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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2014_03_19_P ICKER I NG News Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO Your Life: Yoga Yogi Wendy Melville demonstrates the upward salute pose. It tones the thighs, improves digestion and helps to relieve anxiety and fatigue.durhamregion.com Promise made, promise kept Catherine Forget isn’t one to break a promise. Neither are her good friends Audrey and Margaret. So when the three were living together in London close to 60 years ago, they made a promise to each other that when they turned 80, they would get together for a reunion. All three made good on the promise, reuniting in October 2012. FEATURE SERIESNA WED. MARCH 19, 2014 / A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 44 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand THEBIGSTORE BESIDETHE4010 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pickeringtoyota.com 905-420-9000 SALES •SERVICE PARTS •BODYSHOP 575 Kingston Road Pickering Tel: (905) 831-5400 www.pickeringhonda.com $1000 OR10%OFF! 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The DRPS West Division, which covers Ajax and Pickering, is using Twitter with ‘Wanted Wednesday’ postings of sus- pects being sought. Staff Sergeant Jeff Haskins said Wanted Wednesday “is actu- ally taken off from an initiative launched by the Toronto Police Service. We looked at what other forces were doing.” It started in 65 Division in Toronto and “we created our own version,” he said. See TWITTER page 4 Stone barriers moved from Pickering’s Frenchman’s Bay Mayor Dave Ryan calls situation ‘ridiculous’ Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- City of Pickering officials responded with disbelief after members of the public man- aged to move stone barriers put in place to prevent vehicles from driving onto Frenchman’s Bay ice. “It’s crazy ... we never thought anyone would do that,” says City CAO Tony Prevedel. On March 7, Toronto Region Conservation Authority staff used large armour stone rocks to block access to the bay, after two vehi- cles went through the ice in sepa- rate incidents. One vehicle was carrying two children, who managed to escape on their own, while a woman trapped inside the car as it began to sink was rescued by two fisher- men. The stone barriers were intend- ed as a temporary measure to pre- vent tragedy. See BIGGER page 4 • Canada’s leader in Laser Eye Surgery • Over 200,000 Treatments performed LASER VISION CORRECTION SEE the Difference 416-431-7449 2941 LAWRENCE AVE,EAST SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2V6 Bochner.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 • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ mission is to financially assist Durham Region students. Over our 30 years in Durham Region, Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities. 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Tritium is a radioactive form of hydrogen that is released in small amounts by nucle- ar facilities as tritiated water. The study -- which involved the Durham Region Health Department as a partner -- looks at rates of leukemia, lung, thyroid, and childhood cancers in men and women, as well as breast cancer in women. The results found “no evidence of a sta- tistically significant association between tritium emissions and cancer risk.” Ms. Pietrusiak says the health depart- ment continues to keep an eye on the issue, including advocating for better local cancer data. Cancer Care Ontario currently provides cancer data for Durham, but doesn’t break it down by municipality, which officials say would be helpful when it comes to tracking trends. “We are still hoping for cancer data on a municipal level on a routine basis,” Ms. Pietrusiak says. The data for Durham Region for 2005 to 2009 shows the most common cancers in men are prostate, lung and colorectal, while in women the most common are breast, lung and colorectal. Some cancers have a higher incidence in Durham for that time period compared with Ontario. They include melanoma in both men and women, as well as leukemia and breast cancer in women. Ms. Pietrusiak says it’s “very complicat- ed” to determine why that is, noting each type of cancer has its own set of risk factors and protective factors. Members of Durham Nuclear Awareness are urging local residents to dig deeper and do their own research on the issue. “Studies elsewhere are showing defi- nite, serious health issues in the vicini- ty of nuclear plants; there is no reason to think we don’t have those same problems,” says Janet McNeill, a spokesperson for the group. “But we’re not hearing it from the Region and we’re not hearing it from the nuclear industry.” For example, recent studies in Germa- ny found the risk of childhood leukemia doubled within a five-kilometre radius of nuclear plants, but other European studies didn’t find the same results. Ms. McNeill points to comments from University of Montreal professor Dr. Eric Notebaert, in which he cites studies of peo- ple living near 200 nuclear facilities, which show “beyond any doubt” a link between childhood leukemia and the presence of a nuclear facility. Local nuclear activists have long demand- ed more detailed studies that track factors such as the long-term effects of various low-level radiation types on different parts of the body -- such as possible links to car- diovascular disease. “Citizens of Durham Region are on the receiving end of the health consequences of nuclear energy,” Ms. McNeill says. “We deserve rigorous, independent and prop- erly conducted health studies.” PICKERING -- A new study led by Cancer Care Ontario and also involving the Durham Region Health Department as a part- ner, found no evidence of ‘statistically significant’ association between tritium emissions from the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and cancer risk. /Life hacks contest/Life hacks contest/Life hacks contest What’s your favourite life hack? We What’s your favourite life hack? We What’s your favourite life hack? We want to know. Just make a video -- 15 want to know. Just make a video -- 15 want to know. 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Homes were damaged and a van was pushed into the yard of a neighbouring property when the Durham Transit bus plowed into a driveway on Tatra Drive just before 4 p.m. March 14. There were no passengers on the bus and the driver was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The incident was the result of a medical episode, Dur- ham police said. HeatherLee Sutherland was in her Tatra Drive home with her 12-year-old daugh- ter at about 3:45 when the bus, which had been northbound on Modlin Road, failed to negotiate a turn at the T-intersection and crashed into her property. “All of a sudden it sounded like a rum- ble, like a bomb was coming. And then it blew up,” said Ms. Sutherland. “The whole house was shaking.” Ms. Sutherland looked out one window and saw nothing. “But when I looked to the west, there was a bus sitting in my backyard,” she said. The bus knocked down a light stan- dard, then plowed down the driveway between Ms. Sutherland’s house and a neighbour’s, pushing the family’s van as it travelled. The van came to rest against a house to the north of Ms. Sutherland’s. “I looked around and said, ‘Where’s the van?’” she said. “I was shaking so hard I couldn’t dial 911.” Calling 911 was Tatra resident Josephine Sicchia, who was preparing to make a call when she heard the bus plow into Ms. Sutherland’s van. She found a clearly shak- en Ms. Sutherland puzzling over her van. “It (the van) went clear through the fence, right into the back of the house in back,” she said. Ms. Sicchia said it’s a wonder no pedes- trians or residents were injured. “The good Lord was watching out for everybody here,” she said. Ms. Sicchia said she’s long had concerns about traffic in the area, particularly the intersection where Modlin meets Tatra. “I’ve always said there’s going to be a bad accident here,” she said. Pickering Fire Services platoon chief Rick Ingram said it took about