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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_07_04P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E facebook.com/newsdurham • twitter.com/newsdurham • d durhamregion.com • Pressrun 53,400 • 36 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The flock of Canada Geese gliding along the waters of Frenchman’s Bay form an iconic Canadian sight, except for the three boats silently trailing them. The boats are part of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s geese relocation program, which is one element in its larger Canada Goose Management Program. On June 29 the TRCA crew gathered on the shore of Lake Ontario to greet more than 100 geese being herded in by their colleagues on the water. “It’s kind of like herding cattle,” said Danny Moro, TRCA project manager, restoration and environmental monitoring projects. Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Herongate Dinner Theatre Great Food & Shows Close To YouLet UsEntertainYou! 905-472-3085 or herongate.com Closing Week! 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This bird will remain in the bay. A massive relocation of Canada geese from the shores of Lake Ontario, from Ajax to Brampton, to a conservation area near Lansdowne is undertaken each year. JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- A judge has declared General Motors manager Melanie Bos guilty of arson, finding she set fire to her lover’s home as he lay in bed upstairs. In a lengthy ruling delivered Friday in Oshawa, Superior Court Justice Bryan Shaughnessy rejected Ms. Bos’s courtroom testimony, finding she was not truthful when she denied starting the fire and leading a double life that included falsely telling her boyfriend that her husband was dead. “I do not accept Melanie Bos’s testimony that she did not commit the offences charged,” the 69-page ruling states. “I find that Melanie Bos was indeed living a double life from late December 2008.” Ms. Bos, 46, showed no reaction when the judgment was announced. She remains free on bail, pending a sentencing hearing in October. During a 13-day trial that began in April, Justice Shaughnessy heard details of the com- plicated life led by Ms. Bos -- she now goes by the last name Chandler -- who until her arrest in 2009 was a rising star in management at GM. Ms. Bos was arrested in July 2009, several days after a minor fire broke out in the base- ment of the Courtice century home owned by her lover Jim Hoy, a former CAW official she met through GM. The prosecution, led by assistant Crown attorney David Parke, alleged Ms. Bos was living a double life, draw- ing money from her marriage to her lawyer husband to pay for property she invested in with Mr. Hoy. Ms. Bos’s ruses included claiming her hus- band had suddenly died of a heart attack and left her a large inheritance, but the woman’s husband was alive and attempting a recon- ciliation even as she became engaged to Mr. Hoy, court heard. Court heard testimony from friends of Mr. Hoy that Ms. Bos announced her husband’s death and her engagement to Mr. Hoy. The prosecution theory was that Ms. Bos, unable to come up with the funds for a planned real estate purchase, was trying to create a distraction when she started a small fire in the basement of Mr. Hoy’s Bloor Street home early on the morning of June 30, 2009 as he lay upstairs in bed. At trial Ms. Bos denied starting the fire and claimed she was not engaged to Mr. Hoy, or that she had led him and others to believe her husband, Bruce Bos, was dead. Ms. Bos’s defence team, John Whelton and Glen Orr, advanced a theory that Mr. Hoy and Mr. Bos had teamed up to frame Ms. Bos. They vigorously cross-examined both men, accusing Mr. Hoy of setting the fire himself, and portraying Mr. Bos as a temperamen- tal and abusive husband, claims both men denied. But Justice Shaughnessy rejected that prem- ise, largely because he couldn’t conceive of a motive for the men to do so. He found Mr. Bos a straightforward and credible witness and found that Mr. Hoy, though grumpy during much of his five days on the stand, was truth- ful. Mr. Hoy was a “disrespectful and rude wit- ness” who “came across as a proud and arro- gant man who is embarrassed that he could be deceived by Melanie Bos”, Justice Shaugh- nessy wrote. But Mr. Hoy’s demeanour was more indicative of a man with wounded pride than “a man who wishes to frame his fiancee for arson and recruited his friends to perjure themselves,” the judge found. A charge of mischief was stayed at the request of the Crown. Ms. Bos returns to court Oct. 25 for a sentencing hearing. GM manager who led double life guilty of arson TorsTar NEws sErvICEs pHoTo OSHAWA -- Melanie Bos entered an Oshawa court, where she was found guilty of arson for attempting to set fire to her lover’s home in 2009. Durham police warn parents of dangers of leaving children alone DURHAM -- Durham police are warning parents across Durham to keep a close eye on their children after several incidents in which young children were left unattend- ed. Over five weeks in May and June, Dur- ham police reported five separate inci- dents where young children were left unat- tended. In May, police received information from a neighbour that a woman in Oshawa had been leaving her two children home alone. When officers visited the residence they found the home secure, but after entering through an unlocked window they found two children under three in the house alone. The mother returned immediately after police contacted her through a cell- phone number found in the residence, and explained that she had put the children to sleep and gone to a nearby bar. Both children were taken into the custo- dy of child protection workers. In early June in Whitby, police received a complaint from a woman that her estranged husband had left their one-year- old child sleeping in the residence unat- tended. Responding officers spoke with the father and determined the child had been left alone and returned the child to the care of the mother. In mid-June officers responding to a resi- dential alarm call in Oshawa found a four- year-old child who had been left alone. After becoming scared, the child had opened the door, causing the alarm to acti- vate. The child told officers this happened every night after his bedtime. The child’s parents, who returned home while officers were there, said they left the child alone to go shopping. Child protection workers were contacted and will be investigating further. In late June, Pickering officers received a call of a two-year-old child wander- ing the streets of a residential neighbour- hood. When police arrived they found the child near several busy roadways, but unharmed. While canvassing the area, offi- cers found several family members of the toddler who had not realized the toddler had left the home. In a similar case in Whitby, neighbours found a three-year-old child wandering on June 27. Officers canvassing the area even- tually located the mother of the child, who explained she had not noticed the child’s absence. The three year old had wandered a considerable distance from home. The children involved were unharmed in each case and child protection work- ers were called in to investigate. Police are warning all caregivers to be mindful of children under their care and ensure their safety and well-being, especially in the summer months. When warranted, child protection work- ers and police can impose charges on care- givers responsible for the safe well-being of children where negligence is determined. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, any- one who unlawfully abandons or endan- gers a child under the age of 10 is guilty of an indictable offence and can face a prison term of up to five years. page 6 - Today’s editorial 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 2 2 AP from page 1 “We’re trying to manage water quality issues, aesthetic issues and public safety issues that come with large groups of birds gathering in parks,” he contin- ued, noting the TRCA “con- stantly” gets calls from residents complaining about geese and other waterfowl. “People will immediately see a difference tomorrow, there won’t be feathers everywhere.” Workers on the beach hide as the birds are herded onto shore and then form a human chain to direct them onto a waiting trail- er. The birds are then banded and transferred to a larger cattle trailer for transport to a reloca- tion site in Landsdowne, where a conservation area that’s been restored specifically for molting geese, with lots of ponds and food sources, awaits them. The geese, which are flight- less during the molting season, gather in waterfront parks seek- ing easy access to water and a food source such as grass for the six- to eight-week period of flightlessness. The birds can eat up to five pounds of grass a day, and excrete three pounds, creat- ing an aesthetic issue for park- goers. “We create these nice water- front parks for people to use, but it ends up attracting geese,” Mr. Moro explained. “You need a buffer between the water and the shore, but if you try to deter geese you deter people. You can’t do both.” Since the TRCA began the relocation program five years ago, numbers of molting geese in area parks across the GTA, from Brampton to Ajax, have steadily decreased. When the crew first came to the Ajax waterfront it was rounding up about 500 geese; this year it col- lected about 350. “We hope by relocating them the geese will join with other flocks and migrate instead of returning here,” Mr. Moro said. In Pickering just over 100 geese were collected, although lower numbers don’t mean less work. “I don’t know why but the birds in Frenchman’s Bay are especially stubborn,” Mr. Moro explained, water dripping off his rubber boots after wading through the water alongside the boats to prevent the birds escap- ing onto shore. “We’re working harder for less numbers now, but I think peo- ple notice the difference.” The TRCA works in partner- ship with the City of Pickering, which conducts its own goose management strategy that includes oiling eggs, plant- ing vegetation, using dogs and birds of prey to scare geese, and erecting fences to minimize the birds’ impact on greenspaces. 905-426-PLUS (7587) 8-145 Kingston Rd E Ajax, ON L1S 7J4 www.healthplusnutritioncentre.com Follow Us on Tw itter Like Us On Facebook Celebrating 14 Ye ars! Full Service Holistic Health Retailer A BIG thank you to our vendors and demo leaders for their VERY generous birthday contributions. 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Enjoy the Great Outdoors with Pickering day camps Nature camp lets kids enjoy some time outside this summer PICKERING -- If you have an adventure-seeking child who loves nature and outdoor sur- vival, Pickering’s Great Out- doors camp could be a great fit. Great Outdoors camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Pine Ridge Secondary School begin- ning July 3, and is open to chil- dren between the ages of 5 and 12. “Campers will have the oppor- tunity to participate in a vari- ety of activities that encour- age teamwork and friendship, and promote a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Alexa Mid- dlestadt, camp director. “Weekly classes can include survival skills, outdoors games, nature crafts, indoor games, low ropes and archery.” Camp includes a variety of outdoor activities as well as off- site trips to the Seaton Hiking Trail and Whitevale and Rouge parks, as well as theme weeks based on the television show Survivor. To register or for more infor- mation on the camps, visit www.pickering.ca or call 905- 420-4621. 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 2 3 P Tara HaTHerly thatherly@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Ontario Power Generation is cutting 1,000 jobs across the province in what the company is calling a business transformation. President and CEO Tom Mitch- ell announced the cuts during a presentation to OPG’s Pickering Community Advisory Council. “We’re making less electric- ity and we’re getting less reve- nue,” he said. “We have to trans- form our business ... We have to become more efficient and effective. We have to deliver ser- vices differently.” Don Terry, manager of public affairs for OPG, said the compa- ny is hoping to manage the job cuts through attrition, which has already started. He added more cuts are expected to follow. “We’re looking for further effi- ciencies and expect additional future head count reductions, but we don’t have this number yet,” he said. Job cuts will affect the compa- ny’s support departments. Main- line positions, such as operators and engineers, will be unaffect- ed. Mr. Mitchell said OPG will continue hiring mainline staff to fill highly skilled positions. “We’re still hiring, there’s always a need for fresh talent,” he said. “What we’re trying to do is find more efficient ways to support those individuals ... Really it’s about becoming a more integrated company.” Mr. Terry ensured the job cuts will not affect OPG’s operation performance. “There will be no impact on safety or essential operations functions inside our stations,” he said. Mr. Mitchell said the prov- ince’s sputtering economy has reduced demand for electricity as many businesses cut produc- tion or shut their doors. “This appears to be a recovery that’s going to be long and slow,” he said. The job cuts are part of a pack- age OPG hopes will save $200 million between now and 2014. As OPG is a publicly owned company, Mr. Mitchell said there is government pressure to cut costs as the provincial gov- ernment tries to rein in spend- ing to pay down debt. “All of these challenges are also opportunities,” he said. While looking to be more effi- cient, Mr. Mitchell said OPG remains a healthy company that is pushing forward with many new and exciting projects. He noted the company has almost $4 billion in hydro-electric proj- ects underway, and is looking at transforming its coal plants into biomass and gas-powered operations to continue return- ing value to Ontarians from the plants, which are being shut- tered by a government decision to stop coal-powered genera- tion. “We’d be essentially reusing those facilities with a different fuel source, so they can actively provide value to Ontarians,” he explained. He added OPG will continue to strengthen its brand to pro- duce the most value possible for Ontario residents from a market that is seeing more companies produce renewable energy. “I can assure you that we are very serious about value for money ... We realize our costs directly impact our hydro users,” he said. “We have a lot more competi- tors in the market, and that’s fine, competition’s good ... 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DID YOU KNOW you can also upload your notices to our online calendar at calendar.durhamregion.com Durham residents encouraged to give blood this summer Rally Together to Save Lives campaign underway DURHAM -- Canadian Blood Services is challeng- ing Durham Region resi- dents to answer the call of the organization’s newest campaign -- Rally Together to Save Lives. The campaign aims to increase the country’s blood donor base to 500,000 active donors and recruit 100,000 new blood donors a year for the next three years. With warm weather here, Canadian Blood Services is also appealing to residents to donate blood this sum- mer. Residents wishing to donate can choose from five upcoming July clinics list- ed below, or contact 1-888- 236-6283 or www.blood.ca to make an appointment. 