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MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering designer Charlene Hunt is still recovering after powering through 21 challenges in seven days on her way to becoming Canada’s Worst Handyman. Ms. Hunt was a participant on the Discov- ery Channel reality show, in which she had to complete three handyman tasks each day for a week during filming in January. The show aired in May and June and culminated with the selection of Ms. Hunt as the titular “worst handyman.” “Our failure on the show was based on being too slow,” Ms. Hunt explains, noting that the way she was portrayed doesn’t necessarily reflect her true personality. “They didn’t show that a lot of my stuff was done properly, just not within their timeline. I was portrayed as unfocused, but I’m a very focused person.” She’s Canada’s Worst Handyman PICKERING DESIGNER, TWIN SISTER APPEAR ON REALITY SHOW SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Charmaine Hunt, right, with her sister Charlene, who was recently named Canada’s Worst Handyman. Charlene was nomi- nated for the show by her sister. facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 51,400 • 52 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E Wednesday, June 29, 2011 See PICKERING page 12 HISTORY 2 Expansion Makeover plan for museum village FEATURE 10 Celebration Aborginal, Metis cultures on display SPORTS 24 Champion Pickering’s Felicien wins 10th Canadian title KEEP YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN TOP SHAPE AND YOUR CAR’S VALUE AT ITS PEAK. 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At a regular council meeting on June 20, museum staff pre- sented a new strategic plan focused on growth of the facility. The plan was created after more than a year of consultation among museum staff, volunteers, council and other stake- holders. “The things that we needed to focus on came out very loud and clear,” said Rhonda Lawson, a member of the museum’s advisory committee. “The first thing that stood out was community connections; we have to make sure we are attaching our programs, educa- tion and visibility to the community. At large, this is some- thing we felt very strongly on, just making sure we engage and strengthen our community connection, which we will do through continuing to work with community partners, expanding our site and using technology solutions to engage new sectors.” Other key areas looked at in the plan include the museum’s collection and preservation of artifacts, beefing up education and other programming and increasing marketing in order to target tourism sectors. “We don’t really have a very comprehensive market- ing plan, so we really want something that’s going to focus on areas we’re trying to improve and develop,” Ms. Lawson said. “We want to build more of a tourist focus rather than an education focus. The way museums function is people come and they see it but we need to find a way to get those people back to the museum once they’ve had that initial experience, and one way to do that is to improve facilities and amenities for tourists because we don’t have a lot of things to offer them right now.” Laura Drake, chairwoman of the advisory committee, concluded the presentation by asking council to support the museum by acquiring land west of the facility for future museum use and approving and/or recommending the building of a new visitor centre on the upper site of the muse- um. The centre would include an information centre, gift shop, climate-controlled collection storage and conservation lab, archive and library space, permanent gallery, meeting rooms, kitchen, washrooms and more. When questioned about cost by Councillor Doug Dicker- son, Ms. Drake estimated the work outlined in the plan could cost up to $7 million. “We hope that this can happen somewhere down the road,” she explained. “We’re not asking for this money tomorrow.” Ms. Drake also highlighted the contribution of the muse- um’s many volunteers, some of whom have contributed thousands of hours to the different programming over the years. “We have 300-plus active volunteers and some of them I can’t even begin to estimate how many hours they’ve con- tributed,” she said. “They are a vital part of our success.” She also praised the museum’s new foundation committee, which has already been successful in funding one project. “They are all very creative and looking for grants all the time,” she explained. “They’ve already come up with $65,000 to set up lighting along the paths so we can have evening functions. In the past we haven’t been able to do that because we haven’t’ been able to get people off the site safely, so this will be a big thing to help us with our rentals because now we can have wed- dings and other functions that can go on past evening.” if you’re interested in volunteering at the museum: CALL 905-683-8401 (museum office) Pickering Museum Village unveils expansion plan RyAn PfeiffeR / MetRolAnD file Photo PICKERING -- Catherine Hodge plays one of the characters in the annual A Spirit Walk presentations put on by The Backwoods Players last year. It’s one of many events hosted at the Pickering Museum Village each year. Yo uAre MoreThan Just a Number To Us. Call us for a quote today. 905.427.5888 www.firstdurham.com L I F E I N S U R A N C EFIRSTDURHAM INSURANCE &FINANCIAL CLARIFIC AT ION COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2011SUMMER SCHOOL Dates and Times are Monday July 4 to Monday August 8 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Students must secure their own placement by June 29, 2011. Attend a full day placement and earn two credits toward your diploma. Fridays included on placements. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 20113 AP 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca IfYou Are... Moving Expecting a Baby Planning a Wedding New Business Appointment Looking for a Career Call Welcome Wagon Today! It’s absolutelyFREE! DaviD Fleischer newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Municipalities will have to take the government’s word that money will be there when they need it under the Province’s inaugural long-term infrastruc- ture plan, an Ontario cabinet minister says. Infrastructure Minister Bob Chiarelli spelled out the priorities and guidelines that will direct infrastructure spending over the next decade as he announced the 10-year plan, called “Building Together”. But the plan contains few specifics, other than promises to boost public tran- sit in the Golden Horseshoe, increase capacity on 400-series highways and sup- port hospital projects, schools and uni- versities. As reported in a recent Metroland series, Concrete problems, much of Ontario’s infrastructure is old, with more than $100 billion needed now for repairs or new projects. The special Metroland report showed that cash-strapped municipali- ties are going into debt to fund their infra- structure needs. Mr. Chiarelli said the new plan “will provide clarity, sustainability and greater predictability.” The Province invested an average $10 billion a year in infrastructure over the past six years, Mr. Chiarelli said, and that level of funding will continue with the previously announced $35 billion for the plan’s first three years. But there was no dollar figure announced for the remain- ing seven years. Asked why Friday’s announcement included no specific projects, Mr. Chiarel- li said the plan is “more about the how than the what. “People know what our commitment is,” he said. “Read my lips, we mean busi- ness.” Mr. Chiarelli acknowledged the plan won’t be a silver bullet. He said the infra- structure deficit is a Canada-wide prob- lem that all three levels of government must confront together. Frank Klees, the Progressive Conserva- tive infrastructure critic, called Building Together “anything but a plan.” The MPP for Newmarket-Aurora said the PCs would match the Liberals’ $35-bil- lion, three-year commitment and ensure funding for municipalities, starting with a fairer distribution of the gas tax. Howard Hampton, the NDP infrastruc- ture critic, criticized the announcement as one more in a series of election-year promises. “If the McGuinty Liberals were really serious about infrastructure planning, they would have done more over the past eight years,” Mr. Hampton said. metrolanD series gets action Province announces new 10-year infrastructure plan A METROLAND MEDIA SPECIAL REPORT How to fix our crumbling infrastructure CANADA DAY SPECIAL!1 DAY ONLY!FRIDAY, JULY 1 COOKED SHRIMP PLATTER WITH SAUCE 80-90 SHRIMP 795 g/28 oz While Quantities Last SAVE $8999 Regular Price 17.99 SAVE $3 Regular Price 9.99 •Cook from frozen •Made from boneless,skinless chicken breasts 4 PORTIONS x 142 g/5 oz Bacon Wrapped ChickenGREAT ON THE BBQ! 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People gather on bridges and overpasses, often decorating them with flags, to catch a glimpse of the pro- cessions as they make their way through Dur- ham en route to Toronto. On occasion the numbers of supporters have caused traffic issues, Sgt. Van Rooy said. Police aren’t discouraging gathering on over- passes, but recommend spectators find alter- nate parking if they can. If parking does occur on bridges, it’s important a lane be left open for passing traffic and emergency vehicles, she said. OPP Sergeant Dave Woodford said people should not gather on ramps and shoulders of Hwy. 401 for the ceremonies. Traffic still flows even as the processions make their way west, he said. “We’re not shutting down the highways,” Sgt. Woodford said. “It’s a regular flow of traf- fic.” And motorists who encounter the proces- sions ought to keep moving. “Don’t be pulling over,” Sgt. Woodford said. A procession for Master Corporal Fran- cis Roy, the 157th soldier to die as part of the Afghan mission, is expected to pass through Durham Region Wednesday afternoon. repatriation Keep it safe on Highway of Heroes: police MAsteR CoRpoRAl FRAnCis Roy Please recycle your copy of the News Advertiser durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 20114 AP H����ng �������t�r�u����f�... CUSTOM ORTHOTICS FOR ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR & SKATES AND CUSTOM KNEE & ANKLE BRACES (Free Assessment - Mention this ad) 905-420-1015walkingmobilityclinics.com PICKERING Town holding series of open houses at new community, arts and culture centre Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The doors of the St. Fran- cis Centre will soon swing open, giving Ajax residents a peek into the much-anticipated new arts and culture centre. The former Catholic church, located on Church Street south of Kingston Road, has been con- verted into a modern facility in a $3.4-million project, about half of which was covered by the federal and provincial governments. The official ribbon cutting for the centre is scheduled for next week and Town staff will spend the sum- mer introducing the facility to the public. Robert Gruber, manager of com- munity and cultural development for the Town, explained at a recent committee meeting that the Town will do so by hosting a series of open houses and marketing events. For the public, there will be a community open house at the cen- tre on July 16 from 10 a.m. to noon and also on Aug. 14. To market the facility there will also be targeted open houses for Pickering Village restaurant owners to encourage partnerships such as dinner spe- cials and coupons, and for event planners and caterers who may use the facility for weddings or other events. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade will hold a networking event at the facility. At all the open houses, the Town will share information about the “Best Seat in the House” campaign, a fundraising campaign for the St. Francis Centre. Regular users for the facility slat- ed to start using it in the fall include the Young Singers, Eastside Har- mony and the Ajax Community Theatre. The official grand opening will be held in September. Upcoming scheduled events include an entertainment event for participants in the Great Water- front Trail Adventure next week and summer theatre camp for local children. