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Please refer them to our web site. Thank you. Greg Mason, President, Ontario Hyundai The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships “Together we can make a difference”www.ontariohyundaischolarships.caPlease visiT Congratulations To last Year’s Winners! Region imposing $10,000-a-day fine on Covanta because of delay Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Region’s new garbage incinerator in Clarington will be about four to five months behind schedule before it’s fully operational. The Durham York Energy Centre facility, located in Courtice, was scheduled to be fully operational on Dec. 14, but Durham’s works commissioner Cliff Curtis said it will be at least three months before it’s burning trash full time. Covanta is building and will operate the facility for Durham and York regions. Mr. Curtis told Regional council’s finance and administration committee that as of Jan. 16, Durham will be charging Covanta $10,000 a day. “It’s to offset our costs.” The fine will be imposed until the facility is fully commissioned, he said. James Regan, director, communications and media relations for Covanta, said in an e-mail, “There were a number of unan- ticipated delays in the construction of the DYEC. We regret the delay, but our first priority is not the schedule, it is to deliv- er a world-class Energy-from-Waste facil- ity that will be safe and reliable for the Regions of Durham and York. “We have been working diligently to complete the construction of this large project in a thorough and complete man- ner. Operations will commence in the coming days after receiving final approv- als,” Mr. Regan added. Mr. Curtis said more testing still needs to be completed and some permits have to be acquired. In an interview, Clarington Mayor Adri- an Foster did not criticize the delay, nor the need for more testing. “I want them to get it right,” said Mayor Foster. “I’d rather they get it right rather than rush it.” He noted it’s the first incinerator to be built in Canada in 25 years. Regional Councillor Willie Woo put the delay down to new technology being used in the facility. “I and councillors want to make sure it’s done the way they say it was supposed to do it,” said Coun. Woo in an interview. “The environment assessment and the certificate of approval guidelines are met, if not exceeded.” Covanta is “financially motivated to get to full operation as soon as possible,” Mr. Curtis said. Mr. Regan said of the fines, “As previ- ously stated, at this time our focus is not on financial penalties, but on delivering a world-class facility that will benefit the Regions of Durham and York for years to come with safe, clean energy from waste.” Mr. Curtis noted the charges would just about match Durham’s waste manage- ment handling costs to ship waste to a landfill near Buffalo, New York. The New York-based company has been told by the Region that it would get as much notice as possible when Durham stops shipping trash there, Mr. Curtis said. “They want as much notice as they can so they can get someone else in to take up the space we’re taking,” he said. -- with files from Brad Andrews Durham’s garbage incinerator five months behind schedule DURHAM -- The opening of the Region’s new garbage incinerator will be delayed four to five months. The Durham York Energy Centre facility was scheduled to be fully operational on Dec. 14, 2014, but Durham’s works commissioner Cliff Curtis said it will be at least three months before it’s burning trash full time. Toronto Star file photo 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 4 AP With Coupon Expires February 19th, 2015 Lunch Halibut Fish &Chips With Coupon Expires February 19th, 2015 Buy One Get OneFree Eat-In Only or $5.00Buy 1 for $102 for Eat-In Only Includes: 2 Eggs, 3 Bacon, Ham or Sausage, Homestyle Fries and Texas Toast HALIBUT HOUSEfish & chips 2014 BREAKFAST SPECIAL $4.50 85 Kingston Rd., E. (HWY#2) Ajax, Kingston Rd. & Salem Rd. - Southwest Plaza • 905-239-0215 It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 24 th newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham Pickering approves casino proposal at Bayly and Church streets Mayor states opposition to stand-alone casino Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Pickering is another step clos- er to having a casino in the city. At the Jan. 19 council meeting, council- lors voted 6-1 to give final approval to a zoning bylaw allowing Pickering Develop- ments to proceed with its vision for Durham Live, a 220-acre, mega- entertainment tourist destination, which most nota- bly could include a casino. The vote reflects support by Pickering residents when 60 per cent of voters said yes to a casino and the Durham Live Proj- ect in a referendum held in the 2014 munic- ipal election. “We are delighted with the results from council,” said Steve Apostolopoulos, pres- ident of Pickering Developments. ”The City has a mandate from the residents of Pickering and we anticipate that this vote may create some impetus for the provincial OLG modernization program.” The complex, set for Bayly and Church streets, is planned to feature a resort casi- no, hotel, indoor water park, an outdoor amphitheatre, state-of-the-art cinemas, world-class restaurants, nature trails, bike paths and a large array of other commercial uses. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell was the only member of coun- cil to oppose the bylaw. First, she was con- cerned that a medical office was listed as a permitted principal use, which was the only use that was not tourist-related. She was concerned if a casino specifically didn’t go through, the area could become much like any other strip mall in Durham. She put forward an amendment to have it put into secondary uses, however it was lost. Ward 3 City Councillor Rick Johnson said a medical office was a great idea, as they are in demand. Tom Melymuk, director of city develop- ment, said a medical office was included in the original application. “We gave back to council what we believe council was asking us to do,” he said. Coun. O’Connell was also concerned that the language in the bylaw wasn’t strong enough in reflecting the residents’ wish- es that the casino be only part of a larger entertainment complex, not a stand-alone casino. “There’s no actual teeth that says con- struction has to start with both or one or the other,” she said. Mr. Melymuk said he felt confident the bylaw couldn’t be misconstrued. “I am satisfied at this point that the bylaw language is sufficient for not having some- one work around and interpret it as a stand- alone casino,” he said. Mayor Dave Ryan said he’s very comfort- able with the report. “I will not support and would not support a stand-alone casino,” he said. The next development phase will entail confirming design aspects of the project, identifying and solidifying development user partners and waiting for the Province to make a choice on the casino location. “We look forward to working closely with both the City, Region and Province as we move forward,” said Mr. Apostolopoulos. 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Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. where Family makesthe difference Steve Apostolopoulos ‘‘I will not support and would not support a stand alone casino.’ Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP Dear friend, Well, at first, my wife asked me not to write this. We had a big discussion about it. Finally, she understood what I was trying to do, and actually helped me write this letter to you. Here’s the thing. In my office, most of the people that come in to see me tell me they’ve “tried everything.” They’ve had “every” test, wound up with huge medical bills, and are still no better off. Often, they’ve been subjected to medications that have only served to temporarily mask symptoms. That’s not what most people are looking for. Health, or the lack of it, very often has simple causes, and very reasonable corrections. That’s what I’m going to tell you about. But, before I tell you more, let me tell you something about me… At the time, I’m a contractor for my fathers’ construction business, and life is good.But then, it happens…I develop a painful back condition known as “disc bulge/herniation”. In my case it comes on suddenly. The pain in my back gets so intense that I can’t bend over, lifting anything is impossible, and I can’t even put on my shoes. The shooting pain sometimes wakes me up in the middle of the night. I’m afraid that I’ll hurt my fathers’ business if the disability continues. After considering surgery (that’s the only option, according to the doctor) I decide against it.But, there’s more… A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try. 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!” Back to what my wife (at first) didn’t want me to write. It’s that chiropractic is one of the biggest “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have been to a chiropractor) know about it. And, many of the rest could be helped, if they only knew the true story. So, I often feel like shouting it from the mountaintop! Is that professional?” Well, maybe it is, or maybe not. But, I’ve decided people should know. People from Whitby, Ajax/Pickering and the surrounding area come to see me with their low back problems. 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You want to get to the cause of your problem, and not just cover it up with drugs. Be one of the first 20 people to call and schedule a new patient exam (by Friday February 6th, 2015) you’ll receive the entire exam for $37. That’s with x-rays, a complete nerve, muscle and spinal exam to seek the “cause” of your problem... the whole ball of wax, and there’s no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be flooded with calls as this exam normally costs $115. So don’t miss out. Again, be one of the first 20 appointments available. Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications… I’m a graduate of New York Chiropractic College. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may even know. After practicing in Pittsburgh PA for three years, I moved my practice to Ajax. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care. My assistant is Nancy and she is a really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called Health First Family Chiropractic and it’s at 335 Bayly St. West – Suite 206 Ajax (we are across from the old Chrysler plant). Our phone number is 289-275-2444.Call Nancy or me today for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you and God Bless. -Clay Kosinko, D.C. P.S.When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $17. P.P.S.Can you imagine not having to wait at a doctor’s office? Well, your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why we have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment. “The Uncensored Message That My Wife Asked Me Not to Write…” ADVERTISING FEATURE Solution exists for Ajax algae problem Professor says technology, science there to rectify situation Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The solution to the problem of nui- sance algae along the Ajax waterfront is avail- able, says a scientist retained by the Town to study the problem. Dr. Martin Auer said, “We have the technol- ogy. We have the science. Let’s move on that. There are engineering means to solve these problems. This is not crazy, hard science. We can manage this. We just need to want to.” He was speaking to a packed house of about 150 people in the council chambers of Ajax Town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 13 as he discussed his recent work studying the algae problem. For several years, the Town’s waterfront has been plagued by cladophora, a form of algae, making the lakeshore area unusable in the summer. Also, when the algae decompos- es, the stench affects residents living near or going to the lake. After spending a couple of years delving into the issue, Dr. Auer, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Michigan Technological University and expert in nui- sance algae, and his team released a paper in October that pointed the finger at the Duf- fin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant as the main cause of the problem. The plant dis- charges effluent that contains phosphorous, which the cladophora feeds on. “The only thing we can manage is phos- phorous,” said Anika Kuczynski, a PhD stu- dent who works with Dr. Auer. Phosphorous in the effluent is “how we ended up with 17 metric tonnes on Pickering Beach last summer,” she added. The plant is jointly owned by Durham and York regions. It underwent an expansion several years ago and can now process up to 520 million litres per day. When the Prov- ince approved the expansion, it ordered the Regions to do an environmental assessment on the outfall pipe. The pipe extends one kilometre out into the lake. Ajax officials want it extended to three kilometres out, as that would allow the efflu- ent to mix more and would dilute the phos- phorous. Region officials submitted the EA last year and their finding was the pipe and the plant operate within provincial guidelines. John Presta, the director of environmental services for Durham, said in an interview, “It continues to be a difference of opinion. Based on our environmental assessment, which was peer reviewed by Lake Ontario experts, the outfall as the cause isn’t supported by the environmental assessment.” Dr. Auer said the plant discharges 90 met- ric tonnes of phosphorous annually, but Mr. Presta noted the amount is about 45 metric tonnes. “It appears he’s using older informa- tion from prior to the plant’s expansion. The phosphorous loading has gone down since 2007.” Removing all the phosphorous is “possi- ble from a technical standpoint,” Mr. Presta added. “There’s no evidence that is going to stop the algae along the Ajax and Pickering water- front. We’re already removing 94 per cent of total phosphorous coming out of the plant. We could remove an extra five or six per cent. The question is, is that going to remove algae from the lakeshore? Based on our environ- mental assessment, it’s not supported,” Mr. Presta said. There are options for defusing the water, Dr. Auer said. “You could put a pipe out to Roch- ester. That would be a tad expensive. Or, you can take all the phosphorous out, like they’re doing at Lake Simcoe.” Extending the outfall pipe further out in the lake would mean the phosphorous “doesn’t get in and you have a win.” “The technology is out there to take the phosphorous out. They can treat the dickens out of it.” It’s possible to do both, he noted. “You can build the biggest pipe and win. They can treat the dickens out of it and win. They can do both and win.” The most cost-efficient is a combination of treatment and a longer outfall pipe. “The engineering and the science is ready.” AJAX -- Ajax hosted a public forum featuring Dr. Martin Auer, the scientist the Town retained to study the algae problem on the lakefront. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 6 AP Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb MacDonald - Sales Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2742 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions Every west Durham resident should heed the warning of a local emergency worker and exercise great caution around ice-covered water bodies. The up-and-down temperatures we’ve had so far this winter are a major factor in making local ice unsafe for recreational activities, says Pickering platoon chief Rick Ingram. The Pickering fire department recent- ly invited the News Advertiser out to see how firefighters perform a rescue on the ice. But the most important message in the demonstration was that it’s dangerous out on the ice right now. We know that’s not good news for peo- ple in Pickering and Ajax who are itching to get out and play some hockey on the lake or on a local pond. But a fun outing can quickly become very serious business if residents don’t do everything they can to ensure the ice is safe. It’s a message that is especially important for adults to pass on to young people, whose excitement often causes them to leap before they look. Even those with experience on a water body cannot afford to be complacent. Ear- lier this month, an angler on Lake Scu- gog, who was pulling a pop-up tent back to shore with his snowmobile, fell through the ice and drowned. The North York man had a cottage on the lake and often fished on weekends. Lake Scugog ice is notoriously unsafe, but as Pickering Fire Chief John Hagg told us, “no ice in Pickering is safe ice,” and indeed, it applies to ice anywhere just one month in to winter. The Pickering fire department advises residents to stay off the ice if you aren’t sure it’s thick enough to support you. They say it’s also a good idea when you are planning to head onto the ice to go with a buddy and, alone or with a friend, it’s smart to let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return home. It’s just a general rule, but many snow- mobilers and anglers don’t go onto ice until the calendar turns to February. It’s no guarantee of safety, of course, but under- scores the fact that early winter is not the time to take to the ice. The last thing we want to write a story about this winter is that someone, perhaps a child, fell through the ice and drowned. So treat the ice with respect and put safe- ty first. -- Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Don’t risk falling through the ice 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 Christy Chase Editor Booked Durham libraries ready to Pass the Book to readers Durham libraries are preparing to celebrate the launch of Pass the Book 2015 later this month. On Jan. 27, the libraries will announce which book has been chosen by library customers as the novel to read in this year’s version of the community read program. Oshawa Public Libraries will host the event which will include refreshments and a special message from the selected book’s author. Join- ing OPL will be representatives from libraries in Whitby, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock. The libraries encourage readers throughout Durham to read the book, share it and discuss it. The libraries also hope readers will take part in related programs being run as part of Pass the Book. Check with your community library for events after the Jan. 27 event. The three novels are The Confabulist by Ste- ven Galloway, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Book- store, and The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. They’ve all got a touch of the fantastic about them. The Jan. 27 event begins at 2 p.m. in the audi- torium of OPL’s McLaughlin branch, 65 Bagot St. in downtown Oshawa. So prepare to read and share the chosen book. Over at Ajax library, younger readers might like to attend Meet Captain Underpants on Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. The subject of a series of children’s books will attend and pose for pictures with fans at the main library. This fictional character’s name is one of my favourites. It brings a smile to my face whenever I hear it. www.ajaxlibrary.ca Pickering library has a full slate of activities for all ages planned for Black History Month in February. There’s even a freedom quilt contest, based on secret codes used on the Underground Railroad so people could learn safe routes into Canada. The library is also running a ‘Have a Dream’ contest in which people are asked to sub- mit their dream of a better world. Both contests are open to all ages. www.picnet.org Copy editor Christy Chase recommends literarystarbucks.com if you like authors, fictional characters and Starbucks. It’s good even if you don’t like Starbucks. Youth will make up their own minds To the editor: Re: ‘Sex-ed difficult for certain cultures, especially at young age’, guest opinion col- umn, durhamregion.com, Jan. 14, 2015. I can see how parents who want sexu- al abstinence from their children would be against sex education taught in public schools, especially at a young age. Being in a multicultural country premar- ital sex is a big issue among different cul- tures and religions. If your religion is Islam and your children believe in that religion, then they will adhere to the Koran, much like Christian parents teaching Christian values to their children. The fact is there are 600 pregnancies in Durham every year for women aged 15 to 19, and sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. Obviously