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Metroland Media Group’s community newspapers are pooling their resources to provide readers extensive coverage of all the Ontario athletes going to the London 2012 Olympics. Following our experience in Beijing, China in 2008 Metroland’s Durham Region Division is once again co-ordinating coverage, which includes a new Olympic section on each of nine commu- nity websites. It’s a departure from our everyday news coverage in terms of the content itself and also in the scope of the proj- ect and the collaboration with other Metroland news divisions. We tend to work independently, focusing on our own local communities. These days ‘hyper-local’ is the media industry buzz word. I silently smile when I hear the daily print and TV media wringing their hands about getting down to the local issues -- as if there’s some big mystery about community journal- ism. It’s what hundreds of weekly newspapers across Canada have been doing since the Hali- fax Gazette first rolled off the press in 1752. Sending community journalists to the Olympics brings ‘hyper- local’ to a whole new level. For us, it’s not about whether the athletes are good bets for medals -- although many are! It’s about where the athletes comes from and about ensuring that no matter how they finish, friends and family can read about their Olympic accomplishments on their community newspaper website and on the front page of the local paper. Coverage of the 2012 Games is being carried locally on dur- hamregion.com and northumberlandnews.com as well as on yourottawaregion.com, mykawartha.com, yorkregion.com, sim- coe.com, cottagecountrynow.com, bramptonguardian.com and insidehalton.com. Brian McNair, sports editor of Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington This Week, is anchoring the coverage and will be in London for the duration of the Games, keeping Metroland’s readers across Ontario up to date. It’s an exciting time for us and we’re very happy to be working on this project. Durham will be well represented at the Olympics with several local athletes on the ticket. -- Editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt invites you to check out our coverage at durhamregion.com. Home alone: Durham police issue warning to caregivers As the summer-long school break gets underway and children are home again for an extended period, Durham police are issuing a timely reminder about their care. Police reported last week that they inves- tigated five separate incidents in May and June in which young children were left unattended in communities across Dur- ham. Reports varied from children being left alone after being put to bed while parents shopped or visited a local bar, to two inci- dents of children discovered wandering the streets. A couple of the incidents appear to be cases of negligence, although, thankful- ly, no harm came to any of the children involved. In the case of the wandering toddlers, the youngsters slipped out of their homes unnoticed. It may seem a statement of the obvi- ous, but we must be ever vigilant in our care for children. No shopping excur- sion or social appointment is so impor- tant as to risk the health and welfare of a child. And, as the wandering toddlers in Pickering and Whitby illustrate, an avert- ed gaze, or a domestic task that takes our attention, even momentarily, can result in an adventurous youngster slipping out of sight and resulting in a visit from Dur- ham Regional Police Service officials, or child protection services. Police are warning parents and caregiv- ers that they must be mindful of the lit- tle ones in their care. And with summer upon us, more children are being left in the care of adults as they enjoy the long break from school, heightening the level of responsibility. The solemn fact is that tragedy can strike in an instant, particularly if chil- dren are left to their own devices without the judgment, wisdom and oversight of an adult. A stray disposable lighter could literally be the spark. A home appliance could become a source of serious injury. An open door could beckon, drawing a toddler to the sights and sounds of a busy street. The result could be tragic. The risks simply aren’t worth the poten- tial outcome, in any case. Don’t risk run- ning out ‘just for a minute’ and leave a child or children alone. Don’t risk a potentially heart-breaking visit from law enforcement or child welfare authori- ties. Most importantly, don’t risk the well being of a child -- any child -- left in your care. It’s simply not worth it. Top 10 List I have developed a particular routine to my morning. After getting up, showering and dressing, I come down- stairs and make myself a very good cup of coffee. I grind specially chosen beans in a very particular fashion. I tamp the grounds, just so, into an espresso container which fits snugly onto the base of a beautiful, chrome, ther- mo-nuclear coffee press. When the optimum heat and steam level has been achieved ... somewhere in between ‘piping’ and China Syndrome, I raise the hand lever up and ever so slowly depress it, releasing a stream of life-giving, chocolate brown nectar into my favourite, hand-selected, over-sized, yellow latte cup. Next, I froth a goodly amount of milk to the delicate texture of an angel’s fart and lovingly insinuate it onto the aforementioned java. Finally, I garnish the whole thing with a kiss of freshly grated cinnamon. Wrapping my hands around this Holy Grail of caffeinated goodness, I transport it to my favourite chair and, in the pre- cious, tomb-like silence of the early morning, raise it to my lips. It never disappoints. I am aware that all of this makes me sound like a cross between Liberace and Martha Stewart. Just as I know that if I were still playing hockey, this would be dressing room fodder for the next three or four sea- sons. But I am sticking to my guns ... there is, after all, method to my effeminate mad- ness. I have come to realize that how I begin my day plays a large role in how the rest of that day pans out. Putting myself in a good mood, treat- ing myself to a calm and meditative start inevitably gets the ball rolling in the right direction and at a speed I am comfortable with. I understand, too, that those golden, quiet moments of the morning, that time before anyone else has awakened, before the phone has rung or the e-mail has stacked up or the texts have dinged their noisy way into my consciousness, are per- haps the only time I will have that is completely under my control. The rest of the day may be wonderful or awful or more probably somewhere in between, but it will no longer be completely mine. And so I cherish that coffee. It is sometimes the only perfect or even really good thing in my day. Who would not want to give themselves that? And yet so many of us don’t. So many of us are helplessly swept along in the bustling current of a hectic life from the minute our feet touch the bedroom floor in the morning, we spend the rest of the day trying to keep our heads above water. Surely we deserve a little better than that. And your perfect moment need not necessarily fall along the lines of mine. Unlike me, you may be somewhat uncomfortable with the ritual of preparing a ‘girlie’ coffee. Yours may be jet black in a dirty, cracked cup or liberally braced with whiskey. You may even be a tea per- son. It matters not. It need not even be a beverage. But it needs to be something, at some time, that is uniquely, com- pletely and perfectly yours. A wonderfully, vitally selfish moment. Brew yourself a little happi- ness. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. On vulnerable pets: My rant is about people who leave their animals in their cars in the summer heat, whether it be a dog, cat or anything and think it’s alright to leave the window open a crack. It’s NOT okay -- leave your animal at home where it belongs, it doesn’t need to go with you to any sort of store or run any errands with you, it needs to be at home where it’s cool and can drink water. It is extremely hot for animals in the car and they can’t sweat like we do, and anyone who sees it - don’t ignore it, report it! It’s important to do so, if it was you in the car heating up and panting - you would want something done about it, it can kill your animal. Sure I get it, maybe you took your dog to the park and then just HAD to go grocery shopping and it’s a lot easier to leave your animal in the car instead of going home, is it easier to lose an animal to the heat? NO, I would hope not. Take the 10-15 mins it takes to get home and put your animal in the house! -- Alycia Barbara Daily tone set with a cup of morning goodness Poll > 34% 64% Cast your vote at durhamregion.com This week’s question: Summer is here and Durham beaches beckon. Do you swim in Lake Ontario at your local beach? A. You’re joking, right? B. I swim at my local beach regularly. C. I only swim when it is posted as safe to do so. A. I’m not sure. B. We must follow due process. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. C. They should be fired immediately if charged. What do you think should happen to members of law enforce- ment charged with criminal offences following the recent arrest of a police officer with the Durham Regional Police Service? ...On children without adult supervision and the sentencing of Junior Amakon Facebook discussions on news stories in the last week include a report about several young children being left without adult supervision in separate incidents, and the sentencing of Junior Amakon in the stabbing death of fellow high school student Michael ‘Biggie’ McDonald: Candy Hughston-Serra: If a par- ent needs to be reminded to watch there kids then they really should not have kids, they don’t come with manuals or instructions its common sense to most people to watch the ones you love. Children are our precious gifts from God. Exov Edate: Some caregivers do not treat their children like the pri- ority they are.... Sadly, I see it everyday.... Lisa Cannavan: Omg, leaving your little kids home alone while you go to the bar. This lady doesn’t deserve to have kids!!!! Mary Smith-Patrick: Unfortunate- ly, Yes. Durham Regions Children’s Aid has a printable brouchure with guidelines that will help parents make informed decisions about this subject. Below the link. http://www.durhamcas. ca/web/media/admin_uploads/supervision-guilde- lines/brochuresupervisionguidelines.pdf On the sentencing of Junior Amakon to six years in penitentiary: Kate Mendonça: So devasting. Biggie (Mike) was a elementary school friend of mine. Six years will never bring him back or give his parents a way to hug him or tell him they love him. Friends miss him dearly and this killer gets to walk in 6 years??? 3 if he is good. The guy CHOOSE to shoot and deal with the con- sequences. MAKE YOUR BED, LIE IN IT. I’m glad even this crazy world at least a judgement comes out of it and Mike’s family can get somewhat of peace out of this. RIP in all of our hearts, Biggie. Brad O’Connor: should have got minimum 15 years. 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OR Pickering student campaign reaps provincial Safe Schools award PICKERING -- Pine Ridge Second- ary School is being recognized as a Safe School thanks to the student- led I Am Who I Am campaign. The Premier’s Safe School award, which is presented to 10 schools across Ontario, recognizes work done by Safe Schools Teams to cre- ate a safe and caring climate. Pine Ridge was presented with the award on June 19 in recogni- tion of the I Am Who I Am cam- paign, a student-led fundraising and awareness initiative inspired by 11-year-old Mitchell Wilson, a Pickering elementary school stu- dent who committee suicide in 2011. Mitchell suffered from muscu- lar dystrophy, a muscle-wasting disease that would have eventu- ally required him to be in a wheel- chair. To remember Mitchell, stu- dents from the Durham District School Board’s Pickering schools sold wristbands and T-shirts fea- turing the I Am Who I Am theme. The campaign also included other activities and initiatives focused on character education and safe schools. In addition to raising money, the campaign aimed to help increase acceptance and diversity, and to prevent bullying. “ T h e I Am Who I Am campaign went a long way toward putting the char- acter traits of respect, kindness and empathy into action,” said Paul Crawford, a school board trustee for Pickering. “DDSB schools reinforce these traits every day, but initiatives like this truly bring them to life.” The I Am Who I Am Campaign resulted in nearly $20,000 raised, which went to help area families with children suffering from MD. “I Am Who I Am goes a thousand miles, means a thousand words. It’s a simple message that goes a long way,” said Krish Dineshku- mar, a Pine Ridge student who helped with the campaign. For more information on I Am Who I Am, visit www.pineridge- secondaryschool.ca. Submitted photo PICKERING -- MP Joe Dickson, left, presented Pine RIdge Secondary School with the Premier’s Safe School Award in recog- nition of the student-led I Am Who I Am campaign. At the presen- tation were student Cody Morrison, principal Debbie Johnson, Durham District School Board superintendent Lisa Millar, Stacey Lintern of Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Constable David Jaciuk of the Durham Regional Police. Keep kids reading this summer at Pickering library Summer Reading Club offers fun, prizes PICKERING -- Keep kids’ read- ing skills sharp throughout the summer with the Pickering Pub- lic Library’s TD Summer Reading Club. The Summer Reading Club is open to any child in Pickering, from preschoolers to teens. The free program is running at all Pickering Library branches. Kids who register receive a free poster, activity book and recording book- let. On subsequent visits to the library their name will be entered in weekly draws for prizes such as a Playstation Vita. Grade school children who join the club will also be given a Ride to Read sticker, allowing them free access to Durham Region Transit. To register, visit any Pickering Public Library branch. Other free programs will also be on offer throughout the summer, including fantasy-themed Imag- ine programs. For more informa- tion and to see what’s available, visit www.picnet.org. Go geocaching with Pickering Public Library PICKERING -- If you have a GPS- enabled smartphone, you’re on your way to a summer full of geo- caching fun. Geocaching is an outdoor trea- sure-hunting game where play- ers try to locate hidden contain- ers called geocaches using GPS- enabled devices, and then share their experiences online. Local geocachers Ken Spence and Chris McDonnell will explain the basics of the game and why it is a great activity for all in a free presentation on Wednesday, July 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Petti- coat Creek Branch of the Pickering Public Library. 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CanadCanadianProgressClssClubub DurhaDurhamRegmRegionWionWomenDurhaDurhamMenmMen’s Progress Club Pickering Nuclear Thank Yo u to the Pickering Canada Day Celebration Sponsors! pickering.ca/g reatevents Thursday,July5 TheLincolnaires 7pm-9pm MillenniumSquare,lakeside bottomofLiverpoolRoadSouth weatherpermittingevent sponsoredbyOPG Sunday,July8 PickeringCommunity ConcertBand 2pm-4pm EsplanadePark,Gazebo behindCityHall rainlocation-CouncilChambers Bring yourlawn chair and come out to enjoy Fr ee Summer Concer ts weatherpermittingevent rainlocation-Council Chambers This is the first in a two-part series examining school suspension rates in Durham Region and the challenges faced by local families trying to advocate for their children. Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.comBrandon Sanders is just six years old and he already has a record. The Grade 1 student has been suspended from school three times over the course of his short academic career and sent home mid-day more times than his dad can count. “I was shocked, I couldn’t believe he could be suspended at his age,” his father Kirk Sanders says as he pours over a stack of paperwork that chronicles Brandon’s dis- ciplinary history. “How is a kid supposed to learn when this is happening? I feel like he’s being set up to fail.” Brandon’s first suspension came when he was four and a junior kindergarten student at Lakewoods Public School in Oshawa. It was followed by two more in senior kin- dergarten -- all related to hitting, kicking and being uncooperative. Ms. Sanders says it’s the second of two sus- pensions that really get his back up, because by that time Brandon had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism and he says the behaviour was “directly related” to the disorder. “When it happened after the diagnosis I couldn’t believe it,” says Mr. Sanders, a single father who describes himself as “very inter- ested” in his son’s education. He says school officials