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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2014_09_25_PICKERINGNews Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO ELECTIONNA Durham family releases surveillance video Son’s smartphone stolen at local roller rink; family makes appeal to have it returned.durhamregion.com Pressrun 54,400 / 28 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand PICKERING -- Steve Apostolopoulos, president of Pickering Developments, at one of three pieces of land at Church and Bayly streets that Pickering council recently approved for rezoning to make way for a massive tourist destination that could include a casino. Ryan Pfeiffer / MetrolandPickering Developments president says Durham Live could cut taxes Steve Apostolopoulos wants to move company headquarters to project site Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- On Sept. 15 Pickering coun- cil endorsed an application to re-zone three pieces of land in the Bayly and Church Streets area. Pickering Developments is planning to build a tourist development called Durham Live on the site. The proposal has sparked intense discus- sion in recent months -- especially because a casino is one of about 40 uses that will be permitted under the new “major tourist destination” zoning. There has been no shortage of com- mentary from politicians, experts and dozens of residents who came out to speak their mind over the course of sev- eral meetings -- including a packed Sept. 2 committee meeting that had to be cut off when it hit the City’s 1 a.m. curfew. THURS., SEPT. 25, 2014 / A publication of See DURHAM page 7 Regional chairman candidates square off DURHAM -- Employment was a major theme during the first debate for the six municipal election can- didates running for the job of chair- man of Durham Region. About 75 people turned out to the Hope Fel- lowship Church in Courtice to hear the candidates’ positions on vari- ous issues. For the first time, Dur- ham voters will be directly voting for Regional chairman and this was the first chance for the pub- lic to hear from the six candidates. Current Regional Chairman Roger Anderson is vying to retain his job and he’s being challenged by Arthur Augustine, Michael Deegan, Peter Neal, Lynn Porteous and Bar- bara Pulst. 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For the first time, Durham voters will be directly voting for Regional chairman and this was the first chance for the public to hear from the six candidates. Current Regional Chairman Roger Anderson is vying to retain his job and he’s being challenged by Arthur Augustine, Michael Deegan, Peter Neal, Lynn Porteous and Barbara Pulst. None of the five challengers is sitting on any council. When asked what the most important issue was, Ms. Pulst said it was “connecting the communities. Durham Region doesn’t speak as one voice.” Politicians, she said, should be saying they are from Durham Region and not an individ- ual community. “If one community does well, all munici- palities will do well.” Ms. Porteous said economic development and attracting business is the most important issue. “I think it’s very true that a lot of grid- lock is a lot of our people commuting to the city. It’s tragic.” Some people spend two hours a day driv- ing into the city and then another two driv- ing home, she added. “We have to bring new business to the region.” Mr. Neal agreed that bringing jobs to Dur- ham should be paramount. “The job situation comes down to eco- nomic development. Everyone knows what’s happened around the Region. GM has 3,500 employees. We’ve lost thousands and thou- sands of jobs.” For Mr. Deegan, the issue is “a lack of bal- ance. We need a more consistent balance. We need careers in Durham and not jobs, but careers. My Durham is a balanced Durham. It’s not a broken community.” Mr. Augustine said, “We need to attract more industry to Durham Region. Most peo- ple who live in Durham work outside of Dur- ham. We need to attract industry that pro- vides good-paying jobs.” Residential taxes and job growth top the list, Mr. Anderson said, noting the Region fought the Province to allow for one job for every two people. “If you were born here, raised here, you should be able to find a job here. We have a workforce. Now we need jobs,” Mr. Ander- son said. Last year, the Region added $1 million to the economic development budget to try to attract jobs from overseas. Hwy. 407 positions DURHAM -- Candidates were asked their position on the current plan to stop con- struction of Hwy. 407 at Harmony Road in Oshawa, rather than being extended out to Hwy. 35/115 in Clarington. Ms. Porteous said, “These things are imperative for people. I don’t understand why there would be this kind of delay. This is where management comes in.” Mr. Neal said extension of the highway to 35/115 has “gotta happen. You can’t do it. The 407, no doubt, would be an economic boon for us. It’s all got to come together or don’t open it.” Mr. Deegan said he would be banging on doors at Queen’s Park demanding the full highway be constructed. “Why are we content to wait? I’d stand up and say no more phase one and phase two. Do it all at once.” Mr. Augustine questioned why “someone would sign that” agreement to end the high- way at Harmony Road. “I would never negoti- ate such a deal. It shows a lack of judgment in management at the time.” Mr. Anderson would allow the exit ramps to be open at Harmony. “We can’t wait 10 years like we did in Pickering at Brock Road.” Ms. Pulst said, “Go big or go home. If they signed it, they have to go through with it. There’s no sense to a highway that goes nowhere.” Fall Special RETIREMENT RESIDENCE There may be a chill in the air, but it is always warm and welcoming at Where everyone is treated like family To arrange a personal tour or for information, please call 905-831-2641 ext. 4301 1955 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, ON. www.orchardvilla.ca Fall SpecialAsk About Our COURTICE -- A debate featuring all six candidates for Regional chairman was held at Hope Fellowship Church. Jason Liebregts / 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 4 AP Pickering councillor back to court in November on sign charges Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering councillor charged with 16 counts of violating the City’s sign bylaw made his first court appearance this week. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Peter Rodrigues was in a Whitby courtroom on Sept. 23, where a judge said he would be given two months to go over the City of Pick- ering’s evidence against him and retain a lawyer. He is due back in court on Nov. 25. In the meantime, Coun. Rodrigues says he will continue to drive his vehicle, which has sparked major controversy in Pickering over the past few weeks. “If I haven’t committed an offence, there is no need to stop,” he said outside the court- room, adding that he is “not admitting guilt” with respect to any of the charges against him. “It will be up to (the City) to make a case against me. There is no case.” The debate centres on Coun. Rodrigues’ bright yellow van, which is wrapped with a large photo of him as well as his councillor website information. City officials have determined that the vehicle is not an illegal election sign -- it doesn’t include words such as “vote” or “elect” -- but City Clerk Debbie Shields has asked him to “cease” using it for campaign purposes. “He has this big yellow van with his picture and the fact that he is a regional councillor,” she says. “Now he’s taking it out and parking it on the street while campaigning. That’s an unfair advantage over every other can- didate, because they can’t promote them- selves in that way.” Coun. Rodrigues has said he won’t com- ply with the clerk’s request, because it’s not backed by formal City policy. “There is nothing in any City rules that says I can’t drive a vehicle with my picture on it, or with my name on it. They are mak- ing things up as they go along,” he said. The City has now stepped up its game, slapping Coun. Rodrigues with 16 charges under Pickering’s sign bylaw. The charges don’t relate to election signs -- just signs in general. The charges fall under two sections of the bylaw. The first prohibits any sign