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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_09_26P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E Wednesday, September 26, 2012 facebook.com/newsdurham • twitter.com/newsdurham • d durhamregion.com • Pressrun 54,400 • 44 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The volunteers of the Pickering Reading Circle are celebrating 20 years of helping area children improve their literacy skills with another year of free tutoring. The program, which was started by resident Raji Shukla out of her home in 1992, has grown exponentially in the 20 years since, and now sees more than 60 children participating weekly at the Pickering Pub- lic Library. “It’s not just about reading, it’s about literacy,” said Mala Mahabir, who took over as co-ordinator of the program in 2010. “It’s about comprehending and being able to infer and retell what they’ve read. It’s about getting the big picture and understanding everything.” Twenty years of literacy learning Pickering Reading Circle celebrates milestone of helping children polish skills JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Mala Mahabir is the leader of the Pickering Reading Circle, a volunteer program that pairs adult volunteers with area children to improve their literacy. The program celebrates it’s 20th anniversary this year. > See PICKERING page 5 Herongate Dinner Theatre Box Office 905-472-3085 “Bermuda Ave. Triangle” HIT Comed y N o w Playing ! Savings coupons at herongate.com THEBIGSTORE BESIDETHE4010 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pickeringtoyota.com 905-420-9000 SALES •SERVICE PARTS •BODYSHOP THE HOTTEST ANDROIDS™ NOW ON SALE Pickering To wn Centre 905-420-0744 Baywood Centre 105 Bayly @ Harwood Activate today on select 3-yr plans and receive a $50 bill credit* Expiry Date: October 3, 2012! 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(905) 686-8061 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 2 AP Traditional public washrooms tough for transgender community to navigate JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- For most people, using a public washroom is no big deal. For people like Alex, an 18-year-old from Ajax, it’s enough to cause a cold sweat. “I’ll usually hold it if I can and wait until I get home,” he says. “It’s not worth the stress.” Alex -- who asked that his last name not be used -- is transgender, which means he was born female but now lives and identifies as a man. He often feels apprehensive about using the men’s washroom, especially because a urinal is not an option. Women’s washrooms are out too. The fact that he is still in the process of tran- sitioning from female to male makes things difficult, because he is occasionally mistaken for a woman. “People will stare or sometimes make com- ments,” he says. “It’s not something you really think about until it affects you.” This fall, advocates from PFLAG Durham and PrideLine Durham -- a helpline for the local LGBTQ community -- are teaming up to put the washroom issue on the public radar. The two groups have issued a “Gender Neu- tral Bathroom Challenge” during November. Local residents are challenged to use only gender neutral washrooms when they are out and about in public. That typically means single stall washrooms marked for use by either sex. Participants are also encouraged to keep track of each time they use a gendered public washroom and donate $1 to PFLAG Canada. “The average person out at the library, or the shopping centre, or the Tim Hortons doesn’t think twice about going into the bathroom,” says Charlie Black, president of the Durham Region chapter of PFLAG Can- ada. “Someone who is ... transgender has to think, will there be homophobic slurs? Am I going to get verbally abused? Am I going to get physically abused?” He says some people even limit their fluid intake to avoid the situation. Organizers hope the challenge will inspire businesses and institutions to favour single stall washrooms -- which help the transgen- der community but are also useful for par- ents with children, people with accessibil- ity or medical issues and those who simply desire extra privacy. For more information, contact PFLAG Dur- ham through www.pflagdurhamregion.com. Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @ JillianFollert and on Facebook by searching Jillian Follert Durham groups issue gender neutral washroom challenge SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Charlie Black, PFLAG Durham president, is promoting the fact that PFLAG Durham and PrideLine Durham are issuing a “Gender Neutral Bathroom Callenge” this fall, to encourage the public to think about the issues the transgeder community faces when it comes to using public washrooms. ‘‘I’ll usually hold it if I can and wait until I get home.’ Alex, transgender Ajax resident >VIDEO FEATURE: Pet week It’s pet week on durhamregion.com. Videographer Leeanna McLean is at the Baker Animal Clinic in Whitby with Dr. Dave Sutherland who has some great tips to help you keep your pets healthy and happy. No plans for the weekend? Every Friday our videographer Leeanna McLean lets you know what’s happening in Durham. VIDEO CONTEST: Show us your VEGGIES! 