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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_04_13 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- More students will have access to full-day kindergarten next year as the gov- ernment continues its expansion of the early learning program. During a visit to Glengrove Public School on April 12, Education Minister Laurel Broten enjoyed the program first-hand as she played in a sandbox, made Play-Doh animals, finger paint- ed and helped students spell their names in one of the school’s three full-day kindergarten class- rooms. “I love hearing about their experiences and see- ing why full-day kindergarten is such an impor- tant investment,” Ms. Broten said, recalling how the students said they liked school “because it’s a great place and we have fun. “Isn’t that what it’s all about?” she continued, noting test scores and graduation rates have increased since the introduction of the program. Full-day kindergarten rollout continues MINISTER EMPHASIZES COMMITMENT DURING PICKERING STOP RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND PICKERING -- The Ontario Minister of Education Laurel Broten paid a visit to a kindergarten class at Glengrove Public School in Pickering on April 12. The minister announced that despite the challenging economic times, the government is committed to continuing its implemen- tation of full-day kindergarten for all four to five year olds by September 2014. pickering.ca Aquatics | Camps | Fitness | Leisure www.letstalkajax.com Ajax Council cordially invites you to participate in a special online Town Hall Meeting series. • April 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. • April 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. • April 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. RICHARD PRICE FINANCIAL MANAG EMENT Income Ta x Pr eparation—$50.00 Only $50 per basic return Richard Price Financial Management 244 Kingston Rd. 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Give yo ur home a new look for Spring Alex Harold raises money, awareness as ambassador for annual walk MoyA Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- While many university stu- dents are busy enjoying their newfound freedom from classes, Pickering’s Alex Har- old uses his spare time to educate the pub- lic about muscular dystrophy. Mr. Harold, 19, was diagnosed with Duch- ennes muscular dystrophy at age four. A group of genetic muscle disorders, muscu- lar dystrophy is characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of voluntary muscles that control body movement, causing a loss of abilities and shortened life expectancy. “A lot of people don’t get it, they see you in a wheelchair and think that’s it, you’re disabled,” Mr. Harold explains, noting that when it comes to muscular dystrophy, it’s much more than whether you have the abil- ity to walk. To demonstrate, Mr. Harold tries to shake the hand of his mother, Janice, but can’t reach his arm high enough above the table they’re seated at to reach her. He lets his hand drop back to his lap and shrugs his shoulders. “Function for someone with muscular dystrophy can change on an almost daily basis,” he said. “It’s difficult to see your abilities getting worse. It’s hard to see that five or six years ago I could lift my arms over my head on my own. When I was younger I could run and walk. When there’s something new that doesn’t work it’s hard. Confronting the fact that you’re going to be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life, that’s a shock to the sys- tem.” A student at the University of Toronto, Mr. Harold also works with Muscular Dystrophy Canada to raise awareness about the condi- tion by speaking at events and conferenc- es. He is also the ambassador for Durham’s upcoming Walk for Muscular Dystrophy, which will be held Sunday, May 27 at Hey- denshore Park in Whitby. His mother is the walk’s chairwoman. “It’s so thrilling for me to see him grow as a person,” Ms. Harold says of watching Alex share his story. “I see he feels better about himself, he feels like he’s doing something. His speech is very empowering and hopeful so people are inspired by it.” For Mr. Harold, hope is important. “I want to give muscular dystrophy a run for its money,” he says. “I want people to have hope that there will be a cure, that we’re doing something to fight this.” For more information or to register for the walk, visit www.muscle.ca/walk. Early bird registrations will be eligible for prizes such as airfare for two to anywhere in North America. Participants must be registered by April 27 to be eligible. Page 6 - Today’s editorial For More information visit: www.ajaxminorhockey.com AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2012-2013 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! REP TRYOUT REGISTRATION Sat. April 14 & Sun. 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Ms. Goldberg’s son Isaiah Jones, 5, is in full-day kin- dergarten at Glengrove, after completing part-time junior kindergarten last year. “I’ve noticed a very big difference,” Ms. Goldberg said. “Just the structure, with him being in school every day versus last year where it was all over the place. He likes it so much better and he seems to be learning faster and better.” Ms. Goldberg says her son’s reading and writing skills have improved dramatically, and he now reads above his age level. “He just seems to remember everything better and he loves schools, so I hope that lasts a long time,” she said. Ms. Broten was quick to emphasize that despite tough economic times, the roll-out of full-day kinder- garten will continue as planned, with all schools offer- ing the program by 2014. 