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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 Trees to be replaced near site at Harwood and Rossland Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A two-acre woodlot is being removed to make way for a large develop- ment at the southeast corner of Harwood Avenue and Rossland Road. Belmont Equity Partners is building a seven-building development that will total 119,500 square feet. One of the fea- tures is a 44,600-sq.-ft. Longo’s grocery store. The 2.1-acre woodlot to be removed is immediately south of the Tim Horton’s. The trees need to be removed before April 1 to avoid birds nesting in the trees, said Paul Allore, the director of planning and development for Ajax. Mr. Allore added a 2.8-acre plot of land next to the development has been turned over to the Town and trees will be replaced there. Richard Kennedy, the vice-president and partner with Belmont Equity Partners, said the site is “central to north Ajax. It’s near two high schools and there’s a deep residential market on three sides of the site. There will be future growth toward the east along Rossland.” In addition to Longo’s, Mr. Kennedy said the company is speaking with “multiple national tenants,” but couldn’t release the names. The Longo’s will employ about 50 people and Mr. Allore said the overall develop- ment will create about 300 jobs in total. Restaurants could take up some of the space, he noted. “This is a very good news story. It’s need- ed development. There are 300 jobs and a supermarket that’s a niche that isn’t in the region,” Mr. Allore noted. “The corner woodlot is being com- pensated for. It’s been fully vetted by the TRCA (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) and we’ll be overseeing the work,” Mr. Allore said. The tree planting won’t start until next spring as “development grading and infra- structure need to be put in place,” he said. Mr. Kennedy said fencing around the site is to go up this week and tree removal will start next week. Grading the site will be done over the spring and summer with construction to start in the fall. “The first phase will be done by the fall of 2017,” he said, adding that would be the Longo’s building. “It’s the first Longo’s in Durham Region,” he said, adding the Longo’s has “consis- tently received feedback that customers want a store in this area.” Two-acre woodlot being removed to make way for Longo’s in Ajax Supplied artist’s rendering AJAX -- A Longo’s grocery store will serve as the anchor tenant of a seven-building, 119,500-square-foot retail development at the corner of Harwood Avenue and Rossland Road. inside MARCH 17, 2016 Pressrun 54,400 / 36 pages editorial Page / 6 What’s On / 17 Calendar of events / 20 sports / 21 Classified / 24 905-215 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. 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UOITFA president Gary Genosko says they have been bargaining with the university since October last year and have met more than 30 times to negotiate a number of mone- tary issues. “There are a number of key issues for us,” Mr. Genosko said. “UOIT professors earn among the lowest salary in Ontario, we have maybe the worst faculty-to-student ratio in the country and we have a very weak ben- efits package.” UOIT did not provide anyone for comment noting its spokesman is in negotiations, but has set up a website at uoit.ca/labourrela- tions2016/ to provide updates on the negotia- tions. “We remain committed to concluding a new collective agreement as soon as possi- ble,” the website reads. In a Dec. 18, 2015 bargaining update, UOIT- FA says UOIT proposed a “zero-zero-zero” base salary increase over the next three years for assistant professors, associate professors and professors, which UOITFA rejected. “That’s the opening position of the adminis- tration and they’re sticking to it,” Mr. Genosko said. “Our proposal is a 2.25 per cent increase to base salary. Our goal is to keep pace with inflation.” Negotiations were to continue until mid- night on Wednesday, March 16, the final day of negotiations scheduled between UOITFA and UOIT before the strike deadline. A min- istry-appointed mediator joined the March 15 negotiations and will be present for the March 16 negotiations to attempt to help the groups reach an agreement. Should no agreement be made, 77 per cent of UOITFA membership indicated in a Febru- ary vote its support of a strike if necessary. 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These events are all beautiful and sad and perfect in the grand scheme of things, but they are, nonetheless, unmistakable reminders that the clock is ticking. And frankly, it’s a little daunting. When my children were young and I was happily and busily engaged in their day-to-day affairs and upbring- ing, the years sped by, but I never felt, either emotionally or physically, that I was aging. I was just delightfully suspended in a kind of charmed sta- sis. Kids do that for you. And if you’re smart, you’ll let them pull you into their youthful, green energy field; a place of games, imagination and play that has more anti-oxidants than a wagon-load of Goji berries. You can- not hang out with children and not have some of that gold rub off on you. But my boys are older now and moving out and moving on. I no lon- ger have daily access to that energy field. Luckily, however, I do remem- ber how to get there. And I am still able to recognize a magical, age-defy- ing talisman when I see one. I know, for instance, that 30 minutes of riding a bike, without a helmet, on a sum- mer’s day, is like a B-12 shot. I know that a meal of kale and brown rice has got nothing on the restorative powers of a bowlful of Captain Crunch eaten while watching cartoons. I under- stand how vital it is to not only go barefoot on grass as often as possi- ble but to make time to lie down on it, gaze at the sky and make shapes out of the passing clouds. Yoga is great, but skinny-dipping with your partner is a far more holis- tic medicine. And reading to someone or being read to is still the best way to go to sleep. Finally, I understand that neither science nor medicine has yet to fully comprehend the life-altering power of milk and cookies. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column neil crone Enter Laughing our opinion Pickering resident Nasrin Alostaz has lived in many places all over the world but none of them she called home until she moved to Canada. Originally from Jordan, she moved to the United Arab Emirates in 1999 before relocating to Ireland with her husband. The couple moved with their family to Canada in 2014. In Durham Region about 9,000 new- comers came to the area between 2006 and 2011. The proportion of visible minor- ities living in Durham has risen from 12.4 per cent in 2001 to 16.8 per cent in 2006, and finally to 20.7 per cent in 2011. Among the top visible minorities were Black (7 per cent), South Asian (5.7 per cent), Fili- pino (2 per cent), Chinese (1.5 per cent), and Latin American (0.7 per cent). Other than English, common languages spoken in residents’ homes were Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Urdu, French, Spanish, Polish, Tamil, Tagalog, Cantonese, and Persian. Immigrants like Ms. Alostaz and her family are necessary for the simple reason that Canada’s fertility rate has been drop- ping for the past 30 years. According to Statistics Canada the country’s birth rate today is low, at 1.6 children per woman. Compare that to the three children per woman registered between 1940 and 1960. At the same time our fertility rates have been dropping Baby Boomers have been retiring and that’s leaving a skills gap in many sectors of the economy includ- ing engineers, physicians, nurses and con- struction workers. According to a survey conducted by Canada’s Federation of Independent Busi- ness, one out of 20 jobs remains unfilled because of an inability to find suitably skilled labour. The worst off are employ- ers looking for skilled construction work- ers, who reported 7.7 per cent of jobs went unfilled. They are followed closely by the business services and agriculture sectors. Hospitals and the personal service sector ranked tenth at 3.8 per cent. The need is greatest in Manitoba, Ontario and Alberta. Immigration is not the sole solution to this country’s fertility and skills gap prob- lems but it does play a key role in helping Canada maintain a balance. In Durham Region the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, which offers one-stop settlement services for newcomers in Dur- ham and York regions, has already seen nearly 10,000 people at its Pickering loca- tion alone this year. This is good news, not only for the immigrants but for the Region. There aren’t many families living in Durham Region right now who are not descendants of people who came to this area as immigrants themselves. 