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At an executive committee meeting ear- lier this month, councillors discussed a proposal to institute a mitigation program that would see ash trees greater than 20 centimetres in diameter treated bian- nually to protect them from the invasive emerald ash borer beetle, which has been devastating ash tree populations across the province. “This is a significant item, and the costs are tremendous either way,” said Coun- cillor Peter Rodrigues, noting that while treatment can cost about $300 per tree, the cost to remove dead trees would be up to $700 per tree. Funding for the program, estimated at $300,000 per year, will be considered as part of the 2013 budget. Staff noted that funding to manage the impacts of emer- ald ash borer could be ongoing for 15 years or more. “We’d like to proceed on a path that’s proactive instead of reactive and try to stop it in its tracks,” said Everett Buntsma, director of community services for the City of Pickering, of the emerald ash miti- gation. “We chose the 20 centimetre diame- ter trees as a place to start because those were deemed to be mature trees worth saving; the younger ones can be more easily replaced with trees of the same size. Unfortunately there is no guarantees with this, it’s like with any disease or infesta- tion, there’s no guarantee that you will be able to stop it.” Mr. Buntsma noted that staff would be able to revisit the mitigation program at any time if better, or cheaper, treatments are found in the future. Coun. David Pickles praised the idea, noting ash trees line many of the city’s residential streets. “There is a great value in our boulevard trees, and without treatment all ash trees will perish over the next several years, some streets would be devastated,” he said. “I believe the City needs to try to save these mature trees. We also need to try to inform the public about how to spot ash trees in trouble and options for treating trees on private property.” Councillors voted to approve the staff recommendation, which would see the program included for consideration in the 2013 budget. SAVE WATER,TIME &MONEY! 200 STAT ION STREET AJAX,ON�905�686�9969� Visit us online www.plumberssupply.ca *prices do not include seats or install hardware Monday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm BEST PRICES AND LARGEST STOCK OF TO ILETS ANYWHERE! PLUMBERS SUPPLY.CA SELECT 1 PIECE,HE TO ILETS ONLY:$29999 Celebra�on (Regular $695*) Map Score: 1,000 g. Arlington (Regular $695*) Map Score: 1,000 g. 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Ms. Mahabir says most chil- dren see their reading skills increase by a couple of grade levels within three or four weeks of starting the program, something that fuels the passion of volunteers. “For us it’s like a family affair, knowing we’re giving something back,” Ms. Maha- bir explained. “It’s my passion because I think for every child, their literacy level makes a differ- ence in where they end up in life, what choices they have and the things they can achieve. Every kid has unlimited poten- tial and if we can tap into that they will excel.” One example of that is former student and current volunteer Shania Narace, who says she benefited greatly from her time in the program. “I became a much better reader, but I found it wasn’t just my reading that improved but also my writing,” said Sha- nia, now 16 and a mentor herself. The Pickering High School student says vol- unteering in the program is a way to give back. “I like the fact that the program helps kids,” Shania said. “I hope they under- stand that reading is a big thing in life. You need it everywhere you go, not just school.” That passion is what keeps the all-vol- unteer program alive. “Our key asset is our volunteers,” Ms. Mahabir said. “Our dream is that the program is going to continue to grow and reach out to even more kids and maybe help adults in the community as well, since for many Eng- lish is not their first language. A lot of people can’t afford tutoring, so we offer a place they can come for help.” The Pickering Reading Circle is held every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Pickering Public Library and is open to children aged four to 12. To volunteer or to register your child visit the library, call Ms. Maha- bir at 905-831-6354 or e-mail pickerin- greads@hotmail.com. PICKERING from page 1 Pickering Reading Circle ‘like a family affair’, says organizer �Do you have a desire to work with the elderly or disabled? �Are you interested in supporting people to live independent lives? �Have you considered a job in community health or a nursing/retirement home? TRAINTO BECOME APERSONAL SUPPORTWORKER AND BE PREPAREDTO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3 -10:00 AM AT E.A. LOVELL CENTRE 120 CENTRE ST. S., OSHAWA REGISTER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 �Have your questions answered�Learn about the growing employment opportunities this career has to offer.�Reading and writing skills assessment �No appointment necessary�Bring proof of Canadian citizenship/residency, and photo cation��parking on-site. Municipal parking adjacent to school. COURSE STARTS JANUARY 2013 • Have your questions answered • Learn about the growing employment opportunities this career has to offer • Reading and writing skills assessment • No appointment necessary • Bring proof of Canadian citizenship/residency,and photo identification • Limited parking on-site: Municipal parking adjacent to school. 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US• Do you have a desire to work with the elderly or disabled? • Are you interested in supporting people to live independent lives? • Have you considered a job in community health or a nursing/retirement home? FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @DurhamConEd. AT TEND AN INFORMATION SESSION October 4, 2012 at 10:00 am AT E. A. LOVELL CENTRE, 120 CENTRE ST. S., OSHAWA SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2012 Flyers We dnesday 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. 