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The incident happened in the parking lot of an apartment building on Falby Court in Ajax on Sunday, March 6 at about 8:20 a.m. Durham police report witnesses witnessed a man outside a parked car having a heat- ed argument with the driver and kicking the car before walking away. The driver got out of the car and confront- ed the man with two knives, police said. The driver pushed the man with both hands and pressed both knives against him. The man has his own knife and he slashed the driver, who retreated to his car and drove to hospi- tal for treatment of numerous wounds. The driver was arrested at the hospital after receiving treatment. The other man was arrested early Monday near the Ajax Community Centre when patrolling officers recognized him. Eric Richards, 32, of Dunlop Street in Whitby, has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of danger- ous weapons. He was later released on an Undertaking with conditions. Jamel Sufian, 32, of Falby Court in Ajax, was charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of dan- gerous weapons and mischief to property under $5,000. He was held for a bail hear- ing. Ajax, Whitby men face charges in Falby Court knife fight February hot home sales month in Durham DURHAM -- February was a hot month in the local housing market. Durham Region Association of Realtors president Sandra O’Donohue reported 845 residential transactions last month. “In comparison to February of 2015, we have seen a 16 per cent increase in the num- ber of sales,” Ms. O’Donohue said. “In con- trast, we have seen a two per cent decrease in the number of homes being listed.” There were 1,053 residential homes listed in February 2016 compared to 1,085 in Feb- ruary 2015. The average selling price in February was $490,081, a 16.5 per cent increase from Feb- ruary of last year. Homes are selling in an average of 16 days for an average of 102 per cent over asking price, she added. “A decrease in inventory coupled with high demand produces healthy price growth, known as a seller’s market,” Ms. O’Donohue noted. “This price growth is intensified by competition between buyers.” The association expects the market to con- tinue through the spring. Page 12 - Related Story ‘Sold in Durham’ 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 3 AP This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region. The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca inside MARCH 10, 2016 Pressrun 54,400 / 36 pages editorial Page / 6 Real estate / 17 What’s On / 24 Calendar of events / 27 sports / 28 Classified / 31 905-215 0442 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CARRieR Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. ‘Spring forward’ on Sunday Daylight Saving Time (DST) is used to save energy and make better use of daylight. Clocks are set ahead one hour when DST starts on Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m. MPP Lisa Thompson says ‘solutions at hand’ to help waterfront Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A citizens’ group fighting the algae issue on the Town’s waterfront has a new ally. Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa Thompson met with representatives from Pickering Ajax Citizens Together to Pro- tect Our Waterfront and toured the water- front on Thursday, Feb. 18. “I appreciate why cleaning up the lake- shore is so important. Indeed, it’s the jewel of Ajax,” said Ms. Thompson, the party’s environment critic. Algae has been plaguing the Town’s waterfront for a number of years. Ajax and PACT POW both point to the Duffin Creek water pollution control plant, which dis- charges effluent with phosphorous. The algae proliferates by feeding on the phos- phorous. The plant is jointly owned by Durham and York regions. It underwent an expan- sion several years ago and can now pro- cess up to 520 million litres per day. When the Province approved the expansion, it ordered the regions to do an environmen- tal assessment on the outfall pipe. The pipe extends one kilometre out into the lake. Ajax officials want it extended to three kilometres, as that would allow the effluent to mix more and dilute the phos- phorous. Region officials submitted the EA in 2014 and their finding was the pipe and the plant operate within provincial guide- lines. Ward 3 local Councillor Joanne Dies, also co-chairwoman of PACT POW, said the Environment Ministry “realizes they have to make a decision and they have to solve the problem. The technology is available. We’re waiting for a decision.” When asked if the group was hitting a wall, Coun. Dies said, “Absolutely. The EA (environmental assessment) closed almost two years ago to the day. I under- stand there’s a new (environment) minis- ter and staff. Over 90 residents requested a bump-up.” Ms. Thompson stated, “I appreciate the update Joanne and PACT POW provided. PACT POW gave a wonderful presentation while we were debating Bill 66, the Great Lakes Protection Act.” Increasing awareness of the issue is key, Ms. Thompson said. “The group has been actively seeking a solution for over four years now. They have to raise awareness that this has to be addressed,” she said. “They’re setting the bar on what happens if we don’t look after the lake.” Ms. Thompson represents the riding of Huron-Bruce, which is on the shore of Lake Huron. With a riding on a Great Lake, she said she was “kindred spirits” with PACT POW and knows of the need to protect the lake. Ms. Thompson said she was asked by Mayor Steve Parish to raise the issue in the legislature. “I’ll gladly do that,” she said. “There are solutions at hand. “My commitment to you is I’ll do our homework. I’ll follow up with the Great Lakes Initiative,” Ms. Thompson added. “I’ll just start pulling some things togeth- er. I’ll do something for Ajax, set the benchmark for what we can do. This is about finding a solution.” Tory environment critic joins Ajax algae fight Keith Gilligan / Metroland AJAX — Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa Thompson, centre, met with members of Pickering Ajax Citizens Together to Protect Our Waterfront about the algae issue affecting the Ajax shoreline. The Town and the group have been arguing phospho- rus from the nearby Duffin Creek sewer plant is causing the algae outbreak each summer. 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Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A man who pleaded guilty to a rash of violent robberies in Durham Region -- including incidents in which people answering online ads were pepper sprayed and terrorized -- has been sen- tenced to nine years in prison. The punishment given Sean Thomas would have been more severe were it not for his youth and prospects for rehabili- tation, Superior Court Justice Laura Bird said as she pronounced sentence Tuesday, March 8 in Oshawa. Mr. Thomas pleaded guilty to seven robberies and one count of fraud, relating to what the judge described as a “relentless and extremely violent crime spree” in the summer of 2012, when he was 18. “Mr. Thomas is certainly young enough to turn his life around,” Justice Bird said. “It is in everyone’s interest for him to do so.” A statement of fact read into the record says Mr. Thomas was part of a group of young men involved in a variety of crimes: an armed robbery at a Mac’s Milk store in Bowmanville; two home invasions, and several incidents in which people responding to Kijiji online ads were beset by men armed with guns and robbed. On the night of June 28, 2012, Mr. Thom- as and accomplices went to the home of an Oshawa woman who had advertised a lap- top on Kijiji, court heard. She and her par- ents were pepper sprayed and two young children terrorized as the bandits rushed into the home with the intent of stealing the computer. A victim of another Kijiji ambush sus- tained a fractured hand and had the win- dows in his vehicle smashed as Mr. Thom- as and his accomplices searched for cash; during a robbery in July 2012, a sawed-off shotgun was accidentally fired into the driver’s side door of the victim’s vehicle, court heard. Mr. Thomas, a former employee of Wind Mobile, also pleaded guilty to fraud. Court heard he used his position with the com- pany to create numerous fraudulent accounts in the names of others. Some of those phone numbers were linked to the Kijiji robberies by police, court heard. Mr. Thomas, now 21, was given credit for more than five years of pretrial custody, leaving him three and a half years to serve. Durham man sentenced to nine years for robberies targeting Kijiji users Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Up close and personal with a snapping turtle at Environmental Discovery Day PICKERING -- Emily Gray from the Toronto Wildlife Centre held up a snapping turtle during Environmental Discovery Day at the Pickering Recreation Complex recently. The centre attempts to inspire the public to learn more about the animals we see day to day. 