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P ICKER I NG News Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO EDUCATIONNA Durham students make world record attempt DURHAM -- Durham students will lead a community challenge on Friday in their efforts to set a new world record. The Durham District School Board will look to rewrite the Guinness Book of World Records on Feb. 28 when staff and students -- along with help from parents and com- munity members -- try to set a new standard for making snow angels at multiple venues. The record attempt will start at 1:30 p.m. at participating schools. THURS. FEB. 27, 2014 / A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 28 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand 1-800-465-0593 Visit lifestyleproducts.ca CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS! WINTERWORK PROGRAM Travel,Health,Life,Auto,Home&More... Mortgage&LifeInsuranceprovidessecurityforyourlovedones&peaceofmindforyourself. 103 Church St. S. 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Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering started with just 38 beds Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Much has changed in the 40-plus years that Dr. Romas Stas has worked at Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering hospital. There have been major expan- sions, allowing for more space, more staff and more patients. But the associate chief of staff says important things have stayed the same. “The atmosphere here hasn’t changed, it still feels like a small community. I know everyone who works here by their first name, we say hello,” he says. “That’s not something you find at every hospital.” On Feb. 25, Rouge Valley Health System celebrated the 60th birthday of its Ajax-Picker- ing site. Patients and staff marvelled over black and white photos, newspaper clippings and mem- orabilia from the hospital’s 60-year history -- many couldn’t believe how tiny it once was. Ajax-Pickering General Hos- pital opened on Feb. 23, 1954, measuring 8,000 square feet and boasting 38 adult beds and 12 bassinets. It cost $270,000 to build and much of the funding was raised by the community including the Ajax Pickering General Hospital Auxiliary. The original structure is still standing as part of the outpa- tient mental health facility. Hospital marks 60-year milestone of healing, caring See AJAX-PICKERING page 10 Read the complete story, page 2 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP Durham schools challenged to break snow angels record Scugog school hopes students across Durham will set new record on Friday Chris Hall chall@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham students will lead a community challenge on Friday in their efforts to set a new world record. The Durham District School Board will look to rewrite the Guinness Book of World Records on Feb. 28 when staff and students -- along with help from parents and commu- nity members -- try to set a new standard for making snow angels at multiple venues. The record attempt will start at 1:30 p.m. at participating schools. The current record, held by another Ontario school district, is 15,851 simultaneous snow angels. It’s hoped that a large chunk of the Durham District School Board’s 69,000 ele- mentary and secondary students will eclipse that. “I don’t know if we’ll actually break the record, but it’s kind of exciting,” said Jill Foster, the principal at Prince Albert Public School in Scugog where the idea originated. “It’s going to be fun and we’re going to give it a go.” The idea to try to shatter the snow angel record came from Graham Soomre, a Grade 6 student at Prince Albert who came up with the plan during snow-day activities a couple of weeks ago. Staff at the small school took the idea and ran with it and, according to board officials, a large number of schools across Durham have indi- cated an interest in participating. “It’s for sure a Prince Albert-inspired initia- tive,” said Ms. Foster. “You can be small, but mighty.” An internal website has been set up by the board for schools to register for the record attempt and upload video of their angel efforts to provide evidence to Guinness officials. The record attempt will be dependent on the weather and schools can sign up to par- ticipate on the morning of Feb. 28. Final figures and a determination if a new record was set should be known by the middle of next week. “It’ll be fun if we get it,” continued Ms. Foster. “It’s going to be a fun, community-building opportunity to celebrate winter.” As well, in the spirit of the recent Winter Olympics, those participating are encouraged to bring a donation for the Right To Play char- ity. PRINCE ALBERT -- Headed up by Graham Soomre, right, students from schools across Durham Region will be hitting the snow at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, to make snow angels in attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Most Snow Angels - Multiple Venues. Graham is a student at Prince Albert Public School. The event is also raising funds for Right to Play, a global organization that uses play to educate and empower students in disadvantaged communities. Celia Klemenz / Metroland ‘‘I don’t know if we’ll actually break the record, but it’s kind of exciting. It’s going to be fun and we’re going to give it a go.’ Jill Foster 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 3 AP 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa • 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.•Tu es.•Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 • www.furnituregalleries.ca *Credit equal to the value of the HST. Not valid on Floor Model Clearance or Best Value items. See store for details. 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Defence lawyer Danielle Robitaille accused the woman of outright perjury, at one point tender- ing photos of her engaging in sex acts with anoth- er woman to prove her point. “You are the kind of liar who makes things up as she goes along,” Ms. Robitaille said to the woman, who alleges she was sexually exploited by Durham police Constable Scott Andrew Terry 14 years ago, when she was 16. Ms. Robitaille accused the woman of tailoring her testimony at Const. Terry’s trial to ensure a conviction so that she’ll be successful in a $2 million lawsuit she’s filed against the officer and Durham Regional Police. “You have a financial stake in this prosecution,” Ms. Robitaille said Wednesday. “That’s money you’re counting on.” “I’m not counting on it,” the woman, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, shot back. “The money I could care less about; that’s not the point.” Const. Terry, a 28-year veteran of the Dur- ham police, has pleaded not guilty to five charg- es including sexual assault, breach of trust and making and possessing child pornography. The Crown alleges that Const. Terry, who first encoun- tered the complainant when she was busted for shoplifting in 2000, exploited the girl. Instead of processing the shoplifting charge he offered the teen a room in his house and then ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m subjected her to an escalating campaign of sexual activity that began with flirtatious comments and progressed to nude photographs, sexual touching and eventually rape, court has heard. The woman, now 30, testified she complied with Const. Terry’s demands, including participating in sex with other women, because she feared he would resurrect the shop- lifting charge or frame her for other crimes. She testified she lived at Const. Terry’s house from June of 2000 to Feb- ruary of 2001, and that she never returned after that. The woman, who began testifying Monday, said she waited until 2011 to come forward with her allegations because she feared Const. Terry would be protected by his police brothers. Ms. Robitaille worked meticulously at highlighting what she characterized as inconsistencies and omissions in the woman’s evidence, an exercise that culminated in her producing something of a bombshell -- pictures of the complainant and Const. Terry’s then-wife, engaging in oral sex. Ms. Robitaille suggested the pictures were taken in late 2001 -- long after the woman said she fled the house -- and that they depict consensual sex, an encounter the woman failed to reveal to investigators when she dis- closed her allegations in 2011. “You omitted it because it was consensual,” Ms. Robi- taille suggested. “You knew it would hurt your case.” “It was not consensual,” the woman replied. “I’ve never had any consensual relationship with a woman; I don’t desire it. 