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Mr. Bridgeman started working for the Region in 2005 and spent 10 years as the director of current planning in the Region’s planning division. “I look forward to working with an exceptional group of forward- thinking professionals to support council’s efforts towards sound planning and economic prosper- ity,” Mr. Bridgeman said in a state- ment. “My aim is to work with staff to develop and implement new ideas that will help Durham Region meet strategic goals.” Over the years, Mr. Bridgeman has been involved in a number of committees and working groups, including the emergency manage- ment working group; corporate cli- mate change committee; Planning Act working group; conservation authorities liaison committee; and Development Directors of Ontario. He received a bachelor of envi- ronmental studies degree from the University of Waterloo, a diploma in public administration from the University of Western Ontario and has also completed the leadership program at Queen’s School of Busi- ness. David Pickles Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary holding fundraiser in Ajax DURHAM -- The Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary holds its annual fundraiser on April 23. The Spring Fling features a buffet dinner and silent auction, with doors opening at 6 p.m. It’s being held at the St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Tickets are $40 per person. There’s also a $15 ticket to come after 8:30 p.m. and it doesn’t include dinner. For tickets, call 905-649-8282 or visit www.second-chance.ws . 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 8 AP Region’s population slowly becoming more culturally and ethnically diverse Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com This is part one of a three-part series on new Canadians who have made Durham their home. Here we look at how the region’s ethnic makeup is changing. DURHAM -- Moving to a new country can be a jarring expe- rience, but most people can say they’ve had to endure the hardships that come along with it just once in their lives. For Nasrin Alostaz, her arrival in Canada in 2014 wasn’t the first time she had been plucked from familiar surroundings and plunged into uncharted waters, to sink or swim. Originally from Jordan, she moved to the United Arab Emirates in 1999 where she met her husband, Raed. The couple then relocat- ed to Ireland where they lived for about a decade, starting a family there and both earning their degrees, before deciding it was time for another change. They now live in Pickering with their three children, Obada, 14, Mohammad, 8, and Judy, 4. “Canada was one of the countries that I always wanted to move to,” says Ms. Alostaz, on her decision to pick up and move again -- this time, perhaps, for good. “It sounded like a place that you’d want your kids to grow up in. There (are) good opportunities for future develop- ment, like career-wise, so this is one thing that attracted me as a nurse and I know for a fact that my husband did get attracted to that from his point of view as an agricultural engineer. “It was a combination of looking forward to having our kids grow up here (and) all the cultural and educational opportunities.” Ms. Alostaz isn’t alone in her views. There has been a steady flow of foreign-born people settling in Canada over the past quarter of a century, with the annual intake hover- ing around 250,000 since the 1990s. According to Statistics Canada, between 1991 and 2000, about 2.2 million immigrants were admitted to Canada and that trend continued into the new millennium. Between 2001 and 2006, 1.4 million newcomers, or an annual aver- age of 242,000 individuals, were admitted as permanent res- idents. From 2006 to 2011, around 1.2 million people immi- grated to Canada. Most recent immigrants came from Asia (including the Middle East) while numbers from Africa, Caribbean, Central and South America have also increased slightly. In 2011, 6.8 million people or 20.6 per cent of the total population of Canada were foreign-born and nearly all of them (about 95 per cent) lived in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta. Ontario had the largest share of people born outside the country with 3.6 million immigrants (53.3 per cent). Of these, seven out of 10 lived in Toronto and sur- rounding municipalities. In Durham, specifically, immigrants comprised 21.3 per cent of the region’s population in 2011 -- up from the immi- grant population in 2006 (20.7 per cent) and 2001 (19.1 per cent). Compared to other parts of the GTA, Durham had the lowest percentage of overall immigrants but the highest per- centage of population (1.5 per cent) identifying with at least one Aboriginal group. The majority of immigrants living in Durham came to Canada prior to 1991, with the largest number of immigrants arriving between 1971 and 1980. Although the immigrant population in Durham is still dominated by older immigrant groups (mostly British and German), new immigrants to the region are increasing from non-traditional source countries in Latin America, South Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Africa. About 9,000 newcomers came to Durham between 2006 and 2011 -- the majority of them moving from countries within Asia (47.3 per cent), followed by the Ameri- cas (27.4 per cent), Europe (14.2 per cent), and Africa (10 per cent). Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, which offers one- stop settlement services for newcomers in Durham and York regions, has had programs and services at its Ajax and Pickering locations accessed nearly 50,000 times over the past year. As for the most common countries of origin for immigrants in the area, manager of the Pickering location, Kathy Pittman-Feltham says it varies. “We always see quite a variance; we do see a higher amount from China, we do see from India and then the lan- guage does tend to vary from month to month quite a bit,” she says. Besides English, the top three languages spoken by immi- grants accessing services through local welcome centres last month were Arabic, Spanish, and Dari. Part 2 will explore some of the challenges facing newcomers in Durham and what services are available to them locally. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Newcomers navigate their way through new life in Durham Region Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Ana Fabroa, left, administrative program assistant, and Rebecca Rodrigue, mentorship co-ordinator, looked over some papers at the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services in Pickering. W elc o me Ho m e HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • Durham’s population has increased significantly -- from roughly 247,000 in 1974 to about 656,000 at the end of 2014. Immigration is a significant catalyst for growth in the GTA; nearly two-thirds of population growth in recent years has come as a result of immi- gration. • In 2011, the ethnic origin for most Durham resi- dents was European (70.6 per cent), North American (29.4 per cent) and Asian (12.8 per cent). Other nota- ble ethnic origin groups included Caribbean (6.6 per cent) and North American Aboriginal (2.9 per cent). • The proportion of visible minorities living in Dur- ham has risen from 12.4 per cent in 2001 to 16.8 per cent in 2006, and to 20.7 per cent in 2011. Among the top visible minorities were Black (7 per cent), South Asian (5.7 per cent), Filipino (2 per cent), Chinese (1.5 per cent), and Latin American (0.7 per cent). Other than English, the most prevalent languages spoken in residents’ homes were Urdu, Farsi, Tamil, Spanish, Polish, Tagalog and Italian. • Ajax had the highest proportion of visible minori- ties in Durham (45.8 per cent), followed by Pickering (35.4 per cent) and Whitby (19.2 per cent). In all other area municipalities, visible minorities repre- sented less than 10 per cent of the total respective population in 2011. 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Railway will be a continuous 24-hour operation. This component is expected to take about four weeks. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the overall work schedule. Lane restrictions will be in effect throughout the project on Old Taunton Road and Taunton Road West. Access will be maintained for emergency ser- vices, garbage pick-up, buses and local residents throughout the construction project, but delays should be expected. Residents will be notified in advance of construction work that’s immediately in front of their properties. Drivers are asked to exercise addition- al caution for pedestrian safety and the safety of the construction workers. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact one of the following Durham Region works department staff mem- bers: Chris Worona, project inspector, at 905-261-7707 or chris.worona@durham. ca or Roger Beynon, project Supervisor at 289-928-0703 or roger.beynon@dur- ham.ca . For service disruptions, call 1-866-278- 9993. 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Folks’ fascination with raptors -- the feath- ered kind -- continues to escalate, judging from the number of readers reporting sight- ings and asking about good spots to go see them. Snowy owls at both Whitby Harbour and Oshawa’s Second Marsh drew eager crowds with cameras and binoculars this week. Hawks don’t often sit around posing for pictures like owls do, especially when they’re intent on getting back to their breeding grounds to mate. And that’s what’s on their minds these days as spring migration ramps up. The good thing is they migrate by day and are big enough to spot in the sky, unlike so many tiny songbirds that fly north in the dark, hoping to avoid predators. I’ve been checking reports on Ontbirds, the Ontario Field Ornithologists’ sight- ings’ website, of raptors streaming past the Grimsby Hawk Watch near Hamilton. It’s the best barometer of raptor arrivals, since lots of them funnel along the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment between Lakes Ontar- io and Erie, soaring over anyone standing in the open fields of the Beamer Conservation Area, or at the edge of its limestone cliffs. As of last Saturday, 254 red-tailed hawks and 339 turkey vultures had already been tal- lied, the earliest two species to start heading north in any numbers, possibly because they don’t have as far to come. Bald eagles as well; so far 11 of them. But this week other species started swelling the ranks. Red-shouldered hawks, the harsh calls of which are a true sign of spring in any Ontario wet woods. North- ern harriers, an open-fields species, tipping silently from side to side as they glide on their long slim wings. Rough-legged hawks, dark buteos as big as red-tails, but on their way to the Arctic. Even a few sharp-shinned hawks, kestrels and merlins, the very first in what will soon become a great flood flying past. Some raptors follow the Oak Ridges Moraine northeast as they migrate in spring, but Durham Region doesn’t have the same geographical advantage as in fall, when hawks naturally flow together into a river running southwest along the Lake Ontar- io shoreline, or the rim of the ancient Lake Iroquois shoreline at Heber Down. So to get your fill of hawk excitement in the next two months it’s really worth driving down to Grimsby and up onto the escarpment. Best to pick a day when winds are from the east, so they hit the cliffs and bend up in a current of air the raptors can ride. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,500 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. 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Du f f i n M e a d o w s C e m e t e r y i s a b u s i n e s s n a m e o f M o u n t P l e a s a n t G r o u p o f C e m e t e r i e s . Region keeps eye on recyclable items DURHAM -- An incident in Milton where a contractor was seen shovelling snow into a collection truck to increase the weight would be a waste of time in Durham. Craig Bartlett, the manager of waste operations, said, “We pay by collection stop and not by weight.” A resident took a picture of the con- tractor and posted it on social media. Milton is in Halton Region and Halton officials said an investigation would be conducted. The contractor was fired. “We don’t pay the contractor. We pay the company,” Mr. Bartlett said, adding, “Snow won’t add a lot of weight and in the facility, it would be noticed.” Collection weights are fairly consistent from year to year, he noted. “It’s Thursday and if 25 tonnes off a street was collected, it would be about the same amount as last year,” he added. If there was a jump, “we can detect it.” He added the Region has inspectors out on streets checking collection, as well as in the dumping facilities. It would be very difficult to compro- mise a load and not have it detected, he noted. “All material comes to our facilities. We track it all the way out. It’s all pret- ty predictable. If there’s a variance, we would be quick to see it,” Mr. Bartlett said. He noted if there had been a storm and trees were damaged, “we would see a blip” in the amount of waste. If anyone sees something they aren’t sure about, they should contact the Region, he noted. Easter Parade, egg hunt in Pickering March 26 PICKERING -- There will be a ton of Easter fun in Pickering on Saturday, March 26. It all begins with the Pickering Easter Parade, put on by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 and the Ladies Auxiliary. Residents are invited to dec- orate their bike, wagon or car- riage or simply come out and enjoy the annual event. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Annland Street at Liver- pool Road South and will trav- el along Annland, then along Krosno Boulevard to Bayly Street. The parade will end at the Legion at 1555 Bayly St. in Pickering and residents are invited for a free barbecue, a visit with the Easter Bunny and to get treat bags for kids. For more information call the Legion at 905-839-2990. Also that same day, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., an Easter egg hunt will take place inside the Pickering Public Library, One The Esplanade. The egg hunt is for children aged three to 11. For more information call 905-831- 6265. Former Durham restaurant owner who filmed staff in washroom sentenced May 12 Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- A former restaurant owner facing voyeurism charges has pleaded guilty and will be sen- tenced on May 12. Krisztian Krenner and his wife Danay Krenner were both charged with two voyeurism charges, along with two other charges, after a web- cam was found in the staff wash- room of the couple’s restaurant. Mr. Krenner pleaded guilty to a single count of secretly observing/ recording person when they expect privacy. During a sentencing hearing on Thursday, March 10, Crown Lori Anne Turner was seeking a sen- tence of four to six months in jail for Mr. Krenner followed by three years of probation. Ms. Turner noted Mr. Krenner pleading guilty was a mitigating factor for why she was seeking the sentence. Mr. Krenner’s lawyer John Olver was seeking a conditional dis- charge along with between 12 to 18 months of probation. Ms. Krenner wasn’t in court, as she’s on bed rest, ordered to bed rest by her doctor, as she is preg- nant with twins. Her charges will be dealt with on May 12. Mr. Krenner now works as a cook at a restaurant, his lawyer noted. High school students challenged to enter contest where winner decided by the people DURHAM -- Students who think they have the best macaroni and cheese rec- ipe have a chance to prove it in Durham College’s second annual Epic Mac n’ Cheese competition on April 9. Durham College is inviting all Grade 11 and 12 students who think they make the best mac and cheese to prove it. Test a classic recipe or come up with a daring one for cheese-filled competi- tion. Participants are eligible to win bur- saries toward an education in culinary, hospitality or special events planning at Durham College. The winner of the Epic Mac n’ Cheese competition will be decided by the peo- ple so take your hunger. The event is on April 9 at the Durham College Centre for Food in Whitby. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The competition, tasting and voting follow, with an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. The event is free for children under five. 