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Home My WebLink AboutNA2013_07_04905-686-9607 Visit lifestyleproducts.ca (CALL FOR DETAILS) SUNROOMS •WINDOWSDOORS•AW NINGSHUGEOVERSTOCKSALE HUGEOVERSTOCKSALEP ICKER I NG News Adver tiser ursday, July 4, 2013 facebook.com/newsdurham • twitter.com/newsdurham • d durhamregion.com • Pressrun 54,400 • 36 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand Lessons from a train tragedy Two-year anniversary of Rick McColl’s death approaches REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The death of a Clarington CN worker while on the job has led to safety improvements for thousands of other railway workers. Hampton resident Rick McColl, a senior track foreman for CN, was killed on July 14, 2011 just east of Whites Road in Pickering after he was struck by a VIA train travelling west to Toronto from Montreal. A lengthy investigation of the accident by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada was completed last year and released to the public last fall. It creates a picture of what happened that fateful day. At the time of the accident, Mr. McColl and another man were working under a safety watch procedure, which allows workers to conduct repairs without train traffic being halted. Days after the accident, CN suspended the use of safety watch for trains travelling along the Montreal-Toronto corridor. By the end of 2011, in response to direction from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), CN suspended the use of safety watch in all Class 5 double- track territory, where two tracks run parallel with roughly eight feet separating them. In double track corridors, trains can travel in both directions on both tracks. “Rick McColl’s death was a devastating tragedy that continues to leave a personal void for our members and Rick’s co-workers,” said Todd Cotie, chief steward Great Lakes Region for the United Steelworkers Local 2004, which represents CN track workers in Ontario. 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Pickering’s big question mark PICKERING -- The fate of the Pickering federal lands was thrown into sharp relief recently with a government announcement confirming the future construction of an air- port on the rural parcel in north Pickering. The June 11 announcement has spurred a renewed intensity from residents fighting for the lands to be preserved as a land trust, and represents one more in a series of set- backs they’ve endured over 40 years living on the lands they are trying desperately to save. For those fighting to save the rural land- scape, the area represents a virtual cornu- copia of possibilities for agricultural and environmental uses. For government offi- cials, the land is an opportunity for eco- nomic development and key growth east of the GTA, bringing long-term, high-qual- ity jobs to a population that has long been stuck commuting to Toronto for employ- ment. This is the story of the ongoing saga of the lands, and their still-uncertain future. Inside the cover: When I started working as the Pickering municipal reporter in 2011, I was con- fused when I attended a council meeting and heard the term “airport lands” several times. Were they talking about Pearson? Oshawa? Was there a flight school somewhere in the city I didn’t know about? But then I received an e-mail from Gabri- elle Untermann, secretary of Land over Landings, introducing herself and the group, and opening my eyes to the ongoing airport issue in northern Pickering. When I first drove the lands, I was in awe of the beautiful old heritage homes but sad- dened by their deteriorated state. I won- dered why no one had bought and fixed up the buildings, given their close proximity to Pickering and other urban areas paired with the appealing rural location. Wouldn’t they be an easy sell? It wasn’t until after some in-depth research, several discussions with council- lors and members of Land over Landings and a visit to the Pickering Public Library’s local history room that I gained a true understanding of the history of the lands, their current state and the part they play in the ongoing story of the City of Pickering. The federal lands represent a unique opportunity that exists nowhere else in the GTA, but what is to be made of that oppor- tunity has remained a mystery for more than 40 years. The lands are obviously an asset for the government: 18,600 acres of prime, unde- veloped farmland hiding on the fringes of the urban GTA. But to the City they’re an obstacle to fulsome planning and growth, and to the residents who live on them, they represent at the same time hope for the future of food security in the GTA and the sad uncertainty these residents face on a daily basis in their own lives. To live, for 40 years, raising a family, build- ing and defining your home, all the time not knowing when it might be ripped out from under you, is something I couldn’t imagine. But the residents of the federal lands face it daily with not only joy and friendship, but an optimism and hope for the future that is inspiring. If the class 1 farmlands end up being pre- served for agricultural production, it will no doubt be thanks to the non-stop advocacy of these dedicated residents. And if an air- port does prevail, their stories still represent an important piece of Pickering history, and a fascinating lesson in prolonged protest. 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Glenn Jager, senior vice-president for OPG, spoke to councillors during a City planning and development and executive committee meeting on July 2, to address concerns they had in the wake of recent relicensing hearings before the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, which will decide on an OPG request to extend the life of the plant to 2020. “This is not a full refurbishment but it’s a renewal just the same and we are con- fident the site can operate safely and reli- ably through to 2020,” Mr. Jager said of the plant, which otherwise would have seen its license expire this year. “Our goal is to operate the plant safely for workers, contractors, the environment and the public and we will continue to do so.” Councillor Jennifer O’Connell expressed concerns about nuclear waste stored at the plant, asking how long the waste would be stored onsite and if any waste from OPG’s Darlington plant would be transferred to Pickering during a planned Darlington refurbishment, which is awaiting provin- cial approval. Kevin Powers, director of public affairs at OPG, assured her there were no plans for waste to be transferred to Pickering if the refurbishment should proceed. The Nuclear Waste Management Organi- zation, meanwhile, is currently in the pro- cess of creating a facility to house all of Can- ada’s spent fuel from nuclear reactors, with 21 communities having expressed interest in hosting the facility. Once that facility is approved and constructed, fuel from the Pickering site would be transferred there, although that may be far in the future. “As in all industry, waste is produced by the production of electricity,” Mr. Jager said, noting low and intermediate-level waste from OPG stations is currently stored at a site at the Bruce Power Plant in Kincar- dine. “OPG has been safely managing waste for 40 years and we will continue to do so.” Pickering could also see some renewal at OPG’s large waterfront site after produc- tion has ceased. 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Mrs. Pickles and Mrs. Woodruff immediately offer up lemonade, raspberry cordial or Adam’s ale, a euphemism for water referencing biblical Adam. Both Mrs. Pickles and Mrs. Woodruff took great pains to establish they were Daughters of Temperance, a popular women’s move- ment at the time advocating against drinking alcohol, though Mrs. Woodruff later copped to using a hint of sherry in her dishes. Other players included Mr. Drudge, the tipsy local handyman who just couldn’t get a simple request for firewood right and the good-for-nothing Greenwood boys looking for handouts. One of the boys was romanc- ing the inn’s serving girl in between courses. All the food served during the meal was authentic for the period and carefully researched. Typically in June, Pickering residents would have had the first fresh vegetables of spring on hand, such as mixed greens, asparagus and some early strawberries for the pie, as well as leftovers from the previous year including pickles, beans and the pars- nips and sweet potatoes used in the shep- herd’s pie. The food, from the warm bannock served as an appetizer to the strawberry pie dessert, was a big hit with the diners. A flautist, playing for her stay at the inn, entertained the diners and supplied the music for an impromptu dance lesson before the dessert course. The diners had a blast and gave the food rave reviews. “What I like is it was intimate ... it was nice,” said Greenwood’s Tracey Watters. “We even danced together,” added Kellie Taylor of Oshawa. The supper accommodates a maximum of 12 people. “It was great because it was interactive,” said Greenwood’s Les Fisher. Ms. Oakes dropped her character only after the diners had waved goodbye. “We hope to give people a rip-roaring eve- ning of excellent food and exciting entertain- ment and to let people know about some of the programming we do at the museum,” she said. Ms. Pleva explained all the dishes that were served were researched for historical accuracy