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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2016_05_12MAY 12, 2016 PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com PHOTOS VIDEOS STORIES LETTERS EVENTS SHARE uReport with our readers. durhamregion.com/ureport Submit your... Survey found readership strong for news, shopping information DURHAM -- When it comes to reader- ship, demand for local news remains high. A survey conducted by BrandSpark International in partnership with Metro- land Media Group found that readership in Durham Region topped 82 per cent. Throughout Ontario, nearly 75 per cent of people surveyed have read at least one of the last four issues of their Metroland Media community newspapers. “This news certainly reinforces the feedback that we’ve heard from our readers across the province,” said Michelle Digulla, vice president of mar- keting at Metroland Media. “There is a strong appetite for the community level, ‘hyperlocal’ news that community news- papers, in print and online, are uniquely set up to deliver.” “We appreciate that more than 80 per cent of adults living in Durham Region continue to regularly use our deliv- ered-to-the-door newspapers as their valuable go-to source for local news and shopping information. The Brand- Spark survey information was gathered from more than 750 completed Durham Region online surveys and telephone interviews,” said Tim Whittaker, publish- er of Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group. The report found that: • The typical issue is read twice (2.16 times), and kept in the house for an aver- age of almost 4 days (3.59 days) • Two adults in every household are most commonly reading the newspaper • An average of 22 minutes is spent read- ing the community newspaper and any enclosed flyers • Readers choose a community news source -- both in print and online -- pri- marily (77 per cent) for local news cover- age, followed by local shopping informa- tion (58 per cent) and local politics (57 per cent). Mark Baltazar, vice-president and part- ner at BrandSpark International, said, “I think it’s fair to say that we were sur- prised at the strength of community newspapers in light of how print in gen- eral is perceived. These findings rein- force how much local information mat- ters to Ontarians. Community newspa- pers are playing a major role in the lives of the people we studied, keeping them connected to what’s going on in their own backyards.” More than 13,000 adults across Ontar- io were surveyed online and by phone for the study, which was completed from Nov. 24, 2015 to Jan. 31. The study focused on readership for the more than 100 local websites and community newspapers (including flyers) published across Ontario by Metroland Media, such as Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week and the Ajax, Pickering News Advertiser. The margin of error is +/-0.94 per cent. d u r h a m r e g i o n . c o m T h i s W e e k • F e b r u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 1 6 15 C 905-725-2599 Visit our website at: www.carriagehouseoshawa.com Are you lonely? Depressed? 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Do what you love toDay Hairstyling/Cosmetology Advanced Esthetics/Spa Therapy* • Monthly Start dateS • 0% Financing • Flexible ScheduleS Metroland papers in Durham well read Readership is particularly strong in DURHAM REGION with readership topping 82%82% 74% of Ontarians READ 1 of the last 4 issues of their community newspaper (Including flyers) TWO adults in every household Are most commonly reading the newspaper 92% of people will read more or the same amount as the previous year 87% of younger adults surveyed between the ages of 18-35 will be reading as much or more this year. People who receive the newspaper keep it in their house for an average of 4 days 22 mins Community Newspaper Readership remains very strong *brandspark 2016 www.metroland.com An average of 22 minutes is spent reading the community newspaper and any enclosed flyers Did you know? COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER READERSHIP REMAINS VERY STRONG Survey found readership strong for news, shopping information DURHAM -- When it comes to readership, demand for local news remains high. A survey conducted by BrandSpark International in partnership with Metroland Media Group found that readership in Durham Region topped 82 per cent. Throughout Ontario, nearly 75 per cent of people surveyed have read at least one of the last four issues of their Metroland Media community newspapers. “This news certainly reinforces the feedback that we’ve heard from our readers across the province,” said Michelle Digulla, vice president of marketing at Metroland Media. “There is a strong appetite for the community level, ‘hyperlocal’ news that community newspapers, in print and online, are uniquely set up to deliver.” “We appreciate that more than 80 per cent of adults living in Durham Region continue to regularly use our delivered-to-the-door newspapers as their valuable go-to source for local news and shopping information. The BrandSpark survey information was gathered from more than 750 completed Durham Region online surveys and telephone interviews,” said Tim Whittaker, publisher of Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group. The report found that: • The typical issue is read twice (2.16 times), and kept in the house for an average of almost 4 days (3.59 days) • Two adults in every household are most commonly reading the newspaper • An average of 22 minutes is spent reading the community newspaper and any enclosed flyers • Readers choose a community news source -- both in print and online -- primarily (77 per cent) for local news coverage, followed by local shopping information (58 per cent) and local politics (57 per cent). Mark Baltazar, vice-president and partner at Brand Spark International, said, “I think it’s fair to say that we were surprised at the strength of community newspapers in light of how print in general is perceived. These findings reinforce how much local information matters to Ontarians. Community newspapers are playing a major role in the lives of the people we studied, keeping them connected to what’s going on in their own backyards.” More than 13,000 adults across Ontario were surveyed online and by phone, which was completed from Nov. 24, 2015 to Jan. 31. The study focused on readership for the more than 100 local websites and community newspapers (including flyers) published across Ontario by Metroland Media, such as Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week and the Ajax, Pickering News Advertiser. The margin of error is +/-0.94 per cent. METROLAND PAPERS IN DURHAM WELL READ Survey found readership strong for news, shopping information DURHAM -- When it comes to reader- ship, demand for local news remains high. A survey conducted by BrandSpark International in partnership with Metro- land Media Group found that readership in Durham Region topped 82 per cent. Throughout Ontario, nearly 75 per cent of people surveyed have read at least one of the last four issues of their Metroland Media community newspapers. “This news certainly reinforces the feedback that we’ve heard from our readers across the province,” said Michelle Digulla, vice president of mar- keting at Metroland Media. “There is a strong appetite for the community level, ‘hyperlocal’ news that community news- papers, in print and online, are uniquely set up to deliver.” “We appreciate that more than 80 per cent of adults living in Durham Region continue to regularly use our deliv- ered-to-the-door newspapers as their valuable go-to source for local news and shopping information. The Brand- Spark survey information was gathered from more than 750 completed Durham Region online surveys and telephone interviews,” said Tim Whittaker, publish- er of Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group. The report found that: • The typical issue is read twice (2.16 times), and kept in the house for an aver- age of almost 4 days (3.59 days) • Two adults in every household are most commonly reading the newspaper • An average of 22 minutes is spent read- ing the community newspaper and any enclosed flyers • Readers choose a community news source -- both in print and online -- pri- marily (77 per cent) for local news cover- age, followed by local shopping informa- tion (58 per cent) and local politics (57 per cent). Mark Baltazar, vice-president and part- ner at BrandSpark International, said, “I think it’s fair to say that we were sur- prised at the strength of community newspapers in light of how print in gen- eral is perceived. These findings rein- force how much local information mat- ters to Ontarians. Community newspa- pers are playing a major role in the lives of the people we studied, keeping them connected to what’s going on in their own backyards.” More than 13,000 adults across Ontar- io were surveyed online and by phone for the study, which was completed from Nov. 24, 2015 to Jan. 31. The study focused on readership for the more than 100 local websites and community newspapers (including flyers) published across Ontario by Metroland Media, such as Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week and the Ajax, Pickering News Advertiser. The margin of error is +/-0.94 per cent. d u r h a m r e g i o n . c o m T h i s W e e k • F e b r u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 1 6 15 C 905-725-2599 Visit our website at: www.carriagehouseoshawa.com Are you lonely? Depressed? 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Do what you love toDay Hairstyling/Cosmetology Advanced Esthetics/Spa Therapy* • Monthly Start dateS • 0% Financing • Flexible ScheduleS Metroland papers in Durham well read Readership is particularly strong in DURHAM REGION with readership topping 82%82% 74% of Ontarians READ 1 of the last 4 issues of their community newspaper (Including flyers) TWO adults in every household Are most commonly reading the newspaper 92% of people will read more or the same amount as the previous year 87% of younger adults surveyed between the ages of 18-35 will be reading as much or more this year. People who receive the newspaper keep it in their house for an average of 4 days 22 mins Community Newspaper Readership remains very strong *brandspark 2016 www.metroland.com An average of 22 minutes is spent reading the community newspaper and any enclosed flyers 92% OF PEOPLE WILL READ MORE OR THE SAME AMOUNT AS THE PREVIOUS YEAR 87% OF YOUNGER ADULTS SURVEYED BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-35 WILL BE READING AS MUCH OR MORE THIS YEAR 74% OF ONTARIANS READ 1 OF THE LAST 4 ISSUES OF THEIR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER (INCLUDING FLYERS) AN AVERAGE OF 22 MINUTES IS SPENT READING THECOMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AND ANY ENCLOSED FLYERS PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE THE NEWSPAPER KEPT IT IN THEIR HOUSE FOR AN AVERAGE OF 4 DAYS TWO ADULTS IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD ARE MOST COMMONLY READING THE NEWSPAPER READERSHIP IS PARTICULARLY STRONG IN DURHAM REGION WITH READERSHIP TOPPING 82% Call your LOCAL METROLAND MEDIA ADVERTISING CONSULTANT today at 905-579-4400 or 905-683-5110 PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 CROSS OVER TO AJAX MAZDA Here’s Why... 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax www.ajaxmazda.com905-428-0088Located on Bayly St.W. 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Durham District School Board trustees voted in February to close Central due to declining enrolment and fewer program offerings. The students will split up and attend Eastdale and R.S. McLaughlin high schools in September. Low enrolment also convinced Durham Catholic District School Board trustees to vote on May 4 that Immaculate Concep- tion Catholic School in Scugog will close in June, and consolidate with Good Shepherd C.S. “That’s always our last resort,” explained Oshawa DCDSB trustee and chairwoman, Theresa Corless. The board got creative in September 2015, when Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School in Oshawa wel- comed students in grades 7 and 8, to avoid closure. When such solutions aren’t feasible, Trustee Corless said keeping schools open with low enrolment only makes matters worse for the students. “What we have to look at is the empty spaces,” she said. “We’re funded per pupil funding. 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Once a bed is complete, it’s sent to Missis- sauga and then shipped overseas. Resident Joanne Stokman said, “I think it’s fantastic. We’re recycling bags and keeping them out of the dump.” The bedding is for people who don’t have beds, she noted. “I think it’s the best thing. We all want to be part of it,” Ms. Stokman said. She collects bags when she attends church at St. Bernadette’s. “I grab the bags and bring them over here.” Miriam Moerkens, another resident, said she enjoys working on the beds. “I’ve never done it before. It was some- thing they started and I came down to see. It’s a fun thing to do, but it’s also a good thing to do,” Ms. Moerkens added. “I enjoy it. I love to do it. It’s great.” Ms. Berardini said the bags are donated. “Families collect them and bring them in.” So far, two beds have been made. “The first one took a little longer because we didn’t know how to do it. 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We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com 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 Revisiting television commercials on a trip to Sudbury column I recently returned from a couple of weeks shooting a film in Sudbury. Of necessity, I stayed in a hotel for that time and, as enticing as the Nickel City is in April, I tended to remain indoors. I did make one foray to the LCBO, an experience that left me feeling like a shaken Pony Express rider. This was the only LCBO I have ever been in that had an armed guard roaming the aisles. Before one even gets into the store, how- ever, one must run a gauntlet of miscre- ants that would make the Pirates of the Caribbean look like a Boy Scout troupe. Packs of bleary-eyed, unshaven men and women linger about the premises waiting, I can only imagine, for a deliv- ery truck to somehow tip over. And as intimidating as that 40-foot walk from the car to the front doors is, the journey from the store to the car ... with liquor in hand ... is doubly unnerving. Needless to say, I didn’t leave the hotel much. I read a great deal, an activ- ity I can never seem to get enough of, but when my eyes grew too tired even for that ... I reached for the traveller’s last resort ... I turned on the television. Now, it’s important to note that I haven’t had