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Jason Liebregts / Metroland file photo Ajax mayor says Pickering lacks business case to move casino Jillian Follert and Keith Gilligan newsroom@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The developer behind a massive tourism proposal in Pickering is from a family known for headline-grabbing real estate deals. Pickering Developments Inc. is the applicant on a re-zoning application for Durham Live, a tourist destination proposed for the Bayly and Church streets area. That name may not ring any bells, but the fam- ily behind the proposal also owns Triple Group of Properties, a Toronto firm with investments in Chicago, New York, Detroit, Florida and over- seas. The Apostolopoulos family -- Greek immigrant Andreas Apostolopoulos and his three sons Steve, Jim and Pete -- garnered international attention when Triple Group started buying up bargain properties in the Detroit area, including the 80,000-seat Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan, bought for the astonishing price of $583,000 in 2009. 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The Crown is arguing that Mr. Badakh- shan committed first-degree murder, con- fining Ms. Petrache to his basement room by setting a fire outside before killing her. The fire left Mr. Badakhshan near death from severe burns to much of his body, and he was placed in a medically induced coma for six months, Ms. Rivers said. Mr. Badakhshan, who remains seriously scarred after extensive reconstructive sur- gery, also had his left leg amputated below the knee. Mr. Badakhshan won’t be taking the stand, Ms. Rivers told the jury. A forensic psychiatrist is expected to testify that he would be unable to accurately remember the events around a psychotic episode, particularly since he was placed in a long coma shortly after. Mr. Badakhshan had shown symptoms of mental illness since February 2006, Ms. Rivers told the jury. Friends described “weird” behaviour from the increasingly reclusive man. Born in Iran, Mr. Badakhshan was once a “hugging, very funny” person, his moth- er, Sedigheh Moradi, testified Tuesday. “Everybody loved him” in Pickering, where he grew up with his mother and older brother after Ms. Moradi left her abusive ex-husband in Halifax in 1990. They later returned to Halifax, where both boys went to university, and Ms. Moradi discovered her ex-husband had been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, she said. Near the end of 2005, after a move to Van- couver, Ms. Moradi began noticing strange behaviour. Mr. Badakhshan was “a com- pletely different person, very paranoid, saying people from Halifax were after him,” she said. He would say his ex-girlfriend was in a relationship with his father, accuse Ms. Moradi of poisoning his food, and would sit in the dark in their apartment, she said. After a few months, they returned to Toronto, where Mr. Badakhshan was diag- nosed at CAMH. But he would not take his medication, Ms. Moradi said. He began waking her in the middle of the night, accusing her of being a spy and blaming her “for giving birth to him with this sick- ness,” she said. She eventually left him in their shared apartment and moved to Calgary, where she had previously lived. Years later, in Toronto once more, she says Mr. Badakh- shan once approached her calmly with a knife. She took it away and went out onto the balcony for a smoke. He followed her, smiling. He told her, “We can die together,” add- ing that he loved her, she said. She called police, who arrested Mr. Badakhshan, after which a court issued a no-contact order. She said she had tried repeatedly to get in touch with her son, but he told her through his social worker he did not want to see her. In 2010, she moved to B.C., where her other son was living. She next saw Mr. Badakhshan when he was hospitalized after the fire, she said. The trial continues. Pickering high school awarded $10,000 community project PICKERING -- Dunbarton High School’s Enviro Club has been awarded an opportu- nity to work with the City of Pickering on a community enhancement project valued at up to $10,000. On Feb. 12, the 25 members of the school’s Enviro Club were awarded ‘Best Group Effort’ for the sustainable achievements the group has made with the City’s 2013 Cel- ebrating Sustainable Neighborhoods Pro- gram. The club was invited to choose one of 55 indicators of sustainability from the City’s Measuring Sustainability Report and cre- ate an activity or plan that worked towards the goals of sustainability. Entries included tree planting, gardens, raising salmon and restocking streams. Currently the project the club and City will be collaborating on has not been deter- mined, but the club is hoping to establish something for community public space. The project may or may not take place on school grounds. The members of the club hope to make school grounds more desirable after- hours to encourage outdoor activity in their school community. “We want to create something that’s not just benches,” says David Gordon, the Envi- ro Club’s leader and teacher of 23 years. Since its inauguration last year, Pickering’s award-winning Celebrating Sustainable Neighborhoods Program has engaged 342 participants from more than eight different neighbourhood groups by challenging par- ticipants to complete activities supporting sustainability as outlined in the City’s Mea- suring Sustainability Report. To find out how to get involved in the 2014 Celebrating Sustainable Neighborhoods program visit pickering.ca/sustainability. PICKERING -- Dunbarton High School Enviro-Club won ‘Best Group Effort’ for its sustainability efforts as part of the City’s Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program. Pickering Councillor Doug Dickerson was on hand to present the winning group with its cer- tificate. