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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2014_04_24_PICKERINGNews Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham THURS. APRIL 24, 2014 / A publication of FEATURE SERIESNA Pressrun 54,400 / 32 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand Game 5 April 25 at 7 p.m. *if necessary OSHAWA -- Susan Hoffman volunteered her time at The Bakers Table to help bake recipes from a cook book titled ‘I’m Full,’ that will benefit children undergoing cancer treatment. Nicole Georgiev’s daugh- ter Sophia was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Pickering family pens cookbook to support kids with cancer Book will feature healthy, healing recipes Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering family hopes to use its cancer journey to smooth the road for others facing the disease. Sophia Megan was diagnosed with leukemia in June 2012, a month shy of her second birth- day. The little girl will finish her che- motherapy treatment this sum- mer and her mom Nicolle Geor- giev says they want to share the tips they’ve picked up along the way. The family -- which also includes Sophia’s father James Megan and older brother Caleb Megan -- has teamed up with vol- unteers to create a unique cook- book called I’m Full, featuring healthy recipes made with heal- ing foods. “There are a lot of foods that I’ve noticed have improved Sophia’s health, it’s amazing what food can do,” her mom says. Pickering goes high tech to combat illegal dumping New signs have QR codes to make reporting easier Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The City of Pickering is taking a high-tech approach to tackling unsightly illegal dumping. This week the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee unveiled new signs that feature QR codes, a type of barcode that can be scanned with a smart- phone. When a resident scans the code it takes them straight to the City’s “Eyes on the Street” tool, which allows for easy online reporting. The goal of the new signs is to warn would-be dumpers that areas are being monitored and to make it easy for residents to alert City staff to illegally dumped items. “Illegal dumping is a huge issue in the city, it costs thousands of dollars every year,” says Michelle Pearce, the City’s environmental awareness co-ordinator. See PICKERING page 7See NEW page 7 Greenwood Conservation Area features hiking trails, wildlife Greenwood Conservation Area is a unique destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, pic- nicking, fish- ing and group camping. A well-travelled network of hiking trails with interpretive signage allows visitors to explore the various habitats of the area, while learning about the natural heritage. Many wildlife species can be found at Greenwood including white-tailed deer, great horned owls, and wood ducks. 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Dr. Larry Danilewitz spoke to parents at Duffins Bay Public School on April 17 about recognizing and addressing anxi- ety in their children, as part of an event organized by the school’s parent engage- ment committee. He explained anxiety as being “fear in the absence of real danger. “Severe anxiety can affect three to five per cent of children,” he said. While some worry “keeps us on our toes,” severe anxiety signs in children that should be addressed include headaches, obsessive worrying and trouble sleeping, such as continuously sleeping in their parents’ bed. Parents can influence anxiety in a num- ber of ways, said Dr. Danilewitz. For example, modelling anxious behaviour, or being anxious themselves, can be haz- ardous. “It’s really important for parents to show your children that you can handle the situation, that you can cope with the situation,” he said. To buffer anxiety, parents should model coping behaviour, and discourage avoid- ance or escape behaviour. Dr. Danilewitz said many wonderful parents will keep a children home when they says they have aches and pains, but clearly they are avoiding something they’re anxious about. Unless there is a good medical reason to keep a child home, they should go to school. “If you keep them at home you are beginning that cycle of avoidance behav- iour,” he said. Parents have to encourage their chil- dren to take on the necessary brave steps such as going to school, writing tests or com- peting in sports. “Dealing with anxi- ety is no different than getting fit, but it’s emo- tionally fit,” he said. To change anxious behaviour, it’s impor- tant to change automat- ic, anxious thoughts to helpful thinking (not to be confused with wishful thinking). “You need to change the channel,” said Dr. Danilewitz. For example, if a child is very anxious about a test, he needs to think logical- ly and remember he has studied for the exam and is prepared, rather than simply thinking the worst. “We need to think logically with per- spective,” he said. He also suggests deep breathing and exercise as ways to cope with anxiety. Dr. Danilewitz said to help an anxious child cope, it’s important to approach the anxious behaviour. For example, if a child has a fear of giving presentations, she should start by giving a presenta- tion to her parents, then perhaps to some friends, and finally to the teacher before the big event. It’s also important to praise a child for small achievements, he said. Dr. Danilewitz said a team, including school staff, tutors and parents, can help children with severe anxiety. This is often the case if a child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or another learn- ing disability. Principal Charmyn Clement said the presentation was very practical, and agreed with the importance of partner- ships in helping a child succeed. “We’re all working together in partner- ship,” she said. Tricia Henery, a member of the parent involvement committee, valued the pre- sentation. She said while mental health is now a hot topic in schools, it’s important that parents themselves know the signs to look out for in their children and ways to address it. For information on building resilient children, visit durham.ca./kidscan and psychologyfoundation.org. Correction In the April 17 edition of This Week, the column ‘Team Chelsea continues to reunite lost Durham pets with owners’ contained an error. The owner of Chelsea, a missing Bernese mountain dog, is alive. The News Advertiser regrets the error. 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Eco-Tec manufactures large-scale equip- ment for industrial water treatment and puri- fication of chemicals and gases. The products are exported to industrial cli- ents around the world working in areas such as oil and gas, power generation and metal finishing. The company recently added 17,000 square feet of production space to its Pickering facil- ity. To be eligible for funding from the Rural Economic Development Program applicants must be located in a community with a popu- lation of less than 100,000. The Province has invested more than $167 million in 468 projects through the program since 2003. Established in 1970, Eco-Tec is headquar- tered in Pickering and has sales offices in Alberta, England, and India. Mr. Dickson called the company an “excel- lent example of the innovative companies in our community.” Eco-Tec currently employs about 95 people at its Pickering location. *Some conditions may apply. 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Local nutritionist Maria Losseva-Malho worked with the family on the recipes, and on April 7 Tony Cassano, owner of the Baker’s Table in Oshawa, welcomed volunteers into his bakery to prepare and photograph 25 rec- ipes for the book. Ms. Georgiev says they plan to self-publish I’m Full and release it for sale in early sum- mer. The goal is to give free copies to families of children with cancer, and use the proceeds from purchased copies to support the Super Sophia Project. The project started out as an effort to make fun, patterned hospital scrubs for kids to wear during cancer treatments. It has since snowballed -- more than 300 pairs of scrubs have been donated and Super Sophia has grown to include fundraisers and projects such as packing “bags of smiles” to donate to area hospitals. As Sophia nears the end of her long treat- ment, her mom says she is doing “amazing” and is always smiling. For more information about the cookbook, follow “The Super Sophia Project” on Face- book. Pickering family creates cookbook with healing recipes for kids with cancer PICKERING from page 1 She says common illegally dumped items include construction materials, tree trim- mings and garbage bags of household waste. It happens all over Pickering, but is espe- cially problematic in the north end of the city -- Concession 3 is one noteworthy spot. “You can drive down there any given day and find a garbage bag or two,” Ms. Pearce notes. Councillor David Pickles, vice-chairman of the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Commit- tee, says there are various reasons residents dump illegally. “Sometimes people don’t know where waste transfer stations are locat- ed, or they’re closed when they want to go. Or, they just don’t want to pay the fee,” he says. The Eyes on the Street tool has already been successful in allowing residents to report graf- fiti and vandalism. City staff said 90 of the new QR code signs will be installed over the coming months. Pickering has also launched a new social media initiative that encourages people to take ownership of the city. The “Heart your City” Facebook campaign encourages residents to take an online pledge vowing not to litter or illegally dump items, for a chance to win an iPad Air. To take the pledge, search “City of Pickering” on Facebook. For more informa- tion about illegal dumping and Eyes on the Street, go to www.pickering.ca. NEW from page 1 New program combats illegal dumping in Pickering PICKERING -- The Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee unveiled new signs in Millenium Square designed to enhance park safety and cleanliness and reduce illegal dumping and littering activities within the community. Checking out the signs are committee members, Mayor Dave Ryan, left, and Councillor Doug Dickerson, right, along with Brian Denney, CEO of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Construction planned on Whites Road in Pickering PICKERING -- Construction on and around the Whites Road bridge has begun and will continue through the end of November. The Region of Durham says Whites Road will remain open to the public, excluding 15-minute road closures that may occur between 1 and 5 a.m. Drivers are asked to exercise caution in construc- tion zones for the safety of pedestrians and construction workers. Work will be done on the restoration of the bridge, including road reconstruction and upgrad- ed traffic signals. Unfavorable weather conditions may influence work schedules and completion dates, the Region says. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 8 P email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Pickering asked to ‘spare’ some time for children Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax- Pickering’s Bowl for Kids Sake May 7 We strongly urge you to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering’s Bowl for Kids Sake. And if it's not by getting a team together and taking part in the event, at the very least don't say 'no' when some- one raising money approaches you. Many of us suffer from fundraising fatigue. So many needs, so many local groups rais- ing money to address them. The vast major- ity are not only legitimate, they also fill in some of the cracks that our fellow citizens fall through in our society. Most important- ly, they support people who need it. So when you hear about the May 7 Bowl for Kids Sake at the Ajax Bowling Centre, it's easy to respond with a 'not another one' or 'I give to other groups'. Haven't we all responded in that manner at some point? But don't let that be your response because the work this group does is so important to young people and our society's future. Its mentoring program is what Big Broth- ers Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering is all about. Young people need direction, guidance, a friend to help them on the right path and to show and teach them by example impor- tant things like giving back and respecting others. Many think the group only offers one-on-one, long-term mentorships. But there are a variety of ways in which a man or woman can be a big brother or sister, including In-School, Go Girls! and Game On! mentoring. We know of people who have been 'bigs', including a staff member or two, and to a person they all speak of how being involved didn't just benefit their 'little', but them- selves. The relationships formed often turn into friendships that last a lifetime. And the benefits to society in general are far-reach- ing as these young people become respon- sible adults in our community. Melanie Stewart, executive director of the organization, said the event is its big- gest fundraiser of the year, "critical" for it to continue delivering its mentoring program in Ajax and Pickering. The goal is $50,000; $42,000 was raised last year. And she notes that while the group receives funding from sources such as the United Way, its restricted to specific pro- grams. The traditional matching of a big with a little is not funded. Local companies such as Ontario Power Generation and Veridian sponsor Bowl for Kids Sake and employees there and else- where in west Durham are themselves Big Brothers. The work this organization does is noth- ing short of fantastic and it needs your help in order to continue doing it. Never was, never will be a business case for Pickering airport To the editor: Re: ‘Airport would benefit region’, guest col- umn, durhamregion.com, April 10, 2014. David Sim’s belief that we are immune to skyrocketing prices or food shortages echoes those who said the cod fishery would never end. Tell that to Newfoundlanders. His notion that Canada is exempt from the impending food crisis because we can import food from around the world flies in the face of all current data, not least this month’s report by the Intergovernmen- tal Committee on Climate Change which warned unequivocally that food shortages will affect all nations on earth. Memories of farming as ‘quaint’ and ‘refreshing’ better reflect his bucolic child- hood memories than the realities of today’s multi-billion-dollar agricultural industry which remains the No. 1 economic driver in Durham Region and, indeed, Ontario. To advocate paving foodland next to Can- ada’s biggest urban centre while shipping in food from other countries is shortsighted and wrong-headed. And as for comparing North Bay to Pickering, let’s remember that North Bay is not on Class 1 farmland. Nor is it within the GTHA, which already boasts three international and several regional air- ports. There never was, never will be a business case for an airport here. If there were, some government over the last 42 years would have built it. There is, however, an indisput- able business case for protecting our most valuable non-renewable resources, our foodland and source water. Mary Delaney Brougham Chair, Land Over Landings Flaherty decision to resign was his to make To the editor: Re: ‘How can Jim Flaherty just up and quit?’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, April 10, 2014. Jim Flaherty gave many years to politics serving the community, spending many years away from his family. The sad thing was he waited too long and did not get to spend much time with his family before he died. Jim gave his life serving the PCs; we should all commend him for his dedication and success with his career in politics. I am a Liberal, but believe that his sudden departure meant he had become very ill. His family should be very proud of his accomplishments, he will be sadly missed. The recent letter regarding him having the right to resign is his choice, and is out of order to this country we live in. This is a free country and people have the right to resign from politics when they want. 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Greenwood Conservation Area is a unique destination for outdoor activi- ties such as hiking, cross-country skiing, picnicking, fishing and group camping. A well-travelled network of hiking trails with interpretive signage allows visitors to explore the various habitats of the area, while learning about the natural heritage. Many wildlife species can be found at Greenwood including white-tailed deer, great horned owls, and wood ducks. The park offers some of the best fishing in the region, with the opening of trout season in the spring. The cold, clear-running creek is a perfect home for rainbow trout and many other species of fish. As part of the Town of Ajax’s annual Green Living Days, on Sunday, April 27 res- idents and community members are invit- ed to come out to Greenwood Conserva- tion Area for a full day of exciting environ- mental events. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. participants can help enhance Ajax’s tree canopy at this year’s special community tree planting. Par- ticipants are encouraged to bring their own gloves and buckets. This event is in part- nership with the Toronto and Region Conserva- tion Authority and Honda Canada. Starting at 1 p.m. the Town of Ajax will host the first Spring Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a national community litter pickup event. Residents can join the efforts on the Duffins Creek shoreline and work together to keep Ajax clean and green. For more information on Greenwood Conservation Area and Ajax Green Living Days, visit www.sustainableajax.ca. -- Jade Schofield is the environmental sustainability co- ordinator for the Town of Ajax. Community Pickering cadets hold e-waste collection on April 26 PICKERING -- Get rid of those old TVs, computers and more at a free e-waste event held by local air cadets on Saturday. On April 26, the 856 Pickering Kinsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadet squad- ron will be at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liv- erpool Rd. S., from 9 to 11 a.m. Items can include cell- phones, pagers, camer- as, computers and other e-waste. Once collected, the items will be properly dis- posed of, ensuring hazard- ous materials don’t end up in landfills and that they’ll be recycled. AJAX -- Matthew and Bogdan Balacki hike the trails of Greenwood Conservation Area every week- end. Greenwood Conservation Area is is a unique destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, picnicking, fishing and group camping. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Durham residents can prevent water theft DURHAM -- Durham residents are being asked by the Region to help stop water theft by reporting suspicious activity around fire hydrants. Thousands of litres of water are siphoned annually from hydrants in Dur- ham, the Region says. Theft can potential- ly damage hydrants, making them inop- erable in an emergency and threatening local water quality. Through the Region’s hydrant permit program, only licensed water haul- ers can fill up at hydrants. Residents who suspect water theft are asked to collect details about the location, company name, licence plate, and, if pos- sible, take a photograph and call 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372 ext. 3329. For more information, visit www.dur- ham.ca/watertheft. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP adopt a pet DURHAM -- Carrie-Anne is a two-year-old black and white cat. She is spayed and is very friendly. She can co-exist with other cats. She may have a minor treatable skin condition. For more information, call 905-665-7430. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Tiny birds belt out a big song Some of the tiniest birds have the big- gest songs, and they’re moving through Durham Region in waves these days, easy to find before the trees leaf out. Spot a mixed flock of migrant songbirds in any backyard, creek valley or woods, and there’s a good chance a ruby-crowned kinglet or three will be part of it. These little olive-grey insect eaters, smaller than a goldfinch or a chickadee, flit about as they feed among twigs and pine needles, often flicking their wings or flut- tering briefly in place. Before you see them you can often hear the males’ long, loud, bubbly songs. Two males trying to out- sing each other, or excited about impress- ing a nearby female, may raise the feath- ers on top of their head, revealing a bright crimson crest that gives them their name. Count yourself lucky if you witness that. Most of the time you’ll just see plain grey- green plumage overall, a white wing bar bordered by a dark band, and a faint white ring around their eyes. If you happen to find a kinglet with a black-and-white-streaked face, watch carefully. When it hangs upside down to grab a spider or gnat, you’ll see a bright yel- low stripe on top of its head, field mark for a golden-crowned kinglet, a close cousin. Males don’t sing in migration, and are far less musical than ruby-throats in any case, having a thin, high, whispery song. You’ll be hugely lucky if you see an excited male raise his orangey-gold crest in display. Ruby-crowned kinglets you come across will have just spent the winter in the south- ern United States and Mexico. Golden- crowned kinglets tend to winter farther north, throughout the U.S., and usually migrate earlier. I was surprised by the low numbers of them I saw before the ruby- crowns started to return. Maybe the winter was especially hard on them, who knows? Though they’ll readily feed in decidu- ous trees in migration, both kinglets pre- fer conifer woods for breeding -- gold- en-crowns in mature balsam and spruce stands, ruby-crowns in tall black or white spruce. Females of both species build their secretive nests high in an evergreen, usu- ally laying eight to 10 eggs. You’ll have to go north into shield country to hear ruby- crowned males singing loudly from tree- tops in nesting season, and sometimes females singing back. But some golden- crowned kinglets nest in tall, dense spruce stands right here in Durham, such as in Darlington Provincial Park and Durham Forest. Four other diminutive members of the kinglet family delight people around the planet, with such evocative names as fla- mecrest, firecrest and goldcrest. Their tiny size, light weight and thin-pointed bills allow them to feed at the very tips of twigs, and even perch on evergreen needles, tak- ing advantage of their own special ecologi- cal niche. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Carrie-Anne on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Keep Durham cats indoors With the nice weather that I swear is just around the corner, more and more cats will be yearning to go outside. But despite constant meowing and scratches at the door, and the terrible guilt that owners feel when they don’t answer to their feline’s demands, it’s for the best to keep them safe and sound indoors. Outdoors, cats will face predators such as coyotes, foxes and raccoons, and even other cats defending their territory. They can even face humans with an intention to inflict cruelty on pets. Unfor- tunately they do exist. Sometimes, it’s homeowners who don’t appreciate the neighbour’s cat digging up or doing their business in the garden. Or it could just be a cruel person. Don’t forget the case of poor Matty, the cat who was shot 16 times with a pellet gun in Oshawa last month. Cats also face the danger of coming into contact with poisons such as antifreeze, pesticides and rat poison. And don’t forget vehicles. From conver- sations I’ve had with bylaw departments over the years, the calls about cats being hit are far too common. This is one of many reasons it’s against local bylaws for cats to roam free. It’s also much better for the bird popu- lation when cats remain inside. Even the sweetest cats have the natural instinct to pounce on and kill rodents, birds and other small creatures. As much as I love cats, I hate seeing a dead bird. Keep your cat indoors and play with her instead, and make sure there are lots of toy birds and toy mice to play with. Speaking of birds, the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary points out on its web- site that outdoor cats can become infect- ed with parasites and diseases from eating birds, mice, rats and other wildlife. Second Chance also says cats can become ill from eating garbage or drinking contaminated water; get frostbite in the winter or dehydration in the summer; get fleas, ticks, worms or other parasites; and get caught in traps. In fact, this happened with our old family cat, Smokey. He went outdoors and ended up in a skunk trap once and basically became bald as a result. Poor guy. Yes, he was the last of my family’s cats that was allowed to roam freely out- doors. My parent’s current cat, Ory, is very demanding and meows ferociously for my parents to let him out. He goes outside, but he’s attached to a harness, which is attached by a leash to a tree or post. He lets them know when he wants to move from one area of the yard to the other, and while it can be tedious, it’s worth it for them to know he’s safe. Second Chance suggests trimming your cat’s claws and providing her with a scratching post to reduce damage to fur- niture, and making sure there is a place by the window so she can enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Consider positioning a bird or squirrel feeder in a spot where your cat can watch their comings and goings, suggests the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This way your cat can be amused, and the birds and squirrels can go about their day safely. Also, if you have the space, build an enclosed outdoor area where your cat can spend time when the weather is nice, suggests the ASPCA. According to Second Chance, the aver- age lifespan for an outdoor-only cat is just one to five years, while an indoor cat can live roughly 18 to 22 years. I’ll take the lat- ter. Upcoming Spay Neuter Durham is holding an online auction featuring jewelry ideal for Mother’s Day, which will run until Sunday, April 27 at 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the charity, which is working toward the creation of a low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter clinic in Dur- ham Region. Visit 32auctions.com/sndmom- day to bid on the items. Kristen Calis Reporter Outdoors no place for cats DURHAM -- Despite some cats begging to go outside in this nice weather, it’s best to leave them indoors at all times. 