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April 30, 2013 CLARINGTON -- Kim Ito, at the DK Training Centre in Bowmanville, races quarter-horses at Ajax Downs. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND Races are off See BLEAK Page 5 No racing dates set, but talks ongoing KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregioncom AJAX -- There won’t be any quarter horse racing at Ajax Downs this sea- son if a deal can’t be worked out with the provincial government. Bob Broadstock, president of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc., said, “Currently, there are no race dates at Ajax Downs. “Right now, there’s no racing at Picovs (Ajax Downs) and no quarter horse racing in the province,” Mr. Broadstock added. “Our opening date is second week of May.” Last year, the Province announced the end of the Slots-at-Racetracks program, in which revenue from slots was used to support the horse-rac- ing industry. 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Established in 1962, the non-profit orga- nization is dedicated to assisting individu- als in the community through programs and services in areas such as relationships, counselling, employment, literacy, hous- ing, eviction prevention, crime prevention, harm reduction, parenting and more. Most of the services are free and offered by friendly staff members and volunteers who truly want to make a difference in people’s lives, adds Mr. Ado. “I think the most unique thing is just how open they are. You can walk in at any time and they’re always friendly, they’re always willing to help and there’s a wide variety of services.” The event, dubbed ‘Working Towards Success’ was held at Celebration Square at the Whitby Public Library and includ- ed a flag-raising and proclamation by the mayor of Whitby. “Fifty years is a very long time to be pro- viding such wonderful services to the peo- ple that are most vulnerable in our com- munity and we very much appreciate the work that is done by the John Howard Society,” said Mayor Pat Perkins. Last year, about 35,000 people across Durham accessed the employment resource centre at JHS. “The biggest challenge for us has been the economic downturn over the last couple of years,” said Christina Barrow, employment and literacy services manag- er. “We’ve been faced with new challenges and we’ve had to be innovative and cre- ative around our programming and try- ing to sort of stretch our funding dollars to make sure that people are getting the kind of services that they need.” For more information: VISIT www.jhsdurham.on.ca WHITBY -- Brian Sibley, executive director of the John Howard Society of Durham Region, Regional Chairman Roger Anderson and Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins raised the flag during the 50th anniver- sary of the John Howard Society of Durham Region. 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The meeting takes place Saturday, April 6 at the Ajax Library’s main branch in the Rotary Room from 10:30 a.m to 12:15 p.m. Information on past and upcoming growing seasons will be provided, as well as an opportunity for any questions and discussions. St. Andrew’s Community Garden sup- ports local individuals and families in their gardening, while members and volun- teers help maintain the garden and plots dedicat- ed to local food b a n k s. Durham schools prepare for all threats School boards, community partners learn protocol to intervene early Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Community partners and school boards have joined forces to ensure schools are safe by enlisting in a protocol to intervene before violence erupts. The Durham Catholic District School Board hosted a recent event celebrating threat assessment and trauma response training that Durham’s Catholic and public school boards, and a number of community partners, have received in order to intervene early in the case of a possible threat in schools. “We’re showing how we’re leaders of children’s safety in our community,” said Whitby Catholic board trustee Chris Leahy. Kevin Cameron, executive director of the Canadian Center for Threat Assess- ment and Trauma Response, has devel- oped Canada’s first comprehensive, mul- tidisciplinary threat assessment train- ing program, in concert with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s behavioural sciences unit. “What we’re doing is connecting the dots before violence escalates,” said Mr. Cameron, who also trains crisis response teams nationally and internationally and consults with schools and communities impacted by trauma. The protocol develops timely sharing of information about students who pose a risk for violence, ensuring safety for all to the fullest extent possible, while respecting rights to privacy. Mr. Cameron explained various factors play into potential threats, and not all students who do end up becoming vio- lent necessarily have a record of it. He said too often, possible violence is overlooked because various organi- zations don’t communicate with one another. For example, a teacher or principal may overlook the one time a student acts out in school, but that student may have had troubles with the law the school is unaware of, or come into contact with community services due to various issues. Combined, this could suggest a greater threat than one single incident would. “If we feel there’s a threat in the school, our records open up,” said Anne O’Brien, superintendent of safe schools at the Catholic board. Mr. Cameron said, “I call it ‘strike while the iron is hot.’” He trained both boards and commu- nity partners such as Durham Regional Police, the Boys and Girls Club of Dur- ham, and the Canadian Mental Health Association of Durham. He said the Catholic board has received all of its training, and the public board will receive the rest in the fall. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 3 3 AP Durham police charge man with human trafficking PICKERING -- A Markham man is fac- ing a slew of charges related to human trafficking after a woman told police she was controlled for more than two years and forced into the sex trade. The victim reported the abuse to Dur- ham police’s West Division, located in Pickering, on March 1. After investigating her claims, police have laid 20 charges against a Markham man. Michael Henry-Ward, 22, is charged with human trafficking, living on the avails of prostitution, forcible confine- ment, three counts of assault with a weapon, breaking and entering, assault causing bodily harm, five counts of assault, withholding documents, point- ing a firearm, sexual assault with a fire- arm, uttering death threats, sexual assault causing bodily harm, obstruct- ing justice and failing to comply with his recognizance. He was held for a bail hearing. Durham police are appealing to any- one who may be involved in a similar situation or may know someone in that situation to contact police. Police say they will take the claims seriously, conduct a thorough investiga- tion and protect the victims of crime. Anyone with new information that might assist investigators should call Det. Malcolm Wilson of the West Divi- sion Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2527. Anonymous tips can be made to Dur- ham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. THINGS TO DO APRIL 5 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 606 LADIES AUXILIARY. holds a progressive euchre at 7 p.m. Register at 6:15 p.m. Fif- teen games, light lunch. The cost is $10. At 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. 905-831-3158. APRIL 8 THE 4th REVOLUTION - ENERGY AUTONOMY. A free showing of the film, sponsored by Durham Nuclear Aware- ness, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 125 at Trent Oshawa Campus, 55 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa. APRIL 10 REAL ESTATE SEMINAR. Royal Lepage Frank Real Estate is hosting a free one- hour seminar at 7 p.m. with five experts discussing how to capitalize on your home’s equity. Whitby Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. S., lower level. Free park- ing. Seating is limited, RSVP required to 905-441-1371 or rickpecman@royallep- age.ca. MEETINGS ETC. APRIL 3 OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP. welcomes Lynette Kirton, a perennial spe- cialist with Vandermeer Nursery, to talk about 'Building a Privacy Garden and Pruning your Garden'. At St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per person and all are welcome. 905 831-4471 (Odette). APRIL 8 OSHAWA GARDEN CLUB. holds a meet- ing featuring speaker David Jewell on sum- mer bulbs. All gardeners welcome. Meet- ings held on the second Monday of the month at St. George’s Ukranian Heritage Centre, LVIV Hall, 38 Lviv Blvd., Oshawa, at 7:30 p.m. 905-723-5557 (Linda), e-mail info@oshawagardenclub.ca. APRIL 9 PICKERING TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY. meets at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Speaker Dr. Amy Bar- ron on 'Agatha Christie, Archeology and Alzheimer's'. 