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The following people were chosen as torchbearers in Ajax for the torch relay for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. The News Advertiser ran an incomplete list of the Ajax torchbearers last week. We regret the error. Angel Huang Michael Coleman Lola Agosto Giselle Gursoy Patrick Doyle Morgan Davies Shlomo Bibas Deidra Clarke Shawn Bush Ana-Marija Svitek Anush Arvandi Jessica Tyler Arpinder Kalsi Iain Webster Sherry MacLeod Meera Jagota Norman Laing Robin Nordlander Kevin Munn Ela Efendic Md Nurul Kabir Marie Eve Levesque Sean Edwards Jeffrey Quipp Miriam Gobran Kurt Rasmus Rene Gauthier Brian Stammers Colin James Daniel Milton Lisa Pizzolato Pak-Ning Bernard Che Natalee Hollmann Frederick Smith Kiran Ganness Briahna Morrell Patricia Ferguson Caroline Van Hasselt Thomas Hamilton Louise Johnson Lindy Pagaduan Michael Escutin Wendii Fulford Deborah Anderson Victoria McDonald Brian Persaud Paola Longoria Rahul Koria Channa Say-Ally Jordan Amorim Francine Odette Judy Lynn Crawford John Mullins Veljko Veljovic Richard Turner Leonora Chalmers Andrew Fagan Selena Tait Don Wylie John Stager Warren Sawkiw Derek Dobson Jack Martin Robert Finlay Nigel Wilson AJAX -- Sherry MacLeod carried the torch through Ajax during the torch run for the Pan Am Games. 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Cameron’s idea is for Ottawa to host “Expo ‘17,” similar to Expo ‘67, which was held in Montreal to celebrate Canada’s centennial year in 1967. “It could have pavilions represent- ing different aspects of our society, such as Aboriginals, women and the LGBTQ community,” he explains. “It’s about celebrating 150 years of not only being Canadian, but the different com- munities that make up our country.” Cameron, who is about to graduate from Pine Ridge Secondary School, will be attending the University of Ottawa in the fall, and plans to use his time in the nation’s capital to network and further sell his idea. He also hopes to work with Pickering City council on some local ideas for Can- ada’s 150th, including planting 150 maple trees. Cameron says the caucus was an “amaz- ing” experience, which included sitting in on question period at Parliament Hill, meeting youths from across the country and chatting with MPs. “I got to talk to a lot of important people who have a stake in the direction of our country,” he says. The National Youth Ambassador Cau- cus is organized by Global Vision, an orga- nization founded in 1991 by former MP and member of the Order of Canada, Terry Clifford. It provides youth ages 15 to 25 with hands-on leadership experience and the chance to build entrepreneurial skills. NOW OPEN Previously in the Pickering Town Center, we have now relocated across the street into The Liverpool Plaza (beside Mac’s Convenience Store). 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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)to this amalgamated CHC is overseeing the amalgamation,and is currently looking to recruit strong Director-level professionals for his leadership team structure which will eventually become part of the new Management Team for the amalgamated CHC. The following leadership roles are currently being recruited for: •Director,Corporate Services (e.g.,finance,IT/IM,resource development,corporate administration,communications &public relations,facilities management,procurement/vendor management) •Director,Clinical Services (e.g.,primary care,counselling,health educators) •Director,Health Promotion/Community Services (e.g.,health promotion,community development,outreach,etc.) Ideal candidates will possess the technical skills and acumen relevant to one of the above role vacancies. Please go to our websites for full job posting details of each Director role:www.ochc.ca and www.theyouthcentre.ca If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions,please submit an expression of interest/CV outlining your qualifications and expectations by email to:mnebres@ochc.ca on or before June 24,2015. For additional information please contact Maria Nebres,Human Resources Partner,Oshawa Community Health Centre at email:mnebres@ochc.ca Accessibility:Oshawa Community Health Centre and The Youth Centre are committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,2005 (AODA).If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations please contact Paula Carter,Resource Development and Communications Manager at 905-723-0036,extension 229,or by email to pcarter@ochc.ca Leaders Wanted! Board Member Recruitment for Future Amalgamated Community Health CentreIntegrationVision: •Value Creation for Clients and Community •Service Commitment •Quality Client-Centered Services •Employee Enrichment •Accessible Services •Stronger Organization •Enhance the CHC Approach •Strength and Evidence Based •Value for Money/Return on Public Investment Cops on lookout for suspects after Durham shootings Innocent bystander shot in leg in Oshawa early Monday evening OSHAWA -- Durham police continue to look for those responsible after an innocent bystander was shot in the leg and two people earlier arrested were released. The shooting happened at about 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15, in the Marland Avenue and Park Road area of Oshawa, where a 55-year- old man was shot. Police report gunshots were fired from a vehicle and a second vehicle was hit. The 55-year-old man was taken to hospital and treated for a non-life-threatening bullet wound. He was later released. Two men fled the area of the shooting and were arrested, but were later released uncon- ditionally. Police believe the shooting was related to an earlier shot being fired in the Park Road and Gibb Street area of Oshawa, which occurred at about 11:40 a.m. In the first incident, police say someone fired a shot from the rear of a vehicle. Police described the vehicle as a dark BMW with tinted windows and chrome detailing. No one was injured in the shooting. Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Det. Sitaram of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2741. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at www. durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca or 1-800- 222-8477. OSHAWA -- Durham Regional Police were on the scene after reports of numerous shots fired on Marland Avenue June 15. Police tweeted out at 6:05 p.m. that two people were in custody and that a bystander was struck in the leg. Emergency services personnel transport- ed that person from the scene. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 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 ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-215-0504 NEWS 905-215-0481 or 905-215-0462 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 6 P e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com People need to start speaking up about family violence To the editor: We’re taught as children to speak up if we see injustice; it’s time to stop letting growing up change that teaching. In today’s society it has become a social norm, that people will simply say “it is not my place to get involved,” when they see some type of injustice, like someone in need of assistance. Imagine it was a family member in need of help, how quickly you would be there to provide assistance, no matter what the case was? Even with something as bad as family violence? Family violence in Canada affected just under 88,000 victims in 2013. Howev- er only 56 per cent of the incidents were reported. People need to start speaking up about this issue, and realize that even though it may be “none of your business,” that your voice may help someone whose life is at risk. Anissa Sutherland Two years later, the ants are back ‘They’re back.’ No, I wasn’t watching Poltergeist 2. I was in my kitchen last week when I noticed the little vermin shuffling across the floor. The ants. They were back. In 2013, I wrote a column asking readers how to get rid of ants that had decided to use our kitch- en as their summer home. You sent in lots of suggestions but the one that worked was to mix icing sugar and Borax. After pouring the mixture over the ant hill in my backyard, the critters stopped paying us a visit a few days later. I dug up the anthill in 2013 and thought nothing more of it until last week when they returned. It wasn’t as many as in 2013, one or two at a time, but they were definitely trying to set up shop again. After a few appeared in the bathroom I decided it was time to re-mix the deadly concoction. My wife bought some Borax and we mixed it with icing sugar and off I went to the backyard. I’ve noted how I’m not really an outdoors per- son so my backyard only sees me when the grass needs cutting and none of my kids are around to do it. And there it was again. Not as big as in 2013 but the anthill was back and the little guys and gals were scurrying around like they owned the place. They must have worked double time this spring to get that hill built because it wasn’t there last summer. Unlike in 2013, I made sure to stand upwind before sprinkling the mixture on the hill. It changed quickly in colour from a light gray to a sparkling white. It rained a day after my backyard visit but so far, no ants have decided to head into the house. I have been asked a few times this summer for the amount of icing sugar to Borax but I don’t know the answer. I mixed the same amount of both and so far, it has done the job. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston has his fingers crossed the ants get the message this time. Mike Johnston Managing Editor Déja vu all over again Security groundwork laid for Pan Am Games When the Pan Am Games get underway in Durham next month, it will represent the end result of years of planning and preparation, not the least of which has been undertaken by police. With thousands expected to flood into Durham for the two weeks of the Games, which will feature competitions in both Ajax and Oshawa, the weighty responsibility of ensuring daily safety of Durham communi- ties will grow. Durham police are well aware of the extra challenges and have been at the forefront of the planning since the outset. The mantra of “preparation, communica- tion and collaboration” will ensure prop- er staffing levels for Durham events, and allow for flexibility in the event officers are needed in other jurisdictions, said Durham Regional Police Inspector Bruce Townley. Durham police will team with seven other municipal police services as part of the Inte- grated Security Unit, which will be led by the Ontario Provincial Police. OPP Sergeant Peter Leon said local police will operate under a Unified Central Command com- posed of all partner services. Insp. Townley, while acknowledging secu- rity efforts for an event as large as the Pan Am Games is a “huge” undertaking, added there are no credible threats on the eve of the Games. The goal, he said, is to provide adequate security without detracting from the feel-good nature of the event. “This is a sporting event, not a security event,” said Insp. Townley. “This isn’t the G8 Summit.” He added, “There is no credible threat to the Games. Our job is to plan and ensure proper measures are deployed in a cost- effective manner.” During the two weeks in July that the Pan Am Games events are hosted in Durham, followed by the Parapan Games events in Whitby, Durham residents can expect increased traffic as the events draw visi- tors to the region. Apart from extra traf- fic, there will be a new level of security in the neighbourhood surrounding the Ajax Sportsplex at Taunton and Audley roads, all of which will mean daily life will require extra patience, time and planning for many residents. In a best-case scenario, security and polic- ing surrounding a major event like the Pan Am Games will blend well into the back- ground, functioning smoothly and well, the level of planning surrounding that aspect of the Games serving to make it all the less vis- ible. But like the critical service it is, there could be no planning and preparation with- out it, no Games at all without police pres- ence and expertise. The groundwork has been done. By all accounts, we’re ready. The power of showing up Occasionally in our lives, we find our- selves in situations -- visiting a dying friend or relation, trying to help another who is swimming in disaster, our first orgy -- where we just don’t know what to do or say. These are difficult moments and most of us receive little to no training in how to com- port ourselves within them. Our many years of formal education produce loads of folks who can solve for x, remove a dangling par- ticiple and spell Metis. But when it comes to the hard stuff, the stuff you don’t find in a textbook -- ‘What do you say to your cancer- riddled pal who looks like a Buchenwald inmate? How do you comfort a friend whose Mom is dying far too young? Where do you start a conversation with someone whose life is newly shattered?’-- we find ourselves, unfathomably, stuck for an answer. I understand this dilemma fairly well as I have been on both sides of the equation. I remember very clearly the heartbreaking look of tongue-tied frustration on the faces of dear, loving friends who wanted desper- ately to help me in some way or say some- thing to me that would somehow make my cancer journey less painful, but who sim- ply did not know what to do. Likewise have I been in many situations where I would’ve given a limb to take some of the burden from a hurting friend but had to satisfy myself with a visit filled with awkward silence. Cancer doesn’t leave many parting gifts but one of the truly valuable things it taught me was ‘Never underestimate the power of showing up’. Never think for a moment that simply because you have no cure or magic words or sage wisdom to impart, or that you are armed only with a store-bought fruit tray, that your presence is not monumental- ly important. Don’t fret that you have noth- ing to say. Your presence speaks volumes. As does your absence. I remember sitting with nervous, silent friends and being immeasurably moved by the fact that, in spite of their fear, in spite of their feelings of inadequacy, in spite of their incomprehension of what was happening, they showed up. They found the courage and the time and the love to show up in my life in my hour of need. How could anyone not be moved and comforted by that? There are, of course, many different ways of ‘showing up’. We don’t always need to have a face to face to show up. We show up by a thoughtful e-mail, letter or card. We show up by a casserole, cookies or flowers. We show up by mowing a lawn or tending a garden that someone hasn’t been able to. Listen to your gut and follow through. Never ever let nerves or fear stop you from doing what your heart wants you to do. One day, if you have not already, you will be on the receiving end of this kind of love and you will speak the words that you don’t always get to hear from the other side. “I couldn’t believe that she drove all that way just to see me”, “I hardly knew him and he came to Dad’s funeral ... that made my day”, “She e-mailed me every single day, just to tell me she was thinking of me. That meant the world”. Never underestimate your power ... the power of showing up. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 7 APTraffic apps, temporary HOV lanes and mass tran- sit are in place to move vehicles across the GTA during the Pan Am Games. What do you think?Poll Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer I expect to face some delays.13% Man, it’s going to be gridlocked! 81% 10 Uniquely Canadian words we frequently use 1. Eh? 2. Double-double 3. Pop (not soda!) 4. Loonie (Toonie) 5. Queue 6. Poutine 7. Washroom 8. Housecoat 9. Zed 10. Serviette source: tedactive.com BEHIND THE LENS With a focus on bullying prevention in schools in recent times, I like this photo of students creating a positive messages window, featuring uplifting mes- sages for fellow students. To make the writing stand out, the window was lit from behind with the back- ground remaining low key. