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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2015_04_09Rouge Park’s future? MP and former environment minister Peter Kent is joined by environmentalist Larry Noonan in Rouge Park. Mr. Noonan says it will soon be designated as a national park P.10 P.4 JAILED FOR FRAUD P.29 ‘THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS’ P.30 TOP ATHLETES HONOURED PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com APRIL 9, 2015 2015 In s i d e t o d a y ’ s Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r VISIT OURAJAX SHOWROOM HOME PRODUCTS 232 FAIRALL STREET MON. - THURS. 10 AM - 7 PM FRI. - SAT. 10 AM - 3 PM • SUN. - CLOSED WWW.LIFESTYLESUNROOMS.COM LastChancetoRegister! SpringPrograms arestartingsoon! pickering.ca/cityguide 905-426-2120 SAVE $50*ON SPRING CLEANING pickeringajaxcleaningmaids.ca *Not valid with other offers. New customers only. Contact Merry Maids of Durham for full details. (NC) April is Oral Health Month in Canada and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 5–11. Sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), a national organization serving as the collective voice for more than 26,800 dental hygienists across the country, this awareness week is a perfect opportunity to take up the challenge of making oral hygiene a priority in our daily lives. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health” a reminder that taking care of the mouth, teeth, and gums positively impacts our total overall well-being. Dental hygienists are primary health care providers who work in a variety of settings, including independent practice, with people of all ages. Responsible for more than just cleaning teeth, they can give us answers to a full range of concerns, from daily oral care routines to treatment recommendations and disease prevention. Whether calming down toddlers at their first dental visit, or providing care to adults with periodontal disease, dental hygienists say they want to give us a healthy smile for life as our ‘partners in prevention.’ This month, why not support these objectives by setting new dental health goals for yourself? Start with six simple steps: brush, floss, use an oral rinse, eat a healthy diet, eliminate tobacco use, and see a dental hygienist regularly. Also, do watch for oral health promotions and events in your community throughout the month of April. More information, including regular news, updates, articles and resources, is available online at www.cdha.ca/NDHW. 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Editorial / 6 Entertainment / 29 Sports / 30 Classified / 31 INDEX ONLINE THIS WEEK Torchbearer contest for Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games announced Torch run is from Aug. 3 to 5 in 12 Ontario communities, including Durham DURHAM -- Durham residents can apply to be a torchbearer in the upcoming Parapan Am Games. Paralympic champion Chelsey Gotell helped launch the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games torchbearer contest on April 7 at the CN Tower in Toronto. The contest is open as of April 7 and will continue until April 19. The Parapan Torch Relay will make history as the first one to feature two separate flames which will be lit in special ceremonies on Aug. 3 -- in Ottawa and Niagara Falls. The Parapan Am flames will then travel simultaneously towards Toronto and meet on Aug. 6 to complete the relay as one flame to the opening ceremonies in Toronto on Aug. 7. Along the route, the torch relay will visit 12 Ontario communities, including Ajax and Oshawa in Durham Region. A detailed online map is now available highlighting each of the 12 communities, including the date and location for the com- munity celebrations. “The Parapan Am Games Torch Relay is a unique opportunity for Canadians to be a part of something that has never been done before,” said Saäd Rafi, chief executive offi- cer of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015). “This is an invitation to participate in the largest Parapan Am Games Torch Relay ever held, leading into the largest-ever Parapan Am Games.” Anyone aged 13 and up by Aug. 3, 2015 can enter to be a torchbearer. To enter to be a torchbearer, go to TORONTO2015.org/ torch-relay. Along with the contest, torchbearers will also be chosen by torch relay route commu- nities and other Parapan Am Games stake- holders. Ms. Gotell was announced as the first Parapan Am torchbearer and is encourag- ing Canadians to join this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “It’s an amazing feeling to be a torchbear- er and feel the sense of pride as you carry the flame towards the opening ceremony. The entire nation rallies behind you and there is a feeling of community, a chance to cele- brate and share together,” said Ms. Gotell in a release. “This will be a memorable experience for each and every one of the torchbearers, who are coming together to create history as the largest Parapan Am Games Torch Relay ever held.” Specific timing for the 12 community cele- brations will be confirmed at the end of July. The street-level route will also be confirmed in July. Metroland Media Group Ltd. is a signature sponsor of the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by Presidents Choice and OLG. Survey says: Durham Pan Am Games inspire Ontarians DURHAM -- With the summer Pan Am Games in Durham Region drawing closer, CIBC has released a poll show- ing most Ontarians are inspired by the upcoming international sporting event. Set for July 10 to 26 at various venues in the Greater Toronto Area, the Pan Am Games will include events in Ajax and Oshawa, expecting to draw thousands of spectators to Durham. It’s the largest sporting event in Canadian history, involv- ing more athletes than the Olympics. Oshawa will be hosting boxing and weight lifting, with Ajax hosting baseball and softball events. A survey by CIBC says more than half of Ontarians, 56 per cent, say the games fill them with national pride. Seven- ty-five per cent believe it’s important for Canadian athletes to do well at the games. The survey also shows 24 per cent believe the success of Canadian athletes on the world stage motivates partici- pation in sports. 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I see the cleanup crews on my way into Toronto in the morning. Outside of the students who focus their attention on the same neighbourhoods each year, I have yet to see a cleanup crew in my neighbourhood. Marjorie Seymour Pickering Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sales Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication NEWS 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 Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions Parks Canada needs to control all of the land in the Rouge National Urban Park for the benefit of the citizens of Pickering, Toronto and the entire province. The Province’s claim that ‘we know how best to protect the park’ doesn’t ring true and we agree with Pickering- Scarborough East MP Corneliu Chisu, who has said there is misinformation out there about federal plans for the park. The heated debate has ended in one respect since Bill C-40, federal legis- lation to create the park, passed in the Senate last week and royal assent is basically a formality at this point. But there’s still a big problem as the Province is refusing to turn over the Rouge land it owns, most of the park land, to Parks Canada, the federal gov- ernment. Ontario Infrastructure Minis- ter Brad Duguid refused to recommend Bill C-40 to the provincial government because it did not “meet or exceed” pro- vincial standards for ecological integri- ty. For the remaining land, Parks Can- ada has agreements with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Province, the cities of Pickering, Toron- to, Markham and Durham and York regions. Larry Noonan, a Pickering resident, environmentalist and member of the Friends of the Rouge National Urban Park, is among those who support the federal legislation. However the David Suzuki Founda- tion, Ontario Nature and Jim Robb, environmentalist and manager of the Friends of the Rouge Watershed, agree with the Province not transferring the lands, pressing for changes to the feder- al management plan for the park. Pickering residents cherish the Rouge for good reason. It is a green oasis on the City’s western border, a break in the urban area that stretches across much of the GTA. For years, with most of it under pro- vincial jurisdiction, illegal dumping has been one of many problems facing the area. We believe the federal management plan is a good one. It offers more to ensure the park is protected and well managed than what exists now under the Province’s care in areas such as monitoring/enforcement and the pro- tection of archeological sites and the plants and animals that live in the Rouge. The land transfer from the Province must go ahead. It will mean that all of the lands, finally, will be under one jurisdiction, a necessary first step. -- Pickering News Advertiser Federal control of Rouge park lands necessary Taking the long way home Five spring seasons ago, I sent my kids -- then 9 and 7 -- off to school on their bikes for the first time. Their school is a kilometre away and as they set out that first morning, I did worry a little: would they follow the safe practices they’d been taught? Would I be able to sit at the kitchen table without following them in my car? When they returned home from school that afternoon, I could hardly contain my pride. “High five,” I said as I met them at the door. They walked right past, nonchalantly. No biggie for them, I guess. Big biggie for me. Big biggie for the neighbourhood, too, apparently. The phone calls and comments started pouring in shortly afterward. Aren’t you worried about someone grabbing them and stuffing them in a car? asked one. No, but thanks for planting that image in my head. That’s when I went with a more Socratic approach: isn’t