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That, and so many unanswered questions. *** When Ms. Pallotta, 27, started having uncomfort- able contractions on Dec. 13, 2013, she worried that she might be in early labour. Already the mother of a 15-month-old daughter, she vividly remembers what her first labour felt like. Even though she was just 23 weeks along in this sec- ond pregnancy, the pain was "identical." She headed to the Lakeridge Health Port Perry New Life Centre, where she was admitted and monitored overnight. The doctor overseeing her pregnancy -- Dr. Ann- kelly Armstrong, a Port Perry-based family physician who practises obstetrics -- was contacted. But instead of going to the hospital, Dr. Armstrong decided to consult with a labour and delivery nurse over the phone and ordered fluids as treatment for an "irritable uterus." What happened during the hours Ms. Pallotta spent at Lakeridge Health Port Perry is chronicled in a series of documents, including Ms. Pallotta's official com- plaint to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and Dr. Armstrong's response to those alle- gations. According to Dr. Armstrong’s letter to the Col- lege, she decided that because there was no cervical change, Ms. Pallotta could be sent home with instruc- tions to stay well hydrated. Just after midnight on Dec. 15, Ms. Pallotta was back at the Port Perry hospital with contractions three min- utes apart. "I was in agony," she says, closing her eyes and plac- ing a hand on her abdomen as she recalls the pain. "It felt just like labour pains, they were even timed to spe- cific intervals." She was especially concerned because the pregnan- cy had started out as twins. Doctors diagnosed Twin A with a complete trisonmy 18, a severe chromosomal disorder, early on in the pregnancy and recommend- ed “selective termination” to give the second twin a better chance. Ms. Pallotta was told the chances of early labour would decrease as time passed after the procedure, but the risk still loomed largely in her mind. Dr. Armstrong was contacted at about 1 a.m. and requested another cervical exam. When she was told there was no change, the doctor ordered fluids and pain medication, but still did not go to the hospital. "I can recall that there had been high winds earlier that evening in Port Perry and the roads were treach- erous, so I opted to initially follow Ms. Pallotta's prog- ress by phone, with a plan to attend and assess her first thing that morning," Dr. Armstrong writes in her letter to the College. Dr. Armstrong adds that if there were any cervical changes “or other medical indication requiring my immediate attention” that she would have come right away. As Ms. Pallotta's pain worsened, Dr. Armstrong was called again at 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. The doctor made arrangements for Ms. Pallotta to have an ultrasound at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at 8:30 a.m. -- the Port Perry hospital only has ultra- sounds available on weekday mornings. In the meantime, she ordered a medication to help Ms. Pallotta sleep and had a brief phone conversation with her patient. "She said it might be hard for me to believe, but that I wasn't in labour," Ms. Pallotta says. "I was told that because I was not dilating I couldn't be in labour ... but I knew what I was feeling." Tears run down Ms. Pallotta's cheeks as she remem- bers how quickly things unravelled that night, and how helpless she and her husband felt. To add insult to injury, the couple was told there was no ambulance available to transport them to Oshawa, something Dr. Armstrong now chalks up to a mistake. As the couple got ready to drive to Oshawa, Ms. Pal- lotta says the nurses commented that they could hear her struggling to breathe through her contractions all the way at the nurses’ station, located several metres away and separated by a door. During that tense early morning drive, Ms. Pallotta remembers being exhausted from days without sleep, fuzzy from the pain medication, emotionally drained and terrified that she could lose her baby. "I had so many thoughts running through my head, I just thought, I don’t want my baby to die," she says. Her worst fear was realized as she stepped through the doors of the Oshawa emergency department. Her baby boy was born into her clothes at 9:15 a.m. as she stood in a waiting room full of strangers. Ms. Pallotta doesn't know whether her son was alive for a short time, but suspects he may have been as there was a fetal heartbeat the entire time she was monitored in Port Perry. His body was whisked away and hospital staff told her shortly afterward that he had died. A white tape measure given to the family has his sta- tistics carefully written down -- the tiny baby weighed one pound three ounces and measured 12 inches. In the confusing and blurry aftermath of her son's death, Ms. Pallotta was given IV fluids and was moni- tored before being sent home four hours later. She arrived home to find everything where she left it, but her life changed forever. In her living room there are signs of regular life -- her toddler’s sippy cup and cheerful puzzles and books. There is also a tiny wooden urn that holds the ashes of both twin babies. On the front is a carving of a teddy bear holding a baby bear. Ms. Pallotta's hands visibly shake as she touches the urn and looks through the box of mementos from the hospital. "I am emotionally bereft," she writes in her com- plaint to the College. "I blame myself for not being more assertive. As much as I did not want to believe it, I knew I was in labour. I didn't fight hard enough for proper care. I should have screamed and yelled and made a scene and demanded that something be done." Four months later, Ms. Pallotta and her family still have more questions than answers about what hap- pened that day. In addition to complaints to Lakeridge Health Cor- poration and the College, a medical malpractice law- suit is in the early stages. The family is also pursuing a complaint to the Col- lege of Nurses of Ontario. Ms. Pallotta wants to know why Dr. Armstrong -- or any doctor-- wasn't available to examine her at the Port Perry hospital, despite the fact that she was there for more than 20 hours over the course of two days. Why wasn't she transferred to a higher level hospi- tal? Why was there no ambulance available to take her to Oshawa? Why were her concerns about pre-term labour not taken seriously? With the right care, could her labour have been stopped or delayed, giving the baby a chance to develop further? Could her baby have survived if he was born at a hospital with a neo- natal intensive care unit? “I acknowledge the fact that my son may not have made it even if I had received any kind of treatment,” she says. “But I am all too aware that by failing to pro- vide any care whatsoever, his death was ensured by the very people I trusted and sought help from.” *** The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario does not comment on complaints unless an investi- gation results in a referral to its discipline committee. Kathryn Clarke, senior communications co-ordina- tor with the College, would not provide any informa- tion on Ms. Pallotta’s case, or confirm what stage the investigation is at. Ms. Clarke did explain that there are many possible paths a complaint can take. “It isn’t discipline or nothing, there are lots of options in between that are intended to be education- al,” she says. Once a complaint has been investigated, possible outcomes include taking no further action, caution- ing the doctor in writing, or requiring the doctor to make changes to their practice or review relevant medical literature. Dr. Armstrong did not respond to requests for an interview. However, in a letter to the College telling her side of the story, she acknowledges that she should have gone to the hospital that night. "While I believe that Ms. Pallotta was appropriate- ly monitored and that I ordered the correct investi- gations, I realize with the benefit of hindsight that it would have been preferable for me to have attended upon the patient on Dec. 15 and I regret that I did not do so." In her letter Dr. Armstrong also defends her approach to treating Ms. Pallotta. She describes how on the first night in hospital there were “no concerning fetal monitoring patterns” and no cervical change, which made the decision to send Ms. Pallotta home “reasonable. “Given the close monitoring overnight by experi- enced nurses, the lack of cervical change...I did not believe it was necessary to delay her discharge until I could attend to see her personally,” the doctor wrote. Dr. Armstrong also stressed the lack of cervical change the following night when she spoke to Ms. Pal- lotta by phone. “I did emphasize that without cervical change a diagnosis of pre-term labour was not made, but I had made arrangements for her to have an ultrasound to reassess her cervix. I apologized for not coming per- sonally during the night, given the bad weather, but I also said I would try to make it in the morning light hours.” Lakeridge Health Corporation provided the follow- ing statement from president and CEO Kevin Empey. "Ms. Pallotta and her family experienced something no family should have to. We have met with the family to apologize directly for where we fell short of excel- lence, and to review in detail what happened," he says. “Unfortunately, there are some situations where no matter the circumstance there is nothing that could change the outcome. But we will never shy away from shining light on a situation to learn what went right and what went wrong -- it’s a vitally important way to keep improving the experience of those who rely on us.” Lakeridge Health refused to grant on-record inter- views with its staff, but did provide "background" information in response to questions asked by Metro- land Media Group's Durham Region Division. The hospital says the Port Perry New Life Centre is equipped to handle delivery of babies at 36 weeks ges- tation or beyond and has a general practitioner on- call 24/7 who makes care decisions on a case-by-case basis. Volume is part of the reason for the on-call system -- the Port Perry site sees about 300 babies delivered per year, compared with 2,500 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. It is up to that on-call physician to decide whether to go to the hospital or give directions over the phone, as well as whether to transfer a patient to another hospi- tal. Lakeridge Health says typically a woman between 30 and 36 weeks pregnant who is experiencing health issues would be sent to its Oshawa site, while a patient less than 30 weeks pregnant would be transferred to a tertiary hospital such as Mount Sinai in Toronto. If pre-term birth is imminent, a patient may also be kept at a Lakeridge Health hospital with a team from SickKids called in to transport the baby. "Unfortunately, there are some situations where no matter the circumstance there is nothing that could have changed the outcome -- for example, it is extremely rare for a fetus to be viable for survival until at least 24 weeks," hospital staff noted in an e-mail. Asked about the lack of ambulance to transfer Ms. Pallotta, Lakeridge Health staff noted ambulance transfer is not approved or denied per se, but said "there is a need for the medical care team to recognize the acuity of a situation that requires an ambulance transfer." *** Lakeridge Health has suggested the outcome for Ms. Pallotta's baby would likely have been the same regardless of what measures were taken, because she was only 23 weeks along in her pregnancy. There is much debate in the medical field about the "limit of viability," which is the technical term for the age at which a baby has a 50-per cent chance of long- term survival outside the womb. However, many Canadian and international stud- ies show survival is possible at 23 weeks and that rates of survival increase by three to four per cent a day between 23 and 24 weeks gestation. Statistics reported by the Canadian Neonatal Net- work for the period between 2005 and 2010 show that of 2,893 extremely pre-term infants admitted to 29 Canadian NICUs, survival was eight per cent at 22 weeks, 36 per cent at 23 weeks, 62 per cent at 24 weeks and 78 per cent at 25 weeks. Similar data from other countries shows the 23-week survival rate ranging from nine per cent in Britain to 54 per cent in Japan. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada referred questions about viability to expert Dr. Douglas Black. He is past president of the SOGC and head of the division of general obstetrics and gynecol- ogy at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospi- tal. "There is not an exact cut-off time as to when a baby may be viable ... but we generally accept that anything over 23 weeks is a possibility," Dr. Black says. While there may be serious issues and complica- tions, he says babies born at 23 weeks typically have a 20- to 25-per cent chance of survival. The key is ensur- ing the baby is at a hospital equipped to provide the right care. "If a patient came in at 23 weeks and was about to deliver at Level One hospital, the chances of that baby surviving are very small," Dr. Black says. "If one had the opportunity to transfer, then the baby's chances would improve dramatically." Dr. Black says the best chance for survival happens when the mother is transferred with the baby still in utero. Another major factor is the baby's weight at birth -- premature babies that weigh less than one pound have worse outcomes. An October 2012 position statement from the Cana- dian Pediatric Society says the opinions of health professionals vary greatly when it comes to how extremely pre-term births should be managed, not- ing "extremely pre-term birth raises complex issues of balancing what is best for the mother, the infant, the family and society." The position statement recommends that women at risk for extremely pre-term birth should be trans- ferred to a Level 3 hospital. "Transferring women with threatened extreme- ly pre-term birth to tertiary perinatal centres allows for consultation, maternal care and counselling by maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal-perinatal medicine specialists, as well as for the stabilization and care of the high-risk infant. Such care may pro- long some pregnancies," the society says in its state- ment. *** Ms. Pallotta is realistic about the fact that her baby may not have survived, no matter what action was taken. But she says that is no excuse for the experience she endured. "Maybe transferring me to another hos- pital could have saved his life, or maybe it could have just given me the peace of mind that everything pos- sible had been done," she says, her voice shaking. At the very least, she says it would have been pref- erable to give birth in a hospital bed or ambulance, as opposed to standing in an emergency room sur- rounded by strangers. Asked what she wants other expectant mothers to know, Ms. Pallotta says women need to be strong advocates for themselves and their children. "I didn't make enough of a fuss then," she says. "I want to make a fuss now." LISTEN to related audio and read more about this story @ durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Samantha Pallotta held an urn containing the baby she lost after giving birth prematurely. Ms. Pallotta and her family have filed a lawsuit against Lakeridge Health after she gave birth prematurely at 23 weeks and the baby died. She was never seen by a doctor while at Lakeridge and was told repeatedly that she wasn’t in labour. There was no ambulance available to transport her from Lakeridge Port Perry to Lakeridge Oshawa. She gave birth in the Oshawa emergency room. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland BABY DIED UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN 2005 This is not the first time questions have been raised about the ability of Lakeridge Health Port Perry staff to make sound decisions about transferring pregnant patients. In April 2005, Erin Goodchild’s baby girl Emily Joyce was stillborn at 27 weeks when the placenta dislodged from the uterus. The baby died 13 hours after Ms. Goodchild was hospitalized at Lakeridge Health Port Perry with abdominal pain and vomiting. Investigations by the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Office of the Chief Coroner concluded there were problems with Ms. Goodchild’s treatment and that the baby would have had a better chance of survival if the mother had been transferred to Women’s College Hospital sooner. In 2007, former Lakeridge Health CEO Brian Lemon confirmed the hospital had reviewed obstetrical care in light of the Goodchild case and implemented recommendations made by the coroner. A new policy was supposed to ensure that any woman less than 30 weeks pregnant with complaints would be considered to have obstetrical complications and transferred to a hospital that handles high-risk patients. Asked whether that policy is still in place today, Lakeridge Health officials said yes. -- With files from the Toronto Star du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Th i s W e e k • Ap r i l 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 16 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Th i s W e e k • Ap r i l 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 17 AP ‘I don’t want my baby to die’ Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Samantha Pallotta expected to be hold- ing her newborn baby boy this month. Instead, the Brooklin woman has a box. Inside are impossibly tiny clay handprints and footprints and a soft blue blanket. They are all she has left of a baby born too soon. That, and so many unanswered questions. *** When Ms. Pallotta, 27, started having uncomfort- able contractions on Dec. 13, 2013, she worried that she might be in early labour. Already the mother of a 15-month-old daughter, she vividly remembers what her first labour felt like. Even though she was just 23 weeks along in this sec- ond pregnancy, the pain was "identical." She headed to the Lakeridge Health Port Perry New Life Centre, where she was admitted and monitored overnight. The doctor overseeing her pregnancy -- Dr. Ann- kelly Armstrong, a Port Perry-based family physician who practises obstetrics -- was contacted. But instead of going to the hospital, Dr. Armstrong decided to consult with a labour and delivery nurse over the phone and ordered fluids as treatment for an "irritable uterus." What happened during the hours Ms. Pallotta spent at Lakeridge Health Port Perry is chronicled in a series of documents, including Ms. Pallotta's official com- plaint to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and Dr. Armstrong's response to those alle- gations. According to Dr. Armstrong’s letter to the Col- lege, she decided that because there was no cervical change, Ms. Pallotta could be sent home with instruc- tions to stay well hydrated. Just after midnight on Dec. 15, Ms. Pallotta was back at the Port Perry hospital with contractions three min- utes apart. "I was in agony," she says, closing her eyes and plac- ing a hand on her abdomen as she recalls the pain. "It felt just like labour pains, they were even timed to spe- cific intervals." She was especially concerned because the pregnan- cy had started out as twins. Doctors diagnosed Twin A with a complete trisonmy 18, a severe chromosomal disorder, early on in the pregnancy and recommend- ed “selective termination” to give the second twin a better chance. Ms. Pallotta was told the chances of early labour would decrease as time passed after the procedure, but the risk still loomed largely in her mind. Dr. Armstrong was contacted at about 1 a.m. and requested another cervical exam. When she was told there was no change, the doctor ordered fluids and pain medication, but still did not go to the hospital. "I can recall that there had been high winds earlier that evening in Port Perry and the roads were treach- erous, so I opted to initially follow Ms. Pallotta's prog- ress by phone, with a plan to attend and assess her first thing that morning," Dr. Armstrong writes in her letter to the College. Dr. Armstrong adds that if there were any cervical changes “or other medical indication requiring my immediate attention” that she would have come right away. As Ms. Pallotta's pain worsened, Dr. Armstrong was called again at 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. The doctor made arrangements for Ms. Pallotta to have an ultrasound at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at 8:30 a.m. -- the Port Perry hospital only has ultra- sounds available on weekday mornings. In the meantime, she ordered a medication to help Ms. Pallotta sleep and had a brief phone conversation with her patient. "She said it might be hard for me to believe, but that I wasn't in labour," Ms. Pallotta says. "I was told that because I was not dilating I couldn't be in labour ... but I knew what I was feeling." Tears run down Ms. Pallotta's cheeks as she remem- bers how quickly things unravelled that night, and how helpless she and her husband felt. To add insult to injury, the couple was told there was no ambulance available to transport them to Oshawa, something Dr. Armstrong now chalks up to a mistake. As the couple got ready to drive to Oshawa, Ms. Pal- lotta says the nurses commented that they could hear her struggling to breathe through her contractions all the way at the nurses’ station, located several metres away and separated by a door. During that tense early morning drive, Ms. Pallotta remembers being exhausted from days without sleep, fuzzy from the pain medication, emotionally drained and terrified that she could lose her baby. "I had so many thoughts running through my head, I just thought, I don’t want my baby to die," she says. Her worst fear was realized as she stepped through the doors of the Oshawa emergency department. Her baby boy was born into her clothes at 9:15 a.m. as she stood in a waiting room full of strangers. Ms. Pallotta doesn't know whether her son was alive for a short time, but suspects he may have been as there was a fetal heartbeat the entire time she was monitored in Port Perry. His body was whisked away and hospital staff told her shortly afterward that he had died. A white tape measure given to the family has his sta- tistics carefully written down -- the tiny baby weighed one pound three ounces and measured 12 inches. In the confusing and blurry aftermath of her son's death, Ms. Pallotta was given IV fluids and was moni- tored before being sent home four hours later. She arrived home to find everything where she left it, but her life changed forever. In her living room there are signs of regular life -- her toddler’s sippy cup and cheerful puzzles and books. There is also a tiny wooden urn that holds the ashes of both twin babies. On the front is a carving of a teddy bear holding a baby bear. Ms. Pallotta's hands visibly shake as she touches the urn and looks through the box of mementos from the hospital. "I am emotionally bereft," she writes in her com- plaint to the College. "I blame myself for not being more assertive. As much as I did not want to believe it, I knew I was in labour. I didn't fight hard enough for proper care. I should have screamed and yelled and made a scene and demanded that something be done." Four months later, Ms. Pallotta and her family still have more questions than answers about what hap- pened that day. In addition to complaints to Lakeridge Health Cor- poration and the College, a medical malpractice law- suit is in the early stages. The family is also pursuing a complaint to the Col- lege of Nurses of Ontario. Ms. Pallotta wants to know why Dr. Armstrong -- or any doctor-- wasn't available to examine her at the Port Perry hospital, despite the fact that she was there for more than 20 hours over the course of two days. Why wasn't she transferred to a higher level hospi- tal? Why was there no ambulance available to take her to Oshawa? Why were her concerns about pre-term labour not taken seriously? With the right care, could her labour have been stopped or delayed, giving the baby a chance to develop further? Could her baby have survived if he was born at a hospital with a neo- natal intensive care unit? “I acknowledge the fact that my son may not have made it even if I had received any kind of treatment,” she says. “But I am all too aware that by failing to pro- vide any care whatsoever, his death was ensured by the very people I