J 1119 o> ~~ Scugog Citizen ~ Tuesday, February 15,1994 Second double fatality shocks the Township Durham Region Police say slippery road conditions may have been a factor in a head-on crash last Thursday morning that claimed two lives. "The road appeared to be slippery in that place. We can't attribute any other reason for the accident," * a police > sai a the Citizen Mr. Gangemi was "a very valued employee for our company. He had lots of friends and always went out of his way to look after people." He had worked as parts manager for Philp Pontiac for the last eight years and prior to that worked eight years as a hanic with the dealershi He said both ny: GMC pick-ups, were inspected by police who found no mechanical problems. The accident on Simcoe Street (Oshawa Road) occurred just before 8:00 AM January 10 about 300 metres south of Van Edward Drive and took the lives of Peter J. DiCola, 29, of Port Perry, and 41-year old James Gangemi of Oshawa. Mr. DiCola was on his way to work at Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa where he taught geography. Mr. Gangemi was on his way to work at Philp Pontiac Buick in Port Perry where he was parts manager. The double fatality sent shock waves through this community. Bryce Philp told JOHN AV FAY I AX \¥ a Mr. Philp said he will 'be sadly missed. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Oshawa. He was married with a daughter and two grandchildren. An official at Paul Dwyer High School said Mr. DiCola's death came as a huge shock. "He was very well respected, such a responsible man who will be dearly missed," said the official. He had been a teacher at the school for the last six years and coached hockey and basketball. Five buses with staff and students left the school early Monday morning to attend the funeral in his home town of Perth, Ontario. There was also a memorial ICH IRE IN THE LINE oF 99) Cohumbin Picken indus, inc Al ight Ror Lovet dod Omg © 199) Cobambic rm Home Video Al lights Dees @Re. RE service for staff and students in the school Monday and a second service will be held this coming Friday evening at the school at 7:00 PM. Mr. DiCola's wife Brenda is an English teacher at Dwyer High School and is expecting the couple's first child in May. The accident came less than a week after a head-on crash February 6 south of Caesarea claimed the lives of Paul Roy of Caesarea and Margaret Hall of Williams Point. Homeowners get chance to save big on water bills Homeowners in Port Perry and Prince Albert will have a chance to have fixtures replaced this year as part of a project to reduce water usage. Durham Region has received a grant from jobeOntario for up to $190,000 for this pilot project which also includes homes in Beaverton and Uxbridge. Ken Thompson of the Regional Works Department said last week that full details of the project are still being worked out. But he said about 420 homes in the four communities will be eligible for new toilets that use 1.5 gallons of water as opposed to five, low flow shower-heads and faucets. He said homeowners would be required to pay 40 per cent of the $600 which is the average cost per house. The project is slated to get underway this year and Mr. Thompeon said details of how homeowners can apply will be announced in the next month or two. "This project is designed to reduce overall water consumption," he said. In announcing the jobeOntario grant for $180,000 last week, Durham East MPP Gord Mills said this water conservation project will generate five person years of employment. "This underlines the government's commitment to protect the environment, conserve water resources and create jobs for people in this area. These jobs "will help give Ontario communities the services and stability needed to attract new industry and to plan for managed growth," said Mr. Mills. It has not yet been determined how many homes in each of the four designated ities will be eligible for the grant assistance. now renting at : Fittin' Videos In the Nestleton Country Store 986-5131 Hwy. 7A - 8 Miles East of Port Perry STORE HOURS : Monday to Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Prices effective Tuesday, Feb. 15th to Sunday, Feb. 20th, 1994 OR While Quantities Last. We reserve the right to limit quantities.