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ELISABETH PFEIFFER Driving along Hwy. 2, you may not realize the road has a storied history. The creation of Hwy. 2 was essential to the growth of both Ajax and Pickering. The highway was initially called Danforth’s Road after Asa Danforth, who obtained a contract in 1799 to open a road leading from what was then known as York — and what we know now as Toronto — and heading east. It went as far as Port Hope. “It was a terrible road,” said Becky George, Pickering Public Library history and genealogy librarian. Carriages would fall apart attempting to traverse the road, she explained. There were numerous complaints about the highway’s extremely poor quality and lack of maintenance: hills were too steep, bridges collapsed and much of the road was covered with growth, George explained. During the War of 1812, it became an important military road and its connection to early Toronto was established. Following the war, it was repaired and renamed Kingston Road as it connected York to Kingston. (Kingston was Canada’s first capital in 1841). It became what was known as a corduroy road, George explained, and was vital in settling Upper Canada and the development of Pickering. The earliest known tavern, or public house where lodgers could be accommodated and “probably get some moonshine,” was Woodruff’s Tavern, established in 1808 in Pickering Village, said George. A corduroy road is essentially two tree trunks that are split in two and lain, unplaned, across the road. It was still a very hazardous journey to cross early Hwy. 2 — if a stagecoach could cross the bumpy 29 kilometre stretch in a day without breaking down, getting stuck in the mud or having a horse break its leg, then it was a good day. In the winter, snow drifts were so high and the road was so poorly maintained, that it would force people off the road. Then spring wasn’t much better, as the road would then be covered in endless mud holes. “During this time, most people used waterways to travel. Roads were pioneer time atrocities,” George explained. In fact, George was able to find a record in 1825 where a writer described Hwy. 2 as “the worst the human foot has ever trod.” Records show losses of human lives, along with that of livestock like horses and pigs simply because of the road’s condition. In 1841, the road was planked with two runners. This upgraded the quality of the road somewhat, although the road was quite narrow. If two stagecoaches came upon one another in the road, one would have to move off the road entirely to let the other pass. Gravel was finally laid down in 1860, and this sped up the development of Pickering and Ajax substantially. “It brought through traffic outside of the community,” George said. “People driving in the road would have needed to stop for food, lodging, have the horses’ shoes fixed, among other necessities. People living in the township recognized the opportunity for commerce and businesses sprang up, which supported growth, she explained. The gravel road was only maintained by locals and traveling on it was weather dependent — rain and snow made it difficult to pass. In 1921, it was paved, which brought tourism to Durham Region. Two companies, Collacutt Coach Lines — which was headquartered in Pickering — and Del-Ray Coach lines, in Oshawa, began operating bus routes between Toronto and the Durham Region. The paving of the road also coincided with the rise of automobiles and people who began seeing Durham Region as a vacation spot. Subdivisions were built off the highway as a result of its central and purposeful location — it’s close to the railway, and close to the lake, but not close enough that it could be flooded. The stretch of highway between Pickering and Ajax became a major regional artery in 1972 when Sheridan Mall (now Pickering Town Centre) was built. In 1998, Hwy. 2 was handed back to the Region of Durham to maintain, control and police. Presented by: established. Following the war, it was waterways to travel. Roads were pioneer A retrospective look at an evolving Durham Region (above) Kingston Road toll booth a t Rouge Hill, circa. 1915. (right) Aerial shot of Kings t o n R o a d looking east from Liverpool Roa d , 1979. Sheridan Mall, Drive- i n a n d Hub Plaza shown.(above) Pickering Village looking west along Kingston Road. circa. 1900 Photos courtesy of the Pickering Public Library As Canada gets closer to cel- ebrating its 150th anniversary on July 1 Metroland Durham Region Media Group takes a look at how far we’ve come since 1867, both as a country and as a region. We also high- light many events taking place across Durham Region to mark this milestone in our country’s history. Metroland file photo CLARINGTON -- Last May more than two dozen people waited hours in the rain for the chance to buy a home in Delpark’s new Bowmanville development, Crosswinds. The number of listings on the market since then has increased. POWER FLOWING BACK INTO BUYERS’ HANDS AS MARKET COOLS Average home prices down seven per cent between April and May See page 11 See TOday’s feature for the essay contest winner! 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It was a job that I never really enjoyed, it made it hard to go in every day,” says Ander- son, 33. But with a family, a mortgage and a job, dedicating time to school was a tough propo- sition. Anderson says he took the plunge after looking into UOIT — he liked the idea of a smaller school and was intrigued by the elec- trical engineering program. He, his wife and their two children were able to move in with his parents temporarily, so he could focus on school. And focus he did — in his fourth and final year of the program, Anderson was one of only eight students in Canada to be award- ed a Power and Energy Society Scholarship from the Institute of Electrical and Electron- ics Engineers. He is UOIT’s first-ever engineering stu- dent to receive the honour. “UOIT provided me with so many oppor- tunities that I didn’t think were possible,” says Anderson, who is going on to a two-year graduate program in the fall, to get his mas- ters of applied science in electromagnetics. He says one of the best parts of attending UOIT was that he wasn’t “a faceless student. “All my professors got to know me, I was able to talk one-on-one with them a lot,” he says. “There were boundless opportunities if I was willing to make the effort.” Anderson’s message for others in a simi- lar boat, contemplating going back to school as an older student — it’s tough, but it can be done. “Get the education and the skills to do something you will enjoy,” he says. UOIT’s 14th annual convocation, held at the Tribute Communities Centre in down- town Oshawa, saw the school confer bach- elor’s, master’s and PhD degrees, including the first graduate degrees in accounting. Four people also received honorary doc- tor of law degrees, which recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to their field, or society. 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Pickles’ motion unsuccessful; Coun. Ashe says banning signs could decrease already low voter turnout PICKERING — Council did not support a motion to ban election signs on region- al roads in Pickering at its final meeting of the year. Ward 3 regional Coun. David Pickles brought forward a motion at the June 12 meeting, asking the Region of Durham to implement a bylaw to ban municipal election signs from regional property in Pickering, including roads and boulevards, for the 2018 municipal election. Coun. Pickles’ motion stated signs on public road bou- levards can block the line of vision, imped- ing traffic and pedes- trians. It also said signs include iron bars, wooden sticks, and wire that can create safety concerns, and that signs are viewed as aesthetically unpleasing as they are often vandalized and grouped in large num- bers for long periods of times at intersections. Former Pickering Coun. Peter Rodrigues was against the motion, arguing it’s unfair for new candidates looking to gain recognition. “This motion strongly aids the cur- rent councillors in gaining re-election,” he said. Coun. Pickles said signs don’t win elec- tions, adding he won when he ran for the first time with fewer signs than the other candidates. He noted council passed a bylaw against the signs on city roads in 2013. “It was a good idea for city roads,” he said. “I think it’s a good idea for regional roads as well for the very same reasons,.” Ward 2 city Coun. Ian Cumming said: “I think they may be an ugly part of the elec- tion, but they’re a necessary part of it.” Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe said the signs are only up for 23 days and was afraid banning signs on the roads may decrease an already low voter turnout. David Pickles Kevin Ashe PICKERING — Council wants to see more parks in the Duffin Heights West neighbour- hood as it continues to grow and it passed a motion to ensure it happens. 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China has much to offer birders The most beautiful bird in the world — that’s what I decided as I gazed through my binoculars at my very first male grandala, perched on a rock in an alpine meadow. Larger than our robin, the thrushlike birds live up above treeline in the eastern Himalayas and Tibetan plateau. Their pur- ple-blue plumage positively glows with colour in all kinds of weath- er — sunshine, fog, rain, snow. I know, we had them all. China’s Sichuan province has more than its share of beauti- ful birds, my husband and I dis- covered when we travelled there recently. Many are in the partridge family, such as the golden pheas- ant: a dazzling bird with a gleam- ing gold head, green shoulders and crimson underparts. Lady Amherst’s pheasant has a glossy green crown and breast, scar- let crest and white belly, plus an impossibly long white tail elegant- ly banded with black. Chinese monal is an iridescent purple, with a shimmering green head and golden nape. We were delighted to spot two of these huge pheasants crossing an open slope near the breathtaking, breath- stealing Balang Shan pass, 4,500 metres in altitude. It was there — amid spectacular snow-covered peaks — that we also found a Tibet- an snow cock: a handsome grey bird with white flanks streaked by black. Plus, a whole array of love- ly little snowfinches, rosefinches and a white-tailed rubythroat. And singing from atop a stunted shrub, a prized and dazzling firethroat. Birders from around the world flock to western China to view many unique and endemic spe- cies. Following birding protocol, we had to wait while a group from South Africa who’d arrived ahead of us crept down a trail in the early morning light, on a hunt for the scarce and near-threatened Chi- nese grouse. Whispered cellphone conversations between our guide and theirs eventually gave us the green light to tiptoe to where they were photographing a Sichuan wood owl, a ‘five star’ bird so rare it wasn’t on our checklist. We were able to return the favour by finding a pair of grouse and sharing their location. Dorian partridge, white-eared and blue-eared pheasants, blood pheasants — we tracked them all, and revelled in their stunning plumage. Temminck’s tragopan, the king — a crimson-orange partridge with a bright blue face and wattles — kept elud- ing us, until we reached Tanjiahe National Nature Reserve on the way back to Cheng- du. Dennis was one of the lucky three of our nine-member group to finally see one strut from the forest and sedately climb a leaning tree, as imperial as any royalty. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Regional Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Deb Macdonald - Sales Manager dmacdonald@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. 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It was awful. Anyway, I messed up … I didn’t realize the place had a bakery. I don’t do well with bakeries. Some men, I know, have a weakness for drink, gambling or loose women. With me it’s doughnuts, pastries, pies, butter tarts. If it’s baked, gooey and has sugar on it, I can’t help myself. I know that I have a problem and I was able to drive by the place successfully the first two or three times, but then, finally, I caved. “I’ll just pop my head in” I told myself. “Nothing wrong with being neigh- bourly”. I was an idiot. From the minute the fresh-faced, Ivory girl behind the counter smiled and said, ‘Hi’ I was a goner. It was late in the day so inventory wasn’t nearly at its height, but what she had lurk- ing within those glass counters was more than enough to yank me off the deep-fried wagon. “What can I get you?” she beamed, wholesomely. Damn her and her perfectly straight, white teeth. “Everything!” I heard my pancreas shouting. “Gimme one of everything!” I could’ve turned around then and still made it out the door with my insulin level in the black. It was only two feet away. But I am weak. And then this fresh- scrubbed temptress sealed my fate. Not innocent, she’d clearly seen me eyeing the fritters on the top shelf. Fritters the size of footballs. “Everyone seems to love our fritters”, she chirped. “Yeah. I’ll just bet they do, Jezebel”, I thought. Again, I should’ve turned tail and run, screaming … left that place, that town, the whole region … and never come back. Instead, I raised a shaking hand and pointed to those golden mounds of guilt- laden grease. “I’ll take two,” I croaked through dry lips. I don’t even remember what they cost. I didn’t care. I just shoved a wad of sweaty bills over the counter and clawed the oil- spotted paper bag of happiness out of her hands. I don’t think I even made it to the car before I took my first bite. My God they were good. No Stevia here. This was the real deal. Pure refined sugar that hit your system like a caramel sledgehammer. I’d like to say that, when I got home, Kathryn talked some nutritional sense into me. That she took the bag, dumped it into the compost bin and then nursed me back to sanity with a nice kale salad and some organic vegetable broth. I’d like to say that … but I can’t. What I can tell you is that there’re now two more people in Gravenhurst with a deep-fried monkey on their backs. A beautiful, tempting, evil bakery in town neil crone Enter laughing Since being established in 2002 and accepting its first students in 2003, the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has trended solidly upward in terms of being a game-changer in the Durham Region economy and, most importantly, in gaining a reputation for its quality post-sec- ondary education of students from Durham and across Ontario. This week, the university passed a signif- icant milestone in its short 15-year history since its inception, something that firmly demonstrates the university’s coming of age as an institution of higher learning. At its graduation ceremonies on June 8 and 9, UOIT — the newest university in Ontario — cerebrated its largest-ever grad- uation class, as 2,200 students received degrees at the ceremonies. UOIT’s 14th annual convocation, at the Tribute Com- munities Centre in downtown Oshawa, saw the school confer bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees, including the first graduate degrees in accounting. One of those UOIT grads out of the stu- dent body of nearly 10,000 is Clarington resident Jonathan Anderson, 33, who trad- ed in a factory job for the chance to study in the university’s electrical engineering pro- gram. “UOIT provided me with so many opportunities that I didn’t think were pos- sible,” says Anderson, who is going on to a two-year graduate program in the fall to get his masters of applied science in electro- magnetics. In addition to providing more graduates each and every year in a wide array of fields of study, the economic lift that UOIT has provided the Durham Region economy is pronounced and getting larger every year. A 2015 study of the economic impact of UOIT on Durham and Northumberland County notes the university contributes $204.7 mil- lion to Ontario’s economy, generating and supporting 1,949 jobs, with a high propor- tion of these jobs — nearly 1,335 — in Dur- ham and Northumberland. In the next five years, UOIT is expected to contribute $247 million to Ontario’s GDP, a 20-per-cent increase, as well as generating an expected 2,300 jobs in the province. In Oshawa alone, the addition of UOIT to the city’s fabric has been transforma- tive, to say the least. The city has success- fully altered its economy from being Gen- eral Motors-centric to one that’s diversified since the university set up shop in north Oshawa 15 years ago. And, UOIT has also spearheaded a renaissance in the down- town core of Oshawa, especially with the refurbishment of the Regent Theatre into a lecture hall during the week and a concert hall on weekends. Well done to the graduates and to UOIT alike. UOIT celebrates a milestone of success 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 11 AP More listings leave buyers with more options Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The tides are turning in the Durham real estate market where until recently, sellers held all the power. Now, with an increase in listings and a slight drop in prices, buyers have more options. According to the Durham Region Association of Real- tors, the average price of a home dropped by seven per cent from April to May, halting a trend that saw massive month-to- month increases in the winter and spring. However, DRAR president Roger Bouma points out that prices are still up 23 per cent year-over-year. Sales were down 10 per cent over the same period last year with a total of 1,309 transactions this May. Prices peaked in April with the average Durham home sell- ing for $702,768 before dropping to an average of $652,963 in May, which is just slightly under the average price in February but higher than January. Bouma believes the market is looking more balanced than it has in recent months when it was strictly a sellers’ market. “We have an opportunity for buyers to buy with a little less panic, they can buy without competing with other offers in a number of cases and often with conditions in financing and inspection which they really did not have an opportunity to use in the past year or two,” he said. Bouma said he doesn’t believe recent moves by the pro- vincial government such as a 15 per cent tax on foreign buyers have cooled the market as much as the “noise” around it. “What’s interesting is I don’t think the substance of the announcement had much effect on the market where the nonresident buyer was a small segment of the market,” said Bouma, adding in his experience most buyers in Durham are looking for a home for themselves. Bouma believes sellers looked at the huge month to month gains over the winter, and wanted to take advantage of what they saw as the top of the market resulting in a large increase in listings. There were 3,271 listings in May compared to 2,433 in April. Both numbers are well above January’s 735 listings, but the dif- ference isn’t purely seasonal as there were 1,790 listings in May 2016 compared to the more than 3,000 this May. Real estate agent Michael McDougall is the team leader of the Michael McDougall Team and he too sees a shift in the market in Durham. “I go by numbers and when I look at January and February we had 70 listings in Oshawa total and when we look at today we have 632,” he said. He agrees with Bouma that there is more balance in the market now and said sellers now have to make the extra effort to get their properties sold. “Your property really needs to show even better than before, you’re having to do painting, you’re having to fix those things,” he said adding that last year people were putting properties on the market as is. Bouma believes buyers who dropped out of the market when it was raging can finally have a look. “We’ve had buyers who were sidelined and were losing offer after offer,” he said. McDougall still sees bidding wars at least once a week and said some homes are still being sold for more than asking. This week he sold a property for $165,000 over asking. He believes serious sellers will still sell, but people who expect March pric- es may have to readjust their thinking. He said roaring gains in Durham — in March prices were up 42.5 per cent year over year — were being driven by buyers from the Toronto area and were simply unsustainable. “The market we sort of got used to for the last year or two was completely unrealistic for that to keep up, I think the west end was pretty much pushing us into that market,” he said. A Torontonian who sold their home for $1.5 million found great value in buying a north Oshawa house for $800,000. But he’s finding local buyers are pickier and don’t trust the price gains in recent months. As for what the June numbers will look like, McDougall took a look at his numbers and sampled four neighbourhoods in north Oshawa. In the first week of February and the first week of March those four neighbourhoods had 20 new listings and 23 sales. But in the first week of June, there were 210 listings in those four neighbourhoods and 16 sales. He believes that presents a