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said he’d also like to see films shown at the centre, art or classic movies that don’t appear at local multiplexes, and generally wants to see heavy use of the centre. “I think it should be programmed to death,” he said. Coun. Pat Brown said some peo- ple have said they don’t like the modern addition at the front of the facility. It was added to accom- modate accessible washrooms and a box office, and Coun. Brown admitted she’s not quite sold on it either. “I’m going to say to those people go in and have a look, it’s really out- standing,” she said. Look for a special issue of Pickering Nuclear Neighbours in today’s paper. Get all the details about this summer’s “Tuesdays on the Trail” events, Farm Fresh Farmers’ Market and important information about emergency preparedness. GET YOURISSUE OFPICKERINGNUCLEAR NEIGHBOURS IN TODAY’S PAPER! opg.com Town St. Francis Centre ready to open its doors in Ajax AJAX -- An artist’s con- ceptual ren- dering of the St. Francis Centre. The town’s new $3.4 mil- lion cultural hub is set to open.breaking news 24/7 >> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 20115 AP goodlifefitness.com *Based on the purchase of a 1 year membership. Bi-weekly payments will commence based on your start date. 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From left are education assistant Dawna Sarmento, executive director for Autism Speaks Canada Suzanne Lanthier, student council representative Sonia Ragbeer, Grade 1 student Spiro Kontossoros and principal Marilyn Sinclair. three-week summer literacy program begins July 11 in Pickering Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Jill Clements-Baartman knows what a difference speech can make in a person's life. Since she began working with people with Down syndrome in the early 1980s, she has seen a world of opportunities open up for those who develop their language skills. "It's extremely important," says Ms. Clem- ents-Baartman, a speech pathologist involved in a summer literacy program being launched next month by the Durham Down Syndrome Association. "They're very capable individuals and basi- cally everything in our daily lives depends upon effective communication so the more that we can support effective communication, as well as literacy skills, the greater access that they have to activities in the community." The program offers participants, ages 10 and older, a chance to interact with one another while engaging in various activities, including pottery, wood sculpting and bowling. "On the Monday and Tuesday, there are specific language and literacy goals for each of the participants and then the Thursday, they work at home to develop a presentation and that can be a whole range of different things, depending on the individuals' abilities," says Ms. Clements-Baartman. The Durham Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit charitable organization, which supports families and other members of the community in working to improve life for people with Down syndrome. Ms. Clements-Baartman, who's been involved with the organization for nearly 20 years, currently runs a direct therapy program called Talking, Language and Communica- tion for children with special needs at a nurs- ery school in Whitby. Speech improvement is one of the biggest challenges for people with Down syndrome, according to association chairman Walter Heeney. "Parents' biggest problem when their child is one to five years old is wondering how to get them to express themselves so you've got them learning a bit of sign language and any- thing you can before they get into the school system," he says. Equipped with heightened communication skills, those with Down syndrome -- includ- ing Mr. Heeney's daughter Jan, who has been working as a librarian assistant at a school in Pickering for the past 13 years -- can make the most of their lives, he adds. "I've got young kids in this program that are 20 and they're coming out of high school next year. It's our challenge to help them get a job, whether it's volunteer or paid. It's about hav- ing a position and somewhere to go to be part of a team." Week one of the program will begin on Monday, July 11 with pottery at the Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Week two will start on Monday, July 18 with wood sculpting at St. Mary Catholic School, 1918 Whites Rd. in Pickering. Week three will start on Monday, July 25 at Neb's Fun World, 1300 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa. Thursday night pre- sentations will be held at Iroquois Park Sports Centre cafe, 500 Victoria St. W. in Whitby. Activities are $50 each and can be pur- chased separately or as a package for $150. For more information: viSit www.ddsa.ca/html/eventnews.htm community Durham Down Syndrome Association sharpens literacy skills ryan PFeiFFer / metroland WHitBY -- the Durham Down Syndrome Association is holding a three-week summer program to help people with special needs improve their language and literacy skills. Both victoria Edwards, left, and Jan Heeney will be taking part in the event. Infrastructure serIes Growth must be funded by development charges To the editor: Re: ‘Concrete problems: $100 billion need- ed to fix up Ontario communities’, special investigation, durhamregion.com, June 23, 2011. You’ve raised a very serious issue. If communities continue to go further and further into debt in order to repair and replace existing infrastructure, where will they ever find the funds to put in place the new infrastructure that’s necessary for the new development planned for the Golden Horseshoe? Although developers must pay development charges with each new struc- ture, does that really cover the full cost of all new infrastructure; i.e. roads, sewers, water and schools? Minister Bob Chiarelli says, “We need to do it smarter ...” and he’s right. We have to ensure the cost of new devel- opment is fully and truly covered by devel- opment charges. Otherwise we’re just fooling ourselves with massive developments like Seaton in northeast Pickering. If we don’t plan for these developments in a “smarter” manner, the City of Picking will no longer be in debt, it will be bank- rupt. Julie Schembri Pickering VandalIsm Shameful act in a multicultural community To the editor: Re: ‘Racist graffiti written on Ajax fami- ly’s car’, news, durhamregion.com, June 23, 2011. The story about a local resident’s car being vandalized was appalling, to say the least. It just baffles me in this day and age that hate crime still exists, especially in such a multicultural place as Ajax. Townspeople should embrace the fact that there are different cultures, religions and races living in Canada by now. Isn’t that really what Canada is all about? The culprits should be forced to do cleanup work as well as take tolerance classes. A good idea would also be to have toler- ance and acceptance classes or activities early on in school so that these disgraceful and embarrassing incidents don’t recur. Alana Rayman Ajax dIsappoIntment No good deed goes unpunished To the editor: I was at the Rotary Park with my family for the Ajax Home Week celebrations. My uncle found a cellphone in the washroom and turned it in to security. A few hours later we were sitting in the beer garden area and my uncle discovered that his wal- let was missing. He believes that it fell from his wallet when he was sitting down and someone must have picked it up. He talked to the security and the police. We also checked all the garbage cans. He hoped that someone would have dumped his wallet after taking the $40 cash he had in it. He was less concerned about the cash and more so for his credit, health, and SIN cards. It is a shame that no one could repay my uncle’s good deed that day by making sure his wallet was returned to him. Nina Van Noppen Ajax feedback Safe from what? To the editor: Re: ‘Pride or police patrols’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, June 22, 2011. The letter writer was concerned for his personal safety regarding the first Pride Parade in Oshawa, stating that, “police are supposed to be politically neutral and con- cerned solely for my safety ...’ My question is: safe from what? I wonder if he would have raised such concern about the deployment of police services at Fiesta the Parade and if he would have felt more secure. D.A. Stewart, Oshawa A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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In Ajax, residents turned out Saturday to celebrate Caribbean Day at Greenwood Conservation Area for the first time at an event celebrating family, culture, music and art. On Sunday, also in Ajax, the com- munity celebrated Aboriginal Celebra- tion Day, while in Oshawa, a sizable crowd gathered at Memorial Park on both week- end days for the fifth annual Metis Heri- tage Celebration. There, traditional foods, crafts, fiddling and other forms of live entertainment brought residents together for a weekend of good fun and fellowship, steeped in Metis lore and custom. Saturday was also the final day of Oshawa’s Fiesta Week, a week-long celebration of some of the many cultures that make up the com- munity. It’s particularly fitting -- and exciting -- for residents around the region to see and experience the cultural celebrations offered on the weekend as we all prepare for our collective national celebration on Canada Day this Friday. Residents who turned out at any of the cultural celebrations held on the weekend were exposed to long-held traditions and celebrations, perhaps being introduced for the first time to new customs, tastes or sights. Others may have come to reacquaint themselves with old friends, savour a taste that they’ve missed, or to immerse themselves in something a little different. Whether it was watching traditional drum- ming at the Metis celebration, a shawl dance at the Aboriginal Celebration Day, or a sampling a tongue-tingling Caribbean dish in Ajax, the diversity that characteriz- es Durham Region continues to be one its strengths. As the week leads us to July 1, it’s a good time to take stock of the many things we have to celebrate in this great nation. Our biggest strength lies in our diversity, in embracing the differences we have and acknowledging the similarities we share. We enjoy freedom of movement and speech, we contribute to an evolving nation that remains a beacon to others around the globe, and we have strong, stable govern- ments. Sure, our taxes are higher than we’d like them to be, our governments sometimes don’t live up to our expectations, and many of us struggle in these difficult economic times. But we remain a prosperous nation with a bright future. Last weekend’s celebrations are a pow- erful symbol of the diversity we share, and share in. Let’s carry that with us to the end of the week and celebrate Canada and the many peoples that make up our cultural mosaic. I‘ve gone to about as many garage sales in my life as I have Transgendered Dry- wallers Support Group meetings. Which is to say, not many. Going to a garage sale, to me, has always seemed akin to visiting a Mexican bordello. Chances are very good that you’re going to come out of there with something you don’t really want and that will be very hard to get rid of. Which is why the thought of holding my own garage sale this past weekend was giv- ing me fits. The whole time we were doing it, I kept thinking ‘I hope no one sees me here’. I admit I’ve been an unabashed snob about garage salers. I thought them weird. And, believe me, the weekend’s demo- graphic did nothing to dispel my bias. From eight in the morning Saturday until we shut down Sunday afternoon it was a non-stop parade of oddballs, misfits and hooples the likes of which P.T. Bar- num would’ve envied. If I had a nickel for every tattooed individual in a baseball hat, socks, sandals and sweatpants ... well, in fact I actually did pretty much get a nickel from every one of them. And yet, when I think about it, my abhor- rence of these people and their admitted- ly strange penchant for other humans’ cast-offs, doesn’t have a leg to stand on. Everything about the practice, in fact, is entirely