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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. CaLendaR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre will now be the George ashe Library and Community Centre Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The City of Pickering will rename the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre after its first mayor. Council voted to rename the facility the George Ashe Library and Community Cen- tre at its last meeting before summer break. Ashe served the community for more than 40 years, and he and his wife were long- time Pickering residents. “It’s quite an honour,” said his son and current Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe. “My three siblings are thrilled by the city’s gesture.” The project is part of an effort to honour Pickering’s history in the spirit of Canada's 150th birthday. “Clearly, his steadfast commitment and leadership to this community is deserving of permanent recognition through the renam- ing of this community facility that serves to bring people together in learning and life,” said the staff report. George was elected ‘deputy reeve’ of Pickering in 1969 and became the first mayor from 1973 to 1977, leading Pickering through its first term of town council. He was first elected to the Ontario Leg- islature in 1977, representing the riding of Durham West, and was re-elected in 1981 and 1985. He served in many capacities, including as parliamentary assistant to each of the minister of revenue, the minister of government services, and the minister of energy. George was instrumental in securing government funding for the construction of the Pickering Recreation Complex in 1983. After leaving legislative government, he was elected as a separate school trustee in Clarington. George continued to serve the public in many capacities over the years, and in 2013, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Dia- mond Jubilee Medal for community service. Coun. Ashe didn't know the renaming plans were underway, and was pleasant- ly surprised when Ward 3 regional Coun. David Pickles and Pickering chief admin- istrative officer Tony Prevedel approached him about the idea. “It’s in my ward, too, which is nice because I pass by it all the time,” said Coun. Ashe. George was a strong advocate for literacy. “Being in politics, you always read, but not always for pleasure," said Coun. Ashe. “But, he always enjoyed a book. Similar to me. I don’t really read fiction. I read biogra- phies, non-fiction and political books, and dad did the same thing.” George died on Aug. 3, 2014, after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP column ouR VIEW We live in a world that delights in issuing warnings. Hyperbole reigns supreme. Watching or lis- tening to the news is like expos- ing yourself to plutonium — the experience leaves you feeling sickly and doomed. Noth- ing just ever happens anymore. It is disas- trous or horrendous or life-threatening. You can’t even check the weather on your phone without ending up running to the store to stock up on bottled water and emergency blankets. Climatic Armageddon lurks around every corner, and you ignore that red “Weath- er Advisory” banner at your own peril. I’m only 57, but I can remember a time when a storm was just a storm and people dealt with it. It was called weather. I get it, of course. In this ratings-driven world, the media will do whatever it takes to grab your attention and people seem willing to play along. Why simply look out your win- dow to see if you need to bring an umbrella to work when you could get the snot scared out of you on an overimaginative website? People are bored and they love to be titillated. I sometimes wonder what changes we might experience if the media put half as much effort into trumpeting good news as it does beating the drum of terror. It’s not as though there aren’t incredibly exciting, uplift- ing and astonishing things happening every single day — there are. Far more good than bad, as it turns out. The bad just has a really good PR firm. It would be funny if it weren’t also a little dangerous. I’m convinced this is a vibration- al world, and what shows up in our lives both personally and globally is always a direct uni- versal response to mass consciousness. How we feel as a planet and where our emotions fall along the scale from terrified to joyful are a very good indicator of what manifests in our world and what direction we are all heading; hell in a handcart or better and better. So, yes, it matters what you put in your head. It matters a great deal. If you don’t like the distorted picture of reality your news feed is giving you, or if it frightens or even angers you, turn it off. Put it down. It’s not reality. It is a headline-grab- bing, shamefully distorted version of reality, and it’s not good for you. Much of the media may have abdicated their responsibility to accurately reflect the full beauty of this world and the marvellous things human beings are capable of, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us have to. Where you choose to place your focus is a powerful, world-shaping tool. Use it wisely, and that’s the only warning you’ll get from me. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column No news is good news nowadays neil crone Enter Laughing Once again, Metroland Durham Region Media Group put together its annual Report Cards, grading the politicians in the munici- palities within our coverage area. It’s a snap- shot compiled by our reporters of the mayors and councillors within Durham Region, to give our readers some insight into how good a job those on council are doing for the pub- lic they serve this year. The good news? It seems our local leaders and councils are making the grade within the region, providing good governance to the cit- izens within each municipality. Starting in western Durham Region, Pick- ering’s veteran mayor Dave Ryan continues to put forth an open-door policy with resi- dents, and has skillfully pushed for the evo- lution of downtown Pickering, as well as the building of an arts centre for the city. In Ajax, Mayor Steve Parish is currently watching his vision for the downtown core of the town come to fruition. He’s also con- tinuing his crusade against Durham Region’s Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, which he says has caused significant algae growth along the Ajax waterfront. The region has now been ordered by the province to investigate ways that phosphorus from the facility can be reduced. In Whitby, Mayor Don Mitchell has been an effective leader and has pushed for a number of projects that are now taking con- crete form, most notably the re-development of the downtown fire hall. Two major restau- rants are planned to go ahead on the Whitby waterfront under his leadership. Meanwhile, in Oshawa, Mayor John Henry has continued to make good progress in his second term at the helm of the city. He led the opposition for the proposed ethanol plant on the Oshawa port lands, and that project was scrapped. He’s now shifted to improving the relationship between the city and the port authority. He’s also grown more adept at heading off the bickering among his colleagues on council. In Clarington, Mayor Adrian Foster has been at the forefront of some big announce- ments within the municipality, including the start of the Darlington refurbishment and the announcement of GO trains eventually expanding into Clarington. He’s been a calm hand at the head of council. Looking northward, Scugog Mayor Tom Rowett has taken a stronger tact in keeping councillors in line on council, although he cast the deciding vote not to reprimand two councillors for bullying staff. He’s also been at the forefront of the legal battle with the Greenbank airport. In Uxbridge, Mayor Gerri-Lynn O’Connor isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions, and remains a strong advocate for Uxbridge. It’s good to know that, to a large degree, residents are well-served by the politicians within their municipalities. Durham’s municipal leaders are making the grade lEttER to thE EdItoR Young men should pull up their pants To the editor: Finally someone appears to be doing something about these young men having their bottoms showing when they are walking down the street! This is good because several states in the U.S. have banned young men from wearing their trousers this way. The police will not fine them yet, but will ask the person to pull up their pants. At least some states have banned the wearing of the pants this way. I am talking about Americans because it appears they are the ones to finally do something about this. I have not heard of any Canadian provinces banning the wearing of your trousers under your butt. This has been going on for far too long to be just a fad. Nobody knows exactly how this thing started, but it has been going on for too long. It has even got some celebrities who wear their outfits like this. I have seen Justin Bieber and Kanye West wear their trou- sers this way. I thought only teenagers were doing this, but some 20- and 30-year-olds are doing it as well! Anyway, I hope the ban makes its way up here to Canada because their underwear are getting everyone sick! Ron Horner Oshawa 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 7 AP SHOW YOURCANADA150SPIRIT CELEBRATE THIS COUNTRY’S 150TH YEAR Hudson’sBay is asking all Canadians to help connect The Great Trail, Canada’s cross-country network of recreational trails. It’sour gift to Canada. THIS LONG WEEKENDFRIDAY, JUNE 30 TO MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017 CARDMEMBERS SAVE ANEXTRA15% on sale and clearance pricesin store and at thebay.com with HUDSON’S BAY CREDIT See below for details. 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The HBC Foundation will donate $10 and $2.50 from each Grand Portage Collection paddle andkeychain sold, and 10% of the sale price from the GrandPortage Collection, to the Trans CanadaTrail,anon-profit, registered charity.Charitable BN 829708403R R0001 23.5" when you purchase a $20 paddle $10 will bedonatedPADDLING FORWARD ARDADDLING FORWPTOGETHER $60 Grand Portage150 full-zip hoodiefor men For more ways to donate,visit hbgrandportage.ca $18Grand Portage150 T-shirtfor boys Official Host of the GrandPortage Plenty to see and survey during Haliburton bioblitz The rain held off until we finished opening the traps in the early morning, thank goodness. And though the temperature had dipped to 10 C overnight, enough moths were out flying that we