it part of our job as parents to teach our kids self reliance? Build trust? I end each of these conversations feeling like I’d taken crazy pills. In retrospect, I should be happy that it ended there. These days, stories are mounting of people calling the authorities on parents who let their kids attempt a bit of independence. You may have heard of a case recent- ly regarding Maryland parents, Danielle and Alexander Meitiv, who let their children, 10 and 6, walk a mile home alone from a park. A concerned citizen saw the unsu- pervised children and called police. They are now under investigation for being negligent parents. In interviews, the Meitivs come across as entirely the opposite. They seem thoughtful and dedicated to giving their children the best possible childhood -- the kind of childhood they had, actually. At least people are trying to look out for the kids, some would say. But to them I say this: No, you’re not. How can we create community, trust and kindness -- not to mention some child self-reliance -- when we witness a parenting practice we disapprove of and call 911? When does a little common sense and a watchful but less knee-jerk countenance trump calling the authorities? We need more parents like the Meitivs, who parent from a place of trust and not fear. Who assess risks their chil- dren might encounter in a reasonable way and values their independence alongside their safety? And who, above all, teach their kids to walk on their own because they know they can do it? The tough part will be for the Meitivs -- and those parents just like them -- to turn off the noise when the world tells them they are bad people for believing it. -- Laura Francis is a freelance writer Laura Francis Durham resident, writer Guest column 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 • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 7 P brock road and 401 PIckerIng SerVIce cenTer HoUrS Mon.-FrI. 7:30aM-8:00PM Sat. 7:30-6:00 • Sun.9:00-6:00 905-686-2309 Auto Service SpeciAlS EQUALPAymEntsno IntErEstno FEE months For12 Ask in store For DetAils Equal payment plan available on auto service purchases totaling $200 or more,on approved Credit card members only PREMIUM DETAILING $50SaVe REG. $199.99 SPEcIAL$149.99 INcLUDES WASH EXTERIOR, REMOVE TAR AND GREASE AND SAP FROM EXTERIOR, POWER WASH MATS, DRESS TIRES, CLEAN WINDOWS INSIDE AND OUT, DEODORIZEINTERIOR,VACUUMCARPET MATS AND SEATS AND TRUNK, CLEAN DOOR JAMS AND TRUNK OPENING, DEGREASE ROCKER PANELS AND WHEEL WELLS, APPLY HIGH QUALITY HAND WAX TO EXTERIOR, CLEAN VINYL ANDDETAILWITHDRESSING,SHAMPOO ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT Avoid the Rush Call for an appointment $2995 sEt oF 4 SEASONAL TIREcHANGE OVER *Applies to Mounted Tires And Rims Annual hockey tournament takes place at end of April Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering man is part of a team determined to raise at least $75,000 this year to support research for Alzheim- er’s disease and dementia. “I see Alzheimer’s and those sorts of things through my work. I see how difficult it is,” says Dan McPherson, a consultant for human resources, a job that often takes him to retirement and nursing homes. So eight years ago he chose to join a team called the Geri Hat Tricks to take part in the largest charity hockey tournament in Canada, the Scotiabank Baycrest Pro-Am. “I play a lot of hockey and I coach a lot in Pickering,” says Mr. McPherson. The hockey tournament supports Alzheimer’s disease and related demen- tia research, innovation and education at Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto. It’s raised more than $25 million since its inception in 2006. “We’re always one of the highest team fundraisers. Our team has raised over $100,000 each year,” he says. So far Mr. McPherson has personally raised around $40,000 for the cause. “My goal this year is $12,000. I’ve raised almost $10,000 so far,” he says. The 2015 tournament takes place April 30, May 1 and May 2 at Scotiabank Pond at 57 Carl Hall Rd. in Toronto. In the past, Mr McPherson’s met hockey greats such as Gordie Howe and he says the weekend is an event he looks forward to every year. “It’s a lot of fun. The guys really have a good time,” he says. There is no magic pill to cure Alzheim- er’s disease but according to Baycrest’s website, experts are working hard to pre- vent and delay the onset of dementia. “If we could delay the occurrence of dementia by just five years, we could cut the incidence rate in half,” says the website. Visit www.baycrest.org/news/janu- ary-is-alzheimers-awareness-month for information on Alzheimer’s and demen- tia. On this page, Baycrest has compiled the latest news on brain health and aging, resources from experts and information about its programs, both for patients and caregivers. Click on www.scotiabankproam.com for more information on the tournament. Mr. McPherson’s page can be found by clicking on ‘Donate’ and searching his name. For a l l y o u r f a m i l y d e n t a l n e e d s . 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An officer in the Air 1 helicopter was struck in the eyes by a laser during one incident, police said. The cop wasn’t injured in that incident, which saw the cockpit flooded with green light at about 8 p.m. March 21 as Air 1 was airborne over Elephant Drive in Bowmanville. Police searched the area but did not locate a suspect. On March 28 crew members spotted a laser cutting the night sky in the vicinity of George Reynolds Drive in Courtice at about 11:20 p.m., police said. The beam did not strike the helicopter. Pointing lasers at aircraft can temporar- ily blind crew members, leaving them unable to safely operate the craft, police said. Poten- tial charges include mischief endangering life, assault with a weapon and obstructing police, as well as offences under the Aeronautics and Canadian Aviation Acts. 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 • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 10 P Rouge Park spanning Pickering, Markham and Toronto nears national status, although Provincial and federal governments remain at odds over legislation Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Rouge National Urban Park is almost a reality but it won’t be as large as originally intended until the Province hands over its land. Bill C-40, federal legislation to create the national park, was adopted in its third read- ing in the Conservative-controlled Senate on April 2, and was awaiting the formality of royal assent as of press time. “The fight for the creation of the park is over,” says Larry Noonan, a Pickering resi- dent and a member of the Friends of the Rouge National Urban Park. The Rouge encompasses areas of Markham, Toronto and Pickering and is expected to be 47 square kilometres as a national park. The creation of the park, which if approved will be the first national urban park in the coun- try, has been in the works since May 2011. Given the park’s unique situation, the pro- vincial Liberals and federal Conservatives are not seeing eye-to-eye on legislation. Last week, the federal government announced the transfer of about 19.1 square kilometres from Transport Canada to Parks Canada to help make up the park. These lands are primarily Class 1 farmland -- the rarest, most fertile and most endan- gered farmland in the country. Parks Canada says promoting a vibrant farming communi- ty is one of the primary reasons for establish- ing the national urban park. “Under Parks Canada’s care, these lands will be protected forever and will receive the strongest ever protections in their history,” said a Parks Canada press release. But the provincial government doesn’t feel the legislation is strong enough, and is hold- ing onto its substantial Rouge Park lands, which according to a joint press release by environmental groups supporting the Prov- ince’s stance, is around 25 square kilometres. “The federal government has a bogus park,” said Jim Robb, environmentalist and man- ager of the Friends of the Rouge Watershed. “Without the land, there’s no national park.” Ontario Economic Development Minis- ter Brad Duguid recently proposed amend- ments to Bill C-40 but they were rejected by the Senate. “They were good. They were compromis- es,” said Mr. Robb. Mr. Duguid said, “It appears to me the fed- eral government has blown a great opportu- nity here to work with the provincial govern- ment, work with environmental stakeholders and agricultural stakeholders in a very com- promising, constructive way.” Mr. Noonan said those amendments were brought forward too late and added the park’s management plan will most likely include most of them. Mr. Noonan and Mr. Robb differ on a num- ber of views, including a wooded barrier. While Mr. Robb is concerned the national park does not include a 600-metre wooded ecological corridor, Mr. Noonan fears such a barrier would eliminate farmland. Mr. Robb was one of five representatives from environmental groups who signed a joint statement after the amendments were rejected. “The federal government is a repeat offend- er when it comes to weakening federal laws and policies,” he said. The letter stated the bill fails to “meet the fundamental requirement that a protected area must prioritize nature conservation as laid out in international standards, and fails to meet or exceed the environmental poli- cies of the existing Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Rouge Park Plans.” The groups, which include the David Suzu- ki Foundation and Ontario Nature, support the Province withholding the lands unless changes are made. “Basically we need to work on improving the park, not just protecting it, and the federal government has completely missed the boat on that angle and I think it’s purposeful,” says Mr. Robb. But Mr. Noonan believes the land being controlled by Parks Canada would actually meet or exceed provincial legislation. “In my opinion it gives the best protection for the Rouge plants, animals, ecosystems, rivers, the best protection in the history of the Rouge,” he says. The federal government has committed $143.7 million over 10 years and $7.6 million per year thereafter to manage the park. “Now for the first time the money will be available and the expertise will be available,” said Mr. Noonan. Mr. Noonan pointed to a recent City of Toronto report that compared provincial and federal legislations and management plans and found the federal plan “meets or exceeds” provincial legislation. The Province most likely won’t turn over the land until after the next election. “Bottom line is they’re ignoring the health of the Rouge Watershed and Lake Ontario and people care about them,” Mr. Robb said. Mr. Noonan said turning the land over to Parks Canada will help fix the state Rouge Park is in now. He said the area that belongs to the Province needs addressing, including an eroding bridge. “I’m surprised someone hasn’t been very seriously injured there and we’ve been ask- ing for a pedestrian bridge for years,” he said. He said the transfer of land would address other issues such as littering and poaching, pointing out Parks Canada has park wardens with no control over the portion that belongs to the Province, and they cannot enforce the rules. “The heritage structures are not being looked after,” he adds. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recently accepted a report in favour of transferring the provincial land to Parks Canada. -- with files from Torstar news service Page 6 - Today’s editorial A national park for Pickering HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • If approved, the Rouge National Urban Park will be the first national urban park in Canada • The Province refuses to hand it over its substantial land unless changes are made to a federal bill • While the Province and the Federal governments bicker over the legislation, improvements to the park and neces- sary maintenance remain undone • Until the legislation is approved, Parks Canada cannot enforce littering and poaching issues in the portion of the park that belongs to the Province PICKERING -- Pickering environmentalist Larry Noonan, far right, is very much in favour of the Rouge Park being designated as an urban national park. Hiking in the park were, from left, Jan Noonan, Joe Gabor, Anne Masson, Peter Kent, and Mr. Noonan. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP CONTINUING EDUCATION WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA/CONED |905.721.2000 EXT.2500 It’s time for you REGISTER TODAY! Now’s the time to try somethig new.Choose from a variety of unique courses and workshops. •Animal Nutrition and Wellness •Balcony Gardening •Cooking courses •Cosplay (Top Hats) •Creative Writing •Drywall Installation and Repair •Fascinating Fascinators •Finishing Your Basement Professionally •Floral Arrangements •Hardwood Floors •Interior Design courses •Mosaic Art (Discovering Your Creativity) •Motorcycle Training courses •Painting courses •Photography courses •Vegetable Gardening The Seaton Landowners’Group is currently undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA)for three arterial and collector roads in the Seaton Urban Area (please refer to the attached key plan). These roads will be owned by the City of Pickering upon completion. The purpose of the Class EA Study is to determine the preferred alignments for these roads in accordance with the Central Pickering Development Plan,2006 as amended 2012,City of Pickering Official Plan and the Seaton Master Environmental Servicing Plan, as amended June 2013 (MESPA).The roads have been planned to ensure long term transportation demands can be accommodated in the Seaton community with minimal disruption to the natural and social environment. This Class EA Study for the road projects is being completed in two parts.Part one,which was documented in the MESPA,consisted of Phases 1 and 2 of the approved process for the Municipal Class EA as described in Schedule “C”of the Class EA document and also addressed the requirements of the Ministry of Infrastructure Public Work Class EA.This Study now being undertaken is in accordance with the approved process for Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Class EA document and with the Ministry of Infrastructure Class EA. The Ministry of Economic Development,Employment and Infrastructure (MEDEI)owns lands in the Study Area that are proposed to be disposed of,based on the preferred solutions recommended in this study.As a result,the portions of the proposed roads within the MEDEI landholdings are also being addressed in accordance with the requirements of the MOI Class EA process. A Public Information Centre is scheduled to present the preliminary preferred road alignments and the results of our study. Representatives from the consulting team,City of Pickering and Region of Durham will be present to answer questions and discuss the study.You are invited to drop in to the Public Information Centre: Following the information centre,feedback and comments from agencies and members of the public will be incorporated into an Environmental Study Report documenting the selection of the preferred road alignments.Upon completion of this Study, an Environmental Study Report will be filed with the City Clerk and made available for review by the public and agencies for a thirty (30)day review period. Whether or not you can attend this meeting,we would appreciate any comments or suggestions that you may have regarding this study.You are invited to participate in the consultation process by visiting our project website at https://www.pickering.ca/en/cityhall/seatoncommunity.asp and sending your written comments to the following: Seaton Community Class Environmental Assessment StudyCityofPickeringRoads Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Phases 3 and 4)and Ministry of Infrastructure Public Work Class Environmental Assessment DATE:April 23,2015 TIME:5pm to 8pm LOCATION:Petticoat Creek Library,470 Kingston Road West,Pickering This information is available in an accessible format,please call 905.683.7575. Janet Amos,MCIP,RPP Amos Environment +Planning Class EA Study Manager 65 Sunray Street,Whitby ON L1N 8Y3 amos@primus.ca Ross Pym,MCIP,RPP Principal Planner -Strategic Initiatives City Development Department,City of Pickering One The Esplanade,Pickering,ON L1V 6K7 rpym@pickering.ca Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY APRIL 10 CORPORATE FLYER In the April 10 flyer,page 4,we advertised this product:Blue or Clear Speck MacBook Pro shell (WebCode:10341969,10362008),as free with the purchase of a MacBook Pro Retina.This offer only applies to the 13"MacBook Retina Display model. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. GTAA Annual Public Meeting The Greater To ronto Airports Authority (GTA A)hereby gives notice of its Annual Public Meeting relating to the management,operation,and maintenance of To ronto Pe arson International Airport (Toronto Pe arson). The GTAA manages and operates To ronto Pearson which served approximately 39 million passengers in 2014.Information about the GTAA and To ronto Pearson is available at www.torontopearson.com. The Annual Public Meeting will be held on We dnesday,May 6,2015,at 1:30 p.m.in Te rminal 1,Departures Level,Lounge 15.Parking will be validated. By Order of the Board of Directors Selma M.Lussenburg Corporate Secretary Samtack Inc.,located at 1100 Rodick Rd.in Markham,is a lead- ing distributor of PCs and tablets,components,accessories, consumer electronics,household appliances and kitchenware to national and regional retailers,e-tailors and resellers. 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CONSUMER FEATURE newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham Two charged after cops track stolen car speeding through Durham OSHAWA -- Two people are facing numer- ous charges after a police pursuit involving a stolen car early Saturday in Oshawa. The incident began about 1:20 a.m. April 4 when an officer attempted to stop a Pon- tiac Sunfire that ran a red light at Went- worth and Simcoe streets in south Oshawa, Durham police said. The car sped away, towards Farewell Avenue with the cop in pursuit; the chase was suspended after the car sped north towards Bloor Street over concerns for public safety. Moments later, however, an officer saw the vehicle pull into a driveway on Holland Street. The male driver and female passen- ger fled into the back yard and were quickly apprehended. Cops determined the car had been stolen from an Olive Avenue address earlier in the evening. Bill Bolton, 23, of Alexis Way in Whitby faces charges including impaired driving; dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving without a licence. Hailey Sauve-Dupuis, 18, of Olive Avenue in Oshawa is charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property. 