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PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com JULY 2, 2015 Pickering anti-airport group making business case for agriculture p.10 Chris Tanouye photo A FOCUS ON FARMING p.20 Get on the Bard Bus Tour for Hamlet this summer p.23 Pickering wrestler looking for Pan Am glory SummerConcertSeries Thursdays7-9pm MillenniumSquare,bottomofLiverpoolRd Sundays2-4pm EsplanadePark,behindCityHall ThisJulyandAugust! pickering.ca/greatevents 905.420.4620 VISIT OURAJAX SHOWROOM HOME PRODUCTS 232 FAIRALL STREET MON.-THURS. 10 AM - 7 PM FRI.-SAT.10 AM - 3 PM •SUN.-CLOSED WWW.LIFESTYLESUNROOMS.COM SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT DURHAMS’ PREMIERE ACURA DEALER FOR OVER 20 YEARS VISIT OUR 24 HOUR SHOWROOM @ WWW.ACURAEAST.COM OR CALL 1-888-471-9057 250 WESTNEY RD S, AJAX, JUST SOUTH OF THE 401 2014 ACURA RDX PREMIUM PACKAGE $32,995+Hst & Lic. •Bodystyle:SUV •Drive Line:AWD •Engine:3.5LL V-6 cyl •Interior Colour:Black •Kilometres: 32,717 Stk# AP3748 2013 ACURA ILX PREMIUM $21,395+Hst & Lic. •Bodystyle:Sedan •Drive Line:FWD •Engine:L 2 •Interior Colour:Black •Kilometres: 66,565 Stk# AP3766 COMPANY DEMO HUGE SAVINGS 2015 ACURA RLX ELITE PACKAGE $54,295+Hst & Lic. •Bodystyle:Sedan •Drive Line:FWD •Engine:3.5LL V-6 cyl •Interior Colour:Black •Kilometres: 6,418 Stk# AP3764 2014 ACURA MDX ELITE $49,995+Hst & Lic. •Bodystyle:SUV •Drive Line:AW D •Engine:3.5LL V-6 cyl •Interior Colour:Black •Kilometres: 42,530 Stk# AP3762 COMPANY DEMO HUGE SAVINGS 2013 ACURA TSX PREMIUM $26,995+Hst & Lic. •Bodystyle:Sedan •Drive Line:FWD •Engine:2.4LL I-4 cyl •Interior Colour:Black •Kilometres: 23,698 Stk# AP3791 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 l y 2 , 2 0 1 5 2 AP Toll free:1-877-720-4837 Call Now416-800-4411Call Now416-800-4411 Proud member of Ajax Board of Trade Web:www.goHomeSaving.com Low monthLy Payment$49/mtH with manufacturer registered10 YrS PartS& 10 YrS labour warraNtY at $0 cost *Has to be installed by July 28th to qualify for the Trane incentive back or no interest equal pay. It’s Hard To Stop A Trane.® FrEE* 10-Year PartS anD Labour WarrantY any heating, cooLing or ductLess system with the purchase of ‘There’s nothing in this for Ajax at all’ Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Town doesn’t support amal- gamating the eight fire departments in Durham into one large unit. Saying there’s no benefit to Ajax residents with amalgamation, councillors voted not to participate in a proposed Durham study on the issue. “Ajax has built a fire service that’s second to none with our equipment, training, the location of our fire halls. There’s nothing in this for Ajax at all,” said Mayor Steve Par- ish. During a meeting of Ajax council’s gen- eral government committee on Thursday, June 25, a report from Fire Chief David Sheen noted, “Based on the current level of service provided to Ajax residents, it is doubtful that an amalgamated fire service would provide improved service and/or lower costs for Ajax residents. At this time, amalgamation would not be a benefit and is not necessary.” Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson made studying fire amalgama- tion part of his platform while running for his position in the municipal election last fall. In the spring, while debating the Region- al budget, Durham councillors decided that municipalities would have the right to decide if they want to participate in a Regional system before a study is complet- ed. So far, Ajax and Oshawa have declined. Pickering is slated to deal with the issue at a meeting on July 6 and Pickering Fire Chief John Hagg is recommending the City not participate in regional amalga- mation. A triple majority is needed to move ahead with the study -- Regional council supporting it, five of eight municipalities supporting it, and the five municipali- ties have to include the majority of Durham residents. Mayor Parish said with Ajax and Oshawa against an amalgamation, and Whitby leaning that way, “This is a dead dog waiting to be shot.” Mayor Parish said money wouldn’t be saved with amalgamation. “Wages would be decided not by nego- tiation, but by an arbitration system that is broken, badly broken,” Mayor Par- ish noted. Eliminating seven fire chiefs would be “a spit in the ocean, liter- ally a spit in the ocean,” he added. Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan noted other experiences with amalgamation didn’t result in money being saved. Chief Sheen said there could be poten- tial savings with shared services, such as a shared training facility. Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Shaun Collier said he didn’t see any “pros” for amalgamation in the chief’s report. “I’m sure there are, more than other potential shared services,” Coun. Collier said. Mr. Anderson noted buildings for emer- gency services -- police, fire and ambu- lance -- could be in one building, Coun. Collier noted. “My hunch is we won’t see a savings because of the wage costs,” Coun. Collier added, but he noted the study wouldn’t cost a great deal. Ajax chief administrative officer Rob Ford noted Regional transit was amalgam- ated in 2006 and “it’s still not resolved. The Region and Oshawa are in a dispute over unfunded liabilities.” He noted during transit amalgamation, Ajax gave assets, such as the building next to the GO station, to the Region for free. “We had no choice. We gave millions and millions.” Chief Sheen stated, “My concern is we would lose control of our resources. The citizens of Ajax would suffer with regional amalgamation. That’s why there’s no pros in my report.” Coun. Collier said he would have liked to have seen the study done to show what the financial implications would have been. But, he added, “It’s here now and I support the resolution.” In his report, Chief Sheen said about 95 per cent of the department’s $16.6-million budget is wages and benefits. “This is similar for all area municipali- ties. The likelihood of immediate or short- term operating savings is minimal.” Amalgamation would require negotia- tions with six unions. “Collective agreements would need to be reopened and combined into one suc- cessor agreement. Experience has shown that when municipalities amalgamate, the stronger and more beneficial language is cherry-picked, resulting in higher costs,” he noted. “While the number of fire chiefs would be reduced to one, amalgamation is not likely to results in a loss of positions, rather