HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2012_03_23 MOYA DILLON
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- Students were congratulated
for leading the way to a fully inclusive society
during Pickering’s 2012 Diversity Forum.
Students from across the municipality were
praised for their participation in the City’s ‘In
Your Words and Expressions’ contest at the
annual event, which was held in the Pickering
council chambers on Wednesday, March 21
to coincide with the International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The
contest invited students to submit written or
creative pieces that expanded on the state-
ment “everyone in Durham is unique, and we
all share...”
“Today we come together as a community,
and as a country, to recognize the importance
of this day and reflect on our achievements
and continued efforts towards peace and
brotherhood,” said Kirk Mark, chairman of the
Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity.
“This is an opportunity to hear from students
on the future of our community.”
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Moya Dillon
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- As Elections Canada fields
thousands of complaints from across the
country regarding fraudulent phone calls
during the last federal election, Former
Liberal MP Mark Holland says harassing
phone calls in the Ajax-Pickering riding
may have cost him his seat.
“During the campaign we had a lot of
weird going-ons,” he said, describing a
mysterious deluge of aggressive and rude
phone calls to Liberal supporters that last-
ed for several weeks. “Supporters were
being bombarded by phone calls at weird
hours, people were very angry with us.”
When the national robo-calling scan-
dal broke, which saw voters coming for-
ward with allegations of harassing phone
calls and callers posing as Elections Cana-
da officials, Mr. Holland was struck by the
familiarity of many of the allegations.
At the time of the election in May 2011,
Mr. Holland looked into the complaints
and discovered the calls were not coming
from his volunteer staff or Prime Contact, a
firm his campaign hired to provide support
calls. “It was very troublesome and upset-
ting because we knew it wasn’t from our
end, but we couldn’t find out where it was
coming from,” he explained.
“It was very frustrating because we lost
a lot of support, but there wasn’t much we
could do.”
Conservative MP Chris Alexander, who
defeated Mr. Holland by just over 3,000
votes in the election, is on vacation and
could not be reached for comment.
A spokesman for Conservative MP Cor-
neliu Chisu, who was victorious in nearby
Pickering-Scarborough East, said his cam-
paign did not use robo-calling due to a lack
of funds, but could not comment on the
calling practices of other area candidates.
Mr. Holland’s campaign manager
approached Elections Canada at the time
with concerns regarding the harassing
phone calls and the volume of calls with-
in the riding identified as being from the
Conservative Party.
“There was a large volume of calls in every
ethnic language,” Mr. Holland explained.
Mr. Holland has approached Elections
Canada with his concerns, which will be
included in the wider, ongoing investiga-
tion into the robo-call allegations.
Did you receive a harassing phone call in
Ajax or Pickering? If so, contact the News
Advertiser at 905-579-4400 ext. 2297 or
e-mail mdillon@durhamregion.com.
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DURHAM -- Residents of Whitby will be
glad to know they are living in the best
spot in Durham Region, while Ajax resi-
dents may be less than pleased that their
city was ranked last.
MoneySense magazine’s Best Places
to Live 2012 list, which ranked 190 com-
munities across the country, included
five Durham municipalities, with Whitby
ranking the highest at 16.
“We have a vision of being a commu-
nity of choice, and coming in 16 gives us
confidence we are heading in the right
direction,” said Robert Petrie, CAO for
the Town of Whitby.
“We have a strong financial plan and
we take a balanced approach to address-
ing community needs. It’s about trying
to address the needs of everyone in the
community as opposed to just being the
best at one thing.”
Mr. Petrie pointed to Whitby’s high
rankings for best places to raise kids,
best places to retire and jobs as evidence
of a balanced approach.
High rankings in household income
and population growth, along with low
crime, helped put the town near the top
of the pack.
The list was calculated by giving a city
points in different categories and then
ranking those points with all other cit-
ies.
For example, housing was worth 15
points, with half for average house pric-
es and half for the time it took to buy a
house. Population growth was deter-
mined in comparison to the average
Canadian population growth rate, with
municipalities losing points for being
above or below that marker.
Other area cities also fared well in the
rankings, with Clarington landing at
20 and Oshawa close behind at 22. The
municipalities both had high rankings
in population growth, weather, and dis-
cretionary income as well as low crime.
Other Durham municipalities did not
fare as well. Pickering found itself at 69
due to low rankings for walking or biking
to work and population growth, along
with a high jobless rate.
Ajax was ranked as the worst place to
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the 190 cities ranked. The municipality
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“We had a population increase of 23
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est taxes in the region while still main-
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structure. People are choosing to move
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opportunities. We’re very proud and
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PICKERING -- Students thinking they could
sport their summer wardrobe early this year
were quickly set straight at St. Mary Catholic
Secondary School Thursday.
A number of students and parents called
The News Advertiser complaining that stu-
dents had been sent home for wearing shorts,
capris and ankle socks on March 22, a non-
uniform day that was also expected to reach
record-high temperatures.
Between 200 and 300 students were called
to the office and sent home due to their attire
that morning, students said.
“The school is following our non-uniform
policy as stated in our agenda and no stu-
dents were suspended,” said principal John
Mullins.
Mr. Mullins would not comment further.
Nothing about shorts was mentioned in the
policy outlined on the school’s website until
Thursday afternoon.
It now states “On non-uniform days, stu-
dents must be dressed in clothing appropri-
ate for a Catholic high school. Students will
be sent home if dressed inappropriately. No
headwear will be permitted, nor shorts. There
will be a cost associated with each non-uni-
form day with the proceeds going to charity.”
Superintendent Tracy Barill said the stu-
dents are well aware of the dress code.
“All I can say is every school has an appro-
priate dress policy which students and par-
ents are well aware of, which is part of the
code of conduct and the administration does
enforce this,” she said.
One parent reported the teachers were
wearing shorts.
“It’s a joke,” the parent said. “Honestly it’s
a really good school but practise what you
preach.”
Ms. Barill said the only policy for teachers
regarding attire is they must “dress appropri-
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Pickering students sent
home for wearing shorts
the school is following our non-uniform
policy as stated in our agenda and
no students were suspended. John
Mullins, St. Mary principal
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Sharpeville Massacre that saw 69 South
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that when he receives foreign dignitaries
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“I think that speaks well to who we have
become as a country and a people,” Mr.
Onley said.
“I’m very pleased to know Durham’s
young people have risen to the challenge in
such tremendous numbers and with such
wonderful expression. It makes us hope-
ful about what Canada will become in the
future.”
Student winners in the creative writing
categories shared their entries with the
audience, while the winning visual arts
entries were displayed in the lobby of the
Pickering Civic Complex.
To view the winning entries:
visit www.pickering.ca
communiTy
Onley speaks at Pickering diversity event
ONLEY from page 1
sabrina byrnes / meTroland
PiCKERiNG -- the Lieutenant Governor
of Ontario, David Onley, spoke at a
diversity forum at the Pickering Civic
Complex March 21, where an event to
commemorate the international Day to
Eliminate Racism was held.
essay contest invites
students to write about
community origins
PiCKERiNG -- Students in Pickering are
being invited to learn more about local
history as part of the new Local Look
Back essay contest.
Grade 7 and 8 students in Pickering
are invited to submit a 500-word essay
describing the origins of their school and
what their community was like at the
time it was built.
Essays must be submitted by Tuesday,
May 1.
Winning essays will be selected from
participating schools and winners will
receive a swim pass for the Pickering
Recreation Centre and will be recognized
in council chambers at Pickering City
Hall. One winning essay will be selected
for publication online at www.pickering.
ca and in the News Advertiser.
Pickering is one of four Durham munic-
ipalities that will host essay and speech
competitions aimed at increasing aware-
ness of local history. Brock, Ajax and
Oshawa will also host Local Look Back
programs.
For rules or more information visit
www.locallookback.com or e-mail local-
lookback@gmail.com.
heriTage
Pickering history
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Please return stolen skate
To the editor:
What is wrong with people these days?
We left our son’s hockey equipment on
the porch to air out on a recent Sunday
night.
Some immature, insensitive person took
one of his skates.
We were hoping this pair of skates would
get him through tryouts and summer
hockey before we invested in a new pair;
I guess that won’t be happening. Now we
have to spend more money. We just paid
for lacrosse and soccer for summer and
don’t have the extra funds, but will have to
find a way.
So, to the person who took the skate or
knows the person who did, please bring
the skate back and leave it on the porch.
You have made a seven-year-old boy (and
his parents) very unhappy.
Tracy Button
Ajax
‘love’ letter
It could be worse...
To the editor:
Re: ‘Love letter goes south for Ajax stu-
dent’, news, durhamregion.com, March 1,
2012.
