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Now parents are actively seeking the diagnosis in order to access cru- cial government-funded services for their families. Dr. Carolyn Hunt, medical director at Grandview Children’s Centre, which pro- vides publicly-funded autism assessments and therapy for children with autism spec- trum disorder, is one of three developmen- tal pediatricians serving Durham. There is currently no medical test that can diagnose ASD. Instead, specially trained medical professionals, including developmental pediatri- cians and psychologists, can conduct autism-focused behav- ioural analysis. Dr. Hunt says she has seen a 10-per cent increase in assess- ment referrals every year for the last five years, bringing the total from about 200 referrals annually to 350. Currently fami- lies wait about six months for an assessment at Grandview. “There’s been a huge shift in parents’ reactions and under- standing of autism coming in,” Dr. Hunt said. “Fifteen years ago I was often the first one bringing up the idea; now the majority of cases I see are families coming to me saying ‘we think it’s autism.’ “The biggest issue for any family with an autism diagnosis is wait lists,” Dr. Hunt said, citing government-funded therapy services provided by Grandview and Kinark Child and Youth Services. “It’s not until a diagnosis is done that they are eligible to be placed on wait lists.” The increasing awareness is indicative of the rising profile of ASD, which is estimated to affect about one in 94 people. A neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, ASD typically appears before a child turns three years old. It can cause difficulties with verbal and non-verbal com- munication, social interactions and leisure or play activities. 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The program is focused on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a chron- ic disease that limits airflow to and from the lungs, causing shortness of breath. The program will help provide residents suffer- ing from COPD with prevention and man- agement techniques. Jim Wilde, a 71-year-old Whitby resident, has been living with COPD for the last three years and says he has found some relief. “This program is just tremendous,” Mr. Wilde said. “At times I used to get depressed about having COPD. But now I’m learning how to live with it effectively. I didn’t expect it to be as helpful as it was in helping me to lead a better life. The confidence it’s given me is terrific.” Mr. Wilde attended the education classes twice a week for four weeks, learning more about COPD, how stress and environment could trigger symptoms and how to prop- erly take his medication. He is now attending exercise classes tai- lored to people with COPD at the Ability Centre in Whitby, which patients can be connected to through the education clin- ic. The COPD clinic is part of a set of clin- ics offered through Rouge Valley’s chronic disease education program. The clinics are delivered from the ambulatory care unit at the hospital and focus on prevention and management of chronic diseases. Current clinics include COPD, osteoporosis, arthri- tis, chronic pain and smoking cessation. Each of the education clinics is led by a certified nurse educator and was created in consultation with specialists and expert physicians. “These classes are truly the missing link in our community,” said Amber Curry, manager of the ambulatory care unit at Rouge Valley. “Hospitals are not often able to offer such a comprehensive and proactive approach to chronic disease prevention and manage- ment. Before these classes, we would just treat the patient’s symptoms. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 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 8 , 2 0 1 3 6 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Some pet owners make their own rules To the editor: I’d like to thank all the dog owners who use the off-leash areas near the north end of Valley Farm Road in a responsible man- ner. However, there is, unfortunately, a large portion of owners who have decided that the posted rules do not apply to them and do whatever suits them. There are two fenced-in areas designated to be off-leash. However, too many people seem to think that the entire area, from the parking lot on through the entire Seaton Trail system, is now available for them to let their dog(s) run wild. The trails used to be enjoyed by runners and hikers. But irresponsible dog owners have ruined it for them. I can’t remem- ber the last time I ran in the trails without meeting up with a dog not on a leash. And just to be clear, I’m a dog owner too. Stephen Johnston Pickering High-tech horror with a happy ending The Event It was after midnight, April 10, 2013. I awoke to a knock at my bedroom door and a uniformed Durham Regional Police officer poked his head in and said: “Is everything OK in here? We had a call from your par- ents who were concerned that you didn’t call them back this evening ... You should call them.” My sleeping wife and I sat up, shocked. He assured us that everything was OK and left. Later we learned that two other officers inspected the rest of our home. Hours Before The Event My parents FaceTimed me from Arizona to wish my twins a happy birthday, but they were out. Later, after four failed FaceTime attempts, I figured I’d just catch them in the morning and went to bed. While dreaming peacefully, my parents had unsuccessfully tried to FaceTime, telephone, then Face- book and Skype me. This was really odd for me since I am often awake up to 3 a.m. doing web development. As my parents put it: “You dropped off the face of the Earth.” In-laws were called and put