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Asked about the nature of the com- plaints and inquiries, Ms. Craig wouldn’t provide specifics, citing privacy rules under the Municipal Act. “I have a duty to preserve confidential- ity,” she said, noting privacy is important because members of the public may feel “somewhat intimidated” lodging com- plaints about a member of council. She would say that one formal complaint related to an alleged conflict of interest and fell outside of her jurisdiction. Documents for the other complaint were made public by members of coun- cil -- it was filed by Councillor Doug Dick- erson and related to comments made by Councillor Jennifer O’Connell at a heated Sept. 16 council meeting. Ms. Craig opted not to investigate the matter after Coun. O’Connell clarified her comments at a subsequent meeting. The inquiries received in 2013 included three from the public, eight from City staff and 17 from council members. They mostly related to clarification of the Council Code of Conduct. “I believe there is a lack of clarity in your code,” Ms. Craig told council at a Feb. 24 meeting. She says the “living document” requires clarification around items such as gifts and benefits received by council mem- bers. However, she won’t recommend any formal amendments until after the Octo- ber municipal election “in an effort not to politicize the document.” In the meantime an updated council disclosure statement will be introduced, which provides more detail on gifts received by council members including a description, the date, name of the indi- vidual or group that gave the gift and its estimated value. Overall the integrity commissioner had praise for Pickering council’s adherence to the code of conduct. “I have witnessed a demonstrated desire on the part of elected officials and administrative executives to realize the full potential and benefits of ethical deci- sion making...” reads an excerpt from the annual report. Ms. Craig was appointed as Pickering’s integrity commissioner in July 2012. She also serves as integrity commission- er for Vaughan, Orillia, Parry Sound, St. Catharines and Newmarket. FREE Gem Stone Ajax Community Center HOLISTIC WELLNESS SHOW March 7th, 8 th & 9 th HMS Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax Friday: 2pm-10pm Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 11am-7pm Free Parking Demo & Lectures Under the rainbow Crystal Books Ta rot cards & more. 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I am one of those who in the past parked at the community centre rather than pay the high cost of parking at the hospital. On the other side of the coin, I have also had to drive myself to emergency, and spent more than five hours there. The paid parking that time cost me the maximum, because of the heavily front-weighted parking fees. The hospital’s spokesman, David Brazeau, justifies the exorbitant rates say- ing they are “comparable to those at other area hospitals.” My message to Mr. Brazeau is that copying what others do does not make it right. It isn’t right, it is calculated greed. The real reason for the sky-high rates is that first, they are indeed “an important source of funds.” Second, they are able to get away with it. No one speaks up on it. Unfortunately, Mr. Brazeau is correct in saying that all the area hospitals do this. One would be hard pressed to locate a hos- pital in the GTA with lower parking fees. We have in Ontario one of the greatest no-fee medical care systems in the world. It is a shame that the medical care we have may be available to some only if they can afford the parking costs. Don Dorward Pickering An insult to Durham residents To the editor: Re: ‘Algae caused by treatment plant, Ajax says’, news, durhamregion.com, Feb. 14, 2014. I would like to address a couple state- ments in this article. First, Durham says the plant runs according to regulations, but we must remember that these are 20-year-old regulations. The Ministry of the Environment knows these are outdated and attempted recently to improve the situation for the Great Lakes with the recently defeated Bill 6. Second, it is stated that the plant removes 94 per cent of the phosphorus. That sounds good, but when York Region plans to discharge its sewage to Lake Sim- coe, it will remove 99.8 per cent of the phosphorus. What does that difference mean? It means that every day, Lake Ontario will receive 300 kilograms more phosphorus than Lake Simcoe. With York Region supplying 80 per cent of the sewage to the Duffin Creek WPCP, this is an insult to Durham residents. Shame on our Regional government for letting this happen, as they are supporting this plan. Congratulations to the Town of Ajax for standing up for the Durham waterfront and its citizens. Paul Kuebler Ajax Support Pickering’s call for smaller regional council After almost 20 years, it’s high time for a further reduction of regional council, one that will also create a body more representative of Durham’s municipalities. Pickering voters can have their say on the matter. Pickering council Monday night approved a question to be put on the municipal election ballot in October. It will ask Pickering residents if they support their local council asking for a smaller regional council. At the same time, the re-jigging would see seats distributed based on each municipality’s population. Asking is the key word here as the deci- sion lies at the regional level, not with Pickering council. That and the fact that regional councillors in January voted 15 to 9 against a question on the ballot had Councillor Doug Dickerson questioning if it was worth the effort. “The sad fact is that it probably won’t have any effect at the Region,” he said. Possibly, but we support Councillor Jen- nifer O’Connell’s position, namely that it’s important to push the issue. As she noted, growth coming to Pickering means the city will have a larger population than Oshawa in future years. However without a coun- cil shake-up, the city but will still be rep- resented by four councillors at the Region, compared with eight in Oshawa. The Region would be foolish not to pay attention to that, especially if it is support- ive by a large majority of Pickering resi- dents. It’s also encouraging that regional council is obviously split on the issue. As we have noted, council’s size is out of step with reality. When it was created 40 years ago, the concern that the rural, less populated municipalities would be at a disadvantage given there is far more peo- ple in the south was a big one. Thus the north was given two regional councillors each. They now represent just over 50,000 people. Again, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock should have just one regional member and Oshawa should lose at least two or three. Pickering should keep its four. And in the process, council’s size could easily be reduced by four members. This would make the system fairer and regional council a bit less costly to taxpayers. A previous report at regional council noted Durham council’s 28 members rep- resent around 608,000 people. In Peel, 24 councillors represent almost 1.3 million and York Region, with a population of just over one million, has 20 councillors. 