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND ‘Z’ Let’s Talk Rebecca Leeann Follest: It should be covered it’s a medical formula. It’s to help them survive. All the best to this new family. Your twins are so adorable. FORMULA FOR SUCCESS? A Bowmanville cou- ple’s struggle to keep their preemie twins fed and healthy with medical formula prompted a lively dis- cussion on Facebook last week. Here’s what peo- ple were saying about Jamie Barnette and Trevor Grant and their twins, Grayson and Shaylyn, who were born with necrotizing enterocolitis and require a special formula : Nah, it won’t be bad at all...6% Josalyn Morrison: There is so much talk about supporting and normalizing breastfeeding, it’s time to do the same for formula feed- ing. The cost of formula is ridiculous, and this medically prescribed one should absolutely be covered. Nicole Megan: How could this not be covered?! It’s a medical expense! What a beautiful family!! Don McDonald: Why would it be so expensive? Are drug compa- nies putting the people who need these prescribed treatments (and ultimately our health care system) over the bar- rel? Should we not pressure the pharmaceutical companies to lower their prices to more reason- able amounts? They make boat loads of money already. Susan Benedet: I would like to suggest that this family look in to Trillium. 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ContactCityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca Firstinstallmentofthe2015FinalPropertyTaxBillisdueJune25,2015 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP ‘No credible threat’ to Durham events: police Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com This is Part 3 of a four-part feature series chronicling the lead-up to the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games -- the largest sporting event ever undertaken in the history of Durham Region DURHAM -- Next month’s Pan Am Games will see thousands of spectators and ath- letes attending venues in Durham Region and throughout the GTA. And as the Games approach, police are planning for the mam- moth security challenge they present. Durham police will partner with the OPP as well as a private security company and police services in neighbouring jurisdictions to ensure the Games are safe and enjoyable, said Durham Regional Police Inspector Bruce Townley. The goal, he said, is to provide secu- rity without detracting from the feel-good nature of the event. “This is a sporting event, not a security event,” said Insp. Townley. “This isn’t the G8 Summit.” Durham will host baseball and softball at the Audley Recreation Complex in Ajax, and boxing and weightlifting at Oshawa’s General Motors Centre. Parapan Am Games athletes will compete in judo and boccia at Whitby’s Abilities Centre in August. While the need for adequate security for an international sporting event is obvious, there’s no indication of specific threats, in Durham or at other Pan Am venues, Insp. Townley said. “There is no credible threat to the Games,” he said. “Our job is to plan and ensure proper measures are deployed in a cost-effective manner.” That said, Insp. Townley acknowledged providing security for such an event is “huge. “We’ve been working on this for two years now,” he said. Durham will team with seven other munic- ipal police services as part of the Integrated Security Unit, which will be led by the Ontar- io Provincial Police. OPP Sergeant Peter Leon said local police will operate under a Unified Central Command composed of all partner services. Security at Games venues will be the responsibility of Contemporary Security Canada, a private company that has provid- ed security at other Pan Am and Olympics games. “They will perform the kinds of functions we are used to seeing private security guards perform at major sporting events, such as operating magnetometers and wands, con- ducting visual and hand searches of bag- gage to screen for prohibited items, and con- firming access credentials of pedestrians and vehicles,” Sgt. Leon said. “They will not assume any police powers or perform any police duties outside or within venues.” Local police are responsible for security planning in their communities and investi- gating criminality reported within venues. “If a criminal activity or threat to a person takes place within a venue, the local police service will be responsible for responding to and investigating that incident,” he said. The federal government’s role will include emergency management, national threat assessments and immigration services. Sgt. Leon noted this summer’s Games will have more venues, events, and athletes -- and run longer -- than the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. It’s not yet known what the bill for security costs will be, he said. “The budgeted cost for the Games at this time is $239 million, including the $81-mil- lion contract with Contemporary Security Canada,” he said. Insp. Townley said Durham police will have the appropriate personnel in place when the time comes. He said the mantra of “prepa- ration, communication and collaboration” will ensure proper staffing levels for Durham events, and allow for flexibility in the event officers are needed to respond to develop- ments in other jurisdictions. The goal of the police is to get the job done without overwhelming events with their pres- ence, Insp. Townley said. “We want to put people’s minds at ease,” he said. “There are ‘A sporting event, not a security event’HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU If you’re attending Games events, be pre- pared for security measures that could include wanding for metal objects, and searches of bags. In addition, there’s a list of items that won’t be allowed in venues. WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED INSIDE PAN AM GAMES VENUES The following items are not permitted inside Pan Am Games venues and are subject to confiscation. • Firearms, firearms components and con- ducted energy weapons • Knives (kirpans excepted) • Pepper spray and noxious substances projectiles • Martial arts equipment • Chains, padlocks, other lock-on devices • Explosives • Flammable liquids or spray paint • Illicit narcotics • Gang colours • Glass bottles and cans (with the excep- tion of empty personal aluminum water bottles and baby bottles) • Banners, signs or materials displaying messages, slogans or images that advo- cate or could incite hatred, racism or vio- lence; are sexually or violently graphic or deemed unsuitable for a family audience • Large bags including containers, coolers and ice chests. (Not to exceed 14” x 14” x 6”) • Professional-grade video cameras, lens- es, equipment and accessories • Folding chairs • Outside food or beverage (exceptions include baby formula, baby food and sin- gle-serving portions for those with dietary restrictions) • Outside alcohol • Bicycles, canoes, kayaks, boats, scoot- ers, skateboards or roller blades. • Sporting equipment such as hockey sticks, racquets, baseball bats, billiard cues • Golf umbrellas • Frisbees, beach balls and other inflatable or projectile objects • Full face masks or oversized costumes (religious coverings excepted) • Devices that may cause a disturbance (noisemakers, air horns, trumpets, whis- tles and thunder sticks) • Flags of non-participating countries, defaced or augmented flags from partici- pating countries and flags exceeding 2 m x 1 m in size. • Any item that may compromise or other- wise interfere with the enjoyment, comfort, or safety any person at the venue Source: TO2015 no credible threats.” -- Metroland Media Group Ltd. is a signa- ture sponsor of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by Presi- dent’s Choice and OLG. Part 4: Durham facilities ready for Pan Am Games next Wednesday DURHAM -- Durham police will partner with the OPP and a private security company and police services in neighbouring jurisdic- tions to ensure the Pan Am Games are safe and enjoyable. Security was tight as Christopher Vanhaverbeke carried the torch into the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville during the recent torch run. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 12 AP WHY WEAR PLAID?We can help raise awareness and funds to help protect men from prostate cancer -the most common cancer affecting men. 