a domino of reclassifications, result- ing in little or no cost savings.” He added extensive training would be needed to standardize operations and communications practices. Right now, the eight different departments have different practices and procedures. “This was an expensive Toronto amalga- mation issue.” Ajax says no to fire services amalgamation in Durham Rob Ford 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 l y 2 , 2 0 1 5 3 AP Be Smart! Is Your Child Water Safe? ® 24Be Summer Safe! Give yourself peace of mind around the pool or at the cottage! Learn to Swim • Group lessons - maximum 4 swimmers per class • Private lessons - one child per instructor • FREE swim times • Take advantage of our Make-up class policy during holidays • Integrated special needs program • Aquafit classes •Water temperature 92º, Air temperature 90º • One-way viewing lounge • Home pool lessons available • Pool rentals available • Now offering BRONZE STAR, BRONZE MEDALLION AND BRONZE CROSS Certification programs 8 Swim Lessons for $85.00 with this coupon.Limited Time Offer.(Expires Fri. July 31, 2015) NEW SWIMMERS ONLY! Call to book your space today! SUMMERSAVINGS! Lowest Price of the Year! 821 Brock Rd. South, Pickering • 905-420-4141 | 263 Port Union Rd.,Toronto • 416-281-3815 | www.bandcaquatics.com Funds raised will support award for Durham College students with intellectual disabilities Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A Durham College official will be covering 10,000 kilometres on his motorcycle this summer, to support a cause that’s close to his heart. Until recently, Kevin Baker oversaw the school’s Community Integration through Cooperative Education program, which offers people with intellectual disabilities or major learning challenges a chance to experience post-secondary life and gradu- ate with an Ontario College Certificate. Students in the program take regular col- lege courses, but receive supports such as note taking, tutoring and curriculum mod- ifications. “These are students who wouldn’t oth- erwise be eligible for post-secondary,” Mr. Baker says, noting Durham College is one of eight colleges in Ontario to offer the pro- gram. “Without this, they wouldn’t have a lot of options after high school.” As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, he knows first-hand the chal- lenges faced by youth with special needs. Mr. Baker says his 17-day journey -- dubbed the Ride for Inclusion -- has a two- fold purpose. He is aiming to raise $30,000 to establish an achievement award for CICE students at Durham College -- and he also wants to promote the integration of young peo- ple with intellectual challenges into main- stream society. Former CICE student Lisa Kozma calls the program “life changing.”’ After struggling in high school even with help from educational assistants, Ms. Kozma says she flourished in the CICE program, where she studied early child- hood education. She graduated in 2013 and now has a job at a childcare centre. “The supports in a regular college pro- gram wouldn’t have been enough for me to succeed. This was specialized and it really helped me get where I wanted to be,” she says. The Ride for Inclusion will follow an epic route considered one of the most extreme in North America. Mr. Baker will start out in Deadhorse, Alaska on July 13 and wrap up in Key West, Florida on July 29. As an avid biker and member of the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers and the Vulcan Riders Association of Canada, he is no stranger to long rides. Sometimes he rides to Montreal just to grab some smoked meat for lunch. But, 10,000 kilometres in 17 days is intense. “I am a bit worried about the physical stress, that’s a long time to be on a bike in all weather conditions,” he says. “But I am so excited and so blessed to have a chance to do this ride for something I am passion- ate about.” Visit www.rideforinclusion.com for more information or to make a donation. Durham biker sets off on Ride for InclusionONLINE THIS WEEK durhamregion.com @ Find ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social channel INDEX Editorial / 6 Entertainment / 20 Sports / 23 Classified / 26 Pressrun 54,400/ 32 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 /$1 newsstand /Your life In this week’s Your Life video series on dur- hamregion.com, horticultural consultant Ken Brown provides tips on growing vegetables. Series breakdown: Training cucumbers Mr. Brown shows you how to use a trellis to save garden space. Keeping fruit off the ground Let Mr. Brown help you train your toma- toes to grow around a rope to save space and keep critters away. Cutting side shoots Mr. Brown shows you how to cut side shoots to increase broccoli production. Zucchini in a cage Putting zucchini in a cage saves space and keeps fruit off the ground. Seeding in a row See what Mr. Brown uses as a marking device for parsnips. Hilling up the potatoes Produce a crop by using the hoe. Tall climbing items See what Mr. Brown uses as a trellis to maximize yield of sugar snap peas. OSHAWA -- Kevin Baker, a dean at Durham College, will be doing a 17-day ‘Ride for Inclusion’ riding his motorcycle 10,000 kilometres over 17 days from Alaska to Florida. This is a fundraiser for the Durham College Community Integration through Cooperative Education program, which gives people with intellectual disabilities or significant learning challenges the opportunity to experience college life and enhance their academic and vocational skills. 