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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_03_08® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM trattoria 905-492-6363 $100 OFF custom sofas&loveseats! 274 Mackenzie Ave., Ajax (Bayly & Mackenzie Intersection)www.sklarpeppler.com •905.686.3644 WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 2017 ONLINE AT durhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham ONLINE at durhamregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop and mobile device Events Calendar JANUARY29 FEBRUARY05 MARCH11 APRIL01 MAY25 JUNE14 JULY08 AUGUST21 SEPTEMBER02 OCTOBER13 NOVEMBER27 DECEMBER07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events OHIP to cover Pickeringtot’s costly U.S. surgery Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Madison Ambos, prior to a meeting at Grandview Children’s Centre, was recently granted OHIP funding for a surgery in the U.S. to help her walk pain free. The three-year-old is affected by cere- bral palsy. Madison Ambos to have life-changing surgery for cerebral palsy in St. Louis Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — For more than a year, a little Pickering girl’s family has been anxiously wait- ing for OHIP to pay for surgery in the U.S. that could change her life. In the meantime, the family’s been hard at work, fundraising for little Madison Ambos’s May 2 operation. Then on one recent evening, Madison’s mother noticed a note indicating she had missed a delivery. “I thought it was going to be a package of something else but it was a letter,” Katherine Ambos said. The letter came from the Prov- ince of Ontario, stating OHIP would cover the $35,000 cost. 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Feraidon Ibrahem insisted Monday that he’d told the truth when he testi- fied during his trial that he wasn’t acting deliberately when he repeatedly stabbed Nasira Fazli, then left her to die on the floor of their Ajax home. “In my testimony I told the court the truth,” Ibrahem said through an inter- preter. “I never planned for killing my wife, and it wasn’t on purpose.” Ibrahem pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Fazli, 31, who was stabbed mul- tiple times in their Torr Lane home on July 19, 2013. He claimed he was in an automatonic state — Ibrahem testified his senses were clouded by a “black veil” triggered by rage and fear as he argued with his wife — and wasn’t acting volun- tarily when he stabbed Fazli. Prosecutors urged jurors to reject that defence, insisting Ibrahem committed a planned and deliberate act, killing Fazli after she declared their marriage over. A jury found Ibrahem guilty of second- degree murder just before Christmas. The conviction carries with it an automatic life sentence with a minimum of 10 years in custody before an offender can apply for parole. Prosecutor Nenad Trbojevic recommended Superior Court justice Bruce Glass impose a parole eli- gibility period of 15 to 18 years on Ibra- hem. During Monday’s hearing in Oshawa, Trbojevic read victim impact statements by members of Nasira Fazli’s family, who described the void her absence has cre- ated. The family, who relied on Fazli for financial and emotional support, is frac- tured and adrift, and the son she had with Ibrahem struggles with his devel- opment, court heard. “My sister was somebody who was loved by many people,” read one of the statements. “She always advocated for spreading love and positivity.” During the trial last fall, jurors heard that Fazli and Ibrahem entered into an arranged marriage in Afghanistan in 2010. Ibrahem joined Fazli and their young son in Canada in April of 2013. The marriage quickly began to unravel; Ibrahem was unable to attain accreditation as a doctor here, and Fazli expressed frustration that he couldn’t land a job and refused to help out around the house. The couple argued often and Ibra- hem wrote in his journals — which were reviewed at length during the trial — about his resentment toward a woman he felt was trying to belittle and control him. A little over three months after Ibra- hem’s arrival, Fazli was dead. During his trial Ibrahem testified at length, spending two weeks on the wit- ness stand. On Monday he once again took the stand, leaving the prisoner’s dock and trudging across the court- room, his leg irons jangling. He launched into a 15-minute mono- logue during which he addressed the judge, lawyers for the Crown and defence, and members of the jury that had judged him — six of whom had returned to watch the hearing from the public gallery. Ibrahem expressed regret for Fazli’s killing and sympathy for her family. But for the most part, he talked about him- self. He cited his training as a doctor and suggested that he might be of service in his native Afghanistan once he’s freed. “I have spent four years in prison; I have suffered a lot of hardship. Four years of my life have been wasted,” Ibra- hem said. “I would like to ask Your Honour to make me eligible for a pardon as soon as possible. “I have a kind heart,” Ibrahem contin- ued. “I was in love with my wife.” Glass is to deliver Ibrahem’s sentence on Friday, March 10. Man convicted of murdering wife in Ajax pleads for leniency Feraidon Ibrahem Nopurchasenecessary. Skilltestingquestionrequired. One(1)entryperperson. TheContestisopentoresidentsofOntariowhohaveattainedtheageof18asat the start of the Contest Period and have not previously completed the Metroland Readers Survey. Draw will be held at 1:00 pm PST on April 19, 2017. Odds of winningdependonthenumberofeligibleentriesreceived. 