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On Feb. 27 the Pickering councillor was charged with five offences under the Municipal Elections Act, including failing to value contributions of goods and servic- es, filing an incorrect financial statement, using his account for purposes other than the campaign, exceeding the spending limit and accepting invalid campaign con- tributions. Coun. Dickerson did not respond to several requests for comment. The charges were filed on behalf of the City’s Compliance Audit Committee, which voted in favour of pursuing legal action at its meeting on Feb. 20. After that deci- sion, Coun. Dickerson pointed to flaws in the Municipal Elections Act as the reason for any errors in his election finances filing. “This is an insane process brought on by a Province that doesn’t take the responsi- bility of reviewing their own act,” he said. “What they should be doing is calling in people to say what is wrong with this act and how do we improve it. The commit- tee turned a blind eye to that and one day I will be demanding to know why that is.” Despite the legal proceedings, it will be business as usual for the councillor until a verdict is declared. “Even though charges have been filed it doesn’t affect City business,” said Debbie Shields, City clerk. “It’s in the court system and it will be business as usual until the court makes their verdict.” The charges stemmed from an earlier compliance audit, completed in May 2012, that found the councillor in contraven- tion of the act for exceeding the campaign spending limit, and called into question a purchase of nearly $15,000 in alcohol not used during the election campaign. The audit’s findings prompted the City’s Compliance Audit Committee to vote in favour of prosecution after reviewing legal advice from special prosecutor David Reit- er. “Our office has concluded our review and found that there were reasonable and probable grounds to believe offences have been committed,” Mr. Reiter said after the meeting. Coun. Dickerson’s first appearance in court is scheduled for April 17. If found guilty, he could face penalties including fines or losing his council seat. Charges laid against Pickering councillor over election expenses Details of charges laid against Pickering Coun. Doug Dickerson 1) Failed to value the contributions of goods and/or services that were given to him and accepted by him or on his behalf for his elec- tion campaign. •Specifically contributions of services provided by Larry Bristed, Shannon Currie, Lucy Camp- ise and JoAnn Kerr Dickerson to his campaign. 2) Filing a financial statement that was incor- rect or did not comply with the act. •Payments to Larry Bristed, Shannon Currie, Lucy Campise and JoAnn Dickerson that were listed as expenses were not expenses. •Amounts for parties or other expressions of appreciation after the close of voting that were included in the statement were not actually used for those purposes. •The value of signs from the 2006 election that were reused in the 2010 election was not includ- ed. •Failed to include a $750 contribution accepted between Oct. 1 and Oct. 13, 2010. •Failed to reflect as contributions the value of services provided by Larry Bristed, Shannon Currie, Lucy Campise and JoAnn Kerr Dicker- son. 3) Used campaign account for purposes other than his election campaign. •Disbursed honoraria not related to the expens- es of the election campaign. •Monies disbursed for parties or other expres- sions of appreciation after the close of voting were not used for parties or other expressions of appreciation. •$750 was disbursed to Carpet Corral on or around Nov. 5, 2010, without authority under the act. 4) Incurred expenses in excess of the spend- ing limit calculated in accordance with the prescribed limit under the act. 5) Accepted campaign contributions from persons or other entities other than those entitled to make a contribution. 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In most of Canada clocks will go forward one hour on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. Daylight sav- ings time ends on the first Sun- day in November, when clocks move back. In 2006, daylight savings time was moved from April to March to keep Canada in line with the United States, which made the change to conserve energy. Some areas of Canada do not participate. Durham LCBO stores raise money for March of Dimes DURHAM -- During March, the public can help support March of Dimes Canada by making a donation at any of the LCBO stores in Ontario. Donation boxes for the March of Dimes will be at LCBO checkout counters until March 31. March of Dimes is a program that enhances the indepen- dence and community participation of people with physical disabilities through a wide range of programs and services. 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Online Program Preview on now in Click to Reg at pickering.ca Program Registration begins Thursday, March 14 for Aquatic Programs Monday, March 18 for Leisure & Fitness Constituency Office 300 Kingston Road, Unit 13, Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 T:905-509-0336 |E:tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Web www.tracymaccharles.onmpp.ca Tracy MacCharles,MPP Pickering-Scarborough East I cordially invite you to my WestShoreCommunityCentreMeet&Greet Wednesday, March 13, 2013 7:00pm to 8:30pm West Shore Community Centre 1011 Bayly St, Pickering Another home on chopping block in north Pickering Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The City is being asked to step in to save a Brougham home after the property was added to the Transport Canada demolition list. Councillor Peter Rodrigues urged the City to save 3708 Old Brougham Rd., the latest property on the federal lands to slated for demoli- tion. Coun. Rodri- gues noted that Brougham is quickly becom- ing a “ghost town” and that saving the home could provide economic benefits for the City. “It’s a relatively new house, we’re not talking about a heritage house,” he said. “I think it may be worth saving and could potentially even be a money maker for Pickering.” He gave notice to introduce a motion at the March 25 council meeting that would direct staff to investigate the pos- sibility and viability of protecting the home. Marketing report relates good news for Pickering businesses Efforts of Pickering staff to attract and retain business in the city are being praised by city council after a year-end report detailed minimal job losses for 2012. The report from the City of Pickering marketing and business development program noted that “Pickering experi- enced minimal job losses in 2012 and enjoyed a number of significant job gains.” It estimated more than 900 new jobs were created in Pickering last year in sectors including industrial manufac- turing, information and communication technology, commercial office, retail and hospitality. Lynn Winterstein, City manager of marketing and business development, credited the accuracy of the data to the department’s corporate calling pro- gram. “It’s very critical to establish that base- line data so we know and can try to keep ahead of who’s in, who’s out, who’s expanding, who’s retiring and who’s closing up shop,” she explained. “I think your department and City staff have done a great job of promot- ing business each and every day and promoting this city,” said Coun. David Pickles. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? 