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There are two troubling aspects to what’s happening on our highways in Durham Region. The first is the amount of carnage that’s occurred so far and the second is who was at fault in the majority of the 11 motorcycle fatalities. “Seven of the 11 were classified as (the motorcyclist) driving properly at the time,” said Sergeant Kerry Schmidt. “That leads you to believe another vehicle played a role in the incident. “It’s the motorcyclist who pays the price” when collisions occur, he added. If this trend continues, and one hopes it doesn’t, Durham could match last year’s 32 personal injury motorcycle incidents. In 2013 Durham police investigated 23 acci- dents involving motorcycles, four of them fatal. That’s why both the OPP and DRPS are urging all motorists to be careful while out driving this summer. “It’s the responsibility of both the motor- cycle riders as well as other motorists,” said Sgt. Schmidt. “We’re imploring everyone to look out not just for motorcycles, but also cyclists and pedestrians. Take that extra second, and look around.” A study of motorcycle fatalities by OPP released last summer revealed that speed and loss of control are the leading factors in most accidents. The study also dispelled myths surrounding motorcycle accidents: it’s not predominantly young, inexperi- enced riders getting into trouble in unfa- vourable conditions. The OPP found that of the 175 motorcy- clists killed between 2008 and 2014, just 16 were under the age of 25; almost half the victims were between 45 and 64, the research found. And collisions most often occurred between noon and 6 p.m., on favourable road conditions. More motorists are sharing the roads now that summer has arrived so the onus is on all of us to reverse this trend. There’s already been too much death on our roads. Let’s slow down, pay closer attention and make this a summer to remember for all the right reasons. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Resident opposes user fee for public park To the editor: Re: User fee at Beverly Morgan Park. I had to take this time as a resident of Pickering to vehemently voice my opposi- tion to the practice of charging a user fee to gain entry and usage of the public Beverly Morgan Park, with the focus on the track and field area just east of Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School. I am well aware of the reasons expressed by the City for imposing the fee, essentially dogs and other animals defecating on the inner playing field and clogging the drain- age system. The track and field was an upgrade large- ly paid for by York Region, mainly due to the hard-fought opposition to the Big Pipe. These upgrades were provided to the City for the general benefit of all residents, not just the few who can pay/afford for the usage of these enhancements. The idea of a public park is that it is an area for the general public, not just a few. If the City chooses to proceed with this then perhaps the taxes paid by all residents for the main- tenance and upkeep of the track and field should be stopped. Let the people who use and pay for this area pay for the upkeep of it...make it truly private. Instead of paying for the bureaucracy that will be needed to set up, maintain, provide the needed hard- ware and the administration of the pay for use why not take these funds and fence the area off with one main gate and place a sign there that states “No Animals Allowed.” Why not also enforce the already estab- lished bylaws that regulate the on and off leash of pets in public areas along with the removal of animal waste(s) by our already established and paid for bylaw enforce- ment officers. If the entrance/exit to the track and field were to be controlled by one central access gate then the enforcement of our bylaws would be very easy for our bylaw enforce- ment officers (just sit at the gate, the only way in and out) while at the same time leaving the use of the track and field for the general public. Is this the way the City plans to change any public areas where established bylaws are hard to enforce? By charging a fee for use? Mike Borie Pickering A reminder how unions have helped workers To the editor: Re: ‘Be careful what you wish for’, letters, June 3. Thank you to Jonathan O’Mara for his letter reminding us to appreciate what unions have done for all workers. He’s right - we wouldn’t want to return to the working conditions of Dickensian London. His closing paragraph sums it all up so well. 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History in Action Saturdays with a new theme each week! 905.683.8401pickering.ca/museum905.683.8401pick@pickeringmuse Unbelievable Experiences for Families & Children: Programs, Camps, Tours & Parties Outstanding Theatrical & Interactive Dinner Events This Argentine vineyard had British beginnings Argentina is the world’s fifth- largest wine producer and has a climate especially suited to the production of wine. While wine is produced in several provinces, the Mendoza province produces the greater percentage of Argen- tina’s wine. Grapes grow well in this region since its elevation (between 853 metres to 1,524 metres) encour- ages a dry climate which discour- ages vine disease. Argentina has shown some signs of phylloxe- ra (vine root louse) infestation, but at this point it does not seem to be a major threat as it was in Europe of the 19th century. While early 16th century mis- sionaries are given the credit of introducing grape varieties to Argentina, the influx of Spanish and Italian immigrants, many of them affected by their countries’ vineyard devastation around the late 19th century, provided the major advance in the expertise of viticultural and wine-making practices. A British engineer by the name of Sir Edmund Norton was involved in the building of the Transandean Railway between Argentina and Chile. Around 1890 he was so impressed with the Mendoza region that he decided to stay and raise a fam- ily. He also built the first win- ery (1895) in the area (Lujan de Cuyo) just south of the Mendoza River. Bodegas Norton became a mas- sive success owing to several fac- tors. The climate was moderate with a mean annual temperature of 21 C though there were four definite seasons. The high difference between day and night temperatures dur- ing ripening season allowed for an excellent balance between sugar and acid. Ample (203.2 millimetres) year- ly rainfall and excellent drainage completed what is a great viticul- tural environment. A viticultural practice known as mapping is employed where the vineyards are divided into par- cels and individually monitored and controlled to ensure a supe- rior product. Norton cultivates a wide variety of vines. Those available at the LCBO represent the red Malbec and white Sauvignon varieties. The Bodegas Norton Barrel Select Malbec (LCBO #400556, $12.95) with black fruit and vanil- la flavours leading to a linger- ing finish is an excellent buy that delivers well both as a sipping or food wine. Have it with lamb chops, beef stew or grilled meat. The Bodegas Norton Sauvignon Blanc (LCBO #400564, $12.95) with green apple, cut grass, vanil- la, passion and tropical fruit fla- vours makes an excellent aperitif or with seafood, mixed vegetable grill or fowl dishes. The Bodegas Norton Reserva Malbec (Vintages #17061, $17.00) is made from 30-year-old vines. It is full flavoured with ripe black fruit, violets and tobacco on nose and palate. Great finish. This is a wine for game and roasts. Sir Edmund died in 1944, leav- ing a wonderful legacy. He is still looked on as a national hero. In 1989 the winery was purchased by Gernot Langes-Swarovski. This year marks its 120th anni- versary. Congratulations. -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of expe- rience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. 