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Home My WebLink AboutNA2014_08_13_News Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham FEATURE SERIESNA PICKERING WED., AUG. 13, 2014 / A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 36 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand Valid on food only. Min Purchase $20 before taxes. Limit one coupon per table per visit. Can not be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Dine-in only. Validfrom Wed.August13th to Sun. September 7 th/2014. www.facebook.com/ajax.fionnmaccools 36KINGSTON ROADEAST,AJAX•905-619-9048 $10 off TryourNewMenu! LIBERTYTAXSERVICE® Bring in this coupon and receive Your tax Return Preparation@ LibeRtY tax SeRvice 1a - 20 Harwood avenue S. ajax, Ontario 905-619-3619*New ClieNts ONly $20 OFF The choice to embrace life WHITBY -- Denise Johnston felt her knees buckle when the doc- tor gave her the news. It was June 2004, and the fam- ily had just arrived in Ireland for a vacation. Now the worried mother was on the phone with the doctor back home, learn- ing the results of a recent biopsy done on a lump in her 16-year- old daughter’s neck. It was thyroid cancer, the doc- tor said. “For 10 days I chose not to tell her,” recalls Ms. Johnston, sit- ting with her daughter Ashley Thompson, now 26, in a Whitby coffee shop. “I wanted her to enjoy the trip.” Ms. Thompson giggles. “I’d say I was tired, and she’d be like, ‘Oh, do you want to lay down?’ And I’m like, no, I’m just whining.” But she wasn’t just whining -- “I was feeling like crap” -- and life was no laughing matter that summer. Full story, page 17 Durham holding Reuse Day on Aug. 16 DURHAM -- You might not need it, but that doesn’t mean some- body else couldn’t use it. That’s the premise behind Dur- ham Region’s Reuse Days, with the next one set for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can drop off reusable items at the Region’s waste man- agement centre at 4600 Garrard Rd. in Whitby. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores, with locations in Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Goodwill or the Salvation Army. There’s no cost to drop off items. Only good-quality items, deemed to be suitable for reuse by charities, will be accepted. Materials refused by charities must be removed by residents or disposed of at one of the Region’s waste management facilities (fees will apply). Items that can be donated include lumber, new roofing material, tools and hardware, metal or wooden furniture, coun- ters, sinks, plumbing supplies, clothing and textiles, books, mag- azines, CDs, DVDs, video games, toys and games and sporting equipment. Garbage, household hazardous waste and electronics will not be accepted. For more information, visit www.durham.ca/wasteevents or call 1-800-667-5671. PICKERING -- Leslie Saunders chatted with Donald Wiedman, founder of the Bike to Transit campaign, as she arrived at the Pickering GO train station on her bike. The campaign encourages residents to bike to their local transit station and fill out a survey online for a chance to win a bike. The survey helps officials gain a better understanding of the barriers to cycling to transit. Sabrina Byrnes / MetrolandPickering residents urged to bike to GO station Bike to Transit initiative includes online survey Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Commuters rushing through the Pickering GO station this week might have noticed Donald Wiedman counting bikes. There were 28 parked at the sta- tion on Monday and 16 on Tues- day, despite the rainy weather. Those are small numbers com- pared with the hundreds of com- muters who arrive by car each day -- but it’s a start. “It can be done. Ontarians are ready, willing and able to explore on their bikes,” says Mr. Wied- man, producer of the Bike to Transit initiative, which aims to get GTA residents living within three kilometres of a GO Tran- sit or TTC station to get there by bike. He will be at the Pickering GO station this week and next to pro- mote the benefits of biking to transit, and discuss the challeng- es cyclists encounter. See BIKE page 8 1822 Whites Rd. Pickering, ON (4 Lights North of 401) (905) 839-7234 John Kourkounakis, R.H.N We AreYour Local Nutrition Centre & Holistic Health Retailer, OfferingYoga Classes & SeminarsToo! Maiga HandMade Skin Care ProduCtS • Clinically ProvenTo Relieve Minor Skin Diseases • HelpsTreat Eczema and Psoriasis • Moisturizes Dry Skin •Absorbs Quickly • BABY SAFE WE PAYTHE TAX! (Expires Aug.30/14) 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP Durham College greenhouse on its way up Building will grow plants, produce for horticultural, culinary students WHITBY -- Durham College’s first green- house will be bountiful with both pro- duce and learning opportunities all year long. Construction of the greenhouse at the Centre for Food at the Whitby campus has begun, after a major donation by the Alger family. The greenhouse is designed to accom- modate multi-laboratory classes and provide students with a better under- standing of the full potential of growing plants and produce. Part of the college’s ongoing land- scaping at the CFF, the greenhouse will accommodate horticulture students studying in both the food and farming and technician branches of the program. It will also be used to grow vegetables for use by the college’s culinary students, helping the college solidify its commit- ment to the field-to-fork concept, which is based on the harvesting, storage, pro- cessing, packaging, sale and consump- tion of food -- in particular the produc- tion of local food for local consumers, a concept that has been adopted and applied to a diverse range of programs. “The construction of the greenhouse at the CFF symbolizes an exciting new phase of learning for our horticulture students here at the Whitby campus,” said Susan Todd, dean of the school of science and engineering technology. “In addition to the theory of horticul- ture learned in the classroom, the new greenhouse will provide students with a unique opportunity to gain a hands- on understanding of greenhouse design, required control measures, energy con- sumption and how to work in a con- trolled environment in both operational and plant production modes.” The CFF opened to students in Sep- tember 2013 and was created in direct response to the demand of the local culi- nary, hospitality, tourism, agriculture and horticulture sectors. It houses both Bistro ’67, a teach- ing-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a unique retail store that brings student- created goods straight from the culinary classroom to the community. The development of the CFF is evolv- ing and includes extensive landscaping of the grounds surrounding the building. Future expansion plans include agricul- tural fields, a pollinator garden and an arboretum. Page 6 - Today’s editorial WHITBY -- Construction has started on Durham College’s first greenhouse at its Centre for Food, a culinary learning facility that includes a restaurant. The greenhouse project underscores the college’s commitment to field-to-fork, which brings locally sourced produce to be used in the Centre. 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Durham Counselling Walk-in Clinic Located at The Youth Centre - 360 Bayly St. W., Unit 5, Ajax Single session counselling for children and youth living in Durham Region Free, confidential support for children and youth (3-19 years), and their parents • Stress Management • Relationship Challenges • Substance Use Concerns • Youth Development • Family Issues • Parenting Support • Community Resources Information Hours of Operation: Wednesdays 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. • First-come, first served •Last appointment at 6:00 p.m. • 60-90 minute session For more info,please call Kelly Ng, Clinic Coordinator 905-428-1212, ext. 269 or e-mail kellyn@theyouthcentre.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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 3 AP On Tuesday, July 29th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering were presented a cheque for $5,000 from funds raised and donated by the VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC Charity Car Show. 