and in the past people have been surprised about all the items available dur- ing Victorian times. For example, at a previ- ous dinner people were surprised a mango chutney was possible in the 1800s. The pounded cheese dish, a spread, included a touch of curry powder and the women let the diners know that Dr. Kitchin- er’s curry powder was the absolute best. The dinner not only highlighted how peo- ple ate, but also how they socialized and entertained. “I think it’s really important to bring the past to life,” said Ms. Pleva. “We try to give little bits of history in a very entertaining way,” said Ms. Oakes. Harvest suppers will be held on Aug. 10 and 17. Tickets are $55 and available by contacting the museum at 905-683-8401 or at the Pickering Village Museum e-store at pickering.ca. The menu Potato bannock served with butter and pounded cheese Pickled beets, onions and eggs Cucumber pickles Spring greens salad Shepherd’s pie with parsnips, ground turkey and sweet potato topping Roast ham Baked beans Roasted fresh asparagus Cornbread with bacon and green onions Strawberry pie with fresh ice cream Coffee and tea Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! PICKERING -- Diners got a taste of the past at an authentic 1850’s dinner served at the Pickering Village Museum. The meal was served by players in period costumes who kept diners entertained during the museum’s Sumer Solstice Suppers with sto- ries, music and an impromptu dance lesson between courses. Reka Szekely / 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 5 P “Our thoughts and prayers remain with Rick’s friends and family as the anniversary of his death approaches. This tragedy is a reminder that there is still much work to do in making our workplace safer, especially on double main line tracks where trains pass workers at high speed in close proximity. Since Rick’s death, safety watch is no longer an acceptable means to protect workers on this type of track. To honour Rick’s memory, we will continue to be proactive in our efforts to improve railway safety.” On the day of the accident, Mr. McColl, 53, and two other workers started the day working on near-urgent track repairs along CN tracks running through Durham Region which serve CN, VIA and GO trains. While two employees conducted the work, a third employee watched for oncoming trains. Safety watch is considered a lesser form of protection for workers than a track occupancy permit, which would give the workers a right to occupy the track while trains are halted. According to the TSB, railways across North America began using safety watch in the 1990s as a way of increasing efficiency and productivity. After completing repairs at six locations, one of the employees was assigned by a supervisor to do administrative work and Mr. McColl and another employee moved on to the Pickering site. There was no briefing before the afternoon work, where the method of on-track protection would have been discussed. Shortly before 1 p.m., Mr. McColl requested a track occupancy permit, but was told to call back after a GO train passed. After the train passed, the two men set to work under the safety watch procedure. Because there were only two of them, both engaged in the work with neither of them solely engaged in watching for trains. According to the TSB report the “competing pressures of time and productivity were likely the primary consideration for proceeding with the work under a safety watch.” To make matters worse, the sightline at the site was just under 800 feet, significantly less than the 3,523 feet that would have been required in an area where trains travel as fast as 100 miles per hour. Had the appropriate sightline existed, the workers would have had 24 seconds to clear the way. As it was they had roughly six seconds when a VIA train travelling 96 miles per hour came into view. The train crew noticed the workers and rang the bell. The other worker ran north while Mr. McColl, who was wearing a knee brace at the time, ran south directly in front of the westbound train. Although the train crew, which was found not to be at fault for the accident, applied the emergency brakes shortly before reaching the work site, the train came to a full stop 3,440 feet west of the accident location. The TSB report indicates there were problems with the safety watch program before Mr. McColl’s death. A union health and safety survey of 200 employees in 2010 found that 70 per cent of participants said they had never received formal training as to how to work and clear safely in multi-track territory. Further, the report found risks inherent to using safety watch, especially when it comes to calculating a safe sightline distance. “Due to the number and complexity of calculations that must be undertaken, safety watch presents numerous opportunities for human error, and therefore cannot be relied upon to protect track workers on busy mainline track,” the report states. Between 2007 and 2011, there were nine near-miss events between railway workers operating under safety watch or the lone worker protection procedure, which applies to workers conducting minor work. Six of the incidents involved VIA trains and three involved GO trains. CN spokesperson Lindsay Fedchyshyn said the company cooperated fully with both the TSB and HRSDC investigations and met all of HRSDC’s requirements. Following Mr. McColl’s death, 3,000 CN workers were retrained on the safety watch procedure and CN took multiple steps to improve the procedure. “Safety is of the utmost importance to CN and we will continue to work with our regulators to measure and strengthen our safety culture,” said Ms. Fedchyshyn. CN worker Chris Claydon, who worked with Mr. McColl, said there have been improvements with respect to safe work practices and he’s hoping things will keep moving in this direction. “Things have changed in a major way due to this accident in a very positive way,” he said via e-mail. Mr. Cotie said that Mr. McColl’s death will mean better safety for thousands of other railway workers. “It’s unfortunate that it usually takes a tragedy before we see improvements, that’s usually what happens.” Citing grief for her husband’s loss, Mr. McColl’s widow declined comment. Rick McColl CN safety changes affect 3,000 rail workers CN from page 1 RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND email responses to newsroom@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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 6 A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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 &&& OpinionsP Few surprises, good governance in Pickering Cigarette butt litter bugs should be fined To the editor: Re: ‘No butts about it ... this is litter’, Recy- cling Matters column, June 27, 2013. Further to the article about the bad habit smokers have of flipping their butts out the window of their cars wherever they may be, it is a disgusting habit. Have you ever visited the Ajax hospi- tal through the Harwood entrance? The grounds around the entrance and the flow- er beds are so saturated with cigarette butts the soil is almost obliterated. This is the nastiest, most disgusting thing I have ever seen. I gag every time I have to walk that route. This display of the indiscre- tions of smokers who litter a health facility is beyond words. If butts are classified as litter, and they are, aren’t these offenders subject to this bylaw too? Can you imagine how many people’s health is being jeopar- dized here, including those patients who step out for a bit of fresh air? As I learned in another recently pub- lished letter, people are given parking tick- ets under a bylaw that is not advertised where it should, on the street where it applies, yet they ignore the litterbugs. J.I. Vandenburg Ajax Woman d evastated after theft of wallet To the editor: To the couple who stole my wallet at a grocery store. I was paying for my groceries alone while listening to your happy banter. You both surrounded me and I had to pull my cart away to give her some room. My three children were spending the weekend with their father. I was running around trying to get some chores done in their absence. On my way to the car, I noticed my wallet was missing. I looked in the bags but it was gone. I head- ed back to the store and you were both still there but unusually quiet and exited quick- ly. I looked around but my wallet was gone. The $1,000 was not that of a rich woman but a struggling single mom. My heart is broken and it’s going to be a struggle for us. I want you to know how you’ve hurt me and damaged my trust in people. I hope you spend my children’s money wisely. Laura Panhuyzen Ajax 2012 grade: A 2013 grade: A Pickering council offered a lot of the same to residents in the last year, which is to say there were few surprises and gener- ally strong governance. Mayor David Ryan’s leadership has remained consistent as he keeps what’s best for Pickering top of mind in his duties. He’s stood firmly against higher levels of government on issues of concern, name- ly the economic impact of the proposed Seaton development, and over cellphone towers. He’s balanced those positions, how- ever, with his tireless efforts to promote Pickering as a positive place to establish a business and in courting executives to consider the city when expanding or relo- cating. He’s a strong advocate and a knowledge- able mayor. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Peter Rodri- gues in the last year has consistently dem- onstrated more fulsome grasp of the issues and can be counted on to provide concise input. His tone can sometimes be combat- ive, but he earns points for dropping his reflexive tendency to vote with the same councillors, as witnessed over his depar- ture on the issue of hosting a casino in Pickering. He’s in favour, as the City should be. He does a good job, and makes a strong effort, to support rural constituents. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean does strong constituent work and is well liked by ratepayers. He’s taken a principled stand against the casino issue, and helped lead the successful effort to have a ballot question for voters on the issue in the next municipal election. He’s knowledgeable and asks relevant questions in debate and continues to provide solid representation. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell continues to provide consis- tent service to ratepayers and, with Coun. McLean, helped get the casino question on ballots for the 2014 municipal election. She’s always prepared, provides insight into debates and keeps constituent needs at the top of her work agenda. Local Ward 1 Councillor David Pickles has developed a record of service to con- stituents over his many years as a coun- cillor. Most recently, his efforts at traffic calming in Ward 1, along with new pedes- trian signals were welcomed by ratepayers. He’s thoughtful and takes a longer view on the impact of decisions, such as bringing the casino issue back to the council table for reconsideration. To his credit, he large- ly succeeds in avoiding the conflicts that arise among councillors over contentious issues, or polarized positions. Kevin Ashe continues to improve as the local Ward 2 representative. He helped connect angry residents with a private school operator to find common ground over traffic issues, putting his diplomacy skills to the test, and has long been a sup- porter of Pickering hosting a casino. He’s occasionally taken on the role of peace- maker at council to move debate along and consistently offers reasonable input into debates. Ward 3 Councillor Doug Dickerson’s troubles over campaign spending irreg- ularities, unfortunately, overshadow his service to the city. He’s a populist and has built strong sup- port among individual constituents for his work on their behalf, but offers little lead- ership at council. He’s known for inter- rupting colleagues rather than waiting to make his points. 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 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 7 AP On Now at The Brick! For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Pickering’s Petticoat Creek pool open for summer fun Pool and splash pad offers family fun in natural setting PICKERING -- The Petticoat Creek Con- servation Area is offering summer fun for the whole family at its aquatic centre, now open daily through the season. The new fully-accessible aquatic facil- ity, which opened last year after a two- year, multi-million dollar redevelopment, features three splash pools, an interactive water-play area and a six-foot deep main swimming pool with beach entry. “Our interactive splash pad promotes kids to run around and play within it,” said Stephen Lenstra, supervisor at the conser- vation area. “They hit buttons and the splash pad starts spraying and the kids run from fea- ture to feature so it’s nice because it’s not passive, they can be interactive and have fun.” Mr. Lenstra is quick to point out that the new splash pad isn’t all the facility has to offer. “The aquatic facility is in a natural set- ting, right on the bluffs of Lake Ontario, so there are picnic areas and the Waterfront Trail and a lot of other activities families can enjoy,” he said. “For me this is one of the most beautiful parks you can find in southern Ontario. It’s a great spot and we’re looking forward to welcoming people over the summer.” The park is now open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in July, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in August. The aquatic facility is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. For more information visit www.trca. on.ca. FLYERS THURSDAY,JULY 4, 2013 Carrier of the We ek Congratulations Lily 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 Locations8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 To day’s Carrier of the Week is Lily. She enjoys musical instruments and drawing. Lily has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. Congratulations Lily for being our Carrier of the Week. 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THE FIRST GOAL IS HAVING FUN® ‘‘For me this is one of the most beautiful parks you can find in southern Ontario.’ Stephen Lenstra, supervisor, Petticoat Creek Conservation Area PICKERING -- The pool at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 8 AP Toronto 275 Lesmill Road 416 -441-1580 Mississauga 1535 South Gateway Road 905 -602-15 80 Pickering 1057 Brock Road 905-686 -5589 op e r a t e d b y C a n a d i a n M e m o r i a l S e r v i c e s a M o u n t P l e a s a n t G r o u p o f C e m e t e r i e s c o m p a n y ART OF SAYING GOODBYE .COM The story of four people writing their own endings. Mellow summer evenings A message from Durham Tourism Grab the lawn chairs and blankets, and pack up some snacks -- it’s time for summer evening fun in Dur- ham Region. This time of year there are fantastic and casual events in almost every park and public space. To find something easy and breezy going on in your area, check out the community events posted on the revamped event calendar at www. durhamtourism.ca. Surf on over and see what’s on. It’s no secret that I am a huge music fan, and a favourite summer tradition of mine is heading out to a local park or gazebo to see what’s playing. These events are great for getting all generations out togeth- er to embrace the fresh air, dance, cloud watch or mingle, all to the backdrop of fantastic local talent. For example, you could visit Mil- lennium Square at the foot of Liv- erpool Road on the Pickering lake- front for a free evening concert every Thursday starting at 7 p.m., weather permitting. Arrive early for dinner or an ice cream treat in the nautical village. Will it be Latin, pop, steel pan, classic rock or some- thing else entirely? Swing by to find out what’s on this week. And don’t forget that on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., there are free sum- mer concerts in Esplanade Park at the gazebo behind Pickering City Hall. Don’t miss the Beatles tribute, or your chance to groove to classic songs from the 50s and 60s. Of course, many of us look for- ward to the Driftwood Theatre Bard’s Bus Tour. This year they are performing The Odyssey adapted from Homer by Rick Chafe. Catch them Saturday, July 13 at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa; Sunday, July 14 at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington in Bowmanville; Wednesday, July 31 at Esplanade Park in Pickering; and Tuesday, July 30 at Rotary Park in Ajax. As well, I am thrilled to men- tion that the 2013 FIL Women’s Lacrosse World Cup will be held July 12 to 20 at the Civic Recre- ational Complex in Oshawa. It’s amazing that we have this world- class event right here in Durham Region. There will be 20 teams from around the world coming to play, and more than 25,000 athletes and spectators are expected to be in attendance. For all the details, visit www.2013worldlacrosse.com. How are you enjoying your sum- mer in Durham Region? For more information on community cel- ebrations in Durham Region, visit the brand-new Durham Tourism events calendar at www.durham- tourism.ca. Connect with us on Twitter at @DurhamTourism or visit us on Facebook at www.face- book. Kerri King Manager Durham Tourism Durham Tourism Your Life: Exploring camping gear Part two of camping video series on durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Next week’s video series on durhamregion.com is part two of our summer camping tips. We are with manager Justin Pardy from Oshawa’s Gagnon Sports to educate you on some of the best camping gear. Mr. Pardy has grown up in the outdoor industry working at his family business. He spent most of his childhood fishing and hunting in the North- ern Ontario wilderness. After graduating from high school, he found employment in the logging industry. He gained valuable surviv- al skills while posted at remote bush camps where bear and wolf sightings occurred regularly. He returned to his family business of Gagnon Sports in 2007. This year marks Gagnon Sports’s 40th anni- versary. We have scoped out camping grounds at Darlington Park with expert Logan Seymour. Now we are focusing on important equip- ment with Mr. Pardy. Whether you enjoy car camping or are a back-country adventurer, stay with durhamregion.com to see the latest and greatest camp- ing technology. Mr. Pardy will provide you with valuable advice and interactive demonstrations that will keep you safe and protected while on your trip. Series breakdown: • Monday, July 8: Food We explore food barrels, dry meals and dishes. • Tuesday, July 9: Fire It’s important to bring a small axe for splitting wood. Bring old newspaper or scrap paper for lighting a fire. Mr. Pardy demon- strates a fire-starting