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PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com APRIL 30, 2015 P.20 COMMUNITY EVENTS P.23 ENTERTAINMENT P.25 SPORTS P.28 CLASSIFIEDS Sabrina Byrnes/ Metroland THE FUTURE, POST-NUCLEAR Allison Brooks, 6, took a turn on the swings at Millennium Square with the nuclear plant in the distance. Ontario Power Generation is currently consulting the public on potential future uses for the Pickering plant and the land that surrounds it once it ceases operation in 2020. P.10 HELPING those in need withNO COST energy upgrades. The HOME ASSISTANCE Program is designed to help income-qualified Ontario home owners, tenants and social and/or assisted housing providers improve the energy efficiency of their homes or buildings. Visit veridian.on.ca/homeassistance, or call 1-866-214-4770. Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Funded by the Independent Electricity System Operator and offered by Veridian Connections Inc. 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Accented by the high-speed wails of cars driving past on the race track, members of the gathered police services spoke about the dangers of street racing and the tools their services use to enforce street racing and stunt driving laws. Police helicopters, ghost cruisers and a Cessna plane were on hand to show how the police enforce those laws, but speakers said street racing is common and continues to be a problem. “In my jurisdiction, two of our fatal colli- sions last year were a direct result of racing,” said Chief Martin, adding that last year the DRPS charged 66 drivers with stunt driving and have charged 27 in 2015 so far. “The way it’s trending we’re on track to see 50 per cent higher (than last year) and I don’t want to see that,” the chief said in an inter- view. For those caught street racing or stunt driv- ing, the fines are considerable. Motorists caught driving at a speed of 50 km/h or high- er over the speed limit will receive an imme- diate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and have their car impounded for seven days. They will also face a fine ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, a possible driver’s licence suspension of up to two years and six demer- it points registered on their record. According to Staff Sergeant David Mitch- ell, an officer with the York Regional Police and one of the three officers who created E.R.A.S.E in 1996, people have always want- ed to race. “Racing, street racing, it’s been going on since the second car came off the assembly line. We’re all competitive,” said Staff Sgt. Mitchell. To hear him describe it, “there was a really big problem” with street racing in the 90s. In his jurisdiction he witnessed cars on trailers being dropped off in parking lots to race and on one night in Markham he came across “probably about 800 spectators” waiting for a race to start. The attitude was that the police couldn’t do a thing to stop such a large gath- ering. Staff Sgt. Mitchell reached out to a Peel Regional Police officer and an Ontario Pro- vincial Police officer who were experiencing similar difficulties. They started an informa- tion resource-sharing partnership to combat street racing and “it started to have an effect,” said Staff Sgt. Mitchell. That partnership has evolved to include 22 police services and an annual enforcement campaign. This year was the first time Proj- ect E.R.A.S.E was held outside of York Region and the first time police added ‘take it to the track’ to their message, offering the world- class race track in Durham as an alternative for motorists to legally fulfil their need for speed. “If you want to race, a facility like this is where you should be,” Staff Sgt. Mitchell said in front of the race track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Ron Fellows, co-owner of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and NASCAR race winner, agreed that drivers should take to the track instead of the streets to race. “This is a great place to come do it,” said Mr. Fellows. “This is where I learned to race.” Canadian Tire Motorsport Park is locat- ed north of Bowmanville and offers mul- tiple opportunities for speed enthusiasts to pursue their interest in a safe and con- trolled environment. To find out more information about rac- ing at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, visit www.canadiantiremotorsportpark.com. Watch the video story @ durhamregion.com cLaRINGtON -- Race car driver Samantha tan, 17, made an appear- ance at the E.R.a.S.E. 2015 media launch at the canadian tire Motorsport Park april 24. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions If “everything’s on the table” as far as what happens to the Pickering nuclear plant site once it shuts down forever, returning the land to a people-friendly, not overly developed site is the best option. Jerry Keto, vice-president of nuclear decommissioning, made that comment last month at a meeting of the nuclear station’s community advisory council. He also said, “it’s OPG’s intention to hold onto the property for its uses. There are no plans to sell.” Together, that’s a seeming contradiction. Ontario Power Generation has begun thinking of what will happen to the site when the station stops generating elec- tricity in 2020. Forty years later, the site will be ready for an undetermined use. Suggestions on March 17 included rebuilding the plant and a centre for excellence for safety. Others have suggest- ed an energy museum, an energy park or a concert hall. We reject all of these and believe the site should be restored so that all Pickering residents and visitors can enjoy the lake- front. Perhaps an Ashbridge’s Bay Park- type set up will work, if everything’s on the table. Granted, this is a long way out. However it is time for the community to start weigh- ing in. After all, we’re talking about rough- ly 500 acres on Pickering’s waterfront. You know what they say about lakefront prop- erty: they’re not making any more of it. In this case, it’s a rare chance to restore the land to a non-industrial use. A few things need to be said. First, Pickering does have some nice lakeshore property, including the Petti- coat Creek Conservation Area. However it is owned by the Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority and not open in the winter. And of course there’s the Beach- front Park. But Pickering does not have a large area at the waterfront for public use. Secondly, OPG has been an excellent community partner in Pickering and the entire Region, supporting many causes and initiatives that have enriched the lives of Pickering and area residents. A final grand gesture on behalf of OPG would be a fantastic way to end the Pickering plant’s life. We’re not saying OPG should give the land to Pickering. But a lease or other arrangement or understanding could be worked out. And the entire area does not have to be used for an open-space-type park, as in neighbouring Ajax. The plant has served Ontario well. Dar- lington will likely take up the slack in terms of electricity generation. But, when the day comes, we believe that almost a century of industrial use on what is the finest part of the Pickering waterfront will have been enough. -- Pickering News Advertiser Pickering nuclear site should become public park The books on this bus go nowhere Some people can read anywhere. I’m one of them. As a kid, I think I was the only member of my family who could read in the car, which helped make long trips seem shorter. And I even read on the school bus during my high school years. So I was rather taken aback by the news out of Quebec last week that an eight-year- old girl, an avid reader, was told to stop read- ing books on the bus by the driver -- because it was risky behaviour. In the many media stories about this case, the girl said the driver told her reading could be a safety issue to the other students as they might stand up to find out what she’s reading. And she might poke herself in the eye with the book, she was told. I didn’t know reading was so dangerous, physically anyway. The school board said bus drivers make the rules in their buses, plain and simple. And there’s a regulation that students’ person- al items, including books, have to remain in their backpacks or bags during the ride. The girl’s father think this is all “stupid.” I agree. Kids can ask what she’s reading, just use a louder-than-inside voice. Unless that’s against the rules and it probably is. Maybe she can just hold up the book for everyone to see as they file onto the bus. And getting a book in the eye? Heck, some of us could probably do that sitting in a chair at home. The driver no doubt meant this could happen when the bus went over a bump or around a sharp turn, but please, you could poke yourself in an eye with your finger or knuckle in that case. I grew up in the age before backpacks and highly regulated children. Many of us used our daily bus rides to do homework, which required reading and writing. Just think of the safety issues there -- all those pens. -- Copy editor Christy Chase realizes