acknowledged Brandon needed an education assistant but one wasn’t made available until a few weeks before the end of his senior kindergarten year -- after Mr. Sanders took the issue to the school board. In addition to the three suspensions Bran- don was often sent home part way through the school day when his teacher became exasperated -- a trend that continued for months. “How do you think he felt watching his friends go off to an assembly or to gym and he’s going home?” Mr. Sanders says. Brandon has since moved to Glen Street Public School where he has an education assistant and Individual Education Pro- gram -- a document that outlines his specif- ic learning expectations and challenges and lays out how the school will provide accom- modations and modifications. “He’s doing so much better there ... but I think he is a bit behind because of all the time he missed in kindergarten. He missed out a lot,” his dad says. “I feel like they sus- pended him and kept sending him home because they just didn’t want to deal with him.” Officials with the Durham District School Board declined to comment on Brandon’s specific case, citing privacy issues. *** Between 2002 and 2010 the Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board consistently reported suspen- sion rates higher than the Ontario average. So did the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the Peterborough Victo- ria Northumberland and Clarington Catho- lic School Board, which include schools in Clarington. For example, in 2010 -- the most recent year for which data is available -- the Dur- ham public and Catholic boards document- ed suspension rates of 5.9 per cent and 4.7 per cent, respectively, compared to a provin- cial rate of 4.1 per cent. The public board counted 4,218 suspen- sions during the 2009/2010 school year from an enrollment of 70,646, while Durham’s Catholic board had 1,131 suspensions with 23,901 students enrolled that year. Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division compared the local numbers to other nearby school boards and found the higher rates are not the norm. From 2002 to 2010 public and Catholic school boards in Toronto, Halton and York all consistently reported suspension rates that fell below the provincial average. It’s a trend that hasn’t gone unnoticed by local parents. More than 60 parents responded to the newspaper’s call for residents to share their thoughts and experiences related to school suspension. The majority complained local schools use suspension too readily. “My son has been suspended for ridicu- lous things like rolling his eyes at the teach- er...whatever happened to good old-fash- ioned detention?” says Pickering resident Maura Allin, whose stepson was suspended three times before finishing high school last June. John Bowyer, superintendent of education for safety and security with the DDSB, says he doesn’t know how to explain the local numbers. “I’m not sure why Durham’s numbers are higher except to say those numbers are an average,” he said, adding that Durham’s sta- tistics are “very close” to the provincial ones. The response from Durham’s Catholic board was similar. Anne O’Brien, superintendent of safe schools for the DCDSB, said “the data can’t be taken in and of itself,” and stressed there are other statistics to focus on, like the board’s high graduation rates, low drop-out rates and positive EQAO scores. “You have to look at everything in its total- ity for broader scope of the board...if you start to look too much at aggregate data you may not look at each case individually,” she added. Officials with both Durham boards stressed the priority is to maintain a safe school envi- ronment, which is achieved through proac- tive efforts -- like safety plans and bullying prevention plans -- as well as discipline. Every school is expected to develop a code of conduct that clearly lays out expectations. “There isn’t anyone in the school that should be surprised by the expectation in the schools,” Mr. Bowyer says. While local schools are “always looking for alternatives to suspension,” he noted it’s an option that makes sense in some cases. *** A suspension means students are removed from school for a specified period of time ranging from one to 20 days -- a school prin- cipal is the only one with the authority to issue a suspension. A principal is only required to issue a sus- pension for certain serious offences -- hav- ing a weapon at school or using a weapon to threaten or hurt someone, sexual assault, hurting someone to the extent that they need medical attention, selling weapons or illegal drugs, committing a robbery or giving alco- hol to someone under 19. Principals are also required to consider suspension for other serious offences such as threatening to seriously hurt someone, being under the influence of alcohol or ille- gal drugs, swearing at a person in authority, vandalizing the school and bullying. According to the Ministry of Education, principals should consider a range of fac- tors before issuing a suspension, including the student’s age, prior disciplinary history, whether their behaviour puts others at risk and how suspension will affect their educa- tion. For students with special needs, the prin- cipal must also weigh whether the behav- iour was related to a disability or condition outlined in the student’s education plan and whether accommodation had been provid- ed. “If, for example, a student with autism acts out without intention, (school officials) are expected to take that into consideration,” Mr. Bowyer noted. Our school suspension rates tops ryan PFeiFFer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Brandon Sanders, 6, has high functioning autism and was suspended three times while in kindergarten for behaviour his dad, Kirk, believes was related to his disability. Brandon has since switched schools and is doing much better in his Grade 1 class. Fast Facts Suspension: Know your rights • All suspensions can be appealed to the school board. • A written notice of appeal must be sent within 10 days of the start of the suspension. 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You need to g e t t h e i r l i c e n s e p l a t e n u m b e r , t h e i r name, phone n u m b e r a n d m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y , G E T T H E I R DRIVER’S LICE N S E N U M B E R t o v e r i f y t h a t t h e y a r e w h o they say they a r e . I f t h e y r e f u s e t o p r o d u c e t h e i r d r i v e r ’ s license, call t h e p o l i c e . I f y o u a r e h i t i n a p a r k i n g l o t , a n d it’s not your f a u l t , d o n o t a l l o w s o m e o n e t o c o n v i n c e you into payi n g f o r / o r s p l i t t i n g t h e r e p a i r s , b e c a u s e t h e rules for dete r m i n i n g f a u l t a r e t h e s a m e a s i f y o u w e r e on a public ro a d w a y . Co llis ion Repa irs TONY P LODER to g e t t h e somsW 3 Industrial Pkw y. S., Aurora • aurora@ﬁ xauto.co m Bus.: 905-727-8700 • Fax: 905-727-82 4 2 How do I prepare m y home’s plumbing system for t h e cold we ather to come? It’s Plumb ’n Freez ing!!! HowdoIprepa r e m y h ome’sPlumbing Serv i ce s MIKE RIZ ZI p co HH J&S Plumbing S e r v i c e I n c. 1111 Davis Dr., Unit 1, Suite # 4 5 0 , N e w m a r k e t 905-954-1513 T o l l F r e e 1 - 8 8 8 - 3 4 5 - 6 1 6 3 If you have pipes i n a n u n h e a t e d b a s e m e n t , a t t i c , c r a w l s p a c e , o r g a r a g e , c o v e r t h e m w i t h a commercial ins u l a t i o n o r w r a p t h e m w i t h e l e c t r i c h e a t i n g t a p e . Disconnect all ga r d e n h o s e s a n d s t o r e t h e m i n d o o r s. Failing to do so w i l l t r a p w a t e r i n t h e faucet or in the h o s e b i b , w h i c h c a n c a u s e d a m a g e w h e n f r o z e n . P r o p e r l y t u r n o f f t h e i n s i d e valve and be sur e t o b l e e d t h e l i n e . N e v e r l e a v e y o u r g a r a g e d o o r o p e n i n c o l d w e a t h e r . T h e cold air can freeze e x p o s e d p i p e s i n n o t i m e a t a l l . If your pipes fre e z e , i t ’ s n o t a l w a y s a c a t a s t r o p h e . U n l e s s t h e y ’ v e b