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Carpet • Area Ru gs •Vi nyl •And other selected flooring Your Life: Celebrating Nutrition Month Simply cook and enjoy with dietitian Andrea Miller In next week’s video series on durham- region.com, we are with registered dieti- tian Andrea Miller, promoting March as Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is simply cook and enjoy. According to a Dietitians of Can- ada report, there is a growing concern about a potential lack of home cooking and loss of cooking skills among Canadi- ans of all ages. Shifting values, time constraints and availability of, and reliance on, pre- pared meals are just a few of the factors that translate into diminishing food preparation skills. Nutrition Month 2014 is designed to inspire Canadi- ans to get back to cooking basics and to involve children and youth in food preparation. Mrs. Miller’s philosophy about food and nutrition is food is meant to be cel- ebrated and enjoyed. She believes we need to create healthy, balanced eating habits that are part of a healthy lifestyle. With more than 20 years of experience as a practicing regis- tered dietitian, Mrs. Miller is committed to helping her clients find the optimal solution to their food or nutrition chal- lenges. Her career has included counselling in teaching hospitals in Toronto, coor- dinating nutrition care in six long-term care homes across Ontario, writing for a medical journal and running her own private practice. You can contact Mrs. Miller for more information at: 905-233-2437 or amill- errd@live.ca. Visit her website at: http:// www.amillerrd.ca/. You can also visit dietitians of Canada at: http://www. dietitians.ca/ for more Nutrition Month tips and ideas. Join us next week as we will have an informative, fun and creative nutrition tip for every day of the week. Series breakdown: • Monday, March 3: Basic kitchen tools This video explores what to equip your kitch- en with to make cooking quick and easy. Mrs. Miller shows you eight essential tools for this year’s theme, simply cooking. • Tuesday, March 4: Stocking staples We have tips on staple food items to keep in your kitchen in order to make meal prepa- ration quick, easy and healthy for the whole family. • Wednesday, March 5: Pre-prep is vital Mrs. Miller shows you how you can chop once and cook all week. • Thursday, March 6: The 15-minute meal In this video, Mrs. Miller takes her pre- prepped vegetables and creates a delicious pasta with chicken and vegetables, a quick and easy meal infused with tons of flavour and nutritious ingredients. Check out the rec- ipe on durhamregion.com. • Friday, March 7: Kids in the kitchen Evidence gathered by Dietitians of Canada suggests that children who are involved in meal preparation and enjoy meals with their families have healthier diets. In this video, meet Mrs. Miller’s two teenage boys who help with making a delicious homemade naan bread pizza. Check out the recipe on durhamregion.com. 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. 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ITSITS from Pickering could become tourist destination with new development ‘Durham Live’ would require rezoning, public meeting in April Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering could soon be home to a massive new tourist develop- ment that includes a casino, hotel, water- park, performing arts centre and outdoor amphitheatre. Earlier this month the City of Pickering received an application to rezone three parcels of land located on the north side of Bayly Street, west of Church Street. A memo to council says the applicant, Pickering Developments, is looking to rezone the vacant lands to accommodate a tourist destination dubbed ‘Durham L i v e ’. The proposal could potentially include a casino, five-star hotel, convention centre, performing arts centre, outdoor amphi- theatre, movie theatre, restaurant plaza, waterpark, boutique hotel, botanical gar- dens, fitness centre, spa, community rec- reation centre and commercial offices. “It will be one of the must go and see destinations in Ontario for young and old alike,” reads a planning rationale report for the project. The current zonings on the property allow storage and manufacturing uses, and don’t permit some of the proposed tour- ism projects, such as a casino or hotel. Since there is no zoning category that allows for all the proposed uses, the aim is to create a site-specific zoning category called ‘Major Tourist Destination’. “This is a very exciting proposal, it bodes well for the city that this sort of investment is looking to locate here,” said Council- lor David Pickles. “We could be looking at hundreds of millions in investment, tens of thousands in tax dollars...and thou- sands of jobs. This could end up being the major entertainment centre for Durham.” The lands total about 90 hectares. City staff said the applicant is proposing to develop 55 hectares and leave the remain- ing 35 hectares as “natural heritage sys- tems.” Thomas Melymuk, Pickering’s direc- tor of city development, said in an e-mail signs will be posted on the property once the application has been circulated to abutting agencies and land owners. He said a public information meeting is tentatively planned for April 7, and a City staff recommendation report will follow in June or July. “This is just the beginning of the pro- cess,” said Councillor Kevin Ashe. He said there are many questions to be answered, including how the proposed development might impact traffic and nearby wetlands, and whether Pickering can support more restaurants and retail. “There are impressive job opportunities and impressive tourism opportunities,” Coun. Ashe noted. view more photos @ durhamregion.com PiCKeRiNG -- The City of Pickering has received a rezoning application for a signifi- cant new development proposal on the land located on the northwest corner of Church Street and Bayly Street. Referred to as Durham Live, the proposal is to rezone the subject lands to permit a broad range of attractions, such as a casino, hotel, convention centre, performing arts centre, outdoor amphitheatre and waterpark. 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On Feb. 24 Pickering council voted unani- mously to put a question on the ballot asking residents whether Pickering should request that the size of regional council be reduced by distributing seats based on the population of each municipality. “You don’t make monstrous changes over- night...but if you push the issue hopefully you’ll make some progress,” said Councillor Peter Rodrigues, who moved the motion. He said it took time for change to happen on the elected regional chairman issue, but stressed that process was started by a ballot question. Regional council has already had its say on council composition -- on Jan. 22 a motion to put a question on the October municipal election ballot was shot down by a vote of 15 to 9. Councillor Doug Dickerson questioned the logic of discussing a ballot question in Pickering, when regional council has already closed the book. “The sad fact is that it probably won’t have any effect at the Region,” he said. Councillor Jennifer O’Connell said it’s cru- cial to push the issue, noting anticipated growth in Pickering means the city will have a larger population than Oshawa in the com- ing years, but will still be represented by four councillors at the Region, compared with Oshawa’s eight. “This is about sending a mes- sage to the Region,” she said. “The current system is broken and unfair.” Councillor Kevin Ashe echoed those con- cerns, referring to Oshawa as “grossly over- represented.” The composition of Durham’s regional council was last changed in 1996, when the number of councillors was dropped from 32 to the current 28. It has been estimated that “right sizing” council could save taxpayers about $660,000 a year. Governance costs for Durham’s regional council are about 2.5 times more per capita than the costs for regional councils in York and Peel regions. Durham council has 28 members repre- senting about 608,000 people. 