I was glad to see that Paul Gomilles’ story
made front page news. The Durham Cath-
olic District school board deemed his ‘love
letter’ offensive, then gives him a two-day
suspension for his ‘persistent opposition
to authority’.
Consider yourself blessed young man,
it could be worse. The same religious and
political mindset sent Christ to His cruci-
fixion.
Annette George
Ajax
Community
OPG March break
events were awesome
To the editor:
This March break our family decided to
have a ‘staycation’ and we did something
locally every day.
I want to congratulate Ontario Power
Generation for the amazing event it put on
called March Madness.
Of all the things we did during the break,
it was the best.
They had horse-drawn wagon rides, hot
chocolate, hot dogs, popcorn and we were
even able to roast marshmallows over the
bonfire and make s’mores ... it was well-
organized and completely free.
With the great weather and the generosi-
ty of OPG it made for a memorable day. We
will definitely be keeping our eyes open for
other events they put on in the future.
Piper-Lee Blackey
Oshawa
pensions
Idea of opting out
of CPP has merit
To the editor:
Re: ‘Pension worth it to this reader’, letter
to the editor, durhamregion.com, March 10,
2012.
The letter writer states that she is a fan of
a socialist society and disagrees with giving
Canadians a choice to opt out of the Can-
ada Pension Plan. She and others would
still be able to pay into the CPP, however I
would agree with an earlier letter support-
ing the idea of opting out of the CPP.
Most working class folks do not have a
pension to look forward to at retirement.
We are left at the mercy of the CPP or plan-
ning our own retirement.
Ironically, the letter writer also men-
tions she is aware that household debt is at
a record high. Instead of forced CPP pay-
ments, our money could lower our person-
al debt and payments.
What is the real reason the letter writer
doesn’t like the idea that Canadians could
opt out of the CPP? Is she worried that too
many hard-working Canadians would see
the Greek example and opt out?
With these socialist views I am sur-
prised that the letter writer has not already
changed her postal code and moved to
Europe. But then again, who would move
there now that all of their socialist pro-
grams have gotten them deep in debt and
on the verge of collapse?
Eric Dupont
Oshawa
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Durham mission to Guatemala an eye-opening experience
It’s part of our world, and yet it’s a world
away, a hardscrabble daily existence that
bears little similarity to life in Durham
Region. And yet the people of Guatemala,
those whose lives intersected briefly with
the lives of a Canadian relief team, are rich
in human spirit.
In February, a group of 41 Canadians
delivered hope and help to nearly 5,000
Guatemalans, under the co-ordination of
Speroway, an international non-profit relief
organization. The team included Durham
Region doctors, dentists and paramedics,
each of them willing to sacrifice of them-
selves to make a difference in the slums
surrounding Guatemala City. Metroland’s
Chris Hall joined the mission, using words
and photos to paint haunting and touching
images of another world for our readers.
During that one week in February, the
team left thousands of grateful smiles in its
wake. Sometimes, the team literally hand-
ed out smiles, through restorative dental
work. People without access to medical
care were offered some relief for their ail-
ments. The Canadian volunteers were also
able to hand out clothing, vitamins, medi-
cine, soccer balls, and hope. Wherever the
clinics were set up, long lines of people
waited for aid.
The stories of the medical mission to
Guatemala are included in a special sec-
tion within your newspaper this week. The
stories and photos are also online at dur-
hamregion.com.
Each of the 5,000 Guatemalans whose
path crossed with the Speroway team is a
unique story within the story. Their lives
are not easy. The help that the Speroway
team is able to offer is gratefully received,
but cannot change the hardships of daily
existence in the Central American city and
surrounding slums.
Mr. Hall called his experience on the mis-
sion “humbling”, “emotional”, and “fulfill-
ing”, a week that will never be forgotten.
For those of us who remain here at home
in Durham, getting a glimpse of what the
Speroway team does through the words of
Mr. Hall, the overwhelming emotion is one
of gratitude.
Too often, as we go about our lives, we
take our comforts and safety for granted,
and forget to count our blessings as we
freely complain about anything and every-
thing that is wrong.
In truth, we are blessed beyond measure,
and the stories out of Guatemala highlight
how fortunate we are to live in this part of
the world.
We are also grateful and thankful for Spe-
roway volunteers, who give so much of
themselves to improve the life experience
of fellow human beings.
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Guatemala is an incredibly beautiful coun-
try.
In the right places, such as a school yard in
Parramos or up on a hillside in the village of
Los Chilitos, it’s hard not to just stop and gaze
in wonder at the lush rolling hills or the vol-
canoes with their peaks that disappear into
the clouds.
It’s easy to get lost in the landscapes of this
Central American country, which from time
to time provided a welcome relief from the
hardships and horrors of real life in Guate-
mala.
The people who live in the tin shacks, the
ramshackle homes and remote villages are
just as beautiful as their country. They have
so little, but they seemingly always have a
smile to share.
For most, life in Guatemala is difficult.
They live on a few dollars a day and have
little in the way of health care. There are com-
munity hospitals and clinics, but the best care
is provided at private, and expensive, facili-
ties. Money is scarce when it comes to put-
ting food on the table; paying for visits to the
dentist or doctor, or coming up with the cash
for much-needed medicines is not a priority
in this part of the world.
And that’s what makes Speroway’s medical
mission to Guatemala so special. In a span of
a week, the team greeted and helped nearly
5,000 people in one way or another.
The bulk were diagnosed and treated for
common ailments -- high blood pressure,
diabetes, skin rashes, breathing problems or
stomach sicknesses.
But far too often, the medical team literal-
ly saved lives -- a little girl so dehydrated and
listless she was near death; a malnourished
infant who had nothing to eat for more than
a week; an older gentleman staggering into a
clinic, barely able to breathe.
And that’s only a small sample -- five days
and five communities -- in what is a large and
very poor country.
Other days, the dental team worked their
own form of magic, relieving the pain of cav-
ity-filled mouths and, even more incredibly,
restoring the smiles -- and self-esteem -- of
countless Guatemalans.
Everyone on the team gave up a week of
their own lives to help strangers in a faraway
country. They sacrificed personal holidays, a
week of work in a money-making prac-
tice and their reading week from school
-- all for the privilege of paying to work a
12-hour day in the slums of Guatema-
la.
It’s one thing to read or hear about
such medical mission trips, as I had
for the past five years or so. I thought
I knew what to expect after reading
the wonderful words penned by Dr.
Steve Russell in past years, or the sto-
ries shared by Dr. Tony Brown or Dr.
Jack Cottrell in the weeks prior to our
departure.
It was everything they said it would
be -- and much, much more.
It was hard work, lugging boxes
and running small errands. It was
very emotional, hearing horror
stories and seeing the painful look
on so many faces.
It was a very humbling expe-
rience, but fulfilling by way of
knowing that in a very tiny way
I helped make a difference in
someone’s life.
It was one of the best weeks of my life,
and something I will never, ever forget.
The 2012 medical mission to Guatemala
won’t be my last.
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A humbling and heartwarming experience
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Regional council asks minister
to scrap amendment to
Pickering development plan
Jillian FolleRt
jfollert@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- Regional council is balking at an
attempt by the Province to tweak some fine print
in the plans for Seaton.
At a special meeting on March 22, Durham poli-
ticians voted to advise the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing that Durham does not sup-
port a controversial amendment to the Central
Pickering Development Plan (CPDP).
Councillors voiced a laundry list of concerns,
including interference with Durham’s autonomy
for planning future growth and the potential for
$1.2 billion in infrastructure costs to be dumped
on local taxpayers.
“We went from a plan from the Province that
was cost-neutral to one that now isn’t cost-neu-
tral,” said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson.
“The Province has overstepped their bounds.”
The CPDP was established by the Province and
took effect in 2006.
It applies to land located in the central part
of Pickering, including Seaton and the Duffins
Rouge Agricultural Preserve.
The plan lays out policies for the development
of Seaton and the preserve, including an eventu-
al population of up to 70,000 residents and 35,000
jobs.
In January the Region received a proposed CPDP
amendment from the Province.
It lays out 23 “minor housekeeping” chang-
es that aim to clarify things such as population
and employment forecasts and the relationship
between the CPDP and the Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Region staff say the amendment is anything but
housekeeping, stressing the changes could have
“major impacts” on Durham’s autonomy and
financial security.
“We are at war with the Province,” said Oshawa
Councillor Amy England. “The Province has
decided not to respect us as a community. The
Province is not listening to us when we say our
planning is important.”
