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e x c l u s i v e FR E E e b o o k s f o r o u r r e a d e r s a t du r h a m re g i o n . c o m . / e b o o k s NE W ! 3 6 5 d a y s + 3 0 0 0 p h o t o a s s i g n m e n t s = ‘ D U R H A M 3 6 5 ’ News Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO COURTSNA Ajax man gets 13 years for robbery, shooting Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- An Ajax man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a robbery and shoot- ing spree that left one man with a bullet lodged in his head and sent shoppers at a plaza scram- bling for cover. It’s remarkable no bystand- ers were injured when Andrew Kreko opened fire on a man he’d just robbed, unleashing a vol- ley of shots that saw both him and his victim wounded, a judge said in passing sentence Tues- day. Your Life Fitness: Yoga Yoga expert Wendy Melville discusses and demonstrates the reclining twist, renowned for balancing and toning powers.durhamregion.com PICKERING THURS. JAN. 9, 2014 / A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 24 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand SUNROOMS • WINDOWS DOORS • ENCLOSURES AWNINGS & INTERIOR SHUTTERS 1-800-465-0593 Visit lifestyleproducts.ca HOME PRODUCTS LifestyleifestyleLTM Happy New Ye arHappyNewYear 264 Fa irall St.,Ajax 905-428-0950 NEEDWINTERTIRES?WEGOT‘EM!ALLMAJORBRANDSFORLE$$ WHITBY -- Patty Kingsley, left, with Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, and her work of art, during the launch of a year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Region. The event featured the unveil- ing of the one-of-a-kind art work, a 40th anniversary video, a flag raising, and a special section on the Region’s website. Ryan Pfeiffer / MetrolandDurham marks 40th birthday Region was set up in 1974 out of three counties Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A 40th birthday is always a milestone and it’s no dif- ferent for Durham Region. The Region marks its 40th anni- versary in 2014 and events are going to be held throughout the year to celebrate. At a kickoff launch on Tuesday, Regional Chairman Roger Ander- son said, “2014 is a celebration for our regional community. “If you do historical research, you’ll find not everybody, believe it or not, embraced Regional gov- ernment. The early days weren’t necessarily smooth sailing,” he said. Durham, along with York, Peel, Halton and others, were set up by the provincial government to deal with population growth in the GTA. Durham was created out of 21 local communities in Ontar- io, Northumberland and Durham counties. When it was established, Dur- ham had a population of about 247,000. The population has tri- pled to about 645,000, while the number of Regional staff has increased from about 1,400 to “just under 6,000,” said Garry Cubitt, the Region’s chief admin- istrative officer. Growth in the Region “has been nothing short of remarkable,” Mr. Cubitt added. See DURHAM page 9 Read the complete story, page 2 Pickering lands to be transferred to Rouge National Urban Park Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Bit by bit, pieces of land are being put together to cre- ate Canada’s first national urban park, right on Pickering’s doorstep. Parks Canada is finalizing agree- ments for the transfer of land from several landowners, including the City of Pickering. In the coming weeks Pickering council is expected to vote on a draft agreement to transfer ownership of 10 small parcels of land, which will make up about one per cent of the new Rouge National Urban Park. “This is going to be the single largest urban park that is accessible by a very short drive or public tran- sit,” says Pamela Veinotte, field unit superintendent for Rouge National Urban Park. The land assembly process involves transferring pieces of land owned by the federal and provin- cial governments, as well as Toron- to Region Conservation Authority, the cities of Pickering, Toronto and Markham and the regions of York and Durham. Officials said it’s difficult to say how long the whole process will take. “Once we are the landholders then work to enhance the park, things like conservation, visi- tor experience, can get underway quickly,” Ms. Veinotte notes. Enhancements will include new and improved trails, outdoor exhibits, welcome areas and wash- rooms. Receive up to $650*when replacing your old central heating and cooling systems. For complete details, visit veridian.saveonenergy.ca *Subjecttoadditionaltermsandconditionsfoundat saveonenergy.ca.FundedbytheOntarioPowerAuthorityandofferedbyVeridianConnectionsInc. AmarkoftheProvinceofOntarioprotectedunderCanadiantrade-marklaw.Usedundersublicence.OMOfficialMarkoftheOntarioPowerAuthority.Usedunderlicence. 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP Ajax man gets 13 years for robbery, shooting Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- An Ajax man has been sen- tenced to 13 years in prison for a robbery and shooting spree that left one man with a bul- let lodged in his head and sent shoppers at a plaza scrambling for cover. It’s remarkable no bystanders were injured when Andrew Kreko opened fire on a man he’d just robbed, unleashing a volley of shots that saw both him and his victim wounded, a judge said in passing sentence Tuesday. “Mercifully, no other citizens were struck by the bullets loosed by Mr. Kreko,” said Ontar- io Court Justice David Stone. “There was so much potential for public harm.” Mr. Kreko, now 24, was charged with numerous offences including attempted murder after the May 5, 2012 incident, but pleaded guilty late last year to three counts including robbery and weapons possession. He was serving a house arrest sentence for cocaine possession and under several orders not to possess weapons at the time of the incident, the judge noted. Mr. Kreko made “criminal decision after criminal decision” on the day in question, the judge said. “The recklessness is palpable,” said Justice Stone. “I find each offence somewhat star- tling and extreme.” Mr. Kreko was outside a liquor store on Bayly Street in Ajax on a Saturday evening when he spied a man wearing a flashy neck- lace -- it was worth more than $6,000 -- hop into a BMW and drive away, according to an agreed statement of facts. He trailed the man to an apartment complex on Falby Court and, with his face covered by a bandana, con- fronted the man, ordering him at gunpoint to hand over the jewelry. There was a struggle and Mr. Kreko’s hand- gun discharged, firing a round into the ground, court heard. He fled on foot with the man’s necklace and a cellphone. But the victim gave chase, following Mr. Kreko to a nearby plaza. He caught up to the bandit, running into Mr. Kreko and vaulting him into the windshield of the car. Mr. Kreko got up and fired several shots, a number of which struck the BMW. One of the bullets hit the driver in the back of the head. The slug was lodged under the man’s scalp but did not penetrate his skull. Mr. Kreko also managed to shoot himself in the leg, Justice Stone said. Mr. Kreko flung his gun onto the roof of the plaza and hobbled away but was soon nabbed by police. Cops recovered the stolen necklace and phone. The victim was rushed to hospital but his injuries turned out to be minor. “He was very soon released from hospital and was bragging on Facebook about