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PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com JUNE 24, 2015 P.2 FILM STUDIO ON THE WAY P.13-15 ANNUAL PICKERING REPORT CARDS P.17-20 PICKERING REAL ESTATE Jason Liebregts / Metroland READY FOR THE PAN-AM GAMES Tom’snofrills 105 Bayly StreetWest,Ajax (at Monarch Ave.) 87Williamson Dr.,Ajax (atWestney Rd. North) Summerhill’snofrillsStock-up ForDurham CaribbeanFestival Celebrations! We carry a great line of West Indian Foods! Greenwood Conservation AreaSunday, June 28th 10am to 9pm •Westney Road North (North of Taunton)www.durhamcaribbeanfestival.com THEBIGSTORE BESIDETHE4010 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pickeringtoyota.com 905-420-9000 SALES •SERVICE PARTS •BODYSHOP In the fourth and final part of our feature series on the Pan Am Games, Durham facilities are prepared, including Oshawa’s General Motors Centre (pictured with general manager Vince Vella), which will be renamed the Oshawa Sports Centre (OBX) for the event. 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South, Pickering • 905-420-4141 | 263 Port Union Rd.,Toronto • 416-281-3815 | www.bandcaquatics.com Cameras to roll in Pickering TriBro Studios to set up location as part of Durham Live Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It looks like the words ‘lights, camera, action’ will soon be famil- iar in Pickering once a new film studio sets up shop in the city. At Pickering City Hall Monday morning, TriBro Studios, Durham Live and Pickering Developments announced plans for one of Canada’s biggest studios to set up shop in Pickering as part of Durham Live, a mas- sive entertainment complex planned for Pickering that’s expected to include a hotel, restaurants, a water park, designer shops, a film studio and a casino. Whether plans for a casino can go ahead will be up to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corpo- ration. “We envision TriBro Studios, and by extension Durham Live, as a growth engine and anchor for the region’s creative, multi- media and filmmaking community,” said Peter Apostolopoulos, president of TriBro Studios. “Our office and production space will form the epicenter for major film and television productions, drawing new, dynamic jobs to Durham Live.” Mayor Dave Ryan was pleased to see Durham Live becoming a reality. “We think it’s very positive,” he said. “It’s essentially the first phase of the overall development and the one that’s closest to fruition.” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Coteau said the investment is a vote of confidence in Ontario and means good jobs and economic growth for the local community. “For me, this is incredible news for not only Durham Region, but for Ontario as a whole,” he said. He said Ontario is among the power- houses of the film and television sector. “We compete now with New York,” he said. “We compete with Los Angeles.” He called Durham “no stranger to film production” and noted films such as Billy Madison, X-Men and Life of Pi were filmed in Durham. Mr. Coteau and Mayor Ryan both spoke in interviews about the tax credits that are available for local film production. “There are tax credits available for film production and we’re just inside the boundary for those credits to give you the maximum tax credit,” said Mayor Ryan. “So this is an ideal location outside of Toronto.” Mayor Ryan explained Pickering is well positioned in terms of Alliance of Cana- dian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) costs as well. “If you go any farther east you start to pay premiums under the ACTRA contracts,” he said. “So this is the ideal location in the GTA for a facility such as this.” Mayor Ryan was pleased that two min- isters attended the announcement, which he feels speaks very well to the confidence that the Province has in terms of develop- ment in Durham Region and Pickering, but especially in Durham Live in particu- lar. “It has obviously caught their attention, if not their imaginations,” he said. TriBros also announced plans to put an end to gender inequality in North American film and television produc- tion by launching an incentive program to encourage the hiring of women in lead- ing creative positions. Mr. Apostolopou- los announced TriBro will cut studio fees in half for any female-helmed productions at its existing studio in Toronto, and at its future studio in Pickering. He noted only seven per cent of the larg- est 250 feature films of 2014 were directed by women. Pickering-Scarborough East and Minis- ter Responsible for Women’s Issues, Tracy MacCharles, said despite women mak- ing up more than half of the population, inequality still exists, and this program will encourage female directors and showrun- ners. “I think this is just incredible leadership,” said Ms. MacCharles. PICKERING -- Peter Apostolopoulos, president of TriBro Studios, described the exterior of the plans for the new state-of-the-art movie studio that will be built at the Durham Live entertainment complex. The movie studio will be one of Canada’s largest movie studios. The announcement was made Monday morning at City hall. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland /Amazing Animals ONLINE THIS WEEK durhamregion.com @ Find ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social channel INDEX Editorial / 6 Calendar / 12 Real Estate / 17-20 Sports / 22 Classified / 25 Pressrun 54,400/ 44 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand In our new Amazing Animals video series, durhamregion.com gets up close and per- sonal with interesting animals. Discover how animals mature, learn about their diet, find out if they are endangered and learn inter- esting facts about each animal. This week, we are at Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park in Orono, where we met Murphy, the wildlife park’s African serval. 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The incident began at about 12:30 a.m. June 22 when a Pickering resident reported his truck stolen from his residence in the area of Front Road and Commerce Street, Durham police said. The man told police he’d seen a silver car driving by without headlights prior to the theft. Officers located a silver Honda Civic on Liverpool Road near the scene of the theft and soon thereafter spotted the stolen pick-up. When police tried to stop the pick- up the driver sped away, driving along side streets until the vehicle struck a metal pole at a dead end on Poprad Avenue. The driver of the pick-up truck was arrested for theft and impaired driving. Two occupants of the Honda were arrest- ed as they abandoned the car at the East Shore Community Centre, police said. Sheldon Emmanuel, 19 of Poprad Ave- nue in Pickering faces charges including impaired driving, theft of a vehicle, fail- ing to stop for police and driving without a licence. Charged with theft of a vehicle and drug possession are Matthew Ruscitti, 20, of The Esplanade in Pickering and 18-year- old Dennis Gavrila of Collingwood. Teens swarmed, robbed in Pickering PICKERING -- Three teenagers sus- tained minor injuries after being swarmed and robbed by a mob early Saturday in Pickering. The teens -- two males and a female -- were sitting on a bench at the marina on Breezy Drive around 1:50 a.m. June 20 when they were approached by a group of 15 to 20 males, Durham police said. The suspects made light con- versation before sur- rounding the teens. Some of the sus- pects produced metal clubs and one had a silver handgun, police said. One of the males was struck on the head and the girl was inappropriately touched, police said. The victims were robbed of cellphones and other prop- erty before the suspects fled. Police have limited suspect descrip- tions; all wore dark clothing and hood- ies. 