ended up with more than 200 species for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust bioblitz last weekend. Natu- ralists from across southern Ontario came together to collect data on all biological components of the 500- acre Dahl forest, owned by the trust — birds, mammals, plants, fungi, herps, fish and insects. I was on the moth team, which got to feed mosquitoes at dusk and dawn — and all hours in between. Tallying moth species is a strict- ly catch and release activity, with the more spectacular ones kept for an extra hour or two to be photo- graphed and admired. Top of the list was the rare and dramatic pawpaw sphinx, a stun- ning large, dark, triangular moth peppered with white and grey. Paw- paw, a tree native to Carolinian for- ests, doesn’t normally grow in cot- tage country, but sweet fern, anoth- er host plant of the species, does. Silver-spotted ghost moth was another crowd pleaser, even larger, with a few white marks on its bronzy- and-grey-banded wings. The larvae feed on the roots of alders alongside streams, in this case the swift-flow- ing Burnt River. Putnam’s looper was smaller, but the vivid white spots and dashes on its rich rust-and-orange scaled wings made for a very handsome, very interesting moth, which lays its eggs on sedges in damp woodlands. I enjoyed the whole process of setting out cords, lights and sheets in the sweet-smelling pine forest. Dragonflies were on patrol in every clearing, as well as down along the river, a side benefit of being out there, since I love dragonflies. Red-eyed vireos, scarlet tanagers and a good variety of warblers sang throughout the day, and on toward evening, veeries and white-throated sparrows joined in. Just around dusk a barred owl called, and encour- agement from a deep-voiced bird- er brought in two of these big owls, which fussed and hooted on and off for half an hour at having their peace invaded. As darkness settled, more and more moths started flutter- ing about, drawn to each other by pheromones, and to the lights we’d put out. But on beyond them, in the deep dark woods, fireflies glowed as brightly as a million stars over- head. Being there was the perfect way to start celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, and the thousands of years our Indigenous peoples took care of this beautiful, bounti- ful land before European settlers arrived. To make a donation: www.hal- iburtonlandtrust.ca or 705-457- 3700. 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. 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"The progress we've made is in no small part because of him. We'll miss him." In an online posting, the Devi Mandir Hindu temple said Rutland's “Selfless and noble actions are radiant pages in the biography of our soul. Devi Man- dir is saddened over the passing of Roland Rutland; Roland will always be remembered as a pillar of our community for his years of dedication and service to Devi Mandir. Roland, you will always be remembered and loved by your family at Devi Mandir!" Rutland is co-chair of this year's Ajax Home Week festivi- ties. He's been involved in diver- sity and anti-racism initiatives for years, hosting forums and concerts to raise awareness. TV host Garth Riley noted he and Rutland appeared at an event together and Rutland was "so passionate and given to the topic of youth success. Rest well good sir. We are much better for your contribution. Your family should be very proud of you." Ajax Ward 2 local Coun. Ren- rick Ashby, a member of the town's diversity and commu- nity engagement advisory com- mittee, said "Roland has been a resident of Ajax for many years and is a part of its history. He has played a key role in Ajax espe- cially around important issues such as race relations, gender equality and human rights. He will be missed and its incum- bent on everyone to continue to achieve equality for all." Rutland is survived by wife Sue, son Jason (Andreja), son Leigh (Chloe), daughter Emily, grandchildren Luka, Dominik and Bauer. Visitation and funeral service was on Wednesday, June 28 at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Burial was at Duffin Meadows Cemetery, on Brock Road in Pickering between Rossland and Taunton roads. A reception was held at Car- ruthers Creek Golf and Coun- try Club, 650 Lakeridge Rd. S., Ajax. 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They include raising the minimum wage — to $14 by next Janu- ary and then to $15 a year later, followed by annual increas- es at the rate of inflation; ensuring part-time workers are paid the same hourly wage as full-time workers; intro- ducing paid sick days for every worker; and stepping up enforcement of employment laws. Nancy Shaw, CEO of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, said she’s heard from many small businesses who are worried about how the changes will impact them. “They’re concerned about several segments of the changes in the workplace (laws) but more importantly, how it will impact their business and with the minimum wage, some businesses are saying, ‘Is it worth staying open if we’re going to have to pay such a high amount of increase in all these different areas?’” Ontario’s minimum wage currently sits at $11.40 an hour. “I understand it’s being done in increments, year by