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Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com The 25-cent boxes of crayons and 10-cent notebooks have hit the shelves -- back-to-school shopping is in full swing. This year, experts are predicting a four per cent boost in back-to-school sales, due in part to the weak Canadian dollar. Financial services firm Ernst and Young said a projected increase in spending is also based on Canadians having more disposable income thanks to lower interest rates and gas prices, as well as increased Universal Child Care Benefit payments mailed out to parents in late July -- as much as $520 per child. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland A PRICEY TIME OF THE YEAR With experts forecasting a four per cent spike in back-to-school spending this year, Durham families are likely to dig deeper Raj Newman helped her daughter Kirah, 6, try on a new back- pack at the Bentley store while shopping for back-to-school supplies at the Pickering Town Centre on Aug. 25. p.3 ‘Exorcism’ pastor faces more sexual assault charges pgs.16-17 Pickering Real Estate listings See BACK-TO-SCHOOL page 10 Home cleaningmade easy 905-426-2120 pickeringajaxcleaningmaids.ca SKLAR PEPPLERFACTORY OUTLETANNUALCUSTOMEVENT! 274 MackenzieAve.,Ajax (Bayly & Mackenzie Intersection) www.sklarpeppler.com 905.686.3644 PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com AUGUST 26, 2015 Children’s Programs, Educational Services, Gymnastics, Dance, Hockey, Skating & much more… Friday August 28 & Saturday August 29, 2015 2 D a y s ! 2015 PICKERINGTOWN CENTRE Lower Level Centre Court 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 • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 2 AP ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD BROkERAgE Independently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply “Listingone’shomethatyou’velivedinformanyyearsandpurchasinganewoneisnot aneasytask,butformethisexperiencehasbeennothingbutseamless.Itallhappened becauseofMs.AnnaStinsonandtheStacee-FreeTeamatMinComNewChoice. 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The government was given a year to draft new legislation to overturn the ban on assist- ed suicide. The federal government currently has a panel studying how to move forward with the court’s decision that consenting, competent adults who experience endur- ing and intolerable suffering should be able to ask a doctor to help them die. The provinces and territories are also wading into the discussion. Provinces and territories have the primary respon- sibility to provide health care, includ- ing regulating physicians and health- care facilities. The Ontario government announced on Friday, Aug. 14 it will con- sider whether regulatory or other chang- es are needed over the coming months in response to the Supreme Court’s deci- sion. “That’s going to be a tough discussion. I’ll be involved in the discussion,” said Dr. Edward Osborne, the new region- al palliative care physician lead for the Central East Region, in a recent inter- view. The Province is inviting Ontarians to share their views on physician-assisted dying and end-of-life care through in- person consultations and an online sur- vey. Ontarians can provide their input on key issues including safeguards to protect vulnerable people, the impact on fami- lies and caregivers, and the role of health- care providers in the provision of physi- cian-assisted dying. Ontario is partnering with several other provinces and territories to establish an expert advisory group on physician- assisted dying, with a focus on the needs of patients and their families. The advisory group will provide advice on the development of policies, practices and safeguards for provinces and territo- ries to consider when physician-assist- ed dying is legal within their respective jurisdictions. The advisory group will be co-chaired by Dr. Jennifer Gibson, director of the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bio- ethics, and Maureen Taylor, medical jour- nalist and physician assistant in infec- tious disease. In formulating its advice, the group will consult organizations and others with relevant expertise from par- ticipating provinces and territories. Ontario is developing a comprehensive strategy on end-of-life care that will focus on ensuring access to co-ordinated palli- ative care where patients want it and sup- porting families and caregivers. John Fra- ser, parliamentary assistant to the min- ister of health and long-term care, has been travelling across Ontario consult- ing with stakeholders, including patient groups, caregivers and health-care pro- viders, to help inform the development of a comprehensive strategy on palliative and end-of-life care. Federal, provincial and territorial gov- ernments have until February 2016 to implement responses in advance of the Supreme Court decision on physician- assisted dying taking effect. The provincial-territorial expert adviso- ry group is expected to complete its final report before the end of 2015, but may require more time if the federal govern- ment is considering changes to the crimi- nal code. Visit www.ontario.ca/page/doctor- assisted-dying-and-end-life-decisions- consultation to take the online survey. INDEX Editorial / 6 Real Estate / 16-17 Sports / 18 Classified / 21 Pressrun 54,400 / 40 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand ONLINE THIS WEEK durhamregion.com @ Find ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social channel Which party wins your vote? DURHAM -- The federal New Democrats are still enjoy- ing a commanding lead at the end of week two of our informal election poll. According to the latest results at durhamregion.com, Thomas Mulcair’s NDP party has the support of 82 per cent of respondents, followed by 9 per cent for the Liberals led by Justin Trudeau, 8 per cent for the Conservatives led by Stephen Harper, and 1 per cent for the Green Party, led by Elizabeth May. Our unscientific poll will be updated each week and see how the parties are faring. Keep following our poll results right up to election week to see where your party stands and share the results with friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social media. Here at durhamregion.com we’ll keep a running tally of weekly results so you can see how your party is faring. DURHAM -- Dr. Edward Osborne is the new Regional Palliative Care Physician Lead for the Central East Region. He will be championing provincial and local strategies for palliative care, supporting the newly developing Palliative Care Community Teams and working with physicians who provide community palliative care. 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DRIVESUPPLYSCHOOL HELP SUPPORT A STUDENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Make a cash donation at Guest Services or donate supplies at Centre Court,Entrance 2 and Entrance 6. Another sex charge for Ajax ‘exorcism’ pastor Wayne Marlon Jones AJAX -- More charges have been laid against an Ajax man accused of sexually assaulting women at a Toronto church. Toronto police said that between May 2011 and May 2013, a church pastor offered spiritual guidance to a woman, including performing exorcisms. During the sessions a man sexually assaulted the victim and con- vinced her to give him money and property, police said. The latest allegations levelled against Wayne Marlon Jones were revealed by police Aug. 19. He now faces charges including five counts of sexual assault, admin- istering a noxious substance, fraud and theft. Mr. Jones, 53, was first arrested in August 2014 on allegations he had sexually assaulted and defrauded a woman while acting as pastor of the United Spiritual Baptist Church on Midland Avenue in Toronto. Police said the woman claimed she’d been exploited while participating in spiritual counselling sessions that included exorcisms. On Feb. 16 Toronto police laid another charge of sexual assault. And on Feb. 26 two new charges were laid, this time relating to women who said they’d attended spiritual guidance sessions at the Mount Ararat Baptist Church in the 1990s. An online biography of Mr. Jones says the Trinidad and Tobago native immigrated to Canada in 1984 and was ordained in 1987. The following year Mr. Jones “pastured” his own congregation, establishing the Mt. Ararat Spiritual Baptist Church. He was consecrated as a bishop in 1990, the site says. Call police at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers at 416- 222-8477. Wayne Marlon Jones Police Indecent act charge laid after citizen posts video of Ajax suspect online AJAX -- A senior has been charged after a passerby recorded video of a man committing an indecent act last week in Ajax. A suspect turned himself in Tuesday, Aug. 18, Durham police said. An investigation was launched after a man out walking his dog spotted a man masturbating in a pick-up truck Aug. 14 in the vicinity of Harwood Avenue South and Bayly Street. The witness took cellphone video of the suspect and called police. Prior to the arrest images were posted on Facebook with the warning, “Ajax parents beware”. The post includes a picture of a grey-haired man with glass- es inside the cab of a blue pick-up. It says the man was “playing with himself” at Bayly and Harwood. Armand Gendreau, 72, of Dufferin Street in Whitby is charged with committing an indecent act. 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Following the positive test result in the Ajax incident, in which a man became unresponsive after inhaling cocaine, inves- tigators are now trying to determine if fen- tanyl is related to the other Durham over- dose incidents. The four Durham patients, all of whom were hospitalized, are alive because others were able to call for assistance, Sergeant Bill Calder said. “All four of these people, if someone hadn’t have been there, would probably be deceased now,” he said. The Durham incidents come as police and addiction counsellors across the coun- try are sounding the alarm about the dan- gers of fentanyl. The synthetic opioid, typi- cally prescribed for chronic pain, is both being ingested intentionally by recreation- al drug users, and unwittingly after it’s mixed with drugs such as heroin and oxy- contin. A bulletin issued this month by the Cana- dian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use notes that between 2009 and 2014 there were 655 deaths in Canada attributable to fentanyl. 