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This Study will identify the effects on the environment for three potential transformer station sites and determine the preferred site. The StudyArea and sites under consideration are shown in the Key Map. The ProceSS The Study is being conducted in accordance with the planning process for Category‘B’transformer station,subject to the Class Environmental Assessment for MinorTransmission Facilities as amended,approved under the Ontario EnvironmentalAssessmentAct.The Class Environmental Assessment process includes public and agency consultation,the evaluation of alternatives,assessment of the potential effects of the proposed project and the identification of mitigation measures. The public will have the opportunity to participate through attendance at a Public Information Centre that will be scheduled as the Study proceeds. To provide comments,request additional information or to be added to the Project mailing list,please contact either of the following Project Team members: Mr.craig Smith,P.eng.– Project Manager Veridian Connections,55Taunton Rd.E.,Ajax,ON L1T 3V3 Tel: (905) 427-9870 ext.2236 Fax: (905) 619-0210 Email: csmith@veridian.on.ca Mr.Andrew roberts – Project Manager - Consultant WSP Canada Inc.,600 Cochrane Dr.,5th Floor,Markham,ON L3R 5K3 Tel: (905) 475-8727 ext.18617 Fax: (905) 475-5994 Email: andrew.roberts@wspgroup.com NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENTenvironmentalAssessment Study:Seaton MunicipalTransformer Station Pickering, Toronto fire departments to join forces with mutual aid agreement PICKERING -- Pickering and Toronto fire services will officially help one another out in case of emergencies, under a new agree- ment. “Unofficially we’ve been doing this for many years,” said Fire Chief John Hagg. But Pickering council endorsed a mutual aid agreement between Pickering Fire Ser- vices and Toronto Fire Service at the latest council meeting. The assistance will be in the form of fire suppression, rescue or emergency servic- es, or any combination of them, and this includes assistance with hazardous materi- als. “They’re the biggest fire department in Canada,” said Chief Hagg. Pickering currently has a similar agree- ment with other municipalities within Dur- ham, including Ajax. The agreement with Ajax, for example, has benefitted both municipalities at different times. The City has been both the recipient and provider of assistance in various situa- tions. In the area of Pickering that Ajax helps with, the Ajax station is actually closer and is automatically dispatched when alarms go off in a specific area. In the case of Toronto, the fire departments will contact one another on an as-needed basis. Two charged with drunk driving as Durham cops set up RIDE checks DURHAM -- Two motorists were charged with impaired driving after Dur- ham police set up RIDE spot checks Thursday night. Officers stopped more than 450 vehi- cles in Oshawa and Ajax June 18, Durham police said. They demanded roadside screening test of 11 drivers; in addition to the impaired charges, police issued three-day licence suspensions to three drivers whose breath tests registered a warning result. Durham police said they’ll continue to set up RIDE checks throughout the year. PICKERING -- Pickering and Toronto fire services have entered into a mutual aid agreement. City council endorsed the agreement at a recent council meeting. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP Our residence features... 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According to director Lon Harnish, it was a great success, with more than 500 people dropping by to taste a variety of craft beers. “Craft beer is becoming very popular and we thought it’d be a good fundraiser,” said Mr. Harnish. “We want to promote the Ontario craft breweries.” The Rotary Club raises funds for com- munity organizations, such as the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and the Ajax-Pickering Salvation Army, and for local events and projects such as the Ajax Santa Claus Parade and the Ajax Legion Poppy Fund. The event took place at the tail end of Ontario Craft Beer Week, a 10-day prov- ince-wide festival that celebrates the thriving industry in Ontario. Of course attendees had to be of legal drink- ing age, but there was still a wide age range of people attending and included the “old and not so old. “We are seeing a wide range of people,” said Mr. Harnish. Wine and food were also available to festi- val-goers, and they were treated to live enter- tainment. Brewers on site included Brock Street Brew- ing Company from Whitby, Underdogs Bre- whouse from Oshawa and Muskoka Brewery. New to the scene was Manantler Craft Brewing Co., based out of Bowmanville. “Our doors have been open four months,” said president Chris Allott. He started as a home-based brewery and after he received good reviews, he decided to open up his own business. “It’s been great,” he said. He was serving up a single hop and single malt pale ale. Ajax resident Wayne Williams heard about the event from a friend and explained he paid $20 to get in, which got him a small pint to fill with five free samplers. “I like trying different beers,” he said. “It’s nice.” YOUR CASINOTOUR SPECIALISTS! VISITOURNEWWEBSITE AT www.funbuscanada.com As Always, Please Call For More Details. O/B Fun Time Travel Co. Ltd. TICO 50008767 Must be 19 or older. Valid Government-issued photo ID and PAC card required to redeem offer. Offer does not apply to individuals who are self-excluded. 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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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 6 P e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Roads were meant for driving, not parking To the editor: Re: Parking woes, news, June 4. I live on a street in Pickering where about 75 per cent of people rent out their base- ments, some most likely illegally. On any given day or night vehicles are parked on both sides of the street making it difficult for us to get in and out of our driveways. As far as I am concerned the bylaws should be more strictly enforced as there are far too many vehicles parked on the streets at any given time. Roads were made to be driven on, not parking lots. Harry Selby, Pickering Senate reform? Hah To the editor: Re: Editorial cartoon of Thomas Mulcair, durhamregion.com, June 11, 2014. The cartoon dialogue, “None of these senators is my fault” gave me a good laugh. After all, I remember Stephen Harper, as leader of the Reform Party, vowing to abol- ish the Senate if he was the prime minis- ter of Canada. However, after the appoint- ment of Pamela Wallin, Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy and others, I would need to see it before I would ever believe it. Steven Clift Oh, the people you meet in my line of work It is starting to feel like summer finally. The lilacs outside our kitchen window are a burst of blooms. And this for me signals another busy season at the auction and reacquaints me with the emerging characters searching for tools, machinery, trac- tors, cars and trucks. It is a bizarre combination of stuff and people. Like the one fellow who for the past 13 years, when asked how he is, answers in the same fash- ion: “Well, I don’t have a long time left; it’s almost time for the lights to go out.” Alarmed when he initially answered, I asked if he had been to a doctor. Why no, of course not, he knew death was imminent. And yet year after year after year, he proceeds to pontificate about what things will be like when he is gone. And every summer when I watch him approach I know the answer to my question. The future is always bleak, there is always a storm brewing and despite his dim view of the world and its doom and gloom surroundings, he somehow manages to carry on. He reminds me of the first ghost in A Christmas Carol -- he ought to watch it -- you know the quote, “I wear the chain I forged in life ... I made it link by link, and yard by yard.” Good grief. At the completely far end of this spectrum is an eccentric, positive engaging group and in fact yesterday we had a lively and fun con- versation with a farmer trying to explain to him the British sitcom Mrs. Brown. He laughed, telling us his very British wife loves the show but the humour is lost on him as they talk too quickly and he misses the jokes. His wife is full of fun and has taught me a thing or two about varieties of potatoes and tomatoes. This couple would love the lilacs outside our kitchen window and probably even appreciate the beauty in the deep days of winter. -- Marsha Hill is currently working for Gary Hill Auctions after working in the corporate world in Toronto for almost 30 years. She lives in Port Perry. Marsha Hill Guest column Refreshing change at Pickering council table 2015 grade: A 2014 grade: A- At least some people in Durham Region are getting complete report cards -- including rel- evant comments -- as June winds to a close. Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division annual report card grading munici- pal politicians and school board trustees is included in today’s newspaper. Our municipal and education reporters, the men and women who regularly cover coun- cil, committee and school board meetings, have spent a great deal of time observing the people who represent you in your community, speaking with and interviewing them, seeing how they do their jobs or interact with con- stituents, how productive and committed they are to their duties, and how careful they are in spending on policy initiatives and personal expenses. Overall, municipalities in Durham Region are serving their constituents well, are doing a generally competent job of minding the public purse (some better than others), and ensuring that the amenities of modern liv- ing -- good roads, social services, emergency services, etc. -- are adequately managed and funded. As with all things, however, there is always room for improvement; it is here we most strongly encourage individual members of our councils and school boards to always strive to serve more effectively, spend public dollars more prudently, and engage taxpayers at every opportunity. Almost every municipal government in Durham, along with the public and Catholic school boards, have a refreshing mixture of solid veterans and talented newcomers serv- ing their constituents. Good things can hap- pen when deep knowledge and fresh perspec- tives collide. These report cards provide some insight into how your local councillors and trustees are doing early in this four-year term. As tax- payers, we all have a stake in ensuring that the positive trend continues. If you oppose a policy, or a proposal, or simply have a ques- tion, call your local or regional councillor, or your school board trustee as the circumstanc- es dictate. Such actions also serve as a means of over- sight and engagement. These also affect how your representatives do their jobs, especially if they know constituents are not only paying attention, but taking action and holding them to account. Good governance is being provided, for the most part, across Durham. In Pickering, Mayor Dave Ryan leads the way as a strong supporter for his community. This new council term has seen a refreshing change: council members are getting along much better than in the previous four years. As a result, the important job councillors have of efficiently and effectively dealing with city matters big and small is not being sidelined by squabbles and animosity between person- alities, the hallmark of the last term. It bodes well for the rest of the term. An ode to my non-exfoliating dad I was rifling through the reams of Father’s Day sales flyers that had arrived on my doorstep last week when a couple, in partic- ular, caught my eye. Under their ‘Our Best Gifts For Dad’ banners were such items as a ‘grooming kit’ with exfoliating cleanser and moisture gel, masculine perfume by Paco Rabanne and a free elegant Emporio Armani travel case. Another actually used the words, “Make it easy for Dad to look fab on the go” before offering him not only an Aqua Foam shaver but a Bio-therm pouch. Whatever the hell that is. I found myself laughing out loud and wondering whose dad exactly they were talking to? Certainly not mine. My dad wouldn’t be caught dead with anything resembling a ‘grooming kit’. I know Dad had a shave kit and maybe a comb case but I don’t think, outside of running a brush through their hair and scrubbing the engine grease off of their hands, men of his genera- tion were big on ‘grooming’. He might pos- sibly have found some use for an exfoliat- ing cleanser and moisture gel if he thought they could help get one more season out of the old Johnson outboard. And that is not a metaphor for anything. Masculine perfume were two words men of my dad’s generation would never con- sider placing alongside one another. And Paco Rabanne sounds like somebody he would’ve punched in the mouth. Just say- ing. To my knowledge, my dad never had any interest in looking ‘fab’. Neither do I for that matter. I remember, at various times, my dad looking great, looking classy and most of all, looking like a man. My favourite photo of my dad, one that I keep in my office where I can see it at all times, is of him in a tin fishing boat, holding a monstrous steel- head trout by the gills. He is tanned and fit and incredibly robust. It is the picture of a man joyously engaged in something he loved, in a place he loved. He does not look fab or well groomed or exfoliated at all. He is sunburned and windswept and he prob- ably stinks of trout and bug repellent. But in that moment he is everything I would ever aspire to be. He is free, confident and happy ... the very picture of maleness. There are a number of gifts that, were it possible, I would love to have given my dad this Father’s Day. None of which, I am happy to say, come in an elegant travel case or require a spray bottle. First and foremost I would have given my dad another afternoon in that boat with that same magnificent fish. I would have given my dad back his woodshop, his tools and his afternoons of puttering, mending and building. I would have given him back, if only for a little while, his six children, including the beloved J.J. who was taken far too early, gathered, smiling and noisily gab- bing around the dinner table ... there for him to look upon and wonder at and feel very good about. And most especially I would have given my dad the knowledge that, warts and all, for better or worse, he is and always will be the best and most important man in my life. Happy belated Father’s Day, Dad. -- 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 APPolls this week show a surge in support for the NDP in advance of this fall’s federal election. What do you think?Poll Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer I think they’re going to surprise a lot of Canadians.51% Just a blip. It’s a race between the Libs and Cons. 36% 10 Top Dog Breeds for Families Let’s Talk Laura Darcy: $250 fine? That seems like a slap on the wrist, give these idiots who abuse animals jail time. I’m glad Holly has a new home though, I hope she’s treated like gold the rest of her life! HOLLY FINDS A NEW HOME: An Oshawa woman was fined and banned from owning pets for life after pleading guilty to neglecting a dog that was found malnourished and infested with parasites. The news sparked a Facebook discussion, much of which focused on the $250 fine. Here’s what people were saying: I wish I knew. I wish I cared.13% Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham The InBox Household Debt Despite household debt in Canada remaining near record highs, a recent CIBC poll finds that two-thirds of Canadians are comfortable with the amount of debt they have. The poll also found that nearly a third (31 per cent) of those with debt have gone deeper in debt in the past year, citing a mix of necessary and discretionary purchases, which included buying a new car, going on vacation, and repairing or renovating their homes. Highlights of the poll: • 66 per cent of Canadians say they are com- fortable with their debt level, comprised of: • 25 per cent who say they are very comfort- able and could take on more debt if needed • 41 per cent who say they are fairly com- fortable but would prefer not to take on any more debt • 34 per cent of Canadians say they are uncomfortable with their debt level, com- prised of: • 23 per cent who say they are somewhat uncomfortable - they are making it work but any change to their current situation would present a problem; • 10 per cent who say they are very uncom- fortable - they have more debt than they can handle and are feeling financially squeezed. The comfort level with debt increases with age, with 81 per cent of Canadians with debt who are 65-plus saying they are comfortable compared to 62 per cent of 18-to-24 year olds. Those 65 years and over were less likely to hold a mortgage (16 per cent) than other age groups and were more likely to be debt free (56 per cent). Among younger Canadi- ans 18-to-24 years just starting out and with generally lower salaries, the most common type of debt was student loans (37 per cent) and credit card debt (20 per cent). Kathryna Dobrick: Happy the dog found a new loving home. I’m a bor- der collie owner and stories like this make me physically ill. Sheryl Stokes-Altvater: So glad the woman has been banned from owning pets for life. I am so glad that Holly has found a new home. Michele Eva: I can’t bring myself to open and read this article. From the headline I’m glad to know that this dog is rescued and will get the love and care that it deserves. Owning a pet is a privilege. Glenn Hendry: Never mind the fine. The lifetime ban is the kicker. Now Animal Control/bylaw/cops have to keep an eye on her to make sure she complies. Marlene Heather Maschke: $250 fine. 