year, but it’s $15 — that’s quite a hike ... Why (couldn’t they) have put it over five years even, to put it up in smaller incre- ments? They’ve done no economic studies at all to show what that impact will be on business.” Shaw added that one recent study indicated that an increase in minimum wage could have an adverse effect on teen employment. “We’re talking about young people who are going to school and working,” she said. Premier Kathleen Wynne unveiled the plan one week after a government-commissioned report was released with more than 170 recommendations addressing precar- ious employment. The Changing Workplaces Review was the first-ever independent review of the Employment Stan- dards Act, 2000 and Labor Relations Act, 1995. While the two-year review did not address minimum wage, it concluded that due to various factors, such as new technology, a shrinking manufacturing sector and fewer union jobs, more than 30 per cent of Ontario workers were in precarious work in 2014. “This type of employment makes it hard to earn a decent income and interferes with opportunities to enjoy decent working conditions and/or puts workers at risk,” the province said in a statement. “The economy has changed. Work has changed. It’s time our laws and protections for workers changed too,” said Wynne. “Too many families are struggling to get by on part-time or contract work and unstable employment. And no one working full-time in Ontario should live in poverty. With these changes, every worker in Ontario will be treated fairly, paid a living wage and have the opportunities they deserve." The reason for making the change now is because of the increase of people in precarious work situations, said Ontario Labour Minister Kevin Flynn during a visit to Cobourg this week. Minimum wage was meant for stu- dents, but now adults with families are trying to live off this wage, he added. “The world of work has changed,” said Flynn. He added the increase will impact small and medium- sized businesses, but studies indicate it will have a neutral or positive affect on the economy. In response to the Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs plan, the Oshawa chamber issued a joint release with the Ontar- io Chamber of Commerce and the Keep Ontario Working coalition, highlighting concerns that it “commits to unprov- en sweeping reforms without ensuring protection against intended consequences, including job losses, rising con- sumer costs, and economic hardship.” Shaw said the group is urging the province to undertake a comprehensive economic impact analysis on the pro- posed reforms to consider the possible impact on employ- ers. “The biggest one that I’m hearing (about) is the min- imum wage increase ... we see it as it will either mean employers will hire less people and put more work on less people, or they will close their business because they can’t handle the amount that they have to pay out over the stretch of time.” The government is proposing a broad consultation pro- cess to gain feedback from stakeholders on the draft legis- lation it intends to introduce. Among the other proposed measures are providing at least three weeks’ vacation after five years with a company and requiring employees to be paid for three hours of work if their shift is cancelled within 48 hours of its scheduled start time. The latter item has noted by some of the businesses Shaw spoke to as being particularly troubling, she said. “That’s big for people who have on-call type business- es (where) that’s how they pay and so they have to pay for three hours if they cancel the shift, and they can’t always give 48 hours notice. It’s just the way business works so I think that’s going to have a big impact on some of our busi- nesses,” she said. “Definitely the minimum wage and even the personal leave (changes are getting a lot of attention) but the sched- uling piece tends to not come up as much and I’ve had a couple of the businesses say to me, ‘We need to bring more attention to that because that is going to also have huge repercussions for us.’” Shaw said the Oshawa chamber, composed of about 725 members, is working closely with the Ontario chamber to provide a voice for the local business community. Karl Baldauf, vice president of policy and government relations at the Ontario chamber, will attend workshops being host- ed by each of the Durham chambers on Tuesday, July 18 to inform members on the proposed legislation and allow them to give feedback. “We’re using them as a vehicle to channel all of our sto- ries and information through to the provincial govern- ment.” LABOUR PAINSDurham businesses worried by impact of new minimum wage in Ontario Metroland file photo OSHAWA -- Zach Leveque-Wilson, a second-year journalism student at Durham College, spoke at a 2013 rally to raise the minimum wage in Ontario. Proposed Ontario legislation calls for raising the minimum wage to $14 by next January and $15 a year later. And, that has some small businesses fearing for the repercussions this and other labour legislation will have on their businesses. 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 11 AP COMPARE VISITORS TOCANADA INSURANCE QUOTES. 