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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 • Au g u s t 2 6 , 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 Advantage, Harper? To the editor: Re: Federal election. The people of Canada are not stupid, but often have a tendency to be lazy or distract- ed, and thus uninformed. Let me give you an example of “digging a little deeper”. In his first stump speech, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said: “It’s important that these campaigns be funded by the parties themselves, rather than the taxpayers...” Who could argue with that? Then we learn that, in the cynically named Fair Elections Act, Harper has set it up so that for every dollar a party spends on its campaign, the taxpayer is on the hook for half. (This, after the donor has already been given a tax exemption on his donation to the party of his or her choice.) Spend $20 million? The taxpayer picks up the tab for $10 million. Advantage, Harper. His constit- uency is older, and wealthier; people who have more money. The whole thing reminds one of Orwell’s Ministry of Truth, in his novel, 1984. It is up citizens to become informed and to vote wisely. We should try to read vari- ous opinions in Canada’s media outlets for informed, intelligent, and essentially non- partisan discussions. We want Canada to, once again, become the greatest country in the world. Dirk van der Werf Everyone has a story to tell Since our family experienced the life-changing roles we have gone through, it has allowed more time for reflection and the sharing of stories. Do you share your life stories with your kids or grandkids? And I don’t mean in a, ‘Well you think YOU have a great story, just listen to MY story,’ sort of way. No, I mean in a less than overwhelming way of passing along some of your life experiences to your offspring. If you take the time to share, you might find rehashing those stories enlightening, even to your- self. I used to marvel at my grandfather’s life tales. He wasn’t a big talker but he lived through the most revolutionary changes one could imagine. Invention of the car, the airplane, two world wars, and untold other experiences including working full-time to sup- port his family when he was barely a teenager. Fascinating stuff. Each new generation likes to think they were the trailblazers who discovered the best music, books and lifestyles. And we all know the tired adages: I used to walk barefoot in snow for 10 miles to get to school, blah, blah, blah. I loved the more understated tales of my uncle learning how to drive; my father recounting hitch- hiking to Chicago from Barrie to see a ball game at Wrigley and hitchhiking back just in time to make it to a dance. You couldn’t invent this stuff. I have passed along some, but not all, of my life experiences to my kids because I’m not sure they would be interested. I know there are some I could never pass along, but that is for entirely different reasons. I did spend time touring with a band but, as the drummer, my idea of a big night out was playing the various pinball machines we would encounter, or getting to meet well-known athletes and celeb- rities (Bryan Adams was a classic) only to find out that they, too, are just humans. Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone. And no matter how dull or uninspiring you may think your story is, you might be surprised to find out that it is much more interesting than you think. And you may even surprise yourself by remembering you had the moxie to do some of those things. Hey, life is full of surprises. Why not pass those along and share them with others? Just to say you did. And, yes, you really did. -- Shawn Lackie is Port Perry resident. Shawn Lackie Guest column Sharing life Striking a deal for Durham students Families of high school students in Durham are surely breathing an end- of-summer sigh of relief with news that a contract has been tentatively struck, ending months of uncertainty. The lengthy labour dispute between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Fed- eration and the Province spoiled the end of the school year for thousands of Dur- ham students who left school in June won- dering what they would be returning to in September, if they returned at all. Although few details have been released, it appears that this long and painful period of unrest is behind us for the time being, assuming OSSTF members ratify the deal put before them. Now, the focus turns to union lead- er Sam Hammond and the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Mr. Ham- mond’s white-hot rhetoric notwithstand- ing, the breakthrough with secondary school teachers should help create a help- ful framework for success in ongoing bar- gaining at the elementary school level. Those students will return to school fac- ing phase two of ETFO’s work-to-rule effort in which teachers will not be taking part in field trips, fundraising, board meetings or training. Despite that — and in the absence of specific monetary details in the tenta- tive agreement — it’s worth repeating that teachers in Ontario, as public sector work- ers paid for with the tax revenues gener- ated by the province’s citizens, must show restraint in their demands out of respect for the families they purport to be fight- ing for. Seen from any perspective and measured through any matrix, teachers are well paid, they enjoy excellent bene- fits and can look forward to generous pen- sions. Regardless of union hyperbole, every- thing on the table — from class sizes to working conditions — comes with a cost that is borne by taxpayers. So, we urge both sides to find common ground in bargaining, be willing to com- promise, and always negotiate with Ontar- io’s taxpayers in mind. The damaging effects of these ongoing labour disputes, despite the self-serving bromides from both sides about it all being ‘for the children’, must come to an end. The Province must seek labour peace and bar- gain in good faith, while the unions must be willing to move from hardened posi- tions if there is also to be a breakthrough at the elementary school level. If it is truly ‘for the children’, then strik- ing a deal and doing everything possible to achieve that must be what guides both sides at the negotiating table. Recalling my days as a cereal killer My partner Kathryn and I have an affinity for road trips. Ironically, as much as I loathe my commute into the city, I love driving somewhere fun. Likewise with K. Two min- utes of urban gridlock turns her into a pony- tailed Idi Amin, but three or four hours driv- ing to a cottage or lunch in some new small town ... you couldn’t find a more pleasant travel companion. And our road junkets are inevitably filled with goofy trivia games. ‘What was the last line of this song?’, ‘Who played Reuben Kincaid on the Partridge Family?’ And just lately, ‘What was your favourite cereal as a kid?’ That one got us laughing. Mainly because we remembered so much detail. I guess all those breakfasts spent staring at a box while shovelling down milk-soaked goop left a mark. There were, of course, the big ones, the cereals we crammed into our pre-pubes- cent, gluten-saturated gullets by the metric tonne: Wheaties, Cornflakes, Rice Krisp- ies and the ever-present Cheerios. As bland as these offerings were, most kids happily inhaled bowlfuls as long as they were slath- ered in milk and heaps of brown sugar. That was another irony we shared. Neither of our households was ever allowed to have the ‘bad’ cereals, the wonderfully sugar-coated crud that called to us like kiddie heroin and forced tantrums from our denied tongues as Mom wheeled her shopping cart past them in search of something healthy. No Alpha- bets, Honeycomb or Lucky Charms in our cupboards. And no matter how cuckoo we were for them, no Cocoa Puffs. But again, you could put all the brown sugar you want- ed on those Cheerios. Go figure. Our first French words were learned, not in the classroom, but on the backs of those cereal boxes. How many of us sat there and mangled ‘Gagnez’ ‘Prix’ and ‘Saveur’ before we even had a clue what they meant? And the cereal manufacturers knew how to get you to eat their junk too. We didn’t need eight varieties of Cheerios or a mil- lion choices of cinnamon-dusted whatever to get us to eat breakfast. Just stick a toy in the package and we’d go through the stuff like army ants trying to be the first to get our grubby little hands on it. As a kid in a family of six children, five of whom were grocery-gobbling boys, I ate pretty much anything that was put in front of me at breakfast. But there were some offerings I could just never get my head, let alone my mouth, around. Cereals like Puffed Rice, Shredded Wheat and the unfor- tunately named ‘Muffets’. This wasn’t break- fast. It was barely concealed silage. The lat- ter two actually resembled hay bales. Despite marketing claims to the contrary, no amount of sugar, fruit or milk could make that stuff palatable and generally it stayed in the cupboard until it either spontaneously combusted or was used for gerbil bedding. The hot cereals, of course, were another category altogether. In the winter months our breakfast table looked like the galley of a warship with bowl upon steaming bowl of oatmeal or Cream of Wheat laid out for con- sumption. The stuff looked and tasted like wallpaper paste but, again, it was nothing a few barrel-loads of sugar couldn’t fix. The odd thing is that for all of the wheat, corn, oats and bran I ingested as a kid, I hardly ever eat cereal anymore. Unless it’s a guilty bowl of Captain Crunch or Cocoa Puffs before bed. And the only reason I eat those is because, well, now I can. -- 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 APThe hacker group that gained access to the adul- tery-oriented website Ashley Madison dumped user data last week, as promised. What do you think? Poll Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 It’s wrong. On every level.21% The cheaters are getting their just desserts.36% 10 Top things to do at the CNE this year Let’s Talk Rebecca Porter-Stacey: There are tons of toxic chemicals in our air we breathe everyday... I find it some- times rude to blame smokers for giving people cancer. I understand that if you smoke you should be respectful to others and clean up the area where you smoke and don’t smoke in front of children ...But I am getting tired of smokers being blamed for everything under the sun! NO SMOKING: New provincial rules governing public smoking now ban the practice on bar and restaurant patios, at sports fields and more. We asked Facebook users to weigh in on the issue and here’s what came out of it all when the smoke cleared: Meh. I’ve got bigger things to worry about.43% Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Denise Snyder: There are a lot of inconsiderate smokers out there who wouldn’t care about any ban. Smoke travels far even if you are far away from a baseball diamond, it still travels with the wind. And to those smokers that smoke at the entrance of malls, shame on you for not giving two hoots about your fellow man (and my lungs along with my daughter). Jamie Terry: It’s not enforced. I’ve seen people think it’s still OK as long as they walk away from the dia- mond/field. You want to kill yourself with your toxic habit? Have at it. But leave the kids out of it! Nancy Buchanan: I am a smoker, and would like to think that I have always been a ‘respectful one’. When out in public I keep myself far away from any others...I try to tuck myself way back out of anyone’s way. I find it very rude to smoke amongst a