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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2019_03_12WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2019 $3.00 WEEKLY IN PRINT. MUCH MORE ONLINE ANYTIME. DurhamRegion.com HOME SHOWS •CRAFT SHOWS BRIDAL SHOWS •50+ LIFESTYLE SHOW FALL REGISTRATION SHOW Go to: durhamtradeshows.ca durhamtradeshows.ca Your local trade show leaders! For A Free Report Please Call: 1-800-611-8910 ID # 1045 Mike Hogan - Salesperson Re/Max Rouge River Realty. Ltd, Brokerage 905-619-2100 Visit DurhamRegion.com for breaking news and more events! PICKERING - Statistics show that Pickering residents love their library, and the library is showing the love in return as it launches a new strategic plan to enhance the library experience over the next five years. "The community does love the library," said Tanya Sinclair, who took over the role as library CEO in January. The job title now stands for "chief engagement offi- cer," as the library seeks to fur- ther engage the community - branding itself as "the heart of the learning city." Visitors to the Central Library at 1 The Esplanade might notice staff wearing navy blue T-shirts emblazoned with a big fuchsia heart, promoting the brand and the slogan, adds Sinclair. "It's to let people know how much we care," she said, adding that the five-year strategic plan was community-driven, and re- Sanaaj Mirrie, owner of the Afiwi Groove School, gave children a West African dance lesson at the Pickering Central Library in February of last year. The library has launched a new strategic plan to enhance the library experience for users over the next five years. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland file photo See PICKERING,page 3 JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com HOW THE PICKERING LIBRARY BECAME 'THE HEART OF THE LEARNING CITY' READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Police locate firearms in stolen vehicle in Whitby Police look for two men after Oshawa Tim Hortons break-in Looking for more online? Check out these stories... 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Our workshops will answer questions such as: • What factors do I have control of? • How do I eat to help manage or prevent the progression of prediabetes or diabetes? • How does smoking and exercise impact prediabetes or diabetes? • What health tests should I watch to keep an eye on my prediabetes or diabetes? • What other free services does Carea offer to support my health? DURHAM - A prelimi- nary hearing has begun for two brothers accused of carrying out a number of violent carjackings and robberies in Ajax in the fall of 2017. Trenell Ottley, 25, and his 22-year-old brother, Tre- vell, were indicted on more than 30 charges each as the hearing began Monday morning, March 11, in an Oshawa courtroom. The charges, including kidnap- ping, robbery, aggravated assault and weapons of- fences, relate to a series of carjackings in October and November 2017 in which people were accosted and sometimes assaulted as they left or got into their cars. In some cases, vehi- cles were stolen and later recovered in Ajax. The brothers were ar- rested after a taxi driver was robbed on Nov. 28, 2017 at Ajax Downs casino. They had been under surveil- lance by officers investigat- ing the spate of crimes, Dur- ham police confirmed. Both men have been in custody since their arrests. Last May they waived their right to a preliminary hear- ing and a trial was set to start Monday. But counsel for the defence chose in- stead to proceed with the preliminary hearing, dur- ing which a judge will hear the Crown's case and rule on whether or not the mat- ter ought to proceed to trial in Superior Court. The preliminary hear- ing is scheduled to run for three weeks. A publication ban prohibits reporting on evidence presented during the hearing. PRELIMINARY HEARING BEGINS FOR BROTHERS ACCUSED IN SERIES OF AJAX CARJACKINGS JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS TIMELINE: HISTORY OF CHARGES AGAINST OTTLEY BROTHERS • Nov. 16, 2017: Durham police announce they're investigating a series of violent carjackings and robberies in Ajax, including one in which a 17-year-old girl was accosted by two men at gunpoint at her home in the area of Westney and Rossland roads, forced into her vehicle and driven to an ATM, where the suspects demanded she withdraw cash and hand it over to them. • Nov. 17, 2017: Police say they're investigating a seventh incident in Ajax. • Nov. 22, 2017: Police issue a public appeal for information on the carjackings, releasing a map that shows where each incident occurred. • Nov. 22, 2017: The Ajax News Advertiser reports that the spate of crimes is the "elephant in the room" at a public meeting on community safety. • Nov. 29, 2017: Police announce the arrests of two suspects in connection with the incidents. The News Advertiser, citing court records, identifies them as Trenell Ottley, 24, and 21-year-old Trevell Ottley, of Ajax. • Dec. 20, 2017: Both Ottley brothers are denied bail after a hearing. • Dec. 21, 2017: The News Advertiser reports that Trenell Ottley is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who is absent without leave from his base in Edmonton. • Jan. 9, 2018: A charge of assault causing bodily harm is upgraded to aggravated assault. • May 11, 2018: A trial