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Durham Transit Authority will oper- ate on a Sunday schedule on Saturday for both regular and specialized vehicles and regular service on Monday. Visit www.dur- hamregiontransit.com for more informa- tion. GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Saturday and Monday. Call 416-869-3200 or visit www.gotransit.com for GO schedule information. Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group offices will be closed on Friday. What’s open, closed on Canada Day DURHAM — As cities and towns across Durham celebrate Canada Day 150 this weekend, Ontario Power Generation is reminding people to stay clear of the gen- erating stations and hydroelectric dams. “This year we’ve seen historic high water levels across the province which means there is an added danger,” says Mike Martelli, OPG’s president, Renew- able Generation and Power Marketing. The Canada Day long-weekend also marks the end of a school year. Many fam- ilies will be out fishing, boating, swim- ming and hiking throughout the prov- ince. The waterways near OPG’s facilities are not a safe place for recreation, accord- ing to Martelli. Before participating in any outdoor water recreational activity, OPG is advis- ing the public to first visit www.opg.com/ watersafety. Stay Clear, Stay Safe — is a message OPG repeatedly tells the public. Peo- ple who disregard the warning signs and barriers are putting themselves at risk. OPG works with the OPP to enforce these warnings, and charges can and have been laid. OPG asks Durham residents to Stay Clear, Stay Safe this Canada Day weekend 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 12 P Mayor Ryan doesn’t grandstand, and he speaks up on important issues and stands up for his community. He wasn’t quiet about his disappointment in the delay in the com- pletion of the pedes- trian bridge over Hwy. 401. He’s also active in the community, and has a good relation- ship with many of the groups in Pickering. He stays open to the public, which includes hosting town hall meet- ings by phone. This year he’s gotten behind new plans for a downtown near city hall, and con- tinues to push for an arts centre. His leader- ship helped Pickering become ranked as one of the top cities in North and South America of the future by fDi maga- zine for 2017/2018. We’ve criticized Coun. Ashe for his expens- es in the past, and although he is the biggest spender, his expenses remain around the same as last year. He puts a lot of thought into his questions and the way in which he votes. He addresses many issues from a financial perspective, such as the time he argued Sha- heen Butt replace the vacant council seat left empty by the death of Rick Johnson. Although the move received some public criticism, it saved taxpayers thousands of dollars, and he pointed out voter turnout is gen- erally low in winter bye- lections. He was vocal that tolls on Hwy. 412 be dropped, mostly because the tolls have nega- tively impacted alternate roads in Pickering. We appreciate Coun. Cumming’s ability to keep his expenses down, while keeping on top of the job, so his grade increases. He brings a level head to the table. When council was deciding whether to go ahead with a lawn sign cam- paign encouraging drivers to slow down, he stated if it’s going to be done, more research will be nec- essary in order to make it effective. This was not surprising since he is not one to make hasty decisions, and puts thought and research into his votes. He asks thoughtful questions of delega- tions and presenters, and brings up good points from a business perspective. He seems to get a lot of complaints from res- idents regarding parking issues, and he stands up for them. Pickering council report cards A- to A+ Excellent, best among peers B- to B+ Solid performance C- to C+ Average in most categories D- to D+ Needs improvement overall F Failure Grading system Attendance includes June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Dave Ryan 2016 Grade: A Kevin Ashe 2016 Grade: A- Ian Cumming 2016 Grade: B- Attendance: Council 7/7 Committee 11/11 Expenses: $773 Shaheen Butt 2016 Grade: N/A Bill McLean 2016 Grade: A- Mayor Ward 1 Regional Councillor Ward 2 City Councillor Ward 2 Regional CouncillorWard 3 City Councillor Attendance: Council 10/10, Committee 20/21 Regional council 11/11 Committees 10/10 Pickering expenses: $23,570 Regional expenses: $354.52 Attendance: Council 10/10, Committee 19/21 Regional council 9/11 Committees 10/10 Pickering expenses: $8,718 Regional expenses: 447.37 Attendance: Council 10/10, Committee 20/21 Expenses: $2,597 Coun. Butt is a new face to council, only being sworn in as a councillor late in 2016. He was granted an appointment following the death of the former councillor in the seat, Rick Johnson. Despite the dismay of a lot of residents in the area when it came to an appointment rather than an election, Coun. Butt has handled it in stride and is getting to know his way around the job. We are curious to hear Coun. Butt’s opinion on a potential federal airport for Pickering, since the land that has been set aside for it sits in his ward. He is making an attempt to get to know residents and local groups, and has gone door knocking along with his regional counterpart, Ward 3 region- al Coun. David Pickles, and holding meet and greets. He’s attended every meeting since being