commercial television in my home for some years. I frankly got fed up with paying a monthly ransom for what were essentially two or three channels I might enjoy watching, bun- dled with the worst televised bilge ever produced. Understandably then, my commer- cial immune system was not as high as it might’ve been. Within minutes of channel surfing, I had discovered huge parts of my life that desperately need- ed improving. What, for instance, was I doing using a normal pillow when a lit- tle miracle of nocturnal science called ‘The Bamboo Pillow’ was out there waiting for my head? Likewise, how could I call myself a responsible pet owner when I’d been grooming my animals with a regular brush and not the life-changing Knot- Out? And how could Kathryn possibly share a home with a man whose disor- ganized closets contained neither the amazing Shoe Slotz nor the Wonder Hanger? Finally, I realized my diet was pathet- ically lacklustre. Why settle for salad, soups and the odd, boring casserole when I could be enjoying the Curl-a- Dog, The Perfect Bacon Bowl and the splendors of the Miracle Meat Loaf Pan? Had I been living under a rock? Strange that it took a trip to Sudbury to have the scales removed from my eyes. Who says the Universe has no sense of humour? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column neil crone Enter Laughing Change is never an easy thing to go through but it’s something everyone deals with at various points in their lives. Changes in education however, are more difficult as they impact more than individ- uals but rather whole communities. Long gone are the days when former Education Minister John Snobelen pro- claimed he would create a crisis in educa- tion and then did. The Mike Harris Con- servatives changed the way the Province’s schools were funded. It stripped local school boards of the power to levy taxes to fund their schools and created a central- ized system. In 1998 the Harris Conservatives intro- duced a fundamental change to the way Ontario’s schools were funded giving boards money on a per pupil basis. So if there was shrinking student populations at certain schools, there would be limited funding. Today across Durham Region shrink- ing student populations in older areas of some municipalities such as Oshawa and Scugog to name a few, have resulted in high schools being shut down. Mean- while, newer areas of Durham Region, with bulging student populations are get- ting new schools built. If you live in one of those newer neigh- bourhoods the changes are good. After all, having a new elementary or high school built in your area greatly enhances your neighbourhood’s profile and livability. But those living in areas where local ele- mentary schools or high schools are being shuttered has the opposite effect. Nobody wants to commute to school and the ame- nities those buildings once offered the public get lost forever. “As a parent, I feel stabbed in the back,” Oshawa Central Collegiate Institute par- ent Kathleen Sim said when she learned her school would be closing next month. This pain is all too real but it’s some- thing school boards have no choice but to address. Schools are key assets to any community but if the student population isn’t enough to fill the buildings it’s a sim- ple case of mathematics — those schools cannot be sustained. An accommodation review committee (ARC) has been legislated by the Province whenever a school is being considered for closure. It’s comprised of parents, teach- ers, community members, trustees and the principals of the schools involved, and provides suggestions for trustees to con- sider when schools face a possible clo- sure. Staff also provide their suggestions. That said, at the end of the day the sys- tem is based on dollars and cents. No number of impassioned arguments by the community or editorials by the local newspaper can distract trustees from the mathematics of the task at hand. It would be nice to keep every school open no mat- ter what the number of students but it’s just not possible. The changes made by trustees every year are never easy but they’re done with the best interests of the students in mind. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division School closures are based on Provincial funding formula boards of education must follow 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 y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 8 AP “We’re more or less mandated by the minis- try policies and directions,” said Trustee Cor- less. In growing areas, schools have been open- ing. The Peterborough Victoria Northumber- land and Clarington Catholic School Board closed St. Stephen Catholic Elementary School in Bowmanville in 2007 only because of growth; a new, larger school, Holy Family C.E.S., was built to take the students from St. Stephen and some from St. Elizabeth which is still open. In 2013, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board closed the overflowing Ontario Street Public School in Bowmanville to replace it with the newly constructed Duke of Cambridge P.S. The DDSB opened Brooklin High School and Michaelle Jean P.S., in Ajax, in September, and the DCDSB opened St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.S., in north Oshawa. In areas that will grow, such as Seaton in Pickering, boards are planning to build more schools as people move in. Luigia Ayotte, DDSB superintendent and interim director, said low enrolment or stu- dent population are the biggest factors when considering school closures, and poor build- ing conditions also factor in. “It’s not something that one goes into light- ly,” she said. “You have to have a compelling argument to go through that process. As staff, we know it’s very emotional. It’s something that needs to be explored very, very carefully.” Detailed information, such as annual enrol- ments and forecasts, prompts staff to suggest closing a school. “It’s not just a random guess,” said DCDSB superintendent Bob Camozzi. “It’s looking at the planning.” School boards are legislated by the Province to strike a pupil accommodation review prior to a decision to close or consolidate a school. This allows parents and guardians to share their views on the board’s proposal. In March 2015, the Ministry of Education mandated changes to the process. “These guidelines shortened the process but also provide more opportunity to provide consultation and communication with the school and broader community,” said Trustee Corless. A review is led by an accommodation review committee, made up of parents, teachers, community members, trustees and princi- pals. It provides suggestions for trustees to consider when making its decision. Staff also offers its suggestions. “Parents are our partners here,” said Mr. Camozzi. “They have really good questions.” He said they raise good points about com- mon concerns when students move from one school to another after a closure, such as bus- ing and after-school programs. In many cases, parents feel the process is fruitless, that the board has already made up its mind before even going through the review process. “The pretense of seeking community input was a complete farce and a terrible waste of money,” said John Eccleston in 2013, after, following an accommodation review, DDSB trustees voted to close Cartwright H.S. in Scu- gog. Parents petitioned the Province to review the accommodation review process