device. • Wednesday, July 10: Sleeping gear Bring a tarp for your hangout spot to protect yourself from rain and wind. A footprint is key for under your tent to stop moisture and cold from coming through the bottom of your sleeping area. • Thursday, July 11: Electronics Flashlights, LED headlamps and lanterns. • Friday, July 12: Water The most essential fluid to have with you while camping. In this segment, we examine water fil- tration systems and tablets for back-country camping. • Saturday, July 13: Washing It’s important to use biodegrad- able soap while washing your dishes. Mr. Pardy also demon- strates how a portable shower works. • Sunday, July 14: Clothing Having the appropriate clothing for your trip is a must. Mr. Pardy shows off some of the hottest camping trends including rain gear, UPF 30 clothing and mois- ture ventilation. Is there a project you would like to see us cover? Have a project at your home we can film? Let us know what you want to learn. Drop us a line or post your information on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/newsdurham Leeanna McLean Videographer Videos @ durhamregion.com Kids’ stuff Free summer camp for Durham public school students DURHAM -- The Durham Dis- trict School Board is offering a free summer camp oppor- tunity for its students entering Grades 8 and 9. Focus on Youth, a three- week outdoor summer lead- ership day camp, is led by teachers within the board and trained youth leaders. Camp- ers will participate in educa- tional and outdoor recreation programming from Monday to Friday. The session runs from Aug. 12 to 30 and the deadline to apply is July 30. It includes free transpor- tation to camp, which is in Greenbank, and bus pick up and drop off at local schools. To register, visit www. ddsb.ca or e-mail creagmile_ corinne@durham.edu.on.ca. Education Durham students, teachers, parents asked for survey input DURHAM -- Students, teach- ers and parents can give their input on important issues related to education in an annual survey. The Ontario Student Trust- ee Association, in partnership with People for Education, Student Vote and Scholarship Canada, is asking students (grades 4 to 12), teachers and parents to complete the annual Ontario Student, Par- ent and Educator Survey, to get the views of a wide cross- section of people involved in the education system on a range of topical issues. The survey takes approxi- mately a minute to complete at studentsurvey.ca. The deadline to partici- pate is Friday, July 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 9 AP *Pricing shown reflects all discounts. Limited quantities on some products. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Products may vary store to store. Financing available on approved credit/see store for details. 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There will be free hotdogs, prizes and refreshments for kids. This Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Darling- ton Provincial Park, visitors will still be charged the park day use fees of $14 per vehi- cle. A limited number of rods and reels can be borrowed and free bait will be supplied. Free hotdogs and refreshments will be available for kids. The Free Family Fishing Week events aim to get more Ontarians hooked on fishing and buying their fishing licences to sup- port Ontario fishery resources. West Nile virus found in Durham OSHAWA -- The season’s first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes have been report- ed in Durham Region. The mosquitoes were collected on Tues- day, June 25 from one of the Durham Region Health Department’s permanent mosquito trap sites in Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received by the health department on Friday, June 28. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on the blood of a bird that carries the virus. The disease is not passed from person to person or from bird to person. Most people who contract the virus will experience mild illness including fever, headache, body ache, nausea, vomiting and rash on the chest, stomach or back. More serious symptoms can include mus- cle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, tremors, numbness and sudden sensitivity to light. Symptoms usually develop between two and 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. “As positive mosquito results have been confirmed locally, it’s important for area residents to take precautions to avoid mos- quito bites,” Laura Freeland, manager of Environmental Health with Durham Region Health Department, said in a press release. For more information on West Nile virus call the health department’s environmen- tal help line at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777- 9613. Information is also available at dur- ham.ca. 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WILSON 905-683-1790 Broker $598,900 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 12 AP UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution filed with the Sheriff of the Regional Municipality of Durham, dated the 28th of June 2012, under writ file number 68199/10, the real and personal property of Angela Angiulli also known as Angela Angiuelli, Debtor(s), at the request of Grace Dasberg and Stefano Angiulli, Creditor(s), I have seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Angela Angiulli also known as Angela Angiuelli, Debtor(s) in and to: Lot 12, Plan 40M2302, Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Pin 26404-0342 (LT) municipally, known as 3315 Hollywood Court, Pickering, Ontario, L1X 2W7. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Angela Angiulli also known as Angela Angiuelli, Debtor(s), in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS: Deposit 10% of bid price or $1,000.00 which ever is greater Payable at time of sale by successful bidder To be applied to purchase price Non-refundable Te n business days from date of sale to pay balance in full at Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the Minister Finance. Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. Note:No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. June 3, 2013 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington, Court Enforcement Officers Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 0A2 SHERIFF’S SALE OF LANDS Ajax fire chief named to executive committee of Ontario chiefs’ association AJAX -- Ajax Fire Chief Mark Diotte has been named to the new executive committee of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Diotte was announced as third vice-president of the association after their annual conference in May. The association represents the chief fire officers of the 458 municipal fire departments in the province. These chiefs are ultimately responsible, by statute, for the management and delivery of fire, rescue, and emergency response to the 13 million residents of Ontar- io. • Welcome Wagon Whitby is celebrating 30 years in the community. The organization has been providing a free greeting service for individuals and per- sonalized marketing services for businesses for three decades. Representatives from the Welcome Wagon welcome individuals who are new to the community, planning a wed- ding or expecting a baby as well as new exec- utives. “The Town of Whitby has been a sup- porter of Welcome Wagon for three decades now,” said Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins. “We are pleased to recognize this orga- nization and its dedicated representatives for introducing residents to the wealth of services and businesses available in our community.” • Courtice resident Chantelle Reid was the lucky recipient of a new 2013 Honda CR-V courtesy of Pizza Pizza and the Zanchin Auto Group. Ms. Reid won a chance to try starting the car with her lucky key by redeeming a scratch and win voucher she received after ordering pizza online. More than 20,000 customers across Canada entered the contest, which offered more than $200,000 in free food and cars as prizes. • Durham students came up big at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in May, reap- ing an impressive medal haul. 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He is a tireless champion for economic development, fos- tering and maintaining relationships with existing and potential future businesses. While he sometimes has trouble retaining control over a divisive council, his level- headed leadership is a welcome addition to meetings. Mayor Ryan is often silent during Region council meetings, but he does speak with authority while protecting the best interests of his community. Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 19/19 Regional Council 15/15 Committee 12/13 Expenses: Local $22,979.00 Regional $3,579.23 2012 Grade A Attendance: Council 34/35, Committee 21/22 Regional Council 13/15 Committee 44/46 Expenses: Local $6,226 Regional $0 2012 Grade Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 16/19 Regional Council 13/15 Committee 13/13 Expenses: Local $9,201 Regional $2,920.54 2012 Grade Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 17/19 Expenses: $11,862 2012 Grade Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 18/19 Expenses: $11,196 2012 Grade Attendance: Council 9/11, Committee 18/19 Expenses: $7,814 2012 GradeAttendance: Council 10/11, Committee 18/19 Regional Council 12/15 Committee 13/16 Expenses: Local $9,776 Regional $3,218.84 2012 Grade C-A- B A-B+D Councillor David Pickles brought the casino issue back to council for a suc- cessful second vote, giving Pickering important leverage in any future nego- tiations with Ajax for a share of gaming profits. He is quick to respond to resi- dents’ concerns, as he did when intro- ducing motions for traffic-calming and new pedestrian signals to address safe- ty worries in his ward. He also provides valuable input at meetings, taking pos- sible future impacts of decisions into account before voting and largely avoid- ing any conflicts that arise among coun- cillors. Councillor Kevin Ashe is adept at bal- ancing residents’ needs with the good of the city. In a recent dispute over stu- dent enrolment at an area Montessori school, Coun. Ashe helped bring resi- dents and school administration togeth- er in an attempt to compromise on the issue, which reflects his good sense and diplomatic qualities. He also continued to champion the casino issue after his original motion to declare Pickering a host city failed. He frequently plays the peacemaker at council, championing civil debate over arguments and provid- ing calm, logical input. For these reasons his grade has improved this year. Councillor Doug Dickerson can some- times be a caustic presence at meetings, interrupting other councillors to argue points or make derisive comments. How- ever, he is quick to aid residents, as he did by amending a controversial devel- opment proposal from five units down to four to appease residents worried about overcrowded lots in the established neighbourhood. Coun. Dickerson is still facing prosecution for alleged cam- paign finance violations during the 2010 municipal election. Councillor Jennifer O’Connell is always fighting for the best interests of resi- dents. After council declared Pickering a willing host city for gaming, she success- fully called for a ballot question on the issue in the next election. The measure is a good way to improve public consul- tation while allowing Pickering great- er leverage in negotiations with Ajax, which is why her grade has improved. While she can sometimes be argumenta- tive at meetings, her attention to detail is evident in the valuable input she pro- vides to discussions. Coun. O’Connell is her own person, often raising issues that others won’t at the Region. Councillor Peter Rodrigues has improved greatly this year, showing a deeper knowledge of issues and offering more concise discussion, although he can still sometimes be combative at meetings. He has continuously fought to preserve heri- tage homes in north Pickering, introduc- ing motions to delay demolitions, and broke out of his habitual voting pattern of siding with councillors O’Connell and McLean to support the move to declare Pickering a willing host community for gaming. For these reasons his grade has improved this year. Coun. Rodrigues has been learning on the go and provides strong support for rural Pickering at the Region. Councillor Bill McLean is a good rep- resentative for his constituents, always working to address their concerns. He has made concerted efforts to ensure residents concerned about the York- Durham sewer pipe construction are heard by project leaders and backed Coun. O’Connell on the ballot question to ensure the public will be heard on the future of gaming in the city. He asks insightful questions and provides rel- evant commentary during council dis- cussions. At the Region, Coun. McLean brings a level of skepticism to issues one would expect from a retired police offi- cer. Ma y o r David Ryan Wa r d 3 R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l l o r Peter Rodrigues Wa r d 2 R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l l o r Bill McLeanAC A- Wa r d 1 R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l l o r Jennifer O’Connell B+ Wa r d 3 L o c a l C o u n c i l l o r David Pickles A- Wa r d 1 L o c a l C o u n c i l l o r Kevin Ashe A- Wa r d 2 L o c a l C o u n c i l l o r Doug Dickerson D Pickering councillor report cards A- to A+ Excellent, best among peers B- to B+ Solid performance C- to C+ Average in most categories D- to D+ Needs improvement overall F Failure Grading system Page 6 - Today’s editorial Attendance includes June 1, 2012 to May 30, 2013 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 15 AP Attendance: Regional Council 15/15 Committees 61/71 Expenses: $46,062.23 2012 Grade B+ Roger Anderson remains the face and voice of Durham Region. The longtime chairman is Durham’s big- gest cheerleader, both at home and on the road. He is strong in voicing his opinion on what he thinks is right for Durham, regard- less of the audience. There haven’t been many big divi- sive issues, such as the incinerator, at the Regional level. This year the big issue is public transit, specifically the new PULSE service starting June 29. That lack of big issues leads to Mr. Ander- son’s biggest frustration -- councillors who use council meetings to work on their pub- lic-speaking skills rather than focusing on the matters at hand. Re g i o n a l C h a i r m a n Roger Anderson B+ Durham Catholic District School Board Trustee Report Cards Durham District School Board Trustee Report Cards Attendance: Special Board 9/10 Board 14/14 Expenses: $7,507 2012 Grade A Trustee Jim McCafferty stays involved in his community and stands up for what he believes in. He spoke up for the students that would be affected by the closure of Pickering elementary schools and pushed for a cost detailed analysis so trustees could make the most informed decision possible. He doesn’t simply state his con- cerns, but questions staff until he is satis- fied with the answer. He’s respected by his fellow trustees, as he was nominated to chair the board once again. We forgive him for turning it down after all of the time he spent at the head of the table. Pi c k e r i n g T r u s t e e Jim McCafferty A Chairwoman Karen Valentine has prov- en herself a strong leader. She’s become familiar with the rules of procedure and will stand her ground. She does a good job speaking on behalf of the board. When the board chose to shut down some Pickering elementary schools, she ensured the tran- sition process would be a smooth one, and encouraged parents to stay involved. She’s realistic and states why it was necessary for the board to go a certain route. We nor- mally give grade increases in increments of half a mark, but she’s made such an improvement that we’ve chosen to bump her up to a ‘B.’ Attendance: Special Board 10/10 Board 14/14 Expenses: $3,157 2012 Grade C+ Ch a i r w o m a n , A j a x T r u s t e e Karen Valentine B Attendance: Special Board 10/10, Board 13/14 Expenses: $3,178 2012 Grade C+ Trustee Janice Oldman still doesn’t say much at board meetings. Last year we sug- gested she speak up more often at meet- ings, but since she’s no longer vice-chair- woman of the board, and doesn’t bring many motions forward, she’s been speak- ing even less this year. She is very knowl- edgeable of the school system, but we’d like to see her to utilize that knowledge by participating more often in board discus- sions. Aj a x T r u s t e e Janice Oldman C+ Attendance: Standing Committee 10/10, Special Board 1/1, Board 10/10 Expenses: $4,287 2012 Grade A- Trustee Chris Braney was elected again as vice-chairman of the board. He stays involved in the community and stays on top of issues he cares about, such as the I Am Who I Am campaign. He was success- ful in requesting January being declared Tamil Heritage Month. He also took time to tour Cartwright High School in Blackstock before a vote on whether to keep it open or close it. Trustee Braney is also an alter- nate for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association. He is level-headed and realis- tic and we’re pleased to see him continue in a leadership role at the board. Pi c k e r i n g T r u s t e e Chris Braney A- Attendance: Standing Committee 9/10, Special Board 1/1 Board 10/10 Expenses: $2,845 2012 Grade Attendance: Standing Committee 10/10, Special Board 1/1 Board 10/10 Expenses: $2,525 2012 Grade Attendance: Standing Committee 2/10, Special Board 0/1, Board 7/10 Expenses: $586 2012 Grade C-B C Trustee Donna Edwards is a voting member of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and gives thorough yet succinct updates on what happens at those meetings. She also sits on the special education advisory commit- tee, which we’re pleased to see as she is passionate on issues surrounding spe- cial education. It was evident this year that she’s interested in a leadership role when she was nominated for and accepted both positions of chair of the board and vice chair. Trustee Yvonne Forbes still remains quiet at the board. She is a non-voting repre- sentative on the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, sits on the audit com- mittee and acts as an alternate on the spe- cial education advisory committee and is involved in her community. We’re pleased to see her staying busy within the board, and that she is active in her community. Her grade will increase next year if she starts to participate in more discussion, brings forward more motions and asks challenging questions of staff. Trustee Paul Crawford hasn’t stepped up this year as we would have liked. His standing committee attendance remains poor and his only committee involve- ment, aside from the mandatory ones for all trustees, is acting as an alternate on the supervised alternative learning com- mittee. Trustee Crawford has a wealth of experience as a trustee and, again, we’d like to see him step up next year by either volunteering for more committees or at least attending more meetings. 