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For more information: visit www.toastmasters.org Toastmasters speech competition holding regionals in Durham March 19 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 17 AP WH A T ’ S O N Quinn Mills has big-city dreams Releasing EP this summer Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Even if he makes millions, Quinn Mills says he won’t be a musi- cian because of the money. “I’m doing it for that feeling you get on stage,” says the Ajax singer/song- writer. Mills, 17, is already something of a veteran. He’s performed since he was 10, was writing his own songs before he became a teenager, and recorded his first solo EP, Something Real, by the time he turned 14. Now things are taking off: he is managed by MP Music House and is finishing his new EP, recorded in Nashville and New York. A sin- gle, Wife Material, is due out in late spring/early summer and the EP should drop in July. He is moving to New York City this year to further his career and, when last we checked, Mills was in the Big Apple and had recent gigs at The Sidewalk in Man- hattan and at The Cup Coffee House on Long Island. He’s working with producer/pub- lisher Dan Marshall, who has urged him to play live as much as possible. “Dan Marshall heard (Something Real) and he knew that I wrote (the songs) at 11, 12 and 13 years and it really impressed him,” Mills says. He says Marshall has been helping him learn how to control his voice better and understand the music business. When they met, Mills says Marshall asked to see a song he was working on. “He liked it and we started writing together,” Mills says. He realizes that his earlier songs were largely “pre-teen love songs” and is aiming to develop as a song- writer, which will come with experi- ence, and achieve a new type of pop music sound. Mills is something of a machine at the moment, penning around three songs a week, which will make pick- ing the EP tracks much harder. He writes on Loop Station, enabling him to record and repeat parts of songs, or loops, which he can then build upon. “I want to be touring, writing music,” Mills says of the future. “I want other artists to record my songs. That would be cool.” For more information on Mills and his music, visit www.Millsmills- music.com and check him out on Twitter and Instagram using the han- dle @MillsyMills. Hosting for the holidays comes with many responsibilities, and one of the biggest is feeding guests. While turkey may be the go-to entrée at the holiday dinner table, hosts have a little more leeway with regard to appe- tizers and snacks. What constitutes the right appetiz- ers or snacks typically depends on the atmosphere of your holiday celebra- tion. Standard snacks like potato chips or cookies are well suited to casual affairs, while more formal holiday din- ners may require hosts go the extra mile with regard to appetizers. Hosts who want to wow their guests with a restau- rant-worthy appetizer can consider the following recipe for Salt Crust Scallops With Thai Lime Dipping Sauce, courte- sy of Mark Bitterman’s Salt Block Cook- ing. Makes four servings 1 9- to 10-inch square salt block 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice 1⁄4 cup Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 hot chile pepper, such as bird chile, habanero, cayenne or Scotch bonnet, stem and seeds removed, minced 1⁄4 cup finely shredded carrot 11⁄4 pounds large wild-caught sea scallops (about 16) 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Place the salt block over low heat on a gas grill or stovetop for 10 minutes. Turn the heat to medium and heat for 10 more minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and heat the block to about 600 F, about 20 more minutes. To make the dipping sauce, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, 1⁄4 cup water, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, chile pep- per, and carrot; set aside. Pat the scallops dry and pull off their white gristly tendons if not already removed. Season the scallops with the black pepper and let stand at room temperature until the salt block is hot. When the salt block is very hot (you should only be able to hold your hand above it for just a few seconds), place the scallops on the hot block and sear until browned and springy to the touch but still a little soft in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches if your salt block cannot comfortably fit all the scallops at once. Transfer to a platter or plates and serve with the dipping sauce. Impress guests with restaurant-quality appetizer Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Quinn Mills, 16, is a singer-songwriter from Ajax. He is finishing his new EP, recorded in Nashville and New York. Submitted photo DURHAM -- Salt Crust Scallops with Thai Lime Dipping Sauce. 5 things to do this weekend DURHAM -- This weekend is shap- ing up to be a great one as there are a number of things to do, see and hear -- plus spring arrives next week.1 While the weather hasn’t been the best for it, we’re guessing there will be syrup at the 40th annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. The popular event runs March 19 and 20, 26 and 27 and April 2 and 3 at the Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd. E., Oshawa (on the Oshawa/Scugog bor- der). See how maple syrup was made more than 400 years ago and how it happens in our time. You can also take a horse-drawn wagon ride and enjoy some pancakes. Admission is $5 and there’s an additional charge for pan- cakes and the rides. Advanced tickets for admission are required. Visit cloca. com/msf/ to buy general admission tickets and get more information. 2 Indoors, another annual event that draws crowds is the Brooklin Wood- carvers show and competition, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hey- denshore Kiwanis Park Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby. See some amazing work at the free event, where there will also be door prizes, raffles and wood- carving supplies.3 In west Durham, there’s lots of fun to be had at a Newf Friends spring fundraiser on March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Dunbarton Fairport Unit- ed Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering. The day features pictures with the Easter Bunny, bake and bark and rummage sales, a puppy kissing booth, face painting, newf-drawn cart rides and live music. All in support of Newf Friends Newfoundland Dog Res- cue. Two-legged and four-legged crea- tures are welcome.4 Experience a range of emotions as Guelph-based musicians Wendell Ferguson and Katherine Wheatley, or Wendell and Wheat, are up at the Greenbank Folk Music Society. The show is March 19 at 8 p.m. at Green- bank Centennial Hall, 19965 Hwy. 7/12, Scugog. Tickets are $25, available at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge, POE Design in Port Perry or by calling 905- 985-8351. 5 Back in Oshawa, The LivingRoom Community Art Studio, 149 Simcoe St. S., holds an indoor yard sale on March 20 from noon to 4 p.m. It’s on rain or shine and you can buy original art and handicrafts, craft kits and a variety of art-making materials, all in support of the LivingRoom. 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The project’s first performance is May 7 at Whitby’s Heydenshore Pavilion. “Be a part of the theatrical concept sweeping North America,” states a press release. “Watch live, as a group of per- formers from across Ontario create theatre magic by staging a full scale musical with spirit, ingenuity and a whole lot of brav- ery!” Online submissions only are accepted and interested people are asked to visit www.confidentialmusicaltheatreproject. com to apply. Sign up before March 20 and you will be considered for casting in the May 7 pro- duction. Later submissions will be in the running for the local show slated for July 29. Tickets are $25 and are available online at www.confidentialmusicaltheatreproject. com. Ryan Pfeiffer/ Metroland Mozart by Melody AJAX -- Melody Fung performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.12 with the Durham Chamber Orchestra during their Mostly Mozart show at the St. Francis Centre. 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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 Saturday, March 26 eAster egg hunt 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. For ages 3 to 11. take part in an Easter egg hunt inside the library. Free http://www. picnet.org tuESday, March 29 Meet PPL’s robots 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Petticoat creek Library & community centre, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. For ages 10 to 15. check out Pickering’s newest addition to the library -- dot and dash. these cool, new robots are fun to navigate and get to know. drop in for snacks and an exciting robot challenge with a prize for the winner. Free http://www.pic- net.org March Break Friday, March 18 fire station 5 open house and sparky the fire Dog’s birthday party! 