appointed. Coun. McLean encourages transparency, and this year he put forward a successful motion that the Region of Durham hold its Police Services Board meetings in council chambers, instead of a less accessible room at headquarters, which has encouraged more residents to attend as a result. He spoke up when residents were concerned about the busy intersection of Bayly Street and Krosno Boulevard following a fatality, encouraging the region to study the inter- section. He voted against the appointment of Shaheen Butt. While we agreed with the appointment from a cost savings per- spective, Coun. McLean stuck to his guns regarding fairness. Attendance: Council 9/10 Committee, 19/21 Regional council 10/11 Committees 10/10 Pickering expenses: $7,260 Regional expenses: $1,894.63 Coun. Brenner has made an impressive return to politics, tackling a number of issues in the community, He keeps a pulse on the needs in the community, and not only brings motions forward to council, but addresses issues raised by residents when they come up. He became involved when a Pickering family had sewage prob- lems, which was quickly addressed by the Region of Durham after he got involved. He created a tracking system to keep him- self accountable when it comes to address- ing the issues he brings forward to coun- cil. He also introduced a motion last sum- mer to have the city look into creating a tax break for seniors, which resulted in a sav- ings of $200 for low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the 2017 budget. These are just a couple of the many efforts he’s put forward this year. His grade jumps to demonstrate his efforts and accomplish- ments. Ward 1 City Councillor Maurice Brenner 2016 Grade: B Attendance: Council 9/10 Committee 21/21 Expenses: $6,006 Coun. Pickles has brought forward a num- ber of motions as of late, demonstrating his involvement in issues in his large ward. One motion was ensuring that more parks are added to the Duffin Heights neighbour- hood as it grows, and for staff to look at its policies regarding the issue for other areas as well. He also spoke up for residents near a Notion Road stone crushing facility who were experiencing problems from the dust, as well as residents who feel their well issues are coming from the construction of Highway 407. He asks thoughtful ques- tions of delegations, presenters and staff. He is visible in the community, knocking on doors along with his local counterpart, Coun. Shaheen Butt, and hosting meet and greets in the community. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Attendance: Council 10/10, Committee 19/21, Regional Council 10/11 Committees 10/10 Pickering expenses: $6,428 Regional expenses: $2,179.00 David Pickles 2016 Grade: A- 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 13 APDurham Chairman It’s been a rough year for the regional chair- man. In November, he announced he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer and he’s been undergoing treatment ever since. That treatment was the cause of him to miss what is probably the first regional council meet- ing in his 20 years as chairman. It’s also left him weak and in need of frequent rest periods. His health hasn’t affected his feistiness, which is good given how frivolous some coun- cillors can be. That’s been exasperated as the region moved to a new committee structure and it has taken time to get the new system working. The jury is still out on the new system. Anderson has always been Durham’s big- gest promoter and that hasn’t stopped due to his health, which is why he receives a small bump in his grade. Roger Anderson 2016 Grade: B+ Attendance: Attendance: Council 10/11 Committee 10/11 (The region moved to a committee of the whole system in September 2016) Expenses: $29,464.26 Court also awards neighbour $50,000 for cost of appeal Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ontario’s Court of Appeal has upheld a $390,000 judg- ment against an Ajax landowner whose landscaping caused severe flooding on a neighbour’s property for more than a decade. Graziano Biadi is a “bully” who ignored his neighbour’s plight while car- rying out work designed to increase the value of his own property, the top court said in a ruling released Monday. The court rejected Biadi’s appeal of a 2015 decision by Superior Court Justice David Salmers, who found his conduct had caused “significant and prolonged harm” to neighbour Mat- thew Weenen. Following an 18-day trial in Oshawa, Justice Salmers found that work carried out on Biadi’s property, including bring- ing in thousands of truckloads of soil and an improperly constructed swale, had caused flooding on Weenen’s Salem Road property for years. Salmers noted that Biadi also failed to maintain a culvert, deeming his behav- iour “offensive to the court’s sense of decency. “This is a case where Mr. Biadi was wrong from the outset,” Salmers wrote, adding Biadi’s countersuits against Weenen and other parties were “utter- ly without merit” and served only to lengthen the civil trial. Biadi appealed, claiming damages imposed by the local judge were “pal- pably incorrect.” But the Appeal Court panel found Salmers got it right the first time. “The record clearly shows (Biadi) to be a bully who, for over a decade, repeat- edly took steps designed to increase the value of his property knowing the harm these steps were causing,” the decision says. 