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 5 AP Tour the residences and campus • Attend mini lectures and info sessions • Explore Academic and Student Services Fair Meet professors and students • See yourself as a Trent student TRENT OPEN HOUSE REGISTER NOW trentu.ca/openhouse *Some conditions apply WIN TUITION*FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR! 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Calder said. “I can’t speculate on the mind set here,” he said. In the first incident, an officer assist- ing at the scene of a car fire at about 11 p.m. March 7 blocked northbound traf- fic at Lakeridge and Myrtle roads, acti- vating roof lights and setting out pylons. A northbound car drove around the roadblock and when the cop moved the cruiser to stop it, there was a collision that caused minor damage to both vehi- cles. A 37-year-old Oshawa man was charged with driving on a closed high- way, a Highway Traffic Act offence. The next night at about 5:20 p.m., a vehicle drove around a cruiser that had blocked traffic at the scene of a house fire on Wilson Road North in Oshawa. When the driver found his way blocked by fire trucks he reversed, striking the cruiser. The driver, a 19-year-old Oshawa man, faces two Highway Traffic Act charges. 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People never come to the door anymore. And that’s what got me thinking. Is this just me and my house? Or is every- body else experiencing this? Is this complete dearth of visitors simply the natural consequence of an increasingly hermitic writer’s life or an ironic prod- uct of our socially networked age? There was a time, and it was not that long ago, when people at the door was a regular occurrence. As a kid, I used to ask my parents if I could go ‘call on’ somebody. Not telephone. Call on. That meant go to their home and see if they wanted to come out. There were six children in my family and we all had a passel of friends who were likewise call- ing on us. There was always somebody at the door. One of my old man’s big- gest pet peeves was some kid coming to the door during dinner. That was a huge no-no because dinner was supposed to be the one time, the one hour or so, when interruptions at the door didn’t happen. We had mailmen coming to the door everyday. In my parents’ time, mail was delivered twice a day! There was also the milkman and, when I was very young, the guy who delivered eggs and bread. There was even an anachronis- tic creature back then called a door-to- door salesman. Guys who would show up occasionally, peddling everything from encyclopedias to life insurance. The doorbell got a good workout. Nobody comes to the door anymore. And, as annoyed as I was by my recent spate of visitors, I’m not sure I like it. I certainly don’t like the fact that I actu- ally felt annoyance at the presence of another human being at my home. That has to be a red flag of some sort. I cur- rently have 1,262 ‘friends’ on Facebook. It’s more than 2,000 if you include the dopey fan page I have set up. I can count on one hand the number of those who have ever knocked on my door. Most, in fact, don’t even know where I live. 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Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copyright. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 When it comes to the economy noth- ing is ever for certain. Every day there are highs and lows hit in the markets, oil is down and then it is down again it seems and the dollar floats between 60 and 70 cents US. While all this craziness takes place across the country the Region of Durham’s Economic Development Department focusses on job creation. It’s the one constant that never chang- es and judging by the numbers last year, it was one to celebrate The 2015 Durham Business Count showed the total number of report- ed jobs increased to 177,563 in 2015 from 170,148 in 2014. Full-time work accounts for 118,319 of those jobs, while part-time (51,032) and seasonal (8,212) jobs make up the rest. “Overall we’re doing well. There’s more investment, more jobs,” said Stephanie Jones, manager of data, mapping and graphics for Durham planning and economic development. Long gone are the days when the majority of families could count on a General Motors paycheque to support their families. With the auto giant now a fraction of the size it was even 10 years ago the Durham economy has diversified. Small and medium-sized businesses are growing and Durham Region employment analysts are tar- geting digital technology, advance manufacturing, energy, health care and health service sectors for growth in 2016. Local municipalities are doing all they can to help create jobs. For example, last year in Ajax a job cre- ation awareness campaign conclud- ed. Spanning five years the goal of the program was to create 2,015 jobs. The municipality exceeded the target, cel- ebrating 2,915 jobs. One concern for Durham Region is the high youth unemployment. Data shows older youth (20 to 24 years old) are working at the same entry level jobs as teenagers (15 to 19 years old). “We continue to have lots of service sector jobs and we see our young peo- ple spending longer in that industry ... We should see (20 to 24 years old) moving into higher paying, stable, more career jobs and we just don’t see that. We haven’t for about four years,” said Heather McMillan, execu- tive director of the Durham Workforce Authority. As in life nothing is ever certain when it comes to the local economy but it is good to know that economic development is a Durham Region pri- ority. The goal is to get as many peo- ple as possible into good paying jobs. The Region is creating a new econom- ic development plan this year and it should set the employment outlook up for even more success. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Durham Business Count shows employment heading in the right direction in Durham Region Agree? Disagree? 