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For example, proceeds from the sale of Harmony Public School in Oshawa will be used for the purchase of new portables. In downtown Whitby, tech company 360insights is in the design phase of repurposing the former RA Sennett public school into its headquarters. Market- ing manager Jason King explains it will be home to the growing company as well an accelerator centre for new startups in conjunction with the Spark Cen- tre. “The question was how can we have everyone under one roof,” said Mr. King. “And a school seems like a cool way to do that, to build up an innovation cam- pus.” He explains that work-life balance is important for the company and elements of the school will be incorporated to achieve that,including use of the gym for fitness and serving up organic fare grown by the company’s CEO in the cafeteria. DURHAM SCHOOLS REBORN Despite the fact schools across the region have closed in recent years many of them are being repurposed for other uses that help the communities where they’re located Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Kaleb McKenzie, a student at Crawford Adventist Academy, ate an apple during his morning recess. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, a Catholic school, closed at the site in 2012 but the building didn’t sit vacant for long. Crawford Adventist Academy moved to the site in 2014. See SCHOOL page 10 Molly Kett mkett@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- If you’re a Durham entrepre- neur over 30 looking for a fresh start, look no further. The Business Advisory Centre Durham has launched Second Start, a new pilot program for entrepreneurs over 30. BACD is one of ten offices in the Ontario Network of Entrepre- neurs being funded by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation and the Minis- try of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure to run an entrepreneur- ship pilot program. Ten entrepreneurs from BACD’s program will have a chance to win up to a $5,000 grant. Teresa Shaver, the creator of the program, said BACD chose to focus on entrepreneurs over 30 as there was no program like this in the Durham Region. According to Ms. Shav- er, the BACD sees more than 1,000 clients per year who want to start their own businesses. Second Start focuses on “experiential train- ing,” according to Ms. Shaver. The program operates one day a week for five weeks, with learning taking place both in the classroom and online. The program will teach partici- pants business viability, marketing, financials and more. Participants also have a mentor who works with them through the process. “It’s one thing to learn all the guts of run- ning a business but it’s also about the entre- preneur’s skill set, so teaching them how to make decisions, take actions and how to grow their own skill set,” said Ms. Shaver. At the end of the six-month training pro- gram, the 65 participants, in three training groups, will be taught how to pitch their busi- ness. On June 27, 25 finalists will pitch to a committee selected by the BACD, and win- ners of the grants will be chosen. Helena McMann, a certified doula and a participant of the program, took the opportu- nity to work on her new business, Parenting At The Hub which supports, facilitates and develops maternal specific programming and provides education for families from pregnancy to a baby’s first year. Ms. McMann heard about the program through BACD’s newsletter and was intrigued by the opportunity to tap into a number of resources, the mentorship aspect and the possibility of an incentive. She recently com- pleted the program. “My biggest take-home was to be able to focus in on what made my business so valu- able. It gave me a chance to hone in on what I really wanted to do,” said Ms. McMann. Ms. Shaver hopes that eventually the pro- gram will be able to run throughout the year. 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 2 AP Sponsored by Victims and Survivors of Crime Week May 29 - June 4 proudly celebrates The Power of Our Voices with our first responder partners CALL FOR VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES We’re accepting applications. Victim Crisis Responders receive comprehensive on-going training. Are you ready to make a difference? We want to hear from you! 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Durham police suspected Richard Morrison’s brutal killing during the early morning hours of Feb. 28, 2014 may have been connected to the theft of drugs and money from the home of Cole Henderson, and confronted him during an interview that night, jurors have learned. Homicide Detective Rob Moore tes- tified that early in the investigation he received information Mr. Henderson had voiced his suspicion that Mr. Mor- rison was responsible for the theft of safes containing marijuana, cash and other items from his house on Bell Street. Mr. Henderson agreed to speak to police on the evening of Feb. 28, 2014 and acknowledged being familiar with Mr. Morrison, according to a video of the statement shown in court. But he neglected to mention the break-in, which occurred just days before Mr. Morrison’s death. When Det. Moore asked about the break-in Mr. Henderson replied he hadn’t reported it to police because he thought it was a waste of time. When asked if he’d sold marijuana to Mr. Morrison in the days preceding his death, Mr. Henderson replied, “no comment.” He agreed he’d considered Mr. Mor- rison as a suspect in the break-in, but added any number of people could have been responsible. “There’s a lot of people in town that could have done it,” Mr. Henderson said. Jurors have heard Mr. Morrison had nothing to do with the break-in; it was the work of an ex-girlfriend of Mr. Hen- derson’s, court heard. It is the Crown’s theory that Mr. Hen- derson, enraged over the break-in, went to Mr. Morrison’s home around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 24, 2104 and attacked him, inflicting numerous knife wounds. Circumstantial evidence, includ- ing footprints that matched Mr. Hen- derson’s boots in the snow outside the murder scene and blood found on those boots, bolster the case, prosecu- tor Jinwon Kim told jurors as the trial began last week. Mr. Henderson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. By the end of the interview on Feb. 28 Det. Moore voiced his suspicion: “It’s pretty clear what happened,” he said. “It looks like you’re the one who killed Richard last night.” “No sir,” Mr. Henderson replied. He was arrested a week later. The trial continues in Oshawa before Superior Court Justice Laura Bird and a jury. inside May 26, 2016 Pressrun 54,400 / 36 pages editorial Page / 6 What’s On / 19 Calendar of events / 23 sports / 26 Classified / 32 905-215 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. 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 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 3 AP 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE AJAX OPTICAL 905-683-2888 56 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Plaza AJAX OPTICAL 905-683-7235 Heritage Market Square, 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 PICKERING OPTICAL 905-839-9244 1360 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Hub Plaza) Glasses for theWhole Family! ask about our2 For oneSpecial! PICKERINGOPtICal 986DunbartonRd.,Pickering 905-420-3211 ComeVisitUsToday! 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These events will be held at Durham College (basketball), the Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex (bocce, soccer, track and field), and the Legends Centre (floor hockey). “We all know how fun it was to be involved in high school sports --- it’s about getting our younger athletes into the com- petition where they work their way there,” said Glenn MacDonell, CEO of Special Olympics Ontario. About 80 schools are participating, and there’s one qualifier left before all the teams are named for the championships. So far, Durham schools that have qualified include J. Clarke Richardson (Ajax), Brock High School (Cannington), Henry Street High School (Whitby), and Oshawa Cen- tral Collegiate. “There is a lot of talent that comes out of here, but you have a lot of high-ranking students that are coming out of the Dur- ham area, particularly out of a couple of the schools in the public school board,” said Kirsten Bobbie, the senior program developer for school programs at Special Olympics. The festivities begin on June 1 at 2 p.m. with games to determine which division each team will play in for day two. Day two starts at 10 a.m. with round-robin match- es and ends with awards and closing cer- emonies at 3:30 p.m. This is the fourth year for the champi- onships, held every year across the prov- ince, and the first time they’ve been held in Durham. This event is run through Spe- cial Olympics Ontario, a small program within the worldwide organization known as Special Olympics International, a non- profit organization that helps more than 200 million people with intellectual dis- abilities by enriching their lives through sports. The Special Olympics Canada program offers both summer and winter games on an alternate basis for athletes who wish to participate in both. To get involved with the June champi- onships or for more information on the games, visit www.schoolprovincials.spe- cialolympicsontario.ca. 