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The park is being used as a dumping ground for household garbage and a place where people come to have sex and party. 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Residents demand better service at Pinegrove Park from Pickering City says it is addressing garbage and litter issue but says partying concern is a police matter Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A group of Pickering parents is sick of seeing trash and evidence of teenagers partying at the local park that their children play at on a regular basis. “We all take our kids to the park on Sat- urday mornings,” said David Fellin, father to three elementary-aged children. He said he and fellow residents often see Pinegrove Park, in Pickering’s west end, littered with garbage and used con- doms, beer bottles and drug parapherna- lia, as well as being the unwanted home to illegal dumping. And they want the city to help stop it. “I’m not saying these things aren’t going to happen,” said Fellin. “My point is we want sensible solutions for sensible people. The things we’re asking for are not irrational.” He said since the park connects to a lot of great trails, it attracts visitors who often leave litter behind. The residents want a second garbage can to keep the overflow from spilling onto the park grounds. Marisa Carpino, Pickering’s director of community services, said although that size of park usually only warrants one bin, a second one is being installed to address the garbage issues. “It should arrive by the end of the month,” she said. Carpino confirmed that staff have found outside garbage that’s been dumped into the bins. “Someone is dumping their Kitty Litter in those bins,” she said. She said people should refrain from doing this, but noted the bins are emptied more often than usual over the warmer months. “May to Thanksgiving, it’s three times per week,” she said, adding it’s twice per week the rest of the year. She said a larger cleanup of the park, as well as the nearby woodlot, takes place once every three weeks. She said dumping should be reported to the city’s bylaw department, and com- plaints about litter can be made to the cus- tomer care department. Carpino suggested residents concerned with litter can call customer care or visit the city’s website and learn about getting involved in a pitch-in party. The city will provide the bags and gloves, and pick up the collected litter. Fellin said the park needs better light- ing, and believes the lack of lighting allows those who rob vehicles in the area to run into the park and through the trails with- out fear of being caught. “It’s in a corner and it’s not well lit,” he said, adding brighter lighting could deter teens from hanging out there. Carpino said the lighting is at a specif- ic brightness to help people travel safely as they walk through. She said based on a past situation, an argument can be made that better lighting will in fact attract teen- agers to the park. As for teenagers partying in the park, Carpino said that’s a police matter. She did say staff reported the concerns to police, and asked them to do more patrols of the park. Fellin said the parking lot should not be there. “It’s simply providing access to a place people shouldn’t be at 2 a.m.,” he said. He said the parking lot is not necessary since there are five in the area for people to use, and believes it only invites unwanted visitors. “The city’s not looking to close off or repurpose the parking lot,” said Carpino. She said it’s a rather small lot and since the park is on a bend in the road, it would be inappropriate for people to park their cars on the street. She said the city also wants to keep the park accessible to all, and plans to designate an accessible park- ing spot there, since there is also an acces- sible swing in the area.  He said he’d like to at least see an arm blocking off entry to the parking lot in the evenings if the city doesn’t want to get rid of the lot all together. “We want better service,” he said. “We want to see value for our tax dollars.” Fellin added it’s also a concern when people sit in parked vehicles in the lot while children are playing. “It’s a little weird to see older people, in their late 40s and early 50s, sitting and smoking cigarettes,” he said. The city maintains around 65 parks and according to 2017 budget documents, the parks department receives the fifth highest allocation of property tax dollars, following the fire department, roads, city facilities and libraries. 