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The Pickering resident was happy to update her self-defence skills at Girls Inc.’s Girls’ Day Out fundraiser on March 16, with help from volunteer instructor and Durham police officer Kim Bagg. “I always used to walk to my car with my keys between my fingers because that’s what we learned in high school, but today she told us to keep them closed in your fist because it’s more important to be able to get in your car,” said Ms. Sutton, who was also looking forward to a wine-tasting class later in the day. “It’s a great event because it’s empower- ing people and giving us a day to learn new things.” While Ms. Sutton was enjoying the event for the first time, her mother Ruth was at her fourth annual Girls’ Night Out, and had happily brought along not just her daughter but also several friends. “I think this organization can bring a lot of value to young women in Durham, and it’s a fun and creative way to do fundraising,” she said, noting she had a martini-mixing class and relaxation seminar to look forward to. The day was a reflection of the good work done by Girls Inc., which empowers young women to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. “One thing we ask girls to do is take risks and try new things,” said Susan Howells, director of development for Girls Inc. “Today is an opportunity for women to do the same. They can learn new skills, every- thing from cooking to starting their own business, and meet new people.” And it isn’t just the participants who get to learn new things; volunteer instructor Pilar Carr, of Pilar’s Catering, said she also picks up a thing or two. “I want to show people that entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful, it’s actually not worth it if it is,” said Ms. Carr, whose Sim- ply Elegant Desserts seminar teaches par- ticipants how to take items available at the grocery store and transform them into quick and easy dessert platters. “I think it’s a fantastic idea,” she said of the event. “I enjoy doing this and everything they learn from me, I learn stuff from them, too.” Girls Inc. offers programs for young women covering everything from anti-bul- lying to science, math and technology at its Ajax office and throughout Durham in the form of school programs, summer camps and more. For more information or to support Girls Inc. visit www.girlsinc-durham.org. Learning and growing with Girls Inc. in Durham du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 3 5 P NEW THIS WEEK e xclusive ebooks for readers of xclusive PARVANEH PESSIAN 86,400 Seconds Living with Cancer: Every Second Counts In the summer of 2009, Denise Czop was a single mother residing quietly in Oshawa with her daughters when her life changed. The disease she had defeated just a few years earlier had grabbed hold of her again, and this time it wasn’t letting go. Diagnosed with terminal breast cancer at the age of 37, Denise had a choice. She could hold onto the past and dwell on the fact that she was dying, or let go and start living. BY PARVANEH PESSIAN FREE Go to “eBooks” on to download your copy today! Sponsored by: Easter Parade marches through Pickering Streets lined for annual event Keith GilliGan kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Before making his rounds Saturday night, the Easter Bunny paraded through Pickering Saturday morning. The Royal Canadian Legion Bay Ridges Branch 606 staged the parade, which trav- elled from Millennium Square at the foot of Liverpool Road through Bay Ridges to the Legion branch on Bayly Street. Kaila Kimmerer, 9, took part in the parade and it was the second time she has been in a parade. She was part of the OPG float in the Easter parade and the Christmas event. It was “fun handing out plant bags,” Kaila said. The bags had seeds for daisies or toma- toes. Marissa and Marcus Belgrave, both 4, were there to watch. Marissa said the parade was cool and “I like the songs and music.” They were both wearing bunny face masks. Katelyn Bollers, 7, and sister Leann, 5, were also there. Katelyn said the best part was “when the guy sitting on the toilet” (one of the floats) went by. “I liked the clown,” Leann said. Lucas Sundermann, 9, took part in the parade. “It was fun, actually.” While taking part, he wished everyone a “Hoppy Easter. “It’s the first time I’ve been in the parade, but I watched a lot of them,” Lucas said. Others marching in the parade included Alexandra Kimber, Lori, Samantha and Alex Crosby, as part of the Pickering East Shore Community Association entry. “We wanted to get out in the community and give out candies and dog treats,” Lori Crosby said. “It makes everybody happy.” Michael Lewis and C.J. Stephens were enjoying hamburgers after the parade. Dressed as clowns, they were part of the Legion entry. C.J.’s grandmother Wanda Stephens is a member of the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary and she got them to take part. “It’s the second time we did it,” C.J. said, adding his grandmother did his makeup. “It’s fun every year. We enjoy it,” C.J. noted. Michael’s makeup was done by his girl- friend. The Easter Bunny made his way through the streets in a carriage pulled by Buster, a draft horse from the Barrie area. Justin Southorn said he and Buster have taken part in the parade for the past seven years. Mr. Southorn said Buster likes doing the parade and isn’t afraid. “He’s bomb-proof.” Buster may have been excited, having left calling cards on the road near the start of the parade and at the Legion afterwards. Best Youth Group - 4U2XL Youth Group. 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In my opinion, the entire industry will crumble.” Mr. Broadstock noted talks are being held later this week with representatives with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Hopefully, they come to the table with something we can accept. We’re working with the government, trying to get a tran- sitional deal,” said Mr. Broadstock, whose farm is in Nestleton, east of Port Perry. “If they give us some way to grow the busi- ness, you’ll see the industry respond and people will make a living again. The govern- ment needs to change its tune. They need to tell us what it means before we start invest- ing again,” Mr. Broadstock added. The Province has been negotiating deals with some racetracks, providing transition- al funding for the next three years. Without a deal, the quarter horse-rac- ing industry would be done in Ontario, Mr. Broadstock said. “We do not expect that to happen. The waiting game is affecting us. It’s hurting a lot of people,” he noted. He normally races about 20 horses a year, although he has gone as high as 35. He’s down to about 30 right now. “Without racing, I would go broke very, very quickly,” Mr. Broadstock said. During the racing season, his cost is about $30,000 a month. He saves some money by training his own horses. The costs include “staff, feeding, hay, trucking horses back and forth,” he said, adding the race season runs six months of the year. “I do well enough to pay that and invest in the business,” he said. With no deal, some in the industry will head to the southern United States to con- tinue racing. “I have a young family, so I don’t have that option,” he said. When he bought the farm six years ago, it was basically a house on 100 acres, he said. Since then, he’s put up about 10,000 feet of fencing and a 10,000-square foot barn. Prior to getting involved in horse racing, he had a successful computer programming and consulting business. He still spends about 20 per cent of his time with that. He’d have to sell off his horses and go back into the computer business. He also wouldn’t be keeping any of the seven or eight people he hires during the racing season. He estimates having spent “in excess of $1 million” in buying the farm, trucks, trailers, fencing and other costs. “And we haven’t raised anywhere near that in the last six years,” he said. No one with the Picov family, owners of Ajax Downs, could be reached for com- ment. parade Winners 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. 