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At the Region of Durham, severance is paid to regional councilors with three years con- secutive service. They receive one month sal- ary times the number of years of service, up to 18 months. The region’s severance remuner- ation bylaw was passed in 1993. According to a March 1 report to the region- al finance and administration committee, MP O’Connell received $21,849.74 from the Region. The Municipal Act requires that all council- lors’ expenses be reported. Totals for 2015 include expenses, remuneration and travel Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering councillors cost taxpayers $422,396 in 2015. That doesn’t include the cost for Mayor Dave Ryan, which was $141,406, most of which went to his salary of $82,272. Mayor Ryan’s expenses of $21,630 most- ly covered corporate initiatives. His trav- el costs were $15,751 and he received $21,753 in benefits. Councillors’ salaries totaled $199,142 (each made $34,281), and $78,958 cov- ered their benefits. Councillors claimed $36,080 in expenses, down from $41,804 in 2014. Expenses include cellphones, meals, postage and outside agencies. The report on council expenses and remuneration was passed at the March 7 planning and executive committee meeting without discussion. It will go to council for final approval on March 29. The statement excludes expenditures that are corporate in nature, such as council receptions and committee meet- ing expenses. Ward 3 City Councillor Rick Johnson claimed $10,078 -- the most in expens- es of the councillors, not including the mayor -- and cost taxpayers a total of $73,077. Ward 2 City Councillor Ian Cumming claimed the least in expenses -- $2,099 -- and cost taxpayers $65,098 all together. Jennifer O’Connell, the former Ward 1 Regional councillor who vacated her seat in November after being elected Pickering-Uxbridge MP, claimed $3,185 in expenses. However, in total, she cost $76,408, as she took her severance pay of $25,425. Councillors each made $34,281, except Coun. O’Connell, as her term was cut short when she became MP. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Kevin Ashe cost taxpayers $71,236, which included expenses of $8,325. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean cost taxpayers a total of $67,342, $5,955 of which went to expenses. Ward 3 Regional Councillor David Pickles claimed $6,438 in expenses and cost a total of $69,235. Regional councillors and the mayor also get paid by the Region of Durham. Councillors also received $3,428 in per diems for attending special meetings of council throughout the year. Coun. Ashe, Coun. Pickles and Mayor Ryan were all paid for sitting on the Veridian Corporation board of directors. Coun. Ashe made $19,521 and expensed $1,291, Coun. Pickles made $27,582 and expensed $2,929 and Mayor Ryan made $19,521 and expensed $108. Remunera- tion and expenses are paid by Veridian. The City of Pickering keeps a detailed account of council expenses online at www.pickering.ca/en/cityhall/Council- Expenses.asp . Pickering City Council costs taxpayers nearly $564,000 PICKERING -- Mayor Dave Ryan topped City council with $141,406 in total cost in 2015, which included expenses, travel costs and benefits. PICKERING -- Ward 3 City Councillor Rick Johnson claimed the most of any coun- cillor on City council in 2015. His yearly total came in at $73,077. 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP Still concerns about youth unemployment and rising number of commuters Jennifer O’Meara jomeara@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- While a shifting economy may make the local job market seem uncertain for Durham residents, there was job growth in almost all Durham municipalities last year. In a recently released 2015 Durham Busi- ness Count, the total number of reported jobs increased to 177,563 in 2015 from 170,148 in 2014. Full-time work accounts for 118,319 of those jobs, while part-time (51,032) and sea- sonal (8,212) jobs make up the rest. “Overall we’re doing well. There’s more investment, more jobs,” said Stephanie Jones, manager of data, mapping and graphics for Durham planning and economic develop- ment. Oshawa and Whitby saw the greatest growth in 2015, with Whitby showing a surge in the service industry and Oshawa enjoying growth in the industrial sector. Clarington is making the most of growth in the energy sec- tor, life sciences and tourism industry. Ajax enjoyed growing industries of health and human services, and tourism. The retail sector employs the largest amount of people in Durham -- at 20 per cent of the total jobs. Across the region, the service and retail sector stayed strong, despite Target closing. “That means there’s still lots of growth hap- pening ... It means people weren’t left on the streets,” said Kathy Weiss, director of Durham Region economic development and tourism. There were 1,500 new Durham businesses in the 2015 survey. Some may be older busi- nesses missed in earlier reports, including local farms. However when taken with the economic development numbers -- which showed 900 new businesses without includ- ing retail or farming -- the business count numbers are likely credible. Last year, Ajax concluded a job creation awareness campaign -- with a goal of creat- ing 2,015 jobs in five years. The municipality exceeded the target, celebrating 2,915 jobs. “We’re very pleased with the results and success of 2015 and we’re proud of our pro- grams and initiatives we have to make 2016 great,” said Lisa Hausz, Ajax manager of busi- ness development and marketing. There is significant growth in small and medium-sized businesses, according to Heather McMillan, executive director of the Durham Workforce Authority, although local experts have trouble tracking home-based businesses in Durham. Positive job growth in 2015 doesn’t mean it was a good year for all Durham workers. There were 900 business closures in Durham. Local manufacturing sectors are still strug- gling and the number of people who leave Durham Region every day to work some- where else is rising, according to Ms. McMil- lan. Central-East Durham (Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington) has high youth unemploy- ment. When looking at youth employment data, Ms. McMillan said what concerns her is that older youth (20 to 24 years old) are work- ing the same entry level jobs as teenagers (15 to 19 years old). “We continue to have lots of service sector jobs and we see our young people spend- ing longer in that industry ... We should see (20 to 24 years old) moving into higher pay- ing, stable, more career jobs and we just don’t see that. We haven’t for about four years,” said Ms. McMillan. Looking forward, Durham Region employ- ment analysts are targeting digital technol- ogy, advance manufacturing, energy, health care and health service sectors for growth in 2016. Local employers have told them there are skills shortages in sales and marketing, automotive mechanics, health services, IT, skilled trades and chef positions. There is also a high demand for engineers and accoun- tants. Clarington is expecting growth in the con- struction sector due to the eastern expansion of the Hwy. 407 in 2016/2017, said Sheila Hall, executive director of the Clarington Board of Trade. The CBOT is launching a new busi- ness retention and expansion survey, focused on the needs of businesses in the downtown cores. A report on the findings is expected back by the end of the summer. “This is a model we can take and go to man- ufacturing, or agriculture, or tourism,” said Sheila Hall, executive director of CBOT. “So we have a clearer picture.” In 2016 the Region of Durham will create a new economic development plan. That report is expected back by the end of the year. “It will be exciting. We haven’t had a new strategy at the Region for quite a few years,” said Ms. Hausz. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Durham Workforce Authority data shows the growing employment sectors • Advanced manufacturing (requires post-secondary education and involves increased responsibilities to manage prob- lems when they occur) • Information technology • Health care (not just services but also the local manufacturing of health-care related products) • Film • Wholesale trade • Agribusiness (including local micro-brew- ers and immigrant relevant food so new Canadians can buy locally grown produce) • Smart energy Durham boasts job growth in recent survey DURHAM -- The Algoma expan- sion is underway. This 48,000-sq-ft. expansion consists of a warehouse addition for fruit storage, load- ing dock and equipment storage expansion, all to the north side of the existing building. Total size of the facility after construction will be 152,700 square feet. FRONT PAGE -- In a recently released 2015 Durham Business Count, the total number of reported jobs increased to 177,563 in 2015 from 170,148 in 2014. Durham Workforce Authority data shows the growing employment sectors in Durham Region include advanced manufacturing, as seen here at Algoma Orchards in Clarington, information technology, health care, film, wholesale trade, agri- business and smart energy. HOw THis iMPAcTs YOu In Durham Region 28.5 per cent of workers commute to Toronto for their livelihood. A survey of commuters found most would be willing to take a pay cut of as much as a $10,000 a year to work closer to home. Supporting the growth of local employment will gives Durham resi- dents more time to spend with their families and shift some of the tax bur- den off homeowners, onto the com- mercial and industrial sectors. 