if we have left it up to parents to teach about sex, it is not working. One unwanted pregnancy is too much. This is why we need to teach sex educa- tion. We just have to know what to teach. Teaching about alternative lifestyles like homosexuality will not promote homosex- uality, but raise acceptance. I feel young adults will make up their own minds con- cerning sex. Brad Hogg 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 7 AP Oshawa expects to install safety gates at Wilson Road South rail crossing three years after teen killed Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- In an effort to reduce deaths at level rail crossings, the federal govern- ment has released new safety rules that require municipalities and railway com- panies to work together towards better safety. Nationally there are 14,000 public and 9,000 level or grade railway crossings, that is crossings that directly intersect with a road without bypassing it with an over- pass or underpass. The issue of rail safety has been in the spotlight in recent months after an OC Transpo bus collided with a train at a level crossing in Ottawa in September 2013, killing six people. That incident is still under investiga- tion by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) but the TSB had put level railway crossings on its safety watch list, noting that “the risk of trains and vehicles colliding at crossings remains too high.” In the past decade there have been 1,865 collisions between trains and vehicles, 165 deaths and 271 serious injuries. In Durham, an Oshawa teen was killed in February 2012 when he was hit by a train as he walked into the Wilson Road South CN crossing. The crossing has a gate for vehicles, but not pedestrians and witnesses reported the teen may have been texting or listen- ing to music when the accident occurred. Melany Gauvin, a spokeswoman for Transport Canada, said the new list of reg- ulations is aimed at reducing the frequen- cy and severity of accidents and prevent- ing derailments and injuries. The changes include detailed rules for the design and construction of rail cross- ings as well as requirements for signs and details on when a warning system would be required. Examples of changes include railway companies ensuring that the instrument housing for warning systems is locked when unattended; a requirement for road authorities to maintain sightlines for grade crossings including keeping trees and brush from obstructing sightlines; and a requirement for railway companies and road authorities to share information such as the speed and the number of daily trains on rail lines and traffic information from road authorities on local roads. The rules also address the issue of train whistles. “Train whistling can be bothersome for people living close to public grade cross- ings,” said Ms. Gauvin. “As a result, some municipalities may wish to end train whistling. The regula- tions allow for whistling cessation based on the safety design of the grade cross- ing. This can vary based on railway speed design, vehicle and pedestrian use, and the number of tracks going through the crossing. The requirements for whistle cessation may include flashing lights, bells and gates.” Both CN and CP operate in Durham and Northumberland County with the York- Durham Heritage Railway operating in Durham as well. According to Transport Canada there are roughly 156 grade crossing on both public and private land in Durham and 71 in Northumberland. Following the teen’s death in 2012, the City of Oshawa committed to fund- ing $87,000 towards the installation of pedestrian gates at the Wilson Road South crossing with the remainder to be funded by CN. However the railway suggested an alter- native design which involves install- ing gates on the sidewalk similar to the P-gates used on trails to prevent motor vehicle access. By strategically placing the gates -- imagine a mini maze -- and installing fencing along the sidewalk, a pedestrian will be forced to follow a path to the cross- ing which requires them to look in both directions. “It’s a physical barrier that prevents you from walking straight in and requires you to turn,” said Jag Sharma, Oshawa’s com- missioner of community services. “The design is done, they’re just making modifications as per the last requirements of CN,” he said. “If everything goes well the project could start in the beginning of 2015 as far as the installation.” The City had originally anticipated that pedestrian safety upgrades would be in place by 2014, but the process and design work with CN ended up taking longer. “It’s unfortunate it took longer, we certainly wouldn’t act in isolation and couldn’t act in isolation,” said Mr. Shar- ma. “It’s our railway partners that need to guide us and of course Transport Cana- da.” Mr. Sharma said he didn’t have imple- mentation details for the new regulations as they were released recently, but the City would apply them. Of the 156 Durham crossings, 19 are on Regional Roads, said Paul Foster, project manager in the transportation infrastruc- ture division of the Region’s works depart- ment. “What’s good about this is it’s going to force all jurisdictions to have a look, there’s a time frame to be compliant with all these grade standards,” he said, adding that it’s already standard practice for the Region to fix up rail crossings that need repairs. Municipalities and railway companies have two years to comply with the infor- mation sharing portion of the new rules and seven years to bring all crossings up to the new standards. Across the country, the new rules will impact 1,460 municipal and provincial road authorities, 95 aboriginal bands and 35 rail companies. New rules for rail crossings in Durham DURHAM -- Police tape marks the scene at this railway crossing in Oshawa where a teenager was struck and killed by a train in 2012. The City of Oshawa has committed to funding $87,000 towards the installation of pedestrian gates at the Wilson Road South crossing with the remainder to be funded by CN in conjunction with new federal government regulations. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND FILE PHOTO •According to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada in the past decade there have been 1,865 collisions between trains and vehicles and 165 deaths in Canada • There are 14,000 level rail crossings on public land and 9,000 on private land in Canada including 156 in Durham Region • Transport Canada has released a list of new safety rules for level crossings and municipal road authorities and rail companies have up to seven years to implement them. HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 8 AP Wed. 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That’s good news as Vegas is training to become a guide dog for a visually-impaired person. While Debra Smith, a volunteer with the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, spoke to about 20 members of the club recently, Vegas sat and rolled around with trainer Lina Tsang. Ms. Smith and Ms. Tsang are both ‘puppy walkers,’ volunteers who work with the pup- pies from seven weeks of age to about 12 to 18 months. “Vegas shows tremendous potential to being a guide dog,” Ms. Smith said. Most guide dogs are either a Labrador retriever or a golden retriever, but poodles are also used for people allergic to dogs. Each trainer receives a care manual and assignments for the first month, Ms. Smith said. “There’s protocol to follow. There are rules to follow so it’s not overwhelming for the dog. In the first few days, we get to know our pup- pies.” Puppies eat four meals a day at the begin- ning, but they are “whistle trained,” mean- ing they have to wait until a whistle is blown before they start to eat. It teaches the pup- pies patience, Ms. Smith noted, adding all the food and veterinarian costs are covered. She noted, “Puppies like to play,” so super- vision is “very important. Those of you who had dogs know how they get into everything.” The puppies are put on a leash early on, she noted. After the puppy gets its shots at 13 to 14 weeks, then they can be taken out to places. “Puppies are always on a leash when they’re outside the house,” Ms. Smith said. The dogs are also trained on when to do their business, she noted. That way, they only go when they are told. “Usually, it’s on a schedule,” she said. A previous dog Ms. Smith had, Walker, “was a very keen student. He loved to learn.” Training a puppy isn’t “all work and it’s not all learning. A person who has the dog spends most of the time loafing.” She noted Walker “liked to help in the gar- den” and that meant digging holes. “If I ignored the garden, so will he. The weeds did well that year.” Teaching the puppies is “a gradual pro- cess so the dogs aren’t overwhelmed and we aren’t either,” she noted. Once a dog learns a skill, such as sitting when told, the trainer will try to teach the dog the same skill in an unfamiliar setting, such as in a store or restaurant. Ms. Smith also had a dog named Gilbert, which she took to work. “He wasn’t sure about this work thing. He eventually grew into his coat (the covering letting people know the dog is being trained) and his job. The coat means they are working and they have to focus.” Ms. Smith added, “Once they are trained, they are very sweet, these guys.” She has a sign at work that said if the dog was wearing the coat, he was working. “If my co-workers saw he had his coat on, they would walk on by. I had a lot of visitors who came to play with Walker.” When a dog reaches 12 to 18 months, it is then sent to school in Manotick, a village near Ottawa, for full-time training. The initial trainer usually only gets one week’s notice that the dog will be picked up. “They do grow up before you know it.” Some dogs are found to be unsuitable for being a guide or service dog. It could be because of temperament or a physical issue. “It that happens, the dogs are found a home. There’s a long list of people who want to adopt them.” A guide dog will “work as long as it wants to.” It could happen that one day a dog will decide “you know what, I don’t want to work anymore” and they are retired. FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. 