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"The central message of the defendant's testimony was that while he engaged in the physical touching of students, he never touched a student in a sex- ual manner, or with sexu- al intent in his mind," the judge said Sept. 17. "I do not believe either of these central positions ad- vanced by the defendant." During a trial that be- g an last May, Grieve pleaded not guilty to counts of sexual assault and sexual interference against 14 students be- tween 2010 and 2018. Charges relating to a 15th complainant were with- drawn when the trial be- g an May 28. During clos- ing submissions in late Ju- ly, the Crown invited the judge to dismiss charges relating to another com- plainant. That left the judge to rule on charges relating to each of the re- maining 13 complainants. In Tuesday's ruling, Fe- lix convicted Grieve on 16 charges relating to eight children. He was acquitted on charges relating to five. As the verdicts were de- livered in a crowded court- room Grieve sat with his head down and his hands clasped in front of him, showing no overt reaction to the judge's findings. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for No- vember. During the trial court heard from more than a dozen young people, some of them still in elementary school, who described in- cidents in which they'd been touched by Grieve and, in some cases, saw him touch others. The children said contact that included Grieve touching and caressing them on their buttocks and slip- ping his hand under their clothes. Court heard that Grieve was a popular teacher and sports coach who had a knack for com- municating with kids. But over time, because of the frequent touching, he came to be regarded as "creepy," court heard. Grieve was the lone de- fence witness. During his testimony he admitted he often touched children, but insisted this contact had been misinterpreted by the kids. 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Standing in front of the General Motors plant on Park Road South, Singh said an NDP government would commit to a $300 mil- lion Automotive Innova- tion fund, update govern- ment fleets to Canadian- made zero-emissions vehi- cles and shift customer in- centives to include made-in-Canada vehicles only. "What Liberals have done and Conservatives have done, they've given blank cheques to wealthy corporations. Blank cheques with no strings at- tached," Singh said. "In- stead, they've taken bil- lions of dollars in some cases, and then just closed down the factories and shipped away the jobs. And that's wrong. We want to put an end to that." Singh said the strategy would attract and retain "good paying auto" jobs in communities like Oshawa, and ensure that companies receiving government in- vestment aren't able to pack up and leave. For example, he said loans could be tied to a company's assets and phys- ical infrastructure. Because the Automotive Innovation Fund used to exist, Singh said it would be possible to reinstate it quickly. "A New Democratic gov- ernment would immediate- ly bring back the Automo- tive Innovation Strategy that used to exist...and tie in that strings attached clause, where if there's in- vestments made, they have to require that the jobs stay in Canada." Oshawa resident Mack Kurelo watched Singh's an- nouncement from the door of a nearby laundromat as he was waiting for a load of clothes to dry. He is currently unem- ployed after being laid off from a position as a clean- er, and said his number one concern in this election, is jobs. "There's really nothing that's not minimum wage, part-time, things like that. You don't want to have to be working two jobs just to pay for your life," he said. "I've been looking, I can tell you that. There's not much out there right now." Singh was the first fed- eral leader to visit Durham during this campaign. The NDP leader was al- so scheduled to make cam- paign stops in Kingston and Ottawa on Saturday. JAGMEET SINGH PROMISES AUTOMOTIVE STRATEGY AT DURHAM CAMPAIGN STOP JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made an annoucement in Oshawa on Sept. 14. He pledged to create an National Automotive Strategy. Jason Liebregts/Torstar FEDERAL ELECTION 9 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - "I'd use it if it wasn't so expensive." Who's heard that com- ment when folks talk about Highway 407? The same comment now applies to Highway 412 in Whitby and will soon apply to Highway 418 in Clarington. Reader David Kopycin- ski asked, "Why is the 407 so expensive? You can cross the entire Ohio Turn- pike for about $20 (288 km) yet the 407 from end to end costs nearly $60 for 108 km." We asked the 407 ETR how rates are determined, but the company didn't re- spond. Kopycinski is correct when it comes to the cost of driving on the 407. Using the fare calcula- tor on the company's web- site, travelling from Lake Ridge Road at the border of Ajax and Whitby to Airport Road in Brampton, costs $30.17 ($25.97 with a tran- sponder) for a trip of 60.4 kilometres (37.5 miles). That total breaks down to $22.80 for driving on the 407 ETR, $2.17 on the sec- tion of the 407 owned by the provincial government, a $1 trip charge and $4.20 for a camera charge. The 407 from Brock Road in Pickering east to highways 35/115, along with highways 412 and 418, is provincially owned. A trip on the New York State Thruway, from Route 33 in Buffalo (near the air- port) to downtown Albany is a distance of 279.7 miles (450 kilometres). The cost would be $13.10, or $12.45 with an E-Z Pass. It wasn't supposed to be this way. When it was built, the Ontario government owned the highway. How- ever, the Mike Harris gov- ernment, heading into an election in 1999, decided to sell it to the Spanish con- struction company Grupo Ferrovial, with SNC-Lava- lin owning a piece. At the time of the sale, the Harris government said the cost of tolls wouldn't increase signifi- cantly, because the owner needed drivers on the road, according to Linda McQuaig, author of The Sport and Prey of Capital- ists: How the Rich are Stealing Canada's Public Wealth. In an excerpt in the To- ronto Star recently, McQuaig argued the Har- ris government botched the sale, selling it for far less than it would eventual- ly be worth. Also, the gov- ernment gave the new own- ers a 99-year lease, which runs to 2098. The government sold the highway for $3.107 bil- lion. Within two years, SNC-Lavalin sold its share of the highway, which by then had a value of $6.3 bil- lion. McQuaig wrote, "The sheer amount of money the Harris government gave up is astonishing. Recent esti- mates put the value of the 407 today at a staggering $30 billion. Ferrovial esti- mates that, by 2026, the highway will be worth $45 billion. These mega-bil- lion-dollar price tags re- flect how much revenue is expected to be collected - in other words, how much Ontarians are going to pay for the privilege of driving on this road over the com- ing decades." McQuaig said the Har- ris government predicted tolls wouldn't rise by more than 30 per cent over 15 years. However, tolls went up more than 300 per cent over that period. That cost is the reason the highway isn't very busy. Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell pointed that out during a recent meeting of regional council's works committee. He said the 407 is "pretty much empty" during morning and evening rush hour, but Winchester Road is solid. "The 418, do they expect anyone to ever ride it? There's an airport landing strip," Mitchell said. "The 407 is just not working. They set the tolls too high. It's failing." ASK US: WHY IS THE 407 SO EXPENSIVE? Hwy. 407 isn't popular in Durham Region, or other areas, because of high tolls. The hope was the highway would serve as relief from the high traffic volumes on Hwy. 401, but that hasn't been the case. Torstar file photo KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durham region.com NEWS Grab it with both hands! We're at the brink of that roller-coaster ride into winter, the autumn equi- nox, and should savour ev- ery warm, sunny day that comes our way. Get out there into nature, people! I took my own advice and went canoeing last week. And I can tell you, fall's on its way. Red ma- ples north of the Sault are already splotching wooded hilltops with crimson, birch trees with bright yel- low. It's coming, folks! We'd been planning to camp at Tadoussac, out along the St. Lawrence, watching for whales, then find a string of backcoun- try lakes in Quebec to pad- dle. But with hurricane Dorian sweeping up the coast, my husband and I decided to head west in- stead, and the best long- range forecast was for north of Superior. Sure enough, after a night of rain on the tent along Lake Huron's north shore, and a day's drive beyond Wawa and White River, wind- shield wipers working, we emerged into three days of glorious sunshine. And amazingly, winds calm enough for the ultimate ca- noe trip - out on the clear, clean waters of our most mysterious, most magnifi- cent Great Lake. We spent the first morn- ing paddling the sheltered waters of Hattie Cove at Pukaskwa National Park, poking the bow of our ca- noe out between rocks at the mouth for just a taste of the roiling, heaving waves Superior is known for. By the next day, 100 kilo- metres farther west, the lake was like glass, so we ventured out among the is- lands off Rossport Har- bour. Sneaking along the base of towering cliffs, hugging the shores in case of a shift in winds, we saw eagles, mergansers and merlins, as well as flocks of warblers starting their long journey south to the tropics. I felt so brave, out there on that big water, and so gleeful, finally adding Lake Superior to my ca- noe-trip repertoire. Grab a chance for some nature immersion this Sat- urday right here in Dur- ham, at the 18th annual Thickson's Woods Fall Fes- tival. Enjoy wildlife shows, guided walks, bird-band- ing, geology, astronomy, in- sect lore, nature crafts, plus a bake sale and silent auc- tion in support of this spe- cial old-growth forest. Fun for all in the great outdoors! Festival information: www.thicksonswoods.com or 905-443-7875. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. AUTUMN EQUINOX MEANS WINTER IS ON THE WAY OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY ADDS LAKE SUPERIOR TO CANOEING EXPERIENCE MARGARET CARNEY Column 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? eve nt s? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters To be an adult means to have the awesome respon- sibility of painting a pic- ture for children where they flourish in their pre- sent and future. Clearly, some have not gotten this memo - as illustrated by two recent disturbing things. Take, for instance, an ad I saw on the back of a local bus. It had the picture of a sweet-looking little girl who couldn't be more than four and said, "At 22, Han- nah will be treated for anxi- ety to reduce thoughts of suicide" followed by the website givefortomorrow- .ca. I checked it out and it's an ad from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Now the ad worked to the extent that it got my at- tention. But while it may be factual, here's the differ- ence between facts and truth. Facts say there's rain in the forecast. Truth says there's rain in the forecast with a chance of sunny breaks, and your faith in the truth has the ability to defy the facts so that it's sunny where you are. In my teens, I remember having a poster in my room that said "My future's so bright I've got to wear shades." Now that I'm an adult, sadly it seems like there's an atmosphere we're creat- ing that's more stormy than bright for an emerg- ing generation. I have no doubt that On- tario Shores does excellent work, but have we forgot- ten that we're teaching our children to read too? So they can read that ad, and so can the youth who are al- ready struggling. How does this encourage them about their future? I wondered the same thing when on the first day of school Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Onta- rio School Board Council of Unions, said that workers would likely give the union a "strong" strike mandate in the next couple of weeks. It doesn't matter to me what side you're on or who you're siding with. Both sides have issues - I've long likened the government and union relationship to an ongoing divorce where it's just accusation after ac- cusation with no one inter- ested in co-parenting. How does saying this on the first day of school break that stalemate and create hope for students who are just beginning a new sea- son? We blame social me- dia for so many things; per- haps we should look at our- selves. Adults are the ones who set the atmosphere for children and youth. If we're just children pretending to be adults, then perhaps youth should receive an- other forecast, because it certainly can't be worse than ours. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about- truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrj- seesit@gmail.com. LET'S CREATE HOPE FOR OUR HANNAHS OPINION COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT SAYS ADULTS TOO OFTEN PROMOTE AN ATMOSPHERE MORE STORMY THAN BRIGHT FOR NEXT GENERATION RENAE JARRETT Column DURHAM - The dead- line has been extended to complete the Durham Re- gion Strategic Plan Com- munity Survey. Local community orga- nizations, businesses and residents have until Mon- day, Sept. 30 to provide in- put about the future of the region. The strategic plan will guide the region's deci- sion-making and alloca- tion of resources over the next five years. The strategic plan is a guiding document that will help identify priorities for regional council, while cre- ating a framework for the organization's service planning and delivery. The strategic plan allows the region to define a set of common goals and priori- tize those things that mat- ter most to Durham resi- dents. Residents completing the survey online have a chance to win an Ecobee 4 Smart Home thermostat. Submissions must be re- ceived by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30 to be entered for the prize draw. Contest rules and regulations apply. To complete the survey, visit durham.ca/Your- Voice. SURVEY A CHANCE TO SHAPE DURHAM'S FUTURE NEWS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT 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 | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 DURHAM - Kids are back in school, but it might be parents who feel like they're having a hard time keeping up. Since the spring, there has been a dizzying num- ber of controversial educa- tion announcements from the provincial govern- ment. The rhetoric on all sides is loud. Statements from school boards, unions and the government often di- rectly contradict one an- other. There's EQAO math scores and math testing for teachers, the "new" sex ed- ucation curriculum, la- bour negotiations for teachers and education workers, the future of full- day kindergarten and mandatory e-learning. Last year was one of the most chaotic and confusing for Ontario's education system in recent memory. Is this year shaping up to be more of the same? It looks that way. Just look at the class size controversy. In March, the Ontario government revealed plans to increase the average high school class size from 