into a panic, followed by calls to hospitals and finally police. Officers knocked for several minutes. No answer. A fan in our room had effec- tively blocked all outside noise. Finally, they entered the back door and the rest is his- tory. We called parents to calm fears and began to process the night’s drama. Lessons Learned As social media junkies, our loved ones know our patterns of online behaviour. No wonder they worried when I wasn’t online as usual. Social media has truly changed society. Nowadays, loved ones can see your every online move. Social media can be somewhat of an invasion ... but in this case, it was a good use -- and had things been different, could have saved lives. -- Eric Poulin is a local entreprneur, creator of Best In Oshawa and CalendarBudget and father of five. Eric Poulin Guest Column Family Ties Liberals must focus on debt, deficits Much of the talk about the Ontario minority Liberal government’s spring budget focused on the goodies attached due to the influence of Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats. There was the high-profile promise to reduce auto insurance premiums by an average 15 per cent, nearly $300 million in promised funding for a youth employment strategy and $260 million to boost home health-care services. All of it was proposed as an olive branch by provincial Finance Minister Charles Sousa to secure the NDP’s support of the budget and allow the Liber- als to hold onto government. That’s politics in a minority government climate. But seemingly lost in the vocal discussion surrounding those big-ticket budget items is the troubling spectre of Ontario’s bal- looning debt, which has grown consider- ably in recent years and which will contin- ue to hamper job creation and economic growth until it is finally and fully addressed and reduced. Prior to the recession, Ontario’s debt-to- GDP ratio was 27 per cent. That has grown to 39.4 per cent today and the govern- ment’s own projections put it at 40.5 per cent in 2015-16 before it begins balancing the books again in 2016-17. Red-ink budgets such as this -- made more difficult with a minority government tripping over itself to make nice with the opposition to retain power -- will only add to Ontario’s debt and limit the options for taxpayers and governments in future. Clearly, bold fiscal decisions are going to have to be made by the Wynne govern- ment, and quickly, if Ontario is to begin a return to balanced budgets by whittling down that damaging debt. That’s not to suggest a return to the exces- sively deep cuts and austerity imposed on the province in the Mike Harris years, but a call to action for more responsible fiscal management for the Ontario government. The Liberals need only look across the gallery at Queen’s Park to seek ideas for restraint. Concurrent with tighter fiscal policy, however, must be a renewed commit- ment by government to focus intensely on waste to reduce the flow of revenues into program black holes such as e-health, the Ornge air ambulance service and the failed Green Energy Act, to name a few. There is certainly room for improvement on Ontario’s balance sheets and the prov- ince’s taxpayers deserve better. The only other alternative is a complete reboot determined by voters in a general election. Where are Durham’s politicians regarding transit ‘revenue tools’? To the editor: Re: Transit expansion. It was great to hear Oshawa Mayor John Henry on a radio program this week. Final- ly, a Durham Region politician weighs in on the Metrolinx ‘Big Move’ and ‘Toronto is Entitled to More Plan’. This ‘Toronto is Enti- tled to More Plan’ is the “subways, subways, subways” idea favoured by the Ford broth- ers and Tim Hudak. The fact is subways are the best form of public transit. The fact is study after study has shown less expensive forms of tran- sit such as LRTs are appropriate for many Toronto routes. The fact is subways are sig- nificantly more expensive than the next best: LRTs. The brothers Ford and Mr. Hudak do not seem to like studies done by experts; they want subways. They believe Toronto should go first class. The other municipalities? Who cares? We in Durham Region should be con- cerned. Every subway upgrade Toronto gets means less money for Durham and other municipalities in the province. This is true whether funding comes from new revenue sources (taxes) or reduced provincial and municipal spending. In real terms it means while Toronto res- idents ride their subways we will walk 15 or 20 minutes to the bus stop to wait for a twice-an-hour bus ... where there is a bus. Where are the other Durham municipal and provincial politicians on this issue? Let’s hear from Christine Elliott, Jerry Ouellette, John O’Toole, Steve Parish, Adri- an Foster, Dave Ryan, Chuck Mercier, Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Pat Perkins and councillors. Do these politicians think whatever funding is made available, be it savings or new rev- enue sources, should go to the ‘Toronto is Entitled to More Plan’? Mike Powell Whitby The wheels go ’round and ’round This is a column about wheels. Last week my youngest son got his G2. I am not entirely certain what that means. I know it has something to do with the car and driv- ing. I come from a simpler time where you either had a licence to drive or you didn’t. This graduated licensing thing may as well be the Rosetta Stone. Apparently he’s allowed to drive by himself on all days ending in ‘y’ except when said days fall in a leap year. He is not permitted to have more than two passengers under the age of 16 or over the age of 90. He may not drive with anyone named Chooch, Bubsy, Tiffa- ny or Crystal. He may operate the vehicle