in this case, and it did. While the board adopted some of the changes the administrator sug- gested for the future, the ministry does not overturn a school board’s decision to close a school. Boards rarely, if ever, stray from staff recom- mendations regarding the closure of a school. But the accommodation review process often leads to adjustments, or the consolidation of schools into a new one. In 2012, the DCDSB consolidated Our Lady of the Bay and Holy Redeemer Catholic elementary schools into the new Father Fenelon C.S. The DDSB in 2011 closed Ritson, Harmony and Duke of Edinburgh public schools in favour of the new Clara Hughes P.S. ARCs also put forward transition recom- mendations. “We have provided addition- al support at the school level to make sure they’re tracked,” Ms. Ayotte said in reference to the students leaving Central. Some Central teachers will also move to the new schools. Boards also host special events before a school closes, featuring memorabilia of years past. Some of the old memorabilia is also moved into the new school or schools the stu- dents will attend. Page 6 - Today’s editorial -- With files from Chris Hall, Reka Szekely and Jillian Follert School closures over the past 10 years Metroland file photo OSHAWA -- Old photographs and newspaper clippings filled the hallways at Athabasca Street Public School, before the school’s official closing ceremony in 2014. Student population typically determines fates of schools STUDENT from page 1 DDSB Leslie McFarlane - 2009 RA Sennett - 2010 Donevan - 2010 Duke of Edinburgh - 2011 FM Heard - 2011 Harmony - 2011 Palmerston - 2011 Ritson - 2011 Cartwright - 2013 Athabasca - 2014 Grandview - 2014 Oshawa Central - to close in June DCDSB Canadian Martyrs - 2008 Father Frances Mahoney - 2008 St. Gregory - 2008 Holy Cross - 2008 St. Michael - 2008 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys - 2012 St. Anthony Daniel - 2012 Our Lady of the Bay - 2012 Holy Redeemer - 2012 Immaculate Conception - to close in June Clarington St. Stephen - 2007 Bowmanville Senior - 2007 Ontario Street - 2013 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 y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 11 AP REUSEDAYS.Passiton. Saturday, May 14 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Waste Management Centre 4600 Garrard Rd., Whitby If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the number above. 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Early every May, there comes a sunny day with a special warmth and sweet- ness in the air, and as if by magic, ruby- throats appear. Knowing how far these tiny birds have just flown, including an 800 km nonstop flight over the Gulf of Mexico, I like to have my feeders ready and waiting for them. But life gets busy, and May sneaks up on you. I finally made nectar Friday morning -- four cups water for each cup of white sugar; bring the mixture just to a boil to sterilize, then let it cool. And wouldn’t you know it. We were eating lunch on the sun porch shortly after when I saw a hummer zip into the yard. With great agility, it started visiting flowers, hovering in place to thrust its needle-like bill in the tubes of pink hya- cinths, and practically burying its head in the daffodils. It was a male; I caught a glimpse of its glittery red throat as it sped on past. “Hummingbird!” I leaped to my feet, wanting to instantly fill up the feeder, then sank back in my chair. The syrup was still too hot to handle, or to drink. “You don’t have to yell. I’m right here,” Dennis said dryly, and I laughed, realiz- ing how excited I was. Wouldn’t you know it, our first ruby- throat must have flown on north instead of lingering as I’d hoped. I hung the feeder out midafternoon, and then started checking it regularly, wandering by the porch door that gives the best view. So far, as I’m writing, we’ve had Balti- more orioles coming to the back feeder, at my office window, which has holes big enough for these bright orange-and- black beauties to drink from. But no bril- liant flash of scarlet from a ruby throat catching the sun. Ironically, Skip Pothier of Port Perry sent me a photo of the first hummer back at his feeder. A male, appearing at suppertime on Friday. Ruby-throat migration map: http:// www.hummingbirds.net/map.html 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. It’s May and the hummingbirds are returning The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney AJAX -- Seniors in the community don’t have to spark up the ’cue to have a barbecue. The Town is hosting its annual Seniors’ Bar- becue on Thursday, June 9 and it’s all free. The event is being held at the Rotary Park Pavilion, on Lake Driveway West from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be food, displays, demonstrations, live entertainment and the Ajax Senior of the Year Award presentation. Getting to the event is easy, as free bus shut- tle service is being provided. The first bus will pick up passengers at the Pickering and Vil- lage Seniors Centre, 29 Linton Ave., at 11:15 a.m. It then stops at 92 Church St. S. at 11:25 a.m. and drops off passengers at Rotary Park at 11:45 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. it will depart Rotary Park and drop off passengers at the previous locations. The second bus will pick up passengers at Westwood Manor, 960 Westney Rd. S. at 10:50 a.m., stopping at the St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., at 11:05 a.m., then dropping off passengers at Rotary Park at 11:30 a.m. At 1:30 p.m., it will drop off at the previous locations. Those attending are encouraged to take a chair. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 7243 or e-mail robert.prochilo@ajax.ca. Ajax hosting annual seniors’ barbecue June 9 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 y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 12 AP Proudly Serving the community since 1987 •www.advanced-hearing.ca Come in for a FREE in-office DEMO! 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National Road Safety Week May 17-23 DURHAM -- How many times do you have to be told to “Put down the phone.” Police have been banging the drum about distracted driving for a few years and with May 17 to 23 National Road Safety Week, Durham Region is joining the campaign. “We all have loved ones counting on us to get them safely to their destination and distracted driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving,” said Cynthia Rogers, a pub- lic health nurse with the health department. “Many people may not be aware, but read- ing a text is just as dangerous as sending one. We’re reminding residents to put down their phones while driving and also remem- ber to slow down, as many people poten- tially head out over the upcoming long weekend.” Distracted driving is the leading cause of traffic-related deaths in Ontario and texting while driving increases the risk of a crash by 23 times, compared to a driver who is focused on the road. Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, distracted driving may result in fines between $300 and $1,000, and three demerit points. For more information, visit durham.ca/ thinkanddrive. Put down phone in Durham for safety’s sake DURHAM -- After going without a contract for more than a year, Durham’s police offi- cers have been awarded salary increases totalling 8.7 per cent over four years. The ruling, by mediator Kevin Burkett, was announced last week. An arbitration hearing was held April 15, with counsel for both the Durham Regional Police Associ- ation and police services board in atten- dance. In addition to wages, the decision touches on issues including benefits, layoffs and recalls for civilian members, and sick leave. The contract, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015, will see a first class constable’s annual sal- ary increase to $98,168 as of Jan. 1, 2018. Police association president Randy Henning applauded the ruling, which he described as equitable. “I think it’s a fair decision for both sides, based on what’s happening in policing,” he said. “I think it’s fair to say that these increases fall right in line with our com- parators in Halton, Peel, York and Toron- to.” Durham police officers awarded 8.7 per cent salary hike by arbitrator 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 y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 13 AP •PREMIUMKENTUCKYBLUEGRASS •RTFFESCUE-FORSHADE,DROUGHTRESISTANT Fresh SOD CUTDAILY VISIT THE EXPERTS AT OUR NEWLAWN SUPPLYSTORE •Premium Lawn Seed and Fertilizer•Delivery or Pick-up•Sod Installation and Hydroseeding• Open to the public in a Bulk Bag • Perfect for gardens & topdressing a lawn • Delivered right to your door! 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Drop offs can be made at 48 Church St. South,Ajax Go to ajaxfootclinic.com for hours of operation or Call 905-426-3338 MAY IS “FOOT HEALTH MONTH”...#loveyourfeet 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 y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 19 AP WH A T ’ S O N Stunning shots on display in Ajax Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A man drives a one-horse, open carriage down a rural road in Amish country, silhouetted against the sky. It’s Time Travelling, a photograph by Henry Kowalski, one of 61 images on display at the McLean Community Cen- tre in Ajax. The PineRidge Arts Council held its opening reception and awards presen- tation for its third Juried Photography Exhibition at the centre, 95 Magill Dr., on May 5. Kowalski, a Pickering resident for 24 years, picked up the Rotary Club of Pickering Award for his photograph. “I’ve been shooting since I received my first Kodak Brownie from mom and dad,” he says. Kowalski explained that his wife’s sis- ter lives in southwestern Ontario. He loves the many small towns and how the Amish live almost in another time. He wasn’t specifically after pictures, but adds “I’m always looking for something to photograph. “Sometimes you get completely lucky,” Kowalski says. “The horse’s legs are in the perfect position.” Pickering photographers claimed two of the six adult and two of the three youth awards in the show, which runs to May 28. Clarington shooters also had a fine night, also garnering two of the six adult awards. Peter Chatterton of Bowmanville collected the PineRidge Arts Council Award for his Earth/Moon, taken in the Alberta ice fields near where Banff and Jasper national parks meet. “My wife and I had been there (before),” he notes, adding this time he was on a work trip, driving around for a few days, looking for shapes in the ter- rain. “It’s completely different in the winter than in the summer.” A commercial photographer, Chatter- ton says he’s trading that in to pursue art photography full time. Cathy Schnippering, PRAC presi- dent, said 67 photographers submitted 126 works for the show, noting in her remarks that “the community is burst- ing with talent.” Show juror Olex Wlasenko, curator of Whitby’s Station Gallery, had a problem in picking the adult award winners: he had six finalists but there were only five prizes. So Wlasenko made a personal contribution to create a sixth award. He said the images in the exhibition “cap- ture the full gamut of human emotions and different ways of perceiving the world.” The other winners are: Mayor’s Award -- Daniel Cullen, Scu- gog Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Award -- Jane Walker, Clarington Ontario Power Generation Award -- John Krasinski, Oshawa Juror’s Award -- Heather Jakobsen, Pickering Thomas Kulin and Rachael Steenland, both of Pickering, and Shaylin Conroy of Oshawa won the Youth Awards. Well worth the climb to Mt. Everest Brown Bag Betty has special fondness for Indian food DURHAM -- Don’t get Betty started on Indian food. It was love at first taste, the explosion of flavours and the variety, and remains among my favourite cuisines. In Ajax and much further afield, the Mt. Everest Restaurant has earned a reputation as the best of the best. Manohar Singh and his wife, Jasbir Kaur, run the place, the first Indian eat- ery in town when it opened 19 years ago. In every one of them, Mt. Ever- est has taken the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser’s Reader’s Choice Award. The amiable Mr. Singh, who came to Canada as a master chef from India, visits patrons at their tables and knows many as they are regulars. On a recent Friday, I arrived before the restaurant opened for the all-you- can-eat, $9.99 lunch buffet. And to chat with Mr. Singh and watch he and his wife in their final preparations. Okay, and to enjoy being the first and only customer (for the record, Betty pays and cannot be bought!). There’s butter chicken, goat curry, aloo ghobi (cauliflower and potatoes), saag (spinach), mulligatawny soup and more. I neither eat a lot (watching my weight lately) nor sample everything, Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX -- Henry Kowalski talked about his image, Time Travelling, as the PineRidge Arts Council held the opening reception and awards presentation for its 3rd Juried Photography Exhibition, which runs to May 28 at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax. Supplied photo AJAX -- Ready to dig in to the $9.99, all-you-can-eat lunch buffet on a Friday at The Mt. Everest Restaurant in Ajax’s Pickering Village. Clockwise from left, saag (spinach), aloo ghobi (cauliflower and potatoes) and goat curry. Four things to do this weekend DURHAM -- Tanks, Tocatta and Tea, spaghetti and hiking make the list.1Tank Saturdays are back at the Ontario Regiment Museum, 1000 Ste- venson Rd. N., Oshawa. It’s opening weekend on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the subject is the Second World War. You can not only look at authentic vehicles from the era, but also see them in action. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for kids. Note that there are several more Tank Saturdays coming up this year. Visit www.ontr- museum.ca. The Museum maintains the country’s largest collection of oper- ational military vehicles.2There’s music and much more at the New Life Neighbourhood Centre Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, May 15 starting at 5 p.m. at LiveAct (for- mally Class Act Dinner Theatre), 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby. An evening of food, fun and fundraising for the centre, a registered food bank. Band Shades of Gray plays music from the 60s, 70s and 80s and the night also fea- tures door prizes, a silent auction and raffles. It’s an all-ages event and tickets are $25 each or get two for $40. Chil- dren 12 and under $10. Contact melis- sa.wendt77@gmail.com or 905-924- 1974.3Next door in Ajax, Tocatta and Tea is a classical music concert presented by the Durham Youth Orchestra Chamber Strings and the University of Toronto’s Erato Quartet featuring violin soloist Meagan Turner. It’s on May 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. The afternoon also features a full high-tea service, which includes finger sandwiches, fresh scones with preserves and Devonshire cream and a selection of petit fours and tarts. The all-ages event costs $40. Tickets are available at the St. Francis Centre box office, the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recre- ation Centre, online at stfranciscentre. ca or by calling 905-619-2529 ext. 2787.4And next door in Pickering, wel- come back the birds that have returned from their winter vacations at Bird- ing Altona Forest’s Panhandle, May 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. in Altona Forest South. Access the forest at 1738 Autumn Cres. Suitable for the experienced birder or a novice as there’s something for every- one to learn on this guided walk. Rain or shine for this event so dress for the weather and wear appropriate foot- wear. Presented by the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee. Visit www. trcastewardshipevents.ca to register. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-eventsSee BUTTER page 20 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 y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 20 AP Paddy’s Market It’s Worth the Drive to Hampton! 2212 TAUNTON ROAD, HAMPTON APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE: 905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 www.PaddysMarket.ca YouareinvitedtoourWeberBarbequeDemoLearncookingtechniquesonyournewGasorCharcoalGrill Saturday,May14th 11to4p.m. LOOKING FOR A NEW WEBER ®?YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE WHAT’S ON although it’s easy to over-indulge here. But the goat, the saag and the butter chicken are all delicious. Mr. Singh says the spice level for the buf- fet dishes is set at “medium” and the butter chicken at Mt. Everest is always served that way, not counting special requests. I note how there is a disparity in how Indian res- taurants make butter chicken -- and that it’s not always up to snuff. Mr. Singh replies that some cut corners, using tomato paste, for example, and that while it may cost him more, he goes the extra mile on the ingre- dients. Reservations are required for dinner and parking is behind the restaurant, off Church Street, just south of Kingston Road. Alas, Mr. Singh and his wife are planning to retire in two years. After years of 90-hour work weeks in Ajax, they’ve earned it. You can get great Indian food elsewhere in Durham. Maharaja in Oshawa, for exam- ple, is quite good. But when you combine unparalleled quality with the friendly atmosphere at Mt. Everest, dining out just doesn’t get any bet- ter. Price Range: Most dishes range from $9 to $11 Licensed: Yes Telephone: 905-686-5553 Address: 611 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax Hours: Open every day but Monday. Lunch, Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Dinner, Tues- day to Saturday 5 to 9:30 p.m., Sunday buf- fet/dinner 5 to 9 p.m. BUTTER from page 19 Butter chicken just one of many fine dishes at Pickering Village restaurant Students’ art on display OSHAWA -- Local students are showing a variety of art work in Oshawa. For Art’s Sake is an exhibition of paint- ings, photographs and sculptures, created by students at virtually every Durham Dis- trict School Board high school in Durham. The biannual event recognizes the tal- ents of the public board’s secondary school visual arts students. See the work at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., until May 19. Guide to Durham events and more is now available DURHAM -- See all Durham Region has to offer locals and visitors to its communities in the 2016 Discovery Guide. The Durham Tourism publication fea- tures a variety of local destinations and attractions. The free guide contains a calendar of events and information on local dining, agri-tourism, entertainment, outdoor adventures, art, music, festivals and events and more. To order a copy of the guide, contact Dur- ham Tourism by e-mailing tourism@dur- ham.ca or by calling 1-800-413-0017. Or visit www.durhamtourism.ca to see and order the guide. You can also receive Durham Tourism’s monthly e-newsletter by going to the web- site. Chamber orchestra plays Springtime Melodies concert DURHAM -- The Durham Chamber Orchestra presents an afternoon of classi- cal music as they perform their Springtime Melodies concert on May 15. The concert is at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S, Ajax, at 2:30 p.m. Strauss waltzes are on the bill as well as music by Beethoven, R. Vaughan Williams, Eric Coates and other composers. Get tickets at the door or reserve them by e-mailing tickets@durhamchamber- orchestra.com. 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Home-made appetiz- ers, hot and cold buffet, dessert buffet, 17-piece jazz/swing band. theme: Black, white and pink. Proceeds benefit Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital. all ages welcome. For tickets or to donate, check out www.candacecarter.comor call 905-626-5391. $30 in advance, $35 at door Sporting Events MOnday, May 9 try tennis 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. amberlea tennis Club Courts, shadybrook drive, Pickering. Free after-school drop-in, weather per- mitting. no registration , no equipment, or experience needed. Proper foot wear required. Monday and Wednesday for those under 12, tuesday and thursday for ages 12-18. this is a 2-week program.. Free Saturday, JunE 4 Pickering swim club Last gasp swim Meet 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd. S., Pickering. Pickering Swim Club hosts its annual Last Gasp Swim Meet. Free www.pickswim- club.com Things To Do Saturday, May 14 ALtonA forest Volunteer tree Planting 10 a.m. 12 p.m. altona Forest, altona Forest Entry and Parking, 1883 altona rd, Pickering. Join the altona Forest Stewardship Com- mittee and trCa to plant native trees and shrubs. Help protect and enhance the altona Forest. Gloves and shovels will be provided.Meet at altona Forest Parking on altona road across from Pine Grove ave. rain or shine, dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. register at www. trcastewardshipevents.ca. Free Sunday, May 15 BirDing Altona forest’s Panhandle 8 a.m. 10 a.m. altona Forest South, 1738 autumn Cres- cent, Pickering. It’s time to welcome back our fine feath- ered friends from their journey down south. If you are an experienced birder or a novice, it doesn’t matter -- there will be something to learn for everyone in this guided walk. rain or shine: dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. Presented by the altona Forest Steward- ship Committee. registration is required - www.trcastewardshipevents.ca. Free Meetings MOnday, May 16 Pickering toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. Pickering Powerhouse toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info. Free WEdnESday, May 18 WoMen empowering Women 6 p.m. 10 p.m. Sabina’s, previously known as the Court- yard, 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 oVereAters Anonymous meeting 8 p.m. 9 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. are you having trouble with food? Is your eating out of control? Join the group every Wednesday night. Call Brenda at 289- 689-0791 or Kim at 905-492-3011 for more information. Free MOnday, May 23 Pickering toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. Pickering Powerhouse toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info. Free 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. Two jazz trios this month DURHAM -- Lynn McDonald is back from Prague and the Port Perry jazz vocalist has lined up some great music. 