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Home My WebLink AboutNA2014_02_13_ Pickering property cost estimated at $2 million Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering coun- cillor says the City shouldn’t be passing up opportunities to buy vacant schools when there is a shortage of available urban land and recreation space. Councillor Jennifer O’Connell is concerned by a recent City report that recommends Pickering bypass the option to purchase St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School, which was declared sur- plus by the school board last fall. “I see a lot of potential for this property,” she says. “I think to pass this up so quickly is a mistake.” Coun. O’Connell also questions why the report from City staff doesn’t include the purchase price for the property or details about the condition of the build- ing, saying council can’t make an informed decision without all the facts. 280 Kingston Rd. 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WINTERWORK PROGRAM GTA needs to be more competitive Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan says the GTA needs to step up its game when it comes to attracting foreign investment. On Feb. 10 he and John Tory -- co-chairmen of the Greater Toron- to Marketing Alliance -- were at Queen’s Park to make a pitch for increased funding for the organi- zation. They cited a recent study that compares the GTMA to similar organizations in cities such as Mon- treal and London, England. “It became very obvious that we are critically underfunded,” Mayor Ryan says. Your Life: Romance Tasty Chef Chris Traviss at 22 Church Steakhouse in Ajax talks about romantic appetizers for Valentine’s Day. Today it’s chocolate-covered strawberries. durhamregion.com / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham P ICKER I NG News Adver tiser NA THURS., FEB. 13, 2014 / A publication of See complete story on page 4 Old school is good deal: councillor See CITY page 11 TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO @newsdurham Pressrun 54,400 / 28 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand PICKERING -- St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School was declared surplus by the school board last fall and the City of Pickering was given the chance to buy it. City staff has recommended against it, but Councillor Jennifer O’Connell says there is a shortage of urban land and recreation space in Pickering and the property could alleviate that. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP INTRODUCING PANDORA’S 2014VALENTINE’S DAY COLLECTION. PANDORAValentine’s Day gift sets starting at $150.* *Before taxes. While supplies last. See store for details. 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Members of the Durham humane soci- ety’s board of directors unanimously sup- ported the change as part of ongoing plans to improve services at the Whitby site, 1505 Wentworth St. “The more we looked at what Toronto Humane Society could bring to the table -- the more opportunity there was for us to significantly enhance the care for the ani- mals, to significantly enhance our profile within the community, to improve fund- raising, to improve the operations, and to just strengthen the organization as a whole -- it made absolute perfect sense to move in this direction,” says Jamie Hall, president of the Humane Society of Durham. Mr. Hall joined the shelter’s board of directors last spring and was elected pres- ident by the organization’s membership in June. A new board of eight members was voted in at that time and one of the main goals was to hire a full-time shelter manag- er to tackle daily operations at the site. The Toronto Humane Society had been working with the Durham site around the same time, performing an assessment of its operations, says Mr. Hall. Through that process, he adds, the full scope of support available to Durham from the Toronto site became apparent to the board. “We did have a number of people apply (for the shelter manager position) and we had a committee that was pulled together to review the resumes but when we com- pared the strengths that were available within the candidates that came forward, there wasn’t a single candidate that would come even close to the wealth of experi- ence and expertise that Toronto Humane Society brings.” Barbara Steinhoff, executive director of the Toronto Humane Society, says there will be someone from the Toronto shelter looking after management duties on-site at Durham at all times. As part of the organizational changes, the board eliminated two staff positions at the Durham shelter. Ruby Richards, a longtime employee of the Durham humane society, was one of the people laid off. She says she was disap- pointed but not surprised by the board’s decision. “I wasn’t surprised. I’ve seen things changing ... there were changes in the wind and it did not surprise me.” Staff cuts were needed to reduce redun- dancies as a result of the skills and services now being offered by the Toronto Humane Society, says Mr. Hall. There are currently 96 cats and 12 dogs in the care of the Durham shelter. Several improvements to services are already in the works, including plans to extend the hours of operations. Despite the changes, the Humane Society of Durham Region will remain a separate legal entity and will continue as Durham Region’s animal rescue and adoption cen- tre. 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They cited a recent study that compares the GTMA to similar organizations in cities such as Montreal and London, England. “It became very obvious that we are criti- cally underfunded,” Mayor Ryan says. They’re asking the federal and provincial governments to chip in $2.5 million each, to boost the GTMA’s annual budget of $1.7 mil- lion, which is funded by GTA municipalities and the private sector. The extra funding would allow the GTMA to increase its staff, which currently totals five people. Mayor Ryan said the end result of more foreign investment is more jobs. For example, he points to Gameloft, a mobile game developer the GTMA attracted to Toronto in 2011, which has since tripled its employment to more than 300 people. “If we can bring the right companies to the GTA, they bring good-paying jobs and they grow while they’re here,” he says. The Roadmap to Revitalization study com- missioned by the GTMA delves into how competing cities attract investment, and concludes the GTA is underperforming compared to places such as Montreal and London, England. It says they generate about eight times as many foreign direct investment projects and receive, on average, four times the amount of funding. The report says the status quo is “not an option,” noting Canada’s performance on foreign direct investment once stood at third place in the world with more than 10 per cent market share, and has now dropped to 12th place and 2.7 per cent. “We’ve had some success bringing invest- ment here and have co-ordinated to a degree, but it’s time to catch up with what regions like Greater Montreal and Greater London are doing to attract investment,” Mr. Tory says. 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 4 AP Sectionals from Darryl Sherman 3rd Generation Owner 20 Centre St. N. 