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Ships registry: Bahamas. 16050993 • 5/18/16 35% off all guests* Book by May 31 st, 2016 Canadian Resident Special 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 5 APParty GiantWhitby hosts WHITBY -- The community is invited to celebrate with Party Giant in Whitby Saturday as the store hosts a fun fair and blowout sale to introduce its new location. Store owner Shelley Gazo and staff are lookingforwardtowelcomingcustomers at Party Giant, 9 Carlow Crt., off Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28 for family fun and special savings on party supplies. Since 1984, Party Giant has been the go-to destination in Durham Region for decorations, balloons, tableware, costumes, novelty items and special touches that make celebrations memorable. “We’ve always been about satisfying the customer’s needs,” says Ms. Gazo, who emphasizes personal service in helping a customer pull together a special look or theme for a celebration. “It’s what do you need, what are you looking for, to make your event special.” At Party Giant, customers will find colourful and themed décor for both children and adult parties, including milestone birthdays and special events such as retirement, anniversaries and seasonal holidays. Custom-designed banners and bows can be ordered, and thestorewilldeliverpurchasestoaparty so customers don’t have to grapple with balloon bouquets. Helping customers create special touches for a celebration and offering delivery services within Durham Region is a point of pride for Ms. Gazo, whose business offers employment opportunities for students and has supported local sports teams and charities since opening 32 years ago. The new location on Carlow Court will be the site of a party itself Saturday as the store welcomes returning and new customers with special savings and discounts, swag bags for the first 200 shoppers through the door, a petting zoo, jumping castle, a magician, prize giveaways and more. Party Giant is open six days a week, with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. all other weekdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed Sundays. Visit http://www.partygiant.com/home.html. Family Fun Fair Saturday Family Fun Fair Saturday 9thAnnualRibfest 201 6 June 3 – June 5 Friday&Saturday NooN-11pm •SuNday NooN-8pm esplanade Park, Pickering (Behind City Hall across from Pickering Rec. Centre) All events at pickeringribfest.com BIGGeR&BeTTeRTHAneVeR! •The BEST Ribs you’ll find ANYWHERE! •FREE Admission, FREE Parking, FREE Music &Entertainment •HALAL FOODS AVAILABLE!NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN PARK! DonATIonsAlwAysAPPRecIATeD! PET-FREE EVENT! THIS IS A NO SMOKING EVENT Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsors: Tom’s Rotary Clubs of Ajax & Pickering SPECIALGUESTS: HotelCalifornia (EaglesTributeBand) TheCaverners (BeatlesTributeBand) Changes to Durham Council move forward DURHAM -- The process of reconfiguring Durham council has moved a step closer. The provincial government has posted a regulation allowing the process to go for- ward. The posting of a regulation is a nec- essary legislative step that needs to be com- pleted before the Region and its municipal- ities can proceed with revamping council. On March 9, Regional council approved giving Ajax and Whitby one more councillor each while Oshawa would lose two council- lors. The moves would keep the council at 29 members, with the elected chairman. With the regulation in place, a comment- ing period runs to June 30. Once commenting is over, the Region and the eight municipalities can work towards approving the changes. A triple major- ity is needed for the changes to happen -- approval by Regional Council, approval by a majority of local municipalities (five of eight is the minimum) and the five munic- ipalities must represent a majority of Dur- ham residents. If the triple majority isn’t reached, the changes won’t happen. Given the commenting period doesn’t end until June 30 and some municipal councils don’t meet in the summer, the changes might not be approved until Sep- tember. 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 6 AP New blended generations making our world a better place OP I N I O N column Last week, Kathryn and I attend- ed a concert at the school where she works. Someone on staff had had the genius idea of get- ting the primary grade kids to per- form staged presentations while sing- ing television show themes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. It was hysterical. Who knew watching 30 or 40 grade 1 and 2 students belting out the themes from Cheers, Gilligan’s Island and The Brady Bunch could be so entertaining? And the kids had no clue what they were singing about! They may as well have been performing Gregorian chants for all of the resonance the lyrics had with them. Most of the shows had been cancelled for decades, longer than these kids had been drawing breath. But still, it was a hoot. And those of us in the audience, who remembered and loved a lot of those shows, were singing along just as exuberantly as the children. In fact, at one point, a hard elbow in the ribs from Kathryn let me know that my “Professor and Mary Annnnnnnn!” was drawing stares. But something else struck me that evening. As group after group of gig- gling, fidgety kids took their places on stage, I was made starkly aware of how much things have changed, for the bet- ter, since my days on a similar stage. The beautiful, smiling faces of those children came in every color, race and ethnicity under the sun. Likewise was the audience a mirror of that same won- derful rainbow. Concerts and assemblies at the school I attended were as white as a Klan meet- ing. Nothing wrong with that, of course. It was what it was, for better or worse. But the world is changing at breakneck speed and the need for understand- ing, kindness and love amongst all of its inhabitants has never been greater. It’s easy to hate or blame people of another race, creed or colour when you have no personal history with any of them. Not so easy when you grew up with them, played with them, sang on stage with them and called them friend. The beautiful thing about what is hap- pening in many of our schools nowa- days is that when one kid doesn’t like another kid, it’s usually got nothing to do with their colour, race or culture ... it’s because one of them is being a jerk, plain and simple. Unfortunately we will always have jerks. I think that’s just a part of being human. But bigotry, racism and igno- rance are not part of our DNA. And with each new, blended generation, we are hopefully singing a little more in tune. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column neil crone Enter Laughing Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Regional Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Deb Macdonald - Sales Manager dmacdonald@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copyright. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 our opinion When Canada got involved in the war against terror in Afghanistan in 2001 and 2002 Canadians from coast to coast knew it could turn bloody and it did. By the time Canada pulled out its troops from the country, 158 Canadian Armed Forces members had lost their lives. For each Canadian soldier who died in Afghanistan their bodies were repatriat- ed back to Trenton before being trans- ported along the Highway of Heroes to Toronto. On each occasion thousands of residents lined the bridges along Hwy. 401 to pay tribute to these brave men and women who gave their lives for us. Canada is no longer in military opera- tions in Afghanistan. The Canadian flag was lowered for the last time in Afghan- istan on March 12, 2014. This mission involved the deployment of more than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces person- nel, the largest deployment since the Second World War. Despite the fact Canada is no longer in Afghanistan the work of our Cana- dian soldiers continues around the world. At home there are Canadian sol- ders who were physically or mentally injured in Afghanistan or in other con- flicts. Canadian soldiers may not be in the types of battles they found them- selves in Afghanistan but make no mis- take, they’re deployed and serving their country the same as they always have. That’s why events such as the inaugu- ral Wounded Warriors Canada Highway of Heroes Bike Ride are so important. Not only do they show support for Can- ada’s current Armed Forces members but they also support Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces mem- bers, veterans, first responders and their families through various programs and services, particularly focused on mental health. While participants won’t be on the highway itself during the ride, the route will feature a strong connection to the Highway of Heroes and will cross over Hwy. 401 numerous times. Durham Region will encompass almost half of the cycling route with a stay overnight in Bowmanville, and then on the sec- ond day, Whitby will play host to the Day 2 lunch stop for all the riders at the Park of Reflection. Organizers anticipate 200 cyclists will take in the 170-kilometre, two-day journey Sept. 24 and 25. And chances are there will be crowds of supporters cheering them on for all the good work they’re doing. Durham residents have always been patriotic. They stand behind our troops and will continue to do so. You can show your support by taking part or just cheering on participants. Every day Canadian soldiers risk their lives for us across the world. We can show our continued support for them by supporting events such as this ride. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division our opinion Wounded Warriors Canada Highway of Heroes Bike Ride shows support for our troops 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 7 P Dear friend, These days, I’m very blessed. Life is good. It’s good because all day I get to serve the good people of Pickering and Ajax. These people come to see me often after everything else has failed them. But, my life wasn’t always like this. Let me tell you the story… Years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. At the time, I’m a contractor for my fathers’ construction business, and life is good.But then, it happens… I develop a painful back condition known as “disc bulge/herniation”. In my case it comes on suddenly. The pain in my back gets so intense that I can’t bend over, lifting anything is impossible, and I can’t even put on my shoes. The shooting pain sometimes wakes me up in the middle of the night. I’m afraid that I’ll hurt my fathers’ business if the disability continues. After considering surgery (that’s the only option, according to the doctor) I decide against it.But, there’s more… A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try. This new doctor does an exam, takes some films, and then ‘adjusts’ my spine (he tells me that there’s nerve pressure on the nerves in my low back). The adjustment doesn’t hurt, it actually feels good. I get relief, and shortly after I can help my father again.Oh, did I mention that this doctor is a chiropractor?Chiropractic works so well for me, and I’m so impressed with the other ‘miracles’ I see in his office, that I eventually go to chiropractic school myself. And that’s how it happened!” Now, as for my two sons Dominic and Andrew, they’re the cute little guy’s in the photo. They’re about the healthiest little boys I know. You see, they had their first adjustments when they were just days old and has had regular Chiropractic since. I see many children who suffer from ear infections, allergies, attention deficit disorder and asthma. Can you imagine a little kid not being able to play with their friends in gym class, because they’re afraid of having an asthma attack or because their allergies prevent them from doing so? That seems like a small thing but it makes a big difference to those families when their children’s health is restored. The beautiful woman on the right is my wife Princess. She knows enough to ask me to adjust her when she feels like she may be getting sick, or just to stay “tuned up.” People from Ajax/Pickering and the surrounding area come to see me with their low back problems. They also come to me with their: Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “I haven’t had to take pain pills since starting care. (A.C. – Ajax) “For the first time in years I feel good. Sciatica is gone” (D.S. – Pickering) “I feel wonderful. I ran upstairs for the first time in years.” (P.K. – Ajax) “I wish I knew about… Chiropractic earlier. (A.E. – Pickering) I’m blessed that people often thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself.Of course, all people respond differently to care, but we get terrific results. It’s as simple as that! Don’t just take my word for it, check out our google reviews. Chiropractic is probably the most misunderstood health care profession there is. It is about working with, and enhancing the body’s natural healing abilities. Chiropractors find and remove interference in the nerve system, which allows the body to respond better. As misunderstood as it is, the studies speak for themselves, like the Virginia study that showed that over 95% of patients who saw a chiropractor were satisfied with their results. That’s just incredible! Millions of Canadians no longer have supplemental health insurance, and many of those who do have found that their benefits are reduced.. That’s where chiropractic comes in. A seven-year study compared costs of people seeing medical providers vs. alternative providers (like chiropractors). Overall the patients seeing alternative providers had 60% less hospitalizations, 59% less days in the hospital, 62% less outpatient surgeries, and 85% less costs for prescription drugs. Special Offer -Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to the cause of your problem, and not just cover it up with drugs. 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A wide variety of items, including glass- ware, books, art, electronics, lamps, toys and new giftware, will be for sale and all proceeds will support the cats at the sanctuary. Donations for the yard sale are wel- come. Items must be in good condition. Second Chance also accepts old comput- ers and electronics, plus empty wine and liquor bottles, beer bottles and beer cans, for its recycling fundraising program. Those looking to add a four-legged family member to their household are encouraged to consider adopting one of the cats available for adoption at the shel- ter. For more information, call 905-649- 8282 or visit www.second-chance.ws . Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary hosts sale, barbecue to benefit cats When Bill Mortenbeck phoned to tell me he had a dark-eyed junco coming to his feeder in Bowmanville last week, I was truly surprised. Most wintering juncos disappear from Durham in late April, heading to north- ern woods to nest. And when Bill said his junco wasn’t eating sunflower seeds, but busily feed- ing on sugar water at his hummingbird feeder, I was flummoxed. Chickadees, too, he told me. He has chickadees at his nectar feeder all sum- mer long! Unheard of. At least unheard of by me. All I’ve ever seen at nectar feeders are hummingbirds and orioles. But a few days later I was chatting with Sandy Sharples of Markham, who’d come birding in Thickson’s Woods, and she told me she’d had a rose-breast- ed grosbeak squabbling with an oriole over her nectar feeder, and the grosbeak won. Both reports intrigued me enough that the next time I ran into Glenn Coady, one of Durham’s top birders, I asked him if he’d ever heard of other species coming to hummingbird feeders. And to my surprise, he nodded. Apparently some woodpeckers have been known to dip their long skinny tongues into those tiny holes to drink. And any big-beaked birds, especially blue grosbeaks of the southern U.S., can take advantage of them, too, Glenn said -- though I couldn’t imagine how. In any case I thought it would be inter- esting to put out the word and ask if any other readers have had unexpect- ed birds coming to their hummingbird feeders. If so, I’d love to hear about it. Tom and Helen Crawford of Whitby always have ruby-throated humming- birds and Baltimore orioles visiting their multiple feeders, and for the past few years a pair of orchard orioles, a more southern species expanding their range through Durham. Slightly smaller than Baltimores, male orchards have underparts coloured a rich chestnut instead of bright orange, while females and immature males are more lemony than the orange-yellow hue of their Baltimore counterparts. Gail Mason of Oshawa phoned in great excitement last week to report a pair of orchard orioles in her yard, the first she and her husband have seen in 25 years there. 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OR THIS WEEKEND SUMMER SCR ATCH&SAV E IN STORE ONLY FRIDAY,MAY 27 TO SUNDAY,MAY 29,2016 Join us on Facebook/newsdurham Join us on Facebook/newsdurham Join us on Facebook/newsdurham Pickering man charged with sexual assault after woman touched PICKERING -- A 57-year- old Pickering man is facing charges after a female com- plained of being inappropri- ately touched. A 22-year-old woman was walking on Pickering Park- way on Thursday, May 19 at about 6:20 p.m. when she was approached by a man, Dur- ham Regional Police report. The man began speaking to the woman and then touched her in an inappropriate way. The woman pushed the sus- pect away and left the area before calling police. Gulbenk Oulikian, of Valley Farm Road in Pickering, was arrested Friday night charged with one count of sexual assault. He was later released on a promise to appear. Pickering nuclear plant’s Unit 4 back in service this week PICKERING -- A 500-megawatt unit removed from service at the Pickering nuclear plant in January will be back on line this week and ready for the summer power demand. Ontario Power Generation removed Unit 4 on Jan. 7 for a scheduled maintenance out- age. “We invested approximately $65 million with extensive work on fuel channel reconfigura- tion and boiler inspections,” says Brian McGee, senior vice- president of Pickering nuclear. “Pickering provides about 14 per cent of the province’s elec- tricity every day and it’s our job to make sure that we deliver clean and reliable electricity.” During the Unit 4 mainte- nance and inspection outage, more than 14,000 tasks were performed. 