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Dr.David Adam Ajax 647-855-8117 Moving day for residents of Durham long-term care facility changed Whitby’s Fairview Lodge residents can now return to their home starting June 23 DURHAM -- Fairview Lodge residents, displaced from their homes when a fire broke out at the long-term care facili- ty last fall, will have to wait another few days to move into their new building. The Region of Durham issued a notice recently with an update on the move-in plan for the new Fairview Lodge home for the aged, constructed on the same site of the old lodge at 632 Dundas St. W., Whitby. While the original move-in date was June 2, residents are now expected to start moving into the new home on Tuesday, June 23. About 200 seniors were forced to leave the long-term care facility when a fire broke out on Oct. 27, 2014. Residents are currently staying at vari- ous locations across the region until the new Fairview Lodge facility is ready for occupancy. On May 27 and 28, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care officials conducted the required pre-occupancy inspection at the site. Regional staff is actively working to resolve outstanding items, and the min- istry will have to return for a follow- up inspection, according to the press release. Following resolution, “the Region is confident that the ministry will issue approval for residents to occupy the home, as well as a new licence,” the notice said. “The main item to be resolved involves the nurse call system -- an important component of resident safety and well- being.” The Region of Durham thanked resi- dents and families for their continued co-operation. Staff is available to respond to ques- tions during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Fri- day) at 905-668-7711 ext. 2903, or by e-mail at FairviewFamilyInquiry@dur- ham.ca. Visit www.durham.ca for more information. Atlas is the word for this bird OSHAWA -- Mark Heaton, area biologist for the ministry of natural resources, held the baby peregrine falcon that was recently born on the roof of Lakeridge Health Oshawa. The Oshawa hospital hosted a naming and banding ceremony for the rare bird, which was named Atlas. The peregrine falcon is listed as a pro- tected species. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Watch the video on 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 • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 13 AP For more information |Pour de plus amples renseignements Fisheries and Oceans Canada |Pêches et Océans Canada Sea Lamprey Control Centre |Centre de lutte contre la lamproie marine 1219 Queen Street East |1219,rue Queen est Sault Ste.Marie ON P6A 2E5 T.800-553-9091 |Facs./Téléc.705-941-3025 Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)is planning to treat approximately 23 km of Duffins Creek with the lampricide TFM (3-trifluoromethyl-4-nitrophenol)to reduce the resident larval sea lamprey population. Lampricide will be applied for approximately 14 hours from designated application points as noted on the accompanying map. Treatment of the area will be conducted on or about June 22-23,2015. Lampricide selectively kills sea lamprey larvae,but may also result in the death of other fish that are weakened by disease, spawning or other environmental factors. Although lampricide is not harmful to humans or other animals at the concentrations used during treatment,any use of stream water for irrigation and drinking should be suspended for 24 hours during this treatment period. The sea lamprey is an invasive species in the Great Lakes.Since the 1950’s,DFO’s Sea Lamprey Control Centre has worked under an international agreement with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission,towards the delivery of effective sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes. www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/ lamprey-lamproie-eng.htm Pêches et Océans Canada prévoit procéder à l’application du lampricide TFM (3-trifluorométhyl-4-nitrophénol)dans un tronçon d’environ 23 km du cours supérieur de le ruisseau Duffins afin de réduire les colonies de larves de lamproie marine qui s’y trouvent.Le lampricide sera appliqué pendant environ 14 heures à partir d’endroits désignés, indiqués sur la carte ci-jointe. La zone sera traitée le ou vers la période du 22 au 23 juin 2015. Le lampricide détruit sélectivement les larves de lamproie marine,mais il peut aussi provoquer la mort de certains poissons affaiblis par la maladie,le frai ou d’autres facteurs environnementaux.Même si la faiblesse des concentrations utilisées pour le traitement rend le lampricide inoffensif pour les humains et autres animaux,il faut s’abstenir,pendant 24 heures entre les dates de l’application,de boire de l’eau provenant du cours d’eau ou de s’en servir pour arroser ou irriguer. La lamproie marine est une espèce envahissante qui vit dans les Grands Lacs. 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PICkerINg 905-427-7577supersevenpharmacy.ca Manish Patel Pharmacist owner Full Ser vice Pharmacy WALK IN AND TALKWITHADOCTORQUICKLY THroUgH TeLeMedICINe For •COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS •PRESCRIPTION RENEWALS •REFERRALS AND MUCH MORE NO MORE WAITING IN TH e do CT or S o FFIC e ! Showing their Pride DURHAM -- Kitt Summers was just one of the many people the annual Pride parade brought out to the streets of Oshawa. The recent parade attracted 31 participating organizations and wound through downtown Oshawa for about an hour, followed by music performances at Memorial Park. Peter Redman photo du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP New approach to child welfare to be more inclusive of diversity of local families Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Brandon Fiedler was born a girl but never felt right wearing dresses or pigtails. As a result, Brandon started lashing out at a young age. “Since I was in like Grade 2, I really started dressing like a male. I got my hair cut. I was just always into the guy things. I played hockey and soccer for a bit,” he said. “I thought it was impossible to truly be myself because I never heard the term transgender.” When Brandon was in Grade 7 or 8, the Durham Children’s Aid Society start- ed to get involved in his life, and went to his school on a number of occasions because of his behaviour problems. He eventually started living in group homes. Since then, he’s grown leaps and bounds. He is the first youth to have his name and gender legally changed while in CAS care. “It’s changed my life. I’m actually me now,” he said. Mr. Fiedler was at the public launch of the Durham CAS Anti-Oppressive Prac- tice on June 2. Challenging the impacts of power and privilege, eliminating barriers for indi- viduals and families, and ensuring that services are inclusive of the broad range of diversity in Durham Region, are the fundamental principles behind AOP. Community members heard stories from former CAS youth who have expe- rienced oppression in their lives, and witnessed the unveiling of the new “Liv- ing Wall” -- an artistic expression of anti- oppression. Durham CAS executive director Wanda Secord said the adoption of AOP prin- ciples is changing the way CAS engages with families. She said CAS must under- stand how the child welfare system impacts families, particularly marginal- ized individuals, and minoritized com- munities. “It is important that those children, youth and families who are most impact- ed by child welfare have the opportunity to influence or change the system so that the power imbalance is corrected across the board for everyone,” she said. She said expanding partnerships with more diverse organizations and doing everything possible to keep children in their own communities are some of the ways to improve outcomes. “The idea is to reach out to groups that we don’t know a lot about and who may not know a lot about the Children’s Aid Society, as well to build an understand- ing and awareness of one another,” said Ms. Secord in an interview. Mr. Fiedler said he’s happy about the AOP, but has seen his share of ups and downs in the organization. At one point, he lived in 11 homes in one year. However, his life changed for the better when from 2011 to 2013, he lived at Iris House in Oshawa. “It was more like an independent house and the staff actually cared about the kids there,” he said. “Whenever I was down, they were there for me.” He’s now out of CAS care, and main- tains a good relationship with his own family. Because of some of the challenges he’s experienced with CAS, and because some of the others he grew up with haven’t had the successful outcome he has, he is skeptical of the new approach. “I think it’s really good that they’re try- ing to start it,” he said. “I’m afraid they’re just doing this and they’re going to want to give up on it again. They’ve said before they’re going to change many things.” Ms. Secord said the organization has taken a number of steps, starting with hiring an internal anti-oppressive expert, and has developed a comprehen- sive infrastructure within staff based on committee and program development. She said CAS is educating and increas- ing awareness of all of its staff and super- visors within the organization about what the issues are and how it can improve the practice. “It is going to take commitment abso- lutely, commit and people just continu- ing to learn and reach out to communi- ties and learn what else is out there to help families,” she said. “We can’t just take a cookie-cutter approach to child welfare.” Mr. Fiedler is going to remain hopeful. “Hopefully this is the start to some- thing new,” he said. Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, an inter- nationally recognized AOP expert and advocate, spoke at the launch after Mr. Fiedler and another CAS youth, who has overcome racism in the community. Dr. Bernard said she had mixed emotions -- saddened by what they went through, but pleased with their progress. “But still they rise, still they keep going,” she said. A social worker for 40 years, Dr. Ber- nard says she’s been praying for this sort of institutional change her entire career. “You’re one of the few in Canada that has this specific, bold statement,” she said of the approach, which CAS has been working on for about three years. Durham Children’s Aid Society using anti-oppressive practice OSHAWA -- Brandon Fiedler was born a female but is now legally a male. He is the first person in the care of Durham Children’s Aid Society to have his gender and name legally changed. Jason Liebregts / Metroland ‘‘We can’t just take a cookie-cutter approach to child welfare.’ Wanda Secord, Durham Children’s Aid Society, executive director 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 • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 15 P Avoid delays: Take transitCycle Walk Get ready at ontario.ca/games 2015 Learn more about how events at the President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Oshawa Sports Centre and Abilities Centre July 11 to August 14 will affect traffic in Durham Region.Get ready today. Am Ballpark,an Ajax Ps Choice t the President’w events aLearn more about ho c August 14 will affect traffiAbilities Centre July 11 to wa Sports Centre and Osha c August 14 will affect traffiAbilities Centre July 11 to wa Sports Centre and Osha CHANGE YOUR TRAVEL ROUTINE Paid for by the Government of Ontario Fundraisers Saturday, June 20 Yoga fundraiser 7 p.m. Moksha yoga, 1099 Kingston rd. #5d, Pickering. the Pickering Fire Combat team will host this fundraising karma class with Moksha yoga.the Combat team travels provin- cially, nationally, and internationally in the Fire Fit Challenge, known as ‘the hardest two minutes in sports,.’ With races coming up in nova Scotia and the u.S., the team hopes to raise money for these events. Visit www.mokshayoga.ca for more infor- mation. $10 minimum donation. Sunday, June 21 orsola’s Cucina fundraiser for Habi- tat for Humanity Durham 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Orsola’s Cucina, 750 Oklahoma dr., Pickering. day of fun and entertainment with all money raised going to Habitat for Humanity durham for Josh’s Penny Cam- paign. events include face painting, jump- ing castle, bubble zone, vintage hot rods, classic cars, motorcycles. Build and deco- rate a birdhouse. Free. Luncheons and dinners Saturday, June 20 annual pork barbecue 7 p.m. Mt. Zion united Church, Salem road and 8th Concession, Pickering. In addition to the barbecued pork, guitar- ist/vocalist Meredith Cutting entertains. advance tickets only. 905-649-5200, 905- 649-3332. $15 adults, $5 for children 12 and under. tHurSday, June 25 CommunitY lunch 12 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool rd., Pickering. all are welcome to enjoy a home-cooked meal and fellowship. If you need a ride, call 905-839-3521. Free. Meetings MOnday, JuLy 6 PiCkering executive committee meet- ing 2 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One the esplanade. Pickering council’s executive committee meets in council chambers. Free. PiCkering planning and development committee meeting 7 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One the esplanade. Pickering planning and development com- mittee meets in council chambers. Free. MOnday, JuLy 13 PiCkering council meeting 7 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One the esplanade. Pickering council meets in the council chambers. Free. u Report Reader-submitted photos SHARE your EVENT pictures with the world at www.durhamregion.com Museums Saturday, June 20 onCe upon a story 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion rd. 6. Join PMV for a day for stories and fun. take your teddy bear and a picnic and join in the teddy bears’ picnic. there’s even a teddy bear first aid station. Backwoods Players present Lady audrey’s Secret, free with admission. $8 adults, $5 kids, $25 family pass. Sales and bazaars Saturday, June 20 summer garage sale and barbecue 8 a.m. 2 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton rd., Pickering. Church holds its 14th annual Summer Spectacular Garage Sale. also included are a barbecue, home baking, and 27 home party vendors. Free. Things To Do Saturday, June 20 astronomY stargazing at millennium square, Pickering 5 p.m. 10 p.m. Millennium Square, Liverpool road, Pickering. everyone is invited to join us for a fun evening of stargazing at Millennium Square in Pickering. you will enjoy spec- tacular views of the moon, Venus, Jupi- ter, Saturn and deep space star clusters through our big telescopes. We will have an information booth filled with astrono- my literature and handouts. do you have a telescope but are not sure how to use it? Bring it along and we would be happy to help you. Please note: this event is weather-dependent. Before heading down on June 20, please check the listing for this date under upcoming events on our website www.drastronomy.com to see if poor weather has forced us to postpone the stargazing to Sunday, June 21. Free. What’s On WedneSday, JuLy 1 CanaDa Day @ kinsmen Park 12 p.m. 10 p.m. Kinsmen Park, 705 Sandy Beach rd., Pickering. the fun includes events for all ages from noon to 5 p.m. including family stage, kid zone, teen zone with live dJ, break- dancing and foosball, seniors’ area, com- munity groups, special guests, park tour and photo booth with characters from the movie ‘Hotel transylvania’. Food trucks and refreshment tent. evening entertain- ment starts at 7 p.m. with performances by alyssa reid and Virginia to Vegas fol- lowed by a giant pyromusical fireworks show at dusk. Free shuttle to and from the park starts at noon and runs until after the fireworks. Pick it up at the GO train and OPG parking lots, 777 and 889 Brock St. S. Free. pickering.ca/Canadaday. Meetings tueSday, June 23 networking lunch in the summer 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Homewood Suites ajax, 600 Beck Cresc., ajax. Summer networking events by ajax-Pick- ering Board of trade feature lunch in a casual atmosphere, a guest speaker and activities. topics and activities will be kept light and fun. Check website for full information. tHurSday, June 25 ajax-PiCkering Christian women’s Club 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., ajax. take a friend and enjoy a continental breakfast and special guest Matti with her summer collection. Singer and speaker is Celeste Zugec will bring some musi- cal selections, which will be woven into her message. $8.50 at the door. First-time guests $6.50. Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event infor- mation at durhamregion.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. 