five hours to clean up the scene. “It was March break so there were no kids around. He (the driver) was lucky,” said Mr. Ingram. In a brief statement issued Friday, Dur- ham Transit confirmed there were no passengers on the bus, and that the driver was taken to hospital for minor injuries. “Our concern is with the operator at this time,” the statement said. Ms. Sutherland said her house was declared structurally safe. The other home affected has also been declared habitable, she said. “The inspectors were in and said it’s safe for all of us to be in our houses,” she said. PICKERING -- A Durham Transit driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a bus plowed into the back yard of a home on Tatra Drive in Pickering March 14. No one else was injured in the incident, which was the result of a medical episode. Submitted photo He noted in Toronto, “without ever posting, people were lined up to turn themselves in, for whatever reason.” That has also happened in Durham, he said, adding postings also bring in infor- mation on the whereabouts of some people. The Wanted Wednesday post- ing on March 12 was for Sheleeza Hinds, 30, who is wanted for fail- ing to attend court. One of the suspects sought was wanted on drug-relat- ed charges and breaching probation. Asked if he was sur- prised at the impact, Staff Sgt. Haskins said, “It’s hard to say at this point. Eventually, when we have a larger following on Twit- ter, we’ll have a greater pene- tration rate. Being on Twitter will have an impact. We’re still relatively new to the game to say we’re surprised.” The aim, he noted, is to get the informa- tion out to the public, as well as check- ing to ensure some folks aren’t breaching their probation or release conditions. Using Twitter will allow the police to “cast a wider net,” Staff Sgt. Haskins said. “We’re pretty happy with what we’ve done so far. We’re looking for feedback from the public.” West Division account is @DRSPWest- Div. Jodi MacLean, a spokeswoman for the DRPS, said Wanted Wednesday was start- ed on Oct. 30 of last year and there have been 13 releases and eight arrests. “Only five remain outstanding,” Ms. McLean said. “We’ve gotten calls saying they saw Wanted Wednesday and were giving us tips or people turning themselves in.” The police are using Twitter to generate “activ- ity on new cases” as well as seeking leads on old cases, she noted. “We’ll be rolling it out soon to others. West Division is the guinea pig. It’s worked out real- ly well. And, not just for Wanted Wednes- day,” Ms. MacLean said. “It’s something done above and beyond their regular duties.” The public can follow the police on Twitter with either the corporate account or with West Division account, she said. Twitter campaign results in arrests TWITTER from page 1 Within hours of the rocks being posi- tioned, Mr. Prevedel says “several strong guys” managed to move the barrier just enough for a vehicle to squeeze by. “OK, this is getting ridiculous,” Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said in a recent Facebook post. “The ice is compromised and is not safe. This was clearly demonstrated when a vehicle carrying a mother and her two chil- dren fell through last week. Don’t put your- self at risk and don’t put others at risk when they invariably have to go out and rescue you.” TRCA staff returned and put even larger rocks in place, which seems to have solved the problem for now. On Jan. 18 an SUV fell through the ice on the bay in what police described as “a case of misadventure,” followed by the March 2 incident involving a woman and two 12-year-old children. There were no injuries in either case and no charges laid. 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Pictured here with some of the bears are: Front row,(L-R) Angelo Distefano, Kevin Summerhill and Jonathon Jenkins of Summerhill’s No Frills. Back row,(L-R) Shafi Tinat, of Summerhill’s No Frills, Paul Ta alman of the News Advertiser, Inspector Bruce To wnley of the DRPS West (19) Division, Steve and Amanda Summerhill of Summerhill’s No Frills and PC Robin Roychoudhury, also of DRPS West Division. Wanted Pickering man on the run after eluding police DURHAM -- A Pickering man is believed to be on the run after fleeing from police investigating a violent kidnapping in Toronto. Police say 44-year-old John Brown may be violent and dangerous. They’re appealing for tips on his whereabouts. It’s believed Mr. Brown, one of a num- ber of suspects wanted for a kidnap- ping in December, managed to escape after leading Toronto police on a wild car chase that saw a vehicle slam into a building Monday. Officers spotted a black Accura 3.23 associated with the suspect in the vicin- ity of Danforth and Greenwood avenues recently and attempted to pull it over but the driver sped away, police said. The car sustained heavy damage when it crashed into a building nearby but the driver once again managed to flee as cops closed in. Mr. Brown is one of four suspects sought in the December, 2013 kidnapping and assault of a woman in Toronto. The vic- tim, who was held for three days and beaten, managed to escape and alerted police. Call police at 416-808-4100 or call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477. PICKERING -- Toronto police are search- ing for 44-year-old John Brown following a violent kidnapping in Toronto. Submitted photo A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWS FAX 905-579-1809 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 6 P 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 Mirabel no model for Pickering To the editor: Re: ‘Mirabel: Let’s review’, letter to the edi- tor, durhamregion.com, Feb. 15, 2014. We thank the letter writer for supporting the preservation of the federal lands, and for pointing out that there are jobs at Mirabel today. We had no intention to mislead. The point we were trying to make was that, after nearly 40 years, millions of taxpayer dollars, and a cancelled scheme to turn the place into an amusement park, Mirabel is still a debt-ridden, failed passenger airport. Mirabel is no model for a Pickering air- port, which, encircled by Ajax, Pickering, Markham, Stouffville, Claremont, and soon Seaton, wouldn’t have Mirabel’s greatest asset: no restrictions on noise and night flights. Hamilton International does, and the $12-million cargo terminal slated to open in 2015 will allow it to realize some success as a cargo facility. Meanwhile, com- mercial airlines won’t leave Pearson, and Oshawa Airport has the capacity to take But- tonville’s business when it closes. So what would Pickering be used for? How many jobs would it create? How long would they last? Agriculture and food-related industries are a far wiser path to job security, and the basic ingredient is already here on the fed- eral lands. Pat Valentine, Pickering Police Services Act reforms needed now Your editorial regarding the perceived image problem for Durham police states we need to act and soon. In fact, we have acted -- quickly and effectively -- to hold our mem- bers accountable. To set the record straight: • The SIU investigates sexual assault com- plaints against police officers. The SIU was responsible for the investigation and prosecu- tion of Scott Andrew Terry, not the DRPS. We fulfilled our obligation by immediately notify- ing them after we became aware of the com- plaint. • The video of a police officer “ranting” was discovered by the DRPS. It was investigated and, even without a complainant, the officer was held to account and disciplined. • The DRPS became aware of an incident involving officer misconduct regarding the Ontario Ombudsman only after his media conference. We launched an investigation within one hour of becoming aware of it and again charged the officer without the benefit of an outside complainant. • A “veteran” female officer faced numer- ous criminal charges following a DRPS inves- tigation into her misconduct. There was never an attempt to minimize her actions by the DRPS. In fact, we issued a release to advise the community of the arrest and charges. Every criminal offence that could be laid was laid. The