u r s t , y o u d o n ’ t h a v e a problem. Just no w a t e r . The real trouble com e s w h e n y o u t r y t o t h a w t h e m o u t . N o m a t t e r how tempting it s e e m s, never use a tor c h t o s o l v e t h e p r o b l e m , i t p r e s e n t s a ﬁ r e r i s k . T h e best method is to s a v e y o u r s e l f n e e d l e s s r i s k , g r i e f a n d h e a d a c h e b y c a l l i n g a p r o f e s s i o n a l . J&S Plumbing S e r v i c e s a re offering a $2 5 o f f y o u r service call. Please call us and b o o k y o u r w i n t e r i n s p e c t i o n t o d a y . If you have any q u e s t i o n s y o u w o u l d l i k e a n s w e r e d r e g a r d i n g p l u m b i n g p l e a s e f o r w a r d questions to service@js-plu m b i n g.com or call. Will replacing my carp eting with h ardwo od or lami nate ﬂ ooring help my allergies ? While it is true t h a t h a r d s u r f a c e ﬂ o o r s t h e m s e l v e s do not create a i r b o r n e p a r t i c l e s, if the hardwo o d o r laminate is no t c l e a n e d t h o r o u g h l y a n d c o n s i s t e n t l y , the dust that la n d s o n i t i s f r e e t o t r a v e l e a s i l y t h r o u g h the air. This ma y a c t u a l l y c r e a t e a w o r s e s i t u a t i o n than carpeting, w h i c h c a n e n t r a p t h i s d u s t u n t i l i t i s vacuumed. Will replacingmyFlooringRUSS GALE t t h t h orca 435 Davis Drive (at Main St.) Newmar k et • 905-895-8822 KLEIN HORS MAN www.KleinHorsma n C a r p e t O n e N e w m a r k e t . c o m Wha t is being built in the parking lot at Roadhouse & Ro se ? We are construct i n g a T u d o r - s t y l e r o o f w h i c h w i l l b e p l a c e d o n t o p o f the funeral hom e i n t h e n e a r f u t u r e . T h e b u i l d i n g u s e d t o h a v e t h i s gable roof, but it w a s l o s t t o ﬁ r e i n 1 9 5 6 . The old Newm a r k e t E r a Ofﬁ ce on Main St r e e t h a d c a u g h t ﬁ r e a n d R o a d h o u s e & R o s e, which was adjacent to t h e E R A a t t h i s t i m e, incurred signiﬁ c a n t ﬁ r e d a m a g e and the roof wa s c o n s e q u e n t l y r e m o v e d . Now, 54 years la t e r , i t i s being reconstru c t e d a s a h e r i t a g e p r o j e c t . For more informa t i o n a n d pictures, please visit www.roadhou s e a n d r o s e . c o m Whatisb ein g bu iltFuneral Ser vi ce s WES PLAYTER ti T d 157 Main Stre e t S . , N e w m a r k e t 905-895-6631 wes@roadho u s e a n d r o s e . c o m Family Owned & O p e r a t e d S i n c e 1 8 4 2 Can I p aint over w ood cabinetry or pre-ﬁ nished laminate products ? Yes, Para’s Melam i n e p a i n t ﬁ n i s h e s a r e i d e a l p r o d u c t s t o u s e to freshen up t h e l o o k o f y o u r c a b i n e t r y , c o u n t e r - t o p s, and .derised si hsi n ﬁ n e e h s - w o l , t n a t s i s e r - r a m a e r e h w s e s a c k o o b Available in an y c u s t o m - t i n t e d c o l o u r t h e p o s s i b i l i t i e s a r e endless. Ask us about P a r a ’ s 4 3 0 0 A c r y l i c L a t e x M e l a m i n e a n d 4500 Urethane - F o r t i ﬁ e d E n a m e l . W i t h m i n i m a l p r e p, you can transform any s u r f a c e i n t o a w o r k o f i n s p i r a t i o n . CanIpa int over wo odPaint Sto re ANG ELO D’E LIA M l i i t 15480 Bayvi e w A v e . , Aurora 905-841-6200 Wh at shou ld I do to prepare my vehicle fo r the com ing colder weathe r. Regular inspectio n s a r e e s p e c i a l l y i m p o r t a n t i n o u r s e v e r e Canadian climat e. It’s important t o s p o t a n y t r o u b l e b e f o r e i t becomes danger o u s a n d m o r e c o s t l y . H a v e y o u r a n t i f r e e z e / coolant tested b e f o r e t h e c o l d w e a t h e r t o i n s u r e f a s t w a r m - up and proper e n g i n e p r o t e c t i o n . Y o u r t i r e s s h o u l d a l s o b e inspected, che c k f o r c r a c k s, tread depth an d p r o p e r i n ﬂ a t i o n . Repairing ABS i s s u e s c a n a l s o m a k e t h e d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n accident avoidan c e a n d a f e n d e r b e n d e r . Wh at sh ouldIdotoAuto Ser vic e MIKE McGR AW i p p 30 Charles S t . , N e w m a r k e t 905-898-0514 Wh y should I hav e my heating e quip ment mai ntained every year? Ontario’s fuel sa f e t y r e g u l a t o r y b o d y ( T e c h n i c a l S t a n d a r d s a n d S a f e t y A u t h o r i t y ) a s w e l l a s e q u i p m e n t manufacturers str o n g l y r e c o m m e n d t h a t a l l f o s s i l f u e l e q u i p m e n t b e m a i n t a i n e d a n n u a l l y . T h e number 1 reaso n i s t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e e q u i p m e n t i s o p e r a t i n g s a f e l y a n d t o e n s u r e t h a t i t s s a f e t y mechanisms are w o r k i n g c o r r e c t l y . S e r v i c i n g c a n a l s o r e d u c e f u e l c o s t s a n d i m p r o v e e f ﬁ c i e n c i e s b y ensuring that the e q u i p m e n t i s o p e r a t i n g t o m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s s p e c i ﬁ c a t i o n s. Quite often futu r e c o s t l y repairs can be a v o i d e d . R e g u l a r s e r v i c i n g c a n a l s o p r o l o n g t h e l i f e o f t h e e q u i p m e n t . I t p r o v i d e s t h e homeowner with p e a c e o f m i n d a n d s o m e a s s u r a n c e t h a t t h e r e w i l l b e n o i n c o n v e n i e n t b r e a k d o w n in the middle of t h e n i g h t . A l l s e r v i c e i s n o t t h e s a m e ; h o w e v e r , a n d c o s t s n e e d t o b e c o m p a r e d . I s the equipment b e i n g ‘ v a c u u m e d ’ o r a c t u a l l y ‘ c l e a n e d a n d s e r v i c e d ’ ? I s i t b e i n g d o n e b y q u a l i ﬁ e d , licensed technicia n s o r n o t ? T h i s i s a n e x c e l l e n t t i m e t o a r r a n g e f o r a n a p p o i n t m e n t t o e n s u r e t h a t your family will b e c o m f o r t a b l e w h e n y o u r e q u i p m e n t i s t u r n e d o n t h i s f a l l . houldIhavem y Wh yshWhysh Heating & Air Co n ditio nin g NANCY McKE RAGHA N mai ntai regulatorybody ( T e c h Co n di t I get heada ch es, pain in my j aw muscles and n eck. Is t his related to my t eet h? How ca n I tre at it ? Yes, it is often relat e d t o y o u r t e e t h . Many people cl e n c h o r g r i n d t h e i r t e e t h w h e n t h e y sleep at night. T h i s h a b i t p u t s s t r e s s o n t h e t e e t h a n d m u s c l e s r e l a t e d t o c h e w i n g a n d t a l k i n g . It can be silent m e a n i n g a s p o u s e o r p a r t n e r m a y n o t h e a r a n y s o u n d s c o m i n g f r o m y o u r mouth. Common s y m p t o m s f o r a p e r s o n t h a t c l e n c h e s o r g r i n d s a r e s o r e t e e t h , s e n s i t i v e t e e t h , headache s, muscle or jaw p a i n a n d e v e n n e c k p a i n . I f y o u h a v e a n y o f t h e s e s y m p t o m s y o u r dentist can help d e t e r m i n e i f g r i n d i n g o r c l e n c h i n g i s t h e c a u s e o f y o u r s y m p t o m s. Treatment for this habit can in v o l v e t h e f a b r i c a t i o n o f a n a p p l i a n c e t h a t y o u w e a r a t n i g h t . 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Now let’s deal with the;“Ye s.” There’s lots of space in a newspaper –ads and editorial. The bigger the ad the more likely it is going to be seen by more people. But the effectiveness of the ad still comes down to the offer. If you’d like to discuss effective advertising strategies call or email me today. Does size matter?A&Q Advertising 905-683-5110 Ext. 242 ptaalman@durhamregion.com A&Q FIRST DURHAM INSURANCE &FINANCIAL InsuranceBryan Ye tman 905-427-5888 Ext. 122 b.yetman@firstdurham.com As it is common around the holidays to have out-of- town guests, I often get asked,“Who can drive my car?”Generally, anyone whose license allows them to drive in Ontario can drive your car. In the event of an accident your policy will respond as if you were driving. However,beawarethatanyresultantpremiumincrease will also become your responsibility. So use your better judgment when lending your vehicle to out of town guests, remember, renting is always an option. Have an insurance question? Send me an email, I am happy to help whether you are a client or not. Who can drivemy car? 