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The Roundabout Theatre Company is bringing its award-winning version of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes to Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from July 16-Aug. 18. You’ll be able to hear wonderful songs sung by a talented cast, many of whom performed it on the Broadway stage. But you won’t have to pay Broadway prices. Why go to see an “old-fashioned” musical? First, because it isn’t old-fashioned, it’s a timeless classic. It’s so contemporary that during the 2011-2012 season on Broadway it grossed nearly $37-million. That’s a lot of happy modern theatre-goers. The show will be featuring the well-known title song as well as many Cole Porter favourites, including You’re the Top, All Through the Night, Friendship, Easy to Love, It’s De-Lovely and Blow, Gabriel, Blow. There are three good reasons why you should go to see this production: It has a dynamite cast, the songs of Cole Porter are fresh and enduring, and the show is directed and choreographed by the multi- talented Kathleen Marshall. Marshall, 50, was surprisingly modest about her achievements in a telephone interview. The Pittsburgh native and mother of two started out on Broadway in 1993 as an assistant choreographer to her brother Rob in Kiss of the Spider Woman. During the next 20 years she directed or choreographed countless productions on Broadway and on tour, and in the process has garnered a Drama Desk Award and a Tony in 2004 for Wonderful Town, a Drama Desk Award and a Tony for The Pajama Game in 2006, and a Tony, in 2011, for Anything Goes. All of her awards were for her outstanding choreography. Clearly, she knows what audiences want and she knows how to give it to them. Why do audiences so enjoy a show that was conceived 80 years ago? “There’s a sense of escape to Anything Goes,” Marshall believes. “At the time the musical debuted in 1934, the country was coming out of the Depression. People went to the theatre and the movies for an escape from their worries, to be taken away from their own world. I think that appeal still holds true today. There’s all kinds of theatre, but the thought of going to a musical that transports you to another world for a few hours of romance, of humour, of song and dance – it’s timeless.” There have been many versions of Anything Goes. What’s different about this production? “This is the version that was done (in New York at the Lincoln Center) in 1987, but with new dance arrangements and orchestrations. I went back to look at the complete lyrics of Cole Porter. We have a new ﬁ nale we’ve created. And I thought, ‘the more Cole Porter the better.’ So we added more of his lyrics.” What makes the material so good, she says, is the combination of Porter’s diligence, craftsmanship, wit and heart. Marshall says, “They’re songs with great romantic yearning and sophisticated melodies.” Any good musical, she says, should help the audience “get lost in the story. There’s plenty of glamour in Anything Goes. People respond to these wonderful characters that they care about. “They care about Reno Sweeney, and the young couple. You always want someone to root for. This is a screwball comedy, a farce. It takes a group of people and puts them on one location – a ship. It’s madcap – there are people on the run, with something to hide, they fall in love and absurd things happen.” And what’s not to like about that? Many of the performers who were in the Broadway cast are touring with the show, Marshall notes. Rachel York shines as Reno Sweeney and Fred Applegate reprises his role as the gangster Moonface Martin. “Roundabout Theatre Company has the same number of cast members, musicians and costumes on the tour as in the New York production,” Marshall adds proudly. “We still have a three-tiered set (the ship), but it can be easily broken down for touring. It’s an incredible cast and a ﬁ rst-class touring production.” All of that adds up to a great night at the theatre. So come on board and set sail. It should be De-Lovely. Anything Goes Runs: July 16-Aug. 18 Princess of Wales Theatre 300 King St. W., Toronto For ticket information, go to mirvish.com. Online: If you want to see a sample of Rachel York’s talent as the irrepressible Reno Sweeney, simply go to YouTube and type in “mirvish anything goes” for a high-deﬁ nition version of the cast onstage singing that song. 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And Drift- wood Theatre Group is departing from Shakespearean fare for this year’s Bard’s Bus Tour, bringing The Odyssey to stages across Durham Region. “I certainly don’t think that we would have Superman, for example, if we didn’t have Homer and Odysseus,” says Oshawa native Jeremy Smith, Driftwood’s artistic director. “Our goal is to explore the notion of home and what it means to various char- acters.” “It’s a theme all of us... seek to identify and find within ourselves, that notion of home and what it means to us.” The Odyssey, with The Illiad considered the foundation of all Western literature, is mainly about the Greek hero Odysseus and his journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. He’s been gone for 20 years and it is assumed that Odysseus has been lost at sea. His wife, Penelope, and son Telemachus are left to mind the store, as it were, in his absence, including dealing with 107 suitors who are vying for Penelope’s hand. “A stranger arrives at Penelope’s door promising the story of Penelope’s miss- ing husband,” Smith says. “At this point we begin to hope that Odysseus could be alive. And that really sets up this moment.” Adapted from Homer by Winnipeg playwright Rick Chafe, Smith says his work is “quite excel- lent” and, not- ing it was written for an outdoor theatre crowd, adds that the author understands his audience. Smith says for those for whom the Shakespearean language has been a barrier in the past, there is nothing to impede their understanding of The Odys- sey as it is a contemporary script. DURHAM -- Sarah Machin Gale and Christopher Darroch star in The Odyssey. The Driftwood Theatre Group presents the adapted version of Homer’s classic on The Bard’s Bus Tour this summer at venues throughout Durham. Photo by D.J. SMith baRD’S buS touR DURHAM -- All performances start at 7:30 p.m. Pay-what-you-can admission (sug- gested $15 per person). For tickets and more information, visit driftwoodtheatre. com. • July 13, Parkwood Estate, Oshawa • July 14, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, Bowmanville • July 30, Rotary Park, Ajax • July 31, Esplanade Park, Pickering • August 13, Celebration Square, Whitby • August 14, Greenwood Park, Green- wood (north Pickering) Need an Odyssey refresher? Super Sydney PICKERING -- The Music by the Bay Festival was held at Pickering’s water- front on Canada Day, featuring perform- ers under the age of 21. Sydney Delong of Oakville entertained with her powerful voice. Photo by LynDSay-Lee Quinn Three stages of music in Oshawa Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- There’s a nice symmetry to Broken Arts festivals: first year, one stage, second year, two stages and, in 2013, three stages of music. Broken Arts is an Oshawa-based, not- for-profit arts collective that focuses on offering all-ages events so the arts can be for everybody. And Broken Arts Fest 2013 is set for July 13 at Oshawa’s Memorial Park. “It’s our four-year anniversary and the third year of the festival,” says Harley R. Pageot. “We’ve got bands from all across Canada.” Repartee from Newfoundland is head- lining. A St. John’s-based synth-pop band, it cleaned up at the 2012 MusicNL awards in the fall, taking Album of the Year, Group of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Pop/ Rock Artist/Group of the Year and Fan’s Choice awards for their self-titled debut record. Some of the other acts taking the stage at the festival are The Loud- er Sounds from Oshawa, The Undrummer from Pickering, RedVIOLET from Clarington and Bus- ker Bros from Whitby. There are 38 musical acts in all and 30 vendors will be offering up jewelry, fashion and more. Attendees can make a craft with artist Janice McHaffie and play a round of Bro- ken Arts’ life-sized board game and win a prize. Pageot says the Broken Arts lineup changes all the time, with seven people on the team at the moment. It will change again in the fall when Pageot, founder of the group, retires from Broken Arts. It’s been quite a ride for Pageot, who went from putting on a few events to the group getting national attention. “I had no idea what I was getting into when Broken Arts started,” he says. Broken Arts Fest 2013 is a free, all-ages event running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Learn more about the group and the fes- tival at brokenarts.ca. View a video with 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 21 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 PICKERING -- The Speed Academy has five girls on the Canadian national youth team, including Emma Li, Mariam Abdul-Rashid, Leya Buchanan, Juliana Puopolo and Taylor Sharpe, who are going to the World Championships in the Ukraine. The head coach at The Speed Academy, Tony Sharpe, is