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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2011_02_24 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering has put limits on some exotic pets in Pickering, but is making the snake allowance a little less constricting. Pickering council passed an updated live- stock and exotic pets bylaw on Feb. 22, which speaks on all animals aside from cats and dogs. The bylaw identifies areas where certain animals can be kept and owned. It also stipu- lates that no one can feed wildlife within the city. See ONLY page 7 Pickering exotic pet bylaw updated CITY SETS RULES FOR FEATHERED, FANGED AND SLITHERY ANIMALS RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Kelly Spinks, a reptile care associate at PJ’s Pet Centres, held an Everglades rat snake at the store Feb. 16. 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ONLY $19 95 Bonus Coupon Offer 10%OFF any regular menu items excluding Ribrageous *Dine In only. Expires March 31st, 2011. Not valid with any other offer including Pasta Tuesday and Dinner and a Movie Grade 7 student starts four-week page stint at Ontario legislature on April 29 REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A gifted public speaker, 12-year- old Ajax student Hamza Naim seems bound for a life of politics and he’ll get his first taste of it in April as a page at Queen’s Park. The Grade 7 student at Alexander Gra- ham Bell Public School said students at his former school, Islamic Foundation School in Toronto, had served in the program. He was reminded of it recently while on the job. “I also saw it in the News Advertiser, because I deliver it. I saw a girl from Ajax had made the page program,” said Hamza. Excited, he logged onto the Internet for more information and began working on his essay. He found out he was successful in his application at school, where he was called to the office and his vice-principal and principal played a bit of a trick on him, pretending he was in trouble. But they soon dropped the facade and shared the good news. “I sprinted through the halls, I was so happy,” said Hamza. In his application, Hamza highlight- ed his multicultural family -- his father is from Pakistan, his mother is from Ecuador and he was born in the United States and moved to Canada as a tot -- and the fact that he speaks several languages. In addi- tion to English, he’s fluent in Urdu and Spanish and is also learning French and Arabic. “Living in a multicultural family has not only educated me about my surroundings, but also the entire world,” he wrote. Hamza also has political experience. He campaigned for Councillor Joanne Dies during the municipal election last fall and he serves as his school’s deputy prime minister. He’s won speech and spelling bee con- tests in school and is a member of the Ajax Knights select hockey team. And in fact, he already met two big names in provincial politics last year at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto at a celebra- tion commemorating Pakistan’s indepen- dence. “I got Jack Layton’s autograph and I met Dalton McGuinty, but it was right before his interview, so he didn’t have much time,” said Hamza. But in order to serve as a page, he must learn to recognize all of Ontario’s parlia- mentarians and Hamza has a strategy for it. He’s downloaded a notes app for his iPod. Hamza’s mother Sylvia, father Moham- med and sister Saadia all say they’re proud of him and happy about his opportunity. “He’ll explore the real world where the decisions are being made for us and I want him to see,” said Mr. Naim, who gives credit to the Islamic Foundation School for help- ing Hamza become a great public speaker. He added the family will go see him in action at some point during his four weeks as a page. As for the future, Ajax residents might just see Hamza serving them in Queen’s Park as their representative. “In the beginning of the year, we had to make a poster of what we wanted to do when we grow up and I put a hockey play- er, a politician and a lawyer,” he said. YOUTH Ajax boy’s political career set to begin SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- Hamza Naim, a Grade 7 student, was selected for the page program at Queen’s Park. He’ll be serving as a page for four weeks starting in April. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 20114 AP WINTER SALE ON NOW! Let the decorators at A Special Place help you make the place you live, the place you love! Toronto Location 1280 Castlefield Avenue West of Dufferin, North of Eglinton 416-481-2077 Pickering Location The Shops at Pickering Ridge 1755 Pickering Pkwy., Unit 18 Brock Road & 401 East 905-428-6317 www.aspecialplace.ca Council approves minutes of settlement on mixed-use development PICKERING -- The Province and Seaton Landowners have agreed to Pickering’s plans for Seaton. Council recently approved the minutes of settlement that will allow for the City’s Seaton plans to be completed and considered for approval at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing set for May or June. Seaton is envisioned to be a sustainable, vibrant, mixed-use community, with an anticipated 35,000 jobs and 70,000 people in central Pickering. The minutes of settlement are an agree- ment between Pickering council, the Minis- try of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Munici- pal Affairs, the Ontario Realty Corporation, the Toronto Region Conservation Author- ity and the Seaton Landowners to work col- laboratively in planning and developing the Seaton community. They’ve already reached an agreement on a conformity amendment prepared by the City, which establishes a framework for Seaton’s development as a sustainable urban community. It develops eight sustainability principles. They are, to create: walkable, transit-support- ive neighbourhoods through compact devel- opment, mixed-use development and parks and recreational facilities; a transit, cycling and pedestrian supportive urban system; and opportunities for job creation, especial- ly on the employment lands, concurrent with residential growth. The principles also include providing a range of housing types and densities, pro- tecting the natural heritage system, protect- ing cultural and archaeological resources and creating an adaptive and resilient urban community. The public will have opportunities over the coming months to learn more about Seaton and provide input through open houses, workshops, consultations, council meetings and the OMB process. More Seaton work includes completing the neighbourhood plans, the development design and sustainability guidelines and a staged servicing and implementation strat- egy. For more information: VISIT www.cityofpickering.com/seaton Ask Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Waste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 What are the next steps with the Residual Waste Study? On Nov. 19, 2010, Durham and York Regions received approval from the Ministry of Environment, under the Environmental Assessment Act, to proceed with the design, construction and operation of an energy- from-waste facility. The Residual Waste Study was the result of five years of public consultation, research and examination into options for Durham Region’sgarbage.Inthestudy,anEFWfacility was determined to be the most reasonable method to deal with residual waste. The facility will process 140,000 tonnes of residual waste from Durham and York Regions. Recyclable metals and energy in the form of electricity and steam will be recovered. Upon obtaining the Minister’s approval, Durham and York executed the Project Agreement with Covanta Energy Ltd. Following the successful completion of the EA, “planning” process, the project now moves into the more detailed Certificate of Approval (C of A) process. The C of A process defines the site-and project-specific permitting process that is governed by the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA). It essentially translates the approved EA and Minister’s conditions into the specific operating parameters