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Council approved five key priorities for 2015 and 2016 in an effort to get the com- munity involved. Priorities include adopt- ing new, more deliberative techniques for involving residents in decision-mak- ing; engaging citizens to enhance current design principles for proposed develop- ments; and developing and offering an annual Civics 101 class to Pickering resi- dents. Staff have been working on the priori- ties from 2014 and 2015, which include creating a learning and engagement unit to advise council and departments; and working with residents to periodically review and redesign City services and pro- grams. The following are some of the strategies that have been developed to maximize communication channels to reach out to residents: Pickering’s new free mobile app, Ping- street, to provide residents and visitors with easy access to City information and tools on the go; its new website section, www.pickering.ca/beprepared to help res- idents be prepared for emergencies; and a social media campaign for Heart Your City, to help deter littering and illegal dumping. Correction The expenses for Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean were $3,646. An incorrect figure appeared in the June 24 report cards. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Barber shoppers warm up... by singing in a barber shop OSHAWA -- Private Blend, a barber shop quartet, performed at the Royal Barber Shop while Vince Marasco gave John Nolan a haircut. The quartet was warming up prior to a performance at The Big M burger restaurant in Pickering. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Don Beer Arena will soon be a lot less hot and humid, and more eco- nomically and environmentally efficient. Council recently approved $363,000 to install a new dehumidification unit at the arena. The cost includes $280,000 to hire contractors to complete the work. According to a staff report, existing mechanical units that provide dehumidifi- cation for the arena have reached the end of their life cycles, and for many years, the existing wall mounted units have failed to meet the demands of the arena. It has resulted in high humidity that has contrib- uted to the deterioration of the building interior and envelope. Climate Control Engineers and Con- tractors will install a roof-mounted dehu- midification system what will dehumidify pads 1 and 2. This energy-efficient system is expected to result in less annual build- ing maintenance costs, improved indoor air quality and reduced hockey board fog- ging. The change will also allow teams to rent out the ice at Don Beer Arena during the summer months. The system for ice pad 3 is the newest and a replacement isn’t required. Pickering’s Don Beer Arena to receive upgrades 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 l y 2 , 2 0 1 5 10 P ‘Food is a growing concern’ Pickering’s Land over Landing Inc. to make business case for farming expropriated lands Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The group that’s dedicat- ed to opposing an airport in Pickering has been somewhat quiet over the past year, but it’s back with new life. Land Over Landings is redirecting its focus to get serious about the possibility of farming the land that was expropriated for an airport in 1973. The group traces its beginnings to the grassroots movement People or Planes, which in 1975 helped stop demolitions, and in 2005, Land Over Landings took the gears to fight for the Class 1 farmland to stay agri- cultural, rather than become pavement for runways. “Together we stopped an airport for 43 years,” said Land Over Landings chairwom- an Mary Delaney at the recent annual gen- eral meeting. But on June 11, 2013, the federal govern- ment announced it would proceed with an airport, to be operational by 2027. While it did announce the portion of the land in York Region would be added to the Rouge National Urban Park, the eastern portion would be the site of an airport, an area that’s almost double the size of Pearson Interna- tional. But the group’s fight continues. At the AGM held at the Claremont Com- munity Centre, members voted to change the name from Land Over Landings to Land Over Landings Inc., in order to be able to seek funding to conduct a formal study on the economic potential of farming the land. “We need to be Land Over Landings Inc. to seek serious funding...for a full econom- ic study into this land’s potential,” Ms. Del- aney said. She said in the past year, the group has met with federal ministers and federal elec- tion candidates and continuously monitors issues relating to the lands, including global aviation matters and food security. “Our movement is not about the past, as important as it is,” said Ms. Delaney. “It’s about youth, about food, about feeding future generations. The future is about new ideas for a daunting new century.” Land Over Landings also submitted rec- ommendations regarding the review of the provincial Greenbelt Plan, which included that the Greenbelt be expanded to incorpo- rate as much farmland as possible (includ- ing the Class 1 farmland of the federal lands, which currently do not receive Greenbelt protection) and that farming be valued and treated as a major economic driver. Ms. Delaney said with food prices rising, Land Over Landings Inc. should be posi- tioning the federal lands right now to help meet future food needs. “The potential here is enormous. We know this, but we need a study to convince the last skeptics,” she said. Pickering resident David Sim is one of those skeptics. He said in a letter to the edi- tor that he found through Statistics Canada there are around 12.5 million acres of farm- land in Ontario, of which 1.5 million acres are Class 1, the highest quality. But he noted a significant amount of the land is not actu- ally farmed, since much farming activity is heavily subsidized and protected through supply management, quotas, and tariffs. “Even if someone had some land and wanted to start a dairy