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 2 12 AP Brad Kelly - Sports Editor • bkelly@durhamregion.com SportsSports ...on the Canadian Track and Field Championships Happiness and heartbreak for Canadian hurdlers CALGARY -- Not long after the 100m hurdles final at the Canadian Track and Field Championships, the competing athletes took to Twitter and provided a glimpse into just how they handled the outcome. The emotions went from jubilation for Jes- sica Zelinka, Phylicia George and Pickering’s Nikita Holder, who will all head to the London 2012 Olym- pic Games, to other end of the spectrum in looking for the silver lining as Pickering’s Perdita Felicien and Whitby’s Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, came short of their quest to return to the Olympics. They Tweeted @JessicaZelinka “Crashing after riding the high all week. Thanks for sharing this crazy journey with me. London here we come.” @phyliciageorge “What a weekend. I just made my first olympic team in 100m n 100mH. So blessed. Thanks to my coaches, family and training partners.” @brownstone “Nothing ever seems to come easy for me. Thank you ever for your prays and support.” @perditafelicien “This 2 all 4 the love & + energy ur sending my way. Races don’t define me- Tho 8 yrs ago they did. Not today. Still smiling. Still dreaming. “ @GoPriscilla “Thank you everyone for believing in me, never give up, always find the positives in all that you do. Dream Big and never say never.” Let’s Talk 2008 Olympian no longer to compete in long and triple jump PICKERING -- It’s hard to tell if it’s over for Tabia Charles, or just beginning. Probably a mix of both these days, as the Pickering resident says goodbye to an athletic life, and hello to building a career. After spending a lifetime in track and field, predominately in the long and tri- ple jump, the 27 year old has been forced into retirement from athletics by an ankle injury sustained last year. After a 10th-place finish in the long jump at the Olympics in Beijing in 2008, there will be no second chance next month in Lon- don. While that door has closed, another has opened, as she works toward her masters degree in industrial relations and human resources. It’s an emotional tug-of-war, bittersweet that one phase of her life is over, but excitement in what’s ahead, she says. “I would come home every day some- times and cry,” she says of trying to train and persevere through the injury. “Part of me knew I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t physically do it. “I would come home and I was in pain. I would wake up in the morning and I was in pain. Lots of tears. My poor father. I’m a big daddy’s girl so I would call him crying. It was tough.” Luckily she had a strong support staff in her family and boyfriend, she adds. The injury came in January 2011 during a training session at York University. She rolled her right ankle on takeoff, tearing the ligaments from the bone. She and her coach, Gregory Portnoy tried to remain positive when training resumed in Sep- tember. But as time progressed, the two realized the injury was never going to heal 100 per cent. “I had no flexion. I had no flexibility,” says Charles. “I could run on it, but I was on my toes, my body was off-balance because I couldn’t go flat footed. It just wasn’t realistic.” When she finally came to the realiza- tion in March of this year that her ankle wouldn’t return to its old form, she reached a crossroads: continue wast- ing time training, or put that energy into something else. The something else was continuing her education that started at Pine Ridge and progressed through the University of Miami on an athletic scholarship. She’s now pursuing her masters at the Uni- versity of Toronto and gaining valuable experience through internships. “I know in my heart of hearts I will be successful at whatever I put my mind to,” she says. “I thought I would go out with a big bang. Make it to the London Olym- pics and do well. “I look back and I’m so happy. Of course I wish I could see where my potential could have taken me. I believe I was a late bloomer.” Her list of accomplishments are lengthy, including: NCAA champion; Canadian record holder in both long jump and triple jump; national champi- on in both long jump and triple jump in 2006, 2007, 2010; double bronze winner at 2010 Commonwealth Games; 10th at 2010 Olympic Games in Beijing. She also had her own fashion flare, competing with a full-length black fishnet stocking on her right leg at the national champi- onships and Olympic Games in 2008. It was quite a run. “I’ve been to places I never dreamed of going to,” she says of her successful career. “As a kid I would write down dif- ferent places in the world that I would like to go to. These are places I got to go to, so I’m thankful for the experience.” >BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com Charles forced to retire RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND PICKERING -- An ankle injury has forced Tabia Charles to end her athletic career, and with it, a chance to compete at the Olympic Games in London later this month. The photos above chronicle her time in Beijing, where she finished 10th in the long jump at the 2008 Olympic Games. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Nikkita Holder will be off to the Olympic Games in London later this month after finishing third in the 100m hurdles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships. 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 2 13 AP JULY 4, 2012 We dnesday Flyers Carrier of the We ek If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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But in the third period, where the best playoff teams often prevail, Akwesasne left little doubt they were superior, scoring eight times while blanking the Ironheads. “We played with them for 40 minutes and it’s been the story of our whole sea- son, not playing consis- tently for 60 minutes in very many games at all,” said head coach Ron Reed. James Malloy had a pair of goals for the Ironheads, with one each to Steve Douitsis, Patrick Morgan and Julian Garritano. Shane Takahashi picked up a pair of assists, and Matthew Law went the distance in goal, facing 50 shots, while the Ironheads totalled 44. Special teams also played a factor in the game, with Jason Liebregts / MetroLand AJAX -- Akwesasne’s Ky Tarbell was flanked by Ajax’s Adam Zulak and Steve Douitsis in Game 3 of their best-of-five Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series at the Ajax Community Centre. Ajax lost 16-5 and were eliminated from the series. Akwesasne scoring three times on the power play and adding another short- handed. Akwesasne earned the top seed in the Eastern Confer- ence with a 19-1-0 record, bolstered by the folding of the Jr. A team before this season, with a number of players filtering down to the Jr. B ranks. The Ironheads earned the eighth seed with wins in their final two reg- ular season games to jump over Gloucester for the final post-season spot. All in all, Reed was happy his team made the play- offs, but disappointed they didn’t finish higher. “We were very pleased to get that last playoff spot. We put ourselves into a bad corner fighting with Glouc- ester for that last playoff spot,” he said. “We got in and were happy we got that spot, but we’re not sure we should have ever been in that predicament. “Once again I thought we were better than our record indicated. At some point we have to get a higher seed so we’re not always play- ing the top place team. But anyway you look at it, you have to play the top place team to move on.” The Ironheads have the potential to return 19 play- ers off the roster for next season, which bodes well for the future. At the same time, teams have a hard time predicting if play- ers will return home from school or join Jr. A pro- grams. “We lost players this year we never anticipated los- ing to Jr. A clubs,” said Reed. “That creates an opportuni- ty for younger guys to come in, but you are constantly rebuilding so it