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Among the other high earners were department heads: Richard Holborn, director of engineer- ing and public works, collected $153,090; library CEO Catherine Grant took home $134,104; and Stan Karwowski, division head of finance and treasurer earned $142,910. The Town of Ajax had similar numbers with about 70 employ- ees on the list. The top earner in Ajax was Chief Administrative Officer Brian Skinner with a salary of $222,099. Other top salaries went to Chief Librarian Donna Bright who earned $156,180; Finance Direc- tor Robert Ford with $163,738; and Martin De Rond, director of legislative and information ser- vices who earned $152,696. To view the complete list visit www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publica- tions/salarydisclosure. OSHAWA -- Pauline Whalen particpated in a smoke ceremony which kicked off the In Her Skin Forum, held by the AIDS Committee of Durham Region at the Shrine Club. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Pickering Sexual Health Clinic offers anonymous testing for HIV Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- The focus was on women’s health at the second annual In Her Skin forum hosted by the AIDS committee of Durham Region last week and it all kicked off with an Aboriginal smoke cer- emony. Representatives from various organizations that provide servic- es in the community, including health and social services, attend- ed the event at the Oshawa and District Shrine Club on March 21. In 2011, the most recent year for which statistics are available, women accounted for 21 per cent of HIV infections compared to 79 per cent for men. Durham women’s healthforum focuses on HIV/AIDS See DURHAM page 10 Read the full story, page 2 Receive up to $650*when replacing your old central heating and cooling systems. 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But years went by with no returns coming in and no stock certificates issued, said Mr. Arber, who estimated he met Mr. Schoer at “about the age of five.” When questioned about the investments, Mr. Schoer would promise the profits would start flowing soon, he said. “There was always an excuse that sort of kept another log on the fire,” he said. “It got to the point where it was all smoke and mirrors. “I was worried this individual who was my friend was scamming me.” Mr. Schoer, 49, has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud over $5,000 and uttering a forged document. The Crown alleges Mr. Schoer, who represented himself as a financier raising funds for start-up companies, failed to invest money entrusted to him. Prosecutor Mitchell Flagg has characterized Mr. Schoer’s operation as a Ponzi scheme, in which he used funds from new investors to pay off customers who wanted to cash out. Often the cheques Mr. Schoer handed to investors simply bounced, court has heard. Mr. Arber said that was the case with a series of cheques he received -- often on third-par- ty accounts -- when he demanded a return of funds he invested. “I got to a point where I was very disillu- sioned,” he said. “It’s been years and years and years; I’ve got zero results. I want out.” He said that over the years he bought penny stocks in companies that were working on products ranging from computer hardware to self-cooling beer cans. Under cross examination by defence law- yer Paul Alexander, Mr. Arber acknowledged he was aware a number of factors might delay start-up companies from joining public stock exchanges and issuing shares. 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Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Bay Catholic Schools closed and amal- gamated last year as part of the Pickering Accommodation review that took place in 2012-2013. The students from the two schools are currently attending classes at the Holy Redeemer site while the replacement school, Father Fenelon, is built. The new school will serve around 410 students and will include features that enhance 21st century learning, safe wel- coming and energy efficient designs. It will include: three kindergarten rooms; 12 classrooms; two special edu- cation classrooms; an art classroom; a science classroom; a music room; and a library resource centre with space for a computer lab. There will also be a double gym with a stage as well as storage and change rooms. 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Whitby conserved slightly less, at 5.2 megawatts, enough to power approximately 1,300 homes. “It’s a little bit lower than last year but considering the growth we see every year a 3.9 per cent decrease is a good num- ber,” said Meaghan Craven, sustainabil- ity coordinator for the Town of Whitby. “It’s still better than the provincial average so we’re pretty happy with that.” The two munici- palities not only sur- passed other commu- nities in the region but the province itself in its electricity reduction. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESU), Ontario reduced demand by 2.6 per cent during Earth Hour this year, equal to 436 megawatts. That number was slightly less than the 2.7 per cent reduction it posted last year. “That’s more than the average peak demand for the city of Windsor,” said Kate Longmoore, communications officer for IESU. 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E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Disposal of expired or unused meds Every year, many families are faced with the challenge of how to dispose of medicines that are not entirely consumed. Prescriptions change, symptoms improve, and for some reason there’s just a little bit of medication left. All these situations can leave people wondering what to do with the unused medicine. Although residents have been able to dispose of medication for free at the local waste management facilities, or at municipal hazardous and special waste events held across the region, not everyone takes advantage of this option. Safe disposal options are now closer than ever before. In addition to Regional waste management facilities, you can drop off medications at a pharmacy near you. The Health Products Stewardship Association administers the Ontario Medications Return Program (OMRP), allowing unused medication to be safely disposed of at participating local pharmacies. More than 90% of Ontario pharmacies voluntarily participate in this collection network. Visit www.healthsteward.ca and enter your postal code to find the six closest participating pharmacies. The OMRP diverted more than 330 metric tonnes of publicly returned medications in 2013. Taking medication back to the pharmacist under the OMRP makes disposal both convenient and safe. Residents are encouraged to think before they dispose of any waste and keep hazardous materials out of the environment. Medication should never be thrown in the trash, flushed down the toilet or simply left to pile up in the medicine cabinet. Proper disposal of unneeded medications protects our environment, our communities and our families. When disposing of medication at the pharmacy or waste management facilities, remember to take your containers and labels away with you. You should dispose of these containers and labels with personal identification information yourself. The Health Products Stewardship Association also administers the Ontario Sharps Collection Program (OSCP). To find out more about these programs you can visit www.healthsteward.ca/returns/ontario. Now is a great time to see if any of your medications should be discarded because they have expired or are no longer needed. Correction notice: please note the original article incorrectly stated the Ontario Pharmaceutical Association and Stewardship Ontario administer medication return programs. 