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(CALL FOR DETAILS) Followthestory@PickeringmuseonFacebook,Twitter&Tumblrollowthesty@Pickebooker&umblr Brougham Craftsman Cottage Moving to a New Home at Pickering Museum Village pickering.ca/museum RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND OSHAWA -- A group of people boarded a Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus across from Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Feb. 11. An increase in the cost of a student bus pass by DRT could mean both public and separate boards choose alternative busing next year. DRT is planning to increase the bus pass to $74 a month, up from the current $49.50 a month. ‘Significant increase’ proposed for high school passes>Ticket to ride hits bump in road P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E ursday, February 14, 2013 facebook.com/newsdurham • twitter.com/newsdurham • d durhamregion.com • Pressrun 54,400 • 32 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- An almost 50-per cent increase in the price of a month- ly bus pass for high school students has the public and separate school boards considering alternatives for next year. Durham Region Transit is increasing the student monthly pass from the current $49.50 a month to $74 a month, starting in Septem- ber. Mark Joel, the superintendent of operations and transportation for the Durham District School Board, said in an interview that the board is “scrambling, looking at alternatives.” Board officials weren’t told of the pending increase until about three weeks ago, Mr. Joel said. “If it’s approved, then financially, it won’t be possible for us to con- tinue with that program,” he said of the service provided by DRT. See SCHOOL page 4 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 2 AP A.VOGEL -ECHINAFORCE Did you know that stress, inadequate sleep and especially smoking can weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to colds? The largest and most in-depth study ever conducted on echinacea has shown that Echinaforce by A.Vogel is a unique formula that modulates the immune system, giving it the extra strength it needs to fight off cold and flu viruses- especially when you’re most at risk. 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Pulse will be running along Hwy. 2 between Oshawa and the University of Toronto Scarborough campus every seven and a half minutes during the morning and afternoon rush hours, eliminating the need for DRT to subsidize local GO bus service along the same route through the one-fare-anywhere program. DRT currently pays GO $4.34 for every one- fare-anywhere rider, including Durham College and UOIT students using the U-Pass transit pass, who transfer to GO buses with their DRT passes or fares. One-fare-anywhere will remain for GO bus users on routes to north Durham and east of Oshawa into Clarington. The change is expected to save DRT nearly $1.4 million and the savings will be used to fund Pulse. Officials from DRT and GO Transit are working on refining schedules and route changes, but have said the changes will increase options for riders and expand service. Martin Ward, deputy general manager operations for DRT, said DRT will deliver local service while GO will be responsi- ble for express and semi-express routes. “It’s going to change how GO approach- es Hwy. 2; our buses are going to be fully accessible so that is a big change, our buses are low floor and have a ramp,” said Mr. Ward, adding that DRT has pur- chased 26 additional buses for the launch of Pulse. But one group of riders is upset about the changes. A petition from UOIT students protesting the removal of GO’s express bus between Scarborough Town Centre and the UOIT campus from the U-Pass program has already garnered more than 1,100 signa- tures. Students at UOIT and Durham College pay a mandatory fee per semester for the U-Pass -- it goes up to $77 in the fall -- and they get unlimited travel on local buses with their pass. Ryan LePage, a second-year criminolo- gy and justice student, said GO is a better option for many students even with the launch of DRT Pulse. “It gets you there quicker,” he said. “Realistically you could come to Pickering and take Durham Transit the whole way but that would increase your commute time by a significant amount of time.” A student making 20 round-trips per month is looking at paying $230.92 per month via GO for a service that’s cur- rently covered under the U-Pass. That’s on top of the mandatory U-Pass fee. “I personally know students who are going to switch schools if the U-Pass doesn’t cover GO Transit because they can’t afford to pay an extra $1,200 a year in transit,” said Mr. LePage, adding that one alternative might be to have DRT run express buses that allow U-Pass use. Students, he said, are particularly upset that they’re facing increases in the cost of the U-Pass but they’re getting fewer ser- vices. The U-Pass is set to increase annu- ally up to $85 in 2015 per semester. But Mr. Ward points out that the U-Pass is heavily subsidized by Durham tax- payers, who pay 65 per cent of the cost of the program and points out that with the changes, Durham taxpayers won’t be subsidizing non-Durham residents. “To be quite honest students are better served in Durham Region through Pulse with much better service along Hwy. 2 and we will continue to honour the U-Pass,” said Mr. Ward. Durham bus rapid transit means changes to GO service SabRina byRneS / MetRoland OSHAWA -- Ryan LePage is one of several UOIT students who have started a petition protesting changes to the one-fare-any- where program that allows students to use GO buses with their UPASS. > du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 3 AP This Unique & Rarely Offered Home Has Breathtaking Unobstructed Views Of The Waterfront. 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A replacement school for Holy Redeemer and Our Lady will go on one of the two sites, a decision that will be subject to a fea- sibility study. This option, known as Option 32, was one of three possibilities recommend- ed by an accommodation review committee, formed a year ago to address declin- ing enrollment in Picker- ing’s Catholic elementary schools. The process includ- ed public meetings and about 3,000 hours of com- munity consultation. “It was important for us to feel everyone was involved in the decision making,” said board chairwoman Karen Valentine in an interview Tuesday. Director of education Paul Pulla and his staff unani- mously supported Option 32 and presented it to the board on Jan. 28. However, that night, trustees rejected the plan in a 4-4 split deci- sion. Trustees instead asked staff to evaluate going ahead with Option 32, but keeping St. Anthony Daniel open, which was discussed at the Feb. 11 meeting. However, staff indicated keeping St. Anthony Daniel open would be costly, and the school would be underpopulated, among other concerns. This time around, trustees voted 5-3 in favour of Option 32. “The only difference was (Whitby) Trustee (Chris) Leahy changed his vote,” said Ms. Valentine. She said the board still plans to retain St. Antho- ny Daniel, giving the board the option to temporar- ily accommodate students from the Seaton community there before a new Catholic elementary school is built there. Holy Redeemer parent Pete Smith, who has one child in the French immer- sion program, and anoth- er planning to enter it, was hoping that the program would move to St. Isaac Jogues, which ended up being the case in Option 32. Since Holy Redeemer has the French immersion pro- gram, it will be transferred to St. Isaac Jogues. “I think this is something that should have been done years ago,” he said. “Great school, great staff, but the building is falling apart.” Some other parents felt differently, evident in let- ters included in the Feb. 11 agenda package. “Please keep this school open -- it is the centre of our Catholic community,” said parent Nelly Van Hout. “Closing Holy Redeem- er Catholic School will not be good for the students or community.” Ms. Valentine said no trustee wishes to close down schools, but indicated it was necessary to address Picker- ing’s changing demograph- ics, and to maintain a strong Catholic education system in Durham. She said the board is focused on main- taining communities. “We don’t want people feeling like we’re trying to rip communities apart,” she said. 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In a presenta- tion last week to the Region’s finance com- mittee when it dealt with the DRT 2013 budget, Ryan Put- nam, the superinten- dent of business and chief financial officer for the Durham Cath- olic District School Board, said, “Should the increase of 49.5 per cent be approved by council, the school boards will have no fiscally responsible option other than to cease the student bus pass program and provide transportation on traditional school buses.” That would mean a $3.5-million loss in revenue and about one-quarter of the number of riders using DRT, he noted. A rate of between $50 and $55 per month would be “manageable,” Mr. Putnam said. Paying the higher costs “would require an offsetting adjustment in instructional programs and service, thereby impacting the classroom experience and potentially affecting student achievement outcomes,” Mr. Putnam noted. But Ted Galinis, the general manager of DRT, said not providing the service would be a money-saver for DRT, as 24 buses wouldn’t have to be on the road each school day. “We used to have capacity in the system and now we don’t.” He noted there would be an impact on ridership, as DRT uses 35 buses for trans- porting high school students. DRT has had a good relationship with the school boards, he said, “but it’s time for an upgrade.” Finance Commissioner Jim Clapp said transporting high school students “is a major cost to the taxpayer. The adjust- ment in the rate is to reduce the cost to the taxpayer.” The 350 Clarington students who use the public bus to get to school will have to wait and see whether they will still be get- ting a bus pass if the costs go up. Joel Sloggett, CAO of Student Transport Services of Central Ontario, which orga- nizes student transportation for the pub- lic and Catholic school boards, said his organization is waiting to see what Dur- ham Region’s final decision is on transit pass prices. “It’s been a good service over the years. We are in favour of it, but we are in those same cost pressures as everyone else,” said Mr. Sloggett. He said if the price of bus passes becomes too expensive, his organization would consider using school buses . School boards may pass on regional bus service SCHOOL from page 1 SCUGOG -- Two Oshawa men have been charged with dangerous driving after offi- cers spotted two cars driving at high speeds across Lake Scugog last weekend. The vehicles were observed travelling in excess of 100 km/h along the ice surface, doing donuts and sliding sideways around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, say Durham police. 