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Home My WebLink AboutNA2016_10_12PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 Heroin laced with fentanyl focus of Durham police’s drug trafficking investigation DURHAM -- A three-month-long drug traf- ficking investigation by Durham police has resulted in charges against three people, including two from the region. Project Explorer involved officers from East Division and the Drug Enforcement Unit with assistance from Halton Regional Police Drug Unit. The investigation focused on the trafficking of heroin believed to be laced with fentanyl, which is a dangerous combination of drugs. On Oct. 7, undercover officers were involved in a drug transaction in the park- ing lot of a plaza in Oshawa. Members of the DEU surrounded the suspect vehicle and boxed it in. The suspect attempted to flee by driving into the police vehicles. He was not successful and caused damage to his own vehicle and four police vehicles. A search warrant was executed in Hal- ton Region and a quantity of heroin was seized, as well as cash. Laboratory testing is currently being conducted to confirm the heroin was laced with fentanyl. Bryan Lemieux, 33, of King Street East in Oshawa, is charged with four counts of trafficking and three counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime. Pankaj Bedi, 37, of Liberty Street North in Clarington, is charged with four counts of trafficking and four counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime. Justin Bellinger, 27, of Sawgrass Drive in Oakville, is charged with trafficking, pos- session of proceeds obtained by crime, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Justin Greaves / Metroland AJAX -- Dr. Romas Stas, associate chief of staff for Rouge Valley Health System, spoke during a rally regarding the merger of the Ajax-Pickering hospital with Lakeridge Health at the Ajax Community Centre on Oct. 6. THEBIGSTORE BESIDETHE4010 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pickeringtoyota.com 905-420-9000 SALES •SERVICE PARTS •BODYSHOP Express Silver Detailing Package(Reg.$59.95) $29.95+Hst OCTOBER SPECIAL (SUV’s extra $15.00) 1800 Kingston Road, Pickering (905) 831-5400 www.pickeringhonda.com The Perfect Drive. Doctors, residents mount opposition to ‘takeover’ of Ajax-Pickering hospital p.3 Stubborn industrial fire burned two days after it started p.14 Special Section: Focus on Family Hospital boards going ahead with plans to roll Ajax-Pickering hospital into Lakeridge Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A group concerned about the future of the Ajax-Pickering hospital is asking the public to inundate Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne with e-mails and letters opposing what it sees as a takeover of the local hospital by Lak- eridge Health. See AJAX-PICKERING page 2 Tom’s nofrills 105 Bayly Street West, Ajax (at Monarch Ave.) Summerhill’s nofrills 87 Williamson Dr., Ajax (at Westney Rd. 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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted news uReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around durham Region, letters to the edi- tor and event listings. share your event photos, write- ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durham- region.com/ureport to register and upload your information. “Put on the pressure,” said Bill Parish, a member of the Friends of the Ajax/Pickering Hospital at an Oct. 6 rally at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. In April, Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins supported recommendations by an expert panel to break up the Rouge Valley Health System, merging the Ajax-Pickering hospital with Lakeridge and the Centenary campus with The Scarborough Hospital and directed the hospitals to put plans in motion to merge by Nov. 1. If given final approval by the minister, the mergers will create a new single hospital cor- poration for Scarborough, and expand Lak- eridge’s control across Durham. “This is the saga of the Ajax-Pickering hos- pital,” said Parish. This scenario is similar to one the Friends have seen in the past. In 1998, the Ajax-Pick- ering hospital amalgamated with Centenary, making up RVHS. “The Ajax-Pickering hospital and the Dur- ham west population helped prop the (Cen- tenary) hospital up,” Parish said. Since then, Parish said a number of Ajax- Pickering services have been lost to Cente- nary, including the controversial move of in- patient mental health beds in 2008. Parish noted the expert panel had recom- mended merging the hospitals, but also cre- ating a hospital corporation in both Durham and Scarborough. Scarborough will get the new corporation. “In Durham, for some unknown reason, he put the Pickering-Ajax hospital with Lak- eridge,” he said of the minister’s announce- ment. Tom McHugh, the interim president and CEO of Lakeridge, said in a statement, “We know the Friends of Ajax/Pickering have some concerns about the voluntary integra- tion with Lakeridge Health. That’s why we’ve let them know that we see the Ajax-Pickering hospital as a full partner in a new, region- wide, five-site Lakeridge Health. We’ve met with this group several times in private meet- ings and as part of public consultations, and we’ve been clear with them that the door is open, any time if they want to speak further.” Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson was also surprised when he heard the minister’s announcement and said he’s been sharing his concerns with the minister himself. Dickson noted when the new Ajax emer- gency department opened in 2009, it was built for 60,000 patient visits per year, and it’s already seeing more than that. He said the hospital requires more acute-care beds, is under-equipped and understaffed. “It just doesn’t make any sense that there’s a shortfall for Ajax-Pickering,” he said. Dr. Romas Stas, RVHS associate chief of staff and medical director of complex con- tinuing care, said at the rally he feels “Our hospital is once again under siege and this time it’s a hostile takeover by Lakeridge Health.” If the “takeover” goes through, he said all of the assets will belong to Lakeridge and he’s afraid services will move to Oshawa. “We will never ever accept subjugation by Lakeridge Oshawa,” said Dr. Stas. He noted the hospital’s volunteers have worked tirelessly to raise funds to help pur- chase important equipment, such as an MRI. “We shouldn’t have to worry about our MRI being moved to Oshawa,” said Ajax resi- dent Bill Armour. His wife Sandra Armour noted Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, which are served by the Ajax-Pickering hospital, is a fast-growing area. “I think we’ve got a very good hospital and we deserve to keep it,” she said. The Friends are also criticizing the lack of west Durham voices that will be on the Lak- eridge board of directors should the merg- ers go through. In the Durham scenario, just three of the current board members from the Ajax-Pickering site have been named to the 17-member Lakeridge board. The board of directors of the newly merged hospital in Scarborough is made up of one third of directors selected from both RVHS and TSH and one third as new directors selected from the broader community. “There’s nothing wrong with the merg- er with Oshawa. What’s wrong is the way they’re merging (Ajax-Pickering hospital) to Oshawa,” Dr. Fathi Abuzgaya, RVHS orthope- dic surgeon. Also on Thursday, the boards of directors of Lakeridge, RVHS, and TSH voted to pro- ceed with the mergers. The Friends will be asking Ajax, Pickering and Whitby councils to insist that the minis- ter follow the panel’s original recommenda- tion for a Durham health corporation, and that more people associated with the Ajax- Pickering hospital be added to the board of directors. Ajax-Pickering hospital group asks for more west Durham voices on Lakeridge board AJAX-PICKERING from page 1 Metroland file photo Ajax-Pickering hospital. 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 3 AP ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD BROkERAgE Independently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply TRUE STORY... Retirement-Icouldhardlywait! Ourplanwastosellthehouse,retire,buyaplaceandmoveupnorth. Iwaslookingforwardtosettingupmytrainset,sellingtheracecar,buyinga boatandfishingwithmygrandson.Seemedsimpletome... WELLafterbeinginourhouseforover25years,Realitysetin. 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The blaze at Progressive Waste Solutions began on Sunday, Oct. 9 just before 11 p.m. “We still have crews on the scene. There’s still a little bit of burning, but it’s nothing like it was,” Deputy Chief Michael Gamba said Tuesday morning. “It’s under inves- tigation and we don’t have a definite time we’ll be leaving the scene.” The cause isn’t yet known, he added. “At this point, we’re still removing refuse from the facility.” Also not known at this time is a damage estimate. “At one point, we had a Whitby pump- er at the scene and Pickering crews were responding to calls in Ajax. All of our resources were at the scene,” Gamba noted. The Ministry of the Environment was also on the scene and had Accuworx, a company that deals with hazardous waste, dealing with runoff water. “It was still burning quite well mid-after- noon (Monday),” he said. There were no injuries to anyone at the facility or to any firefighters, he added. 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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 column our opinion It’s the end of an era in Bowmanville. After nearly a century of operation, the Bowmanville Zoo closed for good Mon- day, with patrons coming out during the Thanksgiving long weekend to see the animals one last time. To say this day was tough is an under- statement to all associated with the zoo as well as the community. The long-standing tourist attraction brought countless people, young and old, to Bowmanville during its 97 years in existence to see animals up close from all over the world. They fascinated, they entertained and their presence at the zoo allowed the Durham Region community to spend countless wondrous days in their midst over the years. Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said the zoo’s closing was sad on so many levels -- for zoo patrons, for employees and also for the animals that will make their homes elsewhere. “In terms of tourism impact, the Bowmanville Zoo has been one of the biggest draws to Clarington. In terms of employment, he was one of the biggest employers of students and you have to be concerned about the animals, this is going to be a shock to them. They’ll have to get used to new homes,” said the mayor. Make no mistake, however, the prover- bial elephant in the room and what ulti- mately brought down the zoo was alleged mistreatment, mostly brought about by the release of a video by the group Peo- ple for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), that appeared to show zoo part- owner Michael Hackenberger whipping a tiger during a training session. Hack- enberger was subsequently charged with five counts of animal cruelty after the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cru- elty to Animals (OSPCA) investigated. The accusations by PETA and its subse- quent social media campaign against the zoo caused people to stay away. With the zoo’s revenue plunging in 2016, it necessi- tated the closure on Monday. There were efforts to revive support for the zoo that ultimately went for naught. A fixture at the Bowmanville Zoo for nearly 30 