22 to 28 students over the next four years, and grade 4 to 8 classes from an average of 23.8 students, to 24.5. Teacher unions project- ed the loss of 400 teaching positions in Durham, called it an "attack on edu- cation" and held rallies outside local MPP offices. Local school boards struggled with how to plan courses for the 2019-20 school year. Over four years, the Durham Catholic District School Board said it would lose 420 course sections, leading to less variety of courses, combining cours- es or combining grades. DCDSB director of edu- cation Anne O'Brien called the situation "very, very distressing" at an April board meeting. Then came confusion when Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Aug. 22 that he is "open" to sugges- tions from school boards and unions to stop class siz- es from increasing and said "class sizes will effectively remain the same as last year for this September." Lecce referenced "mis- information" that is caus- ing concern for parents and said students will "still enjoy a variety of courses." This, despite the fact that school boards already set budgets and course op- tions months ago, based on the information they were given in the spring. "This is the basis on which school boards have been planning for this year, resulting in courses and programs being cancelled, supports being lost, and teachers' and education workers' jobs being elimi- nated," said Liz Stuart, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association. Durham's Catholic board cut 32 high school teachers, 15 elementary teachers and 12 early childhood educators for this year. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board released a detailed list of courses cancelled for 2019-20 at its four high schools in Clarington, in- cluding classes in French, media arts and computer programming. This isn't the only com- plex controversy unfold- ing. Parents have faced mixed messaging about the impact of changes to Onta- rio's autism program. When the change was first announced, families were told children under age six will receive 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 ages will be limited to $55,000. Many faced the prospect of losing therapy and put- ting their children into the school system. A Durham District School Board report said 350 to 400 more students with autism were expected by winter 2020, about triple the normal amount. DDSB trustees were so concerned about the im- pact on families and vul- nerable kids, they the took the unusual step of issuing a strongly worded joint statement in March, urg- ing the public to take ac- tion. Then, more confusion. In July, the Ontario gov- ernment backed away from the unpopular overhaul and said there would be a return to needs-based funding by April 2020. But it's still unclear how that will roll out. Concerned parents have held rallies outside Dur- ham MPP offices, saying kids are languishing on wait-lists and that there is a shortage of available ser- vices. Just how this will im- pact school boards in the coming year remains to be seen. There is concern about how special-educa- tion budgets will hold up if there is an influx of stu- dents with complex needs. Buckle up. The 2019-20 school year is on track to be a bumpy one. ANALYSIS IS THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR GOING TO BE MORE CHAOS AND CONTROVERSY? PROBABLY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Is this year shaping up to be one of more confusion in the Ontario education system? Our education reporter Jillian Follert says it certainly looks that way. Torstar file photo THE QUESTION: THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR WAS A ROCKY ONE FOR EDUCATORS, UNIONS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS. IS THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR GOING TO BE MORE CHAOS AND CONTROVERSY? THE CONCLUSION: IT LOOKS THAT WAY STORY BEHIND THE STORY Education reporter Jillian Follert attends local school board meetings every week and talks to parents, teachers, union reps, trustees and school board staff on a daily basis. During the 2018-19 school year, she saw a huge increase in the number of people contacting her to ask questions and vent frustrations about what was happening in education. 13 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Daily Senior’S SpecialS!* 25% off any regularly priced entrée* *Limited time only. 55 and over. Must bring in ad/coupon. With purchase of a beverage. Monday through Sunday. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other discounts, coupons or promotions. TICO 50024937 NOW OPEN IN PICKERING (905) 963-1600 www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Pickering 1794 Liverpool Rd Pickering Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, September 28th 11 am – 4 pm It's history, living history of the best kind, explaining why some- thing happened, not just what. The what is the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. But it's the why that is at the centre of the award- winning A Spirit Walk: Call to Re- bellion! The historical play returns to Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6 in north Picker- ing, Sept. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Show times are at 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8, 8:20, 8:35 and 8:50 p.m. Next year marks the 25th anni- versary season. The majority of the rebels came from Pickering. The second largest group was from Uxbridge and area and others came from Oshawa, Whitby and all over Durham Re- gion. The rebellion was a huge failure in a military sense. But the rebels ultimately won, as responsible gov- ernment was on the horizon. Tickets are $25, available at bit.ly/327EZYG. For more information call the museum village at 1-905-683-8401. GHOSTS WON'T STAY QUIET WHAT'S ON PICKERING - Working as a professional dancer in various forms including ballet, jazz, mod- ern and tap, it was only after a 2004 injury that Bernadette Recto dis- covered her love of Pilates and how it helped heal her body. "It was recommended by a friend who had the same experi- ence as I had," said Recto, adding Pilates helped her regain her strength following the injury. This led her to pursue her pas- sion for Pilates, a system of exer- cises intended to strengthen the body and mind, becoming a fully certified instructor in the Stott Pi- lates method - a more contempo- rary approach to the original exer- cise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates. And, after becoming certified in the Pilates method, Recto opened her own Pilates studio, Pi- lates by Bernadette, eight years ago. A year ago she moved the stu- dio to its current location on the Pickering waterfront at 1295 Wharf St., Unit 39, Pickering. Pilates by Bernadette marked its eighth anniversary recently with a celebration at Chuuk Bar and Restaurant in south Pickering for all its clients, including hors d'oeuvres, music and dance. Offering a wide range of time- less and cutting-edge workout pro- grams and private and small- group classes for all fitness levels, Pilates by Bernadette is a special- ty, intimate, full-service Pilates studio focused on developing unique programming. Pilates by Bernadette inspires and motivates clients to achieve their specific needs and goals, ranging from re- hab to athletic performance. Recto says the benefits of Pi- lates are many. She listed her top five benefits: 1. Increased strength and length without unwanted bulk. In- creased core strength, stability and peripheral mobility; en- hanced balance, co-ordination and circulation; 2. Improved fitness levels, which may help prevent injury and enable greater ease of move- ment through to a full range; 3. Heightened body awareness and mindfulness of movement; 4. Decreased impact on the joints. 