that the facility must operate within. It details the performance standards, operating procedures, emissions monitoring requirements, mitigation of impacts, and a host of other procedures and processes. The C of A forms the basis for enforcement of penalties under the EPA and OWRA regulations in the province. Essentially it is the “licence” to operate the facility on the site. All of the Region’s water and sewage treatment facilities, landfills, transfer stations, depots and other major facilities also have certificates of approvals, which govern their operating conditions. It is anticipated that the construction of this facility will begin in 2011, with a target operation date of 2014. The EFW facility will be located in the Municipality of Clarington on a 12-hectare parcel, north of the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant. Will this new facility work in conjunction with recycling and the Green Bin program? Yes, this facility will manage only the residual waste remaining after recycling and composting efforts. Diverting waste benefits the environment and remains a very cost- effective choice for taxpayers. Both Regions will continue to invest in, and encourage, waste diversion, such as the programs for Blue Box, Green Bin and yard waste. Are empty windshield washer fluid jugs recyclable? Empty four-litre windshield washer fluid jugs are accepted in the Region’s Blue Box recycling program. Simply place the empty jug in your containers Blue Box and set out for collection on your designated day by 7 a.m. Other automotive fluid containers such as oil and antifreeze are not accepted in the Blue Box recycling program due to the hazardous residue within them. However, we do accept them, at no charge, full or empty as part of the household hazardous waste program at the Region’s waste management facilities. Empty automotive containers are sent to a local processor where they are recycled into value-added products. 1-800-667-5671 www.durhamregionwaste.ca CITY Province, Pickering landowners agree on Seaton plans PICKERING -- Pickering teenagers look- ing for something to do this March break need look no further than their own backyard. The City of Pickering is hosting a vari- ety of activities during the March break for youths ages 13 to 19. The activities are free, kicking off March 12 and running until March 18. A variety of activities are scheduled daily including shinny hockey, basketball, music, break dancing and more. A City ID is required, available at programs, with a parental signature required. For more information: VISIT cityofpickering.com/teen, on Face- book @FreeTeen Stuff or on Twitter @ Pickering Teens COMMUNITY Free March break activities available for Pickering teens durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 20115 AP Celebra t i n g O u r Grand Open i ngCelebra t i n g O u r Grand Open i ngPURCHASE ONE CHICKEN ROTIPURCHASE ONE CHICKEN ROTI AND RECEIVE THEAND RECEIVE THE 2ND FREE2ND FREE ONE COUPON PER PERSON PER VISIT.ONE COUPON PER PERSON PER VISIT. EXPIRES MARCH 4TH, 2011EXPIRES MARCH 4TH, 2011 605 Kingston Rd.W.Ajax 905-686-6982605 Kingston Rd. W. Ajax 905-686-6982 605 Kingston Rd.W.Ajax605 Kingston Rd. W. 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For more information, please call (905) 686-6982.information about their live entertainment events! For more information, please call (905) 686-6982. Impact on tax increase ‘less than one per cent’ KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- When it comes to the 2011 budget, taxpayers might be happy with the Region’s works department. The department’s proposed 2011 budget is only $320,000 higher than last year, Dur- ham works commissioner Cliff Curtis said Wednesday during a works committee meet- ing. “Overall, it’s basically a status quo budget,” Mr. Curtis said, adding the impact on the tax increase would be less than one per cent. The department’s proposed budget is about $33.9 million, up from the $33.6 million last year. Winter control maintenance “is our num- ber-one cost on the general levy budget,” he said. The budget includes about $8.6 million for winter control, although the final cost depends on the weather, Mr. Curtis noted. “This is our best estimate.” Another $4.5 million will be spent on roadside maintenance and storm sewers. “We’re beefing up our line-marking” so motorists know where the edge of the road is,” he said. Also, more guard rails are being installed, as Mr. Curtis said the Region has a “big backlog” of safety improvements. “It’s 30-plus years, at the current funding.” The Region is planning to spend about $59.9 million on capital projects this year. Of that, about $5.5 million will come from prop- erty taxes, with the rest from other sources, such as development charges and grants, he said. Capital projects this year that will be par- tially funded from property taxes include: • Widening Brock Road in Pickering to four lanes from Rossland Road to the CP Rail tracks (total cost of $12.9 million); • Widening Simcoe Street in Oshawa to four lanes from Eastwood Avenue to Conlin Road ($4.4 million); • Rebuilding the intersection of Winchester and Ritson roads in Oshawa ($7.2 million); • Widening Thickson Road in Whitby to four lanes from Rossland to Taunton Road ($7.9 million); • Refurbishing the Leaksdale bridge in Uxbridge ($2.3 million); • Refurbishing the Wentworth Street bridge in Oshawa ($2 million). Widening Thickson is “important work because we have to get it ready for the 407,” Mr. Curtis said. The Wentworth bridge is “deteriorating. There’s a walkway underneath and there are chunks of concrete falling off,” he said. The $2 million for the Wentworth bridge is to “put it back into condition, so it doesn’t shed into the valley,” he added. Susan Siopis, the director of transportation and field services, said the $2 million is for a “full rehab. This should hold us for a number of years.” Future issues that will affect the works budget include Hwy. 407 being extended to Simcoe Street, the GO rail service extension into Bowmanville, Seaton development in Pickering, transit initiatives, such as the bus rapid transit line along Hwy. 2, and refurbish- ment and new reactors being built at the Dar- lington nuclear station. Road repair and resurfacing work is “mov- ing in the right direction,” Mr. Curtis said. “We’re certainly not at the forefront of our regional partners. It’s trending in the right direction. The number of good roads and excellent roads is increasing.” The works budget, along with other depart- mental budgets, will be reviewed next week. Final budget approval is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9. REGION Durham works budget for 2011 ‘status quo’ Overall, it’s basically a status quo budget. Works commissioner Cliff Curtis CLIFF CURTIS SPORTS Photo promotes hockey violence To the editor: Was it really necessary to include a fight photo in your sports column Generals inflict Payne on Bulls to clinch playoff spot? Fighting is a rapidly growing issue for many hockey fans, so why promote it, especially to young readers? It would have been a lot smarter to show a jubilant player or a team celebrating, not two guys grabbing sweaters and trying to look tough. Please clean up your coverage of hockey. James Hodgins Pickering FEEDBACK Columnist makes an important point To the editor: Re: ‘People over animals, every time’, Mike Johnston column, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2011. I could not agree more with this column and I wholeheartedly support your views and admire your stance. I have been vili- fied in the past for ignoring animal causes at the expense of far more deserving human ones. I am utterly amazed that millions of dol- lars are raised annually for animal-related projects yet we still have homeless people, hungry children, social assistance cases, hospital waiting lists, etc. where I feel the money could be put to greater use. I am fortunate and was until recently a stay-at-home dad and looking for some- thing to do, I volunteered at Community Care Durham’s