run- ning down his robber,” Justice Stone said. That man wasn’t charged for his actions in the May 5 incident but has since been con- victed of a crime of violence and is serving penitentiary time, court heard. The incident terrorized area residents and shoppers at the plaza where the gunplay occurred, Justice Stone said. “Many people described being frightened and shocked by a brazen shooting in a public place,” he said. Mr. Kreko was sentenced to 13 years and given credit for two and a half years of pretri- al custody. He’s prohibited for life from pos- sessing weapons. Crown seeks lengthy sentence for Ajax man’s killer Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- A prosecutor has called for a stiff prison sentence for a woman convicted of the murder of her ex-lover, who was stabbed to death when two men he didn’t know stormed into his Ajax apartment. Aimee Margaret McIntyre is responsible not only for the death of Karl O’Reggio, but is also the reason two young men are serving life sentences for murder, prosecutor Lindsay Bandini said during a sentencing hearing Fri- day. “None of this would have happened but for Ms. McIntyre,” Ms. Bandini told Superior Court Justice Alex Sosna. “She’s the reason Mr. O’Reggio is dead and she’s the reason (Jonathan) Ebanks and (Nathan) Kelly are murderers at ages 20 and 18.” Ms. McIntyre, 31, of Bobcaygeon, was con- victed on Dec. 12 of second-degree murder in the death of Mr. O’Reggio, 33, who was stabbed to death after two young men -- Mr. Kelly, her boyfriend at the time, and his friend, Mr. Ebanks -- burst into his basement apartment on Tresher Court in July 2007. The Crown contended that Ms. McIntyre enlist- ed the young men to exact vengeance on Mr. O’Reggio, with whom she’d gone through an acrimonious breakup. At the beginning of her jury trial in Novem- ber, Ms. McIntyre acknowledged her culpa- bility by attempting to enter a plea of guilty to manslaughter, a move rejected by the Crown. During the trial Ms. McIntyre testified in her own defence, admitting that she drove the two young men to Mr. O’Reggio’s home on the day of the killing. But she said she had no idea Mr. Ebanks was armed with a large knife, and denied there was a plan to murder Mr. O’Reggio. Mr. Ebanks, brought to court from prison to testify, said the stabbing was a spontaneous act that occurred when Mr. O’Reggio strug- gled with the intruders. Both Mr. Ebanks and Mr. Kelly pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2010 and were sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility set at 16 years. Friday Ms. Bandini urged Justice Sosna to impose a parole eligibility period of 17 years for Ms. McInytre. 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 3 AP Public Notice 2014 Municipal Election Nominations and Candidate Campaigns The Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, provides that every person who proposes to be a candidate for the Office of Regional Chair in the 2014 Municipal Election to be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 shall file a Nomination Paper with the Regional Clerk. The Municipal Elections Act further provides that a candidate’s election campaign period for the Office of Regional Chair begins on the day he/she files a nomination for the office. No contributions shall be made to or accepted by or on behalf of the candidate and no expenses may be incurred by or on behalf of a candidate prior to filing the prescribed Nomination Paper with the Regional Clerk. Money, goods and services given to and accepted by or on behalf of a person for his/her election campaign are contributions. Take notice that nominations will be received by the Regional Clerk for the municipal election to be held on October 27, 2014 for the Office of Regional Chair. Nominations for the Office of Regional Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham must be filed in the Office of the Regional Clerk, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3. Nomination Procedure: 1. The prescribed Nomination Paper may be obtained and filed in the Office of the Regional Clerk: on any day from January 2, 2014 to September 11, 2014 when the Regional Clerk’s Office is open (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) no later than Nomination Day, Friday, September 12, 2014 during the hours 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 2. The Nomination Paper shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of $200.00 in cash, certified cheque or money order, payable to The Regional Municipality of Durham, or by Debit, Visa or Mastercard. 3.The onus is on the candidate for election to an office to file a bona fide Nomination Paper. For further information, please contact: Deb Bowen Regional Clerk / Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, PO Box 623 Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone Number: 905-668-7711, extension 2100 Dated this 9th day of December, 2013. If you require this information in an accessible format please contact the Regional Clerk / Director of Legislative Services via email at clerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668- 7711, extension 2100. 7711 extension 2100. Driven to exceed your expectations. Ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Claims Experience” by J.D. Power. 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The women refused and the suspect, a masked man, about five feet ten with a thin build, fled on foot. On Saturday at about 3 p.m. a Markham man showed up at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School on Whites Road to meet a buyer to whom he had arranged to sell a smartphone. As the 34-year- old victim spoke with two men, a third man, armed with a knife, approached and demanded cash. The suspects, all described as black men in their late teens or early 20s, fled with a SIM card. New for 2014 Durham Tourism offers a guide into discovering the region DURHAM -- Offering a glimpse into the unique tourism attrac- tions in Durham Region, the new 2014 Discovery Guide is designed for residents and visi- tors alike. The guide features a calen- dar of events and coupons, as well as information on dining, family fun, sporting life, outdoor adventures, creative culture, signature experiences, hotels and accommodations and more. This year, the guide also gives information on how to explore the region in all four seasons, to show the scope of Durham’s tourism assets. To order a copy of the 2014 Discovery Guide, or any addi- tional tourism resources, con- tact Durham Tourism at 1-800- 413-0017 or tourism@durham. ca. To view the guide online or to learn more, visit www.dur- hamtourism.ca. Call us at 877-857-2333 or visit us online THINKING OFSELLING? We provide all the toolsyou need to sell yourhouse yourself, savingthousands of dollars inagent commissions. 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 4 AP $398Samsung 39” SEE OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PAPER OR VIEW IT ONLINE AT BADBOY.CA! SAVE $200 39”LED 1080p 60Hz 2 HDMILIMITED QUANTITIES 82031 THEMUL TIMILLION DOLL ARINVENTORY CLEARANCE BL OWOUT !68UPTO %OFF 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa Yo u’recloserthanyou think! EARN UP TO 3 CREDITSIN JUST 9WEEKS! 