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The roads will be busy so avoid the additional stress of a low gas tank. 3. Plan your route. Know where you are going and how long it will take. Let family and friends know about your plans in the event you run into a problem. 4. Avoid being distracted behind the wheel. To avoid temptation, put your cell phone in the truck and only use it at rest stops when you are not driving. 5. Don’t forget to sing Oh Canada! in homage to one of the best countries there is to live in! 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This year, Young Drivers of Canada has won the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Driving School. In addition to helping novice drivers learn the rules of the road and how to effectively drive defensively, Young Drivers of Canada has recently launched their Advanced Driving Centre. Located in Markham across from the fairgrounds, this facility allows for manoeuvres and training that typically cannot be performed on the road. The Advanced Driving Centre offers a driver rehabilitation program designed to help drivers who have losttheirlicenseorwanttopreventlosingtheirlicensedue to a medical issue. 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WITH OUR COLLISIONFREE!TM APPROACH DRIVING HABITSBECOME INSTINCTS Health care technology management program created to meet demand from employers Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — By next year, UOIT and Trent won’t be the only schools in town offering students a four-year degree. Durham College has announced plans to offer its first-ever degree program, starting in the fall of 2018. The honours bachelor of health care tech- nology management program will be the first of its kind in Canada. “We’re creating a profession based on demand,” says Rick Tidman, a professor with the School of Science and Engineering Tech- nology, and co-ordinator for the new degree program. “Health care is moving toward being a technology based profession.” Tidman, who has worked in the field for 35 years, says the program was born out of a need to manage the “incredible” chang- es happening, as health care technology becomes more sophisticated. He says there is growing demand for peo- ple with a hybrid skill set that includes both medical technology and business manage- ment. “Changing expectations from employ- ers” was one of the driving forces behind the new program, says Dr. Elaine Popp, Durham College’s vice-president of academic. She says the content was developed with help from experts at hospitals, advocacy groups and biomedical equipment manufac- turers, to make sure graduates will be armed with the right skills. “We know that medical technology is the key to optimizing delivery of health care in Ontario and around the world, but as that technology advances so does the need for professionals who speak the language of both the innovators and the practitioners,” Popp says. Ontario colleges have been able to offer four-year bachelor's degree pro- grams since 2002. While Durham College has previous- ly offered diploma-to-degree pathway pro- grams in partnership with UOIT, the new pro- gram will be offered entirely through the col- lege. It will be the equivalent of a four-year uni- versity degree, meaning graduates of the pro- gram will be able to go on to master level studies. Popp says a college degree offers the best of both worlds by giving students “a combina- tion of theory and practice.” Durham College is hoping to eventually offer six degree programs, in areas where a need has been identified. “But, we don’t want to move away from offering diplomas,” Popp adds. The new health care technology manage- ment program will include classroom, lab and field work and cover a multidisciplinary array of subjects. “The significance of Durham College announcing its bachelor's degree programs in 2017, as we celebrate our 50th anniver- sary, cannot be understated,” says DC presi- dent Don Lovisa. “When we imagine our next 50 years, the evolution of what a college edu- cation looks like — particularly in the type, complexity and relevance of the programs we offer to students — is exactly what we’re thinking about.” Durham College is aiming to launch its second degree program, an honours bache- lor of behavioural science, in 2019. Durham College to offer first ever four-year degree program next year Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Rick Tidman is a professor in the School of Science and Engineering Technology and coordinator of the Health Care Technology Management program at Durham College. The Honours Bachelor program will be the College’s first four-year degree pro- gram and will start in 2018. 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP LAKERIDGE HEALTH FOUNDATION + Participating Dealerships: Owasco Audi & Volkswagen Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. Marigold Ford Lincoln Sales Ontario Motor Sales Chevrolet Cadillac Gus Brown Buick GMC Whitby Toyota Durham Kia Durham Region dealerships are putting your health in the driver’s seat! Visit any one of the participating dealerships and a portion of proceeds from every vehicle sold will support the important needs of your hospital! Live here? Buy here and give here during our Drive 4 Dollars events. Spread the word and help us rev up support for the very best health care, close to home. For a l i m i t e d time o n l y ! 