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Also, a response to a neighbour’s written concern stated that “no study has been done that indicates such an installation would affect adjacent property values.” Com- mon sense dictates otherwise. Understandably, consumer demand drives the need for telecommunication towers; however, due to its detrimental impact on neighbouring residences, we find it hard to accept that another, more other suitable site can’t be found. Albert and Nanette Perschke Pickering Uncertain or exciting: it’s how you look at it Some might say it’s an uncertain time for journalists. For media companies work to keep up with changing habits, every day is a bit like trying to nail a wave to the sand. And every tide brings a new option to the table. Tablet, smartphone, video, audio, daily, weekly, by the second, the minute, the hour: there’s no sitting idle. Uncertain times? Yes. But it’s also a very exciting time for journalists thanks to a myriad of new media through which to practise our craft. Yesterday’s arrival of video and audio on newspaper websites has given way to augmented reality apps that give the print reader a richer, multi- media experience. In the past few months we have begun publishing eBooks as a way to provide journalists an opportunity to explore subjects in much greater detail. Our first was ‘The Sky Was Crying: The Killing of Keagan Davis’ released three weeks ago. Penned by justice reporter Jeff Mitchell, the book has had more than 1,000 copies downloaded in the first week. Last week we released ‘86,400 Sec- onds: Living With Cancer Every Second Counts’. This book is the culmination of 18 months work by reporter Parvaneh Pes- sian and photographer Ron Pietroniro who followed Denise Czop, a single mother of two young girls, on her journey living with terminal cancer. You will be inspired by the candid and inspirational discussions with Denise and her family. Throughout the book are links that allow you to see and hear Denise tell her story in her own words. What other subjects would you be inter- ested in reading about in eBook form? Drop me an e-mail with your suggestions at jburghardt@durhamregion.com. -- Download a FREE copy of any of our eBooks, avail- able in PDF for your computer, tablet and smart phone; epub for your iPhone and iPad; and mobi for your Kindle: http://www.durhamregion.com/community/life/ article/1551060 Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief E-books Sunshine list requires provincial update The annual ‘sunshine list’ released last Friday listing public sector workers earning more than $100,000 each year might be something considerably less for many people whose names are included. The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the so-called ‘sunshine list’, was created in 1996 in the interests of transparency for tax- payers, providing for them a sense of who and what they pay for in the public sector. But it has since become a source of scorn and derision for those who work in the pri- vate sector and don’t earn anywhere close to $100,000 in a year. And media have been breathlessly report- ing that the list has grown by 11 per cent this year, suggesting that government lar- gesse and kid-glove treatment of public sec- tor workers is the reason behind the bulging numbers. But it’s not that at all. It has grown primari- ly because the sunshine list has been around for 17 years, but the $100,000 threshold hasn’t been examined or updated. Conse- quently, many public sector workers today can relatively easily reach that threshold by working moderate amounts of overtime. Consider this too: a salary of $100,000 in 1996 had considerably more buying power than $100,000 in 2013 dollars. Now is the time to raise the minimum annual salary rate to reflect changing times. To be clear, there is nothing inherently wrong in making public sector salaries pub- lic, but the $100,000 threshold -- that pro- verbial ‘five-figure salary -- simply doesn’t resonate with taxpayers in 2013 as it did in 1996. In its current form, the legislation casts its net far too widely and puts hardwork- ing citizens such as nurses, police officers, firefighters and municipal workers up to unnecessary scrutiny, often simply because they worked extra hours over the course of the calendar year. Conversely, Durham resi- dents do want to know how much of their taxes go towards the richest annual sala- ries in the public sector. There’s some sport -- and a measure of fantasy -- in comparing our salaries (according to Statistics Canada, the average annual Canadian salary in 2012 was $47,200) against those of CEOS, police chiefs and hospital executives. But it also helps Ontarians keep perspec- tive when they can measure those big num- bers against the services provided, whether it’s in nuclear power generation (OPG CEO Tom Mitchell: $1.7 million), law enforce- ment (Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles: $242,723), or health care (Lakeridge Health CEO: $426,804). It is those numbers that need to see the light of day for taxpayers. Finding religion, with a knee-slapping sense of humour It occurs to me that, this year, Easter Mon- day fell on April Fools day. There is a poten- tial truckload of both delicious irony and weighty symbolism in this chance meeting. Enough for several columns, easily. There are those, of course, who will make use of this odd pairing as an opportunity to make light of what is for many the holi- est day of the year. I, of course, would never stoop that low. I, for instance, would never conjure up images of an impishly grinning Jesus, stepping out from behind the tomb entrance and proclaiming a self-satisfied ‘Gotcha!’ to a crowd of nonplussed apostles. There are also those, unfortunately, who will use the coincidence as still more angry ammunition in their war on faith, spirit and the case for the soul. Only a fool would believe ... etc. etc. And, while I will read- ily admit to being an unabashed fan of any genuinely laughing saviour, I have nothing but sympathy for anyone who believes that we are little more than talking meat suits. In fact, the more I ponder it, the more I like the concept of an April Fools Jesus. Or a laugh- ing, pranksterish deity of any kind. If there were a Church of Kokopelli, I’d have become a convert long ago. Ever since attending my first mass I’ve felt that for all of their wisdom, grace and guid- ance, the one thing that most major religions completely miss is God’s sense of humor. As a kid, sitting in church and looking around me, I was assailed by stained-glass and mar- ble depictions of sorrow, guilt and affliction. God never smiled. Talk about terrible PR! What sane child would want to soak himself in that miasma on a Sunday morning when there was world of light, love and laughter just outside the door? The Greeks, who may or may not have been the first scribes of the New Testament, but who must certainly be afforded credit for two world-changing gifts; western philoso- phy and tzatziki, coined the term ‘asbestos gelos’, which translates into ‘Unquenchable Laughter’, the laughter of the gods. I love that idea. I find it enormously comforting to think that when I finally cash in my chips, I will be greeted not by a lake of fire or final reckoning or wrath of any particular variety but perhaps by a pie in the face, a hearty, handshake with a joy buzzer in the palm or being asked to sit at the right side of the Father only to find he has slipped a Whoop- ee cushion under my seat. Even the most unrepentant of sinners would be sentenced to no more than a thorough noogeying or an Atomic Wedgie. I expect to enter the gates of eternity accompanied not by the strains of some passionless, antiseptic organ and harp but by gales of back-slapping, tear- streaming laughter. Unquenchable laugh- ter. Laughter that is by its nature also deeply and virulently contagious. So, I see nothing wrong or conflicted with an Easter Monday/April Fools day coali- tion. We are fools if we take ourselves or any of this life too seriously. We are fools if we laugh too little and cry too much. We are fools if we stare at our shoes when heaven is playfully tickling the backs of our necks. And if the scent of spring and renewed life does not make even a little of our spirits sing, then we are particularly April Fools. -- 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 7 AP Vote weekly at durhamregion.comPoll We go once in awhile, including Easter and Christmas. We stopped attending church services a long time ago. 13% 68% 19% Question: Though church attendance is on the decline, Christians celebrated one of their most important religious holidays last Easter weekend. Do you still go to church? 