trusted and sought help from.” *** The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario does not comment on complaints unless an investi- gation results in a referral to its discipline committee. Kathryn Clarke, senior communications co-ordina- tor with the College, would not provide any informa- tion on Ms. Pallotta’s case, or confirm what stage the investigation is at. Ms. Clarke did explain that there are many possible paths a complaint can take. “It isn’t discipline or nothing, there are lots of options in between that are intended to be education- al,” she says. Once a complaint has been investigated, possible outcomes include taking no further action, caution- ing the doctor in writing, or requiring the doctor to make changes to their practice or review relevant medical literature. Dr. Armstrong did not respond to requests for an interview. However, in a letter to the College telling her side of the story, she acknowledges that she should have gone to the hospital that night. "While I believe that Ms. Pallotta was appropriate- ly monitored and that I ordered the correct investi- gations, I realize with the benefit of hindsight that it would have been preferable for me to have attended upon the patient on Dec. 15 and I regret that I did not do so." In her letter Dr. Armstrong also defends her approach to treating Ms. Pallotta. She describes how on the first night in hospital there were “no concerning fetal monitoring patterns” and no cervical change, which made the decision to send Ms. Pallotta home “reasonable. “Given the close monitoring overnight by experi- enced nurses, the lack of cervical change...I did not believe it was necessary to delay her discharge until I could attend to see her personally,” the doctor wrote. Dr. Armstrong also stressed the lack of cervical change the following night when she spoke to Ms. Pal- lotta by phone. “I did emphasize that without cervical change a diagnosis of pre-term labour was not made, but I had made arrangements for her to have an ultrasound to reassess her cervix. I apologized for not coming per- sonally during the night, given the bad weather, but I also said I would try to make it in the morning light hours.” Lakeridge Health Corporation provided the follow- ing statement from president and CEO Kevin Empey. "Ms. Pallotta and her family experienced something no family should have to. We have met with the family to apologize directly for where we fell short of excel- lence, and to review in detail what happened," he says. “Unfortunately, there are some situations where no matter the circumstance there is nothing that could change the outcome. But we will never shy away from shining light on a situation to learn what went right and what went wrong -- it’s a vitally important way to keep improving the experience of those who rely on us.” Lakeridge Health refused to grant on-record inter- views with its staff, but did provide "background" information in response to questions asked by Metro- land Media Group's Durham Region Division. The hospital says the Port Perry New Life Centre is equipped to handle delivery of babies at 36 weeks ges- tation or beyond and has a general practitioner on- call 24/7 who makes care decisions on a case-by-case basis. Volume is part of the reason for the on-call system -- the Port Perry site sees about 300 babies delivered per year, compared with 2,500 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. It is up to that on-call physician to decide whether to go to the hospital or give directions over the phone, as well as whether to transfer a patient to another hospi- tal. Lakeridge Health says typically a woman between 30 and 36 weeks pregnant who is experiencing health issues would be sent to its Oshawa site, while a patient less than 30 weeks pregnant would be transferred to a tertiary hospital such as Mount Sinai in Toronto. If pre-term birth is imminent, a patient may also be kept at a Lakeridge Health hospital with a team from SickKids called in to transport the baby. "Unfortunately, there are some situations where no matter the circumstance there is nothing that could have changed the outcome -- for example, it is extremely rare for a fetus to be viable for survival until at least 24 weeks," hospital staff noted in an e-mail. Asked about the lack of ambulance to transfer Ms. Pallotta, Lakeridge Health staff noted ambulance transfer is not approved or denied per se, but said "there is a need for the medical care team to recognize the acuity of a situation that requires an ambulance transfer." *** Lakeridge Health has suggested the outcome for Ms. Pallotta's baby would likely have been the same regardless of what measures were taken, because she was only 23 weeks along in her pregnancy. There is much debate in the medical field about the "limit of viability," which is the technical term for the age at which a baby has a 50-per cent chance of long- term survival outside the womb. However, many Canadian and international stud- ies show survival is possible at 23 weeks and that rates of survival increase by three to four per cent a day between 23 and 24 weeks gestation. Statistics reported by the Canadian Neonatal Net- work for the period between 2005 and 2010 show that of 2,893 extremely pre-term infants admitted to 29 Canadian NICUs, survival was eight per cent at 22 weeks, 36 per cent at 23 weeks, 62 per cent at 24 weeks and 78 per cent at 25 weeks. Similar data from other countries shows the 23-week survival rate ranging from nine per cent in Britain to 54 per cent in Japan. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada referred questions about viability to expert Dr. Douglas Black. He is past president of the SOGC and head of the division of general obstetrics and gynecol- ogy at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospi- tal. "There is not an exact cut-off time as to when a baby may be viable ... but we generally accept that anything over 23 weeks is a possibility," Dr. Black says. While there may be serious issues and complica- tions, he says babies born at 23 weeks typically have a 20- to 25-per cent chance of survival. The key is ensur- ing the baby is at a hospital equipped to provide the right care. "If a patient came in at 23 weeks and was about to deliver at Level One hospital, the chances of that baby surviving are very small," Dr. Black says. "If one had the opportunity to transfer, then the baby's chances would improve dramatically." Dr. Black says the best chance for survival happens when the mother is transferred with the baby still in utero. Another major factor is the baby's weight at birth -- premature babies that weigh less than one pound have worse outcomes. An October 2012 position statement from the Cana- dian Pediatric Society says the opinions of health professionals vary greatly when it comes to how extremely pre-term births should be managed, not- ing "extremely pre-term birth raises complex issues of balancing what is best for the mother, the infant, the family and society." The position statement recommends that women at risk for extremely pre-term birth should be trans- ferred to a Level 3 hospital. "Transferring women with threatened extreme- ly pre-term birth to tertiary perinatal centres allows for consultation, maternal care and counselling by maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal-perinatal medicine specialists, as well as for the stabilization and care of the high-risk infant. Such care may pro- long some pregnancies," the society says in its state- ment. *** Ms. Pallotta is realistic about the fact that her baby may not have survived, no matter what action was taken. But she says that is no excuse for the experience she endured. "Maybe transferring me to another hos- pital could have saved his life, or maybe it could have just given me the peace of mind that everything pos- sible had been done," she says, her voice shaking. At the very least, she says it would have been pref- erable to give birth in a hospital bed or ambulance, as opposed to standing in an emergency room sur- rounded by strangers. Asked what she wants other expectant mothers to know, Ms. Pallotta says women need to be strong advocates for themselves and their children. "I didn't make enough of a fuss then," she says. "I want to make a fuss now." LISTEN to related audio and read more about this story @ durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Samantha Pallotta held an urn containing the baby she lost after giving birth prematurely. Ms. Pallotta and her family have filed a lawsuit against Lakeridge Health after she gave birth prematurely at 23 weeks and the baby died. She was never seen by a doctor while at Lakeridge and was told repeatedly that she wasn’t in labour. There was no ambulance available to transport her from Lakeridge Port Perry to Lakeridge Oshawa. She gave birth in the Oshawa emergency room. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland BABY DIED UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN 2005 This is not the first time questions have been raised about the ability of Lakeridge Health Port Perry staff to make sound decisions about transferring pregnant patients. In April 2005, Erin Goodchild’s baby girl Emily Joyce was stillborn at 27 weeks when the placenta dislodged from the uterus. The baby died 13 hours after Ms. Goodchild was hospitalized at Lakeridge Health Port Perry with abdominal pain and vomiting. Investigations by the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Office of the Chief Coroner concluded there were problems with Ms. Goodchild’s treatment and that the baby would have had a better chance of survival if the mother had been transferred to Women’s College Hospital sooner. In 2007, former Lakeridge Health CEO Brian Lemon confirmed the hospital had reviewed obstetrical care in light of the Goodchild case and implemented recommendations made by the coroner. A new policy was supposed to ensure that any woman less than 30 weeks pregnant with complaints would be considered to have obstetrical complications and transferred to a hospital that handles high-risk patients. 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An exciting night for sure,hope to see you there! (905) 431-1625 • www.shawstudios.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 • Ap r i l 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 22 AP What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 Pickering artist eager for a challenge Yvonne Meissner set to take part in late April studio tour Brad Andrews bandrews@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Some people don’t try to challenge themselves. Yvonne Meissner isn’t one of them. The 74-year-old Pickering artist is sup- posedly retired but considering her long list of interests, it hardly seems so. “I can’t understand how life can be bor- ing, there’s so much to do,” says Meissner who, besides her painting, loves to read, travel and spend time with grandkids. Her one grandson is involved in karate and to her it seems he’s always moving up to a new belt. But it’s her art that will be featured in the 2014 Durham West Studio Tour in west Durham, one of the many art events Meiss- ner has contributed to over the years. The tour offers the public a chance to visit the homes and studios of 29 local artists, even more than last year's tour with a great- er variety of work for sale, of all different styles. As far as Meissner's style goes, she calls it mostly abstract, focusing on nature and landscapes, especially seasonal land- scapes. “The seasons and how they change repre- sents for me the continuous changes in all life forms,” says Meissner. Her website displays several pages of her work, all focusing on those themes. To Meissner it’s important to reflect her mood through painting and she often tries to add texture to her work, to give it a feel- ing. Sometimes she adds silica sand to her acrylic paints to get that added effect. “The sand adds a little sparkle,” she laughs. “Not always but sometimes, with the right light, it’s there.” Besides texture, Meissner also enjoys the use of lines in her work. She credits the influence of a Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai, who created the famous painting The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Meissner learned about him while taking a class on Japanese woodblock printing, demonstrat- ing how much taking classes played a role in her growth as an artist. “It’s really a passion. I’ve always dabbled in it but I never had formal training until much later,” says Meissner of her painting and artwork. Originally from St. John’s, Newfound- land, she moved to Ontario in 1966 and raised a family with her husband. Around 20 years ago, as empty-nesters they moved to Claremont and keep a summer home in Newfoundland, which Meissner visits often. She says visiting her home province helps inspire her work but adds attend- ing art classes at the Ontario College of Art and Design in the past and at Seneca Col- lege more recently enhances her work even more. “You have to expand yourself,” says Meiss- ner. “You have to look and go into different areas to better your work.” Featuring her work in tours such as the event in Pickering is important to Meissner but so is seeing the work of others. “Even though we’re all really unique as artists you feel a rush seeing another’s work,” says Meissner. “It’s important to trav- el, to challenge yourself, to see new ideas.” Besides learning about art and challeng- ing herself, Meissner says she enjoys read- ing or even watching biographies, despite her focus on landscapes. “I’m very fascinated by other people and their lives,” says Meissner, who again laughs. “Even though I don’t do portraits.” You can check out some of Meissner's work at her website, www.yvonnemarie- meissner.com, and more about the Dur- ham West Studio Tour, which runs April 26 to 27, at dwac.ca/tours.html. CLAREMONT -- Yvonne Meissner works on canvas and wood and is particularly inter- ested in the tactile qualities resulting from painting and layering with mixed media. Ms. Meissner will be opening her studio as part of the spring 2014 Durham West Studio Tour taking place April 26 and 27. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Durham Region concert calendar DURHAM -- Liona Boyd is coming to Oshawa next month, one of several con- certs on the May calendar. Here are some options to see live music in Durham: • The Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa, presents Liona Boyd, accom- panied by Michael Savona, on May 3 at 8 p.m. On May 8 at 8 p.m., Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band performs and The Nylons Reunion Show is May 9, also at 8 p.m. 905-721-3399, ext. 2, tickets.regent- theatre.ca. • St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax, hosts the Durham Chamber Orches- tra on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. On May 10 at 7 p.m., Dirty Dishes and the Plate Rails takes the stage. 905-619-2529, ext. 2787, stfran- ciscentre.ca. • LIVEact Theatre (formerly Class Act Dinner Theatre), 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby, presents Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers on May 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. On May 24, John Wing performs at 7:45 p.m. class-act.ca, 905-668-2229. • General Motors Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa, presents Il Divo May 27 at 8 p.m. www.generalmotorscentre. com, 1-877-436-8811, GMC box office or the United Way Information Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre. • Music By The Bay Live presents MonkeyJunk on May 23 at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club, 221 Church St. S., Ajax. musicbythebaylive.com. • The Greenbank Folk Music Society presents Ken Hamm on May 24 at 8 p.m. at Greenbank Centennial Hall on Hwy. 12, Greenbank. Tickets are available at Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, 905-852-4282, P O E Design, 146 Queen St., Port Perry, 905-985-0060, or by call- ing 905-985-8351 or 905-852-7578. green- bankfolkmusic.ca. OSHAWA -- Liona Boyd performs in Oshawa on May 3. www.marywinspear.ca Music for St. Cecilia OSHAWA -- Marilyn Marven, centre, rehearsed with the Durham Philharmonic Choir for the final concert of the sea- son, May 4 at 3 p.m. at College Park Church. The program features two major works: Gounod’s Mass of St. Cecilia and Vivaldi’s Gloria. Tickets are $30 and avail- able at the door on concert day. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Whitby school holds 10th Jazz Cafe WHITBY -- A Whitby high school is mark- ing 10 years of a special event. Donald A. Wilson Secondary School holds its annual Jazz Cafe on May 1 at 7 p.m. at the school. Arts department head Amy Peck says the 10th annual event features musicians in the school's jazz studies program and an alumni band to mark the anniversary. As well, international musicians Larnell Lewis and William Carn are performing. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. The school is at 681 Rossland Rd. W., just west of Cochrane St. Blues guitarist in Ajax tomorrow AJAX -- Guitarist David Gogo takes the stage in Ajax on April 25. He performs at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club, 221 Church St. S., at 9 p.m. "As one of Canada's hardest working and most prolific blues guitar virtuosos, David Gogo has amassed a world-wide fan base and an impressive list of accomplish- ments," states a press release. "He has earned four Juno nomina- tions, the 2012 West- ern Canadian Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year, the CBC Sat- urday Night Blues' Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year." Gogo has released 13 albums and has performed alongside Johnny Winter, Otis Rush, Albert Collins and Bo Diddley. Tickets, if still available, are $45 at www.musicbythebaylive.com. Public invited to Kiwanis Music Festival playoffs OSHAWA -- It's not just the NHL playoffs that have begun. Talented young musicians from Dur- ham take the stage starting May 2 in the Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music Festival playoffs. The public can attend these free music events to encourage the performers. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. at West- minster United Church, 1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. Here's the schedule. May 2: The Chairman's Awards -- junior and intermediate piano playoffs May 5: The Chairman's Awards -- senior and advanced piano playoffs May 7: The Rosebowl Competition -- voice playoffs May 9: The Founder's Awards -- junior, intermediate and senior instrumental play- offs. Movie Magic II in Oshawa OSHAWA -- The sounds of spring include music by a local choir. The Durham Community Choir holds its spring concert, Movie Magic II, on April 27 in Oshawa. “Under the direction of DCC director John-Charles Coolen the choir will be per- forming selections from movies released over the last 10 years,” states a press release. The songs include Don’t Stop the Music, Skyfall and Listen. The concert is at 3 p.m. at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E. Tickets are $20 for adults, $14 for children under 12. For more information, visit www.dur- hamcommunitychoir.on.ca or call 289-240- 6986. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 23 AP B O N U S S E N I O R S D AYTUESDAY,APRIL �� SENIORS 60+SAVE AN EXTRA 15% on regular,sale and clearance prices in the store. Some exclusions apply.No price adjustments on purchases made prior to Tuesday,April 29,2014.See store for details. 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She may have loved Rainbow Bright as a kid and is a petite blonde, but don’t let that fool you. “Expect a good jammer. She’s already working on big hits and doesn’t let the big girls intimidate her,” said Amanda Smith, aka Psycho Magnet, co-captain of the Atom Smashers and head of fresh meat. “She’s determined and she’s dedicated.” Every year, a 10-week ‘fresh meat’ camp for rookies provides new roller-derby play- ers with training on how to roller skate and play the game. After completing camp training, women must pass writ- ten and physical requirements in order to join a DRRD team. After training with the DRRD’y Farmers, they are drafted at any time to join one of the Durham teams, the Motor City Madams or Atom Smashers. Although Baxter started the camp four weeks late, Smith says she caught up quickly and digs right in. Having passed her minimums, Baxter has begun her training with The Farmers. One of the first things she learned dur- ing her time at camp was how to ‘fall small’. Falling with your body tucked in, especially your hands, means your fingers won’t get run over. Other learned tricks on blocking and skating will aid her through- out her training and into the official derby rink. “It was hard because I was physical- ly out of shape, but the girls’ encourage- ment helped me push through,” said Bax- ter. “The camp was what I expected, but I didn’t anticipate how supportive everyone was. It’s really competitive but everyone loves each other.” But even at the best of times, someone is bound to get hurt since derby is a full- contact sport. Bruises are part of the derby culture and have become widely known as ‘derby kisses’. During her first couple of weeks at camp, Baxter endured massive bruising on her shins. “I’m proud of them. I earned these [kiss- es],” she said with sincerity. It may be a rough sport encouraging women to embrace their tough side, but with a mixture of players from all walks of life, derby definitely doesn’t discriminate. “Any roller girl will help you, even if she’s not on your team. Maybe not during the game but everyone is just themselves,” said Baxter. “It’s not about where you come from or what you look like, none of that.” She will get to play in the Farmers’ next home game on May 3 at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre. DURHAM’S ATOM SMASHERS SLAM OPPOSITION During the home opener on April 12, Durham Region’s roller derby team, the Atom Smashers, wiped the floor with the west Toronto team, the Rollergettes, with a score of 275 to 60. The women have been gearing up for Best Of The East, a tour- nament based in Montreal during the last weekend of April, and are clearly in ‘beast mode’. As that game’s MVP for the Atom Smashers, Laurie Turner, aka Betty fuge- taBOUTit, brought her ‘A’ game, smashing through the opposition too many times to count. The next Durham derby event is May 3 at the Ajax Community Centre, Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www. drrd.ca. OSHAWA -- Cheryl Baxter ‘Rambo Bright’, is the newest member of the Durham Region Roller Derby team The Farmers. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Hockey Ajax’s Devin Shore named captain of Maine Black Bears ORONO, Maine -- Devin Shore is the new leader of the Maine Black Bears hockey team. The Ajax resident and former mem- ber of the Whitby Fury was named cap- tain of the hockey team as it begins prep- arations for the 2014-15 season. Shore, as a sophomore this past sea- son, wore an ‘A’ for the Black Bears. He has played in all 73 games the past two years and has 20 goals and 49 assists for 69 points. This past season he led the team in scoring with 14 goals and 29 assists for 43 points. He had three power play goals, three short-handed goals and a pair of game-winners. He currently ranks tied for fourth in the nation in short-handed goals. Shore tallied at least one point in 25 of Maine’s 35 games this season. He had 11 multi-point games, includ- ing a career-high five points on a goal and four assists against AIC on Dec. 13. He also had a goal and three assists in Maine’s 4-2 win over New Hampshire on Jan. 25. Shore was drafted in the second round, 61st overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Pickering’s Avery Horlock, Courtney Correia make international team PICKERING -- For the second consecutive year, two Durham female hockey players have been selected to play with Pro Hock- ey Development group in an international hockey tournament in Finland this month. Avery Horlock and Courtney Correia of Pickering will take two of the 17 positions for the games being played in Helsinki April 29 to May 3. The World Selects Girls’ Hockey tour- nament features teams from Canada, USA, Sweden, Russia and Finland. Sixty bantam girls from across North America tried out for the Pro Hockey Devel- opment group’s team. Final selections see a roster of players from the Toronto and Ottawa areas. Horlock is a pure goal scorer. She has a knack for scoring big goals in the crucial games. She is a returning veteran on the team and will be counted on for her magic around the net. Correia is a two-way player known for highlight goals and assists. On the ice she leads by example and is expected to lead the team to the gold-medal game. ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA -- Four local girls celebrated a College Hockey America championship together as their RIT Tigers beat Mercyhurst 2-1, with the game winner coming in the second period of overtime. The women’s hockey team won the championships in just its second season as a Division I program and finished the sea- son by winning its last seven games. “The girls played extremely hard and left it all on the ice to earn this championship,” said RIT head coach Scott McDonald, whose team finished 20-15-3. “We came to compete this weekend and I couldn’t be happier with this group.” Contributing to the success of the team were Marissa Maugeri (Ajax), Dakota Waites (Whitby) and Britanny St. James (Orono), all graduates of the Durham West Jr. Lightning of the Provincial Wom- en’s Hockey League, and Cassie Clayton (Pickering) who played with the Mississau- ga Chiefs. 