1-800-667-5671 www.durham.ca/waste If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the number above. Durham Region Media Group picks up nine national awards News Advertiser photographer earns top honours for photo essay DURHAM -- Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group has earned several national awards for its online and print news efforts on behalf of readers in the region. The 2013 Better Newspaper Awards winners were announced last week by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association. The Durham Region Media Group won nine awards. “I remain proud of the effort put in every day by our editorial team in Dur- ham Region and Northumberland Coun- ty,” said Publisher Tim Whittaker. “These awards are a reflection of that effort on behalf of readers and advertis- ers who rely on us to provide relevant, timely and important news and informa- tion. Congratulations to everyone who contributes so much on a daily basis.” The winners are: Port Perry Star, 1st, General Excellence in its circulation category. Port Perry Star, 1st, Best Front Page in its circulation category. Oshawa This Week, 1st, Best Multime- dia Feature, ‘Grandview 31’ in its circu- lation category. Team: Jennifer O’Meara, Leeanna Maclean, Ron Pietroniro, Ryan Pfeiffer, Sabrina Byrnes, Jason Liebregts, Celia Klemenz, Bruce Froude and Ken Pearson. 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About 550 at Durham school boards make ‘List’ DURHAM -- In the Durham District School Board, roughly 360 employ- ees made $100,000 and more in 2013. The annual Ontario Sunshine List reveals the public sector workers earning $100,000 and more. The list includes workers of the Government of Ontario, municipalities, hospitals, school boards, universities and col- leges. At the public board, director of education Martyn Beckett took home the biggest salary in 2013, earning $190,550. About 190 employees of the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board -- a smaller board with fewer schools and students than the public -- are on the list. The biggest earner is director of education Anne O’Brien who earned $189,832. To view the complete list, visit www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/ salarydisclosure Durham Catholic District School Board Anne O’Brien, (current) director of education, $189,832.18 Paul Pulla, (retired) director of educa- tion, $166,769.69 Ryan Putnam, superintendent of busi- ness, $165,171.06 Tracy Barill, superintendent of educa- tion, $165,171.06 Michael Gray, superintendent of human resources and administrative services, $158,690.69 Tim Robins, superintendent of facili- ties services, $158,690.69 Janine Bowyer, superintendent of edu- cation, $151,257.20 Michel LePage, superintendent of education, $140,808.50 Ronald Rodriguez, chief information officer, $139,212.81 Julie O’Brien-Alty, elementary teacher, $137,425.80 Durham District School Board Martyn Beckett, director of educa- tion, $190,549.84 Ed Hodgins, superintendent of education/business and treasurer, $182,234.10 Harvey Bishof, secondary teacher on loan to Ontar- io Secondary Teachers’ Federation, $175,146.00 Luigia Ayotte, superintendent, $170,643.98 John Bowyer, superintendent, $170,643.98 Doug Crichton, superintendent of education/spe- cial education, $170,643.98 Janet Edwards, superintendent of education/ employee relations, $170,643.98 Mark Joel, superintendent of education/opera- tions, $170,643.98 Jeanine Joubert, superintendent of education/ schools, $170,643.98 Lisa Millar, superintendent of education/schools, $170,643.98 David Visser, superintendent, $170.643.98 MASSIVEGAMBLINGCASINO IT’S COMING...See our ad on theBACKPAGEformoreinfo Tim 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 A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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The highlights of the estimated $1.6 billion Durham Live project are a casino, conven- tion centre, performing arts centre, restau- rant plaza, hotels, water park, film studio and fitness centre. Residents can have their say at a 7 p.m., April 7 meeting of council's planning and development committee. And on April 22, council will vote on a bylaw to put a referendum question on the ballot, asking, “are you in favour of a gam- ing facility (casino) in the City of Pickering as part of a hotel, convention centre, enter- tainment complex in a non-residential area?” There are a number of issues to consider. First, and hence Pickering's proposed ref- erendum question, Council has vacillated on having a casino in the city and your input may sway their decision one way or anoth- er. As well, the land where the development would be built, at the northwest corner of Bayly and Church streets, is near Duffins Creek and environmentally sensitive wet- lands. And a new zoning designation would be required in order for Durham Live to be built as the land is currently zoned to allow manufacturing, storage and industrial uses. When you add traffic and parking consid- erations, there is much to think about. Of course residents must take into account the added tax dollars to the city and the spin-off benefits to Pickering business- es. While no decision will be made at the April 7 meeting, it is very important in that this provides residents with a chance to give their council members input on the project. And given its size and probable impact, this is a public meeting residents should attend. City staff will likely come back to council with a report and recommendation in the summer. But the time is now if your voice is to be heard. Note that residents can also send written remarks to the City's develop- ment department. Exercise your democratic rights and take advantage of the opportunity to tell the City what you think. 