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Esplanade Park Series at the Gazebo behind City Hall Sundays 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (rain location - Council Chambers) July 5 Pickering Community Concert Band (Concert Music) July 2 Honey Badger (90’s Rock) Waterfront Series at Millennium Square Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (weather permitting event) pickeringevents 905.420.4620 events@pickering.ca Proudly Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation and V!VA Pickering 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP Durham facilities prepared to host Pan Am athletes Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- For two weeks in July, the GM Centre in Oshawa won’t be the GM Centre. During the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games, the facility will be known as the OBX Sports Facility, says centre general manager Vince Vella. The GM Centre will be the site of weight- lifting and boxing during the Games, which run from July 10 to 26. Weightlifting will run from Saturday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 15, while boxing goes from Saturday, July 18 to Saturday, July 25. While there isn’t much of a physical change to the centre, a great deal of work is needed to prepare the facility for the events, Mr. Vella noted. Weightlifting will be done at one end of the facility, while boxing will be at the other. Also, the signs that are in the facility will be covered up, he noted. “They’ll cover up everything and highlight their sponsors,” he said. “All the prep to this point has been logisti- cal,” he noted, adding it covered such topics as IT and security. “On June 15, they officially take over the building and they’ll start setting up,” he said. About 1,500 spectators are expected each day for weightlifting and about 2,200 daily for boxing. While there isn’t much of a transforma- tion of the centre, the same can’t be said about the ball diamonds in Ajax. When the Town was selected for the men’s and women’s baseball and softball com- petitions, work began on upgrading the Sportsplex at Audley and Taunton roads. Two premium soccer fields were convert- ed to a baseball diamond, while an exist- ing diamond had to be upgraded. And, two softball diamonds were upgraded. The original plan was to have the base- ball diamond replace the soccer fields with artificial turf. After the games, the diamond would be converted back to soccer fields. However, that was deemed too expensive, so the diamond will remain. And, it’s a grass field. Two artificial soccer pitches were installed at the Ajax Community Centre to com- pensate for the loss of the two fields at the Sportsplex. During the games, the facility is being called the President’s Choice Pan Am Ballpark. Dave Meredith, the director of opera- tions and environmental services for Ajax, said the work at the complex “has gone very well. The whole process has been very co- operative between the Town and (TO)2015.” He noted “With any project, you run into challenges. The two groups have worked well. It’s on time and on budget.” Work at the facility is costing $9 million, which includes installing the two artificial turf fields at the community centre. The Town’s portion is about $4 million, or 44 per cent of the total cost. The diamonds were completed in August of 2104. “We held a test event for Ontario-based teams and there was a Blue Jays’ camp as well on Labour Day weekend.” Mr. Meredith noted, “This year, we turned over the site to Pan Am on May 4. They have an overlay team that’s constructing ameni- ties for the facility.” That includes the stands, players’ dressing areas and a similar facility for umpires. “A temporary trailer has been brought onto the site.” During the Games, the facility will “be licensed, so beer and alcohol will be sold on site,” he added. Other work includes setting up the broad- cast and media facilities. “There’s access for different countries that want to broadcast back to their home countries.” A temporary parking lot is being installed in a farmer’s field immediately east of the facility. It’s being set up to handle up to 2,000 cars. Without it, there would be park- ing chaos around the site, as there simply isn’t enough parking at the facility. As for the amount of work involved, Mr. Meredith said, “It’s probably a little more involved, the time commitment required by the Town. As a host municipality, we real- ly want to showcase the Town. We want to showcase it in a positive light.” Tracey Vaughan-Barrett, the director of recreation and culture for Ajax, noted Town staff has been extensively involved in all planning matters for the Games. “We knew we were going into the unknown. That’s why we created the cor- porate structure that we did. We talked to other municipalities and we’re glad we did,” Ms. Vaughan-Barrett said. All the work was done “in house,” she noted. “It was done on top of our regular portfolio. They worked weekends and eve- nings. They volunteered to do it. They con- tinued to do their regular job. We didn’t delay any projects. They shared the work. There’s a lot of staff across the corporation.” Ajax set up a host committee with 36 members and “they’ve done a lot of work. They helped staff. The torch relay is their concept that came to life. It was their work and we were just able to take the idea and make it happen.” Her department has been involved in such areas as community engagement, marketing, recruiting volunteers and com- munication. On Saturday, June 6, the torch relay made its way through the Town, mak- ing several stops, including at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, the Town hall and the Aud- ley Recreation Centre. Planning for the Pan Am Games is some- thing Ms. Vaughan-Barrett has been doing since she started with the Town in Sep- tember of 2012. “I came right into Pan Am. It had already started before I came in. It was slow at the time. It’s definitely been a lengthy commitment.” Her department’s aim is to highlight the Town in the best possible light so visitors will want to come back, she said. “We always say our goal is the best possible experience” for the athletes, officials and residents. How do we create the best possible experience?” Ajax is expecting up to 125,000 specta- tors during the Games. Men’s baseball runs from July 11 to July 19, while women’s base- ball is from July 20 to July 26. Men’s softball goes from July 12 to 18 and the women’s from July 19 to 26. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd. is a signa- ture sponsor of the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice and OLG. HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • The Pan Am Games are expected to bring tens of thousands of people to Durham Region. Ajax alone is expecting 125,000 spectators • Ajax, Oshawa and Durham Region staff have been working extra hours pre- paring for the games • The cost of preparing the ball diamonds in Ajax is carrying a $9-million price tag, of which $4 million is the Town’s portion. The Town’s portion came from revenue Ajax receives for being the host commu- nity for The Slots at Ajax Downs Fast Facts Countries competing in baseball and softball Men’s baseball Women’s baseball Men’s softball Women’s softball United States Dominican Republic Cuba Colombia Puerto RicoNicaragua Venezuela ArgentinaMexico Canada United States Cuba Dominican Republic Colombia Nicaragua Puerto Rico Canada United States Cuba Venezuela Puerto Rico Canada United States Argentina Dominican Republic Venezuela Mexico Canada United States Cuba Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Brazil Canada AJAX -- The newly constructed President’s Choice Pan Am Ballpark in Ajax. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland ‘‘It’s on time and on budget.’ Dave Meredith, Town of Ajax’s director of operations 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP ThisWeek e n d ! ThisWeek e n d ! 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It begins at 7 p.m. Mr. Jones is a three-time former Gold- en Glove Boxing champion who sparred with three-time world heavyweight box- ing champ Muhammad Ali and Canadi- an boxing champion George Chuvalo. An award-winning radio announc- er, he interviewed such famous people as LL Cool J, Mark Wahlberg, American president Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Floyd Mayweather, Russell Peters, Chris Tucker, Jerome Aginlia, Shemar Moore, and Snoop Dog. Mr. Jones is also the author of a four- time best selling book “Out Of the Dark- ness.” The event is sponsored by e-CAMP Mentoring in collaboration with Dur- ham Workforce Authority (DWA) and The Inter-organization Resources Net- work Durham (TIRND). e-CAMP Mentoring president Dr. Leroy Clarke said he is excited about the potential impact of this movement. “Connecting our youth with caring and committed mentors, trainers and coaches is one of our primary objec- tives,” he said adding e-CAMP Mentor- ing will be facilitating the registration the event. For more information about the event contact Dr. Clarke at 905-404-7797 or email lcclarke@e-campmentoring. com. 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What’s On Wednesday, July 1 Canada day Pickering 12 p.m. 10 p.m. Kinsmen Park, 705 sandy Beach Road, 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 <em>Hotel Transylvania. </ em>Food trucks and refreshment tent. evening entertainment starts at 7 p.m. with performances by alyssa Reid and Vir- ginia to Vegas followed by a giant pyromu- sical 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 City of Pickering Canada day festivi- ties and fireworks 12 p.m. Kinsmen Park, 705 sandy Beach Rd., Pickering. Pickering hosts Canada day fun. From noon to 5 p.m., activities include including a magic show, bouncy castles, giant slides and games and crafts for kids. Charac- ters from Hotel Transylvania 2 will be join- ing the fun. The Teen Zone includes a live dJ, breakdancing and foosball. adults 55 and older can enjoy a ‘strawberry social.’ Food trucks and refreshments will be on site. entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and will finish off with fireworks at dusk. a free shuttle to and from the park runs all day from the GO train parking lot and OPG Parking lots at 777 and 889 Brock Rd. Visit www.pickering.ca/Canadaday. Free. Environment saTuRday, July 11 inseCts and stream ecology at altona Forest 10 a.m. 12 p.m. altona Forest, altona Forest entry and Parking, 1883 altona Rd, Pickering. This hike will be conducted at 2 stations with the group split in two and rotating from one to the other:station 1 will exam- ine insects and evidence of insects while walking along the trail into altona For- est.station 2 will be a visit into Petticoat Creek to collect and examine the water insects and other creatures. Wear boots if you want to enter the stream and get involved.Toronto and Region Conservation authority registration is needed because there is a maximum of participants: www. trcastewardshipevents.ca. Free. Kids’ stuff MOnday, July 20 Weird animals Vacation Bible Camp 9 a.m. 4 p.m. st. Paul’s on the Hill anglican Church, 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Runs July 20 to 24 for children from JK to Grade 6. Childcare before and after avail- able at additional cost. 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He will let councillors and residents know when they are act- ing out of line. The mayor continues to push for more economic prosper- ity in Pickering, and main- tains strong support of the proposed casino. As co-chairman of the Great- er Toronto Marketing Alli- ance, he’s made connec- tions with important GTA figures. He makes time to attend numerous events and maintains an active social media presence, including Facebook. He is generally quiet at regional council, but speaks when it’s necessary. Attendance: Council 8/9, Committee 12/14 Expenses: $12,286 Attendance: Council 6/6, Committee 8/8 Expenses (December only): $104 Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe is interested in issues in his constituency as well as the community as a whole, and pre- fers real solutions rather than Band-Aids to fix problems. For exam- ple, when he supported a resolution to officially oppose Canada Post’s decision to halt home delivery service, he acknowledged it’s a bigger issue and there needs to be more dis- cussion about efficien- cies. He doesn’t speak as much as other coun- cillors, but when he does, it’s thoughtful. Dur- ing budget discussions, he commented that with a City surplus running between $1.9 million to $2.25 million, residents were overtaxed in 2014. His expenses are the highest on council, aside from the mayor, so we’d like to see him curb his spending habits, for that his grade drops slightly. The newcomer Councillor Ian Cumming has taken over a position on council long filled by the councillor he defeated in the 2014 municipal election. He’s learning the ropes but is already vocal at meetings. He’s articulate and brings good business sense to the council table. He’s asked staff to look into the operation of unofficial churches in Pickering, concerned they may be costing the City in unpaid taxes. He’s shared concerns about motorcycles being driven on the ice in Frenchman’s Bay and has asked staff to look into considering updating the parking bylaws, for example. We are confident if Coun. Cumming contin- ues on this path, his grade will improve next year. Pickering council report cards A- to A+ Excellent, best among peers B- to B+ Solid performance C- to C+ Average in most categories D- to D+ Needs improvement overall F Failure Grading system Page 6 - Today’s editorial Attendance includes May 31, 2014 to June 1, 2015 Attendance: Council 9/9 Committee 13/14 Regional Council 13/13 Committee 10/11 Expenses: Local $13,397 Regional $1,469.20 Dave Ryan 2014 Grade: A Kevin Ashe 2014 Grade: A- Ian Cumming 2014 Grade: N/A Councillor Rick Johnson has made a return to politics after one term off, and not much has changed. It’s obvious he loves the job and he continues to support local residents. He vocalizes his concerns with issues in the north, including those for local farmers, and their limitations due to provincial land use plans. He was vocal during budget discussions. He said con- cerns from residents in the south are not always being addressed in the budget as much as they should be and feels there should be better communication with peo- ple living in the north. He’s mentioned a couple of times the importance of upgrading what he calls “archaic” lighting systems in the city, and speaks of the need for lighting efficiencies. Although it is an area in which the City is improving upon, we would like to see Coun. Johnson continue to push for more improvements in this area. Attendance: Council 6/6 Committee 8/8 Expenses (December only): Local $179 Rick Johnson 2014 Grade:N/A Councillor Bill McLean continues to represent the people in his ward at the council table. He stays in the loop with the issues relating to local residents, and he raises concerns from resi- dents often. For example, he’s spoken up on the possibility of getting bike lanes in the south Pickering area, adding them being there may encourage people to ride their bikes. He’s been keeping an eye on the ideas for development in south Pickering and has been vocal about his concerns for traffic as it becomes urbanized. He wants to see certain areas of Pickering become more pedestrian friendly, with condos, shops and restaurants, and we’d like to see him fight for that. He supported turning the Whitevale Library into an arts and cultural centre, but had the good business sense to ask staff about any potential costs that could creep up due to the age of the building, fearing it could end up cost- ing the taxpayers, before voting on the issue. He speaks when necessary at regional council. 