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The origins of such com- plaints may be controversial, but they do have some merit. But the result of all of this is that all com- munity groups are under review. Trans- lation? Those that received money in the past may not receive it in the future. The real problem started during bud- get talks when Councillor Peter Rodri- gues tabled a motion to award $20,000 to the Claremont and District Commu- nity Association (CDCA). The idea was to give the CDCA roughly the same amount PESCA gets through its revenue-sharing agreement with the City. The motion was amended to provide $20,000 to all commu- nity groups and was referred to staff for a report. Just one problem: the CDCA wasn’t in the loop and president Jim Doyle told us, “I don’t know why we would need that kind of money.” There’s a glaring disconnect between the councillor and one of the groups in his rid- ing. You don’t advocate for funding for a group without knowing if they require it. Obviously the CDCA was not consulted. The idea of extending funding, the same amount of funding, to all groups made the situation worse. Not all groups are the same and not all need $20,000. To propose spreading the same amount around to everyone may sound fair, but actually indi- cates the ignorance of councillors where the groups are concerned. “I don’t believe in scattering money around just so things become equitable,” Mr. Doyle said. We agree. It’s almost like political cor- rectness run amok. Now it’s possible that no group will receive funding pending the review, even though PESCA’s funding is secure for 2013. In essence, council is now on the right road in taking an approach that’s fair to all groups. The question remains, why wasn’t this considered in the past? EI program changes not helping the unemployed To the editor: The changes to the EI program are not helping the unemployed but only making it more difficult for them. Looking for a job is a full-time job in itself. It is very stressful, discouraging and depressing. The majority of job applications have to be sent online. Well, you can send out doz- ens and dozens of applications without receiving a reply. If you are receiving EI you must provide proof that you are actually looking for a job. So you provide them with a list of names of who you applied to. That is fair enough. But if you are on a temporary lay-off such as, for example, most construction workers are for the winter, and you are going back to your job, why would Service Canada want you to be looking for another job? Well, that is what is happening. You must attend an information session, provide them with your list or else you can be cut off your EI. It is ridiculous. A waste of taxpayers’ money again. What I could never understand is that the money going into the EI fund is from the employee and the employer, so why does the government have so much control? Anyone on EI knows it is a struggle to sur- vive on the benefits. Some don’t, especially if they are single, and that is why they wind up on the streets. Instead of investigating EI recipients, why don’t they use their resources to investigate those that are ripping off the system and have been for many years? And believe me, this is only the beginning. Marjorie Seymour Pickering Newspaper carrier one in a million To the editor: Re: ‘Tip of the hat to a special carrier’, let- ter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2013. I would like to thank the writer of a recent letter for recognizing Mike Gannon, who has been one of your carriers for many years. Sadly, Mike was disabled and disfig- ured as a result of a fire in the family home when he was just a baby. That said, and with all of Mike’s challenges, he is a far bet- ter man than many abled-bodied men and is one in a million. I am a better person for knowing Mike and Oshawa is a better place for having such a great citizen. Thank you Mike, for everything. 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Steve Humphries, 20, is currently in the top 50 in a nation-wide contest to win a trip into space. “Ever since I was a very young child I’ve always been interested in space, I’ve always had my head in the stars,” said Mr. Humphries, 23, who is currently studying political science at Queen’s University. Sponsored by Axe Body Spray, the con- test challenges participants to collect votes via social media. The two participants with the most votes get to attend astronaut training in Orlando, Florida and have the chance to win a flight taking them 100 kilo- metres into space. “It’s pretty much whoever can sell them- selves best,” Mr. Humphries said. After signing up in early February, Mr. Humphries e-mailed his entry to friends via Facebook, and was surprised at the immediate response he got, including promises from his Queen’s rugby team- mates to make it “a huge deal. “They just thought it would be hilari- ous if they could make this happen,” Mr. Humphries says, crediting them for his quick rise to the top 50. He has advanced as far as eighth place in the competition, but by Feb. 19 had slipped back to 21. “Win or lose, I know I’m very lucky to have the type of friends I do,” he says of the overwhelming support he received. “I never would have dreamed I’d have this much support. Even from people I don’t know, the messages of support have been very humbling.” Should he happen to win, Mr. Humphries says going to space would be the ultimate dream come true. “I just think it would be awe-inspiring,” he said. “I’ve always been amazed by the grand scope of space, and baffled by the immense space of the universe. 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For more information, visit www.windreachfarm.org. 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 12 P BROCK ROAD AND 401 PICKERING MON-FRI 7:30AM - 8:00PMSATURDAY 7:30-6 • SUNDAY 9-6 905-686-2309 MARCH BREAK MAINTENANCE SPECIALS EQUAL PAYMENTS NO INTEREST NO FEE † months* for12 $3999 SAVE$15 HOLIDAY MAINTENANCE * SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY *WASTE CHARGES APPLY GTX OIL CHANGE CHECK BRAKES CHECK STEERING CHECK EXHAUST CHECK TIRES CHECK LIGHTS CHECK HORN SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY REG 64 00 $4400 SAVE$20 ROTAT E ANDBALANCE4 TIRES “When the shop first opened the hospi- tal board thought they wouldn’t make a go of it, but we proved them wrong,” said Edith Hogarth, who has been volunteer- ing at the store since it opened. “It really served a great purpose even beyond the bursaries,” she continued, noting customers enjoyed being able to shop low-price items. “I think a lot of the people who came in are going to miss it.” The store raised enough money to fund the bursary program for three years after closing, with its fate beyond that current- ly being considered by the auxiliary. “The purpose was just phenomenal, it was all for the kids,” said Ildi Lubertino, chairwoman of the shop. She lists staffing and economic issues such as rising rents as the main reasons behind the closing, noting finding a vol- unteer to take over after her upcoming retirement proved impossible. “It really is a lot of work for a volunteer, it’s a retail business so I’m here 24/7,” she explained. “I was just glad to have volun- teers here to help with the customers.” Ms. Lubertino calls the friendships she forged with volunteers like Ms. Hogarth an added bonus of her position. It’s clear the feeling is mutual. “I told Ildi I think I’ll miss her more than the shop,” Ms. Hogarth said. “I’ve met a lot of good people, both customers and volunteers. And a lot of us volunteers became really good cus- tomers as well.” Over the years the friends have shared many fond memories in the shop, from time spent socializing with customers, to Ms. Hogarth’s constantly growing col- lection of cups and saucers purchased at the store, to being startled by the resi- dent ghost, dubbed Gertrude, who the women blame for the shop door often bursting open on its own. “People who lived in the village really supported the shop, they were amazing, and even when they moved away they would come back to shop or donate,” Ms. Lubertino explained. “That’s why we survived so long, because people really believed in the shop. It’s been a great thing, just to be able to help anyone is great.” by the numbers The 4477 Shop in numbers • When the store first opened in 1976 the auxiliary handed out $100 bursaries annually, depending on need. That amount was later raised to $250, and then $500. AJAX -- Thrift shop chairwoman Ildi Lubertino and volunteer Edith Hogarth at the 4477 Shop. sabrina byrnes / metroland Ajax-Pickering hospital thrift shop closes AJAX-PICKERING from page 1 ‘‘I’ve met a lot of good people, both customers and volunteers. And a lot of us volunteers became really good customers as well.’ Edith Hoggarth, thrift shop volunteer 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 13 AP Out Walking Margaret Carney Ten per cent means a lot to nature I’ve had a cereal box sitting on my desk for months. It’s empty, flattened and ready for recycling, but I can’t throw it out. Not till I share the fine print on the side of the carton. The problem is there’s always so much excit- ing stuff happening in nature, year-round, that I can’t find a good time to write about a cereal box. Doing so right now, with spring crouching on the horizon, ready to pounce, is crazy, but in the interest of housekeeping I’m going to do it. So, this cereal box has a small green-and- white logo in the bottom corner saying “Con- servation Grade/Farming for Wildlife.” Inter- esting, eh? And on the side panel, after the quality guarantee, there’s a picture of a grain field, some faraway hills and a big monarch butterfly, underneath which is the intrigu- ing statement: “We insist that our cereals be grown in a way that respects nature and the environment.” It turns out anyone who uses the “conser- vation grade” seal on their product is buying grains from farmers who have “devoted 10 per cent of their land to wildlife habitat creation.” That includes “maintaining ponds and hedg- es, establishing flower-rich grasslands and planting crops from which birds can feed in winter.” They claim that on such farms there’s been a 41-per cent increase in breeding birds and up to 22 different species of butterflies. My box of cereal was produced in Great Britain and imported to Ontario. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we imported the idea as well? So many of Ontarian’s favourite birds -- meadowlarks, bluebirds, bobolinks, upland sandpipers, Henslow’s sparrows, Grasshop- per sparrows -- are suffering huge popula- tion declines because of pesticide use as well as more intense agricultural practices since the demise of the family farm. If every grower earmarked 10 per cent of their land for wild- life habitat, there could be a big turnaround in a very short time. Better yet, why don’t we all do that? Every homeowner could preserve 10 per cent of their yard as a wildlife corner, planting wild- flowers for butterflies, fruit-bearing bush- es and trees for birds. Every industry could keep 10 per cent of their property as a wild- life sanctuary, instead of having asphalt cover every square inch. Every strip mall could have a “wildlife corner” with a bench or two, where shoppers could rest their feet and lis- ten to birds sing, before lugging home their purchases. Many Ontario primary schools already have a “wildlife corner” planted by students. Many enlightened municipalities have been naturalizing their public parks for years, and butterfly gardens are proliferating, bringing beauty to the world. I think a “Conservation Grade” world is the next step to take. Check out: www.conservationgrade.co.uk Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. March is Fix Your Pet Month at the OSPCA Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com If you haven’t already, it’s time to look into getting your pet spayed or neutered. I’m probably preaching to the choir, so if you know someone who hasn’t gotten the procedure done for their dog or cat, please encour- age them to do so. Spaying or neutering pets greatly reduces the num- ber of unwanted animals being born into this world. If we have our pets spayed or neutered, we’ll reduce the number of unwanted pets that often face abuse, neglect and euthanasia. Myths busted by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Myth: Fixing my pet will make him/her overweight. Truth: Fixing your pet should not result in weight gain if your pet receives a healthy diet and sufficient exercise. Myth: Fixing my pet interferes with nature. Truth: Domesticated dogs and cats are completely dependent on humans. It is our responsibility as their guardians to ensure that the number of companion animals born does not exceed the number of available homes. Myth: All animals have the right to have one litter. Truth: Spaying a female cat or dog before she goes into heat even once will greatly reduce her risk of developing mammary, ovarian and uterine cancer. Visit fixyourpet.ca for more information and to learn how you can help. The procedure is costly, but hopefully one day Durham Region will have a low-cost clinic of its own. Two separate groups, Spay Neuter Durham and Spay Neuter Initiatives Association, are currently raising money to open a low-cost clinic (visit spayneuterdurham.org and/or spayneutertoday.com). In the meantime, there is some nearby help available: • Low-cost OSPCA clinic at 16586 Woodbine Ave., Newmarket (1-888-668-7722) -- open to all, regardless of income • Low-cost, cat spay-neuter assistance program offered by the Humane Society of Durham Region and partnering vets. The follow- ing are eligible: seniors receiving the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement; disabled individuals receiving the Ontario Disability Support Payment or the Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment; participants of OVMA’s SafePet Program or women at risk of abuse who are entering a registered women’s shelter in Ontario; pets in care facilities for seniors such as supportive housing, retirement homes or long-term care homes in Ontario; and individuals receiving financial assistance through the Ontario Works program. Call 905-665-7430. Spring Fling The Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary will hold its annual Spring Fling Buffet Dance and Dinner fundraiser, featuring raffles, a silent auction, cash bar and live music by 3 Sheets to the Wind, on Satur- day, April 20 at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 40 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets: $35 before March 15; $40 after March 15; or $15 for the dance only (after 8 p.m.). Call 905- 649-8282 or visit second-chance.ws. Raising money for pets in need With the help of local customers, Global Pet Foods Bowmanville raised $554.34 for pets in need through the 7th annual Show Us Your Heart campaign. All funds will go to Pugalug Pug Rescue. Locations in Oshawa, Ajax, Whitby and Pickering also raised money for chari- ties of their choice. DURHAM -- Spaying or neutering cats and dogs is a humane way to fight the pet overpopulation crisis. ron pietroniro / Metroland Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 adopt a pet WHITBY -- Hank is a five-year-old male/ neutered declawed domestic long hair. Very affectionate and loving, a real lap cat. He will give love bites if he is angry as all declawed cats tend to do, but for the most part he is a very social animal and gets along well with other cats. For more information please contact the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665- 7430. sabrina byrnes / Metroland Durham pets need to be spayed, neutered There is a common myth that corn is “bad”for our pets, & that pet foods that contain corn are inferior. Many assume that corn is “just a filler” & that it is not digestible. These statements are not true. Corn provides an excellent source of nutrients including fatty acids (for healthy skin & coat), carbohydrates (for energy), proteins (for muscle development), & antioxidants (such as Vitamin E and Beta-caro- tene). When ground (as it is in both human & pet foods), it is over 85% digestible (more digestible than rice & wheat!). Corn is also a very rare aller- gen in our pets, & causes no more allergies than any other grain. Please don’t let the “corn myth”prevent you from providing complete & balanced nutrition to your pet. 