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A recent report sums up the progress for 2013, noting Durham fielded 50 investment inquiries and sent staff and politicians on trips to China, Germany, France and various American cities. However, there still haven’t been any concrete investments as a result. “Investment attraction is all about build- ing relationships, decisions can take any- where from six months to two or three years,” says Robert Nolan, the Region’s manager of investment attraction. He said the strategy is having an impact, noting the 50 inquiries received in 2013 are a steady increase from 34 in 2012 and 25 in 2011. “That’s directly as a result of us being more proactive and putting Durham’s message out there,” he notes. Following two recent mis- sions to China, the Region is looking to spend $20,000 to put post a consultant in the Chinese city of Wuxi for one year. Mr. Nolan said the work plan for 2014 will include a heavy focus on China. 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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 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 Airport lands an opportunity to grow To the editor: Re: ‘Bring on Pickering airport but keep residents in the loop’, editorial opinion, durhamregion.com, Jan. 30, 2014. You claim in your editorial that there is good reason to support an airport in Pickering. No coherent business plan has ever been advanced. Not only will an airport not be needed at any time soon, technology and con- cerns about our use of fossil fuels is play- ing an ever greater role in planning for the future. By 2027, the date of Jim Flaherty’s latest proposal for opening the airport, thinking on these questions will have shifted from increasing the size and number of air- ports and placed more emphasis on rapid trains and other means of travel. As well as the changes that will of neces- sity impact our society in coming years, it is a grave mistake to undervalue the need of the agricultural land that is cur- rently still available, thanks, ironically, to the federal government’s expropriation of these lands over 40 years ago. First-class land actually capable of grow- ing food in sufficient quantities to fill a large portion of the GTA’s needs is no lon- ger a pipe dream. The land is there. The awareness of the importance of local food (smaller footprint) is widespread and growing. The interest among young people, among them students at agricultural col- leges, is also growing. There is a real desire amongst many young people to explore reality beyond their screens, to work with their hands, to be engaged with nature. What an opportunity these empty lands present. Marina Bieler Pickering Pickering airport would be a horrible mistake To the editor: Re: ‘Bring on airport but keep Pickering residents in the loop’, editorial opinion, durhamregion.com, Jan. 30, 2014. Our family strongly supports the views of the Land Over Landings group and objects to your support of an airport in Pickering. It would be criminal to use the best farmland in the world for anything other than food. At Brougham Hall, on the 40th anni- versary of the fight against an airport, we listened to speakers of all ages and were convinced, and remain convinced, that an airport on those lands would be a hor- rible mistake. Robert and Patricia Dorey Greenwood O nline expenses promotes accountability in Pickering We support Pickering council’s decision to post members’ expenses online and like the amount of detail that is to accompany information regarding meal expenses. And while council was split on whether “reasonable alcohol” should be expensed, we believe it should remain part of the pic- ture, within reason. Council on Jan. 27 unanimously passed a motion to post discretionary expenses such as meals and office supplies online once a month. Councillor Bill McLean moved the motion but supported taking alcohol off of the list of allowable expenses for council- lors. Staff didn’t support taking out booze. Coun. McLean argued that taxpayers don’t support council members spending money on alcohol and councillors should pay for this out of their own pockets. That’s one side of the coin. However as Mayor Dave Ryan said, “it is a normal con- vention on occasion, to have alcohol at lunch or dinner, and certainly when you’re dealing with larger functions or delega- tions coming to the city.” He worried an “awkward situation” could arise if a guest’s meal was expensed, but their drinks were not. Staff suggested that removing the alco- hol part of a meal bill would be difficult. Alcohol should be able to be expensed, but perhaps a clearer definition than “rea- sonable” is required, as Coun. McLean noted. This isn’t the ‘70s, when drinking was far more prevalent in a business setting. But when a delegation from another country, or even a single business person who may invest in the city, is in town and is taken out for dinner, a drink or two is reasonable. The obvious issue of liability comes up and, again, reasonable is the key word here. The council motion requires any expens- es submitted by council members to have with it the original receipt. Meal receipts are to include the names of the people who attended the meal and the purpose of the meeting. Since council expenses of this sort will generally be a combined bill for dinner and alcohol, if the latter is consumed, the receipt’s detail will allow an individual ratepayer to gauge for themselves if the amount claimed was appropriate, and if the meeting itself was even necessary. This provides a large measure of accountability. Previously, the public could only find out once a year, and not very easily, what their councillors were claiming in terms of expenses. 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Mr. Brown has advice on lighting, heating, sowing seeds and overwintering. Series breakdown: • Monday, Feb. 17: Light and heat It is important to start your seeds in a warm spot in the house, away from any drafty windows or a direct air blast. In this video, Mr. Brown shows you his indoor setup. • Tuesday, Feb. 18: Sowing seeds Generally, the time to start your seeds is about eight weeks before the last expected spring frost date in your area. Mr. Brown shows you what soil to use and how to get started. • Wednesday, Feb. 19: Starting tomatoes In this video, Mr. Brown explains what time to start sowing your tomato seeds and the importance of burying according to thick- ness. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Overwintering and increasing geraniums Mr. Brown shows you how to cut at the node of the plant to increase growth. Find out what Mr. Brown’s magic potion is to help population. • Friday, Feb. 21: Waking up the sleeping begonia tubers Most of your begonia foliage was knocked off by the frost, but the tuber can be stored inside over winter. Like humans, begonias need a shower to wake up. Mr. Brown shows you what tools to use in order to begin the growth process. Is there a project or topic you would like to see us cover? Let us know what you want to learn. Drop us a line or post your informa- tion on our Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/newsdurham. Leeanna McLean Videographer Videos @ durhamregion.com DURHAM -- If you are thinking about start- ing plants indoor in order to get a head start on spring, gardening expert Ken Brown has some tips for you. Leeanna McLean / Metroland * Offer valid from Saturday, February 8 to Saturday, March 1, 2014. 