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FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP APRIL 18 CORPORATE FLYER In the April 18 flyer,on page 5,the South Park:The Stick of Truth Limited Edition Video Game (WebID:10276019/20/21)will be in limited quantities and is not eligible for rainchecks. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP APRIL 18 CORPORATE FLYER In the April 18 flyer,on page 12,the HP All-In-One PC Featuring AMD E1-2500 APU with AMD Radeon HD Graphics (WebID:10283826)was advertised with an incorrect processor logo.Please be advised that this all-in-one has an E1 processor NOT an A10,as previously advertised. Join us on Facebook/newsdurham Generals not having same success in series with North Bay Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com NORTH BAY -- Barclay Good- row and the North Bay Battal- ion have simply been too much for the Oshawa Generals in the OHL Eastern Conference final, and Oshawa’s season could have came to a close Wednesday night as a result. Goodrow had two goals and four points Tuesday, leading the Battalion to a 5-3 win at the North Bay Memorial Gardens and a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Generals, after sweeping past Mississauga and Peterbor- ough in the first two rounds, have struggled to find their groove on offence in this series and have been giving up far more odd-man rushes than usual. They were without Scott Laughton for Game 1, a 1-0 loss Friday in Oshawa, and captain Josh Brown Tuesday, who was suspended one game for a slew-foot match penalty Sun- day. “Obviously it’s gut-check time,” Generals coach D.J. Smith said during Tuesday’s post-game press conference. “I thought some guys competed real hard tonight. I felt we could’ve finished more checks and we have to commit to that for 60 minutes. This is a very good hockey team in North Bay.” Michael Dal Colle was Osha- wa’s best player Tuesday, scor- ing twice and coming close on several other chances, but he has only those two points in the series after racking up 16 in eight previ- ous games. Game four was Wednesday night, results were not available at press time. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 26 AP Service Excellence for Our Communities! The Region of Durham, dedicated to maintaining outstanding standards of service, relies on the expertise and commitment of our employees. You would be surprised at the diverse career choices we have to offer! If you seek a career with growth and challenge, where quality and accountability work in tandem with integrity and a responsiveness to change, we welcome you to learn more about us. To learn more about this opportunity, check us out online and refer to Job ID 5763 at www.durham.ca. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity Employer www.durham.ca Manager, FIMS Applications (Projects) Reporting to the Director, Financial Information Management Services, you will develop, implement, enhance, and maintain financial applications and software technology services. Utilizing your excellent management and communication skills, you will manage and provide direction to concurrent multidisciplinary project teams involved in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our financial systems. Additionally, you will plan, forecast, and manage budgets including capital, operating and project budgets, and provide technical expertise in the development/customization and implementation of new/enhanced versions of financial applications. This position requires strong technical skills, and a thorough understanding of applications, middleware, databases, and software programming. Your degree in computer science, business administration or the equivalent is supported by a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent experience managing large-scale, complex systems projects. A professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA) is preferred. Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We’re here to help you help others. Get the training you need to start your career in one of these fields. Medical Office Administration Social Service Worker Call 905.721.2000 ext. 3063 for further details. www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Continuing Education Enjoy working with numbers? Consider a career as a bookkeeper or accountant. Get the training you need now in QuickBooks, Access and Excel. Call today for more information. 905.721.2000 ext. 3063 www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Continuing Education Director of Manufacturing Join management team in Vancouver to lead portable building factory,implement lean mfrg &oversee product development. Must be hands on Engineer.Send resume: dean@containerwest.com Schoolhouse Playcare Volunteer Board Members Needed Our board is looking for community leaders with…. l Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of; board governance, policy, finance, programs, legal, non-profit organizations, child care l Willingness to serve and actively participate on any sub committees that are formed l Ability to attend monthly Board Meetings, an Annual General Meeting, company events and functions l Time to commit to 5 -10 hours per month, (includes Board preparation, meetings, sub committees and policy reporting work) l Strong leadership abilities and a willingness to actively participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board l A commitment to serve on the Board for at least 2 one-year Terms Interested applicants should apply by May 10th, 2014 by sending a resume and covering letter to: board@schoolhouseplaycare.ca Please email any queries and a member of the board will contact you. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates are required to provide a current PRC/VSS from a police station within two months of accepting a position on this board. To learn more about us visit www.schoolhouseplaycare.ca DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE: AJAX/PICKERING AA117 Fearn Cres 41 papers AU246 Weston Cres 46 papers AV346 Williamson Dr E 41 papers AV347 Booker Dr 37 papers AV354 Gamble Dr 42 papers If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. We are expanding again! RECEs and Assistants Required Please e-mail your resume to: HeadOffice@kidscampus.ca GIBSON ROOFING SUPPLIES Required immediately: AZ/DZ driver 0-8 ton boom ticket required Fax cover letter and resume to: 905-983-1007 or email eamon@gibsonsupplies.com hand deliver to: 85 Station St., Orono ONTARIO HYUNDAI DURHAM'S #1 VOLUME NEW CAR DEALER We have career opportunities available for a Sales Manager and Salesperson to join our sales team. Automotive experience preferred. Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be customer focused. We offer strong management support, large inventory of new and used vehicles plus a huge customer base to draw upon. Compensation Package to be discussed. To be considered for either position please contact: Fendy Wong General Sales Manager at fwong@ontariohyundai.ca No phone calls please. Only potential candidates will be contacted thank you. Is a growing landscape and civil construction company looking for aMachine Operator & Skilled Labourers Both positions require min 5 yrs exp. For full jobs descriptions visit: http://www.hawkinscontracting.ca/career.html We offer competitive compensation. Please email your resume to: careers@hawkinscontracting.ca GRAPHIC ARTIST AND DIGITAL PRINT OPERATOR IN AJAX Skilled in Mac & PC Platforms, Adobe Creative Suite CS6, QuarkXpress10, MS Office, MS Publisher Some Creative Design Abilities Prepare files for 1, 2, 3, and 4 colour printing. Print prepress knowledge. Run Xerox Docutechs. Prepare and send files to Platemaker. Work quickly with multiple orders at the same time. Please email resume to: pdickson@dicksonprinting.on.ca Sales For Printing & Copy Centre for Ajax & Durham Region Some experience beneficial, auto an asset. Salary or Salary & Commission or Straight Commission Please email resume to: joe@dicksonprinting.on.ca Careers Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers AZ & DZ DRIVERS required with minimum 3 years experi- ence on tri-axle dump trucks. Clean abstract required. Please fax resume & abstract to: 905-665-3200. Careers Drivers Drivers AZ USA Short Haul Drivers: Full-Time/Part- Time for switches in PA & NC. Benefits for Full- time. 1yr experience and clean abstract required. Spend your off time at home- not on the road. Call Joe 905-622-5959, o r e m a i l : J o e @ j a c transportation.com DZ ROLL-OFF Truck Driver required by local, family owned waste dis- posal & recycling com- pany. Prefer 2-3 years' experience & clean ab- stract. We offer competi- tive wage & benefits package. Please send re- sume & abstract to: john@durhamdisposal.ca or fax: 905-666-7757 FRONT END & ROLL OFF TRUCK DRIVERS Class DZ required. Bene- fits, competitive wages. Fax resume attention Scott at BFI Canada 905-427-2486. Careers Drivers ROLL-OFF TRUCK DRIVER for K&K Recy- cling Services in Picker- ing. Minimum 2 years experience with a valid and clean DZ (AZ is an asset). Willing to work extended and flexible hours. Pay $19-20/hours plus benefits. Send Resume & CVOR to vdyk@kkrecycling.ca T.G.T Inc. School Bus Drivers Needed for growing company ~ Must have Valid Class B or E license ~ Good pay rate, including paid P.A. days Please contact Judy Tully (905)428-9208 or send resume to tgtschoolbus @hotmail.com GeneralHelp APPOINTMENT TAKERS for our Ajax office. Full-time/part-time wage plus bonus. Experience preferred. Email resume to: angela@chambersfood.com EDU KIDS REQUIRES COOK For child care cen- ter in Ajax & Uxbridge. Full-time position, Mon - Fri. Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email headoffice@edukids.ca General Help BOBBY LAWN CARE Bowmanville Energetic people $12/hr start. pt/ft days, college/university stu- dents welcome. Dutys: applying natural products to lawns. Will train. Need valid drivers license. 905-983-6064. General Help DUCT CLEANING TECH- NICIAN -Require valid G drivers licence, clean ab- stract. Experience pre- ferred but not necessary. Starting rate $14.00/hr. Benefits available. Email: gary.lapstra@ontduct.ca or fax: 416-292-7600 General Help EDUKIDS CHILD CARE Centres Looking for Full- time & Part-time Early Childhood Educators and Assistants. To apply fax (905)831-9347 email headoffice@edukids.ca SALES PROFESSIONAL Required. French Bi-Lin- gual an asset. Good $$ package. Jr. reps wel- come to apply email: Laura@e3systems.ca SECURITY GUARD want- ed for Ajax company, licensed 10 hour shifts 6.30 p.m.-4.30 a.m. 4 days one week 3 days second week. Fax re- sume 905-683-9492. SEEKING EXPERIENCED and dynamic RECE'S and Assistants for long term employment at centres within Durham Region. Please email resumes to extraordinaryteachers@hotmail.ca VAN HEMMEN TIRES re- quires Licensed Mechan- ic & Automotive Service Advisor. Must have good knowledge of all makes of vehicles and models. Email resume: dixonsmallengine@ gmail.com or fax 905-666-1638. Skilled &Te chnical Help EXP. MECHANIC re- quired for service and repairing boat motors. Call 905-420-6559 Skilled & Te chnical Help EXPERIENCED BATH- ROOM INSTALLERS from Toronto to Belle- ville needed immediate- ly. Must have clear criminal abstract, own vehicle and tools. Pro- fessionals need only ap- ply. Please email resume to: mmconstruction@ rogers.com Skilled & Technical Help Computer & IT Computer & IT Sales Help& Agents Sales Help& Agents 3D CAD DESIGNER for Durham Pattern & Model Ltd. Automotive check- ing fixture designer wanted, full time. Cima- tron software preferred. Knowledge of GD&T very valuable but can be discussed. 