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If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that the world will grow light in the east each morning and that dazzling orb will peep over the horizon -- or paint the sky gold and red on a cloudy day. You can count on days growing longer in spring, and ice melting into water, the medium of life, and bulbs and seeds starting to sprout and send down roots as a new growing season begins. For more than four billion years our sun has been bathing planet Earth in a constant wash of solar energy, inspir- ing an astounding variety of life forms in response, here in our watery world. The force of gravity is what shaped our solar system and what holds it together, of course. We Earthlings are indeed lucky to be orbiting our star 150 million kilometers away, the perfect distance for our oceans to remain a beautiful blue liquid, instead of freezing solid or boiling over. Far enough that it takes eight minutes for a single ray of sunlight, traveling 300,000 km per second, to reach us. That great mass of burning hydrogen and helium we spin around each year is anything but benign, reaching tempera- tures of 15 million degrees Celsius at its core, a thermonuclear fusion blast fur- nace. We can’t even gaze at it for more than a few seconds without burning our eyes. Churning sun spots, flares and fierce solar winds constantly send gamma rays, X-rays and ultraviolet radiation through- out the sun’s magnetosphere, bombard- ing every celestial body in their path. Fortunately, Earth’s own magnetic field and atmosphere shields us from most potentially scary effects. So let’s get out there and watch for those snowdrops, coltsfoots and crocus- es. Peel off our gloves and scarves and tip our face to the warming rays. With daylight saving about to begin, let’s hear it for the sun! Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,500 species on her life list of birds, seen in far- flung corners of the planet. Sunshine makes the day brighter The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney Garden project winner of ‘best group effort’ in City’s 2015 Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program PICKERING -- A local community gar- den will continue to flourish after win- ning a big prize for its sustainable initia- tives. Valley Plentiful Community Garden recently won for the ‘best group effort’ in the City of Pickering’s 2015 Celebrat- ing Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pro- gram. The group of more than 70 people that co-ordinates and maintains a 95-plot community garden in Pickering’s city centre will work with the City on a com- munity enhancement project valued up to $10,000. “Valley Plentiful Community Garden does a wonderful job of connecting peo- ple of all ages and backgrounds to grow healthy, organic food,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “They also give back to their commu- nity through donations to the local food bank, and I look forward to seeing them build on their tremendous contributions and successes.” The sustainable neighbourhoods program challenges neighbourhood groups to complete activities that make Pickering a better place environmen- tally, socially, or economically. Groups are composed of immediate neighbours, schools, businesses, places of worship, and organizations. The gardening group was selected by fellow participating groups through a peer vote. “We are shocked but feel so honoured that our peers found us worthy of such recognition,” said Carolyn Kasperski, the group’s co-ordinator. “The City’s program has given us a great opportunity to raise our profile within the community, and we look for- ward to working with staff on enhancing our garden.” Previous winners have been respon- sible for creating beautiful, educational, and environmentally significant spaces within the city. To get involved in the 2016 program, visit www.pickering.ca/csn . Pickering awards Valley Plentiful Community Garden $10,000 (NC) Dental hygienists, our partners in disease prevention, remind us that good oral health is essential for overall health and well-being. They encourage all of us to commit to a good daily oral hygiene routine whose benefits will last a lifetime. All it takes is five simple steps: 1. 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And with the launch of Sunderland, residents can get much more - a full-sized home, with room to live and grow; a spacious backyard for playing and entertaining; a private driveway; and quiet streets for kids to ride their bikes, with the convenience of being close to local amenities and just over 20 minutes from highways 404 and 407. All that with prices starting in the mid $300s. “At Sunderland we’re already seeing incredibly strong demand – even stronger than we expected, and I think a big reason why is that people can purchase a beautiful new detached home at prices unheard of in larger centres. For example, it’s not uncommon to see homes in Aurora priced at well over $1 million,” says Bill Daniell, president of Kaitlin Corporation. “This is an ideal community for young families who want a home and a yard, as well as for those at the opposite end of the spectrum who want to move from their expensive GTA homes to an affordable home that allows them to have an additional vacation property and still pocket extra money.” Phase One of Sunderland consists of 90 two-storey and bungalow homes, ranging in size from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet on 30 to 60 foot lots. These charming, traditional two to four bedroom homes feature cozy front porches and one to three car garages. Additional smart built-in features include “drop zone” charging station; Ecobee Thermostat; kitchen with soap dispenser, cutlery organizer and pull out waste bins; USB outlets; curved shower rods; full length bedroom mirror; stylish mailbox; and bicycle rack in the garage. These gorgeous homes start in the mid $300s, while 3,000 square foot, three car garage homes are priced from the low $500s – with occupancy slated for late 2016. Sunderland Park and Fairgrounds is located next to the community and has something for everyone including an arena, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, skate park, basketball court, and a park and picnic area. Additional area leisure and recreational opportunities include boating, swimming, hiking, biking, golfing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, as well as the Trent-Severn Waterway, over nine parks and trails, an art gallery, a museum and a library. The historic village of Sunderland is located in Brock Township and is home to approximately 1,200 residents. It combines small town charm with many excellent amenities and its thriving main street is lined with quaint shops, restaurants and services. Schools, daycare and medical facilities are also close by. There is a strong sense of community and annual events such as the Lions Music Festival, the Maple Syrup Festival and the Agricultural Fall Fair are popular with both residents and visitors. “This is a great opportunity for people to purchase a home in the heart of an established, historic community that is in arm’s reach of great local amenities,” concludes Daniell. “And because the area is experiencing steady growth and continues to