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Do you know a student who would be a worthy applicant? Please refer them to our web site.Deadline for Applicants is March 31st, 2015. 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! Ajax teacher gets students hyped with Skype Grade 5 class recently chatted live with chef, marine biologist Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Students in Ryan Tindale’s Grade 5 class are able to meet fascinating peo- ple from around the world, without ever leaving their desks. The local teacher at Southwood Public School in Ajax was recently recognized by the Durham District School Board for his use of Skype in the classroom. In recent months, his students have chatted face-to-face with a sushi chef, a marine biologist and a marketing execu- tive. “It’s something invigorating and fresh,” says Mr. Tindale, who has been teaching for about five years. His first experience with Skype was as a new teacher fresh out of school. He was teaching a small class at a pri- vate school and heard about a live-to- air event featuring pop star Taylor Swift talking about the importance of reading. “Instead of the regular grammar activi- ty for that day, we zoomed live into Scho- lastic headquarters in New York,” he says. “I remember the students’ eyes just blew up. It was so cool to see their faces.” Skype allows users to live video chat from computers, tablets and mobile devices as well as send instant mes- sages, exchange files and images, send video messages and hold conference calls. The technology is free and relatively easy to use, but Mr. Tindale says most teachers have never thought about using it to complement the curriculum. “Textbooks are great, and we should still use them,” he says. “But this is a way to add to the experience.” Mr. Tindale says he generally uses Skype to connect his students with experts who can weigh in on the unit of study they are working on. For example, the recent chat with a media executive from Toys R Us tied into a lesson on media literacy and how products are marketed to kids, while a Skype session with author Heidi Schulz gave students insight into a lesson on writing narrative fiction. His students have also Skyped with their class penpals in Pennsylvania. In the coming months, Mr. Tindale plans to set up Skype calls with a penguin colony in South Africa and a wildlife sanctuary. “It’s great that they can interact directly with these experts and ask questions. It’s so different from just watching a video or reading a book,” he notes. Mr. Tindale teaches workshops for the school board and has so far helped about 150 other teachers learn to use Skype in the classroom. He says his inspiration comes from think- ing about school from a child’s point of view. “I ask teachers, if you were a 10-year-old kid, would you want to be in your class- room? It really makes you think,” he says. Teachers can check out http://bit.ly/ teachingsmarterskype to learn more. AJAX -- Ryan Tindale, a Grade 5 teacher at Southwood Park Public School, talked via Skype with a Grade 8 class in Valleyview Public School in Pickering on March. 12. He uses Skype to make his lessons more interesting. His students have recently Skyped with students in Brazil as well as a chef and a marine biologist. He also teaches Skype workshops to other teachers in Durham District School Board. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Families mark 20 years since Lost Boys vanished from Pickering Case remains unsolved after six teens believed to have stolen boat near Frenchman’s Bay in 1995 Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Family members of six teenage boys who went missing in Pickering still haven’t gotten closure 20 years later. “It just seems like yesterday actually,” says Barbara Smith, a Pickering resi- dent and the great aunt of Jamie Lefe- bvre, who was 17 at the time he disap- peared. Dubbed the Lost Boys, the teens van- ished March 17, 1995 after a night of partying. Video surveillance caught three of them breaking into a marina on French- man’s Bay in the very early morning hours. It’s believed the boys stole two boats and went for an ill-fated ride on the cold waters of Lake Ontario, but no one really knows what happened. A massive search for the boys turned up no sign of them or the boats. All that was found was a gas can near Wilson, New York which had been stowed on one of the stolen boats. “The whole thing just puzzles you,” says Ms. Smith. “You don’t really have closure.” Each year the boys’ families gather at Frenchman’s Bay to remember 17-year- old Jay Boyle; 18-year-old Chad Smith and 17-year-old Robbie Rumboldt of Pickering; 17-year-old Michael Cum- mins of Oshawa; 16-year-old Danny Higgins of Ajax; and Jamie, who lived in Scarborough. The families and friends write mes- sages on balloons to their loved ones and lay out flowers on the beach. On March 14, Ms. Smith says around 150 people gathered at The Courtyard Restaurant in Pickering for the special event, A Night to Remember. Families and friends raised funds to install a commemorative bench at the foot of Liverpool Road, and with the remainder, they will make a donation to the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children. “It was just amazing,” says Ms. Smith. She has fond members of Jamie. “He was fun, a bit wild I would say, but as a teen at 17, of course they are,” she says. Jamie’s mother died in 2012, never knowing what happened to her son. In October 2013, the family of Jay Boyle learned that human remains found near the Niagara River in 1998 were clad in a pair of red jeans like the ones he was wearing when he disap- peared. Another set of human remains was found nearby. According to the Lost Boys of Pickering Facebook page, the families have asked for a DNA test, but so far haven’t received any results. Anyone with new information on the case is asked to call Durham police at 905-579-1520. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at www.dur- hamregionalcrimestoppers.ca online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 4 P Now Accepting New Patients For Dentistry While Asleep And Awake Dr.Richard Nurgitz is joining our team as a General Family Dentist. 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In Partnership with:Sponsored By: 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP Safari is 10 Years New! March 2015 is the month Safari Bar and Grill commemorates its 10th year of operation in Ajax! And to celebrate such a monumental occasion, we’re giving away $1,000,000! Yes, you read that right, (place pinky to cheek and repeat, with a sly genius-like smirk… ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!!)! After undergoing a complete facelift, the gang at Safari wants to say Thank You to the Ajax/Pickering communities by hand delivering fifty thousand $20 Gift Cards to homes in the area. Do the math and it equates to a pretty impressive $1,000,000 of delicious Safari Food! “We’re very appreciative of our Ajax/Pickering neighbours for their continued support over the past 10 years and we are proud and excited to share our brand new re-finished restaurant and bar with our Safari Community”, says owner/ operator Dan Ferracuti. Our new restaurant, bar and patio is absolutely gorgeous, with brand new furniture and paint, refinished hardwood floors and a super cool, back lit onyx divide that can be used to configure the dining room into individual private dining areas to accommodate parties of all sizes. We’ve even renovated the washroom facilities. And, just in time for the Raptors’ playoff run, the lower level billiard lounge and sports bar is home to a brand new massive 180” crystal clear projection screen, making it the largest TV in Durham Region! “Our secret to success has always been the quality of our food. We make every single item on our menu from scratch daily, using fresh, local ingredients” says Dan proudly. “We actually have 4 Red Seal Chefs who make up our culinary team. I don’t know of many places that can make that claim” Keep an eye out for your $20 gift card, then “Take Your Taste Buds on Safari!” Ajax- Pickering hospital plans for growth in Seaton community Rouge Valley Health System’s operating and capital plan looks at more services in west Durham AJAX -- The Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem is planning for growth in Seaton as part of its operating and capital plan. Nicknamed the Blue Book, the operat- ing and capital plan points to a future of more services for the growing commu- nities of Ajax, Pickering, Seaton, Whitby and Scarborough. “Investment and growth are the com- munity’s dividends for constantly improving quality and fiscal respon- sibility delivered by our Rouge Valley team,” says Michele James, Rouge Val- ley interim chief operating officer. “As we look ahead to the new fiscal year in our 2015–2016 annual operating and capital plan, we see more invest- ment in capital and services and a small growth in our overall staff comple- ment.” The Blue Book maps out the hospital’s course for the next 12 