date of March 11, 2019, is set for both men. Trenell Ottley, 25, and his brother, 22-year-old Trevell Ottley, face more than 60 charges relating to a series of robberies and carjackings in October and November 2017 Trenell Ottley (right) and his brother, 21-year-old Trevell Ottley, face more that 60 charges relating to a series of robberies and carjackings, the majority of which occurred between Oct. 12, when a man and woman were abducted and forced to drive to an ATM and withdraw cash, until the arrest of two suspects in late November. Facebook photo 3 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING 1790 Liverpool Rd. (Just North of Hwy. 401) Pickering ON L1V 1V9 905.831.0335 AJAX 60 Kingston Road E. (Just East of Harwood Ave.) RioCan Durham Ctr. 905.427.2726 www.makimono.ca ALL YOU CAN EAT READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Diamond 2018 flects what library users want. "We went out into the streets and asked." Before the strategic plan runs its course at the end of 2023, staff at the Cen- tral Library expect to be housed in a new building, to be constructed near the Pickering Town Centre as part of Pickering's new city centre development. "We'll be attached to the mall, but in a standalone building," said Sinclair, adding that it's hoped shov- els will be in the ground next year, and the new li- brary could be open by mid-2022. It's an exciting time for library staff and the com- munity, Sinclair agrees. "We really care. We care about the community. We're going to delight you." Four key things emerged as the library con- sulted the community dur- ing its strategic planning process, says Sinclair: resi- dents want an improved li- brary experience, more fi- nancial knowledge, more inclusion and belonging, and more information on general health and well-be- ing. Sinclair and her team plan to deliver. An improved library ex- perience means an im- proved customer experi- ence, with more comfort- able seating and easier ways of navigating online, says Sinclair. A new web- site will be launched this year, and the library will look at new furniture. More items will be of- fered for loan, beyond what the community might ex- pect, she says - they include book club kits to help peo- ple organize book clubs, more GoPro cameras to shorten current wait-lists, and may even include mu- sical instruments in the fu- ture. "We're looking at what else we can loan out," said Sinclair. "We've got five years to come up with who in the community can help us out with this." Financial information is of interest to home-based entrepreneurs, and the li- brary is planning financial literacy courses and work- shops, and will create op- portunities for these li- brary users to meet up with each other, talk and share information, says Sinclair. Inclusion and belonging means reaching out to dif- ferent cultures, and the li- brary will create culture days and feature special authors; a new "people and cultures" manager will be hired in the library's hu- man resources depart- ment, specializing in diver- sity and inclusion. To offer more in the area of general health and well- being, and help people con- nect with each other social- ly, the library will offer bi- bliotherapy - which in- cludes storytelling or the reading of specific texts to enhance wellness or help with healing. It will be in a group setting, led by a spe- cialist, says Sinclair, who compares it to a yoga in- structor leading a class and giving guidance. It's "expressive therapy," she said, and helps people get in touch with their emo- tions and their inner selves. The library will also partner with community health care agencies to de- liver more programs such as nutrition workshops, and caregiver support. The community can ex- pect to see these new pro- grams and services take shape over the next five years, says Sinclair. In creating its new stra- tegic plan, the library con- sulted more than 800 com- munity stakeholders through surveys, a com- munity advisory task group, street team conver- sations, stakeholder labs and interviews. The pro- cess took nine months, and included the hiring of a consultant to create a community-driven plan. An environmental scan, a SWOT analysis and a trends analysis were also done. Statistics show that 45 per cent of Pickering com- munity members are li- brary users, who collec- tively pay an average of 10,500 in-person visits to the library every week. In addition to the Central Li- brary, there is a Claremont branch on Old Brock Road and the George Ashe branch on Kingston Road, near Rosebank Road. COMMUNITY PICKERING LIBRARY'S STRATEGIC PLAN TO REFLECT WHAT USERS WANT Continued from page 1 STORY BEHIND THE STORY The Pickering Public Library's new CEO Tanya Sinclair says the new five-year strategic plan will reflect what library users really want THE ISSUE: PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHED A NEW FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN. LOCAL IMPACT: BEFORE 2023, A NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY IS EXPECTED TO BE BUILT NEAR THE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE AS PART OF PICKERING NEW CITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT Above: Tanya Sinclair is the CEO for the Pickering Public Library. Right: Melanie Jones soldered together an electronic owl necklace during Makerfest, a day-long event celebrating the maker movement at the Pickering Central Library in September of last year. The library is launching a new strategic plan to enhance the library experience for users over the next five years. During that time, a new library is expected to be built near the Pickering Town Centre as part of Pickering's new city centre development. 