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 • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 12 P Same wine, different vintages, diverse results The other day I opened up three bottles of a St. Emilion called Chateau Montlambert. The chateau, which began its history in the 18th century and was initially used for hunting, is situated outside the village of St. Emilion on the right bank just north of the Dordogne River and is within some 600 metres of the famous Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau Figeac. The area produces wine that is earth, with a com- bined red and fruit flavour, tobacco and smoke with medium tannin. The winery is now owned by the Castel family, who own Chateau Bechyevelle, an important fourth growth (or fourth level) wine in the commune of St. Julien. At one time there was Canadian ownership (financier Ben Webster) and the label had a maple leaf on its insignia. The wine is a blend of about 80 per cent Merlot and 20 per cent Cabernet Franc which is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged over 12 months in 50 per cent new oak barrels. The wine I picked from my cellar was all mature and from the ’89, 82 and ’78 vintage. The wine from the different vintages was extremely youthful with the corks of each bottle being intact. However the vintages were as different as their respective dates. The 1989 was still youthful but lighter than expected. In spite of its age, the wine exhibited flavours of ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum with overtones of tobacco and leath- er. The wine was silky smooth and had a pleasant finish. The 1982 was a surprise but not the kind one would expect. I expected a bigger wine with some muscle due to the reputation of the vintage, but instead I got a mere shad- ow of my expectations. The wine, while good, was lighter than the ’89 and while still having some fruit and truffle flavours, I found generally disappointing. The wine was pleasant enough but it had nowhere near the ‘umph’ that I expected. On the other hand the 1978 was a revelation. This wine, from a ‘miracle’ vintage which was saved by an absolutely fabulous autumn, proved better than either the ’89 or the ‘82. I had to look twice at the bottle to find out if this was in fact a ’78. On the nose it had ripe plum, cherry and black rasp- berry with tobacco, smoke, truffles and earth. On the palate it was still vibrant with good tannin structure and balance. It rivaled many of the top Bordeaux classes. The lingering fin- ish made me wish I had a dozen more. This is both the pain and pleasure of wine. Surprises can happen and can be either welcome or despised but they do exist. The whole concept of ‘good years’ and ‘bad years’ for wine seems to have its roots in Bordeaux. But there are always surprises in either group. The vintage wine at various liquor stores can be full of surprises. Take a peek and purchase several. Put them away and prepare for that ‘surprise.’ -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. Chuck Byers Wine Environment SATuRDAy, APRIl 11 Composting 101 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S. Discover how easy it is to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, dark compost right in your own backyard. learn the benefits of backyard composting; how to get start- ed; and the ingredients you need to make it work. For more information and to register, visit: www.pickering.ca/en/Calen- dar/living/. Free. WEDnESDAy, APRIl 22 ECoChat | Earth Day Edition 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. PIE Pickering, 1550 Kingston Road, unit 1. Share an EcoResolution at Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade event. Get the kind of encouragement and support that will lead to sustainable success. Or just enjoy an networking opportunity. Open to members and non-members. Free. Meetings MOnDAy, APRIl 13 piCkEring executive committee meeting 2 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering. Pickering council’s executive committee meets in council chambers.. Free piCkEring planning and development committee meet- ing 7 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade. Pickering planning and development committee meets in council chambers. Free. TuESDAy, APRIl 14 piCkEring township historical society meeting 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Pickering Central library, One The Esplanade. nancy Macleod will present a Victorian fashion show, using volunteer models from the Pickering Museum Village. Free. MOnDAy, APRIl 20 piCkEring council meeting 7 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade. Pickering council meets in the council chambers. THuRSDAy, APRIl 23 ajax-piCkEring Board of trade 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. OPG -Info Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering. Boards of trade offer small businesses the opportunity to tap into experienced resources, grow their business, and offer them direct, tangible economic benefits. Representa- tives from some savings and benefits programs, growth advi- sors, e-mail marketing and merchant services will be on hand. lunch is provided and event is open to both members and non-members.. Free. http://apboardoftrade.com/events/ event-calendar/ What matters to your business? 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd. Join the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade to explore the ben- efits of belonging and learn why membership matters. We’ll show you how investing in membership with us is like paying yourself. Whether you are a new member, a long standing member, or a business considering joining the Ajax-Picker- ing Board of Trade, you will come away with the knowledge and information needed to make the most of your member- ship. Free. Sporting Events SATuRDAy, APRIl 11 piCkEring skating Club spring showcase gala 12 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Delaney Rink Pickering Rec Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. The Pickering Skating club is proud to host a spring fling show- case gala. All of our skaters will be showing off routines that they have learned this year. Come and watch our Preschool, Canskate and STARskaters perform. Everyone is welcome to come and watch at the Delaney Rink (back of the Pickering Recreation Centre). www.pickeringskatingclub.ca. $2. FRIDAy, APRIl 17 piCkEring swim Club rainbow Classic swim meet 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S. Pickering Swim Club hosts its annual Rainbow Classic Swim Meet.. Free. www.pickswimclub.com. Volunteers MOnDAy, APRIl 13 VoluntEEr Fair 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Pickering Public library, Central library, 1 The Esplanade. The Pickering Public library and the united Way of Durham Region host a Volunteer Fair to help local organizations connect with students, adults and seniors who want to volunteer. Drop in and find out about volunteer opportunities in the arts, literacy, wellness, justice and more. Free. www.volunteerdurham.net. Walks Runs and Rides SATuRDAy, APRIl 18 spring in the panhandle - altona Forest guided hike 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Altona Forest South, 1738 Autumn Cresc., Pickering. Discover Altona Forest south of Strouds. This is a great oppor- tunity to learn about a part of the local ecosystem and greens- pace that lies just beyond our doors. Altona Forest’s Panhandle is filled with spring plants, nesting and migrating birds, and an active beaver pond. Please message me with your first and last name, e-mail, number of attending people.Meet at the Foxwood Trail entrance to Altona Forest South (1738 Autumn Cresc. at Foxwood Trail - this parkette has not yet been developed so it looks like an empty lot between the houses). Don’t forget to dress for the weather with appropriate footwear: this is a rain or shine event. no dogs or insect nets please. Free. Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durham- region.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse published to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citi- zen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. 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Open House Weekend 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 • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 14 P TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games Torch Relay August 3–7, 2015 #CelebrateAndShare Enter online from April 7 to 19 for your chance to be a Parapan Am torchbearer! CELEBRATE AND SHARE THE PARAPAN AM SPIRIT For a complete list of torchbearer guidelines and contest rules, visit TORONTO2015.org. PRESENTED BY PROVEEDORES DE FINANCIAMIENTO BAILLEURS DE FONDS FUNDING PARTIES COLABORADORES EMBLEMÁTICOS PARRAINEURS PHARES SIGNATURE SUPPORTERS SOCIO COMUNITARIO PARTENAIRE COMMUNAUTAIRE COMMUNITY PARTNER Pickering students will never look at coffee the same way again Teens travel to Guatemala to work alongside coffee farmers Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Gena Little will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again. The Dunbarton High School student was recently part of a trip to Guatemala where she and 22 classmates spent a week working in the hot sun, alongside the country’s fair trade coffee farmers. “I didn’t know how much work goes into every cup,” the Grade 12 student says. This was Dunbarton’s eighth annual March break community service trip. In past years, students have traveled to Tan- zania, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil and Pana- ma. Teacher Amy Casimir organized this year’s adventure to the De la Gente coffee farming co-operative in Antigua. She often tells parents that they can expect “new and improved” teens to return home from the service trips. “They have an appreciation for our first world lives and the fact that a lot of people struggle day to day,” Ms. Casi- mir says. “They also learned that we can make a difference.” Dunbarton students got to participate in every stage of the coffee production pro- cess, including picking bright red coffee berries, using a pedal-powered machine to remove the pods, drying the beans, sorting them by hand, roasting the beans over an open fire and finally grinding them with a mortar and pestle. Their efforts were rewarded with cups of fresh coffee and beans to take home. “The coffee tasted so good, you could drink it black,” says Grade 12 student Erika Vandriel. “I used to love Tim Hortons and I haven’t had it since we got back.” Students on the trip also helped dis- mantle old stoves and build new ones for the farmers, including mixing cement and laying bricks. They saw a volcano erupt, visited local markets and restaurants and were exposed to some of the less pleasant real- ities of life in Guatemala, including not being allowed to flush toilet paper. Ms. Casimir says the trip was unique because the teens got to know the farmers and their families by eating meals in their homes each day. Typical fare included corn tortillas, beans, rice and chicken. One day, the local group was surprised with authentic tamales and punchas -- warm fruit punch -- a special meal that is typically only served on Christmas. “The people were so friendly,” says stu- dent Nicole Warren. “To see how they live every day and their culture ... it was a life- changing experience.” PICKERING -- Students from Dunbarton High School recently travelled to Guatemala where they worked alongside coffee farmers for a week. 