from being erected on public property without City approval, while the second section prohibits anyone from erecting any sign with “promo- tional or advertising content” on a vehicle or trailer that is “parked or located for the pri- mary purpose of sign display.” City solicitor Paul Bigioni wouldn’t discuss the specific evidence in the case against Coun. Rodrigues, but noted that a “pat- tern of behaviour over time” is how the City determines a parked vehicle is being used for promotional purposes. “When a furniture van with a company name whizzes past our office on the way to make a delivery, that is not a concern. If that same van with a logo is parked every day for several hours at the curb here, obviously for promotional purposes, then the sign bylaw is engaged,” he explained. “You have to take the general provisions of the sign bylaw and apply them to the specific facts.” Also stirring controversy is that fact that, about two weeks ago, the City clerk issued an “addendum” to the election sign pro- cedures provided to candidates -- months after Coun. Rodrigues put the wrap on his van. The original wording did not make any reference to signage on vehicles -- it simply defined election signs as those that promote the election of a candidate and said exam- ples could include T-shirts, buttons and pens. The wording has since been changed to include the phrase “including on a vehicle” and features a new line that reads “vehicles with election signage affixed to them can- not be parked on City streets, at City facili- ties and cannot be used for campaign pur- poses.” Mr. Bigioni said candidates have been “pushing the limits” of the City’s sign restric- tions and the clerk has the authority to make procedures at any point in the campaign. “Under the (Municipal Elections) Act the clerk is empowered to establish procedures for conduct of an election,” he said. “In the course of discharging that responsibility she has determined that this was necessary.” The election sign section of the City’s bylaw does not make specific reference to vehicles. It isn’t clear what kind of penalty Coun. Rodrigues might face if found guilty. The maximum fine under the Provincial Offences Act is $5,000 per conviction -- how- ever Mr. Bigioni said that type of punish- ment would be “virtually impossible” for a first offence. Page 6 - Today’s editorial PICKERING -- Pickering Councillor Peter Rodrigues appeared in court on 16 counts of violating the City of Pickering’s sign bylaw. Sabrina Byrnes / 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 5 AP “Ajax Doctor Caught Red-Handed Using 119-Year-Old Technology in Practice…” Dear friend, Okay,so I’m caught.What can I say?I’m not going to apologize for it. Since 1895,the main procedure used in my profession hasn’t changed all that much.Why change something that works so well? 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So,the sudden jump in chronic diseases doesn’t surprise me one bit.Sometimes looking backward is just as important as looking forward.Human genes can’t be asked to adapt to sedentary lifestyles,poor nutrition,constant negative and stressful thoughts,and unnatural chronic ‘mechanical’stresses.In general,we were never designed to live the lifestyle we do today. So,what can we do?We can continue to blame our problems on age,genetics,old injuries or whatever other excuse we can hide behind or we can TAKE CHARGE and become motivated to be healthier. Before I go on and tell you more,let me tell you what happened to a patient,Sonia D. For years Sonia suffered with chronic pain and limited mobility due to a serious car accident.She was in bad shape.She had trouble sitting,walking,bending and even sleeping (which affected her life immensely). 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This new doctor does an exam,takes some films,and then ‘adjusts’my spine (he tells me that there’s nerve pressure on the nerves in my low back).The adjustment doesn’t hurt,it actually feels good.I get relief,and shortly after I can help my father again.Oh,did I mention that this doctor is a chiropractor?Chiropractic works so well for me,and I’m so impressed with the other ‘miracles’I see in his office,that I eventually go to chiropractic school myself.And that’s how it happened!” People from Ajax/Pickering and the surrounding area have come to see me with their back problems.They also come to me with their: •Headaches •Migraines •Chronic Pain •Neck Pain •Shoulder/Arm Pain •Whiplash from car accidents •Backaches •Numbness in limbs •Athletic injuries Just to name a few These neighbors of yours tell their stories: “I haven’t had to take pain pills since starting care.” -Alison C.-Ajax “My Son has not had a headache since we started treatment!”-Deanna C.-Ajax “I wish I knew about…Chiropractic earlier.”-Able E. -Pickering Don’t just take my word for it…Check our Google Reviews!! 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The 19-year-old victim met the suspect at the McDonald’s restaurant on Kings- ton Road East in Pickering at about 8:05 p.m., police said. He handed the phone to the suspect to inspect, and the suspect left with the phone, suggesting he would be right back with the money, Durham Regional Police report. The victim followed the man outside and was punched repeatedly. The suspect fled on foot towards Liv- erpool Road. The suspect is described as a white man, about 25 years old, five feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build, short dark hair and was wearing a black long- PICKERING -- A 19-year-old Pickering man was assaulted and robbed of his new iPhone 6 after trying to sell it on Kijiji on Sept. 21. The victim was punched repeatedly. The suspect, above, fled on foot toward Liverpool Road. Durham Regional Police image sleeved shirt, grey knee-length shorts and white running shoes. Anyone with information is asked to Det. 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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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 6 P email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Pickering dropped the ball on car sign issue Local candidate should be able to campaign with his van An “addendum” to the election sign pro- cedures provided to Pickering candidates unfairly targets a candidate running for re- election. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Peter Rodrigues made his first court appear- ance this week after being charged with 16 counts of violating the City’s sign bylaw. At issue is Mr. Rodrigues’s van, which fea- tures a photo of him as well as his council- lor website information. City staff have stated the van is not an illegal election sign. But City Clerk Debbie Shields has asked him to stop using it for campaign purposes. She argues that Mr. Rodrigues is parking the van on the street, representing “an unfair advantage over every other candidate, because they can’t promote themselves in that way.” Two weeks ago, and months after Coun. Rodrigues had his van wrapped, the clerk added an “addendum” to the Pickering election sign procedures. Originally it did not refer to signage on vehicles. But the new wording adds “including on a vehi- cle” to the list of signs and a new line reads “vehicles with election signage affixed to them cannot be parked on City streets, at City facilities and cannot be used for cam- paign purposes.” One first wonders why the issue of elec- tion signage on a vehicle was not dealt with by the City before. It came up in 2010 in other parts of Durham and it’s certain- ly not unprecedented. It should have been spelled out clearly for all candidates -- and not a month or so before the election. And one has to ask, where is Mr. Rodrigues to park his van? From Picker- ing’s point of view, it seems the garage is the only appropriate place since, beyond Regional roads, every street in Pickering is a City street. Does the City expect Mr. Rodrigues to take a different vehicle to park at City facilities? Ridiculous. As for Ms. Shields’s claim that it’s “an unfair advantage over every other candi- date, because they can’t promote them- selves in that way,” we disagree. Until the clerk’s changes, there was nothing to pre- vent other candidates from doing likewise. We tend to agree with