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Fire Services - Fire Station 5, 1616 Bayly Street, Pickering. Kids are invited to Sparky the Fire dog’s Party. tour the fire trucks, make a craft, try on firefighting gear and meet Sparky. don’t forget to grab a loot bag. Free Meet-AND-greet PriNcess PArty 11 a.M. 2 p.m. Pickering town centre, 1355 Kingston rd., Pickering. the shopping centre hosts an assortment of family friendly activities during March Break. today’s event is a meet-and-greet princess party. children will get the chance to inter- act with their favourite princesses. Meet at centre court, Lower Level, near Best Buy Mobile. donations accepted to Luke’s Place Meetings MONday, March 21 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 MONday, March 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 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 MONday, aPriL 4 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 Teens WEdNESday, March 23 fOOtPriNts 4 Autism teen and youth program 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Pickering central Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. Social program for teens and youth on the autism spectrum. Peers (14-21 years) chat, play games, listen to music and have fun in a social gathering, fostering inclusion, acceptance and friendship. Space is lim- ited. register for free. E-mail: melissa@ footprints4autism.org. Free www.footprint- s4autism.org Whats On SuNday, March 20 suNDAy Afternoon Big Band 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering recreation complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Featuring George Lake Big Band for the lis- tening and dancing pleasure of local adults 55+. Light refreshments will be served. $6 per person 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 parade. Put on your best Easter bonnet, decorate your bike, wagon or doll carriage to win great prizes. Free lunch and activities at the Legion following the parade. 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A good indication of your fluid needs is determining your sweat rate. • Weigh yourself at the start of your exer- cise. • Commence exercise session. • Weigh yourself at the end of your ses- sion, ensuring you towel off any excess sweat from your body. • Repeat this procedure under different training conditions to get a good under- standing of your individual fluid needs. • Remember that weight loss during exer- cise is primarily water loss (not fat loss), and needs to be replaced soon after fin- ishing exercise. Tips to stay hydrated: • Make hydration a habit, stay well hydrated both when you are active and when you are resting. • Schedule fluid for before, during and after exercise. Here are a few tips: four hours or less before exercise; 250- 500ml (1-2 cups) fluid; water. two hours or less before exercise; drink about 125-375ml (1/2- 1.5 cups) of fluid; water. Keep fluid with you during your work- out; monitor sweat rate and replace lost fluid with a sports drink for activities last- ing longer than one hour. Replace lost fluid immediately after exercise: more is required for activities lasting more than 60 minutes, exercising in hot weather and when exercising mul- tiple times in one day or at sports compe- titions. Drink water, milk, chocolate milk or sports drinks. • Avoid carbonated soft drinks, regular fruit juice, fruit drinks, energy drinks and alcohol. • During recovery, you will continue to lose fluids through sweating and urine losses, so plan to replace this fluid deficit over the next 2-6 hours. Andrea Miller MHSc, RD; http://www.amillerrd.ca/; andream@live.ca; 905-233-2437 Andrea Miller Guest columnist Ron Pietroniro/ Metroland AJAX -- Chelayne Bailey, a senior point guard with the Pickering High School Trojans, has earned a full scholarship to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. Orange is the new green and gold for Chelayne Bailey Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Pickering High School basketball star Chelayne Bailey is trading in her Tro- jans’ gold and green for orange next sea- son. Referred to by Trojans senior girls’ bas- ketball coach Mike Gordensky as the “most successful girl player at Pickering High School in terms of five years at the school”, Bailey recently committed to the Syracuse (New York) University Orange on a full basketball scholarship. Gordensky noted the 18-year-old Pickering resident and star point guard had numerous offers from such NCAA Division 1 basketball programs as Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Minnesota and Canisius (Buffalo, NY) before ultimately deciding to sign on with Syracuse, which competes in the Atlantic Coast Confer- ence. “She’s had a real good high school career,” noted Gordensky pointing to Bai- ley winning four LOSSA gold and a silver in her five years on the Trojans’ senior squad. She also made four OFSAA appear- ances with Pickering High, earning a pro- vincial silver medal. “She’s definitely ready to move to the next level. She’s going to do well at Syracuse. They got a gem.” Moving to the next level of education and competition was initially a difficult decision for Bailey -- until it was made easy -- after she visited the Syracuse cam- pus. “When I went on a visit there and met the coaching staff, it was easy,” she noted. “One of my former teammates Julia Chan- dler (an Orange forward from Toronto) goes there, so having someone with me on the team is good. Tia (Thevenin, from Ajax, a hurdler for the Syracuse women’s track team) also goes there, so having two people at the school who I know will make it so much easier for me. Also, coach ‘Q’ (Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman) and his personality, I just gravitated to it. He’s very family oriented and that was very important to me.” Although an experienced U18 and U17 national and AAU player, having compet- ed for Canada twice in international play, Bailey says she expects it to be a difficult transition to top-level U.S. collegiate bas- ketball. Nonetheless, she expects to make an impression with the Orange in her freshman year, which begins in Septem- ber. “For sure, I think it’s going to be hard, but I’m going to try to make an impression and help to make the team successful and get better as well as to get better myself,” she said. Gordensky says Syracuse will be getting an accomplished defensive stalwart in Bailey, who emerged as a leader in all her five years at Pickering High. “Her No. 1 attribute is her defence. She’s a terrific on-the-ball defender and off-the- ball defender and she’s really improved her shooting. She’s improved everything over the past five years. There’s also her leadership. The girls looked up to her and she led by example,” said Gordensky. In terms of her education at Syracuse, Bailey is thinking of majoring in social work, although she noted she may decide to go in with an undeclared major ‘to keep my options open.” DURHAM — Three Durham Region players were part of Canada’s first Algarve Cup victory in women’s soccer March 2-9 in Portugal. Courtice’s Allysha Chapman played the entire championship game at left back as Canada defeated Brazil 2-1 to claim the Cup, while forward Nichelle Prince of Ajax and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan of Whitby were also on the roster. Goals seven minutes apart in the second half by Shelina Zadorsky and Janine Beckie gave Canada a lead, while Brazil’s lone goal game in the 90th min- ute. “This is fantastic. The girls deserve that,” Canadian coach John Herdman said in a press release. “That was their best Brazil team they put out … they’ve been strong in this tournament but the girls, against the wind, scored two goals. 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Shearer, who officially became coach of the Ontario Junior Hockey League team at a press conference on Monday, March 14, makes no bones about hoping to move up the coaching ladder and reach the Ontario Hockey League in due time. But, in order to do so, he knows he will need to lift the Panthers to a new level -- and he can’t wait to get started. “I’m just glad to be joining a team that really seems to be wanting to provide a great team for the community,” says Shear- er. “From what I’ve seen so far, we definite- ly have something good here to provide Pickering with, and I’m just really excited to get started and hopefully give the com- munity the team they deserve.” Shearer is just 27, but already set to enter his 10th year of coaching, most of which has been with the Quinte Red Devils AAA program. He spent five years with the 1999-born team in Quinte, leading the Red Devils to three OMHA championships, two all- Ontario medals, including gold, and an international Silver Stick title. A host of players from that team was drafted into the OHL last year, led by Brady Gilmour, who went sixth overall to Saginaw. Born in Ajax, Shearer was raised and lives in Stirling, but still has ties to this area, including a grandmother who lives five minutes from the Pickering Recreation Complex where the Panthers play. Shearer’s assistants are Todd Reid, who