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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 editor and event listings. share your event photos, write-ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durhamre- gion.com/ureport to register and upload your information. “I was really excited,” she said. “A little bit confused. There’s been a lot of back and forth over the past couple weeks.” Three-year-old Madison, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 13 months, was accepted for selective dor- sal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital by Dr. T.S. Park, the surgeon who pioneered the procedure. “Dr. Park, who is doing this surgery, is No. 1 in the world for this,” said Ambos. “He’s confident she will be pain free, liv- ing a pain-free life, be able to walk inde- pendently without a walker.” He has almost a near perfect success rate, she added. “She says to people that Dr. Park is going to make her legs walk,” Ambos said of her daughter. The surgery and its associated costs — the procedure itself, equip- ment for the family’s home, transporta- tion, accommodation in St. Louis, and post-operation therapy — will be about $140,000. Ministry of health and long-term care spokesperson David Jensen said surgi- cal expertise to perform SDR exists in Ontario but there is currently no specific program for it in the province. Howev- er, the ministry is currently reviewing a proposal from the Toronto Local Health Integration Network and Holland- Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital/ The Hospital for Sick Children to estab- lish a joint SDR assessment/surgery/ rehab program within the province. Ambos knows of 22 children who have either had or are waiting for the same surgery Madison will get, but have not received OHIP coverage. Many have started crowd funding accounts online, like the Ambos family did. Parents are having a difficult time even qualifying their child for coverage, said Ambos. Jensen said prior written approv- al from the ministry must be received before any out-of-country health servic- es are performed. If prior approval is not received beforehand, services are not eligible for funding. “It is important for the current approval process to remain in place because it relies on the profession- al judgment of highly trained special- ists making informed clinical decisions on who should receive this surgery,” he said. Jensen confirmed: “SDR services would require an Ontario pediatric neu- rosurgeon to complete and submit or endorse the application to the ministry for consideration before any (out-of- country) hospital or medical services are rendered.” But Ambos explained many parents cannot even get an appointment with the one of just two pediatric neurosur- geons in Ontario, since they are out of the doctors’ catchment area. “There’s going to be a lot of families that don’t get to sit in front of those doc- tors because they don’t live in the area,” said Ambos. The Ambos family was successful with its GoFundMe campaign, raising $152,510, and now that the OHIP fund- ing has been approved, they will donate proceeds to families still having to raise the funds for themselves. Madison is excited for her upcoming adventure. “She’s three so what she understands is we’re going on a big family trip,” said Ambos. “She knows we’re staying in a hotel which she’s excited about.” Good news for Pickering family as OHIP agrees to pay for daughter’s cerebral palsy surgery in U.S. GOOD from page 1 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Madison Ambos, 3, was recently granted OHIP funding for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital by Dr. T.S. Park. The surgery will allow Madison to walk pain free. She’s affected by cerebral palsy. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 8 , 2 0 1 7 4 P 䄀䔀刀䄀夀䐀唀吀匀 NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE HIGHWAY 407 BROCK ROAD PATROL YARD MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES PROJECT OVERVIEW The 407 Express Toll Route (ETR) Concession Company has retained IBI Group to prepare a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and detailed design of the Highway 407 ETR Brock Road Patrol Yard located in Pickering, Ontario. Thiswill involve the planning and detailed design of a new patrol yard building and site. This study will also include a new signalized intersection aligning with the existing Sideline 16 road intersection as part of the new roadway yard entrance. PROCESS This study will follow the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO)Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial TransportationFacilities (2000). MTO’s Class EA allows a Group ‘B’ project to be “stepped down” to a Group ‘C’ project if there are no significant environmental or property issues, and limited likelihood of any concerns from the public or agencies. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE A Public Information Centre will be held to introduce the study and receive comments on theproposed design of the new patrol yard. The PIC will consist of an informal drop-in centre with display boards. The 407 ETR Concession Company and their consultant will be available to answer any questions. The PIC will be held as follows: Date:Wednesday March 22, 2017Time:5:00 to 7:00 pmLocation:Brougham Community Hall 3545 Mowbray Street (formerly Brock Road) Brougham, Ontario L0H 1A0 Following the PIC, the 407 ETR Concession Company will decide if it is appropriate for the study to be “stepped down”. A notice will be issued providing a 30-day public review periodof 407 ETR Concession Company’s decision to “step down” the study. COMMENTS External agency and public consultation will take place throughout the study. We are interested in receiving input on this study at any time. If you require further information, wishto submit comments or be added to the mailing list, please contact one of the study team members below: Notice first posted March 8, 2017 Mr. William Sanabria, PMP, P.EngConsultant Project ManagerIBI Group 101-175 Galaxy Boulevard Toronto, ON M9W 0C9 Tel: 416-679-1930, ext. 65001 Fax: 416-679-1930 Email: william.sanabria@ibigroup.com Mr. Tony Angelo, P. Eng.Project Manager407 ETR Concession Company Limited 6300 Steeles Avenue West Woodbridge, ON L4H 1J1 Tel: 905-265-4070, ext. 5346 Fax: 905-264-5379 Email: tangelo@407etr.com DURHAM — An Ajax man wanted for a shooting last weekend in Toronto has been arrested, police say. Toronto police said Thursday that Alex- ander Edward Collin Reid had been arrest- ed by police near Montreal. Earlier this week police identified Reid, 28, as a suspect in a shooting that occurred around 5:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at a restaurant in the vicinity of Bathurst and Wellington streets. An argument between two men became physical, and one of the combat- ants produced a gun and shot the other, police said. A 31-year-old victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. The suspect then fled the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade, police said. On Thursday, March 2, police in Laval arrest- ed Reid on charges including assault with a weapon and dangerous driving. He is sched- uled to appear in court in Laval Friday, after which it’s expected he’ll be returned to Ontario to face charges includ- ing aggravated assault, pointing a firearm and weapons offences relating to the Toronto shooting. Ajax suspect in shooting arrested near Montreal Alexander Reid Metroland file photo PICKERING -- The 2017 Altona Forest Stewardship Committee hikes are about to begin. Each hike has a different theme. Larry Noonan, John Misereski, Natasha Gabor and Liana D’Andrea are gearing up for the first, on April 16, which will focus on frogs. The Altona Forest Stewardship Committee was awarded the opportunity to work with the City of Pickering on a community enhancement project, valued up to $10,000 after winning the award for ‘best group effort’ as part of Pickering’s 2016 Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program. Committee to embark on $10,000 Pickering project PICKERING — A committee that works to benefit Altona Forest will continue to do so, and more, thanks to a recent win and the opportunity to embark on a new proj- ect. On March 2, the Altona Forest Steward- ship Committee won ‘best group effort’ as part of Pickering's 2016 Celebrating Sus- tainable Neighbourhoods program. The group was selected by fellow participat- ing neighbourhood groups through a peer vote. “The Altona Forest Stewardship Com- mittee does a tremendous job of protect- ing the ecological integrity of the Altona Forest,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “The forest provides essential habitat for a large num- ber of plants and animals, and this group’s success in connecting people with a shared passion for conservation allows the entire community to take advantage of all that the forest has to offer.” Comprised of more than 100 volun- teers, the committee assists with the plan- ning, fundraising, and implementation of the environmental management plan for the forest, and was awarded the opportu- nity to work with the city on a community enhancement project valued up to $10,000. Previous winners have created beauti- ful, educational, environmentally-impor- tant, and accessible spaces within the city. Co-chair of the committee, Larry Noon- an, has expressed interest in using the enhancement funds to raise the profile of a neighbourhood entrance to Altona Forest, to further encourage community members to get educated and experience the forest. “We’ve worked for 19 years to preserve and enhance the forest,” said Noonan. “This will help make it look like the wild and wonderful area of Altona Forest that it is.” In year four of the program, eight neigh- bourhood groups completed more than 130 different community-building initia- tives. These actions ultimately engaged thousands of other people, both in Pickering and abroad. The annual program invites people to come together, in groups of their own making, and take on activities that make Pickering a better place environmentally, socially, or economically. Individuals from schools, businesses, places of worship, organizations and immediate neighbours can participate. Visit www.pickering.ca/csn for more information. 