Mr. Rodrigues that the City is “making things up as they go along.” City solicitor Paul Bigioni said candidates have been “pushing the limits” of the City’s sign restrictions and that the clerk has the authority to make mid-campaign changes or clarifications. Perhaps, but to change the signage rules at the 11th hour unfairly hinders any can- didate who would opt to do the same. That’s the way to party, Durham! To the editor: I was pleasantly surprised by the effort that various groups and businesses of the Durham region put into the 40th anni- versary festivities recently at the Durham headquarters on Rossland. The public was invited to a barbecue along with numerous booths set up out- side and inside for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Children received specially-made organic bags in which they happily put give-aways from everything from frisbees to water bottles to keychains. Community programs were well rep- resented and informative and included such things as counselling services, pub- lic works and EMS; including CPR train- ing with a dummy, just to name a few. The browsing hundreds enjoyed orches- tral music playing contemporary songs in the background, a look inside Council Chambers and coffee and cake to top it all off. To end the celebration, curious kids sat outside and marvelled at a magic show just as the sun was setting. It was a nice evening to be had by all who came out. Let’s see what’s in store for a 50th anni- versary for the residents of Durham. Happy 40th Durham!! Colleen Mariona I almost took my Mom to that movie To the editor: Re: ‘It’s not the Internet, it’s the people’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Sept. 11, 2014. The letter writer states that we should not regulate nudity on the Internet, but rather people who have no common sense regarding what they post on the Internet. The ironic thing with this is it’s not just an error of judgment from some members of the public, but also from films in Hol- lywood. A case in point would be the film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ which showed nude women along with risque sex scenes. It seems everywhere people are willing to push the envelope regarding what is acceptable. What is acceptable in public pornography is all moral relativism. For me, if someone has given consent and is of age, then they have the right to flaunt their sexuality so maybe movies like the ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ should have warnings. To think I almost took my Mom to that movie.Brad Hogg 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 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 7 P Pickering Developments president Steve Apostolopoulos recently added his voice to the mix in an exclusive interview with the Pickering News Advertiser. Q & A • On the fact that debate about Dur- ham Live has largely focused on the casino issue: “It takes the excitement out of what we’re proposing to do there ... it’s an entertainment district tourist destina- tion. Obviously people are interested in the casino and that is a huge economic boon for the community. We know it’s not just about a casino. We’re trying to create an environment that is going to be definitely something that people want to take their kids to.” • On the feedback he’s been getting from Pickering residents: “When we invest in an area we like to go around to the local bars and local shops and local restaurants and really get a feel for where we’re going to invest, or poten- tially invest. And we saw that there’s a positive feel for it. People in the com- munity ... have seen what’s happened in Ajax. They’ve seen what good comes out of what they’ve been doing out in Ajax. Our development will be much more appealing to the vast majority of residents. While one person may not like the casi- no, someone else may like the water park or vice versa. That’s why we’ve picked those uses, to not just cater to one demo- graphic. We’re trying to cater to the whole region really.” • On how the Durham Live project would be different from Ajax Downs: “It’s just basically a casino and a field. That is something we don’t want. We want to create something that’s going to be for families and for different wide demographics. We have a real opportu- nity to create something now that people will love to go to, and I’ll love to go to, taking my own kids there.” • On his background and his family business: “I wish it was just one guy here run- ning the show, but it’s not. It’s a family business. It’s me, my two brothers, father and a large team that we have. We are in many different businesses. Our business background spans predominately real estate. Then we have, over the years, kind of spread our tentacles out ... we own a sports and enter- tainment busi- ness -- a team and some venues and things like that -- we are in the hos- pitality business now, we are also in the media business, and we are in pri- vate equity and investments. Although I’d love to say I did all the work myself, I didn’t.” • On how that background makes him a good fit for this project: “We’ve done similar developments, not tourism related. Our main business was always re-developing ... For instance, we would buy an old run-down busi- ness park, let’s say. And then we would start bringing businesses to that area. We would redevelop the blighted build- ings in the area and then we would fill them up with tenants and help the differ- ent communities grow. Sort of like what we’re doing right now in Detroit. We bought an older building, it wasn’t very active and we’ve brought up the leasing activity in the building, from I believe it was about 20 per cent, now we’re almost 50 per cent.” • On how the Pickering project could cut property taxes: “Through our studies we realized that this development, at full build-out, would generate approximately 30 to 40 per cent of the current tax revenue that is collected in the City of Pickering. Just by this development alone we would equate for about 30 per cent of the current tax base. Something of this size would defi- nitely help keep taxes low. I’m not a pol- itician, but I would say potentially even lower taxes. With an influx of that extra revenue coming in it would be a tremen- dous help to keep taxes low.” • On the fact that’s he’s eager to get started: “There was some talk in council that this project would be a 10- or 15-year project. We anticipate, as soon as the process is through, we’d like to break ground right away. 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Students from high schools from vari- ous school boards, mostly from Ontario, but some from as far away as Italy, take the three-week Grade 12 university prepa- ration credit course. The field school pro- vides a unique opportunity for students to learn first-hand the process of archaeolo- gy. Running for 37 years, it’s offered to stu- dents by the TRCA, in cooperation with the York Region District School Board. Alistair Jolly, a TRCA archeologist who was the field director of this specific site, said students have improved greatly dur- ing the course, many entering it without any knowledge of archaeology. “Now they’re rapidly learning everything they need to know to become professional archaeologists,” he says. Nick Whitefort of Brampton, 18, decided to try it out. “I have an interest in history and I thought, ‘why not take this course because it could give me a glimpse on what it would be like to be an archaeologist,’” she said. 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Possibilities include building foun- dations, post molds, or a fireplace, and areas of soil compaction that might have occurred beneath the floor of a longhouse. But then, it could be something insignifi- cant, such as a piece of clay. This is the first time that TRCA has used GPR at the field school. The technology is relatively new, only being around for about 20 years, and the average machine costs roughly $15,000. “It’s expensive technology but it’s really come down,” says Mr. Johnston. “Twenty years ago these were ($250,000).” PICKERING -- Students Rachel Woo and Chris Hatton were given some instruction on a ground penetrating radar system by Greg Johnston from Sensors & Software Inc., as students participated in a Boyd Archeological Field School session at a dig in Pickering recently. 