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At an executive committee meeting on April 11, councillors approved a recom- mendation from staff that would see three new all-way stops in the high traffic area of Major Oaks Road and Dellbrook Avenue, home to two schools and several parks. “I am very pleased to have three all-way stop locations now supported by the com- mittee,” said councillor David Pickles, who put forward a motion requesting four new stops last year after receiving several complaints from residents who were con- cerned about children crossing the street safely. “About 80 per cent of responding resi- dents in the area supported the all-way stops,” he continued. “Once installed, children and other pedestrians will have safer crossings to get to school and parks.” Staff sent out a letter requesting resident input on proposed stops to nearly 2,600 homes and received 59 replies, or about 2.3 per cent of residents. Of those who replied, 80 per cent were in favour of the proposed stop signs. The proposed stop signs would be locat- ed at Major Oaks Road and Duberry Drive, Major Oaks and Greenmount Street and Dellbrook Avenue at Meriadoc Drive. Sev- eral residents also expressed support for a fourth stop at Dellbrook and Denby Drive, but staff nixed the idea because of issues with the sight lines and grade of the inter- section. The issue will come before council for final approval Monday, April 16. Should the recommendation be approved, stop signs would be installed by the beginning of the new school year in September. city Pickering moves to install new stop signs in Major Oaks neighbourhood du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 6 P Pennies A rather un-Conservative federal budget To the editor: In the recent budget released by the fed- eral government, the nation was shocked, though not surprised, to see that the Royal Canadian Mint was tasked with discontin- uing the penny. Reasons for this included the cost of producing a penny being high- er than 1/100th of a dollar and that most Canadians do not use them. However, let’s face a fact here. This is a distraction. It is far easier to say the 2012 budget is the one that killed the penny than the one that saw our Conservative govern- ment introduce a rather Liberal (and I say capital “L” Liberal) budget. We are see- ing defence cuts, cuts to federal jobs, pen- sions and raising the retirement age. They claim these are not close to the cuts seen under former Prime Minister Jean Chre- tien to balance the books, but let’s face it, the Conservatives stopped making sense awhile ago, now they’re just making the rest of Canada join in. Liam Nichols Whitby Business Approach countries that share our values To the editor: Re: ‘Durham delegation China bound in May’, news, durhamregion.com, March 17, 2012. Really. As a previous assembly worker at Gener- al Motors in the late 1970s jobs were being negotiated to Mexico and the rest is histo- ry. We as Canadians pay huge amounts of tax dollars for human rights, labour laws, health and safety regulations and rights for women in our province and country. Now we are sending a delegation to China using taxpayers’ dollars and we will offer subsidies (tax dollars) to try and cre- ate jobs for $10.25. China can and is able to come to Canada under the World Trade Organization and follow regulations and do business here anytime. But why would they when they have no human rights, labour, health and safety laws and pay their workers dollars a day? Why are we not approaching the U.S., Germany, Finland, Switzerland etc., coun- tries that share common values for work- ers? In Durham Region we had thousands of manufacturing jobs, good paying jobs. What a shame. I wish the delegation good luck as we all know we need jobs, but unfortunately we have to take what we can get considering Ontario’s economic future. Danny LeBlanc Oshawa Parking Columnist was out of line To the editor: Re: ‘And the parking enforcement officer got away’, Neil Crone column, durhamre- gion.com, March 28, 2012. So, Mr. Crone made a choice to park ille- gally, determined on his own that he could break the law (morally exonerating him- self) and then has the audacity to condone violence against parking enforcement offi- cers. Did it occur to him there is a reason there is no parking on the street until 10 a.m.? How much grace period should be given? Ten minutes? Thirty minutes? That’s why the time is posted on the sign so it is the same for everyone without ambiguity. Green Hornets? I’m assuming he was ticketed in Toronto but they have been in blue for over 20 years -- at least get the colour right. As for understanding those who would punch their lights out I would ask that you take a minute to understand my enforce- ment officer friend, a father of two who was attacked from behind, head smashed into the sidewalk and knocked unconscious causing significant injuries and loss of income. All for simply doing his job. He is one of the nicest people I know and has returned to work with his same posi- tive outlook on life. Would it be acceptable to assault a police officer over a speeding ticket? While I agree parking enforcement officers are not held highly in society, the ones I know rank higher than someone who would promote breaking the law and abusing those tasked with enforcing it. Lastly Mr. Crone can be assured there is balance in the universe and the $30 fine that he must pay proves it. Rob Mackay Whitby & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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He is the ambassador for Durham’s Walk for Muscular Dystrophy, to be held Sunday, May 27 at Heydenshore Park in Whitby. And Mr. Harold, 19, who has Duch- ennes muscular dystrophy, suggests people have a lot to learn. “A lot of people don’t get it, they see you in a wheelchair and think that’s it, you’re disabled,” he explains, noting that when it comes to muscular dystrophy, it’s much more than whether one has the ability to walk. We all do it, don’t we? We see a person in a wheelchair and one of our first thoughts is about what they cannot do. We also have the selfish, but natural thought, ‘glad it’s not me’. Or perhaps we imagine ourselves in his or her place and think, ‘I don’t know what I’d do if it was me’. Mr. Harold doesn’t have to imagine. He was diagnosed at age four. Muscular dystrophy is especially nasty. Inevitably, it causes weakness in the voluntary muscles that allow us to, for example, raise an arm to hail a cab. It’s an erosion of a person’s abilities and Mr. Harold knows this first-hand. “It’s difficult to see your abilities get- ting worse. It’s hard to see that five or six years ago I could lift my arms over my head on my own. “When I was younger I could run and walk. When there’s something new that doesn’t work it’s hard. Confronting the fact that you’re going to be in a wheel- chair for the rest of your life, that’s a shock to the system.” Some, perhaps many of us, would only want to hide away in a dark place and let Muscular Dystrophy take its course. But Mr. Harold is made of stronger stuff and he steps out into the light to educate and, in the process, inspire. “I want to give muscular dystrophy a run for its money,” he says. “I want people to have hope that there will be a cure, that we’re doing some- thing to fight this.” For more information or to register for the walk, visit www.muscle.ca/walk. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP Local experts urge Province to step up addiction services JiLLian FoLLert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A recent decision to discontin- ue OxyContin is having unintended conse- quences in Durham Region. “We’re seeing people switch to heroin in sig- nificant numbers,” says Beth Whalen, harm reduction coordinator at the John Howard Society of Durham Region. “It has not been a drug of choice here until now.” There has also been a small uptick in crack cocaine use. On March 1 Purdue Pharma took OxyCon- tin off the market and replaced it with Oxy- NEO -- a time-released oxycodone pill man- ufactured to be “tamper resistant” and diffi- cult to crush, making it harder to abuse. Both OxyContin and OxyNEO have also been delisted from the Ontario drug benefit program, making access difficult. “People can’t get the drug they rely on so they’re switching to heroin because it works as a pain reliever as well,” explains Ms. Whalen, who works closely with local drug users through programs such as Project X-Change, which provides users with clean needles and collects used ones. She estimates 75 to 80 per cent of Project X-Change clients are addicted to an opioid pain killer, most after receiving legitimate prescriptions for pain. The added risks of heroin use are signifi- cant. With OxyContin, Ms. Whalen says users knew the dose they were getting and how it would affect them. Heroin is unpredictable -- there is no way to know what it has been cut with and the risk of illness and overdose is higher. The John Howard Society and the Dur- ham Region Health Department are work- ing together to provide weekly updates to the Province on the impact OxyContin discontin- uance is having locally. Marion Megesi, a program manager with the health department, says the changes may result in increased demand for addiction treatment, counselling and withdrawal ser- vices such as methadone clinics. “Like any addiction client, the person has to be ready to receive that treatment for it to help,” Ms. Megesi notes. Other communities in the GTA are taking note of the problem, too. A report tabled at a recent Toronto Board of Health meeting urges Health Minister Deb Matthews to make the drug Suboxone -- a drug similar to methadone that is used to treat opioid addiction -- more easily available to patients who need it. Currently, Suboxone is only available through the Province’s Exceptional Access Program, which requires doctors to go through a lengthy approval process that can take up to three months. On March 12, the Province unveiled a strat- egy to help OxyContin users find addiction treatment. Initiatives include monitoring emergency departments to identify cases of withdrawal and partnering with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to create withdrawal and treatment guidelines. Ms. Whalen says more needs to be done. She is urging the Province to step up sup- ports available to drug users including harm reduction services, detox beds and treatment programs. At the local level she is also hoping for fund- ing for safer inhalation kits -- also known as “crack kits” -- which will help with harm reduction if there is an increase in crack cocaine use. Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @ JillianFollert and on Facebook by searching Jillian Follert drugs Durham sees spike in heroin use after OxyContin pulled off market ron Pietroniro / metroLand OSHAWA -- Beth Whalen is the harm reduction co-ordinator for the John Howard Society in Oshawa. The recent discontinuation of Oxycontin is already having an effect on the community. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 8 AP 905-683-0407 WE BUYGOLD Old Ajax Plaza on Harwood Next to Home Hardware WATCHES 25% OFF Readers Choice AwardWinner! A message from Durham Tourism Kerri King Something that I have noticed while living in Durham over the years is how vibrant and active our senior community is. I’m sure that many of you across Durham Region who are over the age of 55 are thankful there is such a vari- ety of activities and events to help you stay active, while also having fun and acting your shoe size, not your age. 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Whether it's cheese and crackers or pop- corn snack mix, the students at Beaverton and Thora Central public schools in Brock Township are always thrilled to see her. "Even the older kids who have gone on to high school still call me the snack lady," Ms. Heaton says. She started volunteering with Durham's Child Nutrition Project the year it launched in 1999 at the request of her church minister. "It's such a worthwhile program, I'm very passionate about it," she says. "It's very need- ed, I see that there are a lot of kids who aren't getting proper nutrition." On April 12 Ms. Heaton was one of the vol- unteers recognized at a dinner to thank those who keep Durham’s Child Nutrition Project up and running. The program provides free, healthy break- fasts and snacks to students at schools across Durham. It is now offered in 106 elementary and high schools, both public and Catholic. This year more than 1,000 volun- teers spent 25,000 hours shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning to get one mil- lion nutritious breakfasts and snacks into stu- dents’ hands. Ana Mazhar, community co-ordinator for DCNP, says volunteers are the lifeblood of the project. “We are a one-person office and that’s me. At the end of the day we couldn’t run a sin- gle program without the volunteers,” she says. “We are feeding hungry tummies, but we are also going way beyond that to develop life- long good nutrition habits.” An estimated 31 per cent of elementary school students and 62 per cent of secondary school students do not start their day with a nutritious breakfast. 