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Registered Counsellor ®MONEY PROBL MS?E 10 Convenient Locations:Ajax - Barrie - Brampton - Hamilton - London - Mississauga - North York - Oshawa - Scarborough & Toronto/Downtown To ll free 1 (855) 650-7700 6 Convenient Locations:Ajax - Brampton - Mississauga - North Yo rk - Scarborough &To ronto/Downtown Are you doing all you can? Yes, if you use waste collection services provided by the Region of Durham, the waste management bylaw applies to you. The bylaw outlines the roles and respon- sibilities for all Durham residents and any businesses receiving waste management services from the Region. This includes mandatory recycling and composting. Recycling and composting is mandatory because the bylaw prohibits recyclables and organics from being disposed of in the garbage. Currently, Durham resi- dents divert more than 50 per cent of residential waste from disposal through reuse, recycling and composting programs, but are you doing all you can? That means ensuring your waste is properly diverted into your green bin, blue boxes and garbage every time. If you’re unsure about what goes where, refer to your waste collection calendar or use the online waste sorting tool (www.dur- ham.ca/knowbeforeyouthrow) to get more information. With full participation in the existing programs, Dur- ham Region could divert over 70 per cent of its garbage from disposal. The waste management bylaw was devel- oped in consultation with area municipalities, the resi- dents of the Regional Municipality of Durham and other stakeholders. The waste management bylaw: • Defines the Region’s waste management programs and acceptable levels of waste. • Sets service level standards for the collection of waste. • Outlines the operation of Regional waste management facilities. • Sets limits for the number of garbage bags that can be set out at the curb for pickup. • Outlines the Region’s roles and responsibilities for waste collection. • Outlines the roles and responsibilities of the contractors who collect the waste on behalf of the Region. • Outlines the role and responsibilities of Durham Region residents for waste collection. • Identifies special service provisions for waste collection for families with small children and families with special needs. Enforcement of the waste management bylaw focuses on education and outreach efforts within the community to encourage proper participation in Dur- ham Region’s waste management programs. As with most other legislation, waste collection bylaws contain provisions for penalties associated with violations of the bylaw. Your efforts today will help preserve and protect our environment for tomorrow. Katherine Ross-Perron Waste Management Technician Region of Durham Durham Recycling 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 15 AP adopt a pet WHITBY -- Monty is a one-and-a-half-year- old male shepherd mix. He is a very attrac- tive and friendly young boy who will need some minor obedience training. He gets along with dogs, but isn’t good with cats. For more information, call the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665-7430 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland It’s still winter, but signs of spring are everywhere Signs of spring at last, after this end- less winter. They’re cracking through the icy shell, offering glimmers of hope, and reassurance of a new growing season just about to burst forth. You can feel the heat of the midday sun seeping through your coat even on frigid days -- that’s always a good sign. Then just last week I heard white-breast- ed nuthatches fussing in the tall pines behind our house, after being quiet all win- ter. I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to hear their unmusical scolding, even up north in the sugar bush, when their excit- ed calls are always the first sign of spring. Downy woodpeckers making their own sharp, sneezing calls back and forth are another. My husband reported hearing a cardinal singing shortly after that, and then Corinne van de Grootevheen phoned to say she’d heard a cardinal as well -- one of the dozen or more she’s had wintering on her three- acre property, the Brookside Cottage B and B west of Tyrone. Those beautiful red males will be spreading out on territory and defending their own turf, in partner- ship with their grey-brown mates, after flocking together all winter. Another sign of spring this week was the parade of ring-billed gulls flying west along the shore of Lake Ontario. Some days there’s a never-ending stream of white-bel- lied, grey-mantled birds moving in from the Atlantic, heading to the Leslie Street Spit to nest. These strong, graceful fli- ers may already be paired up before they arrive and start competing for space, often mere metres from where they raised young last year. If not, they soon choose a mate, rubbing bills, stretching their necks up and bobbing their heads, so focused on court- ship they seem impervious to foul weather or cold temperatures. Of course, hearing the first robin singing in your yard is the clincher that spring has truly arrived. I’ve had surprised readers reporting sightings of these big thrushes for weeks now. Isobel Sawicki had one hanging around her rose of Sharon bush on and off from Christmas to new year’s. Nan Eire saw a robin in her backyard in west Oshawa the second week of January. Beverley Colwell had a huge flock in her yard near Ritson and Beatrice mid-January, about the same time Marlyn Knights saw 10 around Wilson and Beatrice. Natasha Gabor saw 30 robins in Altona Forest in Pickering in early Feb- ruary, flitting from tree to tree. They were obviously all overwintering here, as robins often do, surviving on cra- bapples, mountain ash and buckthorn ber- ries. When migrating robins, the real har- bingers of spring, arrive, they’ll be running across the lawn, chirping away, instead of staying silent. With Florida temperatures in the 80s last week, robins may already be heading north, charged with spring fever. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- 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 Monty on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Long nails can lead to discomfort and should be trimmed to a reasonable length (just off the floor when standing). First, get your pet comfortable with handling their feet by touching them gently with positive reinforcement. Next, do this with the nail trimmer present. When your dog is ready, feed your pet some treats while you start trimming. If your dog has white nails you can see the pink area (quick) which contains the blood vessel and nerve. With dark nails, you can sometimes see the quick if you light the nail with a flashlight. If cut too short, the nail will bleed. There is spe- cial powder to stop this, or you can apply a bit of flour/corn starch on the bleeding nail to aid in clotting. Trim just the tips of the nails weekly to get your pet used to it. Ask the Vet: How Do I Trim My Dog’s Nails?Written by Dr. Hillary Butler If you or your dog are nervous about trimming nails, talk to your veterinarian or veterinary technician who can guide you through the nail trimming process. http://www.veterinarypartner.com Oshawa pet groomer wins creative contest Priscilla Suddard, the owner of Cilla’s Canine Coiffure, a pet grooming salon in Oshawa, transformed her standard poodle into a tribute to Bob Marley and took home the creative title at the T.O. Grooming Show on Feb. 24. In total, Ms. Suddard, who has been grooming pets for almost 25 years and has won numerous awards, spent around 20 hours on her work for this show, 15 of them directly spent on Yolo. However, she made sure to break Yolo’s time on the grooming table into small chunks over time. “I didn’t want to make him stand for hours and hours and hours,” she said. She coloured his coat red, yellow and green and sculpted it to create a peace sign on one side of the dog, and the symbol ‘1 love’ (the ‘love’ in the shape of a heart) on the other. All the work was done in stages. “There’s