For example, the Province proposes a popu-
lation of 61,000 people and 30,500 jobs by 2031,
which Region staff say is based on “unrealistic
and unprecedented development capacity” that
can’t be achieved.
“We could probably get close to the population
side, but we could not possibly get close to the
employment side,” noted planning commissioner
Alex Georgieff.
“The bottom line is cost,” said Pickering Mayor
Dave Ryan. “This amendment makes it possible
for costs to be uploaded to the Region and the
City of Pickering...and unless we have the jobs it’s
the taxpayer that picks up the cost.”
In addition to requesting that the amendment to
be scrapped, council asked the Province to pro-
vide up-front funding for infrastructure costs and
provide financial assistance to the Region in the
event that increased costs are encountered in the
implementation of the CPDP.
Region staff said the next step is to submit Dur-
ham’s comments to the Province by the April 2
deadline.
From there, Minister Kathleen Wynne has the
option of appointing a hearing officer, referring
Region
Durham ‘at war’ with Province over Seaton
the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board, approving the
amendment or refusing it.
Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @JillianFollert and on Facebook
by searching Jillian Follert
We are at war with the Province. --
Oshawa Councillor Amy England
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DURHAM -- Local midwives are applaud-
ing this week’s announcement that the
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pilot project.
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normalize low-risk childbirth, save tax-
payer dollars and free up hospital space for
high-risk women.
More than 10,000 supporters sent the
Liberal government messages advocating
for midwifery-led birth centres and hun-
dreds of others used Facebook and Twitter
to promote birth centres on the associa-
tion’s Social Media Day of Action on Feb.
29.
“There was a groundswell of support for
birth centres and thousands of families
across the province all share in the suc-
cess of securing pilot project funding,” says
Katrina Kilroy, president of the Association
of Ontario Midwives.
The two locations for pilot birth centres
will be determined in the coming months
based on proposals from midwifery prac-
tices.
The centres are expected to be up and
running within a year.
Ms. Weston, who is also president-elect
of the Ontario Association of Midwives,
says she would love to see a birth centre in
Durham, but predicts the first two will go
to larger centres such as Toronto.
“We hope it will be a short pilot project
and then the government will entertain
proposals for more birth centres,” she says.
“We would work with other practices in
the area to try to bring one to Durham...it’s
something women here have asked for.”
A midwife is a registered health care pro-
fessional who provides primary care for
women with low-risk pregnancies.
Midwives have privileges at most Ontario
hospitals and offer care throughout preg-
nancy, labour and birth as well as the first
six weeks after a baby is born.
The 10 midwives who work at Sages-
Femmes Rouge Valley Midwives have priv-
ileges at Rouge Valley Centenary hospi-
tal in Scarborough as well as Rouge Valley
Ajax Pickering.
They serve clients from Whitby, Ajax and
Pickering as well as the east end of Toron-
to.
Ms. Weston estimates about 25 per cent
of the births they attend occur at home.
In addition to reducing the need for
medical intervention such as caesarean
sections, she says birth centres also give
women more control over their environ-
ment.
“There are no overhead speakers making
noise, they can control the heat, they can
move around and not be so confined...it’s
more relaxing and helps labour go more
smoothly,” Ms. Weston explains.
Not all women are a good fit for a mid-
wife.
Midwives carefully screen women to
determine whether they are likely to run
into complications.
If something does go awry during labour
or birth, Ms. Weston says they don’t hesi-
tate to whisk a woman to hospital.
Ontario has more than 550 registered
midwives serving 90 communities.
Since midwifery became a regulated
health profession in 1994, almost 130,000
babies have been born under midwife-
ry care, including about 30,000 births at
home.
Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @
JillianFollert and on Facebook by searching Jillian Follert
health
Durham midwives praise plans for Ontario birth centres
By the numBers
In 2009/2010 there were 240 women in the Cen-
tral East LHIN -- a geographic area that includes
Durham Region -- who gave birth at home with a
midwife.
In that same period midwives attended 2.8 per
cent of the total births in the Central East LHIN,
compared with 85.9 per cent for obstetricians and
10.2 per cent for family physicians.
ryan pFeiFFer / metroland
SCARBOROUGH -- Lisa Weston, a regis-
tered midwife, left, and Nabal Kanaan, a
student midwife, pose in a waiting room
at Sages-Femmes Rouge Valley Midwives
March 22, following a recent announce-
ment that the Province will be funding
two birth centres in Ontario as a pilot proj-
ect.
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There has been some discus-
sion in the media about outside
perceptions of Durham Region.
Part of the work of the Durham
Tourism-led Art of Transition
movement has been to update
this perception in stride with
the very changes that we have
been experiencing as a region
over the past few years.
As we transition to a new,
knowledge-based economy, it’s
our vision of ourselves that will
lead the change in the way we
are seen by others.
In an article that particular-
ly caught my attention, a jour-
nalist quoted renowned urban
theorist Jane Jacobs whose work
has served as a valuable touch-
stone to many communities in
transition. Jacobs’ protégé, Dr.
Richard Florida of the Martin
Prosperity Institute, himself a
renowned scholar and urban
theorist, visited Durham Region
for the 2009 Art of Transition
Symposium to discuss in detail
Durham’s capacity for this shift.
That same year, Durham Tour-
ism collaborated with Dr. Flor-
ida and the Martin Prosperity
Institute in a significant study
of Durham Region and eastern
Ontario. The resulting report,
Creativity on the City’s Edge,
indicated that, “Durham Region
appears for the most part to
either perform on par with or
outperform the province in
terms of quantity and quality
of (creative economy) employ-
ment opportunities.” To view
the full report, visit http://www.
easternontarioknowledge.ca/
creativity_on_the_citys_edge.
pdf.
So what really is happening
throughout Durham Region
right now? What would Jane
Jacobs think of what is happen-
ing in downtown areas across
Durham? How would she see
the development and revitaliza-
tion of downtown Oshawa, as it
relates to the expansion of the
university?
I like to think that, as an urban
theorist, Jacobs would see Dur-
ham as a region made up of
communities that are, if not
already, certainly blossoming in
new ways. Examples abound in
Durham Region’s many down-
town districts, which are being
revitalized at a very grassroots
level with new businesses, new
tourist destinations and new
attractions to discover.
So, is Durham reworking itself
for a better future?
Right now Durham Region is
alive with individuals, groups,
businesses and institutions that
are working to repurpose land
and buildings, working toward
greater energy efficiency and,
most importantly, working to
build a new sense of identity --
one that embraces a collective
culture for us to enjoy together.
To address the growing inter-
est in Durham Region’s creative
community, Durham Tourism
recently helped launch an excit-
ing new way to connect this
community on a monthly basis.
Creative Social is held on the
last Thursday of every month
in rotating area municipalities,
and aims to connect and cele-
brate Durham’s creative entre-
preneurs, artists, tech start-ups
and the greater business com-
munity. I invite you to join us
for this always-energizing event,
with the next one being held on
Thursday, March 29 at A Gift of
Art in Newcastle.
Tickets are $10, and space is
limited. For more information,
visit www.creativesocial.ca and
follow us on Twitter at @dur-
hamtourism.
Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism.
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durhamregion.comEntertainment
pickering writing and art contest
Durham students have the write stuff
PICKERING -- These are the
winners in the In Your Own
Words writing contest run by the
Pickering Advisory Committee on
Diversity in partnership with the
Durham District School Board
and the Durham Catholic District
School Board. Among the judg-
es was Mike Johnston, manag-
ing editor of the Pickering News
Advertiser.
Category One: First Place
Written by: Ashveka Muresh
Grade 4: William Dunbar Pub-
lic School
Diversity and Equity
Everyone in Durham Region
is unique. We all share different
cultures and languages. Every-
one has a different religion. I
like the fact that in my commu-
nity I get to meet new people
from various religions and back-
grounds. There is equal opportu-
nity in Durham Region such as
everyone can be educated, get a
job and buy a house if they work
hard for it.
In Durham Region we have
churches, Hindu temples and
mosques for different cultures
to come together and believe
in their religion, which proves
that it is a diverse area. There
are many different types of fami-
lies living in Durham Region but
everybody deserves respect. One
of the greatest parts of my com-
munity is that there are many
retirement homes and commu-
nity centres that keep people
happy and healthy throughout
their lives.
Everybody gets equal opportu-
nities no matter their race, eth-
nicity, culture or income. Most
families have high aspirations
and concerns for their children’s
success. Families from racial
groups and cultural minorities
are actively involved in their chil-
dren’s schooling and extracurric-
ular activities. The education sys-
tem supports mainstream, gifted,
French immersion and special
education programs for all chil-
dren in Durham Region. My com-
munity has variable charities and
fundraisers to help those in need
during Christmas, Thanksgiving
and Diwali. This element brings
our community closer together.