crowd, anywhere. Not allow- ing smoking at play fields etc., is a wonderful idea. Nancy McCartan: As an ex-smoker I understand both points of view but please understand that it is an addic- tion so therefore should be treated like one with help in place not just more rules. It is still legal to buy cigarettes and in my eyes, as long as a smoker smokes away from children he/she is causing much less damage than the person who is texting or on a cell phone and driving. The InBox A recent poll by CIBC finds that half of Canadians are unsure what they can hold in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Despite their lack of knowledge, the majority (80 per cent) of Canadians have never talked to a financial adviser on how to make the most of their TFSA, with half admitting they need advice. “With TFSAs becoming a larger part of investment portfolios, it’s certainly eye- opening to see how many Canadians are unaware of how to use them to full effect,” says David Scandiffio, president, CIBC Asset Management. With the annual TFSA dollar limit near- ly doubling to $10,000, TFSA balances are expected to increase significantly over time, becoming a more and more sub- stantial part of investment portfolios. That means longer-term investment options that produce higher returns, such as stocks and mutual funds, should be considered, says Mr. Scandiffio. Yet, the poll findings show that the major- ity of Canadians still view TFSAs as large- ly savings accounts, with only a small per- centage of Canadians able to accurately identify mutual funds (29 per cent), GICs (28 per cent), bonds (23 per cent) or stocks (22 per cent) as being investment options for TFSAs. The poll also finds that Canadians are confused about TFSA contribution rules, with 38 per cent saying they don’t know what happens to unused TFSA contribu- tion room and another 13 per cent who think the unused contribution room is lost after the current tax year, when in fact it is carried forward and accumulates over the years. Source: CIBC 1. Go Ziplining 2. See the Aerial Acrobat and Ice Skating Show 3. See Celebrity Chefs 4. The Air Show 5. The Food Truck Frenzy 6. The Sand Sculpting Competition 7. Eat at the Food Building 8. Butter Sculpting 9. Ribfest 10. 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On that date, our Monarch will have served us, and the Commonwealth for the longest period in our modern history. The City of Pickering will host a brief, noon-time ceremony, in Esplanade Park to pay tribute to The Queen on this special day, and so join a chain of municipalities large and small across Canada in a public demonstration of thanks, loyalty, and deep affection. If you would like to be part of this special celebration please RSVP no later than September 1, by phone 905.683.7575 or email customercare@pickering.ca. Spaces are limited and offered first come, first served. Special Ceremony Celebrating the Reign of Queen Elizabeth ıı @pickeringmuse Join the Summer Fun! This week’s themes: Kids in the Village: Woven Paper Baskets Thursday, August 27 10:00 am History in Action: Amazing Pioneer Race Saturday, August 29 10:00 am - 4:30 pm 905.683.8401 pickering.ca/museum September 18, 19, 25 & 26 September 18, 19, 25 & 26 Take a lamplit journey, and see events unfold as our characters prepare for rebellion in 1837. Take a lamplit journey, and see events unfold as our characters prepare for rebellion in 1837. Tickets available now at pickering.ca/estore 905.683.8401 Celebrating 20 Years Celebrating 20 Years Fa ll Programs RegisterNow!ClassesstartinSeptember. pickering.ca/cityguide RacquetSportBeginnerProgramsattheRec Beginner AdultSquash Clinics Session1startsSeptember8for4weeksonTuesdayevenings. Beginner Women’sDaytimeSquash Clinic Session1startsOctober1andrunsfor4weeksonWednesday mornings. RacquetballBeginnerClinic Session1startsSept17andrunsfor8weeksonThursdayevenings. 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Shopping the weekend before school starts means you’re rushed and fac- ing crowded stores, not the best recipe for comparison shopping. • Don’t rule out second-hand stores, mom- to-mom sales, websites like VarageSale and online buy/sell/trade groups. • Hold off buying items not needed for the first few weeks of school, such as winter coats. • If an older child is getting a cellphone for school, set down firm rules about texting, playing games and other costly features. • Host a back-to-school swap with neighbour- hood parents -- “new to you” can be just as fun as brand new. • Consider buying refurbished electronics. • Don’t skimp on major purchases. Sure, you can get a backpack for $10, but when it breaks a month into the year you’ll be shell- ing out money again. • When it’s a great deal, double up. Your child is sure to go through more than one pair of running shoes a year -- buy the next size up if the price is right. Back to school poll We asked readers at durhamre- gion.com to weigh in on a recent poll asking how much they plan to spend this year on children for the return to school in September. Here’s how it broke down: $0-$100: 55% $100-$200: 13% $200-$300: 12% $300 ore more: 20% Daniel Baer, a partner with Ernst and Young, also expects to see more kids call- ing the shots when it comes to the jeans or backpacks parents pay for. “A growing trend is just how much influ- ence children have on what parents buy,” he notes. “Children are looking for what’s cool for the new school year and, as a result, loyalty to a retailer or brand is being eroded.” A new survey released this week by BMO Bank of Montreal, found that 54 per cent of Canadians plan to back-to-school shop, down from 62 per cent in 2013. In Ontario, those shopping for elementa- ry school students plan to spend an aver- age of $134 per child, a figure that jumps to $206 per child for junior high and high school students, and $270 for students heading to post-secondary school. A recent survey of durhamregion.com readers showed 56 per cent of respondents plan to spend $0 to $100 per child on back- to-school items this year, while 17 per cent have earmarked $300 or more per child. Ajax mother Ashley Eagen falls right in the middle, budgeting about $200 each for her four- and seven-year-old boys. She says that represents a few “splurge” items, and the rest will be carefully sought- out deals. “I’m willing to pay a bit more for some things,” she says, citing Yumbox lunch containers as an example. They retail for about $30 each, but Ms. Eagen says the leak-proof, litterless, bento-style contain- ers are easy for her little guys to open and worth the money. On the flip side, she will be scour- ing second-hand stores and mom-to- mom sales for fall clothes, only buying new if “something is a really good price.” Local mother of three Sarah Genraich estimates she will spend about $100 per child -- but says that’s because she doesn’t really back-to-school shop. “I shop all year round and focus on getting good deals, stuff that’s on clear- ance or online sales,” the Whitby resi- dent explains. “If you leave it all for back- to-school you end up spending more.” Her main purchases will be new back- packs, school supplies and lunch contain- ers as well as a special first day of school outfit for each child. The BMO report also found almost all Canadians who will be back-to-school shopping -- 94 per cent -- are looking to save money. Financial expert Laurie Campbell, who is CEO of Credit Canada, says there are easy ways for parents to keep their wallet in check at this time of year. She suggests having a conversation with your child about “needs versus wants” and figuring out what items could be pur- chased later on -- for example, a winter coat isn’t needed right off the bat. “Also find out what your child’s school requires. I have fallen victim to buying things on a list provided by Staples, that my kids didn’t actually need,” she explains. Ms. Campbell also recommends taking a thorough inventory of what you already have around the house -- some items might not need to be replaced. “Often products last way longer than a year. They may want a new backpack, but do they need it? It may be time for some tough love,” she says. BACK-TO-SCHOOL from page 1 PICKERING -- Classes at most Durham schools start Sept. 8, so shoppers were busy buying supplies and new clothes for their children at the Pickering Town Centre recently. 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Teen charged after cops chase stolen dirt bike through downtown Whitby WHITBY -- Charges have been laid against a teenager accused of leading police on a chase through Whitby on a stolen dirt bike early Saturday. The Air 1 helicopter and a canine team were called in to assist with a search for the suspects, who fled into a wooded area after crashing the bike, Durham police said. Two males sustained minor injuries. The incident began at about 12:40 a.m. Aug. 22 when officers spotted a motorcycle speeding south on Brock Street near Col- borne Street. The bike had no lights on and the driver and a passenger were without helmets, police said. Cops followed as the bike sped along the street while patrons left downtown bars, police said. Officers lost sight of the bike south of Victoria Street, but later located it in a ditch off Water Street near Lake Ontario. It appeared the bike was abandoned after striking a fence, police said. Air 1 and a canine team joined the search. 