10 Top Canadian TV Shows 261 votes cast Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer, Let’s Talk Join in the conversation every week. Visit us today at www.facebook.com/newsdurham Lindsay Threlkeld: He didnt teach me personally but I remember him well, he always had a smile! Stacy Hamilton: What sad news. I learned to bowl there as a kid and spent many Saturday mornings there. Every Sunday, without fail. Our Facebook friends weighed in on a number of local events and happenings last week, including the sudden death of popular teacher Cyril Sahadath at Pickering High School, a tax payment error and the closure of a bowling alley in Durham... Jillian Vice: I’m so shocked to hear about his passing! He was a relatively new teacher when I started at PHS over 20 years ago. I always remembered his smile and his laugh. RIP, Mr. S. PHS will sorely miss you. Andrew Norton: Lol way to go, town. When are you going to step up and start thinking of the people and not of your selves. This should never have happened. This town needs stuff to do that doesn’t cost $100. Going to the movies is the only thing left to do as a family in this town. Get your heads out of your ..... and bring in some family places. Why should we have to travel out of town for a night out? Maybe we should all just move to a town that has some. A sudden passing, tax payment times two and the end of an era in Durham Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 3 10. Being Erica 9. Slings and Arrows 8. Due South 7. The Kids in the Hall 6. Beachcombers 5. Street Legal 4. Ready or Not 3. Road to Avonlea 2. Today’s Special 1. Degrassi Jr. High Source: torontolife.com My rant has to do with smokers. A few years ago Ontario intro- duced some of the tough- est anti-smoking laws. One big problem they are rarely enforced which means smokers are not following these by laws. Throughout Durham Region you will find smokers lighting up the second they walk out- side of the mall or other local business, even apartment buildings. I am getting sick of it; just the other day I saw a young girl smoking right beside a no-smoking sign. One local mall even has designated smok- ing areas but you will never find anyone smok- ing in those areas. Us non-smokers get the joy of walking through their second-hand smoke and to be honest I don’t think smokers even care. If a mall with designated smoking areas isn’t going to ensure no one is smoking in front of their entrances then what is the point in having them? If Durham Region isn’t going to go out an enforce these smoking by-laws then what is the point in having them? If you want to see how serious local municipalities take these by laws you need to find out just how many people have been charged with violating it. I can’t tell you how sick I am of breathing in second-hand smoke. It’s time for local businesses and apart- ment building owners to ensure no one is smok- ing within 9 feet of any entrance. And smokers need to start thinking of others. -- Brad Miller I still see MANY people (including police officers!!) using cell phones while driving! The message is NOT getting through to people that distracted driving can be DEADLY. Durham Regional Police......Please conduct a week long blitz and send a loud message that distracted driving is NOT acceptable! Put your phone away while driving; the life you save might just be your own! -- Tamara Hogel Mendonca I want to Rave!! I live in Courtice and I would like to Rave about the great job of keeping our roads ploughed this winter. After living in Edmonton for 30 years I know about snow. Out there they don’t plough residential streets until ambulances and police cars get stuck. Great Job Courtice! -- Peggy Ibey RAVE On Cyril Sahadath: Ian Giffin: Oh Pickering. Sometimes you’re still just a small town! On a Pickering tax error: Laura Feeney: But the next question is...will they get that money back? Answer...probably not! 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Date Meeting/Location Time April8 Planning&Development Committee Civic Complex –Council Chambers 7:00pm April10 Committeeof Adjustment Civic Complex –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm April11 Advisory Committeeon Diversity Pickering PublicLibrary Boardroom 7:00pm April15 Executive Committee Civic Complex –Council Chambers 7:00pm April17 HeritagePickering Advisory Committee Civic Complex –To werRoom 7:00pm Upcoming Public Meetings Formoreinformationon Cooking Safety anddon’t forget to lookwhile you cook contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.839.9968oremail fire@pickering.ca A Message From Fire Services Pickering Fire Services reminds youthat cookingisthenumberone causeof residential firesin Ontario.Cookingleftunattendedisthemost common typeof kitchen fire.Alwaysstayinthe kitchenwhile youare cooking –especiallyifusingoilorhigh temperatures.Ensure combustible itemssuchasutensils,dishcloths,paper towelsandpotholdersareasafe distance away fromthestove.Keepaproper-fittinglidnearthestove when cooking.Ifapot catches fire,slidethelid overthepotandturnoff thestove.Coolaburn by running cool water overthe wound forthree to five minutes.Iftheburnissevere,seekmedical attention. 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The 20-year-old ran 200 kilometres over four consecutive days in the Kalahari Des- ert. “It was really exhausting, both mentally and physically,” she said. “But it was a real- ly good experience.” The trip was through impossible2Possi- ble (i2P), a not-for-profit organization that encourages youth to reach beyond their perceived limits, and to use adventure as a medium to educate, inspire and empow- er the global community to make positive change in the world. Ms. Elkington shared her experience with the Durham College board of governors at its latest meeting, and reflected on her journey with Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division. Why did you decide to take on a chal- lenge that would require you to run 50 kilometres per day? As an individual I believe in continually challenging and pushing myself to exceed my mental and physical limits. i2P gave me the perfect opportunity to achieve that goal through running Kalahari Desert. impos- sible2Possible also puts a lot of emphasis on the educational portion on the expedition. I have always loved learning and discovering new things and i2P gave me the opportunity to not only make new personal discoveries but also to share those discoveries with chil- dren in classrooms around the world. The expedition was also an opportunity for me to test my physical and mental limits. When you put yourself in extreme circumstances you learn things about yourself you may have oth- erwise never known and as result you have the opportunity to grow and better yourself because of those experiences. What was the biggest challenge of your trip? The biggest challenge for me during the trip was battling the effects of dehydra- tion and sickness. When you are running in one of the hottest, driest places on earth your body has a tough time adjusting to the demands placed on it. Thanks to the help of our awesome support crew and team doctor, myself and my teammates were able to persevere through the sickness and dehydration. How did you push through the long runs? A: When you are out running 40 to 50 kilo- metres a day across a barren salt pan in 40 to 50 degree heat, you are fighting so many bat- tles at the same time and there are definite- ly moments when your body and mind feel like giving up. It was in moments like this that my ability to “dig deep” or my reliance as an individual was really tested and so I learned a lot about how I cope with and work through tough situations. For me one of the best things I did for myself during the run was deciding in my mind that I was only running five kilome- tres. I knew beyond a doubt that I could run five kilometres, and so instead of looking at my day and seeing 40 to 50 kilometres of dis- tance I had to cover, I instead, broke my run into five kilometre pieces. By breaking down the run into five kilometre pieces I was able to make it mentally much more achievable. What advice do you have for somebody wishing to take on their own big challenge? The best advice I could give someone wanting to take on their own challenge is that: a) it’s not impossible. Often we let our own fears hold us back from pursuing the things that we want most in life and in our fear we tell ourselves that it’s “impossible” to achieve; and b) just start. Believe it or not, I’m not a runner, it’s not a sport I com- pete in and before I ran across the Kala- hari the farthest official distance besides my training that I had run was 10 kilome- tres, so the key is just to start somewhere and then continually move forward from there. Forward motion is the key to achiev- ing anything in life. What did you learn most from the trip? A: I learned a lot about myself on the expe- dition. I learned that in life when facing challenging circumstances the best mind- set you can have is one of continual forward motion. There were moments during the run when myself and my teammates had to walk, and that was OK, because we were still moving forward. That same principle applies very much the same way to life, sometimes you may have to slow to a walk but as long as you are continually moving forward you will always be closer to reach- ing your goals than if you stopped com- pletely. I also learned about my person- al, mental and physical barriers and how the mind and body have to work together to achieve what seemed like impossible tasks. Lastly I learned a lot about resilience and perseverance, not only through my own experiences during the trip but also through watching my teammates’ experi- ences. Durham student a proud Canadian Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com UXBRIDGE -- Cailey Meade-Heinzel isn’t your typical teenager. Sure, she has most of the same interests as her peers, but there is one interest she has that separates her from the majority. Cailey, 16, has a keen interest in govern- ment at all levels and youth leadership as evidenced by her participation at a recent Forum for Young Canadians, held in Ottawa Feb. 24 to March 1. Forum for Young Canadians is a program that has been conduct- ing parliamentary education for Cana- da’s youth since 1975. During each session, participants have the chance to