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That’s the conclusion reached by several experts the Town hired to conduct studies of the water along the lakefront. In a presen- tation to Ajax council on Monday, the five experts, along with environmental lawyers, outlined what’s causing the problem and how it can be solved. Treated sewage, called effluent, pumped out of the plant contains phosphorous, which contributes to the growth of a form of algae called cladophora. Dr. Martin Auer, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Michigan Technological University, said, “We know what’s going on and how to cure it.” They pointed to the outfall pipe from the plant, which extends one kilometre into the lake. At the end of the pipe are diffusers, which push the effluent out into the lake. Dr. Auer noted at a depth of 25 metres, there’s no cladophora, but at five metres, the rocks are “covered in cladophora. The extent of the coverage is 100 per cent.” He referred to it as a “cladophora garden. When phosphorous is present, it will grow.” Bill Oldham, president of his own envi- ronmental engineering company and a professor emeritus with the department of civil engineering with the University of Brit- ish Columbia, said there are two options to reducing phosphorous. “Extend the outfall so you don’t get any or very little drifting back in or remove phos- phorous before it goes out into the lake,” Dr. Oldham said. The plant currently removes 94 per cent of the phosphorous from the effluent. A meth- od called ‘ballasted flocculation’ can remove up to 99 per cent of the phosphorous, Dr. Oldham said. “Something needs to be done here so you can get the best results,” he added. Ballasted flocculation would cost about $118 million to install, but Dr. Oldham noted ‘membrane filtration’ would cost $243 mil- lion and extending the outfall pipe to three kilometres would cost $229 million. “At some point, it’s something you’ll have to do and it would be nice to do it now,” he said. David Estrin, a lawyer specializing in envi- ronmental issues with Gowling Lafleur Hen- derson, said, “You have a significant prob- lem. It can be solved relatively easy and at a relatively low cost.” The plant is owned by Durham and York regions, which have filed an environmental study report with the provincial Ministry of the Environment on the outfall pipe. Regional officials the plant operates within regulatory guidelines and doesn’t contribute to algae growth. The facility currently processes 420 mil- lion litres a day and the regions are hoping to increase the amount to 630 million litres a day. Jennifer Danahy, also with Gowling, said, “The science here today is not in the ESR and it should be. The ESR acknowledges nuisance algae exists, but doesn’t connect it to the plant.” Ajax is seeking a ‘bump up’, or a more strin- gent environmental assessment, be ordered by the MOE. “The basis for a bump-up request are sig- nificant environmental impacts haven’t been addressed,” Mr. Estrin said. “You have a lot of ammunition based on science, engi- neering and the law.” Paul Kuebler, co-chairman of Pickering Ajax Citizens Together to Protect Our Water (PACT POW), said, “Our waterfront is clearly in distress. The concentration at these levels is ruining our waterfront. There are residents worried about the value of their homes.” Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan said, “I hope the ministry of the envi- ronment doesn’t turn its back on us like the regions have.” Ward 3 local Councillor Joanne Dies noted, “I’m not a scientist, but if I can smell the lake before I see it, I know there’s an imbalance in the lake.” “This is a big issue and I’m glad to see Ajax taking a lead on this,” Mayor Steve Parish said. “I hope this lands on the minister’s desk with a big, loud bang and I hope the minis- ter orders Durham and York to do what they should have done.” AJAX -- Paul Kuebler, co-chairman of Pickering Ajax Citizens Together to Protect Our Water, and Joanne Dies, co-chairwoman of PACT POW and Ajax Ward 3 local Councillor, walked along the Ajax waterfront near Rotary Park on Feb. 11. The group is concerned with the declining water quality around the Duffin Creek sewage treatment plant. 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The Jan. 29 deadline for the City to express interest in the property has come and gone, which means it will now go to the open market. Coun. O’Connell plans to move a motion at council’s Feb. 28 meeting for the City to make an offer on the proper- ty, if the price is right. The 1.2-hectare school property is located at 1765 Meadowview Ave., adja- cent to Shadybrook Park. Built in 1983, the school is 34,866 square feet and houses 12 classrooms, a library, gym, change rooms, lunch room, seminar rooms and administra- tive areas. Coun. O’Connell says there is potential for the building to be used by local com- munity and recreation groups, or for the land to be used to expand Shadybrook Park. “I don’t think the City looked exten- sively enough at our needs,” she notes. “Expansion of the park could be a real asset to the community. 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Our small group of friends from the GTA were shepherded from one great birding site to the next by excellent drivers -- in a small bus when the roads were good, in four-wheel drive vehicles on rougher terrain. Despite an endless parade of cattle, goats, donkeys, camels and peo- ple crossing the roads, I never saw an acci- dent, and the only time I felt nervous at all was on steep switchbacks in the moun- tains, due to my own fear of heights. Besides a daily flood of new birds, we saw lots of other fascinating wildlife -- dikdiks, oryx, colobus monkeys, Ethiopian wolves, hartebeest and even hippos, raising their huge heads out of a marsh and wiggling their pink ears. We also saw warthogs, the only time in my Ethiopian adventure when I did not feel safe. We were spending a glorious day and night at a lodge in the high desert, sleeping in traditional lathe-and-straw huts over- looking an extensive marsh, where storks, cranes and ibises came and went. When it started to cool off in late afternoon, land birds became active, and one of my bird- ing friends spotted a sandgrouse that wan- dered off down the slope. The rest of us started looking for it, finding other inter- esting birds in the process. We were circling back up toward the lodge when we came to a metre-high hole in the hillside. “Warthogs,” the friend in front of me whispered with a grin. “Look at all the tracks.” Sure enough, a whole parade of hoof- prints led into the hole. Before I had time to process what that meant, a huge warthog came thundering out right beside me, rais- ing such a cloud of dust that I only heard the second one, which raced by on my left. I was directly in front of their home, block- ing the exit, so with a screech, I instinc- tively dove to the right, as two more sets of hooves stampeded past. Friends witnessing the scene from above were howling with laughter as we limped up to the lodge. They described birders leaping left and right as a whole family of warthogs scattered across the plain below, followed by a little one desperately trying to keep up. It was only afterward, when the dust set- tled, that we realized what could have hap- pened if any of those great curved warthog tusks had come any closer to my legs. I was truly lucky to be safe, and wary of warthogs from then on. Nature queries: mcarney@iinterlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Waldo spotted at Oshawa school Every time I meet a service dog, I’m amazed. They have a strong work ethic, they’re loyal and they’re able to keep the people who need them safe. I was especially impressed when I recently met Waldo, an autism assistance dog guide who helps a boy named Chris- topher Scherer at David Bouchard Public School in Oshawa. Waldo, turning three in March, was trained by the