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A suspect, described as a white man in his mid 20s, about five feet ten with a muscular build and sandy blond hair, fled with cash in a white canvas shopping bag. He wore navy shorts, a dark T-shirt and a black ball cap. Anthony shows his putting prowess PICKERING -- Sixth time was the charm as Anthony Karagianis played miniature golf with his father Nik at the Pickering Playing Fields recently. Kaitlin Abeele photo No purchase necessary. Contest open to residents of Canada over the age of majority in their province or territory of residence. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. One (1) grand prize will be awarded by random draw. Approximate retail value of grand prize is $6,188 CDN. The selected entrant must correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be declared a winner. Contest closes 11:59pm EDT on August 18th, 2014. 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Visit pickering.ca/greatevents Election Officials Needed for Upcoming 2014 Municipal Election The City of Pickeringisonce againlooking forcitizens to assist inthe2014Municipal Election to beheldonMonday,October 27,2014.We are looking forpeople to fillpositionssuchas Ballot Tabulation Officers,Deputy Returning O fficersand Poll Clerks.Electionstaffmustbe a minimumof18 yearsofage and cannotbe acandidate,orthespouse,partner,parent or childof acandidate.Past experience isanasset. If youare interested,applications canbepickedup at the Pickering Civic Complex,One TheEsplanade,Clerk’sO ffice. You canalsoobtaininformation regardingjobdescriptions andapplication forms at pickering.ca/elections. Completedapplication formsmustbe returned inperson, by theapplicantto the Clerk’sOffice.Uponsubmission,all applicantswillbe required tocompletea briefinterview. A mandatory trainingsessionwillbeheldin October. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions Fresh teaching concepts take root 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 6 P Durham College’s horticulture program is taking firm root in the hallowed halls of education with the construction of a greenhouse at the Whitby campus. The greenhouse, to open at the cam- pus’s Centre for Food, will be a different kind of classroom for students enrolled in both the food and farming and tech- nician branches of the horticultural pro- gram. Here, students will be able to get hands-on learning, the kind of lessons that -- steeped in experience as they are -- tend to be fully absorbed and under- stood. Produce grown at the greenhouse, which is possible after a major donation by the Alger family, is destined for the pots and pans of the college’s culinary students, helping the school solidify its commitment to the field-to-fork concept. The Centre for Food also houses Bistro ’67, a teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a unique retail store that brings student-created goods straight from the culinary classroom to the community. The field-to-fork concept is based on the harvesting, storage, processing, pack- aging, sale and consumption of food, and in particular the production of local food for local consumers, a concept that has been adopted and applied to a diverse range of programs. Yesterday’s concept of students learn- ing all their lessons in classroom theory is gone, replaced by hands-on opportu- nities in the field, the kind of education provided at the Centre for Food. The thorough grounding the students will learn in the greenhouse, as they current- ly do in the kitchen, restaurant and retail store, will stand them in excellent stead when they graduate and launch their chosen careers. The development of the Centre for Food is evolving and includes extensive landscaping of the grounds surround- ing the building. Future expansion plans include agricultural fields, a pollinator garden and an arboretum. Those are the kinds of classrooms where today’s stu- dents are obtaining their educations, and the community at large is benefitting from the shift. The impending opening of the green- house is exciting news for the school and Durham Region, and diners who appre- ciate the fresh ingredients and enthu- siasm with which meals are prepared at Bistro 67. It’s another step forward as Durham College continues to hone its educational standard of excellence. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Kids support humane society To the editor: On July 26, 2014, Thomas and Charlie Wascher hosted a lemonade and cupcake stand with proceeds benefiting the Dur- ham Region Humane Society. All the families and residents of Mount- castle Crescent were so proud of their accomplishments. Way to go boys. Tracy Wascher Pickering 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 Too good to be true? Have you followed the debate about importing electricity from Quebec to replace Ontario’s nuclear energy? Some would have you believe that Hydro Quebec could soon add Ontario to its list of satisfied custom- ers. But, there’s a catch. The argument to replace Ontario nuclear power with Quebec hydropower overlooks the realities of Ontar- io’s system. Let’s look at the facts. Six U.S. states buy electricity from Hydro-Québec, but they’re paying much more than the price of Ontario’s nuclear electricity. Since the start of 2014, power contracts for the New England grid have averaged roughly a dime per kilowatt-hour. In contrast, Ontario’s nuclear stations are getting less than six cents per kilowatt-hour. Even with the current refurbishment project, in which Ontario will rebuild 10 reac- tors to extend their lives, the price of nuclear electricity is not expected to rise much beyond eight cents per kilowatt-hour. To replace Ontario’s nuclear reactors with Quebec’s hydro dams, these are the prices that Hydro Quebec would need to beat. But it’s already getting better prices from New England. So, why accept a dis- count on sales to Ontario? Then there’s the delivery problem. Ontario built its electrical grid with self-suf- ficiency in mind, and its ability to meet elec- trical demand in Toronto depends on the wires that would carry power from Quebec. Today’s electrical connections between Quebec and Ontario can carry 2,545 MW, or about 70 per cent of the capacity of the Darlington nuclear station. Once it crossed the provincial border, Quebec’s electricity would travel through Ottawa on power lines that more resemble a one-lane cart path than a four-lane highway. Upgrading these lines would cost hundreds of millions of dol- lars, and raise your power bills. There are reasons Ontario built its sys- tem the way it did. It sought energy secu- rity and self-sufficiency. Ontario could have built a grid that relied on Quebec imports. Instead, it chose nuclear. Nuclear-generated electricity was the right choice for Ontario decades ago. It is the right choice today. John Barrett President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association Guest column I love a thunderstorm I love a thunderstorm. I love a snowstorm. I love just about any kind of large mete- orological deal that doesn’t threaten to sweep me and my family away or swallow us whole. There’s just something about big weather that affects me. Even as I write this, cannonades of thun- der are booming overhead and a heavy rain is rattling against the roof. It’s wonderful. I think it may have something to do with the fact that a storm makes me feel very small. Who could possibly feel anything but happily pusillanimous with the walls shak- ing and the heavens opening up with fire- bolts of lightning? It does tend to take a load off one’s shoulders. And while this may not have been the warmest or the sunniest summer in a while, it certainly hasn’t disappointed in the storm category. In some cases it’s been downright biblical. My buddy and I were out on the golf course recently. About two holes in we noticed that some serious cloud was moving in from the northwest. Another couple of tee-offs and it began to look like Armageddon was head- ing our way. I cursed myself for wearing my ruby slippers and began nervously looking around for a fruit cellar to dash into. And of course, like all avid golfers, I wondered, if a house or a trailer home landed on the fairway in front of us ... would we be able to play through? Whatever was coming was slow, relent- less and huge. Cautiously we kept playing, both of us keenly aware that we were only a whiff of burnt ozone away from becoming a headline in the Daily Idiot. We made it as far as the eighth tee when an ashen-faced kid in a course marshal’s outfit drove up and, trying unsuccessfully to keep the panic out of his adolescent voice, suggested we get