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Pick- les, noting he has been “consis- tently” opposed to an airport in Pickering. “We need a business case, an environmental assess- ment and an open and transpar- ent process for the residents to have their say.” Land Over Landings chairwom- an Mary Delaney says the rally is a chance to keep the issue at the forefront. “We want to send a strong and clear message to the federal gov- ernment that we have not gone to sleep on this issue, we are fighting it with everything we’ve got,” she said. See OPPOSITION page 9 Nominate someone for a Pickering Civic Award Deadline is Feb. 6 PICKERING -- Nominations are now being accepted for the City of Pickering’s Civic Awards. The awards recognize local individuals, businesses and organizations that have given back to the community. Recipients are nominated by community members and selected by a committee of council. 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Greg Mason, President, Ontario Hyundai “Together we can make a difference”www.ontariohyundaischolarships.caPLEASE VISIT The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships Missing persons leave family in a maze of personal and practical issues Keith Gilligan, Jeff Mitchell, Jennifer O’Meara and Parvaneh Pessian newsroom@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Jeffrey Boucher seems to have vanished. After more than a week of searching for the 52-year-old Whitby man, who’s been missing since Monday, Jan. 13, police have no leads on his whereabouts. Hundreds of people go missing in Dur- ham Region every year. For those who aren’t quickly found, the family is left grappling with a host of personal and practical issues. Members of an Ajax family know exactly what the Boucher family is going through. On July 10, 2012, Warfa Yusuf, 29, left the family home and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. His sister, Vahja Yusuf, said there is still no clue if he’s alive or dead. “Yes, it is sad,” she said. “There’s nothing worse than the unknown. If there’s a death, you have closure. It’s the worst feeling. There’s a dark cloud over our family, a dark cloud.” Ms. Yusuf sympathizes with the Boucher family. “You don’t have any strategy to cope with this. My heart goes out to them. If he’s dead, they have closure,” Ms. Yusuf said. “With the freezing weather, I can’t imagine anyone liv- ing that long outdoors. The worst thing is not knowing.” Dr. Nancy Wilkinson, psychologist at Lak- eridge Health Oshawa, said there’s a tremen- dous sense of “emptiness” families experi- ence when coping with a missing loved one. “When someone’s missing, their whole role in life is missing -- their routines, everything they did -- so trying to keep some sense of normalcy in the family (can be) very hard to do,” she said. During this time, Dr. Wilkinson said it’s important for families to have a strong sup- port system they can lean on while working through the various emotions associated with their loss. “Sometimes there’s anger, sometimes sad- ness ... I think those are all appropriate feel- ings but being able to talk to people that they trust is really the key.” She adds that she would encourage fami- lies to allow themselves as much time as they need to cope and not rush through the pro- cess of arriving at closure. “You never forget a person that is impor- tant in your family and they leave a space ... adjusting to that takes time.” Durham Police Sergeant Nancy van Rooy said investigators work with organizations that can give added support to the family. Case notes or press releases can be forwarded to the police’s internal victim services depart- ment, or outside agencies including Victim Services of Durham Region. Sgt. van Rooy said the police search for hundreds of miss- ing people each year, from troubled teens to seniors with Alzheimer’s. It’s extremely rare for a person to go missing for a long period of time without leaving some trace. When Mr. Yusuf went missing, his sister said, he “never took any identification with him. Everything was left behind. He had no identification. He walked away and never came back. He went to meet a friend and he was never heard from again.” Mr. Yusuf had a wife and two children. His daughter still asks people if they know her dad. His sister said Mr. Yusuf had been under house arrest when he disappeared. How- ever, he had no history of going missing and his sister said his legal trouble “was nothing, in my opinion, to writing off his life and never coming back.” Mr. Yusuf is still considered a missing per- son and has not been declared dead, Ms. Yusuf noted. A person’s disappearance can leave a fam- ily wrestling with questions about managing assets and settling debts. “It’s a pretty complicated legal issue,” said lawyer Erik Fraser, of the Oshawa firm Fraser Law. Mr. Fraser pointed to two specific pieces of legislation designed to address instances of people going missing. •The Absentees Act can be invoked to man- age the property of an individual who’s gone missing, but not yet declared dead. Interested persons -- they can include family members, friends or even creditors -- can apply to the Superior Court for a declaration that the per- son in question is an absentee. “That will allow the family or some appoint- ed person to administer the missing person’s assets while they’re gone,” Mr. Fraser said. Among the factors a judge will consider are efforts that have been made to contact the missing person, and whether the disappear- ance has been investigated by police -- and if that search has generated media attention. When the judge is satisfied that a declara- tion of absenteeism is warranted, a commit- tee is established to create a management plan for the missing person’s property. • The Declarations of Death Act is typically invoked after a person has been missing for seven years but the process can be expedited if there is sufficient evidence that the missing person is deceased. The process can be simplified if the survi- vors concur on the need for a declaration of death, something that doesn’t always occur, Mr. Fraser said. “There are a lot of emotions at play,” he said. Mr. Yusuf’s family is still struggling with the disappearance. His wife and children moved out of Ajax and into Scarborough after he went missing. His mother “isn’t good. He was her youngest child. It’s hard. Mentioning his name in the household is very emotional,” Ms. Yusuf said. See an interactive timeline featuring photos of missing people @ durhamregion.com Other missing people • Warfa Yusuf, a 29-year-old Ajax man last seen Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Ajax. Mr. Yusuf is of Somalian descent, five feet 11 inches tall and approximately 205 pounds. He has short black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing long blue shorts and a white T-shirt. • Manou Sokpor, a 28-year-old man reported missing by his fiance from his Pickering residence on Friday, May 15, 2009. Mr. Sokpor is described as a black man, five feet nine and weighing approximately 194 pounds with a muscular build. • Gary Newman, 38, has been missing since the end of April 2005. Mr. Newman is described as a black man, five feet five, weighing 160 pounds with a medium build. He has short black hair, brown eyes and a broken front dental plate. • Jami Furnandiz, 18, never arrived to pick up her two-year-old son from daycare on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997. Ms. Furnandiz is a white female, five feet nine and weighs approximately 155 pounds. Her natural hair colour is dark blonde and her eyes are brown. She has tattoos on her left shoulder and both ankles. • Mark Garland, 27, spent several days in Toronto before disappearing on Nov. 4, 1996. Mr. Garland is described as being six feet three, 198 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Vanished in Durham Region WHITBY -- Durham Regional Police and the Ontario Volunteer emergency Response Team conducted a ground search in the Whitburn area for Jeffrey Boucher, inset. The 52-year-old man went missing Jan. 13. 