. $500/mo each all inclu- sive. First/last. Avail immedi- ately (905)925-2739, 905- 342-9095 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 Lost & FoundL Places of Worship 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 Lost & FoundL LOST. MAN'S GOLD signet ring. Scroll "RET". Lost in Pickering possibly around Port Union/Ravine area. Keepsake. Call (905)619- 9619 Personals HAVE YOU SEEN...I need to speak to ASTRID BROOMES as soon as pos- sible, have you seen her? do you know how I can reach her? Please call 647-869- 1810. Your help is appreciat- ed. Thank you 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 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 Lost & FoundL Places of Worship Articles for SaleA 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 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 COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. 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. SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help Camera Systems Factory Direct No Monthly Fees 25 Years Experience Family Business Call Now 1- 800-903-8777 Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA SNOWBLOWER, Electric 2010 Sears. Used once. Cost $500, selling for $350. (905)619-1084 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 VENDORS WANTED for Courtice Flea Market. Week- end & monthly rates. Re- sources for new vendors. Call 905-436-1024 or cour- ticefl eamarket.com Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. Wood supplier of fi rst choice by many customers since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424-9411 FIREWOOD, seasoned hard- wood, free delivery. $110 for 16" face cord. (905)640-5977 Pets, Supplies, Boarding GOLDENDOODLE Puppies F1B, cream colour, non shed M/F. Also other Doodle babies available. Come & fi nd your new best friend. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS GOLDEN Retriever pups, family raised, 1st shots, vet checked, & de- wormed. Excellent temper- ments. Great with kids. Both parents on site. $450. 905-432-5984 Blackstock Vendors WantedV Cars for Sale 1999 PONITAC GrandAm 172K $2699. 2001 Chrysler Neon 165K $2699. 2000 Mazda Protege 142k $2999. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon $3999. 2005 PT Cruiser $3999. 2001 Chev Venture $2999. 1997 Chev Blazer 4x4 $2999. Others $1999 up. Certifi ed & E-tested. Free 6 month warranty. (plus HST). 905-432-7599 905-424-9002 www.rkmauto.com TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need Today. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. !!! $$ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) (905)424-3508 ! ! ! ! $ $ AAA ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob any- time (905)431-0407. ! ! ! $200-$2000 Cash For Cars & Trucks or $300 Gov. Program 1-888-355-5666 $200-$2000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week 647-628-0946 $250-$2000 Ajaxautowreckers.com Cash for Cars, Trucks and All Scrap Metal. Or $300 Government Program 905-686-1771 416-896-7066 Cars WantedC **!!!!$ WHITTLE SCRAP So- lutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905- 431-1808. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES NEED CA$H WILL PAY you up to $2000 for your scrap car, truck or van. Free tow. Will beat anyone's price call (289)892-3414. MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! Natural Healing Centre European Massage $40 1/2 hour 37 Harwood Ave. Ajax (905) 231-1877 OPEN 7 Days/Week Asian Girls serenityajaxspa.com 905-231-0272 43 Station St. Unit 1, Ajax ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. Tiling and Trim work. Call now for free estimates (905) 686-9128 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licensed/Insured (905)239-1263 (416)532-9056 Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage DUNSFORD, Frank (President of Frank's Auto Air, Ajax) On Thursday, February 10th, 2011, Frank loving and devoted husband of Joanne. Cherished father of the late Rebecca. Brother of Linda (Paul), and Joe. Brother-in-law of Ron (Debbie), and Betty (Rick). Uncle of Kelly, Penny, Dana, Jennifer, Ashley and Ryan. Frank will be greatly missed by his many buddies. In keeping with Frank's wishes, there will be no funeral service. A Memory Celebration will be held at a later date. EMERSON, Vera (Emmie) - Peacefully at the Extendicare Cobourg on Wednesday February 15th, 2011 in her 87th year. Emmie loved her life and lived it fully and always appreciated her connection with others. Loving Aunt and mentor to her niece Lois Emerson and her spouse Maryanne, and her nephew Chuck Plaunt (Margaret). Emmie will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as many friends. Predeceased by her siblings: Faith, Bob, Honour, Helen, Tom, Vic, Ruth and John. At Emmie's request there will be no funeral service nor visitation. Cremation with a memorial service to be held by family at a later date. As a continuation of her interest in community, her request was that those wishing to make a donation do so by cheque to the Bridge Hospice, Box 354, Warkworth, ON K0K3K0 (www.thebridgehospice.com). Condolenc- es received at www.MacCoubrey.com PAXTON, Mark - On February 13, 2011. Mark, most-loved and loving husband, and best friend, to [Kit] Laura (nee Leonard). Beloved Father of Jennifer and her husband, Nikki Holmes; Erica and her husband, Scott Cargill; and Jessica; and a Poppa truly cherished by Keenan, Jack, Caelin, Ella-Rae, Olivia, and Cameron. Sadly pre-deceased by parents, Phil and Carol, Mark remains the precious Brother of Steven and Lisa and the late Shawn. Devoted Son-in-law of Doris Leonard; wonderful Brother-in-law to Barbara Henebery, Dean Griffi ths, and Nello Mariani. Mark will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, all family members and friends. Join us for a farewell celebration at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Tuesday February 22, 2011 from 5:00pm with Services in the chapel at seven o’clock. In lieu of fl owers, the family requests donations in Mark’s name to the RS McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre made in care of Lakeridge Health Inpatient Oncology and Supportive Care Unit (6F). In MemoriamsDeath Notices Service Directory Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 17, 201123 AP PHOTO BY KAYLA ALLEN Oh, so close KINGSTON -- Ryan Givelas makes an effort to stuff the puck past Kingston’s goal- ie on Feb. 6 at the Ajax Community Centre. Ajax Knights won 5-0. 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