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Shop the best selection of car insurance rates in one place. Ajax fire department warns of smoke alarm recall Manufacturer Kidde recalls three models AJAX -- A combination smoke and car- bon monoxide alarm is being recalled, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services report. Health Canada and Kidde have issued a recall on models KN-COSM-IBACA, i12010S- CO-CA and i12010S-CA. The alarms are white, round, and approximately five to six inches in diameter, with an engraved Kidde logo on the front. They are AC/DC pow- ered and capable of hardwired interconnect. Labels indicating the model number and date code are located on the back of the device. The alarms were sold by various retailers. The recall is required because if a power outage occurs at the same second that the device is performing a once- per-minute sensor check, the device may go into a ‘latched’ mode, causing it not to sound the alarm in the presence of smoke and/or carbon monoxide. Model KN-COSM-IBACA was sold between Jan. 2 and May 13, 2014. Models i12010S-CO- CA and i12010SCA were sold between April 17 and May 13, 2014. Ajax fire recommends residents immedi- ately check the model number and date code to see if their device is part of the recall. If a resident has one of the units being recalled, they should contact Kidde Canada toll-free at 1-888-784-2323 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday regarding a free replacement. Consumers should not take the alarm out of service until they receive a replacement, the fire department noted. For more information, call the Ajax Fire Prevention and Public Safety Division at 905- 683-3050 (press option 2). Things To Do Sunday, September 28 Run Ajax 8 a.m. 11 a.m. ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., ajax. annual waterfront half-marathon and 5K run. 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Refreshments & Door Prizes $10 per person Call (905) 426-7884 to secure your invitation or go to www.luv2cruise.ca Join Us ForThis Invitation Only Event Flavours of Europe Cruise Presentation Wednesday October 1 st @ 7:00 pm McLean Community Centre 95 Magill Drive Ajax A limited number of invitations are available Potassium iodide pills could be distributed to Durham homes near nuclear plants Councillor says pre-distribution could prevent ‘chaos’ during emergency Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham residents living within 10 kilometres of a nuclear plant could soon have potassium iodide pills distributed to their homes. The move comes after the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission proposed a new requirement for the pills to be pre-distribut- ed to all residents living within the 10-kilo- metre evacuation zone, along with educa- tional materials. Bureaucratic red tape has held up the pro- cess, prompting local politicians to take mat- ters into their own hands. On Sept. 17 regional council passed a motion moved by Pickering Councillor Jen- nifer O’Connell and Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan, that calls on local officials to imple- ment the program in Durham by the end of 2015. “This is simply putting the KI in the hands of residents, rather than in the hands of pharmacies hoping that people actually go there and pick them up,” Coun. O’Connell said. “What’s the point of having this if, in the event of an emergency, it’s not actually in the hands of residents?” Coun. Jordan noted the pills are most effec- tive when taken quickly and said leaving the pills at pharmacies could create a mob scene in the event of a nuclear disaster. “It’s going to create a lot of chaos in the areas where pills are stockpiled,” she said. Members of Durham Nuclear Awareness praised the council decision, saying it fol- lows best practices in other communities. In Quebec and New Brunswick, where Canada’s other nuclear plants are located, it is standard practice to distribute the pills to homes and businesses within a set radius every five years. “We’re pleased Durham regional council is telling the Ontario government that pub- lic safety is a priority. This is the first concrete step we’ve seen to update Durham’s nuclear emergency plans since the Fukushima disas- ter in 2011,” said DNA spokeswoman Gail Cockburn. Potassium iodide pills are currently avail- able to Durham residents at specific phar- macies, and are also stockpiled at local schools, child-care centres and health-care facilities. However, focus group research done for Ontario Power Generation revealed very few Durham residents had obtained the free pills. Potassium iodide works by protecting the thyroid, the part of the body most sensitive to radiation. The pills are most effective when taken immediately before or after a radiation leak -- but they can have severe side effects, so should only be taken in an emergency. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan told region- al council that Ontario Power Generation should be responsible for the cost and distri- bution of the pills, not the municipalities. He said he has spoken with OPG officials and “the co-operation is there.” OPG spokesman Neal Kelly says details are currently being ironed out between the vari- ous agencies involved. “We will work co-operatively with the other agencies to develop plans that meet the needs of Durham Region residents,” he said. BRIDAL DESIRESBRIDALDESIRES INC.INC. 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ThisSunday 11am to5 pm 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 19 AP AJAX -- Ryan Arff, a Grade 6 student at Alexander Graham Bell Public School in Ajax, is the Best of Contest winner in the Ajax Public Library’s 2014 TD Eureka Summer Reading Club contest for his A Lesson Learned. Ryan also won an award last year in his age group. Each of the writers began their story with, “After practicing my favourite sport for years, the big moment was finally here -- the opening day of Toronto’s Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games. I was ready to com- pete.” Ryan does karate and that was the sport he chose to write a story on. But there’s a bit of a surprise and as the title indicates, the young competitor in the story learns a double lesson: “you can’t always win and not to underestimate (your oppo- nent.” He enjoys reading and says it was nat- ural to try his hand at writing. Ryan says he likes all genres, but doesn’t like a story where “it’s clear-cut what’s going to hap- pen.” Also recognized during Ajax council’s meeting Sept. 22 were: Kindergarten to Grade 3: Emerson’s Amazing Alien Adventure by Emerson Moras (Grade 3) Grade 4 to 6: Cheaters Never Prosper by Linnea Moras (Grade 6) Grades 7 and 8: Now or Never by Tala Lumbu (Grade 7) Here is Ryan’s winning story. A Lesson Learned After practicing my favourite sport for years, the big moment was final- ly here -- the opening day of Toron- to’s Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. I was ready to compete! I walked towards the judges, dressed in my gi and black belt. I bowed, acknowledging the judges and announced my chosen kata: Unsu, a complex set of karate techniques. As I began, my nervousness faded away. My rhythmic breathing and the famil- iar sound of my gi snapping as I moved around the space comforted me. I felt a surge of strength. The familiarity of the kata made me confident that I could win. Sweat was stinging my eyes and covering my body. At the end of the kata I had to make a difficult turn and land flawlessly in a ‘get ready’ position. I leapt into the air, confident that all my training in the last four years would not fail me now. My land was impeccable and my last kara- te cry symbolized the end of the kata. I bowed one last time and walked back to the changing room. I felt extremely sat- isfied with my performance. I had one more segment, Kumite, in which I would face an opponent in a controlled fight using karate techniques for three min- utes. A few hours later, I made my way back to the arena. Rejuvenated and ener- gized, I glanced at my opponent, curi- ous whom I would be fighting. He was a small, wiry Guatemalan man, bald, with a thick beard, deep lines on his forehead. He