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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! Ajax-Pickering hospital will get new president and CEO Rik Ganderton continues to make $222.50 per hour until new CEO starts Kristen Calis and Keith Gilligan kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Rouge Valley Health System’s interim chief executive officer Rik Gander- ton will continue making more than $5,000 per week until his contract ends at the end of May. In June, he will be replaced by Andree Robi- chaud, joining the organization as the new president and CEO. Ms. Robichaud has been the president and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sci- ences Centre since 2010, and acting CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute since November 2014. “Andree brings an exceptional record of leadership and experience to our hospital, including a good understanding of the cur- rent health system challenges and oppor- tunities,” says Joan Wideman, chairman of Rouge Valley Health System board of direc- tors. Mr. Ganderton officially stepped down on Jan. 31, 2014, and signed a temporary con- tract as interim CEO from June 28, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014. As of Jan. 1 of this year, the hos- pital extended Mr. Ganderton’s temporary contract, and the employment agreement states that from that time until May 29, 2015, he is being paid $222.50 per hour. Mr. Ganderton works three days, or 22.5 hours per week, making his weekly income $5,006.25, and the scheduling of hours is mostly up to him. His pay rate incorporates a reduction of 2.5 per cent in wages from his base salary, which is required under the Excellent Care for All Act. Mr. Ganderton has been the president and CEO of Rouge Valley since January 2007, when he joined the hospital in an interim capacity. He officially accepted the role as president and CEO in September 2010. The agreement in his current role states Mr. Ganderton is not required to be physi- cally present on site during the term, but if he is needed at the hospital for a period of time, travel expenses to and from his current loca- tion will be covered by the hospital. As a temporary employee he receives a cash payment in lieu of benefits and vacation pay. Hospital spokesman David Brazeau said Mr. Ganderton will remain until the transi- tion period with Ms. Robichaud is complete. Ms. Wideman acknowledged Mr. Gander- ton for his contributions to the hospital. “During his eight years as CEO, Rik led the organization into financial stability and through transformational changes benefit- ing patient care,” she said. “We are grateful that he will remain with us until the transition period is complete. “The RVHS board of directors believes that Ms. Robichaud will build on these achieve- ments and help us forge a new chapter of excellent patient care with our staff, physi- cians, midwives and volunteers.” She adds, “I thank our RVHS board of direc- tors executive search committee for their dil- igent work in selecting our new CEO from a large field of highly qualified candidates across the country.” Ms. Robichaud’s past roles include: presi- dent and CEO of the Vitalite Santa Region Health Authority, one of two health corpo- rations in New Brunswick; chairing the Con- ference of Federal Provincial Deputy Minis- ters Advisory Committee on Health Delivery and Health Human Resources; and a board member on the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute. 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The rankings are based on an analysis of factors including each school’s perfor- mance on Education Quality and Account- ability Office assessments of student profi- ciency in testing on Grade 3 and Grade 6 lit- eracy and numeracy. Also considered in the rankings are fac- tors such as the number of students for whom English is a second language, and the percentage of students with spe- cial needs. The tables also show five-year trends in individual schools’ results. Also among the top-ranked schools in Durham are Father Joseph Venini in Whitby, with a score of 9.0, followed by Claremont Public, 8.9; Elizabeth B. Phin in Pickering, 8.7, and William Dunbar in Pickering, 8.6. The bottom-ranked elementary schools are all in Oshawa. In addition to Mary Street Community, they are Dr. C.F. Cannon, 2.9; Glen Street Public, 2.8; Gordon B. Attersley, 2.5, and Hillsdale Public. 2.3. As in past years, DDSB officials were quick to question the value of the Fraser Institute’s analysis. “We’ve always said we’re not sure what kind of value we get from ranking schools,” says DDSB superintendent Luigia Ayotte. She says each school is unique and that it’s impossible to capture the work being done in a single ranking. Ms. Ayotte says the DDSB mirrors the province when it comes to EQAO scores and has been seeing improvements -- one area that still needs work is Grade 6 math scores. “We have a strategic plan, we’re looking at clear goals and strategies,” she said in refer- ence to the math outcomes. 