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(Crabby Joe’s Plaza) Pickering Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens *This is A Limited Time Offer* Cemetery Programs, Cremation Lots For 2 People Everyone is Approved Per Month Over 48 Months Starting at$25 Tr aditional Burial Lots For 2 Caskets Everyone is Approved Per Month Over 48 Months Starting at$53 Ta unton Rd. & Church St., Ajax 905-427-5416 • www.pineridgecemetery.ca My Durham Desktop brings beautiful reminders of the season A message from Durham Tourism An iridescent glass orb. A tempting tray of ruby red candied apples. A sweeping winter sky over a frozen lakescape. These stunning scenes will brighten up your workstation each and every day when you download My Durham Desktop using your Internet con- nection. This free and simple software program will refresh your computer desktop image twice weekly with beautiful, seasonal imag- es of Durham Region. Whether you’re plan- ning a family outing, outdoor adventure or weekend escape, there’s so much to dis- cover close to home. Be inspired to visit places you’ve always meant to explore, and be reminded of upcoming festivals through some of the best shots from local photogra- phers. Some of my favourite images are those that show small details or interesting aspects of a place or object. Seeing the careful stitching on an ice fishing hut brings this Lake Simcoe tradition closer to home. The view from the treetops at the Eco-Adventure Park makes me want to get out and see it for myself. Each captivating picture is accompanied by a pop-up window containing information about events and attractions happening in Durham Region that week. With My Durham Desktop, you’ll stay connected to what’s going on in the region so you don’t miss your chance to get out and enjoy. The program was created by a local company, uses local photography and art, and highlights great things going on in Dur- ham Region. Easy to install and compatible with any screen size, the 2013 My Durham Desktop is available to download for free at www. durhamtourism.ca. Please note: The approx- imate file size of the program is 75 mega- bytes, and is only compatible with Windows at this time. To view or order a free copy of the Dur- ham Tourism Discovery Guide, or any addi- tional tourism resources, visit www.durham- tourism.ca, or contact Durham Tourism toll- free at 1-800-413-0017 or e-mail tourism@ durham.ca. Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism Durham Tourism Kerri King Manager Durham Tourism Durham West Family Health Team opens new facility in Pickering Organization’s health-care professionals under one roof PICKERING -- Residents now have a new destination for comprehensive health care with the opening of the West Durham Family Health Team’s new facility in Pickering. The building, at 1105 Kingston Rd., suite 200, brings members of the health team together under one roof for the first time since it was created in 2007, and also houses CorCare Cardi- ac and Medical Specialists, which pro- vide cardiac testing and other servic- es. “It really is, for lack of a better term, one-stop shopping for patients,” said Julie Hodgeman, program manager for the team, noting the facility includes doctors, nurse practitioners, cardiolo- gists, a dietitian, social workers and a pharmacist. “We’re trying to decrease emergency room visits by having all these health professionals available ... it really is about continuity of care.” The team has grown from three fam- ily health teams and three cardiolo- gists caring for 5,600 individuals at its inception to a team of 20 physicians and a larger staff of allied health pro- fessionals caring for more than 18,000 people. “We believe that with this model of care our patients will enjoy improved access to care with better health out- comes,” said Dr. Howard Petroff, of the Family Health Team. “Each member of our team brings a wealth of knowledge and most importantly shares a vision of improving patient care through col- laboration.” Dr. Joseph Ricci, of CorCare, praises the organization for its ability to max- imize the levels of care available to patients. “The benefits of collaboration are already tangible,” he said. “We have begun planning for joint education, interdisciplinary support and patient care initiatives. Our con- cept of subspecialty medical support has grown to include not just cardio- vascular, but diabetic and neurologic specialty support.” For more information on the West Durham Family Health Team, visit w w w . w e s t d u r h a m f h t . c o m . FOREVER YOUNG INFORMATION WWW.FOREVERYOUNGNEWS.COM | MARCH 2013 A DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP ADVERTISING FEATURE ilwaukee is often referred to as a smaller version of Chicago, which is about an hour down the Lake Michi- gan shoreline. But here’s what the United Kingdom Guardian said in the summer of 2011: “If Chicago and Milwaukee really are related, then Milwaukee’s the hip younger sister you secretly want to hang out with.” While, like most cities, tourism tub-thumpers prefer to point to its acting, arts and similar attractions, a major lo- cal draw is the Harley-Davidson Museum. A black-leather-jacket exhibit labelled “Worn to be Wild” outlines how the iconic attire became part of the fabric of American culture as the uniform of cool. 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Just a short jaunt away, in the heart of downtown, is the Milwaukee Repertory Theater that is recognized as one of the top regional theatres in the country. Housed in a cleverly converted power plant, the Rep’s three theatres include a large main stage, intimate black-box venue, and Stackner cabaret. Milwaukee’s “SoHo” district in the historic Third Ward is home to the Broadway Theater complex that features a jewel-box replica of an Italian Renaissance theatre and a studio theatre. The Ward also is home to the Milwaukee public mar- ket, art galleries, shopping, and restaurants as well as the spectacular lakefront Milwaukee Art Museum with its majestic kinetic “wings” waving with the wind. It’s also a marvel inside with more than 20,000 works of art from antiquity to the present in the 40 gal- leries. It holds one of the largest collections of Georgia O’Keeffe works. About 30 minutes inland is Ten Chimneys, an expe- rience designed to make a mark on your life. Ten Chimneys is the estate created by Broadway leg- ends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, visitors get a VIP guided tour of its original furnishings that overﬂ ow with the ro- mance of the 1930s and ‘40s. Guests in small groups are guided through the three- storey main house, rustic studio, enchanting cottage, and restored garden as well as visits to the pool house, greenhouse and creamery. Actress Katherine Hepburn was among the luminaries who visited Ten Chimneys as a regular guest. She stated, “Every time I was visiting with the Lunts ... I was in a sort of daze of wonder; the dining room, the table, the china, the silver, the food, the extraordinary care and beauty and taste a sort of dream, a vision.” Before heading home we got another taste of Mil- waukee – a Polish festival within walking distance of our hotel with its delightful Polish culture and cuisine. 