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But if you’re a stu- dent like me, you came home from your last exam, relaxed for about an hour and sud- denly realize you missed the academic chal- lenge. Thankfully there’s still hope to make your summer the best that it can be: sum- mer courses at Trent! I took my first summer class to make up for a course that I had dropped in my first year, and I really enjoyed it. So, I ended up taking at least one course every summer of my undergraduate degree. What I’ve really loved about taking a summer course is how quickly it goes by. Summer courses are typi- cally condensed and allow for an increased focus on only one subject and I’ve always found that allowing myself to be fully ded- icated to one course allows me to focus intensely on a subject and do particularly well. The summer school option also allows for greater flexibility. I do love going to school, but having a class done in six weeks makes time for other things. In my case, that’s working full-time throughout July and August. Taking a summer course can also allow you to complete an important prereq- uisite course before the next full academic session or even complete a degree require- ment and graduate, leaving more postgrad- uate options open in the next academic ses- sion. Summer courses can also take a dif- ferent form — particularly those that are offered outside of a traditional classroom. Trent offers some great experiential learn- ing options, many of which are open in the summer months, such as field courses, com- munity-based research projects, internships and more. It is a great route to complete a credit while getting hands-on experience and gaining invaluable networking oppor- tunities. Additionally, online options are also available to students throughout the sum- mer months, giving even greater flexibility and access to more options for students to get ahead or catch up on courses throughout the summer months. I can’t imagine having gone through my undergrad without taking summer courses. They’ve helped me tremendously when I’ve wanted to catch up at times and get ahead at others. There is still time to register for the sec- ond term of summer courses. Register by June 19 for a six-week session, with avail- able full- and half-credit courses. For more details, visit trentu.ca/summer. -- Katie Cassin is a fourth-year English Literature and Media Studies joint major and the vice-president Campus Life with the Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA). School’s in for Summer at Trent University Durham In theory a public school education should be fair for every student. They each sit in their respective classrooms and learn the same curriculum. But, in practice, all is not as fair as it may seem. Income levels play a big role in how students learn. Money makes a dif- ference when some parents can afford to give their children advantages others can- not. Computers may seem commonplace these days, but there are families who can- not afford to have them at home. When it comes to putting food on the table or pack- ing a decent lunch, home technology loses out. However, a new pilot project at the Dur- ham District School Board (DDSB) will even the playing field for about 270 stu- dents in lower income neighbourhoods. These students will be given Chromebooks for use in the classroom and at home throughout the school year. Schools taking part include G.L. Roberts in Oshawa and Fairport Beach Public School in Pickering, Brock High School in Cannington and Grove School in Oshawa. “Education is supposed to be an equal- izer,” said Alison Evanoff, the principal at G.L. Roberts. “But many of these kids … they don’t have the same advantages that others do. This levels the playing field a bit.” The lightweight Chromebook laptops have touch screens, a 360-degree hinge that allows them to be used as tablets, and batteries that last 10 hours. Education technology coaches are working with staff and students at the four schools to get them get them up to speed on how the devices work, and demonstrate helpful apps like Google Classroom. These laptops will open a whole new world for the students participating in the pilot project. Many of them will be able to do things in their studies they could not before. For example, teacher Nicole Hart said the new laptops will allow her to pro- vide audio comments on her student’s assignments, get live feedback from stu- dents on recent lessons and allow a class PowerPoint presentation to be made avail- able for students to revisit at home. Long gone are the days when all stu- dents needed at school were pens, pen- cils, erasers and paper. Technology is now being used at rates unseen before. Those who have the technology see the benefits as these 270 students will attest. The DDSB plans to study how the Chromebooks are being used and whether they are improving academic achievement and engagement. If the project is a success, the board is aiming to move forward with a more widespread rollout. We see how this project will be success- ful. If students are given the opportunities to succeed, they will. They just need to be given the chance. Technology in the classroom makes all the difference Katie cassin Guest columnist letter to tHe editor Banking fees filling the pockets of rich CEOs To the editor: I recently saw the big four banks’ CEOs’ salaries per year. Now I know where all the fees that we pay go. I believe a lot of the fees we are charged are going to these CEOs! It is not like I am revealing a big secret, but the four CEOs make anywhere from $8.9 million to more than $11 million per year. That’s money the leaders of each bank make; it does not cover the cost of running banks, nor the salaries of the