Ajax and Pickering office delivering meals on wheels among other things. There are some wonderful staff and vol- unteers, not just at that office but through- out the region helping others. Can I suggest a regular feature on these great peo- ple and the work (both paid and unpaid) that they do? I’m sure the exposure would help the cause greatly to get people volun- teering more. Jason Barnes Pickering POLITICS Oda’s boss the one we should be getting rid of To the editor: Re: ‘Prime minister stands behind Dur- ham MP Oda as opposition demands min- ister’s resignation’, news, durhamregion. com, Feb. 16, 2011. “Take the heat, and keep your job.” Can’t you just hear those cold and calculating words spewing from the lips of Prime Min- ister Harper? Bev Oda should not be fired. What we should be doing is getting rid of her boss! Pat Irwin Lycett Orono MESSAGING Attacks ads used by all political parties To the editor: Re: ‘Politics, American style’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Feb. 3, 2011. Political attack ads have been utilized for years by all political parties to modify voter response. To delude yourself into thinking that this tactic is only deployed by the Conserva- tive Party of Canada is foolish, to say the least. The Liberal party has spent count- less dollars to portray the Conservatives in an unflattering nature in an attempt to increase their voter support. I recall Lib- eral ads indicating that voting for the Con- servatives was a “recipe for disaster” and warned of Stephen Harper’s “hidden agen- da”. I trembled at the thought of “soldiers with guns in our cities”. All foolish ventures designed to advance the Liberal party’s own political plan. All political parties use attack ads for one simple reason: they work. People watch them, people believe them, people respond to them. Scott Weldon Courtice & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 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 Safe driving in Durham: tragedy can occur in an instant It’s hard to imagine the series of circum- stances that occasionally come together and lead to either tragedy or triumph. Two young Durham women learned life can change in an instant. Shannel Spear- Davis and friend Crista St. Clair were going about their business in Whitby ear- lier this year, driving south on Thickson Road, when an aggressive lane change by another motorist led to a head-on crash of the car they were in with an oncoming delivery van. The collision left the women with grave injuries, the worst of which is a broken neck suffered by Shannel, along with bro- ken bones and bleeding on the brain. Crista suffered broken bones in her arm and left leg. The driver who made the lane change that contributed to the crash kept driving, perhaps watching the con- sequences of his actions recede in his rearview mirror. Police want to speak to that motorist to determine the other side of the story; Shannel and Crista would like to see the tragedy of their accident spur other resi- dents to take much greater care on Dur- ham Region roads. Seeing these young, vital and otherwise healthy young women confined to wheel- chairs and confronting several months of physical therapy and healing is to see two lives horrendously interrupted. Their experience reminds us of the hazards that exist on our roads and highways and should spur us to take stock of our driving habits. Marnie Spear, Shannel’s mother, will be a constant presence over the next sever- al months as her daughter heals, as will members of Crista’s family. She points out the folly of driving reck- lessly for the sake of arriving somewhere a few minutes early when the consequenc- es can be so tragic. Both young women are expected to make full recoveries, fortunately. But one mistake: an unsafe lane change, too much pressure on a brake pedal, failing to check one’s blind spot, can lead to catastrophic injury. And it can happen in an instant. Slow down. Drive with caution. Remain aware at all times of the others vehicles sharing the road with you. Shannel or Crista could be your daugh- ter, your sister, your wife, your best friend. Either one of them could be you. -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 20117 P eddingWShow SUNDAY,MARCH 6, 2011 10am - 6pm FREE ADMISSION Over$2200 in Door Prizes to be won! 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Oshawa,Ontario 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WANT IT.>>CITY Only one potbellied pig per Pickering household, please “By feeding the geese and feeding the wildlife, you’re attracting some of the larger wildlife such as the fox and the coyotes,” said Lindsey Narraway, Pickering animal services supervi- sor. Plus, bread isn’t part of their natural diet, Mayor Dave Ryan noted at the executive com- mittee meeting. While venomous snakes were never allowed in Pickering in the past and still are not, the City is allowing constricting snakes that will reach less than two feet long when they reach adulthood. Staff came up with this based on various consultations, and it basically means the City will allow the ball python. “A ball python doesn’t have a safety risk in terms of constricting,” Ms. Narraway said. Of course, the snakes, as well as any other pet in Pickering, must not run at large. In the old bylaw, there was no mention of potbellied pigs, and now there is a limit of one per dwelling unit. Residents are allowed up to three domestic rabbits and two domestic fer- rets or chinchillas. The bylaw states that domestic owners of pigeons keep no more than 30 at once. There are also a number of stipulations regarding pigeons, such as each one must wear an iden- tification band around their leg and they must be enclosed at all times, except for their one daily flight. Ms. Narraway said the City hasn’t received too many complaints regarding pigeons, but chose to be proactive on the issue. The bylaw also allows temporary licences to house animals -- in the form of carnivals, zoos and public shows, for example -- that involve animals that would otherwise be prohibited. “Prior to that, they just weren’t allowed,” Ms. Narraway said. Some of the rules regarding possible euth- anization of animals impounded by the City had some councillors concerned at the exec- utive committee meeting. The bylaw says on the sixth day of impoundment, exclusive of Sundays and stat holidays, the City can either sell or make a gift of the animal, otherwise dis- pose of it, or if necessary, euthanize it. Ms. Narraway explained the bylaw basi- cally means the animal is property of the City after the sixth day and added, “We don’t like to euthanize animals. That is definitely a last resort.” Instead, she said the City has in the past picked up stray domestic snakes, for exam- ple, and has donated them to the Toronto Zoo after the allotted time. There are also a number of regulations sur- rounding livestock and birds, such as allowing geese, ducks and swans in agricultural zones only. The bylaw is available in the Feb. 14 execu- tive committee agenda at www.cityofpicker- ing.com. ONLY from page 1 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 20118 AP PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY DO YOU KNOW WHO IS KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR? DOOR TO DOOR SALES PEOPLE YOU DON’T WANT THEM, AND YOU DON’T NEED THEM AROUND YOUR FAMILY. Protect yourself and your family from anyone unwanted who comes to your door, trying to sell you something you don’t need. Some of these sales people don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. When someone unwanted knocks, IGNORE THE DOOR. • Vous êtes au chômage ou avez été licencié • Vous avez besoin d’un emploi • Vous désirez entreprendre une 2e carrière • Vous voulez exercer un métier spécialisé • Vous venez d’arriver en Ontario • Vous devez faire des études ou suivre une formation • Vous voulez embaucher Centre d’Emploi Francophone de Durham À la recherche d’emploi? Nouveaux services disponibles Recevez la formation, les compétences et l’expérience nécessaires pour atteindre vos objectifs. Votre emploi vous attend. Nous vous alderons á le trouver. Ce projet, programme ou service Emploi Ontario est financé par le gouvernement de l’Ontario. Centre d’Emploi Francophone de Durham 57 rue Simcoe Sud, Suite 2H, Oshawa ON L1H 4G4 Lundi au vendredi 9h à 17h • En soirée sur rendez-vous Tel.: 905-436-6989 • telec.: 905-436-6231 • Courriel: centredemploi@cofrd.org Alors, le Centre d’emploi est à votre service. Venez nous rendre visite. ARMANDO VILLAVONA PHOTO A brisk walk in the park AJAX -- June Timmons walked with her two dogs, Tera and Bailey, through Rotary Park in Ajax on a chilly Family Day morning, Feb. 21. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 20119 AP WHAT WE BUY By Jason Delong STAFF WRITER Clean out your attics, closets and lock boxes, because the Treasure Hunters Roadshow is com- ing to Oshawa. Roadshow experts are in town examining antiques, collectibles, gold and silver. While the Roadshow will accept anything that’s old, they will be focusing on: gold and silver coins made before 1964, military items, toys and trains, musical instruments, pocket and wrist watches. Scrap gold is expected to be a popular category this week due to soaring gold prices. Expert buyers for the roadshow have no- ticed a tremendous increase in the amount of gold coming to the Roadshow, and for good reason. Record gold prices have Roadshow guests cashing in on broken or outdated jewelry with our fair and honest purchase offers. The Roadshow encourages anyone plan- ning a visit to take a minute and examine their jewelry box or their lock box at the bank and gather anything that is gold. If a guest is not sure if something is gold, bring it anyways and the Roadshow staff will test it for free. Other gold items of interest include gold coins, gold ounces, gold prrof sets and dental gold. Other types of items Roadshow experts hope to see include old toys and train sets. Ar- chie Davis, the Roadshow’s toy expert, spoke about some of the top toys getting great offers. “Old tin wind-up toys from the late 1800’s through the 1960’s are in great demand right now,” said Davis, “especially those that are character related. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, the Flintstones or any other character toys are sought after. Old Buddy L toys from the 1920’s to the 1960’s are especially in high demand.” Basically any toys made before 1965 are want- ed. Train sets made by Lionel, Americn Flyer, Marklin and others have the potential to fetch a large sum. Davis also stressed, “Toys with boxes and in mint condition bring sensational prices. Most of the toys that come to the Roadshow are not in perfect shape, but can still bring good prices from collectors.” When expert Tom Fuller was asked what he enjoyed most about working at the Roadshow, he was quick to answer, “Old coins and paper currency—for as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with collecting coins. I would go through the change in my parents’ grocery store, looking for rare dates and errors. Once, I found a silver quarter that I sold for $300. Not bad for an 8 year old.” Fuller went on to explain that any U.S. coins made before 1964 are the most sought after by collectors. Coins made before 1964 are 90% silver, and valuable because of either the silver content or even more valuable if one happens to be a rare date. Fuller explained, “We help people sort through their coins for unique dates. We buy all types of coins at the Roadshow—from wheat pennies to buffalo nick- els, and from single coins to entire truckloads. See you at the Roadshow.” PAID ADVERTISEMENT COINS Any and all coins made before 1964, all conditions wanted! 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MakeUp by LENASight & Sound PICKERING PHOTO Inthevillage Sponsored by... durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 201111 AP Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_kritters @Kristen’s KrittersKristen’s Kritters It’s an exclusive club, but more and more people are joining. All winter I’ve been hear- ing reports from surprised readers about a “different” woodpecker showing up at their feeder. One with a brilliant red head, pale face and underparts, and fine black-and- white-laddered wings and back. When I received photos of these birds from two readers last week -- one taken by David Gillespie’s son Cameron, one by Skip Poth- ier -- I figured I’d better stop and figure out why the species is expanding across south- ern Ontario so successfully. For red-bellied woodpeckers, normally a Carolinean forest species, what’s going right? The size of a hairy woodpecker, red-bel- lieds don’t in fact have red bellies, just a ruddy tinge on the grey tummies of some individuals. Given the brilliant red-orange hood sweeping from beak to nape on males, from crown to nape on females, it’s not surprising they’re mistaken for red-head- ed woodpeckers. The latter, much rarer in Ontario, have an all-crimson head as if they’d been dipped neck-deep in red paint, and a dramatic black body with white breast and wing patches. Though red-bellied woodpeckers are largely restricted to mature hardwood and urban forests, usually excavating nest holes in dead limbs of living trees, they enjoy a much wider diet than all other woodpeck- ers year-round. Adept foragers, they’ll eat the grubs of wood-boring insects, as well as beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, spiders, and even ants. They readily consume a large variety of berries and other fruit, and go for acorns, beechnuts, corn, pine cones and many other seeds and nuts. In spring and summer, they’ll drink sap oozing from wells sapsuckers have drilled, and they’re not above eating other bird eggs and even nestlings. In winter, they take advantage of feeders, especially ones with peanuts and suet. Three decades ago, red-bellied wood- peckers were “an extremely rare and irreg- ular visitant” to Durham Region, according to local experts Jim Richards and Ron Tozer. Compilers of the latest Atlas of the Breed- ing Birds of Ontario estimate that, since then, the probability of observing a red-bel- lied woodpecker in the province increased a whopping 250 per cent, due in part to warmer winters and more bird feeders. These noisy woodpeckers are among the earliest birds to start nesting, and in a few weeks their rolling, treefrog-like “churrs” and drumming should resound through Durham. Males often overwinter in their nesting territories, ready to defend them come spring, so anyone who had a red-bel- lied woodpecker hanging around a feeder this winter should listen for them. By May, when pairs are incubating eggs, they’ll grow silent and secretive. It can take up to nine days for them to excavate a nest site. Though aggressive European starlings too often take posses- sion of a just-completed cavity, red-bellied woodpecker populations are doing much better than those of their red-headed cous- ins, which suffer the same fate. 