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On June 15, Durham District School Board trustees voted to change the “walk distance” for high school students in Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock from four kilometres to 3.2 kilometres effective September 2015. Student trustee James Hare, who attends Uxbridge Secondary School, called the decision “outstanding. “As someone who takes the bus in north Durham pretty much every day, I can say that by the time we arrive at school the bus is just barely half full,” he said. Elinor Hansen, the trustee for Uxbridge and Brock, also praised the decision, say- ing other school boards have a “differen- tiated” walk distance for rural and urban areas. “I appreciate the board understand- ing that the situation is very different with public transit in north Durham,” she said. “Students in some parts of Uxbridge have no viable transit option ... in the south transit may not be ideal, but it is an option at least.” It is estimated that the change to 3.2 kilometres would see about 29 additional students bused in north Durham. There is no cost because they can be absorbed into existing bus routes. That was a key point for trustees, because the school board currently uses the entire $20 million it is allotted from the Province for transportation each year. The DDSB currently provides bus transportation to high school students who live more than four kilometres from their designated school, and those who do not have a safe walk path to school. That amounts to about 5,200 eligible students on 229 bus routes. There has been pressure from parents and students to change the walk distance to 3.2 kilometres, to bring it in line with what is offered by the Durham Catholic District School Board. However, cost is a barrier. If trustees had changed the walk dis- tance to 3.2 kilometres for all DDSB high school students, it would have cost an extra $1.2 million a year, due to 1,724 additional students being bused on 30 additional routes. Other options included offering a 3.2-kilometres walk distance to all DDSB high school students in 2016, but chang- ing bell times at nine high schools to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in order to tier bus routes. 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Changes to how the Ministry of Education funds special educa- tion means the DDSB stands to lose $1.5 million over four years. “Those cuts impact our students who have special needs and the programs and services which we can provide to our most vulner- able students,” says Scugog Trust- ee Carolyn Morton, who made the motion to create the committee. The DDSB plans to cut several special education programs for the upcoming school year, includ- ing three out of four learning strat- egies classes and all five kinder- garten language classes. Behaviour intervention classes will be reduced from five to two. At the same time that provincial funding is dropping, Trustee Mor- ton says the number of DDSB stu- dents who need extra support is increasing. About 17 per cent of DDSB stu- dents have identified learning needs, which works out to 12,000 children. “We need to raise government and community awareness about what is happening,” she says. The political action committee will likely include trustees, mem- bers of the board’s special edu- cation advisory committee and members of the public. Its goal will be a political action campaign to pressure the Minis- try of Education to “right size” the DDSB’s special education fund- ing. The 2015/2016 school year is the second of a four-year change to how the ministry funds special education. “The ministry will say we have right amount of dollars...but the recent change means some boards are winners and some are losers,” says Oshawa Trustee and Board Chairman Michael Barrett. “For example, the Peel board got additional funding, and some of that is coming out of money that we gave up. The reality is, we have more kids in our board that have been identified, but we have less dollars.” Ministry of Education spokesman Gary Wheeler said in an earlier statement that the government is increasing overall funding for special education and that the DDSB is pro- jected to receive more than $95 million for the 2015/2016 school year -- an increase of 80 per cent since 2003. The new committee is expected to start meeting this month. 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That permeates their whole school experience,” says Perey- ma math teacher Leanne Oliver. “Seeing the way they light up when they discov- er a belief in themselves, it’s priceless.” Ms. Oliver and fellow teacher Kevin Hoadley are the creators of Ultimate Potential Math, a remedial math course offered to Grade 9 students to help them fill in any gaps before tacking the Grade 9 applied math course. The course uses iPad technology and lots of collaborative group work to help stu- dents learn the concepts. “A lot of kids don’t like math because they don’t understand it, but once you get into UP Math, it clicks,” says Jade Mogosh, a Grade 9 student at Pereyma. One way the class helps build confidence is by making each student a “coach” for a specific math topic. Jade’s speciality was integers -- whenev- er her classmates needed help they came to her. “I felt proud of that,” she says. “When I was in Grade 8 I was strug- gling in math, I was getting 50s. Once I got to UP Math I started getting 80s.” Mr. Hoadley says the improved test scores are great, but he is most proud of how UP Math has changed student per- ceptions. Data from 2013/2014 shows 72 per cent of Grade 9 applied math students at Perey- ma said they like math, compared with a provincial average of 36 per cent. “It’s about changing attitudes,” Mr. Hoadley says. “Everyone can be success- ful at their own level. If you can reach your own individual potential you’re success- ful.” The impact of the UP Math program hasn’t gone unnoticed. Mr. Hoadley and Ms. Oliver have shared their research with 12 other school boards in Ontario and are currently working with Apple Education Canada to develop an iTunesU course, which will be available in fall 2015 to help other teachers implement the program. The pair is also involved in a three-year project that brings together math teach- ers and students from Ontario, Alberta and Norway in an effort to improve math teaching. “Even students who say they like math find it hard, it’s not an easy subject,” Ms. Oliver notes. “But just because it’s not easy doesn’t mean it’s not fun.” OSHAWA -- Kevin Hoadley and Leanne Oliver, teachers at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School, have created the Ultimate Potential math program that has helped Grade 9 students, including Jade Magosh, enjoy math more and improve test scores. 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 • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 24 P Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 Santiago shines on the track at OFSAA Three golds, silver and bronze at meet Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX — If gold, not diamonds, is a girl’s best friend, then Xahria Santiago has a whole col- lection of new ones. The talented sprinter from Notre Dame Catholic High School had a trio of track meets to remember, collecting 13 gold med- als out of a possible 15 events, helping lead her school to the junior girls’ and overall girls’ titles at the OFSAA provincial champi- onships. The path started at the LOSSA meet in Oshawa where she raced to the podium five times, all gold, in the 100m, 200m, 300m hur- dles, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay. She duplicated the feat at the Central Region meet in Markham, collecting gold in all five events again. At the OFSAA provincial championships, she won gold in the 100m, 300m hurdles and 4x100m relay, and, just to add a little colour to the collection, won silver in the 200m and bronze in the 4x400m relay. “I was both happy and a little bit surprised,” said the Grade 10 student. “I kind of had an idea as to the competition I would be run- ning against based on their seed times. I was definitely happy with my results.” The competitor that she is, the Ajax resi- dent was most pleased about setting a couple of personal bests, an indication that she con- tinues to improve and evolve. She lowered her mark in the 100m to 12.05 and the 300m hurdles to 43.23. Her coach at the Pickering-based Speed Academy, Tony Sharpe, isn’t the least bit sur- prised at Santiago’s success on the track. “Xahria is among the most talented kids I have ever had the opportunity to work with and I have coached a lot of talent,” said the former Olympian. “Most important is her character. She is what I call a quality young lady and her parents are to be recognized for the great job they have done in raising her. “Xahria has a bright future and you will be hearing a lot more about her in the near future.” While she has her pick of the events to choose from, Santiago considers herself a hurdler, agreeing to try them at the urging of her coaches and parents just over a year ago. “I definitely prefer the hurdles,” she