officer entered a guilty plea and sen- tencing is scheduled for June. • The officer who was ordered fired after three convictions is proof positive that the Police Services Act needs to be rewritten. Getting a bad cop’s job can be next to impos- sible under current rules. That officer has appealed the decision for dismissal, and is entitled to full pay until the case is reviewed by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission. I don’t believe that anyone inside the DRPS believes the culture is broken. The major- ity demand accountability and are enraged when misconduct overshadows our success. The time for meaningful change to the Police Services Act is now, and that includes greater measures for public reporting, accountability and suspensions without pay. -- Mike Ewles is Chief of the DRPS. Chief Mike Ewles Guest Column In Response... Cops ‘casting a wider net’ in Pickering Police using Twitter to help catch suspects The use of Twitter by Durham Region- al Police means its search for crooks will reach a larger number of people, especially young folks who can’t go anywhere with- out a smart phone in their hands. Twitter sometimes gets a bad rap, not for the technology, but for how it’s used. Many people cringe and snicker at posts such as, “having a great time at the beach” or “it’s snowing really hard.” So what, one might respond, keep it to yourself, who cares. But a suspect who is at large and being sought by police, especially if it is a dan- gerous person who parents and any citizen of the community should know about, is serious stuff. So the DRPS’s West Division, which covers Ajax and Pickering, has intro- duced Wanted Wednesday Twitter postings of suspects they are seeking. And while the idea was stolen from Toronto police’s 65 Division, originality is not the focus here, but results. It’s ironic in a way. Wanted posters have been around for well over 100 years. Think of the virtually lawless, old west in the U.S. Back then, you would have to walk by one of the posters to discover who’s wanted, why and if there’s a reward. Now police in the 21st century are posting Tweets, and you don’t have to see the Wanted Wednes- day posting in person. Of course that’s the point. This isn’t just a fad or a cool use of the technology, it’s eminently practical. How many times have we seen in recent years where a crime suspect was photographed, the picture was posted online and the sus- pect turned himself in, sometimes a mere hours later? With his picture and name everywhere, being seen by everybody, the guy figured it’s only a matter of time, so why run and hide? Police would no doubt agree that the best apprehension of a sus- pect is when he walks into a police station and turns himself in; it poses no danger to officers and not a lot of police resources are required for the collar. Wanted Wednesday began in the fall and Jodi MacLean, a spokeswoman for the DRPS, says there have been 13 releas- es and eight arrests. And indeed, people have turned themselves in after appearing in a Wanted Wednesday post and police tipsters have referenced it when calling in information. A Wanted Wednesday posting doesn’t have to be related to a fresh case, it can be used to jog people’s memories about an old one. It only makes sense for police to use the technology like this and it’s already making an impact in west Durham. Can we not spare half a minute to drain the old tuna? I saw a billboard the other day heralding either a wonderful benchmark of scientif- ic progress or, perhaps more likely, the first sign of the Apocalypse. There, at the side of the highway, 20 feet high and just as wide, in bold eye-catching colour, was a sign announcing the arrival of ‘No Drain Tuna’. Wow. Finally. How many of us had sim- ply given up eating the delicious canned fish because of the enormous man hours wasted draining our tuna? How many Face- book petitions needed to circulate before the canned tuna industry heard our cries of ‘Stop the needless draining’? Kudos to all of us who stayed the course. We won. This, of course, is remarkably silly. Espe- cially when you stop to consider the mil- lions of dollars worth of R and D and adver- tising that must have gone into creating this ridiculous gimmick. And why? Were they really getting letters from irate consumers complaining that draining their tuna was becoming too much of a chore? I drain my tuna all the time and, as much as I would love to say that ‘draining my tuna’ is some kind of sexual or scatological metaphor, it is not. It’s just something I do. In fact I don’t even really do it, gravity does it. I turn the can over and through the remarkable and mysterious mechanics of physics, it drains. The whole process takes maybe 30 seconds. Have we gotten that lazy, that irritable as a culture, that we feel we cannot spare half a minute to drain the old tuna? Really? And what have we lost in the process? We may have gained 30 seconds of leisure time but when someone wants our attention we can no longer say fun things like ‘Be with you in a jiff, just draining my tuna.’ Honestly, try and say that out loud without laughing. And what do we say to our cats and dogs who, at the mere sound of the can opener going to work, would happily trot into the kitchen in joyful anticipation of all that love- ly tuna juice drained into their dishes? No more, Fido. Sorry Fritz. We’ve gone drain- less. Which brings me to what may be the most important question of all. If all of that juice was in there keeping the tuna moist and yummy, what’s in there now? Isn’t no-drain tuna simply a synonym for desiccated tuna? Tuna powder? Tuna flakes? And if that’s the case why not just put it in a box and make it a breakfast cereal? ‘Tuna Flakes- Now with the glow-in-the-dark goodness of mercury.’ I shouldn’t be surprised, I guess. There seems to be no end to human indolence. We are hardwired to look for short cuts and the food industry has always bent over backwards to accommodate us. I’m sur- prised it took them this long. No-drain tuna should’ve appeared hard on the heels of the individually wrapped cheese slice, pre- mixed peanut butter and jam and Lunch- ables. Who the hell has time to even eat any- more? Draining our tuna is just the tip of the iceberg. How much time could we save if we didn’t have to do all of that wasteful chew- ing and swallowing? Mark my words. The next big thing is going to be food you can wear and absorb osmotically. I can see the billboard already; Who needs to drain the old tuna when you’ve got bacon in your pants? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 7 10 Drinking celebrations AP Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in with readers on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Poll Health experts are working to debunk vaccination myths. Do you worry about inoculations for your kids? Never had a problem.60% Benefits outweigh the risks.13% Vaccinations cause illness!27% Corrie Repko: If that were my husband, I could/would never accept that he was dead unless the facts proved he was. The discovery Friday of a shoe that might belong to missing Whitby jogger Jeffrey Boucher prompted a fresh search by police officers -- and a fresh round of Facebook commentary -- over the weekend. WIN! A Tim Hortons gift card if you are the Featured Letter authorFeatured Letter Growing up versus growing out To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering mayor boosts airport at busi- ness event’, news, durhamregion.com, March 3, 2014. Kudos to Ajax Mayor Steve Parish for his positive message to the Board of Trade re: high density development. Clearly, he gets the concept of ‘growing up, not out’. At a recent conference on the Greenbelt and ‘Near Urban Agriculture’ hosted by the Ontario Farmland Trust and attended by Provincial staff, farmers, developers, urban planners and advocacy groups like Land Over Landings and Environmental Defence, ‘in-filling’ -- be it residential or commercial -- was all the buzz. Only by developing or redeveloping exist- ing urban areas, especially so-called ‘brown- field’ (previously industrialized) areas, can we fulfill