We also have a great eco-
friendly transit system for every-
one to get around faster instead
of sitting in traffic and polluting
the air. This transit system is real-
ly useful, especially for disabled
people because they don’t have
to depend on somebody to get
around the community.
As much as I am proud to be
part of this very diverse commu-
nity, it is unfortunate that there
are some incidents that have hap-
pened in the past such as Mitch-
ell Wilson’s death. He was bullied
at his school to a point that he
took his own life. It makes me sad
but with the help of the commu-
nity, I am sure we will overcome
such incidents and work hard
towards putting a stop to bully-
ing at schools or anywhere for
that matter. I know the schools in
this region are working very hard
to improve awareness of the con-
sequences of bullying.
I feel proud and privileged to
be part of this diverse communi-
ty. I am very lucky to be born and
brought up in this amazing city
Category Two: First Place
Written by: Danielle Pinder
Grade 6: St. Monica Catholic
School
Durham Snowflakes
Outside I saw snowflakes drift-
ing to the ground. One by one
they gracefully float to join the
other snowflakes to make up a
shining, white blanket that cov-
ers my home. From here all the
snowflakes look the same, but I
know they aren’t. Each snow-
flake is its own original snow-
flake. You won’t find another
one like it. When I first learned
this I thought about it for a while.
My thoughts wandered to our
Durham Region and it dawned
on me that the people of Dur-
ham are just like the snowflakes
outside my window. We are all
unique in our own way. You
won’t find another person who
looks or acts just like you do.
You also won’t find a single per-
son who likes the same things
that you do.
“It’s time to get some sleep,
Fern!” my mother called, awak-
ening me from my thoughts.
I lay down and drifted off into
the land of dreams, still staring
out the window. In the morning
I woke up to the light stream-
ing through my blinds. Today
was the first official day of Win-
ter Break. I yawned and sat up,
pushing my winter quilt off me.
Outside the snow had stopped
and the sun was out. The fluffy
white clouds were calling me to
join them outside. I sprang out
of bed, got ready, and had break-
fast with my brother. It was such
a beautiful day, I just had to go
for a walk.
As I walked I was greeted by all
my neighbours with a friendly
“hello!” Every neighbour I saw
was different than the other.
Mrs. Lenark has a love of flow-
ers and definitely has a green
thumb. Mr. Funcato likes to go
bird watching and once took
me with him to see some birds. I
also saw Ms. Castor. Ms. Castor is
a very helpful person. I remem-
ber last week I slipped on the ice
and Ms. Castor came running to
help me up. Another I saw was
Mr. Kalow. Each time I see him
I see a strong man. Not physi-
cally strong but emotionally. Mr.
Kalow just recovered from lung
cancer. He was strong and brave
through his different treatments.
This is proof that everyone in
Durham in unique. I continued
to march down the snowy side-
walk.
“Hey Fern!” a voice called from
down the street.
I looked down the street to see
my two friends, Lila and Jan-
ine. They approached me and
smiled.
“Hi guys,” I replied and
returned their smile, “Where are
you guys going?”
“We’re heading over to the
Salvation Army drop off to give
away some old clothes,” Janine
answered, pointing in the direc-
tion of the store.
“Do you mind if I go with
you?” I asked. “Sure Fern,” Lila
answered happily.
We all headed in the direction
of the shop chatting and laugh-
ing at jokes. About five minutes
later we arrived and stepped
through the big doors. A small
gasp escaped my lips. All around
me were there were people hand-
ing over toys, books, and cloth-
ing. Lila and Janine walked up to
the counter. I snapped back to
reality and quickly followed my
friends. The person behind the
counter was an elderly woman
with hair as white as the snow
outside.
“Wow, your store is busy,” I
said to the woman.
“I know, isn’t it great!” she said
excitedly as she took Lila and
Janine’s old clothes.
We all nodded in return.
“All these people sharing their
gifts,” the woman sighed happi-
ly.
“Not all these toys or clothes
are gifts from people,” said a
confused Lila.
“Yeah” agreed Janine, “The
pair of shorts I donated was a
pair which I bought with my
own money.”
I nodded, also puzzled.
The old woman chuckled.
“Not that type of gift!” the
woman laughed, “The gift that
God gave you.”
We still stared at her confused.
This made her laugh even more.
“God gave you gifts like giv-
ing, which is what all these peo-
ple and you are showing,” she
explained, “Some people have
the gift of dancing or writing, or
even art!”
“Ohhh,” sighed Lila, “I get it
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I did too. That meant that last
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We agreed and said our farewells to the
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shop we started talking again.
“Hey. Do you guys want to come over to
my house for lunch?” I asked my friends.
“Sure!” they answered in unison.
“Okay! Let’s go!”
The rest of the way we skipped through
the snow and stopped to make snow
angels. Finally we reached my home.
“Mom! We’re home!” I called as I
opened the door.
The warmth of the house spread over
me and seemed to defrost my whole
body.
“We?” asked my mom from the kitchen.
“Lila and Janine are here!”
We kicked off our snowy boots, shrugged
off our coats, and walked into the kitchen
where my mom awaited us.
“Hi girls!” exclaimed my mom as she
placed three steaming bowls of soup and
some mugs of cocoa on the table. “Dig
in.”
We all plopped down on our seats.
“Do you know what I learned today?” I
said between spoonfuls.
“Oh no! School’s out, you’re not sup-
posed to learn anything,” joked my mom.
We all laughed.
“I know, I know”, I said, “but I actually
did learn something.”
Lila nodded, “Me too”.
“Me three” laughed Janine.
“Well, what is it you girls learned?” my
mother asked.
“I learned that everyone in Durham is
unique, but we all share our gifts”, I said.
“Yeah”, agreed Janine. “But the gifts
aren’t like Christmas gifts. They are the
ones that God gave you.”
“Like giving”, said Lila.
My mom seemed impressed.
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unique and should not cover up our indi-
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our love of the people who make our town
special.
“Look!” exclaimed Lila, awakening me
from my thoughts.
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I spread my arms open and let the cold
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Written by: Nicholas Snooks
Grade 12: Brock High School
Diversity Union
Looking in the shadows
Leaving us behind
Just because we’re different,
You act like you’re divine.
You take your vow
To leave us behind,
We’re not mean, we’re all kind,
If only you’d take the time.
Skin is only a shell
So why put us through this hell?
Our people took up arms
Is that why we’re torn apart?
Let’s take a chance
Take this healing stance
Let’s embrace with open arms,
So we can never be torn apart.
Look beyond the skin
We are not made of sin
We are all the same
So why not act that way?
In the end we’ll come together
Go up to heaven and surrender
The pain and sorrow we endured
Will be forgiven, that’s the cure.
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awards and honours
Whispered Words contest
winners announced
DURHAM -- A Sebright woman has won
the big prize in a writers’ competition.
The Writers’ Community of Durham
Region’s Whispered Words prose competi-
tion attracted 230 entries from across Can-
ada and beyond. However it was an Ontar-
ian, Deepam Wadds, a WCDR member, who
won a $1,000 prize for her story What’s Left.
It’s described as a tale in which “a woman’s
stroke wipes out her sense of self like the
sweep of a blackboard eraser.”
The $400 second-place prize went to Nova
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Third place and $200 was awarded to Janet
Hinton of British Columbia for her Vigil for
Mrs. P.
The winners, honourable mentions and
selected other pieces will appear in the Whis-
pered Words anthology, which will launch in
May.
The Writers’ Community has launched its
2012 prose competition, Amprosia. Look for
details on the group’s website.
Coffee, Tea and words
Read to help others learn
OSHAWA -- Drop in and listen to local
authors reading or take the stage and read
yourself at Coffee, Tea and Words.
The Literary Council of Durham Region’s
4th Annual fundraiser is March 31 from 4 to 8
p.m. in the McLaughlin Library Branch audi-
torium. The money raised will help council
deliver free upgrading and skills training to
adult learners.
There’s no charge to attend, have a coffee
and listen to the readers.
However, people are encouraged to find
sponsors and become a reader, perhaps of
their own work, or to sponsor a reader at the
event. Those wishing to read are asked to
garner $50 in sponsorship, which gets them
a 15-minute time slot in which to read. It’s a
great opportunity for budding local authors
to see how an audience reacts to their work,
but a selection from a favourite writer is fine.
All donors of more than $20 receive a tax
receipt.
The event also features a book sale.
To take part, contact the LCDR at 905-434-
5441 or e-mail lcdr@bellnet.ca.
The auditorium is at 65 Bagot St., Oshawa.
