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:*NIW OT ECNAHC A ROF WARD A NI DERETNE EB LLIW SREMOTSUC ECIVRES 0051 TSRIF RUO )EULAV 59.962$( EGAKCAP GNILIATED MUNITALP -)EULAV 00.003$( ECNANETNIAM EERF RAEY 1 -)EULAV 00.945$( BG61 2 RIA DAPI - .sliated lluf rof relaed eeS .ylppa snoitidnoC*:tisiv sliated erom roF 10Come Celebrate at the 10th Annual Abilities Centre’s October 17, 2015Dream Gala See our advertisement on page 24 or call 905-665-8500 ext.106 for information. durhamregion.com SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 PICKERINGNews Adver tiser Putting on the brakes Jason Liebregts / Metroland No new skateboard park yet for Pickering as council puts off decision, asks staff to develop a city-wide strategy for skate facilities STORY PAGE 10 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 AuditionsOctober15&22 OpentoPickeringresidents13-19yrs callfordetails905.420.4660ext6100 pickering.ca/teen Pickering 2015 singing competition Pickering du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 2 AP SAVE 20% 30% 35% 40%off Scratch ‘nSAVE SALE! 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There is still nearly five weeks to go until election day on Oct. 19, so those numbers could change in the coming weeks. Our unsci- entific 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. durhamregion.com will keep a running tally of weekly results so you can see how your party is faring. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 3 AP Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner Delicious home-made family dinner ready to heat and serve in the comfort of your own home info@heritagehousecatering.cawww.heritagehousecatering.ca 479 Kingston Road W. 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Free trade also means loss of sovereignty and control when deals include water, commodities like oil or the marketing of (prescription) drugs. See also at Free trade that is fair is good for our economy and job creation. Lopsided trade deals that don’t protect Cana- dian interests are not. A Liberal government would restore this balance and ensure we expand our mar- kets while protecting Canadian industry and jobs. durhamregion.com -- Mark Holland, Liberal candidate, Ajax riding In today’s global economy, Canada’s economic pros- perity depends on international trade and investment. Our government has delivered access to 30 new mar- kets for Canadian products, including the European Union. 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The highway was re-opened later in the afternoon. “They are in the process of picking up the pylons right now,” OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt said from the scene at about 3:40 p.m. “It’s happening right now.” The driver of an SUV died after the vehicle was crushed between two transport trucks, according to reports. A passenger in the SUV was removed by emergency crews. Sgt. Schmidt confirmed one person was declared dead at the scene and another had been transported to a Toronto hospital with life-threatening injuries. At about 4 p.m. Sgt. Schmidt sent out a Twitter message indicating a second man had died. At one point in the day police deployed a drone as part of the crash investigation. “The unmanned aerial vehicle helps us clear up accident scenes a lot faster,” Sgt. Schmidt said. Complicating the investigation was the fact that part of the crash scene was under a bridge, he said. “We’ll have to do some work the way we used to which will take a bit longer,” he said. 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The “Know Before You Throw” tool means I can search a waste item to see if it’s recyclable before leaving it in my bin and angering the previously men- tioned waste fairies. There are also now easy ways to schedule a pickup for bulky items -- so you won’t be the house in the neigh- bourhood with the toilet sitting on the front lawn for weeks. The Durham Region Waste App also has an easy way to report collection issues if you’ve had a problem with your pickup -- including the option to send a photo of the issue. The app is free, easy to use and avail- able to all residents of Durham who receive curbside collection service from the Region, except for residents of the Town of Whitby. Whitby has its own waste manage- ment app. When a resident enters a Whitby address into the Durham Region Waste App, they will be redirected to down- load the Town of Whitby’s waste app. To download the free app on your smartphone or tablet, search for “Dur- ham Region Waste” in the app store. 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In awarding the site top honours for use of social media, judges said, “this publication is very active on breaking news, with a strong Twitter stream ... certainly something to follow.” Judges also selected durhamregion.com as a top finisher in three other categories. The site won second place in layout and design, third for best use of multi media, and an hon- ourable mention for best development of a community issue for the Port Perry-based feature Up From the Ashes. The awards are an acknowledgement of durhamregion.com’s commitment to deliv- ering news and interacting with readers, said editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt. “We are thrilled to have won the Social Media award again. The business of deliv- ering the news is dependent on the conver- sation we are able to have with our readers and platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram are integral com- ponents of that conversation,” Ms. Burghardt said. 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Liberal candidate Jennifer O’Connell, Green Party candidate Anthony Navar- ro and NDP candidate Pamela Down- ward debated a number of issues at the Pickering Public Library. Conservative candidate and Pickering-Scarborough East incumbent Corneliu Chisu wasn’t able to attend due to a scheduling con- flict, according to his campaign manager. When asked about their thoughts on a potential Pickering airport, Mr. Navarro said “One quick phrase: land over land- ings,” referring to the need for agriculture in Pickering, not an airport. “Our farming and our food and our agri- culture are what’s going to help perpetu- ate and maintain a stable economy,” he said. Ms. Downward pointed out there’s been no evidence to justify the need for an air- port and noted Pear- son International Airport hasn’t even come close to reach- ing capacity. “We haven’t need- ed an airport (in north) Pickering in the last 40 years,” she said. “We don’t need one now.” She said the GTA will continue to grow but it must do so sustainably. Ms. O’Connell said the current govern- ment is talking out of both sides of its mouth, noting Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced in July that he would not support an airport without a business case, but then he appointed someone to study economic development around an airport. “I am not in favour of a Pickering air- port,” she said. “It’s very clear there is no business case.” The candidates were asked about the Rouge National Urban Park, and their thoughts on the Ontario government’s refusal to transfer its land to Parks Can- ada unless protection legislation on the park is strengthened. Ms. O’Connell, who sat on the Rouge Park Alliance in the past, noted the park has many interesting elements, and said while the government has to respect farmers and leases within the park, there are significant environmental protec- tions that need to be put in place. She’s glad the Province stood firm and will not transfer its land until it gets those pro- tections and said a Liberal federal gov- ernment will work with the Province to ensure the investment it has made to date remains protected. Ms. Downward said the NDP has always been a proponent of protection of eco- logical features and noted amendments introduced by an NDP MP in June for this park were shut down. She said the park falls considerably short of federal and provincial standards for protection and noted if the NDP wins the majority, it will adopt the standards of The Rouge Nation- al Urban Park Act. Mr. Navarro noted the Green Party is the only party against pipelines. “How about strengthening the environ- mental protections in general, not just because of this one park?” he said. He criticized the Conservative govern- ment for cutting protection of all parks. “We need to actually get to action, work together across party lines and we have to actually strengthen and put back the pro- tections we had before they got cut,” he said, adding this is one example as to why there should be more Green seats. He made his case for propor- tional representa- tion a number of times throughout the debate. When asked why young people should vote for their party, Ms. Down- ward said her daugh- ter recently gradu- ated from post-secondary school and she’s having a difficult time paying back her student debt. She noted the NDP has a youth employment plan of creating 40,000 jobs for young people. The NDP will also crack down on unpaid intern- ships, create more apprenticeship spaces and partner with municipalities to hire. They’ll also raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. She criticized a decrease in jobs for young people in Stephen Harp- er’s time as prime minister. “The lack of good job opportunities causes long-lasting harm not only for them but also for the economy,” she said. Ms. O’Connell noted Durham has one of the highest youth unemployment rates and criticized the Conservative govern- ment for making cuts to the Canada Sum- mer Jobs Program. “Part of the Lib- eral plan is to actu- ally reinvest in some of the cuts that have been made to Can- ada Summer Jobs,” she said. The Liberals will invest more into the skilled trades, and will provide incentives for entre- preneurs who hire anyone ages 18 to 24. “This is a direct initiative for employers to hire young people,” she said. She said there is a need for affordable housing, adding the Region of Durham has a plan but not the funding to imple- ment it. “Affordability is also critical because you have to be able to live where you work,” she said. Mr. Navarro said he continues to see colleagues go through all kinds of trou- bles on their way to success. “There’s a lot of barriers that are being politically created where it’s just going to be the same status quo if we don’t take action now,” he said. He said the Green party will knock out obstacles for young people, such as removing the red tape for young entre- preneurs to get started. He said Canada needs to get rid of tuition. Green Party leader Elizabeth May said earlier this month the party would do this by 2020 if she becomes leader. 