municipal goals of extending the tax base and creating jobs, while curbing rampant sprawl and feeding our popula- tion. Perhaps these concepts could dovetail with Mayor Ryan’s dream of greenhouses to grow bananas. How lovely, particularly in a winter such as this one, to have tropical greenhouses in urban areas. It’s always been a mystery why the City never partnered with environmen- tal award-winning OPG nuclear, to use its waste heat for greenhouses to grow vegeta- bles, as was the case for years at Bruce nucle- ar. What a lost opportunity for Pickering. But please, no greenhouses on the Class 1 foodlands of north Pickering. To build there to grow bananas, while shipping in garlic from China would be like a Caribbean para- dise blocking access to the ocean and pav- ing the beach for swimming pool parking. Mary Delaney Pickering Shoe’s discovery renews search for missing jogger Maureen Carl: I was a long dis- tance daily runner for 10 years. I had two pairs of running shoes at a time. One for good weather and one for bad weather. it would take a lot longer than 2 months for me to accept the fact that my missing husband was probably dead. Maria McDougall: This is so tragic..nobody knows anything... Jennifer Ebbs: Lay off the wife. There is no normal reaction to such a situation. You have not walked a mile in her shoes. Prayers to her and the family. Larry Dickinson: I’m certain the family is going through a living hell every day. The police release the info that needs to be released only. Patricia Startek: With sympathy to Mrs. Boucher for the pain she and her family must have been going through for months. DawnMarie Foster-Watson: The police know what they are doing and what they have to do. I’m sure they don’t tell everything and have their thoughts too. They’ll figure it out sooner or later. Chris Thompson: I am wonder- ing why some media are saying it does not look as if the shoe was outside for more than a week..... 10. Super Bowl Sunday 9. Mardi Gras 8. Halloween 7. Fourth of July 6. Derby Day 5. Purim 4. Cinco de Mayo 3. Thanksgiving Eve 2. St. Patrick’s Day 1. New Year’s Eve Source: www.time.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 • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 8 P Toronto 2015 Pan/ Parapan American Games need 20,000 people, 1,000 locally By Ian McMillan imcmillan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Christopher Rowe is many things to many people -- a husband, father, businessman, coach, friend. But there’s always been something he’s had on his to-do list -- volunteer. Now, thanks to the Toronto 2015 Pan/Para- pan American Games, he can strike it off his list. “I’ve always wanted to get involved in the area where I live,” he said. The Ajax resident dipped his toe into the volunteer waters last summer when he signed on as an assistant coach for his seven-year- old son’s baseball team, the Ajax Spartans. He enjoyed it so much he joined the Pan Am Ajax Host Committee, a group of about 30 people with diversified experience helping prepare Durham for the Pan Am/Parapan Toronto 2015 Games. “It was a great opportunity to start my com- munity engagement,” he said. “It’s humbling being around people with so much experi- ence.” Like most Durham residents, Mr. Rowe is busy. He commutes daily to his job with Rog- ers in downtown Toronto. Back at home he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. But when Ajax was selected to host the base- ball and softball events at the Pan Am Toron- to 2015 Games he knew getting involved was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “This is really going to be something for the history books,” he said. That said, it’s going to take a lot of volun- teers to pull it off, explained Darryl McKenzie, vice-president, volunteer services at Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games -- 20,000 volunteers, to be exact. In Durham Region he estimated the need for about 1,000 volun- teers. “This is one of the largest calls for volun- teers in Canada’s history,” he said. On April 7, Pan Am/Parapan Toronto 2015 Games will launch its Game Time Volun- teer Program at a special event being held in Toronto. The online volunteer program will go live and the call centre will open for any- one who needs more information about get- ting involved. “Volunteers, they’re the face of the Games,” Mr. McKenzie said. “They’re also the back- bone at our operations.” Anyone wanting to volunteer for the Games has to be 16 years of age as of January 2015 and they must have a working knowledge of English. Volunteers who can speak and understand French, Spanish and Portuguese are highly sought as there will be many ath- letes and visitors who speak those languages at the Games. No experience is required to volunteer but there are positions for more specialized vol- unteers such as information technology, human resources, transportation and those with medical expertise such as paramedics. “There’s a real wide range of opportunities,” Mr. McKenzie said. “Most (opportunities) are for people who just want to roll up their sleeves and pitch in.” Those who volunteer will be required to meet minimum shift requirements. Mr. McKenzie explained for the Pan Am Games volunteers are expected to work 12 shifts, each eight to 12 hours in length. For the Parapan American Games six shifts would be required, each shift eight to 12 hours in length. “We’re looking for a pretty significant time commitment,” he said. Mr. Rowe is excited to be a part of some- thing historic in his hometown of Ajax. He said he’ll be on the frontline when the Games start on July 10, 2015. “This is an opportunity to showcase our town to the world,” he said. He added the energy around the Pan Am Ajax Host Committee is contagious which is attracting a lot of attention. For the call to volunteer he had one piece of advice -- be a part of it. “At the end of the day just get involved,” Mr. Rowe said. “There’s so many ways people could be involved. Get out and be a part of it.” For more information about Pan Am/ Parapan Toronto 2015 Games visit http:// www.toronto2015.org. visit www.toronto2015.org Gamesto theBuild up OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OFFICIAL nEwSPAPER OF thE tOROntO 2015 PA n Am/PARAPA n A m gAmES Answering the Pan Am call to volunteer AJAX -- Christopher Rowe, a member of the Pan Am Ajax Host Committee, will be vol- unteering at the Pan Am Games. On April 7, Pan Am/Parapan toronto 2015 Games will launch its Game time volunteer Program. there is a need for 20,000 volunteers for the whole event, 1,000 volunteers for the Durham portion of the Games. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Mayor Pat Perkins seizes opportunity to show off Whitby’s Abilities Centre WHITBY -- Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins never hesitates to talk up her town. So when the opportunity presented itself to show off the Abilities Centre to Saad Rafi, the new chief executive officer of TO2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, she took it. It wasn’t a long tour but he “put his feet on the ground,” Mayor Perkins said. “It was nice to see his eyes light up. You can’t help but be wowed by (the Abili- ties Centre).” Ajax and Oshawa host events for the Pan Am Games tak- ing place in July while Whitby is the only municipality to host events at the Parapan Am Games commencing on Aug. 7. Boccia and judo will take place at the Abilities Centre. Mayor Perkins said that up until last year Whitby did not have a single boccia court until one was installed in Cullen Cen- tral Park. Now with the addition of the court at the Abilities Centre, “we have them in spades,” she said. And when fans and athletes descend on Whitby to take in the Games they’ll be able to gaze at the wonder of the Abilities Centre. “It accommodates anybody and every- body,” Mayor Perkins said.‘‘This is really going to be something for the history books.’ Christopher Rowe Pat Perkins 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 9 P Alternate versions available upon request, call 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Fo llow us on Fa cebook City of Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time March19 Committeeof Adjustment City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm March24 CouncilMeeting City Hall –Council Chambers 7:00pm March26 Accessibility Advisory Committee City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm March27 HeritagePickering Advisory Committee City Hall –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm March27 PickeringLibraryBoard Central Branch 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopen to thepublic.Fordetails call905.420.2222orvisit the City website.For Service Disruptionnotification call1.866.278.9993 Wh at’s Happening @ Yo ur City Subscribe to ournew eNewsletter to stayon top ofwhat’screatingabuzzin Pickering!Fromnewprojects to excitingprogramsand specialevents –get to know Yo ur City. 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AppealProcess Should Pickering Councilapprovethe by-lawsauthorizing placementofthequestionsontheballot,the Ministerof MunicipalAffairsand Housingandanyotherpersonorentity mayappeal to the Chief Election Officerofthe Provinceof Ontarioonthegroundsthatthequestions: i)arenotclear,conciseorneutral,and/or ii)arenot capableofbeinganswered by eitherthe “YES”or “NO”optionsprovided. The Clerkshallgivenoticeofthepassageofthe by-laws to thepublicandthe Minister.Suchnoticewillprovidefurther instructionswith respect to theappealprocess.A Notice of Appealmustsetouttheobjections to the by-lawand questionandthe reasonsinsupportoftheobjections. FirstnoticeissuedonMarch5th,2014 th In partnership with Sustainable Pickering and the Pickering To wn 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 • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP Reunion with friends held despite being terminally ill Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com This is the third in a 12-part monthly series on the terminally ill. Working in conjunction with Durham Hospice, we will profile people who are nearing the end of life’s journey. We will also be featuring the people and volunteers associated with Durham Hospice. Catherine Forget isn’t one to break a promise. Neither are her good friends Audrey and Margaret. So when the three were living together in London close to 60 years ago, they made a promise to each other that when they turned 80, they would get together for a reunion. All three made good on the promise, reuniting in October 2012. It’s one of the fond memories that Catherine shares, uncertain of just how many more there will be. In 2011 she was diagnosed with colon cancer, and in July 2012, was informed she’s terminal. But the news hasn’t changed her cheery disposition or positive outlook. The 81 year old exudes energy, a warm, comfort- ing smile never leaving her face. “I’m living with cancer, I’m not dying with it,” she says of her situation. “I’m a very optimistic person. I’ve been that way my whole life. Where there’s life there’s hope. Just because you have can- cer, it doesn’t mean your life has ended.” Life began for Catherine Murray in Mos- send, Scotland, a little town where every- body knew everybody, and you didn’t have to change locations from grade school to high school. After attending business college and working as a secre- tary, she decided to spread her wings and see some of the world at age 21, landing in London, England. “That was a little bit of an adventure. It was nice to get away and be on my own,” she recalls of a time back in the 1950s, sharing a flat with two roommates, Audrey and Margaret. Eager to see more of the world, Cathe- rine and Audrey decided to visit Canada in 1956, while Margaret went to Austra- lia. The plan was to work their way across Canada, and then meet up with Margaret in Australia. It didn’t work out that way. “Things always change and you never know what’s going to happen,” says Cath- erine, picking up the story. “Audrey met a fellow on a boat and a few months later she married him, so she was gone, so that was the end of that plan.” Shortly after, Catherine met Ralph Lang, and the two were married in August 1957, eventually having a son, Gary, now 50. The couple started in Toronto, moved to Montreal, bought a business on Rice Lake, and eventually settled in Peter- borough. Catherine lived there 37 years, Ralph just 25, having died of cancer in 1998 after 40 years of marriage. Just over a decade later she would marry Carl Forget in 2009, merging their lives into a home in Bobcaygeon. It wouldn’t be a happily-ever after story. The year 2011 was one to remember for all the wrong reasons. Carl died in March, and in December, cancer found Catherine. “I thought I was healthy. I came in to (Whitby to) live with my son for the win- ter after Carl had died because he didn’t want me to stay by myself,” says Cathe- rine. “I was only there about 10 days and got a bad pain in my stomach and it got so bad I went into the hospital. I remem- ber going in, but eight days later I woke up and found out I had colon cancer and they’d taken out part of my colon. “They sounded very hopeful, but then they found out that I was actually in stage four cancer and it had gone into my liver.” In March 2012, an operation removed 55 per cent of her liver and chemothera- py was suggested. “I wasn’t really keen to do that,” she says. “I talked to my family, so I decided I would give it a shot. I had seven sessions but I decided to stop it. It didn’t work too well. I was very, very ill. “I thought I would try something else,” she says of holistic medicine. In July, 2012, she was told her cancer was terminal. Later the same year, in October, the promise that three young friends made in their 20s was kept. Catherine flew across the country and Margaret came from Australia, meeting Audrey at her home in Vancouver. “It was wonderful,” says Catherine of the reunion. “I was feeling wonderful. I didn’t have one bad day. I didn’t feel sick and we did everything. We did a lot of talking as you can imagine and laughing. “We are the type of people that love the past but live in the present. We had a great time.” Any tears that were shed, she adds, were happy ones. Local woman keeps her word with friendsA promise is a promise Day to day For someone who has been diagnosed as terminally ill, life can take turns for better or worse in an instant. In the case of Catherine Forget, told she was terminally ill with cancer in July 2012, she was coming off a stretch of about a year-and-a-half of good health, and then, bang, she’s in the hospital. Her colon, where cancer was initially found in December 2011, developed a blockage. Somehow, the blockage passed on its own. “I’ve got a little angel on my shoulder,” she says with a wisp of a laugh, resigned to the fact it’s just part of the ongoing pro- cess. “Again, I’ve been told so many times that I’m dying that it’s getting to be old hat.” As a comfort, Catherine turned to Dur- ham Hospice when she was diagnosed for some support and companionship. She joined a day program, held every Wednes- day, where a group of terminally ill adults, volunteers and co-ordinators gather. They share their stories, lunch together, and spend the afternoon enjoying an activity. “Some wonder why I look forward to coming. I don’t find it depressing. I find it uplifting,” says Catherine of the camarade- rie shared by the group. She lays claim to being the longest surviving member. Durham Hospice palliative care and bereavement support are available and accessible to people in Durham Region experiencing illness, death and/or grief. They provide support, comfort and hope to individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, by offering volunteer-based palliative care, bereavement services and educational opportunities. Durham Hospice is located on Dundas Street East in Whitby, and can be reached at 905-240-4522. WHITBY -- Catherine Forget is terminally ill with cancer and turned to Durham Hospice for some companionship and support. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland ‘‘I’m living with cancer, I’m not dying with it.’ -- Catherine Forget 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 11 AP Healthy eating promotes and supports social, physical, and mental wellbeing for everyone, at all ages and stages of life. 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Kate’s siblings stayed to enjoy the show with friends while Kate went home with her parents. “I was really, really upset,” said Kate. “I was looking forward to that concert for a while.” What surprised the Bowdens is that Ms. Humphries took down Kate’s seat num- ber and tracked them down following the concert, to invite Kate in to receive Hedley swag including a T-shirt, poster and a Gen- eral Motors Centre backpack. “I just don’t think you get customer ser- vice like that anymore, when you do it’s refreshing,” said Kate’s mother Jennifer Bowden. “I was just surprised someone cared that much that I didn’t get to go,” said Kate. OSHAWA -- Pickering teen Kate Bowden was disappointed she had to leave the Hedley show on Feb. 28 before the band even took the stage after she got a bad nosebleed. To cheer her up, staff at the General Motors Centre invited her in to receive some Hedley swag. 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The group runs Tuesdays starting March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Ajax Library, 55 Harwood Ave. S. The project is being led by two local youth and is supported by the Take the Lead Coalition, which provides grants to youth to design and run community projects in Ajax and Pickering. Each youth team is matched with an adult mentor from a youth-serving agen- cy. The Take the Lead coalition is composed of members from the John Howard Soci- ety, the Youth Centre, the Town of Ajax, YMCA Durham Employment and Com- munity. Registration is required for Get Real, contact Jennifer Shand at 905-839-3845 ext. 329. New group for Ajax-Pickering tween girls Catholic school board seeks new Ajax trustee AJAX -- The Durham Catholic District School Board is seeking a new Ajax trust- ee, after Karen Valentine resigned earli- er this month when she was appointed a justice of the peace. To qualify, a candidate must show proof that he or she is: a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age who resides within the jurisdiction of the Durham Catholic board; a baptized Roman Catholic, who is shown as an English-language Roman Catholic school board supporter on the Municipal Property Assessment Corpo- ration form; and not an employee of the Durham Catholic board or any other dis- trict school board or school authority in Ontario. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the director’s office by e-mail to trusteeapplications@ dcdsb.ca by Friday, March 28. Candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to pres- ent a speech at a public board meeting, indicating why they should be selected as the new trustee. 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WHITB Y OPEN A T 6 A M ! Friday March 28 th WHITBYWWHHHITBBYYBYB Olympian Clara Hughes promotes mental health awareness in Durham DURHAM -- Olympian Clara Hughes is bringing her message about the impor- tance of talking about mental illness to the local community at two upcoming events. The six-time Olympic medalist began her Big Ride of Bell Let’s Talk tour, ped- alling across Can- ada over 110 days and stopping in 95 communities, on March 14. She will be attend- ing a Skate with Clara event at the Legends Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N. in Oshawa on Friday, March 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, locat- ed in Whitby. There will be free skating, community mental health booths, face- painting, free hot chocolate and more. Next, she will be speaking live at the Abilities Centre, 55 Gordon St. in Whitby, on Saturday, March 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Family fun will follow at the centre until noon. Follow Clara’s Big Ride at durhamregion.com through OSHAWA -- Six-time Olympic cycling and speed skating medalist Clara Hughes dropped by the Oshawa school named for her as she prepared for her Clara’s Big Ride event. Ron Pietroniro / 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 • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 16 AP 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa Let us help yo u decide which program work s fo r yo u! REALTRAINING FORREALJOBS! Looking for a job in custodial, restaurant or an office setting? Tr ain for these jobs while earning credits and certifications in our Pa thway programs. EARN UP TO 3 CREDITSIN JUST 9WEEKS! Wa nt to increase your computer skills, upgrade yo ur English or Math, or enjoy an art class? We offer all these and more in our credit cl asses. EARN CREDITSWHILEWORKING! Wa nt to retain yo ur job and earn your high school diploma? Check out our Co-op Wo rks program to see if yo u qualify. Come to a free information session at the E.A. 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The Durham Region health department is offering support group sessions running for four weeks on Thursdays from March 20 to April 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The support group will initially be offered in Oshawa, and later in the year sessions will be held in Port Perry and Ajax. Meetings in Oshawa begin on March 20. Port Perry meetings start on May 27, and Ajax meetings begin on Oct. 14. Participants will learn to iden- tify their current smoking pat- terns, their triggers that result in smoking and how to better han- dle these triggers. Sessions will include discus- sions about medications used to help with quitting, planning for high-risk situations which could create a relapse, and sharing information on people and orga- nizations that support efforts to quit smoking. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and share experiences and chal- lenges related to quitting smok- ing. Registration for the group is required as space is limited. 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WH I T B Y OPE N A T 6 A M ! Friday March 28 th WHITBYWWHHHITBBYYBYB MARCH 28 TO 30 ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS && For more information or to book space call:905-842-6591 x 245 RBGGardenShowRBGGardenShow A DIVISION OF MEET FRANKIE FLO WERS! Sa turday March 29th FREE PARKING & ACCESS TO THE GARDENS! 10am-5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday •Check out the Ultimate Backyard feature by Northern Landscaping •Meet societies and clubs •Plant Sale R AIN BARREL SALE G et Yours Now! Visit our website for details Limited quantities outdoorlivingandgardenshow.com Ajax teens pumping iron AJAX -- Brandon Toomey participated in a teen weightlifting program at the McLean Community Centre. The program is for teens 13 to 17 and was held to teach how to lift safely, proper weights, anatomy and various exercises. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Peace, harmony concert in Ajax DURHAM -- A concert to mark the Internation- al Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimina- tion is being held on Friday, March 21. In addition to the Peace and Harmony Concert, there will be a Diversity and Equity Forum. Both events are being held at the For- est Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr., in Ajax. The forum is at 6 p.m. and the concert at 7 p.m. It’s free and open to everyone. For more information, visit www.peace- communityharmony.ca. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 De Grasse turns running for fun into scholarship at USC Speed Academy sprinter commits to Trojans track program Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS -- It’s easy to measure how fast sprinter Andre De Grasse is every time he steps into the starting blocks, a stopwatch defining his success. It’s another thing to measure how far he has come in such a short time. Just a cou- ple of years ago he was a basketball play- er who ran track for fun, not even using a starting block for the 100m. This sum- mer he will head to the west coast, where he will be on a scholarship at one of the most prestigious schools in the NCAA, the University of Southern California. “It hasn’t sunk in yet. Maybe when I get there it probably will,” says De Grasse from Kansas, where he is in his second year at Coffeyville Community College. The story behind his acceptance to USC started innocently enough, competing at a track meet at York University. One of the coaches who happened by to watch the 100m was Tony Sharpe, of the Picker- ing-based Speed Academy. “I watched him start. He was stand- ing sideways like a baseball player, look- ing at the starter. It’s like you would see a Grade 4 kid do that,” recalls Sharpe with a hearty laugh, noting that even with the unorthodox style, De Grasse ran a 10.90. “I told him he needed a little help to get to the next level, and handed him my business card.” A phone call followed to Sharpe, and then a trip to one of his practices. Soon after De Grasse placed in the top four at the OFSAA championships, and then won a race at the Toronto Internation- al Games against some of the top high school talent. “I’m thinking, ‘OK, this kid isn’t nor- mal’. I’ve never seen this and I’ve been in track for 40 years,” says Sharpe. Sharpe convinced De Grasse to com- mit to improving his grades while he made some calls about moving on to a junior college down in the states. The Coffeyville Ravens, a community college in Kansas, welcomed De Grasse to their track program. In two years the 19 year old has set three school records. As a freshman he was a two-time national champion, indoors at 55m and outdoors in the 100m, where he ran a remarkable 9.96. This season he has qualified for indoor nationals in the 60m and 200m. Also on his resume are a fourth-place finish at the Canadian nationals, as well as a silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m at the Pan Amer- ican junior track-and-field champion- ships last August in Colombia. “Here’s a kid that was playing basket- ball, wasn’t doing any university cours- es in school and really didn’t have any direction, and in 24 months, we’ve been able to impact this kid’s life,” says Sharpe of the part his club played. The impact isn’t lost on De Grasse, crediting Sharpe with turning him into a student-athlete. “He made a big difference in my life,” says De Grasse. “I went from being a reg- ular person to going to one of the biggest schools in the United States. He had a big impact on my life. I appreciate every- thing he did for me.” Initially, De Grasse admits to being skeptical about Sharpe’s enthusiasm over his potential. “I didn’t really believe him but he said I could be really good in this sport. If I trained hard I could get my schooling paid for,” he recalls. “I thought he was just talking. I didn’t really believe him at first. But after a while I got good at the sport. I hung up the basketball shoes and came with the spikes.” Wise move, one of many. KANSAS -- Andre De Grasse, a member of the Pickering-based Speed Academy who attends Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, has accepted a scholarship to run track for the University of Southern California. Submitted photo Ajax’s Robb Crawford named OJHL Trainer of the Year WHITBY -- The Ontario Junior Hock- ey League selected Robb Crawford of the Whitby Fury as the 2013-14 recipient of the league’s Trainer of the Year award. Crawford, an Ajax resident, has been the equipment manager for the Fury for the past four seasons, beginning in 2010-11, and has not only been part of the staff, but a friend and mentor to the club’s players. Almost always the first one at the rink due to a deep- seated passion for the game and its personal- ities, he spends countless hours sharpening skates, fixing equipment, washing jerseys, stretching and taping the players, and just about anything else that is asked of him by the coaching staff. Described by his ownership group as the consummate team player, Crawford shows his love of hockey through his desire to work with young players, espe- cially those who are looking to devel- op and move on to higher levels of the game. Over the past two seasons, he has upgraded to his Level 3 trainer’s certificate and also is one of the team’s trainers. During his tenure in Whitby, Crawford has been selected to represent the OJHL at a number of significant events; a testament to his work ethic and abilities. First he was selected as equipment manager for Team Canada East at the 2011 World Junior A Chal- lenge in Langley, B.C., helping his region capture a silver medal for the fourth time in tournament history. Last year, Crawford was selected to represent the OJHL East Divi- sion all-star team at the 2012 Central Canada Cup All-Star Challenge that was held in Wel- lington and once again he tasted success as Team OJHL East won the tournament title for the first time in history. This season, he attended the Central Can- ada Cup again, this time as a member of the OJHL North-East Conference all-star team at the tournament held in Terrebonne, Que- bec. Before joining the Fury, Crawford was a trainer at the AAA level who answered a request put out by his hometown Ajax Attack looking for new volunteers entering the 2006- 07 season. The following season he became the Attack’s head equipment manager and stayed with the team through the 2009-10 season before joining the Fury. 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Zane has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. *2-4-1 PIZZA AJAX PICKERING *BOUCLAIR AJAX PICKERING *DR. GAUTHIER AJAX *EAST SIDE MARIO’S AJAX PICKERING *FABUTAN AJAX PICKERING *GIANT TIGER AJAX *HOME DEPOT AJAX PICKERING *JYSK AJAX PICKERING *LOWES AJAX PICKERING *MARK’S WORK WEARHOUSE AJAX PICKERING *PHARMA PLUS AJAX PICKERING *FIRST PLACE MEDICAL PHARMACY AJAX PICKERING *REAL ESTATE AJAX PICKERING *SQUARE BOY AJAX PICKERING *STAPLES AJAX PICKERING *WHEELS AJAX PICKERING *DELIVERED TO SELECTED HOUSEHOLDS ONLY Generals hook the Steelheads for opening round Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series appears to be a mismatch on paper Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Number-crunching would suggest the Oshawa Gen- erals will have an easy time of it in their opening round playoff series against the Mississauga Steelheads. The only crunching that Gen- erals head coach D.J. Smith wants to see, however, is along the boards, where he expects to see his players winning battles, as they have done for most of this Ontario Hockey League sea- son. “I don’t think we can be over- confident against anyone,” Smith said Sunday, after watching his team close out the regular sea- son with a 2-1 loss to the Sud- bury Wolves. “We have to work for everything we get. We don’t blow anyone out. We win games 2-1, 3-2, and that’s the way Mis- sissauga plays, so we have to be prepared to play those grinding games.” The Generals coasted home once they clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference more than two weeks ago, and rest- ed several key players in Sun- day’s finale. Still, they managed a record of 42-20-0-6 and earned two more points than a more tal- ented team accomplished a year ago. More relevant, the Generals gathered 36 more points than the Steelheads, who had to wait until the final day of the season Sun- day to grab the final post-season berth. “Certainly on paper, we’re a mismatch, but that’s why you have to play the games,” Smith conceded. “Our team will play hard. We’ve played hard all year. It’s not just a case of play- ing hard, we’ve got to play smart. We’ve got to play the right way, stay out of the penalty box. It’s a whole new season now.” The Generals have the advan- tage by every meaningful statis- tical measure. In addition to the far superi- or record, the Generals scored 65 more goals, allowed 80 fewer and were far better on both the power play and the penalty kill. The Generals’ offence is keyed by Michael Dal Colle, who finished tied for fifth in the league with 95 points, Scott Laughton, who had 40 goals and 87 points in just 54 games, and Cole Cassels, who had a breakthrough season with 73 points in 61 games. But, it’s the defensive end of the game where they should really have an advantage in this series. Playing behind a blue-line corps that had jelled nicely by season’s end, goalie Daniel Alt- shuller managed a 2.56 goals- against average, breaking his own franchise record and finish- ing fourth in the league. Along with backup Ken Appleby, who improved by leaps OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals’ Josh Sterk tried to get a shot on Sudbury Wolves netminder Troy Timpano of Pickering during the final game of the OHL regular season on Sunday. Timpano stopped 34 of 35 shots he faced in a 2-1 victory. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland and bounds this season, Alt- shuller led the Generals to the second best GAA in the league, behind only the Erie Otters. The Steelheads, meanwhile, bring the league’s most anemic offence into the series, having averaged fewer than 2.5 goals per game. Bryson Cianfrone led the team with 17 goals and 44 points, fewest of any team leader in the league. “We’re going to play them like anyone else,” said Smith, who will assign Laughton’s line to cover Cianfrone’s whenever he can. “We know they’re just going to try to grind us down and try to win the game 1-0.” Laughton, despite posting career high offensive numbers, has relished the shut-down role Smith has put him into down the stretch run of the regular sea- son. Although he was somewhat disappointed at being rested for what will likely be his final OHL regular season game in Oshawa Sunday, the 19-year-old Phila- delphia Flyers prospect hopes to end his junior career in style. “I’m really excited about our group and about the playoffs coming up, and ready to do something special in Oshawa,” said Laughton, who served as captain of Canada’s team at the world junior championships this year. “I think there’s just a quiet confidence with our group,” he added. “We don’t need to say much, we just need to play the way we do every night and I think everything will take care of itself. I don’t think we’re looking too much forward, we’re focus- ing game by game in the playoffs and trying to win every series. It might take a seven-game series for every series with us. That’s how we are.” The best-of-seven conference quarter-final opens with two games in Oshawa, Friday at 7:35 p.m. and Sunday at 6:05 p.m. and shifts to the Hershey Centre in Mississauga Tuesday and Thurs- day next week. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 20 AP NEW!NEW!DISCOVER IMPROVE ACHIEVE Oshawa: 200 John St. W. oshawatrucking.com � �� 4-month internship with leading-edge transportation companies � �� Introduction to Supply Chain & Logistics � �� Commercial Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving) Course Certificate � Air Brake Training � 50 hours of one-on-one in-cab instruction � Training on state-of-the-art 3D simulators 40WEEKS PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORT OPERATOR � �� Air Brake Training � Commercial Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving) Course Certificate � Preparation for AZ Class license � Training on state-of-the-art 3D simulators 8WEEKS TRACTOR-TRAILER (AZ) Member of:Delivered inPartnership with: Courses include a diploma from theTruck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO). 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Duncan Fife Table 4 Chairs Buffett Hutch, Ant Dresser w Mirror, DR Suite, Roy Rogers Books Raiders of Sawtooth Ridge, Hockey Patches, Qty Souvenirs Vintage, Lrg Qty Ladies Vanity Brush Sets Art Deco 1950's, Bar Tender Motion Toy, Rolls Razors, Vintage Noise Makers, Coll Tins, Silver Mountain Train Modern Toys Japan, Gas Posters Batman Glasses, Lrg Qty Vintage Games, Ant Tin Cash Boxes, Pin Ball Machine D Gottlieb & Co Solar Ride, Victor Portable Stereopticon in Tin Case, Stottys 6 US Navy, Lrg Qty Cameras Brownies, Vintage Advertising Thermometers, Vintage Banks Includ Amsco Kiddies Sunshine Bank (EX), Scale Model Tractors, Lrg Qty Star Trek Mem, Roaring 20's Pearl Head Piece, Cast Horse and Rider Hood Ornament, Qty Tin Serv Trays, Vintage Ladies Gloves Mens Ties and Linens, Lrg Qty Vintage Lighters, Lrg Qty Matchbox Corgi. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: Qty Ant Glass Lamp Shades, Qty Ant Lamp Bases, Sm Writing Desk, Ant Hall Stand w Beveled Glass Mirror w Orig. 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COINS: USA Half Dollar (1971, 1776-1976), USA 5 Cent Pieces (1907, 1920 Indian Head, 1964), British & Irish Pieces: 50 Pence 1973, 2 Shillings 1948, New Pence 10 (1968, 1969, 1973), Half Penny 1918, Farthing, 3 Pence 1935, George V 1914-1918, Pence 1978, 5 Euro Cents 2002, 20 Centavos 1953 Mexico, 1 Fr 1951 Belgie, 1 G 1980 Netherland, 2 Deutsche Bundes Republic Deutschland 1988, 1 Cent Jamaica 1969 & 1973, 1 Cent Bahamas 1979, 2 20 Italiana 1958, US $2 Bills. MISC: Digital Key Board, Guitar. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONSTerms: Cash, Debit, App Cheque, Visa & M/C10% Buyers Premium GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 800-654-4647 - 416-518-6401garyhillauctions.cagaryhauctions@sympatico.ca CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday March 21 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the Property of Joan Meachim from Newcastle plus others - walnut games table - refinished pine corner flat to wall cupboard (6 lights/door) - walnut triangle shape end table - davenport desk - needle point organ stool - Gibbard drop leaf coffee table - 2 matching drop leaf end tables - 2pc flat to wall cupboard - flat top farm scales - glass display cabinet - Canadian coins - Kroehler maple corner desk and book shelf - 3pc teak wall unit - wicker rocking chair - refinished school desk - walnut vanity - jewelry stand - gum ball machine - model ship - qty of pocket watch parts - - white kitchen cupboards - Pride lift chair - approx 20' of wrought iron fencing - 3.5 ton floor jack - Valley Vantage 6.5HP water pump - Mr Heater ceiling mount propane heater (50 000 BTU) - 14' alum boat - 4HP Evinrude outboard motor - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go towww.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pmand 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th - 4:30PM *A U C T I O N S A L E *of Furniture, Antiques and Collectable's from a Richmond Hill home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1km west of Utica. 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Jack will also be missed by his nieces Kristen Hill, Micheline Mooney-Green (Bill Green) and his nephew Paul Mooney. Jack was also a great-uncle to Brennan, Savannah, Addie, Harlow, Colton and Grace. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333 on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service to be held in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Jack's wonderful care-givers at Sunrise Senior Living, Oakville and Billings Court Manor, Burlington. www.smtihsfh.com NEWMAN, June Caldwell (nee Brierly) - Passed away peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital, March 13, 2014. Loving wife of Fred Newman, mother of Violet Joseph (Ken Jones), Valerie Studd (Julian), James, Patricia Roocroft (Kenneth) and Paul (Bonnie Hyatt). Grandchildren Andrea, Douglas, Angela, Elizabeth, James and Jessica. Great grandchild Addilyn. Loving sister of Mae Grear (Douglas-deceased). Predeceased by sisters Evelyn Prue (Norm- deceased) and Adele Spencer (Mike). She will be sadly missed by all. Friends and family may gather at McDOUGALL & BROWN FUNERAL HOME (Scarborough Chapel), on Tuesday, March 18th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 19th from 6-8 p.m. Service in the chapel on Thursday, March 20th at 11 a.m. With the passing of time, the petals of a beautiful flower may fall, but her garden still grows. We love you. Saturday, April 26th • 10am - 5pm Sunday, April 27th • 10am - 4pm Cobourg Community Centre - 750 D’Arcy St. Cobourg To book your booth or for more info contact: Lori Weiher or Trish Kulik • 905-373-7355 VENDOROPPORTUNITIES LIMITED NUMBER OF BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE! VENDORS WANTED Friday March 28th Saturday March 29th Sunday March 30th Deer CreekGolf & Banquet Facility2700 Audley Rd. 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