evolve, residents can rest assured that their quality of living will only improve.” The Sunderland Presentation Centre is located at 28 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, Ontario and is open Saturday and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment only, Monday to Friday by calling (416) 881-4907 or to learn more, go to www.mysunderland.ca. Kaitlin Corporation has grown over the past 25- plus years to become an award winning land developer and builder across Ontario. Kaitlin communities can be found in Richmond Hill, Oakville, Aurora, Stouffville, King City, North York, Pickering, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Brooklin, Uxbridge, Collingwood, Midland, the Kawarthas, Wellington and Kingston. The corporation has obtained approvals for over 5,000 residential units, serviced approximately 4,000 lots, built over 3,000 homes, 1,000 condominium suites and a retirement home. Amazing New Home Community with Big Heart and Small Town Ontario Values, Offers Easy Access to the GTA Breaking Ground in Durham Region… Ajax Coughlan Homes, Duffin’s • Village, 30’ & 40’ detached, townhomes Greenvilla Development • Group, Henderson Place, 19’ & 22’ townhomes John Boddy, Eagle Glen, 34’, • 40’, 45’ detached, semis & towns John Boddy Homes, Eagle • Woods, detached, semi- detached & townhomes Marshall Homes, Riverside • Enclaves, 37’ & 50’ detached Medallion Developments, • Castlefields on Carruthers Creek, 30’, 34’, 37, 41’, 50’detached and semi- detached Oxnard Homes, Harwood • Meadows, townhomes Sundial Homes, Mulberry • Meadows, towns, semi- detached, detached Bowmanville Averton, Beacon Hill, 40’ • detached Baywood Homes, Napa Valley, • 30’, 40’, 50’ & towns City Homes, Orchardview, 40-• 50’ detached Delpark Homes, Northglen, • 40’ & 45’ detached, towns Halminen Homes, Townes of • Scugog, townhomes Kaitlin Corporation, • Brentwood, 39’, 40’ & 42’ detached Kaitlin Corporation, • Lakebreeze, detached, linked singles and towns Kaitlin Corporation, The • Waverly Condominiums Wilmot Creek• Brooklin Golden Falcon Homes, • Winchester Place, detached & towns StoryBook Homes, Estate • Homes on 1.5 Acre Lots Courtice Cleary Homes, Robinson • Ridge Courtice Country, 37’ & 40’ detached Halminen Homes, Courtice • North, 30’, 40’ & 50’ detached Halminen Homes, The Villa’s • of McLaughlin Heights Halminem Homes, Towns of • Tooley Mills StoryBook Homes, Highland • Woods, 52’ detached Woodland Homes, Mallory • Heights, detached & townhomes Newcastle HR Developments & • Thornridge Homes, Gracefields, 32’ & 40’ detached Jeffery Homes, Courtice • Woods, detached Kaitlin Group, Port of • Newcastle, 30’, 38’, & 45’ detached, condominiums & towns Storybook Homes, Bond Head • Estates, 1 acre detached Oshawa Midhaven Homes, Breeze, • 30’ & 40’ detached, freehold towns Tribute Communities, • Park Ridge, 40’ & 50’ detached Tribute Communities, • U.C., 30’, 36’, 40’ detached and semi-detached Pickering Averton, Main Street • Seaton, townhomes Mattamy Homes, Seaton, • 30’ & 36’ detached, townhomes Uxbridge Brookfield Residential, • Fox Trail, bungalow townhomes Emer Developments, • Heritage Hills II, lot sizes start at 1.61 acres Empire Communities, • The Estates of Wyndance, 85’ & 200’ detached Whitby Brookfield Residential, • Whitby Central, detached Coughlan Homes, • Forestview Estates, 40’, 50’ & 60’ detached Highmark Homes, • Triumph, townhomes Medallion Developments, • Lytton Park, detached Sundance Homes, The • Towns of Nichol Green, townhomes Senator Homes, Harbourside, • condos This list has been compiled for New Homes & Interiors. To advertise in this section, please contact Margaret Cox at mcox@durhamregion.com. Timothy J. Whittaker Publisher Fred eismont Director of Advertising margaret Cox Sales Manager staCey haWkins Editorial Consultant margaret Cox Chris tamblyn monique lea Advertising Consultants www.durhamregion.com NEW HOMES & INTERIORS is published bi-weekly, with a total pressrun of 367,700 copies at 865 Farewell St. Oshawa (telephone number 905-579-4400) and is one of the Metroland Media Group of suburban newspapers with distribution in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Port Perry, Clarington and Scarborough. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse and advertisement based on his sole discretion. Bungalows & 2-Storey Designs on 32’, 38’ 48 and 52’ lots $279,900from GRAND OPENING Lindsay’s Pr emier Community Is Growing Again! MASON HOMES – BUILDING QUALITY INTO EVERY HOME FOR OVER 55 YEARS! Every new Mason home is built to Energy Star® For New Home standards and is enrolled in the Holmes Approved Homes program to ensure your peace of mind today and in the years ahead. THE ROSEDALE2242 sq.ft.Bungalow Loft 61 Broad Street, Lindsay Mon., Tues., Wed. & Weekends: 11am – 6pm Closed Thurs. & Fri.|(705) 324-1653 Illustrations are artist’s concept. See sales representative for details. Sizes, prices and specifications are correct at press time and subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. MASONHOMES.CA Mon., Tues., Wed, Friday: 11am - 6 pm | Weekends 11.00 am - 6.00 pm | Closed Thursdays Sales Centre Hours DECORATED MODEL HOME OPEN! Discover Mason Homes exceptional quality as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Phase 3 in this sought after neighbourhood. Tour our beautiful Model Home and experience first-hand the craftsmanship and design excellence that has been our hallmark since 1961. 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For more information, please visit www.opg.com @ opg BROUGHT TO YOU BY OPG’S PICKERING ANDDARLINGTON NUCLEAR STATIONS TAKE A HIKE* WHEN: 10 am and 1 pm WHERE: Claremont Conservation Area (Main entrance on Concession 7) Find out about the creatures who call Claremont Conservation Area their home, as we hike to a variety of activity centres and finish with a warming campfire. *Preregistration is required at www.opg.com MONMARCH14 FREE SIGNS OF SPRING WHEN: 10 am to 2 pm WHERE: Darlington Nuclear Information Centre, 1855 Energy Drive, Courtice Join us to explore signs of spring through art, crafts &activities. Drop-in throughout the day. Activities take approx. one hour. MONMARCH14 FREE KIDS SAFETY VILLAGE WHEN: 10 am to 2 pm WHERE: 1129 Athol St., Whitby Explore safety in a kid-sized village! All activities are outdoors. Please dress for the weather. TUEMARCH15 FREE COMMUNITY SKATE WHEN: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm WHERE: South Courtice Arena, 1595 Prestonvale Rd., Courtice Gather your skates, helmet,family and friends. Skating is fun for everyone! Pad A – Learners Skate; Pad B – General Public Skate WEDMARCH16 FREE WEDMARCH16 FREE COMMUNITY SWIM WHEN: 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Lots of splashing, lots of laughing, and great exercise for all!Admission is free during program hours. Pool has maximum occupancy, so it’s first-come, first-served. MAPLE TIME FUN* WHEN: 9:30 am to 2 pm WHERE: Purple Woods Conservation Area, Maple Syrup Festival, North Oshawa Discover the wonders of Canada’s famous maple trees. OPG activities are FREE but there’s a $5 per person admission fee to Purple Woods. *Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.cloca.com ther FRIMARCH18 FAMILY FUN AT THE FARM* WHEN: 10 am to 2 pm WHERE: WindReach Farm (see www.windreachfarm.org) Enjoy snowshoeing,wagon rides and a campfire; make crafts and meet the farm animals. *A $20 charitable donation to the farm is appreciated. Please dress for the weather. Food and refreshments are available for purchase. * F THU MARCH17 FREE LET’S TALK SCIENCE* WHEN: 10 am and 1 pm WHERE: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., Pickering Calling all scientists! Embark on a journey of discovery and unlock the mystery and magic of science. *Preregistration is required at www.opg.com magic of scienc FRIMARCH18 FREE DURHAM -- The Durham District School Board has declared former Oshawa sec- ondary school Donevan Collegiate surplus to its accommodation needs. The school board declared Donevan, which was closed in 2010, surplus on Feb. 16 and publicly announced the process on March 7 at a standing committee meeting. Once a school is declared surplus, it is pro- vincially mandated that the school board begin the process of selling. With Ministry of Education approval to begin the process, a 90-day period, Feb. 24 through to May 24, is in place during which the Durham school board must offer the property at fair market value to the follow- ing bodies, in order: French public, French Catholic, and English Catholic school boards; local English and French language colleges and universities; the Region of Durham; the Province of Ontario; and the federal government. If none of those organizations wishes to purchase the site in the 90-day time frame, the property will be put on the open mar- ket. 