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Reg. $170 Sale $85 SHOP THEBAY.COM FRIDAY, APRIL �� TO THURSDAY, APRIL ��STARTSFRIDAY Connect with Durham’s Countryside A message from Durham Tourism As winter melts into spring, I look ahead to enjoying the riches of our countryside. I bet you have your favourite farm stands, out-of-the- way bakeries and traditional ice cream stops in Durham’s rural com- munities, and are also looking for- ward to starting up those traditions again, once the warmer weather is upon us. Why not branch out this year and plan some day trips to stay in sync with the flavours of the season, and connect with our local food produc- ers? We have a beautiful landscape, friendly people and interesting treats to discover. Here are a few ideas to help you create your own new traditions this year. Need a refresher? Be sure to do your research and reconnect with the local growing season. While the grocery store will have a constant influx of imported treats from all over the world, nothing beats fresh asparagus or berries grown right in our own backyard. Take note of the average harvest dates and watch the weather conditions. Many farms have telephone messages, websites and even Facebook pages where they announce the latest crop. Look up your favourite producer and keep in touch.  To celebrate the local harvest, plan a special dinner featuring an in-sea- son dish, or ask your friends to save the date for a strawberry social. Con- nect with Durham Farm Fresh at www.durhamfarmfresh.ca to dis- cover what is in season and for a complete list of local farmers’ mar- kets. Country fairs provide another fan- tastic outing to look forward to, so mark the calendar and plan to enjoy a weekend of fun with the whole family. Country fairs are at the heart of Durham Region’s rural life, and a great place to celebrate our heritage through livestock and homecraft competitions, carnival rides, demoli- tion derbies, tractor pulls and more. Food may not be growing from the ground yet in April, but all year long you can find local eggs, beef, honey, cheese, baked goods and maple syrup. Many farm stands open in the early spring with preserves and even some hearty root vegetables from the autumn harvest. You can also find refreshment in Durham’s luscious fruit wines, apple cider and exciting new local beers. Yes, new craft breweries have been popping up all winter across the region. Make sure you head out for a sampling -- some breweries offer gourmet snacks and small plates too. Plan to take the road less travelled this spring and connect with Durham’s countryside. 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It’s designed to provide high level coaching to junior girls with a passion to improve in a girl’s only environment. Geared to Golf continues the growth of their Gear Programs as Jake Patte, PGA of Canada, and head coach expands their NXTEE JuniorGolfLeague.Thisleagueisdesigned to help juniors learn the fundamentals in a safe team environment. To learn more about the incredible coaching programs offered,you can contact Jake at jake@gearedtogolf.com. In its ninth year, Bruce’s Golf Rewards’ loyalty program features an online tee time reservation system which allows players to book tee times 24/7. Players can earn free rounds of golf by playing at any of the eight affiliated golf courses including Annandale Golf and Curling Club, Riverside Golf Club, Whispering Ridge, Pickering Golf Club, Lakeridge Links, Stonehenge Golf Club, Winchester Golf Club and Eldorado Golf Club. These valuable points will be specific to each course and can be earned and redeemed for purchases of food and beverage as well as golf cart rentals. Bruce’s Tour is expanding this year, with the option to play two rounds each week that will count for your tour earnings. Don’t miss out on Bruce’s Tour Dollarsifyouareaway.Bruce’sSocialHub will have regular updates to keep you in the loop. Bruce’s Golf Rewards’ involvement continues with the Golf Association of Ontario (GAO) through the“Golf in School” program, sponsoring local schools by providing them with equipment and curriculum for physical education classes for grades 1 through 8. This year, the program has expanded to include more schools and now gives them the option to take part in on-course activities by bringing students from the classroom to the course with programs and pathways. Dates are available at Eldorado and can be booked through Jake Patte. Clinics and camp programs are available for junior athletes, ages four to 14, at Eldorado and Whispering Ridge. “Giving every junior athlete access to the course is important to the growth of the game,”says Jake.“We want to give every child the tools to learn the game and to use our facilities as the avenue to play it.” Back for its fourth year is the Para Golfer Chair that is unique to Bruce’s Golf Rewards courses. This amazing chair allows people who are paralyzed or unable to walk long distances to still get out and enjoy the game of golf. Lessons and on-course programs are available to those using the Para Golfer. “The best thing about the chair is hearing the users say how great it feels to be standing upright and being out with friends again,” says Ben Conway, Director of Marketing for Bruce’s Golf Rewards. Players using the chair do not pay a greens fee or for driving range balls. 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Instead, the Ajax golf course broadened its clientele by becoming the first facility in the GTA to offer footgolf in 2014, ditching the traditional golf clubs and golf ball, for soccer cleats and a soccer ball. “It was the perfect fit for our golf course,” said GM Deanne Janes. “We have an indoor soccer facility that we’ve used for the last six years. We already had the business in the soccer. “We had the perfect location. The per- fect fit on both angles in already having the soccer here and also having a course that is well suited for it.” Launched in July of 2014 at Carruther’s Creek, the sport is played by people of all ages. It originated in Holland about 10 years ago and moved into the United States over the past five years. The sport contin- ues to grow, and is just starting to catch on in Canada. Footgolf incorporates the same rules as golf, with nine holes offered on the par-3 Whistling Wind course. The championship LakeBreeze course at Carruther’s Creek is reserved for golf only, leaving a minimal impact on members and public players. Like golf, players begin on the tee block and work their way down the fairway, end- ing at a 21-inch cup. All of the obstacles on the course are in play, including sand traps, water and out of bounds. It usually takes about the same time, an hour and a half, to complete a round of footgolf as it does nine holes of golf. Similar to regular golf, foursomes can book a tee time or a foursome can mix and match, with some golfing and others play- ing footgolf. It offers a great way for fami- lies to interact on a golf course if the kids are intimidated by grabbing a golf club and trying to strike a ball. The new game was well received, said Janes. “It’s not much of an investment to play,” she said. “You only need a soccer ball and running shoes, or indoor soccer cleats. 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The 22 year old from Kincardine is wrap- ping up a four-year golf scholarship at Illi- nois State University, and will move directly into the coaching ranks, joining the team at the Golf Performance Centre at Lakeridge Links at the end of May or beginning of June. “I really liked what they were doing,” she says from Illinois about joining the team at Lakeridge. “They are only a year old and really excelled. It was really something I wanted to be a part of. “I feel like I have a lot of knowledge. I just hope I can transfer the knowledge to the younger players and they can use it toward their game.” Cooper first had a club in her hands at the age of four, but also played hockey, soc- cer and basketball. She played in some golf tournaments with her sisters, and a lot with her dad, David, a time for daughter and father bonding, she says. When her sisters gave up the game in high school, Cooper elevated her interest. By the time she was 15, she targeted a scholarship to an NCAA school. “I knew of a few junior golfers who were already on scholarship at that point and that was something I really wanted to achieve when I got older,” she recalls. “It was some- thing that motivated me and I looked for- ward to.” She posted a first-place finish at the Cana- dian Junior Golf Association PGA Junior Championship and was a member of the Ontario Program of Excellence before sign- ing on to become a member of the Redbirds golf team at Illinois State. After two years she had to take a medical leave her junior season for surgery on some vertebrae in her neck. She still maintained that year of eli- gibility, and is now in her fifth year at the school, but only fourth with the golf team. The kinesiology and recreation major is going to leave the competitive side of the game behind when she graduates, with the exception of the odd tournament here and there, and focus strictly on a career in coaching. She has already started to form some of the philosophies that she will apply. “I believe in a coach that takes the infor- mation the kids give to me and work from that,” she says. “I want the kids to be able to give me feedback on how they feel with their swing and be able to adapt to the new swing thoughts I am giving them. “I’m a very visual person, so I feel it’s a lot easier for people to visually feel their swing changes.” Cooper recalls some of the opportunities that junior golf programs presented to her, and notes that young golfers going through today have even more resources available to them. “Even from my days when I was on Team Ontario, the opportunities, the coaching, philosophies, mental game and even fitness and the physical part has changed a lot. I’m really excited to see where these kids are going. They were already doing a lot of good stuff.” ILLINOIS -- When Brianna Cooper wraps up her scholarship at Illinois State University in May, she will be joining the Golf Performance Centre at Lakeridge Links. 