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The results for all Durham schools can be accessed on the Fraser Institute’s web- site, http://ontario.compareschoolrank- ings.org Ne w s t i p ? n e w s r o o m @ d u r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ajax hosting information session on refugee sponsorship AJAX -- Learning about the refugee spon- sorship process is the topic of an upcom- ing information session in Ajax. The session is for residents, businesses, community groups and faith organiza- tions wanting more information on eligi- bility, responsibilities and finance require- ments. Among those who will speak is Chris Alexander, the MP for Ajax-Pickering and the federal Citizenship and Immigration minister, and he’ll talk about federal gov- ernment refugee policies and programs. The session is being held at the Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Rd. N., on Wednesday, March 18, starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 7246, or e-mail linda.kearn@ajax.ca. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 4 P SPRING/ SUMMER 2015 SE ASON GET MORE INFO & REGISTER NOW AT: ICESPOR TS.COM/ASHL 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 • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 5 P Date Meeting/Location Time March5 Executive(Budget)CommitteeMeeting CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 9:00am March6 Executive(Budget)CommitteeMeeting CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom(ifrequired)9:00am March11 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisit theCitywebsite.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Environmental Stewardship Pickering presents…… Environmental Discovery Day! Saturday, March 7, 2015 • 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1867Valley Farm Road Learn from the experts! 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ON THE ESPLANADE Accepting Artfest Applications pickering.ca/artfest Tickets$20PerformanceDates: April 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm April 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm April 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm April 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm 905.683.8401 Location:Brougham Hall pickering.ca/estore Backwoods Players present ...The Old Lady Shows Her Medals by J.M. Barrie DessertTheatre pickering.ca/camps 8 Award Winning Camps to choose from! MiniPidaca •ArtsCamp•SportsCamp•SkateCamp •MadScienceCamp •DramaCamp •Junior ChefCamp •FitnessCamp BestKids’Camps Re gisterear ly to re ser ve yo ur s pot! callRegistration:905.420.4621 emailRegistration:registration@pickering.ca March Bre ak March 16 - 20 March Break Special 2 for 1 Racquetball & Squash Court booking at Pickering Rec Complex. March 16 to 20 until 5:00 pm daily. Call 905.831.1730 to book your court. March Break Fitness Camp 11-15 yrs Learn about the gym equipment & working out. Try fitness classes and gain understanding of the basic exercise science behind a body’s actions. Participants 13+ can take the Operation FIT test and be ready for a youth gym membership. Register with barcode 77791. Registration information is online at pickering.ca/registration or call 905.420.4621. New Small Group Training Program March Motive to Move! This is a small group training program offering workouts for beginner to intermediate level exercisers. Instructor-led workouts will consist of aerobic and anaerobic activity such as circuit training and interval challenges. Participants use a variety of different equipment and will be introduced to the resistance machines. • 2 instructor-led classes per week • 1 program card workout per week • 1 nutrition session This program runs from March 23 to May 4, 2015. 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Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. 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 • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 6 P e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Pickering is doing good work in the community on sustainability practices To the editor: It’s so great to see municipalities stepping up to compensate for the lack of leadership at the federal level. So much good work can be done at the local level. Community energy projects, improved transit and bike infrastructure, moderniz- ing buildings and water systems, and pro- tecting greenspaces are all such important initiatives that are almost always munici- pally driven. To make sure these local projects are protected and encouraged we do need to see some kind of federal regulation. A straightforward price on carbon, like the fee and dividend approach, will encourage cities across the country to take steps towards sustainability. Hats off to the city of Pickering; let’s make it easy for everyone to follow their lead. Jack Morton Toronto New sex-ed curriculum needed in today’s Ontario The new sex-ed curriculum released by the Province last week, despite the predictably scripted outcry from religious groups and social conservatives, comes none too soon. The world has changed immensely since Ontario last updated its sex education cur- riculum. It is primarily new technology, of which today’s youth tend to be early adopt- ers, that has made more widely and imme- diately available sexualized imagery, text and video that they frequently see and share, often without understanding