off the course. In the five-minute cart ride back to the clubhouse, the sky went from darkly over- cast to an ominous slate grey with angry slashes of magenta. The temperature was dropping lower than Paris Hilton’s SAT scores. When we finally stepped into the shelter of the verandah, in spite of the impending disaster, I laughed. Golfers look funny when you see them in pairs or four- somes, but an entire course’s worth gath- ered together makes it seem like some kind of club-toting, garishly-dressed circus has arrived. Nothing brings people together faster than impending doom however, and soon we were all nervously chatting, upturned faces scanning the heavens for rain, light- ning or Four Horsemen ... whichever came first. We hadn’t long to wait. The sky grated and groaned its way over us like the rusted hulk of an oil tanker, and then ... it exploded. Hail, the size of ice cubes, hammered the metal roof and slammed onto the wooden deck- ing. Huge, vicious forks of lightning stabbed earthward again and again along the hori- zon. I expected frogs or toads to start rain- ing down any minute. It was breathtaking. And scary as hell. And yes, I am certain all of us, huddled together there on the porch, regardless of our handicap, or the price tag on our clubs or the size of our car, felt very, very small indeed. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 10 Farmers’ Markets In The World Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in with readers on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Poll A runner was injured along the same road she complained about years earlier. Here’s what our readers had to say about it on social media: Back-to-school ads are starting to appear, which means classes will be starting soon. Do the ads get you thinking about back-to-school supplies? Sylvie Legault: Ummmm. Why run on it still? 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP I’m still enjoying summer. 84% I’ll start Aug. 29.7% 10. Medina of Marrakech in Morocco. 9. Union Square Market in New York City. 8. Strouds Farmers’ Market in Cotswold U.K.. 7. The Viktualienmarkt in Munich, Germany. 6. Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Australia. 5. Sante Fe Farmers’ Market in Sante Fe, U.S. 4. Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan. 3. Marche Provencal in Antibes, France. 2. Borough Market in London, U.K. 1. La Boqueria in Barcelona, Spain. Source: askmen.com Meredith Jackson: With so many other places to go, why would you choose to continue to run where you don’t feel safe? She says she didn’t feel safe running there, so in my opinion she was looking for trouble by still going that way... was she hoping something would happen and then try to sue the municipality? So because she wants to run there, the township is going to spend a ton of money when I’m sure there are bigger priority’s to deal with first...wow! There certainly has to be more to this story:) Mary G. Collins: I don’t mean to sound rude but why would you con- tinue to use the same trail if you had a fear of being attacked or hurting yourself ? Tracy Cooke: Would you tell your child to take the same route if they told you it wasn’t well lit and they didn’t feel safe. I don’t mean to sound harsh. There are better places to run and at a decent time of day. Lorelei Waugh-Bowers: Common sense would say go a different route if you were that concerned about your safety. Derrick Webber: Instead running in the early morning, how about run- ning when it is daylight. Would solve all her problems. Shouldn’t depend on others to keep you safe. Debbie Tobin: I don’t think she is “depending” on others to keep her safe. The municipality said they rec- ognized the need for services in that area. And yes, she probably has a day job like a lot of people and running in the early morning is the only good time for her. BEHIND THE LENS Prior to an attempt at breaking the world record for world’s largest watergun fight there were kids running all around the Audley Rec Centre in Ajax. I saw Liam Kettle running down a hill trying to catch up with a group of bigger kids when I took this picture. The Ajax-Pickering Salvation Army Hope Com- munity Church was hoping to break the world record for most participants in a watergun fight during the event but didn’t manage to do so. It was the group’s third attempt at breaking the record, which was set in Spain in 2007 when 2,671 took part. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND I’m finished my shopping.9% 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 8 P Mr. Wiedman says the advantages go beyond the obvious health and environ- mental angles. Getting more people on two-wheeled transportation could cut down on traffic gridlock in and around local transit stations, as well as freeing up spaces in the crowded parking lots. “You also save money and save time,” Mr. Wiedman notes. “It takes two seconds to park a bike, it might take 10 minutes to look for a spot and park a car.” As part of the Bike to Transit campaign, Pickering residents who have tried cycling to the local GO station are being encouraged to fill out an online survey. The aim is to gather data on how far people typically cycle to get to the station, why peo- ple choose to cycle and what obstacles they have encountered. “If we want to give people an opportunity to ride a bike on their commute, we have to knock down some barriers,” Mr. Wiedman says. Common issues include a lack of bike lanes, drivers who don’t share the road, bad weather and concern about biking in work clothes. Another major concern is that cyclists are not allowed to bring a bike on the GO Train during the busy rush hour period -- which means people who need to cycle at the other end of their trip can’t do so. Mr. Wiedman recently finished doing research in Burlington and praised the cycling infrastructure in that community. “Appleby station in Burlington is surround- ed by bike lanes and trails and about 40 peo- ple a day ride to that station,” Mr. Wiedman notes. “It shows that if you give a convenient, protected way to get there, people will do it.” The City of Pickering is a sponsor for the Bike to Transit initiative and officials say there is already good cycling infrastructure in place, with plans to do more. Grant McGregor, manager of sustain- ability and economic development, notes Pickering has bike lanes leading to the GO station, as well as bike racks on both sides of the pedestrian bridge spanning Hwy. 401. Later this year the City will finish work on a multi-use path on the east side of Liverpool Road from Pickering Parkway to Kingston Road that will allow commuters to take Dur- ham Transit, then cycle south and connect to the pedestrian bridge. “What we are doing is working, we are see- ing an increase in the number of people tak- ing a bike to the station,” Mr. McGregor says. The City is also planning to install bike shelters at various city centre locations this fall. Visit www.biketotransit.com for more information or to complete the survey. Fast facts Tips from biketotransit.com on how to comfortably and safely make cycling part of your commute. • With practice, it’s possible to bike to transit in work clothes and not get too sweaty. The trick is cadence and heart rate. By keeping them both down, you reduce your body’s need to sweat. 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With all proceeds benefitting the mentoring programs in Ajax-Pickering, Oshawa-Whitby, Clarington and North Durham, the motorcycle ride aims to travel through much of Durham itself. Starting in Port Perry the ride will go north to Brock Township, then south through Clarington until ending in Whitby. Participants will be served hot meals at the start and end of the ride. A silent auction and raffles are also set to take place. Ms. Ayres hopes the ride will also bring attention to the need for volunteers in their mentor programs, as well as edu- cate people on just who they aim to help. "It's not just for single parent or child families," she said. "We believe every child can benefit from having a mentor, someone to talk to, to have fun with." Tom Brown, weather anchor for CTV News, will be the guest emcee for the event. His expertise may come in handy. According to Ms. Ayers, a previous ride put on by her organizations was can- celled due to rain. "So we don't have rain, that's why we have the weather guy, to keep the rain away," laughed Ms. Ayres. "He kind of promised he would." Registration for the ride is $40 per rider and $20 per passenger, although by registering prior to the event people can save $10. The ride will start Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Port Perry Legion, 484 Bay Street, at 9 a.m. and will finish at GP Bikes, 1100 Champlain Court Whitby. People can register online at http://rideforkids- sake2014.eventbrite.com or by calling Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax Pickering at 905-831-3777. WHITBY -- Tom Brown of CTV News and Jerry Ordanis, owner of GP Bikes, were with Little Sisters Courtney Gillingham, left, and Gemma Morgan, right, during the kickoff for the Ride for Kids Sake, a Big Brothers and Big Sisters fundraiser for their organiza- tions across Durham Region. 