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This year’s funds support the purchase of new Panda Warmers, machines that provide warmth to infants while making access to the hospital’s smallest patients easier for medical staff and parents in the maternal and newborn unit. A long-standing event for local fire- fighters, the boot drive in recent years has supported a mini C-arm X-ray machine, GreenLight Laser and other important equipment at the Ajax-Pick- ering hospital. Election poll stats lack integrity says reader To the editor: The publishing of its admittedly ‘unsci- entific’ and ‘informal’ poll about the vot- ers’ preferences in the 2015 federal elec- tion is journalistically irresponsible. Clear- ly, Thomas Mulcair’s lead of 98 per cent (with Liberals at 2 per cent and the Con- servatives at 0 per cent) is at odds with other more for- mal and reputa- ble polls. There are unin- formed and uncritical voters who will look at the newspa- per results and be influenced by them (and talk about them at Timmy’s). I would rather see no informal poll stats published in your paper at all, out of respect for journalistic and sci- entific integrity. We need to give voters the info they need to make a sound personal election deci- sion, not misleading poll results. Thanks. Wayne Vibert Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising Deb MacDonald - Sales Manager• Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-215-0504 NEWS 905-215-0481 or 905-215-0462 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 9 AP 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 Help Feed the Need in Durham Remember the less fortunate at this time of year and help local food banks stock their shelves. Ben Earle, acting executive director with Feed the Need in Durham, notes that summer is “a lean time” for Durham food banks and with the end of the warm weather the need for food donations is especially acute. At the same time, the demand on food banks starts to go up. As Hunger Awareness Week comes to an end, pluck some items from your cup- boards or buy a bit more at the grocery store to ensure food providers can meet the needs in our communities. Mr. Earle said in recent years he’s seen a jump in demand as more Durham resi- dents turn to food banks. The numbers are discouraging: Feed the Need in Durham assists more than 30,000 low-income people and 38 per cent of them are children. The organiza- tion serves 5,000 to 6,000 individuals per month through the 49 food banks and member agencies it supports. Of increasing concern is the number of families going to a food bank for the first time. According to Ontario’s Hunger Report 2014, the number went up 20 per cent last year, with 17,182 households accessing a food bank. And one reason families are turning to food banks is that many Durham resi- dents are working low-wage jobs. Bet- ter jobs are out there, but the number of them is easily overshadowed by the abundance of low-paying jobs, where the employee generally does not receive benefits and is working part-time or on a contract basis. The numbers in Hunger Count 2014, which looks at hunger and food bank use across the country, paint a picture of more and more Canadians forced to settle for lower-paying retail, accommodation and food-service jobs. These kinds of jobs accounted for one in every five jobs in the country, according to the report. As a result, people often must work two or more such jobs to try and make ends meet. Those of us who are relatively “well- off” still struggle with never-ending bills. It’s not like there’s a lot, if any, money left over at the end of the month. But we have enough, more than enough, to eat each day. Thousands of our neighbours, many of them children, do not. Do your part to support our local food banks so that when a single mom or dad goes to a food bank, they won’t leave empty- handed. --- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division It’s time to fall into the library habit in Durham Region It’s fall again, one of my favourite times of the year. It means sweaters, leaves changing colours, cool breezes and cuddling up with a good book. And libraries are back to regular programs so make sure you check out your local branch for book- ish events. Oshawa Public Libraries is once again running its Evergreen Award voting. It’s the adult section of the Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Read- ing awards. The library is asking people to read all or some of the 10 books and vote for their favourite, from Oct. 1 to 28, online, at branches or at a voting party on Oct. 21 at the McLaughlin branch. Visit events.oshawalibrary.on.ca to register for the party. This summer, the expanded Courtice branch of Clarington Public Library opened. I’ve seen pictures and it looks light and spacious. The branch has dou- bled in size to 12,000 square feet, and has a media lab, teen lounge, sound room and kids’ zone. And an expanded collection of books, e-resources and more. A grand opening will take place in October during Ontario Public Library Week. At Whitby Public Library, you can learn more about our country, which celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017. On Oct. 8, the central branch will host histo- rian Ted Barris who will share stories from his book, Fire Canoe, about the steamboats that help build the nation of Canada. Fire canoe is an Aboriginal name for steamboats. Registration is required for the program, either online at www.whitbylibrary.on.ca or at any branch. And kudos to Pickering Public Library which held a Halloween costume exchange for city residents of all ages last weekend. People were encouraged to drop off old costumes in the weeks leading up to the exchange. Those who did got a ticket and could go back Sept. 19 and pick up a new-to-them outfit. Any costumes left behind are headed to the local Salva- tion Army thrift store. This is a great idea. Maybe it’ll spread next year. ~ Copy editor Christy Chase had a great summer and thoroughly enjoyed her daughter’s wedding. She is currently reading ‘At the Water’s Edge’ by Sara Gruen. Christy Chase Copy Editor Booked 10 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 P Art and Galleries Saturday, September 26 PRAC Day 12 p.m. 4 p.m. deSerres, 1899 brock road, pickering. pineridge arts Council will be part of Culture days and the opening of deSerres Studio 235.members of the arts council will be on hand demon- strating sculpting, drawing and painting. artists of all ages will be encouraged to try their hand at cartooning with michael Jack. For the spectators, Gwen Williams will demonstrate portraiture, dorsey James will chat while working on his latest sculpture and there will be an art display by local artists. also on hand will be daryl Williams, steel pan player extraordinaire as the musical entertainer of the afternoon.at 2 p.m. there will be an official opening ribbon- cutting for Studio 235 and light refresh- ments will be served. all are welcome to drop by and chat with a local artist.. Free Concerts Sunday, September 27 Mount Zion anniversary concert 7:30 p.m. mount Zion united Church, 3000 Conces- sion rd. 8, pickering. the church is celebrating its 159th anni- versary with a concert by pianist/vocalist Irwin Smith. Freewill offering.. Free Fundraisers Saturday, September 26 YARD and bake sale, barbecue 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary, 2060 Concession rd. #7, pickering. browse through furniture, art, prints, glassware, toys, books, dVds, Cds, records, electronics, collector plates and dolls, new giftware and much more. (Homemade baked good and a barbe- cue as well.) all sale proceeds used to help care for the many cats at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary.. Free Sunday, September 27 YARD and bake sale, barbecue 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary, 2060 Concession rd. #7, pickering. browse through furniture, art, prints, glassware, toys, books, dVds, Cds, records, electronics, collector plates and dolls, new giftware and much