between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. but he must have a member of the Mor- mon Church or a certified public accoun- tant in the passenger seat at all times. Or something like that. It’s all Greek to me. As I say, I came of age in the ’70s. Back then kids could, and often did, get their learner’s permit, licence and a case of beer on the same day ... usually the day they turned 16. Was it a good system? Probably not. We all knew some kids who were born driv- ers and who could safely and competent- ly operate a vehicle pretty much from the time they could see over the dash. But for the vast majority of new drivers, my gender especially, 16 was ridiculously young. Most of us could barely decide whether to wear Brut or Old Spice in the morning, let alone know what to do at a four-way stop. Throw in the difficulties of operating a brake pedal and accelerator while wear- ing platform shoes and you have a real rec- ipe for disaster. This new system, as convoluted as it is, is surely putting better, wiser drivers on the road. And that’s a welcome change. One thing that delightfully never changes, however, is the wonderful blend of excite- ment, independence and freedom you see on your kid’s face when you hand him or her the keys for their first drive without you tagging along. It’s a big deal. I didn’t get my own licence until I was 21, when it finally occurred to me that having your dad drive you to your date was not exactly the best way to raise your stock with the ladies. But even at that ripe old age, I can vividly remember how exhilarating it felt to sud- denly be in that car ... all alone. I felt like I’d transcended to another level, joined the rest of the adults at the big-boy table. I can’t say it felt ‘cool’ exactly. I was, after all, driving my mom’s Chevy Vega, but it was as close to cool as I think I’ve ever approached. And so, as I say, this is a column about wheels. Not only tires, but the wheels of life. Things seem to have come full circle, as they have a way of doing. Last week’s rite of passage marked the end of one cycle and heralded the begin- ning of another. One that is earmarked by the presence of two drivers in the house and only one car in the driveway. I’m not yet conceding who will get the car on most Saturday nights, but I am thankful my dad still has his licence. Full circle, indeed. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. Vote weekly at durhamregion.comPoll I don’t get it. Nobody believes that stuff, do they? Good for him. It’s about time someone went after online trolls. 28% 58% 14% Question: Former Leafs GM Brian Burke is suing several online commenters for defamation over statements alleg- edly made in online forums. What do you think? 10 Mother’s Day flower bouquets 253 votes cast Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer, I don’t know. Is a lawsuit worth it? 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 8 , 2 0 1 3 7 APLet’s Talk Our Facebook friends had plenty to say last week about a decision to house cop killer Richard Kachkar here in Durham, and about the potential for escorted day passes into the community. On the incarceration of Richard Kachkar at Whitby psychiatric hospital... Cathy Bartley: Sgt. Ryan cannot get an escorted day pass and neither should he. Join in the conversation every week. Visit us today at www.facebook.com/newsdurham 1. Mixed bouquets 2. Carnations 3. Daffodils 4. Roses 5. Tulips 6. Freesia 7. Chrysanthemums 8. Iris 9. Lily 10. Daisies Source: www.albany.com Charles Wuzer: Please see the examples of people who have slipped out of there already. And there are more examples. I knew Ryan and to release him in Ryans hometown and his wife and childs hometown is like Christine said ‘a slap in the face’. Gord Watson: Put him in Penatang!! He shouldn’t be allowed to roam the streets escorted or not! Kaitlyn Radford: Ontario Shores is a great facility, I completed a co-op there during my schooling and never felt nervous or threat- ened. I don’t think anyone has any reason to be scared, Ontario Shores takes great care in providing security when it’s needed. Kathleen Roberts: Crimi- nals gets better care then our seniors it is sad need- ed. Wanda Blackmore: So does this mean every time one of the escorts wants a day out of the office this offender gets to go for a walk ?Outside yard privileges.. behind a fence is all he should receive. He must have had a good lawyer as no one else to my knowledge receives this. Wanda Coates-Latour: I don’t think security is tight enough there. Just recently a patient slipped by with a group of work- ers without notice and made her way to a public school to attempt an abduction of a child. Featured Letter WIN! 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Forgeneralenquiries,or to reportdangerous conditionsplease contactour Customer Care Centre Spring is here... It’s time to clean the winter sand from our catchbasins. B dBigBandBigBandAdults55+ Sunday,June 9 from2:00pm-4:00pm at PickeringRecreation Complex Tickets$6.00onsalenow. PickeringRecreation Complex 905.831.1711 EastShore Community Centre 905.420.6588 Fordetails call 905.420.6588 Formoreinformationvisitpickering.ca. DurhamRegion1.800.667.5671 www.durham.ca/wasteevents. Annual Accessibility Awareness Event “CelebratingAbilities” Pickering To wn Centre –Centre Court Saturday,June1from11:00am –3:00pm Speakers&Interactive Displays: Keynotespeaker:Dan Carter:Breaking Downthe Barriers,the importanceofhavinganopendiscussionaboutmentalhealthissues; SamanthaMutis,Singer/Performer; Pa ralympian,PaulRosen,Retired,Sledge Hockey; Kinark Childrenand Yo uth Services; Alzheimer Society(Servicesinthe Community); DREN(DurhamRegion Employment Network); TheJeff Morrison Band; David