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The emerald ash borer is in HAMILTON and TORONTO and the Regional municipalities of DURHAM YORK PEEL and This insect ATTACKS and KILLS healthy ash trees It spreads to new areas when infested wood is moved A Ministerial Order is in effect that PROHIBITS anyone from MOVING ash tree materials and all firewood out of this regulated area without permission Help protect our ash trees DONT MOVE FIREWOOD For more information visit wwwinspectiongccapests or call 18664636017 Immigrant Information Services In your community Connecting newcomers and immigrants to the services they need Do you need help getting settled in Canada Would you like to learn English Do you want to know more about other services available in your community Do you need help finding work Our Outreach Team will be meeting with newcomers and immigrants at Newmarket Public Library Aurora Public Library Park Ave at Main Street 51 Yonge Street Tues March 2 Tues March am pun- Haiti devastation overwhelming want to do our best to create groups of people to change the world The earthquake took place while he his three children and wife Dr Lisa were in the Dominican Republic operating a medical clinic for those who have little or no access to health care and teaching English as a second language courses After his wife was asked to join a medical team to aid in Haiti the couple left their children with friends and crossed the border to help It was inspiring to see these people who have nothing still have the belief in a higher power After a 14hour drive which included stopping to fix a flat tire they arrived at a military compound in Jimani just before dark and were directed to a building acting as a hospital where assistance was needed The following days were emotionally and physi cally exhausting We could not have even imagined what we saw he said Hundreds upon hundreds of critically injured people lying on doors in the dirt and some on mats It was overwhelming to see the number of amputations with which Haitians were If youre interested in joining Mr in his efforts to make a difference in the Dominican Repub lic Haiti or right here at home contact him at dealing he said as he paused to collect his thoughts He remembers a young girl who was headed to the operating room and the fear she expressed over losing a limb because of her broken femur As Mr Klassen was loading her into the vehicle for transport she grabbed his hand She had seen many people leave in the vehicle and come back with limbs lost he said She looked at me begging for assur ance and all I could offer her was my hand and a few kind words in Creole She survived with all limbs intact but among the devastation and injured at times there was a light at the end of the tunnel he said Many clung to their Bibles for hope held random worship sessions where they stood and would break out in prayer and song during the middle of the night It was inspiring to see these people who have nothing still have the belief in a higher power he said Still believe things could be OK The lessons he learned throughout his journey will remain and continue to spark his passion to engage others to get involved If given the chance to do it again he said he wouldnt turn it down public information centres invitation VIVA YRT STREET FURNITURE PROGRAM York Region is introducing a new street furniture program to update the appearance of transit shelters benches bike racks wasterecycling receptacles newspaper and publication boxes schedule display cases and community information kiosks regionwide The new look will ensure a consistent and appealing transit presence that will enhance public spaces in all municipalities YRTViva invites you to attend any of our two upcoming Public Information Centres Come out to our Coordinated Street Furniture Program PIC and offer your valuable input If you are unable to attend one of our PICs you can view the presentation at vrtcafacilitiesstreetfurnitureasp For further info or to provide feedback email us at Design Concepts Review When Wednesday March 3 2010 700 pm to pm presentation starts at 730 pm Where Richmond Hill Public Library 1 Atkinson Street Richmond Hill ON L4C Proposed Final Design Presentation When Wednesday March 2010 700 pm to pm presentation starts at 730 pm Where Newmarket Public Library Park Avenue Newmarket ON L3Y 1W1