great opportunity for buyers and said the biggest opportunity seems to be in homes priced between $600,000 to $700,000 as there is a large volume of list- ings in north Oshawa. “This is the time to get into the market, there’s so much out there, you have more power than you’ve had in the last few years, if you think it’s going to go down 10 per cent, make an offer that’s 10 per cent lower,” he said, adding he believes it’s important for buyers to work with agents who have local expe- rience. Neither McDougall or Bouma see the May’s price drop as signs of a crash, but more a return to normal. McDougall said during his career a five to eight per cent increase in home values was the norm. A 23 per cent year-over- year increase, he said, was simply not going to last. “I think we have too much of a strong economy to go through a crash, I think it’s going to soften, probably back to more realistic prices,” he said. IT’S A BUYER’S MARKET IN DURHAM Metroland file photo OSHAWA -- Durham Region Association of Realtors President Roger Bouma said the changing real estate market is leaving buyers in less of a panic. They (buyers) can buy without competing with other offers in a number of cases and often with conditions in financing and inspection which they really did not have an opportunity to use in the past year or two. -- Roger Bouma “ 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 12 AP Police use stats and analysis to confirm where trouble areas are and allocate resources to deal with them Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Managing traffic safety concerns in Dur- ham’s busy western zone is no simple task, but use of statistics and data analysis appears to be getting results, according to the cop in charge of the file. Durham police are coping with the “overwhelming” challenge of responding to traffic complaints in Ajax and Pickering by confirming where trouble areas are and des- ignating resources to deal with them, said Const. Gord Fleming, traffic safety co-ordinator for the service’s West Division. During the first four months of 2017, collisions were down 16 per cent — 140 accidents — over the same peri- od last year, Fleming noted. “I won’t 100 per cent say the numbers have dropped because of this, but anecdotally, they have,” Fleming said. “Everything we can do to reduce collisions, we are trying.” Police are addressing concerns in a couple of ways. One is by analyzing data gathered over the past several years and identifying high-collision areas that require more policing. Another is by responding to concerns by citizens — most often complaints about speeding — by analyzing traffic patterns in the areas identified to con- firm if increased traffic enforcement is warranted. Cops in West Division receive more than 1,000 traffic complaints a year, Fleming noted. “We have overwhelming complaints, with only so much manpower,” he said. “We’re trying to identify if these issues are actually occurring or if it’s just percep- tion. We’re trying to strategically place (enforcement) where we have real issues, not just perceived issues. “But, we don’t ignore anybody,” Fleming said. When complaints are received in an area, the strate- gy is to deploy officers armed with radar guns as well as electronic data-gathering devices, such as radar message boards — which not only warn motorists when they’re going too fast, but also record speeds at which vehicles are actually travelling. If the evidence gathered warrants it, stepped-up enforcement by police will follow, said Fleming. “If we do see an issue, we can put people there to deal with it,” he said. Residents can also report aggressive driving through the Road Watch program — report forms can be accessed at www.ajaxpickeringroadwatch.com. Officers follow up concerns directly with the aggres- sive driver and complainant’s identities are not revealed. Durham police taking a strategic approach to ‘overwhelming’ traffic complaints in Ajax-Pickering Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Durham police are employing a data-based approach to deal with traffic complaints and high-colli- sion areas on the busy roads of Ajax and Pickering. Enviro groups concerned about nuclear safety plan in Durham Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Three environmental groups say chang- es to the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP) don’t protect Durham residents in the case of a nuclear accident. “The holes in the government’s proposed nuclear emergency plans mean Durham families and commu- nities fall through the gaps and could be harmed in the event of a nuclear accident at Pickering or Darlington,” Janet McNeill of Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA), said during a news conference on Tuesday in Whitby. Other environmental groups seeking upgrades are Greenpeace Canada and the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA). The provincial Ministry of Community Safety and Cor- rectional Services is updating the PNERP and is currently seeking public input. The current plan has been in place since 2009. According to the ministry, the “proposed changes are based on new international recommended practices, Canadian Standards Association standards, and lessons learned from previous international incidents and pro- vincially-run emergency exercises and modelling.” “Durham Region is in a unique position and things fall through the cracks,” McNeill said, adding Durham is the only community in Canada with two nuclear stations. Durham is “dense and with a growing population,” she noted, and the current “evacuation plans aren’t suited for Durham.” The environmental groups are urging the govern- ment to “protect drinking water. If we don’t, what will we drink?” McNeill asked. Shawn-Patrick Stensil, senior energy strategist for Greenpeace Canada, said, “We’re here today because Durham Region is unprepared for a nuclear accident. “Right now, we’re only prepared for small incidents,” Stensil said. “We’re calling on the provincial government and Durham Region to stand up for its people.” He noted all investigations into the Fukushima acci- dent pointed to regulatory and human causes. “We need to be ready if it happens here,” Stensil said, noting the current plans were put in place following the Three Mile Island accident in March 1979. Following the Chornobyl accident in 1986, the govern- ment said proper strategies and plans were needed. They are also calling on larger safety zones around the stations. Stencil noted, “Large areas of Durham Region fall through these plans.” Whitby and a large area of Oshawa are outside safety zones. Stensil said all residents in Durham should have been given potassium iodide pills, but he noted no pills were delivered in Whitby, unless a resident requested them. In Switzerland, the pills have been distributed to everyone within 50 kilometres of a nuclear station. Theresa McClenaghan, executive director and counsel for CELA, said the government should upgrade the plans “to actually protect people.” Durham is part of the provincial Places to Grow and over the next 20 years, the population should reach 1.1 million, up from the current 670,000. With continued operation of Darlington to 2050, “these two polices are inconsistent,” McClenaghan said. In 2013, then minister of community safety and cor- rectional services committed to commissioning a study on how nuclear operations affect drinking water. Howev- er, that study has never been done, McClenaghan added. The provincial government is in the process of gather- ing public input on the updated plans. Input can be pro- vided until July 14. Go to www.ontario.ca and visit the Ministry of Com- munity Safety and Correctional Services for more infor- mation on the government’s proposals. Information is also available at www.greenpeace.ca, www.durhamnuclearawareness.com and at www.cela. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 13 AP Roger Anderson Classic raises $403,000 forDurhamCollege,UOIT and Ontario Shores Roger Anderson continued his good work in the community,organizing golfers and sponsors to raise $403,000 for three very worthy causes last week.Pictured are Roger Anderson,Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Durham,Karim Mamdani,President and CEO,Ontario Shores, Dr.Tim McTiernan,President and Vice-Chancellor,University of Ontario Institute of Technology,Don Lovisa,President,Durham College. This message brought to you by How do we process all this change happening in our world? Change is now one of the most certain things we have. Think about that! We used to have jobs that lasted until retirement. We used to have appliances that lasted decades. Now most of them only come with a limited one-year manufacturer’s warranty. We used to know what to expect from the U.S. — our neighbour and No. 1 trad- ing partner. Now we’re rolling with the punches literally. We used to view Brit- ain as immovable as the Queen’s Guard. Now it has excused itself from the Euro- pean Union — what is now known as Brexit. After the 9/11 attack, one radio sta- tion encouraged its listeners to tune in three, four or even five times a day “because the world has changed.” How do we process all of these moun- tain-moving events or do we even both- er? Are terrorist attacks our new normal to the point where hearing the number of dead or injured is literally just anoth- er number for us? Those so-called num- bers represent someone who meant the world to somebody somewhere. Not so long ago there was no such thing as 24/7 news channels or the Inter- net, which opened the door for social media. We wouldn’t have even known about the things we now have non-stop access to. Somehow in this age of uncertain- ty, we can be programmed to become know-it-all zombies — consumers of information, we can’t even process and if it’s hard for us, how much more our children? They’re technologically-sav- vy, but don’t let that fool you. They are in need of sound wisdom in an age that only dispenses knowledge. I grew up watching two things on TV: the news and soap operas. I gave up soap operas in my twenties and now in spite of my field, I’ve pulled back on watching or listening to the news because certain things have just gone off the deep end to the point now where I wonder if the whole world is in one giant soap opera. I mean is President Trump really the cen- tre of the universe? As I was preparing for my father’s funeral last year, I was reminded of the serenity prayer and it comes to mind again. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, cour- age to change the things I can, and wis- dom to know the difference.” In light of where we are, that seems like a good starting point right about now. — Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com Change is here,but so are you Renae Jarrett Guest columnist Annual walk on June 17 Chris Hall CHall@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Durham Walk For ALS is closing in on the $1 million mark and Heath- er Beacock is hoping the community gives the fundraiser a solid shove this weekend. The fundraising stroll through urban Port Perry is Saturday, June 17 and Beacock, who has been organizing the Durham edition of the walk for a decade now, hopes to add sub- stantially to the $880,053 raised over the past 10 years under her direction. Beacock was unexpectedly thrown into the world of ALS a little more than a decade ago when her father, Jack Moore, was diag- nosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS is progressive and terminal neurodegenera- tive disease that slowly kills nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that controls muscle movement. The disease robs those diagnosed with ALS of their ability to walk, talk, swallow and, eventually, breathe. Moore passed away in October 2005, which prompted his daugh- ter to organize a pair of fundraising concerts in Port Perry over the next couple of years. When Beacock went to sign up for the Dur- ham ALS walk in 2007, she was surprised to hear the fundraiser had “fizzled out” and was determined to resurrect the stroll. In its early days under Beacock’s direction, the event maybe attracted 200 participants and raised about $20,000. However, in the last few years, about 500 people from across Durham and beyond the region’s borders have taken part in the effort, raising between $80,000 and $90,000 each year. The 2016 edition of the walk raised just under $84,000 and Beacock hopes to top the $85,000 mark this year.\Sixty per cent of the funds raised are used to help those in Dur- ham living with ALS purchase equipment, provide transportation to medical appoint- ments and cover the costs of programs. The remaining 40 per cent is earmarked for research. The fundraising and awareness walk “is still important because people are still being diagnosed with ALS. It’s a huge problem,” said Beacock. “The problem isn’t solved yet and until it is, I’m committed to the walk — orga- nizing, planning and fundraising — myself to see the day that we hopefully find a cure.” The 2017 Durham Walk For ALS will be held at the Port Perry Fairgrounds, at the intersection of Reach Street and Old Sim- coe Road, on June 17. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the five-kilometre walk will start at 10 a.m. Upon returning to the fair- grounds, a barbecue lunch, courtesy of dona- tions from Vos’ Independent and Foodland, will be served up by the Blackstock Lions Club. There will also be a variety of activities, including face-painting, as well as entertain- ment by local bands. For more information, email heather- moore4@hotmail.com, call 905-809-4091 or visit www.walkforals.ca. Durham ALS fundraiser returns to Port Perry Local Canada 150 events featured on new Durham website DURHAM — Durham Tourism, in part- nership with Central Counties Tourism, has launched a new collaborative online resource that highlights local events and ini- tiatives happening throughout the region this year, in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary as a nation. “This site provides an opportunity to showcase Durham Region as we continue to celebrate our thriving local tourism sector and welcome visitors to Durham,” said Kathy Weiss, director of economic development and tourism. “We invite you to experience both Durham and Canadian heritage by taking part in the Canada 150 celebrations offered through our local municipalities, events and attractions across the region.” The website, Durham150.ca, is a resource for local tourism stakeholders, residents and visitors. Featuring the best of what the region has to offer, it provides a platform for local tourism stakeholders to share their Canada 150 events and initiatives, and the stories behind them — from family fun and festi- vals, to arts and cultural experiences, and more. Residents and visitors can access this information, as well as several resources to help in planning their Canada 150 trip or adventure in Durham. Key features of the site include a search- able event calendar, a blog, and trip plan- ning resources, including insider informa- tion on where to stay, where to eat and what to do. To learn more about the celebrations and experiences taking place across the region, visit www.Durham150.ca or call Durham Tourism on 1-800-413-0017. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 14 AP Ajax, Pickering residents among group that split $1-million windfall Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Being part of a winning lot- tery group means hugs, kisses and a new vacuum. A group of 16, including 12 from Durham Region, split $1 million in the Jan. 6 Lotto Max Encore draw. “Our group members range in age from 31 to 73. Some of us have been playing as a group for 16 years now,” shared Christine, the group leader. “We always play Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max with Encore. This week we were a little short and were going to skip the Encore. But our newest and youngest member added the extra $1 that won us this prize!” The winners all have plans with their new windfall. Many are planning trips, home ren- ovations and paying off bills while others are splurging on the simpler things. “I bought a new Dyson vacuum. I’m so excited!” Chris- tine said. When she routinely checked the tickets for the group and discovered the win, Chris- tine raced to work to share the news. “I was trying to think of a fun way to sur- prise everyone but I couldn’t contain myself. I walked in, saw Tammy first, and screamed ‘We won the lottery — a million dollars!’” she added. The group was overwhelmed with excite- ment and disbelief. “There was a lot of hug- ging in the office that day,” said Jodi Roberts. Local groups members are Christine Andrews-Bruder of Oshawa, Anita McCoy of Ajax, Christine Henry of Ajax, Edward White of Pickering, Gail Kelly of Oshawa, Jodi Rob- erts of Ajax, Mark Gruering of Whitby, Mary Mackenzie of Whitby, Mary Wildfong of Pickering, Michael Gardner of Ajax, Pamela Broome of Whitby and Tammy Tolias of Ajax. 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One of the key tools is awareness. There are signs and symptoms which allow elder abuse to be detected. Watch for unexplained injuries, negligence or a loss of self-esteem. When this occurs, perhaps, it’s time to investigate. No matter where you live in Canada you can always consult the web site of Seniors Canada. This organization, whose mission is to curtail abuse and violence against older adults, offers information for seniors. Another option is to call one of the help lines supported by Health Canada. These help lines consist of a telephone service giving free and con dential support, information and referrals to older adults who are victims of psychological, nancial or physical abuse. Visit www.seniors.gc.ca for more information. According to statistics, it is estimated that 15% of Canadian seniors nd themselves in situations involving abuse, violence or neglect. In order to better recognize and prevent abusive behaviours committed against our seniors, we must debunk certain myths that unfortunately remain well rooted in belief. 1. Abusive acts against the elderly are often committed by strangers. In reality, abusive behaviour is more often committed by close relatives like family members, spouses, children or friends. 2. Victims of elder abuse often report violent incidents. The elderly are frequently torn between the affection they harbour for the abuser and the need to report cruel incidents that they experience. Sometimes, they may be dependent on the individual who is mistreating them, while other times they may simply be unaware that they’re the victims of abuse. 3. The elderly are incapable of making the right choices, especially informed nancial decisions. The majority of seniors are more than capable of adequately managing their expenses and personal business. 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Email agates@canadianau- tomotivemuseum.com or call 905-576- 1222 for information.2If dad’s a fine diner, Bistro ‘67 in Durham College’s W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, 1604 Champlain Ave., Whitby, is serving up a Father’s Day Dinner on June 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s a unique dining experience where all of the ingredients come from the CFF’s gardens and Durham suppliers. Vari- ous dinner options and costs. To make a reservation, contact Kaitlyn Dover at 905-721-2000, ext. 3312, or kaitlyn. dover@durhamcollege.ca.3The Congress of Black Women, Ajax/Pickering Chapter, celebrates the achievements of the 2017 scholarship awards recipients at the 18th annual Scholarship Awards Brunch on June 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax. The event is also recognizing Ontario’s 150-year anniversary and highlighting remark- able Ontarians. It features entertain- ment and a multicultural art display by Cultural Expressions. Tickets are $50 for adults, $40 for those 13 to 18 years old, and $20 for kids 12 and under. For tickets or more information, call 905- 686-2195, 647-924-9231 or 905-683- 2304.4Oshawa’s Fiesta Week begins with the Fiesta Parade on June 18 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., to be followed by a concert at Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S. The parade starts at King and Centre streets and travels south to Gibb Street, west to Park Road, north to King and east to Centre. 5There’s feasting as well at the 3rd annual Philippine Fiesta, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering. The free celebration starts with an 11 a.m. flag raising in the front of city hall, followed by a Santacruzan to kick off the park festivities. Enjoy family fun, vendors, cultural perfor- mances, food and more. For additional details, contact Nena at 905-550-3920 or Ed/Rose at 416-528-8184. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Durham festival features music, food and more DURHAM — Live entertainment, mouth-watering food, local vendors and fun for the kids are all in store at the Durham Caribbean Festival. The annual event is on June 24 at Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax. And festival spokeswoman Mary Gal- van says it’s for everybody — whether you hail from the Caribbean or want to dig into its vibrant culture. “For some participants, the Durham Caribbean Festival will awaken sweet and fond memories of their native lands, while for others it will be about getting to know more about their neigh- bours, friends and co-workers,” she says. “And for all it will be about sharing in the Caribbean vibe.” The event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and features four zones: the food zone, with vendors serving up jerk chicken, curried shrimp, roti, doubles, home- made macaroni pie and more, with tempting treats such as sweet potato pudding and coconut rum cakes for dessert; the arts and crafts zone, featur- ing art, clothing, crafts and jewelry; the kids’ zone, which includes face paint- ing, games, story telling, pony rides and more; and, the stage zone, offering up a variety of music and entertainment. Among the performers taking the stage are reggae artist Steele and soca artist Kimba Sorzano, plus Richie Flo, Mel Dube, Sage Harris and Tonya P. On June 24, park your vehicle at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, 1375 Harwood Ave. N., and take the free shuttle bus running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early-bird tickets are $5, available at durhamcaribbeanfestival.com, Kyroche Beauty Supplies in Ajax and Ocho Rios West Indian Grocery in Oshawa. Tickets are $10 at the gates. The festival has a coda of sorts: on June 25, the Caribbean Derby is fea- tured at Ajax Downs, with a VIP brunch and an afternoon of Caribbean fun, fea- turing a race televised live across Cana- da and in 18 states in the U.S. The derby is free with your ticket to the June 24 festival or it’s $5 admission. Caribbean culture on display at Ajax Downs June 24 Metroland file photo AJAX -- Photo at top, Marsha Williams, left, and Kerry-Ann Wright, who grew up in Whitby and Oshawa, posed for photos with guests during an event pro- moting the 2013 Durham Caribbean Festival. The event takes place June 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ajax Downs. Above, Gabriel Barham showed off his dance moves during the 2015 Durham Caribbean Festival at Greenwood Conservation Area. Whitby Blues Festival on hold DURHAM — The 2017 Whitby Blues Festival has been postponed. “Hello Blues Festival enthusiasts,” states the festival website. “Due to unfore- seen circumstances, the Whitby Blues Festival will not be proceeding June 23 and 24. Please stay tuned for a date change; we are hoping late summer or early fall.” It will be about sharing in the Caribbean vibe. Mary Galvan “ OSHAWA — Sample foods from many lands during Fiesta Week. The annual event returns to Oshawa next week, beginning with the traditional Father’s Day Parade and Concert on June 18, starting at 12:30 p.m., with the music getting underway in Memorial Park at around 2:30 p.m. The parade begins at Centre and King streets, travels south to Gibb Street, west to Park Road, north to King and back to Centre. Fiesta Week 2017 features 15 pavilions where you can eat and enjoy cultural performances. Here are the pavilions you can visit, starting on June 19. Krakow Polish Pavilion, 1551 Steven- son Rd. N., 905-728-1218 Open: Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lunch: Monday to Friday, starting at 11:30 a.m. Show Times: Monday to Friday at 6:30 p.m. Poznan Polish Pavilion, 219 Olive Ave., 905-404-9222 Open: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch: Monday to Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. Show Times: Wednesday to Friday at 8 p.m. African Pavilion, Rundle Park Commu- nity Centre, 241 Park Rd. S. 416-458-8106 Open: Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Lunch: Thursday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Show Times: Thursday 8:30 p.m., Fri- day 7:30, 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 p.m. Romanian Pavilion, Church hall, 261 Bloor St. E., 905-922-8006 Open: Wednesday to Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.< Lunch: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show Times: Thursday, Friday 8, 9 p.m.French Canadian Pavilion, 384 Hill- side Ave., 905-434-7676 Open: Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 p.m. Lunch: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show Times: Friday 5, 7, 9 p.m.; Satur- day 12:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8 p.m. Acropolis Hellenic Greek Pavilion, 399 Farewell St., 905-728-5965 Open: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch: Starting at 11 a.m. Show Times: Monday 7, 8, 9 p.m., Tues- day to Thursday 7, 8 p.m., Friday 7:30, 8:30 p.m., Saturday 6, 7, 8 p.m. Northern Portugal Pavilion, 40 Albany St., 905-576-2474 Open: Thursday 5:30 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to midnight Show Times: Thursday 6:30, 8, 9 p.m., Friday 6:30, 7:30, 9, 10 p.m., Saturday 6:30, 8, 9:30 p.m. Oshawa Portuguese Pavilion, 520 Sim- coe St. S., 905-244-2761 Open: Monday to Thursday, 5:30 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lunch: Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show Times: Monday to Thursday 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6:30, 8, 9 p.m. Lviv Ukrainian Pavilion, 38 Lviv Blvd., 905-728-1321 Open: Monday to Friday, 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 2 to 9 p.m. Lunch: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show Times: Monday to Friday, 6:30, 8 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m.Odessa Ukrainian Pavilion, Canadian Corps Hall, 142 Athol St. E. 905-725-9573 Open: Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 9:30 p.m. Show Times: Tuesday to Thursday, 6, 7:15, 8, 8:45 p.m. Italian Pavilion, 245 Simcoe St. S., 905- 725-8053 Open: Monday to Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Friday 5:30 to 11 p.m., Saturday 5:30 p.m. to midnight Lunch: Monday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show Times: Monday to Thursday, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6:30, 7:45, 9, 10 p.m. Club Carib Caribbean Pavilion, 600 Wentworth St. E., 905-721-1672 Open: Monday to Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lunch: Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Show Times: Monday to Thursday, 7 and 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7, 9, 11 p.m. Club Loreley Schnitzel Haus — Ger- man Pavilion, 389 Dean Ave., 905-728- 9221 Open: Monday to Wednesday 5 to 10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Lunch: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show Times: Monday to Wednesday 6:30, 8 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 6:30, 8, 9:30 p.m. Budapest Hungarian Pavilion, 64 Albany St., 905-433-1660 Open: Wednesday to Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Lunch: Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Show Times: Wednesday to Friday, 8 p.m. Belgrade Serbian Pavilion, 144 Fern- hill Blvd., 905-668-2676 Open: Wednesday to Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m. Show Times: Wednesday to Friday, 8 p.m. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 32 AP Can’t find a copy of Canada’s Fifty Plus Newsmagazine T here are 5 ways to get Fore ver Young ....... 1/Go to:FIND A COPY at www.foreveryoungnews.com and enter your postal code 2/Go to:forever youngnews.com/issues and read current and back issues 3/Call and we’ll send you a FREE COPY to your EmAIl each month 4/Subscribe FOR A FEE and have it mailed each month 5/Call with your postal code and we’ll tell you the closest location to pick up a copy To start enjoying Forever Young,please call LIZ HANNA at 289-293-0640 Toll Free:1-800-693-7986 Ext.740640 in Greater Toronto or Hamilton /Halton? WHAT’S ON Food and culture at Fiesta Week in Oshawa June 18 to 24 Supplied photo DURHAM -- Miss Fiesta, Gabriella Hyjek (Miss Krakow) centre, is featured in the June 18 Fiesta Parade, which kicks off Fiesta Week in Oshawa. Also pictured are 1st Runner Up Emila Siwik (Miss Poznan), left, and 2nd Runner Up Victoria McNaught (Miss Budapest). Artists in the Garden Tour June 17 DURHAM — See beautiful gardens and work by local artists, and listen to live music on the Artists in the Garden Tour. The event is June 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in various gardens in Whitby, Oshawa, and the surrounding areas. Since 2003, it has raised more than $220,000 for Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre. This year’s artists include Tricia Webster, Marilyn Whitbread, David Harrison, Anya Bungay, Phill Boyko, Anne Labelle-Johnson, Tony Johnson, and Margaret Brackley. Among those performing music are Dave Friedman, Scott Bolger, Andrea Shore, and Andi Kelcey. Tickets are $25 at the garden gate. 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At right, Ryan and Nooria Malik and Tanya Seviaryna made their own masks at the event. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 34 P Only at Visit www.travelalerts.ca/Backyard Start planning your summer adventures with travel deals on hotels,vacation rentals,tours and more! Banff National Park,Alberta WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Health Tuesday, June 20 TaoisT Tai Chi® arts class 1 p.m. 3 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham Road, Pickering. Lighten your spirit and renovate your body. Taoist Tai Chi® arts involve deep stretching, which includes a full range of motions and continuous turning of the spine to develop a body that is relaxed and strong. Health ben- efits include improved circulation, balance, posture; increased strength, flexibility and reduce stress. Visitors welcome!. TBa Kids stuff FRiday, June 16 Friday Tennis - for kids Under 10 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Rosebank Tennis Club, 593 Rosebank Rd., Pickering. Tennis is fun! enroll your kid(s) to the most fun and innovative tennis program in the region. now outdoor at Rosebank Tennis Club!. $10/hour FRiday, June 23 Friday Tennis - for kids Under 10 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Rosebank Tennis Club, 593 Rosebank Rd., Pickering. Tennis is fun! enroll your kid(s) to the most fun and innovative tennis program in the region. now outdoor at Rosebank Tennis Club!. $10/hour Meetings saTuRday, June 17 PiCkering Horticultural society Public Flower show 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Our annual Public Flower show is held in the Pickering Recreation Complex’s main lobby. Come out and see flowers and floral designs from our members and their