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 All motorists should be subject to law To the editor: Re: Distracted driving issue. I wanted to let readers know that under the Highway Traffic Act police, firefighters and ambulance drivers are exempt from this law. As a motorcycle rider I feel that no one should be exempt from this law. Distracted driving should be against the law for everyone. When police, firefight- ers and ambulance drivers are at work, their personal cellphones should be left in their lockers at headquarters. After all, the people who do these jobs are ordinary people just like you and me and they can be distract- ed just as easily. I recently watched a show on TV that had Police Chief Mike Ewles being inter- viewed about distracted driving but he did not address this in the program. I would like to see this law changed so that we can all be a little more safe on the roads in Ontario. Terry Lee Tim Hudak, comedian To the editor: When Ontario Progressive Conserva- tive leader Tim Hudak said that if he were elected he would create one million new jobs, I almost fell off my sofa. This man is obviously not listening to his advisers or he has the wrong advisers. Either way it is absolutely laughable that he would come out with this. I thought that your readers deserved a laugh. Ron Horner Hold the party favours at incinerator event To the editor: Before anyone blows $10,000 in taxpay- ers’ hard-earned money on a party for the incinerator opening they may want to order up a couple trucks of asphalt for the huge potholes on Hwy. 2. Start using tax money for what it is designed for. It is wrong to use our money with such blatant disregard for the people who work hard for that money. Party on because I have a feeling it will be a short-lived celebration. 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The most common diseases of older cats are hyperthy- roidism (an over-active thyroid gland), diabetes, and kidney disease. All of these come with common symptoms: drinking more water, urinating more, and losing weight. These cats will often still have a reasonable appetite, but owners may find vomiting a more common occurrence. As well, arthritis is something we need to be much more aware of in an aging pet. Watching for signs of difficulty with mobility (problems jumping or trouble getting into the litter box are common symptoms) can allow us to intervene so your pet is more comfortable. Annual examinations are an important way Ask the Vet: What should I watch for in my senior cat?Written by Dr. Hillary Butler for us to monitor subtle changes in your pet’s health. If your senior cat is exhibiting any of the above symptoms or you are concerned about their health talk to your veterinarian. http://www.veterinarypartner.com adopt a pet WHITBY -- Blackie is an eight-year-old neutered declawed cat. He is very affec- tionate and may do well in a home with dogs and cats but would also be happy as an only cat. For more information, call 905-665-7430. Jason Liebregts / Metroland A tough winter for area waterfowl A phone call from a gentleman in Oshawa last week went straight to my heart. “Are there fewer birds?” he asked me seriously, his question point-blank. My answer was equally simple and direct: “Unfortunate- ly, yes.” We went on to talk about why it may be that he and his wife have zero birds showing up at their feeder in recent weeks -- possibly scared off by swift and secretive Cooper’s or sharp-shinned hawks. Then we touched on the main threats to many songbirds: house cats and windows. Latest scary estimate on cat kills in North America is a billion birds annually, with window strikes coming in a close second. Moral of the story as migration ramps up now that it’s finally spring: keep your cat indoors and apply the new anti-reflec- tive treatments to your picture windows right away, to keep from being part of this vicious problem. I didn’t share with Henry, whose last name I forgot to write down, the latest grim news about waterfowl that didn’t make it through our long, cold winter. Other read- ers have been telling me they’re finding many still, feathered forms along Lake Ontario shores. I’ve come across them myself on walks down Durham beaches, a male common merganser here, a great- er scaup or a red-breasted merg 50 meters farther on. One reader reported finding a swan. How much more distressing to find great numbers of ducks collected at indus- trial water intakes, sucked up by the inflow pipes. Biologists all around the Great Lakes have been finding the same thing: unprec- edented numbers of waterfowl fatalities this winter, due to starvation. Prolonged frigid temperatures with no January thaw had the lakes frozen over to an extent not seen since 1979 -- an estimated 92 per cent. Growing out from the shallows, the ice formed great shelves that minnows could hide under, so diving ducks such as mergansers, which eat only fish, ran out of accessible food. So why didn’t they fly south when the lakes started icing over? Hopefully, many did, but others chose to wait it out, living off their body mass. A friend told me of grim news videos she saw of ducks in Lake Michigan, trapped in smaller and smaller pools of open water as the ice closed in, too hungry and weak to fly away. Wildlife experts examining feathered remains say there’s no fat or muscle left in any of them, just skin, feathers and bone. They think greater scaup, which feed on mollusks, may have succumbed to high levels of toxins concentrated in zebra mus- sels, which feed by filtering lake water. There will be more reason than ever to watch returning flocks of migrating ducks this spring, hoping great numbers did make it out to the Atlantic. Mother Nature is a great balancer, given time and oppor- tunity. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Blackie on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Look out for wildlife in Durham Ah, it’s spring, a great time of year to take advantage of the wonderful outdoors. But we’re not the only ones who become more active in this nice weather; wildlife too is out and about. But sadly, this means ani- mals are more likely to have nasty run-ins with the vehicles we drive. According to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, every year thousands of wild animals are taken to SPCAs throughout the province after being hit by a vehi- cle. The Ontario Ministry of Trans- portation says there are more than 10,000 collisions involving wildlife on the province’s roads each year. This number reflects only the colli- sions that are reported, which generally involve larger animals such as deer, moose and bear, so considering all the unreported smaller animals we all see on the roads, the number of actual animal deaths is much higher. There are ways you can avoid these unfor- tunate encounters. Take extra caution during high-risk hours - many wild animals are most active in the early morning and the time following sunset. This, coupled with visibility tending to be at its worst for drivers at these times, can mean bad news for wild animals. The OSPCA says when traveling at these times of day, remain alert and watch for wildlife that may venture onto the road. Reduce speed and don’t over- drive the distance of your lights. Be prepared to use your horn at all times, and be extra careful if you are driving in rural areas, which tend to have more wildlife activity. Exercise caution in areas where your visibility is limit- ed, such as when rounding a curve or reach- ing the crest of a hill. You can also make sure you’re not entic- ing animals onto the road. Do not throw food or food wrappers out of car windows. Household garbage can also attract animals to roadsides, so it’s best to put garbage out the morning of collection, rather than the night before. Use wildlife-proof containers to prevent animals from lingering on the side of the road. And remember, warning signs are placed in common colli- sion areas for a reason. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation places warning signs in areas where deer and moose collisions are common. If you see a sign indi- cating that the area is an animal crossing, it means that at least four animals have prob- ably been struck, says the OSPCA. Colli- sions with large animals such as these are especially dangerous for humans, and often result in the animal suffering because many times, it is seriously injured, but not killed, by the vehicle. Take extra caution in these areas. Ultrasonic devices that emit a sound inaudi- ble to humans, but which frightens large ani- mals such as deer, are available at hardware stores. The OSPCA says you could even ask your municipality to plan wildlife-friendly roads through simple measures such as: lower- ing speed limits, especially on highways that pass through parks and forests; clearing grass and shrubs from the shoulders of roads to deter wildlife; and planning highways away from areas known for wildlife. UPCOMING Pet Valu in Courtice is hosting a $5 nail trim to benefit Boston Terrier Rescue Canada on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1414 King St. E., Unit 18, Courtice. All pets are welcome. Donations of Canadian Tire money and pennies will also be accepted. Call 905-433-1822 for more details. ••• Every Buddies Fitness will host a fundraiser fitness class, Dethaw your Paws, on Satur- day, April 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Courtice West Park (King Street and Varcoe Road). The class, which will run rain or shine, costs $15 and all profits will go to From My Heart Rescue. Parking is available at S.T. Worden Public School, 1462 Nash Rd., Courtice. E-mail Stacey Chappell at everybuddiesfit- ness@outlook.com for more details. 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Peter Kroone, 29, of Ajax, and Will Ferenc, 33, of Pickering, were ice fishing on the bay when they saw a woman driving a car onto the ice and watched as the car went through the ice. Two 12-year-old boys were passen- gers in the car. While the boys managed to get out of the car before it sank, the woman was trapped, but finally freed herself from the car as it sank. Will crawled out to the area on his stomach and proceeded to pull the woman out of the water. Meanwhile, Peter pulled Will’s legs to get him out of the water. Peter’s girlfriend, Megan Painter, said she’s not surprised he played a role in helping res- cue the woman. “He is an amazing person and always put others before himself,” she said, adding that she and Peter are expecting their first child in September. -- Nominated by Megan Painter A weekly feature highlighting those making a difference in communities across Durham Region Will Ferenc Peter Kroone To nominate a ‘Local Hero’ log on to durhamregion.com/localheroes and fill out the online nomination form and upload a photo of the nominee. Or, email newsroom@ durhamregion.com (100 words or less, with photo). Those submitting a Local Hero nomi- nation are eligible for a monthly draw for a $25 Tim Hortons card. L O C AL HER O E S L O C AL HER O E S 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 • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 4 10 P That’s a higher rate than the historical trend. Between 1985 and 2011, women accounted for 16 per cent of HIV infections. The goal of the forum was to help community groups support women who are HIV positive and women who are at risk of HIV infection. A total of 27,420 people are believed to be living with HIV in Ontario. Devorah Garland is the program co-ordinator for the Women and HIV/AIDS Initiative for the AIDS Committee of Durham. She listed a number of issues that come into play for women who are most at risk of contract- ing HIV. “Things like poverty, housing and food insecuri- ty, being racialized, marginalized and stigmatized in different ways,” she said. Statistics show only about half of women who have multiple sex partners engage in safe sex, a rate lower than that of men. Ms. Garland said part of the problem is that women can find themselves in unequal relation- ships where they don’t feel they can negotiate condom use. This can include domestic violence, but also other factors like economic dependence or hav- ing a disability. “If a woman is financially or physically depen- dent on a man for her shelter or her children’s shelter, where is she in a position to say ‘I won’t have sex with you without a condom’?” Ms. Garland pointed out that female condoms, at roughly $14 each, are much more expensive than male condoms. Both are available for free at the Durham Regional Sexual Health Clinics. The event began with a smoke ceremony con- ducted by shaman Rita Liepins. Ms. Liepins also conducted a presentation on Aboriginal tools for healing from sexual abuse. The hands-on demonstration involved Ms. Liepins using the Navajo marriage basket as a healing tool. “Encouraging women to release trauma in their lives is a very healing thing to do,” said Ms. Gar- land during the demonstration. “This is one way of doing it.” For more information about HIV/AIDS and local resources, visit www.aidsdurham.com. Durham forum helps community groups support women with HIV/AIDS DURHAM from page 1 Fast facts Durham Region Sexual Health Clinics Clinics provide free condoms, counselling and access to anony- mous HIV testing. Oshawa Sexual Health Clinic Oshawa Centre, 418 King St. W. Suite 180, Upper level, Office Galleria Phone: 905-433-8901 or 1-800-314-8533 Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pickering Sexual Health Clinic Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd. Unit 14A, Lower Level Phone: 905-420-8781 Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Port Perry Sexual Health Clinic Township of Scugog Building, rear entrance 181 Perry Street, 2nd floor Phone: 905-985-4891 or 1-866-845- 1868 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tues- day and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Durham cop revives Pickering man with CPR PICKERING -- A Durham police officer is being credited with saving the life of a Pickering man who collapsed at his home Saturday. Relatives called 911 after finding the 27-year- old man without vitals signs at a Greenwood Road home at about 7:30 a.m. An officer with Durham’s canine unit was the first to respond and immediately began to administer CPR, police said. The stricken man began to breathe as other first responders arrived. 