Lions Foundation of Cana- da. The autism awareness guide program, for children aged three to 18, provides safety, companionship and uncondition- al love. These dogs also provide calming relief for children in high-anxiety situa- tions. Waldo has his very own Facebook page. If you love dogs, I suggest you follow it -- it contains adorable photos of both Waldo and Christopher and is managed from the dog’s perspective. On it, Waldo explains the ways he helps Christopher, from com- forting him, to keeping him safe to helping him make more friends. For example, Waldo explains if you do want to pet him, you must ask Christopher first -- not Christopher’s educational assis- tant (also Waldo’s handler at school) and not his parents, because Waldo is Christo- pher’s dog. This helps the Grade 1 student interact with more children. Waldo explains he is there to act as a giant teddy bear, at times, for Christopher. “Our children don’t always show affec- tion in the usual way so don’t be surprised if you see my child laying on me or open- ing my mouth and looking inside. I am very used to this and am happy that he is interacting with me,” he says. Mostly, Waldo is trained to keep Christo- pher safe. Before Waldo came into Chris- topher’s life, the boy tended to run off or would often hide, and his parents were concerned. He didn’t have much free- dom since his parents felt more comfort- able holding his hand, carrying him, and at times, pushing him in a stroller. With Waldo now tethered to Christo- pher’s belt loop, the boy’s teachers, princi- pal and parents are confident the dog will help keep him safe. “Now Christopher can walk along next to his family and experience everything his brother can,” says Waldo’s Facebook page. “I have given Christopher the ability to be an active part of his family the way he was always meant to be.” I read a recent article in the Toronto Star about the difficulty that parents across Canada are having getting their child’s autism assistance dog into schools. I understand there are various concerns, however, the story notes federal law pro- tects a visually impaired person’s right to be accompanied in any public place by a service animal. Why should it be different for a child with autism? I think if a credible organization like the Lions Foundation trains these dogs for this purpose, they’re needed. I hope administrators with concerns in the future take a look at pairs like Chris- topher and Waldo. 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We of- fer high quality food and a good time – plus, you can’t get a better Ham- burger or Steak on a Kai- ser anywhere else.” Drop by, or drive up to The Big M at 711 Krosno Blvd. (at Liverpool Road, South) in Pickering for a trip back in time. Ajax/Pickering’s Favourite Hamburger 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 19 PWhat’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 Pickering’s Wendy Bermingham: oil painter born to make art See her work in the April 26/27 Durham West Studio Tour Wendy Bermingham says she came out of the womb an artist. She was displaying precocious artistic ability by the age of three and she recalls that making drawings around the family home in Aurora is among her very forma- tive memories. And, importantly for the gifted, she was fully supported in her explorations by fam- ily and eventually teachers at early levels of education. In public school, she was making very detailed pencil drawings on a variety of subjects and so, at the age of 12, her par- ents decided to enrol her in an adult draw- ing course. The first lesson -- much to her young surprise and consternation -- was a life drawing session with a nude male model. Far from being traumatized, life drawing became a favourite life-long draw- ing practice. After graduating from high school -- and following in her art director dad’s footprints -- Bermingham went to the Ontario College of Art and studied advertising design. Upon graduation in 1985 she began the climb up the ladder of advertising employment posi- tions of the day, starting as a typesetter, then a paste-up artist and eventually a full- fledged studio followed by freelance graph- ic designer in a quick five-year period. However, falling in love, marriage and three children in quick succession put a 10-year hold on artistic expression of any kind as Bermingham threw herself into home and child care. But, with the children becoming more autonomous -- and feeling a bit stir crazy -- she began growing flowers and making elaborate gardens in her yards in the fam- ily’s Pickering home, which directly helped spark urges to resume creative pursuits. Inspired once again by her father, who had a late career move into landscape painting, she went to an art store and pur- chased oil painting supplies and, like dad, began painting en plein air (in the open air) landscape and floral paintings. She paints luscious florals and landscapes revealing consummate understanding of light and colour in a highly engaging style, showing them primarily in various stu- dio events and in her home. Bermingham also produces abstracts on an intermittent basis, creating them from leftover paints on her palette -- works done in unconscious bursts that seem to her to be therapeutic in outcome. Watch for a chance to see this now hap- piest of painter’s work in the upcoming spring Durham West Studio Tour or find her online at www.wendyberminghamart. ca. Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living and working in Ajax. For contact information go to www.allanomarra. PICKERING -- Oil painter Wendy Bermingham worked on a fall landscape in her Pickering studio. Photo by Allan O’Marra Allan O’Marra Professional Artist Allan’s Artists Durham Philharmonic Choir in concert Feb. 22 Tenor Mark Dubois among the performers WHITBY -- A local choir welcomes back a familiar face for its Feb. 22 con- cert in Whitby. Tenor Mark Dubois is among the musicians performing in the Music of the Night concert at 7:30 p.m. at Hebron Christian Reformed Church. “The Durham Philharmonic Choir and guests will perform inspirational hits and music from Broadway, opera, TV and film ...,” states a press release. “Selections include pieces from Rag- time, The Sound of Music, The Phan- tom of the Opera and Show Boat. Music from film includes selections from The Mission and Les Choristes.” Also performing with the choir are Julia Obermeyer, soprano, and instru- mentalists Elizabeth Lambert, oboe, Jon LePage, cello, and Meagan Turner, violin. Hebron Christian Reformed Church is at 4240 Anderson St., Whitby. Tickets are available at the door and at Wilson and Lee Music Store, 87 Sim- coe St N., Oshawa, the Information United Way Kiosk in the Oshawa Cen- tre, or from any chorister. For more information or for group ticket sales, call 905-728-1739. Visit www.durhamphilharmonic.ca. WHITBY -- Tenor Mark Dubois is back in Durham on Feb. 22, performing with the Durham Philharmonic Choir. music.cbc.ca Spring Art Festival to be held in Oshawa DURHAM -- The Oshawa Art Association’s Fall Art Festival is a highlight on Durham’s arts calendar, a three-day event featuring artists from across the region showing and selling their work at Oshawa’s Camp Samac. And as they say, you can never have too much of a good thing. So the OAA is presenting its first annual Spring Art Festival this year. 