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Ms. Dellaire said they are very sad about the school closing. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND Pickering’s Holy Redeemer school to close Students will be accommodated at Our Lady of the Bay site KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Despite a petition from the community to keep Holy Redeemer Catholic School open, it will close in favour of a new school set to go where Our Lady of the Bay Catholic Elementary School now sits. The Monday night vote at the Durham Catholic District School Board was the final piece of a year-long study to address pupil accommodations for Pickering, due to declin- ing enrollment. Around 400 people had signed a petition ask- ing the board to re-evaluate the accommodation review com- mittee’s recommendation to close Holy Redeemer. However, the board voted in February to consolidate the two schools. Trustees didn’t vote on the exact location of the new school until Monday. Students will temporarily attend Holy Redeemer while the new school is being built. No dates have been announced for the opening of the new school, but the board is submitting a business case to the Ministry of Education for approval of a new building. See PARENTS Page 5 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 2 AP � �� Vo te now at www.durhamregion.com/tourismcontest In Pa rtnership with: Deer Creek All About Child Safety The Fox family of Bowmanville were the Grand Prize Winners of a Ta mi 4-in-1 Crib and Deluxe Glider Rocker compliments of Once Upon a Child - Whitby and Durham Parent. Their ballot was selected at the Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show held on April 6th & 7th. Durham Parent would like to thank Show Sponsors, Kiddie Proofers, Natureways Outdoor Education, Oh Baby Magazine and Once Upon A Child-Whitby.We would also like to thank all exhibitors and area residents for their participation. SPONSORSAdvertisement Ambassadors promote positive image of Ajax youths Encourage Me Ajax set for May 7 Keith GilliGan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX -- “For youth, by youth.” That’s what Encourage Me Ajax is about, an event that “high- lights and promotes youth, what they’re doing in school and in the community,” said Robbie Prochilo, the youth develop- ment co-ordinator for Ajax. Youth are often portrayed negatively in the media, so this is a chance to “show the good they’re doing in the community,” Mr. Prochilo added. To help organize and promote the event, the Town sought 20 youth ambassadors between 14 and 19 years of age. About 50 either nominated themselves or had a friend do it. Justin Estaris, 17 and a Pickering High School student, said he heard about being a youth ambassador at school. “It’s a good opportunity. People are always thinking youths do drugs and negative things. I want to break that myth,” Jus- tin said. Daniel Milton, 16 and a PHS student, said he was nominat- ed by the Women’s Progress Club. “I want to represent the Town of Ajax, pretty much to give back to the community,” he stated. He’s represented the Town playing soccer, but “I wanted to do more,” Daniel added. Encourage Me Ajax is being held on May 7 at the Ajax Com- munity Centre from 4 to 6 p.m. Some of the ambassadors and “what moved them to be ambassadors” will be showcased, Mr. Prochilo said. One ambassador will be Cole Hermer, 18 and an Archbish- op Denis O’Connor Catholic High School student. He’s a sing- er/songwriter with an EP on iTunes. Brittany Hunter, 19 and a graduate of PHS, does volun- teer work at The Youth Centre and was nominated to be an ambassador by the staff there. “I want to help eliminate the stigma about teenagers, espe- cially around Ajax. The focus is on the negative things they do,” Ms. Hunter said. “I hope there’s a good turnout and I hope people get the message.” Jessica Tyler, an Ajax resident and a cast member on Degras- si, The Next Generation, will be the emcee. There will be groups representing mental health organiza- tions, churches and sports associations. One of the main activities is an inspiration mural challenge for a school in Kenya, Mr. Prochilo noted. The hope is youths in Kenya “will be inspired by what’s hap- pening around the world. It’s part of the Free the Child pro- gram,” he added. The mural painting will be videotaped using time-lapse photography and will be posted on YouTube. In an address to council on April 22, Mr. Prochilo said, “We look to provide services and events for youths in Ajax, such as Youth Week. It allows us to stay connected with youth.” Ethan McKenzie-Halls, a member of the Youth Engagement Advisory Committee, told councillors he’s new to the town and decided to get involved with the committee as a way of meeting people. “I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of,” he noted. He’s often asked by friends what the committee does. He said Ajax is a “youth-friendly” community and the commit- tee’s role is to “battle the sometimes negative images youth has.” He’s excited about the event because it was “designed by youth, for youth.” Mayor Steve Parish noted, “We’re very aware of the won- derful young people we have in this town. Young people get a bad reputation. It’s always been that way. It was when I was young.” The event is an chance to find out about the “wonderfully talented young people in the community and they contribute a lot,” Mayor Parish added. Any youth wanting to take part is asked to register before- hand at encouragemeajax.com. 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News tip? newsroom@durhamregion.com Fre sher come see for yourself 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 4 AP Durham public school board limits question time for residents Residents bothered by redirection of certain issues Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham residents feel muz- zled after the Durham District School Board limited public question period at its board and committee meetings. On April 15, trustees voted to redi- rect public questions if the matter being raised is already being dealt with in another forum, an occurrence chairman Joe Allin says he’s often found in recent months. Oshawa resident Steve Evans said he appreciated the ability to share con- cern with trustees when he felt matters weren’t being properly addressed in the other forums, such as an accommoda- tion review, which deals with school clo- sures. “If they were getting satisfactory answers out of the (accommodation review com- mittee), they wouldn’t be going to trust- ees,” said Mr. Evans. But Mr. Allin said after the ARC com- pletes its process, consisting of public and working meetings, there’s about a two-month window when the public can ask questions at board meetings. “In my mind it made sense that the com- mittee process should be respected, and that a committee should have an oppor- tunity to do its work and make input to the board before the board starts enter- taining other forms of input,” he said. “There always has been and continues to be a time period where the public can bring concerns directly to the board.” Claire Marsh, a Scugog parent who was part of the Durham board’s accommo- dation review committee to determine the future of Cartwright High School in Blackstock, “was surprised they would go to that extent. “If you’re in the public forum, you should be fairly thick-skinned and be able to withstand all the slings and arrows of public scrutiny and comment,” she said. “Obviously, they are a wee bit sensitive. They’re sending such an arrogant mes- sage here.” Theresa Eccleston, a strong supporter of keeping Cartwright open, which trust- ees voted in February to close, already felt unwanted by the board of trustees. “They have to have a public consulta- tion process to close a school in Ontario but we felt like they didn’t want to hear from us. This just confirms that the trust- ees didn’t want to hear from the commu- nity,” said Ms. Eccleston. Ministry of Education media spokes- man Gary Wheeler said in an e-mail, pro- cedures and bylaws are determined by individual school boards, and “boards have flexibility to create their own poli- cies and procedures that ensure orderly, productive meetings.” Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper didn’t vote for the change. “I think it gives people the opportuni- ty to speak to us and it gives everyone an opportunity to hear things we may not otherwise get to hear,” she said. -- With files from Chris Hall Region hosts business forum in north Durham DURHAM -- Local business representatives are invited to attend the second annu- al Building Business Forum to help build a stronger rural economy. The forum will be held in the Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. The forum is run by Durham Region in partnership with the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. Presenters at the forum will include business represen- tatives from the three town- ships. Admission is free. RSVP to Jennifer Beer at jbeer@town. uxbridge.on.ca. Mother’s Day tea at Oshawa Community Museum OSHAWA -- Oshawa residents can treat their mothers to a traditional low tea at the Oshawa Community Museum on Mother’s Day. Tea will be served on May 9 and May 11 with sittings at 11:30 a.m. If those sittings are filled, a 1:30 p.m. sitting will be offered. The museum is at 1450 Simcoe St. S. in Lakeview Park. A selection of teas, sandwiches, scones and desserts will be served, and the tea will be followed by a tour by a costumed host. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for Oshawa Historical Society Mem- bers and $5 for children. Res- ervations with a credit card are required. Call Jill or Lisa at 905-436-7624 at ext. 106. Ajax boy’s art wins over Toyota BoBBy Perritt-Moungaloa bperritt@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A young Ajax artist is one of the winners of Toyota Canada’s competition for young artists and creative minds. Grade 7 student, Kyle Wyonch, 12, was one of the winners of the Toyota dream car contest in Canada, and now has a chance at the international finals in Tokyo. Young students under 16 from all over Canada entered drawings of futuristic cars to Toyota Canada. Some of the cars can fly through space, some run on moon and solar energy and others suck up food and water as they travel around the world and prepare meals for malnourished children. Kyle’s car, which was one of nine win- ners in his age category, is the F-3 S3, which drives on roads like a conven- tional car, and is equipped with flaming boosters on the back and wings so it can fly like an airplane. The F-3 S3 doesn’t require gas, but is designed to run on kinetic energy given off crowds of people. He’s now in the running to win the world contest, where he and one of his parents could win a ticket to Tokyo to attend a ceremony in August. Kyle stumbled upon the contest surfing the Internet. His mother Kathy Wyonch said he had never entered an art contest, although he had always had a knack for sketch- ing. “I was bored with my time so I looked up drawing contests and the Toyota one stood out to me,” Kyle recalled. So he turned away from sketching and used pencil crayons to create a vibrant, colourful drawing of his futuristic dream car. “The waiting part -- I didn’t like that. But I liked the drawing and liked using creativity,” Being a perfectionist, as his mother called him, Kyle tossed two drafts before he had the winning F-3 S3. “I’m very proud of him,” said Mrs. Wyonch. “It was an honour for him.” 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 5 P LOOKINSIDE FOOD DRIVE DONATION BAG today’s newspaper for your In partnership with: pickeringtowncentre.com BROCK ROAD & 401905-686-2308 PICKERING LOCATION 3-2PKS FOR$7776PAIRS REG 2 99EA93-5195-4 “We are very pleased to be able to pro- vide our parents and students with con- crete information regarding their imme- diate future,” said board chairwoman and Ajax trustee Karen Valentine. “I am confident that the actions taken by the board will ensure vibrant and effective Catholic education opportuni- ties in the city of Pickering for years to come.” In February, trustees also chose to shut down St. Anthony Daniel and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic schools, and made other boundary and program changes, effective in September 2013. Canisia Lubrin’s daughter has attended Holy Redeemer since moving to Durham six years ago. “I really thought it was a really good school,” she said. Disappointed to hear it’s closing, she understands the need to combine the two into a larger complex. However, she feels education in a smaller setting is most effective. Since the French immersion/extended French program at Holy Redeemer will move to St. Isaac Jogues, Ms. Lubrin’s daughter will be going there, not the new school. “Slowly, gradually, we’ve been break- ing the news to her,” she said. Rosemary Talbot, whose daughter is in Grade 8 this year, feels lucky to miss out on the change, especially since she’d have to get in her car and drive her to the new school, and forego the walking they get in each day since Holy Redeemer is close by. She said daycare providers near Holy Redeemer are concerned about the change, as there will be less of a need for it in the immediate area. But the announcement wasn’t too much of a surprise. “They’ve been talking about this since kindergarten,” she said. Kelly Stott, whose university and high school-age children both went to Holy Redeemer, noted the school has become run down. “I suppose financially, it’s better for the board,” she said. “But for the children? I don’t know.” She said the school offers a great sense of community, and she’s sad to see it go. “For my kids, it was an amazing experi- ence going through here,” she said, add- ing there were “good memories at Holy Redeemer for them and for me as a par- ent.” The board is currently working on a transition plan to help students with the change. 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Church is hosting a Noel Rich- ards Concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is by a freewill offering, all ages welcome. 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering. 905-839-7909 (Jacquie James). MAy 4 RABIES AND MICROCHIP CLINIC. from noon to 4, and on Sunday May 5 from noon to 4. $20 per service, payments accepted in cash only, pets must be leased or in carrier. PJ’s Pet Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering Town Centre. MAy 7 DURHAM TRILLIUM QUILTER’S GUILD. meets in the cafeteria at the Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, at 7:30 p.m. The speaker is Larry Shackleton. 905-666-1055 (Judy Bowring) john. bowring@sympatico.ca. OUT ON THE TOWN MAY 5 ALZHEIMER SOCIETy OF DURHAM. hosts its annual Chocolate Lovers’ Lun- cheon at the Ajax Convention Centre. Tick- ets are $50, includes lunch, desserts, cash bar, live music, silent auction, raffles and door prizes. Tickets at 905-576-2567 or nicolemcnall@alzheimerdurham.com. MONDAy MORNING SINGERS. Spring concert dubbed Airs and Arias, Duos and Divas will be held with guests, soprano Sasha Liebich-Tait and bass baritone Jona- than Liebich at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 at Presents, Pres- ents or at the door. Children admitted free. For more information, visit www.mmsing- ers.org or call 905-852-3693. KIDS help phone walk. presented by BMO. Ajax Rotary Park, Westney Rd S. and Lake Driveway W. 5km walk to support Kid’s Help Phone. Registration at 10 a.m. walk starts at 11 with the closing ceremony at 12:15 p.m. MAY 6 FUNDRAISER FOR SOPHIA MEAGAN. Jingles Hair Salon, 281 Port Union Rd., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 haircuts and assorted snacks for sale. All proceeds to family of Pickering’s Sophia Meagan, who is fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. MEETINGS MAY 6 PARKINSON SOCIETy. Central and North- ern Ontario Durham Region Chapter meet- ing, from 7 to 9 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. The theme is post- deep brain stimulation. 1-866-264-3345. durhamregionchapter@parkinson.ca. MAY 8 OSHAWA ART ASSOCIATION. holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa. Artist presentations and demonstrations. you don’t have to be a member to attend. 905-435-0575 (Anne). ONGOING COMMUNITy LUNCH. Peace Lutheran Church hosts a community lunch at noon on the last Thursday of every month, from September to November and January to June, at 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. All are invited to enjoy a home-cooked meal and fellowship. People needing transporta- tion to the event can call 905-839-3521 to arrange a ride. VON Durham seeks volunteers. Visitors are needed to help seniors maintain their independence either by visiting or exercis- ing with them. All it takes is a commitment of once a week for one to two hours to put a smile on someone’s face. If you would like to volunteer, call 905-571-3151 or 1-800-263- 7970. 