the glasses she’s worn since high school just might have pre- vented numerous eye pokes. Christy Chase Copy Editor Booked Resident disappointed in council’s decision to not keep Waterfront Trail clean, safe in wintertime To the editor: Shame that the mayor and councillors who voted against spending $60,000to keep our Waterfront Trail cleared and safe in the winter months. That’s less than $1 per per- son per year. If the Town of Ajax can clear its portion, why can’t we? If you agree that we deserve this service in order to stay active and safe year-round, please click below and sign this petition. Hopefully it will be recon- sidered for next year’s budget. http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/ pickering-waterfront-trail-winter-accessi- bility.html Rosi Vanderheijden Pickering Low-cost rabies vaccine, microchip clinic in Pickering May 3 PICKERING -- In recognition of Responsi- ble Pet Ownership Month, Pickering Ani- mal Services, in partnership with the Dur- ham Region Health Department, is hold- ing a rabies vaccination and microchip clinic on Sunday. It will take place at PJ’s Pets in the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., from noon to 4 p.m. on May 3. Pet owners can take their pets to the store for a rabies vaccine and/or micro- chip for just $20 each per pet. “Vaccinating against rabies will not only protect your pet from getting rabies, but it also helps minimize transmission of the disease,” said Lindsey Narraway, super- visor of Pickering Animal Services. “I would also encourage you to have your pet microchipped as it is a permanent way to ensure that if your pet ever gets lost, it can be returned home.” Also, all City of Pickering pet licences will be $5 off for the day. Participants are asked to enter through the outside entrance of PJ’s Pets with dogs either leashed or in a carrier, and cats in a carrier. For more information visit www. pickering.ca/RPO or call 905-427-0093. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 7 P *Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. 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These will include the removal of the backstop and its replacement with a higher structure that extends down the first base line to prevent foul balls from going into the yards on Foxwood Trail. The diamond will also be rotated away from the rear yards to further prevent this from happening. The City chose to go with Melfer Con- struction Inc. to complete the work for $274,369.65. The construction work is scheduled to begin in early May and be completed by mid June, in time for summer. Council also approved the reconstruc- tion of the tennis courts at the Amberlea Tennis Club in Shadybrook Park. The court has reached the end of its life cycle and is in poor condition. The project will include the removal and replacement of the chain link fence, upgrading the granular base, asphalt surfacing, acrylic latex colour surface and net posts. The total project will cost $163,645 and the work will be completed by Court Contractors Ltd. The company will be paid $138.861.35 for the work. Construction for the tennis courts is also expected to begin in early May and be completed by mid June. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 8 P New schedule for adult day classes The Durham District School Board is changing the schedule for its adult day school classes offered through Durham Con- tinuing Education. The program is for students 21 and older who are looking to earn high school credits or take new classes such as computer skills. Since 2006, the program has included three periods a day, running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A new report says there has been a steady decline in students enrolling in class- es during the last period of the day. Many of the adult students have work schedules that create obstacles to late afternoon classes. 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The owner, an Uxbridge man, asked for tips on social media after the car was stolen from a north Pickering storage facility some- time between Dec. 1, 2014 and March 18, 2015. He is the original owner of the car and has spent thousands of dollars over the years restoring it, police said. Police said the car sustained minor dam- age but was otherwise intact. It’s believed the car was hauled to the Clarington loca- tion, police said. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 10 P OPG asks public for input on use of soon-to-be shuttered Pickering nuclear plant Ideas so far include centre of excellence, park, education centre Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- On the shore of Lake Ontar- io in Pickering, a power plant has been in operation since 1971. But that will change in years to come and Ontario Power Generation is asking peo- ple today what they envision the area to look like in the future. Five years after OPG announced it was pulling the plug on the Pickering nuclear generating station, it has reached the half- way mark to the shutdown date of around 2020, which it announced in 2010. In a project called Repurposing Pickering, OPG is reaching out to the pub- lic for input on what should be done with the site. It has held open houses and infor- mation centres on the topic and will con- tinue to consult the public, employees and stakeholders on the issue. “We’re very much in the brainstorming stage right now. We’re very much in the outreach stage. What does the communi- ty want? What does industry want?” said OPG spokesman Neal Kelly. He said OPG has spoken to the mayor and other senior municipal leaders in Pickering to talk about what they believe the site should be used for. “I’m very pleased about the public par- ticipation that is being invited to that pro- cess,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. After the plant stops operating, the fuel and water in the reactors has to be removed. Then they will sit for about 15 years to allow radiation to decay, said Jerry Keto, vice-president of nuclear decommis- sioning at a meeting in March. The nuclear reactor buildings couldn’t be dismantled until the mid-2040s, he added. The power house won’t be ready for other uses until around 2060, but there is a large amount of land around the plant that can be used shortly after the plant closes, said Mr. Kelly. “Outside of the power house there are many different things you can do,” he said, adding the lands could house parks or buildings, for example. Mayor Ryan feels decommissioning work at the site will keep jobs in Pickering for years, and once the plant is completely decommissioned, many jobs will be trans- ferred to the Darlington plant, which is being refurbished. This will allow jobs to remain in Durham and continue to benefit the entire region, he said. “I don’t think we should be leaving the impression there’s 1,500 jobs today and they’re gone tomorrow,” he said. He noted the work to take place at the Pickering plant will be the largest decom- missioning of a CANDU reactor to date and feels the site could become a decom- missioning centre of excellence. “They’re all going to reach an end of life at some point,” he said of the world’s CANDU reactors. “So this decommission- ing process needs to be marketed that way. We could export that expertise literally around the world.” Mayor Ryan said since all of the control panels and the operating infrastructure is there, OPG could also set the site up as a model for training purposes. Pickering-Scarborough East MP Corne- liu Chisu believes the site should be turned into a complex to recycle spent CANDU fuel. “The site is large enough and already licensed for nuclear activities, and is in a civic environment friendly to nuclear activities,” he said in a speech in Septem- ber. Mr. Chisu said it would recycle the 15,000 tons of used nuclear fuel in Pickering into usable fast neutron reactor fuel rather than burying it. The complex would eliminate the need to transport high-level radioac- tive waste through the streets by recycling right at the site, he added. He said the complex would eliminate the long-term radiotoxicity of the spent fuel and it would produce $1 billion of electric- ity from every single ton of spent CANDU fuel. “Such fuel is certainly not a waste,” he said. Whitby resident and nuclear watchdog A.J. Kehoe is not in favour of this idea, call- ing reprocessing the waste toxic and dan- gerous. He’s pleased that the site is going to cease operations. “As far as I’m concerned, its shutdown can’t come soon enough,” he said. He did note a large cost will accompany the massive undertaking. “We’re still going to have these gargantu- an expenses for Pickering as they decom- mission,” he said. He feels consulting the public on the topic is a good gesture, but he has reserva- tions. “Getting it back to a state where human beings can go on the land and use it is going to take a long time,” he said. “We can stop the commissioning process but we can’t turn off radioactivity.” Janet McNeill, the co-ordinator of Dur- ham Nuclear Awareness, is more con- cerned about other issues before the use of the