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The residents said it was difficult to get any information from Veridian during the out- age, noting there was limited information on the website and phone lines were jammed. “It is not acceptable,” said concerned resi- dent Dragos Nita. “There has been no apol- ogy, nothing.” He said Veridian makes millions of dol- lars in revenue and should have spared no expense to get power back on within a day or two -- even if it meant bringing in line work- ers from other provinces or the U.S. Mr. Nita told council his young daughter had no Christmas and questioned who will compensate his family for the cost of living in a hotel for several days. He wants to see Veridian provide a pub- lic report that details how the ice storm was handled. “This will help to prevent similar events in the future,” he noted. Also upset was McBrady Crescent resi- dent Michelle Dixon, who became emotion- al while recounting her family’s Christmas experience. “When we were talking we could see our breath coming out, like we were outside,” she says. “I felt like I was in a war zone.” Isabel Chalaf, another McBrady Crescent resident, said her family’s holiday was spent in the cold and dark, with “no shiny lights, no turkey dinner, no laughter, no holiday cheer.” Like her neighbours, she is looking for accountability from Veridian. Affected residents said they would also like some form of monetary compensation, pos- sibly in the form of waiving a future bill. Veridian president and CEO Michael Ange- meer said compensation is unlikely. “We can’t guarantee the supply of power, we’re subject to natural disasters,” he noted. “We’re also subject, in some cases, to supply farther upstream from Hydro One.” However, Mr. Angemeer did say that a review of how the ice storm was handled is underway. Veridian has held an initial meeting with the chairs of its board committees and is now asking for input from the municipali- ties of Ajax, Pickering, Clarington and Port Hope. “We’re looking for feedback on what went right, what went wrong and how we can improve things if this happened again,” Mr. Angemeer said. A report on the findings will be made pub- lic, but so far there is no timeline for when that will be. The CEO said he understands residents are frustrated by the experience, but stressed Veridian worked hard to restore power, noting crews from five other utilities were brought in as well as contractors, many put- ting in 16-hour shifts. Veridian is owned by Pickering, Ajax, Clar- ington and Belleville. Pickering Councillor Doug Dickerson is chairman of the Veridian board, while Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and Council- lors Kevin Ashe and David Pickles sit on the board. “Let me say wholeheartedly that we regret anyone having lost any food, any dollars,” Coun. 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Three medical marijuana producers could be coming to Pickering Councillor raises concern about notification process Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering could soon be home to three medical marijuana produc- tion facilities. Officials have so far received notice of three applications to open commercial grow ops in the city. The information on the applications, such as proposed loca- tion, has not been made public. New federal regulations that take effect April 1 will see all medical marijuana in Can- ada grown by licensed producers, instead of in people’s homes. At a recent planning and development committee meeting, Pickering councillors raised concerns about the new process, say- ing there needs to be better notification. “Right now applications are coming to us willy nilly without any structure,” said Coun- cillor Bill McLean, who got a letter in Decem- ber from a producer looking to locate in his ward. Pickering’s fire chief and clerk’s depart- ment also received letters from two other applicants. Health Canada, which is in charge of grant- ing licenses to produce, sell and transport medical marijuana, requires applicants to notify senior officials from the police service, fire department and local government in the community they plan to locate in. However, there are no specifics as to which person should be notified, or in what for- mat. Tom Melymuk, Pickering’s director of city development, said staff is working on a pro- cess to funnel all applications through the clerk’s department. Overall, he said City staff is comfortable with the new legislation. “We would rather see this carefully regulat- ed. When you put uses like this in an indus- trial area, it’s safer and better for the munici- pality all around,” he noted. 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This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2014 Regional Business Plans and Proper ty Ta x Budgets on Wednesday February 12 ,2014 for Regional Operations, the Po lice Services Board,Outside Agencies,Durham Region Tr ansit,Solid Wa ste Management and related 2014 Regional Pr operty Ta x Rates. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2014 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 10 :00 a.m.on February 12,2014 in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments.Wr itten comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below.For inclusion in the Council agenda,receipt of written comments by noon on Thursday,February 6,2014 is requested.For fur ther information regarding the Regional Council meeting,please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext.2100. Fu rther information regarding the 2014 Business Plans and Budgets and related fe es and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Business Planning, Budgets and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Depar tment at (905)668-7711 ext.2262. Deb Bowen Regional Clerk 2014 Regional Business Plans And Budgets FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,ON L1N 6A3 Te lephone 905-668-7711 DURHAM -- Pickering could soon be home to three medical marijuana production facilities. Officials have so far received notice of three applications to open commercial grow ops in the city. The information on the applications, such as proposed location, has not been made public. New federal regulations that take effect April 1 will see all medical marijuana in Canada grown by licensed producers, instead of in people’s homes. Keith Beaty / Torstar 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 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 Pickering Coun. Doug Dickerson out of line again 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 Pickering Councillor Doug Dickerson at a Jan. 20 committee meeting showed a lack of respect for colleagues, the audience and ultimately the integrity of the council chambers. Sadly, we are no longer surprised. One can only assume, like a certain mayor in the big city to the west, that Coun. Dickerson does not believe there will be any negative consequences to his actions. The Monday night meeting degenerated into chaos when the veteran councillor, who was chairing the meeting, referred to some of his council colleagues as “losers” under his breath. Councillor Jennifer O’Connell demanded an apology. “To sit here and call us losers is in breach of our code of conduct,” she said. “I’m ask- ing that the chair step down since he cannot conduct himself in a professional manner.” “I have no apology to make,” Coun. Dick- erson replied, eventually adding, “I’m sorry for whatever you perceived I said.” Coun. Dickerson repeatedly turned off Coun. O’Connell’s microphone, silencing her as best he could, as she was in mid-sen- tence requesting a challenge to the chair. In the end, City staff ruled the challenge was out of order because it was based on name-calling, not on a ruling by the chair. We’ve spoken before about the lack of decorum at the council table, how in-fight- ing between councillors often derails what should be happening at a council or other meeting, and how Pickering residents deserve better. But in this case, the full weight of blame falls on Coun. Dickerson. Ironic that he, as meeting chair, was supposed to ensure the meeting ran professionally and that order was maintained, when it was his words and actions that caused it to go off the rails. Surely he must have known how provoca- tive and out of line his words would be. But again, if there are no consequences, one feels