years, Hackenberger conceded the PETA social media campaign to halt support for the zoo was ultimately suc- cessful. He’s adamant, however, that once the truth comes out in court -- with the case still pending -- he will be exonerated. “Moving forward, we await our day in court with anticipation and a confidence that once the complete story is told as opposed to doctored snippets of an edit- ed clandestine video, that the truth will emerge,” he said. Regardless of how the court case unfolds, the damage has been done; the zoo is closed. We hope all the zoo employees who lost their jobs will find gainful employment in another field. As for the animals -- the true innocents in the zoo’s demise -- we sincerely hope homes are found that will provide them the time, attention and care they need and so richly deserve. Saying goodbye to the Bowmanville zoo Agree? Disagree? Send us a letter to the editor, max. 200 words. newsroom@durhamregion.com, New communications program offers transferable skills valued by employers What are you going to do with that degree? It’s a question that haunts most universi- ty students. The question comes from a good place, I think. The friends and family who ask it are genuinely inter- ested and concerned that whatever goes into the degree -- the money, the time, the effort -- has a long-term ben- efit. Maybe it’ll help them get a job. Or something more important: a happy life and a satisfying career. The new communications and criti- cal thinking B.A. program at Trent Uni- versity Durham-GTA helps students answer that question by encouraging the development of durable and trans- ferable skills that we know are valued by most employers. We help students become careful thinkers, adept prob- lem-solvers, good team players, disci- plined project managers, and persua- sive and clear communicators. All uni- versity programs aim to do that; but the difference is that we aim to refine these skills by tackling always-relevant ques- tions with an expansive approach draw- ing on all academic disciplines. Here is a good example of the kinds of learning that we encourage in the pro- gram. The first-year course is an intro- duction to the field by tackling a ques- tion that everyone faces: “What does it take to be happy?” We read widely -– turning to psychology, sociology, eco- nomics, history, and literature -- to see what good answers we can come up with. We discuss why people are unre- liable judges of their own happiness, how our brain functions when we expe- rience pleasure, whether we have to be good to be happy, and how money and happiness are related. It’s a rewarding course to teach because I have the pleasure of work- ing with students as they process some of these important ideas, and because I get to help them integrate ideas from differing fields, hone their clear writing about complex ideas, and transfer their learning to everyday situations. That approach occurs throughout the program, whether it’s in a course about elegant communication, digital tech- nology, numeracy, or the final-year capstone, where students get to engage in experiential learning and tackle a local issue as a member of a high-per- formance working group, who eventu- ally presents their findings to commu- nity stakeholders. I am thrilled to see this communica- tions and critical thinking take flight, exclusively at Trent Durham. It’s been a joy to help students realize the practical benefits of interdisciplinary thinking, so that they can see what they can do with their degree. Learn more about the program. -- Joel Baetz is an assistant professor of English Literature and the co-ordinator of the communications and critical thinking program at Trent University Durham-GTA Joel Baetz Guest columnist 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 7 P 1900 Dixie Rd., Pickering •905-831-5632 Wh i t e s R d . N Fa i r p o r t R d . Bayly St. Finch Ave AllAN’S YIG Di x i e R d . 401 Open 8am- midnight, 7 days a week Product of Ontario, Canada No.1 100's to choose from On Sale Oct. 14th-Oct. 20th largePUMPKInS2fOr$5 TORONTO -- A Pickering woman who forgot about her lottery ticket is now cel- ebrating after winning a prize from the July 13 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Sursati Harduar matched five numbers plus the bonus number to win a second- ary prize of $58,792.30. “I enjoy playing lottery games,” said Sursati while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, picking up her winnings. “I occasionally win free plays but this is my first big win!” She bought her winning ticket from a Shoppers Drug Mart in Scarborough. “I totally forgot about my ticket because I left it in one of my purses,” she said. “I recently looked through some of my purses and realized I had six unchecked tickets.” During a trip to the grocery store with her husband, Sursati decided to check them. “It said, ‘Big Winner’ on the screen and I thought I saw ‘$5,000’ as well,” she recalled. “So I put my glasses on and scanned the ticket again. That’s when I realized I won $58,792.30!” Sursati went in search of her husband. “He said, ‘This can’t be right’ and scanned the ticket himself,” she recalled. He saw the same result. “I was so excited I wanted to scream but I kept my cool,” Sursati said. “We went straight home without validating the ticket because we wanted to check the numbers online.” Plans are already underway for the windfall. “I would like to do some home reno- vations and take a family vacation, most likely a Caribbean cruise,” said Sursati. Pickering resident wins nearly $59,000 in LOTTO 6/49 draw OLG photo TORONTO -- Sursati Harduar of Pickering won $58,792.30 from the July 13, 2016 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Sursati matched five numbers plus the bonus number to win a secondary prize. Carding wool at Durham farmers’ market WHITBY -- Ann McDow of Wool 4 Ewe carded wool in preparation for use in her prod- ucts during a farmers’ market at the Regional Municipality of Durham headquarters in celebration of Ontario Agriculture Week Oct. 6. The market featured a wide vari- ety of fresh produce, tasty local treats, handmade bath products and showcased the new Durham Farm Connections “All About…Farming” mobile agricultural exhibit. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 8 AP New to the neighbourhood? Do you have your KI pills? Prepare to be safe. Durham Region is home to two nuclear power stations. In the highly unlikely event of a nuclear emergency, a potassium iodide (KI) pill is key to keeping you and your family safe. If you don’t have them already, get your pills at preparetobesafe.ca. There’s no such thing as being too prepared. * For those living or working within 10km of the Pickering or Darlington Nuclear Stations. Letters to the editor Change in home ownership rules is saving us from ourselves, says reader To the editor: The current federal government is attempting to stem the rising of consum- er debt by changing the way a person can qualify for a mortgage in this out-of-con- trol housing market. Most people will be upset by this but think of the future. You do not want to be so house poor that by qualifying for a mortgage at today’s interest rate, you will be in far worse shape than if you were to do it the right way. As it is the average Canadian consumer owes $1.60 for every dollar they make. That is so outrageous! Most families live paycheque to pay- cheque and cannot save a lot of money. Most people are relying on interest rates to remain low. They will not remain low for 25 years. To get a mortgage these days the changes that are going to be put in place are being put in place to save you from yourself. You will not only be grate- ful in the long run, but you may even be able to save some money for your retire- ment. I know that there will be a lot of disap- pointed people out there who will have to further qualify at a higher interest rate if they do not have the 20 per cent down payment that will be required when buy- ing a house. Just reading about what homeown- ers have to pay is ridiculous. They have to pay their utilities (you do not have to when you rent most of the time), they have to pay taxes every month, then there’s food, gas for the car, maybe a car payment, for those with children there’s extracurricular events, and don’t forget to buy clothes/ For those who can do all of that, then that is great, but please think of all of the expenses and then ask -- is it worth it? Maybe I should rent for a longer time and then buy a house. Ron Horner Oshawa Teachers should stick to the curriculum and stay out of their students’ lunch boxes To the editor: Re: ‘Durham parents want schools to stay out of their kids’ lunch bags’, news, Sept. 29 Teachers should not be policing the content of their students’ lunch boxes and removing food they deem an unhealthy choice. This is not 1984 and we definitely don’t want or need Big Brother imposing food choices on our children by drawing attention to or withholding the snack and lunch the child brings to school. Interestingly, Big Brother is not active on Designated Pizza Days. Magically, pizza eaten for fundraising purposes earns a coveted spot on the Healthy Food Choic- es List for that day. Apparently, the dollar trumps healthy food choices when fund- raising is the goal. On any other day, pizza defaults to the Discouraged Food List and sending pizza in your child’s lunch has resulted in confiscation of the pizza by the teacher. The word ‘choice’ implies the autonomy and opportunity to choose. Appropria- tion of food by the school staff is essen- tially seizure by authority and ironically removes the parents’ and child’s right to choose. You’ve given them the informa- tion; let them make their choices. Keep the teachers out of the kids’ lunch boxes and in the three Rs curriculum. (Math scores could use a little help). Heather Armstrong Brooklin Me t r o l a n D Du r h a M *Independently Owned & Operated real estate Press Run 183,750 October 12, 2016 6BedroomCenturyHome WHERE:185DukeSt.Bowmanville PRICE:$599,900 DETAILS:ARareOpportunityToOwnAPieceOfClarington’s History&RestoreItToBeautifulYester-Year!2StoreyDuplex Has4Bedrooms/3BathsOnOneSide&2Bedrooms/2Baths OnTheOther.Rightoffthe401EExitatLibertySt.ThisPiece OfHistoryHasSoMuchPotential! PattiRobertson,SalesRepresentative RoyalServiceRealEstateInc.Brokerage* (905)697-1900•patti@royalservice.ca www.Pattirobertson.ca RE/MAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. OPENHOUSESat.&SUN.2-4PM WHERE:1933BonitaAvenue,Pickering PRICE:$899,900 DETAILS:Gorgeous,custombuiltraised bungalowonahugelot!Soaringceilings,3 bedrooms,finishedbasementw/a2bedroomin- lawsuite.CovetedWilliamDunbarschooldistrict! NadiaMicallef&LouiseGuertin-Micallef, SalesRepresentatives Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.647226-5171&416258-3380Servicesenfrançais 1Bdrm+dendowntownoshawaCondo! WHERE:44BondSt.W.,Oshawa PRICE:$229,900 DETAILS:WellPriced,BrightAndSpacious1Bedroom+Den(2nd Bedroom),Large4PcBath,GoodSizeMasterWithLargeCloset.OpenConcept Kitchen,Dining&LivingWithJulietteBalcony.HardwoodFloorsInLiving/DiningArea.UndergroundParking,StorageLocker,ExerciseRoom,Sauna,PartyRoomandMore!AttractiveBuildingCloseToAllAmenitiesIncludingTransit,Shopping,Hospital,UoitCampuses,RestaurantsAndMore!Ideal CondoFor1stTimeBuyers,Downsizers,StudentsOrInvestors.CallCarlaTodaytoBookYourPrivateViewing CarlaSkinner,Broker RightAtHomeRealtyInc.,Brokerage*(905)409-6560Office:(905)665-2500 PRECIOUSMEMORIESBEGINHERE! LouiseA.Sabino,SalesRepresentative RoyalLepageSignatureRealty* Direct:416-574-3333•Tel:416-443-0300 