site. “I think at this point I’m particularly interested in safe storage,” she said. “That’s a lot of waste sitting right beside a drink- ing water source for millions of people. We want to make sure the water is stored well and safely.” She noted there are more than 660,000 used fuel bundles on the Pickering site and they will be on the site for some time. “I think people think the waste is going to go very quickly,” she said. “We need to be thinking that those fuel bundles will be there for some decades.” She, as well as Mr. Kehoe, is concerned with the tritium on the site and feels uses will be limited. “It’s not a sweater factory that we’re deal- ing with and we don’t want to get too pie in the sky on what can be done on the site,” she said. She also feels, especially with intensifica- tion plans for Pickering, there needs to be detailed emergency planning in place. Mr. Kelly noted the high safety record of OPG and said the plant will be shut down safely. “Pickering nuclear has been part of the community since 1971 when the first units went online,” he said. “We have an excel- lent safety record and as we move toward the shutdown of the plant it will be done in a safe and (environmentally safe) manner.” In March, the nuclear station’s commu- nity advisory council gave some sugges- tions, including an education centre ded- icated to marsh restoration, an RV park to service a proposed casino, a recreation of Camp X -- the camp on the border of Whitby and Oshawa where Allied spies were trained during the Second World War -- a launch for boat cruises and a botanical garden. -- With files from Keith Gilligan Page 6 - Today’s editorial HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • The Pickering nuclear plant has been providing power since 1971 • Ontario Power Generation announced in 2010 the site will close in 2020 • OPG is consulting the public on thoughts for future uses of the site I don’t think we should be leaving the impression there’s 1,500 jobs today and they’re gone tomorrow. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan PICKERING -- Pickering nuclear plant, which stands on the shores of Lake Ontario, will be shut down in 2020. Ontario Power Generation is looking for ideas on how to use the site and land. Ideas put forward to date include a park and education centre. Metroland file photo Journalists dominate in sports coverage DURHAM -- Oshawa This Week, Whitby This Week, Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser and the Port Perry Star are among 30 com- munity newspaper outlets from Metroland Media Group Ltd. recognized this week by the Local Media Association as its 2014 Edi- torial Contest winners. Receiving submissions from all over North America, the LMA awarded Metro- land newspapers for editorial excellence a staggering 86 times, more than any other media organization and accounting for more awards than the next three organiza- tions combined. “We’re proud to be leading the way with such tremendous editorial recognition from the LMA,” said Ian Oliver, president, Metroland Media Group. “It’s rewarding for our journalists to know that the editorial content they provide for our communities is held in such high regard and in a wide range of categories.” LMA includes 2,400 traditional media outlets and their digital platforms owned by some of the leading media companies in North America. Metroland’s Durham Region newspapers picked up the following awards: • 1st Best Multimedia Coverage: Whitby This Week, Leeanna McLean/videographer “Lynde House on the move” • 1st Best Sports Section: Oshawa This Week, Brian McNair/sports editor • 1st Best Feature: Oshawa This Week, Jil- lian Follert/ reporter “I don’t want my baby to die” • 1st Best Sports Photo: Oshawa This Week, Ryan Pfeiffer/photographer • 2nd Best Sports Section: Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser, Brad Kelly/sports editor • 2nd Best News Photo: Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser, Ryan Pfeiffer/photogra- pher • 2nd Best Graphic Artwork: Port Perry Star, Nick Evelyn/graphic artist “From the Ashes: Port Perry 30 years later” • 3rd Best Breaking News Story: Port Perry Star, Chris Hall/reporter “Seagrave neigh- bours upset they weren’t warned grizzly bear was loose for days” • 3rd Best Sports Photo: Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser, Ron Pietroniro/photog- rapher • HM Best Sports Photo: Oshawa This Week, Ron Pietroniro/photographer • HM Best Feature Series: Oshawa This Week, Brad Kelly/sports editor “My Life: Good-bye isn’t gone” “We are thrilled our newspapers were awarded both first and second place for Best Sports Section,” says editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt. “Much of that success can be attributed to our outstanding pho- tographers who took first, second and hon- ourable mention in the category of Best Sports Photo.” Jillian Follert’s investigation into the heartbreaking story of a family traumatized by the death of their baby has now been recognized by both the Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Association and the Local Media Association as the best in its class. Ms. Follert is also nominated for the Ste- phen Shaw Reporter of the Year Award at the upcoming Ontario Community News- paper Association Better Newspapers Awards. The award is named after Oshawa This Week reporter Stephen Shaw, who died suddenly in 2004. Metroland Media Group is made up of more than 110 newspapers across Ontario, reaching approximately 87 per cent of the population with local and pertinent news stories. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 11 APNine editorial awards for Metroland’s Durham Region newspapers OSHAWA -- Staff photographer Ryan Pfeiffer’s arresting photo of a soccer victory celebration earned him Best Sports Photo hon- ours in the annual Local Media Association editorial contest. AJAX -- A couple of mourners comforted each other during the burial of Shabir Niazi at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. This photo earned staff photographer Ryan Pfeiffer a 2nd place finish for Best News Photo. MISSISSAUGA -- Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook from Ajax gets crushed by a vicious right hand from Phil ‘The Assassin’ Rose from Whitby during their 8 round middleweight divi- sion tilt at the Hershey Centre. This photo earned Chief Photographer Ron Pietroniro a 3rd place finish in sports photography. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 12 AP Students can shoot pool for prizes in Durham Leagues beginning in the fall offer money for school supplies Derek Dolstra ddolstra@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Young pool players in Durham Region can rack up the balls and take aim at prizes in a new league for teenagers and post-secondary students. The goal of the Got Chalk? leagues, orga- nized by the North American Poolshooters Association in Ontario, is to help students have fun and provide some extra money for school. In Durham Region, the leagues will be based out of Ajax and Oshawa initially, since Petrina’s Taps and Billiards and Riley’s Olde Towne Pub have donated table time and prizes. “It’s to get them up and out of the house, keep them in school, and keep them out of trouble,” says Rob MacArthur, league opera- tor for NAPA Ontario. Secondary leagues will be for ages 12 to 16 and post-secondary leagues will be open to Grade 12, college, or university students. To join the league, students will need to show proof they are in school. The plan is to have four teams of six in each league, playing for 10 to 22 weeks. Game days will be on weekends during the school year. Mr. MacArthur plans to have the leagues up and running this fall. The secondary league winners will receive a $100 gift card to Staples for school sup- plies. The post-secondary winners will get $1,000 for the team to share. All winners will be rewarded with a pool cue and case and the choice to compete in the NAPA nation- als. Mr. MacArthur says players of all levels are welcome to join and there will be someone available to teach those who want instruc- tion. Registration for the leagues cost $25, but some students could play for free because of a partnership with the charity Their Oppor- tunity, which helps kids play sports by pay- ing for enrolment fees. In return the kids are required to participate in some form of com- munity service. “If this program works I’ll try to expand it across Ontario,” says Mr. MacArthur. For more information call Rob MacAr- thur at 905-903-6425 or visit www.spec- trum-entertainment.net/napa/index.html#. VTAfGxeC3wM DURHAM -- The North American Poolshooters Association is starting scholarship leagues in Durham Region. The leagues will be open to players of all skill levels and offer secondary and post-secondary students a chance to win a little cash to help with school expenses. 