emboldened. Coun. Dickerson did a disservice to the residents who attended the meeting, send- ing it off course and wasting their time. Even the worst of political enemies need to ensure they are at least civil with one another at the council table. Councillor Dickerson has publicly referred to Coun. O’Connell as “young lady” and “missy” and suggested that his length of service and age compared to hers means his opinions have more validity. It’s disrespectful. And now he calls Coun. O’Connell and at least one other councillor “losers.” We hope his constituents are taking note. Work needed to improve Presto pass To the editor: I have to agree with an earlier letter regard- ing Presto cards. While convenient to use in transit, they are not convenient for upload- ing cash onto the pass. It does seem to be geared to online ser- vice and not live locations. Durham Region Transit accepts the Presto card, but there is not a single DRT-run Presto service location as they are all run by GO Transit. This is not true in other regions where Presto is served by libraries, convenience stores, municipal offices and the local transit authorities as well as GO stations. See for yourself at this website link: https://www.prestocard.ca/en-US/Pages/ ContentPages/CSO.aspx If it is true that in Durham Region custom- er service locations are being phased out for online service only, this is a fabulous oppor- tunity for Durham Region Transit to step up and give Durham at least some parity to other regions in the level of Presto card cus- tomer service that is available for its riders. The letter writer was correct. There are many seniors and new Canadians with lim- ited language and computer skills, and they have customer service needs too. Their money is just as good as the commuters and students that use the DRT system. Somebody out there needs to remember that. Nancy Connolly-Hendriks Ajax Walkable communities, healthy communities To the editor: A recent study out of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has again confirmed that people living in cities tend to be leaner than those living in suburban areas. This comes as no surprise, as people living in cities rely less on cars, and more on pub- lic transit and walking. While this seems a small thing, the difference this makes to our overall health is dramatic. As a nurse prac- titioner, I see people every day who spend virtually all their waking hours sitting. They sit in the car or on the GO train while commuting to work, they sit at their desks, they work through lunch, they sit again on the way home, they drive to run errands because most retail outlets are not within walking distance. And because a sedentary lifestyle results in fatigue, they collapse in front of the television for the remainder of the evening because they are exhausted. When new communities, such as Seaton, are built with few supporting services planned locally, residents will need to drive. This creates an unconscious dependence on driving so that even when it is possible to walk, many choose to drive. In one gen- eration, we have seen a dramatic increase in health conditions related to a sedentary life- style, such as obesity, diabetes, hyperten- sion and depression. Let’s demand that our communities become more walkable. Claudia Mariano Pickering 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP 2700 Audley Rd. N. Ajax, On tario even tsdeercreek.com • 905.427.7737 ext: 300 Adults $34 •Kids (5-12)$15 •Kids (4 and under)$6 *Pricing includes taxes and service fees. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th 2014 •11AM FAMILY DAY Brunch After you and your family enjoy a wonderful meal - bundle up and get your skates on! Complimentary ice skating will be taking place on one of our very own Deer Creek Ponds! *Weather permitting.To reserve your spot, contact our Events Team at (905) 427-7737 x 300. Visit eventsdeercreek.com to view Brunch details. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School 1375 Harwood Ave N., Ajax Contact the Guidance Department at 905-686-8516 or visit the school website atwww.notredame.dcdsb.ca Grade 8 Parent Night Tuesday, February 4th, 2014.School tours begin at 6:15Presentation in the Theatre at 7pm Pre-Registration Application forms will be distributed to students not currently enrolled in ND Associate Schools. Rossland R d . E . Kingston R d . W . 401 Taunton R d . W . Harw o o d A v e . N . Nominate a Durham senior who gives back to the community Award now accepting nominations Kelly McDowell kmcdowell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Residents in Durham can now nominate a senior in their com- munity for a Salute to Seniors Service award. The award recognizes seniors 65 and older who are out in the communi- ty and volunteer at least 15 hours per month. The award is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care Inc. There will be one winner for each prov- ince in Canada and one grand national winner. 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E.26 NOTICE OF APPLICAT ION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND INTHE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of Durham fo r approval to expropriate land being: Pa rt of the following lot as described in the chart below: fo r the proposed reconstruction and rehabilitation of lands required for the proposed Bus Rapid Tr ansit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), specifically in this instance, in the City of Pickering and all construction activities incidental to the project thereto. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate all estate, right, title and interest in the land described as fo llows: Required Properties Municipal Address 699 Kingston Road, Pickering 603-647 Kingston Road, Pickering Road WideningFee SimplePartof Lot 29,Range 3, Broken Front Concession,Pa rts 1 to 8, 40R27935, City of Pickering Legal Description PurposeProperty Interests to be Acquired for the purposes of reconstruction and rehabilitation of with respect to the proper ty requirements for the proposed Bus Rapid Tr ansit Pr oject along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), specifically in this instance, in the City of Pickering,Regional Municipality of Durham, and all related construction activities as ancillary to the reconstruction. Copy of Plan 40R27935 may be seen in the Office of Legislative Services at 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after he is served with the notice, or, when he is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council ofThe Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby,Ontario L1N 6A3 The expropriating authority is:The Regional Municipality of Durham Pe r:“Roger Anderson” Roger Anderson,Regional Chair and CEO Pe r:“D. Bowen” D.Bowen,Regional Clerk THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM The motion asks the feds to provide a summary of com- ments received through public feedback following the June 11 airport announcement, and prepare a business case for the federal lands and airport. It also requests Transport Canada re-establish a Pickering advisory committee to act as a liaison between the federal government, City and community on issues related to an airport, and that a federal Environmental Assessment be required for the construction of an air- port. Land Over Landings plans to support the motion if an amendment is made to include the importance of agri- culture. Ms. Delaney said opposition to a Pickering airport is “growing and spreading,” and stressed it is not a done deal, despite what Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced back in June. “We are still very active on this campaign ... it is no more a done deal in 2014 than it was a done deal in 1972,” she said, referencing the more than 40-year fight to prevent an airport and protect agricultural lands. Asked whether details of the public comments will be released, Transport Canada spokeswoman Karine Mar- tel responded with an e-mail statement. “Departmental officials are currently reviewing com- ments that were received as part of the Pickering Lands OPPOSITION from page 1 Opposition to Pickering airport ‘growing and spreading’ engagement process,” she wrote. “These comments will be taken into