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Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sr. Sales Supervisor Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager Editorial &&& Opinions Business count a vital tool in Ajax and Pickering Ajax and Pickering are among the go-to communities for jobs in Durham Region. A recent business count conducted by the Region showed Pickering at the top in job numbers (with Oshawa slightly behind) at 29,009 and Ajax, with some room to grow, at 19,573. A first in Durham, the survey provides a snapshot of jobs in municipalities across the region, giving officials a sense of where the most jobs are being created, where there are pockets of unemployment, and where municipal or Regional resources might best be invested to encourage still more growth. The survey is now expected to be con- ducted annually and will build a treasure trove of data that will be mined for impor- tant guidance in years to come. Ajax and Pickering, already showing strong jobs numbers, are well positioned to build on recent successes. But one of the statistics that stood out speaks to the entrepreneurial spirit that is thriving in Durham Region’s communi- ties. Fully 71 per cent of the businesses sur- veyed in the count are those which employ fewer than 10 people. These are the small businesses that started with an idea, a pas- sion, and a commitment to success. The ventures were launched in basements, bedrooms and garages before moving to business and commercial units. It’s nota- ble, too, that home-based businesses were not visited as part of this year’s inaugural count, so it is almost certain that number will grow in coming years. Conversely, only four per cent of Dur- ham Region businesses account for more than 50 per cent of jobs in the region: General Motors, Ontario Power Genera- tion and others. This annual count will become a vital tool for municipalities, but it will also serve businesses large, medium and small that are considering relocation from other areas of the GTA. And the potential for expansion in Pickering and Ajax -- along the easterly extension Hwy. 407 and with the development of the Seaton commu- nity -- will create still more opportunities for responsible development to encour- age more job growth. Municipalities that create livable com- munities, that balance policies to promote both business expansion and residential quality of life are precisely the sorts of communities that will draw interest and new business. The annual business count helps bring clarity to those pondering a move to our communities. Grandview 31 section a gift To the editor: Re: Grandview 31, special section, April 25, 2013. Thank you for letting Durham Region see how lives are changed at Grandview Chil- dren’s Centre every day. On behalf of the nearly 5,000 kids we serve and the 1,400 kids waiting to access us, you have raised awareness. The beau- tiful photos, stories and videos share the experi- ences of some of the Dur- ham Region families who access our ser- vices and the incredible Grandview staff who has the honour of working alongside these families. Grandview kids are Durham’s kids and you have opened the door to understand- ing the need we have here in Durham Region to build the best possible future for them. Thank you for the gift of Grandview 31. Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann Executive director Grandview Children’s Centre Gridlock column was way off base To the editor: Re: ‘Stiff Singapore tolls and taxes tame traffic’, John Honderich guest column, dur- hamregion.com, April 11, 2013. Mr. Honderich is beating the drum of his puppet master Katherine Wynne. Inste4ad, he should be asking where the money from decades of fuel taxes, licens- ing fees, tire taxes, new and used vehicle taxes, and taxes on insurance payments, which is collected from every province, etc. He should be asking why wasn’t all this tax money allocated to what it was meant for by all levels and stripes of govern- ments? He should not be bragging about how Indonesia is ripping off and over-taxing its people so they can drive a vehicle. In my eyes that country is drastically limiting the free movement of its popu- lation, and the continent that we live on wasn’t built on those principles. Henry Ford and his affordable Model T created the ultimate freedom for all layers of soci- ety. Instead of trying to brainwash the tax- paying public with this Indonesian com- parison, investigate where decades of taxes that were supposed to create the reliable transportation we are seeking have disappeared. Akos Sandor Whitby 3 13 13 13 1 Grandview thirty one 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 9 AP REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING REGIONAL AND GO TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On May 15,2013 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold two public meetings, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act,1997.The first public meeting will be held to explain the proposed amendments to Regional Transit Development Charge By-law No.47-2012 and the second public meeting will address amendments to GO Transit Development Charge By-law No.86-2001.These meetings will cover the related underlying background studies and obtain public input on these proposed by- laws and studies.The proposed amendments are designed to make these two by-laws consistent with the new Region-wide development charges by-law,which Regional Council is scheduled to pass on April 24,2013. All interested parties are invited to attend the two Public Meetings of Council and any person who attends the meetings may make representations relating to the proposed by- law amendments.The meetings are to be held: Wednesday,May 15,2013 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 amendments and the background studies are being made available as of April 30,2013 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 April 30,2013. Interested persons may express their comments in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk –Director of Legislative Services at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m.on May 8,2013.As well,interested parties may express their comments at the May 15, 2013 Public Meeting.All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting will be considered prior to Council’s decision,which is anticipated to be addressed during the regular Regional Council meeting of May 15,2013. 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. Regional Clerk –Director of Legislative Services Dairy Farmers of Ontario would like to thank all of the volunteers that help run the Elementary School Milk Program.Milk Coordinators and their helpers have been volunteering their time in over 2800 Ontario elementar y schools for the past 26 years.Cold,nutritious milk is made available to over 1,000,000 students daily,with their dedicated help. Elementar y School Volunteers Get involved!Learn more or to start an Elementary School Milk Program please visit www.milkinschool.ca. Milk.Really keeps kids going. Durham motorcyclists ride for The Refuge DURHAM -- Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to register for the eighth Ride 4 the Refuge to help raise funds for the home- less at the Refuge Youth Outreach Centre in Oshawa. The five-hour motorcycle ride will begin atop the Mary Street parking garage in Oshawa Saturday, May 25 at 9 a.m. The ride goes through the countryside in Durham Region and Northumberland, and ends with a barbecue. Prizes will be given out, including a GPS and iPad mini. Registration is $40, including the ride, a goodie bag, a registration gift and the barbecue. For more information or to register, visit www.refugeoutreach.com. Ajax-Pickering Youth Centre offers leadership course AJAX/PICKERING -- High school stu- dents can earn a leadership certificate and community volunteer hours with The Youth Centre. The leadership program is a three- session course where participants will learn about leadership, teamwork and communication. A leadership certificate will be given after the course. Following the course, participants will take part in a community volunteer opportunity to use their new skills. Participation in both the leadership course and the community event is mandatory. The leadership training runs May 9, 16 and 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W., Ajax. To register, call 905-428-1212. For more information, visit www.theyouth- centre.ca. Join us at Pinterest/newsdurham 