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No Appointment Necessary Ja nuary 14 at 10 AM Te rm 3 starts January 29,2014 Root vegetable pot pie with potato galette base The dish: Root vegetable pot pie with potato galette base Where to get it: The Table, 20 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa The story: After gluten-free customers lamented not being able to eat the restau- rant’s pot pies, owner Carol Cavallari got creative and whipped up a version with a potato galette crust -- that’s thinly sliced potatoes with olive oil and sea salt. The roasted root vegetable version has fresh thyme and a gluten-free gravy made with quinoa flour. Ms. Cavallari says the cozy dish is “hugely popular,” especially when the weather is cold. Her staff makes about a dozen a week. It costs: $8.95 for a slice of pot pie and side salad It tastes like: Comfort food with a twist. We’re looking for independent local res- taurants with an interesting dish to share. Tell us about your secret family recipes, unique ingredients, award winners or cus- tomer favourites. E-mail jfollert@durham- region.com to be featured in an upcoming Durham Dish. dishDURHAM Root vegetable pot pie with potato galette base. The Table serves up a gluten-free pot pie Local students invited to get creative celebrating life in Durham Top three entries win a GoPro camera DURHAM -- The Region of Durham is challenging local high school students to get creative for the chance to win a GoPro camera. As part of the Region’s 40th anniversary celebrations, local students are invited to submit a short creative work celebrating life in Durham. Entries can take the form of an essay, poem or story with a maximum of 500 words, a webpage with a maximum of three layers or an original song, photo composition or video. Durham residents enrolled in secondary school for the academic year of September 2013 to June 2014 are eligible to enter the contest. Students may enter as individuals or as part of a group. Students can e-mail an electronic copy of their entry (must be less than 10MB if attached to an e-mail) or a link to it, to creativecontest@durham.ca by 4 p.m. on March 30. Prizes for the top three entries include black, silver and white GoPro cameras. 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 5 AP TEL: 905-428-1711 •FAX: 905-428-0863 Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm •Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm •Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 75 Bayly St.,W. (Baywood/No Frills Plaza) Ajax Senior’s Day Last Monday of each month SAVE 20%. Full Postal Outlet “From anywhere...to anyone” Everything you need. We take the time... •FREE Rx Delivery. •We waive the $2 co-pay for seniors and welfare patients. A Certified Diabetes Educator Practices HereA Certified Diabetes Educator Practices Here A CDE®has demonstrated a standard of excellence in the field of diabetes education by achieving this national certification. 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Activities include professional ice carv- ing, ice painting, carnival games, horse- drawn wagon rides, aboriginal story- telling, rhythm drumming and, weather permitting, snowshoeing and outdoor skating. Little ones who want to warm up can go into the McLean library branch and create a craft. Admission is free, but there are nomi- nal fees for some activities, food and beverages. It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the community centre is at the corner of Westney Road and Magill Drive. For more information, visit www.ajax. ca. email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 6 A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sr. Sales Supervisor Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager Editorial &&& OpinionsP Prepare now for the next emergency in Pickering e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Preparing for an emergency should be a lot higher on people’s priority list after the recent ice storm. It underscored the need to be ready before trouble comes so you don’t have to scram- ble for what you need afterwards, when what you require may be hard, if not impos- sible, to obtain. According to the Red Cross, two-thirds of Canadians have not prepared for a disaster, with many saying they haven’t because one is unlikely. But the bottom line is that in the event of a lengthy power outage, an earth- quake or another disaster, in the early days especially you are on your own and need to start thinking ahead. First off, have a friend, family member or neighbour with whom you can communi- cate. This was especially important in the ice storm aftermath as many people left their homes seeking warmth. And while there were frequent online updates on the situation, you can’t beat a neighbour giv- ing you a first-hand report of what is going on. Note that when smartphones died after the ice storm, they became useless if you couldn’t re-charge them. We heard people say that while they had a flashlight, the batteries were low and failed quickly. It’s always important in winter, summer or any season to have at least one working flashlight and extra batteries for it. A full emergency kit will make you self- sufficient for a few days. The Red Cross rec- ommends that Canadians store two litres of drinking water and two litres of water for washing per person, per day. A 72-hour supply of water should always be available for family members and pets. Once a year, add fresh water to your kit. Also recommended is a three-day sup- ply of food for each person. The Red Cross advises that you “select foods that are com- pact and lightweight, non-perishable and require no refrigeration, cooking, prepara- tion or added water.” The kit should also include a manual can opener, a crank- or battery-operated flash- light with extra batteries, extra keys for house and the car, a first-aid kit, cash in small bills and crucial items such as medi- cation and infant formula. Remember to store these supplies in one place in a sturdy and easy-to-carry bag, such as a backpack. There’s more you can add to your kit; see www.redcross.ca. And of course you should have a kit in your car. It will contain many of the things in your home kit. Preparing for the next emergency before it happens will make us safer, more secure and less stressed out. Abortion can be explained to children To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering church’s anti-abortion sign bad timing’, editorial opinion, durhamre- gion.com, Dec. 17, 2013. I totally disagree with your opinion; abortion can be explained in a way appro- priate to a child’s age. Abortion is a fact in today’s society and is endorsed by the Canadian and Ontario governments. The fact is that we don’t want to discuss it because of what it truly is. If we hide it, we don’t have to face real- ity. If the sign showed pictures of the results of abortion, I could see the writer’s point (although that is reality as well). It is interesting that there are no letters to the editor against the ads in newspapers, magazines and store windows that contain images of nearly naked men and women or the presence of sex shops in Pickering. How do you explain why soldiers are fight- ing and sometimes killing for our free- dom of speech, far from home, to a young child? Would anyone complain if a pro-abor- tion sign was posted somewhere where young children could see it? I bet those who did would be branded as