consideration as further plans and actions are under- taken for the responsible use and management of the Pickering Lands.” In response to questions about a business case and environ- mental assessment, Ms. Martel referred the News Advertiser to a government website, saying any updates will be available there. The rally starts at 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 27 in the parking lot on Esplanade Road South. For more information, contact Land Over Landings at 905-649-2433. Upscale nostalgia Meatloaf Wellington The dish: Meatloaf Wellington Where to get it: Port, 1289 Wharf St., Pickering The story: Executive chef Thomas Heitz says this dish is a new take on the tradition- al meatloaf most of us remem- ber from childhood. “It’s mom’s meatloaf but a thousand times better,” he says of the customer favourite. Beef brisket and bacon are combined with onions, car- rots and herbs, then wrapped in puffed pastry. It’s topped with tomato chutney -- a nod to the ketchup served with that old- school meatloaf -- as well as car- amelized onion and mushroom gravy. “People love it, there are people who come in two or three times a week for it,” Mr. Heitz says. It costs: $25.95 and comes with smashed Yukon pota- toes and market vegetables It tastes like: Upscale nostalgia. We’re looking for independent local restaurants with an interest- ing dish to share. Tell us about your secret family recipes, unique ingredients, award winners or customer favourites. E-mail jfollert@ durhamregion.com to be featured in an upcoming Durham Dish. Meatloaf Wellington du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 10 AP adopt a pet WHITBY -- Sid is an eight-year-old seal point Siamese cat. He is affectionate, talkative and loves to be held. He is in stage two renal failure, which requires him to be fed a special diet with supplements. He would be best as the only animal in the house. For more information, call 905-665-7430. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Hawk-eyed birds keep look out for raptors “This lovely bird was in my backyard all day today,” wrote Mandy Curran of Oshawa. “I was wondering what to feed him, and also what kind he was. At first glance I thought an owl.” When I scrolled down to the photo she’d taken, I was surprised to see her brown, speckled visitor was a juvenile red-tailed hawk. I had expected it to be either a sharp-shinned or Cooper’s hawk, both swift, agile fliers that prey on songbirds and have learned that urban areas with bird feeders make good hunt- ing grounds in winter. The tree sparrows, mourning doves and cardinals visiting my own yard have been extra skittish in recent days, a sign that a raptor may have swept through a time or two. Tom and Isobel Myers, also of Oshawa, phoned recently about a hawk picking off their mourning doves, with two ravens coming for the leftovers. I told Tom it was possibly a Cooper’s hawk, which are larger than sharpies and more likely to go for a dove-sized dinner. On second thought, I should have real- ized that Mandy’s visitor wasn’t preying on birds. Hawks that do so are secretive, relying on speed and surprise. They wouldn’t sit in the open, in plain view all day. And even when their hunting was successful, they might hang around plucking feath- ers for a few minutes, but soon carry off their meal to a private dining spot. Red-tailed hawks, on the other hand, do sit around all day in winter. Big chunky raptors of open country, they often perch in trees along roadsides, studying the long grass in the ditch below for mice and voles. That this one had shifted to a residen- tial area with mowed lawns made me wonder if a coating of ice across its nor- mal hunting territory could be keeping small rodents out of reach. The big ice storm, and subsequent freeze/thaws, might be impacting a lot of wildlife, disrupting their customary movements. A case in point was a mole that came scurrying out of a flower bed in the back- yard of a friend of mine while I was vis- iting last week. We were chatting away, looking out the window at her bird feeder, when this sleek little mammal appeared, a compact black form racing across the snow on legs so short they were almost nonexistent. We watched with interest as it nosed around in the scattered shells of sunflower seeds, seeming to find enough edible to keep it occupied for minutes at a time. Was it trapped on top of the ice, unable to find its way back underground? It soon disappeared into the garden, and my friend reported seeing it again the next day, so it must have found a way down through the ice. Out of reach of any hungry raptor. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Sid on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Making sense of pet food labels I recently got a call from an animal lover I know when she heard some pets had both gotten sick and died after eating treats from a couple of big box stores. I can’t name the stores or the products because I haven’t seen a recall, but this ani- mal enthusiast is concerned that people don’t consider what they are feeding their pet before they buy. I’m proof. When I got Kinsey eight years ago, I didn’t know much about feeding pets, so I went to the grocery store and picked up a bag of big-name cat food. Everything was fine until she turned five and had seri- ous digestion issues. My vet told me I had to put her on a high-quality food. Unable to change the past, I changed her diet and (knock on wood) she’s been fine since. I would love to tell you what to feed your pet, but there is so much information out there, that I don’t feel comfortable suggest- ing any brands. But it is fair to say, research is very important. “The biggest message is people need to read labels,” said Rene Cotton, the animal lover I mentioned. I read an article by Dr. Karen Becker called The Things You NEVER Want to See on Your Dog Food Label. I refer to her arti- cle because I’ve found a lot of experts share her thoughts. She believes substandard ingredients found in most affordable pet foods can pose long-term effects to a pet’s health. Again, I don’t want to teach people what to feed their pet, but she did give some tips on what to look for when you buy your pet’s food. She said when looking at the label, look for a whole food protein source at the top of the list of ingredients -- specifically one- word descriptions of meat protein, such as beef, turkey, lamb, or chicken. And avoid products with non-specific descriptions like ‘animal,’ ‘meat’ or ‘poultry.’ She also suggested buying grain-free food since pets are carnivores and don’t require carbohydrates. Look out for meat by-products, she said, especially those not specified as a certain kind of meat. By-products can contain beaks, feathers, feet, hooves -- even tumors. No thanks. Don’t buy food with poor quality, incom- plete proteins, such as corn gluten meal, wheat gluten meal, rice protein concen- trate and soy protein. Beware of formulas containing corn or soy, she said -- they’re just cheap fillers. Don’t buy food with BHT, BHA, ethoxy- quin, or propyl gallate -- all artificial pre- servatives. Although banned from use in human foods, ethoxyquin is used to pre- serve the fish meal found in many pet food formulas, she said. Since it’s added before the fish meal arrives at the manufactur- ing facility, you won’t see it on the label. So when considering pet foods containing fish, look for written manufacturer assur- ance on the label or website that the fish meal does not contain ethoxyquin. From what I can gather, Dr. Becker is a fan of the raw food diet. She says it’s the best way to ensure your pet is getting the best food possible. Makes sense. I haven’t moved my pets to this way of life yet, but I’m considering it. I am going to investigate and I’ll keep you posted. Either way, make sure to do your research before you buy, or even before you switch your pets to raw food. And consult your vet before changing your pet’s diet. Winter warning Please consider your pet in this bitter-cold weather. They can freeze to death. Do not leave them in parked vehicles. Do not let cats outside. Take dogs outside only for short bathroom breaks. If your dog lives in a dog house, please take them inside where it’s warm. 