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Operation Springston originated in the GTA but expanded to identify fraudulent transactions across Canada, according to Ontario Provincial Police. The OPP part- nered with cops in Hamilton and Halton Region for what’s described as a “com- plex” investigation into financial fraud and account takeovers. “This project sends a clear and strong message to criminal organizations that financial fraud and identity crime will not be tolerated,” OPP Chief Superintendent Don Bell said in a statement. Suspects used malware, phishing and other means to obtain banking information from unsuspecting businesses and indi- viduals, then gained access to banking ser- vices, police said. The fraudsters obtained cheques and banking cards that were used by “recruits” to access cash. The scam victimized banks and hun- dreds of individual account holders, police said. Losses are estimated at $2 million. Last week cops executed search war- rants in Ontario and Quebec. At one site in Toronto, police uncovered a counterfeit identification lab, seizing various types of phoney identification, as well as $30,000 in cash. The operation has led to more than 200 charges against 33 suspects. Charges include fraud, forgery and participating in a criminal organization. Among the suspects identified is Shaqueal Molin, 22, of Pickering, who is wanted for fraud over $5,000. Board of Trade thanks Pickering council for sustainable business community PICKERING -- The president of the Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade thanked Pickering for being a great partner to the local busi- ness community at the latest council meet- ing. “We commend your work to provide a safe, clean, sustainable ... business com- munity,” said Denise Jones in her annual address to Pickering council. 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Both candidates have put forth a com- mendable effort to capture Tory support, and snag the top spot in a party determined to rise to victory against Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals in the 2018 election. Despite less than two weeks until the vote, the seasoned politician, with sever- al successful election bids under her belt, appears calm and focused. Her priority in the last days, she says, is continuing to forge ahead and reach as many people as pos- sible. She’s just returned from two major campaign stops -- first a keynote speech in front of more than 200 people at the Cana- dian Club of Toronto and then a live televi- sion interview and one of the last opportu- nities to tout her message for change. “I think as we get closer, it intensifies of course; I’ve always been busy throughout this campaign but I’m just going to go non- stop until it’s over,” says Ms. Elliott, reflect- ing on her whirlwind tour of the province with an air of confidence. “We had several hundred people come to a breakfast in Kitchener on Saturday, we had 100 people to a lunch in Cornwall a week ago and probably 50 to 60 people in Timmins three weeks ago for lunch -- incredible turnouts for our party in some areas where we don’t have members so it’s very, very encouraging.” Born in Oshawa and raised in Whitby, Ms. Elliott graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a bachelor of arts and bachelor of laws degree. Before entering politics, she practised real estate, corporate and estate law, and was a founding mem- ber and partner of Flaherty Dow Elliott and McCarthy, located in Whitby. Ms. Elliott was first elected in the Whitby- Oshawa riding in a 2006 byelection, suc Lessons in leadership TORONTO -- Christine Elliott, MPP for Whitby-Oshawa and candidate for leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, returned to her office at Queen’s Park following a debate prep meeting. The long race is nearly over, leaving PC members to choose between Ms. Elliott and MP Patrick Brown at the May leadership convention. Whitby-Oshawa MPP Christine Elliott is nearly finished the long race to become leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. It is now between her and MP Patrick Brown. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 17 AP ceeding her late husband, Whitby-Oshawa MP and former federal finance minister Jim Flaherty. She was re-elected in 2007, 2011, and 2014. Her other roles include deputy leader of the official Opposition and critic for attorney general, citizenship and immi- gration, and mental health reform. While Ms. Elliott was widely considered the frontrunner in the leadership race early on, Mr. Brown -- a federal backbencher who many believed was a long shot -- managed to pull ahead in membership sales. She and her opponent have “different visions for Ontario,” she says. “My vision is one that’s positive, optimistic and looking to the future to make sure that we can improve our economy and provide jobs for our young people while still main- taining the social programs that Ontarians expect and deserve.” On whether she tends to lean more to the left than Mr. Brown, as some political experts have observed, Ms. Elliott says “it’s not red or blue or right or left” for her. “It’s really about the way you approach issues and to me, I’m ultimately very prac- tical. I want to solve problems and I want to look at the best approach to solve prob- lems so I don’t think that you put that on a scale; it’s just a question of what’s the best approach to deal with the problems that Ontarians are facing.” During her keynote speech, Ms. Elliott took aim at the Liberals’ recent budget, insisting it “fails Ontarians by mortgaging our children’s future to pay for their own political priorities,” and reiterated her stance that fiscal responsibility and social compas- sion must go hand in hand. “By 2018, the province’s debt will balloon to $325 billion, or $23,000 per person in Ontario,” she says. “The Liberals have proven once again that they are incapable of making the difficult decisions that will set the province on the path to economic recovery.” Ms. Elliott’s emphasis on not only hav- ing a vision but also a clear plan for achiev- ing one’s goals resonated with Roslyn Stan- islaus, a Grade 12 student from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax, who attended the Canadian Club event. “And a lot of the issues that she touched upon I think are ones that will affect my gen- eration, especially when I graduate from post-secondary education and go into the workforce,” she said. Lisa Villeneuve, a longtime Conservative supporter, says she’s drawn to Ms. Elliott’s ability to not only uphold Tory values but also connect with voters who traditionally favour other parties. “She is very open and engaging and she resonates with a wide electorate so people who are traditional Tories, as well as people who are not affiliated with the party.” Ms. Elliott’s short stop at Queen’s Park, squeezed into the middle of her tightly packed schedule, is for the purpose of taking part in a prep session for a debate this week. She’ll soon be sitting across from mem- bers of her senior advisory team as they fire questions, zeroing in on topics party mem- bers will want to hear about. “The point of the debate prep -- we call it dress rehearsal -- is to create the most realistic experience possible for the candi- date,” says Jeffrey Kroeker, a member of Ms. Elliott’s advisory team who provided her with feedback throughout the hour-long prep session. “My job is to sort of push her past her comfort zone because one of her greatest strengths is that she’s nice; people like her. In debates, that doesn’t always go over well, so you’ve got to be prepared to fight a little bit, and she’s good at that when she gets riled up. Our job is to push the buttons to get that reaction.” Joining Ms. Elliott at the prep session is one of her triplet sons, Galen Flaherty, who’s serving as a special assistant to her leader- ship campaign. Bearing a striking resemblance to his late father, Galen, 24, sits next to his mother, lis- tening attentively to her responses and often jumping in with constructive criticism. “We’re re-defining the mother-son rela- tionship,” Ms. Elliott says later with a laugh. “We have a few scraps in the car from time to time ... but I’m enormously proud of the great work that he’s doing and the great advice he’s given me.” From her plans to unite disenchanted members of the PC party to her stance on issues such as the economy, health care, and sex education, she and her team know that nothing is off the table during a debate. “I think the problem started when the Lib- erals failed to consult families properly on what the changes to the sex education cur- riculum should be,” Ms. Elliott says, dis- cussing the topic of sex ed during a break in between events. “What I’ve heard from people in all parts of the province is that parents are con- cerned about the age appropriateness of some of the specific items of the curricu- lum and that I want to continue to listen to parents’ concerns, make sure we keep a list of those issues that need to be re-evaluated and changed and then make the appropri- ate changes to the curriculum in 2018 when we win that is going to satisfy the needs of children and families in Ontario.” Ms. Elliott finishes off the day address- ing dozens of party members at a campaign fundraiser at the residence of longtime sup- porter