people who work there. I believe if you pay fees then that is where your fees are going. You are paying these CEOs the astronomical salaries they get! They are also getting a raise every year, are you? Ron Horner Oshawa Police say teenage girl was forced to work in sex trade DURHAM -- Two men face numerous charges after police say a teenage girl from Durham Region was brought to Peterbor- ough, Whitby and other GTA motels to perform sexual acts for money. As part of an ongoing investigation, investigators with the Durham police gun and gang and human trafficking units, with the assistance of Peterborough police, arrested two suspects last week. Police say one of the men, who operates under the name ‘Shiloh,’ befriended the female victim and introduced her to a man nicknamed ‘Turtle/Uncle.’ Police say they convinced her to work in the sex trade. They posted an online advertisement for the female’s sexual services, obtained hotel rooms and the suspects began to arrange for customers to attend and engage in sex- ual activity with the victim in exchange for money. When arrested, police said ‘Turtle/ Uncle’ was found in possession of 63 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of crack and more than $3,500 in cash. Two search warrants were then executed in connection to this investigation at a residence on Westcreek Drive in Pickering and Talwood Court in Peterborough, which resulted in the sei- zure of two replica handguns, $ 6,000 in Canadian currency, ammunition and 14 grams of cocaine. Oral Richards, also known as ‘Shiloh’, 27, of McQuay Boulevard in Whitby and Terrell Ochrym, also known as ‘Turtle/ Uncle’, 38, of Westcreek Drive in Pickering, have both been charged with recruiting a person under 18 to provide sexual servic- es, distributing child pornography, and several other charges, including advertis- ing another person’s sexual services. Och- rym faces an additional charge of cocaine possession for the purpose of trafficking. Both men were held for a bail hearing. Police want to ensure there are no other victims and ask anyone with information on the activities of these suspects to con- tact Det. const. Phil Groeneveld of the human trafficking unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5602. 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Pickering students get laptops as part of pilot project Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A new pilot project that puts individual laptops into the hands of Durham students, is about more than just an easy way to take notes in class. Alison Evanoff, the principal at G.L. Roberts CVI in Oshawa, says it opens doors for kids from low-income households, who might not have laptops, iPads, or even Internet at home. “Education is supposed to be an equal- izer,” she says. “But many of these kids … they don’t have the same advantages that others do. This levels the playing field a bit.” G.L. Roberts is one of four schools par- ticipating in a Durham District School Board pilot project that will see about 270 Chromebooks provided to students -- at no cost to them -- for use in the classroom and at home during the school year. The school board recently distributed the laptops to 98 Grade 10 students at G.L Roberts and 21 Grade 7 students at Fair- port Beach P.S. in Pickering. The project will also include 88 Grade 10 students at Brock High School in Can- nington and 66 students at Grove School in Oshawa. The lightweight Chromebook laptops have touch screens, a 360-degree hinge that allows them to be used as tablets, and batteries that last 10 hours. Education technology coaches are working with staff and students at the four schools to get them get them up to speed on how the devices work, and demonstrate helpful apps like Google Classroom. Tiffany Glazier, a Grade 10 student at G.L. Roberts, has been using her Chrome- book for about a month and loves it. “It’s very useful, it condenses all my notes. I have everything I need on it,” she says. “It makes it easier to do group proj- ects and to get feedback from my teachers.” For example, Tiffany and some class- mates are working on a group English pre- sentation. They can use Google Classroom to add information to the project and see what others have contributed in real-time, from anywhere there is an Internet con- nection. George O’Toole, an education tech- nology coach with the DDSB, says it’s OK if some teachers and students aren’t tech savvy — they’re all learning together. “It’s about building capacity,” he says. “Everyone is at different levels … we’re helping them move from one level to the next. They’re getting excited about all the possibilities.” The Chromebooks cost just under $400 each, and the pilot project is being fund- ed through the DDSB’s existing technol- ogy budget, as well as Ontario’s Technol- ogy and Learning Fund. Lost or damaged Chromebooks will be dealt with by the schools on a case-by-case basis. “Basically we’re telling them to think of it the way you would think of a library book,” says Kendra Godin-Svoboda, vice- principal at G.L Roberts. “Take it home with you, take it to the beach, whatever you want. But take care of it, bring it back in the same condition. In addition to providing equal access to technology, a new report from the board says the Chromebooks may also increase enrolment and reduce stig- ma for special education students, who are often hesitant to be the only one using technology in class. The DDSB plans to study how the Chromebooks are being used and whether they are improving academic achievement and engagement, as well as durability of the devices. See editorial page 6 Sabrina Byrnes/ Metroland OSHAWA -- Cassandra Schmidt (left) and Marissa Murrin, Grade 10 students at G.L. Roberts CVI, use their new Chromebooks which were distributed to students at the school, as part of the pilot project launched by the Durham District School Board. Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Lakeridge Health’s Oshawa hospital on Tuesday morning to highlight items from the budget she says will reduce wait times for Durham Region residents. The province has committed to invest- ing $1.3 billion over three years to reduce wait times for MRIs, hip and knee replace- ments, and increasing stroke and chemo- therapy treatments. The funding also means an expansion to digital health solutions including the province’s eRefferal and eConsult system, allowing more doctors to consult with spe- cialists online and more capacity for car- diac services, complex spine surgeries and organ and tissue transplants. Of the $1.3 billion, $285 million will be spent in the 2017-18 fiscal year. Wynne began her visit to Lakeridge by meeting with patients in the R.S. McLaugh- lin Durham Regional Cancer Centre. “We talked to a woman and her broth- er upstairs and she was quite emotion- al about those days between a diagnosis and what the next steps are, not knowing what’s coming, and so we want to make those periods of time as short as possible,” said Wynne. The premier later added when her part- ner was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, the wait times between the diagnosis and the next steps were also the worst time for them. “Once we had all that information, we were able to put our practical selves into action,” she said. “But when it’s unknown, you of course as human beings imagine the very, very worst, so we want to reduce the number of days that families have to imagine the very, very worst.” Though not specifically addressed in the announcement, the issue of wait times in the local emergency rooms have been a hot-button issue in Durham. Over the Christmas and New Year’s hol- idays, Lakeridge Health set up a command centre in Oshawa to deal with record vol- umes in the hospital’s ER. One of the reasons ERs backup is because there are no spaces for seniors who need to be transferred to long-term care. Wynne said one of the people she spoke to in the cancer centre raised the issue of waits for long-term and palliative care. “We recognize that is an issue and we are working on a plan to make investments in a continuum of care because it’s not just about more long-term care beds, we understand that, it’s not just about more acute care beds,” said Wynne. “It’s about that continuum that allows the hospital to make sure people are in the right place and they’re getting the right service.” Wynne said that means more invest- ment in community care and more invest- ment in mental health including mental health services for youth. Lakeridge Health CEO Matthew Anderson said he’s expecting roughly an $8.5-million increase to the hospital’s base budget and he’s hoping to access addition- al provincial growth funds. It can be a chal- lenge for hospitals if hospital infrastruc- ture investment doesn’t keep pace with population growth, Anderson said. “If we can demonstrate specific growth needs, which we can certainly do here in Durham, then we can access some addi- tional funding above sort of just the pro- portional funding … hopefully that will be another avenue for us to make some of those investments.” Anderson said in addition to MRIs, it’s important that some of the new dollars will go toward other diagnostic services. “Particularly as a regional cancer cen- tre, we’re starting to get a little bit longer, the wait time from when you’re coming in for a procedure to when you’re getting the result and if we can shrink that … that’s a really big step for us,” he said. 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Members voted 62 per cent in favour of accepting the deal. Unifor Local 222 president Colin James said he hoped the results of the vote would be positive after a “long, drawn-out process” of bargaining over the last few months. “We have future work for the facility and we’ve made some gains for the members.” Contract negotiations between Lear, a General Motors feeder plant in Whitby, and the union came to a head more than two months ago when the company threat- ened to halt future production. Lear pro- duces and ships car seats to GM Oshawa for assembly in Impala, Buick Regal, and Cadillac models. There are currently 353 full-time workers and 47 workers on layoff. The union met with the company in December when an offer was tabled with “deep cuts to wages, pensions, benefits as well as workplace practices”, the commit- tee said in a letter to its members Feb. 16. 