gar- dens. Learn more about the Pickering Horti- cultural society.. Free www.pickeringhorticul- turalsociety.com Wednesday, June 21 Land over Landings annual general Meeting 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Brougham Hall, 3545 Brock Rd., Pickering. Join us on Wednesday, June 21 at the His-toric Brougham Hall. doors open at 7 p.m., meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Our special guest will be the smart and funny local food advocate and author signe Lang ford. We’ll also be voting in our new executive. if you’re interested in joining the dedicated volunteers on our executive please contact us.. Free http://landoverlandings.com/ Things To Do THuRsday, June 22 Tennis lessons- kids ages 10-12 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Rosebank Tennis Club, 593 Rosebank Rd., Pickering. Fun and innovative tennis introductory pro- gram for pre-teens. now at Rosebank Tennis Club in Pickering. Get your pre-teens ready for a summer of fun on the tennis courts.. $10/hour TaoisT Tai Chi® arts class 7 p.m. 9 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham Road, Pickering. Lighten your spirit and renovate your body. Taoist Tai Chi® arts involve deep stretch- ing, which includes a full range motions and continuous turning of the spine to develop a body that is relaxed and strong. Health ben-efits include improved circulation, balance, posture; increased strength and flexibility and reduced stress. Visitors welcome!. TBa Sales and bazaars saTuRday, June 17 sUMMer spectacular garage sale and Barbecue 8 a.m. 2 p.m. dunbarton-Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton Rd., Pickering. dunbarton Fairport united Church (Hwy 2 and dixie) hosts its 17th annual summer spectacular Garage sale, and Barbecue. Home baking is also for sale. 905-839-7271. a large variety of items available. also being held is a ‘Home Party event’ with 30 ven- dors.. Free sPring into summer Craft sale and Car Boot sale 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. st. isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch ave., Pickering. all are invited to our second annual sale. We will be hosting 30 vendors with various crafts and products in the church hall and there will also be a bake sale and car boot (garage sale) in the rear parking lot.. Free Whats On sunday, June 18 yoUTH Ball Hockey 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. st. Martin’s anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 st. Martins dr., Pickering. all youth are invited to join us in the final sunday of our ball hockey league at st. Martin’s Church, Pickering. We will meet at 12:30 pm - *note earlier start time* - in the st. Martin’s parking lot. Contact the church for more information.. Free http://www.stmar- tinsanglican.ca Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Made in and for Canada PICKERING -- Samantha Fothergill’s design for an art installation was the winner of the Canada 150 Art Contest and was unveiled in the centre court of the Pickering Town Centre last month as part of its Canada 150 celebrations. The installation will remain intact until the beginning of August. Pickering pitcher top Canadian drafted into MLB, 37th overall by the Minnesota Twins PICKERING — It seems Landon Leach made the right decision two years ago to remove the tools of igno- rance from his baseball gear. Leach, who converted from catcher to pitcher before the start of the 2015 baseball season with the Toronto Mets, showed enough talent and promise to be selected 37th overall by the Minne- sota Twins in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft Monday. A six-foot-four, 220-pound righty, Leach was the top Canadian taken, with the first pick of the second round by the Twins, who earlier made short- stop Royce Lewis the first overall pick of the draft. Projected as a third- or fourth- round pick, Leach nevertheless hope- fully watched the televised first round with his parents, Tracy and Robert, in their Pickering home. Almost as soon as it was over, any disappointment he may have felt was alleviated quickly by a phone call from the Twins. “It came so quick, I didn’t really have time to react,” he explained by phone during a spare period at Pickering High School Wednesday. “I was just shocked. I didn’t really have much to say but thanks to everyone.” Leach had committed in Novem- ber to play college ball with the Texas Longhorns next year, but now appears more likely to sign a professional con- tract with the Twins, who have the largest bonus pool in this year’s draft with more than $14 million to spend. According to MLB.com, the slot value for where Leach was selected is $1,846,100. Although he hasn’t made a decision yet, and will soon head to Minnesota for a physical, it’s clear which way he is leaning. “That’s my dream, so I’d rather get started right now rather than later,” he said of the prospect of playing pro ball. Leach, who turns 18 in July, current- ly plays for the Toronto Mets under- 18 team and recently returned from a Dominican summer trip with Canada’s junior national team, where he walked eight and struck out four in 8-2/3 innings and had an earned-run aver- age of 3.12. He said he very seldom pitched going through the Ajax-Pickering Cubs system, but took the advice of his Mets coaches, who were impressed with arm strength throwing from the outfield during practice. “It was kind of a hard transition at first because I had been catching my whole life, catching was all I knew, but with all the success I’m definitely happy I changed,” he said, adding he was not considered a prospect at catch- er. “It’s been very quick and recent, the success and attention. Everything has happened so fast.” According to scouting reports, Leach has a solid three-pitch mix, including a fastball that has reached 96 miles per hour and sits comfortably around 92. He also has a curve ball and change-up. “He's around the zone with all three offerings and he's a decent athlete, so he should continue to repeat his deliv- ery well,” it says on the MLB Pipleine scouting report. “There is some drop and drive in his mechanics at times, but nothing that can't be corrected.” Leach has often been compared to Atlanta Braves’ 2015 first round pick Mike Soroka, a pitcher from Calgary who has already advanced to the AA level, but Soroka had more experience pitching leading up to his draft year. Last year, Port Hope’s Cal Quantrill was the top Canadian selected, going eighth overall to the San Diego Padres. He was slotted for a $3,630,900 bonus, but signed for $3,963,045 and is cur- rently pitching for the Lake Elsinor Storm at the A advanced level of the California League. Leach is eager to begin his own pro career, and hopefully work his way up one day to the big league. “I just need to keep working hard, 10 times harder, and keep doing what I’m doing because I feel like it’s the right thing right now,” he said. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 35 AP SP O R T S Dr. Douglas Smith Guest columnist Athletes must train their brains Our job over the last four decades has been to strengthen and stretch the athlete’s brain to be more creative, open-minded, confident, intelligent, focused, resilient and supercharged. Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes, no pills, or easy solutions. It can take months and years to develop the mind of a champion and elite athlete. It has been noted that it takes 10,000 rigorous hours of continuous learn- ing, physical practice, effort and daily commitment to produce a professional athlete. That’s just the physical side of training. The psychological side of train- ing athletes requires the same amount of learning, effort and practise as the physical side. Teaching athletes how to change their attitudes, beliefs, anger, fear, doubts and insecurities to be more adaptive, healthy and rock solid is not an easy process. As they say, old habits die hard. Unfortunately, most of us have been led to believe we are not good enough to be champions and leaders. We learn to be afraid of making mistakes and looking like failures, so we don’t put in the effort or discipline to improve our skills. We accept a mediocre performance as good enough. The more we repeat these insecurities and failures, the more deeply these mental blocks become ingrained and hardened. In order to do justice to the athlete, we need to take a longer-term view of psychological training just like we do with training the body in sport. NHL, NFL and NBA coaches often rely on psychologists to train them in how to get the most out of their players and have them work individually with players over several seasons to enable them to believe they can be the next world champions. If we want our kids to be great champions in sport and life, we need to give them a genuine opportuni- ty over time to develop a powerful sense of confidence, self-esteem and a strong belief in their potential of being the next great one. Let me assure you that all great champions have had several years of solid psychological training. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@ promind.ca; website, www.promind.ca. Twins latch on to Leach Baseball Canada photo PICKERING -- Pickering pitcher Landon Leach was the first Canadian selected in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, 37th overall, by the Minnesota Twins in the second round. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 36 AP Catch a Great Deal! Browse our invetory of vehicles byBodyStyle,popular Makes and Models,Province,popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose,you will find the right car,in the right location, for the right price! Right Choice{}Car Place Price Find what you’re looking for,in the locationyouwant,for the price you want to pay! } SportS Whitby goalie Ethan Langevin was high on recruitment list Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers added four new pieces to the puzzle as their rebuild continues in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Shortly after the league’s signing period commenced, the Panthers wel- comed Brooklin goalie Ethan Langevin, Bowmanville centre Riley Girard, Whitby winger Stefan Palatsidis and Oshawa defenceman Greg Arnburg to the fold. David Demarinis, who is returning for his second year as head coach, expects more players to sign before the start of next season, but is happy with the work done so far. “I think we signed four really good hockey players,” he said. “It’s exciting to get those four kids penned to paper and add them to our team.” Langevin, who turned 16 in May, is coming off a remarkable season with the Whitby Wildcats minor midget AAA team, helping the team to an Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship and a run to the quarter-finals of the OHL Cup. After sporting a sparkling 0.52 goals- against average in Eastern Triple A league play this season, Langevin was drafted in the sixth round of the Ontario Hockey League draft by the Sarnia Sting. He also played in the OHL Gold Cup tournament for the best under-17 players in the prov- ince and was recently invited to a Hockey Canada camp in Calgary. “We’ve been putting a recruiting list together and he was at the top of it,” said Demarinis, who coached Langevin at the OHL Gold Cup. “He’s got habits like a pro that just left me breathless at times. I think he’s got the ability to step in, play some hockey games and be successful. That’s how talented I think he is.” Demarinis said the team plans to add an older goalie to complete the duo for the upcoming season, but said Langevin will get plenty of opportunity to show what he can do. “It’s no good for him to be sitting on the bench. We signed him because we think he can play,” Demarinis explained. “His play will dictate how much he gets, but he’s going to play. We know there might be some hiccups with being so young, but we’re going to stick by him and help him.” Girard, a 15th round draft pick of the Niagara IceDogs in 2016, won an OMHA silver medal last season with the Claring- ton Toros midget AAA team, where he put up 21 goals and 40 points in 38 games. “He’s going to be a hell of a hockey play- er,” Demarinis said of Girard. “He’s defen- sively responsible, his skill is through the roof. He’s going to be a very big piece to our future. He’s going to be a very good player in this league for years to come.” Palatsidis, a 12th round pick of the North Bay Battalion in 2015, missed all of last season with a major knee injury, but is expected to add some grit to the team. “He’s just a truck. He plays the game heavy, the way we like it,” said Demari- nis. “He wins battles along the wall, he fits the style of play we play, which is heavy, so he’s going to be a really good piece to add.” Arnburg was called up to play 10 games with the Panthers last season. He had two goals, 18 points and 56 penalty minutes in 40 games with the Ajax-Pickering Raiders midget AAA team. “He’s a hard-working defenceman who keeps it simple, great teammate,” Dema- rinis said. “He’s going to push his team- mates to get better, has a great attitude, very coachable. He’s a kid we’ve really targeted for awhile and we used him a lot during the course of the season.” The Panthers hope to sign a handful of other new players leading up to and after Ontario Hockey League teams hold their training camps. 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Apply with resume to Maple Lane Nurseries & Landscaping, 2590 Taunton Rd. East, Bowmanville Ontario HOUSECLEANERS WANTEDHiring for cleaning in Durham Region. We will pay for training. Days only; no weekends. Happy respectful environment. Call or text905-718-6801 for information. PT Driversfor Multiple Funeral Homes. May suit semi/retired people.Also looking for night/weekend helpServing 13 locations in the GTA. Email resume: chantelle.desbois@sci-us.com WE ARE HIRING Granite Golf Club is looking for people with Drive! 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Present location is Kingston, ON, Price is $21,500.Please inquire (905) 432-7601 Oshawa Drivers Articlesfor SaleA STORE CLOSING SALE **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com GeneralHelp Office / BusinessSpace For Rent / WantedO VendorsWantedV GeneralHelp Office / BusinessSpace For Rent / WantedO VendorsWantedV MAGILL / OLD HARWOOD Large 3-Bedroom, eat-in kitchen, living room, parking, own laundry, $1500/month.Available July 1st 416-712-4059 or 647-559-7681 ComingEventsC Houses for Rent Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. 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ComingEventsC Houses for Rent CarsC 2010 FORD FOCUS SE $3995.; 2009 Kia Rondo EX $2995.; 2008 Pon- tiac Torrent $2495.; 2008 Saturn Vue XE $2495.; 2008 2008 Toyota Yaris 42K. $6495.; 2008 Hyundai Accent $2995.; 2007 Ford Edge SEL $5995.; 2007 VW City Golf 96K. $3495.; 2007 Jeep Com- pass $2995.; 2006 Mit- subishi Outlander LS $2995.; 2006 Ford Es- cape Ltd. $3995.; 2006 Toyota Camry SE $3995.; 2005 Suzuki Swift 98K. $3495.; 2005 Chrysler 300 Touring $2995.; 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 131K. $2495.; 2004 Toyota Sienna CE $4495.; 2004 Chevy Epica S 112K. $2495.; 2003 Jaguar XJ8 $5995.; 2003 Honda Accord $2495.; 2003 VW Jetta GLS $1995.; 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 153K.$2495.; 2003 Infi- niti G35 $1995. Over 60 vehicles in stock...Amber Motors, 3120 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough 416-864-1310 www.ambermotors.ca OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. ComingEventsC Cars WantedC WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704 MassagesM PICKERINGSPARelaxing MassageV.I.P. Rms w/ShowersAttendants Voted #11050 Brock Rd. S. Unit 257 days/week Open 10am(905)831-3188Now Hiring AAA PICKERING ANGELSH H H H HRelaxing MassageVIP Rooms & Jacuzzi905 Dillingham Rd.(905)420-0320Now hiring!!! *NEW SPA!!!*(416)291-8879Best Asian MassageClean & FriendlyAtmosphere1001 Sandhurst Circle, Unit 7, N/E Corner Finch/McCowan, Scar.WWW.ANNIESPA.CA NOW OPENLaVilla Spa634 Park Rd. SOshawa(905) 240-1211 Now hiring!!! OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com View Classifieds online @ durhamregion.com To Place Your Ad Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) Car or Truck to Sell? Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 40 AP DELIVERY ROUTESAJAXAB202 Addley Cres, Devrill Cres, Hettersley Dr 44 papersAB231 Large Cres 37 papersAN968 Sullivan Dr, Noake Cres 42 papersAN975 Hearne Cres 42 papersAN978 Hearne Cres 36 papersAN980 Sullivan Dr 34 papersAN986 McGonigal Lane, Pennefather Lane 51 papersAN991 Baratolo Lane, Abela Lane 27 papersAS222 - Williamson Dry W, Toner Cress, - 47 papersAI645 - Dreyer Dry E, Farley Cart, - 40 papersAK756 - Clover Ridge Rd E, - 44 papersAL821 - Green half Dry, Howling Cress, - 46 papersAN968 Sullivan Dry, Nuke Cress 42 papersAN975 Hearne Cress 42 papersAN978 Hearne Cress 36 papersAN980 Sullivan Dry 34 papersAN986 McGonagall Lane, Penne father Lane 51 papersAN991 Barstool Lane, Abele Lane 27 papersAS217 - Ravenscroft Rd, Telford St, - 27 papersAU225 Woodcock Ave, Root Cress, Knobs Dry, Bat Cress 60 papersAV346 Williamson Dr E 39 papersPICKERINGClaremont- Routes available in the Claremont areaPI364 Get Circle (46 Papers)PI374 Get and Pickering Poky (54 Papers)PI376 1945 Denmark (38 Papers)PI379 1915 Denmark (36 papers)PI380 Denmark Rd, Jawing Cir (32 Papers)PI333 1580 Kingston Road (43 Papers)PI334 1850 Kingston Road PI391 1623 Pickering Parkway (67 Papers)PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers)PI444 Alwen Circle (40 Papers)PI445 Jay win Circle (40 Papers)PJ395 Holy Hedge and Major Oaks (61 Papers)PJ396 Green mount and Denville (63 Papers)PJ397 Strathmore Cress. (46 Papers)PJ398 Major Oaks and Annan Woods (33 papers)PJ407 Alpine, Wildwood and Rees or (57 Papers)PJ408 Wildwood and Terracotta (45 papers)PJ410 1443-1521 Major Oaks (50 Papers)PV200 Autumn Cress (52 Papers)PV201 Foxwoods Trail and Autumn Cress. (52 Papers)PV202 White Cedar (48 Papers)PV203 Silver Maple Drive (52 papers)PV 204 Sparrow Circle, Chickadee Cart. (65 Papers)PV205 Autumn Cress. (39 Papers) PV217 Treetop Way and Calving ton (35 Papers)PD233 Erin Gate Blvd (44 Papers)PT903 West creek and Tranquil (31 papers)PT904 1748-1808 Pine Grove (25 Papers)PT905 1804-1865 Pine Grove (23 Papers)PT906 Rockwood and Prefill (23 Papers)PT907 Wood view (22 Papers)PT910 1840 West creek (33 papers)PT911 Lawson, Castle and Walcott (50 papers)PT912 West creek and Moss brook (46 papers)PT913 Pine Grove and Sand Hurst (52 Papers)PT914 Wood view, Hogarth, Sweetbriar and Rockwood (51 Papers)PT916 Valley Ridge, White Pine and West Lane (40 papers)PT917 Pine Grove and Nor Dane (45 Papers)PT918 Sand Hurst and Meldrum (60 papers)PT921 Valley Ridge and Thicket (42 PapersPT926 1995 Pine Grove Townhomes (43 papers)PQ626 Hoover and Richardson (35 Papers)PQ622 Fawn dale, Riverview and Valley Gate (45 Papers)PQ632 Hoover and Little ford (55 houses)PQ641 Rouge Valley and Little ford (31 Papers)PQ666 Howell and Hoover (38 papers)PQ646 Fiddlers and Tomlinson (25 Papers)PQ647 Rouge mount Drive 30 PapersPQ649 302-487 Sheppard Ave (67 papers)PQ634 506-698 Sheppard Ave (60 papers)PI368 Larks mere Cart and Beech lawn (57 Papers)PI369 Beech lawn and Ashford Drive (54 Papers)PI370 Marsh court Drive (41 Papers)PI371 Marsh court Drive (35 Papers)PI372 Fairfield and Bainbridge (46 Papers)PI373 Fairfield, Bainbridge, Ban bury and South view (48 Papers)PI375 Bainbridge and Burnside (50 Papers) If you are interested in a Route that isn’tlisted please call (905)683-5117and have your name put on a waiting list. All Routes Listed are not necessarily available LIKE NEW ONLY $6,988+HST 2010 Chevrolet ImpalaLoaded with extras, low mileage only 148,000 original kms. Beige in colour Certified & E-tested UNITED AUTO SALES349 King St. West, Oshawa 905-433-3768 2-bdrm apt., Pickering(Brock Rd. & Finch Ave.) Bright, large walk-out basementapartment. Full 4pc. bathroom.No pets/smoking.References. $1,099/mo. Utilities included. First/Last. Avail. July 1. 