more. (Homemade baked good and a barbe- cue as well.) all sale proceeds used to help care for the many cats at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary.. Free Saturday, OCtOber 10 Library Programs Saturday, October 3 the Great Cake Showcase 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. pickering public Library, One the espla- nade, pickering. as part of the your City event, the Library invites the community to participate in the Great CakeShowcase. entrants are encouraged to create and decorate a cake or cupcakes inspired by theirfavourite book.all entries must be prepared before being brought to the Library. entries will be judged by the publicand one cake will go home with the people’s Choice award. registration is required and starts Sept. 1.. Free http://www.picnet.org/Cake tueSday, October 6 RAiSinG a Math Superstar 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public Library, One the espla- nade, pickering. Sunil Singh, a former math teacher with more than 20 years of experience and owner of the right angle, a math educa- tion business, will discuss how to best pre- pare your child for excelling in math. this seminar will be focused on the kindergar- ten to Grade 6 Ontario curriculum and will give parents background knowledge of the curriculum, provide strategies to assist chil- dren with homework, and discuss how to alleviate phobias many children have about math. registration is required and begins Sept. 1.. Free http://www.picnet.org FrIday, October 9 DDSB PA Day : Board Games (6 to 12 years) 2 p.m. pickering public Library, One the espla- nade, pickering. Join the petticoat Creek branch and the Central Library for board games.. Free http://www.picnet.org DDSB PA DAY Movie: Snow White 6:30 p.m. pickering public Library, Central Library, 1 the esplanade, pickering. the movie is the classic disney film <em>Snow White</em>.. Free http://www. picnet.org WedneSday, October 14 AniMe night (10 to 16 years) 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public Library - petticoat Creek branch, 470 Kingston rd., pickering. Obsessed with anime? Connect with fel- low anime buffs and choose your favourite film to watch (with pizza, and other anime- themed activities of course). Costumes welcome.. Free http://www.picnet.org Luncheons and dinners tHurSday, September 24 CoMMunitY lunch 12 p.m. peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool rd., pickering. all are welcome to enjoy a home-cooked meal and fellowship. If you need a ride, call 905-839-3521.. Free Meetings mOnday, September 28 PiCkeRinG toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public Library, One the espla- nade, pickering. pickering powerhouse toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the pickering Central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info.. Free mOnday, October 5 PiCkeRinG toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public Library, One the espla- nade, pickering. pickering powerhouse toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the pickering Central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info.. Free WedneSday, October 7 CFuW Ajax-Pickering meeting 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Viva retirement Centre, 1880 Glengrove rd, pickering. mindful movementandrea Szabo will talk about the connection between movement and restoring balance in our lives. after her talk, andrea will lead a mindful move- ment class. to participate in this class, you will need to wear loose clothing and take socks, a sweater, a yoga mat, and two large towels to use during the class.If you would like to attend the class, or have any questions, e-mail cfuw.ajax.pickering@ gmail.com. Canadian Federation of uni- versity Women is a national organization of women working to improve the status of women and girls, promote quality public education and advance human rights, jus- tice, and peace.. Free Sporting Events Sunday, October 4 PiCkeRinG Panthers vs. trenton Gold- en hawks 6:30 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League. admission varies FrIday, OCtOber 9 PiCkeRinG Panthers vs. Cobourg Cou- gars 7:30 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League. admission varies Walks Runs and Rides Saturday, September 26 All abilities marathon 12:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. St. mary Catholic Secondary School, 1918 Whites rd., pickering. the all abilities team with the pickering Soccer Club will be participating in an iCan marathon, to complete an entire mara- thon collectively as a team, covering a dis- tance of 42.2 km. the fundraising event is expected to raise support and awareness for the pickering Soccer Club’s all abili- ties soccer program, and the need for team sport for children and youth with disabilities. the public is invited to come out and run with the athletes. donations can be made at www.pscallabiities.com or by e-mail at allabilities@pickeringsoccer.ca.. Free Whats On FrIday, September 25 CultuRe Days/Words of the Season 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. the bear and Firkin pub, 1294 Kingston rd., pickering. poetry, prose readings and song (plus open mic) evening. Free PARtY in Pink zumba and pilates class 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements rd., pickering. a 90-minute class hosted by Linda rapon of pure energy Fitness, to help end women’s cancers in our lifetime, and sponsored by the pickering Indoor Soccer dome. Zumba will be from 9:30-10:30 followed by pilates with mika amitovski midolo from 10:30- 11:30. door prizes. proceeds of sales from $29 t-shirts will be donated. purchase tick- ets online at: www.zumbalove.ca. $20 adults, children 8-12 $15 www.zumbalove.ca uReport Reader-submitted photos SHARE your EVENT pictures with the world at www.durhamregion.com 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP Go to durhamregion.com. 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The school had the same score the previous year and that was up from 54 per cent student success in the test- ing for the 2012-2013 school year. Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Sec- ondary School, 316 Conant St., Oshawa, was the lowest-ranking school in the local Cath- olic board with only 59 per cent of students meeting the provincial literacy standards. This year’s results are way down from the previous two school years, with 74 per cent of students succeeding in 2013-2014 and 76 per cent passing in 2012-2013. In 2015, 82 per cent of students across the province who wrote the test for the first time were successful. Eighty-two per cent of first- time eligible, fully participating Durham Dis- trict School Board students achieved the pro- vincial standard and at the Durham Catholic District School Board, 81 per cent of Grade 10 students met the Ontario literacy standards. The public and Catholic Durham school boards issued press releases on the EQAO results but did not return calls for comments in time for the press deadline. The Education Quality and Accountability Office test for Grade 10s is a one-day test that focuses on key skills in reading and writing. It is based on the skills expected in the Ontario curriculum across all subject areas up to the end of Grade 9. Students have to pass the test to graduate high school. The EQAO tracks the progress of students as they advance from Grade 6 assessment to the Grade 10 test. They found that of the kids who had not met the reading and writing standards in the Grade 6 tests, approximate- ly only half of those students would go on to pass their high school literacy test. FAST FACTS • St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering was the highest ranking school in the Durham Catholic board for 2014-2015 with 87 per cent meeting literacy standards. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 12 AP Paid for by the Government of Ontario ontario.ca/hpe They face new challenges every day.The sex ed.and health curriculum can help.The first updates since 1998 will help parents and teachers give kids the skills they need to stay safe.Find out what kids will learn grade by grade at ontario.ca/hpe. Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Canola oil spill in Pickering takes weeks to contain Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It took almost three weeks to clean up a spill involving canola oil in an industrial area of Pickering. “We have everything under control and it’s all cleaned up and we’re still investigat- ing as to the source,” said Richard Holborn, Pickering’s director of engineering and pub- lic works. Mr. Holborn said the City of Pickering was contacted by the Ministry of the Environ- ment on Sept. 1, when it learned from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authori- ty about a spill into a storm system on Jodrel Road. The storm sewer goes down Squires Beach Road and then east on McKay Road, and outfalls into a natural channel. “It’s not natural to the environment so we attempted to remove it as much as we can,” said Mr. Holborn. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean expressed concern about the spill, and said he wants some reassurance that the com- pany responsible is taking this seriously and addressing future leaks and spills. Mr. Holborn said canola oil is considered to be non-toxic and “there were no signs of any damage” in relation to wildlife or the environment. There was a company at the site doing its own independent testing, but Mr. Holborn would not name the company that may have been responsible for the spill. “Nothing has been concluded one way or the other,” he said. Since the City owns the storm sewer and outfall, it was the City’s responsibility to clean it up. 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The $200,000 park would be considered a micro park, about half the size of the current skate park. However, the committee has asked staff to take a bigger look at the entire issue of skate parks in Pickering and did not approve the suggestion. Mr. Loyst said Pickering was progres- sive in creating a skate park in the first place, but told the committee the cur- rent site is now outdated and flawed. “It is poorly designed,” he said. East Woodlands Park was suggested by staff because of its direct connec- tion to the youth room and washrooms at the community centre, and because it’s located on a major transit route, is open, safe and visible. Staff noted the facility could be mon- itored by security guards when they’re on duty during community centre oper- ating hours. There’s already a camera system there. The issue originally came to the exec- utive committee in May 2014 when staff proposed East Woodlands Park. The executive committee referred the motion back to staff to take a better look at the location when residents were opposed to it, but staff stuck with its decision that East Woodlands was the best site. Herbert Drasnin, a resident of Pickering for 48 years and a father of three boys, said he doesn’t oppose skateboarding or a skate park in the community, but he disagreed with the choice by staff to put the park at East Woodlands, which he called a small parkette. “I’d like to say we oppose the process of selection to the site of the skateboard park,” he said. He presented a petition with 96 signa- tures. “Over 50 per cent of our greenspace has already been paved and built over,” he said. He added parking is at capacity, light- ing isn’t good, the washrooms are small and litter at Diana, Princes of Wales is horrendous, as some of the reasons the residents do not want a skate park. “This is not a communal park,” he said. “This is a neighbourhood facility.” He said the site already has a library, meeting rooms, a children’s play- ground and a seniors’ club, which he feels will not work in conjunction with a skate park. “It’s completely ludicrous and it doesn’t take an Einstein to see it isn’t compatible,” he said of the skate park proposal. He noted the basketball nets are neglected and the teenage games room is under-used. Mr. Loyst said skateboarding is a low- cost activity and a great opportunity for kids, teenagers and even adults to exer- cise and build relationships. “Skating teaches the young users how to share space, interact with other users and to take turns,” he said. He said graffiti is not usually a prob- lem because it creates traction on the surface, so most skateboarders don’t want it there. If there is graffiti, it’s removed quick- ly. Most of the graffiti at parks is done by professional artists, he said. He noted studies by Portland State University and The City of London found no correlation between crime and skate parks. “It feels like everybody doesn’t have a problem with skate parks except when it’s in their backyard,” he said. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean noted municipalities spend millions on soccer pitches, baseball diamonds and hockey arenas, and skateboarding is a worthwhile invest- ment, too. “We have to keep kids occupied,” he said. However, he noted other locations need to be considered, such as St. Mary Park. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell said she’d like to see Diana, Princess of Wales fixed up first. “Before we even look at micro parks, I’d like to see what our plan is for our larger park,” se said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor David Pickles was prepared to support the staff proposal. “I think having a micro skateboard park is a good idea,” he said, adding the ‘old, tired’ Diana, Princess of Wales park could be upgraded, which he felt doesn’t need to happen before estab- lishing a micro park. However, Mayor Dave Ryan said he wanted to see more information on the current park. “It’s conspicuously absent from the report,” he said. He wants to see information on how it’s operated, what the usage is, and if there are any complaints. He under- stands the need for a park. “I’m just not convinced this is the right location to do it,” he said. Arnold Mostert, senior co-ordinator of landscape and park development, noted $75,000 was set aside to repair the current skate park, which was approved by council in the 2015 bud- get. qHowever, there were no bidders to take on the small-scale work. Instead, staff was proposing to combine the work of both the old and the new skate parks by the same contractor to attract more bids. Mayor Ryan said more information is needed and suggested the report be referred back to staff to create a skate- board park strategy, and the commit- tee agreed. Council also agreed at its Sept. 21 meeting. Although Mr. Loyst would have liked to see the park approved at East Wood- lands, he has hope for the future of skateboarding facilities in Pickering, and that the skate park strategy will result in a better outcome. “Pickering has a lot of room to improve, but the fact they were so receptive in the ‘90s to put in a park shows they do care about having pro- grams and facilities for youth,” he said. HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • Pickering currently has only one skate park but staff says a second is needed • The Town of Ajax has three skate parks where boarders can grind, ollie, railslide or kickflip • The Town of Whitby has three skate parks for boarders, rollerbladers and bikers. • The City of Oshawa has three skateboard/scooter parks • Clarington has four skate parks: Courtice Community Complex; Darlington Sports Centre; Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex; and Orono Park PICKERING -- Scott Loyst showed his moves here and on front while skateboarding on Sept. 17 at Diana Princess of Wales Skate Park which was built in the late 1990s and skateboarders say needs an upgrade or replacement. The City of Pickering will conduct a thorough review of skate park possibilities in the city. Jason Libregts / Metroland P 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 15 AP DON’TPAYUNTILJANUARY2016! 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He abused his authority,” retired OPP superintendent Morris Elbers said dur- ing a lengthy judgment, delivered Wednes- day, Sept. 23, in Whitby. “The conduct exhibited by this officer while on duty is deplorable,” Mr. Elbers con- cluded. “It has caused damage to the organi- zation.” The decision brings to an abrupt end Mr. Turpin’s career with Durham police, which began in 1990 and has seen him repeated- ly subjected to disciplinary measures and scathing performance reviews. His other infractions have ranged from failing to show up for court to a charge of discreditable con- duct for an incident in which he unlawfully entered a citizen’s home during a search for a missing teenager and became involved in a physical altercation with the man, Mr. Elbers noted. The burly officer said nothing as the ruling was delivered, but sagged visibly when his immediate dismissal was pronounced. He left without comment, accompanied by Dur- ham Regional Police Association president Randy Henning. The incidents that brought about Mr. Tur- pin’s downfall occurred in 2006 and 2007 and bore striking similarities. Both involved drunken men arrested by the cop in Whitby; both wound up injured as a result of treat- ment they received while in his custody. In both instances, the officer was charged criminally. In one case he was acquitted by a jury, while in the other he was convicted by a Superior Court judge. A new trial was ordered after an Ontario Court of Appeal review of his conviction; the officer eventu- ally pleaded guilty to threatening and was given a conditional discharge. Mr. Turpin’s turn as a Durham officer had its positive elements. He has received com- mendations over the years for acts that included talking a distraught man into sur- rendering the shotgun he was wielding dur- ing a domestic incident; helping save the life of a person who had attempted suicide, and fatally shooting a man who had repeatedly ignored orders to drop a knife he held to the throat of a woman during a tense stand-off in Whitby. He was named Officer of the Year in 2002. It is unknown if he will appeal the ruling. Working poor pushing food bank usage numbers ever higher Hunger Awareness Week runs from Sept. 21 to 25 Ian McMillan imcmillan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — In 1989 then NDP leader Ed Broadbent had a motion unanimous- ly passed in Parliament to eradicate child poverty by 2000. The vote may have met with all party agreement but progress has been fleeting in the 26 years since. Today there is still pov- erty across Canada and here in Durham Region. At this time of year it is particularly felt as food banks struggle to keep their shelves filled. Ben Earle, acting executive director with Feed the Need in Durham, said there’s always a need especially