3D CAD ex- perience minimum. Pay negotiable based on ex- perience. Call (905) 623-8700 Classifieds YourClassifieds.caFor Delivery Inquiries, please call 905-683-5117 News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Computer & IT Office Help BOOKKEEPER required p/t. Experience in social housing software sys- tems preferred or willing to be trained. Ability to maintain accurate records of government remittances, payroll, bank reconciliations and monthly statements. Hours to be discussed. Mail resume to Box #503 - 865 Farewell St., S, Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Farms forRent/Wanted F EQUESTRIAN FA- CILITY for Lease-For- mer Breeding Facility located on the Gana- raska Forest, 1-hour from Toronto. Large acreage with pastures and paddocks, large "up to date" barn with box stalls, laboratory, bathroom, feed rooms, weigh scales, office, receiving room and apartment. Gat- ed, all equipment in- cluded. Brenda L. Casteels Re/Max Jazz Inc Brokerage Cell Direct 905-261-7069 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 27 AP Parklane Estates - 50 Adelaide Ave. (905-725-5900) Tower On The Green - 1140 Mary St. N. (905-438-1971) Governor Mansions - 110 Park Rd. N. (905-723-1712) Simcoe Estates - 333 Simcoe St. N. (905-571-3760) Marland Gardens - 321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712) Come home to your bright & spacious renovated units. Please visit www.qresidential.ca 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com MORTGAGESOLUTIONS Up to 90% LTV! • Consumer Proposal Payouts • Past Bankruptcies Accepted • Property Tax Arrears • Personal Tax Arrears Must be an Existing Home Owner. Refinance Now! IGOTAMORTGAGE INC Lic#10921 HUGH FUSCO AMP M08005735 647-268-1333 www.igotamortgage.ca ACO Port HopeAntiques & Artifacts10th Annual Auction and Tag Sale Sunday April 27, 2014Town Park Recreation Centre62 McCaul St, Port Hope Chair R'Us, Better Books, Great Linens & Vintage Clothing, and "For the Wall" plus Tag Sale & Auction Preview at 10 amAuction at 1 pmAbsentee Bids acceptedNo taxes, no buyer's premium Auction items include: 6 hoop-backed chairs, melodeon, Letters written by the Duke of Wellington, 8 Royal Doulton vintage figurines mint condition, 19th century Views (England & Scotland), Limoges St. Quentin dinner service, paintings & prints, oils, watercolours, prints & posters, vintage books including Catherine Parr Traill Pebbles and Pearls (signed), garden furniture & accessories, First Nations baskets, rugs, chandeliers, lamps, sculpture, pottery, head & foot boards, buffets, dressers, armoires, treadle sewing machine, Susie Cooper, carpets & rugs, crystal & glass, mirrors, double pedestal desk, folk art, clocks, china, ironstone and more. Our largest sale to date! See website for photo collection acoporthope.ca Les Brittan and Rob RuslandAuctioneers Payment by Cash, Cheque, Visa Refreshments available WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th - 4:30PM *A U C T I O N S A L E *Of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto Home selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Chesterfield and loveseat, dining room table, chests, prints, lamps, jewellery, plus complete contents of woodworking and hobbyist tools including air compressor with 12HP Honda engine and many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 BROOK, Alan On April 23rd, 2014, Alan beloved father of Steve (Jeanne), Tony, and Candice (John Butler. Cherished Grandfather of Matthew, Bradford, Jackson, Owen and Brooke. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm for a Memorial Visitation to celebrate Alan's life. DHONDT, Rudy Arnoldus (1955-2014) - After a lengthy illness, Rudy Dhondt passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 5th, 2014, in Oshawa, Ontario. He was born in Aardenburg, the Netherlands on June 30th, 1955 and was predeceased by his parents Gilbert and Ria Dhondt-Vermeire (of the Netherlands). Rudy was a loving brother to Monica Dhondt (Paul Baute), uncle to their children Ragna Baute, Shalina Baute (Karel Vanhyfte) and Marijn Baute (Tessa Martens), and great uncle to Mayra and Elise (all residing in Belgium). He will be deeply missed and often remembered by his close friends Rudy de Taeye and Jacqueline Van Belleghem. He was a patient and loving uncle to their children Steven (Candace), Shawn (Rebekah Barrett), Danielle (Ryan Vrana) and Nina de Taeye. Rudy will also be greatly missed by his friend and colleague, Pierre van Belleghem (Natasha) and their children, Luke, Melanie, Joseph and Lera. Many extended family members and friends in Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands will also remember him with fondness. Since 1988, Rudy was the owner and operator of Aquaseal Basement Waterproofing Contractors, and with pride and passion, served his clients well. An avid fan of old cars, Rudy owned and restored many during his lifetime - he took great pleasure in mentoring young drivers, and gracefully endured a few scrapes and dents to his classic automobiles. Rudy's love of animals was well known, and he would be grateful to know that donations to the Humane Society of Durham Region were made in his memory (web.humanedurham.com). At Rudy's request, there will be a private family service to celebrate his life. ~ Je hebt dapper gestreden, rust nu maar uit. ~ RICHARDS, Lynne Diane (nee Thompson) - It is with deepest sadness that Lynne's family announce her passing on Thursday, April 17th, 2014 at the age of 65. Lynne, loving wife of Paul, always treasured and will forever be proud of her two children; Trish (Brent Avery) of Bowmanville and Rob (Stephanie Laporta) of Brooklin. She cherished her grandson Zachary who brought overwhelming joy to her life. Special Aunt of Mike and Sid Lacombe. Lynne was one of nine children of the late Alex and Annie Thompson of Parkdale. She is survived by her brothers Bill, Murray, Bob (Ann) and Greg (Nancy) and is predeceased by her sisters Doris and Catherine and brothers Alex and Johnnie. We extend our humble gratitude to all the medical and staff members of the Lung Transplant Team at Toronto General Hospital for continuing care since 2009. We can never thank enough Dr. Singer and Dr. Chaparro and Co-ordinator Debbie Zogalo for their compassionate support, unfailing advice, professional acumen and generous care. To the family of Lynne's anonymous donor, who unselfishly gave the most precious gift of life almost five years ago, our gratitude is truly eternal. Respecting Lynne's wishes, a private family visitation and service will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655-3662). Lynne will be laid to rest at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that consideration be given to registering for organ donation. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com 'Lynne, our love is deep and we will miss you dearly' AJAX LIONS CLUB is holding a Mothers Day High Tea on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets in advance only, Adults -$12.00 Children under 12 - $8.00 Please contact Lion Debra at (905)426-5937 or Lion Heather at (905)686-9765. (Ajax Lions Club - 500 Clements Rd. W., Ajax) See you there! 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Business Development Manager Lindsay Office As a dedicated and enthusiastic P&C insurance professional you demonstrate the following key skills: Solid relationship building skills and the ability to act as a liaison between our Broker Force and The Commonwell, Technical knowledge of insurance to be a resource to your team and our Brokers, Strong ability to research and analyze market data to develop and implement marketing programs, Ability to work with cross functional teams and a diverse Broker distribution team utilizing your knowledge of the underwriting function, policy wordings and rating development, Sound negotiation and problem solving skills, Strong and effective leadership skills to support the development and success of your team; and 10+ years of experience in the field of insurance, 5+ years of experience in a leadership position and completion of post secondary education with a CIP or FCIP designation. Visit thecommonwell.ca for a detailed role description. Qualified applicants are asked to submit their resume by May 14, 2014 to: Attention: Human Resources humanresources@thecommonwell.ca We thank all candidates for their applications, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group is not just another insurance company; we are a P&C Mutual company with solid grass roots within our community since 1895. We’re proud to be a leader within the P&C industry offering a Mutual experience rich with history, opportunity and exceptional customer service. We are committed to profitable growth, team development, ingenuity, while having fun at work. We encourage a work-life balance and we are serious about what we do. Commercial Underwriter Lindsay Office As an experienced Commercial Underwriter, your primary role will be to evaluate Commercial business for acceptability and rate. This includes: Expert knowledge of construction, occupancy, protection, exposures relating to commercial risks and the interpretation of policy wordings, Expert knowledge in underwriting package classes and working knowledge of non-package classes of business, Working knowledge of common exposures including appropriate risk identification, assessment, loss control, and processes, Working knowledge of manual rating methodologies and in the use of X-rate and U-rate, Solid understanding of FSCO and relevant regulations and how current case law impacts policy interpretation and exposure, Effective team building skills with a passion to share knowledge and build relationships with Brokers, Underwriting team and Claims team, Sound judgement and confident decision making abilities, Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs, Effective communication skills to interact with various internal and external contacts, Ability to work confidently under pressure and multi task, Superior customer service mindset, Commercial underwriting experience and/or CIP designation is considered ideal; and Direct experience in the field of insurance specific to experienced underwriting, completion of post secondary education or an equivalent of all. Visit thecommonwell.ca for a detailed role description. Qualified applicants are asked to submit their resume by May 8, 2014 to: Attention: Human Resources humanresources@thecommonwell.ca We thank all candidates for their applications, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted. welcomes you to our and CAREER TRAINING Advertisements will appear on workopoliscampus.com RECRUITMENT Advertisement will appear on LocalWork.ca Includes the job posting and a pro le page about your business.Plus Pro le Page on LocalWork.ca $750.00 5” x 5.75” PROCESS COLOUR AD Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington AND Ajax, Pickering Next Publication ComingTHURSDAY, MAY 29th For further information, please call one of the Classi ed Sales Consultants, 905-576-9335 Jenkins & Newman is seeking a full-time Estates Law Clerk with a minimum of 5 years experience to assist the firm’s lawyers with probate applications, estate administration and estate litigation. Duties will include: answering phones, preparing and managing probate applications, general administration of estates, drafting correspondence, serving/filing documents with the court, meeting with clients to execute and commission documents, drafting applications and affidavits, managing a tickler system and other related duties. The successful candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to work independently. Attention to detail is essential. Knowledge of PC Law and estates is necessary; previous experience in litigation would be an asset. JENKINS & NEWMANWills and Estate Lawyers please submit your resume to: whitbyestateslawyer@gmail.com Estates Law Clerk 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 30 AP ONE DAY SALE SuNDAY ApriL 27, 2014 ONE DAY SALE SAturDAY ApriL 26, 2014 SpEciALS iN EffEct: friDAY ApriL 25 tO thurSDAY MAY 1, 2014 ➔ HWY 401 BAYLY ST. HA R W O O D AV E. STORE HOURS Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 120 HARWOOD AVENUE • AJAX 905-619-0228 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Pastrami,Corned Beefor RoastsBeef Bag Summer Sausage 1.29.88 .99.44 100 g100g 100 g100g .44 100 g HoneyHam .99 100 g.66100 g CookedHam *Sliced only Cooked Turkey Sub Salami Mock Chicken Sals Come To SalS and Feed Your FamilY For leSS! BlackForestHam .88100 g *Sun Dried Tomato *Honey *Dijon Turkey 1.49 100 g 4.88lb 10.76 kg Sirloin Tip Roasts *T-Bone Steaks *Prime Rib Steaks 15.41 kglb6.99 8.55 kglb3.88 Pork Sirloin Chops lb6.88 15.13 kg StriploinSteaks lb3.99 8.80 kg Fresh BonelessChicken Breast *Boneless Stewing Beef lb 9.90 kg 4.49 8 oz *Assorted 130 - 168 g PringlesChips 99¢ 2.99 *Assorted 1 kg Sal’s SmokedSausages 2 Rolls Fiesta PaperTowels 69¢ 12 x 225 g Reduced To Clear Kraft Mac n’Cheese 6.88 case 708 g 4.99 Hills Bros. CanadianMedium Roast Coffee1.02 kg 1.88 Sara Lee Pumpkin Pie 99¢ Fresh Express Garden Salad (Product of USA) 340 g 99¢ Fresh Mushrooms (Product of Ont.) *Sliced *Whole 241 g Michelina’s Rotini Arrabbiata 2/100 50 PK 510 g Nestle FavouritesChocolate 5.99 Zarkys California Mix Vegetables *Frozen3.99 2.2 lbs 99¢ *Peanut butter 135 g Kelloggs SpecialK Granola Bars 1.49 454 g I Can’t BelieveIts Not Butter 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 4 31 P Punit (Prince) Sibal General Manager PRICES ARE PLUS HST ONLY.IE. $10,000 FINANCED OVER 60 MONTHS,PAY MENTS ARE $50 PER WEEK AND COB IS $1813 VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. *ON SELECT MODELS. 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