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All content copyright Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb MacDonald - Senior Sales Supervisor Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Pickering’s hard work pays off with new Trench facility A new manufacturing facility in Pickering will further the City’s reputation as friendly to high-tech businesses. And it also shows that an investment of time can pay off in a big way. Last week dignitaries celebrated the opening of Siemens Canada’s Trench Limited facility, which will manufacture oil insulated instrument transformers. The new, 19,000-square-foot facility on Clements Road will mean expanded pro- duction of the transformers to meet increas- ing demand. It will also house a dedicated high-voltage testing laboratory, able to test products rated up to 800,000 volts, and a research and development department designed to keep the company at the fore- front of innovation in the energy sector. Two-hundred and fifty employees are working at the Trench facility and they came from facilities in Ajax and Scarborough that were closed. “These are high-tech engineering jobs and those jobs are important not only to the community as a whole but also to the local economy,” said Pickering Mayor David Ryan. “This sends a strong signal on behalf of the City that we are a good place to grow a business or to locate a business and that’s because of our ready workforce, which is a well-educated and skilled workforce.” He noted that work to bring the compa- ny to Pickering began eight years ago when the City held a business presentation and reception to introduce Siemens’s then-CEO to area business leaders. And Mayor Ryan said the City is in active discussions regard- ing the possibility of another large manu- facturing operation coming to Pickering. He also referred to two trips to China last year to grow business relationships between Pickering and that country, a priority for the City. Pickering deserves kudos not only for landing the Trench facility but also for its active work in seeking more opportunities to bring high-tech jobs to the city. It’s a glob- ally connected economy and, while much can be accomplished through e-mails and conference calls, there’s no replacing press- ing the flesh and trips to China, which will hopefully pay off in terms of more econom- ic development here. Competition for facilities like the Trench operation is fierce and smart municipalities aren’t waiting for business to knock on their door, they’re taking an active approach, plugging their communities and what they can offer a prospective business. Such an approach bodes well for all Pickering residents and, with the Trench facility up and running and the prospect of another large manufacturing facility setting up shop in the city, it’s obviously working. Teachers stand behind their unions To the editor: Re: ‘Members have little say in union affairs’, letter to the editor, durhamregion. com, Feb. 7, 2013. The letter writer implies that teachers are not satisfied with the job their union lead- ers are doing when he suggests that teach- ers might be inspired by the “current situ- ation” to attend the election meetings of these leaders. Most teachers I know are firmly behind their current union heads. Teachers under- stand why these leaders are fighting this government. Dalton McGuinty and Educa- tion Minister Laurel Broten proved them- selves to be no better than their right-wing counterparts when they decided to disre- gard the democratic rights of public sector workers. The only reason teachers might go out in higher numbers to union election meetings now would be to vote these hard-working, committed, intelligent and fair union lead- ers back into their positions. E. J. Rumble Courtice Good Samaritan treated with suspicion To the editor: My 18-year-old son was on his bike com- ing home from Sinclair Secondary School, where he is attending Grade 13, when he came across a small dog looking cold and lost in the bad weather, as it was cold and snowing pretty good at the time. So he parked his bike, looked at the dog’s collar and tried to find the owner. There was no address on the dog’s tags so after going door to door, he found some- one who would let him in to call animal services finally, still carrying the dog. They did let him in with the dog and my son found out the address so again, he went out in the bad weather to walk with this dog in his arms to find the address, only to get harassed by a woman who lives in the area. She asked him what he was up to going door to door, she’d be watching him and said he looked creepy. When he explained that he was look- ing for the owner of the dog, she said she would follow him, she doesn’t trust him. So instead of offering him and the dog a ride, she drove slowly behind him until he came to the right address and the own- ers were extremely happy to have their lit- tle dog back. The lady who had been fol- lowing him told him she would remember his face, and not to come around this area anymore. I don’t even know what to say about this, but I want this lady to read in the paper how wrong she is. My son came home and the first thing he said was, “I know why there are not many Good Samaritans any- more.” This is very sad to me. He took a lot of effort to get this dog home in very bad weather and instead of offering help, this woman made my son feel like he was doing something wrong. It’s just wrong. I would love for this woman to see, not everyone is up to no good just because they’re a young male with a small dog in their arms. Karen Waller Whitby Fraud convicts should be deported To the editor: Re: ‘Greed fuelled Ajax fraud ring: judge’, news, durhamregion.com, Jan. 25, 2013. I read this story with interest given its extreme relevance to identity theft. But two comments from Judge De Filippis jumped out. He stated that a restitution order for the $1.7 million stolen would be crushing and leave little hope of rehabilitation. He also said the criminals will leave prison penni- less. Really? They carried on with their fraudulent activities for a decade. They are clearly career criminals. I would fully expect them to continue their life of crime when they get out of prison from their light sentenc- es. As for leaving prison penniless, I would not be surprised if they have money stashed away somewhere to access later. The judge appears out of touch. These people should be deported once they are out of prison. They have forfeited their Canadian citi- zenship. Their punishment is very light indeed for their crimes over such a long period of time. Shameful. Chris Topple Oshawa du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 6 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 7 AP How’syourheart? Get a hear t checkupthis Februaryat our community clinic event. To celebrate Heart Month this February, Rouge Valley Health System is holding its annual Heart to Heart Community Cardiac Clinic. Meet with experts from our regional cardiac care program, who will be performing basic tests for heart disease risk factors.We will speak with youaboutwhatyournumberssay andhowyoucanbecomemore heart healthy.Learnmoreat www.rougevalley.ca/heart-to-heart. hearttoheart Community CardiaCCliniC Saturday,February 23,2013 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,February 24,2013 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. PickeringTown Centre 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering Haveahearttoheartwith ourcardiacteam.Allcom- munity members welcomed! heart to heart COMMUNITY CARDIACCLINIC Mayor working to bring business investment to community Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Officials are looking at a new Siemens Canada manufacturing facility in Pickering as a harbinger of things to come as they work to draw more high-tech businesses to the area. The new, 19,000-square-foot Trench Lim- ited facility, which will manufacture oil insu- lated instrument transformers, is a perfect fit with Pickering’s commitment to increasing local investment in the energy, engineering and environment sectors, says Mayor David Ryan. “These are high-tech engineering jobs and those jobs are important not only to the com- munity as a whole but also to the local econo- my,” said the mayor. “This sends a strong signal on behalf of the City that we are a good place to grow a busi- ness or to locate a business and that’s because of our ready workforce, which is a well-edu- cated and skilled workforce.” On Feb. 6 dignitaries gathered at 1865 Cle- ments Rd. to celebrate the opening of the new facility, which will allow expanded pro- duction of the transformers to meet increas- ing demand and will house a dedicated high voltage testing laboratory capable of test- ing products rated up to 800,000 volts and a research and development department designed to keep the company at the fore- front of innovation within the energy sector. “Ontario is a great place to do business and manufacture our products,” said Robert Hardt, president and CEO of Siemens Cana- da. “We continue to invest in the future of man- ufacturing here and throughout Canada and are optimistic about opportunities in each of our business sectors in this country.” The new facility is the result of more than eight years of relationship-building with Sie- mens Canada. “Hopefully our next big win won’t take eight years, but it points to the need to estab- lish strong working relationships and trust to attract investment, whether foreign or domestic,” said Mayor Ryan, who embarked on two trips to China in 2012 to foster such relationships there. “Especially when doing business with China everything is based on strong relation- ships and trust, which we are actively work- ing on.” That work has paid off with the develop- ment of a new condominium building at Kingston and Fairport Roads that is partially backed by foreign investment. Mayor Ryan also noted that the City is in active discussions regarding the possibility of another large manufacturing operation, but couldn’t give any more details. He points to the new Trench facility as a sign of things to come. “I’m very happy and very proud that Pickering is gaining a reputation as business- friendly and as an attractive community for business,” he said. “Pickering is regarded as one of the ener- gy capitals of Ontario, and I thank Siemens/ Trench for helping to strengthen this reputa- tion now and into the future.” Page 6 - Today’s editorial New Pickering facility paves way for high-tech future jason liebregTs / MeTrolanD PICKERING -- Trench CEO Reno Reinhold spoke to those in attendance of Trench Canada’s instrument transformer manufacturing facility recently. It represents signifi- cant investment by Siemens Canada Manufacturing of 190,000 square feet includ- ing testing and research. > du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 8 P BROCK ROAD AND 401 PICKERING MON-FRI 7:30AM - 8:00PMSATURDAY 7:30-6 • SUNDAY 9-6 905-686-2309 AUTO SERVICE EXCLUSIVE FINANCING! NO INTEREST,NO FEE equal payments plan available on auto service purchases totalling $200 or more Ask in-store for details. 