after the summer. “Summer is a lean time for food banks,” he said. Sept. 21 to 25 is Hunger Awareness Week and Mr. Earle said this is the time of year when demand on Durham food banks begins to increase. He said in the last five or six years he’s seen a spike in demand as more people turn to food banks for help. Feed the Need in Durham helps more than 30,000 low-income people who do not have enough to eat. Of that number 38 per cent are children. Mr. Earle said his orga- nization serves 5,000 to 6,000 individuals per month through the 49 food banks and member agencies it supports. In Durham Region the unemployment rate is 7.1 per cent. Prior to the recession that gripped Canada between 2008 and 2009, it was about 6 per cent in 2007. As more people experience job losses they turn to food banks as most of their house- hold income goes to pay rent, bills, cloth- ing, transportation and medication. “We’re not creating employment oppor- tunities to pull people out of poverty,” Mr. Earle said. “Food is last in the budget some- times even though it’s so important.” The Ontario Association of Food Bank’s Hunger Report 2014, showed that in March 2014, 374,698 adults and children used food banks. Feed the Need in Durham con- tributes to the report and in 2015 Durham Region’s Hunger Count information shows the following: • 6,500 individuals, representing 2,500 households, access food banks each month in Durham • Of this number 2,500 are children • Feed the Need’s member agencies pro- vide 38,000 meals and 27,000 snacks per month to these individuals A concern for Mr. Earle is the number of households accessing food banks for the first time. According to the Hunger Report 2014, that number increased 20 per cent last year to 17,182 from 14,206 households across Ontario. “Durham Region does follow the provin- cial pattern quite closely,” he said One of the contributors to food bank usage is the number of low-wage jobs many residents are forced to work as well- paying blue collar jobs have disappeared. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the manufacturing sector, particularly in Oshawa where thousands of jobs have dis- appeared since the General Motors truck plant was shuttered in 2009. Mr. Earle said the majority of jobs being created are not well-paying, lack benefits and many are on a part-time or contractu- al basis. As a result, workers must take on multiple jobs in order to eke out a living wage. This has created a glut of “working poor” and it’s this group that’s now access- ing food banks. “They’re jobs but they’re not good jobs,” he said. 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Abilities Centre’s 10th Annual Gala 55 Gordon Street, Whitby For Donations or tickets call 905-665-8500 ext 106 or email hhewitt@abilitiescentre.org Saturday, October 17, 2015 • Doors Open @ 6:00 pm Dinner @ 7pm ON S E L E CT M O D E L S $7,000 IN DISCOUNTS ON SELECT MODELS Φ UP TO0% ORFINANCINGFOR UP TO84MONTHS OFFER ENDSSEPTEMBER30TH WE'RECELEBRATING AND AWARDING YOUGREAT SAVINGS Clef d’or "Best in Class" SORENTO, OPTIMA, SEDONA, SOUL SOUL SORENTO RIO, FORTE, RONDO OPTIMA, SPORTAGE AWD, SOUL, FORTE, SEDONA,SORENTO SORENTO,SOUL 5-Star Safety Ratings MoreStars.SaferCars. Soul SX Luxury shown ‡. Cash purchase price $29,144. 2015 SOUL 1.6L LX MT $4,500*IN CASH DISCOUNTS FOR A TOTAL OF $14,24 4* WELL-EQUIPPED FROM INCLUDES Δ Sorento SX Turbo AWD shown ‡. Cash purchase price $43,944. SORENTO 2.4LLX FWD2016 THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY$65Ω WEEKLY INCLUDES Δ $280Ω LEASE FROM AT $2,150 DOWN MONTHLY APR FOR 60 MONTHS≠1.9% Optima SX Turbo shown ‡. Cash purchase price $36,564. $5,75 0*IN CASH DISCOUNTS 2015 OPTIMA LX AT $20,714 * WELL-EQUIPPED FROM INCLUDES Δ FOR A TOTAL OF 03R EBMETPES SDNER EFFO “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.” BY J.D. POWER 2015 SORENTO “HIGHEST RANKED MIDSIZE SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.” BY J.D. POWER OTNESOR See kia.ca for more WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty. Kia’s new Customer Friendly Pricing includes delivery and destination fees and all mandatory government levies.Prices do not include fuel-fill charges up to $100, dealer administration fees, licensing or applicable taxes. Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from September 1 to 30, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing and payments include delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, $5 OMVIC fee, $29 tire fee,and $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes other taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing for up to 84 months or up to $7,000 discount available on other select 2015 models. Discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Maximum $7,000 discount is offered on 2015 Optima Hybrid LX (OP74AF) only. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details.Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $17,664 is based on monthly payments of $175 for 84 months at 0% with a $0 down payment and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes $3,000 cash discount. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded.Δ$750 Celebration Bonus amounts are offered on select 2016 Sorento, 2015 Soul and 2015 Optima models and are deducted from the negotiated cash purchase, finance or lease price before taxes. Offer available from September 18 to 30, 2015 only while supplies last. Amounts vary by trim and model. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Optima Hybrid LX (OP74AF)is $14,244/$20,714/$24,764 and includes a cash discount of $4,500 including $750 Celebration Bonus Δ/$5,750 including $750 Celebration Bonus Δ/$7,000 including $6,000 cash discount and $1,000 ECO credit. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG) with a selling price of $29,344 is based on monthly payments of $280 for 60 months at 1.9%, with $0 security deposit, $2,150 down payment and $750 Celebration Bonus Δ and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,809 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,431. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). ΩLease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F)/2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG) is $27,295/$34,895/$42,095. The Kia Soul received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact multi-purpose vehicles in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study SM. Study based onresponses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 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Visit us today AJAX PAINT CENTRE 145 KINGSTON ROAD EAST, UNIT 14, AJAX (905) 427-3337 PICKERING PAINT CENTRE 1794 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PICKERING (905) 837-0317 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 30 AP A Month of A & E Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-215-0505 Pumpkinville offers up Halloween fun on Oct. 17 On stage Oct. 1 to 17 Oshawa Little Theatre. 62 Russett Ave., Oshawa. presents The Melville Boys. osha- walittletheatre.com, 905-723-0282. Oct. 2 to Nov. 14 Herongate Barn Theatre. 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering, presents Perfect Wedding. www.herongate.com, 905-472-3085, 1-866- 902-9884. Performances Oct. 2 LIVEact on the Road. presents High Val- ley at 8 p.m. at the Regent Theatre. 50 King St. E., Oshawa, 905-721-3399, ext. 2, tick- ets.regenttheatre.ca. Oct. 17 Ontario Philharmonic. presents Virtu- osity Unleashed with Michael Bridge at 8 p.m. at the Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. For tickets, visit 905-721-3399, ext. 2 or regenttheatre.ca. On performance nights, tickets are available at the theatre, starting one hour before performance time. Oct. 30 General Motors Centre. 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa, presents Peter Pan on Ice at 7 p.m. www.generalmotorscentre.com, 1-877-436- 8811, GMC box office or the United Way Information Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre. Oct. 31 Music By The Bay Live. presents Chuck Jackson and The All Stars at 8 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. www.musicbythebaylive.com, musicbythe- baylive@rogers.com. Special Events Sept. 25 to 27 Culture Days. activities and events are held across Durham Region. on.culturedays. ca. Sept. 27 The Town of Ajax. presents the St. Fran- cis Centre 2015/2016 season launch at 2 p.m. at the centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. Refreshments and cash bar available. stfran- ciscentre.ca. Oct. 2 RMG Fridays. at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 77 Queen St., Oshawa, from 7 to 10 p.m. Harvest Moon, the October event, fea- tures the folk rock sounds of Jesse Parent and Birds of Bellwoods. Free to attend, cash bar, all ages welcome. 905-576-3000, ext. 109, communications@rmg.on.ca. Oct. 2 to 4 Oshawa Art Association. presents its Fall Art Festival at Camp Samac, 1711 Sim- coe St. N., Oshawa. Free admission. Lunch counter. Enter at gate on Conlin Road, between Ritson Road And Simcoe Street. www.oshawaartassociation.com. Oct. 17 Pumpkinville. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Greenwood Conservation Area, 2290 Greenwood Rd., Ajax. Activities at the free event include the pumpkin patch, inflat- able rides, a haunted house, face painting, children’s activities, live entertainment and more. Free shuttle bus service provided. Food and beverage concessions available on site. Oct. 24 The St. Francis Centre. 