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 • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 23 AP JUNIORGOLF INFORMATION SESSION FREE TO AT TEND DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION: DAVE C ASTELLAN SATURDAY MAY 2ND 10:00AM BUTLER’S PUB &GRILL TO REGISTER C ALL 905-686-1121 Designed to prepare athletes for provincial / national championships and collegiate level golf 995 Myrtle Road West, Ashburn | 905.686.1121 | www.royalashburngolfclub.com THE ROYAL ASHBURNgolf club Canada’s Best Golf Experience VIPMEMBERSHIP BEST VALUE$299 OVER $475 IN VALUE ASSOCIATEMEMBERSHIP FREETOJOIN VISIT OURWEBSITE FOR DETAILS WWW.ROYALASHBURNGOLFCLUB.COM Justin Plane flying high Golfer will be off to Barton College in North Carolina in fall Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Justin Plane would be thrilled to follow in the footsteps of one of his heroes, Bubba Watson, but he would be happy enough to do likewise of another, his father, Andy. An honours student at Donald A. Wilson Secondary School in Whitby, Plane will get a chance to pursue his dreams over the next four years when he embarks on a scholarship to Barton College, a small private school in Wilson, North Carolina. He will play Division 2 golf and major in physical education, while getting his tuition partially covered by a scholarship that’s based on both his athletic and academic excellence. The PGA Tour, of course, would be the ulti- mate goal of any young golfer, but he’s not even sure at this point if it’s something he will pursue, thinking more rationally about becoming a teacher and coach, as his dad is at Claremont Public School. For now, he’s simply looking forward to the next chapter of his life, which will begin at Barton next fall. “It’s been a dream of my since I was about 10 years old,” he said of earning a golf schol- arship. “I especially wanted to go to the Car- olinas, so going to Barton College is just a dream come true. It’s awesome.” Plane had a few other offers, including from a Division I school in New York, but fell in love with Barton when he went for his offi- cial visit last October, the second school he went to. “It’s a small school and it just felt like home,” he explained, adding that the golf course the team trains on is just five minutes away. “It had everything I wanted.” Plane said he expects the golf program to be going through a rebuilding phase next year, and he’s been told by coach Ashley Leonard that he could be the team’s No. 1 or 2 golfer as a freshman. He’s coming off an outstanding high school career at Wilson, where he made the golf team in Grade 9, and finished as the LOSSA regional champ this past year, before placing sixth at the OFSAA provincial championship. Over the past three seasons, he competed in 48 tournaments on five different junior tours (CJGA, HJGT, AJGA, GAO and BAGS), was a tour champion twice, and had nine tournament wins, 10 runner-ups and 16 top- 10 finishes. A left-handed player who can hit the ball up to 310 yards, Plane is a fan of Bubba Wat- son, also a big-hitting lefty, and Matt Kuchar because of their skills and their personalities. “I enjoy watching both of them,” he said. “The both have a positive face on the golf course. I think they’re great for the game.” Plane played all-star hockey and baseball in Whitby as well, but gave them up a few years ago to focus on golf. He is currently working with Jake Patte at the Geared to Golf Performance Center in Brooklin. WHITBY -- Justin Plane, a Donald A. Wilson Secondary School student, is going to Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina. 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At issue are improved working condi- tions and compensation. “Our members have been extremely patient given the expiry of their collective agreements in August of 2014,” says Dave Barrowclough, president of OSSTF District 13 Durham. “The demands of their jobs have done nothing but increase while the employer refuses to address their concerns in any meaningful way at the bargaining table. Our members’ patience is now wearing thin.” In a March 14 address to members, OSSTF president Paul Elliott cited con- cerns including three years of salary freez- es, the removal of class cap sizes and less prep time for teachers. He said the OSSTF is considering “full withdrawal of services” in Durham as well as school boards in Peel, Halton, Thunder Bay, Waterloo, Ottawa-Carlton and Rain- bow District, which includes Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin. Oshawa Trustee and DDSB Chairman Michael Barrett said in an earlier interview that the board remains committed to the bargaining process. “We’re going to work very hard towards a resolution,” he said. If a strike was to happen, Mr. Barrett said the DDSB would try to mitigate any impact on students. Elementary and Catholic schools are not expected to be affected by a strike. T h e R o t a r y C lub Of Whitby Presented By MTC Whitby SATURDAY,MAY 9, 2015 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M.FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY,MAY 10, 2015 11 A.M. TO 6 P.M.FREE ADMISSION IROQUOIS PARK GROUNDS 500 VICTORIA ST. 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Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Backwoods Players stages The Old Lady Shows Her Medals ‘Humorous and touching story’ in Pickering PICKERING -- Backwoods Players is staging a war story director Barbara Pleva says is “an absolute gem of a play.” The Pickering Museum Village’s the- atre group presents The Old Lady Shows Her Medals, April 18, 19, 25 and 26 at Brougham Hall. “This one-act play was written by J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan,” she says. “It is a humorous and touching story of the unlikely relationship forged between a London charwoman and Scottish sol- dier during World War I. Although it is set during the war years, it really is a timeless story of ordinary people strug- gling to maintain their humanity during difficult times, and of the yearning we all have for love, warmth, belonging and a real home.” Marianne Froehlich from Uxbridge plays Mrs. Dowey while Tyler Cox of Ajax is Private Kenneth Dowey. Also appearing in the play are Jo- Anne Adams of Ajax, Susan Gardner of Pickering, former Pickering resident Samantha Williams and Mark Kalzer of Vaughan. The production crew members are from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. Tickets are $20 and available online at estore.pickering.ca or at the Pickering Museum Village Gift Shop, 2365 Conces- sion Rd. 6, three kilometres east of Brock Road. Brougham Hall is at 3545 Brock Rd., one block south of Hwy. 7, Pickering. Feast, laugh and fundraise at Pickering’s Herongate PICKERING -- Herongate Barn Theatre is offering up a tempting evening on April 16. The Pickering dinner theatre pres- ents the comedy Skin Flick, plus its four- course country buffet and guests get back a $30 tax receipt as it’s a charity night for ALS. The evening includes a silent auction and a ‘speed auction’, in which the bids come fast and furious. Tickets are $65 per person. Reserve at www.herongate.com or call 905-472-3085. 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 • Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 1 5 30 P Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 Pickering U19 Belle advance to Ontario finals Earn silver after falling to Guelph in championship game LONDON -- The Pickering U19 Belle AA team travelled to London for the 2015 Ontar- io Provincial AA Championships, advancing all the way to the championship game. The team was ranked fourth going into the tournament of 10 teams. Pickering played six games in the round robin. They won four games and lost two, putting them in fourth place going into the semifinals. They played the first place team from Nepean, who were 6-0 going into the semifinals. After the first period Pickering was los- ing 5-2. With six minutes left in the game, Maddy Horwood scored, making it 5-3. With five minutes left Jocelyn Youngwolff scored. Pickering really turned up the heat and with one minute left Katy DeSnoo scored to com- plete a hat trick, tying the game. Pickering dominated the overtime and after five min- utes of battling they finally scored, as captain Chantal Gauthier scored the winning goal. The win was huge for Pickering, as they knocked out the first place team. Pickering advanced to the gold medal game, but came up short losing to Guelph 7-3, earning silver to end their season. Team members are Amanda Clark, Reagen Bennett, Madison Horwood, Mack- enzie Roach, Serena Gucciardi, Holly Lin- densmith, Katy De Snoo, Rachel Burchat, Mikhaela Slavin, Karsen Lewis, Chantal Gauthier, Katelyn Newman, Kayla Battaglia, Sarah-Beth Raymond Lusk, Jocelyn Young- wolff. The coaching staff included Christi Lin- densmith, Nino Battaglia, Kristin Johnson, Paul Seeley, Dave Newman and manager Sandra Newman. LONDON -- The Pickering U19 Belle ringette team reached the cham- pionship game of a tournament in London, but came up short, drop- ping a 7-3 decision to Guelph. Submitted photo Clarke, Panchan top athletes Basketball players lead the way at Durham College Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Turns out the choices for male and female athletes of the year at Durham College were a slam dunk. Both recipients came from the basketball