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She is the first Durham cabinet representative since former Conserva- tive MPP Janet Ecker, who was defeated by Wayne Arthurs in 2003 after serving in various ministerial positions since 1996. “I think just having a voice on behalf of Durham at the cabinet is going to be a tre- mendous opportunity for me to advocate for Durham and what their priorities are,” Ms. MacCharles said. “There are lots of other issues outside of the consumer protection mandate in Durham, especially around transporta- tion and infrastructure, and I’ll continue to advocate for that.” Ms. MacCharles is looking forward to getting started with her work as minis- ter, and has been in briefings to learn about the activities and priorities of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. “I call it a small but might ministry,” she said. “The whole mandate is to help consum- ers make smart, safe customer choices. It’s an important ministry because if we have consumer confidence, it’s good for our economy and job growth. It really is a strong underpinning for all Ontarians and Ontario businesses.” Some of the things she will be focusing on in the upcoming months include the ongoing review of Ontario’s Condomini- um Act and other activities aimed at pro- moting consumer confidence. Ms. MacCharles stresses that her new duties will not affect her ongoing com- mitment to the communities within her riding. “Job one is to remember where I came from, I am first and foremost an MPP,” she said. “I canvassed on being accessible and accountable to my constituents and pro- ducing action on their behalf and that commitment remains.” Ve ndors Wanted-To reserve your booth or for more information call or email Michelle Rogers at 905 579 4400 ext 2303 mrogers@durhamregion.com Or Marilyn Brophy at 905 579 4400 ext 2388 mbrophy@durhamregion.com • Summer Camps • Sports •Tu toring • Equestrian • Swimming • Skating •Water Sports • Drama • Martial Arts and so much more PICKERING TOWN CENTRE ON SATURDAY MAY 11TH FROM 9:30AM- 6:00PM KEEP YOUR KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER! COME BY THE SHOW AND REGISTER FOR FUN! SUMMERREGISTRATIONSHOW2013 (LOWER LEVEL BY THE FOOD COURT) Pickering MPP Tracy MacCharles named to new cabinet> METROLAND FILE PHOTO PICKERING -- Pickering MPP Tracy MacCharles was named to new Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s cabinet. Ms. MacCharles will serve as consumer affairs minister. Get fit for a good cause in Pickering Zumba for Hope event to benefit victims of human trafficking PICKERING -- Help victims of human trafficking while staying fit and having fun during the Zumba for Hope event. On Wednesday, Feb. 20 residents can enjoy an evening of zumba hosted by Learning for Hope and the Harmony Centre to raise awareness and funds for the victims of human trafficking. The event, at St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School in Pickering from 6:30 to 9 p.m., will feature door prizes, refresh- ments and entertainment from local talent DJ Alkame, and culminate in a 300-person zumba party. “Being involved with Zumba For Hope means to me that it is another voice bringing awareness,” said Linda Rapo- ni, lead zumba instructor for the event. “It means a few minutes of my time, but to those it benefits, it can mean absolutely everything. By creating change, we create a positive, nurturing environment. It gives me an opportuni- ty to provide hope and balance, and it is my honour to be involved.” In partnership with the Alliance Against modern Slavery, Learning For Hope is aiming to surpass the $4,000 fundraising total from last year’s event. With last year’s funds, Learning For Hope was able to keep its 2012 project, a women’s centre, open for its residents to live and learn for an entire year. 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A new program launched by Rouge Valley Health System allows surgical patients to have their post-surgery followup appoint- ments done over Skype, an Internet video chat program. Patients wishing to participate in the pro- gram, which was launched at Rouge Val- ley Ajax and Pickering hospital in Novem- ber, are given instructions on how to set up Skype during their pre-operative appoint- ment at the hospital, before their surgery. During the followup appointment, the patient speaks via video chat with a nurse from the hospital’s pre-operative assess- ment clinic, part of the hospital’s ambula- tory care unit. The nurse is able to speak to the patient, see their progress and address any concerns. “We’re encouraging more of our patients to take advantage of the Skype option, as it allows the nurse to see how the patient is doing, offering a more comprehensive fol- lowup appointment,” said Amber Curry, manager of the ambulatory care unit. “Although it’s an Internet-based service, it still allows for a personalized touch with the patient’s care.” The new program is not designed to replace patient visits altogether. It was conceived by staff as a way to improve the patient experience and offer a helpful option for patients unable to travel to the hospital. “I think having Skype available for patients is great, especially if the patient lives in a remote area or is unable to travel,” said Gordon Regan, an Ajax resident who had hip replacement surgery in November and was one of the first patients to have a followup over Skype. “It was easy to use, and certainly a great option,” he said. 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At an executive committee meeting on Feb. 11, councillors voted to recommend reducing the speed limits on both roads from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, going against a staff rec- ommendation to leave the speed lim- its stable. “I do realize Glenanna is a very wide road, which probably lends itself to having cars come down at a faster pace, but it also takes longer to cross,” said Council- lor Peter Rodrigues, who put forward the amendment to lower the speed limit, citing the presence of numerous seniors in the area. “It doesn’t take much to put in a few signs,” he continued. “If we find it’s not working we can always bring it back for review.” Coun. Doug Dickerson took exception to the fact that councillors were going against staff direction after an earlier council request directed staff to review the speed limits in refer- ence to pedestrian safety in the area. “My recommendation is that we support what it is we asked our staff to do, if we’re not going to do that quite frankly we shouldn’t have asked them to go to the time and expense that they did in reviewing this,” Coun. Dickerson said. A final vote on the proposal will be held at a regular council meeting on Feb. 25. No-parking rules coming ahead of transit route changes PICKERING -- The Esplanade North could be turning into a no-parking zone as councillors move forward with new regulations to accom- modate Durham Region Transit. The no-parking restrictions would apply to the north side of The Esplanade Road from Glenanna Road to 48 metres east of Glenanna, and on the south side of road to 55 metres east of Glenanna. The restrictions are being proposed to accommodate changes to Durham Region Tran- sit’s Route 110, which currently travels from the Pickering GO station north on Liverpool Road, east on Kingston Road, south on Glenanna and east on The Esplanade South before looping back around. New changes will see the route going north on Liverpool, east on Pickering Parkway, north on Glenanna and east on The Esplanade North before looping back around, which will make the route more accessible for members of the Durham Condominium Corporation Alliance, many of whom live on and around The Espla- nade North. Councillors voted to approve the no-park- ing recommendation. A final vote will be held at the upcoming council meeting on Feb. 25. PETER RODRIGUES PICKERING COUNCIL BRIEFS du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 11 AP *WE'D LOVE TO INCLUDE ADVERTISED PRODUCT BUT WE CAN'T. 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I am an intuitive coach and energy therapist who provides clients with a safe and sacred space for their “inner gunk” to show up. For the last 20 years I have studied many modalities for my healing journey and now combine them in my private practice in Whitby. My facial program provides you with simple daily techniques to improve your health and your overall look. My intuitive coaching program helps you lose your fears, rewrite your old programming and take action towards your dreams. I com- bine my knowledge of vibrational ener- gy in all my treatments, programs and workshops to help empower you in your daily life. Learn simple energy techniques to help with your daily stress and to improve your overall health. Our daily environ- ments can often tire us out during the day and these simple tips can give you that quick energy boost you may need. The following segments for this series will focus on the face, energy work and crystals. 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She said the allegations -- the boy claimed the contact occurred in 2006, when he was 14 and she was 35 -- were made after she got into a dispute with the youth and his family, whom she had befriended. Ms. Paul was arrested in April of 2011 on charges including sexual assault, sex- ual exploitation, threatening and crimi- nal harassment. A teaching assistant with the Toronto District School Board, she has been sus- pended without pay since that time. The case against Ms. Paul began to unravel after a judge heard evidence at a preliminary hearing in mid-2012, defence lawyer John Navarrete said Thursday. “The seed was planted that, in essence, there was no reasonable prospect of a conviction,” he said. Ms. Paul said she has filed a complaint against officers involved in the investi- gation. “I spent the first year (after charges were laid) crying. It wasn’t until after that I got mad,” she said. Charges against woman accused of molesting Ajax teen dropped ‘‘I spent the first year (after the charges were laid) crying. It wasn’t until after that I got mad.’ Tammie Paul, whose charges were dropped by the Crown > du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 15 AP A message from Durham Tourism Kerri King What are your plans for Family Day this year? This public holi- day was created to help us spend more time with the people we love. It’s the only official day off between New Year’s and Easter, so I try to make the most of it by get- ting out of the house and finding fun things to do around town. My family loves to face winter head-on. Lucky for us, Ontario’s next licence-free Family Fishing Weekend comes Feb. 16 to 18, just in time for Family Day. Be sure to call ahead to verify ice and safety conditions, but if winter weather brings a thick, safe layer of ice on Lake Simcoe, head north to Brock Township. Start the day with breakfast at the Harbour Restau- rant before getting your gear and an ice hut rental. For a real Canadian experi- ence, parents with children seven years and under are welcome to attend the backyard rink at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena in Brook- lin for fun games of hockey and ringette. Visit www.whitby.ca for more details. Staying active is a lot more fun when you do it with friends and family. No matter the weather, look for chances to skate or swim at a local recreation centre. The Ajax Community Centre has lots on the go, from squash to shinny, and fun for little ones. Learn more at www.ajax.ca. At Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, a fun day of prizes and refreshments accom- panies free swims and skating. The Pickering Recreation Com- plex even offers a Family Day passport that includes kinder- gym, family art, dance and mini tennis, even squash and racquet- ball clinics. Stop by for family fit- ness classes such as zumba, turbo kick, stroller fit and so much more. Visit www.pickering.ca for more details. Another indoor family favourite is bowling. Parish Bowling Lanes in Uxbridge offers a free morning bowling event sponsored by Liv- ing Water Community Church. Hit the lanes for a chance to win great prizes. For more information, visit www.livingwateruxbridge.ca or call your local alley to see if they will be open. Every family is different, and there is so much going on across Durham Region for you on Family Day. For even more ideas, check out your local municipality’s event calendar for additional festivities close to home. And don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter at @DurhamTourism or Facebook at www.facebook.com/Durham- Tourism to let us know how you spend your family fun day. Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism. The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have jointly initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) to identify the preferred solution for addressing the future capacity limitations of the existing outfall at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The first Public Information Forum (PIF) held in May 2011, provided information on the Class EA process and background information on the study. The second PIF held in June 2012 provided information on the initial screening of alternatives, and the evaluation criteria for assessing the impacts of each alternative. To receive input from interested persons on the evaluation of alternatives and the preliminary preferred solution for addressing outfall capacity limitations, Durham and York Regions will be holding Public Information Forum #3 on the following dates in the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax: Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 Time: Open House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Time: Open House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Formal presentation at 6:30 p.m.Formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Location: East Shore Community Centre,Location: Banquet Hall, McLean Community Centre Meeting Room #2 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, ON 910 Liverpool Road South, Pickering, ON (Parking lot located at the rear of the building) If you require accommodations to fully participate in this meeting please contact Durham Region at 905-668-7711 ext. 3840 with your specific requirements. Public and agency consultation is a key component of the Municipal Class EA process. Individuals who have an interest in the project are encouraged to attend either or both Public Information Forums to provide input into this important study. Comments are welcome at any time during the Class EA, at all Public Information Forums, via the project website, via email or by contacting either of the Regions’ Project Managers. Details are provided below. Website:www.durham.ca/OutfallEA Email:info@OutfallEA.com Project Managers: Barry Laverick, P.Eng. Project Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Phone: 905 668-7711, ext. 3840 Toll-free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051 Wayne Green, P.Eng. Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 905 830-4444, ext. 5049 Toll-free: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 5049 Fax: 905-836-4590 As part of the consultation program, the Regions are continually updating the Project Contact List. If you are interested in being added to the Project Contact List, and receiving further information during the Class EA process, please submit your contact information. Project documents will also be posted to the project website, and reference copies will be available at the Central Branch of the Pickering Public Library and the Main Branch of the Ajax Public Library. Please note that comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Environmental Assessment Act, any personal information such as name, address and telephone number included in a submission will become part of the public record unless the commenter specifically requests that such personal details not be included in the public record. Thank you for your participation in this study. If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3840 NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUM # 3 Class Environmental Assessmentto Address Outfall Capacity Limitations at the Duffin CreekWater Pollution Control Plant Lots to do in Durham on Family Day > du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 16 AP ® Make One Small Monthly Pa yment Fo r all your DEBTS! Ajax 905-426-8400 Oshawa 905-723-7100 Visit:GtaCredit.Com Stop Collection Calls Reduce Yo ur Debts Stop Wage Garnishment Stop Interest Right Away Re-Establish Yo ur Credit Contact us for a Private & Confidential meeting with one of our Govt. 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Shop thebay.com Women’s footwear clearance $1999 Original reg. price up to $79.99 DURHAM -- A Durham police operation targeting street-level drug trafficking has resulted in the arrest of 58 suspects. Members of Durham’s Drug Enforcement Unit spent three months on Project Michigan, working undercover to target specific areas and suspects iden- tified through public complaints. During the course of the inves- tigation, cops executed 19 search warrants, busting 58 suspects on 283 charges and seizing drugs with an estimated street value of $47,000. The majority of those arrest- ed were Oshawa residents; also charged were residents of Ajax, Clarington, and Brock Township, as well as York Region and the GTA. The operation saw drugs includ- ing cocaine, marijuana, hero- in, hydromorphone and various opiate pain killers seized, police said. Durham cops charge 58 in street level drug project Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 17 AP Kristen Calis • kcalis@durhamregion.com • Facebook @NewsDurhamKristensKritters • Blog @durhamregion.com Editorial OpinionsKristen’s Kritters Adopt A Pet WHITBY -- Beau, a 7-year-old male cocker spaniel, is outgoing and friendly, but has a dominant personality. He does not like being told to do something he doesn’t want to do. He might get along with a quiet submissive dog. Probably best with no kids. MARGARET CARNEY It’s on, it’s free and it’s happening all weekend, through Monday. The 16th annual Great Backyard Bird Count is up and running, for everyone who loves birds to take part in. That’s right -- everyone. Everyone on the planet. The Great Backyard Bird Count has gone global. All you have to do is count birds for at least 15 minutes -- all the birds you see and recognize. Then go online at www.birdcount.ca and fill out a checklist. Count the birds in your neighbourhood, your favourite wildlife area or the shopping mall parking lot, it doesn’t matter. Compilers are inter- ested in tracking all species, everywhere, creating a mosaic of what birds are where right now, Feb. 15 to 18. The more people out looking, the more com- plete the picture will be. Researchers at Bird Studies Canada, partnering with the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, use information gathered to keep a close eye on species and determine which most need protection. Participants in last year’s count recorded 17.4 million individual birds and 623 species. Results confirmed several continuing population trends, one of the most dramatic being the northward explosion of Eurasian collared-doves in North America. These prolific urbanites started spread- ing out from India in the 1600s, completing their takeover of Europe and Asia in recent centuries. Some escaped from captivity in the Bahamas in 1974, made it to Florida in the early 80s, and have been breeding their way northwestward ever since, already reaching Alaska. Will any be found in Dur- ham Region this weekend? I’ll likely start my own tally early Saturday morn- ing, counting the eight or 10 cardinals that often show up for breakfast. Then the two dozen tree sparrows that peck at mixed seed we scatter under the weeping mulberry, often joined by the neigh- bourhood juncos -- little black birds with white tummies -- and flocks of mourning doves. I’ll be checking the feeders for chickadees, nuthatches, blue jays, goldfinches and house finches, and the suet for woodpeckers. I might see a brown creeper climbing up the trunk of a white pine in the back- yard, and there’s always the chance a Cooper’s or sharp-shinned hawk might dash by, scaring up all the other birds. A few ring-billed gulls may fly over. If I get out walking near any open water I’ll check for ducks, geese and swans. And come evening I’ll drop by a woods where a pair of great horned owls are nesting. I’d love to be sending in data from somewhere hot and sunny, counting colourful parrots, tan- agers and motmots. I think I’ll e-mail my sis- ter in Arizona, and a friend on holiday in the Dominican Republic, in case they want to send in sightings of birds they identify there. The Great Backyard Bird Count has gone global. Let’s help it go viral. For more information: gbbc@birdscanada.org. 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. All aboard the Great Backyard Bird Count Seven dogs rescued from northern community KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com Some lucky dogs have travelled a long way to Durham Region for a second chance at life. Karin Martens, president of the Humane Society of Durham Region, was elated to share that the orga- nization has rescued seven dogs -- four puppies and three adults -- all the way from Attawapiskat through Moosonee Puppy Rescue. The rescue officially began in 2003, to save dogs from being trapped and shot in the northern isolated com- munities of Moosonee, Moose Factory, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kashechewan. The website says there are no veterinary services in these areas, so to address overpopulation, dogs are often shot. Locals don’t tend to allow their pets inside, and so they’re free to roam and mate. Enter the humane society. The organization was sad to lose one of its dogs recently, and with some extra space, decided to take in some dogs from other shelters. After asking some Durham shelters and finding they didn’t have any dogs desperate to be rescued at that time, staff took a few from the Kingston Humane Soci- ety, and next contacted Moosonee Puppy Rescue. They learned of four puppies that desperately needed to be saved, and were happy to help. The dogs made transfers in Timmins and Beaver- ton before reaching their destination in Whitby, where they’ll stay until they’re adopted out to their forever families. Last week the humane society got a call that there were three other dogs at risk of being shot. After hearing nothing more for several days, Karin feared the worst. But happily, the call came in, and these lucky pooches made the journey to Durham last Sunday. “We just feel so rewarded to have saved their lives,” said Karin. Three of the four puppies were already spoken for at the time of the interview, but one puppy and the three adults still needed a home. The dogs are all mix breeds that have great personali- ties. Karin described the adults as “big lap dogs.” She was happy to see different communities with the common goal of saving animals come together for one great outcome. And she