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Durham police see spike in ticket fraud DURHAM -- Concert ticket scams are on the rise in east Durham, especially for the popular Boots and Hearts country festi- val, say Durham police. Generally, fraudsters advertise tickets online for concerts or sporting events and contact the victims by text, phone or e-mail. The victims then send money electronical- ly or through a third-party courier service. The tickets either never arrive or the victim is sent fake tickets. Often, they don’t realize they’re fake until the day of the event. Police are warning residents to be careful when buying tickets advertised on online classified sites or social media. Boots and Hearts organizer Republic Live is warning people to be wary of third-par- ty ticket sites as counterfeit tickets or wrist bands will not be honoured at the summer festival. No print-at-home or hard copy tick- ets have been issued yet for Boots and Hearts, scheduled this year from July 31 to Aug. 3. 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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 - Sales Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager Editorial &&& OpinionsP 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 should press for Ajax slots revenue Casino proposal puts City in better position to bargain With a proposal for a casino in hand, Pickering should use this bargaining chip to work out a deal with Ajax to obtain a percentage of the revenue Ajax receives from the OLG Slots at Ajax Downs. It would be a smart move for the City on behalf of its taxpayers, even if it meant saying no to a casino here. Pickering recently received an applica- tion to build a massive tourism develop- ment, Durham Live, at Church and Bayly streets. And while the developer himself, Steve Apostolopoulos, co-founder and manag- ing partner of Pickering Developments Inc., says it’s early to talk about the pro- posal in detail, it does include a casino. As you will recall, OLG, as part of its plan to modernization gaming, is setting up private, not government-run, casinos throughout Ontario, including one in a zone which covers Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. Only one of those communities can have a casino and, if it were to be located in Pickering or Whitby, the Ajax slots facil- ity would close. Now, given that the Ajax facility is built and very successful, the odds are when the Province makes its decision the sta- tus quo is going to prevail. It’s not a sure thing, but pretty darn close to one. In that context, Pickering should give every appearance that it wants the casino, enabling it to more successfully press for a percentage of Ajax’s slots revenue. If Ajax agreed, in return Pickering would tell the Province it doesn’t want a casino, elimi- nating that component from the Durham Live development. Ajax once offered Whitby 15 per cent of its revenue, which is roughly $6.9 million per year, if it declared itself an unwilling host. Whitby turned it down and the offer was never extended to Pickering. But with a casino proposal on the table, Pickering is in a much better position to press for a share of the Ajax slots money. And it would be foolish not to do so, given that this could mean money every year for Pickering and of course its rate- payers. This money could go toward capital projects, reducing the amount of money the City needs to borrow. Given that Pickering is at least luke- warm on a casino anyway, it could have its cake and eat it too: don’t host a casino but receive revenue from one in a neigh- bouring community. Pretty sweet. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish believes Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan is “working behind the scenes” to get a casino. Let him think it. It only puts Pickering in a stronger position when it approaches Ajax for revenue. Pickering budget hike irresponsible To the editor: Re: Pickering’s 2014 budget. Responsible Pickering residents will sense council’s 2.9-per cent 2014 budget increase is irresponsible. More than any other indicator it shows this council lead- ership lacks sound fiscal acumen, initia- tive and shows constituent disregard. No big surprise. It’s from the same integrity-weak group which squandered $330,000 in City legal expenses on Doug Dickerson’s campaign fiasco. Make no mistake, any tax increase over .9 per cent is draconian. In stark contrast to the surreal “aren’t we lucky” budget spin from Mayor Dave Ryan are the Canada Pension Plan increase of .9 per cent and Canada Savings Bonds at 1.4 per cent. The golden rules of budgeting are: Capacity to pay and condition of the payor. This budget violates both principles and Pickering residents’ future welfare in the process. The defence of the bud- get increase -- “it’s lower than Toronto” -- isn’t relevant. Mayor Ryan’s statement doesn’t acknowledge that Toronto has a much lower tax rate than Pickering, they’re building a subway and Toronto eliminated the $60 vehicle licence tax. An increase of .9 per cent should be the maximum payment capacity indicator, the same as the federal government increase in CPP. It’s delusional that budgets rely so heav- ily on one-time development fees to make ends meet. It’s like selling off family heir- looms to pay the utility bill and leaves an unsustainable tax mess for future genera- tions. One-time development fees should be removed from budget operating expense forecasts and set aside for the unexpected; a prudent emergency rainy day fund. Ken Nash Pickering Revenue grab at Rouge Valley hospital To the editor: Re: Parking costs at Rouge Valley Health System’s Ajax site. The idea of ticketing hospital visitors parking at the community centre excludes those parking at the private tennis courts, the many visitors to the low-income dwell- ings just southwest of the centre, the games field participants and supporters. Also, the outrageous cost of hospital parking may be a real hardship for some of the folks visiting their sick family mem- bers. Anytime I have used the facilities at the community centre, I have found ample parking. Could the proposed fines for the few folks parking at the community centre be a disguised revenue grab? 