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Feeling useFul When young people embark on volunteer work, ideally around the age of twelve, they learn about themselves and become more familiar with their community. Getting involved gives them the enormous pleasure of feeling useful. Volunteering is also a beneficial experience for young people when the time comes for them to join the job market. Their proven commitment to society will reassure future employers. summer and weekends Volunteer opportunities abound during the summer or on weekends, when young people aren’t busy at school. Many different areas are open to teens who want to satisfy a need to contribute to the greater good. These might include staffing an organization’s information desk, coaching a sports team, getting involved in a fundraising activity, or working at a kiosk during a charity event. Volunteering helps young people grow into informed, concerned adults and gives them the opportunity to become good citizens. It gives young people the chance to address the issues they care about and believe in. It’s not surprising that volunteering is something they will be proud of for a whole lifetime. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 13 AP The Canadian Cancer Society is recognizing all efforts and commitment given by volunteers, who are the heart of the organization in communities across Canada. Our Volunteers are 2,224 strong in the Durham Region, and without you we could not achieve our mission. d CelebratingVolunteers Visit www.cancer.ca or call 1 888 939-3333 Together, we’re strong in the fight against cancer. Thank You! 1255 Te rwillegar Avenue,Unit 9 Oshawa,L1J 7A4 www.phdurham.com Contact us at volunteer@phdurham.com or call at 905.579.5267 The Participation House Project (Durham Region) To our Volunteers...Thank Yo u! JOIN US! We invite you to contact us and find out about how you can help too! 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Enjoy a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience with Victim Services of Durham Region. We need…Volunteer Crisis Responders & Board Members VOLUNTEERSTO OUR For more informationplease contact our office at(905)579-1520x1846 or email- vcars@drps.ca du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 14 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment Special eventS Country royalty coming to Durham Boots and Hearts Music Festival aug. 10 to 12 at Mosport Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Some of the biggest names in country music are com- ing to Clarington this summer for a three-day festival at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Republic Live, a promoter with offices in Peterborough and Nashville, presents Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock and more artists Aug. 10 to 12 at the Boots And Hearts Music Festival. Shannon McNevan, partner and executive director, Republic Live, the promoter and producer of the festival, admits he doesn’t have a musical bone in his body. But he’s a big music fan and says the festival will be an annual event. “The model was set up to try and get a world-class headliner every day,” he says. “We wanted to target the most prolific artists we could and go for them and, thankfully, we didn’t have to go far.” McGraw, headlining on the Fri- day, is one of country music’s top stars. Famously married to coun- try singer Faith Hill, McGraw had 11 straight albums debut in the top spot on the Billboard albums charts. The 44-year-old Louisi- ana native had 21 singles hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and McGraw has won three Grammy and 14 Acad- emy of Country Music Awards. On the edgier side, Kid Rock’s music features influences ranging from country to hip hop. Nomi- nated five times for a Grammy, he’s won two American Music Awards and headlines Saturday, when country slalwart Alabama also performs. Carrie Underwood is in the spotlight on the final day. While she first became known for win- ning the fourth season of Amer- ican Idol in 2005, Underwood today is one of the hottest coun- try music acts of the past decade. From her debut album, Some Hearts, she has amassed too many awards to list. Underwood is the only female artist to have won consecutive Entertainer of the Year awards from the Acade- my of Country Music. Also taking the stage at Boots and Hearts are Paul Brandt, Big and Rich, Lauren Alaina, Jason McCoy, Dallas Smith, High Valley and Canaan Smith. McNevan notes there’s a lot of variety in country music and organizers wanted an eclectic mix of performers. He says the origins of the fes- tival are in other similar events he’s attended. McNevan says he was “blown away” by festivals in places such as Nashville and Cal- ifornia and wanted to bring “a weekend camping country festi- val” to this area. While the music will be the main focus at Boots and Hearts, there is more to enjoy, including a kids’ play zone with a petting zoo, authentic country fare, local crafts, a mechanical bull and a Country Fair and midway. And of course patrons are invit- ed to camp at Motorsport for the weekend. Learn more about the event and get tickets at www.bootsand- hearts.com. Roxwel.coM. people.coM, SodaHead.coM CLARINGTON -- TIm McGraw, above, is one of the big three coming to the Boots and Hearts Music Festival at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Aug. 10 to 12. McGraw is the headliner for the first day of the event, Carrie Underwood, above right, headlines day three and Kid Rock is the star attraction on Aug. 11. we believe we’ve got a lot of entertainment value right from when people wake up to when things close down in the middle of the morning. Shannon McNevan du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 15 P TICKETS ONSALE NOW Presented by Connected to your community TM Back by popular demand, Jim Witter, the man behind the “Piano Men” tour returns to bring you on another music journey, this time through the 60s featuring the music of Simon & Garfunkel. Their songs and Jim’s performance perfectly capture the innocence, hope and introspection that contrasted the monumental changes that our society experienced during the 1960s. 905-721-3399 Ext.2 • 50 King St. E. Oshawa Friday June 15, 2012, 8 p.m. REGENT THEATRE University of Ontario Institute of Technology Tickets $39.00 plus tx/sc •www.regenttheatre.ca , the man behind itterBack by popular demand, Jim W TREREGENT THEA , this time through the 60s featuring the neymusic jour s funkel. Their songs and Jim’music of Simon & Gar fectly capture the innocence, hope and mance perforper introspection that contrasted the monumental changes fectly capture the innocence, hope and mance perforper , this time through the 60s featuring the neymusic jour s funkel. Their songs and Jim’music of Simon & Gar fectly capture the innocence, hope and mance perforper introspection that contrasted the monumental changes JIM WITTER:FEELING GROOVY A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF THE 60S THROUGH THE MUSIC OF SIMON &GARFUNKEL theatre Storm Warning at herongate to May 12 PICKERING -- A late summer weekend brings two people together in Norm Fos- ter’s Storm Warning. Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre pres- ents the comedy to May 12 in west Pickering. “Storm Warning is the story of emo- tionally damaged Second World War vet- eran Jack Forrester and a brassy, amphet- amine-popping music writer named Emma Currie,” states a press release. “Set in 1953, it tells the story of two hearts that come together one Septem- ber weekend. Two hearts which will beat differently from that weekend on.” The play features Kelly Ann Moss of Pickering and Geoff Coulter of Oshawa. Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd. For tickets and more information, visit www.herongate.com. Pickering theatre presents romantic comedy Supplied photo PICKERING -- Geoff Coulter of Oshawa and Kelly Ann Moss of Pickering are fea- tured in Storm Warning, running to May 12 at Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre. Pickering’s Backwoods Players auditioning Young people sought for A Wolf’s Tale PICKERING -- Backwoods Players is look- ing for cast members. The Pickering Museum Village theatre group presents A Wolf’s Tale June 10 at the Duffin’s Creek Spring Fair. The play will be staged three times that day at the museum village. “Poor Lady Alys faces a rather embar- rassing problem: her husband turns into a wolf every night. What can she possibly do about this thorny problem? Enter the oily Sir Bagger with a dastardly solution. Will the Queen intervene? Come and find out,” states a press release. Auditions are April 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. and April 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pickering Muse- um Village. Audition times must be booked by calling Darryl Peters at 905-725-5015. An all-youth production, Backwoods is looking for actors between 10 and 18 years old. The cast includes seven to 10 boys and girls. Those auditioning are asked to pre- pare a one-minute monologue of their choice. Pickering Museum Village is just off Hwy. 7, three kilometres east of Brock Road in the Village of Greenwood. For more information visit pickering.ca/ museum or call the museum village at 905- 683-8401. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 16 AP LIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER Oshawa’s Atria hosts MS metal fundraiser Five bands on bill at April 15 show MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Metal music and multiple sclerosis? An Oshawa couple is hosting a benefit concert featuring five bands at The Atria in Oshawa April 15. And if a metal MS fundraiser seems a bit incongruous, that’s the point. “A lot of the younger people who go to these kinds of shows, they’re just not as aware as people my age and people affected by MS,” musi- cian Andrew Cleveland says. “I thought it would be important to try and get them involved.” Besides, it’s a cause that’s near and dear to his heart. “My mom suffers from MS so every year around the MS Walk I try to do something,” Cleveland says. “We’ve been talking about putting on a fundraising show for a while now.” He’s lined up Kennedy from Toronto, Pickering’s Terror Spells, which he described as play- ing “pretty abrasive music,” not so much heavy as creepy, and Vilipend. “(Vilipend has) been around for a long time, a pretty popular band in Toronto,” says Cleveland, noting one of the members’ aunts has MS and he was anxious to be a part of the show. Cleveland was excited to get The Black Faxes for the show, noting “they haven’t really gotten a lot of attention in this area.” Toronto’s Godstopper is also on the bill. As for his own band, Oshawa’s The Blind Surgeons Operation, which is headlining, Cleveland says they formed in 2010, a trio because, he quips, “there isn’t enough room in the truck for another. “We’re like the grind core version of Rush,” he says. “It’s pretty un-lis- tenable music, but people seem to like it, which is surprising. “It was originally just a joke band but more recently we started to become more serious,” he says. The doors open at 8 p.m. and there will be a raffle for stuff includ- ing merchandise from the partici- pating bands and even the print from the show poster, created by his girlfriend, Kyla Reis, of Destroy and Devour. Her design company is hosting the show and Cleveland says “we will be doing more events like this in the future.” The Atria is at 59 King St. E., Oshawa. 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Cu s t o m B u i l t Bu n g a l o w o n A c r e L o t Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 17 AP Ajax’s Devin Shore, Pickering’s Drake Caggiula leading their teams in OJHL final series SHAwn CAyLey scayley@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A life-long friendship between Devin Shore and Drake Caggiula has been put on hold over the past week. That’s not to suggest a wedge has been driven between the two young, dynamic hockey play- ers, but rather it’s an indication of the nature of things when two teams, and specifically two players in this case, go head-to-head in a playoff series. And not just any playoff series as Shore’s Whitby Fury and Caggiula’s Stouffville Spirit are deep in a battle for league supremacy in the Ontario Junior Hockey League final. So far through five games, the two NHL-ranked prospects for this summer’s draft have lived up to the hype. Caggiula’s efforts were in full display Wednes- day as he scored three times and assisted on another in a convincing 7-1 victory by the Spirit in Game 5, giving Stouffville a 3-2 series lead and leaving Whitby on the ropes. Perhaps Friday’s Game 6 will be Shore’s time to shine in the same light. Held off the scoresheet Wednesday, Shore had six points