www.LouiseSabino.com NotintendedtosolicitthoseundercontractwithotherRealtor WHERE:653ChironCrescent,Pickering PRICE:$679,000 DETAILS:FromTheMomentYouEnterThisBeautiful4BrHomeYou’reSure ToLoveThe24x24PristineWhitePorcelainTilesThatKeepTheFlowOfThe MainFloorOpen&Inviting.OpenConceptKitchenRecentlyRemodeledWith PotLights,StainlessSteelAppliances,Walk-OutToDeck.FormalLivingRoom, MainFloorOfficeWithOpaqueDoubleGlassDoors,MainFloorRenovated PowderRoom.TheMasterBedroomFeatures4PcRenovatedEnsuite,Walk-In ClosetPlus3OtherGenerouslySizedBedrooms.OakStaircaseWithWrought IronPickets,Hi-EffTraneFurnace,CAC,CVAC,InterlockWalkwayAnd FullyFencedTreedYard....ComeSeeForYourself! OPENHOUSE,SAT &SUN,OCT 15&16,1-3PM WHERE:80BlackcreekTrail,Courtice PRICE:$549,900 DETAILS:Superb3BedFamilyHomeonPrivate TreedLotinWindsorValleyarea.TopQualityReno’s& UpgradesIncl.Fin.Basement&HardwoodonMain& 2ndFloor.Reno’dKitchen&Baths.NewRoof,Windows, Furnace&A/C. JudyStacee-Cleaver,BrokerofRecord TheStacee-FreeTeam MinComNewChoiceRealtyLtd. 905-428-4557/1-877-234-0578 Pleasevisit:www.MinComRealty.ca EXCEP T I O N A L RESU L T S ! OPPORTUNITyKNOCKS! PRICE:$429,000 DETAILS:IdealOpportunityToOwnCommercial PropertyWithBuildingInTheHeartOfFastGrowing SuttonDowntownCoreWith110FootFrontageOnBusy BaselineRoadWithAmpleParking.ZonedMultiUse C2Commercial.TenantedUpstairsIn2BrdmApartment MonthToMonth. KevinBond, SalesRepresentative Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.,Brokerage* (905)619-2100 RAVINE! RAVINE! WHERE:12WorthingtonDrive,Courtice Price:$999,900 DETAILS:AndelwoodbeautyonaRavine!Homefeatureshardwood, 3gasfireplaces,built-inoakbookcases,oakstaircase,agreatroom overlookingtheravineandagourmetkitchenwithwalkouttoadeck andravine.Sunkenmasterbedroomretreatfeaturesawalk-incloset, adoublecloset,gasfireplace,dormersandaluxurious5pcensuite. ThisisyourchancetoownanAndelwoodHomeintheprestigious WhiteCliffeneighbourhood! DerekBaird,SalesRepresentative MincomMillenniumRealtyInc.,Brokerage* (905)-720-2004or1-800-810-2842 E:derek@callderektoday.com www.CallDerekToday.com WHERE:1113TimberCrt.NorthPickering DETAILS:A beautiful 4 bedroom detached home located in the highly desirable North Pickering Maple Ridge community. This property will be coming to the MLS soon. Be the first to book an appt to this tastefully renovated open concept home. Features include hardwood floors, new kitchen, bathroom, skylight, finished basement. This home will sell fast! Call me todaytogetaprivatepreviewandbeattherush! ComingSoon to mLS! A muSt See! JasonYeeShui, SalesRepresentative RoyalLePagePartnersRealtyLtd.,Brokerage 416-229-4454•647-999-7809www.thesoldguy.com OPENHOUSE –SUNDAY 2-4PM WHERE:524GeorgeReynoldsDrive,Courtice WHEN:Sunday,October16th2-4pm PRICE:$749,900 DETAILS:Luxuriouslyappointed‘EnergyStar’bungaloftonabeautifullylandscaped propertybackingontogreenspace.Homeboastsalovelyentranceleadingyouthrough toanopenconceptmainfloorwithsoaring9ft.ceilings,Brazilianhardwoodflooring, crownmoulding&anoakstaircaseuptotheloft.Thekitchenfeaturesacentreislandwith breakfastbar,granitecounters&cabinetswithunder-mount&above-cabinetlighting. Mainfloorlaundryspaceisavailablewithplumbingandhydro.Kitchenisopentofamily roomwithgasfireplace&built-inshelvingunit.Masterwithwalk-incloset&ensuitewith doublesinks&largewalk-inglassshower.Twobedroomsinthelofteachhavetheirown ensuite.Professionallyfinishedbasementwithrecroom,potlights,4thbedroom.Private secludedbackyardwithlargeinterlockpatio,gasfirepitandbeautifulgardensallbacking ontogreenspace.Thishomeisamustsee! DerekBaird,SalesRepresentative MincomMillenniumRealtyInc.,Brokerage* (905)-720-2004or1-800-810-2842 E:derek@callderektoday.com www.CallDerekToday.com RAVIN E ! PREstIgIousAREAof luxuRIoushomEs! oPEN housE suNdAy 1-4 Pm! NEWPRICE:$1,088,000! DETAILS:GraciousElegance….PrestigiousFairport Executivehomenestledin‘Muskoka-Life’RavinePrivacy on154’DeepLot!HighDemandAreaofUniqueLuxurious &Million$$Homes!LoftyVaultedCeilings!OpenConcept GourmetKitchen&FamilyRmw/otoSundeck&Treed Ravine!Prof.FinishedBsmt.hasFamilyLivingSpace&Home BusinessSpacewithCityPermits&SeparateEntry! 1855FairportRoad.CallTrish! TrishFrench,SalesRepresentative Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.,Brokerage* (905)428-6533 www.TrishFrench.com PRESTIGIOUSPORT32 WHERE:Bobcaygeon PRICE:$850,000 DETAILS:Beautifulweedfreewaterwith104feetof privateshoreline.3bedroombungalowinprestigious Port32,whichfeaturesundergroundservices,greenspace walkingpathsthatdoubleasnaturalsidewalks,parkettes& highspeedinternetavailabilityallwithinwalkingdistance toboutiqueshopsandmodernamenities! KelliLovell,Broker ColdwellBankerRMRRealEstateBrokerage* Direct1-855-767-8032 kelli@kawarthabrad.com OPENHOUSESAT &SUNOCT 15&16 @ 2-4 PM 122 IROQUOIS AVE,OSHAWA PRICE:$349,900 DETAILS:BEAUTY,WARMTH,VALUE!Fantasticquiet familyfriendlyarea,stepstoshopping,parks&transportation. ConvenienttoUOIT&DurhamCollege.Detachedhomeonlarge 50’x115’cornerlot.Spaciousopenconcepthomefeaturing 3bdrms,2baths,hardwood,largerecroomandfencedyard! Thisisaprimelocationandrealisticprice@$349,900.Comesee foryourself.CallAnnEvans*orMelanieThornton*905-666-1333. MelanieThornton*AnnEvans* RoyalLePageFrankRealEstate,Brokerage* 905.666.1333www.discoverdurham.ca *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 2 Dan Plowman* Rachel Plowman*** Tammy naPieR* aDam FaRR* miRanDa Fox* Joselyn BuRgess* Vanessa JeFFeRy* heaTheR Duke* gino sPagnuolo* glenn kho* malloRy ginman* DaVe iRons* John Plowman* JenniFeR kelloway* shannon smiTh* cheRyl laThem* ashley Duncan* eThan aRmsTRong* *SaleS RepReSentative ***BRokeR of RecoRd REALTY INC., BROKERAGE 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 SpaciouS log home offeRS complete pRivacy, hiking, tRailS, pond, tRanquil tRout StReam & acReS of foReSt. $1,179,900 IncredIble country Home all BRick 4 BedRoom Semi in deSiRaBle location. don’t delay. call Right now. $349,900 tHIs Is tHe one fantaStic 1 Bed & 2 Bath. thiS one will not laSt long. call Right now foR moRe info. $219,900 may not last long fantaStic 2+1 Bed 2 Bath. fully detached all BRick. finiShed BaSement. call today. $324,900 Won’t last long fully detached 4 Bed in highly deSiRaBle couRtice aRea. 