thanks local residents for their support. “After the (humane society 2008) fire, everybody helped us,” she said. “Now we’re paying it forward.” Interested in the Attawapiskat rescues? Call 905-665- 7430. Learn about Moosonee Puppy Rescue at moosoneep- uppyrescue.com. UPCOMING The Humane Society of Durham Region will hold its annual Big Band Dance, featuring the 18-piece big band, The Swing Shift Big Band, on March 2. It will run from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, 471 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. It’s $25 per person, or $48 per couple. It will include a light luncheon and prizes. Call 905- 665-7430 ext. 223 for tickets. Spay Neuter Initiatives is hosting a craft fair on May 4. Book a table for just $20. The show will run from morning to late afternoon at the Woodview Community Centre, 151 Cadillac Ave. N., Oshawa. E-mail Michelle at emichee18@hotmail.com by Feb. 28 to book your table, or to donate a gift for the raffle. Durham humane society shows the love> Just as an annual physical examination is essential for people, annual health exams in our pets are equally as important. It is even recommended for some pets to have an examination done every 6 months as they age. These office visits include a thorough physical exam which can help detect health issues before they progress. It is also a way for us to monitor trends in your pet’s weight & to have a detailed discussion to address any medical or behavioral concerns you may have. Things that may be recommended at these visits include vaccinations, wellness blood work (to establish a baseline for your pet & pick up on disease in early stages), fecal testing, de-wormers, heart worm testing & much more. These visits are essential in order to ensure that your pet lives a healthy life for as long as possible. 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Of the 102 applicants that attended a week-long “Pitch School”, 30 were selected to deliver their ‘pitches’ to an esteemed panel of entrepreneurs on February 4, 2013 at the Abilities Centre in Whitby. The startups ranged from food, fashion, healthcare, beauty and the ever-growing tech and mobile sector. Presenters delivered 60-second pitches to a 200-plus full house and a Power Panel of judges, consisting of Jeff Quipp, Search Engine People; Jason Atkins, 360Incentives; Bruce Croxon, Dragon’s Den and Round13; Wayne Conrad, Omachron Science; Howard Gwin, OMERS Ventures; and Usha Srinivasan representing Mars Discovery District. The energy in the room was palpable as each startup vied for their spot in the Top Five. Delivering pitches were: 5 Paddles Brewing Company, Abacus Uxbridge Inc., Contradesk, Digital Ink Technologies Inc., Dignity Healthcare, Doktri Inc., Donor Next Door, EcoEarth Inc, Element 34, Engage Ignite, Epic Enterprise, Frankie’s, Keep Smiling Dental Hygiene, KeiWare Software Applications, Koolway Sports, Layer7 Networks, Majobu, MEDICSTOX, Monoxygen, Moxie Retail Solutions Inc., Ontario High Speed Inc., OrgaSup, SportKets, Squabble Studios Ltd., Stickheads Inc, The friggin lip balm company, The Mobile Experience Company (Mobile X Co.), They Innovate, Vehicle Wheel Traction Device, and Web Ninja. After many passionate pitches, and much deliberation, the Power Panel selected the following five companies to make Boardroom Presentations February 26th: • Squabble Studios is a game development studio with a focus on practical games, simulations and training applications. They work to develop original games that meet promotional and educational needs across various domains. • The Mobile Experience (Mobile X Co.)provides agencies and brands with tools to gain real-time insight into how marketing dollars perform across online and offline media channels, and make it easier to evaluate ROI. • They Innovate’s pilot solution is a fashionable way for anybody to secure any smartphone or tablet to any clothing or surface. • Element 34 will create a next- generation, cloud-based, test-case management system based on mind maps. • Moxie Retail Solutions combines insights gathered from customer mapping, POS and loyalty data to create distinct communications and in-store environments that result in meaningful customer engagements. These five finalists will now complete a brief entrepreneurship-training program, undergo a “critical factors assessment,” and prepare for their 30-minute boardroom presentations and interviews. Two winners will be named on March 1st, and will head to the Ignite Boot Camp, receive $25,000 cash, $25,000 in goods and services, plus the support and coaching from Team IGNITE and the Power Panel. Get your tickets now for the IGNITE 2013 Grand Finale, June 25th, at The Regent Theatre. Join this celebration of entrepreneurship by visiting www. ignitedurham.ca. Ready! Set! Ignite! Metroland Media Group is proud to stand among other local companies, organizations and municipalties as a sponsor of the IGNITE entrepreneurial initiative. Shown at Ignite’s inaugural Pitch Night are Metroland executive and Ignite coach, Eugene Dupuis, Durham Trade & Commerce’s contributing editor, Tamara McKee with Spark Centre’s Martin Croteau, among the five finalists: Sqabble Studios, They Innovate, The Mobile X Co, Element 34 and Moxie Retails Solutions and the Power Panel: Jeff Quipp, Search Engine People; Jason Atkins, 360Incentives; Bruce Croxon, Dragon’s Den and Round13; Wayne Conrad, Omachron Science; Howard Gwin, OMERS Ventures; and Usha Srinivasan from Mars Discovery District. Photos by Jason Chow TM •Small lots •Odd lots •Clearance FLOORING There’s no better time than now to get rid of that old carpet and replace it with a new and unique floor.Don’t wait or you’ll miss great DEA LS like these: February 7 th - 19 th (Thurs - Tues) 39¢19¢ sq.ft. 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When your doctor diagnoses you with high cholesterol or high blood pressure you are almost sure to be asked to follow a diet low in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol and salt. However, over the past century the consumption of saturated fat has declined three folds (about 300%) and salt consumption has remained steady. Whereas, coronary heart disease (plaque in the arteries around the heart), was almost non- existent in the early 1900s and over the past decade it has become so prevalent (all stats as per the FDA). Unfortunately there are some deep seated misconceptions about the dietary causes of cardiovascular disease that it would sound outrageous, even heretical to some to suggest them. For example, In the last few years alone there were three published scien- tific reviews (an analysis of many studies) that showed no link, or at best a weak link between consumption of saturate fat and cardiovascular disease. A 2009 scientific review published in the med- ical journal the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that the two primary culprits of heart disease were high glycemic foods (sugar from starch and refined sweets) and trans fats (derived from these so called “healthy” seed oils like Canola). Well, sugar is sticky and sticks to arteries (making them sticky and prone to plaque accumulation) and along with trans fats it oxidizes (hardens, damages) the arteries. There is also little know research of two-time Nobel Prize scientist, dr. Llinus Pauling, Who showed that when you support the body’s attempt to repair the arteries by supplement- ing with the building blocks of collagen, which the arteries are made of, cardiovascular disease can be reversed. These building blocks are the amino acids lysine, proline and vitamin C. Pauling and his colleague, Dr. Mathias Rath, published studies demonstrating plaque rever- sal and reduction in blood pressure. , , . As well, magnesium, along with vitamin C regu- late the levels of cholesterol the body produces and eliminate. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, selenium, Co Q10, etc. all help to reverse oxidation of both the arteries and cholesterol (implicated in cardiovascular disease). Natural health formulations based on these principals are available in health stores in Canada. It is best to consult a licensed naturopathic doctor (regulated as a primary healthcare provider in Ontario) for proper guidance and safety. Reversing High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure & Diabetes Naturally. Reversing High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure & Diabetes Naturally. Cardiovascular disease is a preventable disease and yet it is the most common cause of death in the world. How could that be? When your doctor diagnoses you with high cholesterol or high blood pressure you are almost sure to be asked to follow a diet low in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol and salt. However, over the past century the consumption of saturated fat has declined three folds (about 300%) and salt consumption has remained steady. Whereas, coronary heart disease (plaque in the arteries around the heart), was almost non-‐existent in the early 1900s and over the past decade it has become so prevalent (all stats as per the FDA). Unfortunately there are some deep seated misconceptions about the dietary causes of cardiovascular disease that it would sound outrageous, even heretical to some to suggest them. For example, In the last few years alone there were three published scientific reviews (an analysis of many studies) that showed no link, or at best a weak link between consumption of saturate fat and cardiovascular diseasei, ii, iii. A 2009 scientific review published in the medical journal the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that the two primary culprits of heart disease were high glycemic foods (sugar from starch and refined sweets) and trans fats (derived from these so called “healthy” seed oils like Canola ). Well, sugar is sticky and sticks to arteries (making them sticky and prone to plaque accumulation) and along with trans fats it oxidizes (hardens, damages) the arteries. There is also little know research of two-‐time Nobel Prize scientist, dr. Llinus Pauling, Who showed that when you support the body’s attempt to repair the arteries by supplementing with the building blocks of collagen, which the arteries are made of, cardiovascular disease can be reversed. These building blocks are the amino acids lysine, proline and vitamin C. Pauling and his colleague, Dr. Mathias Rath, published studies demonstrating plaque reversal and reduction in blood pressure.iv, v ,vi . As well, magnesium, along with vitamin C regulate the levels of cholesterol the body produces and eliminate. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, selenium, Co Q10, etc. all help to reverse oxidation of both the arteries and cholesterol (implicated in cardiovascular disease). Natural health formulations based on these principals are available in health stores in Canada. It is best to consult a licensed naturopathic doctor (regulated as a primary healthcare provider in Ontario) for proper guidance and safety. Doctor Klein practices in Toronto and can be reached at contact@asknd.ca i Mente A, et al. “A systematic review of the evidence supporting a causal link between dietary factors and coronary heart disease”. Arch Intern Med. 2009 Apr 13;169(7):659-‐69 ii Siri-‐Tarino PW, et al. “Meta-‐analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease”. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Mar;91(3):535-‐46. iii Hooper L, et al. “Reduced or modified dietary fat for preventing cardiovascular disease”. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Jul 6;(7):CD002137. iv Pauling L: “Case report: Lysine/ ascorbate-‐related amelioration of angina pectoris”. Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine 1991; 6: 144-‐146 v McBeath M and Pauling L: “A Case History: Lysine / Ascorbate Related Amelioration of Angina Pectoris ”. J Orthomolecular Med. 8: 1-‐2, 1993 vi Pauling L: “Third case Report on Lysine / Ascorbate Amelioration of Angina Pectoris”. J. Orthomolecular Med. 1993; (8)3: 137-‐138 Doctor Klein practices in Toronto and can be reached at contact@ asknd.ca How to have a heart-healthy Valentine’s Day Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is about sharing the love in your heart with others. But how much do we know about the health of our own heart? Too often we take the 24-7 beat, beat, beat for granted, starting our days without giving it a second thought. Did you know that during an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times? And the average heart beats about 100,000 times each day and pumps about 7,200 litres (1,900 gallons) of blood? It is miraculous when you think about it. So, for a muscle that works as hard as it does, be sure to ask what can you can do to support its health. “Since the heart has our attention this month, the Canadian Health Food Association encourages everyone to consider some simple actions that promote a healthy lifestyle and benefit heart health,” says Helen Sherrard, president of the association. Here’s a snapshot: Indulging in chocolate?—Make it dark: Scientific studies have shown that cocoa, found in dark chocolate, is a good source of flavonols, which have antioxidant activity to help cells resist damage. Research has indicated that consumption of dark chocolate can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The highest level of dark chocolate consumption (5+ times per week) was associated with more than 50 per cent lower prevalence of coronary heart disease compared with those who did not consume chocolate. Manage stress levels: Health professionals recognize that stress carries negative health consequences, one of which being heart disease. In 2010, Statistics Canada found that 23.5 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older reported that most days were ‘extremely or quite a bit stressful’. Consider taking a holistic approach to stress management, consult your health care provider and research the benefits of magnesium citrate, an anti-stress mineral and valerian, an anti-anxiety herb. Both are safe, effective natural health products found at natural health food stores. News Canada Ronald J. Klein,D.P.M. 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They often find ways to distract themselves from the cold weather and opt for winter sports that balance fun and fitness. In fact, seasoned winter athletes have a deep understanding of the importance of nasal health during the winter months. When we breathe normally, the nasal passage warms and humidi- fies the inhaled air, which would ensure that the air we breathe is at body temperature and almost at 100% relative humidity. Dur- ing a sport such as cross-country skiing for example, an athlete’s breathing rate can increase up to six times. When breathing is that fast, the nasal airway is no lon- ger capable of meeting the demand to warm and humidify the inhaled air. This additional flow of cold, dry air bypasses the nasal airway’s nor- mal conditioning mechanisms, con- siderably increasing the dehydrat- ing effect of the nose. As Alex Har- vey, Canadian cross-country skiing Gold Medalist at the Oslo World Championships, said: “In order to perform cross-country skiing at an elite level, we must be able to breathe well.” A heavy exposure to inspired cold air can increase nasal dryness and induce airway inflam- mation. Alex went on to explain, “I use nasal irrigation products, such as hydraSense morning and night to ensure that my nose is properly hydrated at all times.” In fact, professional athletes aren’t the only ones who can ben- efit from proper breathing. The body is designed so that the muscles responsible for breathing and the heart take priority for oxygenated blood over limb muscles, meaning the rest of the body – legs and arms – will be the first to “go” causing pre- mature fatigue. Therefore, even for the most amateur of winter sport athletes, whether it be for outdoor hockey, skiing or snow shoeing, proper breathing is essential for ultimate performance and in the end, for proper health. 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With that in mind, the end result was a little surprising, a 2-0 victory for the Fury at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. “I felt like we looked at the standings and didn’t respect Pickering,” said Fury head coach Craig Fisher of his team lack- ing some intensity and looking too com- fortable against a team they are 33 points ahead of in the standings. “As a coaching staff we were trying to tell them this is such a tight division. Every game we have played against them has been like this. There’s no reason for us to come out like that.” A conditioning skate the following day at practice for the lack of effort may have been in the cards, he hinted. It’s been a struggle for the Panthers since the trade deadline, and going back as far as Christmas, really, with players leaving to join other teams, and a couple of vet- erans traded away to extend their junior careers. The effort is there from the young group that is left, but the finish around the net is lacking. “I’m proud of the guys,” said head coach Mike Galati. “They work hard. It’s a young group, we just have a problem finishing. We get there, and we’re missing the couple of guys who can make a difference.” Whitby struck first in the opening peri- od, as a one-timer from the blue-line from Sam Gray found the back of the net. In the second, the Fury’s leading scorer, Matt Davis, fired his 13th goal of the season, this one with a quick shot from the side of the net while on the power play. Those were the only two to get past Pan- thers goalie Conor Barrie, who was the main reason the score remained close. He faced 47 shots on the night, while the Pan- thers had just 18. In the third period, the Fury outshot the Panthers 14-1. “He’s been huge for us,” said Galati. “He’s a big part of what we’re doing and he’ll be a big part of what we’re doing next year too. He’s getting an opportunity to play and that’s what he wanted when he came here.” The Fury started Josh Hickey in goal, who picked up his second shutout of the season. The victory for the Fury was the 29th on the season, which is the most for the orga- nization since 1997 when they were the Oshawa Legionaires, noted Fisher after- wards. The goal is to round that number up to 30 before the regular season comes to a close. “It’s an accomplishment for us to get to 29 wins and we’ve got four games left to get to 30 and that’s a benchmark in this league,” said Fisher. The win improved the Fury to 29-17-5, good enough for fourth place overall in the North East Conference. The Panthers (13-33-4) have a pair of weekend games, starting in Trenton on Friday and then hosting Aurora on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. >Panthers blanked by Fury JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND WHITBY -- Pickering Panthers forward Brodie Tutton got the edge on Whitby Fury’s Jonathan O’Hara during this race for the puck on Tuesday night at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Whitby won 2-0. Sports Briefs Jessica Vella named player of the week for Providence WAKEFIELD, MASS. -- Providence College wom- en’s ice hockey senior forward, Jessica Vella of Pickering, received weekly league honours for her recent play, named Athletic Republic Player of the Week. Vella led the Friars in a weekend home-and- home series sweep over Connecticut. The senior forward tallied a three-goal weekend notching at least one point in both games the Friars played. Vella tallied a goal in the Friars 5-0 win in Storrs, Conn., and the following day she notched two goals, including the overtime game-winner, in the Friars 4-3 win over the Huskies. Vella has notched a career best 22 points on 13 goals and seven assists for the Friars thus far on the season. The St. Mary graduate was a five-sport athlete in high school, playing hockey, soccer, cross coun- try, track and badminton, winning a number of MVP awards over her four years, and was named ath- lete of the year four times. She was also a member of the Durham West Jr. Lightning in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League from 2006-2009. Patrick Kalala named OCAA basketball player of the week BELLEVILLE -- Patrick Kalala of Ajax had a week to remember for the Loyalist Lancers men’s bas- ketball team. For his efforts he was named the Ontario Col- leges Athletic Association men’s basketball athlete of the week. A fourth-year guard, Kalala was instrumental in a pair of road victories, scoring a game-high 23 points in a 76-63 win over Fleming, then contribut- ing a game-high 25 points in a 92-72 victory over George Brown. Kalala is averaging 19.3 points per game for the Lancers, who were 11-6 through 17 games, good enough for fifth place in the East Division standings. The Right Step stomps Dickson’s in Ajax basketball AJAX -- Only four regular members of Dickson’s Printing were on hand for their recent match and they probably wished they stayed home as The Right Step walked all over them in Ajax Men’s Bas- ketball League play. The Right Step jumped out to a 31-13 halftime lead and eased up a little to finish with a 58-24 win. Every member scored in the win with guard Billy Jack once again leading the way with 16. Orin Taylor added 13 and new captain Mike Jovanov chipped in 11. Cliff Fernandez had six for Dick- son’s. First-place ESN packaging continued to roll as they defeated North Alliance Press 56-38. Guards Calvin Simon and Stephen Johnston fin- ished with 27 and 11 respectively for ESN while Sherwin James kept NAP close with 18. Captain John Beyaz added a dozen. Michael’s Eatery won their second game in a row with a strong defensive effort holding The Top Shelf to only nine regular baskets. Final score 37-26. Big man Roy Bailey had a dozen for the winners while Ravi Persad tallied 14 for the Shelf. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 24 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 25 AP 2013 REGISTRATION DATES LADY BLUE KNIGHTSFIELD LACROSSE Photocopy of Birth Certificate/Health Card required for registration BABY BLUE KNIGHTS - Born in 2008, 2007, 2006 JR. BLUE KNIGHTS - Born in 2005, 2004, 2003 U15 HOUSE LEAGUE (under 15) OPEN HOUSE LEAGUE (15 and up) Rep programs available for 9 years to adult. SAT. FEB. 23, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 PM Iroquois Sports Complex •WHITBY MON. MARCH 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM McKinney Arena •WHITBY For more information visit www.ladyblueknights.ca COST: Baby Blue Knights - $130 / Jr. Blue Knights - $130 U15 / Open House League Programs - $180 Rep Programs - $180 initial registration fee + additional fees AJAX/PICKERINGSUMMER MINORHOCKEY LEAGUE A J A X C O M MUNITY CENTRE Boys & GirlsWelcome Ages 4-18years old Summer HockeyRegistration... Ajax Community Centre Rink #4 Saturday, February 16 th at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm For more information visit www.ajaxpickeringsummerhockey.com or call 905-649-6803 House League/AE Division - 5 on 5 format REP Division - 3 on 3 format Non-Contact, Once a Week/Weeknights Only Ages 4-18 years old May to August Season 12 Week Schedule • Primetime Games(weeknight games only) • Jerseys •Awards Ajax & Pickering Locations 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot)255 Salem Rd. S. D#142 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St.W.