in the first four games of the series and will no doubt be looking to mirror his buddy’s efforts, while more impor- tantly doing his part to keep the Fury playoff run alive and well. Stats and individual performances aside, both Shore and Caggiula admit they’ve enjoyed going up against one another after so many years of suiting up on the same side. “We’ve played since we were eight years old together, hockey and lacrosse,” said Shore, an Ajax native with a scholarship to the University of Maine in his back pocket. “We’ve been best friends for a long time and we still are. We’re really close and it’s fun to play against him. We are both very competitive guys and it’s good to go head-to-head.” Caggiula adds: “It’s definitely different, but I am sure after this series we’re going to share some laughs. It’s definitely a fun experience though. Maybe once in a lifetime.” The pair’s connection goes all the way back to minor hockey in Ajax-Pickering with the AAA Raiders’ program. They played together there until Caggiula joined the Spirit last season and Shore played at the Hill Academy. This year Shore signed on with the Fury and Caggiula headed south and joined Des Moines of the United States Hockey League. For yet another year it looked as though the two would avoid facing each other. However a change in heart by Caggiula saw him depart Des Moines not long after the season started and land back with the Spirit. Now he is in a spot that just a few months ago he never expected. “I never thought I would be back here and then I never thought we would be in the finals, but I am glad I am here and it’s turned out to be the right choice to come back,” said Caggiula, who has committed to the University of North Dakota on scholarship. “I’ve learned a lot and been able to grow as a player and a person. It’s been great.” And now he is one win away from helping his club to a Buckland Cup championship and a shot at the Dudley Hewitt Cup next week in Thunder Bay. Either way, whether Caggiula and the Spirit close things out and advance or Shore and the Fury mount a comeback, win the next two and book their trip north, the two pals will go back to life as they knew once the series finishes. “We talked before, wished each other the best of luck and we’ll leave it all out on the ice,” Shore said. If necessary, Game 7 will be played Saturday night in Stouffville. The winner of the series will open up play at the Dudley Hewitt on Tuesday. HOCkey Friendship on hold for now niCk iwAnySHyn, SAbrinA byrneS / MetrOLAnD DURHAM -- Drake Caggiula, top photo, of the Stouffville Spirit, and Devin Shore, of the Whitby Fury, are best of friends off the ice. But the two are foes in the Ontario Junior Hockey League final series. MArtiAL ArtS Sean Pierson to face Jake Hecht at UFC on FX 3 PICKERING -- After two straight losses, Sean Pierson is getting back into the octagon with the UFC. The Pickering native and mixed martial arts athlete is scheduled to compete in his third fight for the compa- ny at UFC on FX 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 8. He will face American fighter Jake Hecht. Hecht is coming off a quick sub- mission loss to TJ Waldberger at UFC on FX 2 last month, while Pierson, who won his very first fight with the promo- tion in December 2010 against Mat- thew Riddle, will enter the fight after two straight losses, the most recent coming against Dong Hyun Kim in a unanimous decision at UFC 141 in Las Vegas. Interestingly enough, Hecht’s last opponent, Waldberger, was the fighter Pierson stepped in for in his first fight against Riddle. When Pierson, now 36, originally signed with the UFC in October 2010, it was believed he inked a four-fight contract, so his performance in this bout could go a long way in determining what the future may hold. LACrOSSe Ajax’s Zulak named to all-conference team at Mars Hill NORTH CAROLINA -- Eight mem- bers of the Mars Hill men’s lacrosse team were honoured by the Deep South Conference, and a pair of them have ties to these parts. Ajax native Cade Zulak and Whit- by’s Chris Cudmore both received all- conference first-team honours. Zulak, a six-foot-three senior mid- fielder, contributed 12 goals and 15 assists while helping the Spartans to an 11-4 record. His assist totals left him ranked seventh in the league. Zulak plays summer box lacrosse with the Markam Ironheads, based out of Ajax, and had 23 goals and 56 points last season to finish third in team scoring. Cudmore, meanwhile, was one of the anchors on a Mars Hill defensive unit that allowed the third-fewest goals against. The senior long pole also forced a team-high 35 turnovers and scooped up a total of 77 loose balls. 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The Mens’ League clos- ing was April 10 with final games for each division played and a closing ban- quet following the games. Friday does not have play- offs. Thursday Mixed League finished playoffs on April 12, which leads to a club closing banquet Fri- day, April 13. Trophies are given out to the winners at a sit-down dinner and dance. The last bonspiel of the year, the Annandale Men’s Last Chance, runs April 14-15, and advertises over $2,500 in prizes if there is a full draw. Draw times start at 9 and 11 a.m. The teams are guaranteed three eight- end games and the top 16 teams qualify to return for Sunday. Lunch and dinner is included on Saturday, and breakfast is included on Sunday. After the final Sunday game, about 3 p.m., the ice is turned over to the skaters and the compressor is turned off for the sum- mer. Annandale will host a garage/yard sale at the club on May 6, to be a fundrais- er for the 50th anniversary celebrations next season. Contact Lynda Pellow (pel- lowl@hotmail.com) if you wish to contribute to the sale. The committee is also gearing up for a celebration kick-off at the club on Sept. 15, and all past and pres- ent members are invited to attend. Jim Easson curling OAKVILLE -- Building on a successful regular season, the Ajax/Pickering Raiders novice hockey team brought home the bronze medal from the OMHA Tournament of Champions. With a long string of victo- ries throughout the regular season the novice team won its ETA division title, quali- fying them for the OMHA Championship tournament. In the tournament the Raid- ers faced the Burlington Eagles, Hamilton Jr. Bull- dogs, Whitby Wildcats