court, and the same hometown, as Ajax’s Ajahmo Clarke and Lindsay Panchan were selected as the top athletes at the banquet on Thursday, April 2. For Clarke, it was back-to-back honours, having also been named the school’s top male athlete last year as well. “It was a surprise,” he said of winning the honour for a second time. “When they read the nominations it started to sink in that I had a good chance of winning again. I felt like I did a lot of work for the basketball program. I put a lot of effort and time in. I thought I deserved it. “I was humbled, for sure, to receive it back-to-back.” Panchan, a graduate of Notre Dame Catho- lic School, was also flattered with the person- al recognition. “I was so happy, I wasn’t really thinking and a bit teary eyed,” she said. “I felt really supported by my team and overall just excit- ed and proud of myself.” Panchan, who is studying sport manage- ment, led the OCAA and nation in scoring average with 25 points per game, posting the second highest total by a player in OCAA history. She also led the league in minutes played per game with an average of 38.9. She finished the season sixth in rebounds per game (8.8), seventh in assists (4.2) and was also named the women’s basketball MVP. “I can attribute my success to the goals I made for myself for basketball and school, my team, including the coaching staff, and hard work,” she said of the reasons behind her successful season. “I feel like without goals there is nothing to accomplish in life. I’m not saying I achieved everything I want- ed to, but the goals I set led me to this path. “I lacked confidence for a few years playing basketball and my teammates and coaches helped me reach a level of confidence need- ed to help my team win so I would thank this group of people for that. “And it seems typical, but hard work. I real- ly feel that hard work is not easy in the sense that after a long day of school and then an intense two hour practice, your only option is to have a mindset that it’s time to play hard.” Pan- chan, who became only the fourth player in Durham College history to be named a CCAA All-Canadian, is looking forward to returning next season and leading her team to the OCAA playoffs. Clarke led the Lords in scoring with 22.3 points per game, placing him fourth overall in the OCAA and ninth in the nation. His 98 assists were third best in the conference. The recreation and leisure studies major helped lead the team to a second straight final four appearance, winning bronze this year as the provincial host. He was also named the team’s MVP. When Clarke graduates in the spring, he’s looking at taking his talent overseas to play professionally. “I’m going to try and go overseas and if that doesn’t work I’m going to try and get a job,” he said. “I’m going to try and go to Australia or Germany. That’s been my goal from day one when I started playing in Grade 10 was to go overseas.” A number of other awards were also pre- sented on the night. Other male MVPs includ- ed volleyball player Erik Janssen (Hampton), golfer Brent Clements (Pickering), baseball player Aaron McQuillen (Ajax), men’s soccer player Sasa Vukoje (Etobicoke) and indoor soccer players Duncan Mitchell (Oshawa) and Tevin Noel-Peterson (Whitby). 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The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for: • Providing executive level leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of strategic and operational goals in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Property Management and Administration. • Ensuring that Policies and Procedures related to Human Resources and Financial Management are compliant with all regulatory, legislative and licensing requirements including GAAP. • Providing effective advice, counsel and support on key issues to the Board of Directors as assigned. • Overseeing all labour relations activities; leads the planning process associated with the collective bargaining cycle and takes an active role in actual negotiations. QUALIFICATIONS • University degree in a related field (Business, Finance, Commerce, Public Administration) • A professional designation in Accounting and/or Human Resources (CHRL) • Minimum of 5 years senior management responsibility, ideally with a community based social services organization. • Extensive knowledge & practical experience leading teams in best business practices related to financial management, HR administration, corporate governance, information technology and risk and performance management. • Experienced at negotiating collective agreements and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good relationships with employees and unions. Please forward resumes to: Cathy Parker, Community Living Durham North, P.O. Box 964, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A8 or cathy@cldn.ca Dedicated to Equal Opportunity. Community Living thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hospital/Medical/Dental MusicLessons M PRIVATE PIANO/VOCAL LESSONS. Summer lessons start Tuesday July 7th, 2015. Classes Available Tuesday and WednesdayCall Joani. 905-686-8351. GeneralHelp APPOINTMENT TAKERS for our Ajax office. Full-time/part-time wage plus bonus. Experience preferred. Email resume to: angela@chambersfood.com BOBBY LAWN CARE Bowmanville Energetic people $12/hr start. PT/FT days, College/Uni- versity students wel- come. Duties: Applying natural prod- ucts to lawns. Will train. Need valid drivers license. 905-434-9113 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON for Pickering office. Data entry, com- puter and telephone skills essential. Email: rctrans@rogers.com LANDSCAPE COMPANY now hiring full or part- time summer staff with experience and/or mo- tivation. Transportation required to yard. Call 289-314-7324 Hospital/Medical/Dental GeneralHelp SUPER NEEDED: Full Time, live in Superinten- dent, mature couple wanted for 30 unit apart- ment building. Must be responsible, hardwork- ing, honest & have good communication skills, Minimum 3 years experi- ence as super. Duties in- clude: cleaning & general maintenance of the building, garbage re- moval, showing & rent- ing apartments., preparing suites for new tenants, responding to tenant requests for maintenance & provide customer service, super- vise service providers & contractors allowing them access to apt & building, respond to emergencies. We offer 2-bedroom and a small salary. Please email your resume: pauldepalma00 @yahoo.com or fax 905-430-8544 Skilled &Te chnical Help EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC required for construction company in Ajax. Must have valid driver's li- cense, able to work inde- pendently, keep repair/ maintenance records, and have own tools. Wages negotiable- based on experience, benefits after 90 days. Email resume: bryron@rogers.com Dental D PICKERING DENTAL office looking for HYGI- ENIST to work evening shifts starting May. Fax resume to 905-420-5378 Hospital/Medical/Dental Industrial / Commercial For Rent / WantedI INDUSTRIAL BAY at 401/Stevenson exit. Hydro, water, heating, sink, parking, air com- pressors, high roll-up door, washrooms. Auto repair, machining, hobbies, and other light industrial. No detailing 905-576-2982 INDUSTRIAL UNITS, 343 Bloor St. W., Oshawa (at Park Rd., near 401). 2850-sq.ft. Can be divided to suit. 1280 Terwillegar Ave., Oshawa 1937-sq.ft. (2 units). Call 905-579-5077 or 289-404-4567 for more information BusinessOpportunitiesB HELP WANTED!! Make up to $1000/week mail- ing brochures from home! Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine opportunity! NO experience required! www.needmailers.com Mortgages,LoansM 2.20% 5 yr. Variable No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank RatesCall for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders #10238 COOPER, Robert (Rob) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rob on Thursday April 2, 2015. Beloved husband to Kathy, Cherished father of Ryan (Lindsey) and Alexandra. Loving son to Joy and Roy. Will never be forgotten by his siblings Sue (Andy), Laurie (Mike) and Mike (Mary). Always remembered by his nieces and nephews. Long-time employee of Steelcase Canada and a member of the Ajax Minor Hockey; where Rob coached for several years. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905- 428-8488 on Friday April 10, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday April 11, 2015 from 12-1p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow in the chapel at 1p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa- Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SYME, Ethel - Passed away March 19, 2015 peacefully in her sleep. Beloved wife of Jack (2011), devoted mother of Kimberley (Brad) and Kevin, grandmother of Crystal, Brandon, Tabitha, Jessica, Kandace and Alyson, and great grandmother of Tyson. Ethel touched the lives of family and friends with her sincere thought fullness remembering all milestones and occasions of those near and far to her. A graveside service will be held on May 30th 2015 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at 2700 Kingston Rd, Scarborough at 10:30 AM with a gathering of family and friends following at 12:30 PM at the Ajax Public Library at 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax. At this time Jack will also be laid to rest per their wishes! In lieu of flowers please make any donation in Ethel's name to the Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Mortgages,LoansM $$ MONEY $$ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #109691-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com MONEY FOR YOU! 