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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2016_02_03PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com FEBRUARY 3, 2016 LIBRARY HAS A BACKPACK FULL OF INTERNET HELP PICKERING -- The Pickering Public Library recently received $176,000 from the Province for funding over the next two years of the Backpack Library Project. The goal of the initiative is to bring the internet out to the community and hold training sessions based on various needs. From left, Kayhan Boncoglu, the Client Services Specialist - Digital Services Librarian, and Doug Mirams, the Coordinator of Digital Services, are part of the project. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Pickering library to take tech gear into community for training sessions Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pickering Public Library plans to help the community beyond its walls, thanks to new funding from the Province. With the new Backpack Library Project, library staff will pack up a projector screen, laptops and other technological gear to go into the community and hold training sessions based on various needs. “It’s all about extending the mission of the library into the community,” said library CEO Cathy Grant. 87Williamson Dr.,Ajax (atWestney Rd. North) Summerhill’s nofrills 105 Bayly StreetWest,Ajax (at Monarch Ave.) Tom’s nofrills Paying For Groceries is EASIER with a PC Plus Card! We Have All Your BIG GAME Party Supplies! All at the Best Price! THEBIGSTORE BESIDETHE4010 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pickeringtoyota.com 905-420-9000 SALES •SERVICE PARTS •BODYSHOP See PROVINCE page 7 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 2 AP This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region. The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca inside Feb. 3, 2016 Pressrun 54,400 / 24 pages editorial Page / 6 Forever Young / 9 Real estate / 16 Wheels / Pullout Classified / 13 905-215-0442 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. Call 905-683-5117. uReport Reader-submitted news share your event photos, write- ups and letters to the editor with our readers. e-mail us at newsroom@durhamregion.com. More than 500,000 individuals visit durhamregion.com every month. Go to www.durhamre- gion.com/ureport to register and upload your information. What a difference a year makes! DURHAM -- At this time of year, the only golf Canadians are usually thinking about is perhaps if they’re heading to Myrtle Beach or Arizona. They aren’t thinking ‘Hey, maybe I can get in a quick nine at the local club.’ But, some enterprising golfers took advantage of the balmy weather to get in a round at the Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax on Monday, Feb. 1. It’s highly unusual to have temperatures in double digits above zero Celsius in the first week of February. The high for Feb. 3 is forecast to be 11 C. When was the last time that happened? Last year on Feb. 3 the high was -5 and the low a bone-cracking -21. It’s not expected to last, as temperatures will plunge to zero on Thursday and Friday, feeling like -5. So, the golf clubs might only be out for a day or two. Durham enjoying balmy winter weather Metroland file photo OSHAWA -- This photo was taken on Feb. 2, 2015 and Durham residents were dig- ging out. Moe Fenton cleared snow from his driveway as 15 to 30 cm of snow fell in Southern Ontario. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Daniel Jarvie putted the ball while golfing with his brother, Matthew Jarvie, who was visiting from Australia, at Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club on Feb. 1. The temperature was 7 C at the time the brothers were golfing. 2015 2016 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 3 AP Gourmet Valentine Dinner info@heritagehousecatering.ca www.heritagehousecatering.ca 479 Kingston Road W., Ajax • (289) 314-9870 •Bread Rolls And Butter •Pomegranate Goat Cheese Salad •Roasted Red Pepper/Asiago Galette Or Red Thai Curry Soup Or Coconut Shrimp Or Jerk Chicken Skewers(Choose 1) •Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Au Jus Or Seafood Stuffed Cannelloni Or Beef Bourguignon Or Roast Chicken Dinner (Choose 1) • Triple Berry Cheesecake Or Chocolate Bread Pudding Or Truffles Or Lemon Tart With A Raspberry Coulis (Choose 1) $85 Per Couple • Pick Up Between 10am and 2pm, Sunday February 14 th On November 1, 2015 Oshawa Community Health Centre and The Youth Centre, two existing Community Health Centres with excellent track records, amalgamated into a single Community Health Centre. The amalgamated CHC is building on the combined strengths and capacities of both organizations to achieve a broader continuum of consistent, quality health services to the residents of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. The new CHC is currently undergoing a rebranding project for a new name. The new CHC Board of Directors is looking to recruit additional strong community leaders for the Board which will expand and diversify the skill set and experience required for the newly amalgamated CHC. What are we looking for? We need individuals with strong governance leadership who are aligned with our