5. Added variety as a comple- ment to other forms of exercise. Improved performance of specific sport skills (golf, skiing, hockey, etc.). BUSINESS PILATES STUDIO CELEBRATES EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CLASSES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK PILATES BY BERNADETTE Address: 1295 Wharf St., Unit 39, Pickering Phone: 416-779-0235 Email:pilatesbybernadette@gmail.com Website:www.pilatesbybernadette.ca Bernadette Recto is celebrating her eight-year anniversary of Pilates by Bernadette. It is her first year at the new location in Pickering. Jason Liebregts/Torstar AL RIVETT arivett@durhamregion.com 15 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering CustomerCareCentre905.683.7575(24hourline) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca 55+Free Spotlight Series Thursday,September26 6:00pm-8:00pm PickeringMuseum Village, OddfellowsHall iCloud presented by Pickering Public Library What is it and how doI use it? Joinusas we explorethefundamentalsof Apple’siCloud application;learntheinsandoutsofsettingitupandhow touse iton your Appledevices. Reserve yourspace forthisfreeseminar, 905.420.4660 ext6104 oronline at eventbrite.com pickering.ca/adults55plus Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time Sept23 CouncilMeeting 7:00pm CityHall–CouncilChambers Sept24 CulturalAdvisoryCommittee 7:00pm CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom Sept25 HeritagePickering 7:00pm CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom Sept26 PickeringLibrary 7:00pm CentralBranch Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Tickets:$25 Onsalenow Public Open House Public Open House Invitation Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study EarlierthisyeartheCounciloftheCityofPickeringendorseda RecommendedVisionandIntensificationScenariofortheKingston RoadCorridorandSpecialtyRetailingNodeStudyArea,basedon detailedanalysisbytheCity’sconsultantsandcommentsandinputs receivedfrompublicagencies,thecommunityandkeystakeholders. BuildingontheRecommendedIntensificationScenarioandfurther analysis,theCity’sconsultantsarenowreadytosharetheir recommendationsregardinga DraftIntensificationPlan and Draft UrbanDesignGuidelines forthestudyarea. Welookforwardtoreceivingyourcommentsontheir recommendations! PublicOpenHouse: Thursday,September26,2019 7pm–9pm O'BrienRoomAandB,ChestnutHillDevelopmentsRecreation ComplexArena(RearEntrance) 1867ValleyFarmRoad(previouslyPickeringRecreationComplex) Therewillbeapresentationbytheprojectteamfollowedbya roundtableopportunitytoreviewanddiscusstheDraftIntensification PlanandUrbanDesignGuidelinesfortheCorridorandNode. Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactDéanJacobs,Manager, Policy&GeomaticswiththeCityDevelopmentDepartmentbyemail atdjacobs@pickering.ca,orbytelephoneat905.420.4660,ext2953. Staytunedatkingstonroadstudy.comtolearnmore. 2019 Final Propery Tax Bill is due Sept. 26, 2019 Pleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyour TaxNotice. Failuretoreceivea TaxNoticedoesnotreduceyour responsibilityforthepaymentoftaxesandpenalty. DidYou KnowThat YouCanPay YourProperty Taxes Online? Thisissetupthroughyourbankinginstitution. SelectCityof Pickeringasthe “payee”anduseyour19digitrollnumberas theaccountnumber. Onmostbanksiteswearelistedas “Pickering-Taxes.”Pleasecontactyourfinancialinstitutionfor assistance. Pleaseallowfivedaysbeforetheduedateforyourelectronic paymenttoreachouroffice.Yourtaxaccountiscredited whenpaymentisreceivedatouroffice,notthedayfunds arewithdrawnfromyourbankaccountorbythepost-marked dateonyourenvelope. Late PaymentFee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxeson thefirstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,as longasthetaxesremainunpaid.Thepenaltyandinterest ratesaresetbyCityBy-laws,pursuanttothe OntarioMunicipalAct.TheCitydoesnothavetheauthorityto waivepenaltyandinterestcharges. CityofPickering,Taxation Section: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca TheCityhasreceivedaZoningBy-lawAmendmentApplicationfrom theAltonaGroup,whoisproposingamixed-usedevelopmentfor thecornerofLiverpoolRoadandKingstonRoad. ThedevelopmentproposestoretainandrestoretheOldLiverpool House,andincludes: •2buildings,25storeys&12storeys •rowofseven3-storeytownhouses •developmentwillcontainatotalof391units •850squaremetresofgraderelatedcommercialuses Learnmoreandprovideyourfeedback: Thursday,October3,2019from6:30pmto8:00pm ChestnutHillDevelopmentsRecreationComplex-WestSalon 1867ValleyFarmRoad Visitpickering.ca/devappformoreinformationorcontact: ElizabethMartelluzzi 905.420.4660ext2169 (RefertoFileNameandNumber:AltonaGroupA08/19) Public Open House pickering.ca/culture A Spirit Walk September 19-21 Tickets:$25 Onsalenowatpickering.ca/activenetattheMuseum. Tree Planting TAKE PRIDE I N S ATU RDAY,Sept.28,2 0 1 9 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. East End of Montgomery Park Road at the Waterfront Trail trailhead PICKERING To register for this free event visit trcastewardshipevents.ca or call 647.401.7377 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 SUBJECT: •Type:Wireless 25m tall monopole tower. • Location: 1900 Dixie Road, Pickering, ON. • Legal Description: PART OF BLOCK 1 REGISTERED PLAN 40M-1591 • Facility:The facility will include a proposed 5.5m x 5.5m fenced compound. • Site:The site space for improved wireless voice and data services in the surrounding area. Innovation, Science and Ecaonomic Development Canada (ISEDC) is the governing body for installations of this type or telecommunication antenna installation and can be contacted at: ISEDC –Toronto District Office – 151Yonge Street, 4 th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5C 2W7 ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed below by close of day September 30, 2019,with respect to this matter. Please reference site C6752 in your correspondence. Further information may also be obtained through the following contact: Municipal Contact Information Felix Chau, Planner 1 City of Pickering – City Development Department (905) 420-4660 / fchau@pickering.ca “Telecommunication tower/antenna systems are regulated exclusively by Federal Legislation under the Federal Radiocommunication Act and administered by Industry Canada. Provincial legislation such as the Planning Act, including zoning by - laws, does not apply to these facilities. The City of Pickering is participating in land - use consultation pursuant to Issue 5 of Industry Canada’s CP C 2 - 0 - 03. In the case of a dispute between the proponent and the City, a final decision will be made by Industry Canada.”; APPLICANT CONTACT: Municipal Affairs Manager Landsquared 10 Four Seasons Pl, 10 th Floor Suite 1056 Etobicoke, ON M9B 0A6 (647) 241-2788 Leticia@landsquared.com PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS 25m MONOPOLE WIRELESSTELECOMMUNICATIONSTOWER INSTALLATION ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE DEALS MARCH BREAK 2020 - Norwegian Escape or Encore 7 NIGHTS WESTERN CARIBBEAN $2,570* BALCONY Norwegian Escape March 14, 2020 Balcony, BF Miami - At Sea - Roatan, Honduras - Harvest Caye, Belize - Costa Maya, Mexico - Cozumel, Mexico - At Sea - Miami 7 NIGHTS EASTERN CARIBBEAN $3,080* BALCONY Norwegian Encore March 15, 2020 Balcony, BF Miami - At Sea - San Juan - St.Thomas - Tortola - At Sea - At Sea - Miami ***BONUS*** Includes 4 nights of Specialty Dining 7 NIGHTS EASTERN CARIBBEAN $2,730* BALCONY Norwegian Encore March 8, 2020 Balcony, BF Miami - At Sea - San