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I know they eat berries, wild grapes, apples and other fruit as well. That day I happened to have a few fresh dates on hand, left over from a chocolate mousse recipe I’d tried that called for this exotic ingredient. I’d never seen undried dates before, and was puzzled to think that the hard, round, unsweet fruits, similar to small green apples, would turn into the sticky, sweet dates everyone’s familiar with. Almost without thinking, I scooped up two dates and tossed them out into the yard for the squirrels. Then I stood at the window, eating the last one, while I watched to see what would happen. It took two minutes for a black squir- rel to sniff at a date, carry it off to the brush pile in its teeth and start nibbling. Five minutes later it had eaten half and stashed the rest in the crotch of a choke- cherry eight feet off the ground, presum- ably to finish later. Meanwhile a grey squirrel had run off with the other date, perching on a cedar stump outside our living room window to peel off the skin. Another squirrel gave chase, then returned to eat up all the bits of peel dis- carded there. I’d be willing to bet that was just about the most exotic, foreign gourmet treat squirrels in our neighbourhood had ever tasted. Except for the big, round, oil-rich avocado pits I sometimes put out for them. 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 Valentine on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Avoid cat bites with daily play This week, I ended up with quite a few scratch marks on my hand. At first, I thought my cat, Henri, was merely teaching me a lesson for booking her vet appointment. But when I chose to investi- gate online, I realized perhaps it's time for a refresher on cat petting and playing 101. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals laid out the perfect example on its website: You're snuggled up in bed, immersed in a great book, and gently stroking your cherished kitty, when suddenly, you feel pointy teeth piercing your hand. When you look up, you spot your innocent-looking feline sitting non- chalantly across the room. My parents’ cat, Harrison Ford, does this often. Why does this happen? The OSPCA says you probably exceeded the short dura- tion that cats usually like to be petted for, or missed subtle warning signs, including dilated pupils, stiffening, twitching his tail or turning her head quickly as your hand reached a spot he has deemed ‘forbidden.’ If your cat has a low petting threshold, you may be able to slowly make it more petting-friendly through food. If she can handle three or four strokes calmly, com- plete the strokes, offer a treat and stroke once more before ending the session. Slowly increase the number of after-treat strokes as time goes on. If your cat can hardly tolerate touching, stroke her once or twice after you put her food bowl down each meal. Naturally, cats are hunters, with quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws and teeth for killing small prey. We can’t forget that, and this is a possible reason for another type of cat attack, one I experienced the morning I filed this column. I was walking down the hall, minding my business when my cat, King, came out of nowhere and swiped and scratch my leg. So what happened? OSPCA information indicates King was simply practising skills he would normally need for survival in the wild, such as chasing, stalking, swatting, scratching and biting. Then there are playful attacks, which can be identified by a sideways hop or pounce, an arched back, a half-open mouth or silence, instead of hissing, spitting or growling, which they would do if they actu- ally felt threatened. Keep in mind the most common play aggressors are cats less than two years old, living in a one-cat household, and spend- ing eight to 10 hours each day home alone, says the OSPCA. 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Since there is no zoning category that allows for all the proposed uses, the intent is to create a site-specific zoning category called “major tourist destination.” A public information meeting is planned for April 7, and a City staff recommendation report will follow in June or July. In the meantime, mention of a casino in Pickering has raised questions about the future of Slots at Ajax Downs. The Province has lumped Pickering, Ajax and Whitby into one “gaming zone,” which means there can only be one casino in the area. Asked if he’s worried about the Pickering proposal, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish’s response was, “Frankly, no. “The Ajax site is one of the most success- ful in the province,” he said. “When you go down the list and tick off the boxes, Ajax has it. The Province has made it clear, to move it off site, there has to be a strong