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Charged with robbery, assault causing bodily harm and weapons offences are Brendan Marciano, 23, of Oakville, Mat- thew Hill, 22, of Clover Ridge Drive in Ajax, and two 16-year-old Ajax boys. Four busted in violent Pickering street robbery A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWS FAX 905-579-1809 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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Since Fukushima a year and a half ago, very few utilities have done as much as OPG to study the lessons learned from that accident and incorpo- rate them into its operations. In fact, today OPG is a world leader in its response to Fukushima, and the result is safer plants that could with- stand conditions similar to those that triggered the accident in Japan. Let me tell you what we’ve done to further strengthen our safety based on what we learned from Fukushima. When the tsunamis struck Fukushima, they disabled virtually all emergency power -- leading to core damage, hydrogen buildup and ignition, challenges in cooling the fuel and the release of radiation. OPG has since reconfirmed that our own plants are safe and that such an event would be highly unlikely to happen here. For example, we have strong existing measures in place to guard against external events such as the ones that occurred in Japan. These include standby generators, emergency power generators and auxiliary power genera- tors that provide a safety net of redundant power supply. But this hasn’t made us complacent. After Fukushima, we took additional steps to give us an even greater measure of defence than what we already have. They include new devices that help mitigate potential hydrogen gas hazards and buildups, which were a significant issue at Fukushima. We’ve already installed these on two of our Pickering units. The advantage of this technology is that it operates independent electrical source. It would be unaf- fected by a loss-of-power situation similar to what occurred at Fukushima. We have also secured portable diesel pumps and generators at Pickering and Darlington. These can supply essential fuel cooling through multiple paths in a flexible manner. They can also supply critical electrical power. Altogether, OPG has almost a dozen post-Fukushima safety projects underway or planned for implementation between now and the end of 2016. These projects represent opportunities for improvement that we have identified as a result of our, and the indus- try’s, analysis of Fukushima. They also represent a substantial investment on OPG’s part. As such, they reflect our commit- ment to strengthen the already robust safety systems at our nuclear plants and ensure the safety of communities such as Clar- ington where we live and work. -- Wayne Robbins is the chief nuclear officer for Ontario Power Generation. Junior Citizen of the Year might live in Durham There never seems to be a shortage of active, passionate, engaged young adults in Durham Region. Consider the long list of 2011 Junior Cit- izen of the Year nominees who hail from Durham whose names were forwarded for consideration by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association, the organization that hosts the annual awards to recognize leading youth in the province. There was Whitby’s Madelaine Frank, one of the 2011 recipients of a Junior Citizen of the Year award for her efforts on behalf of the Humane Society of Durham Region. Madelaine made and sold fridge magnets to raise money for the organization follow- ing a devastating fire in 2010. There were several other Durham youth, representing communities across the region, who were also nominated, all of whom remain actively engaged in making their neighbourhoods better. There were nominees Lexi Fitzpatrick and Jayden Rae, also from Whitby; Kelsey Maddeux and Omar Rana from Pickering; Erica Hayman and Hamza Naim from Ajax; and Shannon Thomson and Miranda Her- sco from Clarington. Each of these young adults has worked selflessly and voluntarily in their commu- nities, while also attending to their aca- demics, participating in sports and gen- erally setting a strong example for their peers. And there are others like them who are equally deserving this year. To that end, we invite local residents from around Durham Region to take a moment and take stock. Is there a worthy teen in your orbit who deserves recognition? Is there someone you know who never fails to impress, who volunteers in the commu- nity, who is motivated to make life better for fellow citizens, the less fortunate, even stray animals? Is there a young adult who has taken heroic actions, or a special young person who has contributed while living with a physical or psychological disability? If someone you know fits the bill, we encourage you to nominate them for a 2012 Junior Citizen of the Year award. We’ll personally present nominees with a cer- tificate of recognition for the efforts and all nominees will be considered for the final 12 Junior Citizen of the Year awards. The nomination deadline is Nov. 30. Downloadable nomination forms are avail- able online at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen, and paper copies are available at Metro- land Media Group’s Durham Division main office at 865 Farewell St. in Oshawa. Nominate a worthy teen today. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP On inconsiderate motorists: My rant is about people parking on both sides of the street. The fact that this is allowed surprises me. I drive down Ravenscroft every day and 4 days out of 5 there are vehicles parked on both sides of the street from Brennan on. You can only fit one car at a time, and a lot of drivers don’t have the courtesy to allow those that are waiting to go. To make matters worse, there is a curve in the road right past Brennan which makes it difficult to see oncoming traffic. It gets even worse during the winter. Roads are meant to be accessible both ways for traffic and not meant to be parking lots for vehicles. I understand the need to park on the road - but it should be restricted to one side of the road. It poses a safety risk to all drivers having cars parked on both sides. That’s my rant. -- Connie Gauthier Harvey For a few years now, my sister and a number of her girl pals have embarked on an annual shopping junket to Pennsylva- nia. Not having been to Pennsylvania in a couple of decades, I’m unsure as to what exactly the consumer attraction is there. I mean, as cool as it is, how much Quaker memorabilia does any home really need? But as I say, I’ve not been down there in a few years. Perhaps they’ve notched it up a bit in the interval. My point in all of this was that I used to shake my head at this kind of activity. Who on earth would make shopping a form of recreation? Obviously, it’s different if you’re