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SHOWYOURSUPPORT BYNOMINATINGYOURFAVOURITEBUSINESSES.NOMINATIONS END SATURDAY!2014R EADERS’ChOICE AwARDS 4 Robin Williams’s death prompts discussion on mental illness, substance abuse Thousands of Durham residents face similar struggles Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The death of actor Robin Williams is putting the spotlight on the struggle many people in the community face with mental illness and substance abuse. Mr. Williams reportedly died by sui- cide on Monday. He had a history of bat- tling both substance abuse and depres- sion. Paul McGary, director of mental health and Pinewood Centre for Lakeridge Health, said it can be difficult to deter- mine the exact reason a person chooses to end their life, but there are factors that increase risk. “We often, in hindsight, reflect and look backwards and see that there was substance abuse, a long-standing his- tory of depression; age can sometimes be a factor, being male is a factor that increases risk,” he said. The statistics show more women attempt suicide, but men are much more likely to be successful. About 4,000 peo- ple in Canada commit suicide each year. Mr. McGary said no two circumstanc- es are the same and when someone like Robin Williams takes their own life, it leaves people feeling confused. “People think ‘how could anything be wrong with that life,’” said Mr. McGary. “We only see the external elements of the media and the movies and so forth.” According to the Centre for Addic- tion and Mental Health, in any given year one in five Canadians experience a mental health or addiction problem. Mr. McGary said he doesn’t have specific numbers in Durham, but believes Dur- ham would be in line with the national trend. “People living with depression are about 20 times more likely to experi- ence death by suicide than those who have not lived with depression,” he said. “Similarly, excessive alcohol and drug use is another grouping of risk factors. There’s a very high correlation between substance abuse and mental illness. It’s not important which came first in a per- son’s life, but often times half to three- quarters of those who have one of those issues will experience the other.” For someone with mental illness or substance abuse issues, there can be a cumulative toll as they grow older and they cycle through feeling well and then experiencing despair. A person who refrains from drugs and alcohol may still have underlying issues that exacerbated their addiction. “People really go through phases of being well and recovering then a peri- od of a refractory condition where they resume, relapse back into a period of hopelessness and despair which may go on for days weeks or months,” said Mr. McGary. “It’s hard to make sense of when a person seems to be doing well, but we don’t live in that person’s head.” There are options for help in the com- munity including Lakeridge Health and Pinewood Centre, the CAMH, Durham Mental Health Services and more. For children, Frontenac Youth Services and Kinark Family Services offer support. “There’s still a significant barrier in people overcoming the stigma of pick- ing up the phone and acknowledging to another person they’re not well and they’re not well with a mental illness or an addiction and they need help,” said Mr. McGary. He’s hoping Mr. Williams’s story will prompt people to open communica- tion lines with family members who may be suffering and for those in distress to reach for help. “Tragic stories of well-known, well- regarded, well-loved people come close to home,” he said. “In cases like Robin Williams, these are people who we watched on TV, gone to see their mov- ies and laughed at and become very respectful of. It comes close to people, because they think ‘if this can happen to someone so seemingly successful, if it can happen to him, it can happen to m e ’.” For immediate crisis help 24 hours a day, call Durham Mental Health Servic- es at 1-800-742-1890 or the Durham Dis- tress Centre at 1-800-452-0688. The last picture posted by Robin Williams on his Instagram account shows the actor holding his daughter Zelda in younger times. The message with the photo: #tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams! Quarter of a cen- tury old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliams Love you! SPECIALAPPEARANCE PICTURESWITHANNAANDELSA &AUTOGRAPHSESSION WITHWENDELCLARK The race is on to supportchildren’shealth Ajax & Pickering hospital All funds will remain at RougeValley Ajax & Pickering hospital. Contact: Emily Moorhouse at emoorhouse@rougevalley.ca. 10:30a.m.-Activitiesbegin($1suggesteddonation) TrytheTrack,FacePainting,CreateaCraft,FreeDraws, LootBags-(whilesupplieslast),ZootoYou 11:00a.m.-50/50Draws BucktheMagician,PonyRides,DuckRaces Presented by: Sponsored by: Mercedes-Benz Durham du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP BuyaBlizzard®, MakeMiraclesHappen THURSDAY,AUGUST14 MIRACLETREATDAY PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE THE MIRACLES ARE! When you buy aBlizzardTreat we will donate all proceeds to your local Children’s Miracle Network ®member hospital to help children in need. MiracleTreatDay.ca Visit a Durham location near you. At participating DQ locations.All trademarks owned or licensed by Am. D.Q. Corp. ©2014. TREAT Starting at 7 p.m. Onthe patio knowyourlimit.ca Mustbe 19years of ageor older. Valid government-issued photoidentification mayberequired.Performer,showdates and times subject to change.VisittheWinner’sCircleRewards desk for moreinformation. OLG Slot at Ajax Downs 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax, Ontario (905) 619 2690 or 1-866-445-3939 Open 24 hrs., 7 days a week olg.ca August 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 HotRocks Durham bikers invited to come together for kids Big Brothers Big Sisters ride to raise funds for mentors Brad Andrews bandrews@durhamregion.com DURHAM --Big Brothers Big Sisters in Durham are inviting bikers to ride for a good cause. The Ride for Kids’ Sake is a motorcycle ride set to happen Sept. 6 to raise money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Durham and for the programs they offer. "All four of the Durham agencies have partnered to bring this ride to the region," said Margaret Ayres, executive director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. "For the four agencies to come together it's a relatively new event. With all proceeds benefitting the mentoring programs in Ajax-Pickering, Oshawa-Whitby, Clarington and North Durham, the motorcycle ride aims to travel through much of Durham itself. Starting in Port Perry the ride will go north to Brock Township, then south through Clarington until ending in Whitby. Participants will be served hot meals at the start and end of the ride. A silent auction and raffles are also set to take place. Ms. Ayres hopes the ride will also bring attention to the need for volunteers in their mentor programs, as well as edu- cate people on just who they aim to help. "It's not just for single parent or child families," she said. "We believe every child can benefit from having a mentor, someone to talk to, to have fun with." Tom Brown, weather anchor for CTV News, will be the guest emcee for the event. His expertise may come in handy. According to Ms. Ayers, a previous ride put on by her organizations was can- celled due to rain. "So we don't have rain, that's why we have the weather guy, to keep the rain away," laughed Ms. Ayres. "He kind of promised he would." Registration for the ride is $40 per rider and $20 per passenger, although by registering prior to the event people can save $10. The ride will start Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Port Perry Legion, 484 Bay Street, at 9 a.m. and will finish at GP Bikes, 1100 Champlain Court Whitby. People can register online at http://rideforkids- sake2014.eventbrite.com or by calling Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax Pickering at 905-831-3777. WHITBY -- Tom Brown of CTV News and Jerry Ordanis, owner of GP Bikes, were with Little Sisters Courtney Gillingham, left, and Gemma Morgan, right, during the kickoff for the Ride for Kids Sake, a Big Brothers and Big Sisters fundraiser for their organiza- tions across Durham Region. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 15 AP Don’t miss out on registering your child for Educational Services,Gymnastics,Dance, Hockey,Skating,Music,Swimming Lessons,Children’s programs and much more! For further information or to reserve booth space contact: SUSAN FLEMING 905-579-4473 EXT 2629 sfleming@durhamregion.com FridayAugust 22 and SaturdayAugust 23,2014 2 D a y s ! PICKERINGTOWN CENTRE Lower Level Centre Court DurhamTaekwondo/Karate Martial Arts Sponsored by Go to durhamregion.com. Scroll down, click on the Readers’Choice button on the right and cast your nominations. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! SHOWYOURSUPPORT BYNOMINATINGYOURFAVOURITEBUSINESSES.NOMINATIONS END SATURDAY!2014R EADERS’ChOICE AwARDS 4 Robin Williams’s death prompts discussion on mental illness, substance abuse Thousands of Durham residents face similar struggles Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The death of actor Robin Williams is putting the spotlight on the struggle many people in the community face with mental illness and substance abuse. Mr. Williams reportedly died by sui- cide on Monday. He had a history of bat- tling both substance abuse and depres- sion. Paul McGary, director of mental health and Pinewood Centre for Lakeridge Health, said it can be difficult to deter- mine the exact reason a person chooses to end their life, but there are factors that increase risk. “We often, in hindsight, reflect and look backwards and see that there was substance abuse, a long-standing his- tory of depression; age can sometimes be a factor, being male is a factor that increases risk,” he said. The statistics show more women attempt suicide, but men are much more likely to be successful. About 4,000 peo- ple in Canada commit suicide each year. Mr. McGary said no two circumstanc- es are the same and when someone like Robin Williams takes their own life, it leaves people feeling confused. “People think ‘how could anything be wrong with that life,’” said Mr. McGary. “We only see the external elements of the media and the movies and so forth.” According to the Centre for Addic- tion and Mental Health, in any given year one in five Canadians experience a mental health or addiction problem. Mr. McGary said he doesn’t have specific numbers in Durham, but believes Dur- ham would be in line with the national trend. “People living with depression are about 20 times more likely to experi- ence death by suicide than those who have not lived with depression,” he said. “Similarly, excessive alcohol and drug use is another grouping of risk factors. There’s a very high correlation between substance abuse and mental illness. It’s not important which came first in a per- son’s life, but often times half to three- quarters of those who have one of those issues will experience the other.” For someone with mental illness or substance abuse issues, there can be a cumulative toll as they grow older and they cycle through feeling well and then experiencing despair. A person who refrains from drugs and alcohol may still have underlying issues that exacerbated their addiction. “People really go through phases of being well and recovering then a peri- od of a refractory condition where they resume, relapse back into a period of hopelessness and despair which may go on for days weeks or months,” said Mr. McGary. “It’s hard to make sense of when a person seems to be doing well, but we don’t live in that person’s head.” There are options for help in the com- munity including Lakeridge Health and Pinewood Centre, the CAMH, Durham Mental Health Services and more. For children, Frontenac Youth Services and Kinark Family Services offer support. “There’s still a significant barrier in people overcoming the stigma of pick- ing up the phone and acknowledging to another person they’re not well and they’re not well with a mental illness or an addiction and they need help,” said Mr. McGary. He’s hoping Mr. Williams’s story will prompt people to open communica- tion lines with family members who may be suffering and for those in distress to reach for help. “Tragic stories of well-known, well- regarded, well-loved people come close to home,” he said. “In cases like Robin Williams, these are people who we watched on TV, gone to see their mov- ies and laughed at and become very respectful of. It comes close to people, because they think ‘if this can happen to someone so seemingly successful, if it can happen to him, it can happen to m e ’.” For immediate crisis help 24 hours a day, call Durham Mental Health Servic- es at 1-800-742-1890 or the Durham Dis- tress Centre at 1-800-452-0688. The last picture posted by Robin Williams on his Instagram account shows the actor holding his daughter Zelda in younger times. The message with the photo: #tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams! Quarter of a cen- tury old today but always my baby girl. 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Call now. $399,900 Ajax WOW!SOLD 100% of List sol D SOLD sol D 105% of List 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 12 AP 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 13 AP shiv@shivbansal.com www.shivbansal.com Century 21’s #1 Office InTheWorld 647.523.8201 905.683.2100 Direct Line Business SHIV SELLS 1 HOME EVERY 2 DAYS Sales Representative Shiv Bansal Sales Representative 647.523.8201 Free Market evaluation CertiFiCate Thinking of Selling Call For: Shiv’s team: Parul Bansal*, Kady Romagnuolo* Sales Reps* Not intended to solicit properties listed SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V LEASED BY S H I V LEASED BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V LEASED BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V SOLD BY S H I V ANDMORE LIST W I T H A T O P P I C K E R I N G / A J A X A G E N T Average Selling Prices Increased in July DURHAM REGION, August 7, 2014 - Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Jane Hurst reported strong year-over-year growth for July 2014. Sales were up 12.3 per cent from 988 last year to 1,110 in July 2014. The number of new listings also increased with 1,577 resale homes entering the market in July, up 11 per cent from 1,418 last year. The average price of resale homes in the Durham Region in the month of July was $395,393. “July’s average price is 8.8 per cent higher than July of last year” stated Hurst. The year-to-date average selling price has reached $389,615. “The 9.7 per cent year-over-year price increase is well above the rate of inflation” explained Hurst. “Even with the increased average selling prices, we are still seeing strong demand for home ownership throughout the Durham Region” stated Hurst. “Real estate in Durham has remained a great investment opportunity and we expect selling prices to maintain their strength for the remainder of 2014”. Durham REALTORS®, We Work Where You Live. 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Ron Pietroniro / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 17 AP Durham Region resident determined to live life to the fullest after her battle with thyroid cancer Judi Bobbitt jbobbitt@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Denise Johnston felt her knees buckle when the doctor gave her the news. It was June 2004, and the family had just arrived in Ireland for a vacation. Now the worried mother was on the phone with the doctor back home, learning the results of a recent biopsy done on a lump in her 16-year-old daughter’s neck. It was thyroid cancer, the doctor said. “For 10 days I chose not to tell her,” recalls Ms. Johnston, sitting with her daughter Ashley Thompson, now 26, in a Whitby coffee shop. “I wanted her to enjoy the trip.” Ms. Thompson giggles. “I’d say I was tired, and she’d be like, ‘Oh, do you want to lay down?’ And I’m like, no, I’m just whin- ing.” But she wasn’t just whining -- “I was feel- ing like crap” -- and life was no laughing matter that summer. About to enter Grade 12 at Ajax High School, Ashley Thompson was an avid baton twirler, spending nine hours a week in the gym, training as part of a provin- cial team. She had a lingering cold that wouldn’t go away, and she could feel a “bump” in her neck. Her twirling instruc- tor urged her to get it checked out, suggest- ing it might be the mononucleosis virus. “The idea it might be mono, I panicked,” says Ms. Thompson. The family doctor sent her off to a spe- cialist for a biopsy. By August, she was preparing for surgery to have her thyroid removed, her summer plans for camp cancelled. “It is what you think,” says Ms. Thomp- son of absorbing the shock of being told she had cancer. “The walls fade. You’re staring at a space on the wall; is there a rewind button on life? You have to accept it at a certain point. I said, ‘Am I going to die?’ ‘Am I going to lose my hair’?” Being told ‘no’ on both questions, and with the reassurance she had a non- aggressive type of cancer, the young girl found herself accepting her reality with a steadiness beyond her years. “I felt strong but there are times you’re not strong ... There was no alternative; there was no option. I thought, ‘if you’re not going to die, you’re going to get through i t ’.” Coaching herself that she would indeed make it through, her mantra became “I got this.” It was a slogan embraced by her girlfriends -- they called themselves “The Group of Seven” -- who made posters that Ms. Thompson would see when she came out of surgery. ‘We got this’, the posters proclaimed, in a victory cry and a rally of support. On Aug. 25, a little over two months after diagnosis, the teenager was wheeled into the operating room, where surgeons got more than they bargained for. With the discovery the cancer had spread and was dangerously close to the heart, an expect- ed three-hour operation stretched beyond seven hours. It was an agonizing wait for the patient’s mother, Ms. Johnston. More than five pounds of tumours were removed from the teenager’s neck and upper chest. The doctors estimated she had unknowingly had the cancer for six or seven years. And life, while it went on, changed per- manently. Her lack of a thyroid gland means taking medication daily, and there is currently a mass in her neck that can’t be biopsied, as it’s too close to the carotid artery. Now studying at Carleton Universi- ty in Ottawa in pursuit of her PhD in neuro- science, Ms. Thompson travels to Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto every year for follow-up scans, and doctors are 90 per cent sure the mass isn’t cancerous. Still, Ms. Thompson prepares herself mentally and emotionally for round two in the battle against the disease. “I don’t want to have to stop my life,” she says. “I decided just to live my life. I still haven’t got the call, so I’m still going.” And she has given her best to life. Follow- ing high school, Ms. Thompson went on to study at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, graduating five years later with honours. She completed her masters at UOIT in Durham, graduating with the Governor General of Canada’s Gold Medal Award as the highest ranking graduate stu- dent in 2013. Then it was on to Carleton and the quest for a PhD, with the bonus of scholarship money earned from her high marks. Her future dreams include getting married and becoming a mother. Rueful that she’s ineligible to donate blood, Ms. Thompson donates her hair regularly for the creation of wigs for cancer patients. “I appreciate things more,” she says, reflecting on how her cancer diagnosis has changed her outlook. “I take my time. I was always a fast-paced person. I’m trying to slow down, and not schedule so much into my day.” While her health is out of her control to a certain degree, she has found it empower- ing to take control where she can, such as ensuring she eats healthful foods. “The biggest thing is, you really do have a choice,” she advises. “You have a choice to feel sorry for yourself and use it as an excuse, but it’s always going to be the wrong choice. What’s not going to come (with that choice) is opportunities. “The way I always think about it is, if I had to, I could do it again. I handled it; I could handle it again.” Stories of Inspiration will appear monthly in 2014. If you have an inspiring story you’d like us to consider sharing with readers, e-mail Judi Bobbitt at jbobbitt@durhamre- gion.com. DURHAM -- Ashley Thompson, with her mother Denise Johnston, is conscious of living her best life following her bout with thyroid cancer. Submitted photo Living in the shadow of cancerThe choice to embrace life 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP Arleen got 10 car insurance quotes in just a few minutes. Who knew it could be that easy? The simple way to shop for insurance. AJAX NISSAN 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax, ON Tel: (905) 686-0555 WORRY FREE LEASE Check out some of the reasons why Nissan is THE FASTEST GROWING BRAND IN CANADA Over the last 12 months in the non-luxury segment. º Check out some of the reasons why Nissan is ADANAC NI DNARGROWING BSTEST ATHE F 2 months in the non-luxury segment.Over the last 1 CHOOSE FROM $750 BONUS CASH 1 4 SEMI-MONTHLYPAYMENTSON US 2 NO CHARGE ADDED SECURITYPLAN3 On top of select lease and finance offers * OR ORMY NISSAN HURRY,OFFERS END SEPTEMBER 2ND FIND YOUR ADVANTAGE AT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER SR AT model shown PLUS CHECK OUT THE ALL-NEW 2015 NISSAN MICRA® GREAT CAR, SHOCKING VALUE FEATURES INCLUDE: •AVAILABLE REARVIEW MONITOR •60/40 SPLIT FOLDING SEATS •IPOD®/USB INPUT 1.6 SL Tech model shown 1.8 SL model shown 2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE 2014 NISSAN SENTRA CASH DISCOUNT ON MOST SENTRA MODELS PER MONTH FOR 39 MONTHS CASH DISCOUNT ON OTHER MODELS FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS SEMI-MONTHLY≠ FINANCING ON ALL MODELS AT FREIGHT AND FEES INCLUDED $1,850†† $69 $2,500††•BETTER COMBINED FUEL EFFICIENCY THAN 2014 CIVIC, ELANTRA,FOCUS AND CRUZE + •MORE TOTAL INTERIOR VOLUME THAN 2014 COROLLA, ELANTRA,CIVIC, MAZDA3, CRUZE AND FOCUS † •BETTER COMBINED FUEL EFFICIENCY THAN YARISAND FIT + •BEST-IN-CLASS INTERIOR PASSENGER VOLUME † •HIGHEST RESALE VALUE APR 0%± 0%OR UP TO OR UP TOAPR STARTING FROM FREIGHT &FEES WHICH MEANS YOU PAY$9,998 +$1,434 =$11,432 WORRY FREE LEASE FROM 2014 SUBCOMPACT CAR OF THE YEAR ^ VALUE UP TO $1,655 T model shownSR A ACRIM®ACRIM®ACRIM 1.8 SL model shown $ ech model shown1.6 SL T *Offer available to all qualified retail customers who lease or finance (and take delivery) of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan models on approved credit, through Nissan Canada Finance from a participating Nissan retailer in Canada between Aug.1-Sept. 2, 2014. Not available for cash purchase buyers. 1$750 Bonus Cash applicable to customers who lease or finance any new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan models through Nissan Canada Finance on approved credit on units in stock. The $750 additional Cash Bonus consists of $750 NCF cash and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Offer available for qualified customers only. Offer available from Aug.1-Sept. 2, 2014 inclusively. Offer not available for cash purchase buyers. Conditions apply. Qualifying customers must be approved to lease or finance through Nissan Canada Finance. 2First four (4)semi-monthly lease payments and first four (4)bi-weekly finance payments of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $750/$750/$900/$900/$1,200/$1,200 for the 2 months or 4 semi-monthly payments. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $750/$750/$900/$900/$1,200/$1,200 (inclusive of taxes). After four (4) semi-monthly payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. This offer is applicable to NCF contracts only. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”).In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. NCESI offers a Gold and Platinum level of coverage. This offer includes the Gold level of coverage, be sure to see your local Dealer to identify the difference in coverage from a Gold to the Platinum level. Retail value of added security plan based on MSRP. $1,440/$1,380/$1,380 for a new 2014 Nissan Sentra/2014 Versa Note/2015 Micra®. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ††CASH DISCOUNT: Get $2,250/$1,850 cash discount on the cash purchase of any new 2014 Sentra models (except Sentra 1.8 S MT, C4LG54 AA00)/2014 Versa Note models (except 1.6 S MT, B5RG54 AA00). The cash discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars when registered and delivered between Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.Conditions apply. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission. 0% lease APR for a 39 month term equals 78 semi-monthly payments of $69 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $5,391. $2,100 NCF Lease Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00),M6 transmission through subvented lease through Nissan Canada Finance. $300 Dealer Participation on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00),M6 transmission included on advertised price, only available on base model on a 39 month term. ±Representative finance offer based on a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00) manual transmission. Price is $14,949 financed at 0% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $74 for an 84 month term. $1,499 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $14,949. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠MSRP starting from $9,998/$15,748 for a 2015 Nissan Micra ®1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00),Manual Transmission/2015 Micra 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00),manual transmission excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires.$11,432 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra ®1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. Conditions apply.Models shown $25,899/$20,719/$17,28 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00),CVT transmission/Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech (B5TG14 NA00),Xtronic CVT ®transmission/2015 Micra ®1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00),Manual Transmission. ±≠Freight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,630/$1,400), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate anddealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 2014. #Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to new 2014 Nissan Sentra models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Finance Services Inc., on approved credit, between Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 2014. from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (ii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. AllEligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premiumoil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from July 2013 to June 2014 of all Canadian automotive brands and 12-month averages sales growth. †Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information compiled from third-party sources, including AutoData and manufacturer websites. July 30, 2014. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. +Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information complied from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. Gasoline engines only, excludes hybrids, diesels and electric vehicles. July 30, 2014. iPod ®is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. iPod ®not included. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. 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 • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 19 P Broken ankle didn’t deter Asemota Sprinter signs with Coffeyville Community College in Kansas Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Duan Asemota didn’t have a lot of time to make a good impression. As it turned out, he didn’t need it. After a broken ankle in Grade 11 while play- ing basketball sidelined the sprinter from the track for a complete season, he headed into Grade 12 at Notre Dame Catholic Second- ary School needing to post some low times to garner interest from NCAA schools in the United States. He did his part, and Coffeyville Community College in Kansas came through with an offer. For the next two years, the 17 year old will be a member of the Red Ravens track pro- gram, but it wasn’t always that definitive. “I missed a whole year that I sat out. I missed OFSAA and I missed getting recruit- ed from a lot of schools,” says Asemota, who grew up in Pickering before moving to Ajax in 2010. “So going into Grade 12 I didn’t have that much. It was a make-or-break year and I did well. I was able to get some interest from some schools.” To help him get to the next level, Asemota joined the Pickering-based Speed Academy in November 2012, and flourished under the coaching of Tony Sharpe. Recruiters started to come calling in Asemota’s senior year of high school, with schools in Iowa and Arizo- na making contact in addition to Coffeyville. School commitments kept him from vis- iting the campus of Coffeyville, but a team- mate at The Speed Academy, Andre De Grasse, spoke highly of the Red Ravens track program. In fact, the two years De Grasse went there served him well, turning it into a scholarship to the University of Southern California. “I was looking for a program that was a good fit for me. Not where it was crazy fast or too slow, just a good balance,” says Asemo- ta. “Somewhere I could go and get attention from coaches and with training get better. “They have a lot of Canadians on the ros- ter so it’s the perfect fit for me to fit in. They came second in indoor nationals and they’ve done really well. Performance and the way of life there is a perfect fit for me.” In July in Ottawa, Asemota won the pro- vincial championship in the 100m and was third in the 200m, events he will compete in at Coffeyville. The plan is to follow a similar path to that of De Grasse -- perform well on the track and in the classroom and use the two years at Coffeyville as a springboard to an NCAA Division I program. The transition from high school to college will be a big one, he admits. “I’m nervous. I haven’t really been away from home like this before. It’s 18 hours away, so pretty far. It’s not like I can come home in the car. I’m nervous about that and mixing on the campus with different people I don’t know.” When he’s not on the track, Asemota will be studying pre-engineering in the class- room. AJAX -- Duan Asemota, an Ajax resident who is a member of the Pickering-based The Speed Academy, will be sprinting for the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens for the next two years. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Pickering’s Mindy Fleming top female runner in Durham quarter marathon Event raised nearly $34,000 for Oshawa’s Refuge Youth Outreach Centre OSHAWA -- Three Durham Region run- ners were among the top finishers at the Durham Quarter Marathon recently. The event was a huge success, raising nearly $34,000 for the Refuge Youth Out- reach Centre in Oshawa. Mayor John Henry, Councillor Roger Bouma, Toronto Raptors announcer Her- bie Kuhn and runners and walkers from Canada, the Unites States and China gathered at Oshawa City Hall to help raise funds for homeless and hungry youth at the centre. It was an impressive sendoff, with 619 runners heading down Centre Street to the Oshawa Creek and waterfront trails, with the finish line at Lakefront Park West. Mindy Fleming of Pickering finished first in the women’s run, with a time of 40:08, followed by Becky Patten of Brigh- ton at 40:22 and Tanis Smith of Oshawa at 40:56. Thomas Omwenga of Hamilton won the men’s race in 34:34, followed by Josh Bolton of Paris at 35:26 and Remy Binns of Oshawa at 35:57. The tenth anniversary of the Durham Quarter Marathon will be held next year, on Saturday, July 25. Mercedes-Benz Durham 250 Thickson Rd. S, Whitby • 1-888-698-2085 • www.mercedesbenzdurham.com Ask us about Prepaid Maintenance. Mercedes-Benz.ca/PPM Summer Demo Sale. 4 Days Only. Take advantage of a -1% rate reduction on select in stock 2014 & 2015 demonstrator vehicles. Only from August 13th - 16th. So hurry in. rate reduction-1 %* © 2014 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.*1% rate reduction only applicable on the lease or finance of select 2014 or 2015 demonstrator models (excluding smart and Sprinter).Only applicable on in-stock demonstrator vehicles purchased betweenAugust 13-16,2014 and delivered beforeAugust 31st,2014.**Total sale price listed includes MSRP and applicablepackages plus freight/PDI of up to $1,995, dealer admin fee of $375, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of up to $29.70, PPSA up to $59.15, OMVIC fee of $5. License, insurance, PPSA and taxes are extra. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Dealers may sell for less depending on thekilometres travelled of the specific demonstrator vehicle at time of purchase. Offers only applicable August 13-16, 2014. 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Please call : 905-239-4910, Viewing by appointment Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 4 21 AP ANTIQUES FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES SALE SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd, 2014 10:00 AM UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Estates from Beaverton, Port Perry, Sunderland, Uxbridge ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: Hall Tables, Ball Foot Table, Qty Ant Chairs, Settee, Coffee Table, Ant Shippers Desk Ex., Corner Curio Cabinet, Sm Bookcase, Qty Foot Stools, Barely Twist Table, Needle Point Table, Solicitor's Bookcase, Round Table Ex., English Chairs, Buffet, Wall Sconces, Ant Chairs, Oak Desk, Hanging Corner Cupboard, Three Drawer Dresser, Bedroom Set, Vanity, 2 Gentleman's Secretary Desk, Wooden Office Chair, Child's Cane Chair, Hall Table, Lrg Qty Books, West Lake Mission Style Chair, East Lake Couch, Hall Stand, Ant Scales w Weights, Ant Rocker, Vintage Wooden Rocking Chair, Ant Lamps, Piano Stool, Coo Coo Clock, Bankers Light, Vintage Chest, Ant Parlor Table, Dbl Bed, 4 Drawer Dresser, Dresser w Mirror, Parlor Table, Cane Seat Rocking Chair, Ant What Not Shelf, Bedroom Suite, 2 Mission Style Chairs, Eaton's Lamps, Vanity, Standing Lamps, Captains Chair, Oak Desk, Oak Bookcase, Drop Leaf Table, Ant Beveled Mirror Framed, Cedar Chest, Wash Stand w Jug & Bowl, Eastlake Chairs, Dry Sink, Oak Cabinet, Corner China Cabinet, Art Deco Cabinet w Glass & Matching Table & Chairs Ex., Cedar Table & Chairs, White Ok Curio Cabinet, Oak Coffee Table, Oak End Tables, Office Chair, Oak Desk & Credenza, Day Bed, Bedroom Suite 4 Post Bed Mirrored Armoire 6 Drawer Dresser w Sliders & Large Mirror End Tables Ex., Ant Love Seat & Chair, 2 Ant Matching Chairs, Dbl Pedestal Table 2 Leaves & 6 Chairs, China Cabinet, Piano Stool, Ant Chair Upholstered Seat, Ant Child's Carriage Ex., Ant Oriental Pedestal Jardinière, Bedroom Suite Vanity w Mirror Night Stand Headboard & Footboard, Ant Mantel Clock 100yrs Old, Cedar Chest on Legs, Tea Wagon, Pine Armoire, Oak Hall Stand w Mirror, More to Come. COLLECTIBLES: Qty Canes, Qty Brass, End Irons, 3 Drums, Military Pictures, Crocks, Boiler, Honey Tins, Oil Lamps, Ant Tennis Rackets, Cast Iron Frying Pans, Ant Metal Clock, Copper Wood Box, Ant Suitcase, Hand Crafted Wooden Bowls, Vintage Straw Buggy, Sheet Music, Leather Dr. Bag, Salesman Sample Cast Stove, Vintage Photo Album, Qty Paper Weights, Green Coal Oil Lamp, Budweiser Tiffany Style Lamp, Ant Brunswick Radio, More to Come. ART & BOOKS: Qty Prints, Lrg Qty Ant Frames, Liz Lesperance Print 38/590, S.D. Moss Pastel, More to Come. CHINA: Qty Silver Plate, Ant Cheese Dish, Assorted Cookie Jars, Cranberry Glass, Hand Painted Nippon, Cruet Style Butter Dishes, Pitcher, Qty Cornflower, Blue Mountain, Qty Hummel's, Lrg Qty Crystal, Apern, Cut Glass 60's Dish w Wings, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Covered Cheese Dish, Hand Painted Cranberry, Lrg Qty Silver Plate, Qty Limoges, Pitcher & Glass Set, Wine Glasses, Crystal Bowls, Limoges Plates, More to Come. MISC: Copper Pots & Pans, Picnic Set, More to Come. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS 10% Buyers Premimum. More to List Terms: Cash, Debit, App Cheque, Visa & M/C GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401 garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca FIREARMS, MILITARY & VINTAGE FISHING LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION Saturday August 23rd, 10:00 A.M. SWITZER'S AUCTION CENTRE 25414 Highway 62 South, Bancroft ON From Collections & Estates. A FEATURE SALE comprising prohibited & restricted handguns, hunt- ing rifles & shotguns, antique rifles, muskets, hand- guns, fishing & edges weapons, uniforms, helmets, compound & crossbows + ammunition. features: original above average condition late model 1860 henry repeating rifle, Winchester 1885 high wall schutzen rifle, over 700 lots in total! Complete listing details and photo's at: www.switzersauction.comFollow Links To: www.proxibid.com/switzersauction Check back for regular updates We have room for your QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS in this and future sales TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Interac, 10% Buyers Premium Onsite, 15% on Proxibid Paul Switzer, Auctioneer/Appraiser 1-613-332-5581 ~ 1-800-694-2609 or e-mail info@switzersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday August 15 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the Contents of a Bobcaygeon home plus others - 3pc walnut bedroom set - settee - fainting couch - marble top parlor and coffee tables - oak pedestal table and 6 oak T back chairs - walnut desk - parlor chairs - chesterfield set - maple corner cupboard - paintings - round glass rattan table and chairs - wing back chairs - Italian Venetian glass coffee table - Frigidaire SS fridge - Maytag side by side fridge - Danby freezer - Moffat stove - Chalet A frame camping trailer - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am GAWLEY, Jack Rodger - at the age of 60 joined the Lord on August 8th, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Survived by his two daughters Nicole (Kevin) Pitt and Michelle (Chris) Moore and his two grandsons Brody and Hayden Moore. He will also be greatly missed by his loving girl friend Shelley Rail. Jack was a hard working man with a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends; and especially by his "Little Gaffers" Brody and Hayden. Your memory will live on Papa G! A special thanks to the Nurses at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville; medical floor for their excellent care and support. You all rock! A celebration of life and visitation will be held Thursday August 14, 2014 at 6:30pm. FAMILY WORSHIP & OUTREACH CENTRE, 1731 Bloor Street, Courtice, ON, L1E 2N1. www.familyworshipcentre.ca LOUDFOOT, Gordon William - At the age of 88, Gordon died in peace on August 3rd, in the loving embrace of his family. Born in 1926, on a farm in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, later to move to Ontario with his family during the Depression. Gordon grew up in Whitby. During WWII, Gordon served in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and participated in the liberation of Holland. After the war, Gordon married Marguerite Raven and raised two children in Ajax. Gordon was an accomplished craftsman and entrepreneur, owning several companies, Ajax Antenna and Ajax Pallet Company. He also was the Carpenter for the Town of Ajax and Carpenter for Ontario Hydro at both Pickering and Darlington. Marg and Gord travelled across much of North America. Gordon was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. His retirement years involved mostly family activities including renovation, farming, celebrations and events with his grandchildren. Gord would give you the shirt off his back and will be sadly missed by wife Marguerite, Michael and Joan, Sandra and Stan, and grandchildren, Jenna, Peter, Connor, Margaret, Adam, John and Thomas. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses on 2 North, Rouge Valley Hospital and Dino from Accettone Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. WHITE, Sydney - Passed away peacefully at Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax Pickering on August 7th, 2014 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Sheila. Loving father of Alexandra, Heather and Nigel. Sydney was a retired employee of General Motors North Plant where he worked as a Tool and Die designer. He was a true artist who loved jazz music. Sydney will be dearly missed by family and friends. At the request of family, no service to take place. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Online condolences may be made at ww.oshawafuneralhome.com. COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson @ 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@ durhamregion.com Prayer to St. Jude Thanks to St. Jude and the sacred heart of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. 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