laudable. People who go to garage sales are like human remoras. They pick through and clean up the detritus of our species. Were it not for garage sales and the odd ducks that frequent them, the world would be up to its clavicle in Ab- Blasters, Patty Stackers and glass knick- knacks. And none of us would ever be able to get our cars into our garages. Not to mention the fact that everyone who came by my place was, without excep- tion, remarkably nice. They were pleasant, polite and invariably in a good mood. Bar- gains will do that for people. And so, I suppose, this is a letter of thanks ... and even apology. Thank you to everyone who came and picked over my junk. Thank you to each and every one of you who took some of it away and in some cases actually gave me money for it. I’m still tickled by that concept. Thanks to Leo especially, who took the treadmill, that 500-pound boat anchor. I would’ve given a year’s salary to see the look on your wife’s face when she opened the condo door, Leo. Thanks to Vera, who came back two and three times to happi- ly loot the VHS movie section. Who knew there was a woman out there who loved The Sands of Iwo Jima as much as me? Thanks to Courtney, whose boundless joy in the dozen little treasures she found made me feel like Santa Claus and the Eas- ter Bunny all wrapped up in one. And I did mention something about an apology, didn’t I? Well, you’ll never catch me saying anything bad or judgmental about garage salers again. Those wonder- ful, wonky hordes who descended on our place removed an enormous burden from my life. Toonie by toonie, those loonies created much-needed space. Space that I will, in all likelihood, spend the next 20 years filling up again. Only to be rescued, once more, by my friends the Garage Sal- ers. As I stand here in my socks, sandals and sweats, I doff my baseball cap to all of them. --Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for his column. 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 2011NEIL CRONE Wonderful, wonky garage salers removed an enormous burden RON PIETRONIRO/ BEHIND THE LENS We here it all the time, the power of Social Media, Facebook , Twitter , iPhones all these different tools that allow us to exchange infor- mation. Recently, online content editor Bruce Froude received a Tweet sent by a crew member of a tree cut- ting company called StewArt Tree and Hedge Care. The message was simple and to the point: we are in north Oshawa if anybody wants to see our work. Guys with power tools cutting down big trees sometimes makes for some interesting images. The power of the Tweet! HOT TOPICS: ‘I’m doing a farm share this summer! So exciting! You can follow my adventures in vegetables on our Food and Wine blog....’ Join Jillian Follert on Facebook for your leads to a host of local stories in Durham: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/newsdurham ONLINE POLL RESULTS Top flowers in Ontario 1. Alstroemeria -- In every color imagin- able; would make anyone smile. 2. Chrysanthemum -- One of the longest lasting cut flowers in the world. 3. Gerbera -- Lend themselves to long-stemmed vase arrangements. 4. Iris -- Cut irises are available year round from Ontario growers. 5. Lily -- Fragrant, bulbous, herbaceous perennials. 6. Rose -- Thousands of varieties. 7. Snapdragon -- These reptilian flowers are Ontario’s third largest cut flower crop and a florist staple. 8. Tulip -- One Ontario’s largest cut flower crops. Source: pickontario.ca The school year is ending and youth across Durham are busy trying to secure jobs for the summer. How’s the search going so far? I’ve got the same job I had last summer. (13%) I’ve been looking since earlier in the spring, but I’ve got one lined up. (8%) It’s impossible! I’ve had no luck despite a lot of pavement pounding. (79%) As a student, volunteer, employee, babysit- ter, athlete, iguana sitter, camp counsellor and mentor at Palmerston Avenue Public School, I spent 1989 until 1998 participat- ing in everything I could. I was a Python and then a Puma, transitioned from red and navy to green and grey. I loved Jump Rope for Heart, Reading Buddies, Scien- tist in the School Days, Hot Dog Days, Fun Fairs, Student Parliament (in which I lost my first election by one vote in not voting for myself), school dances and travelling to Quebec for our grad trip. Palmerston Avenue P.S. was an inclusive environment for learning, and gave me a great sense of community. With its variety of programs that taught people of all needs, I was able to grow up in a school with children needing all types of support and kindness. Recess was always a fun time, with marbles, Pogs, and chasing boys -- even though I got in trouble for hiding in the bathrooms dur- ing winter (I still hate the cold) and thinking it was a great idea to teach fellow students gymnastics in the playground. I was a chatty child (who is now a chatty adult) and appre- ciate all the teachers who were patient with me when I didn’t stop talking -- ever -- and saw my desire to explore and learn. In fact, every single report card from kindergarten with Mrs. Jenkins to Grade 8 with Miss Olil- vie reported that I never stopped talking. Palmerston Avenue P.S. did a wonderful job of embracing and drawing in the com- munity. I grew up in that building, not only Monday to Friday, but Saturdays and sum- mers, too. I began as a Community School participant -- dance classes, craft classes, and summer camp. I was then a volunteer and a counsellor-in-training at the camp. Later, Palmerston Community School pro- vided my first real job. I was a camp coun- sellor and coached and taught anything they would let me get my hands on. It’s sad to see a place close down where thousands of children spent their child- hoods. Those walls hold a lot of memories and have led so of us to where we are today. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who made Palmerston what it was. -Kristy Graham is a graduate of Palmerston Avenue P.S. By her own admission, she still loves to talk. School helped shape my growth KRISTY GRAHAM - GUEST COLUMN durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 20118 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Upcoming PublicMeetings Allmeetingsare open to thepublic. For details call905.420.2222orvisittheCity website. 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Dropoff or Mail to: HumanResources Division Online cityofpickering.com City of Pickering Email hr@cityofpickering.com One TheEsplanade Fax 905.420.4638 Pickering,ON •L1V6K7 Fireworks Safety The Pickering Fire Services reminds you that backyard or neighbourhood fireworks displays can be extremely hazardous. Always ensure that a responsible person is in charge who has read the label directions on the fireworks’packaging.Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks.Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials such as buildings, treesanddry grass.Keeponlookersasafedistance away,upwindfrom the area where fireworks are discharged. Have a safe long weekend. 2011 FinalResidential PropertyTaxBillIsDueTodayJune29,2011 Regular Office hoursare8:30am to 4:30pmMonday through Friday. Pleasenotethat you canusethe City’s Outside Drop Boxduringorafterbusinesshourslocated at City Hallonorbeforetheduedateto avoidanylate paymentcharges. A late payment fee of1.25%isadded to any unpaid taxesonthefirstday ofdefaultandonthefirstday ofeachmonth,aslongasthetaxes remainunpaid. The penalty andinterest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the OntarioMunicipal Act.The City doesnot have theauthority to waive penalty andinterestcharges. A Celebration 200 Ye ars in the Making Pickering’s CanadaDayCelebrationsarealwaysanoccasion to remember,but never more than this year –Pickering’s Bicentennial.Celebrationshave beenenhancedtoinclude a cultural caravan during the daytime program from noon –5:00 pm, and 3 top drawer Canadian Pop acts on the main stage at 7:00 pm including Kardinal Offishall, Alyssa Reid and Danny Fernandes. Everyone is invited to participate in a fitness flash mob during the show.Details online at www.facebook.com/PickeringEvents. For more information about Pickering’s Bicentennial visit our website at cityofpickering.com. 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The fifth annual Metis Heritage Celebration was held on June 25 and 26 in Memorial Park in Oshawa. Meanwhile, the second annual Aboriginal Celebration Day was held Sunday at the Cul- tural Expressions Art Gallery in Pickering Village in Ajax. Cecile Wagar, a senator in the Oshawa and Durham Region Metis Council and the event chair- woman, said the reason for the two-day celebration was “because no one knows who the Metis are. We were originally European and First Nations and we eventually developed our own culture.” The Metis helped “opened up the country. Scottish, Irish, Eng- lish and French cultures mixed in with Native culture.” Aboriginals include First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. “In First Nations, they’re the Native part and we’re the mixed part. The Metis went between the fur traders and the First Nations,” Ms. Wagar said. About 1,000 turned out on Sat- urday when it rained and organiz- ers were hoping for between 2,000 and 3,000 on Sunday. There were displays, music and food repre- senting the Metis culture. Robert Pilon, president of the Metis council, said it’s important to make Canadians aware that the Metis culture is “a proud culture. It’s part of their history. “Look at the history of the Metis. We’ve always been here. We were the backbone of the fur trade,” he added. The infinity symbol used on the Metis flag represents “the two nations that came together. The Aboriginal and the European,” Mr. Pilon said. “People are finding out almost every day they are Metis.” People hide their heritage “because of racism,” he said, add- ing it was “easier being French. Attitudes are changing. When I grew up, you were ashamed about it. My daughter is very proud of her heritage.” In the 2006 census, about 2,400 people in Durham Region identi- fied themselves as Metis. Darren Mercier was at the event with son Brennon, 9, and daugh- ter Maielle, 7. “We always knew there was native in the family,” Mr. Merci- er, a Metis, said. “It was hard to prove.” To confirm it, Mr. Mercier’s father researched the family his- tory online. About 100 people attended the Ajax event at Cultural Expressions. Kim Wheatley, the event hostess, noted Ajax proclaimed National Aboriginal Day, which is June 21, for the first time this year. The event is “welcoming the Ajax community to our cultural circle. “This is our second annual. We’re going to be doing it annu- ally. We’re really excited to do it,” Ms. Wheatley said. The Red Spirit Singers, made up of Aboriginals from multiple nations, performed. Garry Sault, an elder with the Mississaugas of New Credit, danced and spoke about his heritage. Shane Cameron Jr., 9, performed a prairie chicken dance, while Alexandria Bipatnath and Wiin- gush Teekens, both 15, performed the fancy shawl dance, which is sometimes called the butterfly dance. Rain Foots, a boy, danced the grass dance. Esther Forde, the owner of Cul- tural Expressions, said the day is held to “recognize the different ethnic countries that make up Canada.” It’s a chance for people to “learn about (Aboriginals), celebrate them, appreciate them. They are the backbone of Canada and I don’t think we know enough about them.” Sharief Ebrahim, a Metis living in Ajax, said it’s important to hold such events. “It educates the public about Aboriginal culture. It shows toler- ance to our culture. It’s a very pos- itive event.” Page 6 - today’s editorial Aboriginal, Metis cultures on display in Durham Region hEritaGE Jason liEbrEGts / MEtroland AJAX -- Fancy Shawl dancer Wiingushk-kwe Teekens danced during an Aboriginal Celebration Day, June 26, at Cultural Expressions Art Gallery. The event featured music, dance and storytelling. Jason liEbrEGts / MEtroland AJAX -- Traditional native dancers Kyle Laforme and Garry Sault danced during an Aboriginal Celebration Day. it educates the public about Aboriginal culture. It shows tolerance to our culture. It’s a very positive event. Sharief