a certain amount of strategiz- ing in regards to what to dye when,” she explained of the process. Ms. Suddard said the dye she used on Yolo is not harmful. “It’s not unsafe to do, however it’s messy,” she said. She’s careful of the eye area, and said when you see dogs with painted faces, any colour close to the eye should be from eye makeup. Although not all salons offer the service, she does. “It’s not everybody’s cup of tea,” she said. “It’s not every groomer’s cup of tea.” Ms. Suddard does regular grooming too, and said it’s important to get a dog groomed on a regular basis. “I see far too many dogs that only get done once or twice a year and there are all sorts of health issues we uncover,” she said. Skin issues, wounds, and ear and eye infections are some of the problems she’s found. “They’re all stuff that would be found with regular grooming and possibly even pre- vented,” she said. It appears the use of dye on dogs is a topic that has sparked much debate. From what I’ve seen online, some say it’s cruel and dangerous. Others say it’s fine and claim their dog likes the attention they get when they sport a funky colour. All I can say on the topic is anyone wish- ing to add some colour to their dog should do their research first, the same way I would recommend doing before switching up your pet’s food or using a new kennel. Also, I’d suggest taking your dog to a professional, not trying it at home. Upcoming The Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta is asking young Canadians to suggest names for its newest 10 German Shepherd puppies. Children are encouraged to be imagina- tive and suggest a name that will serve the puppies well in their careers. When thinking of names, children should keep in mind that these are working police dogs, not pets. The 10 children whose names are select- ed will each receive a laminated photo of the pup they name, a plush dog named Justice and an RCMP cap. Contestants can suggest only one name (one entry per person). The name may be for a male or a female pup, and it must: start with the letter “G”; have no more than nine letters; and be one or two syllables. Contestants must live in Canada and be 16 or younger. Enter either: online at rcmp-grc.ca/depot/ pdstc-cdcp/name-the-puppy-nomme-le- chiot-eng.htm; by e-mailing the child’s name, age, address, telephone number and the suggested name for a puppy to pdstc-cdcp@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca; or by mail to the attention of the Name the Puppy 2014 at: Police Dog Service Training Centre, Box 6120, Innisfail, AB, T4G 1S8. Entries are due by March 5. Winners will be announced on April 15. Kristen Calis Reporter Taking the title DURHAM -- Priscilla Suddard, owner of Cilla’s Canine Coiffure, won a creative grooming contest in Toronto Feb. 23. Her standard poodle, Yolo, was given a Bob Marley-themed cut. 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 16 AP Renée Giroux Audiologist Brigitte Giroux Hearing Instrument Specialist Questions about BETTER HEARING Ask Our Award-Winning Team WHITBY HEARING CENTRE 905-666-7726 1032 Brock St. S., Unit 4 Whitby, ON L1N 4L8 BAYLY AUDIOLOGY SERVICES 905-426-4000 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 502 Ajax, ON L1S 7K8 AJAX-PICKERING AUDIOLOGY CLINIC 905-831-8311 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 104 Pickering, ON L1V 6R6 Advanced care... tomorrow’s hearing today! www.audiologyservices.ca Reg. ADP, WSIB, DVA, GM and CHRYSLER INSURANCES New Patients Welcome Hearing Testing Hearing Aids Hear The Difference! 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A ed. teciation is appra $20 dona .o buyailable tveshments aefrood and rF WED MARCH12 401 Br o c k S t ( H W Y 1 2 ) La k e r i d g e R d HWY 47 Tauton Rd E Dundas St E Winchester Rd W Townline Rd WINDREACHFARM For more information on our March Break program, please call the Pickering Nuclear Community Information Line at 905-837-7272 or visit www.opg.com. Join us for fun, free and educational activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. O P G P I C K E R ING NUCLEAR ABORIGINAL LEGENDS WITH CHIEF TOP LEAF WHEN: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. WHERE: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre GAT HER AROUND FOR STO RIES AND LEGENDS FROM CHIEF TOP LEAF! Limited seating – Pre-registration required at www.opg.com. Programs begin promptly at above times; no late admittance. CA UNL t ed aequirtion ratregise-rting – Pred seaLimit om.copg..www .ee admittancte times; no lavt aboomptly aams begin progrPr FRI MARCH14 wimming is on a am hours. 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Keynote Speaker Rose Reisman Featuring Maria Toorpakai Wazir The Honourable Dr. Kellie Leitch Event Details Emcee – Marissa McTasney, Founder & CEO of Moxie Trades and Tracy Hanson, CEO at Whitby Chamber of Commerce When: March 19, 2014 11:00am – 4 :00pm Where: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres, Ajax L1Z 1C9 Register at: www.whitbychamber.org Individual Event Ticket: $65.00 plus HST Table of 10: $650 plus HST Includes a Rose Reisman inspired lunch and welcome cocktail reception Beauty Express Bar Sponsored by: Shoppers Drug Mart, Touch-Up Makeup Valentino’s Grand Salon, Styling Station Photosense, Headshot Photos Facial Place, Massage Station Grand Prize Raffle Draw! The Whitby Chamber’s Premier event to celebrate, connect, ins ip re and em op wer entre rp eneurial business women Speaker Sponsor Founding Sponsors Invested Sponsors Rose Reisman The Art of Living Well -Author,Media Personality Keynote Speaker Maria Toorpakai Wazir Pakistan’s #1 Female Squash Player The Honourable Dr. Kellie Leitch Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 20 P What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 New work from sculptor ‘so cool’ Pickering sculptor’s Interface show opens with March 2 reception Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com CLARINGTON -- James Campbell was like a kid on Christmas morning Tuesday. Only they weren’t presents from Santa arriving at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, they were Edward Falkenberg’s sculptures. The renowned Pickering artist is showing new work at the VAC from March 2 to March 30. And the Interface show opens with a March 2 reception at the VAC at 2 p.m. “This is so cool,” the VAC executive direc- tor/curator said as he eagerly awaited the unwrapping of the pieces. “First, because it’s an honour for us to have Edward. And all new work... it’s a thrill.” The wooden sculptures were all created this year and call to mind words such as softness, simplicity, dignity and beauty. “There’s a serenity to them,” Campbell says. “I find them contemplative. “They have a timeless quality to them.” Campbell had been to Falkenberg’s Clare- mont studio for “wonderful long visits” but seeing the completed pieces in the VAC was a different thing entirely. Falkenberg is known for international and local works, including Connect at the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa. His works have been shown across the country and around the world. In 2003, Falkenberg was one of only two Canadian sculptors to have one of their pieces chosen for the first Chinese Biennale in Beijing. “It’s the interface between architectural and organic structures,” he says of the piec- es in his show. “And also it has to do with a forest. “They’re abstract, non-objective but they do have subjectivity to them.” Falkenberg explained that the viewer brings his or her own perspective to the pieces. Log and Chair stands out as the crowning piece of the show, a horizontal log resem- bling a female figure lying in a chair. Falk- enberg explained that when the piece was started, the chair was not meant to be a part of it. Indeed, the log was to stand vertically. Polishing the log, Falkenberg said “it kept speaking to me as a female form.” When the wood cracked and he filled in the spaces with epoxy, they reminded him of veins. But then his problem was how to present the log. “Drawing after drawing after drawing” later, Falkenberg figured the log/woman should be lying on a bed. More drawings, but none of them worked; the bed overwhelmed the log. Perhaps a chair instead of a bed, he thought. But again, the chairs he came up with seemed to dominate the log. He finally got the chair size correct and “it just dawned on me” that the log figure should be in the chair. Then, after two or three working titles, Falkenberg “whittled things down” to arrive at the simple moniker. Smaller pieces have slots, or spaces, paint- ed gold as Falkenberg says the colour cap- tures light better, even radiates it. The slots, he says, “are letting the light shine through. “It’s letting the energy of the work be released,” he says. The VAC is at 143 Simpson Ave. in Bowmanville, near Liberty Street and Hwy. 401. BOWMANVILLE -- Pickering sculptor Edward Falkenberg, one of the foremost artists in the region, is showing new work at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington from March 2 to 30. The show opens with a March 2 reception at 2 p.m. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Trafalgar 24 March 7 Kelly McDowell mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM-- Driftwood Theatre Group is bringing together six playwrights, six directors and 12 actors to create six plays in 24 hours for its 11th annual Trafal- gar 24 fundraising event. The challenge takes place in the historic Trafalgar Castle school in Whitby on March 7. Driftwood founder D. Jeremy Smith says he is looking forward to another success- ful event. “A 24-hour playwright festival isn’t new, but we wanted to incorporate extra chal- lenges with site-specific work and this incredible 19th-century castle is an amaz- ing location for that,” he says. The funds raised go towards Driftwood’s biggest event of the year, The Bard’s Bus Tour, where the theatre group travels across Ontario to perform. The tour costs $165,000 yearly and Trafalgar 24 raises on average $20,000. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. when guests arrive at the main hall for a wine- and-cheese reception and silent auction. The 300 guests are split into six groups and watch the plays from 7:30 until 10 p.m. A dessert reception follows and the winning play is announced. “It’s only the fourth year that it is a judged event so it’s really exciting,” Smith said. “The winning play is decided by a jury of six; the guests all get a say, too.” Trafalgar 24 starts on March 6, when six playwrights arrive at the castle at 10 p.m. and are assigned a room, whether it be the chapel, a creepy basement room or library. They write a play for two actors until 6 a.m, and then the script is copied and processed. “We always have a twist. Last year, the playwrights had to write about a theme in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, so either fam- ily, power, forgiveness,” Smith said. “We’ve had it that they need to use a certain line or have a character name they need to include. It prevents any writing in advance so it’s a level playing field.” At 9 a.m., six directors and 12 actors arrive and get to work. They have just 10 and a half hours to get themselves orga- nized, get the play choreographed and lines memorized before the performances start. “Our goal here is to not just create a play, but use the process to enrich our art form by investing in something more challeng- ing,” Smith said. After watching all of the 10-minute per- See GUESTS page 21 AJAX -- Meet the stranded travel- lers in William Inge’s Bus Stop. Ajax Community Theatre pres- ents the play Feb. 27 and 28 and March 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. “In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner,” states the ACT website. “All roads are blocked and four or five weary travellers are going to have to hole up until morning. One by one, the bus passengers are intro- duced, each with their own quirks and conflicts. There’s love in the air as well as the passengers, bus driv- er, diner staff, and local sheriff all combine to provide some interest- ing and comical match-ups.” The cast members are Kyle Don- nelly of Ajax, Mark Rittinger of Pickering, Karen Wiley of Whitby, Casandra Whyte, David Cooke and Samantha Hubbs of Oshawa, Rocky Scrivo of Mississauga and Kevin Shaver of Toronto. See the play at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. You can now buy ACT play tick- ets on the group’s website, stfran- ciscentre.ca or call 289-892-4132 to reserve tickets, which must be picked up at least 15 minutes before show time. Tickets are also available at the St. Francis Centre. 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 21 P The Region of Durham is seeking volunteers from within Durham region for a membership position on the Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). The EFW-WMAC will meet on a quarterly basis and act in an advisory role to the Region of Durham’s Works Committee on issues or concerns which arise with waste diversion, waste management, environmental performance and monitoring of the Durham York Energy Centre (energy-from-waste facility), including the construction and operational phases. The Terms of Reference for this committee can be viewed at www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/EFW-WMAC. The committee will be comprised of nine residents from Durham; five residents appointed by Durham Regional Council and four residents appointed by the Municipality of Clarington’s Council will be appointed for a two-year term. Interested residents must provide a detailed resume with a cover letter outlining their interest and their qualifications. Information on why they should be selected for membership, detailing their knowledge of the waste management practices and EFW process should be included in their submission. Previous participation or experience with committees/working groups will be considered an asset. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014. Please send resume and detailed covering letter to: Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Melodee.Smart@durham.ca Fax: 905-668-2051 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.3560 WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca www.durhamyorkwaste.ca Region of DurhamWorksDepartment Members Wanted for the Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee www.facebook.com/regionofdurham www.twitter.com/regionofdurhamLet us helpyou grow yourbusiness 180 Station St. Ajax 905-427-5211 info@firststorage.ca OUTGROWNYOURHOMEBASEDBUSINESS? Complete office facility, with Boardroom & Kitchen formances, the guests cast their votes for their favourite play. While the guests are enjoying dessert, the jurors gather to discuss and cast their votes on the winner. The guest favourite counts as one vote. The winner is able to adapt their play into an hour-long, one-act play, which further allows devel- opment of the storyline and char- acters. “We announce the winner that day, after the 20-minute delibera- tion. One of the silent auction bids at the beginning of the night is to become a juror, so someone can see behind the scenes, all the back- room shenanigans, and really get their voice into the final decision,” Smith said. Other auction items have includ- ed tickets to Stratford, artwork, electronics such as iPads and cleaning services. Tickets for the event are $60. Tickets can be purchased at www. driftwoodtheatre.com or by phone at 416-703-2773, ext. 201. ONCA Ajax Community Theatre stages Bus Stop Guests cast votes for favourite play From page 20 ‘Leading’ the band AJAX -- Pickering guitarist Rick MacMillan played lead guitar at the Songwriters’ Music Festival in Ajax on Feb. 16. Mike Ruta / 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 22 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Gabi Grande isn’t entirely sure what she’s in store for, but she is confident she is going to enjoy it regardless. The Ajax resident is