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP “We already have a morning all-hands meeting called the morning huddle, so now it’s going to be the announcements,” said Mr. King, adding that the redevelop- ment of the site will include a park for pub- lic use. On Meadowview Avenue in Pickering, the sound of children laughing still rings through the classrooms as what was once St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School is now home to Crawford Adventist Acad- emy East, a small Christian school special- izing in music and French programs. Principal Wendy Hutchinson explains there are roughly 70 students from kinder- garten to Grade 8. Prior to moving to the school, the Craw- ford students were taught at a church site at Fairport Road and Finch but in 2014, the former Catholic school came on the mar- ket. “It was available, our school was growing and it worked out perfectly because it was just so close to our former location,” said Ms. Hutchinson. Crawford Adventist Academy is not the only educational institution to opt for a for- mer school. Holy Cross in Oshawa is now an Islamic school, St. Stephen in Claring- ton is a Montessori school and St. Gregory in Oshawa is the Campus Childcare Centre. For Ms. Hutchinson, a school is of course the ideal location for a school. “The space alone is just wonderful, it’s all on one floor, so it’s accessible for any stu- dents with special needs, that was an eye- grabbing thing for me,” she said. The largest educational redevelopment among recently closed Durham schools is the transformation of St. Michael, which closed in 2008, into Trent University’s Dur- ham campus on Thornton Road in Oshawa. Paul Ralph, the City’s commissioner of development services, points out that the transformation brought jobs and educa- tion opportunities to Durham. “The old gym of the elementary school is a lecture hall and they did an addition at the front and the back of the old school ... when you go down some of the halls, it still has an elementary school feeling.” Mr. Ralph said depending on the use of the school, a redevelopment can mean more life back into the community. He cites the closure of the Oshawa’s Conant school in 2004. “There’s one where the City took them up on it in terms of acquiring ownership and building relationships with other commu- nity members to create a community cen- tre,” he said of the facility that is now the Oshawa Community Health Centre and branch of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Cen- tres. But it’s not always easy. Scugog trustee Carolyn Morton describes the process to close Blackstock’s Car- trwright High School in 2013 as “heart- breaking” as it was a community hub. The former high school has been declared surplus by the board and said she’s hoping there can be a new use for it, but admits there are challenges, especially related to accessibility. “That building is still sitting vacant and we’re talking with the Township of Scugog about what are the possibilities,” she said. “It’s very difficult because it’s not accessi- ble and under provincial rules now we have to make buildings accessible to the pub- lic, it would be difficult to make the high school accessible.” While finding a new use for a school in a small community can prove challeng- ing, in suburban areas they can be quickly snapped up by developers. In Ajax, the former Aldon and Lord Dur- ham public schools have been redeveloped into town houses and a similar fate awaits Pickering’s former Holy Redeemer on Liv- erpool Road. A developer is in the process of rezoning the site to allow for a condo complex made up of detached and town houses. Mr. Ralph said Oshawa has already had enquiries about the large Donevan high school site which is set to go on the open market after May 24 if the governments and schools pass on it. Given the school’s location on Harmony Road near Highway 401, Mr. Ralph said he believes it will be easily sold. Schools’ status Here’s what’s happening with a few of the recently closed schools in Durham Region: PUBLIC BOARD • Leslie McFarlane (2009) - Replaced with Julie Payette • RA Sennett (2010) - Future home of 360insights • Donevan (2010) - Declared surplus • Duke of Edinburgh (2011) - Replaced with Clara Hughes • FM Heard (2011) - Remains in board inventory •Harmony (2011) - Sold by school board • Palmerston (2011) - Demolished, property remains in board inventory • Ritson (2011) - Remains in board inventory • Cartwright (2013) - Declared surplus • Athabasca (2014) - Temporary home of Forest View • Grandview (2014) - In the process of being replaced with new Forest View • Oshawa Central (to close in June) - Remains in board inventory • TR McEwen - Now David Bouchard • Gertrude Colpus - Remains in board inventory CATHOLIC BOARD • Canadian Martyrs (2008) - Board offices • Father Frances Mahoney (2008) - Now Hellenic Orthodox Community of Oshawa • St. Gregory (2008) - Now Campus Childcare Centre, a daycare • Holy Cross (2008) - Now Al-Azhar Academy of Canada, an Islamic school • St. Michael (2008) - Now Trent University Durham • St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (2012) - Now Crawford Adventist Academy East, a Christian school • St. Anthony Daniel (2012) - Sold and to be redeveloped • Our Lady of the Bay (2012) - Replaced with Father Fenelon • Holy Redeemer (2012) - Sold, residential development rezoning pending • Immaculate Conception (to close in June) - Remains in board inventory School closures present opportunities to communities From page 1 Justin Greaves / Metroland OSHAWA -- Work continues on construction of Forest View Public School at Grandview Street and Olive Avenue. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Tyrese Davis, left, and Joshua English, students at Crawford Adventist Academy, played basketball during their morning recess. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, a Catholic school, closed at the site in 2012 but the building didn’t sit vacant for long. Crawford Adventist Academy moved to the site in 2014. The old gym of the elementary school is a lecture hall and they did an addition at the front and the back of the old school ... when you go down some of the halls, it still has an elementary school feeling. -- Paul Ralph “ 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 11 AP Before Tax 8AMTOMORROW,FRIMAY27TH8AM TOMORROW, FRI MAY 27TH8AM8AM TOMORROW, FRI MAY 27TH One Day Only!FREEWITH PURCHASE SEE STOREFOR DETAILS TABLET CELLPHONE UNLOCKED WALLMOUNT OR OR SAVEBIGONALL and MATTRESSES FURNITURE25%OFFUPTO 36%UPTOOFSAVINGS on select 4K TVsNOOOHST ON APPLIANCES We’d love to include advertised product but we can’t. 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The award is given to the library in Canada that implements the best, most creative and effective summer reading program that gets kids more involved in reading, while also letting them have fun. “We want them to have fun, we want them to develop a love of reading,” said children’s librarian Sarah West. “Kids that say they like to read are more likely to do better in school.” The program was started more than 10 years ago by the Toronto Public Library, and has grown into the biggest bilingual summer reading program in Canada. On average more than 650,000 kids participate in 36,000 programs across the country. More than 2,000 libraries participate in this program, including all located throughout Durham Region. The program includes kids setting a goal for reading and then going to their library once a week to interact with staff in a fun way that includes trivia and games. Each library runs the program a lit- tle differently but at the core it’s built around getting kids to read more and play video games and watch television less. This is the first, first-place award that the Pickering Public Library has won in the program. It placed second in 2013, and has had numerous top-five finishes over the years, solidifying them as one of the best libraries in the country. “One of the things that makes us the best in the country, is that we have staff that sit down with the kids and talk to them, make recommendations about their books, and talk about what they’re reading,” said Ms. West. “That’s really the heart of the program, because kids absolutely love coming and talking to library staff about what they’ve been reading,” said Pickering Library CEO Cathy Grant. Last year Pickering had 1,717 partici- pants, which is the highest number it’s ever had, and the hope for this coming year is to reach more than 1,800. The library received a $10,000 grant along with the first-place finish which is going to be put toward making pro- grams even better. “We want to invest in things that we can continue to use” said Ms. West, “we’re looking into buying a new pup- pet theatre.” 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 13 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! Pickering library wins TD Summer Reading Club award Metroland file photo PICKERING -- Zara Murtaza, 5, had her face painted at the TD Summer Reading Club kickoff party at the Pickering Public Library June 26, 2015. The library won the 2015 TD Summer Reading Club Award, meaning it’s the best in Canada. The 2016 reading club starts July 4. Sign up for the 2016 TD Summer Reading Club The program begins with a Wild Summer kickoff party on July 4 and runs through the end of August. 