looked no older than 30, not very intimidating. I felt confident I would be able to beat him. However, I grew slightly uncertain, as the baggy gi he wore might conceal quite a bit. We bowed to each other before shaking hands and bowing to the judges. We took our places across from each other and I became even more uncertain. The referee stepped forward and said a few things I didn’t understand as I zoned in on my opponent. The fight began! We began circling each other. I closed in on him, throwing a reverse punch, followed by a jab and a roundhouse. He blocked my punches, dodged my kicks and threw a lightning fast punch, which I scarcely blocked. Then he punched me with his other hand in the stomach. The referee blew his whis- tle and gave the Guatemalan man a half- point. Now my opponent attacked, threw a lopsided front kick, which I deflected with ease and countered with a jab. He deflected the jab but was caught off guard when I kicked him under the arm. Now I was awarded a half-point. The match went back and forth until there were only 20 seconds left with us both tied at 1 1⁄2. Then, with a flurry of punches and kicks, my opponent landed a square punch in my gut and began celebrating his victo- ry. The experience of the loss taught me a lesson. Participation is key and everyone will fail at some point. It takes persever- ance and hard work to achieve greatness. What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 Ryan Arff wins Ajax library story contest AJAX -- Ajax Grade 6 student Ryan Arff was recognized at Ajax Council for winning the library’s summer reading club contest. Mike Ruta / Metroland Magic fingers OSHAWA -- Guitarist Don Ross, seen performing in Germany in 2009, plays Simcoe Street United Church in Oshawa on Oct. 5. Tickets are $25 general seat- ing, available in advance by calling the church at 905-728-8143 during the day, or by e-mailing simcoest@bellnet.ca. Tickets are also available at the door on concert night. For more information on the guitarists, visit www.gobyfish.com and www.thomasleeb.com. Photo by Klaus Hennig Hansen Youth Orchestra auditioning DURHAM -- The Durham Youth Orchestra welcomes young adults to join the group this season. “Musicians 21 years of age and under are invited to audition for the exciting opportunity to perform great music with the Durham Youth Orchestra,” states a press release. “Repertoire includes works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Vaughan Williams.” The DYO has concerts Nov. 15 and May 9 and also a special side-by-side con- cert with the Ontario Philharmonic on Jan. 24. Coaching sessions are given by mem- bers of the Toronto Symphony and the Ontario Philharmonic. 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Top row from left, at Durham Region headquarters, were Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier, Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and Brock Mayor Terry Clayton. Bottom row from left, Oshawa Mayor John Henry, OP chairman Charlie Morison and Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Philharmonic kicks off season Mayors’ gala Oct. 3 in Ajax DURHAM -- The Ontario Philharmonic begins its season with a black-tie affair in Ajax. The 2014 Mayors’ Gala supporting the orchestra is set for Oct. 3 starting at 6 p.m. at the Ajax Convention Centre. “Ontario Philharmonic is thrilled to be embarking on its 58th season of excep- tional classical concert programming in Durham Region,” says executive direc- tor Laura Vaillancourt. “Kicking off our season on Oct. 3. with the 2014 Durham Region Mayors’ Gala is our distinct hon- our.” The night includes a cocktail reception, a gourmet dinner, entertainment, a live and silent auction, a raffle and draw priz- es. Tickets are $275. Sponsorship opportunities are avail- able. To learn more or buy tickets, contact Vaillancourt at laura@ontariophil.ca or 905-706-5799 or Hayley Preziosi at con- tact@ontariophil.ca or 905-579-6711. The Ajax Convention Centre is at 550 Beck Cres., near Salem Road and Hwy. 401. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 21 PSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Pickering runner gets track scholarship to university in Ohio Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Kerwin Jackson is another fine example of the eye the late Cyril Saha- dath had for talented track athletes. The legendary coach stopped a young Jackson in the halls of Pickering High School one day and suggested he come out for the track team. Having been cut from the school’s soccer team, track wasn’t any- where on Jackson’s radar. “I tried out for the school soccer team and didn’t make it. I was walking the hall one day and Cyril saw me and said, ‘You should come out for track.’ I was like, track? I never really thought of track as its own sport before. I never really considered it until he brought it up to me,” he recalls. Four years later, after graduating from high school, Jackson has made the transi- tion into university, earning a Division II scholarship to Tiffin University in Ohio. He hopes to be running the 400m and 400m hurdles for the Dragons. The Pickering resident started out as a soccer player in the local club, but in Grade 11, he went to a practice with the Picker- ing-based Speed Academy headed by for- mer Olympic sprinter Tony Sharpe. He joined, working on reducing his times on the track and increasing his marks in the classroom. “Tony was really pushing the idea of edu- cation with the track career. He was saying that if you get serious, train hard and keep up your marks, you can go down and get an education,” Jackson says. “I thought I could do that.” He focused his efforts on the 400m and 400m hurdles, and when some exposure to NCAA schools started to come his way, he began to put a list of criteria together of what he wanted in a school. “I wanted a school that wasn’t too far away,” he says. “I really wanted to have a program that was adaptable to something that will be relevant and something I can use going forward in my life. “I really wanted the opportunity to be working when I’m in school. Something that had a co-op. I found that at Tiffin.” Because Tiffin was a Division II school, Jackson didn’t think he would get in. But he went to visit the campus anyway, and first impressions made a lasting one on the 17 year old. “I went down there and was blown away. I was so shocked. It was everything I want- ed and more,” he says. When he’s not representing the Drag- ons at NCAA track meets, Jackson will be enrolled in the computer information technology course. Excited about entering a new environment, he ended the summer season on a high note, setting a personal best in the 400m at the provincial champi- onships in Ottawa. PICKERING -- Kerwin Jackson is at Tiffin University, a Division II school in Ohio, as a member of the track and field team. His special- ties are the 400m and 400m hurdles, and he is a member of The Speed Academy based in Pickering. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Jackson enters Dragons den at Tiffin Pickering road cyclist wins Ontario Cup DURHAM -- Pickering and Whitby youth road racing cyclists with the Madonna Wheelers PB-Transplace club once again demonstrated their determination and speed this past spring and summer as they collected lots of hardware against the top youth road cyclists in the province. The athletes competed in road races from Windsor to Hamilton to Barrie. Olivia Pali (age 10) of Pickering con- tinued her strong showing from last year with an overall Ontario Cycling Association Road Youth Cup win in the Girls U-11 divi- sion in 2014. Pali won six of seven Youth Cup races, as well as the challenging Tour de Terra Cotta, for a successful second year of racing. Ema Archbold (age 12) moved up to the U-15 division this year, and finished fourth overall in the Ontario Youth Cup, with her year highlighted by an overall win in the very hilly Tour de Terra Cotta, and a second place at the Newmarket Tour de Speed, along with numerous other podium finishes. Jay Archbold (age 10) used his time- trialing ability to garner a season-high sec- ond place on the flat course at Delaware Speedway, en route to a fifth place overall in the Boys U-11 category. Ben Price (age 9) of Whitby finished sixth in