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The prize will mean Pick- Waste, which helps motivate stu- dents to protect the environment against pollution, will develop an online environmental education program to inspire and educate students across Canada, said Mendes. "It's very rewarding," he said. "Small, consistent actions over time lead to massive changes." PickWaste began in 2017 with Demma, who was inspired by teacher Mike Loudfoot at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. After a class discussing people in history who've made massive changes in the world and how they shared the common trait of taking small, consistent actions over time, Demma began to won- der what small action he could take that would lead to change. Walking home from school one day, he stumbled over a discarded coffee cup and decided picking up litter was the answer. When Mendes saw him pick- ing up trash, he joined him in the effort. The two friends now have more than 200 volunteers in Pick- ering who help PickWaste com- plete one-hour cleanups once a week. Last year, PickWaste complet- ed 36 Saturday morning clean- ups, filling more than 700 gar- bage bags and picking up more than 21,000 cigarette butts. Dem- ma and Mendes have given more than 50 speaking presentations at elementary schools, high schools and universities, and both have completed TEDx talks. They were named two of Canada's top 25 environmentalists under the age of 25. Other community groups pre- senting during Pickering's Cele- brating Sustainable Neighbour- hoods program this year were the Dunbarton High School Environ- mental Council, Learning for Hope, SoRo Good Neighbours, St. Martin's Green Team and Com- munity Outreach Garden, and the Family Christian Church. The group A Greener Future could not attend the event. "Each of your efforts is inspir- ing, and you should be proud of what you've accomplished," May- or Dave Ryan told the assembled groups in council chambers. Financial contributors to the program are Ontario Power Gen- eration, TACC Developments, Ennis-Flint, Veridian, Nivlog In- vestments, Canadian Tire and Durham Live. Sam Demma and Dillon Mendes of PickWaste, centre, were named 2019 winners of Pickering's Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program at city hall Wednesday night. With them, from left, are Mayor Dave Ryan, Councillor Kevin Ashe, Councillor David Pickles, Councillor Bill McLean, Councillor Maurice Brenner, Councillor Shaheen Butt, and program financial contributors Ken Rovineli of TACC Developments, and Alaliese St. Aubin and Leah Bourgeois of Ontario Power Generation. 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A new report from the Durham District School Board examines this win- ter's unusual circumstanc- es. "Cancelling buses is not an easy process; it's not tak- en lightly," said David Viss- er, the DDSB's associate di- rector of corporate servic- es. At the board's March 4 standing committee meet- ing, he told trustees that he is often up at 3 or 4 a.m. on days with expected bad weather, scrutinizing the forecast. Durham Student Trans- portation Service (DSTS) transports students from the DDSB and Durham Catholic District School Board - 28,327 students were transported in 2017- 2018. DSTS divides its service area into four zones - Brock, Uxbridge, Scugog and south Durham. The cancellations since January have ranged from one zone, to all four - can- cellations are more com- mon in north Durham, be- cause of longer bus ride times, travel on roads with higher speed limits and travel on concession roads that may not be cleared or salted. The new report says this year's cancellations have occurred due to a mixed bag of bad weather includ- ing extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and blowing snow. "We have had weather this year that is a perfect storm," Visser told trust- ees. For example, the report says extreme cold - which occurred on Jan. 21 - can cause diesel fuel to gel, re- sulting in buses that won't start or that fail once out on the road. In January and Febru- ary, DSTS cancelled buses in at least one zone on Jan. 8, 21, 24, 29, 31 and Feb. 6, 12, 13, 21, 25 and 27, for a total of 11 days. That's compared with cancellations on three days in the same period in 2017- 2018, seven days in 2016-2017 and two days in 2015-2016. Last year, DSTS buses were cancelled on only five days in the entire school year. Student Transportation Services of Central Onta- rio (STSCO) - which in- cludes students in Claring- ton - has cancelled buses on 11 days this school year, and Student Transportation Services of York Region cancelled buses on four days. Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock Trustee Carolyn Morton questioned why, if buses are cancelled, teach- ers are still making the journey to school. "Teachers are still ex- pected to be there," she said. "Are we vigilant in getting the message out there that their safety is the most important thing?" Visser said teachers are told, "It's safety first," and have the option of staying home if roads in their area are dangerous. DDSB data shows days with cancelled buses see a significant number of both bused and non-bused stu- dents miss school. An analysis of DDSB at- tendance on Feb. 12 - a day when buses in all four zones were cancelled - shows 59 per cent of stu- dents were absent from school, which works out to 41,958 students out of 71,239. Of the 41,958 who were absent, 14,858 were stu- dents who take the school bus and 27,100 were stu- dents who either walk or are driven to school. Whitby Trustee Niki Lundquist questioned why schools aren't closed on ex- treme weather days. "Are we planning the right balance between safe- ty and keeping schools open?" she asked. "There were days I was surprised schools were being kept open, in light of concerns being expressed by police across the province." The DDSB report says schools would generally be closed when there is a "do not travel" advisory issued by police, which has not happened so far this year. WHY HAVE DURHAM SCHOOL BUSES BEEN CANCELLED 11 TIMES SINCE JAN. 1? JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS NEW REPORT LOOKS AT A WINTER OF EXTRAORDINARY WEATHER School buses in Durham have been cancelled a whopping 11 times since Jan. 1 of this year - thanks to what officials are describing as an "extraordinary" winter. Cathie Coward / Torstar THE ISSUE: SCHOOL BUSES IN DURHAM HAVE BEEN CANCELLED 11 TIMES SINCE JAN. 1 LOCAL IMPACT: THE DECISION TO CANCEL BUSES CAN CREATE CHILD-CARE STRESS AND LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES FOR FAMILIES, AND TYPICALLY RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR BOTH BUSED AND NON-BUSED STUDENTS STORY BEHIND THE STORY School buses have been cancelled 11 times so far this winter and parents have grown impatient, some even sending letters of complaint to this newspaper. The school board had no choice but to address the issue at a recent meeting. Ask About our 2 FOR ONE SPECIAL! Glasses for the Whole family!Glasses for the Whole family! PICKERING OPTICAL 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE OR VISIT US ONLINE AT ajaxoptical.com Spring Look YOUR Best! Is I n T h e A i r . . . PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Hub Plaza) 905-839-9244 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Plaza 905-683-2888 AJAX OPTICAL Heritage Market Square, 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 905-683-7235 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 OK, let's get to the meat, the interviews. The interviewees were, in random order: A) Busi- ness (e.g. banks, other fi- nanciers, developers, transportation compa- nies, business associa- tions); B) government (federal, provincial, re- gional/municipal); C) conservation/agricultur- al; D) aviation (e.g. air- lines, airport operators, general aviation stake- holders and associations); E) First Nations. Most were eager and came well-prepared, some with a brief. Detailed notes were taken for each interview. Six key topics were identified: A) General vi- sion for the Pickering De- velopment Lands (airport and other); B) business case and information gaps; C) operating and funding models; D) oppor- tunities and challenges; E) role of government and F) interim development. The financiers as- sumed a P3 model (public/ private partnership) be- cause of the billions re- quired and said they'd participate "if the terms were right." Of course, they would. That's why they exist. The financiers were al- so adamant that the air- port should only proceed if it made unequivocal business sense - in effect, if the federal government had no choice because to not build it would bring Pearson and the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) to their knees. "Don't build it thinking if you do, they will come. They won't. And don't think the government can force airlines to locate against their will. They can't. No one needs anoth- er Mirabel." And as to huge, interim (i.e. pre-airport) commer- cial and/or industrial de- velopment, they felt this would be minimal at best without an unequivocal commitment to an air- port. The commercial and real estate developers held similar views to the mega-investors. There must be: Unequivocal sup- port from the federal gov- ernment; a clear, phased, long-term vision; ample transportation infra- structure, including rail directly into the airport (such as at Heathrow); transparent communica- tions and community en- g agement; and one-stop co-ordination of all air- ports across the GGH. Some local business as- sociations and their sup- portive politicians wished for more speed but ac- knowledged the impor- tance of good planning. The Labour reps over- all supported the airport, particularly for its em- ployment opportunities, adding it must respect the role of labour, of First Na- tions, of community en- g agement, and of solid en- vironmental and agricul- ture policies. More to come. -Dr. Gary Polonsky is the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) founder and Dur- ham College's longest- serving president. He is a recent graduate of Har- vard Law School's media- tion program and may be reached at gary@for- wardslashmediation.com. 