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Page 8, Whity Free Press, Wednesday, November 8,1l995ï Kassînger wnsaward for innova,...tîve desîi n Stephen Kassinger, president of Kassinger Bufit Homes, reoently reoeived the 1995 Ontario Heaithy Housing Award at a recent meeting of the Oshawa-Durham Home Builders' Association. 'IHea]thy Housing is a concept youl be hearing more about in the future as we address the needs of persons with environmental .sensitivites," stated Kassinger. "Many of the produets used in today's homes can cause physcial reactions rangmng from ekin rashes tu respiratory discomfort. 1"We have- researched the materials and components used in our homes and have made some changes in the way we do things te reduce or eliminate contanùnanti." The home subniitted by Kasuinger was not a prototype or demonstration home but rather a regular production R-2000 home built for a client who bas respiratory sensitivites. "An R-2000 home is. far advanced over conventional homes i terme of the ventilation syste9m. W'Ith the heat recovery ventilator 1. KMIODUCTION The Regional Municipality of Durham is beginning a Class Environmental Assessment Study to assess the need and alternative methods of providing improvements to Taunton Road between McKinney Drive and Garrard Road.1 Included in this study wilI be a review of ail existing and propo sed underground services, utilities and other related facilities through the area. The study will also incorporate a review of access to adjacent developable lands. This study will be completed in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Projects. Your participation in the planning process is welcome. During the process every effort will be mode to resolve aIl concernis. 2. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATIO Possible solutions will be analyzed ond evaluated based on the effects on the following: " Transportation, Engineering and Public Safety " Natural Environment " Social Environment " Economic Environment " Cultural Environment " Agricultural Environment Upon completion of this phase of the study and the selection of a technically preferred solution, notification will be issued inviting further comment and input. V. A. Silqailis. P. Eng. Commissioner of Works (HRV) and the special seaIng anci insulation techniques, an R-2000 home bas much better indoor air quality. "We take it quite a few steps further and use a special paint on the interior which emits no VOCs (the harmful fumes which cause discomfort> in alI of our new homes." When Michael and Mariette Peever, two Whitby teachers, began the home tutoring service lu 1989, they didn't expect ta, create a fr-anchising company, ALEHTS Franchise hIc., within six years. Strong parental demand for tutors from any parts of Ontario suggested the need was greater than the supply, and they turned their tutoring system luto a franchiseable business program.. Since June, A-Iàttle-Extra-Help Tutoring Services bas opened 3. C»AMET8 OR QUE8T1ON8? If you have any comments or questions or require any further information about the study or the Municipal Clqss Environmental Assessment, please contact: (Monday ta Friday 8:30 arn - 4:30 pm) OON8IJLTANT8 Bob Chisholm, P. Eng. Project Manager *Chisholm, Fleming and Associates 317 Renfrew Drive, Ste. 301, Markham, Ontario L3R 9S8 Telephone: (905) 474-1458 Fax: (905) 474-1910 Darrell Goudey, P. Eng. Project Manager G.M. Semnas Assocites Ltd., 110 Scotia Court. Unit 41, Whitby, Ontario Li N 8Y7 Telephone: (905) 432-7878 Toronto Line: (905) 686-6402 Fax: (905) 432-7877 REGIONAL MUNICIPAUTY Mike Wilson, C.E.T. Project -Supervisor Tony Prevedel, P. Eng. Director of Transportation Regional Municipality of Durham P.O. Box 623 105 Consumers Drive Whitby, Ontario L1 N 6A3 Telephone: (905) 668-7721 Tol Free: (800) 372-1103 Fax: (905) 668-2051 The Kassinger submission for the award addressed the criteria set out by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Criteria Include health, energy efficiency, resounve efficiency, environmental responsibility, afford- ability/economic viability, adaptability and worksite safety. Big donation PIONEER FOOD COURT donated 10 per cent of sales frorn their meent grand opening day to the Children's Aid Society (CAS) of Durhamn Region. Co-owner Peter Hogarth counts out the $933 donation' to Greg Steffler, president of the CAS board of directors. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press Duncan wins award y Kristi Duncan, executive director of the Sylvan Learning Centre in Whitby, bas won the ýes award for outstanding Sylvan dte operations. The award, presented at Sylvan'. annual international conference in Vancouver, 6 recognizes Duncan for excellence 1473 in ail aspecta of operating a centre. 4 ~. Duncan was selected for the 474 award from among the directors of nts more than 580 centres acros ...*** ~ Canada and the U.S. Sylvan provides individualized JAMES R YANOH supplemental educational services __________________ tu students from pre-kindergarten jthrough aduit. offices lu Oshawa-Whitby, Mississauga East, Toronto West, North York East, Ajax-Pickering and Windsor-Essex County. 1 More requeste have been coming from ail over Canada as weil as the U.S. Professional marketers and accountants have joined ALEHTS and the company projeots 50 franchises will be in place within the nezt year. With A-IÀttle-Extra-Help, instruction takes place in the pupil's home and the. parent plays a role in the siils development program created by the tutor and classrom teacher. The Peevers admit they are "still a bit surprised" by the growth of their part-time activity, but know they are on the edge of a rising trend. They say that parents know a child's education determines their future, and they are "concerned that the educational- system. is unable tq provide the one-on-one personal' care and nurturing neLitle-Exra-Help will have a display in the Parents and KMds Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Nov. 10-12. 122 Albert St. 721-750( AJAX: 50 Commercial Ave. 619-1 C01BOURG: 72 King St. W. 372-1 Saturday & evening appointme available. 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