months begin- ning on April 1. “Our strengths as a regional centre for cardiac care, which we aim to spread to other regional partnerships, and our strong focus on the patient experience in all of our programs, will continue as we plan for growth in north Pickering and throughout the Scarborough-Dur- ham area,” Ms. James says. Rouge Valley has delivered seven con- secutive years of budget surpluses and this plan represents the eighth year. The surpluses, which Rouge Valley expects to continue beyond 2015-16, will allow the health system to contin- ue to invest in new equipment, upgrad- ed facilities, as well as new facilities to serve the growing populations, such as the Seaton community. “Some 70,000 people will live in the north Pickering area as it develops dur- ing the next five years,” Ms. James says. Rouge Valley is proposing the con- struction of an ambulatory care facil- ity in Seaton to handle the additional demand that the population will bring. At its public board of directors’ meet- ing in December, the Central East Local Health Integration Network board of directors endorsed Rouge Valley’s ear- ly-stage pre-capital planning submis- sion to continue planning in order to meet Seaton’s future needs. The Central East LHIN also endorsed two other significant early-stage pre- capital submissions: The redevelop- ment of the Ajax-Pickering hospital campus to provide the needed inpa- tient capacity to support the emer- gency department, which has already surpassed the planned 60,000 annu- al emergency department visits of the 2009 expansion; and the renovation of the emergency department facilities at Rouge Valley Centenary in Scarbor- ough. Rouge Valley is also planning exten- sive redevelopment at the Centena- ry campus in: surgery; inpatient units; ambulatory services; and diagnostics. Visit http://www.rougevalley. ca/images/PDFs/2014/Financial/ rvhs_2015_2016_blue_book.pdf to view the Blue Book.‘‘Some 70,000 people will live in the north Pickering area as it develops during the next five years.’ Michelle James, Rouge Valley Health System interim chief operating officer. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 6 P 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 • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-215-0481 or 905-215-0462 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-215-0504 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions Teens and texting go together, but when you throw driving a car or any other vehicle into the mix, often there are deadly consequences. It’s a message that all of us, young and old alike, need to heed. And the Pickering Town Centre has teamed up with Accident Awareness to drive it home to young people this March break. A 10-day program at the mall aims to make texting something you won’t ever do while driving. The mall’s #live- 2see20 Teen Lounge runs to March 22 in the lower level in the Hudson’s Bay wing. It’s for teens ages 13 to 18, is free and open from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Before a teen can enter it, they have to take a pledge not to text and drive. The consequences are front and cen- tre at the mall for all to see: a car from a crash that killed a young driver who was on a cellphone. And at the launch on kick-off day, Fri- day the 13th, St. Mary Catholic Second- ary School students did a zombie walk to illustrate the mindset of young peo- ple when texting and driving. We’ve heard it before regarding cell- phones, namely that even if your eyes are on the road, when you’re speak- ing on the phone while driving you’re not absorbing all of the visual informa- tion you as a driver should be taking in. Information that, when combined, keeps you and other motorists safe. The same applies to texting. More so, since you have to take your eyes off of the road to text and use your fingers. If the zombies aren’t enough to scare us, the hard facts are terrifying enough to frighten anyone in Pickering: texting while driving makes a driver 23 times more likely to crash; 46 per cent of driv- ers under 18 admit they text and drive; and, teen drivers are four times more likely than adults to get into accidents or near accidents while texting. Let’s face it, most texts are of the fair- ly unimportant variety; your life isn’t going to change if you don’t respond to a text within a minute or two. But if you’re behind the wheel, be it in an urban or a rural environment, texting takes your attention off the road and you can be involved in a crash, perhaps a fatal one, in the blink of an eye. What’s a better option, waiting until you can safely respond to a text or doing it while driving? The answer is clear. Never mind that it’s against the law, texting and driving is a recipe for disas- ter. -- Pickering News Advertiser Pickering teens urged to avoid texting, driving 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 Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 Fluctuating gas prices don’t make sense To the editor: I have a real concern regarding the price of gas vs. the price of oil. On Jan. 16 I purchased gas for 78.9 cents/L at Costco, and oil was $45.16/ barrel. Please check the rest of my data: • Jan. 20 79.9 cents/L $46.55/barrel • Jan. 27 82.9 cents/L $45.01/barrel • Feb. 3 88.9 c/L $49.91/barrel • Feb. 11 93.9 c/L $49.30/barrel • Feb. 23 94.0 c/L $49.36/barrel • March 4 1.009 c/L $50.46/barrel • March 10 99.9 c/L $48.69/barrel My question now is, why is gas selling for $1.039/L today, when oil is currently selling for $43.78/barrel? Judging by recent trends, gas should be selling for no more than 78.9 cents/L. Gord Tewnion There’s plenty to read while we wait for spring break to take hold Spring starts this weekend, thank goodness. However, winter doesn’t seem to want to relin- quish its cold, miserable grip on us. All of which means there’s still plenty of time to curl up inside and read a good book, before the nice weather arrives and we can curl up out- side with a good book. Last month, when winter was in its heyday, the Rossland branch of Whitby Public Library got hit with a flood and had to close. It was hoped the branch could reopen this month but it’s now going to be April 7 before repairs are done and the branch is ready to admit readers. Meanwhile, the Orono branch suffered from winter weather too, with some frozen pipes forc- ing a closure, although only for a few days. On a cheerier note, Durham libraries contin- ue their Pass the Book campaign, encouraging readers throughout Durham Region to pick up a copy of The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker, read it and discuss it with other read- ers. Once you’ve read it, go to https://passthe- bookdurham.wordpress.com/ and fill out a bal- lot for a chance to win some prizes -- member- ship to the Aga Khan Museum for two adults and two children, meal voucher for the Diwa Restaurant at the Aga Khan Museum, and fam- ily membership to the Gardiner Museum. The draw will be conducted on April 30. Reading a book you enjoy and sharing it with others is a good prize in itself, which leads me to the book I just finished. The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy is a gem of a novel and a companion to The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Rachel Joyce, in which the title character goes on a walkabout on receiving a letter from an old friend saying she’s dying. In this latest book that friend tells her side of the story as she waits for Harold to arrive. If you haven’t read these wonderful stories, I recommend you do so. -- Copy editor Christy Chase is going on a walk and will laugh at trees, in honour of Harold and Queenie. Christy Chase Copy Editor Booked Pickering, Darlington contribute to big gain by OPG Company reports large net income in 2014 DURHAM -- Last year was a good one for Ontario Power Generation, as the utility reported net income in 2014 of $881 mil- lion. That compared to the $135 million in net income OPG reported in 2013, the company announced on Friday, March 13. OPG is a public company wholly owned by the provincial government. “In addition to our strong earnings of over $800 million in 2014, when you add in taxes and other payments we make to the Prov- ince, we have returned over $1.2 billion to our shareholders this year,” said Tom Mitch- ell, OPG’s president and CEO. “This was accomplished while OPG continues to gen- erate electricity at a significantly lower price than the average of all other electricity gen- erators.” “Our financial achievements are the result of significant organization-wide efforts in transforming the company to be more effi- cient. Our operations, maintenance and administration expenses in 2014 reflected the substantial reduction in OPG staff lev- els over the past four years. They are also a tribute to the people at OPG who met the challenge to demonstrate that the com- pany could be more cost-effective without sacrificing safety or reliability,” Mr. Mitchell added. OPG had revenue of $4.963 billion in 2014, up from $4.863 billion in 2013. The company recognized an ‘extraordi- nary gain’ of $243 million last year related to its 48 hydroelectric facilities. The utility owns the Pickering and Dar- lington nuclear stations. Total electricity generated last year increased to 82.2 terawatt hours (TWh) from 80.8 TWh in 2013. The increase was mainly due to higher nuclear generation, partially offset by production forgone by OPG’s hydroelectric facilities due to surplus baseload conditions. Nuclear production accounts for more than half of all the electricity generated in Ontario, as 48.1 TWh were produced last year, an increase of 3.4 TWh 2013. The high- er production was primarily due to fewer unplanned outage days at the two stations. Fewer unplanned outages in 2014 at Dar- lington, in Clarington, pushed the facility’s capability factor, or the amount of energy produced compared to full production, to 92.1 per cent in 2014, up from 82.9 per cent a year earlier. At Pickering, the capability factor rose to 75.3 per cent last year, up from 73.7 per cent in 2013. Last year also saw the company close the last of its coal-fired generating units. 