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The Keller Williams Difference Charlie Reid Sales Representative Open House Sun. Oct. 16, 2-4 pm • 6840 Soper Rd., Kendal Located on a private 34.5 Acre Lot in the Kendal Valley having the famous Ganaraska River flow through it. This outstanding one owner solid log home has 4 Bdrms, 2 Fireplaces, 3 new baths, new Hardwood floors, new steel roof. Full wrap around porch, oversized sunporch and loft. 40x38 workshop. You must come and see this truly amazing log home!! From County Rd. #9 go east 4 miles to Soper Road, then 1/2 miles south. See you there!! Charlie Reid 905-983-5914 905.623.3393creid@royallepage.ca OPEN HOUSE! Model Home for Sale Jeffery Built Home 2057 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms 299 Boswell Drive, Bowmanville, ON Viewing by Appointment 905-433-2173 BowmanAutumn Meadows -‘B’ Direct: 905-922-2028 • Office: 905-697-1900 Email: redhead@royalservice.ca www.redheadhomes.ca Open HOuse saturday, Oct 15tH, 2-4pm 216 BurK street, OsHawa HOT HOT NEW LISTING! 3 bed/2 bath home, recently updated with extra deep lot features mature trees, main floor laundry, updated bathroom fixtures, open concept main floor and walkout to a large relaxing deck ! You won’t want to miss this one! donna robertson Sales Representative HOT NEW LISTING! WHERE:1489ArborwoodDrive,Oshawa PRICE:$679,900 DETAILS:Gorgeous4bedhomeonacornerlotinthehighlysoughtafterTributecommunityinNorthOshawa.Thisbeautyoffers:Largeeat-inkitchenwithwalkouttofullfencedyard,hardwoodthroughout,4generoussizedbedrooms,awraparoundfrontdeckandsomuchmore!CheckoutE3617284formoreinfo. 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See you this weekend! See Bouma.ca for additional photos. 600 BYRON ST., S. WHITBY • OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 21 Drew Street Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4Z7 193 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1C2 *Based on RE Stats for Firms in 2014 and 2015* Real estate FiRm FoR Combined listing and buyeR sales* in duRham Region 905.728.1600 www.REMAXJAZZ.COM Independently owned and operated. “Coppins Corner” AreA 10 ACres! Large family home, Huge shop/garage, treed veryprivate acreage, outdoor entertainment kitchen,private decks and patio’s, gazebo with pond and waterfall, barn and shop for the hobbyist! Too many features to list! Offered at $1,270,000 Brenda L.Casteels Sales Representative Direct 905-261-7069Independently owned and operated The Cindy RiCkeTTs** Team Cindy Ricketts*, Chris Frost*, Lynette Underwood*,Angie McKeegan Dir.: 905-434-6677 • Office: 905-728-1600 Call us today for our complimentary In-House Market Evaluation of your home! 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Over the past five-and-a-half years, there have been 116 deaths related to vehicle collisions on roadways policed by DRPS. This holiday weekend, nine drivers were charged with impaired driving -- up from seven charged during last year’s initiative. And 360 traffic tickets were issued, includ- ing 188 for speeding. During last year’s Operation Impact, 233 of the 498 tickets issued were for speeding. Durham police arrest nine,issue 360 tickets traffic blitz BROOKLIN -- Charges have been laid against a man accused of threatening an off-duty police officer who confronted him about a dangerous driving incident Wednes- day afternoon in Brooklin. The cop was stopped at a red light in the left turn lane at Cachet Boulevard and Win- chester Road East around 4:20 p.m. Oct. 5 when a pickup travelling in the same direc- tion sped by in the right lane and made a left turn onto Winchester, Durham police said. 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But according to certified toddler and infant sleep consultant for Wee Sleep, Dur- ham Region, Holly Jefferd, there are ways to prevent nightmares in children while helping them cope when they occur. “We can do small things to help and teach coping skills like being brave, how to be positive and encourage positive thoughts especially before bed,” said Jefferd. Many parents get confused with night- mares and night terrors, two very different yet common occurrences in children. According to Jefferd, nightmares are dreams with vivid and disturbing content, occurring during rapid eye movement sleep. Night terrors occur in non-REM sleep but have very common character- istics to nightmares; agitation, sweating and/or increased blood pressure. “In night terrors, children scream, feel terrified and it can happen for several min- utes, sleep walking can also occur,” said Jefferd. “Nightmares children remember, night terrors they don’t.” According to Jefferd, nightmares can be caused by lack of sleep, general fears and television. Their imaginations can esca- late and when children don’t understand the difference between fiction and non-fic- tion, nightmares can occur and the villain in their favorite cartoon can resemble real- ity. “Before bed we shouldn’t reinforce what they’re scared of but what we are proud of them for,” said Jefferd. “We also have to make sure we aren’t talking about bad things in front of our kids because they’re always listening.” After experiencing a nightmare, many children often become frightened of the dark but Jefferd encourages parents to have fun in the dark with their children using glow sticks, a night light or