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Nail Trimming -Cartoon Bob -Popcorn -Icecream -Prize Booth*FREE 75% off up to * in the tent May 28 th &29th , 2016 Follow us on Twitter @newsdurham Tabitha Reddekop tnewsroom@durhamregion.com WHITBY – Most 96 year olds are ready to sit back, relax and enjoy retirement, but Russell Smith would rather spend his time volunteering at Blessed Pope John Paul II Catholic Elementary School. “I want to do things, I don’t want to sit around,” says Mr. Smith. “I want to climb ladders, I want to travel, I can’t ... but I can volunteer.” The Second World War veteran has been volunteering at local schools for the past 16 years and has taught students everything from what it’s like to be a soldier to how to weed a garden. Mr. Smith also recently received the Most Distinguished Volunteer Award from the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee for his volunteer work. “I feel like many others deserve this more than I do,” he says. “But it feels great to be chosen.” Lavinia Infusini-Gallagher, the teach- er librarian at Blessed John Paul II and St. John Bosco Catholic Secondary School, says she first requested to have a veter- an speak at St. John Bosco in 2011. This evolved into Mr. Smith making regular vis- its, first at St. John Bosco, then at Blessed Pope John Paul II in 2013. “I saw the magic he had with the chil- dren, I saw how comfortable he was with them, how he entertained and informed them. Russell fit into our school beautiful- ly,” she says. She calls Mr. Smith the school “grandfa- ther” who is already ready to lend a ear. “As another adult in these children’s lives, he has the gift of time for them. He has time to listen to all their stories,” she explains. She says the students are always excited for his weekly Friday visits in the library. “I like how he comes and spends time with us because he probably has other things to do, but instead he comes here and plays games with us,’ says Paige Desmarais, a student at Blessed Pope John Paul II. Mr. Smith started his military career in 1936 and had several military roles during the Second World War, including being a warrant officer. “For a long time (after the war), I wanted nothing to do with the army ... but I saw an ad in the paper looking for veterans to talk to students about serving during the war so I thought maybe it was time to say some- thing,” he says. Now at his regular visits, he explains the war to the students, as well as tutors them in math and reading and teaches them new skills, such as how to shine brass buttons “This (experience) has been most rewarding,” Mr. Smith says. “I just have such a great time with the youngsters.” Mr. Smith also regularly speaks at many other schools at various events and memo- rial services. 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 14 P EXPROPRIATIONS ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of Durham for approval to expropriate land being: Part of the following lot as described in the chart below: for the Proposed Reconstruction of the Intersection at Regional Road 38 (Whites Road) and Highway 2 (Kingston Road), in the City of Pickering and all construction activities incidental to the project thereto. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate all estate, right, title and interest in the land described as follows: for the purposes of the Proposed Reconstruction of the Intersection at Regional Road 38 (Whites Road) and Highway 2 (Kingston Road), in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, and all related construction activities as ancillary to the reconstruction. Copy of Plan 40R28803 may be seen in the Office of Legislative Services at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario Required Properties Municipal Address 1467 Whites Road, Pickering Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 456, designated as Parts 1 & 2 on 40R28803, City of Pickering Fee Simple Road Widening Legal Description Property Interests to be Acquired Purpose THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM “Roger Anderson”Per: _____________________________________ Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO “Debi A. Wilcox”Per: _____________________________________ Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk This Notice First Published on the 26 th day of May, 2016 The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. East,Whitby ON L1N 6A3 •Telephone 905-668-7711 Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after he is served with the notice, or, when he is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. 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There is a common misconception that rose wine is of a lesser quality and made with more inferior grapes than its peers. Nothing can be further from the truth. In fact, just as much planning and care go into its making as its supposedly more elite siblings. Good rose wine, as with other types, is usu- ally made from healthy red grapes grown on healthy vines. While the initial colour of free flowing grape juice is clear, it can be altered by the winemaker. The length of time that the grape juice is left in contact with the skins of red grapes changes it from clear white to an intermedi- ary ‘pinkish’ or of course, to the dark reds we often see. The usual method of making a rose wine is by lightly crushing red grapes and leaving them in contact with their crushed skins for a short period of time to obtain the desired and resulting wine colour/tannic content. The period -- usually no more than a cou- ple of days at most -- is much shorter than that used to make regular wine. Here we must keep in mind the variety or varieties of grapes used since each has different skin tex- tures and tannic content. Another method called ‘bleeding’ uses the first ‘free run’ usually ‘unpressed’ juice of red grapes and results in a very pale, low tannic, fruity wine. Ironically, what many believe to be the method used to make rose wine -- the blend- ing of red and white wine -- is highly frowned upon and illegal in many countries. Rose wine like its red and white counterparts must be made meticulously and with care. I recently made a trip up to Lacey Estates Winery in Prince Edward County where I tasted a very fine rose made from what many think is a white grape -- the Pinot Gris. The Pinot Gris is thought to be a mutation of Pinot Noir and though a white grape, its colour is more of a bluish grey. The Rose Emily (available at the winery $19.95) that I tasted was made from estate grown Pinot Gris that was left on its skin for 36 hours and fermented in stainless steel tanks. It was light bodied, fruity with straw- berry/rhubarb and light refreshing finish. Other PEC estates make fine rose wine from various grapes, such as a Casa Dea Rose (only at winery) and a Sandbanks Rose (LCBO #244616, $12.95). Several other examples of reasonably priced summer roses are LCBO Eastdell Estates (LCBO #580243, $12.95), Jackson- Triggs Rose (LCBO #619791, $8.95) and Lakeview GMR Reserve Vintages #347450, $13.75). Rose wines can range from very dry to very sweet, though medium sweetness/dryness seems quite popular. Food pairings with summer in mind can range from salads, pro- sciutto and melon to grilled meat and burg- ers. Pick your wine/food pairing according to your taste. Regardless, rose wine is well made to high standards and is a great summer choice. -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. Rose is the ideal summer wine Wine With Chuck Byers News tip? newsroom@durhamregion.com 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 16 P EXPROPRIATIONS ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of Durham for approval to expropriate land being: Part of the following lot as described in the chart below: for the proposed reconstruction and rehabilitation of lands required for the proposed Bus Rapid Transit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), specifically in this instance, in the City of Pickering and all construction activities incidental to the project thereto. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate all estate, right, title and interest in the land described as follows: for the purposes of reconstruction and rehabilitation of with respect to the property requirements for the proposed Bus Rapid Transit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), specifically in this instance, in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, and all related construction activities as ancillary to the reconstruction. Copy of Plan 40R28047 may be seen in the Office of Legislative Services at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario Required Properties Municipal Address 1945 Denmar Road, Pickering Part of Common Elements of Durham Condominium Plan No. 61, designated as Part 1 on 40R28047, City of Pickering Fee Simple Road Widening Legal Description Property Interests to be Acquired Purpose THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM “Roger Anderson”Per: _____________________________________ Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO “Debi Wilcox”Per: _____________________________________ Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk This Notice First Published on the 26 th day of May, 2016 The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. 