integration vision. Professional experience in the following areas would be a significant asset: • Finance • Youth and Community Services • Legal • Philanthropic Fundraising If you are interested in being considered for a position on the new CHC Board of Directors, please submit an expression of interest/CV outlining your qualifications and expectations by email to:DCHCBrdRec@ochc.ca on or before Friday, February 5, 2016. Please note this is a volunteer position. For additional information please contact Lee Kierstead, CEO Oshawa Community Health Centre/The Youth Centre at 905-723-0036 ext. 218 Thank you for your consideration! Board Leaders Needed ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD BROkERAgE Independently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply TRUE STORY... 30yearsagomywifeJoanandIboughta2bedroomcondo. 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Call 905-579-1520, extension 2108. Durham cops seek suspect who racked up $600 on stolen credit card Durham Regional Police supplied photo DURHAM -- Police are trying to identify a suspect believed to have racked up $600 on a victim’s stolen credit card with- in hours of the theft. 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 4 P ComeoutandPlay!ComeoutandPlay! PickeringRecreationComplex 1867Valley Farm Road 905.420.4621 registration@pickering.ca pickering.ca/registration ComeoutandPlay! 45+Co-edRecreationalHockeyLeague TheCityofPickeringisexcitedto introduceabrandnewrecreational leaguegearedtowardsolderadults thatareinterestedinplaying hockeyinafun,safeandstructured environment. Guys,Gals&Beginnerswelcome! Playerswillbeplacedonteamsaccordingtoexperience& skillset. Friendsareencouragedtojointogether. Participantswillenjoyweeklygamesandteampractices withanexperiencedcoach. 30minutepractices 50minutegames Practices&gameswilltakeplaceWednesdays,from 1:00to4:00pmatPickeringRecComplex,O’BrienRink. StartdateisFebruary24,2016. Registernow. Costis$180.00perplayer,$90forgoalies. Fullhockeyequipmentisrequired. Teamjerseyisprovidedwithyourregistration. Theprogramruns10weeks. ProgramBarcode:83270 GoalieBarcode: 83279 ContactProgramRegistrationformoredetails. Alternateformatavailableuponrequest,call905.683.7575 TTY:905.420.1739oremailcustomercare@pickering.ca 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 5 P RegisternowforMarchBreakCamps! pickering.ca/camps Alternate versions available upon request. 905.683.7575 (24 Hour Line) Toll Free 1.877.420.4666 Date Meeting/Location Time February8 ExecutiveCommittee CityHall–CouncilChambers 2:00pm February9 CulturalAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February10 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February16 CouncilMeeting CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Sunday, March 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Pickering Rec Complex Featuring the George Lake Big Band Tickets $6.00 on sale February 8 at Pickering Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 East Shore Community Centre 905.420.6588 Big Band Event Adults 55+ Family Day Holiday Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 February15 Closed RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 February15 February15 HealthClub FamilyDayEvent 6:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–4:00pm DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 February15 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 February15 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 February15 Closed FamilyPassport$15.00includesallfamilyactivitiesatdesignatedtimes. Note–asupplyfeemayberequiredforsomeprograms.Please contactthefrontdeskformoreinformationandeventschedule. Pre-registrationforallactivitiesisstronglyrecommended. Public Notice Report CR 01-16 regarding the renaming of the Claremont Community Centre will be on the Executive Committee Agenda of February 8, 2016 (2:00 pm at City Hall) for Council’s consideration. Report CR 01-16 is currently available on the city’s website at pickering.ca. Should you wish to register as a delegation, please submit the Delegation Request form (available at pickering.ca) to the Clerk’s Office. Vacancy On Accessibility Advisory Committee The Council of the City of Pickering is encouraging applications from residents to fill a vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The Committee provides important advice to City Council about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards.The Committee reviews accessibility reports, drawings and site plans with respect to accessibility. The AccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilities Act,2005 sets out requirements for municipal accessibility advisory committees which state that“A majority of the members shall be persons with disabilities”. Qualified candidates without disabilities will also be considered. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory Committee please submit an application form which is available on the City’s website to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience.The deadline for submitting your application is March 18, 2016. Additional information regarding the Committee is available on the City’s website at pickering.ca or by contacting Linda Roberts at 905.420.4660, extension 2928 or by emailing lroberts@pickering.ca Improve Energy Efficiency InYour Home pickering.ca/sustainability Itnotonlyhelpstheenvironment,butcansaveyou money!Downloadthewinterchecklistfrom 2015 Civic Award Nominations The City of Pickering will be awarding members of the community who made a significant contribution(s) to the City during the 2015 year. If you know an individual, group or businesses deserving of recognition, we invite you to nominate them for a Civic Award. Nominations must be received by Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 4:00 pm. For more information please contact the Customer Care Centre. Nominate SomeoneYou Know pickering.ca/greatevents Pickering Great Events Monday,February15 10:00am–2:00pm PickeringRecreation ComplexArena Anddon’tforgettobuyyour FamilyDayPassport for$15to takepartinallactivitiesoutsidethearena. FreeSkating SnowballToss Giveaways InstagramPhotoFrames Meet&GreetwithanNHLalumni Contesttowin2ticketstoseeTeamCanadaplayattheACC Skate for Free with RBC on Family Day! Skate for Free with RBC on Family Day! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 3 , 2 0 1 6 6 AP If legalizing marijuana use syphons money away from Durham, the Region should receive compensation from the federal and provincial governments. One of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s more eye-catching promis- es during the last federal election cam- paign was to legalize marijuana. He has appointed former Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair to take the lead on the portfo- lio. The move would likely mean cash, maybe a lot of cash, for upper lev- els of government. And given the very expensive agenda the federal Liberals have embarked upon, they need all the money they can get. However few have looked at the other side of the coin, namely, what effect this would have on municipalities such as Durham. At Durham Region Council last week, members supported a position taken by the Sudbury and District Board of Health, calling for a ‘public health approach’ to be used to legalize, regu- late and restrict access to marijuana. However Clarington Councillor Joe Neal went further, adding that if the legalized use of marijuana leads to higher social housing costs, the feder- al and provincial governments need to pony up some cash. He said “there’s no doubt in my mind there will be higher social housing costs.” Whether there will or will not be is open to debate, as are many of the claims around the controversial issue. Weed was legalized in Colorado in 2013. The following year, the state col- lected an additional $44 million in new taxes, far less than was predicted. In the same state, the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, part of the US government, claims that in 2014, when retail marijuana busi- nesses set up shop, marijuana-related traffic deaths increased by 32 per cent over the previous year. It also states that marijuana-related emergency depart- ment visits increased by 29 per cent and marijuana-related hospitaliza- tions increased by 38 per cent. On the other hand, some marijuana advocates counter road fatalities have dropped in Colorado since legalization. The issue represents uncharted waters in Canada. Opponents of legal- ized marijuana often seem to be using a fear-mongering approach, like the “reefer madness” hysteria of early in the last century. But, soft or not, mari- juana is a drug and legalizing it could create unforeseen problems -- and costs. Municipalities should track the before and after effects on their bottom line if and when marijuana use is legal- ized. If it is found that some of the costs borne by municipalities have gone up as a result, then it’s only fair for upper levels of government to share the rev- enue they are receiving. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Durham Region Cycling Coalition concerned with safety on newly constructed highway bridges OP I N I O N column Bridges over Hwys. 407 and 412 being built without any paved shoulders A group of local cyclists from the Dur- ham Region Cycling Coalition recently had a rare opportunity to have a face-to-face discussion with Steven Del Duca, Ontario transportation minister. This meeting was arranged by Elizabeth Roy who is running as the Liberal candidate in the provincial byelection in Oshawa/Whitby. DRCC’s concern is the new highway bridges, highways 407, 412 and 418 are being built in a way that is unsafe for cur- rent and future cyclists. “Boxed in on four sides” is how spokes- man Bruce MacDonald of Whitby put it. He mentioned to the minister “We have 401 to the south, now 407 to the north and the 412/418 to the east and west”, which makes cycling in the region challenging. The new 412 ETR will cut the region in half from a cyclist’s perspective, he noted. He went on to say, that the new bridges over 407 and 412 are being built without any paved shoulders on the bridge approach- es. Mr. MacDonald reminded the minister that these bridges will be with us for the next 50-plus years, so our grandkids will need to live with what we are building now. The DRCC mentioned that only one bridge had been built cycling safe so far on 407 Phase 