brought him into coaching at 18 while he was still playing juvenile hockey in Stirling, and Dave Demarinis of Pickering, who was an assistant with the Stouffville Spirit last season. Shearer was hired by general manager Andrew Moore and Steve Sardellis, who joined the club mid-season as director of hockey operations and finished it as the interim coach. “We really believe we might have a gem here,” Sardellis said of Shearer, leading up to the press conference. “We’re hoping to keep him as long as we can, but I have a funny feeling that within a couple of years this guy might be a head coach in the OHL. I think there’s a pro coach there in the mak- ing and I’m so excited we’re getting him.” Shearer becomes the team’s sixth head coach since the start of the 2014-15 season. Despite missing the playoffs for a second straight year with a record of 15-32-2-5 and being below .500 for a decade, he believes the team is capable of challenging for first place in the North Division. “I think they have a really good return- ing core there,” he said. “I think there’s an opportunity for this team to have a pretty successful season next year.” The press conference emphasized the importance of the team to the community, and vice versa, and was intended to start a new era of success. Along with the coach- ing staff, the team’s new logo and jersey were also introduced to fans. Submitted photo PICKERING - New Pickering Panthers head coach Patrick Shearer, left, and assistant coach David Demarinis were introduced at a press conference, Monday, March 14. 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Coached by Sarah Nicholson, Large was the lone member of the Pickering Athletic Centre to qualify. The club also recently competed at the 2nd Quebec Cup competition for individ- ual trampoline, synchronized trampoline, and double-mini trampoline Feb. 27-28 in Quebec City. Nicholas Hasson competed in his first national competition for double-mini trampoline and placed first overall. Here are the other results. Individual Trampoline Level 1: Noelle Puhacz, 25th Level 2: Natalie Bangs, 20th; Elizabeth Bak- ler, 23rd; Kassidy Spittal, 27th Level 4: Nicholas Hasson, 3rd; Katherine Mora, 8th; Misti Worden, 10th Level 5: Veronica Large, 1st Synchronized Trampoline Level 2: Natalie Bangs and Kassidy Spit- tal, 7th; Noelle Puhacz and Elizabeth Bakler, 10th Level 4: Misti Worden and Katherine Mora, 4th Double-Mini Trampoline Level 1: Kassidy Spittal, 5th; Noelle Puhacz, 16th Level 2: Misti Worden, 10th; Natalie Bangs, 17th Level 3: Katherine Mora, 2nd Level 5: Nicholas Hasson, 1st; Veronica Large, 2nd Submitted photo PICKERING — Veronica Large with coach Sarah Nicholson, placed third on trampo- line and first on double-mini at a nation- al trampoline competition in Burnaby, British Columbia. AJAX — Selah Brookes appears to be a chip off the old block -- or, in this case, blocks. Brookes, a 10-year-old Ajax resident, has been taking off on the track of late, and is one of the fastest runners in the province for her age group. She comes by her talent honestly, as both her parents, Randy and Samantha, went through NCAA track scholarships, at UCLA and the University of Kansas, respectively. The two parents are helping others through their Running for Your Life pro- gram, which includes the Durham Gazelles track-and-field club that their daughter is a part of and which Randy coaches. Selah was the Ontario tyke champion last year in both the indoor 60m dash and the outdoor 100m. She also won a silver medal in the 200m at the 2015 indoor Ontario championships, broke The Flying Angels international championship meet record for tyke girls with time of 13.61 seconds in the 100m, and ran the second fastest time ever for tyke girls in Ontario with a time of 20.95 seconds in the 150m. 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CALL NOW 905-683-5117 Career Tr ainingFeatureC General Help Career Tr ainingFeatureC General Help Career Tr ainingFeatureC General Help Career Tr ainingFeatureC General Help Careers Drivers T.G.T Inc.HERE WE GROW AGAIN! School Bus Drivers Needed AM, PM, Charter Runs Avail. ~ Must have B licence ~ Good Pay Rate ~ Paid P.A. Days Please contact Judy Tully (905)428-9208 or Send resume to tgtschoolbus @hotmail.com Careers GeneralHelp Durham Residence and Conference Centre is looking for part time SEASONALHOUSEKEEPERS.Hiring at $11.25/ hourPlease submit your re- sume by March 27th, 2016 to Lindsey Barron lbarron@dc-uoitrez.ca WELLNESS COACHES NEEDED Option to work from home part or full-time. No exp. needed. Self motivated and teachable, training available. Send resume to: herbavit@hotmail.com Careers GeneralHelp SCHOOL CROSSING Guard req'd immediately •Liverpool & Bushmill •Pine Grove & Meldron Back ups also neededPlease call us today at 905-737-1600 Careers GeneralHelp TRUCK DRIVER with DZ or AZ license.2 WORKERS withinterlocking experienced (minimum 5 years). Please call 905-428-9898 Skilled &Technical Help Local Electrical Company is looking to hire aJOURNEYMANELECTRICIAN,experienced in Commer- cial & Residential. Ser- vice van will be provided. E-mail re- sumes; sbeetham@beethamelectric.com Careers Drivers GeneralHelp Careers Drivers GeneralHelp Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com View Classifieds online @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 7 , 2 0 1 6 25 AP ATTEND THE REGISTRATION FAIR ON: WEDNESDAY MARCH 23rd 10AM– 1PM at the John Howard Society, 114– 200 Dundas St. East, Whitby L1N 2H7 BRING YOUR RESUME! IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR: AUTOMOTIVE REWORK/ INSPECTION in BOWMANVILLE, WHITBY OSHAWA ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS in WHITBY GENERAL LABOURERS in AJAX WOODWORKING ASSISTANTS in WHITBY Employment Counsellor (Full-time Contract) The successful candidate must have: • A university degree in a related field: teaching, social work or human resources • Several years of one-on-one counselling experience • Case management/report writing experience • Strong knowledge of current LMI & community resources • Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills • Outstanding organizational, research and time management skills • Strong computer skills in MS Office & typing speed of >40 wpm Please forward résumé and cover letter to: careadmin@unemployedhelp.on.ca or by fax: 905-420-9854 by March 24, 2016 www.unemployedhelp.on.ca We wish to thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted Easter Market Place Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday March 19, 2016 10 a.m. - 3p.m. 40 Amazing Vendors! Colouring station & contest for kids "1st 100 people receive a swag bag" Door Prizes ** Free Admission *** VENDORS WANTED *** Fri, April 1st - Sat, April 2nd - Sun, April 3rd @ Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax Fri, April 8th - Sat, April 9th - Sun, April 10th @ Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre Hwy 57 & King St., Bowmanville For booth information go to www.metrolandshows.com or contact Wendy at 905-215-0519 or email: wweber@durhamregion.com or Susan Fleming at 905-215-0444 or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com GeneralHelp Skilled &Technical Help AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANGilmours Automotive Repair is looking for highly skilled Automotive Technician to join our team of four technicians, must have advanced skill level and be able to perform all automotive repairs in a timely manner such as computer diagnostics, alignments, brakes, suspension, a/c and maintenance. Drive clean repair certification is desired. Excellent work environment. Work hours are 8:00 am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday. $32.00/hr. Must have 310s with red seal. Apply in confidence to ken_gilmour@roger.com or call Ken 905-433 4161 GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT'S AND FITTER WELDERS Candidates with experience in both positions would be an asset. Experience in fabricating stairs and railings a plus. Minimum 10 years' experience. Must have valid driver's license. Competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to cardinal.inc17@ gmail.com EXPERIENCED TOOL MAKER for Injection MouldingApply in person: DURAMOULD600 Euclid St.,Whitby, On L1N 5C2 GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help HIAB KNUCKLE BOOM OPERATOR Minimum 1 year experience (AZ /DZ License) 1 full-time, 1 part-time. Call 905-432-4221 GeneralHelp Office Help Durham Region Law Firm requires experienced Real Estate Clerk for maternity leave.Must have 5 years experience and be proficient in Conveyancer, PC Law and Teraview. Send resume to: durhamlawyers@gmail.com LEGAL ASSISTANT required