the context, implications, or consequences. It is here that the new curriculum will pro- vide growing children with knowledge and information which they can use to navigate today’s inter-connected social landscape. For younger children, the new curricu- lum will introduce concepts and specific language identifying body parts, with more detailed information following in succes- sive elementary school years. A vital com- ponent of teachings at this age relate to car- ing behaviours, standing up for oneself and respect. As children mature, lessons will become more detailed around issues of physical changes during puberty, masturbation and sexual acts. It is still difficult to reconcile the argument among social conservative groups that pro- viding children in elementary school with this type of information and education is an inducement for them to have sex at earlier and earlier ages. If history has taught us anything, howev- er, it is that adolescents are going to explore their sexuality, alone or with another, regardless of their level of awareness, edu- cation, or sexual knowledge. Some explore sooner, others later, but they do explore. They will explore. In that context, wouldn’t the vast majority of parents want their children to have basic knowledge and understanding of what is involved and what is being considered? Would they not want their son or daugh- ter to have participated in discussions with their peers around such issues as mutual respect and self-respect? Boundaries? Car- ing behaviours? Consequences? This would all be moot if, as opponents argue, parents were to teach their children these vital life issues at home. Except that most parents don’t do it adequately and others not at all. The old curriculum was outdated and did little to educate children about today’s realities surrounding sex, sex- uality, relationships and responsibility. The new curriculum, though not perfect, goes a long way to addressing those gaps and provides today’s youth with more rele- vant lessons addressing current realities. On thin ice in Marmora I didn’t need to read about it to know February was cold. Damn cold. For most of Feb- ruary I had towels on the windowsills inside my house because ice was forming on the inside and when the sun hit, the water melted and puddles were everywhere. I likely need new windows but I was also advised the humidifier may be set too high so it has been lowered, hoping that solves the issue. While the experts say you don’t need to let new vehicles warm up too much on cold mornings, I couldn’t help but let my car run for five or 10 min- utes before I headed off for work. Every morning it sounded as if it was pleading not to move. It whined and creaked until it was warm and then, and only then, would it move out slowly, tires mov- ing over ice and snow which had melded to the driveway. And what February would be complete without a hockey tournament? It’s very rare a tournament is cancelled because of the weather and this tour- nament in Marmora was no exception. We have been to tournaments in Northern Ontario where the snow was as high as the stop signs and still, the tournament went on. Maybe that’s why most hockey parents have SUVs or large trucks. So on this cold February morning I pleaded with my car to start and up Hwy. 115 we went, no more than 50 km/h as we followed snowplows and then moved carefully over other sections of snow- covered highway. Even Hwy. 7 was slow. The first game was at 10 a.m. and we arrived at the arena at 9:25 a.m., more than enough time to change and get onto the ice. Then the universe sent a message. At about 9:50 a.m., just seconds after the first game of the tournament finished, the lights went out in the arena. In fact, power was out in the whole area. There isn’t much to do in Marmora without power so we waited and waited. At noon, the tournament was cancelled and home we went. This past February is one I quickly want to for- get. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston eagerly awaits much warmer temperatures. Mike Johnston Managing Editor Enough already! The birds, the bees and the bull ... Well, once again, the newly released pro- vincial sex-ed curriculum is generating more heat than a tube of Ben-Gay. And once again, I am left shaking my head. As far as my research tells me, the new curriculum is a huge step in the right direction. It’s providing much-needed information, dialogue and direction to both parents and children in an age where both parties are, thanks in large part to that electronic Pandora’s Box, the Internet, swamped with misinformation, miscom- munication and misdirection. I’m not sure at what point sexual educa- tion became misconstrued as sexual per- mission but the notion that providing our kids with knowledge about their bodies, the reproductive process and the com- plexities of sexual relations will some- how ignite within them an uncontrollably libidinous urge is laughable. And it would be funny, really funny, if it weren’t so dan- gerous. I don’t have the stats handy but I think it’s a safe bet that sexually hip children who have parents and educators who commu- nicate openly, honestly and candidly with them, get into sexual and relationship dif- ficulties far less than those who are left to twist in the wind of ignorance, trying to make sense of an increasingly sexualized world by surfing the Internet and tweeting with the popular kids. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s not exactly easy to be a kid these days. And I would say it’s doubly difficult to be a girl kid. Children are hammered with sexu- al imagery and sexual messages in every- thing from the music they listen to, to the television shows they watch, to the bill- boards along the highway. It is everywhere. And we do our children a huge disservice if we set them free to wander through all of that without arming them with real infor- mation, real perspective and, most impor- tantly, the knowledge that they can speak with us at any time about any thing. This new curriculum is nothing more than a very good first step. An invitation, if you will, for parents, teachers and children to begin the talk. Regrettably, most of the kids from my generation got whatever pitiful sexual edu- cation we had from the back pages of Pent- house forum and Playboy. I’m convinced most of the guys I knew who went to col- lege only did so on the desperate hope that one of those ‘dormitory maid’ stories might actually come true. We were idiots. Nobody that I knew was talking about sex in any meaningful or informative way and most parents just crossed their fingers. Frankly it’s just dumb luck or perhaps the grace of God that more of us didn’t wind up in serious trouble. So when I hear about people who still want to repress this kind of much-needed curriculum, my dander gets up, because my kids deserve better than a wing and a prayer. It gets up even further when I see the Catholic church and the Campaign Life Coalition wading blindly into the argument. Yes, by all means, let’s take our sexual education cues from the folks who brought us such forward-thinking con- cepts as residential schools, abstinence, no condoms for Africa and the condemnation of homosexuality. How’s that working for you so far? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 5 Worst trades by the Toronto Maple Leafs Let’s Talk Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Poll TETHERING: The issue of pets being chained and, particularly at this time of year, left outside for hours has prompted a group to seek bylaw that would limit tethering in Oshawa. Animal lovers weighed in often on the topic. Here’s what people were saying: 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 • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 7 AP Marie-Andrée Legault: It’s so sad to think that we need to implement laws against animal cruelty and neglect in 2015. Are you in favour of Ontario’s new sex education curriculum? Not sure. 10% No.54% Yes. 36% Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer BEHIND THE LENS DURHAM -- Emotions reach a fevered pitch for sports fans, and when they come together to watch a final, it is even more intense. This energy is released when the home team scores. As a photographer, the shot is the first split second after a goal. But games last for hours and one does not know when or how many chances one will get, perhaps just the first and only. Crouching on the floor, watching and waiting; in a most uncom- fortable position toward the crowd. Do not dare to get in between a fan’s view for one will surely be question- ing that judgment; but the intensity in that split sec- ond is fantastic. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND Laura Darcy: There needs to be harsher punishments for animal abusers, anyone who can hurt an animal shouldn’t have any rights... Leaving them out in the cold or hot weather is abuse. Joanne Carnovale: Why can’t we just knock on the door instead of wasting time and resources? Just say, I’m sorry to bother you, but I noticed your pup is outside and it’s really cold out. That goes a long way. Malisa Caprio: We need all branch- es of government together with all animal groups to make a change. The city doesn’t harrass or abuse anyone. They have a job to do and they do it. The only ones who seem to have a problem with any law enforcement are the ones who get caught breaking the laws. Ashley Anderson: It’s freezing out there, I watch my two dogs out in the backyard so when they come back up to the door I am right there to let them in. It is way too cold to leave a dog out in this weather and I completely agree someone should be called to take action against the people who leave their animals out to freeze... It’s not right. Debbie Grills: The last thing we need is local government meddling in this. The city of Oshawa will only use this as an additional way to harass and abuse its residents. Any concerns should be dealt with by the OSPCA. 5. Toronto trades a 2nd Round Pick in 2000 (Ivan Huml) to Washington for Dmitri Khristich (October 20th, 1999). 4. Toronto trades Randy Carlyle and George Ferguson to Pittsburgh for Dave Burrows (June 14th, 1978). 3. Toronto trades Rick Kehoe to Pittsburgh for Blaine Stoughton and a 1st Round Pick in 1977 (Trevor Johan- sen) (September 13th, 1974). 2: Toronto trades Bernie Parent and a 2nd Round Pick in 1973 (Larry Goodenough) to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 1st Round Pick in 1973 (Bob Neely) and Future Consid- erations (Doug Favell) (May 15th, 1973). 