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During the tapering days, maintain usual caloric intake — the calories gener- ally burned during training will be used to store extra fuel in the muscles. For most athletes, five to seven grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight daily is right for general training. Endur- ance athletes may need up to 12 grams per kilogram. For example, a 64kg athlete might con- sume 448-768 grams of carbohydrate on a carbohydrate-loading day. Choose some lower-fibre and quick- digesting carbohydrates, including fruit juices and lower-fibre grains. Avoid high- fat foods and keep protein intakes mod- erate (1.3 to 1.6 gms/kg), as these foods will fill you up, making it difficult to con- sume enough carbohydrates. Carbo-loading often results in approxi- mately a two-kilogram weight gain. This extra weight is due to extra muscle glyco- gen and water. This water becomes avail- able during exercise and decreases risk for dehydration. The amount of carbohydrates athletes should consume daily will depend on their unique needs, the athletic event and training regimen. Eating an unusually high amount of carbohydrates before an event could actually backfire and hinder athletic per- formance by causing gastrointestinal dis- tress. The foods eaten immediately prior to an event should be the same foods eaten during training. Talk to a registered dietitian to ensure that your diet will lead to your best train- ing and performance. Andrea Miller MHSc, RD; http://www.amillerrd.ca/; andream@live.ca; 905-233-2437 Andrea Miller Guest columnist Metroland File Photo AJAX -- Josiah St. John of Ajax was drafted first overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2016 Canadian Football League draft. He is shown here after signing on with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2013. Josiah St. John drafted first overall by CFL’s Roughriders AJAX — Ajax’s Josiah St. John was the first pick in the Canadian Foot- ball League draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders Tuesday, May 10. The six-foot-six, 309-pound offen- sive lineman is a graduate of Pickering High School and was selected from the University of Oklahoma Sooners, where he played in 15 games over the past two seasons. “I’m extremely blessed and happy to go No. 1 overall,” St. John said in a story on the CFL’s website. “I’m really excit- ed to get up there and get started and contribute to this team early and win a championship in Saskatchewan.” After four years at Pickering High, St. John went to Fresno City College in California to gain some exposure before transferring to another junior college, Trinity Valley in Texas, where he flourished and drew attention from many top programs in the NCAA. He chose Oklahoma over other offers from the likes of Texas Tech, Baylor and Kansas. “It was a crazy process,” he told the News Advertiser in a 2103 interview. “Growing up in Ajax we didn’t have a lot of American schools coming to recruit players. It was kind of over- whelming at first because newspapers were reaching out to me, coaches were flying in to see me, calling me on the phone. “The No. 1 thing I was looking for was a winning program,” he said of the Sooners, who lost only two games last season, including to Clemson in the Orange Bowl. “I knew that was some- thing I really wanted to be a part of, having a chance to go to bowl games every year and be a part of big-time football.” After red-shirting in 2013, St. John played in eight of the Sooners’ 13 games in 2014 and seven last season, with four starts at right tackle, includ- ing his first career start at Tennessee on Sept. 12. 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The Ironheads lost this game 12-4, but rebounded for a 15-7 win over Mississauga in their next game. Hat tricks from Jake Gilmour and Kurtis Rauch lead the way AJAX — The Ironheads put a notch in the Jr. B lacrosse win column by downing the Mississauga Tomahawks 15-7 at the Ajax Community Centre Saturday, May 7. After the team dropped the first two games of the season, 11-7 in Orillia and 12-4 in Ajax against Newmarket, Jake Gilmour and Kurtis Rauch each had a hat trick to lead the way to victory. Gilmour also had five assists in the game and now leads the Ironheads with 10 points despite missing one game. Rauch set up three and has nine points in three games. Dylan Tulett and Mike Berger each con- tributed two goals and an assist to the win, while Steven Berger and Aidan Conlon had a goal and two helpers apiece, and Ryan Morrison pulled the trigger on two goals. Goalie Chris Steele made 19 saves for his first win in his second start. Rauch scored twice against Newmar- ket, a game in which the Ironheads led 3-2 going into the second period but trailed 9-3 20 minutes later. The Ironheads (1-2) are in the midst of a seven-game home stretch, including May 11 at 8 p.m. against Orillia (4-1), May 14 at 8 p.m. against Gloucester (1-3) and May 15 at 2 p.m. against Nepean (0-6). Ironheads take down Tomahawks for first win of lacrosse season Trenton Golden Hawks perfect at Dudley-Hewitt Cup in Kirkland Lake KIRKLAND LAKE – Four Durham Region hockey players are off to Lloydminster, Alberta with the Trenton Golden Hawks for the RBC Cup Canadian Jr. A champi- onship May 14-22. Mitch Emerson, Liam Morgan and Adam Clements of Pickering and Uxbridge’s Mac Lewis are members of the Golden Hawks, who finished off a perfect Dudley-Hewitt Cup champion- ship in Kirkland Lake with a 4-0 victory over the Soo Thunderbirds in the final Saturday, May 7. 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To qualify for this position you MUST: • Have a valid G drivers license • Have your own transportation to and from shop (located in the North end of Markham) • Have excellent command of the English language • Be able to lift at least 75 lbs • Be able to work as a team An ideal candidate would be a roofer or land- scaper looking for a career change. To apply send your resume to: clarkebasementsystems@gmail.com or fax it to 905-642-4860 Clarke Basement systems is expanding again! You could be our new team member… GENERAL LABOURERS Afternoon Shift $13.00/hr Lifting required 20-35 lbs. Must provide own safety boots. Please apply in person: Lennox Drum Limited 233 Fuller Road, Ajax PARTS PICKER/COUNTER SALES required for busy hydraulic hose company. l Attention to detail l Able to work in a fast-paced environment l Must be a team-player l $13.50/hr., Mon - Fri, occasional Saturday Email: mikem@hosepowercanada.com PRIME OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Approx 200 sq ft at the Oshawa Shopping Center Executive Tower. Call 905 571 3011 ext 244 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 OSHAWA 385 Gibb St. 