Martin Abell. He says he believes she has both the personal and professional experience needed to guide the province in the right direction. “Patrick Brown has a very effective back- ground in covering the ground but he doesn’t have the depth of experience that Christine brings to the equation,” he says. “Christine has both a career before politics as a lawyer and a significant amount of time spent in the trenches in opposition, which is not easy, and frankly, has another whole aspect to her life where she raised triplets. She’s also seen and learned a lot through following her husband’s political career, so all those combined create a whole depth of experience, knowledge and wisdom.” While Ms. Elliott previously took a stab at the Tory leadership in 2009, coming in third place, this time around the landscape has changed dramatically. The Tories suffered a major blow under Mr. Hudak’s leader- ship in the last provincial election and the party has been mostly shut out by voters for more than a decade. It will be up to the per- son who’s selected to take over the party to turn that around and Ms. Elliott says there’s no one more capable than she to take on the challenge. “Wherever I go across the province, the refrain is universally the same: we have to win the next election,” she says. “Losing is not an option because as much as we want to win after four successive elec- tion losses, Ontario needs us to win.” PC party members across Ontario will vote for a new leader on May 3 and 7, using preferential ballots. The results will be announced at a convention in Toronto on May 9. TORONTO -- Christine Elliott (top photo), MPP for Whitby-Oshawa and candidate for leader of the Ontario PC Party, led press secretary Marie Prentice and guest Rosemary Hewitt into the home of Martin Abell for a fundraising event April 27. 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Pickering mother of two Asma Mirza is one of the local parents planning to partici- pate. “I want to do something to get my point across; no one really seems to be listening to the parents,” she explains. Ms. Mirza says her children, ages 5 and 7, are too young for the content in the updat- ed curriculum, which includes teaching the correct name for genitals in Grade 1 and discussion of homosexuality in Grade 3. “These are things I want to teach as a par- ent when I know my child is ready. This is not the school’s job,” Ms. Mirza says. She estimates about 30 Durham families are planning to keep their children out of school next week. The Facebook page includes a template parents can use to provide their school with a letter explaining their child’s absence. “As a family, we adhere to a set of val- ues based on our beliefs and culture,” it reads. “We believe that it is our respon- sibility to teach these values to our chil- dren and have the greatest authority over how and when such sensitive top- ics are being introduced to our children.” Omar Kasmieh is a Peel Region father of two children, ages 4 and 8, and one of the organizers of the strike. He says the goal is to send a “respectful message” that thousands of parents are not happy and feel they were not consulted. “We felt the process was a little bit abrupt. It was introduced this year and our kids will be learning this in September,” he says “This is not math or science that everyone agrees on, this has to do with cultures and beliefs. Parents need to be involved.” Ontario’s updated sex ed curriculum was unveiled in February and will be imple- mented in September. The current curriculum being taught in schools dates back to 1998 and is the oldest in Canada. In addition to teaching proper names for anatomy in Grade 1 and sexual orientation in Grade 3, the new document will address reproduction and puberty in Grade 5 and sexually transmitted infections in Grade 7. Mr. Kasmieh says it’s difficult to predict how many children will be kept home next week. “We’re not expecting schools to be empty,” he says. “We just want to do whatever we can to get our message out.” 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 20 P Environment Saturday, May 9 AltonA Forest shrub planting and invasive species pull 10 a.m. 12 p.m. altona Forest, 1879 altona road, Pickering. Help restore natural habitat in your com- munity by planting a corner of altona For- est formerly taken over by invasive gar- lic mustard. Join in pulling the remaining invasive weeds, and plant some native shrubs to take their place. take a short hike to the forest’s north-west side, plant, and learn about the ecology in the near-by amphibian pond.Volunteer hours are avail- able for high school students.trCa reg- istration: http://goo.gl/ysxzzLall supplies such as shrubs, wheel barrels, shovels will be provided. take your own work gloves. don’t forget to dress for the weather: this is a rain or shine event.Meet at the alto- na road parking lot, east side of altona road, 1 km north of Strouds Lane. Free tHurSday, May 14 EnviroChAt on Growing native Plants in Your Garden 7 p.m. 8 p.m. ray’s Cafe, 550 Finch avenue (west of White’s road), Pickering. a representative from Native Plants in Cla- remont will share information about some favourite native plants for your garden. Learn why native plants are important, which plants are suitable for your soil type and amount of sunlight and how to grow and care for them. Free Fundraisers Saturday, May 2 BAll hockey Fundraiser & Charity Event in Support of herizon house 9 a.m. 3 p.m. GaNdatSEtIaGON PuBLIC SCHOOL, 1868 ParKSIdE drIVE, Pickering. Ball Hockey Fundraiser and Charity Event , Come out and support your local school and students . Spectators can purchase items from the concession stand. raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win fabu- lous prizes..Free hAnd and foot or Euchre Card night 6:30 p.m. St. Paul's on the Hill anglican Church,, 882 Kingston road., Pickering. Proceed go to buy socks for 550 backpacks for needy people in downtown toronto and durham.Snacking and tea and coffee all evening.. $10 each Health tHurSday, May 14 Blood donor clinic 2 p.m. 8 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. 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Free www.greenwood-mtzio- nunitedchurches.ca Tea and coffee hours SuNday, May 3 SEnior’S tea 12:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. the Pickering Carib-Canadian Cultural association is hosting its 32nd annual seniors tea. It will include a light lunch and entertainment. Free Things To Do Saturday, May 2 hiP hop in the Park 12 p.m. 4 p.m. diana, Princess of Wales Skate Park, 1867 Valley Farm road, Pickering. Live dJ, break dancing floor, hip hop artist performances and more.. Free SuNday, May 10 MothEr’S day tea 12 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, Pickering. Enjoy tea with mom who will get a keepsake of the event in the redman House. Sittings at noon and 2:30 p.m. tickets available at pickering.ca/eStore or 905-683-8401.. $21.50 per person Walks Runs and Rides Saturday, May 2 SPrinG wildflowers and frogs guided hike 10 a.m. 12 p.m. altona Forest, 1879 altona road, Pickering. Enjoy a leisurely hike through altona For- est to experience the start of spring wild- flower season. Join the altona Forest Stewardship Committee to identify trilli- ums, trout lilies and other flora beginning to adorn the forest floor. this is also the season that frogs begin to emerge and call. register with trCa: http://goo.gl/ ysxzzdon’t forget to dress for the weath- er: this is a rain or shine event. Meet at the altona road parking lot, east side of altona road, 1 km north of Strouds Lane.. Free Whats On Saturday, May 9 tAlEnt knight 12:30 p.m. 4 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seaton Catholic School, 490 Strouds Ln, Pickering. Knights of Columbus talent showcase is hosted by the Council.. $10/person - tick- ets at the door as well. Group 3 for $25 uReport Reader-submitted photos SHARE your EVENT pictures with the world at www.durhamregion.com Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? 