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 16 AP Your Life Judi Forbes Mortgage Specialist Mortgages: what you need to know Next week tune in for Your Life video series on www.durhamregion.com DURHAM -- With the warmer weather on its way, you may be thinking of making a move on the property ladder. Whether you are getting into the property market, moving up, building your own home, buying a second property or downsizing, you are making a commitment to your home and family. So it is essential to choose the mortgage option that best suits your needs. When it comes to mortgages, there’s a lot to know. Add the mortgage rule changes made last year by the federal government to the mix and things can seem even more complicated. However, there is no need to feel overwhelmed, not if you understand what options are avail- able to you. Next week on durhamregion.com, I’ll be offering tips and advice to help you choose the mortgage option that best fits your needs. We will be taking a look at the process for getting a mortgage and what some of the options are for different circumstances -- everything from what first-time home buyers need to know to how you can pay down your mortgage while saving for retirement. Here’s an overview of what you can expect: • The latest on mortgage rules: Last July, stricter mortgage rules went into effect. I will dis- cuss the changes and how they affect buyers. • The dos and don’ts of first-home buys: I will take a look at what they are and share advice on what you need to consider when buying your first home. • Fixed versus variable rate: I will explain the difference between the two and offer my thoughts on what you need to consider in determining which one is right for you. • Little-known mortgage options: There are some exciting mortgage options you might not know about that offer flexible solutions for home renovations or debt management. I’ll provide some example scenarios and discuss when these options could be your best fit. • Protecting yourself against mortgage fraud: I will explain what a home equity secured line of credit is and how it can help protect against mortgage fraud. • Buying a second property: If you’re con- sidering a cottage or rental property, I will give you the scoop on what your options are and things you need to consider before taking on the added responsibility of a second property. Judi Forbes manages the Courtice branch of Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union. Eighth annual Durham Popsicle Bridge Building Contest brings youth together Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Some who were on hand at the eighth annual Durham Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Contest may turn into the structural engineers of tomorrow. Others may not. Either way, kids from across Durham Region were in for a little fun over the week- end as the event, put on by the Professional Engineers of Ontario Lake Ontario Chap- ter and the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technolo- gists Durham Chapter, went off in the old gymnasium at Durham College. “We hope they had a fun time and learned a little bit about engineering technology,” said organizer Derek Van Ee. Durham area students from grades 4 to 8 built Popsicle stick bridges of vary- ing shapes and designs, participating in two different categories, junior and senior. Some took it upon themselves to enter the competition solo, while others combined to form a team, some in pairs and four as the maximum allowed. After registering for the contest, partici- pants posed for pictures with their bridge before moving on to the judging stage, where they were graded on everything from the use of truss work, to weight con- siderations, overall esthetics and creativ- ity, to how well the test vehicle ran through the bridge. The judging criteria included marks for uniform and symmetrical value and joint work, while the bridge was put on a scale to measure its weight in grams. From there students lined up and waited for their turn to see how their bridge would fare on the final stage, which measured its maximum load capacity and performance ratio through a wench and pulley system called the test rig. The event originated, according to Mr. Van Ee, as part of national engineering month and was something designed to generate an interest in engineering among a younger demographic. “A lot of kids do it through schools so it gives them a chance to learn a little bit about bridges and structures and then they get to come here and test it,” said Mr. Van Ee, who is a structural engineer and vice president of Y and V Engineering Ltd. out of Markham. More than 50 teams were registered for the event. The final results were to be made available at durhampopsiclebridge.ca. Durham students get a lesson in Popsicle stick engineering OSHAWA -- Marco Iaboni, Daniele Iaboni and Christian Smith, students at St. Theresa Catholic School, watched as their Popsicle stick bridge was judged by volunteer Carmelo Tancioco, at the eighth annual popsicle bridge building contest, held at Durham College March 2. Sabrina byrneS / metroland 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 17 AP REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On April 3, 2013 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. The public meeting will be held to present the proposed Regional Development Charges By-law and the related underlying background study and obtain public input on this proposed by-law and study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The meeting is to be held: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public,copies of the proposed by-law and the background study are being made available as of March 19, 2013 from the Office of the Regional Clerk – Director of Legislative Services at 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON,L1N 6A3, 905-668-4113 (ext 2054). The information will also be posted on the Regional website at www.durham.ca on March 19, 2013. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk – Director of Legislative Services at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2013. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of April 24, 2013. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301). Deb Bowen, A.M.C.T. Acting Regional Clerk REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING AREA SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR THE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICES IN THE SEATON COMMUNITY OF THE CITY OF PICKERING On April 3, 2013 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold a public meeting for the water supply service and a second public meeting for the sanitary sewerage service (or possibly a single meeting for the two services combined), pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. These public meetings will be held to present the proposed area specific development charges by-laws and the related underlying background studies and to obtain public input on these proposed by-laws and studies regarding water supply and sanitary sewerage services in the Seaton Community of the City of Pickering. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meetings of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-laws. The meetings are to be held: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-laws and the background studies are being made available as of March 19, 2013 from the Office of the Regional Clerk –Director of Legislative Services at 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-4113 (ext 2054). The information will also be posted on the Regional website at www.durham.ca on March 19, 2013. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meetings and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk –Director of Legislative Services at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2013. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meetings will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of April 24, 2013. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301). Deb Bowen, A.M.C.T. Acting Regional Clerk REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING AREA SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR THE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICES IN THE CARRUTHERS CREEK AREA OF THE TOWN OF AJAX On April 3, 2013 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold two public meetings, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. These public meetings will be held to present the proposed area specific development charges by-laws and the related underlying background studies and to obtain public input on these proposed by- laws and studies regarding water supply and sanitary sewerage services in the Carruthers Creek area of the Town of Ajax. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meetings of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-laws. The meetings are to be held: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-laws and the background studies are being made available as of March 19, 2013 from the Office of the Regional Clerk –Director of Legislative Services at 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-4113 (ext 2054). The information will also be posted on the Regional website at www.durham.ca on March 19, 2013. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meetings and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk –Director of Legislative Services at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2013. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meetings will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of April 24, 2013. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301). Deb Bowen, A.M.C.T. Acting Regional Clerk The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC)Special Meeting will be held on Thursday,March 21, from 7 to 8 p.m.at Durham Regional Headquarters in Room LL-C. All EFW-WMAC meetings are open to the public. For questions, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department: Melodee Smart 905-668-7711 ext. 3560 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560 EFW-WMAC@durham.ca www.durhamyorkwaste.ca www.durham.ca EFW–WMAC Special Meeting If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560. Good health March into nutrition month in Durham DURHAM -- March is Nutrition Month and the Durham Region health department wants residents to take small steps toward healthier eating. “The tips we suggest are not new; they’re meant to remind people that healthy eating is possible by taking small steps over time,” said Adrienne Baltadjian, a public health nutritionist with the Durham health department. She suggests eating one more fruit and vegetable each day. Canada’s Food Guide states that adults require seven to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit daily, while children need four to eight depending on age and gender. A recent survey showed only 31 per cent of residents 18 and over eat vegetables and fruits five or more times a day. Ms. Baltadjian adds that people who eat fruits and vegetables five or more times a day are less likely to develop heart disease and certain types of cancer. For further tips on healthy eat- ing and to access the online learn- ing resource, visit durham.ca/health- yeating or call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729. Please recycle this newspaper 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 18 AP What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 International musician Ron Korb has strong Durham roots Flutist grew up in Ajax, first band was in Oshawa Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Some artists can remember the moment when their future life path presented itself to them. For flutist Ron Korb, it was when he was a young fellow watching Canadian jazz artist Moe Koff- man performing on TV. “I remember thinking to myself, ‘wow, it would be amazing to be a musician, but it’s something I could never do’,” Korb recalls. While most leave it at that, Korb didn’t. And now his resume is one any musi- cian would envy. He’s travelled the world and has released more than 30 records. He’s shared the stage with stars like Peter Gabriel and has performed for Queen Elizabeth and on numerous movie sound- tracks, including on an Atom Egoyan film yet to be released, Devil’s Knot. The com- poser is Mychael Danna, and if the name sounds familiar, Danna won an Academy Award recently for his work on Life of Pi. Korb’s music has been described as a fusion of jazz and world music and he says that’s apt. His travels are an inspiration, and he notes that his journey through Europe prompted his latest album, Euro- pa. In Austria, for example, with echoes of Mozart everywhere, “it just inspired me to write some music in that vein.” But other pieces on the album reflect different tastes and cultures, including Celtic music and the song Italian Summer, which he describes as “an Italian gondola song.” Korb says he likes to offer up a lot of variety to keep a two-hour concert inter- esting. “I’ll start with something slow, then an Irish jig and then something Asian,” he says. “It just sort of really mixes it up for the audience.” And while travelling inspires him, Korb DURHAM -- International musician Ron Korb grew up in Ajax, took music lessons in Whitby and played in his first band in Oshawa. He recently released a new album, Europa. Photo by Linda MaRie SteLLa See KORB’S page 19 Allan’s Artists allan o’Marra Professional artist Ajax artist knows the healing power of art Even when life and sanity spiral out of con- trol, Ajax painter Natalie Simpson declares that she always has a sense that art is there for her. At one point in the 1970s, a trip out west with a boyfriend -- who turned out to be abusive -- left her traumatized, starving and isolated. She managed to get back to Toron- to and was hospitalized with serious depres- sion that left her with little sense of who she even was. With hospital care and treatment -- and art -- she found herself again. And the major thread of sanity that was always pres- ent with her through the challenges was her grasp of the fact that she was an artist and an art maker. Born in Northern Ontario, Simpson was brought to Toronto when she was a child and made her way through public school in West Hill. She doodled and drew and was expectantly looking forward to taking art in high school. But the art teacher, mys- tifyingly, given her talent and enthusiasm, declined to allow her into his class. Moving beyond this very serious rejection, Simpson just kept on making art (she recalls her par- ents being quite OK with her covering her bedroom walls with oil pastel drawings) and worked on collages with themes of peace, beauty, ecology and sociological issues. And then came the trauma and mental health issues that threw up a lengthy road- block in her life. Once she was stabilized, Simpson moved back with her parents and time and art conspired to bring healing. She fell in love, was married and had a daugh- ter. Simpson attended various art schools to learn about media and techniques -- even spending a year at OCADU -- and made acrylic-on-canvas paintings that she showed in bookstores and galleries. After the eventual breakup of her mar- riage, Simpson has since had to rely on the support of Durham Mental Health Servic- es to get by. And outpatient resources at Whitby’s Ontario Shores Centre for Men- tal Health Sciences -- especially the Artistic Expressions group -- have been major fac- tors in maintaining her well-being. It’s there, at the art gallery space, that Simpson will be having her first major solo show from March 11 to 30. Go out and see her wonderfully colourful and whimsical works during regu- lar business hours. Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living and working in Ajax. For contact information go to www.allanomarra. com. Hitlist tour bringing Canadian country music stars to Durham OSHAWA -- You don’t have to wait until the Boots and Hearts festival this summer to see some top country music performers. The 2013 CMT Hitlist tour began this week and is set to make a stop at the General Motors Centre on March 21. “Following the success of their fifth studio album, Roll, released last fall, Grammy-nom- inated Emerson Drive and label mates Doc Walker will be hitting the road together for the 2013 CMT Hitlist Tour, kicking off on March 6 in Vancouver B.C. at the Vogue Theatre,” states a press release. “Joined by special guest Aaron Pritchett, the CMT Hitlist Tour will see these three Canadian country acts making stops in 15 cities across the country.” To heighten the buzz for the tour, Emerson Drive and Doc Walker collaborated on the single Let It Roll, debuted last September at the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Tickets are available at the GM Centre Box Office, by calling 1-877-436-8811 or at www generalmotorscentre.com. Songwriters Music Festival auditions this weekend CLARINGTON -- A reminder that Song- writers Music Festival auditions are this weekend. Founder/organizer Ron Beer of Whitby is holding auditions at the Garnet B. Rick- ard Recreation Complex, 2440 Hwy. 2, Bowmanville. Try out on March 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. To sign up for an audition, call Beer at 905-668-2646 or e-mail youngsongwrit- ers@rogers.com. You can also audition via Skype. The festival is April 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Garnet complex. Learn more about the local songwrit- ers’ group at songwritersmusicfestival.com and on facebook. 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 19 AP 905-683-0407 WATCHES 25% OFF 905-683-0407 WE BUYGOLD Old Ajax Plaza on Harwood Next to Home Hardware WATCHES 25% OFF Thanks for making us aWINNER again this year in the Readers Choice Contest. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. 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Growing up in Ajax, the Scar- borough native says his first real shot at learning how to play the flute was in Grade 9 at Pickering High School, although he was dis- suaded at first (“You don’t want to play flute; flutes are for girls.”). How does one go from those humble beginnings to becoming a world-class musician? “I just really started to apply myself to the flute, got better teachers,” he says. “I was really hell-bent on becoming a really good player.” At 14 he joined his first band, an Irish fife and drum band in Oshawa. Most of the members, he says, were Irish immigrants who worked at General Motors. Korb’s first flute lessons were at the for- mer Music Factory in Whitby. Among the musicians featured on Europa are keyboard play- ers Bill Evans, who was born and raised in Oshawa, and Pickering’s Susan Greenway. Korb’s new website is under construction. You can get his music at iTunes and at amazon.ca. Korb’s first lessons were in Whitby From page 18 Hockey Pickering Panthers’ Aidan Wallace named to OJHL prospect team PICKERING -- Pickering Panthers forward Aidan Wallace was named to the All Pros- pect second team of the Ontario Junior Hockey League for his accomplishments this past season. The Markham resident finished fifth in scoring on the Panthers with 22 points on 10 goals and 12 assists to go along with 82 penalty minutes. He was named player of the game for Team East during game two of the 2012 CJHL Prospect Game series, and scored the overtime-winning goal for the OJHL Pros- pects at the 2012 Cen- tral Canada Cup versus the CCHL. Registration Amberlea Tennis Club holding free program for teens PICKERING -- The Amber- lea Tennis Club is offering a free after-school drop-in program for those interested in trying the sport. This free program requires no reg- istration, no equipment and no experience. Beginner and novice players are welcome. Proper footwear is required. Weather permitting, this program starts May 6 and ends May 16. Mondays and Wednesdays are for ages 6-11, while Tues- days and Thursdays are for ages 12-18. Club registration for the 2013 summer season will be held at the courts (weather permitting) on Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to noon, with a raindate of April 6. For more information visit the club’s website at www.amberleatennis.ca. Basketball Register for the Durham City Basketball house league AJAX -- The Durham City Basketball house league is preparing for the spring session beginning March 24. The program includes 10 sessions and is open to boys and girls aged 4-16. A large emphasis is placed on fun, while learning the basic skills of basketball. Final registration date will be Wednes- day, March 20 at the Ajax Community Cen- tre, 75 Centennial Rd, between 7-9 p.m. For more information, contact 905-427-4253. Pickering goaltender wins honour in OUA West for second time PICKERING -- For the second time in three years the most valuable player in the OUA West is Laurier Golden Hawks goalie Ryan Daniels of Pickering. The fourth-year veteran also claimed the award in 2010-11. This season Daniels was instrumental in leading Laurier to a 14-12-2 record and a playoff berth. Daniels saw action in 27 games, seeing nearly 1,600 minutes of ice time. He faced the second-most shots of any OUA goaltender (972), topped the OUA in saves with 894, finished fifth in the OUA with a .920 save percentage and collected a pair of shutouts. Daniels was also influential in the Golden Hawks late-season surge to claim fifth place in the OUA West, despite being out of a playoff position in late November. Daniels was also named the OUA West Top Goaltender, and became an all-star for the third time, begin named to the first team this year after second-team honours last year and a first- team nod in 2010-11. Daniels, 24, played with the Pickering Pan- thers in 2004-05 before moving on to the OHL with Saginaw and Peterborough. When the OUA season concluded, Daniel, a fifth-round pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2006 draft, signed with the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League. 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 20 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Ryan Daniels named most valuable player XCEL track club impressive during indoor season DURHAM -- The new XCEL track club, serving athletes in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, has had a tremendous indoor season so far. XCEL team members Tia Thevenin, Keith Euraj and Tyra Forbes have turned in some outstanding performances. Tia Thevenin is currently ranked No. 1 in Canada in the under 17 girls’ 60m sprint hurdles and finished the 2013 indoor sea- son undefeated in this event. She cap- tured the Royal Canadian Legion provin- cial 60m hurdle title in a provincial record of 8.70 seconds. The old mark was held by 2012 Olympic hurdler and Pickering resi- dent Nikita Holder in 8.75 seconds. At the Athletics Ontario youth track and field championships at York University, Thev- enin captured the 60m hurdle title in 8.71 seconds and took the silver medal in the 60m sprint event in a personal best time of 7.89 seconds. Euraj is ranked third in Ontario and top 10 in Canada in the U17 boys’ 400m. He won the silver medal in the U17 boys’ 400m at the Royal Canadian Legion pro- vincial meet in a personal best time of 51.97 seconds. He placed fifth in the U17 boys’ 400m in a time of 52.30 at the Ath- letics Ontario youth provincial champion- ships. Finally, Forbes is ranked top-10 in Can- ada in the under 19 or junior girls’ long jump and triple jump. At York Univer- sity she represented Team Ontario at the Team Ontario-Team Quebec dual meet in the long jump event. Forbes placed third overall with a leap of 5.31m and helped Team Ontario capture the overall team title against Team Quebec. Forbes is also the reigning OFSAA senior girls’ triple jump champion and has garnered a lot of attention from American colleges and universities. She has serious interest from schools such as West Virginia University, University of Albany, University of Buffa- lo, University of Northern Iowa and Mis- souri State University. She will be making a decision on where she will be attending school in the near future. 