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 10 AP Heartworm disease is a blood parasite that is transmitted by mosquitoes.In Ontario,our heartworm season is June-November,when mosquitoes are abundant.Once an animal becomes infected,adult worms will local- ize within the heart &potentially the lungs. Clinical signs include lethargy,coughing,& exercise intolerance.Although heartworm is a treatable disease,the process is lengthy, there are side effects,&it can be quite costly. It is recommended to have your dog tested for heartworm annually,&to place all pets on a monthly preventative medication from June 1st-November 1st. Ask the Vet:What is Hear twor m? Written by Dr.Melanie Dell Visit:www.heartwor msociety.org Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 adopt a pet WHITBY -- A male, blue budgie, named Skyler, Is very friendly. And, he’s in need of a forever home. For more information, call 905-665-7430. jason liebregts / metroland Eastern phoebes are quiet, friendly Birds don’t all have to be big, bright and colourful to be special. One of my favourite species is an unob- trusive grey-brown-white. It’s smaller than a robin and doesn’t have a musi- cal song -- anything but -- yet seeing or hearing one always delights me. And right now two seem to be setting up ter- ritory in my yard. My new neighbours are eastern phoe- bes, cute little flycatchers that flit out from a twig or branch to snatch an insect in mid-air, then return to their perch, where they sit erect, tail bobbing. It’s that tail action that sets them apart from just about every other Ontario bird but palm warblers. Also unique is that they like hang- ing out around people. They build their mossy cup nests on a ledge with some overhanging protection, so a rafter in a barn or shed is an ideal location, or a beam under a bridge. The pair in my yard have found a gap in the fascia board above the sunroom they like, and keep flying up there with bits of dried vegetation in their beaks. Between trips they sit on fence posts around our gar- den, tail wagging, scanning for insects. Phoebes used to nest mainly on rocky outcrops. Their numbers soared when European settlers started cutting Cana- dian forests, providing barns to nest on, clearings to hunt in, and cows and pigs to draw flies -- dream conditions for a flycatcher. In exchange, these quiet, friendly little birds provided effective bug control, so became a welcome part of farm life. I got to know and love phoebes at my husband’s family farm in Haliburton County, where every spring one would nest on a beam in the woodshed, right next to the kitchen. The day the phoebe came back in spring was always special, always remarked upon. When we built a cabin in the sugar bush for syrup making, a pair adopted it, nesting every year on a board Dennis hammered up under the eaves for them. Since my mother-in-law passed away, and two tornados took down 200 trees in the sugar bush in recent years, we haven’t been up there much in phoebe nesting season. I was disappointed not to see one in the yard when we made a quick trip to the farm this week to get a load of firewood. But while Dennis loaded the trailer, I took a walk out to the sugar bush to see if any wildflowers were in bloom. Coming down over the hill to the boiling place, I saw a small brown bird flit around the cabin, and heard a familiar raspy “fee- bee, fee-bee.” And on the way back to the barn, I flushed another small bird along the fencerow, bobbing its tail. All’s right with the world. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or 905-725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far- flung corners of the planet. margaret Carney Out Walking How to deal with injured dogs, cats in Durham It’s a nightmare for every animal lover to hit one of our furry friends with their car. Most of the time, when an animal is hit, it happens in a matter of seconds and is unavoidable. I couldn’t imagine -- and hope I never have to realize -- how terrible it would feel to hit an animal, let alone a cat or a dog, someone’s beloved pet. Or there’s the dilemma, for me at least, of what to do if you see an injured animal on the road. “If the owner is around, try and take care of it,” said Jerry Conlin, Oshawa’s director of municipal law enforcement and licensing. If the pet is injured, you can call your vet, or take the pet to the Animal Emer- gency Clinic of Durham Region, located at 1910 Dundas St. E. in Whitby. But if the owner is nowhere to be found, and the pet is injured, call the municipality in the town you’re in. In Oshawa, one would call Service Oshawa. Even if it’s after hours, call that number, said Mr. Conlin, since prompts will direct you to security, which will dispatch an officer. Once the officer picks up the pet, they’ll take it to a vet for assessment. Mr. Conlin said it’s important to have your pet licensed or microchipped, so owners can be tracked down. If the animal is dead and in the mid- dle of the road, it’s best to move it to the side if it’s safe and to also call it in. How- ever, the response won’t be as rapid. It’s important that people remain calm and always remember their safety. While a distraught pet owner may have the urge to lay over their pet in the middle of the road after it’s been hit, for exam- ple, it’s not the best idea. “Although it’s a tragic and very hard time, they’ve got to be careful for their safety,” said Mr. Conlin. Oshawa also takes calls regarding wild- life such as deer. Mr. Conlin said the City has even dealt with calls regarding cows or goats milling about on the road. Numbers to call: Ajax - 905-683-8275 Pickering - 905-683-7575 Whitby - 905-655-0283 Oshawa - 905-436-3311 Clarington - 905-623-7651 Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region - 905-576-3031 Spay Neuter Initiatives presents The Art-See-Things Craft and Food Fair at Woodview Community Centre, 151 Cadil- lac Ave., N., Oshawa, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Vendors selling treats, jewelry, home decor, baby wear, candles, baked goods and more. Also raffles, popcorn stand and face painting. Admission is $2, kids 12 and under, free. Proceeds to local animal char- ities. Visit spayneutertoday.com or e-mail cmichee18@hotmail.com. The Mother’s and Father’s Day Craft and Gift show takes place Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whitby Curling Club, 815 Brock St. N., Whitby. More than 85 crafters and vendors, a silent auction, bake sale, book sale, 50/50 draw, barbecue, beaver tails, kettle corn. Dogs from K9 Central perform all day. Free bags of dog and cat food, goodie bags to first 100 visitors. Admission is $2. Accepting donations of blankets, towels, sheets, pet toys, food, and beds. Also accepting empty Tassimo discs and empty beer/wine/alcohol bottles and cans. Proceeds to local animal charities. Visit cuddlycatsrescue.com. Kristen Calis Reporter Taking charge in a tragedy DURHAM -- This beautiful cat, Coco, lost her life when she was hit by a car, a dev- astating time for her owners. ryan pfeiffer / metroland upcoming events for animal lovers 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 11 APNeed Extra Cash? Don’t let your old gold collect dust in a drawer or safety deposit box, when you could finally pay off credit card debt, buy that special gift or even take that long needed vacation. 