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Long Sault Trail Map Protect nature by staying on the trails, obeying all trail signs, and leaving flowers and plants for others to enjoy. “Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.” Do not litter. Long Sault Conservation Area is a garbage free area. Please take any refuse home with you. “Remember to stoop and scoop!” All pets must be on a leash of no more than 2 meters in length Respect the rights of other trail users No mountain bike speeding or “time trials” Leased Long Sa u l t Flyers Cl u b (Open year round. Trails not maintained in winter.) Long Sault Conservation Area has plenty of trails, wildlife Gord Geissberger newsroom@durhamregion.com On the trail again is a monthly feature on Durham Region’s trails, conservation areas, forests and other natural spaces that the public can enjoy. If interested in submit- ting information on a specific natural area, e-mail Kristen Calis at kcalis@durhamre- gion.com. CLARINGTON -- Nestled in the heart of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Long Sault Con- servation Area is a favourite winter desti- nation for traditional cross-country skiing. With more than 18 kilometres of trails from beginner to advanced, Long Sault Conser- vation Area is a convenient, affordable out- ing for the whole family. Pay-and-display parking of a maximum of $5 per vehicle per day is the only entrance fee and all proceeds go back into the con- servation area. Established in 1961, Long Sault Conservation Area was named after the tiny town of Long Sault, which used to lie about two miles northeast of Tyrone back in the late 1800s. As you travel the trails through the mature for- ests, meadows and wetlands in this 1,650-acre conservation area, win- ter song birds such as chickadees, cardi- nals and finches supply background music, so leave the iPod or mp3 player at home. After a fresh snow, many animal tracks can be found from mice, rabbit, fox, coyote and deer to name a few and during spring ski- ing you might even hear a ruffed grouse drumming for a mate. Long Sault Conservation Area is con- sidered an important core wildlife area because of the diversity and size of the hab- itats it contains. The conservation area also includes headwater tributaries that are an impor- tant part of the Bowmanville/ Soper Creek Watershed. Although the ski trails are not groomed, visitors do a wonderful job of establish- ing ski tracks on the designated trails. Visitors are also welcome to walk the trails in winter but are asked to walk to the side of the trail and not step on the ski tracks. Long Sault Con- servation Area is located at 9293 Woodley Rd., Clarington. More information is avail- able online at www.cloca.com. -- Gord Geissberger is the co-ordinator of marketing and communications for Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. on the agai n CLARINGTON -- Andrew Duncan, Robb Duncan, and Sue Duncan, from front, hit the cross-country ski trails at the Long Sault Conservation Area. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Pickering lands to be part of new Rouge National Urban Park PICKERING -- On Jan. 20, Pickering council’s executive committee gave the green light for the City to enter an agree- ment to transfer ownership of 10 small parcels of land to Parks Canada. The Pickering land will make up about one per cent of the new Rouge National Urban Park. The land assembly process involves transferring land owned by the federal and provincial governments, as well as Toronto Region Conservation Author- ity, the cities of Pickering, Toronto and Markham and the regions of York and Durham. Officials said it’s difficult to say how long the whole process will take. “Once we are the landholders then work to enhance the park, things like conservation, visitor experience, can get underway quickly,” says Pamela Veinotte, field unit superintendent for Rouge National Urban Park. A report says the City can expect to lose about $6,000 a year in property taxes once the lands are transferred. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 13 AP RIGHT BESIDE THE 401 AT WHITES 905-420-9000 PO R T U N I O N WH I T E S R D . BR O C K R D . WE S T N E Y R D . HWY. 2 401 Limitedtimeleaseoffersavailablefrom To yotaFinancialServicesonapprovedcredit.**All-inpriceofanew2014CorollaSManual(ModelBURSEMA)/2014CamrySE(ModelBF1FSTA)/2014 VenzaV6 AWDLimited(ModelBK3BBTC)/2013RAV4 AWD LT D(ModelDFREVTA)is$20,869/$28,739/$40,369/$33,524.All-inpriceincludesfreightandfees(PDE,EHF,OMVICfeeandairconditiontax,whereapplicable).HST,licensing, registration and insurance are extra. Dealer may sell for less. *All-in price of a new 2014 Corolla CE (Model BURCEMA)/2014 Camry LE (Model BF1FLTA)/2014 Venza FWD (Model ZA3BBTA)/2013 RAV4 FWD LE (Model ZFREVTA) is $17,549/$25,454/$30,519/$25,614.All-in price includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. Dealer may sell for less.‡2.9%/2.9%/1.9%/3.6% leaseAPR on a new 2014 Corolla CE (Model BURCEMA)/2014 Camry LE (Model BF1FLTA)/2014 Venza FWD (Model ZA3BBTA)/2013 RAV4 FWD LE (Model ZFREVTA) for 64/64/64/64 months,equals 128/128/128/128 semi-monthly payments of $89/$128/$155/$128 with a $1,170/$1,900/$2,050/$2,250 down payment or trade equivalent.First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception.Total lease obligation is $12,532/$18,188/$21,726/$18,621.All-in lease includes freight and fees (PDE,EHF,OMVIC fee and air condition tax,where applicable).HST,licensing,registration and insurance are extra.Dealer may lease for less.Based on a maximum of 120,000KM/120,000KM/120,000KM/120,000KM.Additional KM charge of $0.07/$0.10/$0.15/$0.10 for excess kilometres,if applicable. ΩDealer Fees may be added and may be comprised of administration/documentation fees,VIN Etching, anti-theft products, cold weather packages or other fees. Fees may vary by Dealer. Offers are valid between December 3, 2013 and January 2, 2014, and are subject to change without notice.All rights are reserved. Dealer may sell for less. Please see your participating Ontario Toyota Dealer for full details. TA KE YOUR PICK AT PICKERING INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW2014COROLLA 2014 CO ROLLA CE ALL-INPRICE $17,549* Includes freight and fees. HST extra. ALL-IN LEASE $89‡@2.9% APR semi-monthly for 60 months with ZERO DOWN PAYMENTIncludes freight and fees. HST ex tra.Corolla S model shown. All-in price $20,869** Wa ke up from hunkering down with one of To yo ta’s hot new rides. Find great lease and finance rates that will keep away the winter blues during the Drive Home a Deal event, on now at Pickering To yo ta. ALL-IN PRICE $25,454* Includes freight and fees. HST extra. ALL-IN LEASE $128‡@1.9% APR semi-monthly for 60 months with $1,750 down payment. Includesfreight and fees. HST extra. 2014 CAMRY LE Camry SE model shown. All-in price $28,739** RIGHT HERERIGHT NOW! OVERTWOACRESofTOYOTA’STOCHOOSE FROM BEFORE YO U BUYGIVE THE401 SUPERSTOREA TRY! ALL-IN PRICE $30,519* Includes freight and fees. HST extra. ALL-IN LEASE $159‡@1.9% APR semi-monthly for 60 months with $2,100 down payment. Includesfreight and fees. HST extra. 2014 VENZA FWD Ve nza V6 AW D Limited model shown. All-in price $40,369** ALL-IN PRICE $25,694* Includes freight and fees. HST extra. ALL-IN LEASE $135‡@4.9% APR semi-monthly for 60 months with $2,725 down payment. Includesfreight and fees. HST extra. 2014 RAV4 FWD LE 2014 RAV4 AW D LIMITED model shown. All-in price $34,684** COMING SOON 2014 45,000 SQUARE FOOT SHOWCASE HEREWEGROWAGAIN OON SSSSSSSQQQQQUUUUUAAAAAAARRRRRRREEEEEEE FFFFFOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTT SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWCCCCCCCCCAAAAAA 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 14 AP Du f f i n M e a d o w s C e m e t e r y i s a b u s i n e s s n a m e o f 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 . Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of families with their cemetery pre-planning needs. So when you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen. Duffin Meadows Cemetery ® 2505 Brock Road North, R.R. #1, Pickering, ON L1V 2P8 I Tel 905 -427-3385 ARTOFSAY INGGOODBY E.COM Your Life: energy saving and home maintenance tips for spring Video series with Direct Energy It’s hard to believe but spring is only eight weeks away. Soon we will mark the return of mild weather, blooming flowers and trees and spring break plan- ning. The dawn of a new season means it’s time for a refresher on steps to save money during this time of year. In next week’s Your Life video series on durhamre- gion.com, we are with director of home ideas for Direct Energy, Dave Walton, with a tip every day of the week to help you cut down on your energy use and live comfortably in a safe and reliable home. Mr. Walton has more than 30 years of experience in the ener- gy sector. He regularly speaks with media, student groups, homeowners and trade show audiences to increase their knowledge on how to improve their energy efficiency at home. Series breakdown: • Monday, Jan. 27: Addressing car- bon monoxide safety In the cold winter months many use their gas-fired furnaces, fireplaces and other fuel-burning appliances to keep warm. Carbon monoxide poisoning risks increase dramati- cally this time of year. It’s important to replace any CO alarm unit that is older than five to seven years. • Tuesday, Jan. 28: Changing filters Clogged filters mean your furnace motor has to work harder, which eats up more energy. Replacing or cleaning your furnace filters allows it to run more efficiently. As a bonus, your central air conditioning system also circulates air through the duct system, so having a clean filter all year helps your AC unit to run bet- ter. • Wednesday, Jan. 29: Add a humid- ifier Mr. Walton explains that dry, cold air combined with the furnace running can reduce the amount of moisture in the home during the winter. Add- ing a humidifier to your heating/ cooling system is one of the best things a homeowner can do to main- tain proper moisture levels and help the body’s immune system guard against irritants, including spring allergies. • Thursday, Jan. 30: Examining insulation Examine the insulation around win- dows and doors. Up to 30 per cent of a home’s heating and cooling costs can be lost through poorly fitted win- dows and doors. • Friday, Jan. 31: Lighting Some of the most common incan- descent light bulbs used are no lon- ger available for purchase. CFL and LED bulbs may cost more initially, but these energy-saving bulbs can last up to 10 times longer than the regular ones. Is there a project or topic you would like to see us cover? 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. Fundraisers SATURDAy, JAnUARy 25 KidnEy disease Fundraising & Awareness night. 7 p.m. 11 p.m. The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax. Silent auction, lots of prizes. Ticket includes dinner, live band, and a great night out.$20 per adult; $10 per child under 12 years of age. Support Groups ThURSDAy, JAnUARy 30 EAting disorders Anonymous 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Pickering Village Unit- ed Church, 300 Church St. n, Ajax. Looking for support from an eating disorder (including anorexia, bulimia, EDnOS and binge eating disorder)? EDA is a recovery-focused group based on the 12 steps that focuses on living a balanced lifestyle free from the constraints of an ED. Things To Do ThURSDAy, January 23 LEArn to Skate Program (Beginner 4-6 years) 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering. This program is for chil- dren who’ve not previously partici- pated in a skating program. This class will focus on moving inde- pendently with the use of toys, games, action songs and dances. Twelve- week program Jan. 22- April 16 10-10:30 a.m.; Jan. 22 - April 16 1:45 -2:15 p.m.; Jan. 23 - April 17 10-10:30 a.m.; Jan. 23 - April 17, 1:45-2:15 p.m.. $82 www. pickering.ca/cityguide SUnDAy, JAnUARy 26 J Ay McClement autograph signing at The Pickering Markets. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. The Pickering Markets, 1400 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering. Visit http://www.pickeringmarkets. com/ for more information. Free. Questions raised about Pickering surplus school property PICKERInG -- Councillors had lots of questions Jan. 20 about a surplus elementary school that’s up for sale. Last fall the Durham Catholic District School Board declared St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School as surplus. A new City report says the land is not needed for any municipal pur- poses. however, council members wanted more information, question- ing whether there might be oppor- tunities to partner with community organizations and make use of the property. The fact that the property is adjacent to Shadybrook Park also raised questions about whether buying it could potentially expand the park’s size. Council’s executive commit- tee voted to confirm that there is no interest in buying the property, but council will have final say. City staff planned to bring more detailed information to the Jan. 27 council meeting. DURHAM -- Director of home ideas for Direct Energy, Dave Walton, offers some energy-saving tips and home maintenance advice for the spring. 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The group is putting out a call for two resident volunteers and two youth vol- unteers to sit on its community commit- tee. Environmental Stewardship Pickering is a collaborative group that works with the community to organize environmen- tal events and activities aimed at pro- viding leadership, support and building awareness of environmental steward- ship. Resident volunteers must be 18 or older and Pickering residents, while youth vol- unteers must be minimum in Grade 11 or enrolled in a post-secondary program and either live in or attend school in Pickering. Volunteers must be able to attend a monthly meeting and willing to partici- pate in evening and weekend events. Responsibilities will include actively participating on the committee for a one- year term, preparing for and participat- ing in committee discussions, reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports and helping with fundraising. Resumes can be sent to Mary Gawen at mgawen@trca.on.ca by Jan. 27. 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Selling Price is $31,692 financed at 2.9% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $193 for an 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $3,363.52 for a total obligation of $35,056. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Altima Sedan 2.5 (T4LG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. 2.9%/3.9% lease APR for a 60/60 month term equals 120/120 semi-monthly payments of $128/$138 with $2,930/$1,850 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $18,248/$18,436. Conditions apply. �$31,692 for a new 2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Conditions apply. �Models shown $34,707/$43,792/$34,862 Selling Price for a 2014 Altima Sedan 3.5 SL (T4SG14 NV00), CVT transmission/2014 Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5XEG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. ±≠��Freight and PDE charges ($1,575/$1,560/$1,630), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. 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EXPLORE CENTENNIAL The School of Communications, Media and Design –10 am to 2 pm The School of Transportation –11 am to 2 pm Whether you’re interested in a high flying career in transportation or you want to flex your creative muscles, Centennial can help you get the career you want. Visit or Open Houses and explore all that Centennial College has to offer. For more information, visit centennialcollege.ca Saturday January 25 On behalf of Veridian’s Board of Directors and its entirestaff,we would like to extend our sincere appreciationfor the patience and understanding of our customers whowere impacted by the ice storm. And, thank you to themany utilities,contractors,suppliers and other businesspartners who assisted our staff as they worked throughthe holidays to restore service as quickly as possible. Michael C. Angemeer, P.Eng President and CEO Doug Dickerson Board Chair We thank you foryour patience andunderstanding. 