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Beyond the stacks of over- stuffed boxes, moving meant adjusting to a new home, new neighbourhood, new school and possibly the scariest of all, new friends. So once moving day is over and at least a few boxes are emptied, here are a few simple ways you can help your child make connections in your new neighbour- hood. Go Outside Enjoy a walk or bike ride around the community. This will allow children to get comfortable with their new surroundings as well as notice other children who live in the area. Make it extra fun by creating a treasure map of the area, listing locations such as the park, school, library and local ice cream shop. Sign them up for Local Activities Use your child’s interests as a jumping off point and sign them up for a sport or rec- reational class. Soccer, dance, or swim les- sons are a great place for your child to meet children of a similar age. Visit the Library Libraries are a relaxed and welcoming space to meet other families. The chil- dren’s section is bursting with books and with children. A music program will pro- vide an opportunity for your little one to learn a new song or meet a potential play- mate. Before you leave, share stories about making friends. Find Your Local Ontario Early Years Centre If your child is between the ages of birth to six, OEYC’s offer a variety of both struc- tured and unstructured programs. Choose a program that highlights open exploration and social skills such as a ‘Play to Learn’. This will provide many opportunities to make connections and build relationships. Be a Role Model Parents are their children’s most impor- tant teacher. When your child sees your enthusiasm about trying new things and making friends they will be inspired to do the same. Is there a class or club you would be interested in joining? When you do meet new people, ask them if they know anyone who has children the same age as yours, and reach out. Networking with locals will expand your social circle. Host a Gathering Once your settled, invite a few families over for a get-together. Some children feel the most comfortable in their own space and this will give them a chance to make memories in their new home. Be Patient While some friendships instantly wrap you in the comfortable-cozy-familiar feel- ing of a favourite hoodie, others take time to develop. Be patient. Children have dif- ferent temperaments, which will impact their ease of adjusting to new situations and the length of time it takes to make friends. Give them lots of opportunities to meet new people. With loving support and guidance, your child will learn impor- tant resilience, problem solving and social skills. Finally, don’t forget to save a few of those boxes! Paired with a little imagination, boxes will provide hours of entertainment for your child and their new friends. -- Sacha Farrell has worked in the field of Early Literacy and Adult Education with the Ontario Early Years for more than 12 years. She is dedicated to the art of self-dis- covery, creative expression and following her bliss, which has led her to write, teach yoga, buy a camper, and lots eat chocolate. She shares many of her adventures with her husband, three sons and sweet dog, Laci. When you’re the new kid on the block Ron Pietroniro / Metroland BOWMANVILLE -- Emily McKnight and a huge crowd of children and their parents participated in the Shake Rattle and Roll program at the Bowmanville branch of The Clarington Public Library late last year. Libraries are a great place for kids and parents to meet other families. May 8 to 14, 2017 Nursing: a career filled with opportunity and reward! Nurses are the backbone of our health-care system. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, they account for almost half of the country’s medical workforce, with more than 410,000 registered nurses nationwide. Every year, National Nursing Week (taking place from May 8 to 14, 2017) celebrates these professionals for their dedication and commitment to the health of all Canadians. Are you interested in a rewarding career that offers endless opportunity for professional growth? Here’s why you should consider nursing! What do Nurses do? Nurses work in a variety of areas, including direct and preventative care, research, education and administration. They administer treatment to patients in large hospitals as well as in small neighbour hood clinics. They ADVERTISING FEATURE educate families in northern, rural, urban and ethnic communities on healthy child rearing practices. They participate in the administration of hospitals to ensure optimal care for all patients. They review cases, test hypotheses and make recommendations for more positive health outcomes. Ultimately, nurses are leaders in the healthcare field, paving the way for countless lifetimes of good health. Where do Nurses Work? 