flash- lights, reminding them that they’re safe when it is dark. “We need to listen to the child, find out what makes them upset and don’t dis- miss it, talk to them about it and help them through it because it is real to them,” she said. Parents should make sure children avoid iPads or television at least two hours before bedtime, and discussing a child’s fears should always be done during the day, added Jefferd. “It’s okay to be there for your child but set limits, make sure they have security and comfort at night but be consistent when it’s time for sleep,” she said. “Tell them to have good dreams and talk about what great things they can dream about before they go to bed, get those happy thoughts flow- ing.” For more information on sleeping suc- cessfully for infants and toddlers, visit wee- sleep.ca. -- Jennifer Walker, previously a reporter for Metroland Media, is now loving her new career as a stay-at-home mom with her Irish twins, Frankie and Finnley. Jennifer has a strong passion for writing and learn- ing all there is to know about pregnancy, babies and beyond. It’s okay to be there for your child but set limits, make sure they have security and comfort at night but be consistent when it’s time for sleep. 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Some strategies to try before the big holiday meal or trick-or-treating: • Talk to your child about what their favourite foods are and why. Ask how they felt when they were eating it. • Before the holiday dinner, tell your child they can enjoy a portion of their favourite food at the meal and that you will ask the host to take home a little to enjoy the next day. That way your child won’t feel the pressure to have all the fun in one evening. • If they’ve overindulged in the past, ask if they remember how that felt. Try to jog their memory in hopes of preventing it from happening again. • It’s best to discuss limits ahead of time, rather than in the moment. Involving your child with the plan may make it easier for them to follow through. Suggest they agree to keep only their five favourite types of can- dies, and have a limit on eating a cer- tain amount each day. How to soothe a sore tummy Overeating happens. It’s part of your child learning limits when it comes to food intake and enjoyment. • When they’re in discomfort, offer easy-to-digest foods like vegetable or chicken broths, pureed veggie soups, or smoothies with non-dairy milk. • If they’re not hungry, make sure they drink plenty of water. • Avoid creamy and fried foods and heavy meals until they are feeling better. • Herbal teas like chamomile, lemon balm, peppermint, fennel or ginger can soothe the digestive sys- tem. Steep it weaker than usual -- for two to three minutes only. Make sure the tea is cool before offering it. They can have a cup twice a day, or sip a bit throughout the day. To make it more appetizing, you can sweeten the tea a bit or freeze it into Popsicle molds. • Warmth on the stomach can help. Don’t use a hot water bottle or heat- ing blanket, which has a risk of burn- ing. Instead you can use a warm pack (like a microwaveable heating com- press). • Get your child to use the potty. If they’re constipated, try a stomach massage with castor oil to restore regularity. Massage a nickel-sized amount of castor oil clockwise over your child’s tummy. This can gently help get their digestive system mov- ing. Never let your child take castor oil orally. Dr. Erdman said if a child’s discom- fort lasts past the next day, it may be related to something other than too much Halloween candy, so take them to a medical or naturopathic doctor for evaluation. newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham BY ELISABETH PFEIFFER We’d gotten our son a Superman cape for his second birthday. All was well, until my son kept twisting it as he fastened the hook and loop, causing it to fall off. After this happened several times, my toddler’s tan- trum began. My attempts to help him were in vain, as I’ve learned reasoning with a child in the throes of a tantrum is like rea- soning with a bear: low chance of success. However, there are strategies that we as parents can use to help us better deal with tantrums. A tantrum is a normal part of childhood development, explained Dawn Baines, registered nurse with Durham Region’s reproductive and child health program. It usually occurs in toddlerhood and starts to wane around ages four to six. Tantrums are essentially a combustion of emotions, and can involve crying, kicking, screaming, biting, throwing, name-calling and, less commonly, head-banging. “Temper tantrums start to go away around four years of age, because this is the age where kids are now learning how to cope with emotions and feelings and are learning from their parents,” Baines said. By first role modelling appropriate reac- tions and stating our feelings (sad, mad, happy), we can help them to label what they’re feeling and figure out the best way to cope. No parent can prevent every single tem- per tantrum, but there are ways to decrease their frequency, Baines said. Find out what has caused the tantrum: is your child hun- gry, overtired, frustrated or simply wanting attention? Knowing what’s triggered the tantrum can help to prevent them down the road. The next step is to decrease the oppor- tunity for them to occur again, she said. Make sure you have snacks, toys, or activi- ties to keep them from getting bored on long car trips or even a trip to the grocery store. Tell your child your expectations when going out, Baines explained. “Tell them where you’re going. You may need to do some bargaining -- ‘we’re not going to buy a treat today, but you can help me pick out fruits or cereal.” Other tips include encouraging your child to express and understand what feel- ings are, and know