the Boys U-11 category, and will be returning to the U-11 division, where he hopes to podium for 2015. Other Madonna Wheelers who com- peted in the Ontario Youth Cup this sum- mer included Summer Sandford, Noah Chow, Aliyah Muzzatti, and Max Schindler. DURHAM -- Riders, clockwise from lower left, Olivia Pali, Jay Archbold, Ema Archbold and Ben Price had an exceptional season on the road racing circuit. Submitted photo pi c k e r i n g AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E When you hear about The UPS Store, you may think it’s just a place where you can go to get your packages shipped. While you definitely can bring your packages to The UPS Store to be shipped almost anywhere in the world, the store offers much more than shipping! At The UPS Store, they offer a complete array of services most businesses and many individuals need. It is your neighbourhood print and copy centre, where you can get black and white as well as colour copies, and use their digital print services. You can bring your documents here to be laminated or for binding, and take advantage of their other printing service, including business cards, brochures, rubber stamps and more. If you do need to ship something domestically or internationally, you can find everything you need to get your package there at The UPS Store. They offer a variety of packing supplies, with everything you need from boxes and tape to bubble wrap and labels. The friendly and helpful staff can package your items for you and when they do they can offer full shipment protection to cover your precious items against loss and damage. When you ship with The UPS Store, you have a variety of options, all of which will come with a tracking number that allows you to track your package online 24/7. They offer a variety of couriers including UPS, DHL, Canpar and a same day service into the GTA. The UPS Store also has mailboxes available for rent. 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Both stores are open six days a week. For more information, please visit www.theupsstore.ca. The UPS Store Delivers Much More Than Shipping 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 22 P John Tavares to return to Oshawa for Generals’ jersey retirement Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- If there was a poster boy for the motto ‘Once a General, always a General’ it would be John Tavares. The only word that no longer fits is boy. Tavares, now a man of 24 and one of the National Hockey League’s top players, was very much a boy when he joined the Gener- als in 2005, drafted under a new exceptional underage rule at 14 and lacing them up for his first game a few days removed from his 15th birthday. He would go on to embody everything a junior hockey club could ask for in a player, full of poise and professionalism off the ice and loaded with skill and desire on it. It stands to reason, then, that the Gener- als will make Tavares the youngest player in league history to have his jersey number retired when a No. 91 banner is raised to the rafters prior to the team’s home opener Sun- day night at the General Motors Centre. And, taking up a spot alongside Bobby Orr’s No. 2, Red Tilson’s No. 9 and Eric Lin- dros’s No. 88 is an honour Tavares is not tak- ing lightly. Tilson is a former scoring champ who was killed in the Second World War, and now has the league’s most outstanding player award named in his honour, while Orr was arguably the greatest defenceman ever to play and Lindros a power forward beyond compare. “There’s some heavyweights there ... one fighting for their country and the other two really changing the game in their own ways in their respective eras,” Tavares said by phone on Tuesday. “To be recognized not only by the Oshawa Generals but with those same three players that gave so much mean- ing to the game in general, it really is hard to believe. To be this young and for the team wanting to honour me was really a shock.” Tavares grew up in Oakville and made such an impression playing against older players in minor hockey that the OHL adopted a new exceptional player rule to ensure he entered the league a year early. He didn’t disappoint, winning the OHL and CHL rookie of year awards at 15 and the most outstanding player of both the follow- ing season, when he lit the league up for 72 goals and 134 points in 67 games, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goal record for a 16 year old. Tavares spent four seasons in the OHL, racking up a career-record 215 goals along with 218 assists for 433 points in 247 games and winning two gold medals with Canada’s world junior team, before being selected first overall in 2009 by the New York Islanders. Although his final 24 junior games were spent with the London Knights, Tavares still ended up with a Generals’ franchise record of 183 goals, to go along with 200 assists for 383 points in 223 games. “My time here was some of the best memo- ries of my career and life. It was really when I first realized I had a great opportunity to fulfil my dream and really change my life in so many ways,” said Tavares, who will be in attendance with his parents, Barbara and Joe, his girlfriend and some 70 friends and family members. Oshawa Kicks RedBulls Have Multiple Successes This Year! Congratulations to the Oshawa Kicks RedBulls 2000 BoysATeam for having a great soccer season this year! The boys tied in points for first in their league; were Cup Finalists; Erie Premier Cup Champions and finalists at the Brockport Soccer Tournament. The boys have been together for three years with little change to the team. The Oshawa Kicks program for this age group is so solid that two play- ers were identified to train in England with SheffieldAcademy. The Team just visited Centennial College where they had a session with the boys varsity Coach followed by a BBQ afterwards. They will visit an NCAAschool in the US this winter. The coaching staff is looking to add to the team for 2015!All boys are welcome to come try-out this coming weekend at Eastdale CVI High School located in Oshawa starting at 1pm till 2:30pm. Contact Coach directly for an alternate Tryout Date at 905-436-7215. Boys, now is the time to come grow with us! Alex, Caleel, Steven, Patrick, Shaun, Daniel,Austin, Tiwa and Noah Trian,Joel, Cale, Daniel, Dylan andAidan missing from photo, Maurice 4-1550 Kingston Rd.Pickering On L1V 6W9 T:905.420.3131Store349@theupsstore.ca We Print,Ship &More ... B &W Copies 4 Cents No Minimum GOLF SPECIALS GOLF SPECIALS A Thomas McBroom Design Public Play...... 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To Include: 1860s Pine flatback Northumber- land County cupboard, pine corner cupboard with original glass, West Scotland chest of drawers, pine blanket box, quarter sawn walnut sideboard with marble top, ornate framed mir- rors, walnut gate leg table, spindle bench, Wa- terloo County pine bench, carved 6 panel Chinese screen, Bentwood rocker, pine rocker, stencilled rocker, Windsor chair, original water- colours (R. Seiden, Martin Scott), numerous oil paintings in period frames, 6 Charles Dickens character etchings large collection of antique maps and atlas', quantity of sterling silver, many signed and vintage glass pieces, 6 Moor- croft vases, antique copper kitchenware, vin- tage cameras, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 In Loving Memory of My Husband Christopher Adam Kyles December 1st, 1964 - September 25th, 2002 Sometimes I smile I know you're near It's not enough You are not here. You left with LOVE When you flew away, And a piece of me Went with you that day. The years roll by I'm not the same, But in my heart You will remain Loving you forever, Forgetting you never Deneane In Loving Memory of our Dad Christopher Adam Kyles December 1st, 1964 - September 25th, 2002 The sorrow never disappears The silent tears still flow The pain is never far away Because we loved you so. But your always in our hearts We think of you each day And warm and special memories So often come our way. You always had a smile to spare Love to give and time to care Our hearts still ache as we whisper low God bless you Dad, we miss you so Love Kaela and Kassandra NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF GAIL POOLE, DECEASED All Persons