#5, Ajax If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 To day’s Carriers of theWeek are Zainab andNuhan. They enjoyreading and fashion.Zainab and Nuhanhave received dinnervouchers complimentsof McDonald’s, Subwayand Boston Pizza. FLYERS THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 14, 2013 If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of the We ek Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can berecycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue boxRecycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd SouthAjax, ON L1S 7T7 To day’s Carrier of the Week is Rebecca. She enjoys hockey and ringette. Rebecca has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. 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The following skaters were successful in passing their tests: Preliminary dances Canasta tango -- Kayla Bennick, Kate Hardy, Emily McElheran Baby blues -- Kate O’Brien, Kayla Bennick, Mitzi Badlis Junior bronze Swing dance -- Chel- sea Drazilov., Alice Zou- barev, Kayla Bennick, Kate O’Brien Fiesta tango -- Chelsea Drazilov, Kate O’Brien Willow waltz -- Jacquelin C., Michelle Downing Senior bronze Ten fox -- Hayley Ladewig Fourteenstep -- Sarah Durnford, Alliza Thoms, Meaghan Mastinsek, Ash- ley May, Hayley Ladewig European -- Kara Dal- ton, Ashley Locke, Heath- er Docherty Junior silver dances Keats’ foxtrot -- Kayleigh Needham, Chelsea Rehel, Rebecca Klotz, Robyn Downey., Caitlin Breill Harris tango -- Joren Romaniuk American waltz -- Mar- laina Scriver Rocker foxtrot -- Rebecca Breill, Suzanne Tewnion Senior silver dances Paso doble -- Jessica Mouawad Blues -- Jessica Mouawad Kilian -- Caitlin Klotz Gold dances Westminister -- Tayler Cleland Argentine tango -- Tayler Cleland Free skating tests Preliminary skating skills -- Brianna Robertson Preliminary free skate elements -- Heather Docherty, Madison Yaki- mishyn Preliminary free skate program -- Madison Yakimishyn, Heather Docherty Junior bronze skating skills -- Alliza Thoms, Tay- lor Curran Senior bronze skating skills -- Rebecca Klotz Junior silver free skate -- Taylor Cleland Introductory interpre- tive -- Tayler Cleland Bronze interpretive -- Tayler Cleland. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 26 AP Mike Ruta - Entertainment Editor • mruta@durhamregion.com Editorial OpinionsWhat’s On Mission possible for young Pickering rapper Little T attracting lots of attention MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- She may be small, but Little T is making a big splash on the music scene. The 13-year-old Pickering rapper has released a CD, Mission Impossible, and her music video for the song Octagon is being played on MuchMusic. It’s generating a lot of buzz, including at her school, E. B. Phin Public School, where her peers are approaching Little T, aka Tara Lord, and telling her she’s famous. So, what’s it like to be a celebrity? “It’s so much fun,” Tara says. “I get to meet new people. I love performing.” Music is in her blood. Her father, Ryan Lord, grew up in the music busi- ness and fronted the rap group Top Secret. He was recording rap music long before it became popular and Tara as a child met stars such as K’naan. Even when she was four or five years old, she would tell her dad, ‘I want to be a tinger’.” Now she is and Tara has an ace-in- the-hole in her father, who has a lot of advice to impart. He tells her not to try to sound like any other artist, that swearing and flashing bling and cash doesn’t make one a rapper. “She’s hard, but clean,” Lord says of her style. Now she’s working on freestyling and Lord says she’s “so fast.” They co-wrote the songs on Mission Impossible and Tara says writing with her father “is just a fun thing,” not scheduled. The album, available at cdbaby.com, features songs that announce Little T’s arrival (Just Like Dat), celebrate a fun day of the week (Saturday), about bullying (LUSY ) and even a love story (Jose). Of the latter, Lord says, “she has no boyfriend, I hope.” Lord first got MuchMusic’s attention when he and two friends shot a video for Back Up Off Me, off Mission Impos- sible, and posted it on YouTube. He received a MuchFACT grant to have a professional video made and the result is Octagon, shot at a mixed martial arts studio in Toronto. MuchFACT, a non-profit organization, is funded by MuchMusic and MuchMore. And then the calls started. Little T has played shows featuring, as you might guess, much older artists and the offers keep coming in. She per- formed at Bitter Sweet 3 in Toronto last month, plays another artist showcase Sunday and is scheduled for a March all-ages event. Tara, who does well in school, took gymnastics and is a whiz in the kitch- en, says she’s more nervous speaking in front of people than singing before an audience. She plans on staying in music as long as people like what she’s doing. Her father says that could be a while. And though Lord’s not pushing her, he says a second album is almost guaran- teed and a record deal is very likely. “From the response that we’ve received in a short time, I think we’re going to get a deal,” Lord says. Check out Little T online at topsecre- tops.com and on Facebook and Twit- ter. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Tara Lord released her first album, Mission Impossible, under her performing name, Little T, in Dec. 2012 and has a video playing on MuchMusic. The 13 year old is a Grade 8 student at E.B. Phin Public School. On the Stage Seussical! auditions next month in Port Perry SUBMITTED IMAGE SCUGOG -- Cadenza Productions is look- ing for cast members for its production of Seussical! > PORT PERRY -- Durham actors are needed to help bring Doctor Seuss characters to life in Port Perry. Cadenza Productions is staging Seussical! from July 4 to 20 at Town Hall 1873. “This popular family show is based on the clas- sic stories of Dr. Seuss and brings together favourite characters such as The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Whos of Whoville and Gertrude the Bird to tell Horton’s story of saving Jojo and all the Whos,” states a press release. “Along the way, many other well-known characters make an appearance, making Seussical! a song-filled, colourful celebration of the world of Dr. Seuss.” Seussical! auditions are at Port Perry United Church on March 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. and March 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Callbacks are on March 3 starting at 1 p.m. Age isn’t a barrier in this production; roles are available for male and female actors ages 10 years and up. Port Perry United Church is at 294 Queen St. For full audition details and a list of roles available, visit www.cadenzaproductions.com. To book an audition time, call Barb Bone at 905- 985-9964. In Clarington CLARINGTON -- A renowned drummer is pre- senting a clinic as part of the Ontario Christian Music Festival. Chester Thompson’s resume features work with Frank Zappa and Genesis. The evening is also a concert featuring guests Eastview and Dave Espeut, who honed his chops in Oshawa. Admission to the event is free. Salvation Army Food Dank donations are welcomed. It’s in the Durham Christian Academy audito- rium, 2038 Nash Rd., Courtice, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. ‘‘It’s so much fun. I get to meet new people. I love performing.’ 13-year-old rapper Tara ‘Little T’ Lord PI C K E R I N G PI C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E When your car is dirty, it’s easy to head to the nearest car wash and shell out $10 - $15 for a drive-thru wash. But commercial washes don’t always do a great job and their brushes can hold onto to dirt and actually scratch your vehicle. The next time you want a clean car, bring it to Shammy’s Auto Detailing. They offer an express car wash, starting as low as $10 for an exterior wash, all done by hand. You can also opt to have the interior vacuumed, the windows cleaned, the rims washed and polished and the tires dressed - all while you wait! In less than half an hour, your vehicle will be hand washed, chamois dried and the interior will look like new. When it comes to making vehicles look their best, there is one place that the major car dealerships in Pickering turn to: Shammy’s Auto Detailing. Luckily, Shammy’s is also open to the public, which means you can have your vehicle looking and smelling like new! There are several different packages to choose from, or you can create your own custom package to suit your needs. The Silver package includes an exterior wash, clean rims, tires and wheel wells, clean windows inside and out, interior vacuum, interior wipe down and dress tires, starting from $29.95. 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The candidate will be required to demonstrate his/her ability. Competency will be evaluated by the Quarry Management. The candidate should have a certificate/diploma as a Heavy Equipment Operator from a recognized college, combined with related experience; or (a minimum of) 5 years operating experience in a quarry setting. Computer literacy and previous experience operating a stationary crusher would be an asset. The ability to work 10-hour shift rotations is essential. Qualified applicants please submit your resume by February 28, 2013: Human Resources Email: recruitmentbowmanville@vcsmc.com Fax: (905) 623-8462 We appreciate your interest in St. Marys Cement; however, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 23, 2013 • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Granite Golf Clubhouse 2699 York Durham Road 30 (South of Bloomington Rd.), Stouffville, ON We are currently seeking energetic employees to join our 2013 team for the following full-time seasonal positions: Cooks & Dishwashers • Food & Beverage Floor Lead Food & Beverage Servers • Golf Course Maintenance We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, however if you are unable to attend the Open House please submit your resume to: Granite Golf Club Fax: 416-510-6683 / E-mail: hr@graniteclub.com For directions to Granite Golf Club and details of all jobs available, please visit our website at granitegolfclub.ca Granite Golf Club is Looking For Employees With Drive! Granite Golf Club is Looking One Company Please bring your resume and meet members of our management team. For more information, please visit www.clublink.ca or join ClubLink Jobs and Careers on Facebook. 