1 and that it was the Anderson Street bridge in Whitby. The organization gave credit to the negotiations of Whitby council with MTO 407 to make a slight change to this bridge, making it safe for cyclists. Members showed photos of the finished bridges at Ashburn vs. Anderson, with the major difference being paved approach- es to the bridge. They mentioned that cyclists try to ride on quieter roads, trying to avoid major roads like Brock Road, Bald- win Street, Lake Ridge and Simcoe Street as these bridges will have increased safety risks to cyclists, with traffic and their busy interchanges with the 407. Also discussed was MTO safe cycling guidelines noted in OTM Book 18 and the MTO’s CycleON action plan, which says “Incorporate design features for cyclist and pedestrian facilities and safety improve- ments on provincial road and bridge proj- ects using appropriate criteria, unless justi- fication exists for exemption”. The local cyclists felt it was a positive exchange with the minister. The DRCC offered to send the minister a public let- ter identifying which road/bridges in 407 phase 2 are currently heavily used by local cyclists. They also offered to send corre- spondence about a few bridges in phase 1 that should be reconsidered and where paved shoulders should be added over the existing gravel shoulders. Additional information about the Dur- ham Region Cycling Coalition including all the presentations they have made so far, plus previous correspondence with the MTO regarding these 407 bridges, can be found at www.durhamsafecycling.ca -- Joe Arruda is an avid cyclist and a member of the Durham Region Cycling Coalition Joe Arruda Guest columnist our opinion Durham should be compensated if legalized marijuana use means more public health costs Agree? Disagree? 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A number of topics can be addressed through this initiative, which may include how to protect privacy online, or how to find government information. “We’re also able to pack up Inter- net access and go to a housing project and go to a school and provide hotspot access and even loan out hotspot access so people can have access in their home,” said Ms. Grant. “It’s really an amazing thing to have and be able to offer.” The Province of Ontario announced on Jan. 27, Family Literacy Day, it’s sup- porting 10 new projects in public librar- ies that will improve services for Ontar- ians. The Pickering Public Library Board will receive $176,000 over two years to support the backpack project. “Pickering Public Library is an integral part of the fabric of our community. With support from the provincial government for this project, the library will be able to deliver even more benefits and con- tinue to enrich people’s lives here in Pickering,” said Tracy MacCharles, MPP for Pickering–Scarborough East. Since City budgets are tight, funding from the Province is always appreciated. “We’re really happy that the provin- cial government funds these grants,” said Ms. Grant. “It really allows libraries to take a leap forward in areas they nor- mally wouldn’t (be able to).” Even though libraries have been upgraded from more than just a place to check out books, the goal of the library has stayed the same. “Even though it looks different, the mission has always been making sure everyone in the community has access to resources and information, and to enrich them and inspire them, and give them the information they need and really change their lives,” said Ms. Grant. The library will receive the first 45 per cent of the funds immediately, and will begin consulting the community to find where to provide the program, with plans to start delivering it in Sep- tember. PROVINCE from page 1 Participants can fill out questionnaire, get a blood analysis report on their personal health DURHAM -- The Ontario Health Study is an opportunity for local residents to contribute to health research and to learn something about their own health. Residents age 30 to 74 can participate by attending one of four study centres across Durham, providing a blood sam- ple and completing a questionnaire. Each participant will receive a blood analysis report on their personal health. “The information provided in the OHS questionnaire by participants gives us an overall snapshot of the health of Ontarians as well as their exposure to common risk factors,” said Dr. Philip Awadalla, executive science director of the OHS. He added that combining the ques- tionnaire and blood sample data allows researchers to draw conclusions about the health of the Ontario population. So far, 230,000 people have participated in the online questionnaire. To participate, visit www.ontarion- healthstudy.ca/durham to book an appointment and complete the ques- tionnaire. Study centres will be located at: Bowmanville - Holiday Inn Clarington, 37 Spicer Sq. Feb. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oshawa - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, 471 Simcoe St. S. Feb. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ajax - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt St. Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pickering - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St. Feb. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ajax and Pickering residents invited to participate in Ontario Health Study Province grants library $176,000 for Pickering backpack project 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 8 AP Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd. South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Carrier of the Week Congratulations Hannah for being our Carrier of the Week. All inserts can be recycled with your newspapers through your blue box program. 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Durham is one of only eight Canadian municipali- ties to have such a rating with Moody’s. “Durham Region’s long standing adherence to best practices and proven financial management policies supports its Triple A credit rating,” Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson said in a release. “The confir- mation of this rating shows why our organization is a leader in fiscal responsibility and integrity.” According to Moody’s, “Durham’s strong operating results are supported by stable operations, conser- vative fiscal management practices, property taxes and user fees.” “Maintaining this significant rating gives confi- dence to Regional stakeholders, minimizes the cost of borrowing for a portion of capital expenditures, and provides residents the assurance that their tax dollars are managed responsibly,” said Bob Chap- man, an Oshawa councillor and chairman of the finance administration committee. “It is essential that we continue to work to balance taxpayer afford- ability with the demands of our growing region.” Durham Region maintains Triple A credit rating DINING OUT ADVERTISING FEATURE In Ajax & Pickering A&Q Personal Injury Lawyers 905-427-2000 john.russell@dyeandrussell.com At Dye & Russell we understand all the difficulties you’ll face following a personal injury or death in your family. 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Canadians got to know – and love -both sides of the Halifax native – the fierce on-ice com- petitor and the effervescent, folksy reporter who endeared herself to television audiences. In her recently released book, “Throwing Rocks at Hous- es, My Life In and Out of Curling,” Jones recounts her child- hood, her meteoric rise as a curler and the tremendous on- ice success that landed her in the Curling Hall of Fame. Her story is intertwined with deep insight, reflections and very personal observations on everything from her fierce, obsessive drive to be the best, her transition from athlete to journalist, and more poignantly, how her brush with death changed everything. In 2010, Jones contracted and survived life threatening bacterial meningitis. Her life since that terrifying time has been about living in the moment and not taking anything By Kathy Yanchus for granted. “The health scare did jolt me fully awake. I describe my life before bacterial meningitis as good, yes, but definitely sleepwalking through the daily checklist of things that needed to be done. I was busy planning for tomorrow and next week and next year and not fully present in what was right in front of me.” It’s a “disengagement” she works hard to avoid now through yoga, meditation and “crazy long cycling trips just to keep myself fully present.” “It’s also something I work with my life coach on, but the perspective of gratitude was a beautiful gift. I bought myself a bracelet with the word gratitude on so I can look at my wrist and remind myself of that.” When she woke up in emergency after her health scare, it was with an overwhelming positive vibe of gratitude. “Now that’s the lens from which I view everything in my life.” She was always a positive person, an attitude rein- forced through intense sports training, but her brush with death was a reawakening of what is most important in life. As she went through the soul searching and transpar- ent process of putting her autobiography into words, with the help of award-winning sports journalist Perry Lefko, she often found it hard to believe that it was she who was part of the team that accomplished so much. “And when I start connecting the dots of where it (curl- ing) took me.... for example, in 1982 after we won the Canadians I happened to get invited to a softball game that happened to lead to a career in broadcasting. What if I never went to that softball game that day?” Jones was from a rambunctious family of nine chil- dren, eight girls and one boy, living in the friendly Mar- itime city that she loved coming home to, no matter where around the globe work and curling took her. It’s where she met her husband Scott, and where her two boys, Zach and Luke, were born. “I was simply one of the Jones girls. At church, I was one of the Jones girls. Even at the grocery store, they knew me as a Jones girl. That’s what happens when you are one of eight sisters born in succession, almost all with the same height and look...”she writes humorously in her book. Curling was not a part of her family’s pastimes, but it quickly caught on because it “got a lot of kids out of the house in a hurry and at about $25 per kid for the winter it was a really inexpensive sport.” Finding the right people to play with was all important and her teammates fed each other’s competitive fire, she said. “It’s when four people become one that you have suc- cess.” Jones recently completed a book tour which took her to Ontario and western Canada. Feedback on her book has been “so wonderful and warm and that’s pretty much the way curling fans are.” “Most people tell me a nice story of when they watched me curl or someone took up curling because they watched us.” 