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Police allege an off-duty officer was southbound on Trulls Road south of Nash Road just after 3 a.m. March 16 when his vehicle struck a parked car, then veered off the road and drove into the front porch of a residence. Occupants of the home were awakened by the crash but by the time they emerged from the house, the vehicle involved had driven off, police said. Cops searched the area but could not locate a suspect vehicle. At 5:30 p.m. the same day, an off-duty officer contacted police to inform them of the incident. Detective Pat Davidson was charged Wednesday with the Criminal Code offence of fail to remain. He also faces Highway Traffic Act charges of careless driving and failing to report an accident. Det. Davidson, a 26-year veteran, cur- rently works in the Criminal Investigations Bureau. He’ll remain at work, conducting modified duties, Durham police spokes- man Dave Selby said. The officer was honoured along with two fellow cops in 2005 for his response to an explosion at a propane facility in Bowmanville. Mr. Selby said he had no explanation for the timing of the charges, which came sev- eral weeks after the incident. News tip? newsroom@durhamregion.com Do you have psoriasis? Psoriasis is a life-long skin disease with no known cure. It usually appears as dry, red, scaly patches on the skin. CCA Medical Research is conducting a research study of an investigational medication for psoriasis. If you or someone you know is at least 18 years of age who has psoriasis, please contact: CCA Medical Research 647-855-8117 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 13 AP ≠ ≠ ≠ ∞ ≠ Δ Your Life: Spring is blossoming Garden tips with horticultural consultant at durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The beautiful weather has finally arrived. It’s time to get out your trowel and pruners. Next week’s video series on durhamregion.com features tips for spring gardening with expert Ken Brown. Mr. Brown is a horticultural consultant, writer and photographer. He received his bachelor’s degree in hor- ticulture from the University of Guelph, and obtained a teaching degree from the University of Toronto. He has taught a variety of courses through programs such as Durham College’s continuing education program. Mr. Brown is a certified horticultural judge and a frequent public speaker at horticultural meetings and seminars. Mr. Brown’s writing and photography are published on his web page, www.gardening-enjoyed.com, where you can find advice, tips and updates on his own gar- den. Stay tuned next week for an interactive series to help you get your garden started. Here is a breakdown of the series: • Monday, May 6: Raking When the lawn is dry enough to walk on without leaving a footprint, undertake a thorough raking to remove accumulated debris and the thatch created by dead grass plants. • Tuesday, May 7: Cut and compost the dead Cut and compost the dead above-ground parts of the perennials that didn’t get cleaned up in the fall. • Wednesday, May 8: Potting summer flowers Pot up tuberous begonias, dahlias, caladiums and other summer flowering bulbs to allow them to develop for outdoor planting in late May. • Thursday, May 9: Checking for winter kill Check evergreen shrubs for winter kill and prune out the dead portions so that the new growth can fill in the empty spaces. • Friday, May 10: Dividing perennials Dig and divide overly large perennials as soon as they emerge from the soil. • Saturday, May 11: Planting cool season annual flowers Plant cool season annual flowers such as pansies as soon as the weather is slightly warmer. This will give your containers an early season of interest before you plant them with the warm season annuals in late May. • Sunday, May 12: Planting cool season veggies Plant some cool season vegetable transplants such as pak choi and broccoli as soon as the soil is dry enough to work in. Sow seeds of lettuce and peas at the same time. Is there a project you would like to see us cover? Drop us a line or post your information on our Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/newsdurham. Leeanna McLean Videographer Videos @ durhamregion.com Education Durham school board invites lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender parents to discussion DURHAM -- Parents who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgen- der are invited to a forum with the Dur- ham District School Board. The board invites LGBT parents to attend a forum on Thursday, May 23 at the Education Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby from 6 to 8 p.m. The forum, open to LGBT parents of children in kindergarten through Grade 12, will allow parents to share experiences and offer suggestions for the board’s growth. Child minding is provided for chil- dren three and over. Pre-register for the event and child minding at www.pdplace.durham.edu. on.ca du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma y 2 , 2 0 1 3 14 P DURHAM REGION’S PREMIERE lifestylemagazine See online version at:www.durhamregion.com/printeditions Pick up your FREE Co py at the Oshawa Centre Guest Services, Pickering To wn Ce ntre Guest Services or Oshawa This We ek Explore Uxbridge: Canada’s Tr ail Capitol Tr aci Melchor Fa shion-Forward Small-To wn Girl Karen Richardson’s Watercolour To olbox The Unexpected Wo nder of the Grand Canyon EAST Peek i n t o Square F o o t a g e Chatterpaul’s by t h e n u m b e r s Explore C a n a d a ’ s Trail C a p i t a l 2013 I S S U E 2 FASHION-FORWARD, SMALL-TOWN G I R L Q & A Dunbarton‘s Alyssa Esparaz wins achievement award PICKERING -- Alyssa Esparaz wrote her way to provincial recognition. The student at Dunbarton High School in Pickering was named one of the pro- vincial winners of the Student Achieve- ment Awards, presented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation at the Sheraton Toronto hotel recently. Her entry, entitled The Moment it Went Dark, is a poetic rendition of Malala Yousafzai’s story of advocacy for girls’ education. The competition was brought to her attention by her English teacher. Q. How did your teacher help you dur- ing the process of creating your piece? A. Perspective and the different types of it to be used, she taught us about second person; that really captured my attention and I really wanted to try it, but it was an independent thing so not too much. Q. How does your piece relate to the theme of disobedience? A. It really inspired me and the courage it took to go against the Taliban and dis- obey them. Even if they aren’t the gov- ernment, it took courage. She knew the risks so it inspired me personally. Q. What was your goal entering the contest? A. I’m Christian so I just wanted to write it and see what happened. I wrote it the night before it was due; winning was just God’s gift. Q. What reaction were you hoping for when people read your piece? A. I was hoping it would disturb them to the point of wanting to step up. I wanted to inspire them. I write to give people a voice that don’t have a voice and inspire the reader, be captured, compel them to take action. Q. Do you think this competition is a good way for people to express their opinions on world issues? A. Yeah, and I love the theme, even last year’s, and next year’s, I love those themes of standing up for what you believe in. Everyone has a voice; it’s a great way for students to express them- selves and inspire others. Q. Did participating in the competition help you learn or realize anything? A. I learned that God can do great things. 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Not only that, I’m planning to get out and explore other gardens too. There are beautiful blossoms blooming all over Dur- ham Region. Mark your calendar for these upcoming garden festivities, and take full advantage of the season. Many home gardeners and businesses will take part in the Communities in Bloom events. These contests happen at the local level all over the world, to encourage peo- ple to beautify their property. Check with your area municipality so you don’t miss the deadline to nominate a neighbour who brightens their lot (and your day) with beau- tiful blooms. Gardeners do it for the love of growing, but it’s always nice to be recog- nized for creativity and hard work. You can also find floral inspiration from local nurseries, some of which have been run by local families for years. Durham’s garden centres are full of interesting native and drought-resistant plants that will suit every space, from a sprawling backyard oasis to a cozy container plot. Visit www. durhamtourism.ca to find a nursery in your area. Just in time for the unofficial May 24 plant- ing weekend, on May 22, the Town of Whitby along with the Whitby In Bloom Committee and the Brooklin Horticultural Society will be hosting celebrated garden writer Marjo- rie Harris. Her talk, “Let’s Stop Making Ugly Gardens,” is free with a suggested donation in support of Whitby food banks. This is sure to be a fun and informative discussion for any gardener. It starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Brooklin United Church, 18 Cassels Rd. E. Another spring garden event not to be missed is the Oshawa Peony Festival on June 8 and 9. This event, which has been named one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events Ontario for 2013, attracts gardeners from across the GTA. It hosts one of Canada’s largest contemporary peony collections, with more than 300 varieties. There will be a judging component as well as demonstra- tions, music and cultural entertainment, and garden-inspired art. In the Oshawa Peony Garden, peonies are in bloom for about five weeks, so don’t wait to check it out. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 155 Arena St. in Oshawa. Visit www.oshawa.ca/ ovgb to learn more. That same weekend, on June 9, the Duf- fins Creek Spring Fair is happening at the Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd. 6. Enjoy music, wagon rides and fun for kids in the quaint pioneer village. I hope to check out Backwoods Players presenting The Beasts’ Lament written by Angela Steyn and Julie Oakes. Sure to be a hit is the third annual Beard and Moustache Competition with a heritage twist. Visit www.pickering. ca/museum <http://www.pickering.ca/ museum> for the full schedule. Also, mark your calendar on June 15 for the season launch of the Parkwood House and Garden Experience. Find all the infor- mation at www.parkwoodestate.com. For even more ideas on how to satisfy your green thumb in Durham Region, check out the Durham Tourism events calendar at www.durhamtourism.ca. 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There weren’t many dry eyes at the trustees’ table when the director made the surprise announcement at the April 29 board meeting. “I’m so glad that you were with us,” said Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge trustee Kathy LeFort. “I’m so glad I was a trustee when you were here and I wish you the very best in your next chapter.” She said the director always gave her advice by offering her words to reflect on, rather than simply telling her what to do. In a letter to trustees that he read aloud at the meeting, Mr. Pulla encouraged the board to never lose sight of the impor- tance of providing access to both excel- lent education and the Catholic faith. After spending six years as the director of education, Mr. Pulla thanked staff for contributing to his success. “A director is only as affective as his senior staff,” he said. 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That’s 23 per cent of all tax ﬁ lers, down from 23.4 per cent the year before and signiﬁ cantly down from 29.5 per cent in 1990, when 5.5-million contributed.– From the Toronto Star, March 20 What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 23 AP A night of metal in Oshawa set for May 18 OSHAWA -- Broken Bones Entertain- ment is bringing another metal show to Oshawa. The concert is on May 18 at The Atria and features metal bands Deathpoint and After Life from Hamilton and Hamp- ton, respectively, metalcore band Darkness in Aurora from Peterborough, south- ern/hardcore band Find- ing Kilroy and heavy metal band Into Exile, both from Oshawa, and alternative/metal band Esoteric Doctrine from Orillia. The doors for the event open at 9 p.m. Admission wristbands will be on sale at the door for $6. The Atria is at 59 King St. E. Durham Region resident featured at new gallery WHITBY -- Mike Berube is part of a group of photographers who have opened a new gallery. Medium is a gallery and studio at 870 Dundas St. in London, Ont. “We are a group of pho- tographers who are dedicated to covering world issues on a global scale, yet we are all Cana- dian,” states the Whitby resident. “Feeling a lack of proper Canadian representation in the photography com- munity today we have banded together to form medium.” Medium’s first exhibition and a for- mal launch of the collective was sched- uled to launch April 26. Berube won the best photojournal- ism award in the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s RMG Exposed 2011 Juried Photography Competition. He spent two years in Kenya docu- menting ethnic unrest and other sto- ries, at times risking his life to take pic- tures, and he was bestowed the award for his untitled photograph of two men, with smoke rising from a tire fire in the background. You can visit the new Medium gal- lery’s website online at www.medi- umcollective.com, and Berube’s own website, which can be found at www. mikeberube.com. Tim Watson launched new EP in his hometown Will McGuirk newsroom@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Whitby’s Tim Watson recent- ly released his debut EP, a five-song, self- titled recording that had its official launch party at a sold-out Whitby Courthouse Theatre show on March 22. “Like everyone who cares about what they do, I put high expectations on what I do and the show was everything I wanted it to be,” says Watson. “I wanted it to be intimate show rather than a rowdy bar. There were 200 people there and every one of them was some- one I wanted to be there. I had friends and family, lots of family. We played for over an hour.” The O’Neill Collegiate graduate had moved to Toronto for several years before returning to Durham for work. The 25 year old, who teaches music and special education in Ajax, is classical- ly trained and has formerly played with orchestras. His journey to being a solo singer/songwriter was inspired by long listening sessions spent with Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell and, more recently, Kathleen Edwards. “I’ve always been a nerd about the voice,” he says. “I think it’s the coolest instru- ment. You can make so many sounds out of it. The really great singers, it’s almost as if they are more comfortable singing than talking. I’ve always loved that. You can tell the great ones, they are not just getting the notes out, they are trying to do something special. I’m trying to do that. “I think of singing as an instrument. It’s like playing on the guitar where you can use the whole range of the guitar. I used to have a fear of doing some things vocal- ly, afraid that a note might crack. But I’ve become really comfortable with my own voice, from singing a lot I guess, so I just go for things. When I hear Jeff Buckley now, I think if he can do that then so should I.” Watson says he started to go out to open mics just over a year ago. He began by sitting in with other players, adding harmonies and then working up to his own sets. The next step was to learn the guitar so he could build his independence. “I said I have to not rely on other guitar players and just do this myself. So I started writing songs and it just became really nat- ural.” The EP was recorded by Billy Blasko, who had encouraged Watson in his solo pur- suits. “The whole process went really well, not even a speed bump, which is rare,” he says. “I loved him as a singer, his own stuff, not just with The Stables. The most important thing for me was if the vocals, the melodies and the words I have in my mind turn out on the EP and they did and it was because of Billy. We did it quickly and it turned out how I wanted.” When it came to presenting the record- ings, however, Watson built himself a band with long-time friend Marcel Rousseau on guitar. Other members in the Tim Watson Band are Scott Brachmayer on bass, Jordan Rousseau on drums and Andrew Ivens on keyboards. “I wrote the EP and recorded the EP before I had a band. So it’s just me and a guitar. It’s very stripped down. “What’s great about the band is that everyone is sensitive to the song, and what’s best for the song, rather than how cool is my part. Everyone is using their ears and are sensitive to the big picture. It just worked out that everyone in the band is a singer/songwriter themselves, too.” Durham singer steps into the spotlight ‘‘I’ve always been a nerd about the voice. I think it’s the coolest instrument.’ Tim Watson AJAX -- Ajax Community Theatre is in bayou country for its final play of 2013. Steel Magnolias runs to May 4. “The play by Robert Harling is set in the ‘80s and deals with the bond between a group of women friends who frequent Truvy’s home-based beauty salon in the fictional Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana,” states director Eric Newton. “It chronicles how they cope with the ups and downs of life with good ole South- ern humour, sensitivity and good home- based recipes whilst having themselves made up and over by Truvy, who main- tains that ‘there is no such thing as natu- ral beauty’.” He notes the author wrote the play as a homage to his sister, a diabetic, and that it was later turned into a hugely successful movie. The cast members are Sarah Liis Jones of Ajax as Truvy, Erin Morrison of Oshawa as Annelle, Jackie Del Greco of Enniskil- len as Clairee, and Sheri Prescott of Ajax as Shelby Eatenton. The play is performed at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. For tickets, call the box office at 289- 892-4132 or e-mail tickets@ajaxcommu- nitytheatre.com. Tickets may also be pur- chased at the box office 30 minutes before show time on the day of show. Visit ACT online at www.ajaxcommuni- tytheatre.com. 