Preyde (Asbergers Syndrome); WhitbyShores(Mental Healthand Servicesinthe Community); Children’s Wish Foundation; DurhamRegional Police,Children’s Games; Durham Tr ansit,Specialized Services; Kerry’sPlace,Autism Services. “Celebrating Abilities”serves to provide awarenessofservicesinthe communityand to highlightand celebratethesuccessesofpeoplewith disabilities. Additionalinformation regardingthe committeeis availableon the City’s website at pickering.caor by contactingLindaRoberts at 905.420.4660 ext.2928orlroberts@pickering.ca. Va cancy on Accessibility Advisory Committee The Councilofthe City of Pickeringisencouraging applicationsfrom residentsofthedisabled community to fill a vacancyonthe Accessibility Advisory Committeeinorder to fulfillthe requirementsofthe Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,whichspecifiesthat50%ofthemembers mustbe representativeofthedisabled community. If youareinterestedinbeing considered forappointment to fillthe vacancyonthe Accessibility Advisory Committee pleasesubmitanapplication formwhichis availableon the City’s website to theundersignedsettingoutabrief descriptionofanyjobor community-related experience.The deadline forsubmitting yourapplicationisMay16,2013. Free Compost Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Found in Pickering The Emerald Ash Borer(EAB),aninvasiveinsectthat attacksand killsonlyashtrees,has recentlybeendetectedin Pickering. Largeashtreesonprivateproperty are at risk.To mitigate the infestation,all Pickeringhomeownerswhohave ashtreesare advised to look forsignsofinfestationsuchas “D”shaped exitholes onthetreetrunk;signsof woodpeckerdamage;and/orthinning nearthe topor ‘c rown’ofthetree. IfEABisdetectedearlyenough,oriftheashtreeappearshealthy, thetreemaybetreatedwith Tr eeAzin(anaturallyoccurringbio insecticide),whichhasshown to beeffectivein controllingEAB and keepingashtreesaliveandhealthy.Ifatreeisheavilyinfested (morethanathirdofthecrownhasdiedoff ),the City recommends removal forsafety reasonsand to preventthe continuedEABspread. 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Pleasebringanon-perishable fooditem forthelocal fooddrive. 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 8 , 2 0 1 3 10 P “Given the prevalence of autism, there’s an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 people in Durham Region with an ASD diagnosis, and probably a lot more without a diagnosis,” said Heather Johnson, marketing and fundraising con- sultant for Footprints, a not-for profit respite service for families of children with ASD. The estimated population of people with ASD in Ontario is 100,000. “Most people know what autism is, but there’s a lot of confusion. Some people think it’s something like cancer, where there is a definitive treatment, they don’t realize it’s very individualized,” Ms. Johnson said. “There’s a lot of varied behaviours, such as children who don’t speak or don’t speak well, and then on the other side you may have a child with Asperger’s syndrome and they’re often very chatty and obsessive with a num- ber of interests.” Asperger’s is one disorder on the spectrum and can include mild to severe impairments in social interaction, understanding and communication as well as repetitive or restricted interests or behav- iours. The spectrum also includes autistic disorder, also known as autism, which can cause cognitive impair- ments, verbal and social deficits and unusual behav- iours, and pervasive development disorder, which cov- ers several disorders that can cause severe cognitive deficits and impairments in communication, behaviour and motor function. “To say we understand autism is such a complex dis- cussion because the continuum is so varied,” said Lor- raine Sunstrum-Mann, executive director at Grand- view. “It’s as varied as the presentation of diabetes, where you have children with behaviour and social interac- tion issues or even a pro- found inability to communicate, then at the other end there are children who are so incredibly intelli- gent, it’s difficult to keep them stimulated. “ Confusion surrounding the spectrum of disorders compounds misunderstandings about what an ASD diagnosis means. “Probably the biggest myth I hear is that children are not affectionate,” Dr. Hunt said, noting even children with ASD who have an aversion to touch- ing will often still show affection in other ways. “Another myth or fear is the idea that children don’t improve,” she continued. “Once we make a diagnosis we can see a lot of improvement. One thing you experience is seeing joy in very small steps, everything that child is able to achieve becomes a significant milestone. There is life after autism, there’s still joy after diagnosis.” The tendency to underestimate individuals with ASD is something Bowmanville’s Brzezinski family is very familiar with. Anthony Brzezinski, 18, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in Grade 3. He is currently in his last year of high school, with plans to attend UOIT in the fall for culinary training. “It’s unfortunate because the spectrum is so wide, people don’t realize you can be on the spectrum and still be very capable,” said Anthony’s father Doug Back- well. “There’s more understanding of autism now, but it’s still a label, there’s still some stigma.” For Anthony, who says he tries to blend in at school and is reluctant to tell people about his diagnosis, the stigma is alive and well. “It’s not a good thing, to hear the name autism when people are talking about you, it bothers me.” “I think when it comes to educating and taking away those stereotypes, it’s just about showing what they can do, and showing what they’re capable of,” said Sheri Brzezinski, Anthony’s mother. “After