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Meetings Monday, SepteMber 14 Pickering executive committee meet- ing 2 p.m. pickering City Hall, one the esplanade. pickering council’s executive committee meets in council chambers. Free. Pickering planning and development committee meeting 7 p.m. pickering City Hall, one the esplanade, pickering. pickering planning and development com- mittee meets in council chambers. Free. Monday, SepteMber 21 Pickering council meeting 7 p.m. pickering City Hall, one the esplanade, pickering. pickering council meets in the council chambers. Free. Registration Friday, auguSt 28 Pickering Skating club registration 9:30 a.m. 9 p.m. pickering town Centre, 1355 Kingston rd. non-profit fall, winter and full season learn-to-skate lessons. excellent for all skating sports. preschool, Canskate and Starskate. the full season starts on Monday Sept. 28, and ends May 10, 2016. the winter season starts on Jan. 18, 2016.Lessons take place at the del- aney rink in the pickering recreation Centre on real ice. Multiple discounts for registering early, paying in full, fami- lies and multiple sessions, making it the most economical skating program in pickering. payment plans with cash or cheque. Fees are also pro-rated depend- ing on when you start. it’s also the only skating program sanctioned by Skate Canada. register at the pickering town Centre Friday aug. 28 (9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.) and Saturday aug. 29 (9:30 a.m. -6 p.m.) or at the delaney rink on Saturday, Sept. 12 (10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.) and tuesday, Sept. 15 (6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.) or regis- ter online at www.pickeringskatingclub.ca anytime. print and drop off the registration form at the office. Free. Saturday, SepteMber 12 Pickering Skating club registration 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. delaney rink pickering recreation Cen- tre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. non-profit fall, winter and full season learn-to-skate lessons. excellent for all skating sports. preschool, Canskate and Starskate. the full season starts on Monday Sept. 28, and ends May 10, 2016. the winter season starts on Jan. 18, 2016. Lessons take place at the delaney rink in the pickering recreation Centre on real ice. Multiple discounts for register- ing early, paying in full, families and multi- ple sessions, making it the most economi- cal skating program in pickering. payment plans with cash or cheque. Fees are also pro-rated depending on when you start. it’s also the only skating program sanc- tioned by Skate Canada. register at the delaney rink on Saturday, Sept. 12 (10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.) and tuesday, Sept. 15 (6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.) or register online at www.pickeringskatingclub.ca anytime. print and drop off the registration form at the office. Free. tueSday, SepteMber 15 Pickering Skating club registration 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. delaney rink pickering recreation Cen- tre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. non-profit fall, winter and full season learn-to-skate lessons. excellent for all skating sports. preschool, Canskate and Starskate. the full season starts on Monday Sept. 28, and ends May 10, 2016. the winter season starts on Jan. 18, 2016. Lessons take place at the delaney rink in the pickering recreation Centre on real ice. Multiple discounts for register- ing early, paying in full, families and multi- ple sessions, making it the most economi- cal skating program in pickering. payment plans with cash or cheque. Fees are also pro-rated depending on when you start. it’s also the only skating program sanc- tioned by Skate Canada. register at the delaney rink or online at www.pickerings- katingclub.ca anytime. print and drop off the registration form at the office. Free. uReport Reader-submitted photos SHARE your EVENT pictures with the world at www.durhamregion.com Things To Do Saturday, auguSt 29 AltonA Forest owl Prowl 7:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. altona Forest - Summer park entrance, 500 Summerpark Cresc., pickering. an evening hike for the end of summer. Learn about coyotes and owls of the con- servation area. take your lawn chair for the first part of the evening which will be a talk about eastern coyotes and owls of altona Forest, followed by the hike. trCa registration is required because there is a maximum number of participants: http:// goo.gl/ysxzzL. Street parking is avail- able. reminder: dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Free. Sunday, auguSt 30 Hymn sing 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. revivaltime tabernacle Worldwide Min- istries durham, 550 Kingston road, pickering. if you love traditional Christian hymns, this event is for you. no special singing talent required; there is a place for every voice. Free. Saturday, SepteMber 19 reconciliAtion in the Watershed - kairos Workshop 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. dunbarton-Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton rd., pickering. Join KairoS staff in a workshop explor- ing the watersheds, histories, and oppor- tunity for reconciliation with indigenous peoples and the earth. 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Benjamin Priebe / Metroland Ontario’s Catholic teachers reach tentative deal Sharpe eye spurred De Grasse to stardom Pickering coach helped get sprinting sensation started with Speed Academy Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Three years before Andre De Grasse became a household name in this country, Tony Sharpe showed up a bit early to a track meet. If he hadn’t, De Grasse might not be a household name. Settling in to watch one of the athletes, Josh Cunningham, run the 400-metre, Sharpe was wowed by what he saw in the earlier 100 metre, when a raw kid wearing basketball shorts and starting from a standing position breezed through the race in under 11 sec- onds. Sharpe, a former Olympian who operates the Speed Academy club in Pickering, soon after approached the young man and hand- ed him his business card, thus starting one of the more improbable success stories track- and-field has ever witnessed. The raw talent, of course, was De Grasse, who now routinely breaks the 10-second barrier in the 100m, including on Sunday, Aug. 23 in Beijing, when a personal-best clocking of 9.92 landed him a bronze medal at the world championships. Having won double gold in the 100m and 200m runs at both the NCAA championships and Pan Am Games this year, De Grasse’s star was already on the rise and his story told by many. With Sunday’s result, which saw him trail only superstars Usain Bolt and Justin Gat- lin, the 20-year-old Markham resident has moved beyond the stratosphere. But the best is yet to come, according to Sharpe. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see him run- ning 9.7 on a consistent basis next year,” he said of De Grasse, who is set to enter his senior season at the University of Southern California. “All indications based on everything I know about the program, the amount of work he did and what’s left to be done, it wouldn’t be overstating that Andre is a contender to win Rio, and I’m not kidding,” added Sharpe, referring to the 2016 Summer Olympics. “I think there’s that much talent there.” Sharpe helped bring out that talent quick- ly, working first on De Grasse’s starts and then his other mechanics. De Grasse ended up reaching the OFSAA final a couple of weeks after they met, win- ning a Toronto meet soon after that and then making his way to Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, where he dominated to the point of being offered a scholarship to USC, home to coach Caryl Smith-Gilbert and one of the top track programs in the United States. Although Sharpe said De Grasse’s mechan- ics were a “disaster” when he first saw him run, he felt on Sunday he was more funda- mentally sound than most in a race that also featured the likes of Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay. In fact, Sharpe believes De Grasse would have been in contention for an even better medal had he not been running from an out- side lane. “I’ll tell you now, if Andre was in the mid- dle, I suspect he would’ve challenged for the silver medal,” said Sharpe, pointing out it would have been difficult for him to deter- mine where Bolt and Gatlin were positioned. “He has this ability to kind of smell blood.” As much as De Grasse has been helped by Sharpe, Smith-Gilbert and other coach- es over the past three years, Sharpe said there’s an element to his success that can’t be taught. “This guy’s a raw competitor like you’ve never seen before,” he explained, citing De Grasse’s Pan Am win in the 200m, where he slipped up early and still won despite again competing from a difficult lane. “That comes from somewhere that’s not a coachable thing. It comes from within and he’s got that ability to never give up and compete to the end.” Sharpe, a Pickering resident, watched the race from the U.S., where he’s helping his twin daughters, Taylor and Sommer, get set- tled for their studies at the University of Flori- da and George Mason University respective- ly. But he has spoken to De Grasse by phone, as he does almost daily, and reported him to be unchanged despite all the attention sur- rounding him. “He’s pretty cool right now,” Sharpe said. “Andre is a mellow-yellow kind of guy. He’s always smiling, always happy. “I’m really proud of the kid on and off the track,” he continued. “Hopefully with his success, grassroots track-and-field not just in Durham Region but Canada will start to grow now that we have somebody the kids can identify with and look up to.” De Grasse will not run the 200m in Bei- jing, but he will be part of Canada’s 4x100m relay team, which begins its quest for a medal on Saturday, Aug. 29. 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 • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 18 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0465 PICKERING -- Markham’s Andre De Grasse, who started sprinting with the Speed Academy club in Pickering three years ago, won a bronze medal in the 100-metre run at the world championships in Beijing. 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Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. For more information see IIHS.org. †Forward Collision Warning is intended to warn you before a collision occurs; it cannot prevent a collision. Speed and other limitations apply. See Owner’s Manual for details. ^Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. °Parking aid / convenience feature. Cannot completely eliminate blind spots. May not detect every object and does not warn of moving objects. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality Study SM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. AJAX NISSAN 500 BAYLY STREET WEST,AJAX TEL: (905) 686-0555 Generals sign import draft pick Lukas Lofquist from Sweden OSHAWA — The Oshawa Generals have added one of their import selections to the roster as Lukas Lofquist has commit- ted to the hockey team. Lofquist, 19, skated with the Djurgar- dens IF J20 team last season collecting a total of 43 points (22-21-43) and 42 pen- alty minutes. The Stockholm, Sweden native was selected 56th overall in the 2015 CHL import draft. “Lukas will get power play time and be able to come in here and provide offence. He is very comparable to Tobi- as Lindberg,” says Oshawa Generals gen- eral manager and vice-president, Roger Hunt. “I am excited to have him a part of the 2015/2016 Oshawa Generals”. Lofquist is a six-foot-two, 192 lbs. for- ward who has represented Sweden inter- nationally on the Swedish Under 16 team. In addition to Djurgardens IF J20, he also played two games on loan with Vasby IK of Sweden’s Division 1 league, netting one goal and four penalty min- utes. 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 • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 21 AP Call: 1-866-496-4031 Visit: triOSdurham.com Campus: 200 John St. W. (Midtown Mall) 0715 Internships available for most programs. Not all programs available at all triOS locations. SUPPLY CHAIN Discover a satisfying career in supply chain management. • Supply Chain & Logistics • Professional Transport Operator • AZ Truck Driver • Tractor-Trailer (AZ) Don & Son Building Supplies Limited Full time DZ Driver wanted. Boom and Mounty experience preferred. Driver must be able to lift 100 Lbs. Must be able to drive manual transmission. A clean drivers abstract is required. Please E-mail resumes to: don.son@rogers.com Bilingual Customer/ Consumer Service Representative This position will manage customer and consumer transactions. Responsible for implementing account strategies and communicating status to customers, providing Avery products and service information to consumers either by phone, email or chat. 