1: Toronto trades a 1st Round Pick in 1991 (Scott Nie- dermayer) to the New Jersey Devils for Tom Kurvers (October 16th, 1989). 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Police soon declared the death a homicide, saying Ms. Knight was found with obvious signs of trauma. Residents of the neighbourhood, in the Liverpool Road - Finch Avenue area, were shattered by the death of Ms. Knight, who was described as a kind and caring mother of two young boys. Mr. Foster said Saturday that although he didn’t know the family well, he has fond memories of Ms. Knight, who worked as a mortgage agent. “When we moved in here Carmela was one of the first people to come over and say hello,” he said. In the five months since Ms. Knight’s death Durham police revealed little about the status of their investigation, other than to issue a call for potential witnesses. Fri- day they announced that Ms. Knight’s hus- band, 42-year-old David Knight of Toron- to, is charged along with another man, Graham Thomas MacDonald, 28, of no fixed address, with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and arson. Both men appeared in an Oshawa bail court by video Friday and were remand- ed in custody. Another video appearance is scheduled for March 6. Mr. Foster said Ms. Knight and her hus- band were both often seen on the go with their hockey-playing sons. “The talk was that David was at hockey with the boys” the day Ms. Knight died, he said. The house still stands empty but recent- ly work has begun to repair the damage caused by the fire. A dumpster in the drive- way is filled with debris and fresh plywood has been nailed onto the garage front, which for months remained a charred reminder of last year’s shocking events. “You’d come out every morning and look at it and realize, Carmela was in there,” Mr. Foster said. Saturday morning Pebblestone resident Greg Howard paused to look at the house as he walked his dog. He said the mur- der continues to reverberate through the neighbourhood. “The worst part is that it’s just sad for the kids,” he said. “They lost their mom, now their dad.” Mr. Howard had a passing acquaintance with Mr. Knight and his family. “They looked, for all intents and purposes, to be very affluent -- and we tend to equate that with happiness,” he said. “The impact of this has been not just on the family; it’s neighbours and friends, too,” Mr. Howard said. “It’s staggering, the impact this had on the community.” PICKERING -- Work has recently begun to repair fire damage to the Pickering house in which Carmela Knight (inset) died in September 2014. Police have now charged two men -- David Knight, Ms. Knight’s husband, and Graham Thomas MacDonald -- with first-degree murder and arson. Jeff Mitchell / Metroland Pickering home targeted by vandals nine times Home pelted with eggs, paintballs, beer bottles and shot at with BB gun; police seek two suspects caught on camera PICKERING -- Police are looking for two men caught on camera who they sus- pect of hurling beer bottles and shooting at a Pickering home with a BB gun. The residents of a home in the Kingston Road and Valley Farm Road area have been the victims of vandalism on nine separate occasions between Sept. 27 and Dec. 30, 2014. The vandals began by hitting the home with eggs and paintballs but escalated to hurling beer bottles and taking shots with a BB gun, the latter incident damag- ing a second-floor window. Police have released surveillance pho- tos of an Oct. 23, 2014 incident when two beer bottles were thrown at the rear win- dow of the home. Police are looking for two men and are trying to determine if the separate incidences of vandalism are related. The first suspect was wearing a dark coat with white sleeves and the number 5 or 6 written on the sleeves, dark pants and grey shoes. The second suspect is white with short brown hair and was wearing dark pants with a white drawstring, a dark hooded sweatshirt with a white logo or lettering on the front. Anyone with information about the incident should call Det.-Const. Rose of the Central East Division Criminal Inves- tigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3260. 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THEY’RE HERE TO HELP 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 • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP Nest egg: Saving for the future in Durham Younger workers in Durham saying no to RRSP contributions Chris Hall chall@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- For years, Michael Konopas- ki never made dinner plans on deadline day for registered retirement savings plan contributions. But now, it’s pretty much just another day at his Port Perry accounting firm. “Twenty years ago, when I started, the last day for RRSPs meant staying till mid- night, there would be people still lined up,” said Mr. Konopaski, who operates Scugog Accounting Professional Corpo- ration on Queen Street. “Now, there’s no RRSP season. It’s been a bust for about 10 years.” It’s a trend that seems to be playing out across Canada, according to a nation- al survey carried out by CIBC. The poll, which questioned 