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NCAA HoCkey
Maugeri part of history
Ajax resident wins
Division 3 hockey
championship as
freshman with RIT
BRAD kelly
bkelly@durhamregion.com
HENRIETTA, NEW YORK --
Marissa Maugeri will have the
unprecedented pleasure of
making history in consecutive
years with the women’s hockey
program at Rochester Institute
of Technology (RIT).
First, three goals in the third
period helped the Tigers wom-
en’s hockey team claim its first
NCAA Division 3 national cham-
pionship, beating the defending
champions from Norwich Uni-
versity 4-1 in front of 1.195 fans
at their home rink, the Ritter
Arena.
Next season the team will
make history once again before
it even steps on the ice, moving
up to Division 1 after receiving
an exemption to participate as
a full-fledged member, bypass-
ing the usual two year phase-in
period.
First the championship.
“It’s just an unreal feeling,”
says the Ajax resident of being
an NCAA champion. “You don’t
even know what to think. I don’t
think it even hit me until the
next day.
“After we got the 4-1 lead it was
a lot less stressful, especially
from when we won in overtime
in the semifinals.”
The semifinal victory, a 2-1
decision over Plattsburgh State
University, put RIT into the
championship game. It was the
same situation they faced a year
ago, playing Norwich in the final
at RIT’s home rink, only to be
defeated.
While Maugeri wasn’t a part
of that team, she came on board
this season as a freshman, con-
tributing five goals and five
assists in 29 games. The transi-
tion of moving away from home
was made easier by being a
member of the team.
“Coming in as a freshman it’s
really hard to get the ice time
that you want. But I think I got
a lot of opportunities and I’m
really happy with how the whole
season turned out.
“It’s hard to leave your fam-
ily and friends, but once you get
here, all the other freshmen are
in the same boat as you, so you
just become so close right away.
Your whole team are your best
friends which makes it a lot eas-
ier.”
Maugeri, 18, who played last
season with the Durham West
Junior Lightning, knew there
was a possibility that the RIT
hockey program could be apply-
ing for Division 1 status before
committing to the school. At a
press conference at the school
Tuesday, it was announced that
RIT would be joining the six-
team College Hockey America
conference.
Usually, there is a two-year
phase-in period a school must
complete before receiving full
status.
That won’t be the case with
RIT.
“At the press conference they
surprised us. No one knew,”
says the psychology major in
picking up the story behind the
announcement. “Because Niag-
ara dropped their ice hockey
program, they gave us Niagara’s
full schedule and we get to play
in playoffs our first year. Our
coach didn’t know. Our presi-
dent didn’t know, so it was a
huge surprise to everyone and
everyone is really excited about
it.
“Everyone’s dream in women’s
hockey is to play at the highest
level, which is Division 1 wom-
en’s hockey, so everyone is real-
ly excited about it and can’t wait
to show some people what we
can do. I feel like a lot of teams
will underestimate us and we
will be able to surprise them.”
Maugeri will be in school until
the end of May, then returns
home for the summer.
WHITBY -- The Ontario Junior
Hockey League (OJHL) has select-
ed Devin Shore of the Whitby Fury
as the OJHL Rookie of the Year.
The 17-year old rookie from Ajax
took the OJHL by storm this sea-
son, leading the Fury with 29 goals,
while finishing second on the club
in scoring with 58 points, all this
despite missing numerous games
while attending the World Junior
‘A’ Challenge. Already one of the
keys to the club’s special teams
units, Shore was a dominant force
throughout his first junior hock-
ey season, making an immediate
impact by starting the season with
a six-game point-scoring streak that
included five goals and 10 points.
The six-foot, 186-lb. forward
joined the Fury this season after
playing for The Hill Academy in
Vaughan. Shore chose to commit
to the University of Maine Black
Bears (2013) NCAA Division I pro-
gram prior to being selected in the
fourth round of the 2011 OHL Pri-
ority Selection, 69th overall, by
the Barrie Colts, paving his way to
make the jump to the OJHL.
Shore has more than lived up to
expectations this season with totals
of 29 goals and 58 points, placing
him 12th and 24th overall respec-
tively among all OJHL players,
and also played significant min-
utes on both the power play and
penalty kill. He led the Fury with
nine power player goals, while also
notching 17 power play assists, tied
for the sixth best total in the league.
Shore was also an important cog
on the penalty kill, notching two
shorthanded goals, helping the
OJHL’s fourth best unit. Shore’s sea-
son included 17 multi-point games
and a 14-game point-scoring streak
from Dec. 18 to Feb. 3 that helped
him win OJHL South-East Confer-
ence Gongshow Gear Player-of-
the-Month honours for January.
All season long, he has been
closely followed by NHL Central
Scouting, steadily moving up the
draft rankings. Recently he was
ranked in the third round of their
mid-term rankings, 75th overall,
among North American skaters.
The OJHL Rookie-of-the-Year
Award is awarded annually to the
player judged to be the most profi-
cient in his first year of competition
playing in the OJHL throughout the
regular season.
PHoTos By DylAN HeueR,
A. sue WeIsleR
NEW YORK -- Ajax resident
Marissa Maugeri won an NCAA
Division 3 hockey championship
as a freshman with Rochester
Institute of Technology, beating
Norwich University 4-1. The Notre
Dame Catholic School gradu-
ate played for the Durham West
Junior Lightning last season.
HoCkey
Shore named
OJHL Rookie
of the Year
Annandale’s Matt Hall team
will compete in the OCA Bantam
Mixed Ontario finals in Smiths Falls
March 28-31.
The team members are Kaitlin
Jewer, Cody McGhee, Emma Beck-
er and with Lesley Pyne as coach.
In the same venue and time, Ben
Bevan will skip his team in the
OCA Junior Mixed Ontario finals.
Team members are Margot Flem-
ming, Carter Adair and Megan
Arnold with Jennifer McGhee
coaching. Eight regional winners in
both events will play a round robin
to determine the provincial cham-
pions.
A Pickering High School girls’
curling team heads to the Ontar-
io Federation Secondary School
Athletics championship. The team
consists of Nicole Gardener, Kait-
lin Jewer, Vanessa Aune and Ali-
son Gardener, and they are all
members of the Annandale youth
league. The team will compete
Wednesday, March 21 to Saturday,
March 24, at the Welland Curling
Club against the Thomas A. Blakel-
ock and Malvern school teams.
The 47th Annual St. Pat’s Bonspiel
was held on March 17 at Annan-
dale. The ’spiel hosted 26 teams
with teams from Annandale, Tam
Heather, Leaside and the Ontario
Power Generation league. The top
winner of the day was the Ferguson
Team (Ken Ferguson, Holly Fergu-
son, Brent Ferguson and Heath-
er Gerrior) taking first place in the
Flight B draw as well as the overall
prize. The Retz team (Arnold Retz,
Wendy Retz, Jamie Pilgrim and
Melissa Retz) took first place in the
Flight A draw. Special thanks went
to chef Bill for the meal that includ-
ed Irish Stew and soda bread.
The Men’s Competitive League
finish their last draw March 21 and
start the year-end playdowns on
March 27. The last bonspiel of the
year, the men’s Last Chance runs
April 14-15, and advertises more
than $2,500 in prizes if there is a full
draw. The Saturday teams are guar-
anteed three, eight-end games, and
the top 16 teams qualify for Sunday
competition and prizes.
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Volunteers Needed
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Founded in 1921, Black & McDonald Limited is a privately owned and operated multi-trade Canadian company with operations across North America.We have earned a reputation as a progressive, employee oriented and client-focused service provider to the ICI and nuclear industry in Ontario.The following describes career opportunities presently being recruited for Power Generation Region, headquartered in Pickering, Ontario.
The company has followed a planned course of diversification and expansion, combining growth and financial stability with ongoing investment in our people, and a willingness to pioneer new business opportunities and directions.