excited to be heading to the Muskoka area at the end of the month where she will be competing in the wom- en’s hockey program at the Ontario Winter Games. Grande will be leaving on Feb. 25 for the trip north for the games, which will run from Feb. 27 to March 2. After attending one of four regional tryout camps, the Grade 8 student at Mother Tere- sa Catholic Secondary School got the good news that she had been selected in a bit of an unconventional way. “My parents weren’t home and I was on my mom’s iPad and a message came up with a number I didn’t know. I checked it out to see what it was and it said ‘Congratulations, she made it,’” she recalls. “I thought it must have been for the Winter Games.” Her reaction? “I couldn’t believe it as first. I had to take some time so it would sink in a bit.” Grande will be one of more than 3,500 ath- letes, coaches, managers and officials who will participate in 23 sports at the games. The women’s hockey program will consist of eight teams vying for the gold medal. Play- ers will find out what team they have been placed on upon arrival. A member of the Durham West Lightning bantam hockey team, Grande has some lofty aspirations for her hockey career and is hop- ing the Ontario Winter Games serve as a springboard to achieving them. “It’s a dream of mine to get a scholarship and maybe one day make the Olympic team, but we’ll see how it goes.” Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A couple of students from Gandatesetiagon Public School are hoping to ride the emotion and adrenaline from the Olympic Games right into the Ontario Win- ter Games this week. Natalie Dean and Jailyn Joensen will be joining some of the best young athletes in the province in the Muskoka area for the provincial games from Feb. 27 to March 2. While the two will be there, they won’t be together, with Dean part of the women’s hockey program and Joensen taking part in badminton. Dean, a member of the Vaughan Flames hockey team, will have the gold medal win by the Canadian women’s hockey team serving as inspiration for her. With the Canadians trailing the United States in the final minutes of the third period, it looked bleak for the national team. “To be honest, no,” she said when asked if she thought Canada would pull it out as she watched from her classroom. “But seeing with three or four minutes left in the game that they still had the courage and didn’t stop was a good lesson for me to never give up. I already know that, but it was good to see they didn’t. “When there’s three minutes left in the gold medal game, I was starting to think it was over. For them to come back was really good.” Dean is looking forward to the experience that awaits, meeting new people, and taking her career to the next level, which she ulti- mately hopes leads to a scholarship. “I was pretty excited and shocked that I made it,” she said of getting the e-mail noti- fying her that she was going to the Ontario Winter Games. “A lot of kids from my team made it, but I was the only defenceman so that made me feel good.” Joensen, a badminton player since the age of 11, will be playing singles and doubles, with a chance of also playing mixed dou- bles. “I was excited,” she said of getting the news about going. “I like the team aspect for the Ontario Winter Games. I hope to improve. I want to meet some new people.” A member of badminton clubs in both Port Hope and Markham, Joensen is equal- ly adept with a tennis racquet in her hand, a provincial champion in the under-14 sin- gles as well as winning silver in mixed dou- bles and bronze in doubles. Previously in the under 12 age division, she won the triple crown, winning gold in all three events. Grande old time at Winter Games Dean, Joensen to compete in Ontario Winter Games as well PICKERING -- Jailyn Joensen, badminton, and Natalie Dean, hockey, will be compet- ing at the Ontario Winter Games. Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX -- Gabi Grande will be participating in hockey at the Ontario Winter Games in Muskoka. The games run from Feb. 27 to March 2. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Basketball Players, coach invited to assessment camp DURHAM -- Two players and a coach were extended invitations by Canada Basketball to attend age group assessment camps in March. Shaina Pellington of Pickering and Aliyah Lawson of Whitby will participate as players, while Ajax’s Christa Enjojukan will be one of the lead coaches. The athletes invited to these camps must be born between 1998 and 2000. The purpose of the camps will be to assess these athletes for the future U17 and U19 teams. The next U16-U17 cycle includes the FIBA America U16 Championship in 2015, while the next U18-U19 cycle includes the FIBA America U18 Championship in 2016. In addition to the athlete development pil- lar at this camp, there will be a women’s high performance coaching development pillar. This will focus on the professional develop- ment of coaches and technical leaders with the objective that they integrate what they learn at camp towards the development of world class athletes in their communities. The Eastern Canada Assessment Camp will be held from Friday, March 7 to Monday, March 10 at Académie les Estacades in Trois Rivières, Que. This camp will include athletes from Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and New- foundland and Labrador. 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 23 P FILLER10.000x50 ; 4C Durham West Jr. Lightning set to meet Oakville in playoffs Best-of-five opens this weekend By Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The playoffs are coming at the per- fect time for the Durham West Jr. Lightning. With an 8-1-1 record in their final 10 games of the Provincial Women’s Hock- ey League season, the Lightning enter the opening round of playoffs with momen- tum. They also have another advantage, home ice, by virtue of finishing fifth overall and drawing the 12th place Oakville Hornets. The Lightning will host the opening two games of the best-of-five series this week- end, home at the Ajax Community Com- plex on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. followed by a matinee game Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The series shifts to Oakville the following weekend for games three, and if necessary, four, with the Lightning holding home ice for a fifth and deciding game. Details for the final three games were still being worked out. “It’s important for us every year to head into the playoffs with a bit of a winning streak behind us,” said head coach Jeremy Murphy of his team’s recent run of success. “We’re doing a lot of good things. We’re get- ting good goaltending. Special teams are clicking. We feel we’re hitting our stride here which is definitely a good time of the season to do that.” The Lightning prevailed in both regular season meetings, the first comfortably 4-1. The second game was much closer with the Lightning scoring with 43 seconds left in the game and the goalie pulled for an extra attacker to tie the game 1-1, then winning it 1:16 into overtime. On paper, the Lightning have a big advan- tage. They finished 22 points ahead of Oakville in the standings, compiling a 26-6- 2-4 record compared to 15-17-5-1 of the Hornets. The Lightning also have a potent offensive attack, led by the league’s second leading scorer Kennedy Marchment, who had 29-37-66 point totals this season, just two back of leader Victoria Bach of Missis- sauga. Alysha Burriss of the Lightning land- ed in the top-10 as well, as her 24 goals and 27 assists placed her eighth overall. Still, Murphy expects a tough series. “We expect a long series. It will be tight,” he predicted. “I think like in any playoff series, your top players need to be better than their top players consistently. We’re going to be looking for that. “We’re going to play our system and not focus too much on what they’re doing. We’ve been successful all year with that. We’re not going to divert from what we’ve been