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For more information contact Julie Ineson, Fire Inspector jineson@pickering.ca or 905.420.4660 ext 8517. Artists Wanted for Artfest The 2017 show will take place Saturday, May 27 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in Esplanade Park, behind City Hall Now accepting applications for artists, artisans and performers.Students are Free! Deadline to apply is April 6, 2017. Sign up today! pickering.ca/artfest 905.420.4620 MarchBigBand 55+Event Sunday,March 19 2:00pm -4:00pm PickeringRecreation Complex FeaturingtheGeorge Lake BigBandforyourlistening anddancingpleasure. Lightrefreshmentsavailable. Ticketsare$6.00 each. Onsalenowat PickeringRecreationComplexandEastShoreCC. pickering.ca/greatevents 905.420.4660 ext 6100 March 13 -17 Activities Onthe Ice @ DonBeerArena Parent &Child Stick &Puck Monday,March 13 and Wednesday,March 15 Grades1-4 Grades 5-8 9:00am-11:00 am 11:00 am -1:00 pm $7.00Parent/Child $2.50eachadditionalchild Parents mustaccompanychildrenonice. YouthShinny Tuesday,March 14 Grades1-4 Grades5-8 Grades 9-12 9:00 -10:00 am 10:00-11:30am 11:30am -1:00pm $5.00 perplayer goaliesarefree Get Active @ PickeringRecreation Complex PublicSkate March 13 -17 1:00pm -3:00 pm Public Swim March 13 -17 1:00pm -4:00 pmand 7:00pm -9:00pm 2for1SquashMarch 13 -17 6:00am -4:40 pm orRacquetball Book acourt,905.831.1730 FreeIceSkating! sponsoredbyBoyerGMPickering Monday,March 13 1:00 to 3:00pm PickeringRecreationComplex Free Swimming! sponsoredbyOntarioPowerGeneration Wednesday,March 15 1:00to 4:00pm and 7:00 -9:00pm PickeringRecreationComplex 1867 Valley Farm Road 905.685.6582 ExhibitorsWantedforPetapolooza–Pickering’sPetTradeShow SaturdayMay13,2017•10:00am–4:00pm PickeringLeashFreeArea–GrandValleyPark Wearelookingforanimalrelatedbusinesses,breedersandrescueorganizationswhoareinterestedinpurchasingaboothforthisevent.Asanexhibitoryouwillhavetheopportunityto display,educateand/orsellyourproductswhileattheshow. RescueorganizationFee: $30(includesHST)Business&breederFee: $50(includesHST) Forfurtherinformationcall905.427.0093orvisit pickering.ca/petapolooza ExperienceArt AdrianLiggins OnDisplay:atthePickeringCivicComplex,MondaytoFriday,March6thtoApril28,2017from8:30amto4:30pm AdrianLigginsisanatureandwildlifephotographer whoshootsmostlyalongthewaterfronttrail,fromtheScarboroughBluffstoWhitby. TheExperienceArtprogramisdesignedtorecognize,andsupportlocal artists,andbringArts&Culturetothecommunity. JointheFunattheEaster Parade TheLadiesAuxiliaryofRoyalCanadianLegionBranch606, BayRidges,presentsthe13th AnnualEaster Parade. Saturday,April15at10am Allarewelcometojointheparadeorlinetheroute. The ParadewillbeginatAnnlandSt.,andLiverpoolRd.,and travelalongAnnlandtoKrosnoBlvd.,thentoBaylySt. Allarewelcometothe Legionfollowingtheparadefora complimentaryBBQandplannedactivities. Freetojointheparade! Applicationsandparaderouteareavailable atpickering.ca/greateventsorcall905.839.2990. 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It’s like stretching a 20-year house mort- gage out over 30 years, the premier said in her hydro announcement news conference by way of explanation of how the rate reduc- tions would work. Or, in other words, allow- ing you to have your burger today and deal- ing with the actual costs on another day, to paraphrase the immortal Wimpy. How much is this plan going to cost? Bil- lions and billions of dollars will have to be shouldered by future generations of Ontar- ians over the long haul. The government is suggesting it’s going to cost $25 billion to spread the carrying costs of those generat- ing contracts over 30 years; opposition par- ties believe it could be more in the $42 bil- lion range. While a 25 per cent reduction to an already overburdened Ontario taxpayer is nice in the short term, and will no doubt help many Durham families that could use a break, it smacks of a cynical, politi- cal manoeuvre meant to placate the mass- es while giving the Liberals faint hope of remaining in government after next year’s provincial election. What it doesn’t do is provide any leader- ship and any meaningful reform to a bloat- ed bureaucracy that is the Ontario energy file. Instead of dealing with the problems endemic to Ontario’s hydro woes, the gov- ernment and Wynne took the easy, quick- fix way out. Yes, they provided the rate break Ontarians were pining for — but it’s coming at a great, great cost. The hydro rate break comes at too great of a cost. It’s a classic example of short-term gain that will surely result in