EPC Project Manager Project Engineer
Our company is looking for a seasoned Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Project Manager Our company is looking for a skilled and detail oriented team player with a University degree in Engineeringto support our nuclear construction and maintenance business. The EPC Project Manager will plan, organize, and has successfully obtained the Canadian Professional Engineer status.direct, control and evaluate engineering, procurement & construction EPC projects from start to finish Project Engineers will plan, organize, coordinate and support technical work flow on assigned Engineering,according to schedule, specifications and budget. Emphasis is placed on process compliance estimating,Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects under the direction of the Division Manager for Projects. Responsiblereporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and dealing with project change under the and accountable to ensure that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants direction of a general manager or other senior manager. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal,and that the requirements of the Contract are being satisfied. Although not responsible to ensure the technicalProvincial, Municipal Regulations, and Customer requirements for working in a Nuclear Facility.accuracy of specific design details in areas where not qualified, Project Engineers are expected to develop sufficienttechnical knowledge and awareness of details to be able to recognize when technical problems are developing in the Job Description various disciplines, and to initiate appropriate corrective actions.This description is an overview and the tasks are not considered exhaustive; Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, Municipal Regulations, and Customer requirements for
●In conjunction with the Division Manager, to lead the planning and execution of projects in accordance working in a Nuclear Facility. with Corporate Policy and Customer requirements
●Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry Job Descriptionand promote good customer relationships This description is an overview and the tasks are not considered exhaustive;
●Prepare and submit project budget estimates ●Prepare project engineering schedules and forecasts in conjunction with the Project Manager and the team and
●Plan and prepare project schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules execute projects in accordance with Corporate Policy
●Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, ●Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry andconsultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors promote good customer relationships
●Assist in the development and implementation of quality control programs ●Assist in preparing EPC project budget estimates
●Represent company on matters such as business services and union matters ●Assist in planning and preparing EPC project schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established
●Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients schedules
●Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff ●Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with
●Perform sales calls and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business clients, suppliers and subcontractors
●Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
●Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs
●Participating in Client/contractor meetings and resolving project issues. Requirements ●Prepare monthly project status reports and manage change orders
●Auniversity degree in Engineering and 5 years relevant experience in industrial projects ●Assist in procurement of subcontracts and materials
●Alternately, completion of Grade 12 with a minimum of 15 years of construction experience ●Assist in the preparation of EPC project proposalsin trades or staff position and at least 5 years of Supervisory experience ●Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
●Computer Literacy; MS Office and JD Edwards
●Familiar with Project Management Processes; Project Controls, Work Planning & Scheduling,RequirementsLabour Relations and Contract Management ●Auniversity degree in Engineering having obtained Canadian P. Eng status
●Strong commitment to service excellence with superior verbal/written communication skills ●Several years of experience in the construction industry, preferably including nuclear/industrial site experience
●Proven analytical skills, systematic problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment ●Computer Literacy; MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Primavera P6
●Ability to successfully complete an extensive Security Clearance is required to access the jobsite ●Proven analytical skills, systematic problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
●ACriminal Record Check or a Credit Check is may be required for this position ●Ability to successfully complete an extensive Security Clearance is required to access the jobsite
●ACriminal Record Check or a Credit Check is may be required for this position
Nuclear Supply Chain Manager Health, Safety, Environment & Human Performance Officer
Our company is looking for an experienced Nuclear Supply Chain Manager to support our nuclear Our company is looking for a Senior Health, Safety, Environment & Human Performance Officer to support ourconstruction and maintenance business. The Supply Chain Manager will ensure that both Client and nuclear construction and maintenance business. The HSE & HU Officer will evaluate and monitor health and safetyBlack & McDonald requirements are met for the procurement of subcontracts, project materials,hazards and develop strategies to control risks in the workplace. They inspect construction, industrial, andequipment packages, consumables, tools, company assets and rental contracts as well as the receipt and commercial and other workplaces to ensure compliance with company, client, and government policies, proceduresmanagement of materials. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, Municipal and regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control, the handling and storage of hazardous substances andRegulations, and Customer requirements for working in a Nuclear Facility. workplace safety. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, Municipal Regulations, and Customer requirements for working in a Nuclear Facility. Perform functions associated with but not limited to accident /Job Description incident prevention, human performance event-free framework, event free tools, investigation techniques, coaching,This description is an overview and the tasks are not considered exhaustive; mentoring, and statistical analysis.
●Ensure timely and accurate purchasing documentation that complies with Black & McDonald Limitedcorporate policy.Job Description
●Manages and trains staff in conventional and nuclear purchasing requirements This description is an overview and the tasks are not considered exhaustive;
●Ensures materials receiving requirements are met including receiving inspection,inventory management,●Support the Region's Health, Safety, Environment and Human Performance Programand storage, traceability documentation, and manifesting ofmaterial to site.●Support the implementation, maintenance and management of all related statistical information for the purposes
●Negotiate complex purchase orders and subcontracts.of trending, OPEX and preventative action
●Negotiate discount structures with suppliers.●Conduct various audits and investigations as outlined by the Company, Client, and legislative bodies
●Ensure timely increase / close out of vendor purchase orders to maintain accurate committed cost status ●Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or
●Ensure necessary customer authorizations are in place before orders are placed with vendors.health hazard to employees or to the general public
●Ensure vendor information is accurately maintained in JD Edwards including whether vendor is on the ●Develop, implement and evaluate health, safety, and Human Performance programs and strategies Approved Suppliers List (ASL) maintained by the Quality Department.●Provide consultation and deliver training programs to employees on issues of health, environmental protection
●Ensure all Power Generation Purchase Orders are issued in JD Edwards and contain the appropriate Human Performance or workplace safety and new hire orientationquality documentation requirements.●Leadership of Human Performance and WSIB programs and associated committees/improvement teams
●Manage the cellular phone inventory for Power Generation Region and provide cost reporting to the ●Coordinate/Assist site activity and ensure that the duties, responsibilities and authority are clearly definedmanagement team.●Assist, advise and coach manager(s) and supervisors when necessary
●Manage procurement of Fixed Assets in accordance with company accounting requirements.●Review/perform/complete incident and inspection reports and ensure that corrective action and follow-up
●Manage leasing and maintenance costs of fleet vehicles is taken
●Facility Management-responsible to coordinate and ensure the facility is in proper working order ●Review and investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors and sub-contractorsand ensure coordinate of resources to maintain the facility daily.●Establish inspection and meeting schedules
●Coordinate the improvement of a Regional Safe Work Practices Procedures Manual Requirements ●Maintain inventory of safe work practices and job procedures ensuring training and compliance
●Abachelor's degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics would be ●Conduct random work site inspections, observation and coaching preferred
●Acertificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required Requirements
●Previous experience as a buyer or contracts administrator with 5 years experience may be required ●10 years of related work experience specifically working with trades
●Experience with JD Edwards ●5 years of related work experience in a nuclear environment
●Intermediate MS Office skills ●Knowledgeable of INPO/WANO and Human Performance standard practice is considered an asset
●Proven analytical skills, systematic problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment ●Candidate will be required to be certified with the Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
●Ability to successfully complete an extensive Security Clearance is required to access the jobsite ●Exemplary leadership and strategic thinking skills are required
●ASecurity Check and a Credit Check is required for this position.●Strong commitment to service excellence with superior verbal/written communication skills
●Excellent presentation skills
●Proven analytical skills, systematic problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
●Minimally require intermediate computer skills with MS Office and Access
●Proven leadership and team building abilities
●Ability to successfully complete an extensive Security Clearance is required to access the jobsite
If this is an internal candidate, please advise your supervisor prior to applying. This outstanding opportunity offers exceptional rewards and a comprehensive compensation package.
We thank all applicants; however, only those being interviewed will be contacted.
Please apply in writing, by fax or online at www.blackandmcdonald.com or to Peter Sullivan at psullivan@blackandmcdonald.com
HUMAN RESOURCES, BLACK & MCDONALD
915 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering, ON
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basement bungalow apart-
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AJAX, WESTNEY/MCGILL.
Bright 2-bdrm walk-out bsmt. Quiet home. Laundry,
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BAYRIDGES (PICKERING)
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For My Daughter Renee
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You will never be forgotten Renee.
Love and prayers from
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tenants please. Call (905)986-4889.
PICKERING, BAY RIDGES,
near Go train, large 2-bed-
room basement apt., separ- ate entrance, included.
fridge, stove, laundry, 2-park- ing, share utilities, first/last,
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(905)420-1688.
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amenities, bus, 2 minute drive to 401. First/last, no
pets. Suitable for single.
$800/mo. Avail April 1st.
(905)619-1930
PICKERING, NEWLY reno-
vated 2-bdrm walk-out bsmt. Very bright & spacious.
Parking, a/c. $899/mo plus
partial utilities. Absolutely no
smoking/pets. Avail April 1st.
First/last, references (905)686-4718 (647)607-
4718
WHITBY Central, immacu-
late 1-bedroom $845+hydro
Appliances, heat, water,
laundry facilities, and park- ing. No dogs 905-666-1074
or 905-493-3065.
WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed.
Landscaped grounds. Balco-
nies, laundry & parking.
Access to Hwy. 401 & public
transit. Near shopping &
schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St)
8 8 8 - 9 0 1 - 2 9 7 9 www.realstar.ca
Houses for Rent
3-BEDROOM HOUSE
Oshawa, near schools/shop- ping, available immediately.