Juan, Puerto Rico - St.Thomas, Virgin Islands - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - At Sea - At Sea - Miami *Prices are per person in CAD, based on double occupancy for the first and second passengers only, on specific stateroom categories & are subject to availability at time of booking. Specialty Dining only inlcuded on March 15, 2020 sailing of the Norwegian Encore. Contact your Vacation Consultant for full terms & conditions. Norwegian Ships’ Registry:The Bahamas TICO 50007754 www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Ajax (905) 619-0323 145 Kingston Rd E Ajax Offer Expires October 8th Limited Availability Package Price INCLUDES: Cruise • Direct Flights from Toronto Ultimate Beverage Package • Prepaid Gratuities Transfers • All Taxes & Service Charges FREE DRINKS GRATUITIES & ALLTAXES INCLUDED FREE DIRECT AIR FROM YYZ Artist Greg Jizmejian poses for a photo in front of the SoRoArt Butterfly installation during the grand reveal that took place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at The Rosebank Tennis club. Chris Tanouye/Photo BUTTERFLIES ON DISPLAY Cameras can also show what is inside a trailer you are towing. The camera can be used at any time at any speed and will also show you a faster vehicle coming up beside the truck. “The number one buying situation in this field is towing,” said Tim Herrick, executive chief engineer and an architect on the new Sierra which he noted is not a “carry over” from its predecessor. Towing capacity on the dual rear wheel model with diesel engine Sierra is increased by 52 per cent to 35,500 lb, up from 23,000 lb. According to GMC, 93 per cent of heavy-duty truck users use their vehicles for towing. Of that number, 41 per cent use their truck to tow a camper, 22 per cent a large trailer, 16 per cent a boat, three per cent a horse trailer and 18 per cent, use their truck to tow other items. Rich Latek, GMC’s marketing director noted the Sierra is the “lifeblood” of the company. “You are the King of the Road when you drive this vehicle,” he noted. The HD Sierra is powered by either an all-new 6.6-litre V8 gas engine paired with a six- speed transmission producing 401 hp and 464 lb/f. of torque, or a 6.6-litre Duramax turbo diesel engine that delivers 445 hp and a whopping 910 lb/ft of torque. That engine is paired with a new Allison 10-speed transmission developed specifically for heavy duty trucks. GMC noted the Allison transmission optimizes gear shifts to provide maximum power, torque and efficiency while offering a more comfortable ride. The light duty Sierra features a 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel engine matched to a 10-speed, automatic transmission. During a morning drive on Hwy. 89 along Snake River in Wyoming, I was behind the wheel of the 2500 Sierra AT4 with the 6.6-litre V8 gas engine. To show how the truck can handle heavy loads, GMC had loaded the back with 2,000 lb of wood. Much of Hwy. 89 is a single lane with a few areas for passing. Even loaded, the Sierra handled the slower traffic with ease. When I put my foot on the gas, the engine quickly responded and passing was a breeze. The cabin in the Sierra is massive. Yet even though it felt cavernous, all the controls were within easy reach, including the numerous onscreen buttons to switch the camera view. The rearview camera pops an image into the rearview mirror with a flip a switch. It offers a wider view of the traffic behind you in a high definition picture. During our first stop, GMC showed off the capabilities of the AT4, the premium off- road version of the truck. First test was a climb up a steep ramp made entirely of rocks. The instructor, the most patient man on the planet during a day of instructing journalists on the finer points of climbing, told us to keep a steady foot on the gas and because of the slope, keep our eyes on the forward camera on the screen. I’d like to report I handled the climb like a pro but that wasn’t the case. On the third try I reached the top and as we headed down the other side, the instructor ordered us to stop and take our foot of the gas. The hill assist held the truck in place until you either put your foot on the brake or the gas pedal. A quick trip through knee deep mud and over logs showed how the Sierra AT4 handled the rough terrain. Matt Noone, a design director with GMC, noted the AT4 designation was something “a group of customers” had asked for. The HD Sierra AT4 features all new architecture. “It’s bigger, larger and longer,” he said noting the AT4 sets “GMC up for an amazing future.” AT4 adds off-road suspension, traction select system, hill descent control and hill start assist, a 15-inch heads-up display and a number of upgrades inside the cabin such as a unique Jet Black interior. AT4 has been introduced in both the light and heavy-duty Sierra and the new Acadia and will be coming soon to the Yukon, Canyon and Terrain. During a stop for lunch, GMC gave journalists a chance to get out some aggression by letting them throw concrete blocks and even a chainsaw into the new CarbonPro box of the truck. A quick check of the new CarbonPro Box showed no scratches. Back in February I had a chance to drive the 2019 Sierra and write about the multi-purpose tailgate. It can be configured six different ways, all useful, and it is shocking that no one thought about this before. During the afternoon I drove a Sierra with a 3.0-litre Duramax turbo engine and while it didn’t respond as quickly as the gas engine, it also handled the slower traffic easily and gear changes were quick and responsive. While I’m not a truck guy I can see the appeal of the AT4 Sierra and the other innovations GMC is producing for its customers. If you do a lot of trailering, the transparent trailering is a Godsend. I doubt even Penn and Teller would be able to figure out how the cameras work to make what you’re towing invisible, so you can see what is behind you. The 2020 Sierra HD goes on sale later this year in 2500HD and 3500HD dual rear wheel and single rear wheel configurations. Continued from page 24 Sierra trucks are made to be driven on winding roads 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Mercedes-Benz Durham |2019 Star Dealer | 250 Thickson Road South | Whitby | 905.666.8805 | mercedes-benz-durham.ca ©2019 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. *Lease offers based on the 2019 GLA and SLC and are available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time.**Payment waivers on 2019/2020 C-class, E-class, S-class, GLA, GLC (excluding coupes) plus all 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned (excluding AMG).PleaseseeMercedes-BenzDurhamforleaseratereductioneligibilitydetails.Certainconditionsmayapply.Vehiclelicense,insurance,registration,andtaxesareextra.Dealermayleaseorfinanceforless.Offermaychangewithoutnotice.VisitMercedes-BenzDurhamfordetailsorcallusat(905)666-8805.OffersendSeptember21st,2019. 3 DAYS ONLY Drive into Fall Sales Event September 19 – 21 Special pricing on all our remaining 2019 vehicles Payments Waived3 on select models**1.5%* Lease rates starting at 29 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m RENT 1 bedroom 1 bath-room condo unit. 