long-term pain to future generations of Ontarians. And, it won’t have fixed the root causes of the cur- rent mess. So, even when you think you’re winning, you’re losing in Kathleen Wynne’s Ontario when it comes to providing hydro to homes and businesses. Hope everyone enjoys that burger. Liberals take the ‘Wimpy’ way out of hydro mess M y career aspirations have evolved greatly since I was in high school. Early on, I thought I wanted to be a teacher, but that changed as my high school graduation neared. In my final year, I applied to three different uni- versities, for three different programs, in three different parts of the province. Like many other students my age, I just wasn’t sure what career I was going to land on. To help make a decision about my post-secondary path, I toured two uni- versities. I can vividly remember my campus tour of Trent University Dur- ham: My mom accompanied me and a campus ambassador led us around Trent, giving us the “VIP treatment.” I remember how comfortable I found the building, how amazed I was at the pros- pect of a smaller university experience, and of all the incredible opportunities available to me as a Trent student. I real- ized that I could take courses in Peter- borough if I wanted; that I was eligible to study abroad; that getting involved on campus seemed like a breeze; plus, I was eligible for a full-tuition scholarship from Trent — the possibilities seemed endless. After my tour, I was sold on Trent. I could live at home, attend university for free under my scholarship, and then I could take my education global, and learn overseas. I would be able to tailor my university experience to suit me. I applied to the Study Abroad pro- gram and by third-year I was in Swansea, Wales, studying in the United Kingdom, putting my courses toward my Trent degree and it was amazing! But a year in Wales wasn’t the only opportunity afforded to me at Trent Dur- ham. I was a club executive, I was part of the leadership program, I was a pen pal, and I was a member of more clubs than I can count on one hand. When I came back from Swansea to complete my degree I was worried that I wouldn’t know anyone on campus anymore, but I easily met new friends. I continued to be involved in clubs, and I began writing for the Student Life Blog where my peers and I contribute weekly posts about all sorts of student-related topics. When I graduated last year with my bachelor of arts, honours in English lit- erature, I wasn’t quite ready to start a master’s degree, but I also didn’t want to leave Trent. To build my resume, I decided to enrol in Trent’s postgraduate human resource management certificate program, knowing it would give me even more flexibility in my future career. And it has. When I finish this year, I will have another qualification from Trent Uni- versity — I will be prepared to write the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) test and again, my possibilities will be endless. So if you’re considering post-second- ary education, I encourage you to con- sider Trent University Durham. In fact, Trent’s Open House takes place next Tuesday, March 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. And, I’ll be there as a student volunteer — touring the next group of future Trent students around our amazing campus. I hope to see you there! -- Billie Clark is currently pursuing a postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management at Trent University Durham and is the chief editor of the Student Life Blog. Life as a Trent Durham student — Finding my path Letters should be no more than 200 words. 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Member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund Letters to the editor There is no ethical way to keep elephants in captivity says reader To the editor: In these days of heightened sensitiv- ity to the plight of wild animals used for human entertainment in circuses (and anywhere), I find the City of Pickering’s Family Day notifications in the News Advertiser depicting performing circus elephants insensitive, extremely objec- tionable and a perpetuation of the wrong message to our children. In 2016, there were major legislative victories and a continuing trend toward the rejection of the use of wild animals in entertainment. Case in point, Los Ange- les was the first in a string of U.S. cities to ban the cruel bullhook, an instrument of torture used by elephant handlers (who discretely try to keep it as hidden as pos- sible). As a direct result, Ringling Bros. ended its elephant act in 2016 and Bar- num and Bailey is set to follow this year. Elephants are extremely intelligent, family-oriented and physically active animals. To bring them to circus “qual- ity” they are tortured beyond belief and suffer PTSD (head bobbing, swaying), painful arthritis (from unnatural activi- ties like bike riding and balancing on two legs) and extremely painful foot problems (concrete floors) among other things. There is no ethical way to keep ele- phants in captivity. Nancy Logan PickeringNo joy for taxpayer looking at Pickering’s 2.69 per cent tax hike To