business case. Pickering doesn’t have one.” The Town of Ajax received about $6.9 mil- lion in revenue from Slots at Ajax Downs in 2012. Ajax offered Whitby 15 per cent of what the Town receives, but Whitby officials turned it down. With that rejection, Ajax didn’t approach Pickering. Mayor Parish thinks the Pickering proposal is “one aspect” of the City trying to get some kind of revenue-sharing arrangement. “There are going to be some people with red faces who didn’t accept revenue sharing when it was offered,” he said. “They looked a gift horse in the mouth.” In December 2012, Pickering council voted 4-3 to declare the city a willing host for an OLG gaming facility. Councillors Bill McLean and Jenni- fer O’Connell and Mayor Dave Ryan were opposed. The move came after the OLG announced a modernization plan that included group- ing GTA municipalities into gaming zones -- including one zone for Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. In response to the changes, Whitby declared itself a willing host in Septem- ber 2012 and started negotiations with Ajax to receive a share of the Ajax Downs revenue, in exchange for not pursuing a gaming facility of its own. Whitby ultimately rejected an offer of an annual 15-per cent share, or about $1 mil- lion. Pickering’s move to become a willing host was an attempt to enter similar negotiations with Ajax. While Pickering Mayor Ryan was among those who voted against being a willing host for a casino, Mayor Parish alleges Mayor Ryan is “working behind the scenes” to get one, adding “the politics on this is volatile.” “The fact that an application has been brought forward is not something that we’ve done,” Mayor Ryan stressed. He says the potential for 10,000 new jobs is what’s driving his interest in the Durham Live proposal. “The whole concept is to create an entertainment and tourism destination point in the eastern GTA, there isn’t anything like that east of Niagara Falls,” he said. When asked about the potential for con- flict between Ajax and Pickering as a result of the new casino proposal, Mr. Apostolopoulos said decisions about casino locations aren’t his to make. “The Province and OLG have the ultimate say in where the casino will go,” he said, not- ing the Durham Live proposal isn’t contin- gent on a casino, describing it as a “very small component” of the site. Page 6 - Today’s editorial OLG seeking operator for Ajax Downs In December 2012, OLG announced it was seeking requests for pre-qualification from potential operators. Ajax Downs was put into a bundle with Woodbine Racetrack, so who- ever is chosen would operate both sites. OLG has divided the province into gam- ing zones, with only one casino in each zone. Ajax, Pickering and Whitby are one zone. The deadline to submit an RFPQ was March 14, but it has since been extended to May 8, 2014. Following the RFPQ process, potential operators selected will be asked to submit a request for proposal. The RFPQ process would allow pre- qualified service providers to propose the construction of a new gaming site anywhere within an OLG-defined geographic gaming zone, where there is municipal support. “It is important to understand the com- plexity of the decision making about mov- ing a site -- or building a new one,” said Rod Phillips, president and CEO of OLG. “Not only does there need to be demonstrated customer interest and a compelling busi- ness case that results in increased revenue for the Government of Ontario, there also needs to be a willing municipal host. And where there is a slots-at-racetrack facility, a proposal has to make sense for the horse- racing industry. Any new site or relocation of an existing site is subject to final approval from the Ontario government.” On Jan. 22, Mr. Phillips resigned and was replaced by Tom Marinelli, who will service as acting president and CEO until a permanent replacement is found. 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ITSITS March Break Madness for Durham kids hosted by OPG PICKERING -- Fun, free and education- al activities are being offered to chil- dren during Ontario Power Generation’s March Break Madness events. From March 10 to 14, there will be a dif- ferent educational activity for children every day. Children must be accompa- nied by an adult. • On March 10 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. kids can enjoy Aboriginal legends with Chief Top Leaf at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. Participants will learn about animal adaptations through stories and legends told by Chief Top Leaf. Seating is limited. Register at fs16.formsite.com/opgweb/ form44/index.html. Programs begin promptly at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; parents and children are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early, there is no late admit- tance. • On March 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. chil- dren can participate in a free swim at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd. OPG’s water safety message will be promoted during the event. The pool has a maximum capacity and swim- ming will be offered based on a first- come, first-served basis. • On March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. families are invited to experience a fun day at WindReach Farm in Ashburn. Participants can engage in snowshoe- ing, meet woolly farm animals, visit the farm museum, enjoy wagon rides, make crafts, warm up by the camp- fire, and visit the riding stable. Though the program is free, WindReach Farm is a charitable organization and a $20 donation would be appreciated. Partici- pants should dress for the