$1000/month, plus utilities.
ALSO 2-bedroom basement
apartment. $750/month
Available immediately. First/last. (905)433-2170.
AJAX, 3 BEDROOM semi-
detached bungalow, unfin-
ished basement, Clean quiet
street near parks & school.
$1200 plus. (905)683-6203
PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM legal basement, own laundry,
1 parking, no smoking/ani-
mals. Near all amenities.
Available April 1st
$820+30% utilities nego-
tiable. Suit working person.
416-459-9993
Apartments &Flats for RentA
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Houses for Rent
PICKERING, PRESTIGE neighbouhood, 1+1-bdrm
house. $1250/mo+utilities. Large driveway, large ma-
ture treed lot. Highway 2/Al- tona Rd. Close to GO, 401,
amenities. No pets. Avail. im-
mediately. (416)282-5563
ROSENEATH - 1 & 2 bed-
room fully furnished homes
for rent, 4-appliances, over
looking Rice Lake, starting at $950/month, plus utilities.
Available now. No smoking. Please call (905)342-5366.
ROSSLAND/GARDEN, Home 4 Rent - 3-bed/3bath,
3 car park, appl, A/C, rec room & laundry, fenced yard
w/deck. No pet/smoke @ $1,575/mo + util. 1 yr. min.
Immed poss. 289-314-0331
Townhousesfor RentT
2-BED TOWNHOUSE IN OSHAWA 4-plex, quiet cres-
cent, near schools/401. New windows/furnace, newly
renovated, enclosed patio, basement and laundry room.
Appliances and utilities not
included. $950/month, wa-
ter/parking included.
First/last, available April 1st.
905-626-5777.
CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed.
TOWNHOUSES. In-suite
laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Parking.
avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks.
122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 866-437-
1832 www.realstar.ca
OSHAWA SOUTH, near
Walmart. 3 Bedroom town-
house, walkout to fenced
yard. Full basment, garage.
Availale April lst. $1100 per mo plus utuitlties. lst/last,
(905)579-1957
TAUNTON TERRACE 3
bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped
grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards.
Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools,
public transport. 100 Taunton
Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. &
Simcoe St.) 888-313-9757
www.realstar.ca
Rooms forRent & WantedR
CLEAN QUIET home, all
over aged 45. Suitable for working male. Non smok-
er/abstainer. No pets. Refer-
ences req'd. No criminal
record. First/last. Call 9am-
9pm (905)432-0369
Rooms forRent & WantedR
SOUTH OSHAWA, ROOM FOR RENT available im-
mediatley. $500 lst/last, all inclusive. Telephone and
leave message (905)725- 6291.
SharedAccommodation
WHITBY TOWNHOUSE TO share with one person, April
1st. Parking available, no smoking, $550/month, all in-
clusive. First/last, references. bonitag@bell.net (prefer e-
mail) or (905)665-5078
Va cationProperties
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ANOTHER SUMMER AHEAD attending BBQ's,
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on your own? Misty River In- troductions can help you find
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416-777-6302
SENIOR LADY (Widow) who
likes dancing, movies and travelling would like to meet
single white male with good sense of humour and same
interests, 65-70, Serious
replies only (with phone#):
File #447, c/o This Week,
P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5.
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Articlesfor SaleA
BED, ALL new Queen ortho-
pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling
$275. Call (416)779-0563
CAN'T GET UP YOUR
Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts
now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift!
Call 1-866-981-5991.
CEDAR TREES for sale,
starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free De-
livery. Call Bob 705-341- 3881.
DINING ROOM SUITE 4- chairs, 1-arm chair, includes
leaf, and china cabinet, all dark wood, walnut. Great
condition. $200. (905)421-
1202.
FURNITURE & Appliances Sklar Peplar sofa & matching
chair & a half w/ large otto-
man $350. Solid wood coffee
table, 2 end tables $250.
Whirlpool Duet front load washer & dryer. Nearly new
$500. Spanish style table & 6 chairs. Solid wood, iron
accents $400. Above ground pool w/sand filter & pump.
Approx. 14ft diameter 4ft
depth. Includes steps, vacu-
um & all hoses $2000. No
reasonable offer refused. Or
Better Offer 289-240-8958
HOT TUB COVERS All
Custom covers, all sizes and
all shapes, $375.00 plus tax
Free delivery. Let us come to
your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers.
905-259-4514.www.durhamcovers.com
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Articlesfor SaleA
HOT TUB (SPA) Covers
Best Price, Best Quality. All
shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837.
www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper
HOT TUBS, 2011 models,
fully loaded, full warranty,
new in plastic, cost $8000,
sacrifice $3,900. 416-779- 0563.
HOT TUBS/SPAS – over 20
New & Used on display.
From $495 - $4,995. War-
ranties available. All offers
considered. 905-409-5285
MOVING SALE. 2 Chester- fields; coffee table; stove fan
(white); stereo set; bath
mats- 2 sets blue, 2 sets
beige/brown/red; garden
hose w/wall mount. Call mornings (905)239-7125 or
leave msg.
RENT TO OWN - N e w a n d
reconditioned appliances,
new TV's, Stereos, Comput-
ers, DVD Players, Furniture,
Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de-
livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market,
905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502.
SECURITY CONCERNS
We Can Help. Camera Systems, Very Reasonable
26 Years Experience. Family Business.
www.SkyviewE.com 905-
655-3661 1-800-903-8777
SOLID WOOD kitchen cabi-
nets, cherry stain, available lst week of June, suitable for
cottage or apartment. Will look at all offers. (905)263-
8441
TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door
fridge's available, variety of
dented ranges, laundry, dish-
washers and fridge's - differ-
ent colors. SMALL DENTS
EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! 18
cu. ft. fridges at $399. New coin laundry available, Call
us today, Stephenson's Ap- pliances, Sales, Service,
Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448
Cars for Sale
2002 KIA SEDONA EX $2895.; 2002 Nissan Sentra
GXE $2995.; 2002 Hyundai Accent GS $2495.; 2002 VW
Passat 1.8T $4695.; 2002 Mazda MPV DX $2995.;
2002 Saab 93SE $4995.; 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX
$4195. 2001 SATURN SC2
$2495.; 2001 Olds. Sil-
houette $3195.; 2001 Mazda
Protege ES $2995.; 2001 Subaru Out. AWD $3695.;
2001 Suzuki XL7 $3695.; 2000 Olds Intrigue GLS
$2495.; 2000 Buick Century 2000 $2995.; 2000 Olds
Intrigue GL $2495.; 1999
Mazda Protege $2495.;1995
Ford Explorer XLT $2495. All
Vehicles above CERTIFIED
& EMISSION TESTED! Over
55 Vehicles in stock $795.00 & UP!Amber Motors Inc.,
3120 Danforth Avenue, Scar- borough M1L 1B1 416-864-
1310
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Cars for Sale
2005 THUNDERBIRD, 50th
Anniversary Limited Edition
(one of 300 in Canada)
Loaded, hard top convertible, 3.9 V8, standard & automat-
ic, approx 48,000 miles. Mint $22,900 (905)404-1937
2010 CHEV COLORADO LT. Like new. Low Km.
Black/Black, OnStar, Certi- fied $14,200. (905)436-3379
Cars for Sale
2005 CHEVY BLAZER $3995.; 2004 2004 Hyundai
Accent GL $3495.; 2003 Mazda MPV-ES $4195.;
2003 Suzuki Aerio
$3495.; 2002 Dodge G.
C a r . S p o r t $ 3 6 9 5 . ;
2002 Chrysler Sebring LX
$4195.; 2002 Kia Magen-
tis LX $3495.; 2002 Chevy Malibu $3495.; 2002 Olds.
Alero $2995.; 2001 Izuzu Rodeo LS $4695.; All Vehi-
cles above CERTIFIED & EMISSION TESTED! Over
55 Vehicles in stock $795.00
& UP! Amber Motors Inc.
3120 Danforth Avenue,
Scarborough M1L 1B1 416- 864-1310.
2005 FORD Five Hundred, loaded, leather, moonroof,
etc. 45,000km, certified, e- test, $8250-obo 905-409-
0333
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$250-$2000
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905-686-1771416-896-7066
CASH FOR CARS! We buy
used vehicles. Vehicles
must be in running condition.
Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at
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cling. We pay Top Dollar for
your Scrap cars & trucks. Cash paid. 24 hours, 7
days/week. Free pickup. Call John (905)436-2615
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2001 CHEVY S-10 truck, 134,000 kms, 4 cylinder,
manual, am/fm cassette, no rust, certified. Price $4000.