farm, they better have deep pockets because under the cur- rently controlled system they would have to buy expensive quota on the Ontario Quota Exchange before they could squeeze a nip- ple,” he said. He said he’s all for financially viable farm- ing activity, but is not interested in encour- aging any further subsidized, protected, make-work initiatives that cost the taxpay- ers, and punish consumers at the cash reg- ister. He noted Durham Region is expanding, and tens of thousands of young families will be moving in over the next 20 to 30 years, and added Durham needs to catch up to the rest of the GTA and provide opportunities for them. He said there is plenty of available farm- land in Ontario to feed many generations to come, but it is not a free lunch, and he chal- lenges the farming industry to open up and drop many of the restrictions and barriers that stifle competition and punish consum- ers. “In the meantime let us stop the charade and get on with building our great City of Pickering, including using the airport lands to spur on development and industry in the region,” he said. But to Nicole Norris, who was born and raised on the federal lands, now is not the time to be encouraging a global food econ- omy and shipping in food from thousands of miles away, when major environmental concerns include global warming and food security. “The motto for Land Over Landings is ‘Food is a growing concern’ and it very much is,” she said. She said the issue goes beyond her fam- ily being expropriated from their home on the land; it’s about food security for the GTA. She said now is the time to encour- age young farmers to grow food on the land, and to make local connections with organi- zations such as colleges -- Durham College, for example. “By saying no to an airport you’re say- ing yes to preserving land, to not only grow food but to really help the food security of all people in this area where development is causing the disappearance of prime farm- land very rapidly.” According to Land Over Landings, Ontar- io is losing 142 hectares of farmland every day to development. Ms. Norris, now a Toronto resident, noted the farmland in Pickering is less than 50 kilometres away from the city. “For me this land has opportunity to feed Toronto and the GTA,” she said. Land Over Landings Inc. is excited for the young people interested in pushing the issue forward. Ms. Norris, 31, says she feels young people are very interested in climate change and agricultural issue is one that goes hand-in-hand. At the AGM, two young people spoke about why they too see great potential in the land for farming, and even young children planning a bake sale to support the initia- tive were introduced. PICKERING -- Tony Steyn, shown at his 15-acre farm, is a supporter of Land Over Landings Inc., a group of residents opposing the use of farmland in north Pickering for an airport. 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An annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China has sparked out- rage amongst many animal- rights activists, who say thou- sands of dogs are kidnapped, beaten and eaten each year in the name of tradition. In Canada, dog meat is not exactly forbidden. In 2003, four dog carcasses were found in the freezer of a Chinese restaurant in Alberta. While it’s certainly distasteful, the local health inspector said there was no law against it. “To be available to serve in a restaurant and for the public, the meat has to be inspected,” Capital Health Authority’s Nel- son Fok told the CBC. The slaughter of food ani- mals in Canada is a provincially licensed activity, which means meat plant operators must obtain a license. “For a meat plant opera- tor to obtain a licence for dog meat, it must be proven that the slaughter of dogs fits with- in the definition of food ani- mals,” said Susin Micallef, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Food animals are defined as a “mammal or bird that is raised in captivity and whose meat or meat by-products are intended for human consumption, but does not include hunted game animal.” So in order for a meat proces- sor to obtain a license to slaugh- ter dogs for food, it would have to prove that the dogs were raised explicitly for food and not to keep as pets. Ms. Micallef said there are no provincially licensed plants approved to slaughter dogs. The Canadian Food Inspec- tion Agency sets the standards for meat inspection across the country, and regulates meat importation. According to the Automated Import Reference System which itemizes what can be imported into the coun- try, there is no category for dog meat. 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Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Stage Two –The second road closure will be on Rossland Road from Southcott Road to Brock Road and will be in effect from the middle of August to the end of July 2016. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Brock Road Lane Restrictions and Closures Lane restrictions will be in effect on Brock Road throughout the project and there will be numerous weekend road closures from 5 a.m. Saturday morning to 5 p.m. Sunday night to construct sewer and watermain crossings. These closures on Brock Road will be communicated to the public as the construction progresses and dates are confirmed. The Region realizes that the work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly as possible.Motorists are reminded to take additional precautions while travelling through the construction area and along the posted detour routes. 