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Every day.’ Paid for by the Government of Ontario ontario.ca/healthykids 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 24 AP WH A T ’ S O N Musical feast with Tommy Castro and The Painkillers in Ajax AJAX -- Hang on to your hats, Tommy Castro is bringing a mix of funky soul, blues and classic rock to Ajax next month. Tommy Castro and The Painkill- ers performs an April 3 show at the St. Francis Centre as part of Music by the Bay Live’s Live Blues Concert Series. The California band is touring on the strength of its latest album, Meth- od to My Madness. “Over the course of his four-decade career, Castro has played thousands of shows to hundreds of thousands of fans, packing seats and dance floors, always leaving them screaming for more,” states a press release. The 8 p.m. show is at 78 Church St. S. Tickets are available at www.music- bythebaylive.com for $70 in advance, $80 at the door. Not just about the beverages at The Portly Piper Pub in Ajax DURHAM -- Betty sometimes likes to visit a Durham pub -- and not just for a beverage or two. And one of her favourites is The Portly Piper in Ajax, a busy, boisterous place. We tend to lower our expectations when considering ‘pub grub’ fare. We want to satisfy the hunger, not have a fine-dining experience: fries, chicken fingers, fish and chips etc. will do. You can get the usual suspects at the Portly, but the large and varied menu means it may take you a while to make up your mind. There are around 20 appetizers alone, ranging from nachos and garlic bread to tortilla flutes and a nice, hot spinach and artichoke dip. Over to the entrees, and the jerk chicken pasta was a pleasant surprise: the penne was cooked perfectly and the Caribbean jerk cream sauce was outstanding. My dinner companion opted for the butter chicken poutine one night and had it the next time we were at the Portly as well. Yup, we’ve been a few times recently. You may have read here that Betty likes liver and onions once in a while and it’s a fine choice at the Portly. I was asked how I wanted the liver cooked (medi- um), and when it arrived the meal was a sight to behold: smothered in gravy and bacon with mashed potatoes and veg- etables. The liver was prepared just as I had asked and the presentation was top- notch. Well worth the $14. Other entrees include spicy Thai stir- fry, Atlantic salmon and jumbo shrimp and chicken carbonara pasta. The Portly is an excellent place to soak up a great pub atmosphere while enjoy- ing a drink and a fine meal. Price Range: Most meals between $10 and $20; many at the low end of that range Licensed: It’s a pub! Telephone: 905-426-9535 Address: 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax Hours: Open at 11 a.m. seven days a week. Mon. to Wed. to 1 a.m., Thurs. to Sat. 2 a.m., Sundays midnight. facebook.com AJAX -- Tommy Castro and The Painkillers are coming to Ajax. Submitted photo AJAX -- Liver and onions at The Portly Piper in Ajax. 5 things to do in Durham this weekend DURHAM -- March break and spring are in the air. 1 Stock up on fishing gear to get ready for open water fishing at the Bowmanville Tackle Swap and Fish- ing Show, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Region- al Hwy. 2, Bowmanville. The event features more than 60 vendors and 60-plus tables of new and used fishing stuff. Also look for special guests, free draw prizes and a raffle draw table. Admission is $3.2 In Oshawa,, and just for the girls, the First Canadian Chapter of the 99s and Enterprise Airlines invite girls and women to the Oshawa Airport to experience aviation. Girls Take Flight is March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring activities, speakers and vendor booths. Best of all, take a free flight in a small airplane (limited to women and girls, aged 10 and older, who have never been for a flight in a small airplane). To register and for more info, visit www.girlstakeflight.ca or call 905-213-8384.3 The future is now in Ajax on March 12 as an Electric Car Expo comes to Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Learn about the environ- mental benefits of driving an elec- tric vehicle at the free event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. E-mail jade.scho- field@ajax.ca for more info.4 Looking ahead to March break, the Canadian Automotive Muse- um, 99 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, will have drop-in activities and crafts for families throughout the week and tour guides will be on hand to answer questions. You can also visit on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 stu- dents/seniors and $5 for youths. Contact agates@canadianautomo- tivemuseum.com or 905-576-1222 to see what’s up.5 While spring beckons, winter isn’t over yet, so lace up the blades for some free skating on March 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Village Arena, 100 Church St. N., Ajax. You can thank George Lytwyn of Sun Life Financial for the free ice time. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events bythebaylive.com for $70 in advance, $80 at the door. AJAX -- Tommy Castro and The Painkillers are coming to Ajax. uReport Reader-submitted content Are you going to this concert? E-mail your photos or a 15-word review to newsroom@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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 25 P WHAT’S ON Visit a Durham art gallery DURHAM -- There’s lots of art to see at local galleries. At the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville, Projec- tions: Emerging Artists Sarah Ammons, Dani Crosby, Conan Masterson opens this weekend. There’s a reception and artist talk March 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. The show runs to April 10. Three shows run to March 26 at Whit- by’s Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St.: Jes- sica Field: Parabolic Constructs, Georgia Fullerton: Relation and George Yates. Finally, at Oshawa’s Robert McLaughlin Gallery, a number of exhibitions are run- ning. See Moving Image until Aug. 30, The Magic Gumball Machine of Fate to March 31, Holly King: Edging Towards the Mys- terious to April 17, The Other NFB: The National Film Board of Canada’s Still Photography Division, 1941-1971, to May 1 and Ask Children to April 24. The gallery is at 72 Queen St. (Civic Centre). The Port Perry Patchers are showing quilting arts to March 26. The show is called O Canada. See it at the Scugog Council for the Arts Gallery, 181 Perry St., in downtown Port Perry. Summer arts camps beckon DURHAM -- Summer already? Not quite, but The Travelling Stage is accepting registrations for its summer camps, held in Ajax, Brooklin, Port Perry and Uxbridge. Toni Grates is the founder and director of TTS, a creative arts education company. The Brooklin resident and former Pickering student has worked as an actor, writer, producer and choreographer. The summer camps are for kids ages 6 to 12. E-mail info@travellingstage.com, visit www.travellingstage.com/ or call 416-317- 8950 for more information and to register. Scugog arts community prepping for spring tour SCUGOG -- Spring is just around the cor- ner for Scugog’s arts community. The 17th annual Lake Scugog Spring Studio Tour will be held on April 30 and May 1. It will feature the works of 30 artists across 15 mediums at 12 studios located throughout the area. The self-guided, juried tour is free. For more information on the tour and to get a brochure, visit www.scugogstudio- tour.ca, call 905-995-1335 or e-mail art@ marionmeyers.com. 