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP ©2015PandoraJewelry,LLC•Allrightsreserved•PANDORA.NET 1355 KINGSTON ROAD • PICKERING, ON L1V 1B8 905.492.7263 • JINNYS.CA/PANDORA CREATE EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE If Traditional FuneralsAren’t For You…Cremation with no embalming,funeral or expensive casket$1,687 Total Price Co-Ordination ($300), Documentation ($50), Shelter ($150), Transfer of Remains ($250)Laraby Cremation Casket ($150), Coroner ($75), Death Registration ($25), Cremation ($570),HST ($117) www.cremations.caMonthly pre-­‐arrangement plans availableArrangements done in person, or onlineAssistance with CPP Death benefit applicationToll Free (24 hours) 1-­‐877-­‐987-­‐3964Email: info@cremations.caProvided by Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd.Serving Durham Region and GTA These tell-tale signs can help decide if it’s time for your parents to move W atching our parents age can be a scary thing. Little by little, the people you looked up to who seemed to have all the answers, become people you have to take care of. There are big decisions to be made as your parents decline. Perhaps one of the biggest is where should Mum and Dad live? Is it safe to leave them in the home they love? Should they move in with you or should you con- sider a retirement residence? Do they need long-term care? There are some tell-tale signs that it may be time to consider asking your parents to give up their home. When you visit, is there sufficient food in the kitchen? What is in the fridge? Are you sure they are eating? Has your Mum or Dad lost weight? Are they forgetting things? Have they ever forgotten to turn off the stove? Is their appearance as it always has been? Do they seem to wear the same clothes every time you visit? Are you sure they are bathing and their laundry is being done? Has your Mum or Dad ever gone for a walk and forgotten how to get home? Are they still going out and socializing as they used to? At first, some of these things may seem like no big deal but as time goes on, these things will become more problematic and poten- tially dangerous. Chances are that when you begin to real- ize that your parents are not safe at home any longer, they will feel differently. I have heard many people tell me that their Mum or Dad didn’t want to move and that they feel like the “bad guy” for forcing the issue. But the decision was made out of love and a desire to keep their parents safe. If you are considering having your par- ent live with you, I would suggest a consult with a Care Co-ordinator from Community Care Access Centre to determine if you can get some equipment in your home that will keep your parent safe such as grab bars in the bathroom if needed. They may also still pro- vide Homecare while your parents live with you. If you decide to look at retirement resi- dences, you need to make sure you visit each one and take the tour. Ask the same questions at each place and make sure you are compar- ing apples to apples. Always ask “what servic- es might we be offered that we may have to pay extra for?” For more information, please email me at aseniorsfriend16@gmail.com -- Anne Murphy has worked for more than 20 years on the operations side of the health-care industry. She loves the outdoors especially, being close to water and unwinds by reading a good book. 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GeneralHelp TAXI DRIVERS NEEDEDimmediately for Whitby & Ajax. Computer GPS dispatched. Will train, no experience necessary. Apply to 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or (905)668-4444 Career Tr ainingFeatureC General Help Salon & Spa Help MAGICUTS Is Looking For FULL & PT STYLIST in A Busy Pickering Salon.We Offer: Hourly/CommissionRetail CommissionPaid VacationOpportunity For AdvancementFree Upgrading ClassesWalk-In Clientele AvailableHiring Bonus Up To $300.00Join A Winning Team.Call Cheryl 427-1496 Careers Skilled &Technical Help BAYVIEW METALS requires an exp'd BRAKE PRESS OPERATORMust know how to read blueprints, set up and operate with little supervision. Email resume: wayne@bayviewmetals.comor drop off:6 Barr Rd. Ajax. HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC required in Durham, CT3 certified with minimum 5 years experience. Working knowledge with hydraulics. Call 905-213-0518 Careers Office Help PRINT/DIGITAL AD SALESPickering-based industrial publishing company seeks experienced, com- mitted, hard working print/digital advertising sales associates for its leading electrical maga- zines. Base and commis- sion structure. Contact: Randy Hurst: randy@elec- tricityforum.com Hospital/Medical/Dental Looking for experienced MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT.Please send resume to: lana@brooklinmedical.com PHARMACY