awhile you get exhausted trying to educate peo- ple. It’s emotional because you tell me that he can’t do it, but I’ll tell you that he can. We’re so proud of him.” Part two of Autism in Durham will look at how several Durham families are coping with ASD diagnoses. Chances of having a second child with an ASD 2-18% Communication red flags • No babbling by 11 months old. • No simple gestures, such as waving goodbye, by 12 months. • No single words by 16 months. • No two-word phrases by 24 months. • No response when name is called. • Loss of any language or social skills at any age. Behavioural red flags • Odd or repetitive movements of fingers or hands. • Oversensitive to certain textures, sounds or lights. • Lack of interest in toys, or plays with them in unusual ways. • Compulsions or rituals. • Preoccupation with unusual interests, such as light switches, doors or fans. • Unusual fears. Social red flags • Rarely makes eye contact when interacting with people. • Does not play peek-a-boo. • Does not point to show things he/she is interested in. • Rarely smiles socially. • Is more interested in looking at objects than at people’s faces. • Prefers to play alone. • Doesn’t make attempts to get parent’s attention. • Avoids or ignores other children when approached. • Doesn’t respond to parent’s attempts to play. • Seems to be in his or her own world. 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"These are public lands, these are lands held for conservation, I don't see how cell phone towers are conservation by any means," said resident Andy McKinnon. "Toronto Region Conservation Authority is supposed to be protecting this land, and that doesn't mean allowing industrial con- struction as far as I'm concerned." Tatyana Moro, municipal relations spe- cialist for Rogers, said the tower is neces- sary to increase coverage in the area, which is being sapped by the proliferation of capacity-hogging smartphones. "The more smartphones that people use, the more it drains our capacity and the more towers you'll start to see," Ms. Moro said, noting the company has begun employing antennas affixed to streetlights in Toronto to address capacity issues. While several councillors shared con- cerns over the placement of the towers, all were unanimous in their frustration at the approval process, which puts control in the hands of Industry Canada and reduces municipal councils to commenting agen- cies. "I think councils are being used as a scapegoat," said Councillor Jennifer O'Connell. "The language makes it seem like we have authority and we don't, and the peo- ple who do never have to hear about it." Ms. Moro pointed out that if the propos- al is turned down by council, Rogers could appeal the decision to Industry Canada, which would have the authority to over- turn it. Mayor Dave Ryan agreed that municipal- ities are being left out of the loop, but also noted that an appeal could result in Rogers being granted permission to put a tower on land even less palatable for residents. "Industry Canada quite frankly is scape- goating municipalities and we need to send that message back loud and clear," he said. "This is a very difficult situation not only for service providers but for us as represen- tatives of the community. We get no one wants these towers in their backyard, but everybody wants the service they provide." Mayor Ryan urged staff to hasten a planned tower approval protocol that would set specific guidelines for service providers to follow, including rules for notification of tower proposals and choos- ing tower sites. With Coun. David Pickles absent, a staff recommendation to approve the Petticoat Creek tower proposal was voted down in a tie vote. It will be put before council again for direction at its upcoming meeting on May 21. 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 8 , 2 0 1 3 13 AP • Summer Camps • Sports • Tutoring • Equestrian • Golf • Skating • Special needs • Drama • Martial Arts and so much more Where & When ShoW SponSor - Durham Keep your KiDS buSy thiS Summer! Come by the ShoW anD regiSter for fun! 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It’s a good thing too, because recent reports show that Canadian kids just aren’t getting enough exercise. According to the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, kids should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every single day. Unfortunately, for many children that simply isn’t the case. This summer, consider enrolling your child in an organized sport or recreational activity, such as soccer, baseball, swimming or ball hockey. Johnny Misley, president of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, explains that in addition to the physical benefits, organized play also helps to: • Increase self esteem and self confidence • Develop leadership skills • Improve academic performance • Teach healthy lifestyle habits “As important as physical activity is for our young people, the truth is that 1 in 3 families in Canada can’t afford to enrol their children in organized sports or recreational activities,” continued Misley. “Programs like Jumpstart remove some of those financial pressures so all kids can have the opportunity to get in the game.” If costs are a barrier, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities can help. Jumpstart is a national charitable program that covers registration, equipment and/or transportation costs to help financially disadvantaged kids participate in organized sport and recreation. Since it started in 2005, it has helped more than 570,000 kids in communities across the country. 