and the host Oakville Rangers. The Raiders started off their championship week- end against the host team of Oakville. With a strong defensive effort they were able to shut them down 3-0. Up next were the Jr. Bull- dogs who were looking to avenge a loss against the Raiders earlier in the sea- son in the semifinals of the Preston International Tour- nament. The Bulldogs came out quickly and were able to shut down the Raiders offence winning 5-0. Very disappointed with this loss the Raiders bounced back beating Burlington 4-2. The last game of the round robin had the Raid- ers up against the favoured Whitby Wildcats. This was the last game heading into the medal round and the Raiders needed a victory to play for the gold. The Raiders started playing hard from the beginning of the game and were able to get a quick lead with strong team play and goaltending by Jason Clem- ents. Despite their good play the Raiders tied the Wildcats 4-4. Their record in the prelimi- CurLing Season at Annandale coming to quick end HoCkey Raiders bring home bronze medal Submitted pHoto PICKERING -- The Ajax/Pickering Raiders brought home the bronze from the OMHA championships. Submitted pHoto Success on the court DURHAM -- The Durham Attack 17U boys’ volleyball team has medalled three times in its four Premier division tournaments this year, the latest being a silver (second in a row) at the Bugarski Cup in Kingston. Team members include, front row, from left: Andrew Phan, Wells Hicks, Mac Coleman, Ethan Baron, Jon Jealouse; back row: coaches Andrew Dyment and Matt Brooks, Blake McIlwaine, Ethan Randall, Connor O’Brien, Jeff Ardron, Cole Palma and coaches Jeff McIntosh and Chris Graham. naries qualified the Raiders to compete against Oakville again in the bronze medal game. The Raiders played hard and eventually won the final game of the season by a score of 3-1. The Raiders goaltender, Roy Pejcinovski, was awarded game MVP. Team members include goalies Jason Clements and Roy Pejcinovski; defence Thomas Gibson, Domen- ic Arabia, Paul Ludwinski, Jacob Longbottom, Blake Petsinis and Jake Hutchison; forwards Eric Edwards, Liam Arnsby, Beckham Schwartz, Joshua Simpson, Mark Lamanna, Evan Kauffman, Ryan Gardner, Gavin Hark- ness, Colin Muldoon and Noah Theodor. The coaching staff includes assistant coaches Len Lamanna and Marcel Long- bottom, trainer Paul Simp- son, on ice helper Lee Mul- doon, goalie coach Vas Pej- cinovski, manager Walt Arn- sby and coach John Petsinis. The team is sponsored by Lamanna Construction, Zone Electric, Sauter’s Inn and Portly Piper. PI C K E R I N G PI C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E Spring is in the air and after a long winter you’ve opened your windows to find that they are old, ugly or just in rough shape. There are several benefits to having new windows and doors in your home. First, they improve the overall look of your house and increase its value. New windows and doors are also much more energy efficient, which means you can keep your heating and air conditioning inside, reducing your monthly bills. It may be tempting to pick up some windows and install them yourself, but you may find that you’re not getting the highest quality windows and the installation is trickier than it seems. Even if you buy the best windows on the market, if they are not installed and sealed properly, they essentially become worthless. “If a window or door is not installed properly, you can get drafts coming into the house,” explains Wayne Hutchinson, owner of Durham Windows and Doors. “I often get calls from people who have tried to install windows themselves or have used a friend or family member to come out and fix the installation.” Homeowners can save themselves the cost and trouble by having their windows and doors done properly the first time. 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(905)576-7448 HAPPY HOME IMPROVEMENT Specializing in: House & Condominium Renovations 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 905 440 4400www.interlockandstone.ca great_outdoors@rogers.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Th i s W e e k • Ma y 1 3 , 2 0 1 1 43 C JEAN FREEMAN Loving wife, Mum and Nana March 30, 1934 May 13, 1999 Twelve Years I've said them all before There are no new words to add You are always in my heart And I still get really sad I wish you were here to talk to I could really use my friend Time can be so hard sometimes Waiting for your heart to mend It's easy remembering good times I tell the kids all about you They laugh and smile at the stories Of the fun stuff we used to do Don't think that you're forgotten Time can't erase a Mother's love I keep you alive in Thomas and Jessica's eyes And I know, you are watching from above. Love Jo'Anne Always in our hearts, Love Anthony, Toni, Jo'Anne, Erica, Thomas and Jessica. IN MEMORY OF SEAN DRISCOLL APRIL 8, 1988 - MAY 15, 2001 EVERY STEP I TAKE EVERY MOVE I MAKE EVERY SINGLE DAY EVERY TIME I PRAY I’LL BE MISSING YOU THINKING OF THE DAY WHEN YOU WENT AWAY WHAT A LIFE TO TAKE WHAT A BOND TO BREAK I’LL BE MISSING YOU Loved & remembered by Mom, Dad & Ryan In Loving Memory Gord Mushynski May 14, 1947 - February 7, 2005 Another Birthday Another Anniversary Without You. In our hearts Forever, Love Always Your Family In Memoriam In Memoriam CANDO RENOVATIONS We take the worries out of your renovations needs. We are fully insured 25 years experience No sub trades. On time completion. One project at a time. * Decks * Kitchens * Bathrooms * Windows & doors * Custom trim A local company employing local people Tel: 905-655-9724 Cell: 416-989-3638 www.cando-renovations.com No Job Too Big or Small! Kitchens, Bathrooms, Rec rooms, Basements, Flooring, Additions and much more! 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CALL OSHAWA THIS WEEK CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 AND LET THE COMMUNITY KNOW! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Th i s W e e k • May 1 3 , 2 0 1 1 43C JEAN FREEMAN Loving wife, Mum and Nana March 30, 1934 May 13, 1999 Twelve Years I've said them all before There are no new words to add You are always in my heart And I still get really sad I wish you were here to talk to I could really use my friend Time can be so hard sometimes Waiting for your heart to mend It's easy remembering good times I tell the kids all about you They laugh and smile at the stories Of the fun stuff we used to do Don't think that you're forgotten Time can't erase a Mother's love I keep you alive in Thomas and Jessica's eyes And I know, you are watching from above. Love Jo'Anne Always in our hearts, Love Anthony, Toni, Jo'Anne, Erica, Thomas and Jessica. IN MEMORY OF SEAN DRISCOLL APRIL 8, 1988 - MAY 15, 2001 EVERY STEP I TAKE EVERY MOVE I MAKE EVERY SINGLE DAY EVERY TIME I PRAY I’LL BE MISSING YOU THINKING OF THE DAY WHEN YOU WENT AWAY WHAT A LIFE TO TAKE WHAT A BOND TO BREAK I’LL BE MISSING YOU Loved & remembered by Mom, Dad & Ryan In Loving Memory Gord Mushynski May 14, 1947 - February 7, 2005 Another Birthday Another Anniversary Without You. In our hearts Forever, Love Always Your Family In Memoriam In Memoriam CANDO RENOVATIONS We take the worries out of your renovations needs. We are fully insured 25 years experience No sub trades. On time completion. One project at a time. * Decks * Kitchens * Bathrooms * Windows & doors * Custom trim A local company employing local people Tel: 905-655-9724 Cell: 416-989-3638 www.cando-renovations.com No Job Too Big or Small! Kitchens, Bathrooms, Rec rooms, Basements, Flooring, Additions and much more! Experience, knowledge and tools to assist you with all your home projects. Engineering and drafting available. Bruce Rudolph (905)571-2157 Cell (905)244-4556 Home Renovations and Repairs ● Interlock Steps ● Walls ● Walkways ● Patio's Custom design's that suit your budget Expert Installation guaranteed 905-440-4400 PAT MENARD & SON HOME IMPROVEMENTS 35 yrs. Durham Region *Foundation Waterprooﬁ ng & Parging *Traditional Plaster and Stucco *Bathrooms, Rec rooms, Flooring *Cultured Stone, Ceramics *T-Bar Ceilings, Painting Int and Ext *Counter tops and decks (905)985-3794 **No job to small! ROSS CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENTS * Local company * 35 yrs experience * ALL home improvements & additions * New rec rooms or remodels * Kitchen and bath replacements * Work guaranteed * WSIB Insured 905-243-8849 www.rossrenos.com J. J. Laracy Landscape Services & Contracting R-905-983-9954 - M-905-260-3560 ✦ Waterprooﬁ ng, ✦ Wet Basements ✦ ✦ Foundation Crack Repairs ✦ ✦ Interlocking Walkways ✦ Patios & Repairs ✦ Excavation ✦ Grading ✦ Dig Outs ✦ ✦ Trees Planted ✦ Trimmed ✦ Removed ✦ ✦ Retaining Walls ✦ Parging ✦ Concrete Work ✦ Topdressing & Sodding ✦ Firewood ✦ ✦ Bobcat & Mini Excavator Services ✦ T.E.P. General Contracting & Carpentry Additions, basements, decks, tiling, drywall, taping, painting, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops, hardwood ﬂ ooring, crown moulding, furniture repairs/reﬁ nishing. Call Terry (905)442-7007 www.tepgeneralcontracting.com Stan's Contracting Services Home Improvements, Renovations & Repairs made easy. Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Flooring, Windows Quality workmanship (905)449-3304 VANDEWATER ROOFING Small company with the right price! - Free estimates New roofs, re-roofs, emergency repairs (905)987-2058 ~ (905)926-3814 “Your Landscape Design/Build Choice in Durham” • Architectural Design • Interlock and Flagstone • Retaining Walls • Wood Decks and Fencing • Repair and Reinstallation • Concrete Demolition • Excavation and Trenching For a Free Estimate, Call (905) 666-9690 www.uniwerks.ca GRASS CUTTING $20 & up per cut by professionals RANGER LANDSCAPINGPROPERTY MAINTENANCE Residential and Commercial Weekly grass cutting and trimming, spring cleanups, gardening design & fl ower planting Fertilization & Aeration Also Tree Services “Excellent rates and excellent service” Guaranteed! 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Stk# V1756 $0 DOWN $54 84 4.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPECIAL NOW$16,988+HST “Full” Stow ‘N Go, Power Group, A/C, & Low Kms. Stk# V1515 $0 DOWN $66 60 5.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2008 GRAND CARAVAN SPECIAL NOW$13,888+HST Full Stow & Go Seating, Power Group, Keyless, 2nd Row Fold Down Windows….Nice…!! Stk# V1973 $0 DOWN $57 72 6.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING SPECIAL NOW$12,888+HST Loaded, 115 Km. Stk# T11081A $0 DOWN $44 84 6.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SPECIAL NOW$12,588+HST Loaded, Old Time Favourite., 68 Km. Stk# P2018 $0 DOWN $77 84 4.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD SPECIAL NOW$23,988+HST Auto, A/C, PW/PL, Leather & AWD Stk# P1952 $0 DOWN $74 84 4.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2010 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 LTD SPECIAL NOW$22,888+HST Power Group, A/C, Leather, Auto & More. 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Stk# T11607A $10,888SPECIAL +HST $49 60 6.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST $0 DOWN +HST 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 LOW, LOW KMS Leather, Sunroof, Allow Wheels, Power Group, One Owner Vehicle Trade….Real Nice…Stk#T11682A $8,888SPECIAL CASH DEAL ONLY as seen,as equipped +HST $60 60 6.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2006 MAZDA 6 GT SPORT WAGON SPECIAL NOW$12,888+HST V6, Power Group, A/C, Keyless Entry, Stk# T11527A $0 DOWN SPRING FLING EVENT $61 72 5.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2009 GRAND CARAVAN SPECIAL NOW$14,888+HST Full Stow N’ Go, Power Group, PW/PL, Keyless Entry & More. Stk# T11756A $0 DOWN 2010 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 SPECIAL NOW$21,000+HST Only 11,000 km, Power Group, Stk# J11220A $68 84 4.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST $0 DOWN $61 84 5.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2010 FORD FOCUS SES SPECIAL NOW$17,488+HST Power Group, A/C, Keyless Entry, Leather, Power Sunroof, Low Kms. Stk# T10402A $0 DOWN $92 60 5.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2007 FORD F150 4X4 LARIAT SPECIAL NOW$19,999+HST Power Bucket Seats, Power Group, Keyless, Leather. Stk# B1949A $0 DOWN $64 84 5.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2011 DODGE AVENGER SXT SPECIAL NOW$18,500+HST Power Group, Power Sunroof, Keyless, Gas Saver!! Only 150Km. Stk# P2026 $0 DOWN $119 84 5.99% WKLY +HST MONTHS INTEREST 2010 DODGE RAM 1500 LARAMIE CREW CAB SPECIAL NOW$34,888+HST Leather, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Power Group, Power Slider, Tube Steps, Low Kms. Stk# V1988 $0 DOWN