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Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 Korrie passed away peacefully at Extendicare Cobourg,on Sunday, April 5,2015 in her 91st year.Former resident of Bowmanville,Oshawa,and Cobourg.Korrie was born in Klaaswaal, Holland,the oldest of nine children.She emigrated to Bowmanville in 1951 with husband Nicolaas,who predeceased her in 1992.Dear mother of Pleun (Stella)of Campbellford and Marlene of Cobourg.Loving grandmother of Mark Sarson of Toronto,Laura (Mark) Stowe of Whitby,Steven (Megan) Campbell of Melbourne,Australia and Christine (Adam)Flinders of Toronto. Korrie was proud to have three great- grandchildren,Cooper and Willow Campbell and Henry Flinders.Visitation will be held at McIntosh-Anderson- Kellam Funeral Home,152 King St.E. Oshawa on Saturday,April 11,2015, at 12 noon,with funeral service to follow at 1 pm.The family would be grateful for donations in Korrie’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society. DORSMAN,Kornelia Lena (nee Reedyk) There's someone tiny, someone sweet we would like for you to meet. Big brother Nathan is proud to present Lily Paige Marie Joan Haber-Hutchison Born March 20th, 2015 at 2:32 p.m. weighing 7lbs 3 oz & 20.5 inches. Proud parents are Sue Haber & Jessie Hutchison Many thanks to Joan Mott (Nana & co-coach), Dr. Shereen, Dr. Ruggles, Brenda, Leanne, Ron, Lisa & the staff of Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Thank you also to Dr. McConville and Staff, Poppa Dave & Bruce for all you do. xoxo Obituaries Apartments & Flats For RentA OSHAWA BACHELOR apt. Separate entrance and side patio area for use. All utilities and cable included. 3pc love- ly bathroom, kitchenette with fridge and deep freezer. Nice residential area, on bus route, close to bike path and all amenities. Suit single working person. Ask about pets. $750/mnth first and last. 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Work consist of counting, bundling, bagging and dropping off newspapers, flyers, catalogues and various products to approx. 1,100 specific drop locations throughout the Ajax/Pickering Area. Vehicles required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Bid # 1 Ajax/Pickering Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. 852 Breda Avenue Pickering Garage Sale ( West Shore / Bayly), Sunday April 12th 8am - Noon something from almost every room in the house. please no early birdsMuskoka Lakefront 3 bedroom Cottage (sleeps 6) in Muskoka for rent, 3 piece bath, living/dining area, well equipped kitchen and attached screened in porch. Great swimming and fishing, paddle boat, aluminum fishing boat included. 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DATED at Scarborough this 7th day of April, 2015 Gerald Patrick Fava, Estate Trustee, by his Solicitors, TATHAM, PEARSON & MALCOLM LLP, 5524 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 3B2. Attn: Adrian J. Malcolm. (416) 284-4749 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling contents of the late Patricia Lovering of Port Perry & others at: Kellett Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 mile south of Blackstock)Sat., April 11, 2015 @ 10:30amLeather sofa - Washer & dryer (1.5 yrs old) - Bedroom set - Day bed - Vacuum cleaner robot (new) - Cocoa pitcher - Automatic level (Sokkia) - Survey tripod - 9"x12" hot stamp press - Styrofoam hot wire cutterBruce Kellett: 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447www.kellettauctions.com Tr avel CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE. NO Risk Pro- gram STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248. 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Make it a success by calling 905-683-0707 to place your ad in the classifieds Quilts from the Heart show OSHAWA -- Carol Brown photographed a favourite quilt at the Quilts from the Heart show at the General Sikorski Hall recently. The two-day show, organized every three years by the Kindred Hearts Quilting Guild, featured a silent auction and a raffle for a quilt to raise funds for United Way in Durham as well as some of the outreach pro- grams run by the guild. Peter Redman photo $22,994∞ Offer includes delivery,destination,fees and $5,850 in cash credit .Offer based on new 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF)with at selling price of $28,8 44∞.Excludes HST. C ASH PURCHASE PRICE FROM $5,850INCLUDESACASH CREDIT OF 2015 Sorento SX AT AWD 7-Seat shown‡ Cash purchase price $43,944 HWY /CITY 100KM :8.7L/11.8L 2015 1.6L L X MT That ’s like paying only $34 WEEKLY Ω That ’s like paying only $40 WEEKLY Ω Rio5 SX with Navigation shown‡ Cash purchase price $24,464 HW Y /CIT Y 100KM :6.3L/8.8L $149ΩLEASEFROM MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN AT 0%APR FOR 60 MONTHS¤ Offer includes delivery,destination,fees and a $900 lease credit*.Consumers can elect to take an additional 11,250 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit.Offer based on new 2015 Rio5 L X MT (RO551F)with a selling price of $16,064¤.Excludes HST. Soul SX Luxury shown‡ Cash purchase price $29,144 HW Y /CIT Y 100KM :7.8L/9.9L $173ΩLEASEFROM MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN AT 0.9%APR FOR 60 MONTHS ¤ Offer includes delivery,destination and fees.Offer based on new Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F)with a selling price of $18,744¤.Excludes HST. Forte SX AT shown‡ Cash purchase price $28,364 Offer includes delivery,destination,fees and an $800 lease credit*.Consumers can elect to take an additional 10,000 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit.Offer based on new 2015 For te LX MT (FO541F)with a selling price of $17,564¤. Excludes HST. L X MT HWY /CIT Y 100KM :6.1L/8.8L $0 0%$160 Ω LEASE FROM MONTHLY WITH DOWN AT APR FOR 60 MONTHS ¤ 2015 $500 COMPETITIVE BONUS** + $37 WEEKLY Ω That’s like paying only FINAL CLEAROUT! CLEF D’OR “BEST IN CLASS” ,994 n 0 i58,5d $ns aee, fnoitanitse, dyreviles dedulcnr ieffO tiderh csac T X Ao Ltnero5 S10w 2en nd oesar beffO . 448,82f $e ocirg pnillet sh ati) wFB57R(S ∞.TSs HedulcxE . nwoht saeS-D 7WT AX Ao StneroS ‡ 449,34e $cire psahcruh psaC MK00Y 1TIY / CWH L8.11/L7.: 8 Offer(s)available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from April 1 to 30,2015.Dealers may sell or lease for less.Some conditions apply.See dealer for complete details.Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost.All offers are subject to change without notice.All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715,$5 OMVIC fee,$29 tire tax,environmental fee,and $100 A/C charge (where applicable).Excludes other taxes,licensing,registration,insurance,variable dealer administration fees (up to $399),fuel-fill charges up to $100,and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified).Other lease and financing options also available.ΩLease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis.Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only.¤Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC),on new 2015 Rio5 LX MT (RO551F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F)with a selling price of $16,064/$17,564/$18,744 is based on monthly payments of $149/$160/$173 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,535/$1,535/$1,715,$5 OMVIC fee,$29 tire tax,and A/C tax ($100,where applicable)for 60 months at 0%/0%/0.9%with a $0 down payment/equivalent trade,$0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception.Offer also includes a lease credit of $900/$800/$0.Total lease obligation is $8,912/$9,577/$10,385 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $6,252/$7,187/$8,981.Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres).Other taxes,registration,insurance and licensing fees are excluded.Offer ends April 30,2015.*Lease credit for 2015 Rio5 LX MT (RO551F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)is $900/$800 and available on lease offer only.Consumers can elect to take an additional 11,250 km/10,000 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit.Lease credit varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes.**$500 Competitive Bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2015 Forte,2015 Forte Koup,2015 Forte5,2015 Rondo and 2015 Optima from a participating dealer upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive cross-over vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW,Toyota,Nissan,Mazda,Hyundai,Honda,GM,Ford and Chrysler vehicles.Some conditions apply.See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details.∞Cash purchase price for the new 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF)is $22,994 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,715,$5 OMVIC fee,$29 tire tax,A/C tax ($100,where applicable)and a cash credit of $5,850.Dealer may sell for less.Other taxes,registration,insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Offer ends April 30,2015.Cash purchase credit for 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF)is $5,850 and available on cash purchase offer only.Cash purchase credit varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes.‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio5 SX with Navigation (RO759F)/2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758E)/2015 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75XF)is $26,695/$22,795/$27,195/$42,095.Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl AT/2015 Soul 2.0L GDI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT.These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods.Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide.Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors.2015 Kia Rio and Forte awarded the Clef d’or Best in Class by L’Annuel de l’automobile 2015.Visit www.annuelauto.com for full details.2015 Kia Soul awarded ALG Residual Value Award for highest resale value in its class.Based on ALG’s residual value forecast for the 2015 model year.ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data,www.alg.com.Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing.For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage,visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886.Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. 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