ASSISTANT highly motivated, excel- lent customer service skills, front shop experi- ence. Email resume to: whitbypharmacy@ yahoo.com 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 Pickering Brock /Major Oaks Bsmt apt. Separate entrance, walkout, 1-parking, shared laundry. Close to all amenities. Avail. March 1st. $700/mo inclusive. Prefer middle aged lady. No smoking/pets. 1st/last/references. Call 905-239-0989 Apartment Whitby Newly renovated 2-bedroom apt,. in core of Whitby, close to all amenities. Parking, laundry. Available March 1st. Please call 289-688-4313 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of ALBERT SAUVE also known as JOSEPH ALDERIC LAURENT SAUVÉ All persons having claims against the Estate of ALBERT SAUVE also known as JOSEPH ALDERIC LAURENT SAUVÉ, late of the City of Pickering, Ontario, who died on the 7th day of May, 2015, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before February 16, 2016, after which date the aforementioned estate will be distributed by the undersigned having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Brampton, this 19th day of January, 2016. THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA TRUST COMPANY Agent for Derrick Sauve, Estate Trustee Attention: Anne Alfred 130 King Street West, 20th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5X 1K1 Careers Part-Time HelpP NEW DAILY cashflow opportunity!Ideal for MLM expert or novice.MWR Life Canadian Launch, Feb 6, 2016.Call for info/reservation: 905.922.9325mwrlife.international@ gmail.com BusinessOpportunitiesB WOULD YOU like to create your own busi- ness on the side? There is a unique b;business opportunity waiting for you. Please call 416-570-5642 after 3pm. Apartments & Flats For RentA LegalNotices Apartments & Flats For RentA LegalNotices Apartments & Flats For RentA Mortgages, LoansM 2.10% 5 yr. Variable No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank RatesCall for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders #10238 Apartments & Flats For RentA 2 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe North at Russett. Bright, Clean, big win- dows. Well-maintained 12 plex. Includes heat, water, parking & cable. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982, 905-621-7474 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shop- ping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedrooms available im- mediately, March 1st, from $1229/mo. plus parking. Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 AJAX (Ross- land/Westney) New Bachelor Suite in quiet neighborhood near all amenities, includes park- ing, Cable TV, Heat, Hy- dro & Water. $1,000 Available February. No Pets/Non-Smoker. 647-402-4899. Bowmanville 1-bdrm & 2-bdrmapartments850-1075 sq.ft.Renovated SuitesGreat Location near 401, shopping and hospital.From $1200+hydroDidi 905-623-8737 COMPLETELY RENO- VATED basement apart- ment, 1-bedroom, 401/Brock Rd. $850/month all utilities included, TV and internet also included. Available March 1st. Ask about our senior's discount. 416-471-3711 OSHAWA - John & Park, 1 & 2-bedroom apart- ments from $899+hydro, includes 1 parking. Available immediately, March 1st. Clean, quiet. Close to all amenities. Call Jerry 416-271-7664 Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com Place your ad at 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 3 , 2 0 1 6 14 AP SAYERS, Jacqueline (Aldcroft), sadly left our world peacefully with her daughters Sandy and Lesley by her side on Monday February 1st after a short illness. Loved and cherished by her 6 children, Craig (Susan), Bradley (Linda), Sandra (Mike), Lesley, Laurie (Jamie), Debby (David). We will hold her forever in our hearts. She will be dearly missed by her 10 beautiful Grand Children and 9 Great Grand Children. Beloved sister of Lorraine (Al Michaels), Leona Brown and Theresa Johnson. There will be a "Celebration of Life" at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax, Ontario on Saturday February 6th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm A few words from family will commence about 2:00pm. Condolences may be left at www.aftercare.org. Donations to the Durham Humane Society www.hsdr.org are appreciated. WATERHOUSE Magdalen "Maggie" Peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Thursday January 28, 2016 in her 93rd year. Beloved mother of Alicia Brankin, Kathie Waterhouse and her husband Walter Wheatley, Gerry Waterhouse and his wife Colleen, and Ann Waterhouse and her husband François Bellerive. Dear Nana to Christopher Ludgate (Jessica), Colin Waterhouse (Jessica Biggs), Marianne Waterhouse and Great Nana to Adrien and Jacob Ludgate and Ellie McIhargey. A special thank you to all the staff at Sunnycrest for their loving care. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH- ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday February 4th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maggie to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at makfuneralhome.com. DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE:AJAX AB215 Ravenscroft Rd, 47 homes AB219 Mullen Dr, 46 homes AC333 Ritchie / Plowman Dr, Ajax 45 homes AM913 Torr/Twilley/Trott Ln, Ajax 61 homes AN951 Old Harwood/Sheldon Dr, Ajax 45 homes AN968 Noake Cres/Sullivan Dr, Ajax 43 homes AN986 McGonigal/Pennefeather Ln, Ajax 50 homes AN989 Ducatel/Ventura Ln, 47 homes AP307 Booth Cres, Ajax 49 homes AP308 Booth Cres, Ajax 48 homes AS212 Carter Bennett/Oxlade/Hack Crt, 55 homes AS214 Telford/Bellinger, Ajax 35 homes AS216 Telford/Ravenscroft, Ajax, 30 homes AS217 Telford St, Ajax 31 homes AS222 Williamson Dr/Tozer Cr, Ajax 51 homes AS224 Tavener/Bellinger, Ajax 37 homes AS225 Atherton/Netherway Cr, Ajax 52 homes AS226 Hazeldine Cres, Ajax 30 homes AS240 Nott/Chant, Ajax 37 homes AS241 Nott/Chant, Ajax 33 homes AU200 McSweeney Cres, 47 homes AU217 Ducatel Cres, 45 homes AU224 Biggs Dr/Nobbs Dr, Ajax 57 homes AU226 Root Cres, Ajax 41 homesPICKERING PI361 Portland Court (39 Papers) PI362 Finch, Guild and Royal (50 Papers) PI363 Dreyber (39 Papers) PI364 Geta Circle (46 Papers) PI365 Alwin Cir (43 Papers) PI366 Jaywin Cir (32 Papers) PI374 Geta and Pickering Pky (54 Papers) PI376 1945 Denmar (38 Papers) PI379 1915 Denmar (36 papers) PI380 Denmar Rd, Jawyin Cir (32 Papers) PI333 1580 Kingston Road (43 Papers) PI334 1850 Kingston Road PI391 1623 Pickering Parkway (67 Papers) PI392 1867 Kingston Rd. (43 Papers) PI403 1850 Kingston Road (81 Papers) PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers) PW907 Tillings Dr., Edgecroft Dr., Scenic Lane and Winville Rd., (54 Papers) PW912 William Jackson and Earl Grey (45 papers) PW913 Tally, Carousel and Carousel Mews (69 papers) PW914 Winville Rd, Bruny Ave(59 Papers) PW915 Bruny Ave, Winvile Rd. (55 papers) PW916 Winville Rd. (34 papers) PW918 Brandy Court (41 Papers) PW919 Dusty Drive (40 papers) PW920 Dusty Drive and Caravan Mews (40 Papers) PU111 Mahogany and Rougewalk (39 Papers) PT932 Shadow Place (39 Papers) PQ626 Hoover and Richardson (35 Papers) PQ622 Fawndale, Riverview and Valley Gate (45 Papers) PQ632 Hoover and Littleford (55 houses) PQ641 Rouge Valley and Littleford (31 Papers) PQ666 Howell and Hoover (38 papers) PQ646 Fiddlers and Tomlinson (25 Papers) PV200 Autumn Cres (52 Papers) PV201 Foxwood Trail and Autumn Cres. (52 Papers) PV202 White Cedar (48 Papers) PV203 Silver Maple Drive (52 papers) PV 204 Sparrow Circle, Chickadee Crt. 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Pickering condo for lease, 5 appliances, very spacious, near all amenities. Feb 1st. Credit report/ employment letter required. Contact 9am-7pm for more info 905-626-9983 GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA SOUTH OSHAWA 2-bed condo apt, very quiet building, suit seniors, no pets. Recently redeco- rated. $1050/month. 1st/last required. Please call (905)579-4015. Rooms forRent & WantedR PHILLIP MURRAY/ SHARBOT room for rent. Suitable for 40+ pre- ferred. $450/month. Available immediately. Call 905-429-7144 GeneralHelp Rooms forRent & WantedR FURNISHED BEDROOMAJAX. In Exec Home, Use of whole house with gourmet kitchen, pool, WiFi, Shared bathroom, no parking, buses at door. $575/mo. 905-424-0286 ROOM FOR RENT, 44 Falby Crt., $500 monthly includes cable and phone. Call 905-428-6498 ask for Doug Rooms forRent & WantedR Houses for Rent DaycareWanted MATURE CAREGIVER, needed ASAP. Full-time live-out nanny needed for 1 & 3 year olds. Car- ibbean experience help- ful. Pleasant, caring nature, early mornings & late evenings sometimes required. Car helpful, but not required. Clean, non- smoking, no pet home. Monthly flat-rate. Call 416-420-4023 Health& Homecare Permanent In-Home Caregiver required as of November 26, 2015 for the elderly in Ajax. Provide daily food prep- aration and support in cleaning, eating, toilet- ing, and companionship. PSW experience and training, first-aid certifi- cation required, tagalog speaking an asset. Salary $11.25/hr. Applicants can email edmark88@yahoo.com for job details Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. Rooms forRent & WantedR Houses for Rent Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca GRANDFATHER CLOCK, floor model $300; 2 bdrm suites $100 each; 2 antique dining- room suites w/china cabinet $250 each; desk $100. 905-903-0691 Auctions & Sales A Condominiumsfor RentC Articlesfor SaleA RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Variety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appli- ances, GE dyers $449 and GE washers, $579. Many other new items available. Free local delivery. Call us today, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Firewood SEASONED FIREWOOD, $165, 16" face cord. Call 416-460-4637 CarsC 2009 PONTIAC G6 $2495.; 2008 Nissan Sentra $3495.; 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee $3495.; 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT $2495.; 2007 Nissan Versa $3195.; 2007 Dodge Caravan $1495.; 2007 Chevy Aveo LT $2495.; 2007 Pontiac Wave G3 $3495.; 2006 Chevy Uplander $1495.; 2006 Ford Fusion SEL $3495.; 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S $2995.; 2006 Pontiac Pursuit GT $2495.; 2006 Subaru Impreza AWD $1995.; 2004 Cadillac CTS $2195.Over 60 Vehicles in stock! Amber Motors, 416-864-1310, Scarboroughwww.ambermotors.ca Auctions & Sales A Condominiumsfor RentC Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. 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