purchasing stuff that you absolutely need to have; essentials, like goalie pads, single malt or books. But clothes? Purses? Jewelry? I thought they were out of their minds. But I see now that I wasn’t being entirely truthful with myself. There are times when the shopping experience can be one of the most pleas- ant diversions available. It all depends on the store. Or, as the case may be, the combination of stores. One of the most brilliant innova- tions in retail history took place when some marketing genius decided to combine bookstores with coffee outlets. Books and cof- fee? How perfect is that? I can and have spent days in these places. Two of my biggest vices under one roof. Should these retailers ever decide to join hands with the LCBO you will never see me again. Why would I leave this retail heaven? What reason could there possibly be? I might eventually perish but I am sure I’d go with a smile on my face, happily surrounded by girly coffees, apple fritters, literature and pricey bot- tles of amber nectar lovingly distilled by dour-faced Scots. I can think of a lot worse ways to slough off this mortal coil. Most of us don’t like shopping somewhere. Witness the legions of grumpy-faced males petulantly slouching on benches outside of female apparel outlets. Or the frustrat- ed women lined up at empty or understaffed big box depart- ment store cash registers. But everyone has at least one or two places that they do love to shop at. Places they could happily spend a lot of time and money in. Places where they sell ‘their’ stuff. The trick, I’ve discovered, lies in figuring out what those are, and combining them. Hit upon the right match-up and consumers, like me and my latte and stack of paperbacks, will flock to your location and never want to leave. The only question is, what is your combo? Frankly I’m surprised no one has yet to combine a Bass Pro outlet with a Victoria’s Secret store. Throw in a Hooters and you have the per- fect trifecta. Only a complete idiot would complain that his wife or girlfriend was taking too long try- ing on skimpy bedroom gear while he’s up to his clavicle in fly rods and spin- casters. Afterwards the two of you could enjoy a tasty burger while com- paring tackle. Or what about a pizza joint attached to a sofa outlet and an electronics superstore? How can you really know if you like a couch and a big screen TV until you’re flaked out in front of the game while scarfing a meat-lovers deluxe? This isn’t rocket science. It’s just good marketing. Everybody loves spending money on something. The Quakers had that figured out when they invented the outlet store. What was it again? Bonnet Barn? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m How do you take your retail combo? Poll > 5% 65% Cast your vote at durhamregion.com today! This week’s question: The Durham District School board has released guidelines govern- ing language usage in a bid to avoid gender, cultural or ethnic references in board facilities. What do you think? A. It generally makes sense, but some of the suggestions seem silly. B. The entire thing illustrates political correctness run amok. C. What’s wrong with that? Times change; language should too. A. I support them. The provincial government is the villain in this. B. I’m opposed. Students shouldn’t be the targets in a labour dispute. C. I’m on the fence. Both sides have strong cases. What do you think of some teachers in public schools in Durham Region withdrawing extracurriculars such as sports teams in opposition to recent provincial legislation freezing wages and benefits? ...On the status of school extracurriculars in Durham, and the theft of a ring... Facebook discussions in the past week focused on the withdrawal of extracurricular activities in some public schools in Durham Region, and on the theft of a ring from an autistic man... Jen Siokalo: My children go to Meadowcrest PS in Brooklin where both the cross-country and soccer teams have been cancelled. I don’t understand why the DDSB is claiming that no schools have can- celled programs. Christine Busby Tapper: I was just going to say the same thing Jen. Maybe it was the school who decided and maybe we should be taking this up with them. Exov Edate: Teachers are free to make the decision if their coaching will continue or not.... I think DDSB is referring to the councils (DEAA) not canceling sport/club Ellyn Mulholland Wise: Our school is still doing both cross country and soccer we have had 2 try outs for soccer and 4 cross country practices already ;) Gord Coy: Regardless of whom is canceling the programs, they are still being canceled. Williamsburg public school in Whitby has also canceled soccer and I believe cross country. I understand there are differences/issues that need to be resolved, however, it should not be done at the expense of our children. Thoughts on a stolen ring... Steve Rowland: The only thing that shocks me anymore is when someone does something nice for somebody. Ashley Kilpatrick: If it isn’t bad, it isn’t news anymore. Unfortunately good news just isn’t heard of any- more. Let’s Talk Join the Facebook conversation with residents and durhamregion.com readers. 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Basic Health Club Annual Membership* $405+HST Waste R educ tionWeek in Canada October15-21,2012 Getinvolved!Asa school,business,community organization or individual-Par ticipation ideas and registrationonline at www.wrwcanada.com. Visitthe TakeAction sectionat pickering.ca/sustainability tolearnhowyoucan makeadiferenceathome,workandschool! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Supervisor Sajee Baskaran recalls how the Boys and Girls Club of Durham Region helped him IAN McMILLAN imcmillan@durhamregion.comThe inside of the Northview branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Durham Region is bustling with activity, children everywhere. As Sajee Baskaran walks down the hall he’s greeted by high fives, his name’s called out by at least three kids, “Sajee” echoes down the hall. An infectious grin spreads across the 22-year-old super- visor’s face. He’s in his element. The Boys and Girls Club is Mr. Baskaran’s home away from home. It has played a huge part in his life since he was 12. When he moved to Oshawa from Amherstburg, a small town near Windsor, Ontario, there was no guarantee Mr. Baskaran would turn out to be the man he is today. Looking around a small office, Mr. Baskaran motions to pictures atop a table. They’re of kids, some living, some dead. “I always had friends who weren’t into good stuff but we were still friends,” Mr. Baskaran said. Mr. Baskaran came to Canada from Swit- zerland with his mother when he was 11. His mother brought him here because she’d heard good things about Canada’s educa- tion system. Mr. Baskaran’s father remained in Switzerland with his older brother and the plan was he would eventually join his family in Canada. “I wasn’t doing well in school,” Mr. Baskaran admitted. “We were struggling so she made the decision to come to Canada.” The pair lived with Mr. Baskaran’s uncle for a year in Amherstburg before they all moved to an apartment in Oshawa. After a short time in one apartment, they were evicted and moved to another. Life was stressful for the whole family. Mr. Baskaran remembers his first days at school. It was a different world from what he was used to and he said he was scared and intimidated. Kids everywhere were fighting and before long he was caught in the mix. “Shoplifting, vandalism, you almost got used to it,” he said. Kids he knew would regularly walk into stores and shoplift, or pick up giant rocks and throw them through parked car wind- shields. Then there were friends who dealt drugs. It was a troubled and confusing time in his life. To deal with the stress, Mr. Baskaran transferred his energy into basketball. It was his escape. “Basketball is what I did,” he said. A friend brought him to the Boys and Girls Club, aka “the centre”, because “if you want to get good (at basketball) this is where you have to play,” Mr. Baskaran recalled him saying. It was a turning point in his life but not one even Mr. Baskaran thought was possi- ble. Those were the days when he looked street tough -- baggy jeans that hung low off the hips, big bulky sweatshirt, base- ball cap – a look that said ‘don’t screw with me’. It’s in stark contrast to the man being interviewed at the club on this day -- short cropped hair, a purple Boys and Girls Club T-shirt and shorts. But times change and so do people. “I did not look like the most welcoming guy,” Mr. Baskaran said flashing that smile again. But at the centre everyone was welcome no matter what their appearance. “Nobody really judged you,” Mr. Baskaran said. “Overall I think we just liked the free- dom here. You got to do what you wanted to do.” Sitting back in his seat, Mr. Baskaran grows quiet for a moment. He’s remem- bering something D-Rail, a team program leader at the centre, told him that he hasn’t forgotten to this day. “It’s not the way you appear but how you present yourself,” Mr. Baskaran recalled him saying. Not a day went by when Mr. Baskaran didn’t hit the basketball court at the centre. So it was an easy transition for him when he needed 40 volunteer hours in high school, to continue attending the centre. When he turned 18 Mr. Baskaran was asked to apply to the summer program. Lisa McNee-Baker, the executive director at the Boys and Girls Club of Durham Region, recalled not knowing how he would do as “Sajee was the quiet kid with the baggy pants and ball cap.” “Sajee” surprised her. “He was so passionate about the impact the club had made on him and showed huge enthusiasm for working with chil- dren,” she said. Mr. Baskaran got the job and hasn’t looked back. This summer he was made a supervisor. Earlier this summer Toronto Mayor Rob Ford likened what Boys and Girls clubs do to help troubled youths as “hug a thug” programs. Translation: they’re good for nothing. He made those comments after a gun- fight broke out at a community barbecue in Scarborough in July. Two people died, including Ajax resident Joshua Yasay. When the topic is brought up in conversa- tion Mr. Baskaran bristles at the suggestion. He knows all too well about the programs the Toronto mayor refers to as “hug a thug”. They’re partly responsible for changing his life. “People who make comments like that don’t understand kids,” he said shaking his head. “That comment really, really blew me away.” The Boys and Girls Club of Durham Region’s impact on kids is immeasur- able, Mr. Baskaran added. “You affect kids’ lives.” He motions to the computer and tells a story about a resume he helped one mem- ber with earlier this summer. The kid got a job working at the General Motors Centre. “It’s all the things people don’t hear about,” Mr. Baskaran said. Mr. Baskaran has completed a two-year program in policing at Fleming College in Peterborough. He has to take a police applicant test in the fall and once he pass- es he’d like to apply for a placement at Dur- ham Regional Police Services. From there he would attend police college for three months and then hopefully come back to Durham as a police constable. “It’s what I really want to do,” he said. But even once he’s made it on the police force, the Boys and Girls Club will always play a special role in his life. “It’s had a tremendous impact on me ... It’s helped me in so many ways.” A changed life at ‘The Centre’> RoN PIetRoNIRo / MetRoLANd OSHAWA -- Sajee Baskaran, a supervisor at the Boys and Girls Club of Durham Region, played a little game of tag with campers Chloe and Noah Clarke and Nicole Meade. Sajee was a former camper in the program. fAst fActs Positive relationships In 2008, the National Crime Prevention Centre noted Boys and Girls clubs’ ability to address early risk fac- tors for crime in youth and families. The cited a review of 21 club program evaluations over two decades that found a positive impact on a young person’s school life, family life and sense of belonging to a commu- nity. 