gets frus- trating from that point.” As for his own future, Reed was non-committal about next season, opting to take time to talk things over with the organization. By Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com> PICKERING -- The Pickering Power Gold U16 Premier girls’ soccer team complet- ed a sweep of two tourna- ments. After having vanquished the opposition in the Vic- toria Day weekend Missis- sauga International Tour- nament, the Pickering team proceeded to march its way through the competition at the COVI tournament held at Dufferin District. In each tournament, the ladies defeated the Level 3 Elite host teams in the finals. In their quest for the two titles, not only did the team go undefeated and make the most of their offensive opportunities, but the team defense came to the fore- front in only giving up one goal in each of the tourna- ments and posting shut- outs in eight of the 10 games played. Coaches Ray Joseph and Mike Campitelli had the team well prepared for both these top-calibre tour- naments. Members of the championship squad are Vanessa Wotten, Nyla Peter- kin, Lynn Pinnell, Rebecca Bowering, Colleen Noor- hoff, Stephanie Zaban, Kyra Millar Ricci, Sona Maku- lova, Kathleen More, Clau- dia Hardeen, Lauren Sims, Alisha Campitelli, Mack- enzie Conn, Renee Atkin- son, Mikayla Nassy-Wong, Marissa Scalisi, Gracie McK- ague and Rachel Matthews. The team managers are Barb Anderson and Ange- lo Ricci. The team is spon- sored by Walking Mobility. Back-to-back wins for Pickering Power Gold U16 subMitted photo PICKERING -- It has been quite the start to the season for the Pickering Power Gold U16 soccer team, winning a pair of tournaments. Notre Dame Athletes of the Year AJAX -- Notre Dame Cath- olic Secondary School in Ajax honoured their best athletes at the school’s annual awards banquet recently. 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Vendor Inquiries Welcomed GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhillauctions.ca UNIVERSITY OF PRESCHOOL KRISTEN STOLL Graduated from Preschool with a Bachelor of Playdoh with Honours, Major studio Arts and Minor Art History. Kirsten will be furthering her studies in Elementary School. Proud Parents Mary & Ernie Stoll of OmemeeSAMPL E SARAH ROGERS Congratulations on your incredible achievement. We are so proud of all the hard work you have put into school, especially I.B. We know you will achieve all your dreams. Love forever, Mom and Dad and Landon R.S. MCLAUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL SAMPL E Thursday July 19 with a special full colour 3” wide by 2.75” deep for only $4999 plus HST Approx. 40 words CongratulatE YOUR GRAD To place your ad, please call our Classi ed Sales Consultants at 905-576-9335 (Oshawa) or 905-683-5110 (Ajax) WATKINS, Beryl Kathleen - Peacefully, at Rouge Valley Healthcare, Ajax after a short illness, Beryl Kathleen Watkins, (nee Greene) passed away on July 1st, 2012 at the age of 84. Born in Carleton Place, Ontario on March 7, 1928 to the late William John (Bill) Greene and Florence Myrtle Ferguson, Beryl spent almost all of her adult life in the Fairport Beach area of Pickering with her husband of almost 60 years, H. Douglas Watkins who predeceased her in 2007. Beryl lived an active and independent life until the onset of her recent illness. She is survived by her children John (Ros) of Campbellford, Leigh of Colborne, Beryl "Bunny" (Wayne) Godman of Keswick, Douglas (Christina Banville) of Toronto and Lisa (Ian) Rooney of Harwood. Beryl will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grand- children and a 2nd great granddaughter. She will be fondly remembered by her step- mother Mary Harriet Greene of Ottawa, brother-in-law William V. (Bill) Watkins and his wife Shirley of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Bonnie Simpkins of Trenton and Beryl's friends at the St. Martins Senior Apartments in Pickering. Friends may call at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) Onta- rio, 905-428-8488, on Tuesday, July 3rd from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, July 4th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Inurnment to follow at a later date at the Erskine (United Church) Cemetery in Pickering. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to a charity of their choice in Beryl's name. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca CLARK, James Raymond (Ray) - Peacefully at Rouge Valley Health System - Ajax on Thursday June 28th, 2012. Ray Clark be- loved husband of Suzanne. Loving father of Gregory (Charlene) and Christopher (Gent- ry). Lovingly remembered by his grandchil- dren Kayleigh, Alexander, Rylin and Zachary. Fondly remembered by his brothers Richard and Ronald (Kimberley). Ray will never be forgotten by his mother-in-law Rita Martin. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax) 905- 428-8488 on Tuesday, July 3rd from 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday July 4th at 11am at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, (1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax) Interment to follow at Duffin Mead- ows Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. RATTEW, Albert H. (WWII Veteran - RCAF) - Peacefully at the Trillium Manor, Orillia on Saturday, June 30th, 2012 in his 94th year. Albert Rattew beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Stroud). Loving father of Fred (prede- ceased) & wife Agnes of Orillia, Robert & wife Kay of Ajax. Also loved by his 2 grandchil- dren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Doris Burgess and Arthur both prede- ceased. Survived by sister-in-law Darleen Rattew of Ottawa, his nieces, nephews and their families. A Graveside Service will take place at the St. Andrew's-St. James' Ceme- tery, Orillia on Wednesday, July 4th at 3 p.m.. If desire, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foun- dation would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneral.com AUCTION SALE Sunday July 8th at 1:pm - Preview 12: Noon Claremont Community Centre 4941 Old Brock Rd. Claremont Under Instructions Received, we will sell in detail by: Items arriving daily from: Complete & Partial Mixed Estates * Storage Locker Contents * Major Department Store Vendor Returns * Misguided Freight * Unclaimed Items * Coin Collections * Importers Clearances * Liquidation Invento- ries * Household Contents * Art Galleries * Furniture Manufacturers * Estate Managers * Inventory Solution Specialists AUCTION DEPOT CANADA - www.auctioneer.ca AUCTION SALE Saturday July 7th at 1:pm - Preview 12: Noon Quality Inn (Former Holiday Inn) 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, Ontario UNDER INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED, WE WILL SELL FROM: complete & partial estates * unclaimed items * bankrupt stocks * con- signments * private collections * samples * name brand mfgs * brokers * repos * inventory. art - jewellery - coins - banknotes - collectibles - furniture - electronics - bedding - estate items - sports memorabilia - home decor - and much more! AUCTION DEPOT CANADA - www.auctioneer.ca Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg Furniture, Art and Collectibles Auction 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg, ON Saturday, July 7, 2012 Preview at 9:00 a.m. Auction starting at 10:00 a.m. Selection of sterling silver, 4 pc. silver plated tea service, silver plated meat domes, Spode dinner set, war medals, Chinese hard stone carvings, variety of Royal Doulton figurines, bamboo fly rods, variety of chandeliers, marble top desk, flamed mahogany side board with mirror, tilt top tables, Grandfather clock, variety of dining suites, drop leaf tables, Victorian mahogany twin pedestal side board, French provincial walnut vitrine cabinet, fall front desk, sofa lounge, inlaid night stands, 5 drawer knee hole desk, upholstered arm chairs, wood carved plant stand, corner display cabinet, large selection of Canadian & European artwork, variety of hand knotted rugs & much more. Watch the website for updates & photos. 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