weather and can purchase food and refreshments at the farm. A GPS device will not provide proper directions; visit www.windreach- farm.org/visit-windreach/directions/ • On March 13 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. a fun-filled Zumba session will be host- ed at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. • On March 14 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. a ‘Let’s Talk Science’ program will be host- ed at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Participants will experience a journey of discovery and will unlock the mystery and magic of science. There is limited seating; pre-register at fs16.form- site.com/opgweb/form44/index.html. Programs begin promptly at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; parents and children are encour- aged to arrive 15 minutes early, as there is no late admittance. For more information on the March break programs call the Pickering Nucle- ar Community Information Line at 905- 837-7272 or visit www.opg.com. 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ZUMBA DANCE FUN WHEN: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. WHERE: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre SHAKE THOSE WINTER CHILLS AWAY WITH A FUN-FILLED ZUMBA SESSION! LET’S TALK SCIENCE WHEN: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. WHERE: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre CALLING ALL SCIENTISTS. UNLOCK THE MYSTERY AND MAGIC OF SCIENCE! Limited seating – Pre-registration required at www.opg.com. Programs begin promptly at above times; no late admittance. WHERE: SH W THURS MARCH13 FAMILY FUN AT THE FARM WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: WindReach Farm JOIN US AT THE FARM FOR SNOWSHOEING,WOOLLY FARM ANIMALS,WAGON RIDES,AND MORE! As WindReach Farm is a charitable organization,a $20 donation is appreciated.Food and refreshments available to buy. 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BI-WEEKLY for the first 15 MONTHS. $107 � WA S Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $107 bi-weekly payments include $1,280 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $147. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount. � $147 T shownOptima SX A � Rio4 SX with Navigation shown � financing0% Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $78 bi-weekly payments include $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E), financing for 84 months. After15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $98. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. � THE ALL -NE W 2014 $98 hwy / city 100km � 5.3L/8.0L THROWBACK PRICING $78 � $0 DOWN. BI-WEEKLY for the first 15 MONTHS. $0 DOWN. BI-WEEKLY for the first 15 MONTHS. 6-SPEED MANUAL “BEST ECONOMY CAR” Forte SX shown � SATELLITE RADIO STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS AUX & USB INPUT PORTS ≠ OFFER ENDS MARCH 31 ST Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by March 31, 2014.Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply.See dealer for complete details.Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice.All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665,$34 OMVIC fee,environmental fee, variable dealer administration fees (up to $399) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing,registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available.�Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. Financing for 84 months example: 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E)/2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E) with a purchase price of $26,713/$17,913 (including $1,485 freight/ PDI and $399 administration fee)financed at 0%for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $107/$78 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $147/$98. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E)/2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E) shown is $1,280/$640 (a $40/$20 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer.See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing example: 2014 Rio LX MT (RO541E) with a purchase price of $15,913 (including $1,485 freight/PDI and $399 administration fee)financed at 0.99%for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $68 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $91 with a principal balance of $4,660 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months.Cost of borrowing is $513.61 and total obligation is $16,427.Throwback Pricing incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing incentive for the 2014 Rio LX MT (RO541E) shown is $736 (a $23 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer.Offer excludes HST and other applicable taxes. 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They are the main organizers of the Durham West Blues Festival, which will be held in Ajax June 13 to 15. "We are excited about it," Lori Murray says. "When the lineup firmed up this morning (Feb. 28) it was awesome." And the lineup is something to be excit- ed about, with Juno winners Fathead and the Downchild Blues Band headlining. The three-day event is at the Annan- dale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax. If the venue sounds familiar in connection with the Murrays, it's where they stage concerts in their blues-focused Music By the Bay Live concert series. The Murrays for six years ran the Music By the Bay Festival, but have announced that it will no longer be held. The event attracted bands and musicians under 21 years of age from Durham and much far- ther afield. "Basically we stopped it because it had