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As the days become warmer and we start to shed those heavy coats, check out brighter more light-weight jackets to express your personality. Learn all about ‘separates’ and ‘co-ordinates’ in latest career wear and what key versatile piec- es you should have in your closet. We have all you need to know with tips on dressing to suit your body type with the store’s petite, Laura and plus divi- sions. Stay with us as we will have a new video and look for each day of the week. Your Life welcomes Hope Whittaker, store manager of Laura at Pickering Town Centre. Ms. Whittaker’s career in fashion began at Holt Renfrew in the mid-70s. Over the years, she has gained tremen- dous insight into how to create a fashion look that is personal to each client. Currently, her career at Laura has proven to further her growth and has challenged her to continue her quest for excellence. Above all, Ms. Whittaker has continued to create a unique experience for each customer at Laura. Series Breakdown: • Monday, April 7: Coat collection and career wear In this video, models walk the Laura run- way showing off trendy and fitted jack- ets. Trench coats and quilted short jack- ets are in. Black, white and red are very strong colours this season for career wear. Contrast piping in pant suits give the perfect tailored look. • Tuesday, April 8: Co-ordinates vs. sep- arates In this video, Ms. Whittaker discuss- es more about career wear but with an emphasis on versatility. Models show off beautiful hues of blue, gold studding and polka dots ... must-haves in your wardrobe. • Wednesday, April 9: Knitwear This spring, Laura introduces a new colour to entice your fashion taste -- grape juice. Check out this video on knitted cardigans that have taken on new shapes, zippers and floral patterns. Match your knitted cardigan with a denim or dress pant. • Thursday, April 10: Day dresses Geometric designs combined with colour-blocked panels flatter and fit to finish a feminine look. In this video, we have more polka dots, blues and a splash of yellow to brighten your day. Ms. Whit- taker reminds you to not to be afraid of mixing bold colours and designs. • Friday, April 11: Capris and T’s Models show off comfortable fitting capris in a variety of lengths and fabrics, paired with embroidered designs on their T’s to introduce the ultimate casual look. Is there a project or topic you would like to see us cover? Let us know what you want to learn. Drop us a line or post your information on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/newsdurham. Leeanna McLean Videographer Videos @ durhamregion.com Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? 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ChECK ONLiNE FOR DAiLY UPDATESgagnonsports.com Four Days Only! April 3rd -6th Spring into April in Durham Region A message from Durham Tourism April is jam-packed with great events, so grab your day planner, call up some friends and plan to get out and enjoy Durham Region this month. My mouth is watering already: On April 11 at 6 p.m., it’s time for the Pickering Wing Festival hosted by Pickering Rota- ry Club. Enjoy DJ music, vendors and yummy food -- from gluten-free to Caribbean. Head to the Pickering Recre- ation Centre at 1867 Valley Farm Rd., or visit www.pickeringwingfestival.com for details. To work off some of those delicious treats, consider taking part in the Run for the Diamond, Uxbridge half mara- thon on April 19. This energetic event features a half- marathon run; a 10K/5K trail run/walk; and a kids’ dash -- all within Uxbridge, which is known as the Trail Capital of Canada. Make it a day for the whole family with a buffet lunch and Eas- ter egg hunt, too. Learn more at www. uxbridgehalfmarathon.com. If you prefer to work out your mind, you should know that Driftwood Theatre is set to perform The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) on April 23. If you’ve ever wanted to see 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in 90 minutes, this is your chance. This event is a fundrais- er for The Bard’s Bus Tour’s 20th season. It all happens at the beautiful St. Fran- cis Centre, 78 Church St. S., in Ajax. Full details can be found at www.driftwood- theatre.com. Did your spring cleaning leave your walls and cupboards bare this year? Fill them back up and support local artists, too. Check out Station Gallery’s 21st annual Drawing For Art event on April 24. Each ticket holder enjoys a fun and suspenseful gala evening, and will take home an original work of art -- you just won’t know which one until your name is called. Tickets are limited; visit whitbysta- tiongallery.com for details. As well, two fabulous studio tours hap- pen the following weekend. 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PRODUCED BY KOBA ENTERTAINMENT TheBackyardigansOnTour.com MEDIA PARTNERS Durham residents waiting four years for rent-geared-to- income housing New report says 5,209 on waiting list at end of 2013 DURHAM -- Durham residents are still waiting a long time for affordable hous- ing. A new report says there were 5,209 Dur- ham residents on the waiting list for rent- geared-to-income housing at the end of 2013, and 1,838 new applications were processed last year. An additional 56 households are wait- ing for accessible social housing units. Average wait times in Durham range from about 55 weeks for “special priority” applicants who are victims of family vio- lence, to four years for households with- out priority status. More than half of the applicants on the waiting list receive Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program. The report says their low incomes make it impossible to afford market rent. “Given these low incomes, the average cost of rent in the private market is well above what would be considered afford- able at 30 per cent of gross income,” reads an excerpt. For example, a single person receiv- ing Ontario Works receives a maximum income of $626 a month, while the aver- age market rent in Durham is $872 for a one-bedroom apartment and $714 for a bachelor apartment. Durham’s waiting list has grown by about 30 per cent since 2006. WWW.FOREVERYOUNGNEWS.COM | APRIL 2014 | A DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP ADVERTISING FEATURE Dover Coast homestead; street scene, lively Port Dover. (Dover Coast artwork) 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 • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 4 19 APAjax book lovers welcomed to clubs AJAX -- The Ajax Public Library will be hosting three new book clubs for Ajax adults and teens. The first club, Book Chat, will meet the first Monday of each month beginning April 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave. S. The first book discussed by the club will be Stories from the Vinyl Cafe by bestsell- ing author and host of CBC Radio program The Vinyl Cafe, Stuart McLean. A Fiction Addiction book club begins on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library. The club will then meet on the third Monday of every month at the main branch. The club is currently reading Fauna by award-winning Canadi- an author Alissa York. New members can also join the Young Adult Book Club for teens in grades 9 to 12. This club meets the first Thursday of every month in the main branch. The first meet- ing for this club will be on April 3 at 4 p.m. The club will be discussing Looking for Alaska by John Green. For more information, or to join one of the clubs, e-mail libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary. ca or call 905-683-4000, ext. 8813. 