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Margaret was the beloved mother of daughter Melissa-Jane, grandmother of Nash, mother to Douglas, mother-in- law to Ellen, grandmother to Taylor, Brooke and Grace. She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Gentle of Parkdale, Toronto. Margaret was sister to the late Gordon, Ronald and Eleanor (Benson) and daughter-in-law of the late Francis Hamilton Smales (Annan). “Beautiful Auntie Margaret” will also be remembered fondly by Don, Jim, Craig, Rhonda and Gary. Marg lived a full and storied life. She grew up on Maplegrove Ave. in Parkdale, Toronto and in her later years, the family moved to Ashbury Ave. She got her first job at Campbell’s Soup, plucking chickens! She was 13 years old, and stuck it out for two whole days! As a young woman, she enjoyed dancing and socializing at the Sunnyside Pavilion. She attended the Royal Conservatory of Music for vocal studies expanding on her deep love of music. Marg was beautiful, smart, fierce, hard-working and above all, genuine. She left high school and then later completed a Comptometer Operator course and got her first full time office job at United Cigar Store. Marg never underestimated her abilities and replied to an ad for a job at the Canadian National Railway (CNR), and told them confidently that she was “very, very good” and they needed her. She was hired on the spot. Marg worked for the CNR until she was 33 years old, allowing her to travel across Canada and the U.S.A. and live for a brief time in Montreal. She left the company after meeting the love of her life, Pickering farmer Don Annan. Their connection was instantaneous and two and half months after meeting, the couple wed on March 17, 1962, and bought Valley Farm. The city girl with city style and stunning aqua blue eyes, transitioned easily to country living and family became the biggest part of her life. In 1963, she became mother to Melissa and Douglas in 1968. In the 1960’s Marg and Don built and owned Annandale Golf & Country Club. In 1978, Marg expanded her love of fashion. She sold stylish handbags and designer fashions out of the Annan home in the 1970s/80s under the umbrella of Annandale Boutique. In 1985, after several years of working together, Marg and her daughter, Melissa, opened Garbo’s Boutique in Downtown Whitby. Don farmed until his retirement in 1988. They then bought a condo in Hallandale Florida and happily became Snowbirds. They met wonderful friends and for the first time in their married life, had the freedom to travel, not having the responsibility of a farm. This was one of the most relaxing and happiest times of their lives. Marg came from humble beginnings. She was a business woman with flair and a networker like no other. She lit up a room with her sparkling blue eyes and her friendly, social nature. Her clients became friends. No job was beneath her (including plucking chickens!) and she treated every person with a consistent level of respect. Marg’s spirit and stories will live on in all of the people she has touched. The family would like to thank the Central East LHIN, VHA Home Health, the caring PSWs, Shamini Elangeethan RPN and Dr. L. Pedretti, for assisting Melissa and Nash in the past six months and giving Marg a dignified, peaceful passing surrounded by love. We also want to thank our friends and family for all of their love. We are forever grateful. All are welcomed to attend a visitation at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at ST. BERNADETTES CHURCH (21 Bayly St. E., Ajax) on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. Celebration of life to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Durham Region Hospice www.durhamregionhospice.ca. Online condolences may be made at www.mceachniefuneral.ca in memory of Margaret BOLTER, Elizabeth Grace Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 70th year with her children by her side. Loving mother of Samantha (Trevor) and Jeremy (Leslie). Cherished grand- mother of Alyssa, Nolan and Henry. Beth will be dearly missed by extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville. Donations in memory of Beth may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED FALL DELIVERY OVER 100 MEMORIALS IN STOCK MANY ARE DISCOUNTED (Offer ends November 9, 2019 or while supplies last) 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax *Some Restrictions Apply Legals Legals Mortgages/Loans Mortgages/LoansDeath Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Funeral Directors & Services Funeral Directors & Services home improvement / service professionals Check Out: New member of the family? Share the News! 31 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m UNSOLVED: ONTARIO COLD CASES THIS WEEK:Newborn baby dies weeks after pregnant mom’s fatal shooting. Always online first at DurhamRegion.com/coldcase Corneil’s Auction Barn Friday, September 20th at 4:30pm - Selling the Contents of a Bowmanville home plus others - teak table & chairs - wrought iron rnd glass top table - walnut corner china cabinet - 9pc modern dining room set - nesting tables - king size box spring & mattress - china cabinet - games table & chairs - 2 adjustable single beds - elec fireplace - duncan phyfe end table - pb high chair - rubbermaid stock tank (150gal) - estate sprayer (40gal) - Nordic Track 130 elliptical machine - Frigidaire flat top stove - 06 Toyota Yaris (as is) - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items. GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium, visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium) Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25th: 4:30 p.m. A U C T I O N S A L E of Parlor table, table & chairs, Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles for an Uxbridge Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., lkm west of Utica. To Include: Parlor table, table, chairs, artwork, meat slicer, china, CDs, watches, jewelry, military toys, generator, bar freezer, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 ONLINE ONLY ESTATE AUCTION-ANTIQUES- COLLECTABLES-TOOLS - Beginning Saturday, Sept 21TH - 9am - Closing Tuesday, Sept. 24th-7pm at MCLEAN AUCTIONS SALES ARENA at 2140 Little Britain Rd., Lindsay - antique & quality furniture, excellent collectable glass & china, Sterling Silver, crocks, old tins, bottles, art, Vintage Automotive book, collectable fishing equipment, sports cards, signed NHL collectables & photos, early Can silver coins, silver dollars, mint sets, proof sets, paper money, power tools, Note: closing Tuesday-7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com WANTED - CONSIGNMENTS OF VEHICLES- TRAILERS-RV’S/MOTORHOMES-BOATS- TRACTORS-FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT-RIDING LAWN MOWERS for PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION SAT. SEPT 28 - 10am at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY 2194 Little Britain Rd., Lindsay selling for Donate a Car Canada, local consignments, etc., CALL TO CONSIGN - MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view terms/photos/updates/list, pre-biding & Live Webcast available online if you cannot attend the auction at www.mcleanauctions.com Pickering Garage Sale Saturday, Sept 21 8 to 12 AM 274 Stover Cres Altona and Shepard Desk, side tables, roof top cargo box, glassware, wall art, bikes, and much more. Pickering HUGE GARAGE SALE You name it - We have it Everything Must Go. Sat., Sept. 21 ~ 8 am - 4 pm 756 Hillcrest Road Tools, Electronics, Antiques, Furniture, Clothes, Records, Musical Instruments, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Auctions & Sales Auctions & Sales Auctions & Sales Auctions & Sales Garages Sales Garages Sales GARAGESALES Want to get your business noticed? Call 1-800-263-6480 to plan your advertising campaign today! like us on Facebook Check Out: 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 | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 | 32 OSHAWA - A new Osha- wa food truck gives custom- ers the chance to explore Dutch and Egyptian fla- vours in a single stop - and