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For over 33 years, David J.Gillespie Professional Corporation has been representing the rights of individuals and their families in personal injury cases and insurance disputes in Durham Region and beyond. Is an owner liable for a dog bite? No matter how friendly your dog is,they can bite. While bigger dogs can often inflict more damage,small dogs are also capable of injuring children, adults and other animals when they bite.Injuries can vary depending on the severity of the bite.Some bites don’t even break the skin,while others can cause serious injuries. According to the Dog Owners’Liability Act inOntario,if you own a dog and he/she bites or attacks another person or domestic animal, you are automatically liable for the damages that result. If you are a homeowner with property insurance, your insurance company will be responsible for defending and paying these claims. Claims can lead to significantly higher insurance premiums or the cancellation of your policy.If you bring a new dog into your home,it’s important to notify your insurance company,as some companies will not provide you with a home insurance policy if you own a certain breed of dog. Prevention is key to avoiding a lawsuit because your dog has attacked or bit a person or another animal. Training and proper socialization of your dog can go a long way to ensure that they will not harm anyone.It’s also important to keep an eye on your dog when they are around guests or visitors to your property,especially children. Outside of your home, make sure that your dog is always properly restrained. If your dog has a history of biting, consider using a muzzle when they are off your property or when you have guests at your home. Durham chairman says Regional council should be restructured In annual address to Pickering, Anderson says Brougham bypass is one large project for 2015 Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The year 2014 was a busy one, marked by both happy and distressing events, Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said in his annual address to Pickering council on Jan. 19. A highlight was the retirement of the last non-accessible Durham Regional Transit bus. A distressing event was the fire at Fairview Lodge in Whitby. Looking forward, he said an immediate priority is the restructuring of Regional council, since the size and distribution of Durham’s population has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. “I certainly don’t think council has to get any bigger so down is good,” he said when Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe asked for his opinion on the matter. He also hopes area municipalities will consider streamlining fire protection through potential service amalgama- tion. “I plan on bringing something during the budget process actually,” he said in response to a timeline question from Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean. Mr. Anderson also said the issue will involve a lot of discussion with local municipalities and fire departments, as there are many possible configurations that can be considered. He also said rationalization of region- al and local roads should be pursued as well. The chairman said in 2014, the Region invested $19.4 million in the expan- sion of regional roads within Pickering, including two large projects on Brock Road: the bypass in Brougham and improvements from Pickering Parkway to Kingston Road. The 2015 roads program continues to focus on Brock Road, including the completion of the Brougham bypass. Construction will begin this year on the section of Brock Road from the Hwy. 401 bridge to Bayly Street, he said. Subject to budget approval, the Region will also invest $3.8 million in 3.3 kilometres of road rehabilitation and almost $900,000 on traffic signals in Pickering. In 2015, the Region plans to tender and commence twinning of the sewer force- main from the Liverpool Road pumping station to the Duffin Creek water pollu- tion control plant. In terms of the planned closure of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Sta- tion, Mr. Anderson said the Indepen- dent Electricity System Operator and Hydro One are planning for upgrades to the bulk transmission system in Whitby, Ajax and Pickering to ensure adequate capacity to support growth and local renewable energy projects. Also, Ontario Power Generation has launched discussions on the future repurposing of the Pickering site, which regional staff is participating in. 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The 65-year-old technologically savvy Ajax resident relied on her tablet and a WiFi connection (wherever she could find it) to tap into a variety of services available through Durham’s public libraries. “I used it for downloading historical books, travel guides, music, I watched the news, all kinds of things -- but I did it through the library,” said Ms. Cameron, who’s the proud owner of several library cards, including one from Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and Thunder Bay, as well as Aberdeen, Scotland, and Sydney, Aus- tralia. She reads for about two hours each day and often has several different books on the go, picking them up at the library in person or online, usually at her two favourite sites -- Pickering and Whitby. “I love historical romance, science fic- tion, and a good mystery but libraries are so much more than just books these days,” she said, adding she uses them as a cred- ible research tool to look up practical skills like how to garden or fix the plumbing in her house. Sometimes, she’ll choose a few chil- dren’s movies from the DVD selection to watch with her eight-year-old neighbour or spend some time chatting with staff about their favourite titles. Her 92-year-old father, who’s blind, also regularly borrows audio- books from the library. “I have to make a list before I go now of the things I want to get when I go to the library,” Ms. Cameron said with a laugh. The Pickering Public Library continues to provide fiction and non-fiction print works, but also provides a variety of services to the community in order to stay relevant amidst changing times. CEO Cathy Grant feels the original man- date of libraries, to facilitate lifelong learn- ing, is still the same. “It’s because learning has changed so quickly. I don’t think it’s ever happened so quickly in the history of human devel- opment,” she said. “If we stuck with our original way, it wouldn’t be of value to the community because that’s now how they’re learning.” The library, which has one main branch and three smaller ones, also features DVDs and many other online resources includ- ing journal databases, e-books and cours- es that offer certificates when complete. The library even has a 3-D printer and a drone. It recently launched The Commons, which will bring in experts to discuss cer- tain topics important to the community. The library offers a number of programs for early learners, and people of all ages. A recent event invited people to bring in an iPad or iPhone to learn all of its capabilities. “Studies are showing that more and more people are relying on mobile devices not only to communicate but to get more infor- mation,” said Ms. Grant. Library members checked out 1,270,000 items in 2014; of those, almost 180,000 were e-books. Specifically, 727,000 were checked out of the central branch; 345,000 at Petticoat Creek; 11,400 at Cla- remont; and 7,000 at Greenwood. After being on a con- tinuous downward trend, the Whitevale branch shut down in early 2013. Ms. Grant said Greenwood’s numbers continue to decrease too. “It’s going to be an issue in the future for the board to look at,” she said. Last year, Pickering council directed $4.7 million toward the library’s operating bud- get and $785,000 went to the capital bud- get, which included a new roof at Petticoat. “There are always budget constraints and there certainly have been for the last couple of years but (council does) see the value of the library as a significant commu- nity asset and have supported our library very well compared to other libraries in the province,” said Ms. Grant. The Pickering library recently conducted an economic impact study and found for every $1 invested in the library, Pickering residents received $5.85 in value. “So the return on investments is 485 per cent,” said Ms. Grant. The study also found the value of a library membership is $730 per year. Ms. Grant said in terms of circula- tion, the Pickering library is fourth in the province. For programs, it is No. 2 and in terms of technology use, it’s first. In the past, most library users seemed to be of the middle-class variety, but Ms. Grant said it’s now people of all walks of life. “I’ve been working in libraries for 28 years and I have never seen libraries used as much as they are now,” she said. HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • An economic impact study by the Pickering Public Library found the value of a library membership is $730 per year • In 2014, Pickering council directed $4.7 million toward the library’s operat- ing budget and $785,000 to the capital budget • Public libraries are available to every- one, offering programs and services to support children, youth, families, stu- dents, workers, and seniors. • Studies show that public investment in libraries delivers a measurable, posi- tive return on investment economically, socially and for the capacity of com- munities to attract businesses and resi- dents. • Ontario’s public libraries offer access to millions of dollars of high-quality elec- tronic resources, databases and eBooks for just over $1 per Ontarian. • More than 5 million Ontario residents make hundreds of millions of visits to the library -- in person and virtually -- each year and the number of active library membership cards continues to rise. • In 2013, more than 50 per cent of Ontarians visited a public library. • In 2012, Ontarians borrowed nearly 132 million items -- that’s more than 10 items per resident. 