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While you are here, you can also enjoy one of the signature milkshakes, a soft ice cream cone or a sundae. When you visit The Big M, it’s like taking a trip back in time. The restaurant offers an authentic 60’s vibe. The combination of great food and outstanding customer service will have your coming back time and time again. “We pride ourselves on our 50 plus year tradition of serving the Bay Ridges area, which is why we’ve gone back to the restaurant’s original feel,” Chris says. “We offer high quality food and a good time – plus, you can’t get a better hamburger or steak on a Kaiser anywhere else.” It’s no surprise that that the restaurant was voted in as number one hamburger in Ajax and Pickering. Drop by or drive up to The Big M at 711 Krosno Blvd. (at Liverpool Road, south of the 401) in Pickering for an incredible dining experience. For more information, call (905) 837-9332 or visit the website at www.thebigm.ca. Ajax and Pickering’s Favourite Hamburger 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 26 AP Rouge Va lley Ajax and Pickering 580 Harwood Ave South Ajax , ON L1S 2H9 • 905-683-2320 x 1501 Rouge Va lley Centenary 2867 Ellesmere Road Scarborough, ON M1E 4B9 • 416-281-7342 CentenaryAnesthesia g r o u p BRONZE SPONSORs PRESENTING SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORs WHAT’S ON Rockers Marianas Trench stopping in Durham Astoria tour visits General Motors Centre in Oshawa March 19 OSHAWA -- Ten years after releasing Fix Me, Marianas Trench has established itself as one of the biggest Canadian bands of our time. With two certified platinum albums (Mas- terpiece Theatre and Ever After) under its belt and chart toppers such as Fallout and Stutter, in 2013, the band picked up a Juno Award for Group of the Year. The band’s Never Say Die tour is in sup- port of its latest, Astoria, and includes a gig at Oshawa’s General Motors Centre on March 19. “Mousse up that hair, throw on your best ripped acid wash, and get ready to join the fight to make dancing legal once again,” band frontman Josh Ramsay says in a press release. The show features guests Walk Off The Earth and Kieran Mercer. For tickets, visit www.generalmo- torscentre.com , the box office at 99 Athol St. E., the Information Kiosk in the Oshawa Centre or call 1-877-436-8811. Rockers Marianas Trench stopping in Durham ripped acid wash, and get ready to join the fight to make dancing legal once again,” band frontman Josh Ramsay says in a press The show features guests Walk Off The For tickets, visit www.generalmo- torscentre.com , the box office at 99 Athol St. E., the Information Kiosk in the uReport Reader-submitted content Are you going to this concert? E-mail your photos or a 15-word review to newsroom@durhamregion.com Kids stuff Friday, March 11 Pickering after school drop-in 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd., Pickering. For Pickering kids aged seven to 10, the after-school program will feature foosball, air hockey, PS4 and more. The room will be open Monday to Friday, with staff supervi- sion.it’s located in the youth room at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre.. $4 TueSday, March 15 Pickering after school drop-in 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd., Pickering. For Pickering kids aged seven to 10, the after-school program will feature foosball, air hockey, PS4 and more. The room will be open Monday to Friday, with staff supervi- sion.it’s located in the youth room at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre.. $4 SaTurday, MarCh 26 PArA easter egg Hunt 9 a.m. 12 p.m. rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park, Beachfront Promenade, Pickering. Pickering auxiliary rescue association hosts this free community eventfor ages 2 - 10. Light refreshments will be provided. To help Para prepare for number of children, registration is required. Families will receive directions to the egg hunt upon arrival at West Park.For questions, e-mail events@ para-rescue.org. Free https://www.face- book.com/events/984957941551401/ Library Programs TueSday, March 15 crAfternoon 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. For ages 6 to 12. Children get crafty with a variety of different supplies. explore, imag- ine and create ... and be sure to dress for mess. Parents of children 6 to 9 years are asked to stay in the room. also at the Petti- coat Creek Branch:Tuesday, March 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.. Free http://www.picnet.org WedneSday, March 16 Music and movement 10 a.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. ages newborn to 5. Join Ontario early years for a program all about music and movement followed by a craft. also at the Petticoat Creek Branch:Wednesday, March 16 at 2 p.m.. Free http://www.picnet.org Meetings MOnday, March 14 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 audito- rium. Learn how to strengthen your speak- ing and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toastmaster- sclubs.org for more info.. Free WedneSday, March 16 WoMen empowering Women 6 p.m. 10 p.m. Sabina's previously known as the Courtyard, 1755 Pickering Parkway, unit 20,, Pickering. WeWednesdays. Mission is to assist women to build business brands. This is an open forum for women. Guest speaker. Meets the third Wednesday of month in Pickering. Visit www.wewednesdays.com for more details.. $25 Registration SaTurday, March 12 MAPle ridge tennis club 2016 registra- tion 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. This season Maple ridge is joining with amberlea Tennis Club and will be offering members the chance to play on durham Leagues (a, B and C,) lessons for all ages, a club pro, an over-55 league and social leagues. Maple ridge courts are locat- ed just northwest of Liverpool and Finch. For more information check the website www.mapleridgetennisclub.ca or e-mail mapleridgetennis@hotmail.ca. Free Whats On Sunday, March 13 tHe Holy Quran open house 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. a display of The holy Quran from aMJ dur- ham. Free SaTurday, MarCh 26 12tH annual easter Parade 10 a.m. royal Canadian Legion - Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. The royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 and the Ladies auxiliary present the oar- ade. Put on your best easter bonnet, deco- rate your bike, wagon or doll carriage to win great prizes. Free lunch and activities at the Legion following the parade.Parade route: east on annland St. at Liverpool rd. to Krosno Blvd. and along Krosno to Bayly St.. Free https://www.pickering.ca/en/Calen- dar/Living/details.aspx?id=ca9e9c6c-7a5a- 42e2-94af-bd63f84dee67 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 27 P Jason Liebregts / Metroland WHITBY -- Artists far and wide donate art for Station Gallery’s annual fundraiser, Drawing for Art, which is April 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. Station Gallery’s Drawing for Art fundraiser April 28 Event guarantees attendees an original work WHITBY -- Take home a piece of original art on April 28. Station Gallery’s Drawing for Art event is one of the highlights on Durham’s cultural calendar. The gallery fundraiser is a fun eve- ning of mingling and great food -- and as if that wasn’t enough, you are guaranteed to walk out of the place with art. A limited number of tickets are sold and the first person whose ticket is chosen has first pick of roughly 100 works, created and donated by Durham and other artists. The second person chosen then makes a selec- tion and so on until all of the names are drawn. It pays to plan ahead as, when your time comes, you only have a couple of minutes to choose your piece. You can see the works in the gallery start- ing April 1. Tickets are $225, which includes admis- sion for two, food and a piece of original art. Tickets are available in person at the gal- lery, 1450 Henry St., or by phone at 905-668- 4185. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. Visit durhamregion.com 2. Click on the black SIGNUP link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the information in the fields and click on SUBMIT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account. 5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on EVENTS - SUBMIT NOW (near the top of our home page on the left) 6. On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. 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 • Ma r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 28 AP SP O R T S Be wary of quadriceps pain A large percentage of young people in the eastern GTA participate in high lev- els of physical activity in various types of demanding sport. While these sports are great for keep- ing young people healthy and promoting good physical development, at times the demands put on the body can be higher than what the body can handle. There are a number of different sport injuries these athletes can sustain around the knee, however I would like to discuss an overuse injury called Osgood- Schlatter disease, otherwise known as apophysitis of the tibial tubercle. The injury is related to overuse of the quadriceps muscle causing inflamma- tion around its lower attachment to the tibia bone (patellar ligament). In advanced stages of continued over- use, microtears or pulling away of the attachment from the tibia can occur. This causes specific boney point ten- derness just below the front of the knee joint (tibial tuberosity) during and after participation in running, jumping, skat- ing and agility sports. Initially symptoms are minimal to mild in nature, but with continued high level of usage symptoms become more severe. Simple squatting or gentle touching of the affected area can cause intense pain. With moderate to severe symptoms I would not advise young athletes attempt to play through the injury. Growth plates are present locally and continued use can lead to increased bone formation at the injury site and more complicated problems. If symptoms are present it is best to contact a local health professional to diagnose the problem, and monitor recovery as well as return to play. Treatments usually include rest from the sport, icing the attachment, anti- inflammatories and quadriceps stretch- ing once symptoms allow for it. When the inflammatory process reduces, spe- cific progressive rehab exercises are given. Once symptoms have significantly improved, a two-legged squat exhibiting little to no pain can be used as an out- come measure to start the return to play process. To prevent reoccurrence, ramping up training before the onset of a sport sea- son is vital. Stretching of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles regularly during the season is also important. Dr. Andrew Fagan is a licensed chiropractor, kinesiologist and clinical acupuncture provider. You can reach him at dr.fagan@porthopehealthcentre.com or 905-885-5111 Dr. Andrew Fagan Guest columnist Jason Liebregts / Metroland Cory Joseph delivers hometown smiles PICKERING -- Jeal Kabeya posed for a picture with Toronto Raptors basketball player and Pickering native, Cory Joseph, after getting his jersey autographed during a meet and greet at St. Louis Bar and Grill, which hosted a team night fun- draiser in support of Key Hoops Canada, a non-profit youth basketball development program started by Cory’s father, David Joseph. The event raised $1,000. OJHL team will be rebranded, revitalized, says hockey director Steve Sardellis Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers are gone this season, but sure don’t want to be forgotten. After another turbulent and dis- appointing campaign in the Ontar- io Junior Hockey League, the team is eager to showcase to the fans a new owner, coaching staff with new head coach, jersey and overall approach. All of that and more will be part of a 5 p.m. press conference on Monday, March 14 in meeting room 1 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, where the public is welcome to attend. “We’re really trying hard here to get ourselves stamped in the community as a completely rebranded and revital- ized team,” says Steve Sardellis, who joined the team mid-season as direc- tor of hockey operations and finished as interim head coach, replacing Matt Carroll. “We’re really going out of our way here as to how we want to be per- ceived in the community.” Although the ownership change has not yet been formalized by a vote, Sardellis envisions no problems with that when it does take place, likely the same week as the press conference. He said the vote has been postponed twice already due to untimely snowstorms. As for the new head coach, he said the club has gone beyond Pickering to get the man they wanted, but that there would be some local content within his staff. “We really believe we might have a gem here,” he enthuses. “We’re hop- ing to keep him as long as we can, but I have a funny feeling that within a cou- ple of years this guy might be a head coach in the OHL. I think there’s a pro coach there in the making and I’m so excited we’re getting him.” The next coach will be the team’s sixth since the start of the 2014-15 season, but Sardellis says the new approach will be to strive for stability throughout the organization. This past season, the Panthers missed the playoffs for the second year in a row with a record of 15-32-2-5, including 2-8-1-1 since Sardellis replaced Carroll behind the bench. Sardellis says the plan is to keep the player roster as local as possible moving forward. The roster that closed out last season had 10 players from Pickering and Ajax, including the top four point producers. “We want to build within our com- munity and help our local boys get scholarships and get to the next level of hockey,” he said. 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Lovingly remembered by grandchildren, Paul, Neil, Ryan, Keith, Elizabeth, Chris and Michelle, and great grandchildren, Josh, Jack, Cameron, Tate, Allie, Dawson and Ethan. He remains in the hearts of his many, many friends and family. Dad will be remembered for his dry sense of humour, friendly nature, and willingness to lend a helping hand. He was a well-known member of the Pickering Seniors Club, and in fact president for many years. Throughout his life he generously volunteered his time to help others. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's society. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Dad, we love you, we will miss you and we will remember you always. TUFF, Eric Walter - Passed away suddenly with family by his side on Friday March 4, 2016, aged 72 years. Leaving with wonderful and loving memories his wife and soul mate Loretta, children Stefanie, Lesley, Darlene (Peter), Lorraine (George), Mark (Laura) and Greg (Tracy), 11 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren, an uncle, aunts and many cousins. Pre-deceased by parents Kenneth and Wilhelmena, son George and son-in-law Mike. Resting at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, with visitation on Friday, March 11 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Visitation at Altona Road Community Church, 1367 Altona Road, Pickering, on Saturday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m., funeral service to follow at noon. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada are appreciated. 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