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Weather permitting, all activities (except sandcastle building) start at Sandy Beach Road entrance to Alex Robertson Park. Pre-registration is not required. ART IN THE PARK WHEN 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Unleash your creativity with artists from PineRidge Arts Council. Pipe cleaner animals and wood carvings are sure to bring out the artist in everyone! TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS & YOU! WHEN 10 a.m.or 1 p.m. First Nations people have been here for thousands of years. How do you fit into the picture? Join Kim Wheatley of Shawanaga First Nation Reserve to find out. SUN, SHADES AND SANDCASTLES WHEN 10 a.m.or 1 p.m. Susan Lindo of Durham West Arts Centre joins us on the beach to share amazing sandcastle building techniques. Park at the foot of Liverpool Road and look for the OPG tents on the beach just west of the Pickering Nuclear station. Be sure to bring sun block! ACTING UP WHEN 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Calling all budding actors! Join the Driftwo od Th eatre group for a hands-on opportunity for children to experience live, outdoor summer theatre with a unique blend of kid-friendly wo rkshops and performances. AMAZING SCIENCE WHEN 10 a.m.or 1 p.m. First Nations people have been here for thousands of years. Join Kim Wheatley of Shawanaga First Nation and learn about the beauty of the earth through traditional teachings. PARK RANGER FOR A DAY WHEN 10 a.m.or 1 p.m. Do you like adventure, protecting animals and improving the environment, all while making a difference? If so, join Toronto and Regi on Conservati on for a day in the life of a Park Ranger. BACK IN TIME WHEN 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. J oin Pickering Mus eum Village on a journey back in time. Discover what once was and is now. MOVIE UNDER HE STA RS WHEN 8 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and settle in for this last blast of fun at Alex Robertson Park. 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As artistic director D. Jeremy Smith explained, Driftwood has turned to what’s known as the First Quarto of Hamlet, one that’s rarely used. It’s a fast- paced, energetic, youthful story. Most productions of the play use either of two later versions, which are longer, more expressive and feature Hamlet as a thinker. “The language is gorgeous,” Mr. Smith admitted. The First Quarto is about half the length, running at about two hours, and scenes take place in a different order. In fact, there’s one scene that’s not included in the later versions, Mr. Smith said. “It runs roughshod, it is energetic. It runs like a race horse,” he said. “It’s hard to keep up, the story happens so fast. “All of a sudden it’s a play people don’t know,” he said. There’s just one problem with the First Quarto and it’s a big one. “There’s a reason the First Quarto is called the ‘Bad’ Quarto,” Mr. Smith said. “The language is horrible. It feels like paraphrasing.” So dramaturg Toby Malone has married the gorgeous language of the more com- mon versions with the scenes and pace of the First Quarto. The results can be seen this summer as Driftwood brings Shakespeare to the parks of southern Ontario from July 9 to Aug. 16, with seven stops in Durham. The new adaptation feels “fresh and alive,” Mr. Smith said. Or as stated in Driftwood’s press release about its summer production, it’s “Ham- let with the brakes off,” “unpredictable, unsettling and downright dangerous,” an “electrifying revenge-thriller.” Mr. Smith has set Hamlet in the con- temporary world, where people every- where deal with the politics of fear. “I see a world that is increasing- ly steeped in fear,” he said, adding it’s played a major role in society since 9/11. “My feeling is that Hamlet is a trea- tise on the effects of fear and how living within an environment of fear affects our actions. It is an exploration of how not to act.” At its core, it’s really “just a play about grief, about losing a parent. That’s the part we can all relate to. And in case you’re thinking this is all rather heavy for a summer night in the park, there is still light and joy in Hamlet, and Driftwood will bring that out. The cast is a mix of people new to Driftwood, including Paolo Santalucia, a young Soulpepper Theatre company member and Dora Award winner, in the title role, and what Mr. Smith calls his anchor, veterans of Driftwood, includ- ing Steven Burley, who’s been with Drift- wood since 1975. He’ll play more char- acters in Hamlet than any other actor. (There are 27 characters in the play, with eight actors playing them.) “That’s his strength,” Mr. Smith said. “Steve’s been a rock for me.” Mr. Smith said he’s encouraging everyone to come see this new adapta- tion, especially people who know noth- ing about Shakespeare or have had bad experiences with his work. “He wrote the best stories ever written. Give Shakespeare a shot, is what I say.” Just make sure your seal belt is fastened before the play starts. Visit www.driftwoodtheatre.com for more information about Driftwood The- atre and its summer production. WHERE TO SEE HAMLET IN DURHAM July 11 -- Parkwood Estate, Oshawa July 12 -- Visual Arts Centre, Bowmanville July 28 -- Rotary Park, Ajax Aug. 11 -- Celebration Square, Whitby Aug. 12 -- Roswell Park, Clarington Aug. 13 -- Millennium Square, Pickering Aug. 15, 16 -- Scugog Shores Historical Museum, Port Perry All performances start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can, although $20 is suggested. Take your own chairs or rent them at the location. Reservations can be purchased at $20/person at www.driftwoodtheatre.com or by calling 416-703-2773 ext. 246. If you reserve before July 19, you’re entered for a chance to win an overnight stay in Prince Edward County. Details are on the website. DURHAM -- Jon de Leon as the Ghost and Paolo Santalucia as Hamlet rehearsed for the Driftwood Theatre Group production of Hamlet. The Durham run of Bard’s Bus Tour dates begins on July 11 with a performance at Oshawa’s Parkwood Estate. Photo by D. Jeremy Smith ‘My feeling is that Hamlet is a treatise on the effects of fear and how living within an environment of fear affects our actions. It is an exploration of how not to act.’ D. Jeremy Smith What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0505 New CEO at Robert McLaughlin Gallery OSHAWA -- The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s new CEO is a familiar name. The Oshawa gallery last week announced that Donna Raetsen-Kemp will begin her tenure on Aug. 17. Raetsen-Kemp was pre- viously CEO of Station Gal- lery in Whitby. “The RMG is not only one of the leading public art gal- leries in Ontario, it’s a cultural hub and people place. That’s compelling to me,” Raet- sen-Kemp said in a press release. “I’m truly honoured to follow in the footsteps of progressive RMG leaders. The visionary board and bril- liance of the RMG team have set the stage beautifully for this next phase of transfor- mation.” The release stated that her “people-first leadership philosophy will engage the community and mobilize the staff of the RMG to further expand and develop bold programming that continues to tell the story of modern and contemporary Canadian art.” Lots of free music options in Durham DURHAM -- Check out a free outdoor concert in Durham Region. Across