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting from $1125/month Laundry on-site, parking extra Close to amenities. Avail. June, upon credit approval Robert 289-600-3588 EAST OSHAWA 1 bedroom basement apt. Very clean. Separate entrance, available immediately $700/mo inclusive. Includes parking. No laundry facilities. No smoking/pets. Call 905-999-9830 or 905-436-3986 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD WILLIAM LOWERYSON, DECEASED All Persons having claims against the Estate of Donald William Loweryson, late of the City of Pickering, who died on or about the 26th day of October, 2015, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of June, 2016, after which date the Estate will be distributed by the undersigned having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated: April 28, 2016 Andrew D. Felker, Estate Trustee Without a Will - by: WALKER, HEAD LAWYERS Barristers and Solicitors #800 - 1315 Pickering Parkway Pickering, Ontario L1V 7G5 (905) 839-4484 / 683-3444 WE PAY $325 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704 Careers GeneralHelp HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORand GENERALLABOURERS, full-time. Scrap metal experience an asset. Group benefits after 3 months. 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Ajax May 14 from 9:00am - 3:00pm Variety of new and gently used items.Purses, wallets, makeup bags, handmade jewelry, knitted items, decorative art, journals, children's books, paperback and hard cover books, knitting needles, craft supplies, Christmas decorations, many wooden pieces to stain or paint, books for decorative art and scrapbooking, cookbooks, cherished teddies, and more!! 500 Clements Rd. W., Ajax AJAX LIONS CLUB ANNUAL GARAGE SALE on Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Something for everyone! Hope to see you there. GARAGE SALE Parkway Storage 1535 Pickering Parkway Sat. 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An Excellent Selection of Consigned Farm Machinery, 8 Tractors, Many Tools & Shop Equipment, Machinist Cutting Tools, 5 Guns, Lawn & Garden, Qty. of new items including 9000 lb HD 2 post auto lift, 2 - 7' HD Rotary Tiller, 8' hyd. skid steer loader dozer blade, HD tire changer, 50 T hyd. shop press, storage shelters & buildings, event tent, comm. pop up tents & more. NOTE TIME 9AM Listing/Photos www.dougmitchellauctions.com MITCHELL AUCTIONS OMEMEE 705-799-6769 VENDORS WANTED DURHAM CRAFT & GIFT SHOW Durham College 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa October 21, 22 & 23, 2016 Your one-stop shopping for ultimate gift giving this Holiday Season For Booth Information Call Susan 905.215.0444 or Email: sfleming@durhamregion.com CONSIGNMENTS 82 Old Kingston Road, Ajax 416-407-1332 Ildi turns 60! Saturday May 14th Come and join us! Cake and Beverages Helen Boyce In Loving Memory of our Dear Wife, Mom, Grams & Friend It will be a year on Sunday, that you abandoned your unwinnable battle and, chose to leave us. But you left behind a treasure trove of our memorable years together. We hope life is better for you now, and we are still trying to adjust to a life without you. Our memories provide us with much comfort on really sad days. As we start a new year, know that your spirit is ever present and our love is forever. Dale, Wendy & Kent and all your other fans. TORBAR, Cindy Lou (nee McKeown) Tragically on Saturday March 19, 2016 at Peterborough. Beloved mother of Leah and Thomas. Loving daughter of Maryanne and the late Ralph McKeown (Heather). Dear sister of Diana Fitzgerald, Gord McKeown (Jennifer), and Hank McKeown. Cindy will also be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebra- tion of Life Service will be held on Satur- day May 14th at the CARRUTHER'S CREEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 650 Lake Ridge Road South, Ajax, On- tario at 12:00 pm, followed by a recep- tion. If desired online condolences to the family, directions to the Celebration or donations to the Victim Services of Pe- terborough and Northumberland may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling 705-742-1875 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Call to reserve today! 905-215-0444 2 Days! Children’s Programs, Educational Services, Gymnastics, Dance, Hockey, Skating & much more… Lower Level Centre Court Susan Fleming sfleming@durhamregion.com Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27, 2016 2016 In Memoriam Obituaries Skilled &Te chnical Help WANTED 1st OR 2nd year Truck & Coach or Automotive Apprentice to work in fast-paced busy shop. Please fax resume: 905-697-9940 or email to: andysrepaircenter@hotmail.comNo phone calls. 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Work guaranteed 289-892-2921 www.neweden.ca Home RenovationsH PLUMBER ON THE GOTop Quality Plumbing at Reasonable ratesService andnew installationsResidential/CommercialNo job too big or smallFree estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 HomeImprovement l CUSTOM DECKS l INTERLOCK 416-460-3210Email: info@deckplus.cawww.deckplus.ca Painting & DecoratingP ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs (905)404-9669 allproinfo@hotmail.com Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies L D & G Lawn Care l Aeration l Lawn Cutting l Trimming Dean 905-409-8790 Gerry 905-706-8975 The warm weather is finally arriving here in Durham Region and it looks like it’s here to stay. At Northern Cycle, they have seen traffic in the shop pick up dramatically. Lots of new bikes have been rolling out the door, and if you are in the market for a new one, there’s an incredible selection here. When shopping for a bike, don’t forget the accessories. Accessories can not only help keep you safe out on the road, but can help make your ride more enjoyable. Bells are a popular item, as legally you have to have one on your bike. They are great for warning walkers on the trail that you are coming up behind them. As a safety precaution, it’s always a good idea to slow down when approaching from behind as it can be very startling to have cyclists come up behind you. The summer’s heat can dehydrate you quickly. With a water bottle and cage, you can make sure that you stay hydrated during your ride. A pannier rack on the back of your bike is a great idea, as you can attach a top bag, a grocery bag or an actual pannier bag, depending on your needs. Keeping track of your rides is easy with one of the computer and GPS options that are now available. Northern Cycle just received a GPS model from Bryton starting at only $119.99. To keep your riding clothes free from the mud stripe, think about adding fenders to your bike. The fenders will keep the mud off of you when you are riding in wet weather. When riding on the road, it’s essential to know what’s around you. Mirrors are a great idea if you are riding on the road a lot. At Northern Cycle, you will find a selection of handlebar mirrors, eyewear mirrors and helmet mirrors. They also have a great selection of reasonably priced sunglasses from Ryders and Suncloud in stock to keep the road dust and bugs out of your eyes. In addition to these great accessories, Northern Cycle offers many more items that you can use to help enjoy your cycling experience, such as baskets, pumps, patch kits, seat bags, kickstands and more. Visit Northern Cycle for all of these and more cycling accessories. Northern Cycle is located at 889 Westney Road South (just west of Monarch). For more information, call (905) 619-8875 or visit www.north- erncycle.com. Enjoy the ride! 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