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Box 481,Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 AFT'N SHIFTSUPERVISOR/LABOURERSDrum Reconditioning Plant requires housekeeping andlight production staff.Lifting required 20-35 lbs.Please apply in person:Lennox Drum Limited233 Fuller Road, Ajax PRODUCTION FACILITY Ajax, Ont Currently Seeking: Shipper/Receiver, General Labourers, Skilled Weld Production Operators. Opening on all shifts. Email resume indicating job position to: hr.@diemax.ca or Contact 905-999-9109 leave msg. Career Tr ainingFeatureC Drivers GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Career Tr ainingFeatureC Drivers GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Public Notice for Proposed Multi-tenant Telecommunication Tower at Tillings Road Subject:• The installation of a multi-tenant wireless communications tower at a city storm water management pond on Tillings Road• The tower will have a 40m high latticed tripole design.• The site will provide coverage for multiple carriers along Brock Road and Rossland Road. Opportunity to Comment:Any person may make a written submission to the Proponent noted below by Sept 25, 2015. Further information may also be obtained through the following contacts: Proponent:Turris Sites Development Corp70 Todd RoadGeorgetown, ON L7G 4R7Attention: Benjamin CookTel: 416-556-4690benjamin.cook@turris-group.com City of PickeringOne the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7Attention: Tyler Barnett - Senior PlannerTel: 905-420-4660 ext. 2042Email: tbarnett@pickering.ca Industry Canada Spectrum ManagementRoom 909, 9th Floor55 St. Clair Avenue EastToronto, Ont. M4T 1M2 Additional Information relating to the proposed Tower & site is available for review between 8:30 am & 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the City of Pickering municipal offices. Please take notice telecommunication tower/antenna systems are regulated exclusively by Federal Legislation under the Federal Radiocommunication Act and administered by Industry Canada. Provincial legislation such as the Planning Act, including zoning by-laws, does not apply to these facilities. The City of Pickering is participating in land-use consultation pursuant to Issue 5 of Industry Canada's CPC 2-0-03. In the case of a dispute between the proponent and the City, a final decision will be made by Industry Canada. 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP. NOTICE OF SALE Goods will be sold on www.ibid4storage.com starting Wednesday September 9, 2015 and closing Thursday September 10, 2015 to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental at 475 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, Ontario incurred by the following: Lauren Stansens Liane Kalenborn John Cannon Geronimo Lundie Lorrel Cameron Boyd Spencer Donovan Lee Norine Curry Elmstone Inc. 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Must have design flair, organiza- tional skills, be detail oriented, and excellent people skills. Preference will be given to someone with renovation experi- ence. Fax resume: 905-433-0571 GeneralHelp BILINGUAL CUSTOMER service person required. The right candidate will have excellent phone skills. Strong Quick- Books skills and basic accounting knowledge, Excel. For the full time position in Ajax with one of Canada’s leading Eye- wear suppliers. Pleasant disposition and strong team players will be con- sidered for this position. Required immediately resume to customerservice@alternativeeyes.com PublicNotices Apartments & Flats For RentA GeneralHelp FULL-TIME WINDOW & Door installers needed for busy Window and Door company in the Durham Region. Installa- tion experience as well as renovation experience is a must. Applicants must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Please send resume to lisa@yourehome.ca HERE WE GROW again! Looking for WARE- HOUSE PERSON, FT Mon-Fri, & DRIVERS with SUV or Van, work- ing AC. Full-time M-F, Call Tina 905-831-7191 or send resume to: mulitcauseontario@ hotmail.com PART TIME BARN HELP required immediately, Saturdays & Sundays 7:00-4:00 for Hunt- er/Jumper Show Facility in Uxbridge. Horse expe- rience necessary. Must be RELIABLE. Call 416-409-5672. PublicNotices GeneralHelp PERMANENT PART- TIME PSW required in Oshawa every other weekend 8:30am - 6:30 pm, very clean environ- ment, starts at $17/hr. Non-smoker, must have drivers license. Call 905-434-6443 or email resume to - vcleroux@rogers.com PRIVATE FOSTER CARE agency is looking for families who are com- mitted to providing a loving stable home to children. Training, su- pervision and support provided. Please call 1-877-250-5652 RECON BUILDALL - NOW HIRING! Must Have License, Insurance, Vehicle. Board Men, Ta- pers, Steel Stud/Com- mercial, Painters. Experience a must. No phone calls. 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Email resume to: krysta. steffan@ca.crh.com Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com Try The Classifieds! 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 • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 22 AP On Site Auction of Antique Tools, Equipment & Greenhouses for Richview Nursery - Downsizing and Retiring JOHN AND SYLVIA JANSEN Over 1,000 Antique Tools and Treasures 5042 Vandorf Side Road, Stouffville L4A 7X3 Saturday, August 29, 2015, 10:00 AMPreview Friday August 28th, 2-5 PM TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT & GREEN HOUSES: Kubota RTV 900 Diesel 4x4 Side by Side 374 Hrs, Supple Power Washer, Kubota F1 1000 4 FT Tiller 3PTH, Kubota B1 550 Diesel Compact Tractor Bi Speed 1438 Hrs - 1640 Ldr PS 4x4 20 HP, Advantage 10FT Single Axle Trailer, Ant Grind Stone, BC Cedar, 7 Stainless Steel Shelving Wheels, BC Cedar Benches, Qty Green House Equipment, Lincoln 180 AMP Welder, Solo Pack Sprayers, Echo Leaf Blower, Coleman Power Washer, Lawn Boy Lawn Mower, EZ GO Golf Cart, Stihl Chain Saw, Stihl FS 11OR Trimmer, Husquvarna Brush Trimmer, Lundig Soil Mixer, Agro Trend 3PTH Sprayer New PTO Pump, Kubota 3PTH Snow Blower Front Mount 4 FT, Kubota Belly Mnt Mower, Mobile Fert Applicator, Electric Landscape Sprayer, 3 PTH Single Furrow Plow, Hand Jack, Kubota Bagger, Lrg Qty Garden Tools, 28 FT Roofing Ladder, Lrg Qty Hdw, Lg Air Compressor, Lrg Qty Lumber Black Cherry White Birch Yellow Birch, Onan Generator Approx 150 hrs, Dust Collector, Bench Grinder, Delta Drill Press, Lrg Qty Hand Tools. ADVERTISING PIECES: Qty Metal Weights Include Hoyt Metal Harris Metal Co Metals & Alloys, Tire Press Gauge Schrader NY NY March 1-89, ADZES, Acme Ruler, J Morrison Brass Mfg Steam Whistle, more. Axes: Broad head, Armstrong, Jui Bryan, Fireman's Axe, Challengers, 1840 Hatchet, 2 Headed Axe more. RAILWAY: Lrg Qty Railway Lamps Globes & Lanterns incl CNR HLP M Pat 1909, Qty Blue Lens Corning, Red Lens Corning 1935, Rasp 1937 Pat, Qty CNR Hiram L Pipers, 198 CNR ET Wright, NYNH & H Dietz Vesta, CPR PIPER Montreal Orig Instruc Finish, more. LAMPS/BUGGY/CAR/BIKES/MINERS: Winged Wheel Japan, Unusual DR Patent Bat 2850 Thuringia Dar Red,Kemp Man Co Toronto A Perfect Light in Wind 1900 1908, Storm Lant Red/Blue Glass RARE Dietz 70, Diston & Morss Keystone Tool works, Jupiter Poland, Climax Green Glass Banner Co Ont, Dietz 70 Hong Kong, Beacon Red Glass, Bat 400 Orange Body Clear Glass, Buggy Lants - Beacon, Cold Blast Dietz NY USA Little Wizard, Tubular Driving Lamp NY late 1800's, Ford Detroit Michigan w Cust Bracket, Ford Pat Oct 2 1914 Red Glass, Bike - Belgia Carbide 7 BBL Clear Lens, British made Fuel, Duplex Colonel, more. BLOW TORCHES: Butler Cdn Claton Lambert MFG Co Detroit, OPTIMUS, Little Wonder German, Orig Sievert Type 223, BARTHEL Full Merg 018 Benzin, Qty Mini Gas, BURMOS, more. ANT. FARM IMPLEMENTS: Wire Stretchers, Wooden Forks Qty, Adze, Hay Rake, Wagon Wheel, Weed Hoes, Wheat Wacker, Winnowing Pan, Shovels, Sickles X 6, Sheep Shears Wilkinson England, Seeder Planet Jr No 4, Chisels, Cork Screws, more. SPRAYERS: ABOL No 4 Patent Nat Rose Society, Estco Soldering Iron Orig Bx, DB Smith & Co BlizzardPint Size N, Florists Friend, Mortaphis Spraying Syringe London, Peerless Pat 20175/10 G&W Purser. QTY SCALES: Pritchard & Andrews Ottawa, Buffalo Geb Fronn, Warren Scale Co Montreal 25 LB 1840, Dry Goods Scales Fair Banks, Beam Scale, Procer Warr 50 LB 75 LB 35 LB, 210 LB Scale, Chatillons Family Scale NY, more. FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Hang on Strong Hook the King, Liberty Fire Ex Co Cdn, Pressurized Hero, Fire Gun #2, American LaFrance Foamite, Guardian 350 LB Test, Presto Still in Orig Box, more. GUNS/SHELLS: Bayonet Pre WW1 WD 46', Bay 8 REC 811 No 19 pre WW1, Bay in Leather Sheath MA 907 C 32549,Bay in Metal Sheath WW2 86.Z, E13 WW1, B39 KOE H Pre WW1, WW1 4 Sided, WW1 Australia1922 Lithgow Blade, Modelo Argentina 1909, Army Shoulder Bag WW2, Shell Casings, Qty Shot Making Tools 52 54 28 12 56, Shotgun Shell Loader, Lrg qty Shell Casings, Gun Powder Pouches, Lead Shot Disp, WW1 Lee Enfield Rifle Case & Gun Kit, more. OIL CANS/INJECTORS: Kayes Pat Ent Ω PU 800 #298847 Britain, 3 X 5 "Brass Oil Injectors more. LRG QTY PLANES: Include Bailey 29 20" Long Wooden Block, Stanley 78 US Pat 6-7-10, Cdn Made Stanley 151 No 60, Moseley & Son London, No 12 and 112 Stanley, T Skippon Atkin & Sons, D Malloch & Son Perth, Fairclough Liverpool, J Glendinning Graham, C Nurse & Co 182 & 184 London, Stanley 220 Cdn, Cox & Luckman. MISC: Lrg Qty Ice Tongs, Unique Walking Sticks, Ant Shoemakers Tools, Brass Horns, Qty Ant Trivets Brass and Iron, Lrg Qty Irons, Lrg Qty Cobbler Nails, Display Cobbler Tools, Qty Wipple Trees, Flywheel 12 " 17" 9", Boot Scraper, Cabbage Cutter, Qty House Hold Irons, Hunting & Fishing - Field Flasks, Fish Spear, Fish GaffIe Saws,Qty Log Carriers & Logging Pikes, Qty Hand Forged Tools, Qty Hammers, Lead Weights, Lrg Qty Saws F Groves & Sons, Slack Sellars & Grayson Sheffield, Taylor Brothers, F Britain, Pruning Saw Bartlett Mfg Co Detroit, Qty Bull Leaders, Cow Yokes, Lrg Qty Draw Knifes - E Broad & Sons,T H Witherby, Winsted Conn, Miller Falls Co Mass USA, Goodell Pratt Co, Qty Wrenches Include Little Giant Wescott, Gray, Brace 20th Century, Ridgid Tool Co, Trimo, more. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: An auction not to be missed. Mr. Jansen has collected for decades. A life time collection of over 1,000 Antique Tools, Military Items, Lamps & Lanterns, Fire Extinguishers, Rulers, Blow Torches, Saws, Scales and much more. Two Auctioneers Selling Two Rings * Subject to Additions & Deletions Terms: Cash Visa M/C Debit and Approved Cheque - 3% Charge on Credit Card Purchases GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401 - 1-800-654-4647garyhillauctions.cagaryhauctions@sympatico.ca ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th, 5:00 P.M. Selling the attractive contents of a Newcastle home and an Oshawa Estate: 9pc. Oak Dining Room Suite; 9pc. Pine Dining Set; 5 pc. Dinette; China Cabinets; Chesterfields; Occ. Tables; Occ. Chairs; Lamps; Recliners; Glassware; Chinaware; Single Craftmatic Bed; Chests of Drawers; Armoires; Bookshelves; File Cabinets; Library Desks; Ant. Ice Box; Washstands; Settees; 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 August 30th 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy (10km), Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction Features: A Quality Selection of Articles from Past to Present, Complete Household Contents, Furniture, Leather Sofa Beds, Couches, Lazy-boys, Tables, Chairs, Kitchen Sets, Dressers, Antiques, Collectibles, Fridge, Stove, Wood Lathe, Hand & Electric Tools, Hardware, Plants, Records, Books, Quality Glass & China, Plus Many More Interesting Articles from a Local Homestead Still to be Unpacked. NOTE: Plan on attending our 2 Outstanding Auctions, Labour Day Weekend... 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 Our Annual Fall Farm Machinery Sale of Tractors, Equipment, Vehicles, Tools & Toys for Boys Auction Saturday September 26th , 201510:00 AMUXBRIDGE SALES ARENA720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Consign Early to Take Advantage of All of Our Services GARY HILL AUCTIONS905-852-9538, 800-654-4647416-518-6401Details & photosgaryhauctions@sympatico.cagaryhillauctions.ca Watch our website for updates & listings CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday August 28 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Woodville home plus others - Gourley apt. size piano - teak dining room set - peddle car - single door wardrobe - mahogany sideboard - washstand - Westbury drum set - 8pc pine kitchen set - oak hall umbrella stand - 9pc antique oak dining room set - antique dressers and chest of drawers - rattan furniture - sectional chesterfield - bakers rack - welding table - 10" Ridgid tablesaw - Rockwell 6" jointer - King dust collector - Frigidaire stainless steel stove and GE fridge - Samsung washer - 115HP Chrysler inboard jet propelled motor - 18HP Johnson outboard - 09 Yamaha 550FI 4x4 ATV (less than 1000KM) - 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 Under the Registration of Titles Law Office of Titles P.O. Box 494, Kingston July 27, 2015 WHEREAS I have been satisfied by Statutory Declaration that the duplicate Certificate of Title for ALL THAT parcel of land part of WHITE RIVER is the parish of SAINT ANN being the Lot numbered EIGHTY-TWO on the plan of part of White River aforesaid deposit- ed in the Office of Titles on the 22nd day of September, 1987 of the shape and dimen- sions and butting as appears by the said plan and being the land registered at Volume 1210 Folio 852 of the Register Book of Titles in the names of ESTHER ANITA SWABY AND ERIC HARVEY SWABY - HAS BEEN LOST: I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend at or after the expiration of fourteen days after the last appearance of this advertisement to cancel the said Certificate of Title and to register a new Certificate in duplicate in place thereof. JUDITH E LARMOND - HENRY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 4 PARK BOULEVARD KINGSTON 5Office Help CUSTOMER SERVICE REP 2 full time customer service people required for Pickering office. Evening shift. 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Predeceased by her husband Earl Hilts (1987), her youngest son David Hilts (2008) and her sister Shirley Barras (1987). Survived by aunt Grace Hegadorn, Peterborough. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ron (Barbara) of Bethany, Ken (Maria) of Bowmanville, Carol (Richard) Pileski of Mississauga, Joanne (Bryon) Turner of Thornbury. Cherished grandmother of Christine Hilts (Drew) Nattress, Nadine Hilts-Avery, Michael (Lucy) Hilts, Matt Hilts, Shannon Waterman (Dave) Fingrut, Laura (Darin) Brown, Christopher and Matthew Pileski, Travis Turner (Robyn) and Vanessa Turner. Great grandmother of Emma and Liam Albert, Keiran Nattress, Mackenzie and Olivia Avery, Ava and Alexis Hilts, Ruby Sue, Oliver and Stella Mae Waterman-Fingrut, Victoria and Lucas Brown and Colton Turner. Irene will be sadly missed by Dale and Jeannete Barras and family, Laura Koppens and Fran Bonn. Thanks to Lorie Dagenais and girls from CC Durham. Family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Friday August 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday August 29, 2015 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment Brougham Union Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at McEachnie's. If desired donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes or M.S. Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca HEENEY, Robert, 63, of Ajax, Ontario, passed away on August 17th, 2015. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3pm - 8pm August 27th, 2015 at Ajax Legion 111 Hunt Street, Ajax Ontario. Robert was born in Ottawa on May 7, 1952. Robert was married to Lesley on August 17, 1991; they were married 24 years. Robert worked for A&P/Metro for 30+ years. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, golf, hockey. 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With students dancing on professional stages in Toronto, Vegas, Stratford, Broadway (in How to Succeed in Business, Fosse, Guys and Dolls, Damn Yankees), on the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance & choreographing for cruise ships, Disney & Wonderland. Dance TrainingDanceTrainingBeST!BeST!at it's at it's Highly Certified,Highly Certified, experienced Teaching Faculty experienced Teaching Faculty Teachers who care about every child in class.Teachers who care about every child in class. The Perfect Studio for You and Your Childto Belong to! Open House August 24 th - 27 th : 10:00am - 4:00pm September 1 st - 3 rd : 5:00pm - 7:30pm September 8 th - 10 th : 5:00pm - 7:30pm September 12 th : 11:00am - 1:00pm At booth August 28 th & 29 th Quality classes in: • Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Ballet, Combination classes, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Musical Theatre,Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ladies Hip Hop. • Competitive and Pre-Competitive Team • Classes 3 years to advanced & suitable for recreation dancers or serious students. • NO REGISTRATION FEES! • Viewing Windows 2011AwardWinner 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 3 AP ES C A L A T O R S GU E S T S E R V I C E S BATH & BODY WORKS BLUENOTES CENTRE COURT 17 16 15 14 13 1 3 9 4 6 7 8 10 5 List of Exhibitors Pickering Town Centre2015 1. Jacqueline’s School of Dance 2. Laurie’s Learn to Skate 3. Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Centre 4. Envisions Learning 5. Denise Lester Dance Academy 6. Prestige Dance Company Inc. 7. Pickering Hockey Association 8. PSB Dance Academy 9. Brimacombe Ski Area 10. Durham Taekwondo 11. Dance Inc. 12. Pickering Skating Club 13. Milestone Montessori 14. Metroland Media 15. Planet Gymnastics 16. Dark Horse Taekwondo 17. I.Q Brainers 12 2 11 It’s back to school time and all across Durham parents are looking for that perfect activity for their child. Whether you want something that is once a week and “just for fun” or hop- ing to be part of something big – Dance could be the an- swer. The Denise Lester Dance Academy (DLDA) is now in its fourth decade, servicing the dance community of Durham with fun, creative and quality dance classes. The Students and Faculty are again looking forward to the start of another thrilling year. Register now to be part of this exciting dance studio, an awesome place for you and your child to be part of. DLDA o ers quality classes for three year olds through to advanced with a reputation of having one of the best junior level pro- grams in Durham. Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pre-ballet, Combination classes and Musical Theatre are o ered and for Ladies – Hip Hop. DLDA has not lost sight of today’s economy or that par- ents want the best for their children without it being costly by keeping classes and recital costumes to a reasonable price, o ering family discounts and easy to handle eight week payments. There is no registration fee to sign up. The season runs September through to June and ends with two spectacular recitals at a Theatre close to home. The DLDA recitals are conducted with the utmost of organization, you will be thrilled and delighted watching your child perform the work that they have worked so hard to learn. A dance studio is only as good as its teachers and the DLDA has some of the most creative and capable teachers in the business. Recreational, Pre-Competitive or Competitive, all classes are taught by experienced, fully quali ed teachers who believe that every student in class is important. DLDA teachers are friendly, courteous, and supportive and they have the expertise to conduct a well pre- pared class that in the end will display ev- ery child to their best in our beautiful year end recitals. DLDA kicked o this new season with an exciting “Dance Intensive”. DLDA’s Sum- mer Dance Intensive runs every summer where you can have the opportunity to work with top choreographers and learn cutting edge choreography. This sum- mer the dancers were extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with Sham- ier Anderson from the TV hit show “Next Step” and Geisha Chin from So You Think You Can Dance. You too can be part of the prestigious DLDA Competitive or Pre-Competitive Team. The team boasts of successful com- petitive seasons year after year. The past season was no ex- ception with our dancers returning home with many overall awards of excellence and the highest mark of the competi- tion being won by Mohogany, second highest was won by our Senior Troupe and third highest was won by Victoria. Choreographers award was awarded to the DLDA teachers 6 times this season. Exams are available in a Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Acro. Our teachers/dancers give back to the community. This year DLDA dancers performed for two Seniors Homes, Art- fest, Tap Dance Day at “Viva”, Durham Festival, Closing of the Pan Am Games, opening of the Para Pan Am Games, as the Durham Dolphin Football Dancers and gathered and donat- ed Christmas presents for underprivileged children. You can visit the web site at www.deniselesterdance.com to read about the DLDA alumni whom are performing on Broadway, Vegas and Stratford, on “So You Think You Can Dance”, cruise ships, and Wonderland. Whether dancing for you is just once a week for fun or something that you would like to take seriously you and your child can have the opportunity to be taught by this wonderfully successful faculty of teachers who accomplish so much with their students. Email Denise at dance@denise- lesterdance.com or call 905-839-3041, come to the booth at