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The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), and one of the following partner organi- zations: Canadian Diabetes Association, Goodwill or the Salvation Army. The first Reuse Day is Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Rd., Whitby. Acceptable items include bedding, furniture, appliances, cabinets, countertops and most other reusable renovation materials. Residents should note only good qual- ity items, deemed to be suitable for reuse by charities, will be accepted. Garbage, household hazardous waste and unwant- ed electronics will not be accepted. Mate- rials refused by charities must be removed by residents for disposal at one of the Region’s waste management facilities (fees will apply). For more information on Reuse Days, including future dates, visit www.durham. ca/wasteevents or call 1-800-667-5671. Cavan man charged with assault after brawl at Pickering Panthers hockey game PICKERING -- A Peterborough-area man has been charged with assaulting a young fan during a brawl at a hockey game in Pickering last weekend. The fight broke out in the stands during a midget AA game between the Pickering Panthers and Peterborough Petes at the Don Beer Arena on Dillingham Road March 7. Witnesses said as many as 20 fans were involved. A 17 year old from Ajax reported a man confronted him about his cheering, then grabbed and punched him. The victim attempted to fight back, but was pushed against the glass and repeatedly punched in the head, police said. The victim suffered minor injuries and didn’t require medical attention. Matthew Madgett, 23, of Preston Road in Cavan, is charged with assault. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 9 P Paddy’s Market It’s Worth the Drive to Hampton! 2212 TAUNTON ROAD, HAMPTON APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE: 905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 www.PaddysMarket.ca See Sales Associate for Details * In-store instant rebate equal to15% of retail purchase price (before taxes) on purchase of qualifying Whirlpool major appliances will be deducted at time of purchase. Offer cannot be combined with any other Whirlpool appliance offer. This offer is not available to second channel, dealers, builders or contractors. $174999* PLUS SAVE 15% $154900* PLUS SAVE 15% $94900* PLUS SAVE 15% $149800* PLUS SAVE 15% Whirlpool®30”French Door RefrigeratorWhite with Stainless Steel Handles WRF560SFYH French Door Styling with a Smaller Foot- print Take home the design you want with this 30”wide model. 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Upcoming Loupe feature to profile people making a difference DURHAM -- Do you know someone in Dur- ham Region whose efforts are making a dif- ference in our community, but who does not regularly make headlines? We are looking for 30 people whose efforts are having a positive impact on Durham Region. These people will come from many walks of life. Their efforts may be putting Durham Region on the map economically, socially or environmentally. Their impact might be felt in the business community, education, health, volunteerism, not-for- profit, community service, arts, sports or entertainment arenas. Selected people will be part of an upcoming feature in Metro- land’s Loupe magazine. If you would like to recommend someone please send us their name, contact informa- tion, and a brief explanation of how they are making a difference to newsroom@durham- region.com under the subject line Top 30. Deadline to submit names: March 27, 2015. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP Pickering performance compares teenagers on their cellphones to zombies Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Answering a text message takes a driver’s eyes off the road for four to six seconds and the consequences can be deadly, says the co-founder of Accident Awareness Inc. “Ask yourself this: is it really important to answer that text or is it really important to stay alive?” Bob Annan told a crowd at the launch of a 10-day program at the Pickering Town Centre aimed at separat- ing texting from driving. The devastating sight of a car from a crash that killed a young driver who was using a cellphone was slowing down foot traffic at the mall at the launch on March 13. It will remain there for the remainder of March break. “It was pretty beat up,” said Dallas Earle, a 13 year old who attended the launch put on by the Pickering Town Centre and Accident Awareness, to get local teenagers to think twice before texting behind the wheel. The mall has created the #live2see20 Teen Lounge, which will run throughout March break, right up until March 22, in the lower level in the Hudson’s Bay wing. The lounge is free and open to teenagers aged 13 to 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Before teens can enter, they must first take a pledge not to text and drive. They can also visit pickeringtowncentre.com to take the pledge online. “We hope to collect 500 pledges or more,” said Lorna Murphy, the Pickering Town Centre’s marketing director. The lounge includes: a driving simulator that teens can check out to test their on- road awareness skills, a juice and snack bar, video and board games, air hockey, foosball and informational materials to educate teens about the dangers and risks of texting while driving. There is even a casket filled with dead cellphones, as well as a board on which teens are invited to write down the things they wish to accomplish before they turn 20. Young Drivers of Canada is giving away a big prize over the course of the week. The prize will include 13 in-car lessons as well as information on the difficulties of multi-tasking, said Angelo DiCicco, gen- eral manager of Young Drivers of Canada across the GTA. In the spirit of Friday the 13th, on the day of the kickoff, theatre students from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School caught the attention of shoppers with a zombie- walk performance illustrating the mindset of teens when texting behind the wheel. “A lot of teens are constantly on their cellphones,” said Tia Greto, a Grade 11 St. Mary student who performed and is cur- rently practising to get her driver’s licence. When she gets it, she plans to limit tex- ting to the times that she is not behind the wheel. “I probably will just turn it off,” she says. Brooklynn Dunlop, 13, uses her smart- phone a lot but can see how dangerous texting and driving can be. “You could get in a car accident and get hurt,” she said. “You could die.” Mr. Annan and John Hinds, both with decades’ worth of police experience, began educating the public on highway safety in 1993. Accident Awareness brings attention to how quickly fatal collisions can occur and the grim aftermath that always accompanies these tragedies. Mr. Hinds said drivers should know that texting is against the law at all times a driver is in control of a vehicle, wheth- er they are driving on a highway or even stopped at a red light. “We see it every day,” said Mr. Hinds. The organization is happy to attend schools and other places such as seniors’ centres and workplaces to share informa- tion about accident awareness. “They walk out with great information,” said Mr. Annan. Visit www.accidentawareness.ca for more information or to book a free ses- sion. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Texting and driving don’t mix: mall campaign HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • Texting while driving makes a driver 23 times more likely to crash • Answering a text takes away a driv- er’s attention for about five seconds, enough time to travel the length of a football field • Teen drivers are four times more likely than adults to get into car crashes or near-crashes when texting on a cell- phone • A teen driver riding with one other passenger doubles the risk of being involved in a fatal car crash. With two or more passengers, a fatal accident is five times as likely • Forty-six per cent of drivers under 18 admit to texting while driving Facts from www.textinganddrivingsafety.com PICKERING — The Pickering Town Centre and Accident Awareness Inc. hosted a spe- cial event on March 13 about the dangers of distracted driving, especially texting behind the wheel. Theatre students from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School pre- sented a performance dressed as zombies, illustrating the mindset of teens when texting behind the wheel. The Teen Lounge at the Pickering Town Centre is open to teenagers during March Break and includes snacks, video and board games, air hockey, foosball and informational materials to educate teens about the dangers of texting and driving. Ron Pietroniro photos / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r • Mar c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP ALLINCLUSIVEPRICES:PLUSHST&LICENCE.Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.*Cash BONUS:Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insuredin Canada in the customer's name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. 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Now is your opportunity to be among the first residents of Harwood Place Seniors Community, set to open on June 1, 2015. Three model suites are available to view and floor plans of all suites and the building are on display as well. So far, the residence has had a great response from the community. There are studio, one bedroom, one bedroom with a den and two bedroom suites to choose from. All suites have kitchenettes, and the two bedroom suites feature fully equipped kitchens. Every suite has oversized windows, accessible showers and individual temperature control. Residents will enjoy three delicious meals a day served in the large, bright dining room which includes a walkout to a lovely patio. The dining room has open seating, which allows residents to eat when they wish. Inside, this beautifully appointed home there are an incredible array of amenities for residents to enjoy, including an indoor therapeutic pool, a spa room with a whirlpool tub, sports lounge, movie theatre, fitness centre, indoor putting green, hair salon and much more. Harwood Place will have a full time activity coordinator who will organize regular outings, entertainment and many other programs for the residents to enjoy. There will be something for everyone, from card games to exercise classes. Residents will have lots of time to enjoy the amenities and programs now that they don’t have to worry about doing daily chores and home maintenance. Housekeeping and laundry are done once a week and medication administration is available as needed. Staff will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to see to the resident’s needs. There are only 13 main level suites with walk outs and four two bedroom suites, so reserve yours now before they are all gone! Visit Harwood Place today and choose your suite. Harwood Place Seniors Community is located at 240 Old Harwood Avenue in Ajax. The sales office and model suitesareopensevendaysaweekfrom10a.m.to3p.m.Tobook an appointment outside of these hours or for more information, call Ann Marie (905) 686-1333 or visit www.harwoodplace.ca. Advertising Feature Our residence will feature... Great Hall with Cozy Fireplace Gorgeous Dining Room Chapel / Theatre Fitness and Exercise Room Indoor Heated Therapeutic Pool Beauty Salon / Barber Shop and Spa* *Additional charges may apply. Studio, One-bedroom, One-bedroom Plus Den and Two-bedroom Suites with Large Double Windows Visit www.harwoodplace.ca to w a t c h t h e v i r t u a l t o u r ! Ann M a r i e M c C a b e ,Director o f M a r k e t i n g & C o m m u n i t y R e l a t i o n s The Model Suites are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PICKERING & T O R O N T O KINGSTON R D . WEST N E Y R D . HAR WOO D A VE. WHITBY & O S H A WA MAGILL D R . CHAPMAN D R . S A L E M R D . HIRSHFIELD L N . 44 2 KERRISON D R . OLD H A R WOO D A VE. OLD H A R WOOD A VE. 401 240 O l d H a r w o o d A v e n u e i n A j a x Re s i d e n c e o p e n i n g on J u n e 1 s t ! Opening d a y i s j u s t 9 w e e k s away! Now is your opportunity to be among the first residents of beautiful Harwood Place Seniors Community. The residence is opening in just 9 weeks on June 1st and over 60% of the suites have been leased! Hurry in for the suite and view of your choice. Have y o u s e e n o u r Model S u i t e s yet? M o d e l S u i t e s NO W O P E N ! Book your tour today! Join us on Facebook / newsdurham 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 • Mar c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP March Madness On Now! 425 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Formerly Bob Myers) 905.427.2500 vandusengm.com About the torch Length:65 cm Weight:1.2 kg Material:aluminum To learn more, visit:TORONTO2015.org May 30–July 10, 2015 The first Pan Am torchbearers have been announced! CELEBRATE AND SHARE THE PAN AM SPIRIT •41 days •3,000 torchbearers •130+communities •180+celebrations •60+alternative modes of transportation Fa st Fa cts PROVEEDORES DE FINANCIAMIENTO BAILLEURS DE FONDS FUNDING PARTIES COLABORADORES EMBLEMÁTICOS PARRAINEURS PHARES SIGNATURE SUPPORTERS SOCIO COMUNITARIO PARTENAIRE COMMUNAUTAIRE COMMUNITY PARTNER Shoe lovers rejoice! Town Shoes Limited is thrilled to announce the grand opening of DSW Designer Shoe WarehouseinWhitby.DSWopensatThicksonRidgePower Centre today at 8 am. The new DSW location includes a breathtakingassortmentoftopbrandnameanddesigner dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for womenandmen,allatirresistibleeverydaylowprices. “Based on the incredibly successful launch of DSW in Mississauga and Newmarket last fall, we’re very excited to bring this brand to Whitby. This large shoe warehouse formatisnotbeingdoneouthere.Thesearetentimesthe sizeofatypicalmallshoestore” –BruceDinan,CEO,TownShoesLimited TownShoes Limited is excitedtobe investing in the Whitby community. Opening a location approximately 20,000 square feet in size,will make Whitby host to one of the largest shoe stores in Canada.Shoe lovers can choose from more than 22,000 pairs of familiar designer brands including Nine West, Ralph Lauren,Sam Edelman, Cole Haan,SteveMadden,Clarks,Skechers,Converse,Nike,New Balance, Keds, Lacoste and Coach.All at irresistible price points withupto40percent off thesuggested retail price. Bepartof shoehistory.Join usonMarch19thtocelebrate the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse grand opening. Doors openat8 amandthefirst200 peopleto visittheDSW store onthedayof grandopening willreceivea $25DSWgift card. WHITBY,GETREADYFOREVENMORESHOELOVE! ABOUTTOWNSHOESLIMITED Withover60yearsofexperienceandnearly200locations across Canada, Town Shoes Limited is the largest branded footwear retailer in Canada. Town Shoes Limited comprises five brands: Town Shoes, The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, Sterling and DSW Designer Shoe WarehouseCanadianlocations,eachofwhichisdedicated tofashion,qualityandvalue.TownShoesLimitedisbased inToronto,Ontario. DESIGNERSHOES.WAREHOUSEPRICES. DSWCANADA.CA/WHITBY IS OPENING IN WHITBY! TODAY, MARCH 19, 8 AM .ICESRSE PUOHARE. WESONER SHGIESD YTBIA/WH.CAANADCSWD DSWOPENINGINWHITBY: MARCH19,8AM 1650VICTORIAST.E.UNIT2 THICKSONRIDGE THEFIRST200PEOPLE GETA$25GIFTCARD! Foradditionalinformation, visit dswcanada.ca/whitby Advertising Feature FOCUS ON BUSINESS Pickering 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. 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) 215-0417 or email cbaker@durhamregion.com. 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We doBusiness Cards Buy500,Get500FREE Durham police must pay $345,000 in damages for failing to protect Whitby tipster’s anonymity Margaret Stack told Durham Regional Police of her suspicions about a gun theft, and police let her identity become known to suspects, a judge rules Wendy Gillis newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- After informing Durham Regional Police that she and others on her quiet Whitby street believed two neighbour- hood brothers had broken into a nearby home and stolen two guns, Margaret Stack pleaded with the officer to never reveal her identity. “My only concern is that I have two little boys,” she told Durham police officer James Liepsig in a videotaped interview at the force’s police station in February, 2002. “That is everybody’s concern,” Const. Liepsig responded, reassuring Ms. Stack her information would not be released. “This is between you and I.” But after the brothers were arrested for the gun thefts, it quickly became evident Const. Liepsig had been far from discreet -- and did nothing to stop the boys’ family from access- ing the video of Ms. Stack’s interview, a recording he did not even tell her was being made. Ms. Stack and her husband allege in a recent court case that the boys’ family then launched a relentless campaign of wrath -- harassment that included “constantly” spying and staring through windows and “clucking” and making chicken