religious nuts who are just trying to push their anti-abortion stance on people. Richard Hemingway Pickering Good and bad of ice storm To the editor: During the recent ice storm, we were without power for approximately 90 hours. I would like to give a big thank you and a huge “job well done” to the people who manned the phones at the Veridian power outage call centre. They were professional, pleasant, helpful and sympathetic. I’m sure they endured endless ranting calls yet they went above and beyond the call of duty. I would also like to compliment and thank the amazing crew that restored our power on Christmas night. They were so cheerful and efficient in the cold and dark and likely on very little sleep. Sadly, I also experienced the worst of the group as well. One Veridian representative was rude and unprofessional, especially when telling me that the downed lines in my yard likely weren’t live and people just overreact. The lines were live and this had been confirmed by Ajax Fire. I also dealt with a 911 operator who blew me off regarding the live wires, telling me I had to call Veridian. I explained that Veridian told me to call 911 but she was unswayed. I don’t care how busy she was, she’s supposed to be trained to handle a crisis. But we have power, we’re warm and we’re safe. The live wires from my neigh- bour’s home have been capped and are awaiting an electrician. Sharon Addison Ajax 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP Advertisement Nile’sAcademyofMiddleEasternBellyDanceinAjax recentlyheldtheirgrandopeningcelebrations. Here, Nile (Carole Blencowe) performs for visitors, a Lebanese folkloric dance with students (L-R) Angelika and Laryssa. Nile’s Academy is located at 224 Harwood Ave., South (in the Ajax Plaza). Call 289-366-3024 to enroll in their winter classes or for more information. 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Check our website today for more information. • Accounting I • Creative Writing • Excel Introduction • French 1 • French 2 • Guitar Techniques: Flat Picking • Improv for Everyone • Landscaping Your Home • Stock Market Investment • Word Introduction Kathleen (Kay) Tabinga, Brooklin Name: Kathleen (Kay) Tabinga Hometown: Brooklin Why she is a Local Hero: I have chosen to nominate Kathleen (Kay) Tabinga, of Brooklin, as a Local Hero because of the work she does in the Holy Family Catholic Church with the youth. It’s difficult to keep teens actively engaged in the church and Kay volunteers as a youth leader to help empower the teens who attend. Working with teens can be life changing for both the leader and the teen and having Kay as a role model will help the teens choose a positive direction in their lives. Kay just recently graduated and passed the College of Nurses exam and is now a registered practical nurse. I’m sure with Kay’s positive and cheery attitude she will brighten the days of her patients. -- Nominated by Kathy Metcalfe of Oshawa Working with teens A weekly feature highlighting those making a difference in communities across Durham Region Kathleen (Kay) Tabinga To nominate ‘Local Heroes’, log on to durhamregion.com/localheroes and fill out the online nomination form and upload a photo of the nominee. You can also email your sub- mission to newsroom@durhamregion.com. Make sure it is 100 words or less and includes a photo. Those submitting a Local Heroes nomi- nation are eligible for a monthly draw for a $25 Tim Hortons card. L O C AL HER O E S L O C AL HER O E S DURHAM -- William Dunbar Public School in Pickering was named Durham’s kindest school recently. The YWCA Durham’s annual Random Acts of Kindness Challenge calls upon Dur- ham Catholic and Public board students to commit ‘random acts’ with the hope that the kind acts will continue throughout the year. One example was Seneca Trail Public School in Oshawa, where students, armed with chalk, wrote pleasant messages on sidewalks throughout the neighbourhood. At Maple Ridge Public School in Pickering, students sold bracelets in order to raise money for the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren. Second place went to Immaculate Con- ception Public School in Port Perry, and third went to St. Hedwig Catholic School in Oshawa. Pickering’s William Dunbar is Durham’s kindest school du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 8 AP adopt a pet WHITBY -- Ariel is a five-year-old domes- tic short hair brown tabby, female, and is spayed. She’s very loving with adults and older kids but is probably best in a home without small kids or other pets. For more information, call 905-665-7430. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Whitby white pines stand tall following ice storm It was with trepidation that I stepped into Thickson’s Woods this week, the first time since the big ice storm. Given the way trees had cracked and fallen all over Durham, I feared the worst -- that this very special remnant of old-growth forest would be pretty much decimat- ed by what Mother Nature had thrown at it before Christmas. Sure enough, I was soon climbing over branches that blocked the paths, glad that the Thick- son’s Woods Land Trust, owners and protectors, had closed off the trails to the public for safety reasons. As I picked my way around the woods, scouting for damage to report to the board, I was surprised to find more black cherry and white birch trees snapped off than anything. Great numbers of pine limbs had fallen, weighed down by ice, but I spotted only five great pines that had lost their feathery tops, leaving jag- ged snags poking into what was now a patch of open sky in the canopy. That any pines at all were still standing surprised me, but there they were, an army of sur- vivors. Yes, a number had arms sheared off, but they still stood tall, the tallest trees in Eastern Canada. Amazing. No wonder this one species, pinus strobus, was so prized by European ship- builders in centuries past, being twice as tall as the native pines of Europe. Some, hundreds of years old, rose 240 feet in height, the “redwoods of the east.” Light- weight and flexible, yet strong, white pines were perfect for masts of sailing vessels. Especially for warships of the Royal Navy, which required a 4x4-foot squared timber to support the sails that made Britain’s military fleet so swift it could dominate the world’s oceans and build an empire. As well as furs and fish, white pines were one of the first economic goods to be exported from North America. Want- ing to keep such valuable timber for his navy, King George 1 declared ownership of every white pine of a certain size, and had agents go around marking each tree within 10 miles of any navigable water- way with the “King’s broad arrow,” three slashes with an axe. So many great pines filled the forests that harvesting went on unabated for 125 years. I hadn’t realized what a critical role white pines played in shaping the polit- ical borders of eastern North Ameri- ca. Settlers in the 13 colonies built just about everything from easily-worked white pine, including bridges, houses and furniture. They were as angry at hav- ing to leave pines on their land for the Crown, subject to hefty fines if they used them themselves, as they were for being taxed on tea, and they eventually revolt- ed. Britain’s stripping of the great white pines moved on to Upper Canada. Today just a few tiny islands are left, Thickson’s Woods in Whitby among them. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the plan- et. Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Ariel on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Don’t leave pets in cold cars It’s so cold outside that some people aren’t even leaving their homes right now. That’s why I started to panic when I saw a tiny dog barking incessantly inside a parked car, on a day when it read -18 C on my car thermometer. I didn’t know what to do. I had just come out of a store, so I wasn’t sure how long he had been there. So I waited. And waited and waited. Finally, about 20 minutes later, I asked the manager of the store, in which I assumed the owner was in, to make an announcement. He did, but there was no response. I waited another five min- utes or so and thought, ‘OK, this is it. I have to do something.’ I didn’t want to call 911 but I did want to notify the police. So I called the main number for Durham Regional Police Services, 905-579-1520, and told the operator that I wanted to report a dog in a parked car. She transferred me to the appropriate person and I shared my concern. I had always heard that police will respond in case of a pet emergency, and I was pleased when the operator asked for the colour and make of the car, the licence plate and the location. She also asked me the size of the dog, and I told her he was small. She said an officer was on the way. Of course, and to my relief, the own- ers came out almost immediately after I hung up. Yes, they were in the same store I assumed they were in, and yes, it was a pair -- two people decided it was OK to leave their dog in a freezing car. So I called the police back to tell them not to worry about it, the dog was fine. However the operator told me an officer was already en route and asked in which direction the car was travelling. I’m not sure if the police ever caught up to the owners, but I was pleased to know my concerns didn’t go unnoticed. I do not condone calling police flip- pantly, but I was concerned and this dog seemed very distressed. I know that when I write this column, I’m usually speaking to the converted, and most know the cold is dangerous to pets. But if you run into the same situa- tion I did, perhaps you could save a pet’s life knowing that you can call the police and they will take your concerns seri- ously. Of course you can also call the Humane Society/Ontario Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Animals regarding ani- mal cruelty and neglect cases at 905- 665-7430. Since I felt this was an emer- gency, I chose to call police. Some people may think I overreacted, but that’s fine with me. I did what I felt was right, and I know that dog didn’t freeze to death. I doubt this couple did this to be cruel; they probably take their dog with them everywhere they go. They may not know of the dangers the cold can have on a pet. So if the officer did talk to them, maybe they’ll realize next time, they should leave the little guy at home. Pets do not need to go along on errands at this time of year. They should be indoors in a warm bed. And please remember cold cars are dangerous for cats too. For more information on managing pets in the cold, check out last week’s column. If you missed it, you can find it at durhamregion.com under the ‘Com- munity’ section. Kristen Calis Reporter Cold car no place for pets DURHAM -- It’s so cold right now that that it’s best to leave dogs at home when you run errands, no matter how much they love car rides. Make sure they have a nice cozy dog bed to stay warm in. Bo warmed up on a cold winter afternoon. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 A hematoma is a pooling of blood caused by broken blood vessels. This can occur in the ear flap of pets when they shake their head causing rupture of tiny vessels. Underlying ear infections & allergies are common in these pets & are often the cause of the head shaking to begin with. When the ear flap swells with blood, it will feel & look as though the flap is full of fluid. Hematomas can be treated by removing the fluid with a needle & syringe, bandaging the ear to apply pressure, & oral medications. If this fails & the hematoma re-occurs, then a sur- gical procedure may be required to prevent the swelling from forming again. It is also essential that underlying ear infections are treated. If the hematoma is not corrected, the fluid will Ask the Vet:“What is an aural hematoma”?Written by Dr. Melanie Dell eventually resorb into the body, however significant scar tissue will remain in the ear flap (aka “cauliflower ear”). In some cases the hematoma may also rupture if the fluid is not drained. 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 • Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 4 9 P Promoting A Healthy SMILE, A Healthier YOU! Dr. Marvin Lean Principal Dentist Dr. Pam Li & Dr. S. Rodfar Associate Dentists Dr. Irit Shoval Periodontist Dr. Johnathan Lok Anesthetist “Like” us for a chance toWIN1pair of TO RONTO MAPLE LEAF tickets to join Dr.Lean (the team dentist) for a game! 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Mr. Anderson noted many of the early Regional staff had been transferred from county governments. “You’d be surprised that many of the issues grappling with council in 1974 are still grap- pling with Regional council of today,” Mr. Anderson said, adding the issues include the Pickering airport, development of Seaton in north Pickering, transportation and “even electing the Regional chairman. It’s amazing how some things don’t change.” Early decisions, such as where the Region headquarters should be, how much employ- ees would be paid and if smoking in the council chambers would be permitted, “were hotly debated,” he said. The Region’s economy was automotive- based in 1974, with General Motors directly and indirectly employing tens of thousands of people, while Chrylser had a trim plant in Ajax with a couple thousand employees. “Agriculture was the foundation and is still the No. 1 employer in Durham Region,” Mr. Anderson said. Mr. Anderson noted Mr. Cubitt has been working for the Region since its incep- tion, adding, “That means he’s the Region’s grandpa.” Tracy MacCharles, the MPP for Picker- ing-Scarborough East and the minister for consumer services, said, “It’s quite remark- able to see the Region today, the way it has evolved, all the infrastructure that’s been built, the beautiful land that’s been pre- served.” Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette said his father helped organize the Durham Region- al Police Service, noting that in 1974, Can- nington, in Brock Township, had one police officer. Mr. Anderson said, “It’s a very interesting time as the Region grows. We have a great staff. They work every day for the residents. They work every day right through. We have a great staff and I’m very proud of them. They made the first 40 years great and they will make the next 40 years fabulous.” WATCH the video story VIEW infographic of how the Region han- dles local waste pickup @ durhamregion.com Your Life: Countdown to RRSP deadline Making the most of your contribution: Video series with Meridian Credit Union The deadline for your final RRSP con- tribution for the 2013 tax year is March 3. With the deadline being only eight weeks away, 40 per cent of Ontarians are forgoing retirement savings to pay their debts. Meridian Credit Union released find- ings from its Ontario Retirement Study that has raised serious questions about the long-term financial security of many of us living in this province. One in five have even yet to start saving for their retirement, while 10 per cent of Ontarians said their top financial prior- ity was to stop living paycheque-to-pay- cheque. Are you one of these people? Do you need help? In next week’s video series on durham- region.com, we are at Meridian Credit Union in Pickering with senior wealth advisor for Durham Region, Ken Hug- gins. Find out all you need to know when it comes to preparing, saving and contrib- uting to your RRSP. We have a tip for each day of the week focusing on anything from setting finan- cial resolutions for 2014, information on how to save for retirement while paying down debt, options for saving and even tips for you procrastinators. Series breakdown: • Monday, Jan. 13: Setting financial reso- lutions for 2014 In this video, Mr. Huggins will offer tips and advice on how you can take control of your finances and make 2014 the year you get ahead. • Tuesday, Jan. 14: Taking a balanced approach As household debt in Canada hits a new high, saving for retirement might seem next to impossible for many Canadians. But digging yourself out isn’t as hard as you may think. In this segment, learn how to save for retirement while paying down debt. • Wednesday, Jan. 15: Retirement invest- ment options: Which are the best for you? There are many options available to save for retirement, including tax-free saving accounts and registered savings plans, and they are equally valid. However, choosing the right one for you depends on your individual finan- cial goals. Mr. Huggins has more on this topic. • Thursday, Jan. 16: Dream retirement: How much do you need? How do you know if you’re going to have enough savings to do everything on your bucket list? Mr. Huggins has tips on how you can make sure your dream retire- ment becomes a reality. • Friday, Jan. 17: Last-minute RSP con- tributions The deadline is fast approaching. Even if you have not been making regular con- tributions, there’s still time to make a difference in your retirement savings plan. Mr. Huggins has tips on how you can maximize last-minute payments. 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate all estate, right, title and interest in the land described as fo llows: Required Properties Municipal Address 699 Kingston Road, Pickering 603-647 Kingston Road, Pickering Road WideningFee SimplePartof Lot 29,Range 3, Broken Front Concession,Pa rts 1 to 8, 40R27935, City of Pickering Legal Description PurposeProperty Interests to be Acquired for the purposes of reconstruction and rehabilitation of with respect to the proper ty requirements for the proposed Bus Rapid Tr ansit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), specifically in this instance, in the City of Pickering,Regional Municipality of Durham, and all related construction activities as ancillary to the reconstruction. 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Parents had complained this issue posed a problem because many of their children’s friends live in Pickering, and the sports teams they play on, and their places of worship are located in the municipality too. St. Wilfrid is in the Brock Road and Concession 3 area. Even the students who were able to get an exception and attend school at St. Mary faced problems, such as Paul Benedetti’s daughter. Since she lived out of the boundary, she didn’t qualify for busing provided by the school board and had to pay to use Durham Region Transit. To parents’ relief, trustees voted at a November meet- ing to provide transportation for students living in the St. Wilfrid area who attend St. Mary. And at the last board meeting of the year, trustees unanimously approved boundary changes for St. Mary and Notre Dame. Starting in September 2014, all Grade 8 students grad- uating from St. Wilfrid will enter Grade 9 at St. Mary. 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The show features artists he's profiled and they "run the gamut. "What's interesting for people is that this is pan-Durham Region; these are artists from basically all over Durham Region and there's a real cross-section of levels of artistic inter- ests," he says. "It should be really quite a fas- cinating show." Thirty-two artists including O'Marra are in the exhibition. And while many hail from Ajax and Pickering, the list also includes Oshawa artists such as Betty McGowan and Erika Takacs and Whitby artists Diane Huson and Catherine Mills. O'Marra finds most of the artists whom he profiles through friends at the Ajax Cre- ative Arts club or through the PineRidge Arts Council. He's always amazed that more art- ists don't contact him, adding artists aren't always the best at self-promotion. And while he's well plugged in to Durham's artistic community, he notes that "the more you look the more (artists) there are." He looks to vary his columns as much as possible in terms of what the artists create. O'Marra doesn't necessarily look for expe- rienced or established artists, but a level of technical proficiency or interesting creative endeavour catches his attention. "I check them out online; I want to make sure they qualify," he says. There have been surprises. When O'Marra met Ajax painter Neville Clarke, for example, he was dazzled. "His work just blew me away; it's just so good," he says. It's not uncommon for people in the com- munity to recognize him from the columns. "I'll run into complete strangers," O'Marra says, "and they'll say, 'you look like that Allan's Artists guy. We love (your col- umns)'." The Allan’s Artists show runs from Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 at Ajax's McLean Community Cen- tre, 95 Magill Dr. (at Westney Road). One or two pieces from each artist will be on display. See the show during regular centre hours. O'Marra himself has three solo shows lined up for the first six months of the new year, at Ben Navaee Gallery in Toronto in the first week of February, at the Art Gallery of Ban- croft in April and in June at Ajax's Cultural Expressions Art Gallery. Visit his website, www.allanomarra.com. And read O’Marra’s artist profiles at dur- hamregion.com. AJAX -- Award-winning Ajax artist and art teacher Allan O’Marra surrounded by his work. He has written a monthly column about local artists for Metroland Durham for five years. The PineRidge Arts Council presents the second Allan’s Artists show, featur- ing some of the Durham artists he has profiled, to Feb. 10 at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland ‘What’s interesting for people is that this is pan-Durham Region; these are artists from basically all over Durham Region and there’s a real cross- section of levels of artistic interests.’ Allan O’Marra ‘The show must go on’ at Oshawa Little Theatre Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- A “catastrophic lighting breakdown” at Oshawa Little Theatre has put the rest of the play season in jeopar- dy. And OLT board members have launched a direct appeal for fundraising help and have scheduled a musical benefit concert to raise the estimated $40,000 that will be required to replace the system. Vice-president Johnny Soln says the sys- tem is “decades old” and while the end of its life was expected, it wasn’t supposed to happen for a few more years. “It’s the dimmer racks that have broken down,” he explains. “And the dimmer sys- tem is the heart and mind of the lighting board.” He says 80 per cent of the lighting is unusable right now and an entirely new system is required. Soln says the five-figure cost is just not something OLT can cover. “I think some people don’t realize that OLT is not-for-profit charitable organiza- tion,” he says. It’s possible the rest of the season could be scrapped, but Soln says the goal is to have the new system installed and ready for the production of The Diary of Anne Frank. It opens on Feb. 6. “We’re hoping (the season can contin- ue); the show must go on,” he says. “We have control of some lights. You never know and we don’t want to come to that point.” Donations to help purchase the new lighting system can be made at www. oshawalittletheatre.com/donations. And OLT is hosting the Jan. 13, 8 p.m. benefit concert, ‘Keep The Lights On,’ at the theatre, with Soln noting, “We’re going to use whatever lights we have” for the concert. The show features a num- ber of current and past OLT perform- ers and the list includes David Silvestri, Donna Lajeunesse and David Cardinal of Oshawa, former Oshawans Corey Agnew and Sarah Rorabeck, Todd Appleton of Whitby and Chilina Kennedy, formerly from Uxbridge. Tickets are available at www.oshawalit- tletheatre.com/box-office and are $30. The theatre is at 62 Russett Ave., near Taunton and Simcoe. Join the Espressivo Singers DURHAM -- Espressivo Singers, Dur- ham Region’s auditioned women’s choir, invites local people who love and want to sing to join them. The choir rehearses on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Durham College’s main Oshawa Campus. Sopranos and altos, 16 years of age and older, can audition on Jan. 10, with rehearsals beginning on Jan 17 at 7 p.m. For more information or to schedule an audition, contact director J.C. Coolen at jccoolen@sympatico.ca or 905-683-5757. Visit espressivosingers.ca. WWW.FOREVERYOUNGNEWS.COM | JANUARY 2014 A DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP ADVERTISING FEATURE As a result of gains in life expectancy, most of us can plan on living longer. Today’s 65-year-olds can expect to live 17 to 20 years beyond retirement (on average). Even more telling, an increasing number of Canadians are reaching the age of 100. Between 2006 and 2011, the rate of population growth for this age group was 25.7 per cent, the second most rapidly growing age group among all age groups after those aged 60 to 64 (which increased by 29.1 per cent). The odds that you’ll live a long and healthy life after retirement are solidly in your favour – and getting better year to year. That is good news – especially if you begin to plan now for all those extra retirement years. Here are some tips to get you on track for a long and comfortable retirement. Look at your retirement from every angle and decide on your desired lifestyle. Enhance your expected income from investments held within an RRSP with a complementary portfolio of RRSP-eligible investments held with your RRSPs plus non- registered investments. Assess your essential and discretionary spending requirements and adopt an investment strategy that will cover your needs. Include planning for such essential expenses as housing, food, clothing and medical treatments and for such discretionary expenses as travel, dining out, a new car, and so on. Take into account that your need for discretionary funds is likely to diminish over time and your need for essential expenses will probably rise as you age. 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A second-round draft pick of the New York Islanders in 1995, he played 45 games in the NHL with Toronto and Colorado, the majority of his time in the AHL with St. John’s and Hershey. He was an assis- tant coach in Windsor with the Spitfires before taking over the head coaching duties with the Generals last season. Smith is the father of Colton, 9, a member of the minor atom AAA team in Windsor, and plans to marry in August. So what makes him so suc- cessful as coach of the Gener- als? Well, he took time to share his philosophies on the game. What is the most important quality a coach should have? Smith: I think it’s communi- cation. Be able to communi- cate with your players. Seeing both sides of it from a player’s view and a coach’s view, that would go into being versatile. I don’t think you can always be real hard. I think you have to be both. How do you gain the respect of your players? Smith: They have to see how hard you work. You have to give respect to get respect. You can’t just be on guys all the time for no reason. You have to pat them on the back. They have to know when they do things the right way, and when they’re working hard, they are going to get breaks or chances. If no matter what you do you are always on them, it’s going to be tough for you to get some- thing out of the kid because the kid feels like he’s at a loss no mat- ter what he does. How do you motivate a lazy player? Smith: You try and see what makes the kid tick. Lazy players, probably what doesn’t work is yelling at them because that’s prob- ably happened to them since they were kids. You try to find a way to motivate them. At the end of the day that’s a tough one for the coach. If the kid doesn’t want to be a player, then chances are, especially here, we’ll just move on and find guys that want to work everyday. Who influenced your philosophies? Smith: I kind of knew all the way that I wanted to be a coach. Paul Gillis was a real good structure coach in my second or third year in junior. He played in the NHL. He had a big influ- ence on me. System-wise I saw how the game was played, how it should be played. The little rules of the game, as a defenceman especial- ly. Probably by far the best teaching was Bob Hartley and Jacques Cloutier. Just to watch them work everyday with Adam Foote, Rob Blake and some of the guys in Colorado. The laws of playing defence, stick on puck, inside dots, that kind of thing. I was like a sponge every day listening to what they were saying knowing that later on if I coached, I could use a lot of these things, and I do use a lot of their drills and systems. How do you resolve conflict or adver- sity on your team? Smith: There’s no easy answer to that. Not every player is going to like you and you’re not going to get along with every player as well. The one thing you have to make sure you do is be constant with the way you are. You don’t change for anyone. You’re going to treat the best players a little easier, I think. In junior hockey, it’s not pro, they need to be coddled a little bit. But at the same point, when they make mistakes and when they screw up, they have to know they are accountable the most. When they are, it makes it a lot easier to teach the young kids. What kind of impact do coaches have on their players? Smith: I think it’s huge. It’s huge on their con- fidence. If they’re nervous to come to the arena e v e r y day, or you make them feel terrible about themselves, that carries on to their day-to-day life. That kid is not going to play well. When you’re feeling good about yourself, you’ll play well. When you have con- fidence