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On April 27, Superintendent Ryan Put- nam told trustees the board is facing a shortfall of about $2.5 million for next year. That includes $500,000 in inflation costs, a $1 million drop in provincial funding and a $1 million hit based on declining enrollment numbers. “We’re going to have to make adjust- ments in a number of areas,” he says. “We’re looking at programs, which ones we need to continue and which ones can be discontinued or scaled back.” However, he stressed there are no plans to cut core programs and services such as French immersion, special education, continuing education, classroom tech- nology, teacher training and instrumental music. “One of our guiding principles is to sta- bilize or minimize the impact on the stu- dent,” Mr. Putnam noted. “We’re looking for positive solutions before we look for anything negative.” Those solutions could include com- munity partnerships that bring new uses to under-utilized schools, or new ways of distributing student populations. For example, a November 2014 decision to make Oshawa’s Monsignor John Perey- ma CSS the board’s first Grade 7 to 12 school, will bring the school to full capac- ity this fall. The DCDSB is still waiting on final enrollment numbers for next year, but a decline of about 500 students is expected, representing a $1 million funding hit. Enrollment is on track to stabilize in the next few years. The board counted 21,877 students in 2014, and is forecasting 21,786 for 2018. Another concern is under-utilized schools. Mr. Putnam says the Province has made it clear school boards need to deal with vacant space that wastes money. He says the DCDSB will resume its sec- ondary school study and may need to look at “accommodation strategies” down the road. This year, the DCDSB has 10 schools under 80-per cent utilization. The average elementary school has 384 students and the average secondary school has 995. There are 12 schools with fewer than 300 students and five schools with fewer than 200 students. One big positive is that the board is no longer relying on reserve funds to balance its books. As recently as 2007/2008 there was a $10 million annual reserve reliance -- in 2014/2015 there was zero, plus a modest $200,000 contingency fund. “The challenge for schools boards now will be to continue to move in new direc- tions during a period of financial restraint and austerity,” Mr. Putnam says. A draft of the 2015/2016 budget will be unveiled in May and trustees will vote on the budget June 15. Daughter charged with stealing Durham senior’s life savings DURHAM -- A woman has been charged with theft, accused of depleting the life savings of her elderly mother, who resides in a Durham nursing home. The victim became a resident of a Dur- ham long-term care facility in Septem- ber 2012 and shortly thereafter problems with her finances arose, Durham police said. Payments to the facility stopped, even though the woman had savings and benefits that were more than adequate to make the payments. Management at the home contact- ed police in January 2014. Investigators learned the woman’s 39-year-old daugh- ter, who had power of attorney, had responsibility for making the payments. The senior’s savings were depleted and the facility went unpaid, police said. On March 16 the 39-year-old woman, now a resident of Richmond Hill, was arrested on charges of theft over $5,000 and possession of proceeds of crime. Her name was withheld by police to protect the identity of the victim. 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Also, each day there will be work- shops, adjudications and other events tak- ing place at the hotel. oshawalittletheatre. com, 905-723-0282. May 28 to June 6 Ajax Community Theatre. presents One for the Road at the St. Francis Centre. 78 Church St. S., Ajax. ajaxcommunitytheatre. com, 289-892-4132. Performances May 1 Music By The Bay Live. presents Mad Dogs and Englishmen, The Music of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell at 8 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. www.musicbythebaylive.com, musicbythe- baylive@rogers.com. May 2 Ontario Philharmonic. presents The Power of Beethoven -- Beethoven Piano Concerto Marathon, Chapter II at 8 p.m. at the Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. For tickets, visit 905-721-3399, ext. 2 or regenttheatre.ca. On performance nights, tickets are available at the theatre, starting one hour before performance time. May 3 Durham Chamber Orchestra. presents Baroque and Beyond at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. Tickets are available at the door or reserve at tickets@DurhamChamberOrchestra. com. General Motors Centre. 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa, presents WWE Live at 3 p.m. www.generalmotorscentre.com, 1-877- 436-8811, GMC box office or the United Way Information Kiosk at the Oshawa Cen- tre. May 10 LIVE act Theatre. 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby, presents a Mother’s Day Brunch featuring tributes to Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Patsy Cline and Michael Buble. Buffet at noon, show at 1:30 p.m. www.liveact.ca, 905-668-2229. Oshawa Opera. presents pianist Brett Kingsbury: Music of Chopin and Debussy at 3 p.m. at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa. www.theosha- waopera.com. May 12 General Motors Centre. 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa, presents Volbeat at 7 p.m. www. generalmotorscentre.com, 1-877-436- 8811, GMC box office or the United Way Information Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre. May 23 Young Singers. 23rd annual Spring Con- cert at 3 p.m. at Forest Brook Communi- ty Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax. Tickets available online at www.youngsingers.tick- etjunior.com or call 905-686-9821. www. youngsingers.com. May 28 The Regent Theatre. 50 King St. E., Oshawa, presents April Wine at 8 p.m. 905- 721-3399, ext. 2, tickets.regenttheatre.ca. June 6 The Regent Theatre. 50 King St. E., Oshawa, presents Ashley MacIsaac at 8 p.m, presented by Whitby’s LIVEact On the Road. 905-721-3399, ext. 2, tickets.regent- theatre.ca. Special Events May 8 to 10 Ajax Creative Art Show and Sale. at the Ajax Community Centre (HMS Ajax Room), 75 Centennial Rd. More than 50 local and area artists show and sell their work. Tea room, free raffle for a chance to win a painting by Angela Wong. www.ajaxcre- ativearts.ca. May 16 Pickering Rotary Wing Festival. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Wing ven- dors, craft beers, live entertainment, con- tests and free giveaways. $5, kids under 12 years free. pickeringwingfestival.ca. May 23 Artfest on the Esplanade. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Esplanade Park, Pickering. Outdoor art and craft show and sale with more than 100 artists. Art activity hosted by PineRidge Arts Council, Hands On Art tent with art activities. Also contributing to the art activities are DeSerres, Station Gallery and Sustainable Pickering. New this year, the Durham West Blues Festival will fill the stage lineup and add a secondary stage, beer tent. June 5 RMG Fridays. at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 77 Queen St., Oshawa, from 7 to 10 p.m. bands National Hum and Steady Hussle plus the opening of Boxing: The Sweet Science, David Rokeby: Very Ner- vous System, A Visionary Journey and Lynn McIlvride in Gallery A. Free, cash bar, all ages welcome. communications@rmg. on.ca. At the Galleries, Museums May 1 to 17 Station Gallery. 1450 Henry St., Whitby, presents the work of Durham College emerging student artists and third-year grads. 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The Durham Youth Orchestra presents a Spring Concert on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church in Oshawa. “Repertoire includes Haydn’s Sympho- ny No. 104, London, excerpts from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, with flute soloist 2014 DYO Concerto Com- petition finalist Grace Hoskin, Handel’s Piangero la sorta mio and Mozart’s Mi tradi quell’alma in grata with soprano soloist and 2014 DYO Concerto Com- petition winner, Chantal Grybas and Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending, with violin soloist DYO alumnus Meagan Turner,” states the DYO website. Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 in advance (children in Grade 8 and under are admitted free). For advance tickets, call 905-728-6173 or e-mail eparker@dyomusic.com. St. George’s is at 51 Centre St. S. Durham Chamber Orchestra in concert May 3 AJAX -- The Durham Chamber Orchestra presents ‘Baroque and Beyond’ May 3 in Ajax. The concert is at 2:30 p.m. and features music by Haydn, Mancinelli, Beethoven and R. Vaughan Williams. The performance is at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for stu- dents/seniors and kids 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Carriagemen, guests May 2 CLARINGTON -- The Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen have some company for their May 2 concerts in Courtice. The barbershoppers will be joined by the Young Guns Quartet and the County Town Singers in their ‘World of Love’ shows. The concerts are at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Hope Fellowship Church, 1685 Bloor St. E. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and over and students 18 and under $12. For tickets call 905-623-7405. Open HouseWeekend Shore to patrol the blue-line at Cornell Ajax defenceman reaches goal of playing NCAA hockey at Joe Nieuwendyk’s alma mater Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com BROOKLIN -- The influence that Joe Nieu- wendyk has on local hockey talent still remains. It was because of the path the Whitby minor hockey product took, opting to head to Cornell to play NCAA hockey, that inspired Trent Shore to do the same. Shore, a defenceman who grew up in Ajax but now resides in Brooklin, has com- mitted to play hockey for the Cornell Big Red for the next four years, beginning this fall. “From an early age, Cornell was always the one I really wanted to go to, being so close to Whitby,” says the 18 year old. “And that’s where Joe Nieuwendyk went. That was always a guy I looked up to. Even though we don’t play the same position, it was just cool the route he took.” Going the school route, instead of to the OHL, has always been something Shore wanted to do. Coming out of his minor midget year with the Ajax-Pickering Raid- ers, he informed teams in the OHL that he wasn’t interested, intending to work toward going to school and playing in the States. Deciding to take a chance, the Bel- leville Bulls selected him in the 12th round of the 2012 draft. There was no chance Shore was going to camp. “In my head I always wanted to go the school route. I was never really interested in the OHL,” he says. “When I got drafted I wasn’t really expecting it because I told teams my ideal goal wasn’t to go play in the OHL. I didn’t even feel the need to go to the camp.” It was the words and wisdom of his grandfather, Ralph, that seemed to plant a seed in Shore’s head that grew over time. “One thing that my grandpa would always say to me was that you can either make your living with your mind or your back and that one road is a lot easier than the other,” he says. “I always knew it was important to go to school. If hockey could take a lot of the cost away from going to school, that would be an added bonus.” After two years at Ajax High School he transferred to The Hill Academy in Vaughan for his final two years. While there, he was able to visit a number of uni- versity campuses in the States, getting a feel for the academic programs available and the atmosphere surrounding the hock- ey teams. When he graduated from The Hill Acad- emy, maintaining a 93-per cent average through high school, he had some hockey options to consider. None of them local- ly, however. Teams from the Ottawa-area, British Columbia and the U.S. offered him junior tryouts. Looking for a place that would offer him a spot in the lineup, he set- tled on the Carleton Place Canadians in the Central Canada Hockey League. But after 36 games this season, he was traded to the Cumberland Grads, going from a team that finished the season with 101 points and a league title, to one that didn’t qualify for the playoffs with 34 points. “It was a mix of emotions,” he says of being traded. “On the one hand, I was excited to be going to a team like Cumber- land where I knew I would be getting a lot more ice time. At the same time, I was a lit- tle disappointed because being in Carleton Place I was really close with my billet fam- ily and the guys I was living with. It was like I had a second family.” While playing hockey this season he took some law and calculus classes through Carleton University, ultimately leading to an academic award from the CCHL. During the season, NCAA offers started to filter in, coming from Dartmouth, Lake Superior State, Niagara and Alabama- Huntsville to name a few. When Cornell submitted one, it didn’t take long to accept. Originally, the offer was for the beginning of the 2016 season, but the coaching staff at Cornell has been pleased with Shore’s development this season, and have accel- erated it to begin in the fall of 2015. Shore will be in the business program, looking long-term to finance when he enrols at Cornell. To say he is eager to start a new chapter in his life would be an understatement. “The atmosphere at the games, the teach- ers are engaged with their students,” says Shore of some of the things he is looking forward to. “The students there are excited to go to class. They don’t have the attitude that they have to go, but they want to go.” 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 25 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 WHITBY -- Trent Shore, who grew up in Ajax, is heading to Cornell University on a hockey scholarship. Photo by Peter Redman Generals battle back to tie Battalion Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com NORTH BAY -- The Oshawa Generals have taken back home-ice advantage from the North Bay Battalion and made the OHL Eastern Conference final a best-of-three. Defenceman Stephen Desrocher scored the winning goal in the third period and also had an assist as the Generals produced a huge 3-2 win at the North Bay Memorial Gardens last night, tying the tight series at two games apiece. Desrocher, arguably Oshawa’s most dan- gerous player in the series, had a point shot tipped home by Matt Mistele on the power play and then scored the key goal from the same distance, beating a screened Jake Smith 8:23 into the third period. Frustrated by Smith throughout the series, especially in a 2-1 overtime loss the night before, the Generals finally solved him Wednesday, scoring three times on only 16 recorded shots. The Battalion had two leads in the game, both on clear breaks, as Mathew Santos took advantage of a fallen defenceman to strike first 15:14 into the game and Whitby’s Mar- cus McIvor snuck out of the box to beat Ken Appleby between the legs in the second, making the score 2-1. But the desperate Generals battled back, tying the game first on Mistele’s deflec- tion early in the second and then again on Michael Dal Colle’s first goal and point of the series late in the frame. All three Oshawa goals were generated from shots near the blue-line and aided by traffic in front of Smith. “We did get some traffic to the net and we scored some goals, obviously a big screen on the winner,” said Generals coach D.J. Smith in the post-game press conference. “If Jake Smith sees it, he’s going to make the save.” Generals goalie Ken Appleby, while shaky in the opener and likely wanting anoth- er crack at McIvor’s breakaway, has other- wise been solid, and kept the game close Wednesday during a terribly slow start for his club. With the series returning to the General Motors Centre in Oshawa for Game 5 Friday at 7:35 p.m., it will be interesting to see if Dal Colle has finally found the freedom to pro- duce. 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It capped off an incredible run this sea- son, which included only two losses and winning championships at the IEM, DCBA, Blessed Sacrament and Hoopdome tournaments. “From the beginning of the provin- cial tournament our players were very focused on winning the gold,” said head coach Kevin Browne. “As coaches we were very demanding of them, and to see them execute and support each other through- out the tournament was great to see. They really demonstrated their effort and skill level throughout the season.” Assistant Coach, Dennis Thomas, who has been with the club for eight years, stat- ed that in all his years of coaching basket- ball, he has never seen a group of young players that share the ball so willingly and demonstrate such a high level of dedica- tion to the game of basketball at such an early stage in their development. “The biggest thing was their commit level they have, the hard work and deter- mination that they have,” said Underwood of what separated this group from the rest. “There were just one or two little piec- es that put us over the top and they just seemed to find a way. They love to win.” Players include Jah-zi Brown, Dwayne Burke, Isaac Richardson-Charles, Isaiah Dennie, Jordan Dickson, Mateo Graham, Kundha Mawoko, Josiah McKnight, Jaid- en Pennicott, Jayden Perez, Jordan Rich- ards, Xavier Robinson and Dennis Rawl- ins-Thomas. The team is coached by Kevin Browne, Dennis Thomas and Chevonne Robinson. The team will continue playing in the ABS league in Mississauga, a structured league with the top teams from Ontar- io, where they will attempt to win anoth- er title in early May. For more info on Rep and house league basketball programs, visit durhamcitybasketball.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 • Ap r i l 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 27 AP Carrier of the Week Congratulations Joshua for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax &Pickering Locations8SalemRd.South Ajax,ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS ThuRSdaY aPRIL 30,2015 *DELIVERED TO SELECTED HOUSEHOLDS ONLY Today’s Carrier of the Week is Joshua.Joshua enjoys playing soccer and video games with his friends.He also likes to listen to music and spend time with his family.Joshua has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. All inserts can be recycled with your newspapers through your blue box program. 