actions when she was on the street. It culminated in an attempt to hit Ms. Stack with a truck, sending her running for cover behind a tree. Ms. Stack and her husband eventually put their home up for sale. In what experts say is a legal precedent, Ontario Superior Court Justice Douglas Gray ordered Durham police to pay Ms. Stack $345,000 in damages, ruling the force did “nothing whatsoever” to preserve Ms. Stack’s anonymity. There was no attempt to remove her name from paperwork or edit the videotape made available to the boys’ lawyer, and the Crown attorneys who pros- ecuted the case were never told of any promises of ano- nymity, Justice Gray wrote in his decision, released late last month. “At the very least there must be a duty to take reasonable care to preserve ano- nymity. In this case, it is clear that reasonable care was not taken,” he wrote in the ruling. Justice Gray also criticized the Durham force’s lack of response when Ms. Stack’s husband, Chad Nissen, called to report the harassment and the neighbour’s alleged attempt to hit Ms. Stack with his truck, writing that the police “did almost nothing about it.” Dave Selby, spokesman for Durham Regional Police, said in an e-mail Tuesday that a notice of appeal has been filed. Const. Liepsig would not be available for comment because the legal process is still underway, Mr. Selby said. Margaret Hoy, Ms. Stack’s lawyer, said the decision is not just a win for her client and her family but for members of the public who feel compelled to bring vital informa- tion to the attention of police. “They have the right to believe that when they are told something by the police that the police will keep their word and they will act honestly,” Ms. Hoy said in an interview. “There’s a need for people to step forward. They are essential to the administration of justice.” Reached at home, the boys’ father -- who cannot be identified because his sons were underage at the time of their arrests -- denied there had been any campaign of harassment or attempt to run over Ms. Stack with his pickup truck. Only one of his sons was charged in con- nection to the gun theft after one of the fire- arms was found in a nearby creek. He did three months’ probation, the father said. Court heard Ms. Stack is still suffering from post traumatic stress disorder caused by the two months of harassment and “relentless” spying by the neighbours. Ms. Stack testified the neighbours would come to their living room window or onto the front step of their house or driveway “and glare at them,” Justice Gray wrote. Mr. Nissen told court he called the boys’ father after the alleged attempt to strike Ms. Stack with the truck, and he took notes of their conversation. Mr. Nissen testified his neighbour called Ms. Stack “Judas” and said: “I’m going to watch you and your fam- ily under a microscope and when you screw up I will return the (courtesy). I will pay her back tenfold.” Before they decided to move to a different area in Durham Region, Mr. Nissen testi- fied the family tried boarding up their fence, closing the shutters and curtains through- out the house and even arranged to access their home through their neighbour’s back- yard, according to the ruling. Toronto lawyer Sean Dewart, who has been involved in a previous case involving an informant’s identity being revealed by a Crown attorney, said he is not aware of any other such trials in Ontario and possibly in Canada involving police identification of an anonymous informant, though that kind of information leak has certainly happened before. -- Torstar news services Margaret Stack 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 16 P Environment Saturday, March 28 4th annual Eastern GtA Eco Summit 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pickering central Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. this year, the Eco Summit is being pre- sented in collaboration with the city of Pickering as part of Sustainable Pickering day. there will be three sessions, resent- ed by university of toronto Scarborough faculty and community partners, that will engage attendees with new information and resources on community gardening, urban ecology, and climate change. Ses- sions at 10am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. regis- ter at cosummit2015.eventbrite.caSustain- able Pickering day celebrations continue at the Pickering town centre. Free https:// utscisgreen.wordpress.com/ Fundraisers Saturday, March 28 NEwf friends’ spring fundraiser 12 p.m. 4 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. Fourth annual Newfoundland dog res- cue fundraiser. there will be face painting, Newf-drawn cart rides, a bark and a bake sale, a puppy kissing booth, a silent auc- tion and a rummage sale. there will also be pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. all proceeds go to Newf Friends found at newf-friends.blogspot.ca this is a fun filled event for all family members: fur and non furbearing. Free Luncheons and dinners WEdNESday, March 25 2015 Regional chairman’s luncheon address 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. the Lake house Event centre, 600 Liver- pool road, Pickering. roger anderson, durham regional chair- man, addresses ajax-Pickering Board of trade on the state of affairs from a regional perspective. donations will be collected on behalf of a not-for-profit member. 905-686- 0883. Member= $40.00 Guest= $50.00 thurSday, March 26 CommuNity lunch 12 p.m. Peace Lutheran church, 928 Liverpool rd., Pickering. all are welcome to enjoy a home-cooked meal and fellowship. If you need a ride, call 905-839-3521. Free March Break FrIday, March 20 StiCk and Puck - Grades 1 to 4 9 a.m. 11 a.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham road, Pickering. Parents can help their children develop and practise skating, stickhandling, and passing skills in a relaxed, non-competitive atmo- sphere. children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. rink 2.. $7(parent/ child); $2.50 each additional child StiCk and Puck - Grades 5 to 8 11 a.m. 1 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham road, Pickering. Parents can help their child practise and develop skating, stickhandling and pass- ing skills. all children must be accompanied by an adult. rink 2.. $7(parent/child); $2.50 each additional child PubliC skate 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Pickering recreation complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Meetings MONday, March 23 PiCkERiNG council meeting 7 p.m. Pickering city hall, One the Esplanade, Pickering. Pickering council meets in the council chambers. Free WEdNESday, March 25 CyCliNG club meeting 7 p.m. 9 p.m. the Bear, a Firkin Pub, 1294 Kingston road, Pickering. the durham cycling club is holding an open house for all members and anyone interested in joining the club. Free Things To Do Saturday, March 21 woRld down Syndrome day 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. In honour of World down Syndrome day 2015, a Nail Painting, awareness raising Party will be held. It will be a community gathering to celebrate kids, raise aware- ness and paint some nails. there will be lots of blue nail polish with props for some creative #BlueNailcrew photos, facts about down syndrome and resource mate- rial, snacks and music. Free Public skating takes place all week. Visit http://www.pickering.ca/en/living/skating.asp for rates. Standard skating rates (children under seven are free) PubliC swim 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering recreation complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Open swim taking place all week. 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Oshawa reported the largest proportion of both businesses and jobs in the region, and statistics regard- ing major business sectors show that 21 per cent of jobs in Durham are in the retail sec- tor. The comprehensive survey of local busi- nesses that gathered data about business operations, including the type and nature of the business, the number of employees, plans for growth, floor space and location. The Region’s Business Count team visit- ed business establishments across Durham from May to August of last year with the goal of building and maintaining the compre- hensive employment database. It is used to update the Region’s online business direc- tory, www.investdurham.ca . The data will also be used for a range of planning and eco- nomic development purposes, such as land use studies and growth monitoring. Alex Georgieff, commissioner of planning and economic development, thanked local businesses for their co-operation. “With more than 11,200 businesses sur- veyed across Durham, the data collected will allow us to determine the ways in which we can enhance resources for the region’s many businesses and build a stronger local econo- my,” he said. For more information, visit www.durham. ca/businesscount . Businesses are encour- aged to look at local supply chains by visiting the directory at www.investdurham.