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 20 AP There are many programs to help you get the in-demand skills you need. Which one will work for you? • Apprenticeship Grants • Work Experience for Youth • Job Bank The Apprenticeship Grants helped me pay for tools and reach my goal to become a mechanic. I love my job! – Valerie, HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic ActionPlan.gc.ca/Jobs • 1 800 O-Canada Ajax, Pickering cast members in Whitby author’s play Everybody’s after Iver and Earthkraft CLARINGTON -- “A comedic look at the rich and poor, and what art really gives us in life” is at the heart of Earthkraft. Whitby playwright Michael Khashma- nian’s work is set to take the stage at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, running Feb. 14 to 16 and 21 and 22 (there’s a 4 p.m. matinee on Feb. 16). “The Metropolitan Art Gallery prepares to auction off Earthkraft, artist Iver Rosdahl’s first new painting in over a dozen years, and becomes the target of one -- no two -- no three -- scams at a time,” he explains. “Six street-smart people, who have stum- bled upon information about the auction, waste no time in looking for ways to get their hands on some easy money. “Pete and Jerry have no job, no money and no prospects. When they inadvertently learn that Rosdahl is a recluse, they decide to impersonate him and get the money the painting fetches. “Money has always been in short sup- ply for Rosie, who believes she’s got what it takes to make Rosdahl, or any man for that matter, fall for her. If they’ve got money then Rosie’s interested. Relying on her best friend Valery for help, she sets out to seduce Iver Rosdahl. “Tommy and Anita are two con artists looking for a big score. Tommy suspects that rumours of a million dollars, hidden in a secret room in the art gallery, are true. He convinces a reluctant Anita that his little caper will have them both set for life. “All six of them meet for the first time when they assume the identities of the cul- tural elite and attend the auction. Are they are convincing enough to fool gallery direc- tor Meredith St. Pierre? Will one of these unlikely pairs walk away with some cash?” Khashmanian notes there are three paint- ings being used for the play, a different one each night, the work of Cobourg art- ist Pat Stanley. There is as well a life-sized painting of a crusader showcased in the play, painted by Bowmanville artist Benny Young. The cast features Catherine Speiran of Ajax, Debora Harris, Heather Maitland, Judi White and Ken Preece of Claring- ton, Todd Bowles and Nikki Waterson of Oshawa and Mark Kalzer of Pickering. For tickets, visit beechstreettheatre.com or the VAC in person at 143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville. BOWMANVILLE -- Members of The Beech Street Theatre Company, from left, Catherine Speiran from Ajax, Heather Maitland from Orono, Kit Greaves from Bowmanville, Nicole Waterson from Oshawa, Todd Bowles from Oshawa and Mark Kalzer from Pickering, rehearsed Michael Khashmanian’s play Earthkraft. It runs Feb. 14 to 16 and 21 and 22 at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. There’s also a matinee performance on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 21 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Pickering artist does artwork and painting on some of the helmets PICKERING -- Gerald McLaughlin says peo- ple think he’s weird. And he tends to agree with them. But he’s got to be doing something right. He has designed and painted some of the helmets worn by Olympic skeleton racers in Sochi. McLaughlin is the owner of Voodoo Air- brushing in Pickering and for almost three decades he has been painting. Much of his artwork has landed on the helmets of NHL players and on the masks of Major League Baseball catchers. Why is he weird? “I hear my artwork, I smell colours,” he says in a telephone interview, “and my idea pro- cess is really friggin’ different, that’s all I can say.” Six years ago, he discovered the answer to his weirdness. He thinks it comes from a rare condition called synethesia in which peo- ple’s senses are wired differently. About six years ago, he came across an arti- cle about the subject in Scientific American. He jumped out of his chair. “I’m yelling at my wife. Pam, Pam. This is what I have. This is what’s wrong with me. This is me. This is how I think. This was life altering.” He doesn’t regard this as a disorder. He regards it as a gift and wants everyone to know that he has this condition. He registered his business almost 30 years ago and employs seven to 12 people, depend- ing on how busy he is. He’s been very busy lately. He designed and painted the helmet worn by Canadian skeleton team member Mellisa Hollingsworth for Sochi. It shows the skele- ton of a horse. Another Canadian skeleton racer, John Fairbairn, has a brain painted in neon on his helmet. Yet another skeleton racer, Sean Green- wood, who is sliding for Ireland, has an Irish elk with horns painted on his helmet. The 55-year-old McLaughlin credits his wife with saving his life and career. Pamela, 47, operates the business with him. For the Sochi Games, he painted nine or 10 helmets for the skeleton athletes, but only three of his clients made the Olympic team this year. There is always a story behind the designs. Hollingsworth, who makes her hometown in Eckville, Alta., rides the rodeo circuit in the summer, so Mr. McLaughlin came up with a paint job that combined her love of horses with her love of skeleton racing, and you get the skeleton of a horse. The story behind Fairbairn’s helmet design traces back to a German announcer mispro- nouncing his name and calling him “Fair- brain.” Fairbairn wanted a helmet showing the folds of a brain, and McLaughlin designed one for him. “John is a bit of a computer nerd and he’s very intelligent, so it all fits him,” McLaughlin said. -- Torstar News Services Panthers inching closer to playoffs Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pickering Panthers are keeping a keen eye on the standings, not so much on what other teams are doing, but rather making sure they continue to make a steady, upwards climb. The strategy seems to be working. The Panthers recorded their fifth win in a row on a rare midweek afternoon game in Burlington on Tuesday, beating the Cougars 4-1. With the win, the Panthers have a solid hold of seventh place overall in the North- East Conference with just five games remaining in the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. A spot in the post- season is almost secured. “We’re pretty close but we’re not there yet,” said GM/head coach Mike Galati. “We’re playing good hockey and taking it game by game and not worrying about what other teams do. “If we control how we play and the games we win we don’t have to worry about the other teams.” The other teams include Newmarket, who are eighth with 44 points, five back of the Panthers. On the outside looking in heading into the weekend are Stouffville with 42 points, and Lindsay with 41, but they have a game in hand. In the win over Burlington, Brodie Tut- ton and Keegan Ackerland scored in the second period and Michael Walker added one in the third for a 3-0 lead. After Burlington pulled closer at 3-1 midway through the period, Riley Devine closed out the scoring into an empty net with 1:12 left in the game. “I thought it was a bit different, but I thought we showed up and played our game,” said Galati of the 3:30 p.m. start time on a Tuesday afternoon. “The energy is pretty good. The guys are confident and they’re happy again, so we’ll ride their confidence. A confident team is hard to play against and that’s what we want to be.” This weekend will be a busy one, with three games in as many days. Friday the Panthers are in Milton, followed by a trip to Aurora on Saturday. Trenton comes to town on Sunday for a 6:30 p.m. start at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Panthers will get another shot at playing a midweek afternoon game on Thursday, Feb. 20 when they host the Cobourg Cougars at 3 p.m. That game was originally scheduled for Jan. 24, but post- poned due to the weather. 