the region, sum- mer concert series have begun and there are a lot of options: AJAX: at 7 p.m. in Heri- tage Square at the Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. -- July 8 Mystic Drums performs for kids; PICKERING: from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Esplanade Park gazebo, on Valley Farm Road between Brock and Liverpool roads (adjacent to City Hall). -- July 5 Pickering Concert Band; from 7 to 9 p.m. at Millennium Square at the Beachfront Park at the foot of Liverpool Road. July 2 Honey Badger, July 9 Voodoo Pawn Shop; WHITBY: at 7 p.m. at Whitby Rotary Centennial Park, 800 Brock St. S. -- July 8 Beagle Beach; at 7 p.m. at Grass Park, 41 Baldwin St., Brooklin -- July 2 Raffaele Marchione and Midnight Soul, July 9 Barbara Lynn Doran; also, at 7:30 p.m. at Heyden- shore Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby Brass Band July 9; OSHAWA: at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Park Bandshell at Simcoe and Metcalfe streets. -- July 2 Billard Blossom, July 9 Andy Earl and The Bandits; BOWMANVILLE: at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park, 194 Queen St. W. -- July 2 Clarington Con- cert Band, July 9 Little Peter and the Elegants; COURTICE: at 7 p.m. at Tooley Mill’s Park, 71 Old Kingston Rd. (just off Hwy. 2). July 8 Trish Robb; NEWTONVILLE: at 6:30 p.m. in the Ina Brown Parkette (Church Lane/Mill Street). 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Customers also love their famous steak on a Kaiser, homemade onion rings, French fries, sweet potato fries, homemade chicken souvlaki and The Big M chicken Caesar salad as well as the tasty Greek salad. While you are here, you can also enjoy one of the signature milkshakes, a soft ice cream cone or a sundae. When you visit The Big M, it’s like taking a trip back in time. The restaurant offers an authentic 60’s vibe. The combination of great food and outstanding customer service will have your coming back time and time again. “We pride ourselves on our 40 plus year tradition of serving the Bay Ridges area, which is why we’ve gone back to the restaurant’s original feel,” Chris says. “We offer high quality food and a good time – plus, you can’t get a better hamburger or steak on a Kaiser anywhere else.” It’s no surprise that that the restaurant was voted in as number one hamburger in Ajax and Pickering. 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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 l y 2 , 2 0 1 5 23 PSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 Grappling for gold Pickering’s Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos looking for Pan Am gold Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Braxton Stone-Papadopou- los continues to climb the ladder of success in wrestling. The next step she would like to take would be to the top of the medal podium at the Pan Am Games when her event is held on Friday, July 17 at the Hershey Centre in Mississau- ga, which will be known as the Mississauga Sports Centre for the duration of the Games. The 20 year old from Pickering can’t wait for the Games to begin, giving her an oppor- tunity to perform so close to home in front of family and friends. “It’s such a big honour. There are going to be a lot of my family and friends there watch- ing,” said Stone-Papadopoulos. “The fact that my family and friends will be there. Repre- senting Canada in my own country, I’m con- fident that I will have the drive and I’m excit- ed to perform well.” She is coming off a win in her 63kg class at the national championships in St. Catha- rines, which served as a qualifier for both the Pan Am Games, and the senior world championships in Las Vegas in Septem- ber. Because of her age, she is still eligible to compete at the junior world championships, which she will do in Brazil in August, mak- ing for a busy summer of prestigious interna- tional competitions. It will be her fourth trip to the junior worlds, with a silver medal in 2013 representing her best showing. After winning a national title last year, she represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning a bronze medal. To date, that event produced her fondest sporting experience. “It was such a great experience and the competition was different than any other tournament. Wrestling was very popular with the amount of people there cheering.” she said. The Team Impact member has had a cou- ple of tough bouts of late that she is confident will help in her quest for gold at the Pan Ams, one coming against a wrestler from Colum- bia who is ranked in the top four in the world, and another against a strong Cuban oppo- nent. Her goal for the Pan Ams is simple. “I’d like to win,” she said without hesitation. “At least make the podium. I’ve been train- ing hard. Definitely I’m aiming for the podi- um. I’m confident in my training and that my coaches will help get me there.” Metroland Media Group Ltd. is a signature sponsor of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice and OLG. Pickering’s Marina Christie added to Durham College softball team What’s the next move for Brandon Cook? Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com BOWMANVILLE — With Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook the new and proud owner of the WBA Intercontinental super welter- weight (154 pound) championship belt, a lot of doors have opened for the pro fighter. The tricky part will be deciding which one of those doors to walk through. The question of ‘What’s next?’ isn’t an easy one to answer. “It certainly opens up a lot of doors,” agrees Cook’s promoter, Tyler Buxton, of United Promotions. “A lot of stuff is very realistic, very possible now. “Where to go next now, we need to wait and see what some of the different offers that come in. Now, every move has to be calculated that much more. There’s so much riding on it. You have to find the right opponents that will move you up and not lose your ranking. At the same time, you don’t want to take too tough of a fight so that you take a step back either. “Every fight becomes that much hard- er and that much more difficult to match and take the right step.” Cook won the Intercontinental title with a fourth-round knockout of Aus- tria’s Gogi Knezevic at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre on Saturday, June 27. It was an impressive showing for Cook, as the Ajax resident gave local fight fans what they came to see. The Ajax Boxing Club member improved to 