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The incident occurred recently at the northeast corner of Finch Avenue and Valley Farm Road, the site at which work is being done on the York- Durham trunk sewer expansion project. The crane operator was taken to hospital as a precaution and released, said a York Region spokeswoman, Barbara Moss, in an e-mail. Preparations are ongoing and will continue into this week for the uprighting of the crane. Work continues on other sections of the project, said Ms. Moss. The investigation is currently taking place and more information will be available once it’s com- plete. PICKERING -- The Ministry of Labour is currently investigating after a crane flipped on its side at the northeast corner of Finch Avenue and Valley Farm Road where work is being done on the southeast collector trunk sewer project. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Pickering council could hold afternoon executive committee meetings Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering’s executive com- mittee will now meet in the afternoons, as long as council approves the new schedule. The executive committee voted Monday night to change things up a little bit when it comes to planning and development and executive committee meetings. For 2015, executive committee meetings will be held the second Monday of each month at 2 p.m., and planning and development meet- ings will be held the same day at 7 p.m. Staff says the change will result in some cost savings to the City due to consultants not having to attend night meetings, and a reduction in staff overtime. However Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jen- nifer O’Connell questioned whether the change would save money. She pointed out most City staff who attend the meetings are salaried and don’t get overtime pay anyway. She also feels the executive committee meeting being held at 2 p.m. will limit the ability for the public to attend. “I don’t think the cost savings are going to be that significant to justify reducing the ability for the public to come out and be involved,” she said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor David Pick- les said it’s reasonable to hold the executive committee meeting during the day, more so than the other two, which tend to generate the most public interest. “I certainly wouldn’t support it if coun- cil meetings were during the day and I cer- tainly wouldn’t support it if planning and development were during the day,” Coun. Pickles said when the issue first came up at a December council meeting. Mayor Dave Ryan said he would also be opposed to council meetings being held during the day, but supported the new plans for the executive committee meet- ings. 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British Columbia has done it already.” He said it’s part of OLG’s modernization plan. “It’s inevitable as they try to keep up with developments in technology and social media. It’s a way of trying to generate more revenue and to expand their reach.” He noted younger folks “don’t gamble enough. The younger demographic is more savvy with social media.” Online gaming began on Thursday, Jan. 8, giving Ontarians the chance to play a slew of games, as well as buy lottery tickets. Prof. Cosgrave has been studying gam- bling for more than 15 years. He’s published two books on the subject, The Sociology of Risk and Gambling Reader and Casino State: Legalized Gambling in Canada. “It’s my main area of research.” With online gambling, each player is allowed to bet up to a preset weekly limit. That can be changed, but only after a week has passed. “The government is saying it will try to reduce the risk,” he said. “But, the limit is up to the individual. They’re leaving it complete- ly up to the individual.” He noted that B.C. raised the limit an indi- vidual could spend in a week from $100 to $9,999. That number was deliberately cho- sen, because any transaction of $10,000 would be susceptible to a money laundering investigation. “I have to look at the Ontario limit. If they leave it up to the individual, the risks involved are there,” Prof. Cosgrave stated. There are other factors that will have an impact, he pointed out. “How might it hit convenience stores? They get a fee for selling lottery tickets. There will be an impact on them,” he said. “The government is saying they are losing money to off-shore sites. They say it’s about $500 million a year,” the professor said, noting sports gambling sites have a much better pay- out with off-shore sites. He said the government had been against online gambling for “moral reasons. That’s gone out the window. They’re in competition with illegal sites. I’ll be interested to see if they alter the Pro-Line system,” he said, adding he does occasionally play Pro-Line. “It’s a response to the debt in the province. The debt and deficit,” he said, adding the debt is almost $300 billion. “They’re trying to squeeze all the money they can.” He noted there was debate in some com- munities, such as in Toronto last year, about opening a casino. “It’s all revenue driven. A few years ago, there was no more room to expand gambling, but they continue to find new ways. It puts the government into an interesting position,” Prof. Cosgrave said. “There’s been no signifi- cant public outcry over this. Last year, when they tried to get casinos into cities, there was an outcry. At the end of the day, there was sig- nificant political resistance to casinos in the city. “The government is in an interesting posi- tion. You could say they’re in a conflict of interest,” he noted. “Here, the government is the main beneficiary of the product. 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For residents living in Wards 3 and 4, the session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the main Ajax Public Library branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S. Councillors representing the wards will be there to discuss issues. For Wards 1 and 2, the session is set for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the community room of Aud- ley Recreation Centre, 1955 Aud- ley Rd. N. Again, councillors representing the wards will be there. The Community Action Plan is expected to be approved and available to the public this spring. It’s a jungle out there AJAX -- Ashley Hewlett played Jane in the J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate Musical Theatre Program presentation of Tarzan The Stage Musical at the school auditorium earlier this month. 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Trustees voted Jan. 19 to move the English program from Uxbridge P.S. to Quaker Village P.S. A report from the board says the French immersion program is becoming increasingly popular. Lower enrolment in the regular track program is making it “difficult to facilitate,” the report notes. Enrolment in the French pro- gram increased from 77 per cent in 2012 to a current level of 85 per cent. The small number of students in the English program has left some grades “barely visible,” the report says. Board staff has met with the two school community councils and held a public open house in Novem- ber to gather feedback. Formal feedback from the com- munity was received until Dec. 19. The report says 52 comments were received, with 21 in favour of the proposal and 14 opposed.. School boundary concerns in Whitby Families at Colonel Farewell P.S. in Whitby are asking the Durham District School Board for a boundary change, to allow students from that community to attend Donald A. 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At about 2:45 a.m. on Jan. 21, a driver on Hwy. 401 noticed a vehicle in the south ditch near the CN railway tracks, west of Westney Road. Durham police found a 2012 Hyundai, abandoned with its airbags deployed. The vehicle had been northbound on Squires Beach Road in Pickering when it crashed through a metal gate at the dead end, crossed three railway tracks and struck a pole, police said. With temperatures dipping below -15 C, police began searching for the driv- er while additional offi- cers were sent to the registered owner’s address. Trains were stopped to allow officers to con- duct the search with assistance from the K-9 unit. Their efforts led to the dis- covery of a woman huddled under a bush about 500 metres from the car, suffering from exposure to the cold. The 22 year old, determined by police as the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hos- pital to be treated for injuries and hypo- thermia. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the collision. 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The three strategic priorities outlined in the plan are: increase student achievement and well- being; constructively engage the community and advance inspired leadership. “Community engagement is critical to the continuous improvement of public educa- tion in our community,” said board chairman and Oshawa Trustee Michael Barrett. “Work- ing together with our communi- ty we have developed a focused and shared plan that maps out how everyone contributes to student achievement and well- being at the DDSB.” Visit www.ddsb.ca for more information including a video to mark the launch of Ignite Learn- ing. The public can also e-mail ignite_learning@durham.edu. on.ca to provide feedback on the plan. Ajax school hosts Family Math Night AJAX -- Lisa Watters and her son Jacob, 10, participated in the Family Math Night at Roland Michener Public School recently. The school received a provincial grant for the event that includ- ed games, prizes and interactive activities, all aimed at helping parents support their children’s math skills at home. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland (NC) Parenting challenges include patience as our children learn to care properly for themselves. There is a significant gap, for example, between kids who would really like to do various tasks independently, and the number of parents willing to let them do so, according to the newest research by Philips Sonicare. Their company research shows that 49 per cent of children (aged three to 12) are adamant about brushing their own teeth without adult supervision. However, almost one-third of parents say they are not satisfied that their children are brushing properly when unsupervised. Furthermore, did you know that dental decay is the most common infectious disease of childhood, causing pain, absence from school, and social stigma? 