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The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of Durham SAMKO & MIKOTOYWAREHOUSE1000’S OF BRAND NAME TOYSLOWEST PRICES IN CANADA OPEN SEE SAVE.CA FOR FLYER And FOR InFORmATIOn May 28th tO JuNE 12th, 2016 Toronto77 Fima Cres. (South of QEW / Gardiner & Hwy 427) (416)532.1114 Richmond Hill60 East Beaver Creek Rd. (North of Hwy #7, 1st St. West of 404) (905)771.8714 2 Locations Hours: Mon,Tue & Wed...............10:00-4:00 Thurs & Fri......................10:00-8:00 Saturday.........................10:00-5:00 Sunday............................11:00-5:00End-of-life palliative care centre pitched for Port Perry Chris Hall chall@durhamregion.com SCUGOG -- An effort to bring Durham’s first residential hospice centre to Scugog is off to a successful start with a pledge of $2 million by a Pickering man. Dr. Steve Russell, a Port Perry physi- cian, is spearheading the effort that ideal- ly would see a palliative care centre built and opened either in or near Port Perry that would provide end-of-life care for up to five patients at a time to start. With ongoing support, he’d like to see the facil- ity’s capacity doubled. While polls show that as many as 80 per cent of Canadians prefer to die at home, few families can actually make that hap- pen due to physical, emotional or finan- cial struggles, said Dr. Russell. The reality, he stressed, is that 70 per cent of palliative patients spend their final days in hospitals or long-term care facilities. “A family with the best intentions can struggle with their loved one’s care and there comes a point when it’s too much and there’s stress and crises and they go off to the hospital,” said Dr. Russell. A residential hospice facility, he con- tinued, would be an alternative to end- of-life care at home and provide “a more peaceful and more professional care” to take the pressure off family members. “When a patient is admitted, the fam- ily feels a sense of relief and some of the pressure is off and they don’t have to be caregivers as much,” said the Scugog phy- sician. “They can relax a little bit and just be family members.” Patients would be admitted during the last several weeks of their life after being diagnosed with terminal illnesses such as cancer, ALS, chronic respiratory diseases, heart disease or other neurological con- ditions, said Dr. Russell. The facility would operate around the clock and always have at least one regis- tered nurse and three personal support workers on-site. It’s also hoped the VON Durham Hospice organization will pro- vide volunteer support and the Medical Associates of Port Perry and its member physicians are also on board, said Dr. Russell. The idea of Durham’s first residential hospital began to gather steam in 2015 when the Province announced it would support such plans and the idea started getting tossed around by Scugog’s seniors and housing adviso- ry committees, said Dr. Russell. That’s also when Kevin Mor- gan, from Pickering, stepped forward and announced he would put $2 mil- lion in support behind any plan to bring a residen- tial hospice facility to Durham Region. He and his business partner, David Sidhu, have since formed Morgan and Sidhu Hospice Partners Ltd. Mr. Morgan, explained Dr. Russell, had “a personal experience with hospice care and realized that Durham Region was without (a residential service) and want- ed to get one going.” That $2 million pledge will be part of the $4 million seed money the effort is looking to secure before a facility is built to ensure construction costs and start-up costs for the initial few years are covered. As well, the Ministry of Health provides funding to the Central East LHIN, which in turn will cover a certain percentage of operating costs. That funding, however, will not be enough to cover all costs, so the hospice will likely have to turn to the communi- ty for support on a yearly basis, said Dr. Russell. Hospice care is something the Scugog physician has professional and personal experience with. “I’ve always had an interest in pallia- tive care and providing palliative care,” said Dr. Russell. “My family cared for my father at the end of his life at home and I saw the tremendous effort and care and realized for many people that would be extremely difficult.” A hospice, he continued, “becomes the hub of community passion and with the support of volunteers it becomes a place neighbours help neighbours through dif- ficult times.” Organizers are still searching for the perfect piece of land -- they’re hoping to secure a two-to-three-acre piece of land near Port Perry, the geographical centre of Durham -- and once that is finalized a community fundraising campaign will start. It’s hoped that capital campaign will start in 2016 or 2017 and once that goal’s reached, it’s estimated two or three years will be needed to complete the hospice facility. For more information about the hos- pice project or to inquire about making a land donation, e-mail Steve Gray at sgray@portperrymedical.ca. 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Justin Greaves / Metroland PICKERING -- Left, Jessie Bower and her singing partner Taylor Adams are up- and-coming musicians who will be performing at the Boots and Hearts Festival this year. Supplied photo WHITBY -- The pork enchilada, with extra re-fried beans, at Los Cabos Cantina and Grill in Whitby.See Betty page 22 Five things to do in Durham this weekend DURHAM -- Festivals, walks and plant sales are on this weekend as spring motors along.1 Artfest on the Esplanade returns to Pickering’s Esplanade Park, at Val- ley Farm and Kingston roads, on May 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s an art and craft show and sale with more than 100 artists, presented by the PineRidge Arts Council. There’s also a Hands On Art tent with art activi- ties. Once again this year, the Dur- ham West Blues Fest brings perform- ers to the stage in the park from noon to 8 p.m. Plus there’s local craft beers and food trucks. 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The Youth Group presents Seussical June 2 to 12. “The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind-hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville,” states a press release. “He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must pro- tect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an aban- doned egg left to his care by the Lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbour, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventual- ly, the two fall in love.” Described as “charming,” the show “teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.” See Seussical June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. Or catch a 2 p.m. matinee on June 5 and 12. 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Being part of the arts scene in Oshawa helped me make connec- tions and learn about the history of Oshawa. Oshawa has been around for more than 150 years and has evolved with the com- munity. The evolution is evident when looking through the permanent collection of the RMG. Part of my job is to schedule social media posts for special days of the month, like Throwback Thursdays, Window Wednesdays and special celebrations. One of my favourite collections is the Thomas Bouckley Collection (TBC), a com- puterized collection of more than 3,000 his- torical photographs of Oshawa and Dur- ham Region spanning 100-plus years. After scrolling through thousands of pho- tos, some images stood out to me. The two photos were of an “amusement device,” called the Ocean Wave, at the Oshawa lake- front and another of a plane crash down- town at King and Simcoe streets, aka the ‘Four Corners’. These images caught my attention because of their oddness. The Ocean Wave is strange because the men on the ride are all wearing suits, despite the leisurely activ- ity. The plane crash is astonishing because of the proximity to the community. If a plane crashed today there is no way it would be suspended in the electrical wires and only knock a few bricks off a building. The TBC is one of my favourite collections because it gives young people a look into the past. In terms of Oshawa’s history, I can remember as far back as when the Famous Players and Zellers used to be in the Oshawa Centre. Being able to look back at specific events through the TBC gives me a sense of community and connection to the history of my home. --- Alex Ross is a Journalism student from Durham College currently completing a spring communications internship at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. 