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. MARGARET CARNEY Adopt-a-pet RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND DURHAM -- Thump the rabbit is looking for a permanent home. WHITBY -- Thump, an adult male lop, is very friendly, acts like a dog and likes to be held. He was received from Oshawa Animal Services. For information on Thump, call the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665-7430 UPDATE Tyson the beagle and Preston the yellow lab have both been adopted. KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com Although February is coming to a close, it’s Pet Dental Month and vets across the country are reminding Canadians how important it is to keep their pets’ mouths healthy all year long. I talked to Dr. Karyn Jones, veterinarian and owner of Ajax Animal Hospi- tal, about how critical oral care is for pets. “I think it’s a really important part of overall health,” she said. “We kind of take it for granted that pets eating a hard kibbled food is going to keep their teeth clean.” She equated the misconception to humans thinking that eating pretzels would keep their teeth and gums healthy. Dr. Jones said similar to people, chronic infections and inflammations in ani- mals could lead to problems with the heart and kidney, so it’s important to address a dental problem as soon as possible, or prevent the issue altogether. Pet owners should have a good relationship with their vet, and make sure their pets’ oral hygiene is examined during each visit. Also, pet owners should start a home dental-care regime when the pets are young and get them used to having their teeth brushed. There are also pet mouthwashes or toothpastes, dental and oral-care treats, but she added the oral-care products used must be especially for pets; toothpaste for humans is not safe for animals. Pet owners should look out for signs that a pet’s oral hygiene is at risk, such as pus in the mouth, red or inflamed gums or one of the biggest signs: bad breath. Some animals may become quieter than usual, or pull away when their mouth is touched, she said. If a pet stops eat- ing, chances are the pain has gotten serious. “It takes a lot of pain to actually make a pet stop eating,” she said. If your pet is prone to dental problems, it’s best to increase vet visits to twice a year, Dr. Jones said. According to the American Veterinary Dental Association, some other signs of dental disease are loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or cov- ered in tartar, drooling or dropping food from the mouth, bleeding from the mouth and loss of weight. EMAIL kcalis@durhamregion.com VISIT durhamregion.typepad. com/kristens_kritters. Seeing a red-bellied woodpecker expansion Love your pets with dental care Follow Kristen @Kristen’s Kritters 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 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 201112 AP Art & Crafts, Woodworking, Swimming, Pottery, Sports, Tetherball, Ga-Ga Ball, Nature and more! 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At Ontario Shores, interprofessional teams of mental health professionals work with patients and their families to help individuals recover and sustain their best health. Innovation, research and teaching, advancing the mental health care system, and reducing stigma are all high priorities. Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health raises funds in support of Ontario Shores and its partners who provide care and services to the hospital’s patients and their families. Because of the generous support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations since its establishment in 2009, Ontario Shores Foundation is already having an impact. To learn more about the positive impact Ontario Shores Foundation is having on mental health in Ontario, please contact PaulaArscott at (905) 430-4055, ext 6027 or via email at arscottp@ontarioshores.ca. 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Leon Alexander led the way with 24 points, but it was a team effort from the tip of the ball on, said coach Mike McFet- ters. “We were able to work off turnovers early and get them out in transition. First quarter we got on a pretty good run and that opened it up and we were able to go from there,” he said before heading off to Pickering to watch their win over Pine Ridge. “It went pretty well. And nobody got hurt.” With everything having come togeth- er for the Storm, who lost in the LOSSA final to Pickering a year ago but reached OFSAA by winning the play-in game, McFetters said the biggest key to their success has been how the players have come together on and off the court. “The reality is that we’ve got a core group of guys that have had a chance to be together for a few years. Now they are in their last year and a lot of them have really come a long way in terms of their maturity, basketball wise, school wise and physically,” he said. “We’ve got the best shot we’ve ever had. “Things have sort of went how we hoped they would ... We think we’ve got a team capable of winning LOSSA. Hope- fully we can take care of that first and get a good seed at OFSAA and do well there,” McFetters added. Along with Alexander, McFetters has leaned on a group of returning starters, including guard Aaron Redpath, Natha- nial Gardner and Tyrelle Samuels. Those four, among others, will be counted on even more during tonight’s final against a Pickering club that while a little younger than normal, will still pose a stiff challenge. “They have a certain confidence. They’ve won the last six or seven LOSSA champi- onships. I am not even sure of the num- ber. They expect to be there and expect to win,” McFetters said, while noting he hopes the difference in experience between the two teams’ rosters will play in his club’s favour. In the other semifinal, Pickering High School coach Mike Gordensky thought his team was good, but they are going to have to be a lot better in tonight’s cham- pionship game. His senior boys’ basketball team was good enough for a 79-69 victory over Pine Ridge in the other semifinal on Tuesday afternoon on its home court. But look- ing forward to tonight’s final against top- ranked J. Clarke Richardson, Gordensky didn’t mince words about how his team has to play. “I tell you right now, if we play like we did today, we’re going to get our asses whupped,” he said following the win over Pine Ridge. “J. Clarke is the No.-1 or -2 team in the province for a reason. If we play like we did today, we will get smoked. “We are going to have to protect the ball a lot better than we did today. We’re going to have to capitalize on our chanc- es when we get them and play smarter basketball.” Pickering actually trailed on home court Tuesday, falling behind Pine Ridge 14-11 through the first quarter, but jumped ahead and stretched out the lead to 11 by the end of the half, up 38-27. The team continued to pile it on early in the second half, up by as many as 21 before a late run by Pine Ridge cut it back down to 10 at 63-53 by the end of the third quar- ter. The run by Pine Ridge continued early in the fourth quarter, whittling the deficit down to just six points at one time, but a three pointer by Asher Tulloch-Lew- is with just 1:36 to go, part of 19 for him in the game, restored the 10-point lead for Pickering, vaulting it into the LOSSA final. Most of Pine Ridge’s success came from Jamal Reynolds, who poured in 32 points in the game to give his team a chance. Gordensky said the performance by Reynolds was “unbelievable” and that he was a “one-man wrecking crew”, add- ing his team spent time in practice lead- ing up to the game developing a plan to defend the point guard. Pickering’s inability to do so was only part of its downfall, said Gordensky. “When (Pine Ridge) missed a shot, we didn’t rebound. When they drove, our help wasn’t there. We were just ugly.” In the Quad-A junior semifinals, Pickering beat Dunbarton 66-63, while Notre Dame got by St. Mary 68-44. Today’s championship games will be held at the UOIT Campus Wellness and Recreation Centre in Oshawa beginning at 2:30 with the Triple-A junior final, fol- lowed by the Quad-A junior final 4:15 p.m., Triple-A senior final 6:15 p.m. and Quad-A senior final at 8 p.m. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Pickering Trojans player Austin Chambers, left, watched Pine Ridge Pumas ball handler Aquille Stephens during their LOSSA boys Quad-A basketball semifinal game at Pickering High School Tuesday afternoon. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 201117 AP 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. TRACK Speed Academy has golden event Relay teams shine at indoor championships PICKERING -- The Speed Acad- emy Athletics Club set the track on fire at the Ontario indoor relay championship held at the Univer- sity of Windsor. The club won the youth divi- sion with a team score of 26 points, edging-out the University of Toronto Track Club and Lau- rel Creek Track and Field Club by just five points. The youth boys captured gold medals in three of the four relay events they entered. The team of Shaquan Williams, Dwayne Tin- gling, Zayne Gordon and Wesley Best started the gold rush by win- ning the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:30.60. The Academy’s B team of Ashton Hyde, Brandon Nunes de Souza, Yazin Joseph and Myles Williams won the bronze with a time of 3:39.36. The 4x800m team of Cameron Rodrigues, Zayne Gordon, Bran- don Nunes de Souza and Ashton Hyde followed, winning in a time of 8:26.34. The sprinters continued the gold-medal haul throughout the afternoon. The team of Wesley Best, Shaquan Williams, Myles Williams and Graeme Thompson took the top spot in the 4x200m with a time of 1:35.57. The Acad- emy boys finished the day with silver and bronze medals in the sprint ,edley relay. The silver medal went to: Zayne Gordon, Wesley Best, Dwayne Tingling and Brandon Nunes de Souza. Shaquan Williams, Myles Wil- SUBMITTED PHOTO WINDSOR -- Members of the Speed Academy Athletics Club showed the medals they earned at the Ontario indoor relay championships held in Windsor. liams, Graeme Thompson and Ashton Hyde won the bronze. BASKETBALL Blue Skies continue surge in Ajax Ladies Recreational League AJAX -- Blue Skies continued their steady progression and drew to within one game of the league-leading Grey Geese in a head-to-head matchup in Ajax Ladies Recreational Basketball League play. The teams are now tied in average points per game with 43.5 and only have a one-point differential in average points against. The Geese continue to lead this category allowing an average of 36.5 points against. The game started slowly and Blue Skies led 19-16 at the half. Janelle Skeet (Geese) and Lucr- ishua Grant (Skies) then got into a fairly even match of one upmanship. The Geese consis- tently found Janelle Skeet (20 points) in the paint with pin- point passes. Lucrishua Grant responded for Blue Skies, repeatedly driving through an unusually porous Geese forma- tion. A trey by Lucrishua proved the difference between the two players and Blue Skies contin- ued to a 48-34 win. In the second game, Green Energy ran away with the Port- ly Piper en route to a 50-30 rout. Jennifer McDonald led the way for Green Energy with 19 points. Monica Leung chipped in with 14 points including three treys. The Portly Piper’s Dannie New- man stepped up and contribut- ed 13 points, and Maria Crome (seven points) lobbed in two treys. 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WANT IT.>> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 201118 AP CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND Second effort AJAX -- Matthew Oligane, of the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School Stingers, snagged a pass as he headed up the court with Owens Obasuyi, of the St. Patrick Catholic School Pythons, in hot pursuit. The Ajax senior boys’ basketball teams were competing at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in a senior boys’ elemen- tary school tournament. Brother Andre won the tournament. FOOTBALL Durham Region talent helps Canada down U.S. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Dur- ham Region talent figured prom- inently as Canada prevailed in a 42-37 thriller over the United States in the second annual East- bay Youth All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The USA-Canada matchup is the newest addition to the East- bay Youth All-American Bowl lineup, which features North America’s top under-15 football players against one another in an all-star format. Ontario’s best led the charge for Canada, including the defensive most valuable player, Matthew Boateng, of Ajax, who had five tackles, broke up two passes and was an enforcer in the secondary. Running back Andrew Smith, of Whitby, ran for 56 yards on four carries. Defensive end Kyle Forde, of Ajax, had a game-high seven tack- les and two sacks, while lineback- er Davis Gadjovich, of Whitby, had five key tackles. Defensive tackle Dryden Fergo, of Whitby, and offensive guard Cody Moss, of Oshawa, also fig- ured prominently. Canada trailed by scores of 14-0 and 21-7 before tying the game, only to fall behind again, 24-21, at halftime. The U.S. added a score in the early part of the second half to extend its lead to 31-21, but Cana- da would not go away and scored 21 unanswered points to take a 42-31 lead with four minutes remaining in the game. The Americans turned a stripped fumble into a touchdown to close the gap to 42-37 after a failed two- point conversion attempt. Canada recovered the ensu- ing onside kick and ran the clock out for the victory to take the first game in what is sure to be an annual testing ground between the North American rivals. “I think the best part was get- ting to meet all the U.S. Army All- Americans,” said Boateng in a press release. “It was a fun week.” “It has been a very good expe- rience,” added Smith. “You don’t get to see talent at this level in most of Canada. It was definitely worth it and I had a lot of fun.” “My favorite part is that we got to play the U.S.A.,” said Forde. “I couldn’t wait to get out there and sack the quarterback numerous times.” “The experience was good and the coaches and teammates helped me learn a lot and get a lot out of it,” said Moss. The game’s most valuable player and top offensive player was Mar- cus Davis from Victoria, British Columbia, who totaled 316 yards on the day. He had 112 receiv- ing yards, seven rushing yards, 141 yards on kickoff returns and a 56-yard punt return. 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Call Hugh 647-268- 1333, 905-707-2324 www.igotamortgage.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM apartment for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dun- das area. March 1st. Call Darlene 905-767-4201 or Tony (416)493-1927. FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment. Brock/Pickering Pkwy. Close to all amenties. Newly renovated. $750/mo. Utilities included. No dogs. 905-426-5214. 1-BEDROOM + den, 1-bath, 5-appliances, ensuite wash- er/dryer, patio, underground parking, and storage cage. Amenities pools, fi tness room, squash court, party room. $1200/month, heat/air included. Walk to Go/bus/shopping. (905)619- 8927. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - big one bedroom very nice build- ing, walk to Whitby Mall. Very clean, $800 all included close to all amenities, park- ing, laundry. lst/last Available now. (416)520-6392 2 BEDROOM IN DUPLEX, main fl oor, plus fi nished walkout basement, Oshawa. $995+hydro heat/water in- cluded. 905-430-7816, 905- 433-0270 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 AJAX, Kingston/Church, Beautiful, bright, spacious newly renovated 2-bedroom basement bungalow apart- ment. Laundry, parking. $975 inclusive. Available now. Near transit & all amenities. No pets/smoking. (416)277- 9037 AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. AJAX, Pickering Village, large, quiet, 1-bedroom basement apartment, fi re- place, laundry, cable. Walk to Go station. $800. No smoking. Available March 20th. (416)689-8073 BACHELOR, ALL inclusive, $500/month. Newcastle area. Available immediately. 45 King Ave., Newcastle. Call Bob 905-987-4442. BOWMANVILLE large 2- bedroom apt. in well main- tained, controlled entrance 18 unit building, $925/month. New appliances, utilities and parking included. No dogs. Available March 1st. Phone (905)623-9397. 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. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 1 bedroom apt. near Oshawa Centre, $675 per month plus hydro. Avail immediately. Call (905)728-7361 WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Offi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 FranchisesF Mortgages, LoansM Apartments & Flats for RentA CENTURY HOME, located in Hampton. Two, 2-bdrm apts. Upper level $950/mnth. Main level $1000/mnth. Parking, swimming pool, laundry, all inclusive, newly renovated. Call 905-433-0171. COURTICE (Town- line/Bloor): Basement bache- lor apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, large win- dows, kitchenette, full bathroom, laundry access. Close to busline/401. Quiet and private. $700/month utilities included. Available Immediately. 