for Pickering Law Office, experience in Conveyancer and Teraview a must. Please fax resume to 905-509-5270 or email waneta@brianhawke.com Shows & Bazaars S Office Help LEGAL ASSISTANT required for Pickering Law Office, experience in Conveyancer and Teraview a must. Please fax resume to 905-509-5270 or email waneta@brianhawke.com PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Required part-time (9 hrs/3 days week) to provide administrative, bookkeeping, general correspondence, diary management, interacting with Honorary Assistants, Wardens, volunteers and parish- ioners. Must have Administrator experi- ence, be a good team player with excellent communication skills, be able to multi-task and knowledge of Microsoft office and Publisher. Email resume with cover letter to: rev.martin@stmatthewsoshawa.ca Shows & Bazaars S Hotel/Restaurant BITTMORE TAP & GRILL requires 2 Experienced LINE COOKS. Able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Apply in person withresume 1-1656 Nash Rd., Courtice or email resume to bittmore@rogers.com Industrial/Commercial For Sale I MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE available for rent. Located on street level plaza in Bowmanville. Ideal for setting up a new clinic or moving your current practice. Approx 800 sq.ft. with 3 Examination rooms. All new construction. Free parking. All inclusive rent of $1350 per month (includes telephones, in- ternet, property taxes, utilities) For Information please CALL 647-669-8200 Shows & Bazaars S Industrial/Commercial For Sale I POST INSTALLER Busi- ness - Sales Distribution Rights for sale. Be part of this leading edge, Wed Based, Real-estate post ordering business. Also selling "SDR" for Smart Box, Web Based, moving bin business. Both have great earning potential with defined area. $3,000.00 per op- portunity. Please call Jim at sales@smartboxes.ca or 905-960-1021 Mortgages,LoansM 2.10% 5 yr. Variable No appraisal needed. Beat that! 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Call 289-240-7816 Apartments & Flats For RentA NEWLY RENOVATED 1- bedroom, $900 hydro in- cluded, 2-bedrooms, $1000 hydro included. Hardwood floors or car- pet, ceramics, freshly painted, new appliances. Quiet location close to 401 and shopping cen- tre. For more info or to arrange a viewing please call Jason (905)442-0219 NEWLY RENOVATED three bedroom town- house, laminate floors, carpet, ceramics, stain- less steel appliances, large backyards. $1475/month plus utilities. For more info or to arrange a viewing please call Cindy (905) 579-7649 or email simcoelane@hotmail. com ALWAYS CHEAPEST! All Garbage Removal! Home/ Business. Fast Sameday! Free Estimates!Seniors Discounts. We do all Loading & Clean-ups! Lowest Prices. Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days PROFESSIONAL PAINTINGwww.roomatatimepainting.comMike 416 896 302525yrs exp. Insured/WSIBmike@roomatatimepainting.com Many couples are making preparations for their special wedding day. 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Pick up Available To Place Your Ad Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) View Classifieds online @ 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 26 AP Parklane Estates - 50 Adelaide Ave. (905-725-5900) Tower On The Green - 1140 Mary St. N. (905-438-1971) Marland Gardens - 321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712) Come home to your bright & spacious renovated units. Please visit www.qresidential.ca MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD Fully-renovated house! Hardwood throughout (no carpet) Large 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining, parking. $1900/month. 416-712-4059 961 MASSON ST. OSHAWA Bungalow: 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom. Large eat-in kitchen, large living room andlaundry on main floor. $1,600+UtilitiesNo pets. References Required.Available April 1st. Call for details. 905-723-1647 PRIME OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Approx 200 sq ft at the Oshawa Shopping Center Executive Tower. Call 905 571 3011 ext 244 This Week Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon On Monday April 18th, 2016. Contract commencing, May 1st, 2016. Work consisting of inserting, bagging and delivering newspapers and flyers to Customers in rural area on Wednesday and Thursday. Van required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Bid #515 Little Britain area- approx. 921 papers. Bid #510 South Bowmanville area- approx. 655 papers. Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. FURNISHED BEDROOM AJAX. In Executive Home, Use of whole house with gourmet kitchen, pool, Wi Fi, Shared bathroom, suits older working male, Limited parking for small car or NO car, buses at door. Available Now, deposit required, $575/mo 905-424-0286 AJAX, Rossland/Westney Room for rent in quiet subdivision. Suitable for working person. No parking. No smoking. Avail. immediately. Call (647)828-4571 DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE:AJAX AW400 Howlett Cres, Ajax 56 homes AS212 Carter Bennett/Oxlade/Hack Crt, 55 homes AS214 Telford/Bellinger, Ajax 35 homes AS216 Telford/Ravenscroft, Ajax, 30 homes AS217 Telford St, Ajax 31 homes AS222 Williamson Dr/Tozer Cr, Ajax 51 homes AS224 Tavener/Bellinger, Ajax 37 homes AS225 Atherton/Netherway Cr, Ajax 52 homes AS226 Hazeldine Cres, Ajax 30 homes AS240 Nott/Chant, Ajax 37 homes AS241 Nott/Chant, Ajax 33 homes AS242-Shell, Ajax 27 Homes AS244-Stockell, Ajax 40 Homes AU217 Ducatel Cres, 45 homes AU224 Biggs Dr/Nobbs Dr, Ajax 57 homes AU200 McSweeney Cres, 47 homes AU217 Ducatel Cres, 45 homes AU224 Biggs Dr/Nobbs Dr, Ajax 57 homes AT926 Sharplin Dr 49 papers AT927 McCourt Dr 24 papers AT928 Crellin St 21 papers AX820 Devineridge Ave 42 papers AX821 Hornett Way 26 papers AX822Joskin Way 60 papers AQ401 Wicks Dr 43 papers AQ402 Field Cres 35 papers AQ403 Wicks Dr, Allard Ave, Noble Dr, chambers Dr 49 papers AQ405 Miles Dr 18 papers AQ407 Knowles St, Galea Dr, Clarepark Crt 33 papers AQ410 Martinworth Lane 31 papers AV362 Snowling Dr, Bellotti Cres 52 papers AV363 Snowling Dr, Brider Cres 50 papersPICKERING PA015 Bella Vista Dr, Rodd Ave 13 papers PI361 Portland Court (39 Papers) PI362 Finch, Guild and Royal (50 Papers) PI363 Dreyber (39 Papers) PI364 Geta Circle (46 Papers) PI365 Alwin Cir (43 Papers) PI366 Jaywin Cir (32 Papers) PI374 Geta and Pickering Pky (54 Papers) PI376 1945 Denmar (38 Papers) PI379 1915 Denmar (36 papers) PI380 Denmar Rd, Jawyin Cir (32 Papers) PI333 1580 Kingston Road (43 Papers) PI334 1850 Kingston Road PI391 1623 Pickering Parkway (67 Papers) PI392 1867 Kingston Rd. (43 Papers) PI403 1850 Kingston Road (81 Papers) PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers) PN568 1100 Begley St 41 papers PN569 1250 St Martins Dr complex PN570 1250 St. Martins Dr complex PW907 Tillings Dr., Edgecroft Dr., Scenic Lane and Winville Rd., (54 Papers) PW912 William Jackson and Earl Grey (45 papers) PW913 Tally, Carousel and Carousel Mews (69 papers) PW914 Winville Rd, Bruny Ave(59 Papers) PW915 Bruny Ave, Winvile Rd. (55 papers) PW916 Winville Rd. (34 papers) PW918 Brandy Court (41 Papers) PW919 Dusty Drive (40 papers) PW920 Dusty Drive and Caravan Mews (40 Papers) PU111 Mahogany and Rougewalk (39 Papers) PT932 Shadow Place (39 Papers) PQ626 Hoover and Richardson (35 Papers) PQ622 Fawndale, Riverview and Valley Gate (45 Papers) PQ632 Hoover and Littleford (55 houses) PQ641 Rouge Valley and Littleford (31 Papers) PQ666 Howell and Hoover (38 papers) PQ646 Fiddlers and Tomlinson (25 Papers) PV200 Autumn Cres (52 Papers) PV201 Foxwood Trail and Autumn Cres. (52 Papers) PV202 White Cedar (48 Papers) PV203 Silver Maple Drive (52 papers) PV 204 Sparrow Circle, Chickadee Crt. (65 Papers) PV205 Autumn Cres. (39 Papers) PD233 Erin Gate Blvd and Swan (44 Papers) PD237 Erin Gate Blvd (40 papers) PJ414 Southcott Road (32 papers) PJ415 Canterbury Cres (57 papers) PJ416 Hadrian Crt, Conacher Cres and Maple Hill (47 papers) PJ418 Southcott and Canterbury (40 papers) If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. P E R S O N A L S GENTLEMAN - PICKERING seeks Lady 55+ for companionship. Wealth & Travel to share. Call 416-829-5145 REUNITED REASON, (David) Ronald - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a long fight with Parkinson's Disease with family at his side on Friday March 11, 2016 at the age of 83. Predeceased by his most loved wife Jean Reason (nee Mckay). Beloved father of Maureen (Steven), Theresa (Scott), Victoria (Rich), Michael (Kate) and Roberta. Loved Poppa of SJ, Katrina, Rachel, Veronica, Murray, Matthew and Kathleen. Dearest brother of Bill Reason (Kingston). Predeceased by