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For example, she attempted to put money into the budget for win- ter maintenance on the Waterfront Trail when residents were having difficulty with the ice. She was also concerned when council chose to move executive commit- tee meetings to 2 p.m. once a month on a Mon- day, rather than the old time of 7 p.m. She felt residents would have less opportunity to speak on issues that matter to them with the afternoon time slot. She won the fed- eral Liberal nomination for the new Pickering– Uxbridge riding, proving she’s becoming more polished as a politician each year. We believe she will keep on top of her council duties as the campaign draws nearer, and will be watching to make sure she does. She’s as vocal at the Region as she is at council. Attendance: Council 9/9, Committee 14/14 Regional Council 8/8 Committee 5/7 Expenses: Local $8,470 Regional $0 Councillor David Pickles finally took the plunge and left his long-time post as a City councillor, stepping up his game to become a Regional councillor. He continues to ask thoughtful questions and raises the concerns of residents from his ward at meetings, such as the provincial government looking into demolish- ing historic buildings for Seaton. He was support- ive of the transitioning of the Whitevale Library into an arts and cultural cen- tre. He spoke up many times during budget dis- cussions, asking a lot of questions about roads, bridges and maintenance and repairs to them. When the interim hospital CEO spoke before the execu- tive committee, he had a lot of questions for her, and was clear when he said what services should be in place as the Seaton neighbour- hood grows. He’s rather quiet at regional council but he’s just learning his way and we feel he’ll speak up more as he learns the ropes. Pickering council report cards A- to A+ Excellent, best among peers B- to B+ Solid performance C- to C+ Average in most categories D- to D+ Needs improvement overall F Failure Grading system Page 6 - Today’s editorial Attendance includes May 31, 2014 to June 1, 2015 Attendance: Council 9/9 Committee 11/14 Regional Council 12/13 Committee 9/11 Expenses: Local $4,488 Regional $372.81 Jennifer O’Connell 2014 Grade: A- David Pickles 2014 Grade: A- Ward 1 Regional Councillor Ward 3 Regional Councillor Attendance: Council 13/13, Committee 47/57 Expenses: $52,767.62 Roger Anderson has been the chairman since 1997 and in all that time, he’s been a forceful advocate for Durham Region. For the first time, he was directly elected in October and that will give him more clout when representing the Region. In the past, the chairman was appointed by Regional councillors. Promoting Dur- ham, primarily from an economic development point of view, has been his focus. He’s also been very passionate about Durham getting “its fair share” when it comes to transit and transporta- tion funding. That’s why he pushed so hard for so long to have Hwy. 407 extended right across Durham to Hwy. 35/115. During the election, he said he’d push for a study on the amalgamation of fire services at the Regional level. That got off to a rough start early in the term when council voted to seek local input prior having a study commissioned. Roger Anderson 2014 Grade: B+ Regional Chairman 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 15 P 780 Kingston Rd. (Crabby Joe’s Plaza – East of White’s Rd.) Pickering Phone:905-831-7977 •Fax:905-831-3078 Email:durhamdrugstore@gmail.com • www.durhamdrugstore.ca *Call or visit store for details. 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Attendance: Board 9/9 Standing committee 8/9 Expenses: (include travel, offices expenses and professional development) $2,837 Trustee Paul Crawford’s grade goes up slightly this year because he continues to make an effort to contribute more at the board table. For example, this year he raised con- cerns about a proce- dural bylaw, in an effort to make sure trustees have enough time to voice their opinion on issues. However, we would still like to hear more from him during discus- sions. He brings many years of experience to the role and could be more of an asset. Jim McCafferty is a veteran trustee who brings years of experience to the role. This year he was elected chairman of the Durham Catholic District School Board, a position he has also held in past years. This clearly shows fel- low trustees value his leadership. So far he is doing a great job of keep- ing meetings running smoothly, yet ensuring trustees and members of the public have the opportunity to voice opinions. He showed con- cern for the bottom line when he asked about the board imposing a freeze on trustee honorariums, and he often relays concerns from the community at meetings, such as traffic congestion at St. Isaac Jogues C.S. due to construction. Durham District and Durham Catholic District School Boards - Pickering A- to A+ Excellent, best among peers B- to B+ Solid performance C- to C+ Average in most categories D- to D+ Needs improvement overall F Failure Grading system Page 6 - Today’s editorial DDSB: Attendance includes June 2014 to April, 2015 December 2014 to May 2015 for new trustees DCDSB: Attendance includes June 2014 to December, 2014 Attendance: Board 9/9 Standing committee 8/9 Expenses: (include travel, offices expenses and professional development) $5,700 Chris Braney 2014 Grade: A- Paul Crawford 2014 Grade: C Jim McCafferty 2014 Grade: A Attendance: Board 8/8 Expenses: (includes mileage, cell phone, tablet and internet) $3,519.82 Trustee, board chairman Trustee Trustee, board chairman 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 16 AP Some jewelry displayed patented (US Pat. 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Future 407 Open Daily: 11am – 6pm 415 Lakeshore Rd Port Hope, ON P: 905-885-6565 Correction: The Oak, Lot 22 in Peterborough is a 4 Bedroom home for sale at $407,900 Less is more for Morley Ironheads player draws praise for shutting down opponents Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX — The contribution Ryan Morley makes to the Ajax Ironheads game in and out won’t be found on the scoresheet. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see zeros across the board for the Port Perry resi- dent, who came into this Jr. B lacrosse sea- son with 55 games worth of experience, scoring just once and adding two assists over that time. Last season, in 19 games, he didn’t register a point. But don’t think for a minute the coach- ing staff or his teammates don’t appreciate his contribution. As a defensive specialist who plays with grit and toughness, what he brings to the table is certainly respected. “All the defensive guys are under-appre- ciated and half the time they are the play- er of the game,” GM/head coach Ron Reed said. “Morley plays with a sense of pur- pose. He’s a very quite guy, but he makes the rest of the guys play with more confi- dence when he’s out there. “Any assignment we give him, he looks after. If somebody has to be covered, Mor- ley is the guy that can do that.” Morley is among the leadership group on the team, more based on his seniority than anything he is going to say. He lets what he does on the floor do the talking for him. “It’s more on the floor, playing the game and leading that way. I’m not a very vocal person in the room. We’ve got the other guys for that,” said the 20 year old. The Port Perry High School graduate has completed a gas technician course at Dur- ham College and is working full-time now, which gives him a level of maturity over some of the younger players. It’s his fourth year in the league, and due to age, his final one of