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It will take place on Saturday and Sunday and a wide variety of items will be for sale. all proceeds will support the cats at the sanctuary. Sec- ond Chance also accepts old computers and electronics, plus empty wine and liquor bot- tles, beer bottles and beer cans. Visitors are encouraged to consider adopting a cat from the shelter. Free Sunday, May 29 YArd sale, BBQ, bake sale at second Chance in Pickering 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary, 2060 Concession rd. #7, Pickering. the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary will host its first yard sale, bake sale and barbe- cue of the season this weekend. It will take place on Saturday and Sunday and a wide variety of items will be for sale. all proceeds will support the cats at the sanctuary. Sec- ond Chance also accepts old computers and electronics, plus empty wine and liquor bot- tles, beer bottles and beer cans. Visitors are encouraged to consider adopting a cat from the shelter. Free Saturday, JunE 4 street sale supports dystonia resarch 8:30 a.m. Street Sale on Mulmur Court, 1242 Mulmur Crt., Pickering. dystonia is a debilitating neurological move- ment disease with no cure and no govern- ment funding. a family on Mulmur Court in Pickering has been affected by dystonia. their neighbours are having a street sale and bake sale, ran or shine, to raise money for the dystonia Medical research Founda- tion Canada. Free Meetings MOnday, May 30 PiCkering toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. Pickering Powerhouse toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library in the audito- rium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always wel- come. Visit http://6809.toastmastersclubs. org for more info. Free WEdnESday, June 1 OvereAters Anonymous meeting 8 p.m. 9 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. are you having trouble with food? Is your eating out of control? Join the group every Wednesday night. Call Brenda at 289-689- 0791 or Kim at 905-492-3011 for more infor- mation. Free MOnday, June 6 PiCkering toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. Pickering Powerhouse toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library in the audito- rium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always wel- come. Visit http://6809.toastmastersclubs. org for more info. Free tuESday, June 7 PiCkering township Historical society meeting 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Pickering Central Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. topic is Sir david William Smith, ajax’s larg- est landowner, speaker is Chris alexander, a historian by training as well as a politician. Sir david William Smith, his topic for this evening, was the second largest landowner ever in Pickering township and the owner of much of the land that now houses the town of ajax -- including the property where Mr. alexander now lives. Free WEdnESday, June 8 OvereAters Anonymous meeting 8 p.m. 9 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. are you having trouble with food? Is your eating out of control? Join the group every Wednesday night. Call Brenda at 289-689- 0791 or Kim at 905-492-3011 for more infor- mation.. Free Sales and bazaars Saturday, JunE 4 sPring into summer craft sale 9 a.m. 2 p.m. St.Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch ave., Pickering. Craft sale featuring 30 vendors, bake sale, car boot/garage sale, barbecue and light refreshments. Free Sporting Events Saturday, June 4 PiCkering swim Club Last gasp swim Meet 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. Pickering Swim Club hosts its annual Last Gasp Swim Meet. Free www.pickswimclub. com Saturday, JunE 11 8tH annual Carl r. Jadunandan tourna- ment 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Brockridge Park, 2030 Brock rd., Pickering. this is the first year that the toronto Blue Jays are sponsoring the which is hosted by the family and friends of Carl r. Jadunan- dan (1985-2007) and the Pickering Baseball association. Pickering Mayor dave ryan will throw the first pitch and also in attendance will be MPPs Joe dickson, tracy Mac- Charles and Jennifer O’Connell. Free Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? 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Vermicomposting uses Red Wriggler worms to convert food waste and organic material into a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer that you can use in many different ways. It is worm manure or worm poo, but it is also a fun way to learn about how waste can be turned into a valuable resource!VERMICOMPOSTING WHY VERMICOMPOST? • It can be done indoors! It’s especially great for apartment-dwellers and others who don’t have space outdoors. • It happens fast as red wriggler worms can eat about half their own body weight in food per day. • It does not smell if it is done properly. • Worm compost is an excellent natural fertilizer that is even richer in nutrients than outdoor compost. HOW DO I GET STARTED? First you need to make a choice on composting bin depending on your needs. Then you need to purchase some red wriggler worms. These worms are different from your garden earthworm. They can consume and process large amounts of organic material in a relatively short time, they reproduce quickly under the right conditions, and are very happy to live in a small container. SETTING UP YOUR WORM BIN - Where to Place Your Bin Red Wriggler are most productive at room temperature. Exposure to hot sunny conditions or temperatures below 10° C should be avoided, as your worms can die in extreme temperatures. Keep your bin somewhere that is easy to access like under the kitchen sink, in a bathroom, closet, basement, or in the garage (only in summer unless it is heated). Place your bin on a tray or in another bin to collect any excess liquid that might drip out through the bottom. Moisture from the tray can be diluted with 10 parts water to feed your plants (indoors or out). Bedding Before you can put your worms in your bin you need to provide them with some moist bedding material such as shredded newspaper and computer paper. 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Contact him at info@speedacademy.ca Tony Sharpe Guest columnist Photos by Justin Greaves / Metroland Ranger rides to victory CLARINGTON -- Race fans from all over flocked to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend. The kickoff to the park’s season featured the NASCAR Pinty’s series, the Pirelli World Challenge and more. Above, NASCAR winner Andrew Ranger celebrated with his crew. Other sights included: right, a crash on the last turn of the NASCAR race; bottom left, Chris Green in his No. 9 Porsche as part of the Pirelli World Challenge; and bottom right, Venture, a six-year-old English Beagle sporting shades. 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 27 AP Paid for by the Government of Ontario Funding to our health c are system will increase by over $1 billion this year. Investing in new and better ways for all Ontarians to get the care they need means: •700 new doctors and specialists •35 hospitals currently being renewed,modernized or expanded •$250 million invested in home and community care •$345 million invested to improve wait times and access to care These investments ensure a strong health care system for both today and tomorrow. ontario.ca/bet tercare SportS Al rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Three Durham Region teens are taking their gridiron skills to the next level with their respective university teams in the fall. Aidan McKenna, Cameron Banton, and Darius Samuels, who’ve trained at the Ajax- based Kingdom Force Football Academy for the past three years under the guidance of head coach Keith Godding, gathered at the Competitive Edge training facility in Ajax recently to sign their letters to attend and play university football in the fall. McKenna, 17, a linebacker from Bowmanville, will attend Mount Allison Uni- versity in Sackville, New Brunswick, while Banton, 17, a defensive back who’s also from Bowmanville, is off to Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Samuels, 17, a corner- back from Oshawa is staying within Ontario to study at the University of Guelph and play for the football Gryphons. Godding, a former Canadian Football League player who played in Toronto, B.C., Montreal and Edmonton, said all three play- ers started with Kingdom Force in its inau- gural year in 2013 and have excelled within the program to arrive ready to play in the university ranks. “These guys have set the foundation of the program here,” said Godding. “We’re extremely proud of them, not just as football players, but as people too. They’re all good people. If these guys want to come back and coach in the summer, I would love to have them.” Godding notes there are currently 24 in the Academy program, with players com- ing from across Durham, as well as Scarbor- ough, King City, Aurora and Peterborough. While Kingdom Force FA initially started with a program that ran from January until April, it is now a year-round endeavor. The Academy offers a structured environ- ment that not only focuses on football, but also weightlifting and the training programs. The Academy has also sent representative teams to 7-on-7 football events in the U.S. where they played against top competition. “It’s just a matter of once the guys buy in and they see the results, it’s a no-brainer,” said Godding. McKenna, who played his high school football at St. Stephen’s in Clarington, said he’s stayed in touch with Mount Allison foot- ball officials since Grade 10. “The team atmosphere is top notch. The energy above everything else is not like any- thing else I’ve been to,” says McKenna who’s applied to study history, but is undecided what his major will be. McKenna noted being part of the Academy had prepared him well for the rigours of uni- versity football. “He (Godding) works us harder than any coach I’ve had. We’ve played against 4-star athletes (in the 7-on-7 tournaments in the U.S.) and you don’t get that in Canada,” he said. Meanwhile, Banton is excited to be joining the Bishop’s Gaiters where he will major in sociology with an eye to eventually studying