doing all year.” Sixteen of the league’s 20 teams make the initial round of playoffs. Pickering Swim Club busy Team places third at Durham Cup PICKERING -- A total of 57 Pickering Swim Club athletes attended the Oshawa Aquatic Club Durham Cup. With a great effort from everyone who attended, Pickering placed third in both the boys and girls divisions. The athletes dropped a combined 470.78 seconds and swam to 112 best times. Of note, 13-year old swimmer Christo- pher Mazzarra took off 57.75 seconds in his individual events. The following Pickering athletes made their way to the podium in their individ- ual events: Gold -- Ilse Belgraver (15), 100 Breast (1:50.58) and 200 IM (3:25.96); Laurel Pinto (15), 200 IM (3:35.67) Silver -- Zion Leatham (15), 50 Back (36.25) and 100 Back (1:23.38); Dejan Mircevski (12), 50 Back (40.24) and 200 Free (2:49.47); Justin Wiseman (14), 100 Free (1:17.45) Bronze -- Ilse Belgraver (15), 200 Free (3:25.96); Coulson Hulowski (12), 50 Free (44.74) and 100 Free (1:44.06); Zion Leatham (15), 50 Breast (43.66) and 100 Free (1:08.92); Daniel McLaughlin (15), 50 Back (42.22); Justin Wiseman (14), 50 Breast (44.29) and 200 Free (3:07.33). FILLER10.000x50 ; 4C PI C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E During these tough economic times, businesses need an affordable way to advertise their products and services and create a name for themselves in the community. The Focus on Business advertising feature was designed to help businesses succeed at an affordable price. 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Sustainability Coordinator With a focus on fostering a culture of environmental mindfulness across all areas, you will coordinate, design and implement campus sustainability initiatives and programs to reduce consumption, maximize waste diversion and reduce gas emissions. You will also be called upon to coordinate internal communications and public relations media outreach to increase awareness among management, faculty, staff and students regarding sustainability initiatives and programs. You bring to this role a three year diploma, preferably in Environmental Science or Environmental Technology, enhanced by at least two years’ experience working as a Sustainability Coordinator developing and implementing green/sustainability initiatives.Your expertise includes a working knowledge of all relevant sustainability related regulations, standards and best practises and the proven ability to measure return on investment related to sustainability initiatives. Interested candidates should submit a resume with references to jobs@durhamcollege.ca quoting competition number SS13-39. Durham College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA Nowhiring FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA/EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITIES W ORSHIP DIRECTORY To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Jo in us fo r: An Evening Music & Ministry Sheila Walsh, singer, powerful Bible teacher, best-selling author and featured speaker at Christian conferences. She has reached more than 5 million by combining honesty,vulnerability, and humor with God’s Word. All We lcome with 882 Kingston Rd. 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Log on to: 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 27 AP HAPPÉ, Christopher Eugene - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side on Tuesday Februarty 25th, 2014 in his 73rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elsie Happe. Loved Dad of Sarah and her husband Gary Buttrey of Pickering and Amanda and her partner Patrick Chiasson of Toronto. Much loved Grandad to Lauren and Tyler. Survived by his sister Berry Iriks (Bernie) of California. Fondly remembered by his Step mother Helen Happé. Always remembered by his brother-in-law Russ Schwandt (Marika) of Oakville. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Friday February 28th from 12 Noon until time of funeral service in the Barnes Chapel at 1:00 p.m. On Saturday (March 1st) the family invite all and any who wish to join them at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home any time between 12 Noon until 2 pm for a reception and further celebration of Christopher’s life. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Foundation (Cancer Care) or the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated. MacLENNAN, Lillian Lena Jane (nee Casselman) - Passed away peacefully at Providence Healthcare, on February 25th after a long battle with Alzheimers; she was 83. Predeceased by her loving husband Philip in 2006, she has now gone to join him in eternal rest. She is survived by her five children, Charles (Suzanna), Robert, William, Cheryl and Carole, along with her grandsons, Charles (Marcella), Matthew (Robyn), William, Neil and John-Alec and her beloved namesake great-granddaughter Lily. She will also be remembered by long time friends and family as a wonderfully giving woman who was a devoted wife and mother. Lillian worked for many years at Women’s College Hospital and later, beside her husband, owned and operated Cherrywood General Store where she was the Postmaster. Viewing will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax 905-428-8488) on Thursday, February 27th from 7 to 9pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering) on Friday, February 28th at 10:30am. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Husband, Father, Grampa & Papa Robert "Bob" Taylor February 20, 1947 ~ March 2, 2011 There is a place in our hearts which is your's alone, A place in our lives no one else can ever own, We always smile when we speak your name But the ache in our hearts remain the same. 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Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie in her 92nd year, aft er a brief illness. Beloved wife of Bruce Anderson for almost 63 years. Mother of Fred (Carole), Joe (Wesley), Jane and Ted (Katrina). Grandmother to Laura, Lisa, Price, Jake, Rosario, Corina and Vanessa. Great- Grandmother to Grant, Nathan, Nick, Dan, Bryce and Carly. June was predeceased by her mother Valince and stepfather Frank Northey, and her sisters Jackie and Donna. She is survived by sister Yvonne (Bubbles). June was a Renaissance Woman - mother, artist, musician, astrologer, mentor and friend to many. She was born in Montreal and raised at 194 Main Street in East York. A child of the depression, June was both frugal and generous to those in need. She joined the WRCNS to see the ocean and in a cruel twist of fate was posted to Winnipeg for the duration of the war. She met her best friend for life, Nancy Pett ipiece, in the navy and she sustained the friendship religiously by telephone until her death. Later, she entered nursing where, as a student nurse at Th e Ontario Hospital in Whitby, she met her future husband. June gave up nursing to raise a family but remained a lifelong student. She read voraciously and remembered most of it, which made her a knowledgeable conversationalist and formidable debater. She studied for her B.A. through correspondence. In retirement, she and Bruce saw many oceans together in their extensive travels, including all three coasts of Canada by car. In recent years, despite her poor health, June enjoyed her bridge games at the Terraces of Heritage Square and continued to paint and keep in touch with her extensive network of friends via Facebook. Following her wishes, June has been cremated. A celebration of her life will be held on Th ursday, February 27th in the 2nd fl oor party room at 92 Dean Avenue, Barrie, from 2-5 p.m. All her friends are welcome to come and share their memories. June Valince Anderson (nee Gibbons) Death Notices Death Notices Milestones In Memoriams Service Directory To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMING EVENT CALL 905-683-0707 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 • Fe b r u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 28 AP