Ebrahim durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201111 AP PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-8000 Board to spend more than $727 million Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- With the number of full-day kindergarten classes going from 45 to 69 in the coming school year, the Durham District School Board has planned for additional costs in its 2011-2012 budget. The board passed a balanced budget of $727 million, compared to $618 million in 2010-2011. The budget includes revenues of $726 million, with funding largely coming from Grants for Student Needs, annual provincial funding that supports programs, services, staffing and maintenance. The GSNs increased from $612 million last year to $637 million in 2011- 2012. “The DDSB’s budget success- fully strikes a balance between providing opportunities for stu- dents and strong fiscal manage- ment,” said Pickering trustee Chris Braney, chairman of the educa- tion finance committee, in a press release. “I thank trustees and staff for working to produce a budget that will continue our focus on student achievement and suc- cess.” Nineteen new full-day kinder- garten classes will require addi- tional classroom teachers, early childhood educators, and lunch- room supervisors. Funding for full-day kindergarten was $4.9 million in 2010-2011 and is $7.4 million in 2011-2012. “I would say the biggest invest- ment is the expansion of full-day kindergarten,” said Ed Hodgins, superintendent of education. The board plans to hire 19 new ECEs to accommodate the change. The cost for ECEs and education- al assistants is $6.6 million more than last year. This not only covers the new sal- aries, but also includes the cost of the additional workload for the EAs across the board who will work seven-hour days instead of 6.25 starting in September. The full-time equivalent of ele- mentary classroom teachers has increased by five from 2010-2011. There are 2,159 planned for this year compared to 2,154 in 2010- 2011. Their budget has increased from $166 million to $175 million over the year. On the other hand, the num- ber of secondary teachers has decreased by about 30, going from 1,339 compared to an estimate of 1,308 in 2011-2012. The board also plans to hire five new special education resource teachers and four special edu- cation teachers for elementary schools, as well as two new sec- ondary special education teach- ers. “From my perspective it’s been a good process and I appreciate the support of my administration col- lectively and the board in achiev- ing a balanced budget,” Mr. Hod- gins said. The board is also investing in ele- mentary school literacy coaches, focused-teacher training, work- shops and professional learning communities. An extra $261,000 in special education equipment will increase assistive technology available for students who need them. The board has budgeted $8.1 mil- lion for facility renewal projects. This will include a roof replace- ment at Lakeside Public School ($850,000); an elevator installa- tion at Sunderland ($750,000); a parking and drainage upgrade at Henry Street ($450,000); and a ceiling replacement in the Ajax High School cafeteria ($340,000). The board has also set aside $3.9 million to improve school con- ditions, including a roof replace- ment at Lester B. Pearson school ($600,000); a washroom upgrade at O’Neill Collegiate ($500,000); and a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning replacement at Ajax HS ($350,000). The budget can be viewed online at ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca by clicking on ‘About DDSB’ and ‘Financial Report’. eduCation Durham public school board passes budget i would say the biggest investment is the expansion of full-day kindergarten. Ed Hodgins, DDSB durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201112 P Although she has a passion for design, Ms. Hunt normally leaves the heavier renova- tion work to her husband, providing assis- tance for jobs such as tiling and installa- tions, so she had limited experience for the larger tasks she faced as a contestant, such as installing an angled jacuzzi. “That was definitely the most challeng- ing, but I’m always up for a challenge,” Ms. Hunt says, noting that she had to drill through concrete floors and beams and learn how to work with plumbing. “We had to do the plumbing, build a deck for the jacuzzi and install tiles, which were glass and had to be hand-cut. Our time management wasn’t the greatest because there was a lot to do in not a lot of time, but to me it was more important to do the job right, and well, than fast. So there was a method to my madness.” Ms. Hunt was joined on the program by her twin sister Charmaine Hunt, who nom- inated Charlene. “I don’t really know what made me nominate her, my kids love that show so I just thought I might as well,” Charmaine explains. “We’re always decorating and driving our men crazy because they have to do all these projects. We’ve always stayed at home and honed our own skills, so now it’s time for us to get out there and show everyone what we’ve got.” The women say passion for design is something they were born with, and Char- lene plans to expand on her experience as a designer and window dresser for orga- nizations such as The Bay and the Toron- to Santa Claus Parade by starting her own design company and maybe even hosting her own show eventually. “I’ve been wanting to do this for years,” Charlene says, noting that her specialty is “crazy” rooms, like the Alice in Wonder- land-themed bedroom she designed for her daughter, which includes a four-wall mural featuring popular characters from the Disney movie. “I was always thinking someone needed to approach us to make these things hap- pen, but now I know you can’t just sit there and wait because you’ll just rot, now I feel like I can do this on my own.” The women’s passion for design goes way back. Charmaine recalls driving their mother crazy as youngsters because they would rearrange the house while she was sleeping. Despite this, the women were disappointed when it came time for the show’s design challenge. “We had nothing to work with,” Charlene says, noting that her favourite challenge during the program was one in which she had to sew curtains. “That was nice because when I for sure know what I’m doing I’m confident and can guide people, there’s no second guess- ing or insecurities. I’ve been sewing my whole life so that was a fun one for me.” Although the sisters are currently doing work for a few clients, Charlene says she would like to take another month to com- plete her own home design and get back into a routine after the hectic pace of the show before going forward full steam. For more information on design services: Email cltreehugger3@gmail.com PiCKERiNG from page 1 reality show Pickering designer named Canada’s Worst Handyman 1-866-550-5462 Call heart and stroke Foundation event helps raise awareness, funds Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PiCKERiNG -- Taking to the streets for the Heart and Stroke Big Bike had a personal meaning for one participant. Dave Marlowe, facility research and development/event programmer for the City of Pickering, knows firsthand the dev- astating effects heart disease can have as he suffered a heart attack in 2006 while hiking near Macchu Picchu in Peru. “It was a combination of a blockage that hadn’t been picked up in previous screen- ings, and being 14,000 feet up hiking,” Mr. Marlowe explained while preparing to par- ticipate in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike at the Pickering Town Centre on June 22. “If it hadn’t been for all the research paid for by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, I wouldn’t be here like I am today.” After the heart attack, Mr. Marlowe was kept in Cusco for several days to stabilize his condition before being flown to Lima for treatment to clear an arterial blockage. From there he was flown to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto for arterial bypass sur- gery. The surgery had limited success and Mr. Marlowe’s condition continued to dete- riorate. After 11 months of screening, he was accepted as a candidate for transplant and underwent full transplant surgery in November, 2007. Now in his second year back at work after a lengthy recovery, Mr. Marlowe is partici- pating in the Big Bike event for the second straight year. “I had taken part in this event previously, because I’ve had a number of friends who have been victims of heart attacks and strokes so it’s always been an issue where I wanted to help in some way,” he said. “Now it’s more personal.” Thanks to regular exercise and maintain- ing his medication schedule, Mr. Marlowe is able to work three to five hours a day and said he can do almost everything he could do before the transplant, just not as much. There are other, less noticeable, changes. “Personally I don’t worry about the incon- sequential things anymore, or at least worry a lot less,” he said, laughing. “I focus more on friends and family. There were a lot of people along the way who brought me to where I am. I would just tell people that the biggest thing is to be aware of their own body and how you treat your own body. There are all sorts of things we do as a society that are the opposite of what we need.” The City of Pickering team participated in the day-long event, along with teams from Sears, Pickering Town Centre, East Side Mario’s and Curves. Last year, Big Bike events across the province raised $7 million for Heart and Stroke. “We’ve come a long way,” said Lori Armour, senior area manager for the Durham office of Heart and Stroke. “It used to be that one out of two Cana- dians died of heart disease, now it’s one in three. We have also set ourselves a really ambitious goal to be the first nation to be free of heart disease. It’s going to take work, but we’ll get there through awareness.” The City of Pickering team, which was participating for the sixth straight year, set a record for funds raised with $5,355.25 so far. “This year’s team is very diverse, from the young to the young at heart,” said team captain Soula Voskopoulos, co-ordinator of human resources for Pickering. Fundraising for the Big Bike event is open until August and donations can be made online at www.bigbike.ca. coMMunity Pickering transplant survivor gets on the Big Bike ryan pFeiFFer / MetrolanD PiCKERiNG -- Pickering employees and residents rode The Heart and Stroke Big Bike, consisting of 29 enthusiastic riders and one driver, through the streets of Pickering June 22 in support of heart disease and stroke research. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201113 AP 2011 Summer 20112011KickOff ADVERTISING FEATURE What’s Inside: Canada Day Events Calendar of Summer Events Summer Camps Summer Lifestyle & more durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201114 AP NEW F O R 2 0 1 1 –SUMMER C A M P ! 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Here are some ways to get your child involved in healthy outdoor fun. 1. Team sports. Whether it’s a pickup game of soccer at your local park or your child’s school softball team, team sports are a fantastic way for your child to build friendships, learn the value of teamwork and get exercise. 2. Swimming. Beat the heat at your local outdoor pool or nearby lake this summer. Bring along your child’s friends and organize a game of water tag. Swimming is great exercise and fun, too. 3. Picnic. Pack a healthy lunch and take your family to the park. Organize an activity like a scavenger hunt–the rst child to nd 10 owers, a smooth rock and a penny wins. News Canada Fun, healthy outdoor activities for the whole family2011 Summer KickOff SUMMER LIFESTYLE ADVERTISING FEATURE durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201115 AP Get more BA NG for your buck at ... 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On this Canada Day, we celebrate them all -- and dedicate ourselves to making Canada the best it can be. As the new MP for Ajax-Pickering, I look forward to meeting you at my new local office, opening soon at: 100 We stney Road S, Ajax By the Ajax GO Tr ain Station Te l: 905-426-6808 Ottawa: 1-613-995-8614 chris.alexander@parl.gc.ca Chris Alexander MP, Ajax-Pickering Happy Canada Day! Happy Canada Day! Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax –Pickering Please call us with any provincial concerns or questions: Community Office Te l: 905-427-2060 • 1-866-924-0312 Fax: 905-427-6976 Cell: 289-314-2308 HAPPY CANADA DAY! 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Leading Sponsor: Supporting Sponsors: Friend: • pony rides and petting zoo • Inflatable rides • • face painting • official greetings & celebration cake • • community corner • entertainment • animals • arts and crafts • Visit www.townofajax.com for event schedule and showtimes The Biggest Birthday Party in Ajax! Friday, July 1, Rotary Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CELEBRATIONS � PONY RIDES AND PETTING ZOO � INFLATABLE RIDES � FACE PAINTING � OFFICIAL GREETINGS & CELEBRATION CAKE � COMMUNITY CORNER � ENTERTAINMENT � ANIMALS � ARTS AND CRAFTS Celebrate our Nation’s birthday with live entertainment, activities, games and displays. ADVERTISING FEATURE durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201118 AP HOT TUB SALE! 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City of Pickering ADVERTISING FEATURE SUMMER EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY Canada Day Celebrations Friday, July 1 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm Kinsmen Park, Pickering Free family activities and entertainment. New this year to celebrate the Bicentennial, there will be a Culture Caravan, evening entertain- ment featuring Alyssa Reid, Kardinal O shall and Danny Fernandes with a FIREWORKS nale! History in Action Saturdays July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 Experience History in Action! A di erent heritage demonstration each week. Activities may include wool-dyeing, blacksmithing, butter churning, weaving, ice cream making, heritage cooking and more. Note: Heritage demonstra- tion will vary, and are subject to change. Free with admission. Sunday on the Porch Sunday afternoons in July and August 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm SilverStone Gallery (617 Liverpool Road) Free admission. A new artist will be featured each week. silverstonegallery.org Treble in the Park: Free Summer Concerts Sunday, July 3 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City HallFeaturing: Pickering Community Concert Band Bring a lawnchair. Kids in the VillageThursday, July 7, 14, 21 and 2810:00 amPickering Museum VillageStop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am during July and August, to play heritage children’s games and make a craft to take home! A new craft each week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site following the program. Admission is $5.50 per person or free for season pass holders Free Waterfront ConcertsThursday, July 77:00 pm – 9:00 pmPickering Lakefront: Millennium SquareFeaturing: FlashbackBring your lawn chair. Weather permitting event. Treble in the Park Concert Series Sunday, July 10 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City HallFeaturing: Brian Rose Little Big Band Bring a lawnchair. Theatre in the Park Wednesday, July 13 7:30 pm Esplanade Park, behind Pickering City Hall Driftwood Theatre presents “Macbeth”. This is a pay-what-you-can event. Free Waterfront Concerts Thursday, July 14 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pickering Lakefront: Millennium SquareFeaturing: Northland Ramblers Bring your lawn chair. Weather permitting event. Whodunit? Up the Creek July 16, 17, 23 and 24 Doors open at 5:00 pm, Show starts at 5:30 pm Pickering Museum Village Backwoods Players and the Pickering Museum Village Foundation present Whodunit? An inter- active murder mystery dinner theatre experi- ence. Tickets on sale June 10 and cost $50.00 Treble in the Park Concert Series Sunday, July 17 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City Hall Featuring: Classic Swing Orchestra Bring a lawnchair. Teen Skateboard CompetitionThursday, July 214:00 pm – 7:00 pmDiana, Princess of Wales Park (Skate Park)Free for Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19. Free Teen ID required, get yours FREE at the program of your choice (parent signature required).Prizes to be won from Switch Skate & Snow, compliments of City of Pickering Free Waterfront ConcertsThursday, July 217:00 pm – 9:00 pmPickering Lakefront: Millennium SquareFeaturing: Bing Serrao & the RamblersBring your lawn chair. Weather permitting event. Treble in the Park Concert Series Sunday, July 24 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City HallFeaturing: The Ted Richardson Quintet Bring a lawnchair. Free Waterfront Concerts Thursday, July 28 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pickering Lakefront: Millennium SquareFeaturing: Black Fly Boogie Band Bring your lawn chair. Weather permitting event. Treble in the Park Concert Series Sunday, July 31 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City HallFeaturing: My Sweet Patootie Bring a lawnchair. History in Action Saturdays August 6, 13, 20 and 27 Pickering Museum Village Experience History in Action! A di erent heritage demonstration each week. Activities may include wool-dyeing, blacksmithing, butter churning, weaving, ice cream making, heritage cooking and more. Note: Heritage demonstra- tion will vary, and are subject to change. Free with admission. Kids in the VillageThursday, August 4, 11, 18 and 2510:00 amPickering Museum VillageStop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am dur-ing July and August, to play heritage children’s games and make a craft to take home! A new craft each week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site following the program. Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season Pass Holders Free Waterfront Concerts Thursday, August 4 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pickering Lakefront: Millennium SquareFeaturing: String Fever Bring your lawn chair. Weather permitting event. Rag Dolls & Ragtime Sunday, August 7 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Pickering Museum Village Formerly known as Kids’ Day - A family day of toys, games and music with a nostalgic theme at the turn of the 19th century! Festivities to include games, music, crafts, storytelling and more! Join us for vintage lms and Ragtime music! Regular admission applies. Treble in the Park Concert Series Sunday, August 7 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City HallFeaturing: Silverheels Bring a lawnchair. Free Waterfront Concerts Thursday, August 11 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pickering Lakefront: Millennium SquareFeaturing: The Jim Parker Band Bring your lawn chair. Weather permitting event. Treble in the Park Concert Series Sunday, August 14 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Esplanade Park, Gazebo – Behind Pickering City HallFeaturing: Los Homeless Bring a lawnchair. Teen Skateboard CompetitionThursday, August 184:00 pm – 7:00 pmDiana, Princess of Wales Park (Skate Park)Free for Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19. Free Teen ID required, get yours FREE at the program of your choice (parent signature required).Prizes to be won from Switch Skate & Snow, compliments of City of Pickering. July August Visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents for all of our great event details! Pickering Great EventsPh: 905.420.4620 tty: 905.420.1739 ADVERTISING FEATURE durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201119 AP ADVERTISING FEATURE ADVERTISING FEATURE FREE SUMMER EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY Canada Day CelebrationsFriday, July, 110 a.m. to 5 p.m.Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway W.Join us as we celebrate our Nation’sbirthday. For more details see the Canada Day centre spread of this feature. 2011 Neighbourhood Parks Fitness TourThursdays in July 7 pm to 8 pmTown of Ajax Recreation Sta will tour Ajax parks throughout the summer to teach “play- t” activities which are family-friendly and fun. FREE...Bring the kids andyour neighbours. July 7-Roland Michener Park July 14 – Sportsplex Park July 21- Mullen Park July 28 – Cedar Park Kids In The SquareWednesday, July 6 7 pm to 8 pm Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S The Trulee Odd Show This show will amuse and amaze audiences with its charm, zaniness and amazing feats. From the grand entrance on a tiny motorcycle to the heart-stopping nale, you won’t want to miss a second! Bring a chair. Music in the Square Wednesday, July 13 7 pm to 8:30 pm Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S Johnny and the Cruizers - A tribute to the 50’s & 60’s rock n’ roll dance party Back by popular demand, this high energy show takes you back to when rock and roll was king! Featured music includes memorable hits by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin and more. Bring a chair. Theatre In The Park Thursday, July 14 7:30 p.m. The Driftwood Theatre Group presents MACBETH Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway West The Town of Ajax is pleased to host the Driftwood Theatre Group in their 14th year bringing the works of William Shakespeare to our Waterfront. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.Admission is “pay what you can”. Kids In The SquareWednesday, July 207 pm to 8 pmHeritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave SWashboard HankWashboard Hank plays an amazing mixof bells, license plates, duck calls andmore...and actually gets music out ofit! He has appeared on dozens of TVshows including Mr. Dressup. Kids willlove this interactive, silly show! Bring a chair. Movies In The ParkThursday, July 21Movies begin at dusk.(approximately 9:15 p.m.)Sportsplex Park, Audley Rd & Taunton RdRio: The MovieEnjoy a unique, outdoor, family cinema experience projected on a giant in atable movie screen. Music in the SquareWednesday, July 27 7 pm to 8:30 pm Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S Pickering Community Concert Band This extremely entertaining and diverse band has been playing in the Pickering/Ajax area for over 20 years. Featuring the talents of local residents, this community orchestra has a large repertoire of arrangements including favourites from the 30’s and 40’s to hits of today! Bring a chair. 2011 Neighbourhood Parks Fitness Tour Thursdays in August 7 pm to 8 pm Town of Ajax Recreation Sta will tour Ajax parks throughout the summer to teach “play- t” activities which are family-friendly and fun. FREE...Bring the kids and your neighbours!August 4 – St Catherine’s Of Siena Park August 11 – Millers Creek Park August 18 – Guiness Park August 25 – Monarch Mews Kids In The Square Wednesday, August 3 7 pm to 8 pm Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S Mary Lambert– Sing Out Summer Fun Internationally recognized children’s entertainer Mary Lambert, will engageand amaze kids with her colourfulprops and dancing. “Sing Out SummerFun” is an eclectic mix of well-knownand original music including upbeatcountry, jazz, folk, and boogies thatwill keep kids singing, smiling and learning.Bring a chair. Music in the SquareWednesday, August 107 pm to 8:30 pmHeritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave SShania Twin – The Ultimate Tribute toShania TwainTouring the world for over 10 years as one of the most successful tribute acts of all time, Shania Twin is an authentic visual and musical recreation of Shania Twain. You’ll hear your fa-vourite hits like; Man, I Feel Like a Woman, That Don’t Impress Me Much, Party for Two, Up, Any Man of Mine, You’re Still the One and more!Bring a chair. Movies In the ParkThursday, August 11Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.)Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway W. Enjoy a unique, outdoor, family cinema experience projected on a giant in atable movie screen. Titles will be announced closer to the date. Kids In The Square Wednesday, August 17 7 pm to 8 pm Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S Splash’n Boots Back by popular demand, this nationally acclaimed duo has performed over 700 shows in 6 countries. Splash‘n Boots will deliver new songs, fresh sounds and infectious humour in this energetic and interactive show. Bring a chair. Music in the Square Wednesday, August 24 7 pm to 8:30 pm Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute With their great harmonies and impressive vocals, Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion of an authentic concert experience. You’ll hear your favourite hits suchas Life in the Fast Lane, Take it Easy,Desperado, and many more. Bring a chair. Celebrate Ajax By The Lake Waterfront FestivalSaturday, August 27Noon to 5 p.m.Experience Ajax’s Waterfront like neverbefore at the Region’s largest spanningwaterfront festival. With activities andevents taking place at various locationsalong the Ajax Waterfront, there’ssomething for everyone!Walk it! Ride it! See it all! Kids In The SquareWednesday, August 317 pm to 8 pmHeritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave SBalloon MadnessThis interactive stage show willastonish children with unique ballooncreations. Music and imaginationcome together to create a fun storywith lots of audience participationand of course...balloons! Bring a chair. July August Town of Ajax Visit www.townofajax.com for more information. withCorneliu Chisu, MP FOR PICKERING - SCARBOROUGH EAST 12NOONFRIDAY JULY1 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 1555 Bayly St.Pickering •Live Performancefrom TheRoad House Boys •Horse Shoe Competition •Children’s Games •BBQandmore Constituency Office: 300 Kingston Rd, Unit 4,Pickering,Ontario, L1V 6Z9 Te lephone: 416-287-0110 •Fa x: 416-287-6160 Email:Corneliu.chisu@parl.gc.ca Officialopeningofthe constituencyofficeat10a.m.onJuly16th,2011 CelebrateCanada Day CelebrateCanada Day www.makimono.ca AJAX 50 Kingston Road East RioCan Durham Centre (Just East of Harwood Ave) 905-427-2726 All-You-Can-Eat Now Available At All Locations PICKERING 1790 Liverpool Rd. 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Week 1: July 4th –7th: Cheer &Tu mble Week 2: July 11th –15th: Cheer &Tu mble Week 3: July 18th –21st: Intense Cheer &Tu mble Week 4: July 25th –28th: Cheer &Tu mble Week 5:August 2nd –5th: Cheer &Tu mble Week 6:August 8th –11th: Intense Cheer &Tu mble Week 7:August 15th –18th: Cheer &Tu mble Week 8:August 22nd –26th: Intense Cheer &Tu mble 905.839.8822 Email: info@ultimatecheer.ca durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201121 AP Kerri King With the end of another school year approaching, families in Dur- ham Region are likely looking to celebrate the season with new daytrip destinations. I know I am. What better way to get outdoors (and even tie in a little summer learning) than by visiting some of our local furry families at a nearby zoo. Durham Region is home to four animal hotspots, including the Bowmanville Zoo, Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm, Northwood Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, and Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park. Located in Clarington, the Bowmanville Zoo is Canada’s oldest private zoo. You and your family can enjoy one-on-one ani- mal encounters as well as animal rides, shows and feedings. The Bowmanville Zoo is also home to many famous film stars, including Jonas the tiger from Life of Pi, and the lion Caesar from Ghost and the Darkness, just to name a few. Visit www.bowmanvillezoo.com. Nearby in Orono, Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to enjoy wildlife from across the globe -- seven days a week, year-round. Imagine walking beside a young tiger, petting a wolf or feeding grapes to a lemur. Or maybe you’d rather embark on a wildlife safari or night safari? All this excitement awaits you at Jungle Cat World. And if you don’t feel like making the trek back home, take advan- tage of their bed and breakfast for an exciting getaway. Visit www. junglecatworld.com. The Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm is a great attraction, especially if you have tiny tots in your troop. Get up close and personal with more than 40 species of friend- ly, exotic and domestic animals in the facility’s open, interactive environment. You can even watch your little ones feed the zoo’s little ones, including llamas, donkeys and camels. Visit www.oshawa- zoo.ca. Scugog proudly houses the Northwood Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit facility with more than 100 exotic ani- mal species to share. In addition to lions, tigers and bears (oh my!), this facility is also home to wolves, buffalo, eagles and owls. Be sure to ask for information on their night safaris, and participate in naming the three new baby grizzly cubs that were born this February. Visit www.northwoodzoo.com. From wild animal safaris to invigorating outdoor fun, Durham Region is the place to be. For ideas on planning even more summer adventures, visit www.durham- tourism.ca. Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism. tourism Durham Region zoos offer summer adventures submitted photo DURHAM -- Tigers are among the animals you can see in Durham’s wildlife attractions. DURHAM -- Summer has arrived, but Feed the Need in Durham is still struggling to fill summer stu- dent positions. The local non-profit group acts as a distribution hub for donated food, supplying more than 40 local food banks, soup kitchens, shelters and breakfast programs. Feed the Need has received fed- eral funding to hire four students between the ages of 15 and 30 who will be returning to school in the fall. The students will work as com- munity engagement co-ordinators responsible for attending commu- nity events, helping with public relations and writing literature. For more information: visiT icandonatefood.ca community Feed the need in durham needs summer students durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201122 AP Service will be available at Lakeridge Health Oshawa OSHAWA -- Women who are at a high risk for breast cancer will soon have access to a special screening centre as part of the Province’s Open Ontario plan. A new Ontario Breast Screening Program High Risk Screening Centre will soon open at the R.S. McLaugh- lin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, which is part of the Lakeridge Health Oshawa campus. Beginning Friday, July 1, the centre will arrange for genetic testing and counselling for women between the ages of 30 and 69 who are at high risk for breast cancer, and will provide annual mammography and breast MRIs for those patients. “I’m delighted that the R.S. McLaughlin Centre at Lakeridge Hospital has been chosen as a High Risk HeaLtH High-risk breast cancer screening to be offered in Durham Screening Centre,” said Dr. Peter Dixon, regional vice pres- ident at the cancer centre. “We look forward to providing timely and accessible services to high-risk women so that they have the best chance of beating breast cancer.” Women who think they may be at high risk for breast can- cer can visit their doctor for a referral to one of the 19 OBSP sites across the province. Referrals will be based on specific criteria such as genetics, and family or medical history. Expanding breast cancer screening is based on the advice of clinical experts and best medical evidence. The move to increase screening is part of the government’s Open Ontar- io Plan, which is aimed at providing more access to health care services while improving quality and accountability for patients. How did you do? DURHAM -- Happy Canada Day. Here are the answers to the quiz we ran in last week’s paper. Thanks to our friend Roderick Benns at Fireside Publishing House in Whitby for putting it together for us. 1. Known as ‘the greatest land geographer who ever lived’ this Canadian (1784-1850) mapped 3.9 million square kilometres of North America. (David Thompson) 2. What was John A. Macdonald’s middle name? (Alexander) 3. When Canada became a country in 1867, it was comprised of only four provinces. Name them. (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) 4. What province became the fifth to join Canada? (Manitoba) 5. Who was Canada’s longest-serving prime minis- ter? (William Lyon Mackenzie King) 6. One Canadian prime minister is not buried in Canada. (Richard Bennett) 7. One of the greatest victories of the First World War was won by Canada, occurring in 1917, the first time the Canadian Corps fought together. (Battle of Vimy Ridge). 8. All of the following were Canadian inventions except one. Which one is not Canadian -- the zip- per, the game of basketball, Q-tips or the paint roll- er? (Q-tips) 9. How many prime ministers has Canada had? (22) 10. Have there been more Conservative or Liberal prime ministers? (Conservative) Roderick Benns is the owner of Fireside Publishing House in Whitby, creators of the Leaders and Legacies series on Canada’s Prime Ministers as teens. Visit firesidepublishinghouse.com for more information. Canada Day Quiz answers durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201123 AP Due to the ongoing Canada Post lockout,we were unable to mail any personal invitations to our Friends & Family Event. We are extending our invitation to everyone to ensure that our valued customers will not miss this opportunity to shop at The Bay. We’d like you to sign up at thebay.com so that in the future you too will receive an invitation to our Friends & Family event. 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Scan this barcode along with HBC Rewards Card and tender transaction as per normal. thebay.com twitter.com/thehudsonsbayco 1O %OFF On regular, sale and clearance priced furniture, mattresses, vacuums, electronics and major and small appliances. 2O%OFF When you use your HBC†MasterCard® or HBC Credit Card on regular,sale and clearance priced merchandise. Apply in store. 15 %OFF Your entire purchase without an HBC †MasterCard® or HBC Credit Card on regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise. OR &Friends Family Calendar ONGOING BRAIN TUMOUR SURVIVOR GROUP. meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax. 1-800-265-5106. OSHAWA SCRABBLE CLUB. meets on Mondays from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Woodview Community Centre, 151 Cadillac Ave. N., Oshawa. For experienced or novice play- ers. The cost is $3. First week free. 905-432-1732 (Trevor). DURHAM STROkE RECOVERy GROUP. meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. New members and caregiv- ers always welcome. 905-665-4673 (Amy). PICkERING VILLAGE SENIOR’S CLUB. hosts bridge on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. The cost is $5 for an annual membership and 50 cents to play. 905-683-8460. PICkERING VILLAGE SENIORS CLUB. women meet for crafts on Tuesdays from roughly 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. Bring your own lunch; tea and cookies are served at noon and 2 p.m. If you live in Ajax but don’t drive, a bus picks people up and takes them home. 905- 683-8460. BID EUCHRE. every Monday 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Pet- ticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. CARPET BOWLING. every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rouge- mount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. THE OSHAWA OffICE Of COMMUNITy CARE DURHAM. is looking for volunteers for a variety of its pro- grams. If you have several hours a week or month, consider becoming one of its Everyday Heroes by volunteering as an office volunteer, a Friendly Visitor or a driver with the Meals on Wheels and Transportation programs. For more infor- mation about volunteering, call Denyse at 905-430-5613, ext. 222, or e-mail adminoshawa@communitycaredurham. on.ca. VON DURHAM SEEkS VOLUNTEERS. Visitors are needed to help seniors maintain their independence either by visiting or exercising with them. All it takes is a commit- ment of once a week for one to two hours to put a smile on someone’s face. Call 905-571-3151 for more information. TAkE Off POUNDS SENSIBLy. a non-profit, inexpen- sive weight-loss support group meets Mondays at Harman Park Clubhouse, 799 Douglas St., Oshawa. Weigh-ins from 4:45 to 6 p.m. and a meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Men, women and teens welcome. 