15-0-0 with nine knockouts. The 29 year old had to relinquish both his Canadian light middleweight (154 pound) and NABA Canadian middle- weight (160 pound) titles in order to fight for the Intercontinental belt. Buxton, a Bowmanville resident, has a night of boxing reserved for Aug. 29 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga that Cook could be a part of. If a big offer for a fight in the United States is presented, that might be the route to go, he added. The fight in Ajax was the first profes- sional boxing card held in the Durham Region since Oshawa hosted one back in 1969. Buxton was impressed with the response the five-fight card in Ajax received, noting the support from OLG slots at Ajax Downs played a huge role in the success of the night. He didn’t rule out a future night of fights in Durham Region, either back at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre or a larger venue. OSHAWA — Durham College women’s softball head coach Jim Nemish’s search for new talent to build a championship contender plucked a new recruit from Pickering. Durham added some depth at first base with the signing of Marina Christie of Pickering. In 2014 playing with the Heat, she won silver medals in the CNE and Mis- sissauga tournaments. She was always a threat at the plate, posting a .342 batting average while making a number of strong defensive plays, keeping the opposition off of the base pads. 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He feels his team has earned the lead, but a bounce here or there could have changed the complexion of the series. “I don’t think the score in the first game was indicative of how tight the game was,” he said of his team’s 13-4 victory. “I thought we executed really well that night. “(In Game 2) I thought they tried to play a bit more physical and they had a good run in the second period, but we were able to answer the bell in the third.” Ironheads GM/head coach Ron Reed missed the opening two games due to another commitment, but is hopeful of being back behind the bench for the third game. Though he missed the games, he’s been well versed in what has taken place, he said. “In the first game, obviously, we didn’t have enough offence. Game two, from what I understand, was a pretty good game. We were slow out of the gate and from then on it was even,” he added. In the second game on Monday, June 29 in Ajax, the Green Gaels jumped out to a 3-0 lead through the first period and were up 5-0 in the second before the Ironheads reeled off four of the next five goals to close the gap to 6-4 by the end of the period. The opening game had a similar pattern, with the Green Gaels up 4-2 after the first period and 8-3 through two. Cam Garlin and Jeff Fernandes have led the offence through the opening two games of the series for the Green Gaels, with Garlin scoring four times and add- ing the same number of assists, while Fer- nandes has eight points on three goals and five assists. Matt Shand isn’t far behind with 3-3-6 point totals. For the Ironheads, Adrian Torok-Orban and Jake Gilmour have four points each to lead the way, Torok-Orban on three goals and one assist, while Gilmour has the opposite with a goal and three helpers. Rowan Kelly is next with a pair of goals and one assist. 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Enid is survived by Children: Neville McCollin, Allison Drakes, Arindelle Pilgrim, Malene Hunte-Farrell, Orian Archibald, Gilpin McCollin and Angela James. Son-in-laws: Bradley Drakes, Anthony Pilgrim, Lewin Farrell, Anthony Baldwin Archibald and Garnett James. Daughter-in-law: Ithaca McCollin. Grand-children: Shari-Ann McCollin, Lynnette Layne, Natalie Pilgrim, Dr. Michael Hunte, Allan Pilgrim, Christopher Hunte, Maryanne McCollin, Makaila Archibald, Kairah James, Asha James, Malik James and Tyron James. Eleven great grand-children. Sister-in-law Gladwyn Best and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents, five siblings: Assina Forde, Carmen Brathwaite, Bishop Angus Farrell, Dessiemont Farrell, Lillian Young and grand-sons Wayne Neville McCollin and Shaka Comari James. Family and friends will be welcomed to the MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby, ON, L1N 3K4 (North of Dundas) (905)443-3376 for a visation on Friday July 3, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday July 4, 2015 at Faith Baptist Church, 95 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON, L1R 3L3. Pastor Gilbert Estridge will be officiating. Interment at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 541 Taunton Road West, Ajax, ON L1T 4T2. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society in her memory. Online condolences may be left at www.mountlawn.ca POLLOCK, Gloria Ida - Passed away peacefully Friday June 26, 2015 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Loving wife to George for 30 years and caring mother of Richard (Carol) and James (Jill). Grandmother to Ryan and Scott. Big sister to Ernie, Carol, Alex and the late Robert and Don. She will be forever missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Gloria, your sweet soul will never be forgotten. Love from all of your "Pets". Join the family in the celebration of Gloria's life on Monday July 6, 2015 from 11 - 1 pm at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby 905-443-3376 with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation Cancer Centre in Gloria's memory. Online condolences may be placed at mountlawn.ca. As Gloria would say, "Go pick up sticks". BOSTON, Bill (1948 - 2015) Following a brave battle with cancer William (Bill) Boston passed away peacefully on June 24, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Stephanie, his children Bill, Jennifer, Adam and Ethan, and grandchildren Brooke, Billy, Oliver and Beth. May you be eternally listening to a Jay's game on the deck of the cottage, with a fish on your line. This is how we will be at peace when we remember you. Friends and family are welcome to the visitation to be held at JERRETT FUNERAL HOME (660 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough) on Tuesday July 7, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm. Funeral service to be held at the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (230 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto) on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at 11am GOODWIN, Donald L. 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