having claims against the Estate of Gail Poole, late of the Town of Ajax, who died on or about the 15th day of May, 2014, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of October, 2014, after which date the Estate will be distributed by the undersigned having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated September 4, 2014 Douglas Richard Poole, Estate Trustee Without a Will - by: Andrew D. Felker, Esq. WALKER, HEAD LAWYERS #800 - 1315 Pickering Parkway Pickering, Ontario L1V 7G5 (905) 839-4484 / 683-3444 DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE: AJAX/PICKERING AV325 PORTELLI CRES SPEIGHT CRT 34 HOUSES AV338 WHITLOCK CRES 50 HOUSES AV353 ELLIOTGLEN DR 34 HOUSES AV352 ELLIOTGLEN 49 HOUSES AV346 WILLIAMSON DR E 40 HOUSES AV355 SHEPSTON DR ARFIELD AVE 43 HOUSES 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. Careers Skilled &Te chnical Help DURHAM MEDICAL is currently looking for a full time Repair Tech- nician with the following qualifications, to join our service team. Experi- enced with both Hand and Power tools, Me- chanical and Trouble- shooting Skills, Effective Oral and Written Com- munication Skills, Su- perior Problem Solving Skills, Strong Time Man- agement Skills, Valid Driver's License, Bondable, Previous ex- perience in the Health- care industry an asset. Please email resumes to: hr.dept@ durhammedical.ca, or fax 905-728-4734 LOCAL EXPERIENCED licensed Plumber required immediately to work on large institutional project in Ajax. References are required. Email cover letter & resume to: mmincorp@yahoo.ca Careers Skilled &Te chnical Help MECHANICAL DESIGN- ER. A well established OEM is currently search- ing for a full time inter- mediate mechanical designer. Must have 5+ years' experience in design of robotic welding and assembly equipment with proficiency in Solid Works. Must be able to create detailed drawings for fabricating and as- sembly of automated machinery. Proficiency in the use of Word and Excel documents is required. Send resumes by fax 705.357.2876 or E-mail Reiny@brockmachinery.com Careers Sales Help& Agents ADVERTISING SALES Reps - National Industrial Trade Magazine Publisher for 26 years needs experi- enced print/digital advertising specialist. Full time. Salary plus commission. Send re- sume to: tammy@electricity forum.com Dental D DENTAL RECEPTIONIST needed for Aspen Springs Dental Centre in Bowmanville. Must have experience or education in dental field. Please send resume to: info@ AspenSpringsDental.ca Skilled &Technical Help Houses for Sale$ GeneralHelp Auctions & Sales A Skilled &Technical Help Houses for Sale$ GeneralHelp Auctions & Sales A Apartments & Flats For RentA LegalNotices Apartments & Flats For RentA LegalNotices Apartments & Flats For RentA Dental D EXPERIENCED DENTAL receptionist required for maternity leave for periodontal office in Pickering. Must be pro- ficient with Dentrix soft- ware and handling insurance claims. No weekends or evenings. Please call Chey at (905) 831-4867 or email to ddsperio@rogers.com In Memoriam In Memoriam PIONEER ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in serving the community of Pickering-Ajax, and to celebrate, we are giving the residents 30% discount on new basement electrical installation for limited times to December 30 2014. Receive the new 2015 in comfort, give us a call at 416-992-0631 or by email: Pioneer.Electrical@yahoo.com Experienced European Cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" RICK'S TREE SERVICE l Tree Removal l Hedge Trimming l Tree Trimming l Stump Grinding l Eave Trough Cleaning working in Mark- ham, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax & Whitby l Free Estimates l Senior's Discounts Call Rick: 416-716-4332 Electrical E Cleaning /JanitorialC Tr ee/StumpServices T Home RenovationsH G.C.B. 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Brand New toys - Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels & so much more, 600 original DVD's. 50% off retail NO TAX Rain or Shine - Follow the orange & green signs. 1535 Pickering Parkway Pickering Saturday Sept 27th 9am-1pm GARAGE SALE Parkway Storage Over 10 Vendors Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Service Directory TO ADVERTISE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMING EVENT CALL 905-683-0707 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 25 AP WENDY ANN SMALE of Hampton February 8, 1953 - September 26, 2013 Taken on a B.C. Ferry, heading to Vancouver Island In memory of my first true love, Mother of 3 boys, taken far, far too soon. Missed by all her life touched - none more than I, Peter Andrew Harris. "Till we meet again" October 16, 1976 Peterborough GEOFF(REY) HARRIS WILLARD b August 25, 1950 d September 22, 2014 At Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Loving husband to Mary (Nicholson) Willard, loving father to Chris(topher) Howard Willard and Michelle (Chel) Yvonne Willard. Predeceased by his father Irving Emery Willard and mother Valerie Yvonne (Woodward) Willard. He will be greatly missed by his step-mother Doris (Robinson) Willard, his brothers and sisters Allyn and Linda (Miller), Willard Gerald and Dorris (Fountain), Willard, Beryl (Willard) and John McDougall, Gayle (Willard) and Robert Calhoun, Shirley (Willard) and Brian Rushton, Stuart and Monique (Rivette) Willard, his brothers and sisters in law, John and Shirley (Seggie, deceased) Nicholson, Richard and Clarice (Famurak) Nicholson, James and Leanne (Lassiter) Nicholson, Linda (Curry) Nicholson and Elizabeth (Bette) Nicholson Bourgeois, as well as his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday September 28th, 2014 from 3 to 5 PM at the Briar Hill Community Center, 4783 C W Leach Road, Alliston, ON. In lieu of flowers, please make a generous donation in Geoff's name to either the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Arrangements entrusted to W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria St. E, Alliston. www.thomasfuneralhome.ca 705-435-5101 Card of Thanks JIM JOHNSTON On behalf of the Johnston's, the McLachlan's, the Cairney's and Jim's partner Dale and family would like to thank our family and friends in Canada, Ireland and the U.S.A. for their love and support, messages of sympathy and comfort in our time of bereavement. Jim may your spirit live through us. NOBLE, Shirley Margaret Adele (nee Davis) - Passed away peacefully on September 24, 2014 in her 80th year. Best friend and companion to Chris Van Roosmalen. Loving mother to John, Jim (Trish), Linda (Carey) and predeceased by her son Bob. Proud grandmother to Robert and Rachelle (Andrew) and loving great grandmother to Abbey. Beloved sister to Gord (Helen). She will also be remembered by extended family and friends. She was a proud long time member of Legion Branch #606 Ladies Auxiliary. Family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Saturday September 27, 2014 from 11:30 - 1 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charity of your Choice would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca PROKOP Rudolf (Rudy) - 86 years passed away Wednesday September 10th in Pickering Hospital. He was born February 28th, 1928 to Maria and Hans Prokop of Berndorf, Austria. He married Olga Oswald in June 1951 before moving to Canada. He held many jobs over the years, including Ontario Hydro worker, Office and Restaurant Manager for the Austrian Club, and his favorite: Writer/Editor at the Deutche Presse. Rudy was an avid reader, and a lover of soccer; but nothing for him was better than spending time with family. Rudy is survived by his wife Olga of 65 years of marriage; his two children, Eva Spadafora, and Ron Prokop; son and daughter in-laws Sergio Spadafora, and Leslie Prokop; his five grandchildren Joel, Michelle, and Vinnie Spadafora, and Joanne and Jenna Prokop. In Austria resides Rudy's two sisters, Christa and Eva along with his many nieces and nephews. A time of gathering and celebration of Rudy's life will be held on Saturday September 27th from 11am - 2pm, at the Simple ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL HOME, 1057 Brock Road South, Pickering Ontario. Online condolences can be left on the Simple Alternatives website. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Albright Manor, Beamsville. Have you recently been scammed or frauded by a home renovation contractor in the Durham area? If the police and/or legal system were not able to assist you, please contact us with your story and experience. EMAIL: contractor.fraud.durham@gmail.com COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson @ 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths In Memoriam Hospital/Medical/Dental FULL TIME EXPERI- ENCED pharmacy assist- ant required for pharmacy in Oshawa. Kroll experience is an as- set. Looking for an indi- vidual with great customer service and or- ganization skills. No Sundays, 6pm closing. E-mail resume to: tms191@bellnet.ca In Memoriam PublicNotices In Memoriam PublicNotices In Memoriam Places ofWorship In Memoriam Places ofWorship In Memoriam Places ofWorship In loving memory of our brother, TIM HEWIE February 29, 1952 - September 29, 2006 TIM - just keep writing, singing, and playing your songs - Ron & Kathy, Lorne & Lynne, family and friends In Memoriams Card of Thanks Please Recycle this newspaper 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 26 APLooking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of health care professionals. 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We’re seeking registered nurses (RNs) in the following Durham regions:  North Durham - Brock, Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry  Central Durham - Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa  West-East Area of Durham - Clarington, Aurora, Bowmanville, New Castle, New Market, East Gwillimbury QUALIFICATIONS:  Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university  Registration with the CNO and first aid/CPR  Good communication and documentation skills  Knowledge of the community  Valid driver’s license and access to a car to travel between clients  Ability to speak a second language would be an asset WE OFFER:  Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package  Flexible work schedules  Continuous learning and supportive team environment  Support for professional development activities  Employee Assistance Program Please apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Accredited by Accreditation Canada Looking for more in a career, including flexibility, growth opportunities and meaningful relationships with clients and staff? 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We’re seeking registered nurses (RNs) in the following Durham regions:  North Durham - Brock, Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry  Central Durham - Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa  West-East Area of Durham - Clarington, Aurora, Bowmanville, New Castle, New Market, East Gwillimbury QUALIFICATIONS:  Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university  Registration with the CNO and first aid/CPR  Good communication and documentation skills  Knowledge of the community  Valid driver’s license and access to a car to travel between clients  Ability to speak a second language would be an asset WE OFFER:  Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package  Flexible work schedules  Continuous learning and supportive team environment  Support for professional development activities  Employee Assistance Program Please apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Accredited by Accreditation Canada Looking for more in a career, including flexibility, growth opportunities and meaningful relationships with clients and staff? Then you belong at VHA! Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of health care professionals. 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Then you belong at VHA! Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of health care professionals. 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Then you belong at VHA! Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of health care professionals. We’re seeking registered nurses (RNs) in the following Durham regions:  North Durham - Brock, Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry  Central Durham - Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa  West-East Area of Durham - Clarington, Aurora, Bowmanville, New Castle, New Market, East Gwillimbury QUALIFICATIONS:  Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university  Registration with the CNO and first aid/CPR  Good communication and documentation skills  Knowledge of the community  Valid driver’s license and access to a car to travel between clients  Ability to speak a second language would be an asset WE OFFER:  Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package  Flexible work schedules  Continuous learning and supportive team environment  Support for professional development activities  Employee Assistance Program Please apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Accredited by Accreditation Canada Looking for more in a career, including flexibility, growth opportunities and meaningful relationships with clients and staff? Then you belong at VHA! Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of health care professionals. We’re seeking registered nurses (RNs) in the following Durham regions:  North Durham - Brock, Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry  Central Durham - Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa  West-East Area of Durham - Clarington, Aurora, Bowmanville, New Castle, New Market, East Gwillimbury QUALIFICATIONS:  Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university  Registration with the CNO and first aid/CPR  Good communication and documentation skills  Knowledge of the community  Valid driver’s license and access to a car to travel between clients  Ability to speak a second language would be an asset WE OFFER:  Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package  Flexible work schedules  Continuous learning and supportive team environment  Support for professional development activities  Employee Assistance Program Please apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Accredited by Accreditation Canada Looking for more in a career, including flexibility, growth opportunities and meaningful relationships with clients and staff? 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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 12:00PM - 6:00PM GLEN HILL STRATHAVEN 264 King St. E., Bowmanville Glen Hill Strathaven and Glen Hill Marnwood will be recruiting for various positions including PSWs, RNs, RPNs, Dietary, Housekeeping, Program staff and more. Interviews will be done on site. Join our Team of Professionals Compassionate Dedicated Experienced Accountable Visit www.dchomes.ca/careers for job descriptions and requirements. Join our exciting team of Professionals at Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Voted one of the Top 10 Insurance Brokers in Canada, Bryson Insurance is proud of the culture and uniqueness we have developed. Providing insurance solutions since 1980, Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. is a leading and well recognized insurance brokerage in the Durham region. The ideal candidate is a strong team-player, motivated, and must love their career! The ability to stay focused and positive in a fast paced environment is a must. 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Main Focus of Role Emphasis on personal production of life and retirement products and building commercial and farm client portfolios. Involved in supporting financial services products and utilizes a broad knowledge of The Co-operators personal lines (auto, home) products and services. Accountable for meeting sales performance goals. An opportunity exists for an individual to be a key player in growing and developing an agency operation. This opportunity would best suit those individuals with previous Sales Associate or Sales experience. An opportunity to specialize in agency production results. Responsibilities 1. Sales and production growth of life insurance and financial services products. 2. Service and support of the life insurance and financial services portfolio of the Agency. 3. Complete front line risk assessment and selection following underwriting guidelines. 4. 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