go behind scenes of Parliament to gain a deeper under- standing of how policy and political decisions are made at the federal level. Participants meet the people behind those decisions, from members of Parliament, sen- ators, senior public servants and business leaders. “You don’t even have to know anything about politics to go because it’s all a learning experience,” she says. Cailey put forth an application to partici- pate in the event and was eventually chosen as the delegate for Durham Region. Roughly 120 youth country-wide receive acceptance to the forum, based on their application and resume. “It was an amazing experience,” Cailey said. “I was very nervous going there, but once you get there you want to get right into it.” The ‘it’ she referred to started as a dinner with a host of MPs, including Durham’s rep- resentative Erin O’Toole. Considering Cailey’s interest in govern- ment and the obvious connections both have to Durham Region, dinner with Mr. O’Toole was certainly a highlight of the experience. “At the dinner we talked about how we were going to get the forum out to the youth (in Durham). We talked about where he came from and what he was doing,” she said, adding that Mr. O’Toole is a big supporter of the Forum for Young Canadians. In addition to the focus on government and its procedures, the forum also provided Cai- ley with an opportunity to experience a dif- ferent culture through her roommate, who hailed from Nunavut. DURHAM -- Durham College student Hannah Elkington ran 50 kilometres per day for four consecutive days in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, as part of a trip through the not-for-profit organization impossible2Possible. Submitted photo Q & A ‘‘It was really exhausting, both mentally and physically. But it was a really good experience.’ Hannah Elkington Cailey Mead- Heinzel Durham College, UOIT presidents address tuition hike cap Colleges struggling with recent cuts: Don Lovisa Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM --The news of a cap on tuition hikes is one of many financial obstacles Ontario colleges have faced in recent years, said Durham College president Don Lovisa. College and university tuition for under- graduates can only increase by a maximum of three per cent for each of the next four years, the Province said last week. Colleges and universities had been seeking a five-per cent increase limit, but students were seek- ing something lower than three per cent. Graduate students and those in profession- al schools will face increases of an average of five per cent -- down from eight per cent over the past seven years. Brad Duguid, minister of training, colleges and universities, said the new cap is meant to be roughly one per cent above the rate of inflation, which has averaged about two per cent over the past decade. College tuitions in Ontario are among the lowest in Canada. “The typical college tuition is about $2,400,” said Mt. Lovisa, adding university tuition is more than double that. He hoped the Province would consider separate caps for universities and colleges. “It’s just a different discussion when the tuitions are so different,” said Mr. Lovisa. A Colleges Ontario press release said the province’s colleges are already dealing with post-secondary spending cuts from 2012 that were “disproportionately unfair” to the sector. In last year’s provincial budget, col- leges were told to assume 46.5 per cent of the budget’s reductions in post-secondary edu- cation, but colleges only represent 28.7 per cent of the total operating funding for post- secondary education. Mr. Lovisa said Durham College plans to seek efficiencies, but added growth has brought increased revenues to help offset cuts to the college. Its shared campus with the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology also creates cost savings. UOIT president Dr. Tim McTiernan, also grateful for sharing space and services with Durham College, called the announcement challenging but said, “I think the govern- ment has worked hard at threading the nee- dle and addressing two sets of concerns. “It will make things difficult particularly with some of the other cutbacks in opera- tional funding we’ve been getting, but we have a plan. We’re focused on the quality of student support inside and outside the class- room.” UOIT, which recently completed its strate- gic plan, hopes to create more experiential learning for students. “We have to be honest, it will limit the rate and pace at which we can implement the changes we want to do,” said Dr. McTiernan. 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As we approach our fifth decade in fabulous “Downtown” Bay Ridges my wife and daughter in the bakery, my father Angelo still active on a daily basis, my son Vangel a third generation chef, my youngest Chris who’s a waiter and bartender and a strong core of valued employees, it seems we may be able to continue to nurture that $74 seed money for a time to come. Here’s hoping I didn’t come across as sounding too corny, gimmicky or overly sentimental. Thanks for reading and thanks to our loyal cliental that keeps us cooking. Don Argiro. Massey’s is open 7 days/week at 774 Liverpool Road 905-839-5758 On the web at masseysrestaurant.ca Coco Cake Co. is open Tuesday to Saturday in the North West corner of our building. 905-420-5191 On the web at cococakeco.com Some things are easy to write about & some a little harder….. 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Choosing to purchase separate coverage is a personal choice, I would suggest reviewing your needs with a broker. Plan to budget $2 in premium for every $100 of insurance. Have a different insurance question? Feel free to contact me directly. Should I insure my Engagement Ring? Ajax boxer to fight for Canadian title on June 1 in Mississauga MISSISSAUGA -- Ajax boxer Brandon Cook is getting a shot at the title. In a battle of the ages, undefeated 26-year- old Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook (9-0, 5 KO’s), of Ajax faces 45-year-old Canadian boxing leg- end, former world title challenger, Fitzroy ‘The Whip’ Vanderpool (26-7-4, 13 KO’s), of Kitchener for the vacant Canadian Junior Middleweight (154 lbs.) championship. The fight will take place June 1 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. “This is a dream come true for me, and an opportuni- ty of a lifetime,” said Cook, who turned pro in 2011, and has honed himself into a punishing boxer-punch- er. “I’ve known Fitz for years, and he actually worked my corner a few times when I was an amateur. I’ve got noth- ing but respect for him, but I’m coming to win and take that title home with me.” “Fitz is so experi- enced,” Cook added. “So I have to be in the best shape of my life to take him deep and break him down.” After ending a seven-year hiatus last September, Vanderpool has reeled off two consecutive wins, including a 10-round unanimous decision in early March over Roberto McLellan in Moncton, New Brunswick to set up the showdown with Cook. “I want that Canadian belt, and Brandon is standing in my way,” Vanderpool said. “He’s a young, strong kid, with a chance to take down a big name like myself, and win his first title. So I know he’s going to be prepared. There’s no way I’m taking him lightly. “They’re hoping I’ve seen better days, and that they expose me as an old-man,” Vanderpool said, before pausing. “That’s not going to happen.” According to United Promotions’ Tyler Buxton, Vanderpool vs. Cook is one of the most important Canadian title fights in some time. “There have been many great fighters that have held this Canadian title, and I think the winner on June 1 can easily put his name along side the likes of Joachim Alcine and Steph- ane Ouellet. “It’s a fight both guys have to win. Losing is not an option.” Also on the card will be a battle between undefeated cruiser- weight contenders Denton Daley (9-0, 5 KO’s) and Dan Harvi- son (16-0, 9 KO’s). du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 3 14 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Cook gets a title shot Rally from behind to beat Whitby Wildcats in final game WHITBY -- The Ajax-Pickering Raiders walked away with the bronze medal at the OMHA AAA novice championship tour- nament held in Whitby. After two thrilling wins on Friday against the Whitby Wildcats and South Central Coyotes, the Raiders went into Saturday’s games hopeful they would get a win to play for gold on Sunday. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in the cards this year, losing to the Niagara North Stars and Burlington Eagles. In the bronze medal game the Raid- ers faced Whitby. At one point the Raid- ers were down 4-2, but came back and sent the game into overtime with a 4-4 tie. Ryan Johnstone scored the game-winning goal for the Raiders. They had an impressive season with a 30-4-5 record. Also, clinching first overall in the ETA. The coaching staff included head coach Nick Colangelo, along with Todd But- ton, Roger James, Dave Johnstone, train- er Richard Brown and manager George Komisar. Team members are Sean Michal- icka, Jacob Hodgson, Colin Morin, Owen Steenson, Willow Poppleton, Michael Crngarov, Camden Brown, Ethan Wilson, Noah Button, Justin Diliso, Nicholas Col- angelo, Luke Komisar, Ty Petrou, Keagan James, Aiden Reilly, Ryan Johnstone and James Johnson. Raiders win bronze at OMHA tournament WHITBY -- The Ajax-Pickering Raiders won the bronze medal at the OMHA novice AAA tournament, beating Whitby to win the medal. SUBMITTED PHOTO Durham Region Senior Games in full swing DURHAM -- The Durham Region Senior Summer Games are in full swing, with events scheduled from this week through to June 18. The annual multi-activity event is aimed at Durham residents aged 55 and above, and is often used as a springboard to the Ontario Senior Games. There are 18 events, beginning with euchre April 2 in Pickering and followed next week by cribbage on Monday, April 8 in Ajax. Other events are as follows: darts April 24 in Ajax; contract bridge April 26 in Whitby; 5-pin bowling May 1 in Uxbridge; Nordic walking and prediction walking May 4 in Whitby; floor shuffleboard May 10 in Ajax; Pickleball May 13 and 15 in Oshawa; tennis May 23 in Oshawa; bid euchre May 29 in Pickering; duplicate bridge May 31 in Whitby; mixed triple lawn bowling June 4 in Pickering; slo-pitch June 7 in Bowmanville; bocce June 9 in Pickering; golf June 10 in Ajax; horseshoes June 12 in Oshawa; open pairs lawn bowling June 18 in Cannington. Registration must be received one week prior to all events except for pickle- ball, where two weeks advance registration is required. The Games will conclude with an awards banquet and dinner on Thurs- day, June 27. Visit www.durhamseniorgames.com for more information. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 3 15 AP Continuing Education Spring Open House Wednesday, May 1 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm L Wing, Progress Campus 941 Progress Avenue Join us from 6:00 pm –6:30 pm to learn how to pursue a Professional Designation. centennialcollege.ca/ce See where experience takes you. On Tu esday March 26 owner of Fionn MacCool’s in Ajax Emanuel Camara proudly presented Margaret Jocz, Director of the St.Paul’s on-the-Hill Ajax/Pickering Community Food Bank with a donation cheque of $750.00! OwnerEmanuelhadsome extraglasswareanddecidedhe couldmakeuseofitwitha greatidea toraisemoney forthelocal foodbank.Patronspurchaseda$10.00 gift card (that couldbeused immediately towardstheir foodbill)andalso receivedaFREE Guinnesspintglass to takehome! Thefundraiser randuringthe weekbefore Paddy’s Day at : 36 Kingston Road East,Ajax,Ontario,L1Z1E9p.905.619.9048 e.ajax@primepubs.com www.facebook.com/ajax.fionnmaccools Allproceeds went to thedirectly to the St.Paul’s on-the-Hill Ajax Pickering Community Food Bank.For informationonhow youcanmakea contributiongo to:www.stpaulsonthehillfoodbank.ca, email foodbank@stpaulsonthehill.com orcall905-839-9537.The foodbankislocated at 1537 Pickering Pa rkway,Pickering,OntarioL1V7E9 Fi onn MacCool’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ajax. AJAX/PICKERINGSUMMER MINORHOCKEY LEAGUE A J A X C O M MUNITY CENTRE Boys & GirlsWelcome Ages 4-18years old Summer HockeyRegistration... Ajax Community Centre Rink #4 Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am For more information visit www.ajaxpickeringsummerhockey.com or call 905-649-6803 House League/AE Division - 5 on 5 format REP Division - 3 on 3 format Non-Contact, Once a Week/Weeknights Only Ages 4-18 years old May to August Season 12 Week Schedule • Primetime Games(weeknight games only) • Jerseys • Awards If You Are... Moving Expecting a Baby Planning aWedding New Business Appointment Looking for a Career Call Welcome Wagon Today! 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca It’sabsolutelyFREE! Oshawa Generals moving on to face Barrie Colts Brian Mcnair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- As is typically the case, the Oshawa Generals will need to ramp up their game if they hope to continue this current run of playoff success. In particular, the Generals will need to get their power play up to snuff now that they’re set to square off with the Barrie Colts in the OHL Eastern Conference semi- finals beginning Wednesday at the Barrie Molson Centre. In getting past the Niagara IceDogs in five games of the opening round, the Gener- als managed just one power-play tally in 26 chances, that by captain Boone Jenner in Friday’s 3-2 series clinching win at the General Motors Centre. “We’re not making the crisp plays, we’re not making obvious plays,” Generals coach D.J. Smith said Friday, referring to the power-play woes. “I think sometimes you squeeze your stick tight, but as the playoffs go on, guys will start to make more plays.” He had better hope so, because it’s a near certainty the Colts will be making such plays. The Colts, who boasted the best power play in the league during the regular sea- son, continued unabated in a first-round sweep of the Kingston Frontenacs, scoring five times on 18 chances. With six players who had at least 60 points during the regular season, the Colts are deep, but without question their top player is Mark Scheifele, a member of Can- ada’s world junior team who was sent back by the Winnipeg Jets after playing in four NHL games this season. Scheifele led Bar- rie with 10 points and was a plus-nine in the opening round. Coached by Oshawa native and Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk, the Colts suffered two key suspensions in the open- ing round, including a 10-gamer to captain Ryan O’Connor that will keep the blue-lin- er out of the entire series. Sniper Anthony Camara will sit out Game 1 of the series. The Generals can counter Barrie’s depth with some of their own, particularly at cen- tre, where Jenner and Scott Laughton offer an excellent one-two punch. Laughton was superb in the first round, with six goals and 12 points, while Jenner broke through for his first two goals of the playoffs in the clincher. The Generals finished four points behind the Colts during the season and beat them only once in four meetings, although two other games went to a shootout. If they are to pull off a mild upset, it’s agreed they will need to play a fair bit better than they did in the first round. “There’s always room for improvement,” said Generals defenceman Matt Petgrave, who had two assists Friday. “Playoffs are full of high and lows, you just have to have more highs than lows. We just have to stick together and everything should work out.” OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals captain Boone Jenner celebrates a goal against Niagara. 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Sports Memorabilia Collection with signed Jerseys, photos, pucks, helmets, bats and unique on of a kind items. Babe Ruth & M. Ali rare collector frame. Art Glass Vases, Tiffany Style Lamp, fine porcelain collection, New Euro Crystal Collection with stems, decanters, bowls, 12 Pc. Professional European Design 18/10 Stainless Cookware Set, quality German design knife sets. Brand New – sheet sets, comforter ensembles, in King & Queen size, manicure set, cedar lined cigar humidor, Betty Boop sculpture, wooden model ship, chess set. Professional Series Radio control Ferrari, helicopter, yacht, die cast cars. Framed Bob Marley, Coke, Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Beatles, Harley Davidson, Wall Decor. First Nations Artist ” Norval Morrisseau” Family Foundation Estate Exclusive Art Collection Group of Seven Art Collection Featuring A. J. Casson 1898 -1992 with Original Signature Folio ( Rare) Many more items too numerous to mention. PRE-REGISTER AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A *FREE $250 AUCTION DOLLAR DRAW *Must be in Attendance to Claim Prize WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg Saturday, April 6 Large Art, Antique & Collector's Auction Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. To include: Large Number of Named Oils & Watercolours, Large amount of Sterling & Quality Silver-plate, Dinner Sets, Porcelain, Crystal, Books, Large Selection of Furniture and Numerous Carpets. Large Priced Indoor Yard Sale to include: Large Amount of Reference Books Starting @ 9:30 a.m. Watch the website for updates & photos. David Simmons Auctioneer & Appraiser New Caterer: Julies' Cafe Tel: 905.373.0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1 WEDNESDAY, April 10th • 4:30PM *A U C T I O N S A L E *of Furniture, New Tools and Kitchenware for Mr. Tom Douglas of Pickering, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: This is the second sale for Mr. Douglas of hundreds of new tools. This sale also features hundreds of new kitchen items, new Bow Flex machine, plus the contents of a small electronics and short wave radios bankruptcy including I Com radios (IC 746, SP 20, IC 746 pro, IC 2100H, IC 910H, IC 970HA, IC 775DSP, IC 756 pro II, SM20), power supplies, transform- ers, Radius P500, Motorola HT 600, Alpha Delta arc plug, Mirage B5030, DA 8051 distribution amp, I Com AH 7000 antenna, infrared motion detector, Dicon 9000 security system, Astron amplifier, Dynamic microphone, large quantity of antennas, wires, connectors, plus many other in- teresting items.. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 ART AUCTION !!! SUNDAY APRIL 7th, 2013 Preview 12:30 p.m. Auction 1 p.m. Whitby Legion - 117 Byron St. S. *Over 100 Quality Framed Limited Edition Prints* Including such Artist's as: Robert Bateman, Trisha Romance, James Lumbers, Doug Laird, Group of Seven... plus many more. Highlights include: l Midnight Black Wolf, High Kingdom Snow Lepard, End of Season Grizzly ~Robert Bateman~ l Mothers Arms, Christmas at the Cottage ~Trish Romance~ Plus many more For more info contact Images 21 Inc. (905) 239-6363www.images21inc.com VINTAGE OUTBOARD MOTOR AUCTIONStapleton Auctions NewtonvilleSat, April 13, 2013 10:00 a.m. Selling the private collection of Henry Liot, Grafton, ON, long time member of the Antique Outboard Motor Club. This amazing 30 year collection includes more than 110 vintage antique and rare Collectible Makes & Models of Outboards from 1915 to 1965: Early rowboat motors including 1915 Ferro, Motorgo, Caille 5speeds, Elto, 1938 Clarke Troller, Dis-pro, St. Lawrence, Lauson, Martin, Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, etc. Also Stationary Engines, small gas Engines and related articles... Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. No Buyers Premium Preview Sat. 8 a.m. to Auction at 10 a.m. AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday April 5 at 4:30pm along with our sale we will be hosting the Bob FM 91.9 Radio Auction Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 - 10 pc mahogany bedroom set - 2 walnut single beds - settee - harvest table - oak bookcase - Edison gramophone - 8pc modern dining room set - two new queen box spring and mattress sets - new double and queen mattresses - teak credenza - oak slant top desk - 2 bar stools - oak chairs - qty of kitchen cabinets - 91.9 Bob FM Radio Auction (partial list) - Confederation log home picnic table - Kawasaki gas trimmers - 45000 BTU Goodman gas furnace - 1.5 Ton Goodman central A/C - classic flame mantel - sofa - western wear - Black Diamond golf passes - various framed prints - hydromatic sewage pump with tank - gift certificates for Neil Young Optical, Lindsay Golf Simulators, Lindsay Glass and Windows, Kawartha Drapery, Carls Tanning Zone - plus Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go towww.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pmand 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am Sat. April 6 - 10am ANTIQUE COLLECTOR AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER- LINDSAY Over 60 rare and collectable signs, soft drink, gas & oil, farm and farm feed, supplies, tobacco, Harley Davidson, etc, scientific instruments, industrial, nostalgia, antique coffee grinder, gramophone & horn, old tin toys, Buddy L, Mar, etc, military collectables, antiques and furniture, watch maker tools and old store inventory, military items, hundreds of hard to find collectable items, plan to spend the day with us, also selling 200 lots of older Canadian, Maritime and U.S. stamps; complete Canada and U.S. Yearbooks; rare Hawaii stamps, set of 2 books of Chinese Special Edition stamps from 1999 (China's 50th Anniversary) only issued by Gov't to foreign V.I.P's; 2 complete letters from 1746, 1816, something for the advanced & novice collector, coins, (list on internet), MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view over 400 photos/full list/updates at www.mcleansauction.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Auction Sale Monday April 8th - 4:30 pm Viewing from 3:00 pm For a Downsizing Woodbridge Home: China Cabinet, Hutch, Sofas, Loveseat, Headboards/Footboards Metal/Wood, Desk, Coins, Nordic Track Treadmill, Freezer, Office Chairs, Qty. of Art Prints (incl. L. N. Stocks, Aviation & Wildlife), Delta Table Saw, New in Box Items, Tools, Vintage Metal Auto Insignia, Antiques, Collectibles and Lots More. See Website for Photos, Full Details & Updatesww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the Estate of the late Ken & Elizabeth Cooke of Pickering, Ont. atKELLETT SALE BARN 13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 Mile S. of Blackstock)Sat., April 6, 2013 @ 10:30am John Deere 216 lawn tractor • Old belt driven blacksmith drill • 1984 Motoski snowmobile • Columbia Gramophone floor model • Hilti Liston tool for concrete • Ramset D60 fastening system • Large floor jack • New 8' roll up door, 7'h • Stucco ceiling sprayer • 6 gal. crock • Stihl weed trimmer • AC 225 ARC welder • Wood lathe • Snow shoes • Old red GE radio (works) • Bayonet (1800s) AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 Photos: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web AUCTION SALESunday, April 7, 20139:30 am (viewing 8:00 am) Auction features A Quality Selection of Articles from Past to Present from a Local Estate & Homes includ- ing Furniture, Tables, Desks, Bedroom & Kitchen sets, Collection of Clocks (wall & mantle), Pride Lift Chair, Handmade Bar/Counter, Quality Glass & Chi- na, Misc Tools & Hardware, Snowblower. An Auction Not To Be Missed. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSLocated in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy to Orono, Exit at Main St. (Exit 17).Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd.905-263-2100 1-800-363-6799 SMALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Sunday, April 7th @ 10:00 am Kirkfield Lions Hall Hwy. #48 Kirkfield, ONT Visit: www.macmillanauctions.comfor partial listing, photos, terms andupcoming auctions Jim MacMillan, Auctioneer 705-374-5511 VENDORS WANTED Clarington Home & Garden Show Garnet Rickard Complex April 13th & 14th Call Devon at 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 dleblanc@durhamregion.com or Wendy Weber 905-579-4473ext. 2215 wweber@durhamregion.com Hazel Jean Campbell In Memory of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away April 3rd, 2008 Always in our thoughts All our love From all your family AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bedroom, 2-bed- rooms & 3-bedrooms. April & May from $949/mo. Plus parking. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Park & Bloor area. Clean, laundry facilities on property. Call Laura 905-809-0795 be- tween 8am - 5pm BROOKLIN, 2-BEDROOMS, available April 1st. Working people preferred. Adult-life- style building, $725/month, first/last, Heat included, ref- erences required. No smok- ing, no pets. Call 905-655-8079 LAKEFRONT 2-BDRM walk- out basement, backs onto Lake Scugog outside Little Britain. $900/mo inclusive. Parking, shared laundry, no pets/smoking. Avail April 1st. First/last. 705-308-1228 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. $550/month plus heat & hy- dro. 2-bedroom $650/month plus heat & hydro. 17 Que- bec St or 304 Simcoe St. South. First/last, references, Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA (OLIVE/WIL- SON), Newly Renovated 2- bedroom basement apart- ment. Large livingroom, kitchen and bath. Separate driveway and entrance. No smoking/pets. Utilities includ- ed. 15 minute walk to down- town Oshawa. Available now. (905)435-4357, 905-240-3222 (for price). PICKERING, Liverpool Rd. down by the lake. Completed renovated 2-bdrm bsmt. Sep. entrance, use of laundry, Avail. April 1st. $900/mo in- clusive. No pets. 705-220-4628 WHITBY - A COZY 2 Storey, 2 bedroom, Plus an Office with storage in the condo. Large private balcony that you can BBQ on. Close to downtown, the Go & 401. Parking space included. Non smoker. $1200.00 plus hy- dro. Available April 1st. For viewing call Carrie 905-903-1538 RENT TO OWN NORTH OSHAWA Beautiful 3 bdrm, freshly painted. Big yard w/deck, finished basement, close to a ton of amenities! Move right in! 24hr msg. 1-888-908-5507 All Credit Welcome. AJAX, Harwood/Kingston. Safe neighbourhood. 3- bdrms, 3-bathrooms, 5-appli- ances, finished bsmt., fenced backyard. Close to all amenities, bus route/schools. Avail. May 1st. $1595/mo+utilities. (905)884-1789 or (416)285-2934. PICKERING -Liverpool/GlenannaFurnished open concept, three bedroom bungalow with finished walkout basement apartment, huge lot. No smoking. $2000 per month plus utilities. 905.831.2252 WHITBY CUSTOMIZED semi 1700-sqft near lake. 3- bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, granite counters, hardwood, vaulted ceilings massive skylight, large win- dows finished basement. 9059262845 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM house, near Hospital. Park- ing, laundry facilities, back- yard. $995 all inclusive. First/last required. Available April 1st. No dogs. (905)922-2181 OSHAWA, THORNTON/ ROSSLAND. 