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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 18 AP Let’s Ask The Podiatrist - Diabetes and Your Feet Ask the Podiatrist: I was recently diagnosed with adult onset diabetes. Although I have seen numerous professionals including an internist, a dietician, and a podiatrist, I need some clarification why my legs and feet are so adversely affected. How can I take care of my feet to ensure many trouble free miles? Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that can only be controlled but not cured. It is very important that the diabetic patient always maintain a strict regime of medication, diet, exercise and weight control as the disease is always present. Diabetes which affects the lower extremities has two major components. One is circularity, affecting the small and sometimes larger arteries, and the other is neuropathy, affecting the peripheral nerves and therefore, sensation. The smaller artery disease results from a thickening of the capillary basement membrane. This affects the lower extremity as it is farthest from the heart, and its diameter already narrower from the heart, and its diameter is already narrower than the smaller arteries elsewhere in the body. Exercise improves circulation by increasing both cardiac output and peripheral blood flow. It is also important for diabetics to give up smoking cigarettes, as nicotine is a vaso-constrictor (narrows blood vessel diameters). Peripheral neuropathy involves the inability of the diabetic patient to sense pain and other discomforts as well as an inability to sense between hot and cold temperatures. Pain is natures signal that something is wrong and must be tended too. Without this signal the diabetic often remains unaware that a problem exists. Combining the poorer circulation with a loss of sensation puts the diabetic patient at a much higher risk for foot problems. Pressure of the most minor type or small cuts can go unnoticed until these become full-blown problems that take much longer to resolve in the diabetic patient. Calluses and pressure sores are also prevalent in the diabetic patient because the protective fat pad across the metatarsals (ball of the foot) things out. Skin changes involve diminished sweating which leads to dry, scaly, cracked, and fissured skin. To accommodate the foot for changes in those pressure areas, orthotics insoles or accommodative footwear may also be needed. Diabetic patients must be proactive (not reactive) and indentify problems before they occur. If you follow this simple list of do’s and don’ts, the diabetic patient is less likely to have serious foot problems. DO’S FOR THE DIABETIC • Examine feet daily • Soak feet, but never longer than 10 minutes to avoid excessive dryness • Pay, don’t run feet dry, drying especially between the toes • Cut nails straight across • Diabetic skin is dry so use lanolin cream • Sleep with a pillow between your legs to prevent crossing • Orthotics to decrease pressure points • Seek professional care for proper treatment plan DON’TS FOR DIABETICS • DONT’ SMOKE • Don’t wear tight socks or garters • Don’t wear shoes with socks • Don’t wear tight fitting fashion shoes • Don’t walk barefoot especially on hot surfaces • Don’t use hot water bottles or hearing pads • Never cut corns or calluses and never use acid creams or medication corn plasters It cannot be stressed enough that patient education is most important in the successful treatment of a diabetic patient. The well informed, well treated diabetic will have healthier feet and therefore, will live a longer, healthier, and more productive life. 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THE PROJECT Metrolinx is undertaking a Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) to evaluate expanding and improving the Lakeshore East corridor between Scarborough Golf Club Road in the City of Toronto and Pickering GO Station in the Region of Durham. This project will ensure service reliability and enable Regional Express Rail service improvements. PROCESS Metrolinx will assess the environmental impacts of this transit project by undertaking an Environmental Assessment following the TPAP,as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08 made under the Environmental Assessment Act.As part of the TPAP,an Environmental Project Report is being prepared. Your participation is an important part of this process.You are invited to attend either of the Public Meetings listed below.The study team will be on hand to answer questions and receive your comments. Date:Wednesday,March 25, 2015 Date:Thursday,March 26, 2015 Time:6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Time:6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Location:Scarborough Village Recreation Centre Location:Rosebank Road Public School 3600 Kingston Road 591 Rosebank Road Scarborough, ON M1M 1R9 Pickering,ON L1W 2N6 All locations are accessible. COMMENTS INVITED For more information or to be added to the study’s mailing list, please contact: Guildwood to Pickering Project c/o Meghan Brien Communications Specialist, Metrolinx 20 Bay Street, Suite 600 Toronto,ON M5J 2W3 tel: 416-202-5958 e-mail: guildwoodpickering@metrolinx.com Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.The material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in study documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 ou le 1 888 438-6646. Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA as well as GO Transit, PRESTO and Union Pearson Express at www.metrolinx.com. Health & Wellness ADVERTISING FEATURE 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 19 APWhat’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0505 Prism Prize for Ajax’s Chris Mills ‘A music video has to be immediately interesting’ says videographer, filmmaker Ajax-raised Chris Mills can go ahead and make room on his shelf for yet another acco- lade: the Juno-winning music videographer and filmmaker has been awarded the 2015 Prism Prize for special achievement. Louis Calabro, the founder of the Prism Prize, now in its third year, says members of the Canadian film and music industry vote on the award prioritizing creativity. Mills’s work is creative as well as dynam- ic and expressive, he says. Modest Mouse, Rush, Blue Rodeo, Broken Social Scene, and Dean Brody are some of the big names for whom Mills has created videos. But he has also worked with Canadian indie artists The Acorn and, recently, Elliott Brood. The latter’s video was filmed in Oshawa at the Moustache Club. “He’s remained unabashedly Canadian while working with international mega-star artists, as well as maintaining an indepen- dent spirit, working with emerging talent right here in Canada,” says Calabro. “His deliberate choice to mix media and formats, including 2D, 3D animation and video, add a further dimension and intrigue to his work. We see this especially in the use of collage, sporadic motion and graphic play- fulness throughout his videos.” Video killed the radio star and the WWW has killed MTV in return. A million YouTube channels replaced the 24/7 music video show and there’s always something on. Mills was one who bridged the shift from TV to web. He sees the potential of this new delivery system and of the medium itself. “The Internet enables access, access to ideas, cultures, recipes, fix-it solutions and Adobe After Effects tutorials,” says Mills. “It keeps us company, and is probably going to become this giant, Matrix-y brain type of thing one day, and then Keanu Reeves will show up and be like, ‘Chill. Always give your seat up to elderly people when you’re on the subway.’ “And then, like -- he’ll zip out the subway door, just before it closes. “There will be a pregnant pause, and then the fluorescent lights will flicker, and then, the bing of the subway bell will go off ....” Calabro says “(the) barrage of media and imagery one experiences on a daily basis, or even a single afternoon on the Internet, has created an interesting invisible hand for creativity. In order to stand above all the ‘Which Girls character am I’ quizzes and the other click-bait, a music video has to be immediately interesting ... or people will move on and forget about it right away.” Videos are easier to make, quicker to be seen and easier to see, Calabro says, but the volume available ensures only the spectac- ular ones, only the artistic ones, are remem- bered. Videos rapidly moved from being commercials to artworks. Spike Jones’s col- laborations with Daft Punk, the Dog with Boom Box, in particular, was a turning point on the road, he says. “The perception viewers have of certain artists can be heightened, or challenged, according to the type of videos they release. And if the video is done well, if it makes you uncomfortable, or if it is stimulating enough ... it can become synonymous with the song, and live on in music history, just like Spike’s dog mask and boom box.” Synonymous just like Chris Mills and awards. William McGuirk is a freelance writer and longtime Oshawa resident. He can be contacted at wmacg@yahoo.com. AJAX -- Ajax-raised videographer and filmmaker Chris Mills has to make some more room in his trophy case: the Juno winner won the 2015 Prism Prize for Special Achievement. Supplied photo Will McGuirk Scene & Heard Music in Ajax at Safari Mardi Gras celebration AJAX -- Safari is marking 10 years in Ajax’s Pickering Village with a month of Mardi Gras during March. And it ends with a big anniversary bash at the restaurant on March 27, with an authentic New Orleans-inspired menu, live music with Two For The Show, DJ Tommy Thompson in the lounge, Mardi Gras deco- rations and of course lots of beads. The band begins playing on the main floor at 9 p.m. and the DJ starts at 10 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Safari is at 60 Randall Dr., just west of the Kingston Road/ Church Street intersec- tion. Volunteer at this summer’s first Durham Festival DURHAM -- Here are some summer imag- es to warm you up in the dead of winter: disco dancing in an Oshawa greenspace, sampling a variety of foods at the Ajax lake- front, a trip to north Durham to see some historic downtowns. All that and more is part of the first Dur- ham Festival, presented by Durham Tour- ism Aug. 13 to 16 across the region. Described as “a celebration of creativ- ity and culture in Durham Region,” the fes- tival incorporates existing events and adds new ones. And organizers of smaller Dur- ham festivals and events are encouraged to join in to make the weekend even bigger and better. The festival is taking shape and you can learn more at durhamfestival.ca . Volunteers of all ages and abilities will be needed in a variety of areas: you can simply tell others about the festival, donate your skills or volunteer your time to help the event logistics run smoothly. Click on the Get Involved link at the website to let orga- nizers know you are interested. Kiwanis Night of Stars Concert in Whitby March 28 DURHAM -- Young stars from across Dur- ham take the stage in Whitby next week- end. The Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music Festival’s Night of Stars Concert has a 7 p.m. start on March 28 at Hebron Christian Reformed Church. The performers include Jonas Web- ber, Samantha Cardwell, Peter Thompson, Emily Rocha and Joel Zhang, who has per- formed as a soloist with the Durham Youth Orchestra and the Ontario Philharmonic. Tickets are available at the door, $20 for adults, $10 for students and kids under 10 are admitted for free. The church is at 4240 Anderson St. N., just north of Taunton Road. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 21 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 22 AP Dealer Training The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino is offering for the fi rst time a 5 week training program on Blackjack, BJ Switch, Spanish 21, 3 & 4 Card Poker, Let it Ride, Texas Bonus Poker and Mississippi Stud. Location: Great Blue Heron Charity Casino in Port Perry. Training program starts: March 30 to May 1, 2015, 8am-4pm May 4 to June 5, 2015, 8am-4pm June 15 to July 17, 2015 , 8am-4pm Requirements: Excellent Customer Service skills. Pass pre-screening tests to determine student’s suitablity Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in the English language. Detail oriented with excellent math skills. 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Call Mike (905) 261-7754 LAST CHANCE to be hired for the Summer Games in Ajax & Whitby in July & August!Food Service & Hospitality positions. Many shifts and positions available. You must register in person to be considered. Interviews being held on Sat. March 21st at 250 Bayly Street West, from 9am-5pm (Northern Lights Office in Ajax). Bring valid photo ID and your resume! TODD'S SHEDS "When Quality Matters" is looking for Experienced Help. Knowledge of Framing, Roofing and Installation is Key.Involves Heavy Lifting, Seasonal OpportunityMust have own Transportation.Forward resume to todd@toddssheds.comor fax: 905-983-5388 Mill Run is accepting applications for Experienced Line Cooks. Seasonal position involves daytime/evening/weekend shifts in restaurant kitchen and catering department. Please forward resume to shuntley@golfmillrun.com. Only eligible candidates will be contacted. EmploymentFeatures E Careers SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Time for a job you'll love! 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Car & Internet neces- sary Diana 1-866-306-5858 HOUSEKEEPER.RESPONSIBLE for clean- ing student/ guest rooms. Expected to clean up to 15 rooms per day, ensure rooms are stocked with amenities and clean common areas as as- signed. Days & week- ends. $11/hr. Email: nburnet@dc-uoitrez.ca Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help LANDSCAPE FOREMAN: Minimum 3 years experi- ence in landscape con- struction. Excellent work ethic and leadership skills. Valid driver's license. Competitive wage & benefits. Email resume: lois@ kingwestlandscape.ca Fax 905-728-2377 Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help MECHANIC - AERIAL Lift/Heavy Equipment - required for Ajax Com- pany. Minimum (3) yrs experience in mechanical inspection, repairs and service. Hydraulic and propane system experi- ence a definite asset. Must provide your own tools. See our website for more details at www.dwightcrane.com. 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DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE: AJAX/PICKERING AA126 Raven Ln/Willows Ln, Ajax 33 homes AD419 Harwood Ave S ABCGH, 51 Apartments AD420 Harwood Ave S JKLPQR, 43 Apartments AD421 Harwood Ave S DEFMN, 36 Apartments AD422 Kings Cres UTS, 17 Apartments AE450 Ambassador St, Burcher Rd 37 papers AE468 Burcher Rd, Aldonschool Court 40 papers AF512 Janes Ln, Lankester Ln, Purcell, Ajax 66 homes AN963 Ducatel Cres, Ajax 40 homes AN977 Keys Drive, Ajax 39 homes AN991 Bartolo Ln/Abela Ln, Ajax, 32 homes AP312 Ingold Lane, Ajax 29 papers AQ408 Knowles St, Galea Dr 24 papers AQ410 Martinworth Lane 34 papers AR106 Cameron St/ Linton Av/Windsor Dr, Ajax 51 homes AS203 Macintyre Ln, Ajax 42 homes AS212 Oxlade Cr/Carter-Bennett, Ajax 57 homes AS217 Telford St, Ajax 31 homes AS218 Jonesridge, Searell, Ajax 41 homes AS226 Hazeldine, Clapperton, Ajax, 28 homes AS237 Beverton Cres/Powelsland St, Ajax 26 homes AS238 Beverton Cres, Ajax34 homes AS239 Stammers, Williamson, Ravenscroft, Ajax 24 homes AU224 Biggs Dr/Nobbs Dr, Ajax 68 homes AU200 McSweeney Cr, Ajax 60 homes AU224 Biggs Dr/Nobbs Dr, Ajax 68 homes AW400 Howlett Cres, Ajax 57 homes AW401 Middlecote/Williamson, Ajax, 39 homes AW403 Middlecote/Hinchcliff, Ajax 34 homes AW420 Decouracy-Ireland, Ajax 32 homes PB104 1990 Whites Road ( 49 Papers) PC192 735 Sheppard Ave. (50 Town Houses) PI372 Fairfield Cres. and Bainbridge (51 Papers) PI373 Fairfield Cres. Bainbridge Dr. Southview Dr and Banbury Crt (54 Papers) PI391 1623/1635 Pickering Parkway (67 Papers) PI403 1850 Kingston Road (81 Papers) PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers) PJ397 Strathmore Cres. (53 Papers) PL499 Marksbury Rd, Park Cres, Tullo St, West Shore Blvd 34 papers PL505 West Shore Blvd 20 papers PM533 Cecilya Crt, Lynx Ave, West shore Blvd 33 papers PQ641 Rouge Valley and Littleford (38 papers) PQ643 Rosebank Rd. (63 Papers) PQ659 530 Kingston Rd. (34 Papers) PT902 Lancrest St. and Waterford Gate (38 Papers) PT904 Pine Grove Ave. (25 Papers) PW901 Liatris Drive (51 Papers) PW902 Liatris, Kalmar Ave and Penny Lane (32 Papers) PW908 Elmsley/ Scenic Lane 45 Papers PW912 William Jackson and Earl Grey Ave (45 Papers) PW913 Talley/ Carousel 35 Papers PW915 Winville/Bruny (39 Papers) PW916 Winville / Bruny (40 Papers) PW917 Winville (25 Papers) PU111 Mahogany and Rougewalk (39 Papers) CA- Various routes in Claremont If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. JOB FAIR Interviewers will be onsite to interview for the following roles: Servers, Line Cooks, Bartenders, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, Management & Shift Supervisors for our Whitby restaurant locations Thursday March 26th from 11am - 4pm at the John Howard Society - Whitby Office 114 Dundas St. E. Unit 200 Bring your resume! Parkland Estates - 50 Adelaide Ave. (905-725-5900) Tower On The Green - 1140 Mary St. N. (905-438-1971) Governor Mansions - 110 Park Rd. N. (905-723-1712) Simcoe Estates - 333 Simcoe St. N. (905-571-3760) Marland Gardens - 321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712) Come home to your bright & spacious renovated units. Please visit www.qresidential.ca 2 & 3 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 OSHAWA Harmony & 401. 