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Let’s face it, it can also be a hectic and stressful time when you add in young children. Once you get passed the packing and physical moving stage, a whole new challenge presents itself. As parents juggle daily lives, unpacking and organizing, curious children do what they do best — EXPLORE! There are so many tempting new plac- es in a new space for kids to investigate. Exploring adventures can be lots of fun; however limiting these expeditions to times when there is full adult supervision is the safest way to go. In most cases, child- proofing happens in stages so it’s impor- tant to prioritize areas based on your little ones ages, stages and needs. In order to keep them safe right from the start, decide on a child-friendly space and install baby gates and outlet covers. If this space includes a TV and shelving — it would be a good idea to anchor those as well! The other main area to pay close atten- tion to right from the beginning would be your children’s bedrooms. This is the only space that potentially children will be left unsupervised. Children can be very spon- taneous and unpredictable so I would suggest anchoring furniture to prevent tip-overs, securing blind cords, cover- ing electrical outlets, securing wires and cords, and installing a smoke detector in each bedroom. In addition to these basic childproofing measures, windows should be checked to ensure they are locked and furniture should not be placed under win- dows. It is also advisable to check floor reg- isters and vents for small objects, coins or other choking hazards that may have been left behind by builders or previous ten- ants. Get down low and observe the space from your child’s height and perspective and remove or secure anything that seems dangerous. If you don’t know how old the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your new how are, best practice would be to replace them. Smoke detectors are required on each level of your home and outside of all sleeping areas as a mini- mum and each home must have at least one carbon monoxide detector. A carbon monoxide detector should be installed outside of sleeping areas in order to effec- tively wake up occupants in the event of a leak. I strongly encourage you to create a fire escape plan and decide whether this home needs a fire escape ladder and addi- tional fire extinguishers if you are moving to a larger space. These are some basic first steps that you will want to expand upon depending on your home. If the home has multiple lev- els, additional safety gates will likely be needed. Most families either block off the kitchen altogether or install locking devices to prevent little ones from access- ing kitchen hazards. Homes with backyard pools require some additional measures that can include installing window locks, door locks and pool fencing to prevent unsupervised access. Wishing you a safe and uneventful move! -- Sandie Massie of Car Seat Connections is a child safety expert. She is also a mother of three, registered early childhood educa- tor, certified car seat technician and mem- ber of the International Safety Association for Child Safety. Visit her web site at www. carseatconnections.com, find her on Face- book at www.facebook.com/CarSeatCon- nections, or call 289-481-2001. Sandie Massie Guest columnist Fairs and Festivals Saturday, June 3 Feathered Friends Festival 10 a.m. 3 p.m. General Motors of Canada Head- quarters, 1908 Colonel Sam drive, Oshawa. Friends of Second Marsh in partner-ship with General Motors of Canada will be hosting a Feathered Friends Festival at General Motors of Can- ada headquarters overlooking the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife reserve and Second Marsh Wildlife area in Oshawa. this event is a festival cel-ebrating the return of migratory birds with a live bird show, hikes, crafts and activities. new for this year, we will be including bees, butterflies and bats. there will be no cost to attend this event. event will run rain or shine. Please leave your dogs at home. Free www.secondmarsh.ca 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 0 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Whitby boys penning a greener future Operation EcoPen recycles empty pens and markers By Elisabeth Pfeiffer Two young Whitby brothers are hoping to make a big environmental difference with something as small as a pen. Derek, 12, and 10-year-old Luke Nguy- en started Operation EcoPen nearly a year ago as a way to do their part in lim- iting waste. They collect and drop off empty pens, markers and mechanical pencils every three months and bring them to a local Staples, which has an instrument recycling program. They started their environmental cause after watching their mom, Dr. Rachel Chong, model environmental behaviour. She would collect pens from home and work and bring them to be recycled at Staples. “At home, we try not to use too many resources — we recycle plastic bags, use as little as we can and try to clean up after ourselves,” Dr. Chong explained. Then the boys learned there is no municipal recycling program for writing instruments and there is no convenient way for companies, schools or health- care centres — all those types of orga- nizations that use a lot of pens, mark- ers and mechanical