his brother Murray, sisters Alice and Bernice. Loving Uncle of Bill Reason, Bill Muloin, Kathy (Rob), Peter (Joanne), Steve (Linda), Jim, Shannon, Joey, Margie Anne (Matt), Susan (Eric), David (Kathy), Leslie (Rob). Graduated Queen's University in 1954 with a B.Com; became a C.A. in 1957 and retired from AM International holding the positions of both CEO and CFO. Ron and Jean are finally reunited in Heaven with God. He will be remembered most for his abundance of love for his wife and family, his strong unwavering faith, his desire to guide, protect and keep his family safe. He will be a Guardian Angel in Heaven. We are truly blessed to have had such a strong devoted, wise and comforting man as our dad. We will love him forever. Visitation will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3662 on Sunday March 20th from 1-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gregory Catholic Church Oshawa (Simcoe & Adelaide) at 10:00 a.m. Monday March 21st followed by Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby. Memorial donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com MacDONALD, Margaret (nee McAllister) - Mar. 16, 2016 - A longtime resident of Ajax, Margaret is survived by her husband Ronald and her brother Alex. She will be forever remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends. At her request, cremation has taken place. Celebration of life tba. TOWELL, Yvonne Marie Ann (nee Puddister) Passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of John. Loving step mother to Selena. Dear sister of Margaret, Judith, Madeline, Gary, Mary Louise, Randy, Jeffrey and Timothy. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. At Yvonne's request there will be no formal service. Expressions of sympathy can be made through donations to the Durham Cancer Centre, the Arthritis Society or a charity of your choice. LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE (sleeps 6) Availabity at DISCOUNTED RATES for the monthsofMAY,JUNE,SEPT &OCT.(SUMMER sold out). This pet friendly cottage is situated in Haliburton Highlands,with 4 piece bath,living/dining area,well equipped kitchen and attached screened-in Muskoka room.Well looked after grassy grounds on a gentle slope down to a 300 sq ft dock on a very peace- ful NO MOTOR lake.Great swimming,fishing,with1canoe,3 kayaks,a peddalo,lifevests,fire-pit and games.Please email patrick@nemms.ca for rates, full photos and details.416.564.4511 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com Apartment Whitby Fully renovated bachelor apt., Located downtown picturesque. Parking, laundry. Close to all amenities. Available April 1st. Please call 289-688-4313 45 COLBORNE ST. W. OSHAWA 1-bedroom, $875 inclusive 1 parking, no pets. Near Hospital. Avail. April 1st. References Req. Call for details. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 Apartments & Flats For RentA Apartments & Flats For RentA SENIOR LADY preferred to rent upper level of triplex. Freshly painted, 1400sq.ft. Clean, non- smoking building, 2- bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, central vac, dishwasher, steps to amenities, bus route, parking for 1 vehicle, ample storage in closets. Large master w/ensuite and patio balcony, refer- ences, first/last required. $1350/month plus utilities. Call June 905-728-3088 Houses for Rent PICKERING 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE with in- law suite. Newly renovat- ed. 2 underground park- ing spots. Whites Rd./Hwy 2. No smoking. No pets. Avail. April 1. 647-882-5822. Apartments & Flats For RentA Rooms forRent & WantedR BOWMANVILLE, rooms for rent. Large & very clean. $500-$650/mo. Close to all amenities. Suitable for 50+, quiet, non-smoker. Available April 1st Call 905-429-7144 DaycareWanted MATURE CAREGIVER, needed ASAP. Full-time live-out nanny needed for 1 & 3 year olds. Car- ibbean experience help- ful. Pleasant, caring nature, early mornings & late evenings sometimes required. Car helpful, but not required. Clean, non- smoking, no pet home. Monthly flat-rate. Call 416-420-4023 Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO FitnessServices LOSE UP TO 30LBS. 8 Week FREE Nutrition class, Weight loss challenge! Jackpot up to $600.00. March 24, 6:45 PM, South Durham. April 6, 6:45 PM, North Durham. FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 905-449-8608 Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com Articlesfor SaleA RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca Houses for Rent Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Articlesfor SaleA MOVING SALE, Yard Works Reel Lawnmower - $20. Weslo Cadence 91 Treadmill - $50. Console Dresser with mirror (oak; 65" w x 17.5" d x 31" h; 3 sets of 3 draw- ers) - $50. New Williams Sewing Machine - work- ing ANTIQUE! - $300. Adjusta Magic E91 Se- ries Single Bed (ad- justable (head and feet); two-speed massage) - $350. Walker (4 wheel with seat) - $50. To make an offer, call me at (905) 852-6290 (cash and carry) 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. CarsC 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S $2495.; 2004 Kia Sedona LX $1995.; 2003 Toyota Corolla CE $1995.; 2003 Honda Odyssey EXL $2995.; 2003 Honda Accord LX $3495.; 2003 Mitsubi- shi Outlander $2495.; 2003 Audi A6 2.7T $2495.; 2003 Chevy Cavalier $995.; 2002 Dodge Caravan SE $1995.; 2002 Honda Civic LX $1995.; 2002 Merc-Benz CLK320 $3495.; 2002 Chrysler Neon LX $1495.; 2002 Olds Intrigue $1995.; 2002 Mazda Tribute LX $2495.; 2001 Acura 1.7EL $995. Over 60 Vehicles in stock! Amber Motors, 416-864-1310, Scarboroughwww.ambermotors.ca TendersT Rooms forRent & WantedR Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. $100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399 A1$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the Best Cash Deal for your good Used or Scrap Cars, Trucks, Vans, etc. Environmen- tally friendly green dis- posal. Call now for the best cash deal 905-424-1232 **!Go Green!** Cash For Cars & Trucks Auto (ABE's) Recycling 1-888-355-5666 TendersT Rooms forRent & WantedR MassagesM PICKERING SPA Relaxing MassageV.I.P. Rms w/ShowersAttendants Voted #11050 Brock Rd. S. Unit 257 days/week Open 10am (905)831-3188 OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Personals Personals Deaths Cottagesfor RentC Deaths Cottagesfor RentC Houses for Rent Houses for Rent Car or Truck to Sell? Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 27 AP ST.ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35ChurchSt.N.,Ajax•905-683-7311 www.standrewsajax.ca EVERYONEWELCOME Maundy Thursday,March 24 SederSupper-6:00p.m. CommunionService-7:30p.m. EasterSundayService,March27 WorshipService-10:30a.m. GoodFridayBreakfastandService,March25 Breakfast-8:30a.m. WorshipService-10:00a.m. Come find new beginnings this Easter through God’s love 817 Kingston Road, Pickering 2 lights east of Whites Road on Hwy 2 905-839-4621 www.bayfairbaptist.ca Good Friday Service Friday, March 25th, 10:30am Easter Sunday Service Sunday, March 27th, 10:30am BAYFAIR BAPTIST CHURCH St. GeorGe’S AnGlicAn church Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Drive Ajax 905-683-7981 www.stgeorgeschurch.ca PAlM SunDAY THe LiTuRgy of THe PALms 9:00 am -Historic Church •10:30 am - Worship Centre MonDAY HeALing seRVice 7:30 pm in the Worship Centre tueSDAY QuieT PRAyeR,DeVoTion AnD meDiTATion Open House 2-9 pm in the Worship Centre WeDneSDAY sTATions of THe cRoss 7:30 pm in the Historic Church MAunDY thurSDAY HoLy communion 10:30 am - Worship Centre 7:30 pm - FootWashing in the Worship Centre GooD FriDAY FAMILY WORSHIP 10:00 am in the Historic Church eASter DAY eAsTeR ceLeBRATion 9:00 am - Historic Church • 10:30 am - Worship Centre Come Celebrate Easter with us. Easter Worship Services Next Special Easter Section Publishing Thursday, March 24th To Advertise call Erin 905.215.0458 ejackson@durhamregion.com TheChurchWithTheOpenArms Allarewelcometoattend Wheelchair Accessible - Hearing Assistance St.Paul’sUnitedChurch 65King’sCrescent,Ajax 905-683-4740 www.stpaulsajax.org Thursday,March24,2016-7:00pm MaundyThursday Service Friday,March25,2016-11:00am Good Friday Service at St. Paul’s, with St.Timothy’s Presbyterian Church Saturday,March26,2016-8:00pm Quiet meditation and Holy Saturday Service Sunday,March27,2016-6:47am Sunrise service at the foot of McClarnan Road Sunday,March27,2016-10:30am Easter SundayWorship Service PleasejoinusduringEasterSeason Come walk with uson the path to Easter Bring your life story to our faith story Dunbarton-Fairport uniteD ChurCh “An Affirming Congregation” 1066 Dunbarton Rd. (North on Dixie off Kingston Rd.) 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