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Monday April 14th,2014 at 7:00 pm Call us at (905)426-4116 to register (limited seating available) In addition, full paying customers will receive a valuable coupon sheet with great savings offered exclusively to our customers by local advertisers. Your collection periods are: Every customer who pays their carrier the full optional delivery charge has a chance to WIN $1000.00 every three weeks! Jan. 1 - Jan. 5• Jan. 22 - Jan. 26• Feb. 12 - Feb. 16• Mar. 5 - Mar. 9• Mar. 26 - Mar. 30• Apr. 16 - Apr. 20• May 7 - May 11• May 28 - Jun. 1• Jun. 18 - Jun. 22• Jul. 9 - Jul. 13• Jul. 30 - Aug. 3• Aug. 20 - Aug. 24• Sept. 10 - Sept. 14• Oct. 1 - Oct. 5• Oct. 22 - Oct. 26• Nov. 12 - Nov. 16• Dec. 3 - Dec. 7• Dec. 24 - Dec. 28• PI c k e r I n g PI c k e r Ing AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E Spring is the time of year when most homeowners experience a leaky basement. Why? The combination of melting snow, ground thawing and rain creates hydrostatic pressure in the ground. Hydrostatic pressure forces water to make its way through basement cracks and voids as well as seeping through any porous concrete wall. Leaky basements are not a do-it-yourself fix. It’s time to call a professional. Serving Durham Region since 1996, “Call The Foundation Doctor’s” highly experienced staff will come out to your home to determine the cause and provide the best possible solution to stop that nasty leak. Their staff will take the time to explain their services and answer all of your questions. They will leave you with a written quote, satisfied customers’ references and proof of liability insurance. “Call The Foundation Doctor” has staff that takes pride in their workmanship and stands behind their name by providing a warranty on their work. Kelly Vaillancourt, owner of “Call The Foundation Doctor” says, “The most effective solution is to waterproof your foundation from outside to prevent water from coming in contact with the actual concrete wall. We use a rubber membrane, which is expandable so that it stretches with the foundation as it shifts due to our changing climate. We have a variety of excavators to accommodate the size of the workspace. The process involves digging down to the footings, cleaning the foundation wall and filling any cracks and voids with grout. Then we brush on an adhesive, priming material and install the rubber membrane on top. As a secondary line of defense, our specialists attach a drain board to the rubber membrane so that ground water will run down to the weepers and drain away from the foundation. We also check to make sure the weeping tile is in good working order before installing new drainage stone and back filling.” Repairing your basement at the first indication of a problem is a good investment. “It can prevent expensive clean-ups, loss of personal property, corrosion and possible health risks from mold due to water leakage,” explains Kelly. 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Mr. Brenner is no stranger to local poli- tics -- the former city and regional council- lor is taking his second shot at the mayor- alty after losing to Mayor Ryan in 2010 by about 1,700 votes. The race for the Ward 1 Regional Coun- cillor spot includes incumbent Councillor Jennifer O’Connell as well as Myrna Picotte and Nick Tsetsakos. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean is looking to hold onto his seat and is so far the only one registered in that race. There are two familiar faces vying for the Regional Councillor Ward 3 spot -- incum- bent Councillor Peter Rodrigues is being challenged by current Ward 3 City Council- lor David Pickles. Deborah Bissett is so far the only candi- date registered for City Councillor Ward 1, while Laurissa Hraiki now has two compet- itors in the race for City Councillor Ward 3 -- Gino Sgovio and Malcolm Schell have thrown their hats in the ring. The race for City Councilor Ward 2 now includes Ian Cumming and Cody Morrison -- Gary Strange has withdrawn his name. The first ever candidate for Durham’s regional chairman seat filed nomination papers on March 7. Whitby resident Michael Deegan, 35, is a denturist with Deegan Denture Clin- ics, a third and fourth generation family business with clinics in Oshawa, Ajax and Whitby. Pickering’s school board trustee races are off to a slow start; incumbent Chris Braney will face off against Paul Crawford for the public board seat, while incumbent Jim McCafferty is looking to hold onto his seat on the Catholic board. WHY VOLUNTEER? 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E., Unit 4 Whitby the UpS Store 18-701 Rossland E. Uxbridge Times-Journal Uxbridge 16 Bascom St. Port Perry Star port perry 180 Mary St., Unit 11 Oshawa This Week oshawa 865 Farewell St. Window boxes and wood skirting sold separately The Victorian Order of Nurses Celebrating 100 years in Durham Region If you are a former staff member, volunteer, client or family member of a service recipient, contact us for an invitation to our 100th Anniversary festivities! (905) 571-3151 ~1-800-263-7970 VON Canada ‐ A National Not‐for‐Profit Organization & Registered Charity Accredited by Accreditation Canada Thank You to all the Volunteers, Staff and Donors who support VON Durham Past, Present and Future! To join our team of volunteers, please call 905-837-0017 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca A special thank you to our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time, skills and friendship in helping our clients to maintain independence and quality of life in their homes. ThankYouThankYouVolunteers! NationalVolunteerWeek April 21 - 27, 2013 Volunteers are the heart and soul of MADD Canada. Thank You!With the dedica�on of thousands of volunteers, our mission takes flight. p t Tel: 905-576-7473 Email: info@madd-durham.com Web: www.madd-durham.com April 6 - 12, 2014Our volunteers are here for you... if you need support. DurhamRegion:1.800.452.0688www.distresscentredurham.com 24 HOUR HELPLINE905-430-2522CALL US. 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 • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 4 22 AP What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 Pickering artist embraces challenge of working with watercolours Colleen Timmins showing, selling work at Ajax Creative Arts show Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Colleen Timmins always loved the look of watercolours, their bril- liance and freshness. And while the Pickering resident was also interested in making her own art, working and raising three children put that pursuit on the back burner. So 15 or so years ago when they had grown up, she asked her- self, 'what am I waiting for'? She answered the question by diving into art, starting with her first course at the Hal- iburton School of the Arts. "It was just a really fun experience," Tim- mins says. "One of the things that attracted me to watercolour is the challenge. I enjoy the challenge." "It's simple things like how much water to use." Timmins explains that a watercolour will dry 30 per cent lighter on the page. And when applied, the paint sometimes moves quite a bit on the page, another con- sideration for the artist. Landscapes and florals are her favourite subject matter and Timmins says “I try to be as loose as possible.” She means she doesn’t like to be too detailed, just providing enough informa- tion so the viewer knows what he or she is looking at. “I’ve experimented a little bit on silk, dye- ing the silk and then I paint on top of it,” Timmins says. “It was fun to see what