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Soccer player Candace Chapman, who won bronze with the Canadian team, and rhythmic gymnast Alexandra Landry took centre stage at the Town of Ajax council meeting, as the two were honoured in a special ceremony that attracted a number of residents who waited patiently after- ward to get an autograph or photo. “I’m definitely not used to it,” said Chap- man of all the attention. “But it’s great for awareness, especially for the town that we live in. I’m really excited to be honoured by where I’ve grown up and come back to whenever I get a chance.” Landry was also humbled. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said of making pub- lic appearances. “For me with rhythmic gymnastics, not too many people know about it, so being invited to these things with all these kids that look up to you, it’s flattering and exciting to show them how far you’ve come and how far they can come too.” It was the second time in a short time frame that the two have been part of an Olympic celebration, the first as part of a large group of Olympic and Paralympic athletes who took part in the Celebration of Excellence tour. Athletes visited schools and hospitals in Ottawa and Toronto, as well as marching in a parade. For Chapman, who won a bronze medal at the Games after Canada defeated France 1-0, the tour provided an opportunity to get together with teammates. It helped ease the pain of the post-Olympic blues. “The blues are being away from the team,” said the 29 year old. “Leading up to the Olympics we were together for three months. And then the day after, it’s good- bye. Everybody leaves that you’re used to being around every day.” London was the second Olympics for Chapman, who attended high school at Denis O’Connor and earned an athletic scholarship to Notre Dame. She was part of the Canadian team that advanced to the quarter-finals in China in 2008, and was poised to up that result in London. However, in the first game against Japan, she suffered a second-degree tear in her calf, an injury she still continues to rehab from her home in Connecticut. She missed almost the rest of the Olympic tournament, reduced to a cheerleader, but was inserted into the lineup just in time to be on the pitch for the game-winning goal by Diana Matheson to beat France in the bronze medal game. The veteran of more than 100 interna- tional caps vows to be ready when the team gets together again. Landry, an 18-year-old student at Ecole Secondaire Catholique Saint-Charles- Garnier, is experiencing a little bit of a void since the Olympics came to a conclusion. But getting together with her teammates and other Olympians at the Celebration of Excellence helped lift her spirits. “Definitely seeing everyone back togeth- er it brought back memories,” she said. “It’s sad, but it’s not over. They say you’re an Olympian forever. “Just being with my team and perform- ing (in London), it’s definitely something that I’ll remember forever. It’s hitting me a little bit that it’s all over now.” Landry is a pioneer in the sport, part of a Canadian team that was the first ever to qualify for the Olympics in rhythmic gym- nastics. A huge underdog, the Canadian team finished 11th overall after two days of competition. >Chapman, Landry honoured SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- Ajax’s 2012 Summer Olympians, rhythmic gymnast Alexandra Landry and women’s soccer bronze medalist Candace Chapman, received special recognition during a Town of Ajax council meeting Monday. They signed auto- graphs for fans after the presentation. Football Watch Ajax- Pickering Dolphins bantam team saves the day DURHAM -- The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins bantam COMFL team met with the Burl- ington Stampeders on the weekend and came up with a convincing 44-28 win. The bantam game followed losses by the atom and peewee teams. Daniel Davy rushed in the first touch- down of the day for the bantams. Don- ovin Small followed up with a touchdown, on the receiving end of a 60-yard pass by quarterback Mitchell Van Pelt. Wide receiver Kenan Clarke scored a 60-yard touchdown from a kick return, and Davy continued his dominance with a few more touchdowns on the day. The balanced attack was led by the Dol- phins strong defence. Linemen Quintyn Pettiford, Tyrell Chung, Zachary Munro, Christopher Sabat and Shareef Tuck- er provided a solid push from the line of scrimmage, while linebackers Cameron Tabatabaei and Aiden Kruger provided some big tackles. The Dolphins atom and peewee teams put forth a great effort but came up short. For the atoms it was their first loss of the season. Five Dolphin players were invited to attend the FBU (Football University) Top Gun camp in Williamsburg, VA in August. Jaiden Cruz was selected as a defensive linemen to represent the Eastern team, and is the first Canadian to ever be select- ed at Top Gun for his age group to play in the Youth Bowl Games. This is what FBU had to say about Jaid- en: “Cruz was a force on the defensive line all camp. He’s a very athletic big man and at five foot eight and 175 lbs. he has the size to really cause a lot of damage in the back- field. During one-on-one’s at Top Gun he was almost unblockable and showed a wide variety of pass rushing moves, that many athletes at this level haven’t even been taught yet. Be on the lookout for this Canadian.” The next home game will be on Sept. 23. The first kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. and last kickoff at 1:30 p.m.. 