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Smith has proven to be a very good coach for a variety of reasons, but perhaps most of all for the work he has done with the Oshawa Generals’ defencemen the past two seasons. The best case in point may have come Sunday against the Peterborough Petes, when Ken Appleby needed to turn aside only 21 shots, few of them dangerous, in a 4-0, playoff-clinching victory in front of another packed house of 5,856 at the General Motors Centre. With the addition of overager Alex Lep- kowski, the Generals now have five proven OHL defencemen -- captain Josh Brown, Colin Suellentrop, Chris Carlisle and Will Petschenig being the others -- and one rookie, Mitchell Vande Sompel, who is improving by leaps and bounds as the season moves along. Carlisle has taken the most unconven- tional route, and is arguably the one who has benefitted most from the guidance of Smith, a former NHL defenceman. While the other five were all drafted in the fourth round or better, Carlisle was taken in the 15th round, which rarely yields players good enough to play in the league. The Generals (34-15-0-5) host Ottawa (19-30-1-3) Friday, travel to North Bay (28-20- 4-2) Sunday and welcome London (36-12-1- 4) to the GM Centre for a Family Day matinee Monday. 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 During these tough economic times, businesses need an affordable way to advertise their products and services and create a name for themselves in the community. The Focus on Business advertising feature was designed to help businesses succeed at an affordable price. The feature has five zones: Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington, and advertisers can choose to run in any number of them. If they want to target a specific area, they can choose one zone or if they want broad coverage they can choose to run in all five. Advertising packages are available for six weeks, 18 weeks, 36 weeks and 52 weeks, and discounted rates are available for longer- term commitments. “I have nothing but good things to say about the Focus on Business feature,” says Wayne Hutchison, owner of Durham Windows and Doors, who has been advertising in the feature for 15 years. Having an ad in the newspaper every week helps businesses build recognition. Readers who see the advertisement on a regular basis become familiar with the business. Running in the section long term shows potential customers that the business is consistent and is there for the long term. The feature includes a 3” wide by 1.5” deep ad, but the best part is the free editorial that comes with each six week run. The articles will talk in-depth about the business and can include a photograph or image. Many advertisers find that the articles provide a surge in phone calls and sales. The articles allow readers to learn more about the businesses, including detailed information about the products and services they offer. Many advertisers have seen a dramatic increase in their bottom line because of advertising in the section. For more information on the Focus on Business feature or to book an ad, please call Connie Baker at (905) 579-4400 ext. 2271 or email cbaker@durhamregion.com. Focus on Business: Small Cost, Big Results! 4-1550 Kingston Rd.Pickering On L1V 6W9 T:905.420.3131Store349@theupsstore.ca We Print,Ship &More ... Mailbox Rental Rent for12months,Get3monthsFREE 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 23 AP CONTACT US TODAY! • BUSINESS • TECHNOLOGY • HEALTHCARE • LAW • SUPPLY CHAIN 1-888-806-1856 www.triosdurham.com OSHAWA CAMPUS: 200 JOHN ST. W. SCARBOROUGH CAMPUS: 4438 SHEPPARD AVE E. Not all programs are available at all triOS College locations Service Excellence for Our Communities! 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Please e-mail your cover letter and resume, with your name and position in the subject line, to:a kvansickle@provincialsign.com Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview PRODUCTION MANAGER Experienced Production Manager with leadership experience managing and scheduling a busy custom sign manufacturing facility, or equivalent type of custom manufacturing, that includes a certified welding shop, assembly, electrical/wiring, prep and paint booths, sheet aluminum and extrusions, sheet and roll plastics, vinyl application, crating/shipping/receiving, CNC Router tables, Vacuum Moulding and other assemblies. The candidate will have proficient computer skills in Windows/Office and is able to create and manage excel schedules, read and interpret fabrication drawings, surveys, BOM's and manage/support Lead Hands in a respectful, positive and professional manner. A problem solver who looks forward to day to day challenges and is an above average communicator in written and spoken English. Longer Days are sometimes required with some weekend work required periodically. Competitive salary and benefits. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to:bmanuel@provincialsign.com Provincial Sign Systems of Pickering is HiringINDUSTRIAL DESIGNER The candidate will have a Degree in Industrial Design and must have experience creating custom signage and street furniture products and components for fabrication, including digital billboards, illuminated signage and transit shelters. The candidate will efficiently prepare concept drawings, detailed fabrication drawings, bill of materials and permit drawings and work at an expert level in Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop with additional skills in AutoCAD and Inventor. The candidate is proficient with Windows/Office and has excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. 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Please send your resume along with current Driver ’s and CVOR abstracts to:Fax:905-761-7505 attention:HR or apply online at:www.holcim.ca Candidates that meet our qualifications will be contacted for an interview. www.holcim.ca Ready-Mix Drivers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers PART-TIME/FULL-TIME Bookkeeper/Admin. Assist- ant for a commercial property management company in Pickering with experience in Simply Accounting, Word, Excel & general office duties E-mail resume to squarecopat@rogers.com GeneralHelp BUTCHER, SAUSAGE Maker, Meat Cutter re- quired for Hela Spice Canada Inc. in Uxbridge. Knowledge and experi- ence an asset. Send re- sume and cover letter to: hr.ca@helaspice.com with "Butcher R&D 02" in the subject line. Visit us at www.helaspice.ca Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers GeneralHelp SUPERINTENDENT RE- QUIRED March 1st for a 28 until adult-lifestyle building. Downtown Whitby, 2-bedroom apt., greatly reduced rent. No pets. References re- quired. Call 905-723-6840. 