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For example, if you sell a property you bought with the intention of re-selling it and you make a pro t, your pro t is taxable. If you bought a home to renovate and re-sell, or bought a pre-construction condo unit to re-sell, your pro t is also taxable. In the case of the sale of a secondary home, such as a cottage or a rental property, there are also tax implications. In some situations, this pro t is considered business income; in other situations, it is considered to be a capital gain. There may also be GST/HST implications. In recent years, the Canada Revenue Agency has increasingly been identifying cases where taxpayers did not report their income from real estate transactions. The penalties and interest associated with unreported real estate sales can be substantial, so make sure you get some advice from a trusted source on how to report correctly if you are unsure. If you didn’t fully declare this income on a past tax return, the Voluntary Disclosures Program at the Canada Revenue Agency may give you a second chance to correct your tax a airs. Find out more at canada.ca/taxes-buy-real-estate-to-sell-for-pro t. Retirement homes: 4 things to know before the big move (NC) Any life change can be daunting and moving often sits near the top of the list. This is especially true if you’re transitioning from the place you’ve lived for much of your life to a retire- ment home. Whether it’s you, your parents or another loved one taking this next step, consider these four important steps before making the big move. Understand care options. Retirement homes o er a variety of care and assistance options for their residents, ranging from independent living to assistance for those who have complex care needs. 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Giving you the keys to finding your PERFECTHOME We do the searching for you. Receive our free Home Alerts with new and resale homes hot on the market. 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m UNSOLVED COLDCASES Visit DurhamRegion.com/coldcase to join us as we investigate unsolved crimes across Ontario. DURHAM - The Dur- ham District School Board will be sending a "strongly worded" letter to the prov- ince about a planned over- haul of Ontario's autism system - but trustees say that's not enough. At the school board's March 4 standing commit- tee meeting, trustees voted to create an ad hoc commit- tee that will work on an "ac- tion plan" aimed at galva- nizing the community and lobbying the government. "A letter is not enough," said Whitby trustee Niki Lundquist. "We have a cri- sis already, and it's going too get worse." The Ontario Public School Boards' Association recently sent a letter to the government, raising con- cerns about how changes to the autism program will affect school boards. "There is concern re- garding the impact of this transitional change for these children from a clin- ical service model to an in- tegrated school setting, which does not provide this type of specialized ser- vice," the letter notes. The association's letter adds that "year after year" most school boards in On- tario exceed their ministry funding for special educa- tion. Oshawa trustee Darlene Forbes said local parents are feeling "anguish and anxiety" as they look ahead to the changes set to take effect April 1, with many left to make "impossible" choices. "There are people who have sold their homes in the past to afford treat- ment for their children, parents who have left ca- reers to be full-time care- givers," she said, noting families will again face those quandaries if their funding is cut. Doug Ford's govern- ment recently announced plans to overhaul Ontario's autism program, with a goal of clearing the wait- list of 23,000 children in 18 months. Starting April 1, chil- dren under age six will re- ceive up to $20,000 a year - those over six will get $5,000 a year. Childhood budgets up to age 18 will be capped at $140,000 for kids entering the program under age six, and lifetime funding for those entering at older ag- es will be limited to $55,000. For many families, the change will mean a signif- icant cut to the funding they receive. In some cases, intensive applied behavioural analy- sis treatment can cost up to $90,000 a year. "The government should be ashamed of the direction they're taking with this," said Pickering trustee Chris Braney. He said that every year there are "more and more kids that need these sup- ports, yet there's less and less funding." Braney said the situa- tion was already "cata- strophic" before the autism announcement. During a visit to Co- bourg on Feb. 21, Lisa Mac- Leod, minister of Children, Community and Social Services, was unwavering in her commitment to the overhaul. Asked whether she would entertain any changes in light of recent protests, the minister said, "No, I am committed to this plan." "The government is committed to this plan, and our goal is to clear the wait- list," she said, pointing to children in Ontario with autism who are on the wait-list as "having been denied service by their On- tario government." Durham public school trustees pledged to move quickly on a letter to the government at an ad hoc committee meeting. With files from Toronto Star and Dominik Wis- niewski "A LETTER ISN'T ENOUGH:' DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES GEAR UP TO FIGHT BACK ON AUTISM CHANGES JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS AD HOC COMMITTEE WILL CREATE ACTION PLAN The Autism Advocacy Community and Taxpayers group is protesting changes to the autism support systems. The funding the Ford Conservatives unveiled on Feb. 6 averages just $8,750 per year for a child who receives funds starting at two years of age, but the average cost of intensive therapies range from $50,000 to $70,000 per year. Group members protested near the constituency office of Ajax MPP Rod Phillips on Feb. 19. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m CASUAL DINING & PUB Get 10% OFF on your bill. not combine with other specials, expires June 30th, 2019 Get $25 OFF when you spend $100 or more not combine with other specials, expires June 30th, 2019 Get $10 OFF when you spend $50 or more not combine with other specials, expires June 30th, 2019 “See Our Flyer is Today’s News Advertiser” Sunday, March 17, 2019 905 239 8714 www.sabinasgrill.com DP1 Please visit us at .ca .ca 888-925-3265 107 Warren Rd., Whitby READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Diamond 2018 Family Friendly, SystemSafe™ Indoorsalot? BreatheCleanAir! Residential & Commercial Service Duct & Furnace Cleaning A/C Units l Dryer Vents Carpets & Area Rugs Furniture l Stain Removal PICKERING - This March break, play a nine- hole round of golf at the Pickering Town Centre. The shopping centre has set up a nine-hole mini- putt course, with all pro- ceeds going to the Ajax Pickering Hospital. It's available from March 8 to 17 and the cost is $3 per person and $10 for a foursome. The course will be open during mall hours - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. It's on the mall's Centre Court area. There's also a free craft area, with a different Ha- waiian theme each day. Crafts go from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and are on the upper level, near Pandora. The Pickering Town Centre is at 1355 Kingston Rd., at the Kingston and Liverpool roads. For more information, visit www.pickeringtown- centre.com/events. A 9-hole mini-putt course has been set up at the Pickering Town Centre with all proceeds going to the Ajax Pickering hospital. The official kick-off for this special March Break event was on March 7. City of Pickering Ward 1 Regional Councilor Kevin Ashe shared the joy after Sherry Robinson, chair of the Ajax/Pickering Hospital foundation, drained a hole in one. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE COMMUNITY Work on the second phase of the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax is well under- way. The phase includes a 15,000-square-foot library branch, community space large enough for 250 people, an expanded parking lot with 243 new spaces and a separate park maintenance building and yard. There are also plans for an expanded outdoor splash pad and a new off-leash dog area. The expansion is expected to open fall 2019. The design from the architects includes a third phase, although when that would be built hasn't been determined. The third phase would include two ice rinks and an expanded parking lot. NEWS WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? AUDLEY RECREATION CENTRE WHAT’SGOINGON WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM Work on the second phase of the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax is well underway. The phase includes a 15,000-square-foot library branch, community space large enough for 250 people, an expanded parking lot with 243 new spaces and a separate park maintenance building and yard. There are also plans for an expanded outdoor splash pad and a new off-leash dog area. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland Worker dies at Ajax construction site AJAX - A worker has died after falling from the roof of a distribution cen- tre under construction. The incident happened mid-morning on Thurs- day, March 7, at the Gor- don Food Services site at Salem and Ringer roads in Ajax. The Ministry of Labour reported the worker fell through an opening in a roof. The employer is KPL Construction Incorporat- ed and the constructor is Maple Reinders Construc- tion Incorporated. Ministry inspectors at- tended the scene and re- quired Maple Reinders to document the incident, not to disturb the scene and collect equipment. The ministry's investi- gation is ongoing. dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 To find more events in your community visit DurhamRegion.com/events The month of March is brimming with possibilities -warmer weather, family fun and sweet treats are all options for you this month! In other words, spring is al- most here, the kids are ready to celebrate their March break holiday ... and it's maple syrup time! If you're not already heading to a sunnier locale, there are plenty of options to keep the family busy in Durham Region this March break. At the Canadian Au- tomotive Museum in Osha- wa, explore the history of the automobile, embrace one of the most significant collections of Canadian cars, and get your photo tak- en with the full-scale replica of the infamous Lightning McQueen (extended to No- vember 2019)! Swing by Whitby's Station Gallery for an art escape. Peruse the permanent collections or take in Wish Them Well, a trilogy that plays out across three galleries. Take time to explore the hidden trea- sures on Pickering's Water- front Trail and walk along the Petticoat Creek Pedes- trian Bridge. Use the help- ful resources available on durhamtourism.ca, or or- der your copy of our Discov- ery Guide and start plan- ning your next adventure! Now, for something sweet, you'll be happy to hear maple syrup season has arrived! The sugar bush awaits you at the long-run- ning Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival in Oshawa. The festival will have both historical and current fire- side maple syrup produc- tion demonstrations, horse- drawn wagon rides, games, crafts and pancakes with maple syrup! The festival runs March 8 to 10, 13 to 17, 23 to 24, and 30 to 31, from 9:30 a.m. to noon or noon to 2:30 p.m. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's Maple Syrup Day is on March 23. Visit the Gana- raska Forest Centre in Campbellcroft for tours of Maple Valley, demonstra- tions, games, stories, crafts, music and, of course, pan- cakes! There are also many lo- cal producers who host March maple syrup events. Pefferlaw Creek Farms Ma- ple Syrup Festival and Wil- lowtree Farm's Maplefest are just two to check out this month. The sweetness continues in April with the Sunder- land Maple Syrup Festival, running April 6 and 7 on River Street in Sunderland. Food, family, friends and fun come together for this annual event, featuring a look at modern maple syrup production, local farming operations, art shows, deli- cious food and so much more. To see what else to ex- plore in Durham this month, check out our event calendar on DurhamTour- ism.ca; sign up for our monthly e-newsletter; or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. -Brandon Pickard is the manager of tourism for the Region of Durham SIX SWEET WAYS TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR MARCH OPINION COLUMNIST BRANDON PICKARD SAYS MARCH IS A TASTY MONTH IN DURHAM REGION BRANDON PICKARD Column DURHAM - Investiga- tors have released images of five men believed to be re- sponsible for distraction- style thefts that saw vic- tims' banking cards and PINs stolen in Durham Re- gion. The five targeted victims at Walmart stores, "shoul- der surfing" - looking on as victims keyed in PIN num- bers for purchases, police said. Outside the store the suspects used distraction methods to steal the vic- tims' cards, police said. The stolen debit and credit cards were used to make purchases and cash withdrawals, police said. Police are trying to iden- tify five men believed to be in their 30s and 40s. Call po- lice at 905-579-1520, exten- sion 2526 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police are trying to identify five suspects believed to be responsible for a series of distraction thefts perpetrated at Walmart stores across the region. Photo submitted by DRPS POLICE TRYING TO ID FIVE THIEVES IN DURHAM DISTRACTION THEFTS AT LOCAL WALMARTS NEWS 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DELIVERY ROUTESAJAX/PICKERING PB081 601-700 Beckworth Sq. 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Log on to: durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 18 GILDNER, Flora MacDonald (Farquhar) - passed away on Tuesday March 5/19 in her 89th year at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton where she has lived for the past 3 years. A very special and big thank you to ALL the amazing staff and volunteers for their dedicated and flawless care which mom received these past years, you all became her extended family and we are forever grateful. Mom lived at Frenchman's Bay in Pickering for 60 years in the house our parents built, amongst great neighbors and family, then Lake Scugog (WestShore Village Retirement) and finally Lake Simcoe (Lakeview Manor). She loved being taken care of and fussed over, as we always said she's on a cruise ship that never leaves the dock. She will be dearly missed by her daughters Wendy (Robert Welfle), Robin (Ron Honey), cherished grandmother to Andrea and Michael Honey, Tom (Kim) Welfle and all grandpets great and small. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of her life will be held this summer, most likely on the lake or bay! SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED SERVICING Local Cemeteries IncludingDuffin Meadows, Pine Ridge Memorial, Erskine and Catholic Cemeteries OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9-5Evening and Sat Appointments Avail 905-427-4366sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax SHAND, Mark Douglas - Peacefully at home on Friday March 8, 2019 in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Tracey Blackman. Dear father of Natasha, Nicole and her husband Eric Jeffery. Loving grandfather of Charlee. Loving son of Terry and the late Lyn Shand. Brother of Kim and her husband Mark Darcy, uncle of Danielle and Mitchell. Son-in-law of Sue and her husband Brian Badger. Brother- in-law of Cheryl and her husband Tim, uncle to Michael and Travis. Brother-in-law of Jason and his wife Kathy, uncle to Kyle and Katelynn. Nephew of Keith and his wife June, Christine and her husband Dave, Pat Brown and Colin Handley. Fondly remembered by Aunt Helen. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Saturday March 16, 2019 from 12-3 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vasculitis Foundation Canada (Formerly Wegners) Suite 446-425 Hespler Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 8J6 1-877-572-9474 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SMITH, Phillip Joseph "Phil" - Phil passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at the age of 78. Predeceased by his wife Linda (1999), son Michael (1992), and grandson James (1992). Phil will be remembered as a loving father to Wendy (Ken) Burtt and Jennifer (Shawn) McGuire. Papa was a tremendously devoted and caring grandfather who would light up whenever he was around his grandchildren and took great pride in the accomplishments of Mitchell, Alex, Tori, Lauren and Brayden. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother Peter, many friends, extended family and staff at Hillsdale Estates. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Pat, Kyle and Joan for always being there. Our dad touched the hearts of many and in lieu of donations please consider doing something special for someone in need. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com AUCTION SALEComp Dispersal - full line of well maintained farm mach & equip!Sat, March 30 - 10:00 amThe property ofBreezy Acres o/o Mark & Harvey Graham2831 Shirley Rd. (Durham Reg Rd 19), Blackstock, ON Sale located between Reg Rd 57 & Sim- coe St. See signs!Tractors incl 8120 JD 4x4 cab w/16 spd pow shft, GreenStar ready w/auto steer, 540 + 1000 lg & sm pto, 5 sets rear remts, 180hp, 4955 JD 4x4 cab w/du- al whls, 15 sp pow shift, 3 sets rr remts, good rub, 200hp, 4450 JD 4x4 cab w/265 fr end load, quad rnge, att sell sep incl mat bucket, pallet & hay forks, 4020 JD o/s 2x4 DF, 2 sets rear remts, good tires, eng reblt 5 yrs ago, 2555 JD o/s 4x4 DF w/fr end load, eng reblt 6 yrs ago, set of rear remts, 730 JD DF row crop w/pow steer, 3pth & pto, restd. Farm M & E incl 326D JD DF skid steer w/fr remts, att sell sep incl 6' mat bucket, 6' stone fork, round bale sp, pallet forks + fr mnt backhoe & Extreme 6' fr mnt rot Brush Cut, 9560 STS JD 4x4 comb w/Green Star tech good rub, hds sell sep, 625 JD flex hd w/Argis knives + adv wind-reel sys, 693 JD corn hd w/poly nose, 4720 JD self propell 4x4 DF spray w/2630 disp mon, 800g SS tank, 90' boom w/triple noz & Norac auto hgt + auto steer & shut off, 1560 JD no till seed drill w/scales, Al- pine liq fert kit w/150g tanks, 2pth 15' W w/24 run 7Ω" space, press whls, row marks, discs repl 2 yrs ago, JD 946 discbine, 1760 JD Max Emerge Plus 12/30" row wing fold sty corn plant w/225 gal liq starter kit, no till coult, Martin trash whippers, Precision E sets, Mandako Twister RTS 20' vert till unit w/tyne hars & roll bskts like new, 4300 CIH 30' cult w/wings + finger hars, Unverferth 4 shank zone bldr soil ripper, 9510 JD combine, heads sell sep incl 925 JD flex head & JD 6 row corn head, 1996 Mack tand axle grain truck w/20' grain bx + silage end gate Cert & ETest + much more! For complete list & pics visit: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Auctioneers Note: Farm Sold - Plan to attend this extraordinary sale of well main- tained farm mach! Machines are field ready, greased, filters & oils changed w/JD oil! Inclement weather date Fri, April 5 - 10:00 am. For info on sale date changes see web site or call Kevin 705-878-2947 or Vendor Mark Graham 905-431-7244Some items auctioned Online sale day 12:00 noon! Terms: Pay in full sale day! Note: No Debit avail today!Lunch Available - NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! - No ReserveSold & Mgnd by: Kevin Barker Auctions B: 705-328-1478 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Newmarket home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Walnut dining room suite, beige chesterfield suite, ant rocker, chests, prints, lamps, quantity of collectables and glassware, bikes, ant toys, Asian pottery, jewellery, coins, stamps, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 RESCHEDULEDAUCTION SALE Sunday March 17, 2019 9:00 am (Viewing 8:00 am) Located at MacGregor Auction Hall, OronoTake 115 Hwy to Main Street Orono & Follow signs on Mill Pond Rd For pictures see: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 1-800-363-6799 l (cell) 905-718-6602 ONLINE ONLY ESTATE & COLLECTOR AUCTION - ANTIQUES - COLLECTABLES - ADVERTISING - COINS - Beginning Saturday March 16th - 9am - Closing Tuesday March 19th - 7pm at MCLEAN AUCTIONS SALES ARENA - 2140 Little Britain Rd, Lindsay - selling several estates & collections, 1000's of interesting and unique items, furniture, antiques, collectables, advertising, Porcelain and tin advertising signs & Thermometers, beautiful glass and china, Royal Doulton figurines, Sterling Silver, toys, prints, comics, records, coins, paper money, stamps, sports cards & memorabilia, Military collectables, hand and power tools, 09 Ford Focus SES, partial early list, over 1500 interesting and hard to find items, NOTE: closing Tuesday-7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.comKELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents from Brooklyn, Keswick and others At Kellett Sale Barn, 1322 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 mile south of Blackstock, Ontario Sat., Mar. 16, 2019 @ 1030 a.m. English saddle like new, Old cans, Toys, Tools, Lots of good china and crystal Consign with usBOOK YOUR SPRING SALE NOW AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 www.kellettauctions.com Auctions Death Notices TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL905-683-0707 DO YOU... 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