Call (905)666-1997
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To advertise your Church Services
in our Worship Directory
PUBLISHING FRIDAYS
Deadline: Wednesday 12 NoonSpecial Easter Section
Publishing Friday March 30th
& Wednesday April 4th
Call Erin Jackson
905-683-5110 ext. 286
or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com
Come & Worship
Founder and PresidentVanCrouchCommunicationswww.vancrouch.com
Destiny Church of Durham welcomes special guest speaker Van Crouch on Sunday March
25th,2012 at 10:00 am.Van Crouch is widely regarded as one of the best and more versatile
speakers in America.As the founder and president of Van Crouch Communications,Van
challenges individuals to achieve excellence in their lives through more fully utilizing their
physical,mental,and spiritual resources.
From the professional sports locker room to the corporate boardroom,Crouch travels
around the world delivering his message of hope,humor,and enthusiasm to audiences of all
kinds and sizes.
His clients include the Dallas Cowboys,the Chicago Bears,AT &T,State Farm and American
Airlines,as well as the Universities of Georgia,Te nnessee,Nebraska,and Oklahoma.
He will cause your attitude to become more positive,your problems smaller,your self-
esteem and confidence will grow,and your self-doubts disintegrate.
Don’t miss this chance to hear Va n Crouch for yourself
Come Join us on Sunday March 25th,2012
at 10 AM
at Lincoln Ave.Public School
#70 Lincoln Ave.Ajax
Destiny Church of Durham
office:905.492.3095
email:info.dcchurch.ca
www.dcchurch.ca
Rev Crouch will also be ministering at:
210 King Street East Bowmanville (Behind the Wind Store next to Pizza Pizza)Saturday March 24th at 7 PM
and at
Destiny World Headquarters 1730 McPherson Court,Unit 34,PickeringSundayMarch25that6PM
ROGER, Meagan - Peacefully at the Hospital
for Sick Children on Monday, March 19, 2012
at the age of 12 years. Cherished daughter of
Karen Sue and Kent. Loving big sister to
Matthew. A special granddaughter of Terry &
Patricia Caverly and Bruce & Ann Roger and
great-granddaughter of Lynn Woodall. Sadly
missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old
Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488 on
Wednesday, March 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel
of the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 22
at 2:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations
may be made in lieu of flowers to Ooch on
the 8th in care of Sick Kids Hospital. A Guest
Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca
VENDORS WANTED
For the
Clarington Home
and Garden Show
April 14th 15th, 2012
Limited space
Please call Devon
905-579-4473 Ext 2236
or Wendy at
905-579-4473 Ext 2215
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We are a company who cares about the customers needs.
We provide professionalism and quality work and supply
you with affordable solutions to your heating and cooling
problems. We offer Service and Sales of Furnaces, Air
Conditioners, Fireplaces, Water Heaters, Humidifiers,
Tankless Water Heaters, Pool Heaters, Custom Duct Work and
more......Residential and Commercial.
Beat the heat this summer with your new Air Conditioner.
"WE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU TO HOT OR TO COLD AND
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HAPPY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Specializing in:
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l Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations, Custom Shower
l Kitchen refacing, Granite counter top
l Marble, ceramic and porcelain tiles
l Exterior & Interior painting, plastering, repairing
l Carpeting, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring
l Basement refinishing, Crown Moulding
l Licensed plumbers & electricians
l Financing available
l References and Showroom is available
Free Estimate (416) 417-0568
T.E.P. General Contracting & Carpentry
Additions, basements, decks, tiling, drywall, taping,
painting, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths,
counter tops, hardwood flooring, crown moulding,
furniture repairs/refinishing. Call Terry (905)442-7007
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For an estimate call Ian at
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Boxing
Pound 4 Pound hosts boxing show
Saturday card
will feature
12 bouts
PICKERING -- Pound 4
Pound continues its assault
on combative sports with
its first ever amateur box-
ing show at the Pickering
club.
This spectacular
12-match event will have
on its card a Canadian
Muay Thai champion and
a Golden Gloves champi-
on. Along with the enter-
tainment, six-time world
professional super ban-
tamweight champion Lisa
Bad News Brown, and
WBF World Featherweight
champion Barrington
Francis will be on a hand
signing autographs and
memorabilia for the spec-
tators.
The event will hold some
250 people with the doors
opening at 2 p.m. and
bouts starting at 3 p.m. at
the club, 1050 Brock Road.
A host of other celebrities,
including Spider Jones,
will be on hand to present
awards and show support.
Brown, a Pound 4 Pound
member, is currently in
preparation for anoth-
er world title shot as she
focuses her attention on
May 5 for her WBA Super
Featherweight title shot.
The Pound 4 Pound ath-
letes all have followed her
lead with Matt Kendall
winning a WKA Canadian
Super Welterweight muay
thai title, two weeks after
he won the CASK Canadian
kickboxing title. Also com-
peting on the card making
her boxing debut will be
Canadian Cask kickboxing
champion at 140 lbs. Elle
Moravej, along with Cana-
dian Golden Gloves cham-
pion in the cruiserweight
division Cory Phillips.
This should be an excit-
ing 12 matches featuring
Pickering’s rising young
stars of boxing under the
Pound 4 Pound MMA flag.
PICKERING -- Hard work
and dedication paid off for
members of the Pickering
Skating Club who rose to
the top and successfully
passed their skating tests
on test day.
Dance, Preliminary,
Dutch Waltz: Emma David-
son, Stephanie Hintermeis-
ter
Dance, Preliminary,
Canasta: Caitlain Ball, Sara
Currie, Stephanie Hinter-
meister, Audrey Narine,
Keringtyn Marchant, Madi-
son McKay
Dance, Preliminary, Baby
Blues: Eldora Chen, Keeon-
na Trim-Sankar
Dance, Junior Bronze,
Swing Dance: Cindy Huang,
Alexandra Savor, Emily
Weightman
Dance, Junior Bronze,
Fiesta Tango: Melissa Rose
Dance, Senior Bronze,
Ten-Fox: Nicholas Kuk
Dance, Senior Bronze,
Fourteenstep: Ashley Ham-
burger
Dance, Senior Bronze,
European: Alison Dudu,
Ashley Hamburger, Natalia
Savor, Emily Wardle
Dance, Junior Silver,
Keats’ Foxtrot: Christin
Spencer, Stephanie Scott
Dance, Junior Silver,
Rocker Foxtrot: Alexandra
Scott
Dance, Senior Silver,
Blues: Sydney Vandersluis
Dance, Gold, Westminster
Waltz: Alexandra Ruhnke
Dance, Gold, Quickstep:
Michele Tennant
Dance, Gold, Silver
Samba: Serena Gill
Skating Skills, Prelimi-
nary: Alexandra Savor,
Emily Weightman
Skating Skills, Junior
Bronze: Riley Sawyer, Amy
Wu
Free Skating, Junior Silver
– Elements: Holly Branigan,
Emily Spadafora
Interpretive, Bronze:
Emily Wardle
Interpretive, Silver: Holly
Branigan, Natasha Calizon,
Christin Spencer, Sydney
Vandersluis
Interpretive, Gold:
Natasha Calizon.
Figure Skating
Pickering Skating Club
members moving on
gymnaSticS
Pickering
Athletic
Centre
competes
in Halton
Hills
Lots of medals
for gymnasts
HALTON HILLS -- Pickering
Athletic Centre invitational
athletes competed in Hal-
ton Hills recently.
Results for the Ontario
competitive program are:
Level 2 age 9
Lauren Hart 2nd vault, 1st
bars, 1st beam, 2nd floor,
1st overall.
Level 3 age 10
Jada Layne 1st vault, 5th
bars, 3rd beam, 2nd floor,
4th overall; Mackenzie
Sparks 4th vault, 4th bars,
3rd beam, 1st floor, 1st over-
all; Alexandra Facchini 6th
vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam,
3rd floor, 3rd overall.
Level 4 age 9
Brianna Wallace 6th vault,
4th bars, 4th beam, 6th
floor, 5th overall.
Level 4 age 12
Rachel Waldriff 2nd vault,
2nd bars, 2nd beam, 3rd
floor, 2nd overall.
The athletes are coached
by Sarah Nicholson.
The following athletes
competed in the Ontar-
io development program:
Georgia Knudson, Kendall
Bird, Tara Esbati, Ellie Mat-
thew, Jessie Mcguire, Cait-
lyn Puddy, Renee Scheel,
Ashley Faria, Alexa Viglia-
tore, Zoe Degrace, Isabel-
la Baldi. These athletes are
coached by Krista Dales
and Angela Collins.
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