you always play better. It’s a fine line to being mad at the guys and to make sure they are loose enough to play well. Who do you turn to when things aren’t going well? Smith: Since I’ve been in Oshawa, I talk to Pete DeBoer a lot sys- tems-wise. Systems-wise, he’s obviously one of the best in hockey when it comes to defensive hockey and holding teams to chanc- es and playing with structure. I run things by him and it’s a great resource for me. As well, I talk every day with Bob Boughner in Windsor. We won a couple championships. You bounce things off each other and at the end of the day hope you come up with the right result. It’s not a fine science. I’m not always right. At least I’m working at it. At the end of the day I’m doing everything I can to try and win games. What advice do you give coaches? Smith: The biggest one and sometimes I have to remind myself is to make sure you are confident with players. I’m hard on the guys during a game. Communication and making sure the kids are playing with confidence. When they do, they will play harder for you. Q & A with D.J. Smith Hockey Pickering Panthers win second tournament of season OSHAWA -- The Pickering Panthers minor peewee AA hockey team brought home its second tournament victory of the season by winning in the finals of the Oshawa Minor Hockeyfest Tournament. The team finished second overall in the round robin and then won a tight 5-3 game in the semifinals to advance to the finals. The championship game was a nail biter from start to finish. The Panthers got an early 1-0 lead and held that right up to the final 16 seconds of play in the third when, with the goalie pulled, a lucky bounce resulted in a tying goal. Many teams would have been crushed, but not the Panthers, they came out flying in the overtime and dominated play, but after five minutes things were still tied. This meant a three-man shootout. The Panthers first two shooters were unsuccessful. The opposition however had scored one goal after their first two shooters. This meant the Pan- thers third shooter had to score and he did. With all the pressure now on the Panthers goalie, the opposition’s third shooter could not score so things went to sudden death. The Panthers fourth shooter scored on a nifty move. The opposition’s shooter came in with purpose but was denied and a chaotic cel- ebration ensued. Team members include Nik Bannister, Eric Corrigan, Luke Corrigan, Tyler Dun- stan, Zack Flood, Miles Jackson, Marcus Lopez, Scott Luening, Jonathan Lush, Jack Maclean, Owen Meloche, David O’Keefe, Ethan Pali, Sam Reimer, Ethan Rossetti, Nicholas Stavropoulos and Andrew Szent- Ivany. The Panthers coaching staff consists of assistants Ian Doherty, Shawn Lalach, trainer Rob Flood, co-manager’s Hilary Lush and Sharon Johnson-Lopez and head coach Rick Luening. Roller derby Durham Region club looking for new players DURHAM -- Durham Region Roller Derby is looking for new players. The organization will be holding a meet and greet on Monday, Jan. 13 from 8-9 p.m. at Coachlite Roller Gardens, 88 King St. W., Oshawa. 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Or contact Jeanne at 905-436 3404 or 1-800-500-2850 Ext. 2313 GM Dealership located in Oshawa is looking to add to it's front line service staff. We are seeking a full-time CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR who is career minded and posses unmatched people skills. If you are now working as a service advisor or feel you possess the necessary skills, please send your resume in confidence to: jheffering@ontariomotorsales.com RN'S / RPN'S / PSWDental Admin & Assistants Temporary / Permanent / Casual Various positions available. Min. 1 yr exp. Fax 416-754-4014 nhihealthcarehr@gmail.com CL 4 9 4 0 3 8 AUTOMOTIVE LUBE SPECIALIST We are seeking a full time automotive lube specialist, 40 hours per week – Mondays to Fridays. Hourly wage with a benefit package. 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Call 905-686-6231 PICKERING DELL- BROOK/ Major oaks area, 2-bedroom beauti- ful, bright, legal base- ment apt., Separate entrance, approx. 1200sq.ft. Living, dining & kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Separ- ate laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $985/month utilities included. Available Feb. 1st. Call 416-716-4735 To wnhousesfor RentT Psychics Apartments & Flats For RentA SUPER LARGE ** Super Great** Super Size One bedroom ** Super Good Area** Super close to everything ** Super big livingroom **Dining room **Eat-in kitchen** Private Deck ** Parking ** Laundry $895. Call 905-432-1912 Houses for Rent HOUSE FOR RENT 365 Bloor St East near Ritson 2 bedroom bungalow, finished basement, $1150+utilities. No pets Feb 1. 289-404-4567 or 905-579-5077 OWN FOR less than rent Bad Credit, no in- come zero down. 5% cash back. New immi- grants. 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Includes an online advertising package on www.durhamregion.com and www.durhambridalshow.com Exhibit with us at the 25th Annual Contact us: 905-579-4473 ext.2318 or email: mlea@durhamregion.com PILON, Solange Louisette (nee Carrière) - With her loving family at her side, peacefully, on Tuesday December 31, 2013 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 78. Solange, beloved wife for 59 years of Conrad Pilon. Much loved mother of Andre Pilon (Tammy), Francine Jones (Peter), and Gisele Pilon-Robertson (Jack). Proud grandmother of Christine, Joel (Leigh), Michelle (Ryan), Craig, Shane, Justin, Claire, Brandon, Tyler, Chantal, and great grandmother of Julien, Gavin, Zaine and Roman. Daughter of the late André and Elizabeth (nee Deschantal) Carrière. Dear sister of Claire (Ulysse d), Gerard d (Aurore d), Marcel d (Noella d), Raymonde (Euclide d), Pauline (Lucien), Albeni d (Joyce), Rejean d (Helene), Rejeanne d (Karl), Nicole (Denis), Laurent (Linda), and dear sister in law of Arthur d (Stella d) Alcide (Alberte), Edgar d ( Pauline d), Rene d (Gloria d), Muriel (Lionel), Anita (Alcide d), Philip (Jeannine), Fernand (Aline), Denise (Fernand), Yvette d (Lorenzo d), and Lionel (Lise). Funeral services have been held. Entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Palliative Care or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. To share a story or place an online condolence please visitwww.armstrongfuneralhome.net McNEVIN, John Joseph - At his home in Ajax Ontario, 11:14 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31st 2013. John Joseph McNevin, born in Noranda Quebec July 3rd 1933 to William E. McNevin and Celina Callery. John was long time resident of Ajax. There will be no visitation or ceremony at his wishes. John's Family would like say Thank You to all Friends, Neighbours and Health Care Workers who helped John and Betty during the last 2 years. "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life." Albert Einstein SMITH, Caroline - Passed gracefully on Wednesday January 8th, 2014. Caroline was the loving and devoted wife of the late Doug and beloved mother of Gord. She leaves behind her sisters-in-law Pauline and Earline. Caroline will be dearly missed by her many friends, especially Tony, Albert, Rinie and Jane H. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Sunday January 12th from 11 am until time of service in the chapel at 2 pm. 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