905-448-3120. 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 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, immaculate apartments. 1- bedroom, small building, $890/mnth. 2-bedroom start- ing at $895/mnth. Dead-end street, Adult buildings, park- ing, laundry, security, First/last, Available March 1. (905)986-0480 NEWLY RENOVATED - 2 bedrooms 1-bathrooms AVAILABLE APRIL 1, 2011. Bright apartment over store, Uxbridge. New kitchen /bath- room /laminate fl oors. 1 year lease, references, non smok- ers preferred. Heat included. $850.00 + HST/Month. con- tact: lisakhutchinson@ sympatico.ca or elskinner @aol.com 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 FranchisesF Mortgages, LoansM Apartments & Flats for RentA NEWLY RENOVATED, 1- bedrooms 1-bathrooms, 1- bedrooms 1-bathrooms AVAILABLE APRIL 1, 2011. Bright apartment over store, Uxbridge. New kitchen /bath- room /laminate fl oors. 1 year lease, references, non smok- ers preferred. Heat included. $700.00 + HST/Month $700/Per Month. Contact: lisakhutchinson@ sympatico.ca or elskinner @aol.com 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 ONE OF OSHAWA'S nicest B/Apt's. Great location, lots of parking, separate entrance & laundry. Only 900/mth. Great Value! Available im- mediately. Call for more info 905-259-0507 OSHAWA (Rossland/Wil- son), newly renovated 1-bed- room basement apartment. Large windows, bus at door, $800/month all inclusive with cable. Available now. First/last. (905)233-5955. OSHAWA NEAR downtown $900/month. Spacious 2- bedroom. Newly renovated, air conditioned, new appli- ances. Clean, quiet. Near bus terminal. No pets, no smoking. Immediate posses- sion. (416)892-5060 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. Announcements 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- RITSON/Bloor, nice, large, clean 1-bedroom basement apt for rent. $725/month, everything in- cluded, fi rst/last, available April 1st. No dogs. Coin laun- dry. Call (289)240-5237. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. ALSO 4-bedroom penthouse, Bowmanville, spectacular view of Lake Ontario. 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 LEGAL 1- BDRM. bsmt. apt., bright, spacious, separate entrance, laundry, parking. utilities incl., avail. immediately, $750/month. First/last, refer- ences, no smoking/pets. 647-402-5453. PICKERING, Brock/fi nch. Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, newly decorated, bright and airy, pool, A/C, parking. In- cludes all utilities and cable, beside bus stop, pet wel- come, $975/month, available now. 647-400-4975, 905- 686-4975. 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. ROSSLAND/GARDEN mod- ern semi-detached home in- cludes all appliances, 3 bed- rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, fi n- ished basement. W/out to party-sized deck. Near schools, playgrounds, shop- ping, public transit. No pets. Avail April 18. $1400+utilities. (905)409- 1161 e-mail jasongo- mez@rogers.blackberry.net SIMCOE - TAUNTON, 3- bdrm, 2-storey home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Available March 1st. $1400/inclusive. Private backyard. 2 car parking. No smoking/pets. (705)324-8950 SINGLE ROOM basement apartment, Harrongate Place, Whitby, $650/mnth. Hydro, cable, parking, laun- dry inclusive. No smoking, no pets, ready to move in. 905- 655-6346. WHITBY 123-Annes St. 1- bedroom apartment available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single ma- ture person. Avail. now. No pets/smoking. $785/mo all in- clusive. (905)725-4145. Announcements Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, VERY large 3-bed- room apartment, main fl oor of triplex. Bright, parking, 3 appliances. Laundry, air, large yard. Available April 1st. $1200/month all inclu- sive. (905)432-4168. 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. 905- 446-0154. Houses for Rent 5-BEDROOM, OSHAWA newly renovated house, 4 appliances. No smoking, no pets. $1250/monthly plus utilities. Close to all amenities. Available immedi- ately (905)725-6184 or 905- 391-9524 ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Jazz Inc. Direct Line (905)449-3622 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@ trebnet.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! AJAX - 4 BEDROOM newer home, for rent, Ross- land/Westney. $1500 plus utilities. No smoking, Available March 15th. Tele- phone (416)689-8073 AJAX, AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST, upper level large 4-bed- room, 3 bathroom, garage, own laundry, $1400+ utilities 2+1 bedroom bungalow, Har- wood/Chapman, $1150 + utilities. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, (905)619- 9500 BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 1.5 bath Home, large lot close to Hwy. Part. fi nished Bsmt.First and Last required. 416-846-2609 $1,500/mth Util. extra. BEST DEAL IN WHITBY, 1500 sq.ft., on quiet court, 3 bdrm, 2 car driveway, A/C, large yard, appliances, $1500 + utilities, May 1, 905-668-2375 IMMACULATE NEW 3 fl oor house, Bowmanville, 1800 sq.ft., 4-bdrms, 3 bthrms, stainless steel appliances. $1,500 + all utilities. No pets, no smoking, must be clean. Avail. immd, March/April 1st. 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 NOW RENTING New Build- ing 394 Bloor St. E. Oshawa, 1-2-3 Bedrooms Available, Call 1-866-222-1102 www.bloorparkvillage.com Announcements Houses for Rent 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. RENT TO OWN: Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3 bath in Whitby maple hardwood, fenced yard, 1840sq.ft. living space, 24 HOUR MESSAGE, 1-888-789-5488. All Credit Okay Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. Asking $500/month. No parking available. No smoking/pets. Call (647)828- 4571 AT WHITBY/OSHAWA border. 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. 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 BROCK RD/FINCH, Picker- ing. Clean, quiet home. Fur- nished rooms $425- $475/month. On bus route, close to amenities. MUST LOVE ANIMALS! Park- ing/cable/internet, fi rst/last, references. Available imme- diately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. LARGE CLEAN, furnished room, close to Oshawa Cen- tre. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working per- son. First/last. Phone 905- 436-1420. NORTH OSHAWA, ROOM for rent in quiet residential area, laundry, cable, parking, internet, $500/month, all in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. (647)710-9386. OSHAWA B&B STYLE tem- porary accommodations, suites professional male OPG/Workers, 40+. Non- smoker, commuting to out-of- town home-base most week- ends. $115/week (nego- tiable). (905)723-6761. OSHAWA rooms, $450-$500 suitable for quiet people. (King/Wilson), (near Oshawa Center). On-site laundry, cable, shared kitchen/bath. Social services accepted. 289-404-4051. 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. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 201122 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 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 Rooms for Rent & WantedR PICKERING -401, Brock Rd. Furnished room, bright, very clean home, parking, laun- dry, tv, high speed internet, close to all amenities, shared kitchen, no smoking/pets, fe- male preferred. $425/month, available immediately. First/last/references. (416)738-5150, (905)427- 1430. ROOM FOR RENT, $410/per month, must be non-smoker. Also 3-bedroom apt to share, $487.50/per month, must be non-drinker, 1st/last required. Available March 1st. Call (905)579-4015. 