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AvailableNovember 6 Thank youandI’m sorry SuppoR TING A CT Voting begins October 1, 2012 Vote @ www.durhamparent.com Have your say! * Conditions apply, see contest rules at www.durhamparent.com Votingends November 1, 2012 All eligible voters will be entered into a draw to win ONE $100 gift card from Pickering Town Centre. Winner will be notified by phone. One vote per I.P Address. Minimum 10 categories per entry. Panthers way ahead of last year’s pace Pickering records third victory Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Flipping through the monthly calendar that contains the games and results of the Pickering Panthers from a season ago, you have to get to Oct. 30 before finding the date of their third win. Fast forward to this season, and no flipping of the calendar is nec- essary, as the Panthers have three wins in the bank already, the lat- est coming at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex on Sunday, edg- ing the Lindsay Muskies 4-3. The significance of the third win a sea- son ago is that it was the last one head coach Mike Galati enjoyed, replaced behind the bench less than a month later with the Pan- thers sitting at 3-18-1. The overall mark is much differ- ent this time out, with Galati back as GM/head coach and the team sitting second in the North Division at 3-4-0. And even with that, Galati makes the case that his club prob- ably deserves more, with two of the losses by a goal, and one of those coming in the final seconds with his team on the power play. “For the most part we’re happy. We’re not content with it, but we’re going to keep working hard here,” he said. “This division is tough. Every game matters. We’re in tough but the boys are up to the chal- lenge.” The win over Lindsay was the second in less than a week over the same club, this time with Aiden Wallace scoring the winner late in the second period to break a 3-3 tie. That win came on the heels of a 4-0 loss to Kingston on home ice Friday, as the Panthers allowed a couple of power-play goals on eight chances while failing to score on seven of their own opportunities with the man advantage. “I don’t think it was a four-noth- ing-type of game. We ran into some penalty trouble and they made us pay,” said Galati. “They are a really skilled team, but I think we were with them.” While they failed to register a point in the game, the top line for the Panthers, Matt Galati, Andrew McCann and Aidan Wallace, sit 1-2-3 in the team scoring race. Galati actually led the entire league in scoring coming out of the week- end with 14 points on nine goals and five assists, while McCann was right behind with 2-11-13 point totals. Wallace has 4-2-6 numbers. “They’ve found a special chem- istry. We’re going to ride it until it’s not there anymore,” said coach Galati. “Hopefully we can ride it for awhile. They’ve found something special and you don’t want to mess with it when it’s working.” Seven games in, Galati likes what he sees as his team searches for an identity. “I think it’s a team that is still try- ing to find its way,” he said. “We’ve added some skill and guys are now buying in. I think we’ve shown we don’t give up. They are starting to work hard. I like the guys. A few more games, and if we can tweak it here and there, I think we’re a good hockey team.” The Panthers will host first place Newmarket on Friday at 7:30 p.m., followed by a trip to Kingston on Sunday afternoon. Photo By Walter Passarella PICKERING -- Pickering Panthers’ Robert Lepine and Kingston Voyageurs’ Brett Du Puy got their sticks up during second-period action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday. 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TODAY AJAX 905-683-5110 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 More auctions on page 18Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 18 AP AUCTION SALE Saturday, September 29th Preview: 12:00pm, Start: 1:00pm Claremont Community Centre4941 Old Brock Rd. Claremont, On L1Y 1A6 Under instructions received, we will sell in detail lots.: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 Inventories * Household Contents * Art Galleries * Furniture Manufacturers * Estate Managers * Inventory Solution Specialists. Art - Jewellery - Estate Coins & Bank Notes - Collectibles - Furniture - Electronics - Bedding - Estate items - Home Decor - Giftware - Radio Control Professional & Hobby Items - Sports Memorabilia - Nostalgia items - and MUCH MORE! Urgent Disposal of Coin Dealer's Inventory Must Be Sold! PRE REGISTER AT WWW.AUCTIONEER.CAAnd be entered to WIN $250.00 Auction Dollars Must be in attendance to win at Auction AUCTION DEPOT CANADA www.auctioneer.ca AUCTION SALE Sunday, September 30th Preview: 12:00pm, Start: 1:00pm Ajax Community Centre75 Centennial Rd. Ajax, On L1S 4S4 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 Inventories * Household Contents * Art Galleries * Furniture Manufacturers * Estate Managers * Inventory Solution Specialists Over 300 Assorted Designer Jewellery Items * Native Art * Local Estates Coin & Bank Note Collection * Musical Instruments * Die Cast Vehicles * Nostalgia * Collectibles * Electronics * Gold * Diamonds * Precious & Semi Precious Gemstone Jewellery * Watches * Pearls * Sports Memorabilia Urgent Disposal of Coin Dealer's Inventory Must Be Sold ! PRE REGISTER AT WWW.AUCTIONEER.CAAnd be entered to WIN $250.00 Auction Dollars Must be in attendance to win at Auction AUCTION DEPOT CANADA www.auctioneer.ca 39th Annual Fall Municipal AUCTION forREGION OF DURHAM & others To be held at 825 CONLIN RD. WHITBY Sat. Sept. 29th 9:30 a.m. 10+ Municipalities - Turf, Snow & Construction Equipment 6-00/04 IHC/Sterling TA/SA Dump S/P&W 2-08 GMC 3500 4x4 Plow/Sanders 98 GMC 6500 Diesel Dump 2 - 07 Ford F150XL Pickups 2 - 03/04 Ford Crew Pickups 5 - 02/06 Ford/Chev Cargo Vans 2004 Chev Bucket Truck 3 - 02/04 ASTRO Cargo Vans 2005 Optra * 2001 Saturn Wagon 2004 CASE 621-D Loader 3 - Bombardier SW48A S/W Plows 2 - EPOKE Slidein Sander Units Wood Chipper Wood Chipper * 3 - J D Gators 27+ Stihl Concrete & Chainsaws Garage Equipment & Parts * 5+ Generators Welder * Mowers * Raglan Roller 2-way Radios * Desks * Cash Registers Chairs * Computers & Electronics Restaurant Office Furniture & Equip TWO AUCTIONS RINGS No BUYERS Premium!!! VIEWING: Fri Sept. 28, 2012, 4:00pm-6:00pm TERMS: $500 Cash Deposit on Major Items, or as announced M. R. Jutzi & Co. www.mrjutzi.ca (519)648-2111 2 EVENING AUCTIONS - Tue Oct. 2-5pm & Thur. Oct. 4-5pm ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY property of Wilbert Rettie & Bobcaygeon estate & others, DAY 