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B4-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Corner of ONTARIO &STEELES WE CARRtAtA * Ail your painting needs a Expert Advîce a* Free Delivery a Contractars welcome a; SHADE-O MATIC' 3 ikk I15 +~ Proudiy Canadian 4 APLE LEVFBORDERS 15 ft. border rail Whia $mopus Leei 4u 3Wdbs AmL E.NH4774 Mon - Wed 7:3Oani - 6:OOpm e Thurs - Fri 7:3Oam - 7:OOpm Sat - 900am -5:001m Dean Stanbrldge, rlght, ls poesented wlth the 2004 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award fram Day. Robinson of the Steritech Group Inc. Local man receives environmental award A Milton resident waa recently named tihe recipient of a prestigious environen- tai award for bis work to pmotect the ozone layer. Dean Stanbridge waa presented witb tbe United States Environental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2004 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award at a ceremony in Wasbington, D.C. April 13 for, bis work in reducing methyl bromide usage around tbe world. Mr. Stanbridge is tecbnical director and vice-president of tbe Steritecb Group bIc.s Canadian operations. A pest management industry expert in fumigation and industry- influencing tecbnology, Mr. Stanbridge bas dedicated bis 20-year career to fmnding, usmng and advocating reduced pesticide metbods of pest management. He was particularly mnterested in thse effeets of methyl bromnide on thse environ- ment. One of tbe most widely used pesti- cides in food processmng around thse world, metbyl bromnide bas been sbown to sern- ously deplete thse stratosplseric ozone layer of tbe eartb. Depletion of tbe ozone layer bas been directly linked to mncreased skin cancer rates and damage to crops and marine life .worldwide. "Great ingenuity and effort are needed to proteet tbe carts atmosphere," said Jeffrey Holmstead, assistant admiisistrator Office of Air and Radiation. "Mhe 200 Climate and Stratospberic Ozone Protection Award winners are fiiling tbis need by ieading our global community toward reduced emissions of ozone-,depiet- mng substances and greenbouse gases. "In doing so, tbese 29 people, organiza- tions and companies from 10 counitries have contributed not oniy to a beaitbier environent, but to a soussd economny based upon innovation and efflciency." In 1990, the U.S. EPA establisbed the Stratospherie Ozone Protection awards to recognize exceptional leadership, personal dedicatioi and technical achievements in protecting tise earth's stratospherie ozone layer. From 1990 to, 2003, tbe Stratosphenec Ozone Protection Award bas been present- ed to 460 individuals and organizations froir 39 countries. As a member of the Canadian Industry/Govemment Working Group on Metisyl Bromide Alternatives, Mr. Stanbridge bas worked witb members of tbe Canadian govemment to devetop alter- native metbods of pest management for tbe food processing industry. Mr. Stanbridge is a recognized expert in fumigation alternatives and bas been recruited by the United Nations to educate tbird-world countries - including Indonesia and Bulgaria - on methyl bro- mide alternatives. Under the direction of thse United Nations' Environenta Prograro, a coin- plete phase-out of methyl bromnide bas been called for in deveioped countries by next year and in developing countries by 2015.' Recentiy, Mr. Stanbridge's 2003 propos- ai advocating integrated pess management for Indonesian food processors was accept- cd hy tbe United Nations as a viable alter- native to methyl bromnide usage, a first in tise history of the United Nations. His individual work with more tisas 20 food processing plants around the world bas belped directly reduce metbyl bromide use by more than six tonnes during tbe last five years. "4Dean is a wonderful exampie to s0 many people and he's contributed to both students and staff," said Dr. Brian Deshiens, president of Mr. Stanbridge's aima mater, Sir Sandford Fleming College of Appiied Arts and Tecbnoiogy in Peterborougb. 'Dean is a fine person and a perfect exampie of using bis interests to not only make a difference in bis workplace but to also make tise world safer and more sustainable." Eric Eicber, Steritecb Pest Prevention Division president, said Steritech is extremely proud of M. Stanbridge. "T'se efforts and contributions of Dean's cannot be underestimated in their impact on the world environment." Doulton at Delacourt's Attention ail Royal Doulton china fans. Next Tuesday froin i to 5 p.m., Michael Douiton, of the renowned Engliss china company, will be at Deiacourt's downtown. Botb avid coliectors and new fans wiIl bie able to mect Mr. Doulton, a direct descen- dant - fifth generation -of the founder of Royal Doultun. T1hey'll also bave a chance to sec for Uhc first time Rose, Use figurine created exclu- sively for Mr. Doulton's 2004 visits. Mr. Doulton will autograph Rose as well as any other Royal Doulton collectibles purchased. For more information, rail Delacourt's at (905) 878-0050. r' of our OUi Location in Qeermeto0 Cou, ChoCk US out. RW w ort yo tnilI GEORGETOWN 23 Mountainview% Rd. So>uth (Mountainview & Guelph Street] (905) 877-7d688 Designer stores in Mississauga, Burlington, Brampton, Kitchener NEW STORES OPENING SOON... N.wmarket, lit. Catharines&8 Markhmm!