905-686-4718 | 647-907-4718 Brock/TauntonWhitby Large room for rent in brand new home. Female preferred. $650/month, first/last.No smoking, no pets. Call 289-892-6180 PICKERING - WANTED bright apartment in house By SENIOR LADY who loves to garden. Former homeowner. Non-smoker.No pets. No car.Will take CARE of GARDEN & GROUNDS. Please call Eve 905-420-7169 GeneralHelp GeneralHelp Apartments & Flats For RentA CarsC HousingWantedH Apartments & Flats For RentA CarsC HousingWantedH 17th Annual Summer Spectacular Garage Sale & Barbeque Dunbarton Fairport United Church1066 Dunbarton Road Pickering (Dixie and Hwy 2) 905-839-7271 Saturday June 17th, 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. Home baking is also for sale.905-839-7271. A large variety of items available. Also being held is a 'Home Party Event' with 30 vendors. Multi-House Garage Sale169 Thicket Cres North,Pickering Sat. June 17th - 8:00am-1:00pm Housewares, Toys, Books, Furniture, Clothes... North on Altona from Hwy 2, Left onto Twyn Rivers, Right on Woodview, First Left onto Hogarth, Follow Valley Ridge all the way to end 851 Krosno Blvd.,Pickering YARD SALE Sat. June 178:30am - 3:30pmRain date: Sun June 18Slider rockers, lamps, decorand much more. MONICA COOK PLACE,PICKERING (Liverpool & Krosno) MULTI-FAMILY STREET SALESaturday, June 17 -8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Household items, furniture, antiques, militaria, tools, sporting goods, luggage, kid's clothes, toys, and more! St. Nedela Church485 Bayly St. West, Ajax HUGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 17, 20178am to 2pm Benton Cres & Lynn HeightsPickering (Dixie & Finch) MULTI-FAMILY STREET SALE!Saturday, June 17th,8am-1pmCome Rain or Shine Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG Garage/YardSalesG 1522 Amberlea Road, Pickering GARAGE SALE Records, Stereos, Photography/ Video equipment,Tools,Luggage, Kitchen Appliances, Crystal China Antiques & Furniture.Saturday June 17 8 am- 3pm PARKWAY STORAGE1535 Pickering Parkway Pickering Saturday June 17th9am - 1pmIf you're interested in renting a table for $10 call us at 905-831-9997 CROWE MECHANICALHEATING AND COOLING • Gas furnaces from $1999.99!• Air Conditioners from $1899.99!• Gas Fireplaces from $1999.99!• Furnace, Fireplace or A/C cleaning $59.99!• Humidifiers $299.99!• Great rates on service calls, gas lines, ductwork & much more!• Family owned and operated, proudly serving Durham region since 2001 Call or text 905-999-6904Top quality work, affordable prices!!! BORGES & REYNAR INC.Honest hard work since 1993www.bricanada.ca l Decks/Fencing l Basement Reno's l Bathrooms/Kitchens l Ceramic Work l Wall Units l Custom Carpentry/Crown Mouldings Reasonable Rates * Reliable ServiceAll Work Guaranteed * Free EstimatesSenior's Discount905-576-8677 or lesley@bricanada.ca ALWAYS CHEAPEST! All Garbage Removal!Home/ Business. Fast Same day!Free Estimates! Seniors Discounts. We do all Loading & Clean-ups!Lowest Prices. Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room (WALLS 1 COAT) Fast, Reliable. Free estimates! Second-To-None Painting 905-265-7738 l Tree Removals l Arborist Reports l Trimming & Elevation l Stump Grinding l Lawn Care l Snow Removal l Fully Insured Family Company, Family Pricing10% discount any job ROBERT LYTTLE 647-771-TREE (8733) HENDRIK TREE SERVICE Tree Trimming / Removal Stump Grinding Brush Clearing 647-238-2661 RICK'S TREE SERVICE l Tree Removal l Hedge Trimming l Tree Trimming l Stump GrindingWorking in Markham, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby & Oshawa l Free Estimates l Senior's Discounts Call Rick: 416-716-4332 Interlocking Stone, Repairs& Installations Steps l Walkways l Driveways l PatiosExperienced and AffordableCall Tom 416-525-7655 HomeImprovement Waste Removal W Painting & DecoratingP Landscaping,Lawn Care, Supplies L Tree/StumpServices T HomeImprovement Waste Removal W Painting & DecoratingP Landscaping,Lawn Care, Supplies L Tree/StumpServices T Home RenovationsH KITCHENRenovationWASHROOMRenovationPrime 2000 RenoServing Durhamfor 16 years Call for a free estimate905-424-4091prime2000reno@gmail.com Tree/StumpServices T Home RenovationsH New Eden LandscapeConstructionInterlock/Natural StoneWalkways/Patios/WallsDecks/Fences/ArborOver 20 yrs. exp. Work guaranteed289-892-2921www.neweden.ca PLUMBER ON THE GOTop Quality Plumbing at Reasonable ratesService andnew installationsResidential/CommercialNo job too big or smallFree estimates - over 20 years experience(905)837-9722 Heating &Cooling H Tree/StumpServices T Home RenovationsH Retired skilled tradesman wants to keep busyExpert in: Drywall(Commercial/Residential)Mudding/Taping,T-bar, Layout, Bulkheads,Full Basements, etc.Call Wes 905-424-1088 Heating &Cooling H Tree/StumpServices T HomeImprovement SHABOOMWINDOWCleaning up to 20 windows $60EAVESTROUGHCleaning & Repairs* Yard Clean Up* Powerwash/Stain* Int./Ext. Painting* Much MoreCall Fred905-626-7967 Heating &Cooling H Tree/StumpServices T Painting & DecoratingP ALL PROPAINTING AND WALLPAPERINGRepair & Stucco ceilingsDecorative finishes & General repairs(905)404-9669allproinfo@hotmail.com To place your Apartment for Rent ad call 905-683-0707 (Ajax)and let one of our professional advisors help you View Classifieds online @ durhamregion.com CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THEGRADUATES OF 2017 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 41 AP In loving memory of awonderful husband and fatherDon RossSept 30th, 1930- April 3rd, 2016 If tears could build a stairwayand memories were a laneWe would walk right up to heavenAnd bring you back again.No farewell words were spokenNo time to say goodbyeYou were gone before we knew itAnd only God knows whyOur hearts still ache in sadnessand secret tears still fl owWhat it meant to lose youNo one will ever know.But now we know you want usTo mourn for you no moreTo remember all the happy timesLife still has much in storeSince you’ll never be forgottenWe pledge to you todayA cherished place within our heartIs where you’ll always stay Sadly missed by wife Valerie & Family ARBUCKLE, Muriel Carolyn - After a long illness, Muriel passed away on June 7, 2017 in her 67th year. Remembered by her immediate family, (Derek, Carolyn and Julia) and her extended family ranging from Newfoundland to California. Predeceased by her parents Marcus and Blanche George (St John's Newfoundland). Muriel had a tremendous support group of wonderful friends (Sue, Debbie, Bonnie and Jo-Anne). Muriel was an educator of music in the Scarborough area for many years and later ventured to teach private lessons. She had the privilege of travelling internationally and locally with The Toronto Mendelssohn choir and was a talented organist at both St. John the Divine and St Martin's Anglican Church. Visitation will be held on July 12th, 2017 at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 1203 St. Martin's Drive, Pickering, from 11am to 1 pm with a memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Regent Park School of Music or The Hammer Band would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME in Ajax, ON (905-428-8488). JESS, May - Passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family and friends, at Rouge Valley Health - Ajax Site on June 12, 2017, three days short of her 89th birthday. Predeceased by her loving husband Rick Jess (1989) and by daughter Carol Jess (2006). Loving mother of Richard (Carol) and Ken (Lorna). Beloved Nanny of nine and great-grandmother of nine. May was a loving sister of Albert Telford and is predeceased by Bobby, Edie and Ernie. She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. As per her own wishes, no formal funeral service will be held, but a Celebration of May's Life will take place at CARRUTHER'S MARSH PAVILLION (55 Ashbury Blvd, Ajax, ON L1Z 0E7 (905) 619-2529) on Friday June 16 from 1-4pm. SHELDON, Ronald D. - It is with deep sadness we announce Ron's passing after a brief illness on Monday, June 12th, 2017. Dearest husband of Sharon, proud dad of son David (Brittany), and daughter Holly, and papa of baby Kara. Baby brother of his best friend John (Sherri), sisters Betty (Brian), Donna (Bill), Joyce and Jackie (pre-deceased). Brother-in-law to Cathy (Art pre-deceased) and Graham (Heather). Uncle Ron was truly loved by his many nephews and nieces. A cremation has taken place, and a private family tribute will be held. In lieu of flowers, at Ron's request, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Terry Fox Foundation. UPTON, Shirley Grace (nee Marchment) (1934 - 2017) Passed away peacefully on Monday June 5, 2017 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Shirley was the devoted wife of Wes for 64 years and loving mother to Rod, Mike (Lorraine) and Glenn. She was a proud grandmother to Sean and Megan. Shirley will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by Joan and Joe Baker and Helen Marchment and their families. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service and reception will take place on Saturday June 17 at 11am at the HILTON GARDEN INN, 500 Beck Crescent, Ajax. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Shirley's name to the Salvation Army. YASMINE APRIL PAZOOKI Congratulations, Yasmine! We are so proud of your accomplishments in completing your Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Policing Stream) from Nipissing University & your Police Foundations 2 year Ontario College Diploma in Canadore College’s School of Community Justice & Police Studies. Love from Dad, Mom, Zarah,Grandma & Silas! AIMEE VINCENT Congratulations on graduating from CMU with top marks, so much talent and a great future ahead of you. We are so proud of you Aimee! Love Mom, Dad, Connie and Gabriel Father's DayTributes Death Notices To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 and let one of our professional advisors help you For information call our classifi ed department. Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Tues & Wed 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-0707 or 905-576-9335 Announce Your Happy News (Including births, birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries & retirements) Please send Milestones submissions to milestones@durhamregion.com by Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for Thursday publication. $40Prepayment is required. FOR ONLY + HSTLimit of 50 words. 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 • Ju n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 42 AP To advertise in Church Services contact Erin at 905-215-0458 or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com CYOB Summer Day Camp St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church35 Church Street N,Ajax For Kids ages 5-13 Date: July 31 -Aug 4 Time: 9 am -4 pm Cost:$40 per child ($35 perchildfor 3 or morechildren from the samefamily) Camp in Your Own Backyard(CYOB)is an excitingVBS-like summer camp run byCamp Cairn staff andSt. Andrew’s Ajax.It’s camping brought to the suburbs andit’s a whole lot of fun! Want more information? 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Pay before June 9 and receive a10%discount 905.619.1109 http://faithfamilychurch.ca/community/camp-vision July 3 - August 25, 2017AGES 4 - 12 Vacation Bible Schools & Camps (JK – GRADE 8) THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT July 24 – 28, 2017 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) BUSAVAILABLE IN SOMEAREAS! REGISTER TODAY! IT’S FREE! Carriage Country Baptist Church 4830 Trulls Road (Mitchell Corners) Hampton, Ontario L0B 1J0 Tel. (905) 576-7222, Fax. 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