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SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND Community Care Durham Walk in Whitby May 25 DURHAM -- Community Care Durham holds its annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants have the option to walk or run one, two or five kilometres, along the waterfront trail, beginning from Hey- denshore Park in Whitby. Registration starts at 9 a.m. along with warm-up exercises. At the end of the walk, participants can enjoy a barbecue lunch sponsored by Enbridge Gas. The family-oriented event will include entertainment, music and face painting. There are draw prizes to be won. Participants collect pledges to raise funds in support of Community Care Durham’s programs and services. Pre-register at 905-985-0150 ext. 237, visit www.ccdwalk.org or visit a Community Care Durham office. 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 8 , 2 0 1 3 18 AP OUT ON THE TOWN May 9 Author VISItS WhItBY LIBrArY. Pickering’s rick Pyves is back for an encore presentation on his book, ‘Night Madness: A rear Gunner’s Story of Love, Cour- age and hope in World War II’, at the Central Branch of the Whitby Public Library, 405 Dundas St. W., at 7 p.m. May 10 DurhAM’S CouNtY toWN SINGErS. present their ‘rhythms of one World’ concert at 7:30 p.m. today and May 11 at 2 p.m. At hope Fellowship Church, 1685 Bloor St., Courtice. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 chil- dren. tickets available at the door or by calling 905- 239-9000 (Ken). www.countytownsingers.com. THINGS TO DO May 8 GIrLS Inc. oF DurhAM. hosts a free Career Fair for teen (13 years and over) girls at the McLean Commu- nity Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Banquet hall. May 11 roYAL LePage Shelter Garage Sale. with all proceeds going to Julliette’s Place homeward Bound Family Shelter. At 335 Bayly St., Ajax, starting at 8 a.m. May 15 roYAL CANADIAN LEGIoN Br. 606 Ladies Auxiliary hold Euchre at 7:30 p.m. 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. $2 for seniors, $4 for regulars. MEETINGS, ETC. May 14 DurhAM AVICuLturAL SoCIEtY. Monthly meeting at the Ajax rotary Park Pavilion from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Special guest to be announced. birdclub.ca. PICKErING township historical Society. meets at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool rd., Pickering. Speaker Grant Karcich on ‘the Scugog Carrying Place’. Admission is free and all are welcome. May 15 BrAIN INJurY ASSoCIAtIoN. of Durham holds a support group meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 850 King St. W., unit 24, oshawa. the topic is overcoming barri- ers, presented by Paula Crebbin. transportation assis- tance at 905-723-2732. roYAL CANADIAN LEGIoN Br. 606 Ladies Auxiliary holds euchre at 7:30 p.m. 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. $2 for seniors, $4 for regulars. ONGOING CoMMuNItY LuNCh. Peace Lutheran Church hosts a community lunch at noon on the last thursday of every month, from September to November and Janu- ary to June, at 928 Liverpool rd., Pickering. All are invited to enjoy a home-cooked meal and fellowship. People needing transportation to the event can call 905-839-3521 to arrange a ride. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 19 AP “huh?...what is changing?” “psst...something is changing” Ajax yard sale supports bike ride AJAX -- A 40-year resident and teacher in Dur- ham Region, Wayne Hingston, is cycling 6,200 kilometres this summer as part of a Sea to Sea ride for anti-poverty programs. The Sea-to Sea -- Cycling to End Poverty ride will include more than 100 cyclists riding between Los Angeles and New York City. The ride will stop in Ajax on Aug. 12 where resident Sylvia Hingston will join for two weeks. A multi-family yard sale in support of the ride is on May 11 from 8 a.m to noon on Hill- ing Drive, Ajax. Mr. Hingston’s goal is to raise $10,000 for the ride. 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The event is free and takes place at Heber Down Conservation Area, Whitby, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free equipment, bait, lunch and beverages will be available until 2 p.m. “This is a great opportunity for children who don’t usually have the chance to go fishing,” says Mr. Ouellette. “They can learn what it’s all about and discover the great outdoors.” The event goes rain or shine, and partici- pants should dress appropriately and take sun- screen and insect repellent. ONGOING PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS. meets every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pickering Central Library auditorium, One The Esplanade, Pickering. Learn leadership and public speaking skills. Guests always welcome. 905-837- 5637 (Janice), jahjones1974@gmail. com, 6809.toastmastersclubs.org. DROP-IN BRIDGE CLUB. every Monday and Wednesday at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. 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And one of the most successful cuisines to make its mark in the area is that of sushi or Japanese food. One of the best examples of sushi restaurants in the area are the two locations of Makimono Japanese Restaurant with locations in Ajax and Pickering. Updated with a more modern style recently, Makimono Pickering maintains an ambience that appeals to a younger crowd as well as families and more mature custom- ers. Their menu offers a variety of raw and cooked dishes including such favorites as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. And as many of their staff has lived in Japan, they bring an authentic Japanese style of cooking to every dish. Makimono Pickering and Ajax both offer All-You-Can Eat and a-la-carte dining, take- out, delivery and party trays. Makimono Pickering can accommodate groups of up