1 furnished room with shared kitchen & private entrance, parking. Working gentleman pre- ferred. No smoking/pets. $135/week. First/last 905-434-7532. ROOM FOR RENT in a very clean quiet adult home. Long-term tenants, clean quiet working male preferred over aged 55. Non smok- er/abstainer. Near Oshawa Centre. No pets. References req'd. No criminal record. Call 9am-9pm (905)432-0369 WILSON/DEAN, furnished rooms with shared kitchen, bathroom, living room. Park- ing, laundry, cable included. Prefer working, responsible people. No pets. Available Now. 905-434-5666 Correction on Date of Sale Notice of Sale Goods will be sold by Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Concession Road 8 Haydon On L1C 3K2 905-293-4402 ON April 29, 2013 4:30 pm to satisfy outstanding charges incurred by the following:Diane Edwards - AjaxDevin KempAjaxJohn DelimaOshawa Dated in the Town of Ajax in the Province of Ontario March 22, 2013 Ajax Mini Storage 180 Station Street Ajax Ontario. L1S 1R9905-427-5211 $99 GETS YOU 25+ Free Digital High Def TV Chan- nels. Amazing Pix Quality. No Monthly Fees. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661, 1-800-903-8777 AIR HOCKEY table 3' by 6', sturdy, lots of fun. $45; Dog cage w/bed. 20'x28"x30". Like new, excellent for home or travel. $70. Call after 6pm 905-665-1435. DINING ROOM SET. Beau- tiful oak table (with leaf), sits 8. 6 dining chairs & 2 captain chairs. Credenza w/beveled glass panes and illumination. Great for festivities. $1200. Call 905-665-1435 after 6pm. HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca LADIES PLUS SIZE Cloth- ing 14+ Above Average Con- signments consigns and sells women's clothing size 14 to 28, XL to 6X. We are now accepting spring clothing by appointment only (this way you don't have to wait). Many markdowns throughout the store, and lots of new items have come in this week for spring. Now selling popular books, perfumes, & wedding gowns. We need more wed- ding gowns, get them in now for the season! Also willing to sell your barely used per- fumes. 252 Bayly St W, Ajax. MacKenzie Plaza, N. side of Bayly next to McDonalds. Hours: Tues-Thurs 10 am to 5 pm, Fri 11:30 to 5, Sat 10 to 5. Closed Sun-Mon. 905-427-5151. RENT TO OWN Appliances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263- 8369 or 800- 798-5502. Visit u s o n t h e w e b a t TRUCKLOAD SALE of new vinyl windows and doors. Single doors with decorative glass $199. Windows starting at $99. Call today. SUN WINDOWS & DOORS, 8207 Hwy #115. Orono, north of Conc#8. 905-983-5178 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridge's - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! 18 cu. ft. fridges at $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Ap- pliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. 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Call Kathy at 905-831-6646 TAX PREPARATION Personal taxes prepared by a professional accountant Corporate Accounting Judy Kuksis CGA 905-426-2900Great Rates Handy PersonH Painting & DecoratingP Moving & StorageM Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies L Dressmaking,Ta iloring Ta x &FinancialT Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies L BARNES, Ettie - Passed away on Sunday March 31, 2013, in her 102nd year. Pre- deceased by husband Germain, she will be missed by sons Samuel and wife Margaret and Winston and wife Karen, sister Dorothy Hodder of Port Blandford Nfld, Grandsons Jeffrey, Glenn, Christopher and Michael. She was the Great Grandmother of Alexandra, Kimberly and Matthew and Great Great Grandson Logan. The family thanks the staff at Northridge LTC for their kind and loving care. Friends and family will be welcomed at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Friday April 5, 2013 from 11am-12 noon with a Funeral Service in the chapel at 12 noon. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca HAROLD, Lady Maria (nee Tweddle) - Called into the arms of the Lord after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Lady Maria passed away at her residence on March 27th, 2013 with her family at her side. Loving and devoted wife of Sir Knight James for the past 52 years and much loved mother of Anthony (Janice), Louise (Joe), Andrew (Larissa),and Michael (Sue). Doting and caring grandmother to Melissa (Ryan), Alexander, Carlisle and Mason and great- grandmother to Emma. Lady Maria was born in Workington, Cumbria, England, in July 1942, and arrived in Canada in 1969. Predeceased by her loving parents Maddalena (nee Giannasi) and Samuel Tweddle. Devoted step daughter of Gedimins Krauja. Beloved sister of Doreen and Anne (Peter), in England; Dalva (Frank) of Toronto. Lady Maria was a loving aunt to many and leaves behind numerous cousins in both Scotland and England. A great friend to many, especially Maureen of England for over 65 years. Visitation will be held at ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax, (905-428-9090) on Friday, April 5th, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian burial to be held at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at 11:30 am. Interment to follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Markham. In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada (www.muscle.ca) would be appreciated by the family. May she rest in peace. ST. LAWRENCE, Ruth - Peacefully passed away on March 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Joseph St. Lawrence. Loving sister of Carol (the late John) Gray, Walter (Cathy) Shannon, and the late Bert Shannon & the late Sheila (the late Ken) Morris. Dear sister- in-law of Areline Shannon Joanne Wetherington and Ken Morris. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Winbourne Park for their many visits and the special care they gave to Ruth. We profoundly thank the beautiful friends and family she had on earth who honoured her life and passing into the company of Angels. As per Ruth's request, a Private Family Graveside Service will be held. Memorial Donations may be made to the MS Society, Winbourne Park or Charity of your Choice through the NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. Bowmanville, with whom the arrangements have been entrusted. www.northcuttelliott.com STRADLING, Mary "Pat" - Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013, in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Frank and three brothers and three sisters. Beloved mother of John (Brenda), Chuck (Cathy), Cathy and Brian (Linda). Proud grandmother of Dion (Karen), Chuck Jr., John Jr. (Jadine), Kevin,Kris (Sarah), Steve and Wes (Irene). She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends both here and in England. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905 428-8488, on Sunday April 7, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment to take place at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery. If one so desires, donations may be made to Covenant House (www.covenanthouse.ca). Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.caVOELKER, Charles Howard - Passed away peacefully in his 78th year on March 24th, 2013. Cherished husband of Carol. Loving father of Grant, Judy (Steve), Dianne. Dear Grandfather of Jessica, Megan, Gregory, Ryan , Graham. Beloved brother of Joan (Ken), sister-in-law Marilyn (Fred) and cousin Bernice (Armour). Private family graveside service Friday, April 5th 2013. Gathering of family and friends will take place at West Wood Manor 2-4pm. Memorial Donations may be made to Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis or a charity of your choice. Service Directory Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE..... CALL OUR CLASSIFIED REP. TODAY AJAX 905-683-0707 Death Notices Community notices appear on milestonesdurhamregion.com in enhanced, colour format with guest book. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online. DEATH NOTICELISTINGS For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us online: communitynotices.ca or Daily Death Notices Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. Step 1. Simply dial the number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname fi rst. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. HARRINGTON, Peter James Gordon - July 5, 1925 - March 27, 2013. With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly loved father. Peter's family were at his side during the last days of his life. He was the youngest son of the late Canon James Sydney Harrington and Helen O'Meara Harrington. He was pre-deceased by his brother John, sister Mary and old friend Audrey Stewart. He is survived by his daughters Kitt Jacques (Wayne), Judith Cressman (Michael), their mother Frances Desrosiers and grand- children; Judith (Brandon), Peter, Molly and great-grandchildren Robyn and Liam, niece Phillippa Faupel and nephew Peter Jacobsen. Cremation has taken place and his remains will be interred at a private family service. A celebration of his life will take place in August at Soyers Lake in Haliburton. The family would like to thank the management and caregivers at Orchard Villa Retirement Home in Pickering for the excellent care and compassion they gave to our father for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax, 905-428-8488. 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