78 Church St. S., Ajax. presents Mega Magic, award-win- ning magician and mentalist Mike D’Urzo at 7 p.m. stfranciscentre.ca. Oct. 24, 25 Hallowe’en Hijinx. Oct. 24 from noon to 4:30 p.m. and Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion Rd. 6, Pickering. Celebrate Halloween and the fall season in the village’s pioneer community with heritage food, crafts and activities. Fun for the family. 905-683-8401, msmiles@pickering.ca. Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 Ajax Creative Arts. Fall Show and Sale, featuring paintings and cards by more than 40 artists. Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Ajax Community Centre (HMS Ajax Room), 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Free admission. At the Galleries To Oct. 4 Robert McLaughlin Gallery. 77 Queen St., Oshawa, presents the Oshawa Art Association Juried Show. Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 905-576-3000, www.rmg.on.ca. Oct. 5 Station Gallery. 1450 Henry St., Whitby, presents Art Talk, Synchronicities: Art and Cinema Part V at 1 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon- day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 905- 668-4185, www.whitbystationgallery.com. To Oct. 11 Station Gallery. 1450 Henry St., Whitby, presents Wear Me: Art, Body Tech. 905-668- 4185, www.whitbystationgallery.com. Station Gallery. 1450 Henry St., Whitby, presents Whitby: 100 Years of Change. 905- 668-4185, www.whitbystationgallery.com. Screenings Oct. 4 Ajax Public Library. Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, presents Movies at the Main, a screening of Far From the Mad- ding Crowd at 1:30 p.m. Register online at www.ajaxlibrary.ca or by phone at 905-683- 4000, ext. 8830. Note that movie titles may change at any time. For the most up-to-date information, visit the website or call any branch. The St. Francis Centre. 78 Church St. S., Ajax. celebrates National Seniors’ Day with a screening of the documentary Cyber- Seniors at 3 p.m. A free ticketed event. Reg- ister by calling 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS) or online at stfranciscentre.ca. Free shuttle, 2:10 p.m. pick up at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 2:15 p.m. pick up at Pickering and Village Seniors’ Club. Departs the St. Francis Centre at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Ajax Public Library. Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, presents Cultural Cinema, a screening of Anna Karenina (Rated 14A) at 1:30 p.m. Engage in conver- sation and share experiences while enjoying foreign films in a multicultural environment. Oct. 23 Ajax Public Library. Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, presents a PA Day Movie, a screening of Monkey Kingdom (Rated G) at 10:30 a.m. Engage in conver- sation and share experiences while enjoying foreign films in a multicultural environment. After the movie, enjoy a slice of pizza cour- tesy of Boston Pizza Ajax. Register online at www.ajaxlibrary.ca or by phone, 905-683- 4000, ext. 8830. AJAX -- People from all over Durham Region, including brothers Andrew, 6, and Matthew, 5, of Oshawa, visited the Greenwood Conservation Area in Ajax for Pumpkinville in October 2013. The free event features lots of fun stuff for kids and is on Oct. 17 this year. File photo by Walter Passarella 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 31 APONTARIOGOVERNMENTNOTICE The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act Notice of Road Closings Highway 407 East (Phase 2)Project The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)plans to build King’s Highway 407 and King’s Highway 418 (the East Durham Link),from approximately Harmony Road in the City of Oshawa (Geographic Township of East Whitby)to Highway 35/115 in the Municipality of Clarington (Geographic Township of Clarke),Regional Municipality of Durham.As part of this work,some of the roads that intersect the Highway 407 right-of-way will be closed.On February 3,2015,as a result of an application by the MTO,a public hearing of the Ontario Municipal Board was held to consider certain road closings.On June 25,2015,the Ontario Municipal Board approved the closing of 32 roads in the Geographic Region of Durham where they intersect the Highway 407 right-of-way.Road Closure notification signs will be posted at the eight roads that will no longer cross the Highway 407 right-of-way,these are:Leask Road,Washington Road,Rundle Road,Cedar Park Road,Acres Road,Cole Road,Brown Road and Old Mill Road. The road closings,located within the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington,all within Regional Municipality of Durham, are listed below and shown on the key map.The plan reference numbers are:P-5117-0356 and P-5119-0109 in the City of Oshawa and Municipality of Clarington and P-5117-0355,P-5118-0062 and P-5117-0354 in the Municipality of Clarington. Claims for compensation for injurious affection (reduction in market value of lands or personal and business damages caused by the road closings)must be made within one year of the physical closing of the road,or the right to compensation is lost,as per Section 22 of the Expropriations Act,R.S.O.1990,c. E.26. A copy of the Board Order No. MM140073 with the plans attached was registered on August 10, 2015 in the Whitby Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Durham as number DR1389618. The Land Registry Office is located at 509 Rossland Road East,Whitby, Ontario. KING'S HIGHWAY 407 AND HIGHWAY 418 KEY MAP •Road Allowance between Lots 2 and 3,Concession 6 known as Grandview Street (also known as Regional Road 3)in East Whitby (EW1) •Road Allowance between Lots 2 and 3,Concession 5 (not travelled)in East Whitby (EW2) •Road Allowance between the Townships of East Whitby and Darlington (not travelled)known as Townline Road North (EW3) •Road Allowance between Lots 34 and 35,Concession 6 known as Leask Road in Darlington (D1) •Road Allowance between Lots 28 and 29,Concession 5 (not travelled)in Darlington (D2) •Travelled Road Allowance known as Washington Road in Darlington (D3) •Road Allowance between Lots 24 and 25,Concession 5 known as Solina Road in Darlington (D4) •Road Allowance between Concessions 5 and 6 known as Sixth Concession Road in Darlington (D5) •Road Allowance between Lots 16 and 17,Concession 5 (not travelled)in Darlington (D6) •Road Allowance between Lots 14 and 15,Concession 5 known as Cedar Park Road in Darlington (D7) •Road Allowance between Lots 12 and 13,Concession 5 known as Middle Road in Darlington (D8) •Road Allowance between Lots 8 and 9,Concession 5 (not travelled)in Darlington (D9) •Road Allowance between Lots 6 and 7,Concession 5 known as Bethesda Road in Darlington (D10) •Road Allowance between Lots 4 and 5,Concession 5 known as Acres Road in Darlington (D11) •Road Allowance between Lots 2 and 3,Concession 5 known as Cole Road in Darlington (D12) •Road Allowance between Concessions 5 and 6 known as Sixth Concession Road in Darlington (D13) •Road Allowance between Lots 22 and 23,Concession 5 known as Rundle Road in Darlington (ED1) •Road Allowance between Lots 22 and 23,Concession 4 known as Rundle Road in Darlington (ED2) •Road Allowance between Concessions 3 and 4 (not travelled) in Darlington (ED3) •Road Allowance between Lots 26 and 27,Concession 2 known as Hancock Road in Darlington (ED4) •Forced Road,Part of Lot 30,B.F.C.(not travelled)in Darlington (ED5) •Darlington Park Road in Darlington (ED6) •South Service Road in Darlington (ED7) •Road Allowance between Lots 26 and 27,B.F.C.known as McKnight Road in Darlington (ED8) •Road Allowance between Lots 26 and 27,B.F.C.known as Osbourne Road in Darlington (ED9) •Road Allowance between Lots 24 and 25,B.F.C.known as Solina Road in Darlington (ED10) •Road Allowance between Concessions 6 and 7 known as Concession Road 7 in Clarke (C1) •Road Allowance between Lots 34 and 35,Concession 7 known as Brown Road in Clarke (C2) •Road Allowance between Lots 32 and 33,Concession 7 (not travelled)in Clarke (C3) •Travelled Road known as Old Mill Road in Clarke (C4) •Leskard Road in Clarke (C5) •Road Allowance between Lots 24 and 25,Concession 7 (not travelled)in Clarke (C6) Bill’s not a stalker, no, really AJAX -- Bill Zolis has done it again. The Ajax resi- dent and his wife saw Harry Connick Jr. at Fallsview Casino on Sept. 1. The next morning, Zolis was in the hotel gym working out when he met Connick Jr., spoke with him and got his auto- graph. The same thing happened a couple of years ago, when Zolis and his wife saw Keith Urban at Fallsview. The next morning in the gym, there was Urban, whom Zolis described as “very low-key and very friendly.” Supplied photo Celebrate arts and culture DURHAM -- Culture Days are here again. A nation-wide celebration of arts and culture, more than 1.5 million Canadians attended or took part in free activities across the country last year. This year, Culture Days run Sept. 25, 26 and 27. Here is a sample of the offerings: • It’s PineRidge Arts Council Day and the opening of Studio 235 on Sept. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at DeSerres Art Supplies, 1899 Brock Rd., Pickering. The work of more than 20 local artists will be on display. And artists including Pickering sculptor Dorsey James and Whitby painter Michael Jack will demonstrate how they work and hold workshops. At 2 p.m. there’s a ribbon cutting to officially open Studio 235 and refreshments will be served. • The Writers’ Community of Durham Region is at The Bear and Firkin Pub, 1294 Kingston Rd., Pickering, for Words of the Season on Sept. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It’s a celebration of local writers and musicians performing original works of poetry, prose and song. Want to do more than just watch? Take a turn at the open mic. For more information contact Gwen Tuinman at events@wcdr.org or 905- 686-2011. See the complete line-up at culturedays.ca. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 32 AP In Par tnership with: Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Fall 2015 Win a 7 night,all inclusive stay for two at 1 of 3 Bahia Principe Resor ts in Mexico, Dominican Republic or Jamaica...your choice! 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His suc- cess is a direct result of his work ethic in the pool, says his coach at Ajax Swimming, Matt Bell. “The first thing with him is that he is very highly skilled when it comes to his start, turns, underwater kicking,” lists Bell. “The nice thing is he didn’t always have those skills as a youngster. He’s developed those assets to his swimming through diligence and hard work. “He’s very coachable when it comes to making changes to his race plan and the way he trains. You could see him gaining confi- dence as the meet progressed.” While Acevedo was thrilled with the silver medal in the 50m back in a time of 25.46, it was the gold he captured as part of the relay team that he took the most pride in. “It’s something that makes you proud of your country,” he said of swimming the opening leg of the race. “In that moment, it’s not about your individual race, it’s all about carrying the country on your back. You see the flags when you come out, you see your teammates cheering you on. You feel really patriotic.” The meet was an extremely busy one for the Scarborough resident. Combining indi- vidual events and relays, he figures he swam in more than 20 preliminaries, semifinals and finals over the course of the meet. Leading up to the world juniors, Acevedo had an extremely busy training schedule to help him prepare. He competed in a num- ber of high-calibre grand prix meets in the States, which provided a good learning curve in dealing with success and failure. “What we tried to do is have as many planned failures as we have planned suc- cesses,” Bell points out. “His ability to accept those failures and learn from them and understand what he needs to do to get bet- ter has been one of the main reasons he has been able to keep improving.” One of the highlights during that stretch came during a 100m freestyle race in Arizo- na, when Acevedo stepped up on the blocks and saw one of the greatest swimmers in the history of the sport, Michael Phelps, just a couple of lanes away. Through the first 50m of the race, Acevedo actually touched the wall ahead of the famed American. While he works on preparing to race any- one, that particular race had a special signifi- cance. “Although we do that, it was sort of intim- idating, but exciting,” he says. “You feel ner- vous because it’s like, oh man, Phelps is against me only a couple of lanes away, and he’s the greatest of all time. “On the other side you are excited to give it your all and find out how close I compared to him. I beat him on the first 50, so I can say I was halfway to beating Michael Phelps.” What’s next hasn’t been fully decided as yet. Acevedo is going through the recruiting process, exploring the opportunities that an NCAA scholarship would present. He’s in the mix for a spot on the 2016 Olympic team that will compete in Rio, his times placing him among the top five in the country in five different races. The Olympic trials in April would be a home meet of sorts, just five min- utes from his home at the pool constructed for the Pan Am Games. He’s on Swim Cana- da’s radar, identified as a strong medal hope- ful five years from now at the 2020 Olympics. There are a lot of distractions pulling him in different directions, but he remains focused. “I’m getting prepared for the Olympic trials in April and whatever happens, happens,” he says. “I live five minutes away from the Pan Am pool, so it’s not an away meet. I’m going to have my parents supporting me there, my grandparents. Everyone is going to be there from my family so I can look up in the crowd before my race and I know I’ll have everyone supporting me.” AJAX — Javier Acevedo of Ajax Swimming won a pair of medals at the FINA world junior championships held in Singapore, earning gold in the 4x100m mixed relay, and silver in the 50m backstroke. Submitted photo Shalena Ackerman Durham College athlete of week OSHAWA — Shalena Ackerman of Pickering has been named one of the Dur- ham College student-athletes of the week presented by Boston Pizza North Oshawa for the period ending Sept. 20. Ackerman scored her first goal as a Lord in the 30th minute of the women’s soccer game at Centennial College on Saturday, Sept. 19. Her tally was the game- winning goal in the 2-0 victory for Durham. The result from the weekend improves the Lords’ record to 2-0-1, two points back of second-place St. Lawrence, Kingston in the OCAA east division. This weekend they are home on Sat- urday, Sept. 26 against Cambrian Golden Shield. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Vaso’s Field. Tuesday, Sept. 29 they are on the road at Loyalist. Hockey Durham West Jr. Lightning have busy start scheduled DURHAM — The Durham West Jr. Light- ning didn’t get any favours from the schedule-maker of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League to start the season. 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Regional qualifiers will be held throughout North America, with the winners of each of these qualifiers com- ing together to compete for the top 16 spots. The top 16 finalists will be housed by Amateur Pool Player as they are trained by professional pool players and instruc- tors. The top two finalists in the house will compete for the international crown of Top Amateur Pool Player. This will all be done in Florida, and televised through a syndicated reality TV series. The series will follow the top amateurs through the final stages of their interna- tional title competition and capture the highs and lows of competitive billiards. The only qualifier in Canada will be held at Petrina’s on Sunday, Sept. 27, start- ing at 10 a.m. The tournament is open to 32 players, but, this qualifier is different then most. Where other qualifiers have each player pay a $50 US entry fee, Frank Kakouros, owner of Petrina’s and also on the executive of the Ontario Billiards and Snooker Association, is paying the entry fees for all players. “Players with a sharp eye and smooth stroke have an opportunity to excel in this sport,” says Kakouros. “Tournaments such as the Amateur Pool Players champion- ship offers players the chance to make it to the next level and step up their game.” Rob MacArthur, co-sponsor as league operator for the Ontario Chapter of the North American Poolshooters Associa- tion, is the tournament director for this qualifier. “This is a great way to promote and excel the game of billiards across Canada,” says MacArthur. The first 32 players to commit their attendance will be in the tournament. Players can enter the tournament by call- ing Frank Kakouros at 905-686-7474. 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The Generals will open defence of their Ontario Hockey League and Memorial Cup championships against the Storm Friday, the first game of a busy weekend that will also see them travel to Hamilton Saturday and return Sunday for their home-opener against the North Bay Battalion at the Gen- eral Motors Centre. It’s difficult to foresee the Generals repeating, but if the roster falls into shape as it might, the downturn might not be as severe as one would think for a team that has lost 13 players, many of them key. As of Wednesday morning, the team was still awaiting the return of goalie Ken Appleby from the New Jersey Devils, Anthony Cirelli from the Tampa Bay Light- ning and Michael Dal Colle from the New York Islanders. If they all return, the Generals will still have a solid foundation of stars at all posi- tions. New head coach Bob Jones isn’t looking any further ahead than he needs to right now, however. “I think it would be silly for me to make comments on players when I don’t even know if they’re back yet,” said Jones, who was hired away from the Windsor Spitfires after D.J. Smith moved on to the NHL. “I will say this: we’ll be very competitive, we’ll work hard and we’ll leave it on the ice every night, and hopefully that’s enough.” Dal Colle, the fifth overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft, could push for a roster spot with the Islanders this year, but if he doesn’t make it, he must return to junior. Appleby, a free agent, could be signed by the Devils and play pro hockey in the minor ranks, or return to Oshawa for an overage year. Cirelli, the Memorial Cup hero, is the most certain of the three to be back. “Hopefully we have a lot of our veter- an guys back from pro camp and if we do, that’s certainly going to be a boost to our