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 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 61 YEAR OLD women seek- ing companionship with man close to her own age. I want to fi nd a gentleman with a sense of humor, someone that likes to dine out, go to the movies, enjoys walks, and enjoy some quality time together. If this maybe be you, please respond to fi le #435, c/o Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. Personals SINGLE WHITE MALE look- ing for female friend for com- panionship. Please call Al (905)720-3785. Daycare Available DROP IN / FULL TIME OR PART TIME, All ages wel- come. Daycare service from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Fri- day. Westney & Delaney, ful- ly fenced, happy environ- ment, crafts, games etc. Re- ceipts, references. Excel- lent rates. All ages welcome. (905)686-8719 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 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 CONTENTS MOVING SALE Pickering. TVs, electronics, bedroom furniture, bunk bed, diningroom table, sectional sofa, coffee/end tables, lamps, small kitchen, appli- ances, offi ce chair & more. (905)420-7469 HIGH SPEED Internet Solu- tions If Others Have Said No!.. We’ll Get You Connect- ed Anywhere! 25 Years Ex- perience. Family Business. Call Now 1-800-903-8777 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 Places of Worship Articles for SaleA 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. SNOWBLOWER, Electric 2010 Sears. Used once. Cost $500, selling for $300. (905)619-1084 SOLID PINE futon with mat- tress $150. Telephone (905)619-2643 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 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 POT BELLY PIG BABIES black, for sale, (not for eat- ing). Donkeys for sale. Call (905)434-0392 for more info 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 Places of Worship Cars for Sale 2000 SUNFIRE -$2000 OBO. Black 2dr. 250,000km on car, 200,000km on en- gine. No rust. ABS, AC, CD with FM/AM stereo. Certifi ed and etested. Call 905-391- 4457 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 $300 Government Program 905-686-1771 416-896-7066 **!!!!$ WHITTLE SCRAP So- lutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905- 431-1808. ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junk- er. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905-263-4142 or 905-914-4142. 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 Vendors WantedV Vendors WantedV Adult Entertainment SHEMALE PLAYMATE Busty Blonde in town for a few days. In/Out Brock St/401 area 905-809-1556 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 50th Anniversary 50th Anniversary – Careford Happy 50th Anniversary Sheila and Clive. Married February 25, 1961. Long time Ajax residents, now residing in Tillsonburg. Congratulations to our wonderful parents! Best wishes and love from daughter Louise, son Nigel, their families, extended family and friends. CARTER Muriel - Went home to be with the Lord at Rouge Valley Health Care system Ajax on Friday February 18, 2011 at the age 85. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Carter. Devoted mother to David (Debbie), Karen (Ron Tremblay) and John. Proud grandmoth- er to Ryan (Shannon), Josh (Stacey), Natalie (Richard), Shawn (Mary) and Lindsay. Cher- ished great grandmother to Gage, Luke, Brianna, Nolan and Eden. Dear sister to Rita Stevens, and pre-deceased by Freddie Hogan, Jimmy Hogan and Millie Legg. Best friend and Sister in law to Lois (John Riegert). Will be sadly missed by family and friends and all who knew Muriel . A memorial gather- ing will be held at Christian Life Centre 1030 Ravenscroft Rd. Ajax (Rossland Rd. and Ravenscroft Rd.) on Wednesday March 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of fl owers dona- tions to Life Outreach Ministry (by James Robison). Arrangements by MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE (905-443-3376). HALEY, Todd Andrew - Passed away sudden- ly, but peacefully on Sunday February 20th, 2011 at home at the age of 40. Much loved husband of Jennifer and proud father of Matthew, Andrew and Vanessa. Brother to Lisa, he will also be missed by his nephew Tyler and best friend Mike McDougall. He is survived by his parents Marilyn & Jerry and his grandparents Ruby and Gerald Haley. Todd will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday February 25th, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905- 428-8488). The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Inter- ment to follow at Erskine Cemetery. If one so desires, donations to his family would be appreciated. TAIT, Shirley (nee Desroches) - Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 in her 72nd year. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Bob (1992) and cherished mother of Sheri and her husband Doug Edwards, and Lori and her husband Doug Spadafore. Devoted Nana of Kathleen, Brendan, Brittney and Justin. Loving sister of Gary Desroches and his wife Marion, Brian Desroches and his wife Sherri. She will be lovingly remembered by the rest of her family and friends, especially her best friend Karen Rennick. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428- 9090) on Friday February 25th, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday February 26th, 2011 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment at Erskine Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, donations in memory of Shirley to the Breast Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. WILKES, Pauline (nee Maynard) - On February 18th, 2011 Pauline loving mother of Ann-Marie and Elvis Mate. Mother in Law of Kerry Martin-Mate. Grandmother of Breann, Mia, and Kierra Mate. Sister of Marlene, Malcolm, Pat and Sheila. Pauline will be missed by her niece Christine. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 from 3 pm until the time of service in the chapel at 5 pm. 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the interest in lands described in Schedules “A” and “B”, hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 The Plan referred to in the following Schedules is available for viewing between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday at the office of the Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of York, Regional Administrative Building, 17250 Yonge Street, 4 th Floor, Newmarket, Ontario. THE REGIONALMUNICIPALITY OF YORK Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk NOTES: The Expropriations Act defines “owner” and “registered owner” as follows: “owner” includes a mortgagee, tenant, execution creditor, a person entitled to a limited estate or interest in land, a guardian of property, and a guardian, executor, administrator or trustee in whom land is vested; “registered owner” means an owner of land whose interest in the land is defined and whose name is specified in an instrument in the proper land registry or sheriff’s office, and includes a person shown as a tenant of land on the last revised assessment roll. This notice first published on the 24 th day of February, 2011. SCHEDULE “A” PERMANENT EASEMENT A permanent easement or rights in the nature of a permanent easement, in, across, under, over, along and upon the following lands for the purpose of entering upon and occupying the lands with all necessary vehicles, machinery, equipment, material and supplies required for or in connection with the installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, inspection, repair and operation of the South East Collector Sewer: Part of Lot 35, Concession 4, in the City of Pickering in The Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Parts 2 and 6 on a Plan deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Durham Region as No. 40R-26753. SCHEDULE “B” TEMPORARY EASEMENT A temporary easement or rights in the nature of a temporary easement expiring on March 30, 2016, in, across, under, over, along and upon the following lands for the purpose of entering upon and occupying the lands with all necessary vehicles, machinery, equipment, material and supplies required to facilitate the construction of the South East Collector Sewer: Part of Lot 35, Concession 4, in the City of Pickering in The Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 on a Plan deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Durham Region as No. 40R-26753. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 Fax your ad at 905-683-7363 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 24, 201124 AP