grown as much as it could," Lori Murray says, noting the Millennium Square area "just limited the amount of people who could come down." While there has been some disappoint- ment expressed about the festival's end, the Murrays have also received "pats on the back for a job well done." Now the Murrays are putting all of their energy into the Durham West Blues Fes- tival. They consider it a Durham-wide event, and Lori Murray notes the fes- tival name ties in to the Durham West Arts Centre, as both groups are seeking to bring a performing arts centre to west Durham. There is an art connection as for all three days of the festival, the event's musical instrument-inspired art project and auction will be running. People can bid online at the festival website and in person during the silent auction. And while the slate of music is impres- sive, so are the workshops being held on June 14, hosted by Clarington's Jack de Keyzer, Mark Stafford and Carlos del Junco. On June 15 at noon, there's an Under- ground Railroad Blues Show hosted by Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley. "Diana will be the primary host," Lori Murray says. "She'll be using song and spoken word to take the audience on the journey her ancestors made." She notes that around 20 volunteers will be required to help with the festival, which is to be an annual event. Visit the festival Facebook page and watch for a website and more informa- tion. June 13 • 6 to 11:30 p.m.: Musical instrument- inspired art project and silent auction • 8 to 9 p.m.: Lisa Hutchinson Band • 9:30 p.m. to midnight: Fathead June 14 • Noon to 6 p.m.: Musical instrument- inspired art project and silent auction • Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Evolution of Blues Guitar workshop hosted by Jack de Keyzer • 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Junior Blues Jam hosted by Mark Stafford • 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Harmonica workshop hosted by Carlos del Junco • 6 to 6:45 p.m.: Johnny Max Band • 7:15 to 8 p.m.: The MacKenzie Blues Band • 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: JW-Jones • 10 p.m. to midnight: Downchild Blues Band June 15 • Noon to 6 p.m.: Musical instrument- inspired art project and silent auction • Noon to 1 p.m.: Underground Railroad Blues Show hosted by Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley • 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Gospel Blues Show (Braithwaite and Whiteley) Blues Festival schedule AJAX -- The Downchild Blues Band is headlining a busy June 14 at the Durham West Blues Festival in Ajax. downchild.com Durham arts group holds annual AGM DURHAM-- The business part of the meeting is short and sweet when the PineRidge Arts Council holds its Annual General Meeting. Also an arts event, everybody is wel- come to attend the free gathering on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ontario Power Generation Information Centre. It features a silent auction, an Artful Draw for a painting, this year donated by Pickering artist Robert Hinves, an exhibi- tion and sale of PRAC members’ work and refreshments. Entertainment will be pro- vided this year by the Senior Moments. The PineRidge Arts Council has mem- bers from across Durham Region and beyond. The Information Centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., (at the foot of Brock Road, Pickering). Travelling Stage workshops feature Pickering’s ‘Chloe’ DURHAM -- Family Channel’s The Next Step features two Durham Region natives, including Jennifer Pappas of Pickering, who plays Chloe. She and three other dancers on the show have teamed up with The Travelling Stage, run by former Pickering student Toni Grates, to offer a series of March break dance workshops. Grates has worked as an actor, writer, director, choreographer and producer in theatre, film and television across North America. The schedule is as follows: March 13 - March break Jazz with Next Step’s ‘Chloe’, 9 to 10:30 a.m. (ages 7 to 10) - March break Jazz with ‘Chloe’, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (ages 11 to 14) - March break Contemporary Dance with Next Step’s ‘Riley’, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. (ages 8 to 13) - March break Jazz with ‘Chloe’, 5 to 7 p.m. (ages 8 to 13) March 14 - March break Contemporary with ‘Riley’, 9 to 11 a.m. (ages 8 to 13) - March break Jazz with Next Step’s ‘Stephanie’, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ages 8 to 13) - March break Jazz with ‘Stephanie’, 1 to 3 p.m. (ages 8 to 13) - March break Contemporary Dance with Next Step’s ‘Michelle’, 3 to 5 p.m. (ages 8 to 13) - March break Contemporary Dance with ‘Michelle’, 5 to 7 p.m. (ages 8 to 13) DURHAM -- Pickering’s Jennifer Pappas, who plays Chloe on Family Channel’s The Next Step, is featured at March Break workshops in Whitby next week. 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The cast is, top row from left, Marion Reid-Clark, Bill Baker and Chris Cole, and bottom from left, Barbara Clifford, Denise Delgreco and Lisa Goodwin. Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd., between Taunton and Whitevale roads. Get tickets at herongate.com or by calling 1-866-902- 9884. Supplied photo See some art in Ajax and Pickering DURHAM -- There are many opportunities to see art displayed in Ajax and Pickering in March and April. At Debbie’s Cafe in Ajax, 94 Harwood Ave. S., Pickering artist Robert Hinves is showing work. In Pickering, see work by Ruth Green- law at Reeds Florists in the Pickering Town Centre and art by Hanneke Koonstra at Dentistry on Liverpool, 927 Liverpool Rd,. Pickering. At the Body and Mind Wellness Fam- ily Chiropractic Centre, 100 Westney Rd., Ajax, see work by Garry Herridge. Back in Pickering, Susan Brown’s work is shown at the Ontario Power Generation Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 4 22 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Ajahmo Clarke, Eric Smith named OCAA all-stars Durham College basketball players from Ajax lead team to bronze-medal game at tournament BRAMPTON -- A pair of Durham College men’s basket- ball student-athletes from Ajax picked up all-star awards as the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association announced the league award winners at the championship ban- quet. Ajahmo Clarke and Eric Smith each received nods for the OCAA east region all-star team. Clarke, a recreation and leisure studies major, was named an OCAA first team all-star as he finished fourth in league scoring averaging a staggering 24.0 points per game. In his first season with the Lords, he scored at least 10 points in 19 of 20 conference games while recording eight double-doubles. He was also one of the league’s top playmak- ers ending the season fifth in assists with 71. With all of his accolades on the offensive end of the court, he was just as impressive in defensive coverage as he was among the league leaders in steals (54, third overall) and blocks (17, ninth overall). Smith, who is also a recreation and leisure stud- ies major, was named an OCAA second team all-star despite missing seven conference games due to an injury. Smith averaged 21.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, as the Lords ended the season 9-4 down the stretch to qualify for the OCAA playoffs. He cer- tainly made an impact across the OCAA as he fin- ished third in assists per game, fifth in points per game and ninth in rebounds per game. Smith has received all-star recognition in all four years he has played. At the OCAA championships, after suffering an opening round loss to the No. 2-ranked Algonquin Thunder, the Lords reeled off back-to-back wins over Seneca (78-75) and Mohawk (96-90) to qualify for the bronze-medal game. Unfortunately for Dur- ham, the team ran out of gas, falling short of win- ning their first medal since 1997, losing to Humber 85-70. There were a lot of highlights in the Lords’ run at the podium but possibly the most memorable was the performance of Clarke on Saturday afternoon as he went off for 48 points against the No. 7-ranked Mohawk Mountaineers to send Durham to the final four. For his efforts throughout the weekend, Clarke was named to the championship all-star team. Clarke was also named the Durham College stu- dent-athlete of the week for the period ending March 2. OSHAWA -- The Durham College men’s basketball team capped off a suc- cessful season by reaching the bronze medal game at the OCAA cham- pionships before losing to Humber 85-70. Individually, the Lords landed a couple of players on all-star teams. Eric Smith (top photo) was named to the second team, while Ajahmo Clarke (above) was a first team selection. Photos by Al Fournier Tennis Amberlea Tennis Club holding registration PICKERING -- It’s a sure sign of the change of seasons. The Amberlea Tennis Club will be hold- ing an early membership registration for the upcoming season on Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex in the upstairs meeting room. The club holds a number of leagues for all levels of its members. For more informa- tion visit the club’s website at www.amber- leatennis.ca. Squash Pickering Recreation Complex to host all-star squash competition PICKERING -- On Saturday, March 8, the Pickering Squash Club will be hosting three of the highest level squash matches that have ever been played on the courts at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Six of the top professional squash play- ers in the world will be playing on the show courts starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Seating arrangements is first come, first served and space for seating is limited. The lineup includes: Graham Ryding (Canadian legend) vs. Dane Sharp (Canada, world No. 80); Shawn Delierre (Canada, world No. 47) vs. Mike McCue (Canada, world No. 121); Martin Knight (New Zealand, world No. 49) vs. Dave Letourneau (Canada, world No. 130). The Pickering Recreation Complex is located at 1867 Valley Farm Road. Track Christopher Lowing tops at track meet AJAX -- Christopher Lowing of Notre Dame won the senior boys 600m at the Birchmount indoor track and field race earlier this month. Teammate Tyra Gordon won bronze in the senior girls 600m. The events took place at York Uni- versity. Lowing and Gor- don have been training at Notre Dame year round for three and a half years and their efforts are paying off. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 4 23 AP Special Meeting of MeMberS A Special Meeting of Members of Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS)is being held for members to vote on the proposed merger of Rouge Valley Health System and The Scarborough Hospital. We will be meeting to carry out approval of the proposed professional staff By-laws,proposed administrative staff By-laws,amalgamation agreement, and letters patent.To get copies of these documents,please do any of the following: Visit the administration offices at either of our hospital campuses— Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (580 Harwood Avenue South,Ajax) or Rouge Valley Centenary (2867 Ellesmere Road,Scarborough); Download at www.rougevalley.ca/special-meeting-of-members;or Contact Christine Pember at 416-281-7293 or cpember@rougevalley.ca. Rouge ValleyHealtHSyStem SpecialMeeting ofMeMberS Date:Monday,March 17,2014 time:6 –8 p.m. Location: Rouge Valley Centenary, 2867 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough (Dr.Bruce Johnston Conference Room,3rd floor) The best at what we do. Members of RVHS include the directors of the corporation,adult volunteers,adult auxiliary members and those who donated $20 or more to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation between April 1,2012 and March 31,2013 ($100 in the case of corporations/associations).If in doubt,confirm your membership by calling 416-281-7342. 