lineup,” said Jones. “The first couple of weeks here with these young guys, and people being hurt or out of the lineup at pro camps, will be a challenge for us.” Dal Colle and Appleby, in particular, would offer the team two of the very best in the league up front and in goal respective- ly. Beyond that, Cirelli, Joe Manchurek, Kenny Huether and Sam Harding should all take big steps forward offensively, while overager Matt Mistele brings a reliable scoring touch. The forward ranks will be filled out by newcomers like import pick Lukas Lofquist, and three rookies from the most recent draft, including first-rounder Jack Studnicka. “It’s definitely a rebuilding year coming off the big Memorial Cup win, so there’s big shoes to fill, but I’m just here to soak it all in,” said Studnicka, a six-foot, 165-pound centre from the Windsor area. “The older guys know what it takes to win obviously coming off last year, so I’m very excited to hop in.” Studnicka, drafted 21st overall after scor- ing 31 goals and 89 points in 71 games with Detroit Belle Tire, managed a goal and four points in five pre-season games. “I think obviously there’s a higher speed, there’s more hitting, faster shots. Off the start, it was a little difficult to adjust, but I think I’m adapting to the best of my abil- ity,” he said. “Pre-season was great, a good experience. It gave me a feel for the league, but now that the season is right around the corner, I’m definitely excited for it to start.” In the absence of Mitchell Vande Sompel, who is out indefinitely with an upper body injury, the defence will be led by recent- ly acquired overager Jacob Graves and 19-year-old Stephen Desrocher, who was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs after playing a starring role at the Memorial Cup. Stephen Templeton, Daniel Robertson and Riley Stillman add limited OHL expe- rience, while import pick Misha Moor and newcomer Jalen Smereck round out the defence corps. “I’m very excited to be out there and be a go-to guy and a guy to lean on, a role model for the younger guys,” said Desrocher. “I’m excited to see what the new guys have to offer and I’m excited to keep developing with the guys who have been here with me for the last year too.” Desrocher, who said the month between winning the Memorial Cup and getting drafted by his hometown Leafs was the best of his young life, is eager to get back at it and, hopefully, surprise a few people. “Every year is as exciting as the next,” he said. “Even though it would be hard to top last year, we have some returning guys and some great new players on the team, and some new faces on the coaching staff. 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"NOW OPEN" PetroMaxX Construction and Ajax Petroleum is proud to announce the completion of all construction work of the new Esso Gas Station located at 290 Rossland Rd East, Ajax We look forward to serving the Ajax community AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR required for busy 10 bay Oshawa au- tomotive shop, we are looking for a long term employee with knowl- edge and experience in the automotive repair field to join our team, must be able to accu- rately estimate automo- tive repairs, order and receive parts, general of- fice duties. Hours 8am - 5:30pm five days a week. Only experienced candidates will be con- sidered. Starting at $45,000/year. Interested parties should submit their resume in confi- dence to: ken_gilmour@ rogers.com or contact Ken Gilmour at 905-433-4161 Gilmour's Automotive Repair. DURHAM MEDICAL is currently looking for a full and a part time Cus- tomer Service Represen- tative. We are looking for someone who is friendly, hardworking and thrives in a fast-paced environ- ment. The successful candidate will also have: excellent communication skills, a warm ap- proachable manner, and a team player. Customer service experience re- quired. Work on Satur- days required. Should this position be of inter- est to you please email a current resume to hr.dept@durhammedi- cal.ca , or fax resume to 905-728-4734. KINESIOLOGIST and a PHYSIOTHERAPY AS- SISTANT for an Indepen- dent Medical Assess- ment company based in Ajax. Requirements: Medical Terminolo- gy/Transcription, typing speed >65 wpm, own vehicle. Email resume: aneel.h@rogers.com INDUSTRIAL UNITS, 343 Bloor St. W., Oshawa (at Park Rd., near 401). 2850-sq.ft. Can be divided to suit. Call 905-579-5077 or 289-404-4567 for more information 1.85% 5 yr. Variable No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. 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Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Variety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appli- ances, GE dyers $449 and GE washers, $579. Many other new items available. Free local delivery. Call us today, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, 3 months, all shots up to date, dewormed, healthy. Needs exercise, room to run, and a lov- ing home. Crate, food, Revolution & toys in- cluded. Asking $250. Call 416-230-5757 2008 PT CRUISER, 103,000kms, Michelin tires, will certify, $3850. 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Sept. 26, 8am - 2pmRain date: Sun Sept 27, 8am - 2pm 30" bathroom vanity top, no taps, lots of brand new &tons of great stuff for everyone ESTATE SALE 1997 Glendale Dr. Pickering Saturday 10am - 2pm Antiques, Furniture, Collectables, Many Tools, Boats, Lawn Mowers, Welder, Old Toys & More! 48 Hiley Ave., Ajax Sat. Sept. 26th start at 9AM Large selection of new and high quality items including fall and Christmas decor, furniture, tools, antique desk & housewares. Start your Christmas shopping early!! 934 Glenanna Rd Pickering Saturday September 26th 8am to 2pm MOVING SALE High end brand name clothing, household items, new and mint condition. Everything Must Go! 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We pay top cash for your junk car and we tow it away for free. AJAX MOM SALE - Fall 2015 Saturday September 26th, 9am - 1pmMilestone Christian Centre, 610 Monarch Ave, AjaxADMISSION $2Swag bags for the first 100 people Browse new and gently used maternity, baby and kids clothes, toys, books & equipment. Silent auction and concessions area. Visit the Facebook event page, Ajax Mom Sale - Fall 2015 for more information. In Loving Memory of My HusbandChristopher Adam KylesDecember 1st, 1964 - September 25th, 2002 Sometimes I smileI know you're nearIt's not enough You are not here. You left with LOVEWhen you flew away,And a piece of meWent with you that day. The years roll byI'm not the same,But in my heartYou will remain Loving you forever, Forgetting you neverDeneane In Loving Memory of our DadChristopher Adam KylesDecember 1st, 1964 - September 25th, 2002 The sorrow never disappearsThe silent tears still flowThe pain is never far away Because we loved you so. But your always in our heartsWe think of you each dayAnd warm and special memoriesSo often come our way. You always had a smile to spareLove to give and time to careOur hearts still ache as we whisper lowGod bless you Dad, we miss you so Love Kaela and Kassandra HELMER, Dolf, September 13, 1932 - September 21, 2015 - It is with deep hearted sadness the family announces the passing of Dolf Helmer on Monday, September 21, 2015 in his 83rd year and just 8 months following the loss of his wife Tonnie of 55 years. Loving father to son James (Gail), and daughters Debby and Cynthia. Survived by his brothers Hank (Diane) and Albert (Loison), and his sister Janet (Herman). Adored Uncle to Jodi, Shannon and her daughter Charlotte, Mark, Jennifer (Leigh) and their sons Colton and Liam. And not to forget, he will be greatly missed by his dog Jake, and "Furry Grandchildren", Lillee, Zoey and Molly. Dolf was a man with a kind heart and a great spirit who was adored by many. His humorous personality and continuous smile throughout his illness is what kept us all positive through his difficult time. There is no doubt he will be greatly missed by all that was fortunate to know him. Family and friends are welcomed to the MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME at 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, ON, (905) 443-3376, for a visitation on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 1:00PM-2:30PM. Funeral Service will begin at 2:30PM in the chapel. A special thank-you from the family goes out to all the doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Health Care Centre in Toronto for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Durham Region Humane Society in his memory. Online condolences may be entered in the Guestbook at www.mountlawn.ca 2007 HYUNDAI VERA- CRUZ GLS Clean well maintained vehicle for sale certified and e test- ed.All wheel drive model. 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The second annual All Abilities Festival at Kinsmen Park recently featured fun, friendly soccer between some of the GTA’s most developed fully acces- sible youth soccer programs. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Pickering Panthers edged by Hurricanes in junior hockey opener PICKERING -- Pickering Panthers’ Kyle Gentles circled with the puck against the Newmarket Hurricanes during their Ontario Junior Hockey League season opener at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Hurricanes beat the Panthers 5-4. 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