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 21 AP � � �� Pickering Athletic Centre gymnasts compete in Mississauga MISSISSAUGA -- Pickering Athletic Centre provincial athletes competed in a gymnastics meet in Mississauga. The results are: Level 5 age 9 Ashley Faria 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 3rd beam, 8th floor, 2nd overall Level 5 age 10 Group A Jordana Polera 2nd vault, 1st bars, 1st beam, 2nd floor, 1st overall; Alexa Vigliatore 3rd vault, 2nd bars, 5th beam, 1st floor, 2nd overall Level 5 age 10 Group B Isabella Baldi 3rd bars, 2nd beam, 4th floor, 1st overall; Alexandra Trudel 7th vault, 1st bars, 1st beam, 5th floor, 2nd overall Level 5 age 11 Group A Zoe Degrace 4th vault, 3rd bars, 6th beam, 4th floor, 3rd overall Level 5 age Group B Katie DeSouza 2nd vault, 4th bars, 1st beam, 3rd floor, 1st overall; Alexis Graham 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 6th beam, 2nd floor, 4th overall Level 6 age 11 Chloe Scheel 5th vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam, 1st floor, 1st overall Level 6 age 12 Kimora Richards-Larose 6th vault, 14th bars, 1st beam, 2nd floor, 1st overall; Jordyn Graham 3rd vault, 13th bars, 4th beam, 3rd floor, 2nd overall; Marielle Santos 2nd vault, 11th bars, 5th beam, 11th floor, 5th overall Level 7 age 12 Emma Gill 3rd vault, 5th bars, 3rd beam, 1st floor, 1st overall Level 7 age 13 Claire Platnar 7th vault, 1st bars, 1st beam, 4th floor, 1st overall; Sydney Mohamed 4th vault, 2nd bars, 5th beam, 4th floor, 2nd over- all; Jordan Kondo 6th vault, 5th bars, 6th beam, 2nd floor, 2nd floor, 6th overall Level 7 age 14/15 Danielle LeBrun 4th vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam, 5th floor, 1st overall; Grace Woolgar 1st overall 1st bars, 2nd beam, 14th floor, 5th overall Level 7 age 16+ Rebecca Brown is an event specialist and finished 2nd bars and 6th beam Level 8 age 12/13 Emily Lozano 4th vault, 2nd bars, 6th beam, 3rd floor, 2nd overall Level 8 age 14+ Katie Towers 1st vault, 4th bars, 6th beam, 9th floor, 2nd overall; Verenna Herrmann 1st bars, 1st beam, 9th floor, 14th overall. Generals locked into third Oshawa looking to stay sharp with five games remaining Brian Mcnair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- With third place in the Eastern Conference now all but assured for the Oshawa Generals, the trick will be to stay sharp for the remainder of the Ontario Hockey League regular season. So, when his troops showed a lapse in focus Sunday at the Gener- al Motors Centre, head coach D.J. Smith was quick to remind them of the importance of taking every shift seriously, something they have done a tremendous job with for the better part of the season. The team responded well enough, holding on for a 4-2 win over a more desperate Kingston Frontenacs team, sealed by an empty-net goal by captain Boone Jenner. “I thought we came out great in the first period there,” said Smith, referring to more than just the goals by Bradley Latour and Lucas Lessio in the first 5:21. “We were hitting, we were shooting and then we took our foot off the gas and kind of let them into the game. We took some penalties, they got a timely goal and before you know it, you’re in a battle. You’ve got to learn when you have a team on the ropes, you’ve got to put them away, but to their credit, they battled hard.” Sam Bennett’s power-play goal early in the second kept Kings- ton close throughout much of the period, but even then the Gener- als out-shot the Frontenacs 17-8 and restored the two-goal lead when Matt Petgrave put one just inside the post with seven seconds remaining. All told, Oshawa out-shot Kings- ton 38-24 and suffered only about a minute more of anxiety when Spencer Watson scored with 1:48 remaining. Jenner put those fears to rest, however, with his 41st goal of the season, tied for third most in the OHL. Daniel Altshuller made a cou- ple of nice saves among his 22 and never looked in danger of cough- ing up the lead en route to his 34th win, tops in the league, and the team’s fifth in a row. “It starts from the top and it works its way all the way down,” said Altshuller, of the team’s relent- less work ethic. “The leaders on the team are working really hard and all the rest of the players are giving everything they’ve got so everyone is just feeding off each other and it’s working really well for us.” The win likely meant little in the bigger picture for the Generals, although it did lock up at least third place in the conference. With a record of 38-21-1-3 and only five games remaining, the Generals are unlikely to catch the division- and conference-leading Belleville Bulls, who are still five points up with two games in hand. Either way, Smith said his team will play hard till the end. “We’re trying to rev it up so that we’re ready when the playoffs come,” he said. “I don’t think we can lay off the gas and then expect to turn it up when the playoffs start. “The one thing I think we’ve got to do is get our power play going,” he added. “It’s been average of late and in the playoffs, special teams are going to win or lose it for you.” 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 • Ma r c h 7 , 2 0 1 3 22 AP Are you a compassionate person who is looking to inspire change in the community? Do you want a career where you can impact a life for the better? If you want to pursue a career in Health and We llness, Centennial College offers programs to help you get employment-ready. 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Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Monday, March 11, 2013 from 10 am until the time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11 am. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated. In memory of Denise Holtby (Mann) March 8th 1964 - August 28th - 2010 Early in the morning when everything is still Each day begins with thoughts of you and I know it always will This world has become a darker place without your smile, your voice, your face Heart of my heart we will never let you go Your family loves and misses you so With love your family In loving memory of James Roberts (Jim) January 10, 1938 ~ March 9, 2012 We miss you so much. You are in our hearts everyday. All our love, Cynthia and family. 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Your credentials include a P. Eng. and extensive experience in development engineering in a municipal urban growth environment. Salary Range: $87,345 - $106,061 per annum (37.5 hours per week) Manager of Public Works Operations Reporting to the Director of Public Works, you're an enthusiastic, inspiring manager with broad experience in municipal public works capital and maintenance programs. You'll oversee the operations division encompassing roads, water/wastewater and waste management. Salary Range: $93,168 - $113,133 per annum (40 hours per week) Development Coordinator With solid experience in municipal construction inspection and design plus subdivision administration, you'll prepare and administer subdivision agreements and monitor subdivision and site plan development as well as site alterations. Salary Range: $63,351 - $76,926 per annum (35 hours per week) We offer a progressive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. 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