eligibility. He’s a little sentimental about his junior career coming to an end, knowing what he will miss the most when his career is over. “Time ticks on and you want to play a lit- tle harder and you want to go far,” he said of his final year of Jr. B. “It’s the last year with the boys. It’s a little emotional. “I’ll probably miss the camaraderie in the room, the guys and the support. You make a lot of friends over four years.” Off the floor and on the ice, he served as captain with a juvenile team in Whitby this past season, closing out his minor hock- ey days there. It’s quite a year for Morley, who wraps up his time in minor hockey and junior lacrosse at the same time. Some of the younger players on the Ironheads could joke that he’s an old man already. “That’s the way it feels,” he said with a laugh. Morley’s lacrosse career will be extend- ed into the playoffs, after his Ironheads defeated Brampton 13-5 on the final day of the season Sunday, June 21 at the Ajax Community Centre to secure one of the eight spots in the East Conference. The Ironheads (9-11) will now face the first-place Clarington Green Gaels (18-2) in a best-of-five series that begins on Sat- urday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and contin- ues Monday, June 29 at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 22 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 AJAX -- Ryan Morley has been a steady defender for the Ajax Ironheads Jr. B lacrosse team. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Clarington Green Gaels vs. Ajax Ironheads Game 1: Saturday, June 27 in Bowmanville, 7 p.m. Game 2: Monday, June 29 in Ajax, 8 p.m. Game 3: Thursday, July 2 in Bowmanville, 8 p.m. x-Game 4: Saturday, July 4 in Ajax, 7 p.m. x-Game 5: Sunday, July 5 in Bowmanville, 2 p.m. (x-If necessary) Pan Am medal hopeful Andre de Grasse started out with Pickering club Sprinter wins NCAA gold in 100m, 200m Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com CALIFORNIA — Sprinter Andre de Grasse isn’t sure where his success on the track is going to take him, but he hasn’t forgot where it all started. After winning the sprint double at the NCAA championships in both the 100m and 200m as a junior for the University of Southern California, de Grasse was asked during a conference call with media mem- bers from across the country when he real- ized he had the skill and the talent to suc- ceed at this level. He didn’t hesitate to give props to head coach Tony Sharpe at the Pickering-based Speed Academy, where it all began. “My coach Tony Sharpe, him saying that I could be great in this sport. I don’t think anybody really told me that, especially when I played basketball, that I could be great,” said de Grasse, who will be representing Canada at the upcoming Pan Am Games. “They told me I could be good, I could be a Division-I athlete. They didn’t tell me I could go to the NBA. “But (Sharpe) told me I could be great. I could go to the Olym- pics and do great things. That stuck out to me and that’s why I stuck with the sport and continue to excel in it.” Sharpe recruited de Grasse for his club after seeing him run the 100m for the first time at a meet, standing upright and side- ways staring at the starter instead of getting into the starting blocks, and running with basketball shoes on. Two years at Coffeyville Community College in Kan- sas preceded de Grasse’s schol- arship to USC, where he still has another year of eligibility remaining. The Markham resident set new Canadian records in both the indoor and outdoor 200m this season, and is the first Canadian to run a sub-10 sec- ond 100m since Bruny Surin in 1999. His winning times at the NCAA championships were wind-aid- ed, but impressive, running a 9.75 in the 100m and stopping the clock in 19.58 in the 200m. He has already achieved the standard for the world championships that will be held in Beijing, China, in August, where he plans to run the 100m and the 4x100m relay. At the Pan Am Games in July he is slated to run the 100m, 200m and the 4x100m relay events. “I’m definitely looking forward to com- ing back home,” he said of running at the Pan Ams. “I miss my family and friends. This is probably going to be the first time that they actually get to see me compete at home. For my family and friends to get to see me compete on a big stage, I’m looking forward to that.” de Grasse referenced another local con- nection, noting that he uses Pickering’s Anson Henry as a role model to men- tor him, drawing on the sprinter’s experi- ence on the international stage during his lengthy career. Henry competed for Cana- da at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Andre de Grasse Generals to announce new coach GM Roger Hunt kept busy by OHL club Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Roger Hunt sure earned some downtime from the Oshawa Generals this season, but finding it has proven to be dif- ficult. It wasn’t exactly a bombshell dropped on him, however, when it became official on Tuesday, June 16 that head coach D.J. Smith would be moving on, accepting an assistant coaching position with the Toronto Maple Leafs two weeks after leading the Generals to their fifth Memorial Cup. Hunt, the team’s general manager who was recently promoted to vice-president as well, will have to wait a bit longer for a vacation as a result. “It would have been nice to have a little bit of a break here, but no rest for the wicked, as they say,” he joked on Wednesday, June 17. “Certainly getting the right head coach in place to take over from where D.J. was is the No. 1 priority right now.” The announcment was to be made June 24, and Hunt confirmed there’s been plenty of interest shown. “Without a doubt resumes have been flying in,” he said. “Resumes were coming in half- way through the playoffs. I think people real- ized that with success comes promotion.” Hunt said the team would be keeping Eric Wellwood on as an assistant, adding that both he and the 25-year-old Windsor native understand he’s not ready to take over as a head coach. Hunt’s job had been busy enough already prior to the Smith announcement. Since the team won the Memorial Cup on May 31, he attended the team’s parade two days later, earned his promotion to VP the following week, signed the team’s top two picks from the 2015 Ontario Hockey League draft, and traded overage defenceman Will Petschenig to the Saginaw Spirit. As for the draft pick signings, there was little surprise when Hunt inked first-round pick Jack Studnicka, a centre who led his Detroit Belle Tire U16 team with 89 points in 71 games played, but the subsequent signing of Kyle MacLean was a pleasant addition. MacLean, son of Oshawa native and for- mer General John MacLean, was selected in the fourth round, 78th overall, likely lower than he would have gone had he not had other options with the NCAA and United States development program. The left-wing- er had 14 goals and nine assists in 26 games played with the New Jersey Rockets last sea- son. 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The idea to host a mega-event at Mosport that doesn’t involve race cars or concerts is the brainchild of Derrick McKay, who has been toying with the concept for a number of years. “It’s never been done before,” says McKay. “This idea has been in my head for a very long time. Finally, about two years ago we went ahead and started planning for it. “It’s very unique. It’s never been done (at Mosport) before. It’s very unique for the province and I think even for the coun- try. There’s a similar event that happens in Monterey, California. They have a huge five- day biking festival there. I sort of got the idea from that location.” The multi-sport event is going to offer 11 different types of running and cycling races, both on the track and through the trail sys- tem that surrounds the property just north of Bowmanville. There will be varying dis- tances for road runners, trail runners, road cyclists and mountain bikers, with age restrictions of 12 and over for the shorter distances, and 16 and over for the longer ones. There are even relays for teams of two or four to enter. Individual and relay events will be held, with distances ranging from 4-18 kilometres for runners, and anywhere from 9-40 kilo- metres for cyclists. The granddaddy of all the races is the Double-Double, that will incorporate all four segments of racing into one. Entrants will begin with a 9.2km mountain bike ride, followed by a 2km trail run, then switch to the track for a 12km road cycle, ending with a 4km run. McKay has been running multi-sport events for years, having been the organiz- er of the Kids of Steel race held annually in Courtice for the past eight years, a moun- tain bike duathlon at the Darlington Soccer Fields for two years, and an Olympic duath- lon at the waterfront trail for a couple years as well. 