905-728-1401 (after 10 a.m. or before 8 p.m.). SERENITy GROUP 12-STEP RECOVERy MEET- ING. is at 8 p.m. every Friday, including holidays, at Bay- fair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with all types of addictions. 905-428-9431 (Jim). JUNE 29 ROyAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 43. Ladies Auxilia- ry holds a Progressive Euchre at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Cana- dian Legion Br. 43 Hall, 471 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. The cost is $10 per person, includes prizes and lunch. 50/50 drawn at lunch break. ROyAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 606. holds a euchre at 8 p.m. at 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Prizes and refreshments. The cost is $4, $2 for seniors. Everyone wel- come. HILLSDALE WESLEyAN CHURCH. hosts a car wash and bake sale at the church, 301 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa, at 10 a.m. Proceeds go towards Kid’s Camp. 905-725- 8391. BLOOD CLINIC. from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Hwy. 2, Bowmanville. Call 1-888-2DONATE to book your appointment today. Walk-in appointments available. JUNE 30 SOCIAL BRIDGE. continues through the summer in the Rotary Room at the Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, includ- ing today 2:30 to 4.30 p.m. and every other alternate Thursday. The program, offered by the library, is free of charge and presented in cooperation with Friends of the Ajax Public Library. Friends provide light refreshments. Donation requested. Register by calling 905-683- 4000, ext. 8813 or e-mail libraryinfo@townofajax.com. 905-683- 4588, valerie.marshall@rogers.com (Val). JULY 1 A.C.T./U.C.T. (United Commercial Travellers). holds a Giant Flea Market from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Canadian Tire parking lot, 441 Gibb St., Oshawa. Proceeds to various charities. 24TH ASHBURN CANADA DAy CELEBRATION. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ashburn Park, Myrtle and Ashburn roads, featuring live music, face painting a display of race cars and more. As well, the Nova’s Ark organization is bringing many of its unique animals and volunteers to join in the fun. JULY 4 BLOOD CLINIC. from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Rebekah Hall, 124 Church St., Orono. Call 1-888-2DONATE to book your appointment today. Walk-in appointments available. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@durhamregion.com. At least 14 days notice is required for consideration of their inclusion. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201124 AP Sabrina byrneS / Metroland Up, up and over PICKERING -- Gibson Baird from Greenbank Public School competed in the bantam boys’ high jump event at the DEAA track-and-field finals, held at Pine Ridge Secondary School. Canadian traCk and Field ChaMpionShipS Felicien reaches double digits pickering sprinter wins 100m hurdles for tenth time brad kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- Winning doesn’t get old with Perdita Felicien. And why should it? The track veteran from Pickering collected her tenth national title on Saturday afternoon in Calgary, winning the 100m women’s hur- dles in a time of 12.80, after entering the final as the top seed following a clocking of 12.87 in a late-morning semifinal. It was the tenth time the 30 year old has crossed the finish line first for the gold medal at the Canadian championships, dating back to her first title in 2000. “I’m still really appreciating the journey,” she said from Edmonton, where she was pre- paring to run in a National Track League race on Wednesday. “It was nice to have my fam- ily there (mom and sister). I remember 2000 was the first time I won a title and to know that how many years later and I’m still doing it at this level is surreal because the landscape in track and field does change so much. “I’m glad I’m still grounded and dedicated to my craft.” There was a slight delay to the start of the final, as race officials discussed the possible disqualification of Pickering’s Nikkita Hold- er for a false start. After much deliberation, Holder was allowed to race under a protest, and made the most of the opportunity, finish- ing in the bronze medal position. For Felicien it was business as usual, both in her preparation and ability to avoid being distracted. The expectation and pressure to win follows her to the start line of every race in Canada. “There is a different mentality when you race in Canada because you do have to put on a show and you are expected to win,” she con- ceded. She also noted that there is a distinct dif- ference in running nationally as opposed to internationally. On home soil, the athletes are friendly, wishing each other good luck and generally encouraging before they get into the starting blocks. Typically Canadian, yes, but something she rarely encounters on the inter- national circuit. “You don’t see that at international compe- titions,” she said. “Things are done a little bit differently here.” As for the situation she finds herself in train- ing with former coach Les Gramantik in Cal- gary, Felicien said it’s all part of her goal to be on the medal podium next year at the Olym- pic Games in London. Right now, it’s a good fit. “I’m still searching for something; that Olym- pic medal,” she said. “That elusive Olympic medal that I’ve always been on the cusp of or the brink of but it hasn’t really gone my way. “It’s the one thing that I want to have.” Based on performance, Felicien and Holder have both qualified to represent Canada at the world championships in South Korea from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4. SoCCer Chapman falls short with Canada to Germany in Women’s World Cup opening game GERMANY -- Despite the best efforts of Candace Chapman and her Canadian teammates, the two-time defending FIFA Women’s World Cup champions from Germany were just a little too strong in the tournament opener. Canada managed to show the gap is closing between themselves and the top-rated country in the world in a 2-1 loss on Sunday in the opening game of pool play for both countries. Germany scored twice in the first half at the 10th and 42nd minute, while Christine Sin- clair cut the margin in half with a goal in the 82nd minute for Canada. Chapman, a 28-year-old centre back from Ajax, played the full 90 min- utes. “We played a good game. We are not so arrogant to come here and say we are the best team in the world, abso- lutely not,” said Canada coach Carolina Morace on CanadaSoccer.com. “The first match of the tournament is always very difficult and we knew that. I think the (spirit) that we showed was good.” The game was played in front of a hometown crowd of 73,860 at the Olym- piastadion in Berlin. Canada will be back on the pitch Thursday when they meet France, and close out pool play Tuesday, July 5 against Nigeria. hoCkey nieuwendyk gets hall of Fame nod TORONTO -- Joe Nieuwendyk has been recognized with hockey’s greatest honour. A year after he was first eligible, Nieuwendyk was announced Tuesday as one of four players to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for 2011. Nieuwendyk, a 44-year-old Whitby minor hockey product, will be officially inducted along with Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour and Mark Howe at a November ceremony in Toronto. Both Nieuwendyk and Belfour played for the Dallas Stars’ 1999 Stanley Cup championship team, with Nieuwen- dyk winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the post-season’s most valuable player. That was one of three Stanley Cups Nieuwendyk won over a 20-year playing career, having also claimed the big prize in 1989 with the Calgary Flames and in 2003 with the New Jersey Devils. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201125 AP C o n g r a t ulations C o n g r a t ulations BRENNANSERVILLE ANDYANDREOFF Drafted in the 3rd round by the NHL’sWinnipeg Jets Drafted in the 3rd round by the NHL’sLos Angeles Kings Both Great Fo rmer Players Good Luck Boys.From The East End Saints Roller Hockey League JUNE 29, 2011 Ajax & Pickering Locations 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot)1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot)255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax465 Bayly St.W.#5, Ajax We dnesday,Flyers If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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That one win came Friday night on their home floor at the Ajax Community Centre, edging the Six Nations Chiefs 7-6, halting a seven game losing streak. “We had great goaltend- ing from Tyler Carlson and our d played really well,” said GM/head coach Paul St. John. “They really bought into what we are trying to do defensively. We just want- ed to pack it in and have Six Nations come to us. We were able to pick up players a lot easier that way instead of having guys chase all over the floor. “Six Nations ended up hav- ing a lot of shots (66), but as one of our defensive play- ers said, most of those were from the outside because we played so well.” In fact, the Rock never trailed at any point in the game, and led by as much as 6-3 midway through the third period. Up 7-4 with just over five minutes to go, it wasn’t easy for the Rock, as Six Nations scored twice to pull to within one, and actu- ally tied the game with 55 seconds left. But a high stick- ing penalty to Garrett Billings of Six Nations was called and the goal was waved off. It was the kind of lucky break that doesn’t usually go in favour of the Rock. “Obviously the stars were aligned in our favour that night,” said St. John. “At 7-7, who knows how we react if we’d have gone to overtime.” In addition to the goal- tending and defence, the offence did just enough to get the win, with Kiel Dona- hue scoring twice, and one each credited to Tyler Prid- ham, Jesse Guerin, Brock Boyle, Jason Mainer and Brandon Collins. St. John was complimen- tary of Donahue, a Calgary resident who comes out this way in the summer to work and play lacrosse. “He scored some timely goals for us, including the 4-3 goal at the end of the second period which real- ly gave us some confidence after Six Nations came back to tie it 3-3.” Donahue has shown his versatility this season, his second with the Rock. He has played both defence and Major SerieS lacroSSe Rock get back into win column offence, with 9-5-14 point totals to show for his efforts in 13 games. The Rock will rest on the laurels of their second win of the season in 13 outings until they visit Peterbor- ough on July 7. It will mark the beginning of a busy weekend, with home games against Brooklin on Friday, July 8 and Kitchener Sunday, July 10. ryaN Pfeiffer / MetrolaNd AJAX -- Ajax Rock player Jason Mainer tried to get around a Six Nations Chiefs player during their 7-6 Major Series Lacrosse win at the Ajax Community Centre on Friday. jr. B lacroSSe Ironheads get hammered in playoff opener ajax-based lacrosse team drops 20-9 decision to Halton Hills AJAX -- In a short series, the Ajax-based Ironheads didn’t get off to the best of starts. The Jr. B lacrosse club was in Halton Hills on Saturday night to kick off its best-of five East Conference quar- ter-final, fell behind early and couldn’t get back to even ground, losing 20-9 to the Bulldogs. It was a game of runs for Halton Hills, the defend- ing Founders Cup nation- al champions, who scored three goals in a row three times, had a four-goal run, and even a run of five in a row in the third period without a response from the Ironheads. George Jimas had a strong night despite the loss, scor- ing four times and add- ing an assist, while Brock Levick was the top point getter for the Ironheads with six on a goal and five helpers. Cade Zulak scored twice, with one each to Mark Hilker and Mike Beirgard. Michael Hart’s name was also all over the scoresheet with four assists, as was Gage Board who had three helpers. The Ironheads were down 5-2 after the first period and 12-6 through two periods. As the mar- gin got wider in the third period, the penalty min- utes escalated, with the Ironheads taking 64 min- utes to 26 by Halton Hills. Specialty teams from both clubs took advantage of the opportunities, with the Ironheads scoring four power-play goals and Hal- ton Hills five. Game 2 of the series was played Tuesday night (after our deadline) in Ajax, with the third game Thursday in Halton Hills. If a fourth game is needed, it will be in Ajax on Saturday night at 7. Halton Hills entered the series as the No. 2 seed in the East after a 17-3-0 reg- ular season, while the Iron- heads were seventh overall at 9-11-0. Other East Conference first round matchups fea- ture the Green Gaels against Mississauga, Kah- nawake facing Newmar- ket, as well as Akwesasne against Oakville. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201126 AP NHL Draft Generals drafted early and often by NHL clubs Pickering’s andy andreoff selected in third round BriaN McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA -- The prospects sure are look- ing good for the Oshawa Generals these days. By having five players selected in the National Hockey League draft over the weekend at the Target Center in Minnesota, the Generals had the most of any Ontario Hockey League team, and matched that of the Memorial Cup champi- on Saint John Sea Dogs for the entire Canadian Hockey League. That should bode well for the team’s chances next season, especially if they all return to play for the Gener- als. “It’s exciting for the orga- nization,” said Generals’ coach/GM Chris DePie- ro, who attended a coach- es’ conference prior to the draft Thursday, and stayed through to the end on Satur- day. “You give these guys an opportunity and they take the opportunity and run with it.” Nicklas Jensen was the only one of the five to get the sense of relief out of the way early, going in the first round on Friday night. The six-foot-three winger, a native of Denmark, was selected 29th overall by the Vancouver Canucks. Oshawa’s first round pick, eighth overall, in the 2010 CHL import draft, Jens- en scored 29 goals and 29 assists for 58 points in 61 games during the regular season and added seven goals and four assists in 10 playoff games. “It’s almost fitting that Nicklas got drafted by Van- couver because a lot of peo- ple feel that he is a Vancou- ver Canuck kind of hockey player,” DePiero said of the Canucks, who fell a win shy of taking the Stanley Cup this season. “I think he has that capability of being a pretty good player in the future for them.” Jensen went into the draft as the 21st ranked North American skater according to NHL Central Scouting, which was not quite as high as teammate Boone Jenner, who was 18th. Unfortunately for Jenner, he had to wait until Satur- day to hear his name called, although it didn’t take long, going 37th overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jenner, a centre from Dorchester, Ontario, scored 25 goals and 41 for 66 points in 63 games and served as an assistant captain for the Generals this past season. “He was the first player I selected here in Oshawa, so to watch his development up to this point has been very special,” DePiero said in a press release, referring to his first pick as GM, fourth over- all in 2009. “Boone embod- ies everything you want in a hockey player, grit, determi- nation, leadership, tenacity and all the intangibles that separate a good player from a great player along with tre- mendous hockey skills.” Lucas Lessio also went in the second round, 56th over- all to the Phoenix Coyotes. The six-foot-one left winger from Maple, Ontario, had 27 goals and 27 assists for 54 points in 66 games with the Generals last season. Pickering’s Andy Andreoff, who was passed over in his first two years of eligibility, was rewarded for a fantastic season by being scooped up in the third round by the Los Angeles Kings, 80th over- all. He scored 33 goals and 42 assists for 75 points in 66 regular season games this year. Defenceman Colin Suel- lentrop was taken by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round, 116th over- all. Known for being a shut- down defender, Suellen- trop, a native of Plantation, Florida, had 14 points in 59 games this past season and led all Oshawa blue-liners with a +21 plus/minus rat- ing. Two other players drafted by the Generals but yet to play here were also select- ed, including power forward Tyler Biggs in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs, who traded up to get him. Biggs, who had 17 goals and 28 points in 48 games with the U.S. under-18 national team development program, has committed to play NCAA hockey at the University of Miami in Ohio, but could yet change his mind. “There’s now another part- ner in the communication in the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said DePiero. “I’d like to have the opportunity to be able to present to them what we can provide Tyler in terms of his development, being in an environment with the play- ers we have, and having five players drafted on the week- end. We feel this is a great time to be an Oshawa Gen- eral.” Defenceman Patrick Koudys was selected in the fifth round, 147th overall, by the Washington Capitals. He was a freshman at RPI last season, and intends to return for his sophomore season. Biggs was a second round pick of the Generals in 2009, while Koudys was taken in the seventh round that same year. Brennan Serville, from Pickering, was selected in the third round, 78th overall by the Winnipeg Jets. Serville played last season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League with the Stouffville Spirit. He intends to begin a four year scholarship at the University of Michigan this fall. ryaN Pfeiffer MetroLaND fiLe PHoto OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals, from left, Nicklas Jensen, Lucas Lessio and Andy Andreoff were selected by National Hockey League teams in the 2011 draft. Jensen went in the first round to Vancouver, Lessio in the second to Phoenix and Andreoff in the third to Los Angeles. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201127 AP DO YOU WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS? Be ready by this Fall with help from Essential Communications and Employment Ontario. To find out how you can apply, come to our free orientation session: Tuesday, June 28th or Tuesday, July 5th The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program provides a living allowance for eligible applicants. 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Please Visit Us Online For Details & Pics Ballantrae Community Centre 5592 Aurora Road 1 km east of Hwy 48, Stouffvillewww.clarksonauctions.com definitely an auction not to be missed… 905-640-6411HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Friday July 1st at 10:30 am CANADA DAY SALE Viewing from 9 am A Baynes Carriage Company of Hamilton Carriage and Portland Style Cutter Sleigh, Coins & Stamps, Small Oak Roll Top Desk, Oil Lamps, Lanterns, Vintage Wax Cylinder Dictaphone, Tobacco Tins, Qty Vintage Licence Plates, Impliment Wheels, Qty of Artwork, Lots of New & Used Books incl. Coffee Table Books, Qty of Auto Repair Manuals, Reference etc., Military Medals/Badges, Air Hockey Table, Qty of Beatles and Elvis Records/Memora- bilia, Art Glass, China, Jewelry, Model Aircraft, Die Cast Cranes, Arc Welder, Mig Welder, Vintage Tools, Hardware, Antiques, Collectibles and More.. 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(1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont.)Tues., July 5, 2011 @ 5:30pm Contents from a Toronto Home & Others 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (as is) • 1997 Volvo 850 (as is) • 5" Royal Doultons • HN 1955 Lavinia • HN 1368 Rose • Carlto Ware bow • Mantle clock • Vintage jewelry • Antique show case • Artwork plus lots of misc. • Industrial floor fan • MasterCraft 38cc chain saw • Cedar chest • Gas Honda & Aerator Blue Bird (3 yrs. old) • Gas Honda Dethatcher Blue Bird (3 yrs. old) AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com Places ofWorship Psychics To wnhousesfor RentT GREAT LOCATION!! Beau- tiful, 3 bedroom townhome for rent in quiet neighbour- hood. 4 blocks north of Downtown Whitby. Close to all amenities, includes all appliances with C/A. $1300 plus utilities. Call Melanie, 905-576-2095 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. 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We are so proud of all the hard work you have put into school, especially I.B. We know you will achieve all your dreams. Love forever, Mom and Dad and Landon R.S. MCLAUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL TIM CROUCH Congratulations on your graduation from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Music degree. Good luck on your Master’s Degree at the University of Ottawa. We are very proud of you, Love Mom and Dad LAURIER UNIVERSITYSAMPLESAMPLE To place your ad, please call our Classifi ed Sales Consultants at 905-576-9335 (Oshawa) or 905-683-5110 (Ajax) Join the AnnualFALL REGISTRATION SHOW at Pickering Town Centre 3 DAYS ONLYThursday, August 25Friday, August 26 Saturday, August 27 Call 905-683-5110 ext 228 for more show info A Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandma MARIAN BAXTER Passed away June 29, 2010 You touch not only our lives but so many others with your beauty and grace. We were blessed to have you a part of our lives. We miss you everyday. A Class Act ~ A Real Lady All Our Love, God Bless Husband Ken, Daughter Lori & family, Son John & family ComingEventsC ComingEventsC Join the conversation twitter.com/newsdurham facebook.com/newsdurham newsdurhamregion.com/mobile durhamregion.com In Memoriams Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201130 AP Sabrina byrneS / Metroland off to nationals WHITBY -- Five local players have been named to the Team Ontario bantam girls’ lacrosse team and are going to B.C. for nationals July 22-29. Left to right: Whitby’s Taylor McIntyre, Pickering’s Alexandra White, Whitby’s Kristine Webber, Oshawa’s Katy DeSnoo and Whitby’s Lauren White. Pickering SwiM club Mayer makes a big splash ETOBICOKE -- The Pickering Swim Club sent 24 of their swim- mers to the 2011 age group inter- national meet at the Etobicoke Olympium. A total of 43 teams compet- ed from across the country and Pickering finished ninth overall with 765 points in the team stand- ing. A total of nine club records were set, 62 best times, 147.50 total seconds were whittled away, and Warren Mayer took the most time off (39.69 seconds). Of the 24 Pickering club swim- mers who competed, 13 had top- eight final finishes. Leading the charge was Mayer with eight top-eight final finish- es in the male 11-12 yr. category, also breaking four club records. He contributed 165 points to the club total in final standings. His results were: 200 free, 2nd, 2:13.99; 100 breast, 7th, 1:25.28; 200IM 4th, 2:37.70; 50 free, 1st, 28.00; 200 back, 4th 2:36.93; 100 free, 1st, 1:00.49; 100 back, 3rd, 1:13.27; 400 free, 4th, 4:41.63. Other athletes with top-eight finishes included: Jose Baylon (male 17 and over) -- 200IM, 8th, 2:16.85 Danielle Cornacchia (female 11-12) -- 50 back, 4th, 34.65; 100 back, 4th, 1:12.33 Jacob Dosen (male 13-14) -- 50 breast, 8th, 34.69 Andrew Kay (male 15-16) -- 200 breast, 8th, 2:41.00 Philip Kay (male 11-12) -- 200 free, 6th, 2:18.42; 200 back, 5th, 2:37.04; 400IM, 3rd, 5:33.29; 100 back, 4th, 1:13.80; 400 free, 6th, 4:51.20 Savannah Lashbrook (female 13-14) -- 50 breast, 1st, 35.27 Alex Lee (female 13-14) -- 100 breast, 1st, 1:18.63; 50 breast. 2nd-35.90; 200 breast. 2:48.96 Robert Masters (male 17 and over) -- 100 breast, 6th, 1:09.16; 50 breast, 5th, 30.62; 200 breast, 6th, 2:30.62 Emily Mayer (female 13-14) –- 50 back, 2nd, 32.02; 50 free, 2nd, 27.55; 100 Ffee, 3rd, 59.67; 100 back, 1st, 1:08.03; 50 fly, 7th, 31.08 Amy Smith (female 13-14) –- 100 breast, 5th, 1:19.34; 50 breast, 6th, 36.98; 200 breast, 7th, 2:51.91 Hollie Smith (female 15-16) –- 100 breast, 4th, 1:15.55; 50 breast, 2nd, 34.71 Meghan Toswell (female 17 and over) -- 200 free, 8th, 2:10.89; 50 free, 8th, 28.15; 400 gree, 4:38.48. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • June 29, 201131 AP Sav eUp To90%!o 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSo 90%!e Up TavSSaveUpTo90%! 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