the editor: While the City of Pickering is proud of keeping the increase to 2.69 per cent property tax increase, we ratepayers are looking at more than that once we add the regional tax increase. Not to men- tion the hydro, natural gas, gas at the pump increases, and carbon tax. The cumulative value of all these increases plus retail and manufacturing down- loading of these in their prices leaves us poorer each year. So Pickering’s increase may be the lowest but it is one of many increases coming from the same pockets. I can’t muster up any joy at this num- ber. Linda Blaschek Pickering Free and effective media is vital to a healthy democracy To the editor: Re: The future of Canada’s media, edito- rial, Feb. 16 As a former journalist and practitio- ner of public and government relations, I too am deeply concerned about the enormous challenges facing the media, our Fifth Estate. Without question, a free media is critical to our democracy and to the health of our communities, particularly in an age when access to information — accurate information — is so vital to our individual and collective success. As a society, we are awash with news feeds. With a click of a mouse we are exposed to a myriad of data that blurs the lines between fact and opinion, “fake news” and “alternative facts,” the latter of which is not exclusive to current U.S. politics. The truth, or versions of it, has been the subjective domain of governments, politicians and power brokers for centu- ries, and that is precisely why a free and effective media is necessary to support a healthy democracy. The media is an integral part of the checks and balance within our sys- tem. This has been, and must again be, the role of our media and it is the path required to restore both the respect of our news service and its fundamental role in our society. Now, more than ever, we need quali- fied, impartial media to distil the ever- growing mash of data into unbiased and usable facts that we can all use to make informed decisions. Mark Holmes Bowmanville Trump makes resident happy to be living in Canada To the editor: I finally wonder if it’s a dream I am living through after watching Donald Trump’s speech on Feb. 16. Really! Is this the president of USA? How embarrassing for Americans! I believe the world is laughing at this situ- ation... It’s like watching a joke! Serious- ly, talk about running a country! Glad I live in Canada. 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MOVEINREADY!KARINADOUGLAS SaleSRepReSentative “ILOVEMYAGENT”RYANDEKUYPERSaleSRepReSentative (905)655-0840(888)472-2767tollFree NEWREALTORANNOUNCEMENT KIM DUNLOP Sales Representative Joe Bolahood, manager, is pleased to announce that Kim Dunlop has joined ColdwellBanker R.M.R. Real Estate. Kim will be based out of the Oshawa office for CB RMR. Kim was on a mission to join CB RMR. Let’s let her explain. “Since signing a lease (via Coldwell Banker) for my very first apartment nearly 20 years ago, I’ve always had a desire to work in real estate. Originally from the Niagara Region, I’ve lived inDurham for the past decade and have been proud to call it my home. When I finally decided to follow my dreams, there was no question that I was meant to come full circle and choose Coldwell Banker R.M.R. as the place for me. My background lies entirely in customer service and I am confident that this is a skill that will serve me well on my journey to providing my clients with an exceptional buying or selling experience. I am enthusiastic at the prospect of helping people to recognize theirproperty dreams and look forward to sharing this passion with my clients.” Kim made the decision to join Coldwell Banker because of its award-winning education platforms and innovative marketing and technology, backed by a world-class support system. Kim’s customers will now be offered the complete resources of North America’s premier full service real estate organization. Only Coldwell Banker offers Ultimate Service, a unique customer satisfaction program that has earned a98% satisfaction rating from over 65,000 Canadian home buyers and sellers. That’s a claim no other realestate brand can match. As a Coldwell Banker R.M.R. 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Whenyouchoose Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Giving you the keys to finding your PERFECTHOME We do the searching for you. Receive our free Home Alerts with new and resale homes hot on the market. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 8 , 2 0 1 7 13 AP This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region.The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE When young children start to worry... and we become anxious about their anxiety In truth anxiety, including worries and fears, is a normative part of both child development and more specifically, emo- tional development. Anxiety is instinctual, protective and adaptive. We all need some anxiety. Wor- ries are commonly used to measure your child’s development; for example, does your child “make strange”, cry when you leave the room, or know not to touch something that is hot? Anxiety is a state of being; for some chil- dren, it can be felt physically (i.e. “butter- flies in your tummy”), behaviourally (i.e. refusing activities), verbally or emotionally (i.e. crying). There are many things that can trig- ger worries, while others we might never understand. Signs your child might require more support around their anxiety include: • It impacts day to day functioning • Disrupts sleep and/or appetite • Persists despite validation/reassurance • Size of the worry does not match the size of the response • Persists for more than a month It’s okay to ask for help - if you’re con- cerned, speak to your family doctor, pedi- atrician or other health care professional about your concern – they can help you connect to appropriate resources and sup- ports. Research shows that there are many ways for you to support your child around their anxiety. For children, who are either non- verbal or unable to communicate verbal- ly their feelings, validating or reassuring a child, might simply be giving a hug, listen- ing to a favourite song, or distracting with a favourite activity. Tips • Validate your child’s worry • Reflect on your own worries; these can become positive teaching and connecting moments • Help your child work through/cope with their anxiety, rather than avoid it • Provide age appropriate information • Engage your child in a preferred activ- ity, this might include art, physical activity, reading, or music • Encourage your child to express their feelings/worries (sometimes this is easier for young children through colouring, play or stories) • Ask your child about their worry and lis- ten to their response • Utilize resources available – there are many great books, movies and apps -- Ashley Edwards is a Registered Social Worker at Grandview Children’s Centre. 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I was scared for my baby – when he was awake I couldn’t take my eyes off of him, I was on constant alert, never knowing when he would seize next and how long it would last. Doctors weren’t helping, medications weren’t helping, our neurologist wasn’t helping. Our dreams, hopes were fading. Two years have passed since Colton’s first seizure. We are getting used to this way of surviving. And then I got the call that changed everything. Colton’s genetic panel came back from Sick Kids Hospital and he tested positive for Dravet Syndrome. At the age of three, Colton’s nocturnal seizures increased, and he almost completely lost his ability to walk. We have made some diet changes that decreased his seizures and he is currently experiencing the best seizure control yet – Colton is averaging one sei- zure per week. He has added several new words to his vocabulary, attends school full time at St. Kateri where he is making new friends and learning independence. He is still receiving Physio Therapy and Occu- pational Therapy services from Grandview Children’s Centre and continues to work towards his goals. In the last few months Colton has decreased the amount of medication he is on and has started cannabidiol treatments, He is having success with this and although he isn’t seizure free his behaviour and clar- ity have increased. We are grateful for this alternative for Colton and hope with more tweaking he will have a greater number of seizure-free days ahead. I am so thankful for Epilepsy Durham Region and its presence in our region. A strong family and community has kept us afloat during hard times. It is part of Colton’s successes -- Epilepsy Durham Region enhances the lives of people who are affected by epilep- sy and seizure disorders by providing a net- work of services that educate, support, and build community awareness. Their vision is a community free of barriers where persons affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders are empowered and supported to live a life of dignity, self-worth, and hope. They provide service to Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock Township, Scugog and Uxbridge. Call 905-430-3090 to reach out to their team for support. Thinkstock DURHAM -- Modern medical tablet displaying diagnosis of epilepsy I was scared for my baby – when he was awake I couldn’t take my eyes off of him, I was on constant alert, never knowing when he would seize next and how long it would last. Doctors weren’t helping, medications weren’t helping, our neurologist wasn’t helping. Our dreams and hopes were fading. “ Events SATURDAY, APRIL 8 DURHAM Region’s Spring into Litera-cy Conference 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Durham District School Board Office, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby. 