kind of effects you got.” She has also worked a bit in acrylic and with mono print making, but Timmins always returns to watercolours. “I’m trying to focus on watercolours because there’s so much to learn,” she says. She takes classes with Pickering artist Hi- Sook Barker, considered one of the finest watercolour painters in the region. Timmins, an executive member of the Toronto Watercolour Society, says she "never expected I'd ever be in a show." However one of her pieces was selected for a TWS juried show, three were chosen by Ajax Creative Arts to display in Scarbor- ough and Timmins is showing work at the ACA's Spring Show and Sale. An ACA member, Timmins has taken advantage of the weekly painting sessions the club offers and says "it's a great place to go," noting members help each other out with advice and there are workshops for members. "We're always looking for new members," Timmins says. "Members are all levels, from beginners to instructors." "It's a very friendly group, very encourag- ing." See Timmins's work at the ACA event, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., April 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 Durham artists are taking part. Note that there is a new show location this year: the H.M.S. Ajax Room in the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. PICKERING -- Colleen Timmins is a Pickering artist who is showing and selling her work at the Ajax Creative Arts Spring Show, April 11-13 at the Ajax Community Centre in the H.M.S. Ajax Room. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Theatre group holds staged readings DURHAM -- Theatre 3x60 presents an all- Canadian slate of staged readings in Uxbridge and Oshawa. The theatre group is led by Carey Nichol- son of Uxbridge and Joan Etienne of Whitby. “Theatre 3x60 offers Durham theatre audiences the opportunity to sample the dis- tinct and unique styles of Canada’s best play- wrights with 3xCanadians, a staged reading series being presented this March, May and June in north and south Durham venues,” states a press release. “3xCanadians is one of the ways in which Theatre 3x60 is introducing audiences to lesser known and Canadian theatre work in their own communities in Durham.” Etienne and Nicholson are directing all of the plays, with one exception: Mexico City is directed and performed by Johnny Soln. Durham actors also in the series include Maggie Anderson, Conrad Boyce, Graeme Powell, Amanda Smith and Mary Soln. The schedule is as follows: • And So It Goes by George F. Walker • Friday, May 9, 7:30 p.m., Blue Heron Books Studio • Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Oshawa Little Theatre, rehearsal hall • The Margin of the Sky by Stewart Lem- oine (subject to rights approval) • Friday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., Blue Heron Books Studio • Monday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., Oshawa Little Theatre, rehearsal hall All performances start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets fare $10 for a single night and $25 for a series of three and are available by calling 905-852-7993 or by e-mailing info@ theatre3x60.ca. Tickets for the Uxbridge performances are also available (cash or cheque only) at Blue Heron Books. For more information, visit www.thea- tre3x60.ca. Oshawa Little Theatre is 62 Russett Ave. and Blue Heron Books is at 62 Brock St. W. Taylor’s song OSHAWA -- Pickering’s Taylor Adams was a special guest at the CD release party for Saleen and Chelsea Nolan’s 2 Cute 4 Country at Whisky Johns in Oshawa on March 30. Of the $5 optional admission, $1 went to Habitat for Humanity. 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On Now at The Brick! For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. OSHAWA -- It’s not the end of the world, but Shwa Pocalypse 2 is going to be a scary one. The Oshawa horror film festival is also a horror convention. It’s at the Harmony Creek Community Centre on April 5. The event will host special guests Lori Hallier, known for films such as My Bloody Valentine (1981) and Night of the Twist- ers (1996), and Mpho Koaho, whose credits include The Salton Sea and Saw III. And you can also check out the Shwa Poc- alypse vendors’ room. Admission is $5 general admission or $10 for an all-day pass, which includes the ven- dors’ room, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event runs from 10 a.m. to midnight. The Harmony Creek Community Centre is at 15 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa. Here are the films that are being shown: SHORTS: Lively, One More for the Road, Bryan Wolford Short Terrors Package (Shad- ows, Bait, Whisper, BBQ Massacre, Psy- chedlia, Myctophobia), The Statement of Randi Carter SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Nightfright - Real Roman Catholic Exorcism Survivor, Interna- tional Horrors. (Additional film titles TBA) FEATURES: ...And Then I Helped, My Bloody Valentine (1981), Terror of Dracula. Will screaming for ice cream in Whitby WHITBY -- Junior voice finalist Will Ainsbury of Pickering sang Ice Cream by composer Norman Campbell at the Kiwanis Night of Stars Concert held March 29 at Hebron Christian Reformed Church. Photo by Walter Passarella Shwa Pocalypse 2 descends on Durham Saturday It’s all about the Orange Pine Ridge sprinter, hurdler Tia Thevenin signs on at Syracuse Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- If orange wasn’t Tia Theve- nin’s favourite colour before, it is now. The much-decorated Pickering hurdler and sprinter from Pine Ridge Secondary School will make her home in upstate New York starting in September, attending Syra- cuse University on a track-and-field schol- arship. There, she hopes to become part of the winning sports tradition of the Orange. “Yes, I have no choice. Orange is my new favourite,” Thevenin, 17, says with a laugh. Most of all, she’s happy to have her deci- sion behind her regarding which NCAA Division 1 school to join on a full scholar- ship; she had her pick of several prestigious schools vying for her to attend, including Michigan State, Iowa State and the Univer- sity of Buffalo. “I’m extremely happy to be attending Syr- acuse. It had a lot to offer athletically and, academically, it was very good as well,” said Thevenin, adding she’ll be majoring in psychology with a minor in business man- agement. “I met with an academic advisor there and I have no doubt it’s a perfect fit.” As far as athletics go, she’s heard good things from former Durham Region hurdler Adrian Woodley, who also attended Syra- cuse. Woodley is the brother of her former coach, Roxanne Woodley, who has since relocated to Atlanta. “I had glowing reviews from him,” said Thevenin of Adrian Woodley’s advice. “He loved it there.” Although she heard only good things about Syracuse, they were confirmed in her own mind with a visit to the institution. “When I visited Syracuse, that was it,” she noted. As well, it was important to stay relative- ly close to her parents, who’ve since moved from Pickering to Ajax. “I think it was a good choice to stay close to home so if I need my parents, they will be there,” she said. “I can always come home if I need guidance and