law. “I’m extremely excited, said Banton, who played his high school ball at Trinity College School in Port Hope. “When I visited there it felt like home. And (Gaiters’ head) coach (Kevin) Mackey seemed like a good guy. They’re up and coming right now and I’m excited to be a part of that.” Banton notes he’s also grateful to God- ding, an alumni with Bishop’s, for facilitating a meeting with Bishop’s officials. “I’ve got to give a lot of credit to Keith for setting that up.” Samuels noted the Gryphons’ penchant for sending its football players to the CFL was one of the reasons he chose to attend Guelph. He played his high school ball for the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints. “(Guelph) has sent a lot of people to the (CFL) draft. I saw myself in that situation and I liked it. I want to be drafted into the CFL.” Samuels said attending the Kingdom Force academy helped him ‘clean up his game’. “I became a better athlete. In Grade 11 I was good, but I wasn’t great. In Grade 12, I didn’t get scored on all season. Coach Dan (Gazarek) and coach Keith (God- ding) taught me about reading quarter- backs, reading wide receivers and reading offences.” Ajax football academy helps open university doors ryan pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Kingdom Force Football Academy in Ajax has helped three athletes move on to next level -- from left, Aidan McKenna to Mount Allison University, Cameron Banton to Bishop’s University, and Darius Samuels to Guelph University. 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 • Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 28 AP ON NOW AT THE BRICK!ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Uxbridge The UPS Store 2 Campbell Drive Bowmanville The UPS Store 91 King St.E. Port Perry Port Perry Star 180 Mary St. Ajax The UPS Store,Baywood Centre 75 Bayly St.W. Cobourg The Northumberland News 884 Division Street Pickering The UPS Store 1550 Kingston Rd.E. Oshawa Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St. Ajax The UPS Store 157 Harwood Rd.N. 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Felicien, Tim Berrett, Tyler Christopher, John Stanton and Gary Reed will be induct- ed ahead of the Canadian Track and Field Championships and Selection Trials for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Felicien, 35, is one of Canada’s best known and most decorated track-and-field athletes. “I started this sport at age nine because a teacher suggested it,” she said in an Ath- letics Canada press release. “Twenty-five years later who knew it would be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life? I am honoured and thrilled to have my achieve- ments recognized in this way.” Felicien won gold in the 100-metre hurdles at world championships in 2003 and 2004, and also twice won silver, in 2007 and 2010. A 10-time national champion, Felicien was a medal favourite at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, but hit a hurdle and fell in the final. She also owns a pair of silver medals from the Pan American Games, in 2003 and 2007. Away from the track, Felicien has been a long-time advocate for social responsibility as an ambassador for Right to Play. Now a broadcast journalist, she will be a part of CBC’s broadcast team at the Rio Olympic Games. She is also currently working on her first book about sport, and her experience as a first-generation Cana- dian. 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Steven Berger tied the game with 7:37 remaining in the third period and Kurtis Rauch scored the winner with 14 second to go, as the Ajax-based Ironheads overcame a 5-3 deficit through two periods. Rauch ended up with a pair of goals and an assist, while Adrian Torok-Orban also had three points, including one goal. Mitch Fowler, Mike Berger and Dylan Tulett scored the other goals, while goalie Chris Steele turned aside 43 shots for the win. The Ironheads, who improved to 4-5 with the victory, were coming off a tight 6-4 loss to the unbeaten Green Gaels (8-0) in Ajax two nights earlier. Ryan Morrison had two goals and an assist in defeat for the Iron- heads, who out-shot the Gaels 47-42. ryan pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Ironheads’ Jake Gilmour was brought down by an Oakville Buzz player dur- ing their Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. B game at the Ajax Community Centre last Wednesday. Oakville won 8-4. 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If they want to target a specific area, they can choose one zone or if they want broad coverage they can choose to run in all five. Advertising packages are available for six weeks, 18 weeks, 36 weeks and 52 weeks, and discounted rates are available for longer-term commitments. Having an ad in the newspaper every week helps businesses build recognition. Readers who see the advertisement on a regular basis become familiar with the business. Running in the section long term shows potential customers that the business is consistent and is there for the long term. The feature includes a 3” wide by 1.5” deep ad, but the best part is the free editorial that comes with each six week run. The articles will talk in-depth about the business and can include a photograph or image. Many adver- tisers find that the articles provide a surge in phone calls and sales. 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By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families, the interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care of palliative clients, with an emphasis on effective symptom and pain management, to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career — fl exible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefi ts, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families — then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs, PSWs and Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work with palliative care clients and families. Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor Qualifi cations — Undergraduate degree in Nursing/Science in Nursing and current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; progressive experience in nursing including supervisory experience or advanced practice role in end-of-life care; Valid driver’s license and use of a car on the job required. RN and RPN Qualifi cations — Current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certifi cate (RN); diploma (RPN). Ideal candidates will have “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” (MoH). In addition they will have, CNA certifi cation in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing OR are actively pursuing Enhanced Fundamentals and the Comprehensive Palliative Education Program (CAPCE). PSW Qualifi cations — Personal Support Worker Certifi cate; First Aid/CPR; Certifi cate in Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (MOH). RNs, RPNs and PWSs Required — Experience working in community setting with palliative care clients. Must be fl exible to work weekdays and weekends. Valid driver’s license and access to a car (for those working in the Durham area) to travel between clients. Interested applicants may apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VHA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require an accommodation, let us know in advance. Accredited with Exemplary Status by Accreditation Canada An RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate and; A founding member agency of United Way Toronto Join one of our new Integrated Palliative Care Teams - one supporting clients and families in Scarborough and the other in Durham. By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families, the interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care of palliative clients, with an emphasis on effective symptom and pain management, to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career - flexible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefits, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families - then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs, and PSWs in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work with palliative care clients and families. RN and RPN Qualifications — Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certificate (RN); diploma (RPN). Ideal candidates will have “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” (MoH). In addition they will have, CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing OR are actively pursuing Enhanced Fundamentals and the Comprehensive Palliative Education Program (CAPCE). PSW Qualifications — Personal Support Worker Certificate; First Aid/CPR; Certificate in Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (MOH). RNs, RPNs and PWSs Required — Experience working in community setting with palliative care clients. Must be flexible to work weekdays and weekends. Valid driver’s license and access to a car (for those working in the Durham area) to travel between clients. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Then driving a school bus may be for you! We provide: • Free training pay package Call 1-800-889-9491 today www.stocktransportation.com • Free licensing Are you looking to supplement your income? Are you looking for a rewarding part-time job? 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