going to be a coach on the national team. Jason Liebregts / MetroLand The Speed Academy sending five athletes to World Championships Five girls make youth team; Tony Sharpe to serve as sprint/relay coach brad KeLLy bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- When Tony Sharpe started The Speed Academy track club based out of Pickering, he had a long-term vision of where he wanted the club to go and an idea of what he wanted his athletes to accomplish. It’s safe to say his athletes are exceed- ing those expectations. The club continues to thrive, and its most recent achievement includes hav- ing five girls named to the Canadian national youth team that will compete at the World Championships in the Ukraine from July 10 to 14. “I could never imagine that seven years ago when we started that we would be at this level now,” says Sharpe, a former Olympian. Included in the mix of athletes that qualified for the Canadian team are Mar- iam Abdul-Rashid (400m), Leya Buchan- an (100m), Taylor Sharpe (200m), Emma Li (pole vault) and Juliana Puopolo (100m hurdles). Only the top two results in an age class from across the country received an invi- tation to be on the team, provided they had met an international standard time, height or distance. The local contingent making the trip actually grows from five to six when you include Sharpe, who is the sprint/relay coach for the team. He views his role as more of one of sup- port and addressing the mental approach than providing technical knowledge. “These kids are there because they are well coached, they have a great rou- tine and they are extremely talented,” he said. “My role is not to change anything they are currently doing, it’s one of sup- port. I think of myself as a go-fer. You tell me what you need and I will go get it for you. “I don’t want to interfere with anything their coaches might be working on.” While the club is ecstatic about the opportunity, Sharpe remains frustrated at the lack of financial support for the athletes making the trip, who are respon- sible for raising the $3,200 needed to rep- resent their country. Lacrosse Ajax Ironheads peaking at right time for Jr. B playoffs AJAX -- What is for sure is that the Ajax Iron- heads have made the playoffs. What was still to be decided was who they would meet. The Jr. B lacrosse club closed out the regular season on Wednesday night (after our print deadline), hosting the Mississauga Tomahawks at the Ajax Community Centre. The Ironheads entered the game one game below .500 at 9-10-0, facing a Mississauga team that was 4-15-0. A victory by the Ironheads would move them into a four-way tie for fifth place in the East Conference with Nepean, Kahnawake and Mimico, all with 20 points. The top four seeds in the conference were already set- tled, starting from the top down with Claring- ton, Halton Hills, Akwesasne and Oakville. The Ironheads are peaking at the right time, playing their best lacrosse of the sea- son. Last week they were narrowly edged by the Clarington Green Gaels 12-11, then went into Oakville on Sunday and returned home with a 10-9 win. Mitch Robertson, James Malloy, Patrick Morgan and NcNein Hewitt had two goals each, with Shane Takahashi and Julian Garritano adding the others. soccer Nick Brown gets top honours coaching in North Carolina NORTH CAROLINA -- Soccer coach Nick Brown got some much deserved recognition lately. The Ajax native was named the North Carolina Coach of the Year after leading his West Rowan High School Falcons ladies’ soccer team to a 17-4 record, ranked as high as second in the state at one time. “I’ve just got good players who are willing to work hard and give me everything they’ve got,” a humbled Brown told salisburypost. com. Even more impressive is how Brown molded this year’s team, losing 10 seniors. “There were a lot of question marks,” Brown said. “We got the girls to believe and they stepped up with career numbers. Every- thing came together.” Brown has been West’s head coach for six years and still assists the woman’s pro- gram at his alma-mater, Catawba College. “To be honest, in college, I didn’t even like women’s soccer,” Brown admitted with a grin. “But when I came on board at Catawba, I loved it.” Brown played on a soccer team that vis- ited North Carolina and was recruited by the Catawba Indians. His playing career spanned from 2001-04. “This is what I am,” Brown said of being a soccer coach. “I love what I’m doing.” P I C K E R I N G P I C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E When you hear about The UPS Store, you may think it’s just a place where you can go to get your packages shipped. While you definitely can bring your packages to The UPS Store to be shipped almost anywhere in the world, the store offers much more than shipping! At The UPS Store, they offer a complete array of services most businesses and many individuals need. 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At the US World Cup, Canada will face the United States, Puerto Rico, Japan and Aus- tralia in preliminary play. At the Canadian Open, they are scheduled to play China, Australia, Japan, Venezuela and the United States. Following these two events, the coaching staff will select a final roster of 17 players to represent Canada at the Women’s Pan American championship, scheduled for Aug. 10-18 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ingvar Moseley top hurdler in the country PICKERING -- Ingvar Moseley has anoth- er Canadian track title to add to his col- lection. Competing at the National Track and Field Championship held in Moncton recently, Moseley won the 110m hur- dles in a time of 14.01, edging out second place finisher Sekou Kaba. The national title is the second for Moseley, who placed first in 2011 and third in 2012. The 21-year-old Pickering High School graduate has a season best time of 13.96 as he works toward a qualifying standard of 13.50 to be eligible to compete in the World Championships in Moscow. The deadline to reach the standard is July 29. The Project Athletics team member has qualified for the Francophone Games, which will be held in Nice, France in Sep- tember. 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 23 AP Just as regular physical exams are essential for people,health exams in our pets are equally as important,especially once they are into their senior years.It is recommended thatseniorpetshaveanexaminationevery6monthsashealthcanchangeveryrapidlyinolderpets.These visits includethoroughphysicalexamswhichmonitorpre-existing condi- tions &can help detect other health issues before theyprogress.We can monitor trends in your pet’s weight &havedetaileddiscussionstoaddressanymedicalorbehaviouralconcernsyoumayhave.Based on our discussion &find- ings,we may also recommend vaccinations,blood work(to establish a baseline for your pet &pick up on disease inearlystagesortomonitorcurrentdiseases),fecal testing,de-wormers,heartworm testing &more.These are essential in order to ensure that your pet lives a healthy life for as long aspossible.Just think,a pet going 1-2 years without seeing theirdoctor,is like you going up to 14 yrs withoutseeingyours!!!It is never too late to start regular exams &preventative health care for your pet.For more information please contact your veterinariantodiscusswhatmayberecommended. Ask the Vet:Physical Exams for Senior PetsWrittenbyDr.Melanie Dell Visit:www.pethealthnetwork.com Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 adopt a pet WHITBY -- There’s serious cuteness as eight-week-old male and female, all black kittens are looking for homes. There’s a mix of short and long haired, and they are very playful and friend- ly. For more information, contact the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665-7430. sabrina byrnes / metroland Helping ensure birds continue to soar Hope for birds and hope for people. That’s what Birdlife International offers far-flung corners of planet Earth. The Birdlife Inter- national World Congress, held in Ottawa in late June, brought a vital message home to all Canadians -- that a lot of birds need help, and like canaries in a coal mine, if they’re in trouble, we are too. A degraded environment hurts everyone. Our water, our air, our climate and our livelihoods are all affected, not to mention biodiversity. A partnership of conservation groups in 120 countries, Birdlife International has painstakingly amassed the world’s best data on how bird species are doing, all 10,000 of them. They know exactly where the 1,313 species on the Red List live, and what factors put them at risk for extinction. They’ve put in place supportive measures for 60 per cent of the 197 most endangered of all, to pull them back from the brink -- the royal cinclodes of southeast Peru, for example, with a population of only 231 to 281 individuals. I’ve come across Birdlife Internation- al’s valuable work in several countries I’ve been lucky enough to visit, marked by small signs in out-of-the-way corners where birds are still singing: On a viewing platform at a protected wetland in the pampas of Argen- tina; at a guest cabin in a patch of lush rain- forest not far from Iguassu Falls; at Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, where ongoing moni- toring of birds at different elevations helps scientists keep tabs on climate change. Having the World Congress, an every- five-years event, hosted in Canada filled me with hope and pride, and a firm resolve to do all I can to help this critical effort toward protection and sustainability. As we humans carry on logging, clearing, burn- ing, draining and paving over precious tracts of habitat that are our living legacy, someone has to have the vision to keep the big picture in mind. And the gumption and goal to take action to stop the destruction. One could spend fascinating hours roam- ing the Birdlife International websites to check out the work they’re doing: Forests of Hope, the Preventing Extinction program, Migration Flyways, Important Bird Areas, Global Seabirds. Two new programs were announced at the Ottawa summit: Invasive Alien Species, focused on ousting rats from vulnerable South Pacific islands, for exam- ple, and Local Empowerment, geared to poverty alleviation and sustainable devel- opment through nature conservation. You can look up any bird species in the world on their website, www.birdlife.org, to learn about its habitat requirements and population status. You can look up any country and find out what efforts are being made to protect birds there. And you can send a donation to support this vital work, becoming part of the solution. Bird Studies Canada and Nature Canada, hardworking partners in the conservation effort, need financial support as well. 