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Cable TV, Phone, Movie Channel, air conditioned. 905-723-7272 NOTICE OF SERVICE BYPUBLICATIONSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINACUMBERLAND COUNTYIN THE GENERAL COURT OFJUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION/JUVENILE SECTION FILE NO: 12 JT 297 IN RE: HallJuvenile TO: Vernon Hall, Sr. and John Doe, putative fathers of a female juvenile born on 8/17/98, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Take notice that a Petition seeking to terminate your parental rights has been filed in the District Court of Cumberland County, North Carolina; that you may file an answer to the Petition within forty (40) days after June 17, 2015, and that failure to answer the Petition within the time prescribed may result in your parental rights being terminated. A copy of the answer must also be served on the Petitioner and his/her attorney. Take further notice that the Court will conduct a hearing to determine whether one or more grounds alleged in the Petition exist. 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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Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca TOPSOIL: Quality Screened Topsoil for sale, $8.50 cyd. for pick up DURHAM TOPSOIL 1480 Lakeridge North, Ajax. 905-427-0403 Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com Skilled &Te chnical Help Skilled &Technical Help 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 26 AP 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: Holman Compressor 165, 15 FT Run About Boat EX 115 Evinrude Out Board Port Gas Tank Removable Canvas Canopy, 1948 Plymouth Convert 4.3 Fuel Inject Overdrive Transmission PS PB 2 Door, 1968 GMC HWD Short Box Standard PS PB 350 Eng Off Body Restoration 3 Years Ago, 540 Int Spreader, 4 X 16 FT Gates, NH 315 Sq Baler Thrower, MF 520 Dbl Disc 10 FT, 1997 Lincoln 2 Door Coup, Torino, 2 Horse Trailer Brakes Done Floor New Wood Good Frame, Yamaha Golf Cart Gas, EZGO Elec Golf Cart, MH Ferg Model Tea, JD Sabre Series 16 HP Tractor, MF 2085 Tractor, 1965 Valiant Signet 2 Door Hardtop 273 CI V8 3 Speed Auto Dual Exhaust Fully Restored, 2014 900 Vulcan Major Chrome Fat Bob Front End New Saddle Bags Backrest Seat, 1455 Bolens Riding Lawn Mower w Push Blade, 2 Axle Utility Float Trailer New Brakes New Wiring, Log Splitter, Portable MIG Welders, Table Saw, Sludge Pump, 8x14 Steel Bale Rack Pressure Top, 8x16 Bale Rack pressure Top, 8x20 Steel Bale Rack, 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 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville FRIDAY, June 26th, 5:00 p.m. Selling an Oshawa Estate and Antique collections from a Cobourg Home: china Cabinets; Dining Tables; Decorative 5pc. Iron Dinette; Wicker Pieces; Occ. Tables; 3pc. Marble Tables; Power Lift Chair & Recliner; Deacons Bench; Sm. Roll Top Desk; 5pc. Designer Bedroom Suite; Ant. Chests; Washstands; Qty of Collectibles; China and Glassware; 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.comfb - Stapleton Auctions'Celebrating 44 years in the auction industry' MacGregor's AUCTION SALE Sunday June 28th 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy, Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond Auction Features A Quality Selection From Past to Present. 2 Dining-room Sets, Dressers, Tables, Chairs, Wrought Iron Patio & Kitchen Sets, Arbour, Quality Glass & China, Die Cast Toys, Large Collection of Old Clocks (Mantle, Anniversary, Wall), Jewelry, Watches, Tools (Hand & Electric), Misc Hardware, 5 Shipping Trunks, Original & Decorative Art, Lots of Collectibles. Something for One & All.. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.comFor Updates MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 905-718-6602 l 905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 macgregorauctions@hotmail.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday June 26 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Lindsay home plus others - walnut sideboard - antique armoires - stained glass windows - mahogany corner tables - 3pc walnut bedroom set - top hat with leather box - walnut nesting tables - antique wooden childs carriage - oak table and 6 hoop back chairs - walnut tea wagon - Doherty pump organ - curio cabinet - walnut corner table - Ginger bread clocks - walnut drop front desk - Royal Doulton figurines - 6pc wash basin set - 3pc settee set - anvil - large Toledo platform scales - scaffolding - Durex 14" wood band saw - Craftsman 10" tablesaw - 30 gallon yard sprayer - 2 gas pumps - Frigidaire fridge - Ge flat top stove (white) - Westinghouse stacking washer and dryer - GE washer - 2000 Chev Cavalier (as is) - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG 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 ARBOUR, Marian - passed peacefully on June 21 at the age of 88 in Bowmanville, ON. Predeceased by her loving husband Louis (Buzz) Arbour. Much loved mother to Rick (Jane), Cathy, and Bob (Michelle). Nana to Jennifer (Chris), Ben (Julie), Mike (Cristy), and Kelly (Mark). Marian will be missed by her 8 great grandchildren. Dear sister to Dr. Frank Klepacki (Marilyn), predeceased by her sister Jeannette Scott and will be missed by her two sons Brian (Glennis) & Paul (Bev). Friends are welcome to gather at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 386 Mill St. S. Newcastle (just N. of the 401) 905-987-3964 on Friday June 26th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in our chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Scarborough. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Marian. Online condolences may be left at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com In Loving MemoryBarbara Shaw For little we knew that morning,God was going to call your name,In life we loved you dearly,In death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you,You did not go alone.For part of us went with you,The day God called you home.You left us beautiful memories,Your love is still our guide,And though we cannot see you,You are always at our side.Our family chain is broken,And nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by one,The chain will link again. Author unknown With LoveYour Family McKENZIE, George David - Passed away peacefully at Centenary Hospital on Friday, June 19, 2015. George was born on March 10, 1941 to Dave and Eva McKenzie and raised in Columbus, ON. Beloved husband to Lenora. Loving father to David (Patti), Norm (Dawn), Michael (Jean), Jim and Kath (Lou). Cherished Grandfather to Gord, Jacqueline (Andrew), Devon (Jacob), Brandon, Cody, Sarah-Jane, Mikey, Maxwell, Brooke, Lindsay, Christopher, Brent, Clint, and Great-granddaughter Faith. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, Uxbridge (23 Main Street South, (905) 852-3073). A short graveside service will be held at the Claremont Union Cemetery on July 4, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. for close friends and family. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Claremont Legion, Branch 483. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Claremont Legion in memory of George. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca. Auctions & Sales A Articlesfor SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Bar fridge's, $79 and up. Va- riety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appliances, GE dyers $399 and GE washers, $499. Many other new items available. Free local de- livery. 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