pencils — to recycle them. So, they provide mini collection boxes to those organizations that have joined up with them. “The mini boxes can then be periodically emptied into a larger collection bin located in a central area at the school or office, and when that bin is full, an email can be sent to noti- fy Derek and Luke that the pens need to be picked up,” said Dr. Chong. Sta- ples’ Writing Instrument Recycling Pro- gram is available at all of its 306 loca- tions across Canada. For every writing instrument dropped off at Staples for recycling, a cash donation is made to Earth Day Canada. TerraCycle Canada Inc. then picks up the pens, pencils and markers to take them to a recycling facil- ity where they are separated by material composition. Those separated items are then made into new recycled products. Last year, Staples collected 194,827 writ- ing instruments, and believes its recy- cling program has diverted over 500,000 units from landfills to date. Since creating Operation EcoPen, the Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland WHITBY -- Derek Nguyen, 12, left, and Luke Nguyen, 10, right, are collecting used writing utensils throughout the GTA as part of Operation EcoPen. The items are being brought to Staples, where they are given to Terracycle for recycling. See OPERATION page 19 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma y 1 0 , 2 0 1 7 19 AP REUSEDAYS.Passiton. Saturday, May 13 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. Acceptable i t e m s : Held in partnership with: durham.ca/wasteevents 1-800-667-5671 •Clothing,shoes and accessories •Home decor, bedding and linens •Worn out textiles and scraps of fabric •Hard furniture •Light fixtures •Good quality renovation material •Sporting goods •and much more.Check our website durham.ca/wasteevents for full event details. 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It’s true: a report published in December by climate change scientists in the Nature journal cited 20 years of research and showed that global warming is “beyond the point of no return.” Luke actually designed the logo as a pen with angel wings to signify how they are trying to care for the envi- ronment. Derek and Luke want to expand Opera- tion EcoPen to more schools, businesses and hospitals. To get Operation EcoPen on board at your office, contact them by e-mail at operationecopen@gmail.com -- Elisabeth is a local first-time mom and freelance journalist. She previously worked for the Windsor Star, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder, Ottawa Sun and Hamilton Spectator. She also loves comic books and hopes one day her son will share her pas-sion for them. 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In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply by May 10, 2017:Internal Candidates apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My CareerExternal Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCYAn inclusive and diverse non-profit housing corporation in Ajax seeks volunteers to serve as directors. The Board of Directors is responsible to steer the organization with sound and ethical governance and financial management policies, as well as carry out various fiduciary responsibilities. Applicants should have some familiarity with governance and be able to attend occasional evening meetings. Please see lifecentrenphc.ca for more information about this organization and to post a resume prior to the deadline of Monday May 29th, 2017. Only applicants selected for an interview on the evening of June 5th, 2017 will be contacted.Life Centre Non-Profit Housing Corporation1 Marsh Lane, Ajax, Ontario L1T 3W3Email: lifecentre@bellnet.caFax: 905-619-6601 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP. NOTICE OF SALE Goods will be sold on www.ibid4storage.com starting Wednesday May 30, 2017 9:00 am, and closing Thursday May 31, 2017 to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental at 475 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, Ontario incurred by the following: Proconn General ContractingA B Renovations INTERESTED BUYERS? Can view and register at www.ibid4storage.com Dated in the City of Edmonton,in the Province of Alberta, 28, April, 2017SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 Sales Help& Agents Volunteers Sales Help& Agents Volunteers Sales Help& Agents Volunteers HODGINS, Barbara Marjorie - Barbara passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 4th 2017. Barbara was the wife of Thomas Brooke Hodgins and the mother of Anne Brooke Hodgins. Barbara is survived by her sister Jill Kleinsteuber and brother-in- law Maurice Kleinsteuber of Niagara Falls and was pre-deceased by her parents Marjorie and A. Erle Guyatt of Niagara Falls. Barbara held a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Geography from Brock University and participated in graduate studies at Wilfred Laurier University. Barbara was a Registered Professional Planner and Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners until her retirement from the Town of Ajax in the fall of 2016. Barbara had previously worked for Durham Region