Pickering Town Center August 28th & 29th or visit the Bayly Street studio August 24th- 27th 10:00 – 4:00, Sept 1st – 3rd and 8th – 10th 5:00 - 7:30 and September 12th 11:00 – 1:00. We would love to help you nd the perfect class for you and your child. DENISE LESTER DANCE ACADEMY ADVERTISING FEATURE 2015 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 4 AP www.allisondarlingdancers.ca •email:allison@allisondarlingdancers.ca 955 BROCK RD. UNIT 5 905-831-980 0 Dream, & Do... Dare, with Us! 3Yrs.To Adult Recreational & Competitive Registration Dates August 25 th & 27 th 6:00pm - 8:00pm JAZZ • TAP • BALLET • HIGHLAND • ACRO • ZumBA • HIP HOP muSICAL THEATRE • CONTEmPORARy • mOm & TOT CLASS eational & Competitiv •Ages 0-72 months •Montessori Curriculum for Pre-Casa & Casa programs •Play-based learning •Montessori Certified teachers •Before & After School Programs •A blend of modern technology into traditional teaching methods •Spacious outdoor playground •State of the art security system CALL TODAY: 905-426-4367 info@milestonemontessori.ca www.milestonemontessori.ca OPEN MON - FRI: 7AM - 6PM 20 & 21 - 279 KINGSTON RD. E.AJAX, ON Enroll i n August for EARLY B I R D sPECIAL DIsCOuNt ViSiT US AT THE SHoW FRIDAY AUGUST 28 TH, SATURDAY AUGUST 29 TH ADVERTISING FEATURE2015 From the moment you enter this friendly and bright establishment, you can feel the passion for dance emanating from everyone you meet. direc- tors, faculty and dancers alike. The studio is alive with energy, from music that is playing in the ve studios that are also buzzing with dancers excited to learn new steps. While in the front T.V’s are on in the Lobby showcasing last year’s triumphant dance season. It is easy to see why so many Dur- ham families have decided to make Dance Inc. home. Its energy is contagious! In celebration of Dance Inc.’s 10th anniver- sary, here are the top 10 reasons why Dance Inc. should be YOUR studio of choice. 1. FACILITY - Dance Inc. has the largest studio in Durham, o ering over 14,000 sq feet of space for dance. They have 5 studios equipped with sprung oors, full mirrors and professional sound systems, providing dancers with ample space to develop their skills. These studios hold the most up to date training equipment including Spieth Anderson Acro equipment, to develop strong and exible dancers. The facility is updated annu- ally to ensure the best possible environment to foster learning. 2. FACULTY - Dance Inc.’s faculty of 16 accred- ited enthusiastic dance professionals are ready to take your dancers training to new heights. The teachers are passionate individuals who are extremely well respected in the dance indus- try. Classrooms are a positive environment for dancers to learn and grow. Credentials include; Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus, R.A.D Ballet Syllabus, A.D.A.P.T, C.D.T.A, B.A.T.D, First Aid & CPR Trained. Their in-house choreographers have been recog- nized with numerous awards on the competitive platform, from regional to national titles, chore- ography awards and national recognition. They teach with a passion for dance while encouraging dancers to be the best they can be. 3. COMMUNICATION - Dance Inc. prides them- selves on great communication, ensuring that every Dance Inc. family is kept well informed of studio news. Their dedicated administrative sta are available to provide you with assistance with registration, dance wear or class curriculum ques- tions. “We believe that all of our clients deserve only the highest quality of customer service and have created many outlets for our clients to use to stay well informed throughout the dance season,” say owners Breanne and Je Wong. “We have a weekly updated easy to navigate website, fam- ily le folders, daily updated social media, weekly email reminders, newsletters and studio events. We even have our very own V.I.P package distrib- uted in March that walks each family through our spring season of Picture Day, Recital Rehearsal Week and RECITAL! It is our goal to make our par- ents just as happy as their dancers are in class!” 4. FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE - The studio has a clean and comfortable Main Lobby where parents can sit and enjoy watching their children on large screen TV Class Cam’s. They of- fer spacious Boys and Girls change rooms as well as washrooms located in the Lobby. New this season they o er a Family change room and Ko- ala Kare change table to assist families in getting their young dancers ready for class. Dancers also have access to a homework/lunch room area and warm up room to stretch prior to dancing. 5. FLEXIBLE CLASSES AND SCHEDULES - Dance Inc. o ers over 70 recreational classes on their weekly schedule and provides more than one of every class/age category to give you class options at a variety of times. Their Recreational program is divided into levels so that you can see the growth of your dancer from year to year. Level one to three, classes in most disciplines giv- ing dancers an opportunity to progress from one year to the next mastering increasingly challeng- ing techniques and routines. 6. PART TIME COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS - Have you always wanted to compete but can’t necessarily commit to a Full-Time program? Dance Inc. provides an outstanding Part-Time program for Junior, Teen and Senior ages, cre- ated around 2.5 hours of training a week. You will be amazed at how much can be taught in such little time. Many adjudicators cannot believe that these dancers are only part-time. They are taught with the same drive, passion and professional- ism as their Full-Time Competitive Company, while providing an option that is the best of both world’s for dancers with limited time, but have the desire to perform. 7. AWARD WINNING COMPETITIVE PRO- GRAM - Dance Inc.’s Full-Time Company know what it is like to work hard and see the results! Dance Inc is regularly recognized for their unique choreography, technical precision and com- mitment to dance. Dancers travel across North America making a statement of professionalism and individuality wherever they go. Numerous alumni have gone on to major in dance in Col- lege and University programs, professional dance companies and nd work within the dance indus- try. “A true testament of our Competitive Compa- ny’s success is how many of our dancers return to us once they have graduated, because a lifelong bond is formed,” says owner Breanne. 8. THE ULTIMATE PLACE FOR BOYS DANCE PROGRAMS - With over 75 boys and growing each year, Dance Inc. makes it cool for boys to dance! They o er both co-ed classes and Boys only Hip Hop classes for males to enjoy. Led by male teachers and geared to engage boys through breakdance, musicality and physical t- ness, boys from the ages of 3+ are encouraged to discover dance in an atmosphere that is catered to them. 9. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK - Dance Inc. has been regularly recognized through their ten years in business by customers as Durham’s fa- vourite place to dance, winning News Advertisers Diamond award for the 2014/15 season. 10. FUN! - Dance Inc. makes it easy to fall in love with dance! Whether your dancer is just starting out or has danced for years, you will see a di er- ence in how they come out of class! Their smile says it all! Boys, girls, young and old, they even of- fer awesome adult classes! Dance Inc is the place to dance in Durham, so what are you waiting for, Season 10 is ready to begin, why not join the family! Want more info? Visit the Dance Inc. booth to meet our inspiring sta , who can help you nd the perfect class for your child! See what Dance Inc. is all about by attending their Open house September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, where you can tour the studio, meet the faculty and take a whole night of FREE classes! Visit www.danceinc.ca for an Open House schedule and registration dates! More registration to follow September 8th, 9th, and 10th at the studio. Season 10 begins Monday September 14th! AND THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO CHECK OUT WHAT DURHAM’S FASTEST GROWING AND LARGEST DANCE FACILITY IS ALL ABOUT. IT IS DANCE INC.’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY, ADVERTISING FEATURE2015 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP COME VISIT US! 530 Westney Rd. Unit 12. With over 14,000 sq ft to inspire! Dance Inc.Started as a dream and has grown into Durham’s Top Dance Studio!We’ve earned this name not for winning the most medals or having the most dancers. We have earned this title from putting smiles on all of our dancers faces! Beginning at our recreational level, from twinkle toes to adult, Dance Inc. has created a multi-faceted program to inspire and instill a passion for dance that is lasting!“To Dance Is To Live Out Loud!”and that is exactly what we do here at Dance Inc. Dance Inc. directors and faculty work hand in hand to make sure that your experience with Dance Inc. is a positive one. We are firmly committed to Inspire one child at a time! 530 Westney Rd South Unit 12, Ajax www.danceinc.ca • dance@danceinc.ca • 905-683-1269 We’ve g o t a c l a s s f o r e v e r y o n e a g e s 2 . 5 t o A d u l t ! Recreational & C o m p e t i t i v e ! Check o u t o u r B o y s A t h l e t i c D a n c e P r o g r a m … B.A.D B O Y Z o f D a n c e I n c ! Join our DANCE INC.Family today! Stop by our OPEN HOUSE September 1st, 2nd, & 3rd from 5:00 - 8:30 pm A full schedule of our FREE TRIAL CLASSES is located on our website on the HOME page Registration dates: Sept. 8th, 9th & 10th 5:00-8:30pm CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14th! 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 AP Gymnastics&TrampolineClasses Onlineregistrationavailableforallprograms! Wewelcomebeginner to advancedathletes,walking-age throughadult,to play,flip,jump,andlearn! Cam ps Joinus forallofour award-winning camps-P.A.Day,Winter,March Break,&Summer. 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MARGORP STRA LAITRAM LOOHCS RETFA 400 Monarch Avenue,Unit 11,Ajax,Ontario,L1S 3W6 Website:www.ajaxdancecompany.com •Email:ajaxdanceco@hotmail.com CALL NOW TO REGISTER! 905-231-1092 RegistRation dates: september 1,2,3 & 8,9,10 from 5pm - 8pm offering classes for ages 2.5 & Up in Pre-Ballet • Pre-acro • Ballet • Jazz • taP acro • lyrical • HiP HoP • Musical tHeatre Both Competitive and Recreational Programs. ForMerly twinkletoes 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 8 AP register now for fall dance classes The place you start,the place you stay... our registration and tours are everytuesday wednesday andthursday 5:00 - 8:00 pm. and monday august 31. or by email jsod5678@gmail.com or visit us at our booth atthe pickeringtown centre All 3-6 programs are based on the beloved Angelina Ballerina character, a quality dance education in a caring & fun environment. The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy curriculum is designed by internationally renowned master teachers.Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance, just like Angelina Ballerina! •Ballet •tap •jazz •hip hop •lyrical •contemporary •acro •musicaltheatre •recreational &competitive •angelinaBallerina tm •classes forall ages why choose us? Full Qualified and Dedicated Faculty JSOD’s teachers are trained and qualified under the BATD, Acrobatic Arts,York University, Ryerson, Randolph Academy of the Performing Arts, Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy TM and The Paula Morgan Technique. Customer Service Our reception staff is available to assist during all studio hours. Our costumes are hassle-free. Spacious Dance Studios Our studios are equipped with professional sound systems, mirrors to floor and wood sprung, Rosco covered flooring to ensure the safety of our students. Family Oriented Environment Parents and siblings are welcome to view live feed videos of all classes while waiting in the reception area. Convenient Options Our schedule allows students the opportunity to take several disciplines back to back and accommodates families with multiple children. friday august 28 th and saturday august 29 th jacqueline’s sc hool of Dance 1735 Bayly Street #18 SE Corner of Bayly & Brock 905-420-7399 www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com TM Every extracurricular activity or team that a child belongs to requires dedication, and deter- mination in learning the proper form to re ne the skills necessary to grow in the chosen activ- ity. Learning to run, to kick a ball, shoot a puck or a basketball, to skate, or to pirouette and jete in dance are just a few of these skills that should never be taken for granted. They require practice, practice, practice! During the learning process life skills are also re ned. Your children become more experienced in socialization, in accepting challenges, in deal- ing with disappointments, and learning that the right combination of passion, hard work, instruc- tion, and fun go a long way in being successful. Enrolling your children in activities builds healthy bodies and minds, keeps them active and out or trouble, teaches team work, fosters creativ- ity, builds on their interests and the list goes on. They gain knowledge and skills. They set goals and nd the grit to achieve them. They learn there is no “I” in team. They accept losses and are gracious winners. They build con dence. They learn life. Being a dance teacher and a dance studio own- er is a lifelong passion that has given me the privi- lege of working with children for my entire adult life. Recently, with no explanation or prompting I asked my students to complete this sentence… “ Because of dance I…” I am so privileged to share with you their answers I have made a lot of friends, - Cailyn age 5 I can do anything. - Olivia age 6 I learn to listen, pay attention and work hard to reach my goals. This helps me in school, and in other activities. - Emma age 6 I learn new things and become better at them because I want to try harder. I get to work with amazing teachers and meet new friends. I want to teach others to dance when I am older too. - Emma age 8 I feel so special in life. - Zoe age 8 I learn how to be con dent In myself by reach- ing my goals and being able to stand up straight. I earn what true friendship is. I don’t just dance with these people I grow up with them. I am not scared to try new things because of the en- couragement I get from my dance teachers. I learn how to work out my emotions by dancing it out. It always makes me feel good to dance. - Kelly age 10 I feel happy. I love the way dance makes me feel. I can forget about everything going on around me and just do something beautiful. I just let go and live in the moment. I can be an individual and a part of a group at the same time. Dance is my second family. I have made new friends and become more con dent in my social interactions. I learn new skills, how to have good posture and always try my best in everything I do. - Nicolette age 11 I have developed con dence in myself. I have learned to reach for the stars. I have learned to work with others and build strong friendships. I have learned that working hard brings success. - Gabrielle age 11 I learned how to become stronger. I learned how to dance in ways, and through feelings and emotions that I’ve never dealt with before. I realized who I am and why I am this person. I’ve realized what it feels like to love something more than you can imagine! I have become more passionate and caring for myself and others. I have made amazing friends and family and I love them so, so much! I have been taught by the most beautiful dancers. I believe that I am a beautiful dancer! I believe that nothing can bring me down. I am a strong, passionate, con dent, beautiful and happy person. - Ava age 11 I have met my best friends, had the greatest memories but most of all I have grown as a per- son and became a better, stronger human being. - Tait age 13 I have been able to do the what I love and meet new people! Dancing is my way of dealing with stress. I dance not to impress others. I dance to express what I’m feeling at certain times. Dancing is everything to me. - Quinton age 14 I have found the one thing that will accept me for who I really am. - Julia age 13 I condition myself to experience new skills. I create and share loving memories. I am who i am today because of dance. - Claire age 13 I can express myself through movement and always have something to thrive for. - Hannah age 14 I am a changed person. I was diagnosed with alopecia. It was my primary focus. I never wanted my bald spots to show because the kids at school would make fun of me. At my dance studio no one ever judged me. Dance allowed me to be con dent. The teachers and wonderful team mates are truly my second family. Without dance I would not be who I am today. - Talia age 16 I improved myself through constructive criti- cism. I learned time management. I have grown into con dent young woman. Dancing has been one of the best experiences of my life and I am so thankful for every moment. - Isabella age 18 (graduate) I learned how to work as a team. I made lifelong friends. I am con dent in front a large audiences. I don’t worry what others think. I wouldn’t be the same person I am today. - Erika age 18 (graduate) I believe in myself. Dance gave me a second family, who supported and encouraged me to follow my dreams. - Andrea age 19 (graduate) A few parents wrote: Because of dance… My child believes she is special. She is accepted and respected for the person she is. She is pushed to a realistic expectation that she can achieve. She is celebrated and recognized. She is loved. - Lisa My Child has strength, con dence and a smile on her face. - Stephanie My child now speaks to people. - Darlene My child has a place she loves to go to, where she can be herself and be with others that share her love of dance, where she is supported and cheered for her accomplishments and encour- aged to learn from her mistakes and to use those lessons to overcome her fears and be the best and strongest person she can be. A place where she can be serious and focused and still have the chance to have fun and be with friends. It is quite simply put, a place she feels that she belongs, a place like home. - Kathy. Along with plies, jetes, and good posture our dancers are learning to be exceptional humans. This makes me proud. Find an activity for your child and watch them soar. After all they are the leaders of tomorrow. How great is that? Jacqueline Willis Jacqueline’s School of Dance 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 9 AP TING CLUBPICKERING SKA G SPORTSTINA ALL SKS FORSKILL | Ringette | Figure Skatinginners | Hockey | Competitive SkatingBeg Sportspack Drawstring Receive a FREE Registrants First 25 Because of Dance I… ADVERTISING FEATURE 2015 www.envisionslearning.com • info@envisionslearning.com 905-250-1322 Withour Educational Services.... Tutoring, Assistive Technology Support, Educational Consulting, School Advocacy, Literacy and Numeracy Assessments, Life Coaching, Counselling GiveYour Childa HeadStart! 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The Black Belt Club is o ered for those who have a competitive edge and are interested in tournament training. Later this year the Parent and Tot Baby Dragon classes will be added for 2 and 3 year olds. Durham Taekwondo/Karate Martial Arts is a member of the Ontario Taekwondo Association and Taekwondo Canada. Their classes di er from other Taekwondo classes as they are taught by renowned instructors who are internationally recognized for their contributions to the sport of Taekwondo. Master So a Hovnanian is a 5th Dan Black Belt who has received the highest recogni- tion from the World Taekwondo Federation for promoting education in the sport. Master So a has also been recognized locally for her contribu- tions to her community, receiving the Amateur Sports Award from the City of Pickering. Durham Taekwondo is a fantastic way to strengthen your child’s mind, body and spirit by helping to create healthy habits that they will car- ry forward in life. We are conveniently located to serve residents of Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby, at 1550 Bayly St., Unit 32, in Pickering. For more in- formation visit our website at: www.durhamtae- kwondo.ca or call us directly at (905) 492-3698. Durham Taekwondo – Giving Your Child the Tools to Succeed! 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 13 AP WWW.DURHAMTAEKWONDO.CAPlease visit our website for Summer Camps/March Break 905.492.3698 Boys & Girls - Ages 4 to 11 yrs old Full or Part Time Structured Activities Includes: •Progressive goal oriented martial arts curriculum & physical fitness •Homework (w/assistance)•Snack time •Quiet time/reading •Va riety of Martial Arts sports games •How to handle the school yard bully •Life skills education & character development for healthy lifestyle habits create the desire to excel Pickup from 5:15pm - 6:15pm Children can go home with their parents, have dinner and spend quality time together! Boys & Girls - 4 to 6 yrs, 7 to 12 yrs & teen to adult Program Benefits Include: •Unshakable Confidence •Balance & Co-ordination •Life Skills Education •Character Development •Interacting with Other Children •Courtesy & Respect •Martial Art Manners •Motor Skills Development •Co-operation •Leadership Abilities •Positive Attitude Boys & G A Constructive Alternative to Daycare!aycare! Pick-up from schools in Pickering & Ajax! Pick-up from schools in Pickering & Ajax! ©2010 Durham Ta ekwondo/Karate Martial Arts Inc. Durham Taekwondo – Giving Your Child the Tools to Succeed! 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 F A L L R E G I S T R A T I O N • Au g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP REGISTRATION HASALREADY STARTED FORTHE 2015/16 SEASON! CALLTODAY! 2015-2016 Hockey season pickering Hockeyassociation Over 30 years of providing community youth the opportunity to play organized hockey. 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