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Newer 128 bed facility close to public transit. Great rates and benefits. Fantastic team! Contact jwest@hellenichome.org, fx: 416-654-0943 Careers Industrial / Commercial For Rent / WantedI DOWNTOWN WHITBY, Commercial/Residential home for lease, long term. Reasonable price. Available May 1st. Please call 647-973-8368. Careers BusinessOpportunitiesB $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. No experi- ence required. Start Immediately! www.mailingnetwork.net EXCITING NEW Cana- dian business opportu- nity. Available in your area! Min. inv req'd. For more info call 866-945-6409 Careers BusinessOpportunitiesB SEEKING HIGHLY moti- vated individuals inter- ested in a unique opportunity in financial services. One of the fast- est growing marketing organizations in the country. Excellent in- come potential. Call 905-431-8992 Careers Drivers Careers Drivers Mortgages,LoansM 2.69%5 yr. FixedNo appraisal needed.Beat that! 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All inclusive $800 (except phone/cable) No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Available April 1st. Near Whites Rd/401, Go train access. 905-420-6464 Laura, all calls will be re- turned. Drivers Classifieds YourClassifieds.caFor Delivery Inquiries, please call 905-683-5117 News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 24 AP THE CEDAR BRAE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBrequires FULL & PART TIME SEASONAL HELP Clubhouse & Golf Services • Wait Staff • Individuals to work in the golf department. • Short Order Cook Greens Department • FT/PT seasonal-golf course maintenance. University/high school students welcome. Landscape exp. preferred w/own transportation. Email your resume to: bev@cedarbraegolf.com Granite Golf Club is looking for Employees with Drive! JOB FAIRSaturday, February 22, 201410:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Granite Golf Clubhouse 2699 York Durham Road 30 (South of Bloomington Rd.), Stouffville, ON We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, however if you are unable to attend our Job Fair please submit your resume to: Granite Golf Club E-mail:hr@granitegolfclub.ca GraniteGolfClub.ca EXPERIENCED CLEANER / CARETAKERonly qualified persons need apply. Experienced with floor cleaning equipment. 40/hour week, 8-storey high rise and 3-storey walk up. Resumes accepted up until February 28th.Please mail resumes to box #468 - 865 Farewell St., S, Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8. Experienced Sales Person/ Home Installer required for our busy Whitby electronics store. Please apply to hdtv1050@gmail.com Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mass transfer, mist elimination, and liquid-liquid coalescing equipment for the refining, chemical, petrochemical, and gas processing industries, and more. We are currently conducting a search to fill an immediate requirement, at our UXBRIDGE, Ontario facility, for the full- time positions of: Welders/Fitters - Third ShiftAmada Operators - Third ShiftShear Operators - Third ShiftBrake Press Operators - Third ShiftMaintenance Mechanic - Third Shift These positions require individuals with: • Ability to Read & Interpret Blue Prints • Material Handling Equipment Experience• Safety Conscious and Compliant• Excellent Work Ethic• Versatile, Flexible, Adaptable We offer a competitive wage with a full range of benefits. If you feel you have the qualifications and skills for this position, you are invited to send your resume along with cover letter stating the position you're applying for to:kgcanadahr@kochind.com or fax to 905-852-7821. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in these opportunities. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EXPERIENCED 2-4 YRS.FAMILY/LITIGATION LAW CLERK Positive, excellent communication and document preparation skills.Resume to: fam.lit.response@gmail.com Ajax law firm requires experienced Real Estate Assistant-Clerk who has also done corporate & estate files. You may forward resume in confidence to dmckay@pmhlawoffice.com MORTGAGESOLUTIONS Up to 90% LTV! • Consumer Proposal Payouts • Past Bankruptcies Accepted • Property Tax Arrears • Personal Tax Arrears Must be an Existing Home Owner. Refinance Now! IGOTAMORTGAGE INC Lic#10921 HUGH FUSCO AMP M08005735 647-268-1333 www.igotamortgage.ca UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Marland Gardens 321 & 349 Marland Avenue, Oshawa 905-743-9712 Come home to your bright & spacious renovated units. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre and shopping. Close to Hwy 401. Please visit www.qresidential.ca 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP. NOTICE OF SALE Goods will be sold by online Auction at www.Ibid4storage.com on February 21, 2014 for Sentinel Storage, 475 Harwood Avenue N, Ajax, ON to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: Christopher Henry Patricia Browne Sydonnie Wood Alfred Savage T.J. Property Services If interested in bidding, more info & view units register at www.ibid4storage.com Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, February 3, 2014 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 NOTICE TO CREDITORSAND OTHERS All claims against the estate of KENNETH GOULD,late of the Town of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham, who died on or about the 8th day of September, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the 30th day of June, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Whitbythis 30th day of January, 2014. Lynda Marie Anderson,Estate Trustee,by her Solicitor,MARK WOITZIK,BARRISTER & SOLICITOR,700 Brock Street South,Whitby, Ontario, L1N 4L2905 668-4486 W ORSHIP DIRECTORY To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com SINGERS WA NTED Are you a man who: Loves to sing? Likes gospel music? Has a heart for the Lord? Acapella Gospel Wants YOU! Call Chris @ 905-725-5168 or cbeetham@sympatico.ca www.acapellagospel.org VENDORS WANTED Friday March 28th Saturday March 29th Sunday March 30th Deer CreekGolf & Banquet Facility2700 Audley Rd. Ajax For booth information go towww.metrolandshows.comor contact Susan at 905-579-4400 ext. 2629 or email:sfleming@durhamregion.com Digital Sales Consultant - Permanent Full Time Oshawa This Week - 865 Farewell Street. Oshawa THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada's premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we're continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY You will work directly within a sales team environment. Essential to this role are strong people skills, creative thinking and fantastic relationship building skills. Your solid knowledge of marketing & digital will give you a leg up on the competition. Your 'listen to understand' attitude, patience and perseverance will assist you in providing the ultimate in customer service and follow through. A proven track record in an inside sales role within an online/digital environment is a definite asset. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Effectively communicate the features and benefits of our digital assets to our customers and potential customers.• Work with an Online Sales Consultant towards progress and opportunities for further growth.• Work through objections and overcome obstacles with the goal of superior customer satisfaction at all times.• Provide feedback on market needs to further expand our digital product offerings.• Build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR• A proven track record working in a sales environment where your role has been to drive revenue.• Digital Sales Experience would be an asset.• Coachable and open-minded with a willingness to be trained and developed.• Positive attitude and excellent communication and creative skills.• Strong multi-tasking skills with a drive for results.• Well versed in internet revenue vehicles and trends with an active interest in the digital space.