support.” Thevenin says she hopes to anchor a women’s track-and-field team that is on the upswing as the men’s team has traditional- ly been strong at Syracuse. She also hopes to be part of a renaissance in women’s hur- dling at the school. Mostly, though, she’s sure she can make a successful transition to the NCAA Division 1 ranks where she’ll face many of the top athletes in the U.S. over the next four years. “I’m more than confident that it will be a smooth transition. I’m OK with being pushed to work hard.” But before striking off for Syracuse in the fall, Thevenin has some unfinished busi- ness on the track to fulfill. Namely, she wants to break the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations records in the 100-metre hurdles set by famous Pine Ridge hurdler and alumnus Perdita Felicien, a two-time world champion and Olympian. “Basically, OFSAA is my last high school meet and I plan on doing big things there and beating Perdita’s record there,” she said. Ironically, a photo of Thevenin is hung next to Felicien’s photo in Pine Ridge’s Wall of Fame at the school. She recently returned from the Canadian indoor track-and-field championships in Montreal where she earned two gold med- als. Representing Project Athletics under coaches Colin Lewis, Tony D’Olivera and Jason McKenzie, Thevenin captured gold in the 60-metre hurdles and also earned gold in the 200 metres in the junior division. She ended the indoor season as the top junior- aged sprinter in Canada. Thevenin says she beat one of her big- gest rivals to win the hurdles gold, besting Deshaunda Morrison of Alberta in the final. After competing at OFSAA, Thevenin plans to compete again for Canada at the world youth track-and-field champion- ships in Oregon in July. In the future, she hopes to represent Can- ada at the Pan Am Games in Toronto in 2015. After that, she’s got her sights set on competing at her first Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. “That would be great. It’s definitely a goal,” she said. 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 • Ap r i l 3 , 2 0 1 4 24 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Free eBook: Quest for the Cup Oshawa Generals 1990 Memorial Cup Team Download it @durhamregion.com/ebooks CUP The 1990 Oshawa Gene r a l s ’ road to the Memorial Cup FOR THEuestuestuestQQQ By Brian McNair Jr. Lightning ready for elite eight Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- It’s been a long time between playoff games for the Durham West Jr. Lightning. The Provincial Women’s Hockey League team will be back on the ice beginning Thursday, vying for a league championship in a tournament-style for- mat that features the top eight teams. It will be the first time the Lightning have played a playoff game since March 9. After beating out the Oakville Hornets in four games in their opening round best-of-five series, the clinching win com- ing in overtime, the league took a lengthy sabbatical to allow some of its top play- ers to compete in the U18 world cham- pionships in Budapest, Hungary. While Canada won gold with a 5-1 victory over the U.S., in the interest of time, the league opted to decide its championship with an eight-team tournament as opposed to the final four format of previous years. Lightning head coach Jeremy Murphy has mixed emotions about the format, but points out that nobody will have an advantage this weekend in Oakville. “We had a lot of momentum winning the last game in overtime,” he said. “Prob- ably from that point we would have liked to jump right into round two to keep that energy going. If there’s one good thing about the layoff, we’ve had a few players battling bumps and bruises, so it’s been good for them to get a break. “I would have preferred the tradition- al series down to the end. But the col- leges do this with the Frozen Four and the PWHL emulates that. It’s a fair way to determine it.” The top eight seeds all managed to win their opening round playoff series, and have been divided into two pools of four for the championship tournament. The Lightning, seeded fifth, will face Whitby (#4), Bluewater (#8) and Nepean (#1) in pool play, then crossover to face Toron- to (#3) in their final game. The top two teams from each pool advance to Satur- day night’s semifinals, with the medal games on Sunday. “It doesn’t leave much room for error,” said Murphy of the format. “In any tour- nament, typically you can maybe get away with having one bad game, but cer- tainly not two. We’ve got to be ready for game one, it’s a big one. We’ll be ready for it.” PICKERING -- Track-and-field star and Pine Ridge Secondary student Tia Thevenin has signed a full scholarship to attend Syracuse University in New York state. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Pickering Rouge Canoe Club holding registration as paddling season draws near PICKERING -- Even though summer weath- er might seem a long way off, local dragon- boaters, canoers and kayakers are thinking about the upcoming paddling season. The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club, which runs programs on Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering and at Rouge Beach in Scarbor- ough, will hold an early registration night on Tuesday, April 8 between 6 and 9 p.m. at the West Shore Bar and Grill, 877 Bayly Street, Pickering. 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Advertise your upcoming Call Erin at 905-683-0707 Email ejackson@durhamregion.com EastEr ChurCh sErviCEs spECial sECtion publishing thursday april 10 & 17 in ajax pickering JARVIS, Geoffrey Brien -- We regretfully announce the passing of our brother while he was on the road in Oklahoma on Friday, March 28, 2014, aged 59 years. Son of our late parents Stan and Vivien Jarvis, brother of Bruce (Roberta), Boyd (Katherine) and Patricia Marchen (Jack). Warmhearted uncle to Joshua, Brandon, Boyd, Brent and Laura. Special loving friend of Linda Collins. Nephew of Kay McReavy in Minneapolis and Hazel McDonald in Sheffield and cousin to seven. A memorial service will be held at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, 76 Bridge Street North, Hastings, on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow at Trinity United Church. Memorial donations to Animal Rescue Krew, which saves homeless cats in the Kawartha area, would be appreciated. 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If you cannot attend this public meeting in person, write to the City Clerk Debbie Shields at the above address, with your concerns, or email dshields@pickering.ca Pickering Civic Complex -Council Chambers •One the Esplanade, Pickering,ON L1V 6K7 Brought to you by the hardworking horsemen and women who race at Ajax Downs. IT’S COMING... “this is a ver y exciting proposal,it bodes well for the city that this sort of investment is looking to locate here” Councilor David Pickles “I think Pickering’s day in the sunshine has arrived” Deputy Mayor Doug Dickerson We can still PUT A STOP to“Durham Live” FACTS: Toronto Refused to Welcome One.So Did Vaughan.So Did Markham. A Pickering Casino Would Meanthe Loss of Horse Racing andCountlessAgricultural Jobsin Durham Region! For more information visit qrooi.com