1-bedroom basement apt. quiet 3-plex. Suit professional working person. New carpet/paint. No pets/smoking. First/last. $750+hydro. Parking, laundry facilities, heat & water included. Credit check & references required. Call 905-723-0801 Bowmanville Large 3 bedroom Semi, near down town Central air, 4 appliances no smokers, no dogs, first/last $1050 plus Utilities, available May lst Call 905-623-7522 or 905-434-1349 AJAX Bayly & Harwood New large, bright 1 bdrm bsmt. Semi-furnished. Separate entrance, 1-parking, own laundry, eat-in kitchen, cable (no internet). Large livingroom, $850 inclusive. Avail. immeditaely. No smoking/pets. First/last, references. Call 416-727-4633 208 CENTRE ST. S. Adult-lifestyle building 2-bedroom, April 1st, $1000+hydro. No Pets 118 Bloor St. W, 1-bedroom, $850 all inclusive, no pets. April 1st Call for details 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 BOARD OF DIRECTORS A mid-size non-profit housing corporation in Ajax seeks volunteers to serve as directors. Individuals with an interest or experience in social housing, finance or property management are preferred. Applicants should have some familiarity with governance and be able to attend monthly evening meetings. Please forward resume to: Life Centre Non-Profit Housing Corp. 1 Marsh Lane Ajax, Ontario L1T 3W3 Email: lifecentre@bellnet.ca Need a Lawyer? Call David D’Intino for yourcriminal, small claims, landlordand tenant, mediation andnotary needs! Call 905-231-0601 or visitwww.daviddintino.com to bookyour FREE initial consultation. CLEAN 3 BEDROOM townhouse for rent in south Ajax. $1450.00/month plus utilities. First and last month rents, credit check, application, lease. Call (416) 884-3692 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. 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 Careers Apartments & Flats For RentA Mortgages,LoansM $$ MONEY $$ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #109691-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com MONEY FOR YOU! Home Owner Loansfor Any Purpose! -Mortgage arrears-Tax arrears-Income tax-Self employed / noproof of income-Debt consolidation-Power of Sale/Bank- ruptcy-Bank turndown LET US HELPOntario-Wide Financial 416-925-3974 www.ontario-widefinancial.com (Licence #12456) Careers Apartments & Flats For RentA Careers Apartments & Flats For RentA Careers GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA Careers GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA Careers GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA GeneralHelp GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shop- ping, GO. Pool. 2-bed- rooms & 3-bedrooms. available immediately & April 1st, from $1189/mo. plus parking. Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 Vo lunteers BusinessOpportunitiesB To wnhousesfor RentT Houses for Rent CLEAN, BRIGHT 3-bed- room bungalow, Grier- son/Rossland area. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dry- er. Available April 1st. First/last, $1380 plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. call 289-356-3336 Vo lunteers BusinessOpportunitiesB To wnhousesfor RentT Houses for Rent OSHAWA, BLOOR St. E., 2-bedroom, 2 bath, renovated, finished basement, $1200 monthly plus. No pets. Available April 1st. 905-579-5077 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 24 AP AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdivision. Suitable for working person. No parking. No smoking. Avail. imme- diately. Call (647)828-4571 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of (Edward Rossaert) late of Town of Ajax, Province of Ontario, who died on November 20, 2014, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or before March 31, 2015, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Administrator then shall have notice. Dated at Ajax ON, 10th day of March, 2015. Loretta Rossaert, Estate Trustee Andre Rossaert, Estate Trustee, of the Estate of Edward Rossaertc/o of solicitor: Allyce B. Mutungi. 215-419 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 $9,950.00 Plus HST 2011 Chevrolet Impala Black Loaded Cert and E tested Car proof Home of Affordable Cars All cars Certified & E Tested Plus Warranty United Auto Sales l 22 Silver St BowmanvilleCall Al Landry 905-697-9800 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP. NOTICE OF SALE Goods will be sold on www.ibid4storage.com starting Thursday March 26, 2015 and closing Friday March 27 2015 to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: Kathleen Forrester Obsie Negassa Patricia Browne (x2) John Cannon Roger Doiron Uyigue Okhomina Sonia Thomas Noreen Curry Mike and Carmen Volpe Paul King Junior Reid and Tamara Savage INTERESTED BUYERS? Can view and register at www.ibid4storage.com Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, 6 March 2015 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of ROGER SYDNEY BICKERS, deceased. All claims against the Estate of Roger Sydney Bickers, late of the City of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham, who died on or about the 11th day of December, 2014, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before April 18th, 2015. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED: March 18th, 2015. Dean Brayiannis 416-520-8469 deanbray1967@gmail.com BLUNDELL, Byron Boyce on Sunday, March 15, 2015 passed away peacefully at the Welland General Hospital at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Joan (Gibson) for 49+ years. Dear father of Brett (Christina) of Oakville and Jill Adams (Henry Vyfschaft) of Port Perry. Grandfather of Bennett and Alexandra Blundell, Paige and Olivia Adams. Brother of Susan Burkholder and uncle of Alison of Ajax, ON. Byron was a member of Myrtle Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. He was also a life member of the Moore Sovereign Consistory 32nd degree as well as a member of the Rameses Shriners. He retired from General Motors after a career spanning nearly 36 years. Byron was an avid golfer and enjoyed many sports. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME (2250 Highway 20, entrance off Merrittville Highway 905-892-1699) on Sunday March 22, 2015 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 until the Memorial Service time at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel. Reception to follow in the Pleasantview Reception Centre . Interment of ashes at a later date. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the OneFoundation for the Niagara Health System (Palliative and Long Term Care) or the Shriner's Children's Hospital. On-line condolences, memories and photos may be shared at www.pleasantviewcemetery.ca FORD, Judith Lee "Judy" (nee McCartney) - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Judy Ford, at the Ajax Rouge Valley Hospital, on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2015, in her 71st year. Judy put up a brave fight and managed to keep her well known sense of humour through her illness. Loving wife of John Ford of Ajax, mother to Susie (Jeff), Donald, and 'baby' grandma to Sam. She will be forever in our hearts. Judy and John recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 27th, 2015. The youngest of 7, a lifetime and well known resident of Ajax, Judy will be missed by her many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and longtime friends. Judy enjoyed going to bingo and the casino, and had a passion for baking, and was well known for her overnight cookies and date squares. As per her wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax (905) 428-9090. Donations to SickKids would be appreciated. WEDNESDAY MARCH 25TH 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Oshawa Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Curved glass oak china cabinet, dining room suite, side table, pine bookcases, pine bedroom suite, bonnet chest, oak washstand, walnut tea-wagon, magazine table, sewing table, drop front desk, music cabinet, blanket box, organ stool, ship, pictures, bells, Royal Doulton dishes, cups and saucers, decanters, steins, Vaseline glass, quantity of collectables and glassware, jewellery, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Vendors wanted for a spring craft show April 25th from 9am - 1pm 1020 Westney road Ajax, please call Lindsay or Jenny 905-426-6296 ex 228 Rooms forRent & WantedR PublicNotices CarsC Houses for Rent PICKERING, Shep- pard/Altona. Detached 3-bdrm bungalow, fresh- ly painted, main floor laundry, big yard, close to school & amenities. $1350/mo+ utilities. First/last. Avail. immedi- ately. 647-654-8595 To wnhousesfor RentT OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM townhouse. Available April 1st. $1550/month inclusive. First/last re- quired. No dogs. Call (905)922-2181 or Naz 905-433-1335 Rooms forRent & WantedR Phillip Murray/Oxford Clean Room, $450/mo Prefer clean, quiet per- son. Available immedi- ately. Also available Clean room $500, prefer 50+. Call 905-429-7144 Rooms forRent & WantedR PublicNotices CarsC Cottagesfor RentC Lakefront 3 bedroom Cottage (sleeps 6) in Haliburton Highlands for rent, with 4 piece bath, living/dining area, well equipped kitchen and at- tached screened-in Mus- koka room. Well looked after grassy grounds on a gentle slope down to a 300 sq ft dock on a very peaceful NO MOTOR lake. Great swimming, fishing, canoe, kayak, peddalo, lifevests, fire- pit, games.Please call Patrick 416-564-4511 for availability and rates. 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. 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