said. “I’m more successful in the long hurdles than the short hurdles. “I was excited to try something new that I hadn’t done before.” The success this year follows an incredible performance in 2014, returning to track after taking a couple years off to play soccer. At the OFSAA championships Santiago had gold in the 300m hurdles and silver in the 100m. Her big meet was the national youth champion- ships, where she collected four gold med- als and a bronze. She was tops in the coun- try individually in the 100m, 200m and 200m hurdles, as well as winning gold and bronze in a couple relays. In the process she set a Canadian record in the 200m hurdles. The next hurdle she would like to clear is being named to the Canadian team that will travel to Columbia for the world youth cham- pionships in July. She is currently ranked No. 1 in the country and second in the world in her age group for the 400m hurdles, so her inclusion on the national squad should be a lock. Long term, Santiago is hoping to run on scholarship in the States after she’s complet- ed high school. While the recruiting process hasn’t started yet, it won’t be long before it does for the talented teen. AJAX -- Xahria Santiago won five medals at the recent OFSAA track-and-field cham- pionships. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Jordan Henry, Nevell Provo make U19 national basketball team PICKERING — The Pine Ridge Second- ary School basketball program has had an impact at the national level. Maybe next, the international level. Pine Ridge students Jordan Henry and Nevell Provo were among 12 players selected to represent Canada at the U19 FIBA world championships in Heraklion, Greece. “It’s an honour to take this group of young men and an incredible staff to Greece for the world championship. The commitment and character of this group has been impressive,” said Roy Rana, head coach of the team. “We look forward to rep- resenting our country with great passion and developing the next wave of Canadian talent that will represent our men’s team in the future.” Provo is among five players returning to the team that finished second at the FIBA Americas in Colorado Springs in 2014 — the best finish for a men’s age group team. Canada is currently ranked third in the world. Canada managed a win and two losses in exhibition games in Spain, opening with a 75-46 loss to Spain, beating Croatia 84-68 and falling to Australia 78-69 in games played June 13-15. Canada will open the world champion- ships in Greece on June 27 against Austra- lia, followed by games against Tunisia (June 28) and Italy (June 30). Provo, who calls North Preston, Nova Scotia home, is a six-foot guard who will be off to Baltimore to attend Loyola University Maryland on a basketball scholarship. Henry, a five-foot-nine guard, just com- pleted Grade 11 at Pine Ridge. He broke a school record for most points in a game this season, pouring in 55 against Maxwell Heights during a LOSSA league game. Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- D.J. Smith is going back to where it all began for him in professional hockey. Just over two weeks after coaching the Oshawa Generals to their fifth Memorial Cup, Smith has been hired as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 38-year-old Windsor native will work with the defence under Mike Babcock, who recently signed an unprecedented eight- year, $50-million contract to become head coach of the storied NHL franchise. “I’m certainly honoured, but I’m going to work hard and do everything I can,” Smith said on Tuesday, June 16, the day it became official. “I worked very hard to get to this situation, to have a chance in the NHL, and I want to make the best of my opportunity.” Smith said he received a congratulato- ry text from Babcock after the Generals’ Memorial Cup win on May 31, then met with him a couple of times, first over coffee and then for a more detailed conversation. He was later contacted by Leafs manage- ment with the offer of a multi-year deal. “He’s a proven winner. He doesn’t just develop players, he develops coaches and that’s something that really attracted me,” Smith said of working with Babcock. “I have a lot to learn from a guy like him, but I want to learn and I want to push myself to be better.” Smith was brought to Oshawa as head coach in 2012, hired by then general man- ager Jeff Twohey, but familiar also with Generals owner Rocco Tullio, who also hails from Windsor. Oshawa Generals head coach D.J. Smith joins Maple Leafs as an assistant 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 • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 25 AP Call: 1-888-806-1856 Visit: triOSdurham.com Campus: 200 John St. W. (Midtown Mall) HEALTHCARE Improve your life and the lives of others. • Pharmacy Assistant • Personal Support Worker • Community Services Worker • Medical Ofce Assistant • Addiction Worker • Physiotherapy Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant • Medical Transcriptionist Not all programs available at all triOS locations. 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If the Court finds that one or more grounds exist, the Court will proceed at that hearing or a later hearing to determine whether parental rights should be terminated. That notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing will be mailed to by the Petitioner after you file an answer or thirty (30) days from the date of service if you do not file an answer, upon receipt of an address. That if you are indigent, you are entitled to appointed counsel and may contact the Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division, at (910)475-3000 immediate- ly to request the same. That counsel has provisionally been appointed for you and the appointment of the provisional counsel will be reviewed by the Court at the first hearing after service. That you are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your parental rights; as described above, the Petitioner will mail you notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing upon receipt of your address. 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Children’s Programs, Educational Services, Gymnastics, Dance, Hockey, Skating & much more… Lower Level Centre Court 2015 Susan Fleming sfleming@durhamregion.com OUR ANNUAL SUMMER FARM MACHINERY SALE OF TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, ATV'S, GOLF CARTS, LAWN MOWERS, TOOLS & TOYS FOR BOYS AUCTION Lineup of Farm Machinery for the Retiring Norm & Carol Meek of Sandford Saturday June 27th, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge ADDITIONS: 1455 Bolens Riding Lawn Mower w Push Blade, T Bar Posts, 86" Hyd Skid Steer Ldr Dozer Blade/Snow Pusher New X 2, 10 Ft X 10 Ft X6 Ft Dog Kennel New, 72" Fork Lift Extension New, 20 Ft Heavy Duty Bi Parting Wrought Iron Driveway Gate New, 82 " Heavy Duty Rotary Tiller 3 Point PTO X 2 New, 30 Ft X 85 FT X 15 Ft Peak Ceiling Dbl Door Storage Building Commercial Grade 12Ft Drive Thro Doors New, 10 Ft X 20 FT Commercial Pop Up Tent X 3 New, 16 Ft X 22 FT Marquee Event tent Heavy Duty X 2 New, Heavy Duty Tire Changer New, 10 Ft 20 Drawer Heavy Duty Metal Work Bench New, 3/8" X 50 FT Air Hose Reel New, 36 " Shop Creeper New, 2000 LBS Elec Winch New, Plasma Welding Cutter New, 3/8" X 50 FT Rubber Air Hose New x 5, Sub Sewage Water Pumps 1 - º HP New. TRACTORS: Int 784 Diesel Tractor Cab PS 4300 HRS Torque Amp, 1998 Landini Globus 60 HP Tractor lo med high, JD Tractor 710 2 WD Diesel w 50 HP. EQUIPMENT: Int Seed Drill Grass Box Model 510 16 Run Brome Box Fert Clear, JD Forage Blower, Kverneland 4 Furrow Semi Mount Plow Adj Width 12-20 Auto Reset, Gas Wood Splitter on Wheels, 4 FT Lawn Roller, Ford 10 FT 3 PTH Cultivator, Champion 22 Ton Wood Splitter Gas, Fiberglass Feed Cart, 12 Ft Cultivator, Gravity Wagon, 12 FT Dbl Disc, Feed Cart, Landscape Sprayer, Barrel Feed Cart, Int 550 Manure Spreader, JB&D 3 PTH Sprayer, Sm Honda Tiller, 3 PTH Cement Mixer, Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower, Tow Behind Fert Spreader, 3 PTH Cement Mixer, Sand Blaster, Floor Jack, Rear Tine Rototiller, Tow Behind Fert Spreader, 2004 Craftsman 21 HP Riding Lawnmower and more to list. BOATS & TRAILERS: 2002 Princess Craft Boat Pro Series 60 HP Mercury Outboard Motor, Princess Craft Boat Trailer, Matched Pair 283 C/D Marine Engines Complete Rebuild Speedy Auto Marine by Al Jackson 300 HP Each $14,000 Spent Out of 1963 Chris Craft 35 FT, Utility Garden Trailer, 14 FT Landscape Trailer, Snowmobile. Sleigh, Garden Wagon, 10 FT Alum Boat, 4 HP Evenrude Boat Motor Fuel Tank, Golden Jet 500 Boat Motor Fuel Tank, 1983 Crow 2 Axle Horse Trailer, 10 Ft Trailer, Utility Trailer, 8 FT Enclose Trailer Home Made, Snowmobile Sleigh. TOOLS: Lrg Qty Hand Tools, Lrg Qty Bolts Nuts, 4x8 Welding Table, 5 Ton Press, Stihl Chain Saws, Husquvarna Chain Saws, Pressure Washer, Sand Blaster, Post Pounder, Qty Construction Tools, Qty Ant Tools, Bench Grinder, Red Craftsman Tool Chests, Lrg Qty Lights New, Mirrors, Reflectors, Tractor Lights, Trailer Lights, Spot Lights, Lrg Qty Air Tools, Pipe Wrenches, Battery Tester, Bench Grinder, Axle Stands, Car Ramps, Ryobi Jointer Planer, Compressor more arriving. MISC: Qty Lumber 18 FT long, Steel Posts, Hunting Knives, Pocket Knives, Hunting Tree Stand, Fishing Rods, Milk Cans, 5 Pcs Aircraft Grade Alum Tubing, more to arrive. Trucks/Cars: 1972 Corvette, more to list. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS. CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME. Terms: Cash, Debit, App Cheque, Visa & M/C. Watch our website for updates & listings GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401garyhillauctions.cagaryhauctions@sympatico.ca CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN 40th Anniversary Sale Friday June 19 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the Property of Steve Leask of Cameron plus others - oval inlaid tilt top mahogany table with claw feet - WWII chief petty officer cabinet - approx 12 place setting Wallace Sterling flatware - burled walnut dresser and swing mirror - iron bed with brass trim - flat to wall cupboard (12 lights) - jam cupboard - "Supertest" chaffing dish trophy for "Winner 3 Year Old Pacing Stake" - mahogany vanity and mirror with claw feet - cranberry hanging hall light - walnut games table - Queen Ann style his and her arm chairs - oak umbrella stand - Admiral radio humidor - RS Parker Limited Edition prints - paintings (including Arthur Drummond A.W.S, GS Walters RA, A. Dimitrov RCA, etc) - modern oak dining room table with 6 double press back chairs - modern Grandfather clock - modern oak hall seat - Royal Doulton and Dresden figurines - vintage toys - gas station memorabilia - gold and silver jewelry - pocket watches - McLagen specimen cabinet - glass pill box collection - Coca Cola cooler - butcher block stand - stained glass table lamp - washstands - oak bow front china cabinets - dough box - Singer feather weight sewing machine - patio set - JD garden dump trailer - Skilsaw 10" table saw - Yardworks 22" push mower - Honda HS 624 track snowblower - Craftsman LT 1000 riding mower (16.5HP with bagger 42" deck) - 16' Peterborough "Sponson" cedar strip - 99 Landrover Discovery (as is) - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable itemsGREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures www.corneilauctions.com - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am- Partial List Only Check Website for Updates ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville FRIDAY, June 19th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive household contents from Whitby and a Bowmanville Estate: featuring Janome Memory Craft Mod. 11000 w/accessories; Husqvarna Mod. 1; Husqvarna Mod. 2000; Bernina Mod. 334DS Serger; Dining Rm. Suites; China Cabinets; Curio Cabinet; Pine Harvest Table; 6 Press Backs; Occ. Chairs & Tables; Marble Top Tbles; Oak Bedroom Furniture; Armoires; Queen Bed; Exec. Desk; School Desks; Bar Stools; China Glass; Mirrors; 3 apt. freezers; Numerous antiques/collectables; Flat Screen TV; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m Terms: Cash; Interac; M/C, Visa, Approved Cheques. 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com fb - Stapleton Auctions'Celebrating 44 years in the auction industry' SAT JUNE 20-10am at the property of David Bray 1851 Whitfield Road, Port Perry - Simcoe St, west at Trading Post - vintage farm machinery and farm collectables, manuals, cast implement seats, rare corkscrew hay fork, barn trolleys, tow behind 44" lawn mower, antique tools, railroad items, Wurlitzer juke box, signs, tins, bottles, vintage industrial cart, antique Port Perry jail door, hundreds of interesting collectables & hard to find items, large sale-selling 2 rings, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/list/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com LegalNotices VendorsWantedV Tr avel CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE. 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Second-To-None Painting 905-265-7738/ 1-866-325-7359 Painting & DecoratingP HomeImprovement WINDOW Cleaning up to 20 windows $60 No Squeegee (By hand) EAVESTROUGHCleaning & Repairs * Lawn Care * Powerwash/Stain * Int./Ext. PaintingCall Fred905-626-7967 Painting & DecoratingP Auctions Service Directory Cars WantedC TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 Ajax Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 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 • Ju n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 27 AP In remembrance of ourBest FriendEccles Georgia Those we love don't go awayThey walk beside us everyday Thinking of you always,Lillian & Joe HABAYBEH, Michael Issa - Passed away peacefully at home with the love of his family surrounding him on June 15, 2015 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Salwa Habaybeh for 55 years. Loved father of Maha, Issa (Karen), Susan (Robert) and Peter. Cherished 'Sedo' of Justin, Brandon, Mitchell, Andrew, Sarah, Shelby and Katie and loving great-grandfather to Georgia-Lynn. Michael is lovingly remembered by all of his family in Jordan, his extended family here in Canada and all of his friends. Family and friends will be received for visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3662 on Wednesday June 17th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday June 18th from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A funeral service honouring Michael's life will be held in the Barnes Chapel on Friday June 19th at 11:00 a.m. followed by an interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby. A reception will take place at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home on the Garden Patio following the cemetery service. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com SMITH, Dorothy (Betty) - Peacefully on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at age 85. Widow of Russell Smith, predeceased by parents Marjory (nee Douglas) and Arthur McCartney, brother Robert and sister Judy Ford. Beloved mother of Susan and Lynn Smith, grandmother of Kora and great-grandmother of Marcus Goul and sister of Donna Andrechuk, Bill, Mike and Jim McCartney, Betty's fun loving spirit will be missed by many. after Russ passed away from Cancer in 2006 she eventually relocated to Whitby and continued to travel, remaining active until shortly before her death. Many thanks to all including family and Eganville locals who provided their support, friendship and added to the joy in her life. In accordance to her wishes no services are scheduled and charitable donations requested in lieu of flowers. MARTIN, Erin - Unexpectedly, at home on Tuesday June 9th, 2015. Erin passed into the spirit world under the watchful eye of creator. Beloved Mother to Kierin. Cherished sister to Patrick and Kyle. Loving daughter to Joe and Stephanie. Erin will be sadly missed by her aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905-428-8488) on Friday June 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (796 Eyer Drive, Pickering) on Saturday June 20th at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Erskine Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Durham Mental Health Services. A Guest Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca In Memoriams Death Notices To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 Ajax and let one of our professional advisors help you Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd. South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS WEDNESDAY JuNE 17, 2015 Carrier of the Week Congratulations Keith for being our Carrier of the Week. 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