when your child has had enough. Baines also offered coping strategies to handle the tantrum as it’s happening: • Parents need to stay calm themselves. It’s not helpful to try to yell, argue or rea- son with the child. It can sometimes make it worse. • Help them learn to calm themselves down: use breathing exercises, get a beloved stuffed animal, count -- we need to teach them how to calm down. • Don’t give in! Children will learn that if you give in now, they can use this method to get what they want. • Set an example by being patient, use a soothing voice and check your own calm- ing techniques, especially if you’re feel- ing frustrated or overwhelmed. Make sure your child is safe, take a breath and then return. • Ignore (harmless behaviour), but never the child. Don’t isolate the child. If the behaviour is harmful, then you may need to gently hold the child. • Keep your child safe from harm -- some children who fly into rage-fuelled tan- trums may need to be held or objects may need to be removed from the area. • Don’t worry about what other peo- ple around think. “For every parent who is being critical, there’s another who is understanding and deeply sympathetic,” Baines said. Help for parents Having trouble handling or coping your- self during a child’s tantrum? Contact Dur- ham Health Connection Line at 905-666- 6241 or 1-800-841-2729 if you have any of the following issues: • Concerns about child’s temper tan- trums • The child hurts self or others during a tantrum • If tantrums occur five or more times per day • If the tantrums also occur in school or childcare • If the child has other behavioural prob- lems • If techniques have been tried and there is still no improvement after two to four weeks • If parents have problems handling child’s behaviour, especially if you’re con- cerned you might hurt the child • Or, if you just want to learn to cope with your own feelings RESOURCES: www.durham.ca/parenting: Positive Dis- cipline is in your hands -- a resource for parents and caregivers of infants to teens. www.durham.ca/kidscan: Kids Can -- a helpful tool for parents to learn how to build coping skills, understand and recog- nize their feelings and develop resiliency. -- Elisabeth Pfeiffer is a local first-time mom and freelance journalist. 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Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday October 14 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Lindsay home plus others and 100+ round bales of 4 x 5 first cut hay (stored inside) - mahogany corner china cabinet - king size bed - East Lake settee set - 8pc mahogany "Drexel" dining room set - walnut vanity and mirror - corner curio cabinet - 20 silver dollars and 20 half dollars - qty of new jewelry - pink depression glass - Royal Albert "Lavender Rose" dishes - parlor chairs - sewing stand - 6pc modern dining room set - bedroom set - Vilas maple end tables - 37" wood turning lathe - qty of hand tools - Makita 12" planer - Ryobi 6" jointer - 16" Mastercraft scroll saw - Frigidaire stove - Inglis fridge - Maytag "Neptune" washing machine - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com(terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pmand 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling contents of the late Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Carson of Taunton & contents from former 1970s radio amplifier repairman atKellett Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock) TUES., OCT. 18, 2016 @ 5:30 pm3pc. waterfall bedroom set • Waterfall blanket chest • Antique dresser • Cornflower & pinwheel crystal • Silverware community chest • Cups & saucers • Royal Doulton "Repose" hn-2272 • Old tractor seats • Retro 60s lamps • Lg. qty. of hand & electric tools • Old glass Vaseline pitcher • Qty. of old clock parts 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett www.kellettauctions.com AUCTION SALE Sunday Oct. 16th 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy (10km), Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features: Furniture, Household Contents, Collectibles, Misc Tools & Hardware. Something for One and All. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 l 905-718-6602 macgregorauctions@hotmail.com MANN, Dennis Marceilles - Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 8, 2016, age 73 years. He is reunited with his daughter Denise once again. Left to mourn is his wife Mary Jean and children Janet, Michele and Howard. He was predeceased by his daughter Denise. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Katie, Nicholas, Scott, Emily, Russell, Dennis and Adam. Dennis leaves behind his brother Howard and his sister Lois and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; Dennis loved them all. Words cannot express our gratitude to Jim Tykoliz. Thank you for all your support and kindness. A special thank you to Markham Stouffville Hospital and Katie Turkington, St. Elizabeth PSW's, Shawneal, Jackie, Claudia, Yvonne, Connie and Rose for their care. Thank you to Paramed and nurse Kathy and Dr. John Vu. Thank you to MPP Joe Dickson's office for helping when they could. Thank you to all the friends at 1001 Nights of Storytelling, Summerfolk and Eaglewood, the Pickering Museum and coffee time at the Standard Methodist Church. The stories, the music, the history, and love of God all brought him joy. In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Dennis to The Storytellers School of Toronto or the Pickering Museum would be appreciated. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dennis's life will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village - 905-428-8488) on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 3 pm. 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