and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Barbara was well respected in her field and worked diligently on many issues and in particular the protection and restoration of the near- shore environment of the Ajax waterfront. Barbara was a recipient of the prestigious ARTHUR D. LATORNELL AWARD of merit from the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Barbara served as a member of the Board of the YWCA Durham. Barbara was a devoted mother and a talented artist. Thank you to the great Personal Service Workers from VHA who helped Barb when she was at home, to Dr. Carrie Yeung and Nurse Sue Potts at the Durham Region Cancer Centre and to the incredibly talented and gifted staff at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Supportive Care Unit. There was a celebration of life at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, May 9th at 5:00 p.m. In memory of Barbara, please work and advocate to protect and restore the Great Lakes and its tributaries. Donations in Barb's memory may be made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Supportive Care Unit. Online condolences may be made to www.oshawafuneralhome.com MARNY PARISH A celebration of Marny's life will be held on Saturday May 13th, 2017 from 2 to 4pm Kinsmen Heritage Centre120 Roberson Drive,Ajax McBRIDE, Liisa Irene - passed peacefully at home, on Thursday May 4th 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. Beloved wife and best friend to Ken Davis for 30 years. Cherished mom to Brad (Lindsay), Carly (Roland), and Andrea (Alex). Much loved daughter of Robert McBride. Dear sister to Debbie (the late Alex). Loved sister- in-law to Cathy (Jack), Doug (Cathy), Russell (Corrine) and Jen (Stephen). Liisa will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She will also be missed by her fur baby Elliot. Long time employee of the City of Toronto Water Supply. Forever devoted to the Ajax community, she will be remembered for all of her volunteer work and her dedication to the Ajax Ringette Association. Friends and family are invited to drop in for a celebration of Liisa's life on Friday May 26th 2017 anytime between 5:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Trillium Trails Banquet & Conference Centre (53 Snow Ridge Crt., Oshawa). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Tire Jump Start Program or Princess Margaret Cancer Support Research. You may call the funeral home to make donations. 905-987-3964. Online condolences may be left at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com MALCOLM, Alexander Gerald George "Bob" It is with extreme sadness we announce that after a brief illness and with his three sisters by his side, Bob peacefully passed away at University Hospital in London, Ontario, on Monday, May 1st, 2017 in his 78th year. Bob, son of the late Alexander "Sandy" and Winnifred Malcolm of Ajax, Ont. Cherished brother of M. Patricia (Malcolm) Bath (late John), Sandra Cecilia (Malcolm) Gasson (late Bert), Nicole Heather (Malcolm) Hannon and her husband Jerry, Anthony (Tony) George Malcolm and the late John William (Jack) Malcolm, (Margaret). Adored by his nieces and nephews Randy Bath, David Bath, Brian Bath, John Bath and Joe Bath, Kathy Mair and John Malcolm, Bruce Gasson, Karen Petti and Scott Gasson, Gregory Malcolm and Matthew Malcolm and all of their spouses, children and grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Helene and her family. Arrangements entrusted to WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, London Ont. for visitation Monday May 8th and funeral service Tuesday May 9th before Bob is returned home for his final time. Cremation has taken place. An invitation is extended to family and friends to attend a Celebration of Life and Interment on Saturday May 13, 2017 at 2 pm at RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CEMETERY, Whitby, Ont. LegalNotices SharedAccommodation 2 BEDROOMS available in Ajax home for a 2-member family ONLY. 1-parking spot. Non- smoker, non-drinker to live with professional. $1,000 for both rooms. Call 416-705-6755. Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759CarpetDeals.ca DININGROOM SET, Oak mission style, hutch plus glass cabinet, table and 6 chairs, like new $1000 obo. 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Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday May 12th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the contents of an Oakwood home plus others - oak hall seat - refinished sideboard - 3 drawer oak file cabinet - drop front "postmaster" desk - Edison cylinder table top record player - lg metal bird cage - round oak table and chairs - leather reclining loveseat - washstands - antique table top radios - curio cabinet - brass tea cart - antique hanging lights - Walden & Alcivar acoustic guitars - Victrola gramophone - rattan round glass top table and chairs - patio set - qty of furniture in the rough - qty of lumber (rough cut cherry, pine siding) - MF and Fleury single plows - GE fridge - Whirlpool washer and dryer - qty of bicycles - 1942 Case mod. 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