to 60 people and functions for up to 130 peo- ple. In November 2010, Makimono opened a new restaurant in Oshawa called Kakemono. Located at 1300 Harmony Road North on the south-west corner of Harmony and Taunton Roads, Kakemono features All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. Kakemono offers a real taste of Japan for lunch or dinner! And what’s more; a new location named Tatemono opened just over a year ago in Whitby in the Empire-Whitby Entertainment Centrum on Consumers Drive, just west of Thickson! Makimono offers a variety of raw and cooked dishes Both locations of Makimono are open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30am to 11pm and Sundays Noon to 10:30pm. All-You-Can-Eat lunches start at $13.99 per adult while All-You-Can- Eat dinners are $20.99 per adult. Some restrictions apply. Visit www. makimono.ca or one of their locations for details. Makimono Ajax is located at 50 Kingston Road East (RioCan Dur- ham Centre), just east of Harwood Avenue (905-427-2726) while the Pickering location is at 1790 Liverpool Road on the west side between the 401 and Kingston Road (905-831-0355). 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 8 , 2 0 1 3 22 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Distinct local flavour at OHL Gold Cup tournament, May 9-12 in Kitchener DURHAM -- Several local players have been named to the rosters for the OHL Gold Cup, featuring eight teams com- prised of the top 160 players under the age of 16 in Ontario. The four-day event will take place from May 9-12 in Kitchener. Headlining the list of local talent are first-round OHL draft picks Hayden McCool, who went seventh overall to the Niagara IceDogs, and Justin Lemcke, who was selected 18th by the Belleville Bulls. Both players were teammates on the Whitby Wildcats, this past season, but will be split up at the Gold Cup, with McCool on OMHA Black and Lemcke on OMHA White. McCool grew up in Newcastle and played in the Clarington Toros system before moving to Whitby for his minor midget sea- son. J o i n i n g McCool on Team Black will be Mar- cus Craw- ford of Ajax (3rd r o u n d , Sag- i n a w ) , D a l l a s Baird of Pickering (8th round, Belleville), Ryan Heeps of Oshawa, (3rd round, Owen Sound), and Bryce Yetman of Whitby (4th round, Plymouth). Included on Team White with Lem- cke will be goaltender Evan Cormier of Bowmanville (5th round, North Bay), Jake Bricknell of Port Perry (2nd round, Bel- leville) and Adam Laishram of Brooklin (4th round, Belleville). Another local, goaltender Troy Tim- pano of Pickering (2nd round, Sudbury), who played in the GTHL with the Toronto Titans this past season, will backstop Team Red. The Oshawa Generals will also be well represented at the tournament, with four of their top picks selected to play, including first-round pick Mitchell Vande Sompel, Sam Harding (2nd round), Dan- iel Robertson (4th round) and Ian John- ston (5th round). Matthew McConnach of Ajax, who played for Don Mills and was taken in the 15th round by the Generals, will also take part. There will also be some local flavour behind the benches with coaches Sal Caggiula (Pickering), Todd Hooey (Clar- ington) and Tony Visca (Ajax) selected to oversee the teams. Troy Timpano Boxer-turned-coach getting back in the ring to fight on June 1 Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- After a five-year hiatus, Brock Arthur is returning to the ring. And you only need to listen to him for a couple of minutes to realize how seriously he is taking his fight on June 1 at the Her- shey Centre in Mississauga. “It’s consumed a lot of my life,” says the Whitby resident, who operates the Ajax- based Durham Boxing Academy. “I’m working hard for this. Coming off a five- year layoff, this is a big fight. I’m trying to put everything I have into this training camp. The training camp has been excel- lent. I’ve had some great sparring partners and great conditioning. “I feel I’m in great shape for it. I’m really looking forward to going in there and put- ting on a great fight.” His one and only professional fight came back in 2008, winning on a first-round TKO, which followed an amateur career where Arthur posted a 6-2 record. He didn’t leave the sport after his pro debut, but turned his focus from fight- ing to coaching. But once a fighter always a fighter, they say. When the opportunity came to get back in the ring and put to use what he had been preaching to his young stable of fighters, he accepted it. “I still had an itch for it, so I wanted to get in there and get it done before I was too old,” says the 29 year old. Arthur adds that the transition from fighter to coach, and now back to fighter, has given him a different view. “I think the coaching helps a lot,” he says. “It helps me see the sport from a differ- ent perspective. I think fighting helps my coaching, and coaching helps me in get- ting back in the ring and fighting, too.” Arthur will be fighting Jordan Smith, a former MMA fighter who turned to boxing, and will be making his professional debut in the cruiserweight bout. Aside from knowing that Smith is tall, Arthur knows little else of his opponent. What he does acknowledge is that his intentions aren’t to be one and done with this fight. While not looking past it, Arthur admits that while training for the fight, he realized how much he missed it and that passion has been ignited. “I want to get this fight under my belt and then see where it goes from there,” he says. “I definitely want to continue on with it.” Also included on the card will be Ajax’s Brandon Cook, the former Motor City Box- ing Club member who now trains out of the Ajax Boxing Club. Cook (9-0, 5 KO’s) will face Fitz Vanderpool (26-7-4, 