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Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory NOW PUBLISHING "THURSDAY'S" Deadline: Tuesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson @ 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Bio-Identical Hormones To Slow Down Aging Dr. Blake Gibb announces new associateDr. Andrew Kiellerman in new location. The Clinic For Advanced Health 1288 Ritson Rd North, Oshawa 289-274-9057 New patients welcome BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTEDFOR A RURAL ROUTE In the following area: Uxbridge / Zephyr Approx: 475 papers Work consists of collation of papers and flyers and delivering to mailboxes and specified addresses. Also to include in-town routes encompassed within the geographic boundary or rural route area, which will be delivered in Rural Route format. Bids Accepted until: 5pm on February 25th, 2013 Contract Commences: March 4th, 2013 Bid packages available at: Uxbridge Times Journal, 16 Bascom St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1J3 Reference # RT033 or 845 Farewell St, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Saturday April 6th & Sunday April 7th, 2013 Durham College Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa For booth information go to www.showsdurhamregion.com or contact Susan at 905-579-4400 ext. 2629 or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com 17th Annual Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 22nd – March 24th, 2013 Pickering Markets Trade Centre, Pickering For booth information contact Susan at sfleming@durhamregion.com or (905)579-4473 ext. 2629 VENDORS WANTED Clarington Home & Garden Show Garnet Rickard Complex April 12th, 13th & 14th Call Devon at 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 dleblanc@durhamregion.com or Wendy Weber 905-579-4473 ext. 2215wweber@durhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED Oshawa Home and Garden Show March 8th, 9th & 10th General Motors Center Call Devon at 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 dleblanc@durhamregion.com or Wendy Weber 905-579-4473 ext. 2215 wweber@durhamregion.com AUCTION SALE Sunday, February 17th Preview: 12:00pm, Start: 1:00pm Quality Inn Hotel Oshawa1011 Bloor St. East, Oshawa PRE-REGISTER AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO AFREE $250 AUCTION DOLLAR DRAW AT THEBEGINNING OF THE SALE. 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GeneralHelp Mortgages,LoansM Apartments & Flats For RentA Hospital/Medical/Dental PSWs who are warm, compassionate and love their work required to help our wonderful seniors in Ajax Pickering Whitby Oshawa Port Perry Uxbridge. 905-231-3122 info@cozi- care.ca InvestmentOpportunitiesI UNIQUE LAKEFRONT IN- VESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Tri-Plex Rice Lake-3 (1) Bdrm units w/adjoining doors Fully Equipped-excellent ren- tal income or for private en- joyment. $229,000. www.cottages-4-hire.com or mpetrie@bell.net Mortgages,LoansM 2.89% 5 yr. Fixed No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank RatesCall for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats For RentA Places ofWorship FitnessServices Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bedroom, 2-bed- rooms & 3-bedrooms. Janu- ary & February, from $969/mo. 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Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and security access. Call 905-728-4966, 1-866-601-3083. OSHAWA, ONE-BEDROOMSimcoe and King, 3rd-floor apartment. Appliances, laun- dry, security intercom, No Parking. $665 plus electricity. Quiet, respectful Tenants please. Call (905)986-4889. PICKERING, bright 2-bdrm bsmt apt, open concept, eat-in kitchen, 4pc modern bath, windows in all rooms, includes utilities, parking. Near all amenities/401. Avail Immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)831-9728. Apartments & Flats For RentA Places ofWorship FitnessServices VendorsWantedV Auctions & Sales A Garage/YardSalesG Apartments & Flats For RentA UPPER 3-BEDROOM du- plex available Feb. 15th. Shared yard and laundry. Parking included. $1100.00 per month plus hydro. Call 905-436-5898 for viewing. Condominiumsfor RentC BOWMNANVILLE DOWN- TOWN 2-levels, 2-bedrooms, new carpet, new paint, 3 ap- pliances, $900/month plus hydro. 416-497-4540 Apartments & Flats For RentA Places ofWorship FitnessServices VendorsWantedV Auctions & Sales A Garage/YardSalesG Houses for Rent PICKERING BUNGALOW 3+1 bedrooms. Close to all amentities. First&last. $1550/month plus utilities. 647-654-8595 or 905-509-8095 RENT TO OWN Gorgeous 3-bedroom, detached house with private yard, deck, finished basement in the heart of Whitby. Move Right In. Bad Credit OK. 1-888-396-4891 (24-Hr Mes- sage) TendersT VendorsWantedV Houses for Rent WHITBY, DETACHED 4- bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 4 appli- ances, double garage, $1550 + utilities. Available May 1st. (416)752-3492 Campers,Tr ailers, Sites 1984 MOTORHOME, excel- lent condition. Sleeps 6, equipped with air condition- ing, heater, stove, oven, mi- crowave, television, DVD & CD player, refrigerator. Bath & shower, toilet. Only 135,000kms. 705-357-1750 or email ben_heuvelman@hotmail. com Health& Homecare CAREGIVER IN AJAX need- ed for older lady 3 hrs per day Monday to Friday. Must drive, speak English and Greek. Interest parties please call 416-827-6846. TendersT VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA GAS RANGE, Sears Ken- more. Very clean, in good shape. Asking $275. Call 905-666-8909 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 **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. RENT TO OWN Appliances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263- 8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit u s o n t h e w e b a t www.paddysmarket.ca Auctions & Sales A VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA SALE: LADIES PLUS SIZE CLOTHING Above Average Consignments is having a save the HST sale from Feb 14 to 28. Women's clothing sizes 14+, XL & Up. Many markdowns already in store. 252 Bayly St W, Ajax. N. side of Bayly between Harwood Av & Westney Rd. 9054275151. Like us on Facebook! Open tues, wed, thurs, sat 10 to 5, Friday 11:30 to 5. Closed Sun/Mon. Now accepting Spring cloth- ing, Maternity, and Wedding Dresses SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help. Camera Systems, Very Reasonable 26 Years Experience. Family Business. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661 1-800-903-8777 STAIRLIFTS two Acorn Superlifts used only 6 months. Eight-stair unit $1800, five-stair unit $1000. Black full-length MINK FUR COAT w/matching hat. Made entirely from Blacklama female pelts. Medium size. $700. 905-433-8998 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 fridge's - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! 18 cu. ft. fridges at $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Ap- pliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Swap & Tr adeS PING 3 WOOD, G10 series, 17 degree draw loft, soft regular graphite shaft. Right hand. 905-431-9727 Auctions & Sales A VendorsWantedV DURHAM'S Fast & Furious Motorsports Show, Sat. & Sun, April 6th & 7th, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Cen- tre, Bowmanville, Ont. For more information or to book a booth call 905-579-4400 Jennine Huffman, ext 2627 or Jennifer Reesor, ext 2334 Visit www.durhamfastandfuri- ous.com or www.metroland- shows.com Firewood APPLEWOOD FIREWOOD for sale, 3 years seasoned. $150 per bush cord, $50 per face cord. Call 905-259-3713 CarsC 2002 OLDS. INTRIGUE GX $1495.; 2002 Kia Spectra $1495.; 2001 Chevy Cavalier $1195.; 2001 Kia Sephia LS $1695.; 2001 Mazda Protege ES $1995.; 2000 Honda Civic DX $ 995.; 2000 Nissan Maxima SE $1995.; 2000 Chevy Cavalier $1395.; 2000 Saturn SL1 $1495.; 1999 Chevy Malibu $995.; 1999 Dodge Caravan $1595.; 1998 Toyota Corolla VE $1695.; 1998 Subaru Legacy SE $1395.; 1997 Toyota Camry XLE $1995.; 1997 Buick Regal LS $995.; 1996 Volvo 850 GLT $1495.; 1996 Ford Crown Vic $1695.; 1995 Nissan Altima GXE $1195.; 1995 Olds Royale 88 $1495.; 1995 Ford Explorer XLT $1695. Over 60 Vehicles in Stock... Amber Motors, 3120 Danforth Avenue - 416-864-1310. Open 7 days a week! 2006 ALTIMA, blue, 2.5S 73,5000kms, mint condition, $9,200. Call 416-806-4749 daytime, or 905-420-9216 evenings. 2011 BUICK Regal CXL Lease Takeover: Stunning espresso bronze with cream leather interior. Owner will pay transfer fee. Zero down just take over lease. For more information go to www.leasebusters.com ID#140401 Auctions & Sales A CarsC 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 Wa ntedC !! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. **$!$$!! ! AAAAA WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. $250-$2000 ajaxautowreckers.com Cash for Cars, Trucks and All Scrap Metal. 905-686-1771416-896-7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Garage &Storage SpaceG AUTOMOTIVE SHOP space. South Pickering. Close to 401. Approx 1800-sq ft. Fully equipped. lots of parking, ex- tra large garage door. Call 905-831-2444 AdultEntertainment OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H H Relaxing MassageVIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! ANNA'S SPA Russian Girls "SPECIAL"4286 Kingston Rd. Scarborough Kingston Rd before Galloway, past Lawrence (416)286-8126 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 30 AP HUBER, Helga - Peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday February 12, 2013 at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Loving wife of Dieter, cherished mom to Coletta (Keith Haines), Andreas and Carina (Greg Abbott). Proud Oma to Geoffrey, Ryan, Garrett, Kelly, Carmen, Erin and Kirsten. Beloved sister to Erika, Siegfried, Gerda and Willi. Helga will never be forgotten by additional dearest family members, Leo and Asby. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Sunday, February 17 from 11am until the time of the Memorial Service in the chapel at 1pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca KANTERS, Nicole ("Nikki") Genevieve (nee LeBlanc) - Passed away suddenly at Humber River Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the age of 39. Beloved wife of David. Daughter of Leonard and Barbara LeBlanc. Daughter-in-law of Martin (Odile) and godmother of Rachel. Dear sister of André (Melinda) and Linda (Joce). Loved sister-in-law of Bill (Lianne), Martin (Jennifer), Chris (Margaret), Joan (Sam) and her many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and her loving grandmothers Ella and Jeanette. Nicole loved life, family, friends and music. We will truly miss her ever present smile. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Friday February 15th from 6-9p.m. and on Saturday February 16th from 11 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Following the interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby, a reception will be held to celebrate Nicole's life. The reception will be held at The McEachnie Family Centre, across the parking lot of the funeral home. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca Do you have an engagement or recent wedding to announce? Do you have an engagement or recent wedding to announce? Share your exciting news with our readers in This Week or the News Advertiser newspapers on February 28th. A photo and up to 40 words for the discounted price of $49+hst (ad size 4”x2”) Deadline is February 25th. 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