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It’s nice to be up 2-0,” said head coach Jeremy Murphy. “Game one we were really strong, kept them to the outside, limited their chances. Our special teams were great with a couple goals. Game two on Sunday, as we expect- ed, Oakville came back really strong. We did a good job limiting their chances overall, but we did give them a few high quality ones that their skilled players made plays on and scored big goals to keep it close.” Goaltender Stephanie Sluys posted the shutout on Saturday, stopping just 17 shots, while Kennedy Marchment and Samantha McKenzie had power-play goals in the sec- ond period to go with a first-period goal by Alysha Burriss. It was much closer Sunday afternoon as a Katrina Manoukarakis goal with just one sec- ond remaining in regulation time lifted the Lightning to a 4-3 victory. Burriss potted a pair of goals, while Marchment had the other for the Lightning, who doubled Oakville in shots 26-13. 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Finished Bsmts l Rec Rooms l Taping Bathrooms/Kitchens l Baseboards Crown Mouldings l Drywall RepairsReasonable Rates * Reliable ServiceAll Work Guaranteed * Free Estimates 905-668-4750 905-442-7077 Experienced European Cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771"Clean is our middle name" ALLEN, Steven John - Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday March 2, 2014 after a 10 month courageous battle with Brain Cancer, at the age of 55. Steve is survived by his wife Karem (nee Veijalainen) and his son Erik. Predeceased by his parents Ken and Mary Allen (nee O'Brien). Beloved brother of Paul, Colleen (Blake), Richard (Augusta). Loving Uncle of Michael, (Pre-deceased John), James (Kate), Courtney, Isla and Desmond. Also survived by his beloved 10 year old Golden Retriever Riley. Steve spent 28 years working for Aramark Canada formerly Versa Services and is fondly remembered as a dedicated and respected Manager. He coached his son's baseball teams during his time volunteering with Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Association. In lieu of flowers please make donations to any of the following, The Pencer Brain Institute at Princess Margaret Hospital, Durham Hospice, and/or Lakeridge Palliative Care Ward. The family would like to thank all the dedicated professionals that have helped over the past year and special thanks to the staff at Lakeridge Palliative Care in Oshawa and Durham Hospice who cared for Steve at the end of the journey. The family would like to thank Chris van Steen and Ron Howald who's volunteer visiting gave Karem peace of mind while at work. Bill Morrison for his help in driving Steve to his daily Radiation Treatments in the summer. Visitation is scheduled for Friday March 7th, 7 to 9 pm, Saturday March 8th, 1:30 with funeral service at 2:30pm at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, 905 428-8488. Reception to follow at the McEachnie Family Centre. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca CLENCH, Shayne John Andrew - September 3, 1996 - March 3, 2014. Our son, Shayne passed away suddenly by taking his own life on Monday, March 3, 2014. Shayne was a very caring, warm and loving young man with the biggest heart of anyone. Shayne enjoyed and cared deeply for all his friends and family. He touched and changed the lives of anyone who knew him and he will be dearly and deeply missed by all. We are all better for having known him. He loved sports, music and had a passion for gaming on either his Xbox or Playstation. He was a very gifted student and had a bright future ahead of him. He planned to be a pilot/engineer in the Canadian Armed Forces. Shayne was loved by many and leaves behind his grief stricken family, father Melvin, mother Deborah, sisters Meaghan and Shannan. Aunts: Linda, Heather, Doreen, Patricia, Pamela, Carol, (recently departed Geraldine), grandparents; Teresa & Andy, Joan, uncles; Thomas, Raymond, Edgar, Gilles, Ralph, Doug (Doogie), Desmond (Desi), Dave & John. He will also be deeply missed by many more cousins and family in Canada, Ireland and Scotland. Donations can be made to Kids Help Phone and Ontario Shores Family Resource Centre. A Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, 905 428-8488, on Saturday March 15, 2014 and Sunday March 16, 2014 between 2-4 and 7-9pm. A celebration of Shayne's life will be held at St. George's Anglican Church (77 Randall Drive, Ajax, Ontario) at 1:00pm, on Monday March 17, 2014. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca In Loving Memory of our cherished Son and Brother. Matthew Robert McFarlaneSeptember 17, 1993 to March 8, 2013 Two smiling eyes stopped smiling,A golden heart stood still,We don't know why God took you,And guess we never will.He only lent you to us,Then came and took you back,To us you were so precious,Your life was full of fun,A caring, loving brother,A darling handsome son. Matthew you touched so many people's lives in your short lifetime. 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