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Rosi Vanderheijden lives a two-minute walk from the Waterfront Trail and can’t use it safely in the winter since the City of Pickering does not maintain it. She moved from Ajax, which maintains its trail, to Pickering two years ago. The active resident told council on Jan. 19 she finds it unsafe to run, jog or walk her dog, especially at the section of Elvira Court, which she finds treacherous. “It would be really great to be able to use this trail year round,” she said. Ms. Vanderheijden currently has 166 signatures supporting her request that Pickering council approve snow removal along the Waterfront Trail. She said she heard concerns from coun- cil members that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority would have a problem with the City using salt on the trail, however she found otherwise and provided e-mails to prove it. “It’s actually up to Pickering to decide if and how they would like to clear the Waterfront Trail,” she said. Rob Gagen, Pickering’s supervisor of parks and operations, said in a previous interview, if the City clears the trail, it would have to salt it to keep it from get- ting icy as safety and liability are con- cerns. Salt is a contaminant and Pickering is dedicated to a naturalized waterfront, he said, noting even sand contains salt. Ms. Vanderheijden said Pickering needs to look at Ajax, which does a great job of making the trail clear and safe for resi- dents, and she hopes Pickering cares more about healthy lifestyles rather than the fear of someone potentially falling and suing the City. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell said she’d like to see action on the item as soon as possible. “I’d like to see a staff report before the 2015 budget,” she said. Chief administrative officer Tony Pre- vedel said he doesn’t think it’s possible, since heavy research on issues such as lia- bility and financial implications will have to go into the report. He said early spring is more realistic. “The deadline for March reports are already almost upon us now,” he said. Coun. O’Connell said by waiting to con- sider the issue until the 2016 budget, resi- dents will continue to wait. “We can’t wait until 2016, 2017 poten- tially for snow clearing,” she said. Mr. Prevedel said staff can provide coun- cil with a cost estimate by budget, but not a comprehensive report. Coun. O’Connell accepted that but said if she’s not satisfied she will bring forward a motion in an attempt to have Waterfront Trail snow clearing included in 2015 bud- get discussions. Afterward, Ms. Vanderheijden said she was “a little disappointed” residents may have to wait, but was pleased Coun. O’Connell is trying to help. She suggest- ed since Ajax already maintains its trail, perhaps the City could look to the Town’s reports. “I have to remain hopeful,” she said. Pickering woman makes case to clear Waterfront Trail PICKERING -- Rosi Vanderheijden is a Pickering resident who wants the City to commit to clearing the trail each winter. She finds it’s dangerous to use it when there’s snow and ice. She has more than 165 signatures on a petition. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 24 AP What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 The music of John Lennon in Ajax Michael Occhipinti’s tribute album performed live “Nothing’s going to change my world,” sang John Lennon in Across The Uni- verse, one of the tracks jazz player Michael Occhipinti covers on his tribute album, Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon. Occhipinti and his band will perform the album Jan. 31 at the St. Francis Cen- tre in Ajax. Of course the former Beatle’s world and the world of music fans everywhere was changed forever when he was shot on Dec. 8, 1980 outside his New York City apartment. The Juno-nomi- nated guitarist Occhipinti says marking that event spurred his tribute album and show. “I’m the artistic director for the Markham Jazz Festi- val,” he says. “Back in 2010 we were contemplating putting on a Christmas jazz concert when I noticed that one of the dates we were consid- ering fell on the 30th anniversary of Len- non’s passing. That sparked the idea of getting some of my favourite singers and instrumen- talists together to perform my own arrange- ments of Lennon’s songs, and we ended up with a very suc- cessful sold-out concert. All of the perform- ers, each busy leading their own projects, had a great time and urged me to do it again and to make an album, andthe universe of John Lennonalbum is the result.” The musicians he speaks of are vocal- ists Elizabeth Shepherd, Yvette Tollar and Dominic Mancuso, with backing by drummer Mark Kelso and trumpet- er Kevin Turcot. Each are artists in their own right, he says. “All of the musicians lead their own projects and have received a lot of acclaim in Canada, so I can’t stress how happy I am to be surrounded by such talented individuals,” Occhipinti says. “Elizabeth Shepherd, for example, sings some of the songs and plays piano also, but her own album, The Signal, is getting rave reviews around the world and she’s a multiple Juno nominee. The funny thing is, a few years ago Elizabeth and our singer, Yvette Tollar, were nominat- ed against each other at the Junos.” On bass is elder brother Roberto Occhipinti, who had seen the Beatles when they performed at Maple Leaf Gar- dens in 1964. Occhipinti says as the youngest of five growing up with older siblings, he was surrounded by Beatles’ music but he didn’t want the Len- non project to be just a trip down memory lane. He had released concept albums previously, around the works of Bruce Cockburn and another, The Sicilian Jazz Project, as he welcomes the challenge of tackling iconic figures and songs and rearranging them in a fresh, “hopefully a little surprising” manner. “It’s a lot of fun to explore a certain songbook and try to imagine how the songs could be interpreted differently, although in every case I’ve always tried to stay true to the spirit of the original,” Occhipinti says.“I love how the Beatles, and John Lennon in particular, were always excited by finding new sounds in the studio and experimenting, and yet they still produced incredibly memora- ble songs, and I think we try very hard to similarly balance the creative and the hook of the song.” Lennon was a man who effect- ed change through the hook and crook of a pop song. His move to New York was in part to escape the two-dimensional portrait of him as a Beatle and he turned himself inside out in his songs to expose himself as merely a man and no musical mes- siah. His songs were universal because they were personal. The vitriolic Work- ing Class Hero, the drug confessional, Cold Turkey, and Beautiful Boy, about his son Sean, all covered by Occhipinti, were about Lennon’s Liverpudlian past, his present as a solo artist with Yoko Ono and his future as just someone’s dad, respectively. That future was cut down at the age of 40. He would have been 75 this year. “So much of John Lennon’s music, especially from the mid-60s onward, touches people because it’s both very personal and concerned with the state of the world, and very few pop artists are able to challenge society the way he did while still writing really touching, pow- erful songs,” says Occhipinti. “He was brave not just because he was outspoken, but because he was willing to let us see his vulnera- bility.” Occhipinti’s re-imaginings of Lennon opens the jazz interpreter up to criticism from Beatles’ fans happy enough with the originals, but Shine On has received favourable reviews from both critics and audiences. The album closes with the som- bre Peace In Central Park, an original instrumental written by Occhipinti. It’s a fitting tribute for a man trying to change his own world for the better. Visit stfranciscentre.ca for the link to buy tickets. William McGuirk is a freelance writer and longtime Oshawa resident. He can be contacted at wmacg@yahoo.com. Will McGuirk Scene & Heard Of course the former Beatle’s world and the world of music fans everywhere was changed forever when he was shot on Dec. 8, 1980 outside his New York City apartment. The Juno-nomi- nated guitarist Occhipinti says marking that event spurred his tribute album and show. “I’m the artistic director for the Markham Jazz Festi- val,” he says. “Back in 2010 we were contemplating putting on a Christmas jazz concert when I noticed that one of the dates we were consid- ering fell on the 30th anniversary of Len- non’s passing. That sparked the idea of getting some of my favourite singers and instrumen- talists together to perform my own arrange- ments of Lennon’s songs, and we ended up with a All of the perform- ers, each busy leading their own as the youngest of five growing up with older siblings, he was surrounded by Beatles’ music but he didn’t want the Len- non and John Lennon in particular, were always excited by finding new sounds in the studio and experimenting, and yet they still produced incredibly memora- ble songs, and I think we try very hard to similarly balance the creative and the hook of the song.” Lennon was a man who effect- ed change through the hook and crook of a pop song. the age of 40. He would have been 75 this year. “So much of John Lennon’s music, especially from the mid-60s onward, touches people because it’s both very personal and concerned with the state of the world, and very few pop artists are able to challenge society the way he did while still writing really touching, pow- erful songs,” says Occhipinti. “He was brave not just because outspoken, but because he was willing to let us see his vulnera- bility.” Occhipinti’s re-imaginings of Lennon opens the jazz interpreter up to criticism from Beatles’ fans happy enough with the originals, but On has received favourable reviews from both critics and audiences. The album closes with the som- bre Peace In Central Park, an original instrumental written by Occhipinti. It’s a fitting tribute for a man trying to change his own world for the better. Visit stfranciscentre.ca for the link to buy tickets. William McGuirk is a freelance writer and longtime Oshawa resident. He can be contacted at wmacg@yahoo.com. ‘So much of John Lennon’s music, especially from the mid-60s onward, touches people because it’s both very personal and concerned with the state of the world, and very few pop artists are able to challenge society the way he did while still writing touching, powerful songs.’ Michael Occhipinti PI C K E R I N G 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 During these tough economic times, businesses need an affordable way to advertise their products and services and create a name for themselves in the community. The Focus on Business advertising feature was designed to help businesses succeed at an affordable price. The feature has five zones: Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington, and advertisers can choose to run in any number of them. If they want to target a specific area, they can choose one zone or if they want broad coverage they can choose to run in all five. Advertising packages are available for six weeks, 18 weeks, 36 weeks and 52 weeks, and discounted rates are available for longer- term commitments. “I have nothing but good things to say about the Focus on Business feature,” says Wayne Hutchison, owner of Durham Windows and Doors, who has been advertising in the feature for 15 years. Having an ad in the newspaper every week helps businesses build recognition. Readers who see the advertisement on a regular basis become familiar with the business. Running in the section long term shows potential customers that the business is consistent and is there for the long term. The feature includes a 3” wide by 1.5” deep ad, but the best part is the free editorial that comes with each six week run. The articles will talk in-depth about the business and can include a photograph or image. Many advertisers find that the articles provide a surge in phone calls and sales. The articles allow readers to learn more about the businesses, including detailed information about the products and services they offer. Many advertisers have seen a dramatic increase in their bottom line because of advertising in the section. For more information on the Focus on Business feature or to book an ad, please call Connie Baker at (905) 579-4400 ext. 2271 or email cbaker@durhamregion.com. Focus on Business: Small Cost, Big Results! 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 25 P PICKERING -- Paul Francies rehearsing his role of actor John Barrymore in Barrymore! Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Paul Francies plays John Barrymore in Pickering One-man show as actor plays actor in Herongate production opening tomorrow PICKERING -- It‘s a one-man show in Pickering as Paul Francies plays one of the greatest stage and screen actors of all time. The Stouffville actor plays John Barry- more in Barrymore!, which opened Jan. 23 and runs to Feb. 21 at Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre. “This production of Barrymore takes us back to 1942, where the acclaimed actor is rehearsing in an old theatre for the revival of Richard III,” states a press release. “Even through his decline, Barrymore continued to harbour hopes of once again returning to the stage in a Shake- spearian production.” “A man struggling with his opulent and excessive lifestyle, Barrymore! is an inspiring if not heart-warming tale of a man with a passion and a dream.” For reservations, visit www.herongate. com. Or call 905-472-3085. Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd., between Taunton and Whitevale roads in west Pickering. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 26 P Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Durham West Jr. Lightning rusty after long break Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- After an extended break to enjoy the Christmas holidays, it would appear the Durham West Jr. Lightning are having a difficult time pulling out of their slumber. Having played their last game in the Pro- vincial Women’s Hockey League on Dec. 21, the Lightning finally returned to league play this past weekend, but have failed to register a victory in three outings. On an eastern road trip, they were blanked 4-0 in Ottawa on Saturday, Jan. 17 and fell 6-1 in Nepean the following day. Returning home to the Ajax Community Centre on Tuesday, Jan. 20, they salvaged a point in a 2-2 tie. “Coming back after a month, there was certainly a lot of rust,” said head coach Jer- emy Murphy of the weekend games. “Our legs weren’t moving the way they normally do. As a result we ended up taking a lot of penalties. It really hurt us.” The Lightning took 10 penalties in Otta- wa, compared to just two for the home side, resulting in a lopsided 32-9 shots on goal deficit. They played better in Nepean, but were down 4-0 in the third before Kait- lyn McManus got them on the board in an eventual 6-1 loss. “I thought the effort was a lot better,” in Nepean, said Murphy. “We felt a little more comfortable. We were moving our feet a little more, we generated more chances. But lots of penalties at inopportune times. We would get into a groove and get some momentum, and then a penalty would take it all away.” At home to Etobicoke, an Alyssa Gee goal midway through the third period tied the game at two apiece, with overtime failing to produce a winner. Emily Jukosky opened the scoring with a goal for the Lightning in the first period, followed by two in the sec- ond period by Etobicoke. Murphy noted that with some game action under their belts, there will be no more excuses as they strive to get better each game heading into the playoffs. Only 10 games remain in the regular season. Tuesday’s game was the first of five in a row at home for the Lightning, who will be looking to improve on their 14-8-5-1 record, good enough for eighth place in the 20-team league. On Saturday, Jan. 24, they host Bluewater at 7:30 p.m., Oakville the following day at 2:30 p.m. Alonzo Addae to play at Cowboy Stadium St. Mary student named to Canada’s U18 football team Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- When Alonzo Addae was sitting in front of his television watching a home game of the Dallas Cowboys, or the NCAA championship game between Ohio State and Oregon, he envisioned himself on the very same field making plays. It was an exercise he hopes will prepare him for the real thing on Friday, Jan 30. The Grade 12 student at St. Mary Cath- olic Secondary School will be a member of Canada’s U18 team that will face Team USA in the International Bowl to be played at AT and T Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. “One hundred per cent I was thinking about what I was going to be doing on that field,” admits the 17 year old with a laugh. Originally a soccer player with the Pickering Soccer Club, Addae played at both the regional and provincial levels. But when he was released from the provincial team, he turned to football upon entering Grade 9 at St. Mary. “I had a lot of friends that were playing so that’s what really got me interested, as well my family is really big into football,” he says of the switch in sporting pursuits. He joined the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins that summer, and soon found himself ris- ing to the same level he reached in soccer. In 2013 he was part of Team Ontario that won the Canada Cup in New Brunswick, and duplicated the feat last year in Saska- toon. He was named an all-star in Saska- toon, which guaranteed the defensive back a spot on Team Canada for the Interna- tional Bowl. With this being the off-season and play- ers strung across the country, the team faces some challenges. “What the coaches have done is sent us the playbooks, from there they track our training,” says Addae of the process. “Once we go down for the week, that will be our first time as a team and we’ll have three-a- day practices and meetings.” He’s been to the International Bowl as part of Team Ontario twice, but this will be the first time as part of the national pro- gram. Last year he got a tour and scrim- maged at Cowboy Stadium, but this will be the first time he will get to play an actual game. He says television doesn’t do the stadium justice. “Seeing it in person was definitely differ- ent than what I was expecting,” he says. “I know it already looks huge, but seeing the actual number of seats there, the scenery. Especially going out on the field and tak- ing it all in knowing you are on the same field NFL players play on, NCAA games are played there, knowing that, it’s exciting.” As for his future beyond high school, Addae is entertaining a few options. He has an offer from Austin Peay University in Tennessee, and is in discussion with North Dakota, Central Michigan and Arizona. A little closer to home, CIS schools who have his interest are Laurier, Manitoba and Car- leton. He could also return to high school for a fifth and final year and take some more time before making a decision. “Right now me and my family are trying to figure out whether or not I should take the fifth year and entertain more offers,” he says. “The bigger schools that are inter- ested in me, I got on their recruiting board late, so they know I have an option for a fifth year.” By returning to high school, it would give him a chance to visit a few more campuses and attend some camps, he adds. PICKERING -- Alonzo Addae has been selected to be a member of Canada’s U-18 national football team, and will represent Canada against Team USA at the 2015 International Bowl scheduled to be played on Jan. 30 at AT&T (Cowboy) Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 27 AP WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 kmworry-free comprehensive warranty. Kia’s new Customer Friendly Pricing includes delivery and destination fees and all mandatory government levies.Prices donotincludefuel-fill charges up to $100, dealer administration fees up to $399, licensing or applicable taxes. OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 2 ND Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 3rd to February 2nd,2015.Dealers may sell or lease for less. 