• Strong problem solving skills and capacity for strategic thinking.• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams, salespeople and senior business people.• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU• Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry• Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities• Competitive compensation plan and Group RSP• Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment• We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities• We've got your health in mind; you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to careers@durhamregion.com. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of the Sales Role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner. GeneralHelp GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Apartments & Flats For RentA OSHAWA 118 Bloor W., 2-bedroom apt $900- inclusive; 945 & 949 Simcoe North $900- inclusive; Bachelor $688-inclusive. ALSO 3-bdrm bungalow 961 Mason St. $1200+ utilities. 45 Colborne St. W., 1-bdrm, cable $800- inlcusive. All available March 1st. NO PETS. Call for details. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. $550/month plus heat & hydro. 2-bed- room $650/month plus heat & hydro. 17 Quebec St or 304 Simcoe St. South. First/last, refer- ences. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA, 385 Gibb St. Avail. Immediately. 3 bdrm apts. From $1150/month plus $30/mo. parking. Upon credit approval. Laundry on-site. Close to amenities. Patrick 905-443-0191. OSHAWA- CLEAN, quiet building, overlooking green space, near shop- ping and schools. 2-bed- room $975/month, 3- bedroom $1175/month. Both Available March 1st. Parking, utilities, ap- pliances incl 905-438-9715, 289-388-6401 PICKERING, Brock/Dell- brook, walk-out, bright 1-bed- room basement apartment, backyard. Avail. Immediately, large livingroom, kitch- en/bath, utilities, cable, 1-parking included. No smok- ing/pets. $780/month, first/last. Call 416-399-4867. Houses for Rent ***Stop Renting***0 Down.Good/Bad CreditRe-financingStop Power of SaleCleveland Lewis Real Estate Broker Homelife Miracle (647)886-5738www.clevelandlewis.com Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA Office Help Mortgages,LoansM VendorsWantedV Apartments & Flats For RentA Office Help Mortgages,LoansM VendorsWantedV Apartments & Flats For RentA LegalNotices Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent March 1 in south Oshawa near Wentworth/Ce- dar. 3 BR main and upper floor of house (basement's a separate unit). $1,400/month includes UTILS, LG eat-in KIT, LG DIN, shared laundry onsite, 1.5 BA, shared park- ing for 1 car, large shared backyard, close to grocery, Shoppers, convenience stores, LCBO, GM. Sorry, no pets/smoking. First/last, ref req'd. Call 905-619-9800, kil- larneyproperty@gmail.com. Places ofWorship LegalNotices Houses for Rent AJAX, MCGILL/SULLI- VAN newly renovated, 4-bedroom, fr/ lr/ dr 2.5 baths, large eat-in kitch- en,main floor laundry, all hardwood, 3 parking, $1900. 2-BEDROOM above-ground basement, lr, dr, large kitchen, 4pc bath, own laundry, large windows, 2 parking, separate entrance. $1300, (905)686-6684 (416)712-4059. Places ofWorship LegalNotices To wnhousesfor RentT 3-BEDROOM, 3-BATH townhouse, North Whitby, finished basement, available immediately, parking for 2- cars, $1500/month, plus utilities, first/last, references. No pets. Also available fur- nished Please call 905-995-3342. Places ofWorship Please Recycle this newspaper RENT IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Newspaper Advertising Works! To advertise your apartment Call ajax 905- 683-0707 TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMING EVENT CALL 905-683-0707 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 3 , 2 0 1 4 25 AP WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th - 4:30PM *A U C T I O N S A L E *of Furniture, Antiques and Collectable's for a Brooklin home. Selling at Neil Bacon auc- tions Ltd., 1km west of Utica.To Include: Antique extension table, chest of drawers, antique pine blanket box, advertis- ing boxes, antique dinner bell, flower stand, turnip grinder, platform scales, ant fishing rods, coleman laterns, air conditioner, quan- tity of jewellery, large quantity of collectables and glassware, tools, ladders, new t-shirts, plus many other interesting items.Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 ESTATE & PICKER AUCTION LEMONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE 13453 McCowan Rd, Stouffville, ON, L4A 7X5 FEBRUARY 15,2014 Credit card & Interac accepted.FULL LIST @ www.auctionsontario.ca/auctions VIEWING 9AM, SALE START 10AM Clara Paige Kaliczynski Peter, Kelly and big sister Peyton, are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Clara Paige, born January 4, 2014 at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Proudly loved by Aunts Carey & Kathy, and Grandparents Melanie & Gord Bays and John & Lesia Dufek. ELECTRICIAN Licensed - Insured Call Al (905)391-8692 Experienced European Cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771"Clean is our middle name" RICK'S TREE SERVICE l Tree Removal l Hedge Trimming l l Tree Trimming l Pruning Topping l l Emergency service working in Markham, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax & Whitby l l Free Estimates l Senior's Discounts Call Rick: 416-716-4332 November 21st, 1959 -February 14th, 1989 A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silence often ow, Memory keeps you ever near us, ough you died twenty ve years ago. Sadly missed and never forgotten, Love forever Mom, Rosie, Lucy, Josie and Joe In loving memory of Giovanni (John) Corallo PARRINDER, Arthur Murray (Art) - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday February 6th, 2014 at the age of 85. Dearly loved husband of Barbara (nee Teague) for over 55 years. Loved Dad of Christine and her husband Paul Caswell of Bowmanville, Murray and his wife Kim Campbell of Whitby, David and his wife Audrey Parrinder of Little Britain, Anne and her husband Kevin Hurl of Bowmanville. Dear and Loved Papa of Logan, Travis, Joslyn and Holly. Predeceased by his Grandson Late Trp. Darryl Caswell. Dear brother of Frank Parrinder (late Beth) of Brooklin, and Mae Smitherman (James) of Port Perry. Predeceased by his brothers Gordon and Wilbur and his sister Doris. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday (Feb 12th). A service to celebrate Art's life will be held in the chapel Thursday (Feb 13th) at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery. In memory of Art, memorial donations to Myrtle United Church or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com SARKHANIAN, Irene Elizabeth (nee Henderson) - Passed away peacefully on February 12, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital in her 49th year. She will be missed by her loving husband Vrej, her father Iain and Erla. Predeceased by her mother Muriel. She will also be missed by her family Margaret and Larry, Shelagh and Bryan and in-laws Kevork and Tamitza, John and Lisa, Teena and Dikran and their families. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905- 428-8488) on Saturday February 15, 2014 from 1-2 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel. The family would like to thank all the nurses, doctors and staff at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital for their care and compassion during Irene's final months. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. 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