1,505 random Canadi- ans over four days in January and Febru- ary, found that 54 per cent of respondents did not plan on making an RRSP contri- bution for the 2014 tax year. Of those polled, 16 per cent said they had already made their entire contribu- tion for the tax year while the same num- ber of people replied that they planned to make some sort of contribution by March 2, the deadline for 2014 RRSP investments. Another 14 per cent said they weren’t sure what they planned to do. Mr. Konopaski attributes the lack of RRSP contributions to a “generational mindset.” Baby boomers, he said, have always had two main goals: pay off their mortgage and save for the future. The next wave, the so-called Generation X, is a smaller and not-as-successful group who are mostly focused on paying their bills and trying to put children through post-secondary school, said Mr. Konopaski. Finally, he continued, millennials seem to like what they’re doing and don’t really have any goal to retire. “It’s a mindset; it’s all about demo- graphics,” said Mr. Konopaski. But, he added quickly, it’s also about money -- in particular, how much one makes. Just about everyone at Mr. Konopaski’s firm who is in the highest tax bracket -- those making more than $135,000 a year -- invest in RRSP contributions each year. “That’s a small group,” he said. “And they’re not just saving for retirement; it’s also the tax reduction.” Mr. Konopaski estimates that 10 per cent or fewer of his clients invest in RRSPs. Of those clients under 50, he estimates that less than one-third make a RRSP contri- butions. “I think it’s pretty grim,” said Mr. Kono- paski. But, stresses Mr. Konopaski, just because someone isn’t investing in RRSPs doesn’t mean they’re not saving, point- ing to the recently created tax-free savings accounts. However, he continued, the days of investing every little bit put into retire- ment savings does not seem to be a prior- ity anymore. In his father’s day, said Mr. Konopaski, those with an extra $2,500 in their pocket would never think of spending that on an extravagant purchase or vacation. “It’s totally different now,” he said. “Almost everyone I know, if they had an extra $2,500, they’d buy anything from a new (snowmobile) to a plasma TV to a trip to the Dominican Republic. Invest- ing in an RRSP is going to be the last thing they think of.” Tom Rowett, co-owner of 1st Financial Centre and Scugog’s mayor, has also seen interest in RRSP investments disappear. “The days of doing last-minute RRSP contributions are less and less. People are not planning as much as they used to,” said Mr. Rowett. “The landscape is getting scarier as we move forward.” Some people, he said, are waiting to the last five years before they retire to invest heavily, which denies them the opportu- nity of seeing their funds grow through compound interest. “I don’t think people realize how much they’ll need to live off of in retirement and I think too many people are deferring until it’s too late in life,” said Mr. Rowett. Many of his clients are doing month- ly investments, “but it’s not like it was 10 years ago when there was an RRSP rush. There’s not that rush anymore.” At Hazelwood and Rosborough Account- ing and Taxation Services in Port Perry, there also seems to be a lack of interest in RRSP investments, confirms Garett Hazel- wood. “I know more people that aren’t (invest- ing) than are contributing,” said Mr. Hazelwood, who agrees the CIBC poll numbers are realistic. He points to the economy as one reason why RRSP contributions are slowing. “There are a lot of people who are strug- gling between paying what they need to pay and commitments,” said Mr. Hazel- wood. “They know they should be (invest- ing in their retirement), but they’re not.” TFSAs are also another reason, contin- ued Mr. Hazelwood. For those who plan on using money they’ve invested in a few years, it makes more sense to sock the funds away in a TFSA, he said. Essentially, if you invest in RRSPs and then take the money out, you can- not reuse that contribution room. With TFSAs, you retain the contribution room after you make withdrawals. Pensions are also getting more scarce, said Mr. Hazelwood. There will always be those in public sec- tor jobs -- teachers and first-responders -- with pensions, said Mr. Hazelwood, but “when you look at the numbers, there are more that don’t have pensions because the number of self-employed is growing.” Looking at his client base, which he dubs a “cross-section of society,” Mr. Hazelwood sees both sides of the retire- ment story: Some are planners, others are hopers. “Some, I think if I were in their shoes, I’d be really worried. I wouldn’t know what to do,” said Mr. Hazelwood. PORT PERRY -- Michael Konopaski is a char- tered professional accountant with the Scugog Accounting Professional Corporation. Mr. Konopaski has noticed the younger generation isn't saving money and planning for retirement the same way as their parents or grandparents did. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU: • The deadline for RRSP contributions in the 2014 tax year passed on March 2, 2015 • Talk to a financial advisor to under- stand your options and work with them to develop a plan that can help manage multiple financial priorities and to stay on track over the long term CIBC POLL RESULTS: • 54 per cent: Not making an RRSP contribution in the 2014 tax year. • 16 per cent: Have already made their entire contribution. • 16 per cent: plan on making a contri- bution or an additional contribution by the deadline. • 14 per cent: Not sure. 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 • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 15 PSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 Win first two games of best-of-five against Ottawa Lady Sens Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The fact the Durham West Jr. Light- ning had a better road record than they did at home this season bodes well for them in the second half of their playoff series. Hosting the opening two games of their best-of-five set with the Ottawa Lady Sens, the Lightning were unbeatable, posting back-to-back shutouts with wins of 1-0 and 4-0. The series now shifts to Ottawa for the remaining three games, if all are needed. During the Provincial Women’s Hockey League regular season, the Lightning had eight wins on home ice, compared to 11 on the road. They will need one more away from the Ajax Community Centre to close this series out. “We really liked the way we played,” said head coach Jeremy Murphy of his week- end impressions. “The first game Saturday our penalty killing was great. It got us out of some trouble. I thought on Saturday we got better each period. The third period we dominated and finally got that goal. “Sunday I thought we really played well from the drop of the puck. It was probably one of our best games of the season. That was our fourth game against Ottawa and we didn’t feel through the first three that we brought our ‘A’ game. We definitely got that Sunday.” Stellar goaltending from Rebecca Clark has allowed the Lightning to need just one goal in each game to earn the victory, as she has been perfect thus far, stopping all 40 shots in posting a pair of shutouts. Her shutout string actually extends to three games in a row, having blanked Brampton 3-0 in her last start during the regular sea- son. “Goaltending has certainly been a strength for us all year,” said Murphy of the tandem of Clark and Tera Hofmann. “With our record, our team has done well against the top teams. When we get into those big games, the goaltenders seem to raise their level of play. “We knew whoever we went with this weekend was going to be solid.” Offensively, the team’s leading scorer during the regular season, Alyssa Gee, has continued that role in the playoffs. She had both game-winning goals in the open- ing two games. In the 1-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 28, she scored midway through the third period, then opened the scoring in the first period on the power play in Sun- day’s 4-0 victory. Murphy said her line, which includes wingers Dakota Waites and Emily Jukosky, is expected to carry the load offensively. “With all the injuries this year it’s been hard to have lines gel because we haven’t had much consistency. We’ve got a bit healthier. We have a full lineup for the first time all year and been able to keep some combinations together,” Murphy added. Also scoring in the 4-0 win in Game 2 were Maria Dominico, Charlea Pedersen and Waites. Because Ottawa finished eighth and the Lightning ninth, coupled with the geo- graphic distance between the clubs, Otta- wa was given the choice as to how the series would play out. They opted to play the first two games away, then host games three through five. Game 3 goes Friday, Mar. 6 in Ottawa, with games four and five, if necessary, on Saturday and Sunday. Lightning first to strike in playoff series Nothing gets through PICKERING -- Pine Ridge’s Kendal Whyte jumped for the block in Quad-A junior girls’ volleyball against J. Clarke at Pine Ridge Secondary School. Pine Ridge won 2-0. Jason Liebregts / Metroland March Break sports camp at Pickering High School Designed for boys and girls between the ages of 5-13 AJAX -- Pickering High School will be hosting a March Break sports camp for boys and girls between the ages of 5-13. The camp will run from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, with late pick up until 5 p.m. available. The cost is $130 per child. Registration will be held in the gym of the school on Thursday, March 5 and again on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Or, email pickeringhoops@yahoo.ca. A T-shirt is included with the registra- tion, but space is limited. Pickering High School is located at 180 Church Street, N., in Ajax. 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 • Ma r c h 4 , 2 0 1 5 16 AP Reporting to the V.P. Claims, this position is responsible for the development and governance of claims adjudication processes, conducting formal audits, liaise with regulatory bodies and work with external auditors facilitating review requirements. This position will also handle inquiries/complaints from brokers and insured’s and oversee reviews of complex property, litigation, BI and multiline claims. 