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Marner currently leads the Ontar- io Hockey League with 34 goals and 90 points through 42 games with the Lon- don Knights, who will be in Oshawa on Sunday, Jan. 25 for a 6:05 p.m. date with the Generals. That game should also feature Gener- als defenceman Mitchell Vande Sompel, who’s ranked 33rd. Vande Sompel has missed the past six games with an upper body injury, but he’s expected to be back this weekend, and leads Oshawa blue- liners with 40 points in 36 games. Marner will play in the Thursday, Jan. 22 CHL/NHL Top Prospects game in St. Catharines, but Vande Sompel was forced to withdraw due to the injury. Both players are considered small by NHL standards, with Marner listed at five foot 11 and 155 pounds and Vande Som- pel five foot 10 and 182 pounds. Anthony Cirelli is the next highest- ranked General, at 88th. The five-foot-11, 160-pound centre was signed as a free agent, surprisingly stuck with the Gener- als and has nine goals and 22 points in 42 games. Defenceman Stephen Desrocher, who was eligible for the NHL draft last year, is ranked 181st. He leads the Gener- als’ defence corps with eight goals and also has 12 assists and is a plus-22 in 41 games. Three Whitby players also made the list, with Hayden McCool of the Windsor Spitfires 117th, Justin Lemcke of the Bel- leville Bulls 119th and Adam Laishram of the Bulls 186th. As expected, Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters tops the list, followed by Americans Jack Eichel and Noah Hani- fin. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 28 AP LAWLAW Comprehensive legal programs at triOS prepare you with a rich and thorough educational experience. 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Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. To learn more about this opportunity, visit us online and refer to Job ID 6011 at www.durham.ca. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity Employer SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Then driving a school bus may be for you! We provide: • Free training pay package Call 1-800-889-9491 today www.stocktransportation.com Are you looking for a rewarding part-time job? Are you too young to retire? • Free licensing How to apply: Please email your resume to: hr@mccloskeyinternational.comOR mail/hand deliver to: MCCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 1 McCloskey Road, Keene, Ontario705.295.4925www.mccloskeyinternational.com We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NOW HIRINGWELDER/FITTERS • Minimum of 1 year MIG welding experience required • Ability to weld to company drawings advantageous • $18.50/hr starting wage NOW HIRINGMECHANICAL ENGINEERS • 5+ years heavy equipment background • Open to travel Our Community Needs You!! Join the STC Family Hiring Part-time School Bus Drivers for the Ajax, Pickering & Whitby areas No Need for Child Care WE WILL TRAIN YOU Student Transportation 757 McKay Rd., #6, Pickering 1-905-686-7800 After hours call Patti 1-905-999-0140 Past applicants need not apply Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Career Tr ainingFeatureC Career Tr ainingFeatureC Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers GeneralHelp Pan Am Games are coming to Ajax & Whitby this summer! We are hiring FOOD SERVICE EVENT STAFF First interviews being held on Saturday January 24th at 250 Bayly Street West from 9am-5pm (Northern Lights Office in Ajax). 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REACHVIEW VILLAGE NURSING HOME l PART TIME AND CASUAL RN, RPN AND PSW Apply via email to: catherine.walker@reveraliving.com l FULL TIME AND PART TIME PROGRAM/RESTORATIVE AIDES Apply via email to: erin.matresky@reveraliving.com P/T DENTAL HYGIENIST req'd for Whitby office Tuesday and/or Thursday. Please call Dr. D'Souza for interview (905) 430-0118 Career Tr aining FeatureC Careers GeneralHelp Career Tr aining FeatureC Careers GeneralHelp Two Parcels of farm land for lease PAR #1 approx. 40.0 acres PAR #2 approx. 25.0 acres Parcels located south of Hwy 407 between Markham Road & Kennedy Road. Tender package available for pick-up at 310 Hwy 7, Green River beginning January 23, 2015. Each parcel requires a separate bid. 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Evenings, weekends and some daytime hours available. Must be flexible and a team player. Nexxys an asset. Experienced assistants only need apply with re- sume include salary ex- pectations fax 905-725-0853 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com WHITBY FURNISHED 1 bedroom basement apartment. Rossland/Garden area, Whitby. Separate entrance, walking distance to Bus, Grocery, minutes to Go Station. 1 Parking, Utilities included, $975/month. First / last, references required. No Pets. Call 289-314-9961 WHITBY, LARGE 2-BEDROOM, executive area. No smoking/pets. Includes 3- baths, master ensuite, dishwasher, laundry, cable, c/air, all utilities, indoor parking. February 1st, $1650/month, first/last, references. (289)314-8878, 905-668-3977. FANTASTIC FIND! Taunton Terrace, 100 Taunton Rd. E. Stunning 3 bdrm TH, GREAT VALUE! In-suite laundry, dishwashers in select suites, garage, fenced yards, pool and sauna, on-site mgmt. Office Open DAILY! Call now! (289) 316-2915 realstar.ca CARRIAGE HILL 122 Colborne St. E. Stunning townhouses, GREAT VALUE! UTIL INCL! Washer/dryer, u/g pkg, events, on-site mgmt. Office open daily, CALL NOW! 905-434-3972 realstar.ca CREEKSIDE TOWNHOUSE560 - 570 Waverly Street North, Oshawa. Bright, Spacious 3 bedroom townhouses, 5-appliances, sleek wood flooring, full finished basement with private fenced patio. Quiet neighbourhood, steps to transit, schools and shopping. Call today for a viewing 289-240-3015 realstar.ca. Apartments & Flats For RentA To wnhouses for RentT Industrial / Commercial For Rent / WantedI INDUSTRIAL BAY at 401/Stevenson exit. Hydro, water, heating, sink, parking, air com- pressors, high roll-up door, washrooms. Auto repair, machining, hobbies, and other light industrial. No detailing 905-576-2982, 905-621-7474 Apartments & Flats For RentA Townhouses for RentT Industrial / Commercial For Rent / WantedI INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 343 Bloor St. W., Oshawa (at Park Rd., near 401). 2850-sq.ft. Can be divid- ed to suit. Call 905-579-5077 or 289-404-4567 for more information Lost & FoundL Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO UXBRIDGE Office/ Com- mercial Space available. Bright, open 2,250 sq ft with 12' foot ceilings, full heating control, and is move-in ready. Also available, 950 sq ft, fully finished with shared common facilities. Call 800-852-4857 for more details. Mortgages,LoansM 2.20% 5 yr. Variable No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank RatesCall for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders #10238 $$ MONEY $$CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shop- ping, GO. Pool. 2-bed- rooms & 3-bedrooms. available Jan & Feb 1st, from $1189/mo. plus parking. Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 WHITBY, ONE BED- ROOM basement apart- ment. Bright & spacious in a triplex. Ensuite laundry, parking includ- ed. Large backyard, no smoking. $800/monthly plus utilities. First/last. Immediately. 905-427-9437 Lost & FoundL Apartments & Flats For RentA Bowmanville 2-bdrm apartments1075 sq.ft.Renovated SuitesGreat Location near 401, shopping and hospital. $1250+hydroDidi 905-623-8737 OSHAWA- GORGEOUS 2 bedroom 1 bath MAIN level of a 4yr old home. Close to all amenities Separate entrance. Spa- cious kitchen living room area. Walk out from kitchen to backyard Washer/Dryer/Dishwash- er/Fridge+Stove.incl $1100/month+utilities. Available Feb 1st. Call 905-626-7826 or 905-718-5239 WHITBY 123 ANNES ST., Apt available in quiet adult-lifestyle 6-plex, suitable for sin- gle occupant. Available Feb 1st. $825 plus hydro First/last. Parking includ- ed. Call. (905)725-4145. To wnhousesfor RentT BOWMANVILLE 3-bed- room townhouse with full basement. Liberty/ Hwy 2 (1-37 Kings Ct) near amenities, schools (incl French). Parking. March 1st possession. $1350+hydro/gas. First last. 905-259-0534 Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. Lost & FoundL Articles for SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of newStainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Bar fridge's, $79 and up. Va- riety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appliances, GE dyers $299 and GE washers, $429. Many other new items available. Free local de- livery. Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. CarsC 2004 CHEVY VENTURE $1495.; 2003 Pontiac Montana-97k. $2495.; 2003 Suzuki Aerio-AWD $1495.; 2003 Hyundai Accent GL-91km $2495.; 2003 Saturn ION $2495.; 2003 Subaru For. 2.5SX $1995.; 2002 Toyota Corolla CE-156k. $1495.; 2002 Nissan Max. GLE $1195.; 2002 Saturn SL2 $1495.; 2001 Volvo S40 1.8T $1495.; Over 60 Vehicles in stock... 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Whitby 905-443-3376) Visitation on Friday January 23rd from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass to take place at St. John the Evangelist (903 Giffard St. Whitby) on Saturday January 24th at 10 am. If desired donations may be made to The Relay For Life through Sharon's daughter Maddie Bozanis. Donation information may be found and online condolences may be left at www.mountlawn.ca In Loving Memory of JACK RAUCH who passed away January 25, 2007 Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days, Sincere and kind in heart and mind, What a beautiful memory he left behind. Always remembered by Wife Tish, Children John, Debbie, Robyn, and families VENDORS WANTED OSHAWA: Sat. March 7th 10am - 8pm Sun. March 8th 10am - 5pm General Motors Centre CLARINGTON: Fri. April 10th 1pm - 5pm Sat. April 11, 10am - 5pm Sun. April 12th 10am - 4pm Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre AJAX: Fri. March 27th 3pm - 8pm Sat. March 28th 10am - 5pm Sun March 29th 10am - 4pm Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Contact: Susan Fleming 905-579-4473 ext. 2629 sﬂ eming@durhamregion.com Wendy Weber 905-579-4473 ext. 2215 wweber@durhamregion.com www.metrolandshows.com www.durhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED Saturday April 25th & Sunday April 26th 2015 McKinney Centre - Arena 1 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby For booth information go to www.metrolandshows.com or contact Susan at 905-579-4400 ext. 2629 or email: sﬂ eming@durhamregion.com 2005 Chrysler Cross re, Low mileage, only 59,700kl. Built in Germany. $15,500.00 Phone for more details. 289-314-2911. 2013 BUICK VERANO 8,000kms, leather, 1SL package, compact luxury car, rear vision camera, $19,900. Ext/Int colour Quick Silver Metallic/Ebony. 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