feel like family while they're at it. "Welcomed and fed like family" is the tagline for Ba- toota's Food Truck, which celebrated its grand open- ing Sept. 7. Owner Emily Easa hadn't planned on a career in food. Until recently, she was working an office job ... and not loving it. "I was going nuts sitting behind a desk all day," she says. "So, I took leap of faith." Easa stumbled across the food truck for sale on Ki- jiji, and recruited her dad, Magdy Easa, to help with the cooking. He's no stranger to kitch- ens, having worked in the restaurant business for 40 years, including several years as the owner of El Stavro's steak house in Osh- awa. "We like to say this is steak house quality food, in a causal setting," Easa says, gesturing to the picnic ta- bles clustered around the food truck. The menu is an eclectic mix of dishes that reflects her Dutch and Egyptian background. If you're in the mood for something Dutch, there's bitterballen - described on Batoota's Facebook page as "beefy mashed potatoes in a deep fried ball of heaven" - and stroopwafel, which are homemade spice cookies with a caramel filling. Egyptian offerings in- clude the Kofta Burger, an Egyptian style beef patty topped with parsley, toma- to, onion, cucumber and ta- hini garlic sauce. "It's definitely one of the most popular items, which surprised us," Easa says of the burger. The menu is rounded out with wings, wraps and sandwiches. On Fridays, the special is fish and chips. The name of the truck and the smiling yellow duck on its logo are a nod to Easa herself - "batoota" is the Egyptian word for duckling and has been her nickname for as long as she can re- member. She says standing be- hind the counter of her own business is "unbelievable" and is excited to introduce customers to recipes that are near and dear to her heart. "This is food made with love," Easa says. You can find Batoota's Food Truck at 381 Taunton Rd. E. in Oshawa, between Ritson Road and Wilson Road. We want to hear about your favourite places to eat in Durham! Old favourites, hidden gems, new restau- rants opening, awesome food trucks. Send your great eats to reporter Jillian Foll- ert at jfollert@durhamre- gion.com. EGYPTIAN KOFTA BURGER. DUTCH BITTERBALLEN. AT THE SAME FOOD TRUCK? ABOVE: Batoota's food truck recently celebrated its grand opening. It's a family run food truck owned by Emily Easa, pictured, that mixes Canadian, Dutch and Egyptian influences. LEFT: One of the popular items is the Egyptian style Kofta burger which features kofta meat, tahini dressing and a fresh salad topping. Ryan Pfeiffer / Torstar JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com WHAT'S ON BATOOTA'S OWNER 'TOOK A LEAP OF FAITH' WHEN SHE QUIT A DESK JOB TO OPEN A FOOD TRUCK BATOOTA'S FOOD TRUCK Address: 381 Taunton Rd. E. Telephone: 905-244-1404 Facebook: Batoota's Food Truck Every now and then, usually when I've started to believe my own press clippings, the universe will expeditiously and per- fectly reset my level. A cos- mic b****-slap, if you will. Last week Kathryn had politely and gently asked if the two of us could put the new curtain rod up in our library at some point. However, because I am a man and because it was a nice day when she made the request and I probably wanted to go the beach in- stead of entertaining the thought of any kind of chores, I only heard the words, "Put ... curtain rod ... up." And so, when she was out of the house for an afternoon a day or two lat- er, and when the weather was no good for doing any- thing fun, I put the curtain rod up. When Kathryn re- turned, she looked at my work and politely and gently informed me that I had perhaps put it up a lit- tle too low and that the rea- son she had wanted to help with the task was so that we might get the right lev- el for the curtains she'd purchased. However, be- cause I am a man and be- cause I have an ego that bruises easier than a Ro- manov, I heard "Hey dum- my! You did it wrong!" After peaking out on the Petul-ometer, I grabbed my tools ... again ... and set about undoing my work. I did not go about this gladly, happily appre- ciative of the fact that I get to live in a beautiful home with a woman who loves me and who wants to make that home even more beautiful and comfortable for the two of us. Nor was I anywhere close to delight- ing in the fact that my body and mind worked perfectly and wonderfully to enable the fine motor skills required of the job. Or even that when I was done, the beach would still be there, patiently waiting for me. No. I harrumphed and "Oh for Christ-saked" my way deeper and deeper in- to a funk, making dumber and dumber mistakes along the way. At one point I dropped my drill, bit-first and dug a nice chunk out of the laminate flooring. The aftershocks of that outburst resulted in the Wasagas first registered tsunami. Eventually even the dogs left the room. Looking back, of course, the whole episode seems terribly funny. But it wasn't at the time. It was dumb, unhealthy and most importantly, completely avoidable. But I guess it was necessary. Given my very human propensity to forget what is really im- portant in this life, I need these slaps back into con- sciousness every now and then. I need to be shown the kind of person I don't want to be in order to be re- minded of who I would like to be ... or more accurately, who I really am. In the great public school of the universe, I sometimes struggle with my home- work. Thank God I have a patient teacher. -Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column LEVELLED BY THE UNIVERSE OPINION COLUMNIST NEIL CRONE COMES CRASHING BACK TO EARTH AFTER CURTAIN ROD EPISODE NEIL CRONE Column 33 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Expires September 26, 2019 Appointments are recommended, but not necessary Turn big purchases into small payments. No Fee, No Interest* on equal monthly payments. 12 Month $200-$499 purchase 24 Month $500 + purchase Expires December 31, 2019 AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS BROCK ROAD AND 401 PICKERING 905-686-2309 SERVICE CENTER HOURS MON.-FRI. 7:30AM-8:00PM SAT. 7:30-6:00 • SUN. 9:00-6:00 ✁ FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT $85.00 Reg. $110.00 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT $129.00 Reg. $154.00 • CheCk Ball joints • CheCk tie Rod ends • CheCk foR steeRing leaks • fRont Wheel adjustments • shims oR ReaR adjustments extRa $25 OFF WITH COUPON ONLY Now AvAilA TirE STorA $7999 PEr SEASoN AblE AgE PROMO CODE 98-0326-4 CANADA’S GARAGE ✁✁ ✁ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Fundraiser for Hearth Place WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: 647-799-7562, fican.ca@gmail.com COST: $60 per person A fundraiser benefiting the Hearth Place Pediatric Cancer Support Program is being held. Durham's Best Karaoke WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Royal Canadian Legion #322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax CONTACT: 905 683 2927 Every Friday 8 to midnight. Everyone welcome 19 and up. The Marc Joseph Band Live at Drums N Flats WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 12:30 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com/live- music/COST: $10 cover Get your groove on with Marc Joseph and his international dance band, DJ Gump will keep the beats flowing between set- s.Please join us for a delicious pre-show dinner, reservations can be made online at www.drumsn- flatsajax.comCover $10 Two for the Show at The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Two for the Show takes the stage at The Edge Lounge, with DJ Ray between sets. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Ajax Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Center - HMS Room, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax CONTACT: 888-236-6283, http://www.blood.ca Join Canada's lifeline by donating blood. Blood do- nors are needed at the Ajax Community Centre mo- bile donor centre, to book your appointment and for eligibility in- formation please visit www.blood- .ca. Food Drive WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, 119 Church St S, Ajax (junction Church St and Mill St), Ajax CONTACT: Ornette Hemans, o_hemans@hotmail.com COST: Community Food Drive organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Donations go to The Salvation Army, Ajax and Pickering. Whitevale Porchfest WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Hamlet of Whitevale, 452 Churchwin Street, Pickering CONTACT: 289-892-6694 The third annual Whitevale Porch- fest is being held. Brew and BBQ Fest WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: 416-829-3499, bbqandbrew- fest@gmail.com COST: The Pickering Brew and BBQ Fest brings craft beers and barbecue lovers together. There will be music, games and buskers. The Yonge Originals Live at Drums N Flats WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 12:30 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: 905- 619-2636, ajax@drumsn- flats.com COST: $5 cover Come party with The Yonge Originals Live Saturday Sept. 21 at 9:30 p.m. at Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive in Ajax! $5 cover at the door. Hope to see lots of friendly faces enjoying some delicious wings, cold beer and great tunes! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Karaoke Sundays@606 WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: bayridges- branch606@gmail.com End off your weekend with some karaoke at Pickering Legion, Branch 606.Great voices up on stage, a dance floor where you can kick up your heels, and a welcoming place to hit the stage yourself- !Come by and check it out! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Safe relationships WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave- nue S., Ajax CONTACT: 289-423- 8626 COST: Joanne's House Connects Work- shop is about safe relationships. It's for youths 16 to 24. Age friendly open house WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Jennifer Plishewsky, 905-619-2529, jennifer.plishew- sky@ajax.ca COST: Ajax is developing an Age-Friendly Community Plan to support and enable older adults. This meeting is for residents in Ward 1. Le Club Francais WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/30E6XuR COST: Readers from age 6 to 12 (Grades 1 to 8), attending French im- mersion or French schools, read with high school volunteers. Please register via ajaxlibrary.ca/ events TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Historic Church Tuesday Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-7981 St. George's Pickering Village (Ajax) Historic Anglican Church is open Tuesday's 12:30-2:30. Come in to explore our church. Built in 1859 the church is open for visitors to tour or just come in for a quiet moment of contemplation. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Open House WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Don Beer Arena, 940 Dillingham Road, Pickering CON- TACT: (888) 824 2441 The Taoist Tai Chi arts that have proven very effective as comple- mentary therapy in aiding and speeding recovery to body, mind and spirit. Ajax Ward 1 meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Quaker Meeting House, 457 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax CONTACT: Devon Jarvis, 905-619-2529, devon.jar- vis@ajax.ca COST: A meeting for residents living in Ward 1 in Ajax is being held. Regional Councillor Marilyn Crawford and local Coun- cillor Rob Tyler Morin will answer questions and address concerns. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 EarlyON Program - Musical Babies WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2ZP6sOi COST: Learn how to incorporate music and musical instruments into baby's everyday play experiences. 0-12 months.Please call 905.619.4565 ext 300 or email earlyon.ajax@ymcagta.org to register. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Candidates debate WHEN: 7:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m WHERE: Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility, 2700 Audley Rd N., Ajax CONTACT: 905-686- 0883 COST: $30 for members, $45 for non-members The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and the Durham Region Associa- tion of Realtors and Durham Region Home Builders' Associa- tion holds a federal candidates forum on business issues. Ajax-Pickering Christian Wom- en's Connection WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 11:15 a.m WHERE: Ajax Royal Canadian Legion #322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax CONTACT:(905) 668-1628 COST: At the door $10 First time guest $8 Please join us!Continen- tal BreakfastFall into Fash- ion with great Fall clothing fromAlia N Tanjay will again show us their Fall line.Music and Speaker Suzanne Baresich Talk 'Change coming ready or not Victory'. Also some musical selection. Durham Region Post Polio Group WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax CONTACT: Gail Cowan, bgailco- wan@bell.net COST: A friendly support group for polio survivors and their caregivers. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month, September to June, on the upper level. Building is accessible and has an elevator EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for more! Fall fairs in the area goes live on Sept. 1. For October, we’ll be featuring Things to do for Halloween. 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DeMarinis, who was en- tering his fourth year as head coach and third as GM, said he had some in- kling that a change might be made during the off-sea- son, but was caught off guard for it to happen once the current season began. A Pickering native, De- Marinis led the Panthers to a 26-24-1-3 record two sea- sons ago - the team's best result in a decade - and took the eventual league champion Wellington Dukes the full seven games in the opening round of the playoffs. Last season, the team slipped to 23-29-0-3 and missed the post-sea- son, but DeMarinis felt the team was set up well again for this season. "It's a little bit of a whirl- wind, it's disappointing," DeMarinis said when con- tacted the next day. "I be- lieve we did a really good job of turning the organiza- tion around and making it credible again, but it was the work of everybody and that's what I'm going to miss the most from this - the players and guys I worked with. That's going to be the tough part." The decision to fire De- Marinis comes less than three months after he pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Fury, ac- quiring defenceman Pat- rick Demaio and forwards Carson Gallagher, Shane Bull and Noah Bull in ex- change for defenceman Na- than Porter and forwards Ethan Doyle, Daniel Ebra- him and Riley Girard. Unfortunately for the Panthers, only Demaio re- ported to the team - and hasn't played yet due to in- jury - while all four who went the other way played in the Fury's opener. "If you asked me again, I thought it was a good hock- ey deal ... Everyone agreed with it," he said. "But it prob- ably comes and bites me in the rear end a little bit." Although disappointed at the timing and how it was handled, DeMarinis said he holds no grudge to- wards Pearson. "I have nothing but re- spect and admiration for him," he said. 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