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Qualified applicants are asked to submit their resume by March 17, 2015 to: Attention: Human Resources humanresources@thecommonwell.ca We thank all candidates for their applications, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted. The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group is not just another insurance company; we are a P&C Mutual company with solid grass roots within our community since 1895. We’re proud to be a leader within the P&C industry offering a Mutual experience rich with history, opportunity and exceptional customer service. We are committed to profitable growth, team development, ingenuity, while having fun at work. We encourage a work-life balance and we are serious about what we do. Technical Claims Manager Lindsay Office DISCOVER. IMPROVE. ACHIEVE. 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Kathleen M Singer, died February 28, 2015 at the age of 89 at the Caressant Care Nursing Home in Marmora after a battle with ALS. Kathleen is survived by her sister Joyce Robinson (Ron) of Hollywood, Florida and her sister-in-law Jill Fuller of Wasaga Beach, Ontario and her four children, nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 52 years George Evan Singer, her siblings Alfred Fuller and Doreen Bartlett and brother-in-law Dave Bartlett. Kathleen was born in London, immigrated to Canada in 1957, a long-time resident of Ajax, then retired to Penetang and returned to Lynde Creek Village in Whitby in 1999. She was a World War ll veteran, serving with the Army Territorial Service, Royal Army Ordnance Corp. After raising her family, Kathleen sewed for many years at the former Chrysler Trim plant in Ajax. She was fond of travel, shrimp and wine, not necessarily in that order. But her treasures were her family and many friends. Much loved Mother of Carol MacMillan (late Iain) of Marmora, Geoffrey Singer and his wife Wendy of Ajax, Christina Harrod (Ron) of Marmora, Paul Singer (Brenda) of Ajax. Grandmother of Sean and Amanda, Angie and Mark, Danielle, Michael and Rachel, Sean and Lori, Bethany, Nikki, Alan and Luke. Great-grandmother of Victoria, Kyle, Hayden, Jamie, Brittany, Tristan, Braiden, Lexi, Logan, Alyson, William, Matthew and Andrew. The family wishes to thank the staff of both Lynde Creek Manor and Carresant Care Nursing Home for their professional, yet warm and caring support. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N Whitby from 1:00 p.m. Saturday (March 7th) until time of celebration service in the Barnes Chapel at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Kathleen, memorial donations to the ALS Society would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com LARGIE, Delphine - Peacefully, at Ajax- Pickering Hospital, on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in her 68th year. Loving sister of Jennifer Sachan and Sandy Hougassian (Jack) and remembered by her nieces Amanda (Matt), Jessica, Jaclyn (Tyler) and Julie and her nephew David. Will be forever missed by her dear companion Walter Middleton, his daughters Dorenda and Cissy (John) and cherished by her grandchildren Selina and Shurrina, Kyle, Kayla and Kordell; known as "GG" to her great-grandson Kwannell. Lifelong friend to Lee Ann Boles and remembered by Aliyah, close friend Nancy Stoll, her personal care providers Donna and Tammy and all of Del's dear friends. Memorial Service to celebrate Del's life will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 5 pm. Visitation from 3 to 5 pm Saturday. Donations in memory of Del to the charity of one's choice will be gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences to honour Del may be offered at www.mceachniefuneral.com. PIDGEON, Paula Joy - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Monday, March 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Beloved partner of Brenda for nine years. Cherished sister of Elaine (Serge), Paul (Leota), Tina, and Carolyn. The most amazing aunt in the world to her many nieces and nephews "We Love You Lala". Predeceased by her parents Paul and Joy, and her brother Gordon. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 7-9pm on Thursday March 5th and 2-4 & 7-9pm on Friday March 6th . The Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday March 7, 2015 at 11:00am. As per Paula's request, please dress casually. Interment in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax. If so desired, donations to St. Paul's-on-the-Hill Food Bank, the Canadian Liver Foundation, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca JOHNSTON ,Edward (Retiree of General Motors Oshawa) Peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Monday March 2, 2015 in his 79th year. Ed Johnston loving husband for 57 years to Beatrice. Loving father of Paul (Cheryl), Ann Robinson (Mark) and Katherine Johnston. Cherished Papa of Kevin (Catherine), Caitlin, Pete, Alexandra, Madeline and Grace. Edward will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. Friends will be received at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, Ontario 905-428-8488) on Thursday March 5, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass service will be held on Friday March 6, 2015 at 11:00am at Holy Redeemer Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 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