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Greg Corneil Auctioneer 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain 705-786-2183 www.corneilauctions.com NEXT SALE: FRIDAY, MARCH 24 at 4:30pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Kin City home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Chesterfield suite, antique dressers, vanity, Duncan Phyfe table and chairs, chests, prints, lamps, large quan- tity of collectables and glassware, garden and hand tools, plus many other interest- ing items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 KELLETT AUCTIONSSelling contents of a Stouffville and Port Perry home and collection of over 2000 war books atKellett Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock)SAT., MAR. 11th at 10:30amAntique cast iron grates • Vintage jewellery • Antique oil lamps • Duck decoy mold (old) • 12" Gas pump decals (new) • Retractable awning 8'x5', new in box • Two 24" high flower vases • Folk art • Over 2000 war and old hardcover books (1800s)*** No buyers premium***705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellettwww.kellettauctions.com Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com Auctions Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 8 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP AUCTION OF ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES SATURDAY MARCH 11TH, 2017 @ 10:00 A.M. UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Estates from Stouffville, Markham Uxbridge & Aurora ADDITIONS: Parlor Tables, RD Santa's Workshop, Sofa Tables, Vint Potty Chair, North American Indian Dolton's D6611, Depression Glass, Walnut DR Suite w Sideboard, Ant Settee, What Not Shelf, Heavily Carved Glass Front China Cabinet w/Glass Shelves & Matching Flatware, Cabinet w/Glass Front & Shelves, Qty of Teacups & Saucers, Royal Doulton Figurines, Futon Sofa, European Style Lrg Lamps. FURNITURE/ANTIQUES: ANT æ Poster Bed w/Rails, Glass & Brass Coffee Table, Outdoor Bench, Retro Din Set w/Table/Chairs Sideboard & China Cabinet (EX), Pine Rocking Chair, Commode Chair, Cast Hanging Lamp, Desk Lamp w/Marble Base, Oil Lamp,Black Contemp Bedroom Ste, Horse Haines, Oak Hall Table, Crock, Cast Flower Baskets, Round Table w/6 Leather & Chrome Chairs, Bistro Set w/2 Stool, Qty of ANT Tools, Bow Front Cabinet, Metal Fire Pit Drum, ANT Pic Frames, Brass w/Marble Top Tables. More To Arrive. COLLECTIBES: Pair of Grey Jade Statues, White Jade Screen in Carved Boxwood Depicting 8 Lucky Horses, Women w/Bow Bronze/Signed, White Jade Incense Vase, Wooden Easles, Qty of Corgi Toys, Dinky Display Unit, Mary Kay Collector Doll, Vtg Ladies Purses, Metal Rooster, Tin Doll House, Raggedy Andy Basket, Retro Kitchen Utensils, Crown Sealer, Qty of Desk Clocks (Abada, Quartz, Massiv Messing), Brass scale, Rotary Phones. Much More Coming. GLASS/CHINA: USA Pottery, Pyrex, Fire King, Peony, Qty of Silver Plate, Murano Vase w/Glass Flowers, Saji, Bavaria, Kaiser, Lrg Set of Mikasa Dinnerware, Lrg Qty Salt & Peppers, Partial Set Home Laughlin Pricilla Pattern, Partial Set Grindley, Crystal, Qty of Teacups/Saucers,Chinese Vases, Brentleigh. More to Unpack. MISC: New Frigidaire Upright Freezer (EX), Home Décor Items, Qty of Lamps, Qty New Sinks Various Sizes. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard. 10% Buyers Premium. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca BURLI, Brandon - December 9th, 1989 - February 25th, 2017. Passed away suddenly in Ajax, Ontario at the age of 27. Brandon Burli is the loving son of Donald Jessome (Debbie), and Nina Burli (Stepdad Brian Ford). Loved fondly by devoted stepmom Diana Roeloffzen (Gary). Brandon, you will forever be remembered and loved by your brothers and sisters, Teddy, Nolan, Dina, and Wyatt Roeloffzen, Sierra and Payton Ford, baby Sammy† and Evan. Cherished and deeply missed by your grandparents Kay (John), Edward Alan Miller†, Sylvia Burli† (Antoine Gignac)†, Tino Burli Sr†, Ted & Miep Roeloffzen, Coleridge Ford and Mavis Ford†, Ruby† and George†. Forever remembered and missed by your aunts and uncles: Karen, Lisa†, Cathy†, Sonya Roeloffzen Stokowski, Andrew†, Ed, Joan, Becky, Lorraine (Wilson), Joe (Pam), Tina (Byron), Pam (Steve), Art (Rose), Tony (Collette), Tino (Cheryl), Richard (Jenn), Chris (Marianne), Kendra, and Doreen. Missed and loved by cousins, Riley, Ethan, Lorrie, Jeff, T.J., Jolene, Justine (Eric), Travis (Roxanne), Brittany, Adam, Courtney (Brad), Cobi (Adam), Christina (Ryan), Devon, Nicole, Raven, Dylan, Mya, Abby. Loved by special friends Ken & Sheila Seto, Mark & Pansy Runions, John Piggott†, and Julie McCleary and Niki Skillen. As per Brandon`s wishes, cremation has taken place and was followed by a Celebration of Life. Dear LORD, please hear our prayers and make a place in heaven for Brandon. Give us strength to push through the pain of our loss. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about the passing of our son, brother, grandson and friend. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pinewood Centre of Oshawa in memory of Brandon can be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com. With sincere sympathy, may the beauty of his life live on in our memories and bring peace to all that knew him. Auctions Death Notices Clean Up & Out with Oshawa This Week CLASSIFIEDS Place an “articles for sale” ad and sell your unwanted items fast CALL 905-683-0707 Santorini, Greece Plan your perfect European vacation with travel deals, guides and inspiration – just for Canadians! 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