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 24 AP •Summer Camps •Sports •Tu toring •Equestrian •Golf •Skating •Special needs •Drama •Martial Arts and so much more SUMMER REGISTRATIONSHOW2013 Where&When PICKERING TOWN CENTRE ON SATURDAY MAY 11TH FROM 9:30AM-6:00PM (LOWER LEVEL BY THE FOOD COURT) Tu torBright SHOW SPONSOR - DURHAM KEEP YOUR KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER! COME BY THE SHOW AND REGISTER FOR FUN! For more information call or email Michelle Rogers at •905 579 4400 ext 2303 mrogers@durhamregion.com On Now at The Brick! For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Steel Magnolias Ajax group’s last play of season AJAX -- Ajax Community Theatre's Sheri Prescott and Cheryl Tulloch rehearsed for 'Steel Magnolias' running until May 4 at the St. Francis Centre in Ajax. JASON LIEBREGTS / 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 25 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Dal Colle stands tall among Generals prospects Vande Sompel, Harding don’t di sappoint at orientation camp on weekend BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Nobody disappointed and one player stood tall among the rest at an orientation camp held by the Oshawa Generals over the weekend. The player who stood out was no sur- prise, and needed little in the way of ori- entation for that matter, given that he was a finalist for rookie of the year in the Ontario Hockey League this past season. But the mere fact that Michael Dal Colle accepted the invitation and went through all the paces along with the rest of the draft picks of the past two seasons impressed Jeff Twohey, general manager of the club. “To Michael’s credit, we really didn’t need him here other than we were short a forward, and rather than fill it with somebody just for the sake of filling it, we thought it would be good to put Michael in and show the guys what can happen when you play a year in this league, how it accelerates the development,” Twohey explained. “It just shows the difference after you play a year at this level.” Dal Colle, who had 48 points in 63 games as a rookie this past season, scored three goals and added a shootout marker in the first of two scrimmages Saturday, then switched teams and scored another in the final game at the General Motors Centre. Chosen seventh overall in the 2012 OHL draft, Dal Colle was one of nine picks from that draft to take part in the camp, along with 13 from the 2013 pri- ority selection, and seven free agents. The only two who didn’t make it from the most recent draft, Americans Rhodes Dolan and Patrick Grasso, are expected to pay visits soon to Oshawa, according to Twohey. The top two picks in the 2013 draft, defenceman Mitchell Vande Sompel and forward Sam Harding, were both as advertised, said Twohey, although he was reserved in his praise overall. “Mitchell was everything we expect- ed. He moves pucks, he’s mobile, he’s a poised, smart player,” said Twohey. “Sam is a smart player, he’s got vision and knows how to play at both ends. “Neither one of our top two picks did anything to disappoint us,” he added. “Obviously it’s still early and against their peers, but generally you can tell with smart players, and players with skill.” Stephen Desrocher, a sixth-round pick in 2012, trailed only Dal Colle with three goals in the two scrimmage games, while Harding and Chase Pearson, a fourth- round pick this year, had two each. Owen McDade, Joey Molinaro, Austin Boulard, Kenny Huether, Jake Harrison and Corey Caruso also found the back of the net. “We’re guarded at this time of the year,” said Twohey. “It’s still early and some kids have been on the ice more than oth- ers, so you don’t want to get too high on kids or too low on them. At the end of the day, the best way I could put it is that nobody disappointed us, that’s for sure.” As for the one who stood out, Twohey has high expectations for him. “We’re really encouraging Michael that at some point this will become his team and he has to take ownership of it, and this was a step in that direction,” he said of Dal Colle. “He certainly didn’t go in and just float through it. He went in with some purpose and that’s obviously encouraging for us.” OSHAWA -- Defenceman Mitchell Vande Sompel looked for a pass during the Oshawa Generals’ orientation camp Saturday at the GM Centre. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND Raheel Manji wins two titles at tennis nationals Captures U16 singles title, doubles championship VERDUN, QUEBEC -- Raheel Manji contin- ues to make a statement that he is one of the up-and-coming stars in the country on the tennis court. The Ajax resident captured the U16 Canadian junior national championships in Verdun, Quebec. Seeded third in the boys’ singles draw, Manji posted victories over the tournament’s top two seeds in consecutive matches to come out on top. In the semifi- nals, Manji defeated second seed Kyryll Kryvchun 7-5, 6-0 and then followed up with a 6-1, 6-3 triumph over top seed Harrison Scott in the championship match. He also added a second title by teaming up with Dylan Benarczyk of Woodbridge to win the national doubles title. Seeded sec- ond, the duo beat the No. 1-seeded team in straight sets in the championship match 6-3, 6-3. Manji is currently ranked No. 3 in the U16 division and No. 9 U18 in Canada. Dal Colle stands tall among Generals prospects Vande Sompel, Harding di sappoint at orientation camp on weekend Football Ajax-Pickering Dolphins ready for football season PICKERING -- The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins 2013 season got off to a good start with an exhibition game in Peterborough. All teams were in great form as the coaching staffs got the opportunity to see where the teams were at. The Dolphins are expecting a great year with many returning players. The Dolphins are still taking players for their rep and house league programs. Con- tact the Dolphins at info@dolphinsfootball. ca or by calling the club info line at 905-999- 7657. The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins 2013 house league combine is set to take place on Sun- day, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dur- ham Indoor Soccer Centre. The combine is necessary for coaches to evaluate players and create evenly matched teams. Following the combine, the first house league practice begins May 12. Registra- tion for house league is still open for players born 1998-2006. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss your chance to save with the 40th anniversary special pricing. Track Speed Academy gets it done in New York ITHACA, NEW YORK -- Members of The Speed Academy turned in another solid week- end of racing at Cornell University. At the end of the afternoon, the team had five podium finishes and 12 personal-best per- formances. The 4x100m relay teams led off the after- noon by winning silver and bronze in the men’s and women’s races respectively. Leya Buch- anan was a double medalist, taking home silver medals in the 100m (11.89) and 200m (24.95w). The Speed Academy 4x400m team of William Russell, Graeme Thompson, Myles Williams and Josh Cunningham topped the podium by winning the men’s 4x400m relay in a time of 3:17.89. Members of the club will now turn their focus to preparing for the Ontario high school season. Personal best performers were: Myles Banfield -- 400m/52.30, 200m/23.67w Yazin Joseph -- 400m/52.35 Keyshaun Cummerbatch -- 400m/53.73, 200m/23.28w Daijah Heron -- LJ/5.71w, TJ/11.64w Emma Li -- PV/3.27 Cole Norton -- 100m/11.00w, 200m/22.87w Josh Cunningham -- 100m/10.99w Kerwin Jackson -- 400m/53.28, 24.14w Graeme Thompson -- 400m/48.98. 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 26 AP FLYERS THURSDAY,MAY 2ND,2013 Carrier of the We ek Congratulations Michael for being our Carrier of the Week. 279 Kingston Rd.E.Ajax 260 Kingston Rd.E.Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd.Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd.S.D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 465 Bayly St.W.#5,Ajax 1889 Brock Rd.#24,Pickering 300 Harwood Ave.S.,Ajax 1995 Salem Rd.N.Ajax 6 Harwood Ave.S.,Ajax Ajax &Pickering Locations8SalemRdSouth Ajax,ON L1S 7T7 To day’s Carrier of the Week is Michael.He enjoys soccer and baseball.Michael has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s,Subway and Boston Pizza. 