1 - furniture, antiques, parrot cage, hydroponic stand, DAY 2 - dining suites, furniture, appliances, antiques, collectable's, toys, glass & China, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view over 200 photos/full list/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Sept. 28th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a North Oshawa Estate along with additions: Pub Table; 3 pc. Bistro Set; 3 pc. Breakfast Set; Striped Chesterfield; Coffee Occ. Tables; Occ. Chairs; Queen Sleigh Bed; Bedroom Furniture; Gibbard Sewing Cabinet; Washstands; China; Glass; Royal Bayreuth; Nippon; Artwork; Clarinet; New Persian Carpets;Antiques; Collectibles; Wind up Toys; Air Hockey; '02 MFC 4 Wheeler ATV 13kms. w/power winch; Stacked GE Washer/dryer; 30" Ceramic Stove; Large Anvil; Cement Planters; Ariens; 6hp Snowblower; Ryobi Tiller; 8" Drill Press; 7 1/2 Band Saw; Compressor; Power Tools; Red Tool Chest; Dbl. Snowmobile Trailer; etc. etc. Check the website Preview at 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, visa, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'celebrating 42 years in the auction industry'WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd • 4:30PM *A U C T I O N S A L E * of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for Linda Stephens of Peterborough, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Cherry high boy, cherry 12 pane flat back cupboard (ex), pine 2 door armoire, pine double bed, cherry drop leaf table, pine dresser, table and set of hoop back chairs, pictures, linen, collection of military badges, buttons, and pins (approx 50 items), jewellery including gold, sterling cuff links, sunglasses (Ray Ban, Carrera), Mount Blanc pens, Ping golf clubs, Scotty Cameron putter, new golf bags, Rossignol skis, Voiki skis, ski boots, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 LIQUIDATION AUCTION Saturday September 29, 201210:00 am (viewing 8:00 am) Sale to be held in Bowmanville at182 Wellington Street (North of Hwy 2 on Scugog Street). Liquidation Auction featuring a varied offering of arti- cles including: Industrial, Shop, Office , Household Articles. Printing related items from Mothersill Printing. Partial List includes: Older Printing Press & Related Items, Paint Mixers, Saws, Electrical Tools, Shelving, Lockers, Desks, Photocopiers, Stoves, Washer, Dryers, Ductless H-VAC System, Arcade Games, Furniture, Stacking Chairs, Lighting, Showcases, Pool Table, Scrap & Hardware. Come Take a Look. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 THANKSGIVING DAY AUCTION SALE OUR ANNUAL HIGH END THANKSGIVING DAY SALE OF ANTIQUES, FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES FROM NUMEROUS LOCAL ESTATES SATURDAY OCTOBER 6, 2012 10:00 AM VANHAVEN SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE UXBRIDGE, ONTARIO GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhillauctions.ca HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Monday October 1 4:30 pm - Viewing from 3 pm Rare Coins, Die Cast Cars, Pair Sansui S1117C Speakers, Hot Water Pressure Washer, Art, Qty. of Smalls & Box Lots, Antiques, Collectibles and Lots More. Still Unpacking. See Website for Photos, Full Details & Updateswww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Sat. Oct. 6 - 10am PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling for wholesalers, trustees, financial institutions, local consignments, 30-40 vehicles, cars, trucks, 4x4's, vans, RV's, boats, 4 post front end alignment car/truck hoist, Ford Jubilee tractor, MF baler, looking for consignments of vehicles, ATV's, Tractors, riding lawn mowers, RV's, trailers, boats, etc, call to consign, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view terms/list/photos/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com EVENT INFORMATION Sunday, September 30th 2012: Lakeview Park, Oshawa 08:00am - Registration begins in the Jubilee Pavilion 09:30am - Opening Ceremonies 09:50am –Warm-up 10:00am - Start of Run/Walk 11:15 am - Closing Ceremonies 5K or 1K –walk or run. No rollerblades, skateboards, or bikes. Strollers & Wheelchairs welcome. Dogs are allowed, but MUST be leashed. No dogs will be permitted inside the Jubilee (registration building). PA RKING INFORMATION On-Site Parking Lots are available at the 3 Harbourland lots as well as the 6 Lakefront lots. Come early as Simcoe Street at Ritson Road will be closed at 9am. Shuttle Parking There will be no shuttle buses from the General Motors lot this year. Shuttle Parking is available at the Simcoe/Ritson area from 8:00am on. Once Simcoe Street is closed, ALL cars will be directed to this area.Buses will run continuously from Simcoe/Ritson from 8:00am to 9:30am. They will provide return transportation from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Secure parking is available for bicycles inside the ball diamond on the north side of Lakeview Drive. Please note that Simcoe St will not be open until the last participant is off the route. If you have to leave early please park to the west of Kluane St or north of We ntworth. MORE INFORMATION To contact the volunteer organizing committee, please call the hotline at 905-436-RFTC (7382) Thank you for helping create a future without breast cancer! Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 19 AP McCLELLAN, Mitch - Passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Whitby. Loving son of John and the late Frieda McClellan. Loving father of Leighan (Mike) Volpe, Shane and Jessica. Brother to the late Morris McClellan. Fondly remembered by his brother Michael and sisters Marsha (Ed) Ratelle, Marlene Waddell (Ron Thomson), Marjorie (Jacques) Mercier, Mona Weldon (Ken Nicholson) and many nieces and nephews. Will be greatly missed by his very special friend Holly Gwizd and all his friends in the Ajax - Whitby area. Mitch has been cremated and his ashes will be interned in Moncton, New Brunswick. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, Uxbridge, ON, (905)852-3073. 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