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KI pills are available to people who live or work within an approximate ten-kilometer radius of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations,known as the Primary Zone. •The Primary Zone for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is bounded generally by Lynde Creek to the east,the 5th Concession to the north,and the Durham-Toronto boundary to the west. •The Primary Zone for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station is bounded generally by Taunton Road to the north,Wilmot Creek to the east and Park Road (RR 54)to the west. KI pills are provided free of charge to individuals in the Primary zones at the following drug stores: •Bay Ridges Pharmacy,1794 Liverpool Rd.,Pickering,905-839-1123 •Pickering Medical Pharmacy,1885 Glenanna Rd.,Pickering,905-831-8181 •Liverpool Pharmacy,725 Krosno Blvd.,Pickering,905-839-4300 •Global Drug Mart Remedy’s Rx,130 Waverly Rd.,Bowmanville,905-623-2333 •Courtice Pharmasave,2727 Courtice Rd.,Courtice,905-432-8888 If needed,KI pills will also be available to persons passing through Reception Centres.Such centres are pre-established at certain locations in the community for use in the event of a nuclear emergency.KI pills should only be taken when directed by provincial authorities. Be sure to check the expiry date routinely and store the pills in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. Recent changes to the licensing conditions for nuclear generating facilities will result in KI pills being more readily available to members of the public,businesses and institutions within and beyond the primary zone.In order to fulfill these new regulatory obligations, Durham Region will be developing and implementing a revised KI distribution plan in 2015. For more information about KI pills or the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan, please call: •Durham Region Health Department at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613 •Durham Emergency Management Office at 905-668-7711,Ext.2792 Additional information is also available at durham.ca du r h a m re g i o n . c o m ne w s • e n t e r t a i n m e n t • s p o r t s • v i d e o • w e a t h e r Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Bowmanville host events DURHAM -- The Durham Region Senior Summer Games will be offering a full slate of activities for local residents aged 55 and above once again this year. 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At VHA Home health care, more is not just out commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of Health Care professionals. We are currently seeking: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Personal Support Workers in the following Durham regions: • North - Beaverton, Brock, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry • Central - Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa • East - Courtice, Bowmanville, New Castle, Orono QUALIFICATIONS: • Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university • Current registration with the CNO and First Aid/CPR • PSW Certificate, and registration under the PSW Registry of Ontario • Good communication and documentation skills • Knowledge of the community • Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required WE OFFER: • Competitive compensation • Flexible work schedules • Continuous learning • Comprehensive benefits package • Supportive team environment • Support for professional development activities • Employee Assistance Program Please apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer Accredited by Accreditation Canada 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 31 AP We are a growing Canadian bilingual marketing-distribution company presently in Oshawa and later permanently in Bowmanville. 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Strong multi-tasking & prioritization skills and proficiency in MS Office are assets. • Business to business partnership representative. • Responsible for providing support for the sales team in the relationship with our network of retailers. • Manage the daily flow of order entry via telephone, fax, email etc. • Attention to detail is a must and some relevant experience is required. • Business to consumer partnership representative • Responsible for the evaluation and processing of eligible claims of moderate to high complexity. • Experience is an asset but more important is a dynamic and positive attitude with a desire to learn. Inside Sales Representative: Call Center Customer Service Claim Representative: ARE YOU BILINGUAL & LOOKING TO WORK IN DURHAM REGION? The above positions are permanent full-time and unfortunately summer students cannot be considered. 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Requirements: • Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma or GED; • Must have served a recognized apprenticeship and must have a Certificate of Qualification and a minimum of 5 years of experience; • Ability to work shifts, overtime. Please email all applications to : HrCanada@gerdau.com Gerdau offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. 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 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 32 AP Mother’s Day In-Memoriams 2” x 3” - $35 + tax • Publishing Thursday May 8th Deadline is Monday May 5th Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • 905-683-0707 BODEN, Daniel David (December 10, 1977 - April 17, 2015) - Daniel passed away suddenly on April 17 at only 37 years of age. He is survived by his wife Kelly Boden, and children Christian, Charlie, Nicolas, and April. Beloved son of Neil Boden (Marilyn) and Linda Boden-Behm (Ron Behm). Brother of Kevin Boden (Amber), Susan Webb (Doug Webb), and Pamela Boden. Also fondly remembered by grandparents Ethel Boden- Rints and Morris Rints, and Ardath and Roy White, and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Gone to be with the Lord. PINKNEY, Douglas R. - Our family is sad to announce the passing of Douglas Rice Pinkney on Sunday, April 26, 2015, in his 97th year. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Larock) for over 65 years, a supportive and loving father to Wendy (late Andy), Bob (Cathy), Pat (Carson), Judy (Noel) and Nancy (Chris). He leaves a legacy of 15 grandchildren; Mark (Ayesha), David (Karli), Dan (Leanne), Alexa, James, Michael, Sean , Patrick, Eric (Glynis), Greg (Julie), Craig (Sasha), Kate, Brian (Anne), Jill and Scott and 3 great grandchildren, Cameron, Kaitlyn and Keira. He will be greatly missed by his dear sister, Dorothy Casey. Doug proudly served overseas as a Flying Officer in the RCAF and RAF, during WWII. When the war ended, Doug had navigated over 400 hours of successful flight missions. 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If you do need to ship something domestically or internationally, you can find everything you need to get your package there at The UPS Store. They offer a variety of packing supplies, with everything you need from boxes and tape to bubble wrap and labels. The friendly and helpful staff can package your items for you and when they do they can offer full shipment protection to cover your precious items against loss and damage. When you ship with The UPS Store, you have a variety of options, all of which will come with a tracking number that allows you to track your package online 24/7. They offer a variety of couriers including UPS, DHL, Canpar and a same day service into the GTA. The UPS Store also has mailboxes available for rent. For a limited time, The UPS Store is running a special on their mailbox service and you can receive your mailbox free for three months with a 12 month rental! Helping you keep your mail and packages safe. Need moving supplies? 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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1885GlenannaRoad, Suite210Pickering,OntarioL1V6R6 905-831-FEET (3338) • Custom Foot Orthotics • FullVeteran’s Coverage • Sport Medicine • Diabetic Feet • Corns • Calluses • Children’s Feet • Evening HoursFeetFor Your Hub Mall Kingston Rd. 1885 18 8 5 G l e n a n n a R d . Pickering TownCentre (NC) Women expect their bodies to change shape and grow when they are pregnant, but many expectant mothers are surprised to discover their feet change too. They are often more amazed to learn that such changes to their feet can be permanent. “It is not uncommon for women to no longer fit into their shoes long after they have shed their pregnancy weight,” says Anne Putnam a Canadian certified pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada. “We recommend that all women have their feet measured by a professional after pregnancy as their feet may have lengthened or widened and it may be necessary for them to replace their footwear.” Fluid retention during pregnancy often leads to swollen feet, however, this swelling disappears after birth. Experts say permanent changes to the size and shape of women’s feet comes from relaxin, a hormone produced during pregnancy. Relaxin helps prepare a woman to deliver by causing the ligaments throughout her pelvis to loosen and stretch. But relaxin also stretches the ligaments in the feet which can cause the arch of the foot to fall and spread. The effect on the feet is very gradual, so women often don’t immediately notice the change. Putnam advises that if your shoes don’t feel comfortable after you have delivered, don’t continue to wear them or put them aside expecting to fit into them one day. Forcing your feet into shoes that are too narrow or too wide can cause corns, ingrown nails and bunions. Make sure to have your feet professionally measured. You may discover you need to wear a completely different shoe size or style of shoe. 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