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 The Great Outdoors See kittens on Facebook withDurham volunteers needed to love future guide dogs Dogs are amazing creatures that are so loyal and loving they are perfect for helping lead the blind, assisting autistic children or hear- ing for the deaf. With new litters expected in the next cou- ple of months, the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking Durham residents to pro- vide loving homes for future guide dogs and assistance dogs for people who are visually impaired. The volunteer position is called puppy walking, but walking is just one small element of the program, according to a press release from the charity. To be a puppy walker, volunteers must be home most of the day or have permission to take the pup or dog to work with them. They also need vehicle access to attend vet appoint- ments and training sessions. Although it’s a much shorter commitment than adopting a dog to own, it is still a 12-to- 18-month commitment of raising and train- ing the dog. Puppy walkers are also expect- ed to take the dogs in training for daily long walks, no matter the weather conditions. The role of the puppy walker is to raise a ‘good dog’ until it is ready to enter into for- mal training at the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind in Man- otick, Ont. When that time comes, the puppy walker must be prepared to give up the dog. Although it’s very easy to become attached to these puppies, volunteers have to appreciate it’s on a journey to help people in need of their assis- tance. Last year I did a story on a puppy foster parent for a different organization. She said although she was attached to the puppy in training, she knew the dog would make a dif- ference in someone’s life. I also met someone who was visually impaired who told me having a guide dog has given her a sense of independence she’d never had before. These dogs are needed, and the dogs them- selves need a nice place to enjoy their puppy- hood. The volunteer opportunity is perfect for retirees but could also be fitting in various households, including families with a stay- at-home parent, part-time workers, and even college or university students, says the char- ity. One adult must be responsible for the dog, but puppy walkers have included individuals, couples, and families with children. If someone decides to take on the job of being a puppy walker, food and veterinary expenses are provided. Those interested can start the application process now to take a puppy between July and the fall of this year. To get an application, call 613-692-7777 or e-mail info@guidedogs.ca. If any Durham residents do take this on, I’d love to see some pictures and hear their sto- ries. Upcoming The Cuddly Cats Rescue and Sanctuary is hosting an online 50/50 draw with the goal of raising enough money for a life-saving surgery for one of the cats, Daphne. Visit cuddlycatsres- cue.com/50-50-Draw.html to purchase a ticket. The draw will take place on July 22. ••• A yard sale to support the Humane Society of Durham Region will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 at 1505 Wentworth St. S., Whitby. If it rains, the make-up date will be Sunday, July 7. Sale donations can be dropped off to the shelter during business hours any time prior to the event. No furniture, appliances, or books are needed. Call 905-665-7430 for more information. Kristen Calis Reporter Volunteers sought DURHAM -- Gilbert, a black Labrador retriever puppy, is currently in Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy walk- ing program. The organization is seeking volunteers to provide loving homes for future guide dogs and assistance dogs in Durham Region. submitted photo 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 • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 24 AP CONTACT US TODAY! • BUSINESS • TECHNOLOGY • HEALTHCARE • LAW • SUPPLY CHAIN 1-888-806-1856 www.triosdurham.com OSHAWA CAMPUS: 200 JOHN ST. W. SCARBOROUGH CAMPUS: 4438 SHEPPARD AVE E. Records & Information Analyst • part-time (24 hours/week) As a highly motivated individual, you will be performing duties related to developing and maintaining the Corporation’s Records Management Program with a particular focus on the electronic records management system. You will provide support and analytical expertise for the development and implementation of the Town’s corporate-wide Electronic Document and Records Management System. 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Rate-of-Pay: $24.16 per hour Customer Service Representative Operations & Environmental Services • full-time (35 hours/week) A natural leader, you will be responsible for providing functional advice to the general public, logging any public enquiries/concerns, preparing invoices for payment and general ledger corrections, and account receivable requisitions and disbursements, and preforming data entry and report creation services in the department’s maintenance management software. Your grade 12 high school diploma is complemented by three years of relevant work experience in financial administration. You have a strong front-line customer service background and demonstrate strong communication and computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Visio, and AMANDA). Experience using Cityworks or other maintenance management software is considered an asset. 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SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYCARE CENTRES Of DURHAM We are looking for energetic and responsible people to work in our 24 locations: Supervisors Registered ECEsAssistants If you are interested in employment with a progressive and professional organization please fax your resume to (905)728-7744 or email to la.kelly@schoolhouseplaycare.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE: Ajax / Pickering AT923 WHITEFOOT CRES AND KEYWOOD ST 63 houses AL832 MICHEALMAN RD HICKMAN RD 19 houses CA Old Brock Road 23 papers PI400 1775 VALLEY FARM ROAD 29 PI403 1850 KINGSTON RD 84 houses PI404 1790 FINCH AVE 34 houses PW901 Liatris Drive 61 papers PW903 Penny Lane/Hayden Lane 20 papers PW904 Liatris Drive/Parkhurst Cres 36 papers If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. Full & Part-Time Sales & Merchandising Associates required for busy retail consignment shop. Retail experience a must. 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To deliver approx. 5376 newspapers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Whitby area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Bid #103 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. Congratulations to all the graduates of 2013 Thursday July 18 with a special full colour 3” wide by 2.75” deep as per sample shown for only $4999 plus HST Approx. 40 words KRISTEN STOLL To place your ad, please call our Classi ed Sales Consultants at 905-576-9335 (Oshawa) or 905-683-0707 (Ajax) CongratulatE YOUR GRAD SARAH ROGERS Congratulations on your incredible achievement. We are so proud of all the hard work you have put into school, especially I.B. We know you will achieve all your dreams. Love forever, Mom and Dad and Landon R.S. 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Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 3 26 AP MOVING SALE48 Burcher Rd, AjaxSaturday July 6 - 8:00 Large assortment of items: books, small appliances kitchenware, TV. LAING, Scott On June 30th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Scott left his earthly home to go home to Jesus. He left us peacefully in the loving arms of his wife Allison. He was surrounded by friends and family. He will be thought of always by his loving boys Jesse and Jordan, his parents Jetta and Robert and his sisters Jackie, Chris and Sandi. Kyle and all our regular crew, Scott's loyal band members and all his friends and fans will remember him always. Friends will be received on Saturday July 6th, 2013 at 2 pm to celebrate Scott's life at MILESTONE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, 610 Monarch Avenue, Ajax. 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