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The win capped off a stellar 19-3-4 record and GAA of 1.04 for the season. The team ended the tournament with a 5-0-0 record and earned four shutouts along the way. When the last buzzer sounded in Don Beer Arena, 2,500 happy, tired players, parents, coaches, officials and family and friends said good-bye to the hockey sea- son and headed home. More than 125 teams from all over the province made their way to Pickering to challenge each other for bragging rights as winners of the season-ending PHA spring tourna- ment. Over the course of the event, 20 hockey division champions, covering tykes to minor midget in A, AE, and ros- tered select levels, were crowned. Teams from as far away as Blind River, Niagara Falls, Ottawa and Nickel City competed. Panthers team members include coach Doug Gellatly, coach Bill McLaughlin, Liam McLaughlin, Justin Miller, head coach Greg Christopher, coach Jim Short- er, coach Steve Roberts, Matthew Taylor, Lucas Fister, Adam MacPherson, Alex Newell, Andrew Armstrong, Kevin Rob- erts, Adam Gellatly, Michael Jagoe, Alexi Tzakas, Michael Pavlides, Jaydon White, Adrianna Petsinis, Adam Christopher, Aaron Clarke, James Hord and Gianpaolo Molica-Lazzaro. LONDON -- Ten swimmers, ages 13 and under, achieved at least one Swim Ontario Festival qualifying standard and the Swim Ontario Festival prerequisite event time standards to compete in the 2013 Ontario Winter Festival in London. At the completion of the event, the team was ranked in seventh place out of 35 teams. Pickering athletes pulled off 33 per- sonal best times and shed a total of 149.70 seconds. All swimmers placed in the top- 10 in all personal events. The swim club earned the most points in freestyle events than any other club, so they were awarded the freestyle banner from Swim Ontario. Matthew Lee, 12, took off the most time in his events, 43.05 seconds. Kayla Sanchez, 11, swam to five first place finishes out of her six events. Her winning races were 100 Back (1:09.86), 50 Free (28.17), 200 Free (2:18.69), 200 Fly (2:37.43) and 100 Breast (1:21.02). Four of those swims met Age Group Provincial standards. The following swimmers medaled in their respective events: Brandon Tapp, 100 Free, 2nd (1:09.32), 50 Free, 3rd (31.48), 100 Fly, 3rd (1:22.65); Janelle Gursoy. 100 Free, 1st (1:03.85), 50 Free, 2nd (29.63), 200 Free, 2nd (2:22.20), 400 Free, 3rd (5:04.32); Matthew Lee, 1st 400 IM (5:28.56), 800 Free, 1st (10:02.86), 400 Free, 3rd (4:55.99); Kylie Maxwell, 50 Free (31.68); 100 Free, 2nd (1:09.71); Nader Tannir, 400 Free, 1st (4:50.81), 800 Free, 2nd (10:10.98) and 200 Fly, 2nd (2:45.48). Other swimmers who had strong per- formances were Kalista Berry-Stavropou- los 800 Free (5th), 400 Free (7th); Audrey Narine 50 Free (7th); Sonja Ross 50 Back (9th), 100 Back (10th) and 200 Back (9th); Jenna Stokes 100 Fly (7th) and 200 Fly (7th). Pickering Swim Club wins freestyle banner 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 27 AP 1-888-806-1856 OSHAWA CAMPUS: 200 JOHN ST. 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General Help Skilled &Technical Help EXPERIENCED Truck Driver required for a Durham Re- gion based company. Must have AZ or DZ licence & be capable of performing manual tasks. Hydro Vac experience would be an as- set. Shift work required. Fax resumes to 905-649-1205 o r e - m a i l t o dennissws@bellnet.ca LICENSED CARPENTER/ CABINET BUILDER for cus- tom home building company. Must be willing to travel. Fax resume to 905-983-9548 or email: jack.willowbrook@ rogers.com TOOL MAKER NEEDED. Graduated from a Mould Maker/Machinist/Tool & Die Maker program. Ability to read blueprints. Able to set up and operate all machinery within the Toolroom. Make, repair, fabricate and modify custom-made, prototype or special tools, dies, jigs, fix- tures and gauges using vari- ous metals, alloys and plastics. CNC experience an asset. Salary will commen- surate with skills and experi- ence. Email resume to ray@canplex.com WANTED 1st OR 2nd year truck & Coach Apprentice to work in fast-paced busy shop. Please fax resume: 905-697-9940 or drop off at Andy's Repair Centre. NO phone calls. Office Help RIBO LICENSED CSR/Re- ceptionist required for Ajax office. Experience a must. Call: 905-427-3595 or Email: JDInsure@rogers.com Classifieds YourClassifieds.caFor Delivery Inquiries, please call 905-683-5117 News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com 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 y 2 , 2 0 1 3 28 AP Accounting Clerk Experienced. Full-cycle accounting. Transportation knowledge an asset. 30 hrs/week to start. Ajax. Forward resume with cover letter and salary expectations to: hr@rockbrune.on.ca (Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted) **Attention Seniors, Adults & Families** Bach, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Spacious, clean, newly renovated apartments with balconies. 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NOTICE OF SALE Goods will be sold by Don Reinhart Auctions, on Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 475 Harwood Avenue N., Ajax at 2pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: Scene Media Christopher Henry Luciano Cornacchia Alfred Savage T. J. Property Services Michael Lewis Angela Rodney Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, 25 April 2013 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 Come & Worship To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory please call Erin Jackson 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com NOW PUBLISHING “THURSDAY’S” Discover Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd, Pickering On May 5th, 2013 •Come Pr ay and Play 10:30am church service 4pm Potluck Dinner and Va riety Show Looking for aChurch to Nourish Yo ur Faith? Looking for aChurch to Nourish Yo ur Faith? For more info call 905-839-7271 Or Email-dfunited@dunbartonfairport.on.ca MULTI - FAMILY YARD SALE 21 Cowling Cres., Ajax All proceeds to Support Durham Cancer Society "Relay for Life" Saturday May 4th, 8am - 1:30 pm Rain or Shine ! Hot Dogs & Beverages avail. to purchase $$$ No donation will be refused and can also be placed online at relayforlife.ca/oshawa Team: Laps for Liz Fundraising Giant Garage SaleSat May 4th (Rain date Sunday May 11) Help fundraise to send 2 teenagers to Kenya & Ecuador to teach & help build a school this summer Estate Contents, as well as many other good finds! 1822 Walnut Lane, Pickering CHARITY GARAGE SALE! Sat. May 4th, 8am-1pm. Multi-family Garage Sale. ALL PROCEEDS go to the Canadian Cancer Society - Donations also Welcome. Electronics, furniture, decor & more! Ajax: 11 Milner Cres 05/04/2013~8:00AM-1:00PM HUGE GARAGE SALE - DON'T MISS OUT528 McLeod Cres. (Rougemount & Hwy. 2 S.)Saturday, May 4th - starting at 8am Gift shop items, Licenced items (beer, sports), furniture, jewellery, crystal, gift bags, Xmas, household items, etc. NEW!!! STORAGE LOCKER CONTENT SALE! 840 Breda Dr., Pickering (Whites/Bayly) Sat. May 4th - 8am - 3pm Brand new toys - Skylanders at cost, Hot Wheels, Barbies, DVD's. Also furniture, tools, fishing gear & much more! Follow orange signs & arrows! STREET SALE Bronte Square & Charlotte Circle, Pickering Sat. May 4 & Sun May 5 8am to 2pm Rain or Shine VENDORS WANTED Durham Craft & Gift Show Durham College October 25, 26 & 27, 2013 Your one-stop shopping for ultimate gift giving this Holiday Season For booth information Call Susan 905-579-4473 ext 2629 Email: sfleming@durhamregion.com Office Help DENTAL CENTRE i n Pickering seeking a Full Time Receptionist and a Part-time Hygiene Co-ordina- tor. 2 years Dental Reception experience and availability to work evenings and weekends are a must. Paradigm experience pre- ferred. Applicant must pos- sess great communication skills and be able to work in a fast pace environment. Please email resumes to dentalcareer360@gmail.com Dental D DENTAL Administra- tor/Level 2 Assistant. Seeking full time, experi- enced Dental Administrator with Level 2 experience. Candidate must be an energetic, enthusiastic team player with the ability to multi task in a busy environment. Please email resume to: tinysmilesdentalcare@ gmail.com LEVEL 11 CERTIFIED Dental Assistant, full time po- sition available, Ajax. Some evenings, no weekends. New grads welcome. Prefer 3 years experience. Email to: mydentalone@hotmail.com or fax to 905-683-9387. Hospital/Medical/Dental F/T PTA position in orthope- dic physiotherapy clinic. 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