13 KO’s) in a 10-round co-main event for the vacant Canadian middleweight title. Cook, 26, will be fighting the 45-year- old Vanderpool, who ended a seven-year absence from the ring with two consecu- tive wins to set up the title fight. The main event will feature North Amer- ican Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion Denton Daley (9-0) defending his title against Philadelphia’s Anthony Ferrante (14-3) in a 10-round bout. Tickets for the show are available at Dur- ham Boxing Academy, with general admis- sion tickets $30 or ringside table seats for $100. Call Arthur at the gym 905-428-2866, email brock@durhamboxingacademy.ca, or stop by the gym at 91 Station St., Unit 2, in Ajax to reserve and pick up tickets. AJAX -- Brock Arthur, a Whitby resident who operates Durham Boxing Academy in Ajax, will be getting back into the ring after a five year hiatus, fighting on the June 1 card at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. His opponent will be Jordan Smith in a cruiser- weight bout. Also on the card will be Ajax’s Brandon Cook, who will take on Fitz Vanderpool for the vacant Canadian middle- weight title. 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SOUTH AJAX, near lake. Cozy, brand new 1-bedroom basement apartment. Separ- ate entrance, parking, available immediately. 1 per- son preferred. $800/month, first/last. Utilities included. (416)708-9299. WHITBY CENTRAL 1-bdrm of superior standard at 200 Mason Drive. Elevator, bal- cony, hardwood floors. No dogs. July 1st, $970 inclu- sive. Smaller 1-bdrm. No ele- vator or balcony at 116 Hickory St. N. $785. (905)576-8989. WHITBY CORRAL CRT 2-bdrm walkout patio, kitch- en, livingroom, sep entrance, 1-parking, laundry. 3mins. to bus, 5 mins. to mall. Avail now. No pets. (905)665-0868, 647-853-5272 4:00pm Sea to Sea Charity Street Sale Supporting Anti-poverty Programs HILLING DRIVE, AJAXSat. May 11th 8:00 am to Noon Interlocking Flooring, Antique Rocking Chair, Dressers, Light Fixtures, Wine Glasses, Plant Stand, other household items. 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Call now for the best cash deal 905-655-4609, 905-424-1232 WE BUY ALL CARS! Run- ning or Not, we will buy it! Cars/Trucks/Vans. Sell ANY car today with ONE FREE Phone call to: 1-800-551-8647 Tr ucksfor SaleT 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, quadcab, V8, 238,000 km., brakes and steering recently rebuilt, has passed environmental testing - good condition in & out. Asking $4500. Tel. (905) 852-9097 - evenings. MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! ANNA'S SPA Russian Girls "SPECIAL" 4286 Kingston Rd. Scarborough Kingston Rd before Galloway, past Lawrence (416)286-8126 NOW OPEN LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. South Oshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! www.lavillaspa.ca MassagesM OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Special $25 Relaxing Massage 6095 Kingston Rd. 401/Meadowvale SPRING SPA 10am-9pm 7days 416-287-0338 Now Hiring DUNK, Gerald Ernest - Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay at the age of 69. Retired from General Motors. Predeceased by wife Maureen. Loving father of Sherry (Kevin), Michael (Deborah), beloved grandfather of Justin, Lindsay, Nicholas, Cody, Conner and Tyler. Predeceased by siblings Austin, Everett (Miriam), Audrey (Ken), Terry, Vernon and Audrey; Survived by sister-in- laws Violet, Cheryl and Susan, and former wife Carol. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Visitation was held at PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Moose Road, Lindsay, ON (705-324-1988) Friday, May 3 from 7-9 pm and Saturday, May 4 from 10-11 am followed by service at 11 am. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Gerry would be appreciated by the family. GREENFIELD, Robert - Sept. 28,1930 - April 30, 2013 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob. Greatly missed by daughter Lindy and son-in-law Brian. He will also be missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by many brothers and sisters. Interment will be at Duffi n Meadows Cemetery, 2505 Brock Rd. N. Pickering on May 11, 2013 at 11 am. If desired donations to the Heart and Stroke Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated. McMORRAN, Brenda - Comfortably passed away with her husband and children by her side on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the age of 63 years. Beloved wife of George. Loving Mom of Tanya, Terrie (Rodney) and Keith (Kimonda). Proud Nana of Cheyenne, Gabriel, Dalton, Evelyn, Jahshawn, Matthew, Marques, Maddison and Nevaeh. Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905-428-8488) on Wednesday, May 8 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm with a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 pm. In Brenda's memory, any donations may be made to a local food bank or service for those less fortunate. A Guest Book may be signed on-line atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca SHARP, Anne (nee Martin) - Peacefully at home, with her family by her side on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Charles Martin Sharp who is in his 90th year. Loving mother of Marina Ward and her husband Chuck Ward, Martin Sharp and his wife Corinne Sharp. The best grandmother ever to Derek Ward, Justin and his wife Ashley Ward, Ryan and his wife Kayla Ward and Liam Will Sharp. Great Grandmother to Ayden and Carter Ward. Missed by her sister Mary Martin and now joining her late brother William and sister Ina. Anne will be remembered by her nieces Georgia Vaters, Maureen Docherty and nephew John Docherty. 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