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WE’VE GOTYOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty. Kia’s new Customer Friendly Pricing includes delivery and destination fees, dealer admin. fee up to $399 and all mandatory government levies.Prices do not include licensing or applicable taxes. FIND MORE GREATOFFERS AT KIA.CA OFFER ENDS JANUARY 31 ST 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 23 APWhat’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 Ajax guitarist lets his axe do the talking Ayden Jacobs, 13, becoming a remarkable player Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Ayden Jacobs is a young man of few words, but put a guitar in his hands and he has a lot to say -- in fact, it’s hard to get him to shut up. Not that you'd want to. Ayden, 13, in three years of taking lessons at Zone Music in Pickering, has progressed so much that his teacher, Earl Johnson, says he wants him to join the faculty. “He’s one in a thousand,” Johnson says. “There are a lot of students that take up gui- tar, but not with the passion and desire that he does.” Ayden, whose father is a guitarist, got his first guitar when he was five and for the next five years noodled on his own, trying to learn the instrument. At around 10 he asked his mother for lessons, and at Zone Music, with Johnson’s expert instruction, before long he was on his way to becoming a guitar wizard. “I remember the first time I came here,” Ayden says. “I learned a couple of chords ... and knew right away I wanted to stick with it.” He says having a teacher is much better than learning a song on YouTube or from a book because you’re one-on-one with the person. Johnson says guitar students start off learn- ing from a book, but after three months or so the book was tossed aside in Ayden’s case. “I could see he wanted to play a lot of rock, a lot of Guns ‘N’ Roses,” Johnson says. “And he had the ability to do it.” He started showing Ayden songs he knows and the youngster “ate them up like Pac- Man.” When Q-107 late last year held a contest to form a Kid Mitchell Band, whose members would all be under 14 years, Johnson knew Ayden could win the guitar spot and encour- aged him to enter. Prospective guitarists had to videotape themselves playing Mitchell’s song Rock ‘N’ Roll Duty. Ayden’s mom got the news that her son was in the band and went right to his school to tell him. And then they went to Johnson as Ayden wanted to tell him in person. Ayden met Mitchell, who he impressed with his playing, and his nerves about meeting his fellow band mates faded away once they got together and bonded. The Kid Mitchell Band performed live at the Q-107 radio studios last month and you can seem them on YTV Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. And Ayden revealed that the Kid Mitchell Band will be opening for Mitchell at a May concert. He loves classic rock and blues and wants to learn as many guitar styles as he can to become a well-rounded player. “What I want to see is him develop his own style,” Johnson says, adding it’s already start- ing. “He’s taking all these things he’s learned and starting to put together his own licks.” Johnson also wants him to sing more, not- ing Ayden has a great voice. He’s told his pupil that a musician who can write and sing his own songs has a leg up on other per- formers, and that a studio or touring guitar- ist who can sing back-up vocals as well is in demand. Ayden says “it’s easier to express emo- tions” on the guitar than with words. His goal is simply to “keep getting better” and he puts in two to three hours of practice per day, “working on my clarity, making sure all of the notes are clear and everybody can hear them.” He’d like to make a professional career of music, but as a solo artist, not in a band. PICKERING -- Ajax’s Ayden Jacobs is a student at Zone Music in Pickering and in roughly three years he’s progressed a great deal as a musician and a performer. Late last year he entered and won a Q-107 contest that made him the guitarist in the Kid Mitchell Band. He played for us and you can watch the video Sunday morning at durhamregion.com. Jason Liebregts / Metroland ‘‘He’s one in a thousand. There are a lot of students that take up guitar, but not with the passion and desire that he does.’ Earl Johnson Coffee House and Band Night PICKERING -- The City of Pickering’s Pickering Activity Council 4 Teens (PAC4T- eens) hosts a Coffee House and Band Night on Feb. 1. The group invites Pickering musicians, poets, actors and other creative types, between the age of 13 and 19, to show off their talents and maybe even win a prize. The free event is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., from 7 to 10 p.m. and all participants must have a valid City Teen ID in order to take part. If you don’t have one, get your ID free at any pro- gram or at the event (a parent signature is required). Refreshments will be provided and prizes will be awarded to the top performers. For more information or to sign up to per- form at the event, call Heather Butler at 905- 420-4660, ext. 6100. Visit pickering.ca/teen to learn about upcoming events and program details. Annual writing and arts contest for Durham students DURHAM -- Durham elementary and second- ary school students are encouraged to take part in the In Your Words and Expressions creative arts contest. It’s jointly presented by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity, the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catho- lic District School Board. The contest invites pupils from grades 2 to 12 to submit an original creative arts piece (written or illustration) to the statement, “I live in a diverse community and my life is better because....” Introduced 10 years ago, the contest has seen more than 2,000 works submitted over the years. Entries are due to the City of Pickering by 4 p.m. on Feb. 14. A panel of judges will choose multiple category winners. The winners will receive a gift prize, have their work displayed in the Pickering Civic Complex lobby, be featured on the City’s web- site during March, and will be invited to share their piece at the 2014 Diversity Forum on March 26 at the Pickering Civic Complex. For full contest details and guidelines, visit pickering.ca or contact Tanya Ryce, supervi- sor, cultural services at 905-420-4660, ext. 3603, or at tryce@pickering.ca. Award-winning instructor leads writing workshop OSHAWA -- The Writers’ Community of Dur- ham Region presents a how-to workshop with Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer on Jan. 26. The Mystery and Allure of the Short Story is from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Trent University Oshawa Campus, 55 Thornton Rd. S., in room 115. “This fun, day-long workshop will unravel the mystery and allure of the short story while focusing on exercises, instruction, in-depth discussion and constructive class feedback,” states a press release. “Topics include plot, structure, character development, dialogue, prose styles and other fiction fundamentals. Participants are encouraged to leave their internal editor at home. This day will be about not judging, not deciding and not knowing. Registrants are asked to read A Tiny Feast by Chris Adrian (www.newyorker.com/fiction/ features/2009/04/20/090420fi_fiction_adri- an), which will be used as an example during the workshop.” The cost is $85 for WCDR, WCYR and WCSC members and $95 for non-members. Note that lunch is not included. To register or for more information about the workshop, visit the WCDR website, www.wcdr.org. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 24 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Tugnutt takes over the Fury Ajax resident gained experience as a hockey GM with Ajax Attack Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- As the new GM of the Whitby Fury, John Tugnutt is going to get a good oppor- tunity to watch what his club can do. At this point in the season, there isn’t much more the Ajax resident can do with the Ontario Junior Hockey League team. “Any GM will tell you, after Jan. 10, we typ- ically become spectators. There’s really not a whole lot to do other than get prepared for next year,” in readying for rookie camp, doing some scouting and recruiting, says Tugnutt. Tugnutt has taken over the helm, replac- ing another Ajax resident, Frank Robinson, who parted ways with the club after five seasons, after leading the franchise to four playoff appearances and a trip to the league final in the 2011-2012 season. Robinson had this year’s edition right back near the top, third in the East Division with a record of 28-11-1-2. The parting between the Fury and Robin- son stemmed from a mandate decided on by the seven owners of the hockey club that their nine sons would be guaranteed spots on the team over the next few years. Tugnutt is well aware of the mandate, but points out that the addition of the owners’ sons will be staggered over time, and nine spots won’t be spoken for beginning next season. In fact, he expects only one spot to be reserved next season. “The mandate specifies I have final say. Complete and final say as to where, when and how often they play,” he says of build- ing a roster. “If they don’t deserve to play, than they aren’t going to play. “It indicates, in writing, signed by all the owners, that the GM has final say as to when they play, where they play and so on. The owners are not to approach me or the coach, about their kid playing on a certain line, or the power play or penalty kill. The bottom line is I have final say. I think that’s very important. “That may not have been the situation that Frank was given. But when I came in, it was all explained to me before I decided and this was one of the stipulations, was that I had final say.” Tugnutt, who grew up in Scarborough, has coached at various levels from select to triple-A. He has previous managerial expe- rience in the league, serving as the GM of the defunct Ajax Attack for four seasons. He stepped away from hockey to concentrate on his accounting business, working only as a consultant with the Kemptville 73s junior hockey club, owned by his brother and for- mer NHL goaltender Ron Tugnutt. At a point in his life where he is an empty- nester with his kids out of the house and a wife who is a shift worker, his evenings were free. He had remained in contact with a couple of owners of the Fury, and when the vacancy was opened, he was approached with an offer. “I got a call from ownership asking if I was interested. I didn’t campaign for the job,” he points out. “At first I wasn’t sure. I talked to the owners and got a good feeling from them, but I didn’t know if I wanted to jump back in.” After some careful consideration, he accepted the offer. It’s the second major change the Fury have endured this season. Head coach Craig Fisher left the team to concentrate on rehabilitation after suffering a concus- sion while behind the bench of an Oct. 20 game. Assistant coach Tom Boyle took over on an interim basis, later taking full control behind the bench when Fisher had to step away. The changes off the ice haven’t affected the on-ice product, as the Fury rolled up a couple of recent wins, beating Stouffville 6-2 and Oakville 7-2. Thursday they are in Newmarket, Friday visit Milton and will be home to Pickering on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. WHITBY -- John Tugnutt, an Ajax resident, is the new general manager of the Whitby Fury. He replaces another Ajax resident, Frank Robinson, who parted ways with the Ontario Junior Hockey League club. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Hockey Durham West Jr. Lightning drop a pair of close ones AJAX -- The Durham West Jr. Lightning met some tough opposition resulting in a couple of close losses in Provincial Women’s Hock- ey League play. On home ice against league-leading Mis- sissauga on Saturday night, the Lightning were doubled 4-2. After falling behind 3-0 into the second period, a pair of power-play goals by Alysha Burriss brought the Lightning to within one. But Mississauga scored the only goal of the third period to cement the victory. Sunday afternoon against Ottawa, Bur- riss continued the hot hand, scoring a power- play goal in the third period to tie the game 1-1, but the visitors scored just over two min- utes into overtime for the win. The Lightning have dropped in the stand- ings to fifth place with a 18-5-2-3 record, two back of fourth-place Whitby and five up on sixth-place Brampton. This weekend will bring another pair of home games, with the Lightning host- ing Bluewater on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Whitby on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Both games will be at the Ajax Community Centre. Olympics Matt Morison is headed back to the Olympics QUEBEC -- Matt Morison will get a second chance at finding Olympic glory on the slopes. The 26-year-old Burketon native was named Tuesday to Canada’s snowboard team that will compete at the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia next month. Morison made his Olympic debut in Van- couver four years ago, where he was upset in the round of 16 in the parallel giant slalom and finished 11th. He had opened that season with a World Cup victory, but shortly thereafter broke his elbow and returned to competition less than a month before the Olympics. Morison will also compete in the parallel slalom, a new event added for the Sochi Games and one that produced a silver medal for him at a World Cup event in Switzerland last March. He is currently the highest-ranked Canadian in both disciplines, 14th in the world in the parallel giant slalom and 17th in the parallel slalom. Morison will be joined by the legendary Jasey-Jay Anderson, Canada’s most decorat- ed snowboarder and a gold medallist from Van- couver, who at 38, is ranked 27th in the par- allel giant slalom and 42nd in parallel slalom. Michael Lambert will round out the Canadian men’s alpine team, edging out, among others, Courtice’s Steve Barlow. The same three rep- resented Canada in Vancouver. Morison has 13 World Cup podiums to his name and is a four-time winner on the FIS World Cup tour. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 25 AP Get the Skills you Need for your New Career DISCOVER IMPROVE ACHIEVE 1-888-806-1856 triosdurham.com CONTACTUS TODAY! • BUSINESS • TECHNOLOGY • HEALTHCARE • LAW • SUPPLY CHAIN 1-888-806-1856 triosdurham.com OSHAWA: 200 JOHN ST. W. SCARBOROUGH: 4438 SHEPPARD AVE E. 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Log on to: www.durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 27 APHasinara ChowdhuryApril 1, 1928 - January 22, 2013 In loving memory of our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. How can it be one year since you were taken from us?We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain forever. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us unseen, unheard but always near. We all miss you everyday. Forever loved by - Son, Daughters, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren and loved ones. BATESON, Lucy - Lucy Bateson passed away peacefully on November 14, 2013 at the age of 80. She is predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack) Bateson. She is survived by her son Jeremy Bateson and daughter-in-law Debbie and their children Daniel and Kelly. Other family left behind are her brother Gary and his wife Ann. Lucy was a long time resident of Ajax Ontario. She grew up in Ajax and lived there for most of her life. Lucy worked as a real estate agent for more than 25 years. She was active in local politics and was an elected school trustee. Lucy shared a passion for travel with her husband Jack and enjoyed many destinations in her life. Lucy loved animals and especially loved the company of her cats. A memorial service will be held for Lucy Bateson on Jan 25th, 2-5 pm at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave, Ajax (905-428-9090). In lieu of ﬂ owers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Society or to the Humane Society. BLACK, Kathleen 'Kathy' - January 17, 1949 - January 15, 2014. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 15, 2014 in her 64th year, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered by her Husband Rick Nanay, her Mother Ida Sills and her three Sons Paul, Jamie, Michael & their families. A card of condolence can be signed at mceachniefuneral.ca. Please join us for a Celebration of her Life on Sunday January 26, 2014 at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION AJAX BRANCH 322, 111 Hunt St, Ajax, ON from 1pm to 4pm. 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