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We have once again included Fridays at the Foster in Uxbridge, although the concerts are indoors and admis- sion is by donation. Here’s a listing of what’s happening. AJAX’S SUMMER IN THE SQUARE Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Heritage Square at the Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Events for young- sters (Kids in the Square) and all ages (Music in the Square). MUSIC IN THE SQUARE: July 5, Blue Radio — Blue Rodeo tribute; July 19, Bryan Adams Summer of ‘69; Aug. 2, Shania Twin — Shania Twain tribute; Aug. 16, The Practically Hip — Tragically Hip trib- ute; Aug. 30, Michael Bublé tribute band. KIDS IN THE SQUARE: July 12, Terri and Rick — Ricter By the Scale; July 26, Robin Hood — theatre for kids; Aug. 9, Team T and J; Aug. 23, The Ben Show. www.ajax.ca BOWMANVILLE CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park, 194 Queen St. W. June 29, Clarington Concert Band; July 6, Little Peter and the Elegants; July 13, Ragweed Jazz Band; July 20, Fade Kings; July 27, Swing Shift Big Band; Aug. 3, Toron- to All-Star Big Band; Aug. 10, Rob- bie Lane and the Disciples; Aug. 17, Rainstone; Aug. 24, Emily Creek; Aug. 31, Classic Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band. www.facebook.com/bowmanv illeconcertsinthepark/?rc=p COURTICE FAMILY CONCERTS Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Tooley’s Mill Park, 71 Old Kingston Rd. (just off Highway 2) July 19, Jason Maxwell; Aug. 9, Wild Rivers. www.facebook. com/courticefamilyconcerts FRIDAYS AT THE FOSTER Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Foster Memorial, 9449 Concession Rd. 7, Uxbridge Township (north of the town of Uxbridge). Admission by donation. June 30, Canadiana Show; July 7, Mar- ion Drexler; July 14, Larry and Maura Gougen; July 21, Gary McLaughlin and Friends; July 28, Derek Christie; Aug. 4, Now and Then; Aug. 11, Jus- tin Kerswill; Aug. 18, Chris Saunders; Aug. 25, Shimoda Family Ensemble; Sept. 1, Madison and Casey; Sept. 8, Mike Burns; Sept. 15, Jane Loewen/ Erwin Schack; Sept. 22, Nancy Hall; Sept. 29, Canada’s Hit Parade Music. www.fostermemorial.com NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CONCERTS Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Newcastle Community Hall Parkette (on the west side of the hall, 20 King Ave. W.). In case of rain, most concerts will be held in the hall. Take a lawn chair. Food donations for the Claring- ton East Food Bank are appreciated. July 4, Chuck Simms; July 11, Johnny Burke; July 18, Clarington Concert Band; July 25, Gord McGee; Aug. 1, Charles Street Band; Aug. 8, Cruisin’ Band; Aug. 15, Dual Soul; Aug. 22, Gospel Plus Singers; Aug. 29, Rain- stone. villageofnewcastle.ca/con- certs-in-the-park NEWTONVILLE MUSIC NIGHT IN THE PARK Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Ina Brown Parkette (Church Lane/Mill Street). July 2, Johney and the Generics; July 9, Naomi Bristow; July 16, Angie Aus- tin; July 23, Mike Pollard; July 30, Johnny Burke; Aug. 6, Blue Sky Flyers — Gord Magee; Aug. 13, Rainstone; Aug. 20, Cruising — Joe Harvey; Aug. 27, Charles Street Band; Sept. 3, War- ren Sutcliffe. newtonvillemusicin- thepark.simplesite.com OSHAWA’S CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursday concerts by the Oshawa Civic Band at 7:30 p.m. and various shows at 7 p.m., both at the Memori- al Park Bandshell at Simcoe and Met- calfe streets. Oshawa Civic Band: July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31. Vari- ous bands and artists: July 6, The Pro- fessors of Funk; July 13, Stacey Renee; July 20, That D.A.M. Soul Tribute; July 27, Jason Maxwell; Aug. 3, G.T. Har- ris and The Gunslingers; Aug. 10, BAYLA, Laughed the Boy; Aug. 17, Jared Lutes, Jayme Lynn Reed; Aug. 24, Break the Trend, Of Gentlemen and Cowards; Aug. 31, Ron Moore with Gerie and the Koasters. www. oshawa.ca/things-to-do/concerts-in- the-park.asp PICKERING WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Millennium Square at the Beachfront Park, at the foot of Liverpool Road. July 6, Phil- cos; July 13, Doncasters; July 20, Voo- doo Pawn Shop; July 27, Back Spin; Aug. 3, Vintage; Aug. 17, Kim and Company; Aug. 24, The Twisters; Aug. 31, That D.A.M. Soul Tribute. www. pickering.ca/en/discovering/experi- enceart.aspx PICKERING ESPLANADE CONCERT SERIES Sundays at 2 p.m. at The Esplanade Park gazebo, on Valley Farm Road between Brock and Liverpool roads (adjacent to city hall). July 9, Remi- niscing; July 16, Pickering Commu- nity Concert Band presents Celebrat- ing Canada’s Musical Mosaic; July 30, Music4Life Ensemble; Aug. 6, Jayme Lynn Reed; Aug. 20, The Achromat- ics; Aug. 27, Cruisin’. www.pickering. ca/en/discovering/experienceart. aspx PORT PERRY CONCERTS IN THE PARK Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Rotary Gazebo in Palmer Park, 175 Water St. Take your lawn chair or blanket. July 2, Port Perry Seniors’ Choir; July 9, Liz Auston; July 16, Newmarket Citi- zens Band; July 23, Alicia Robicheau and Lonesome Sound; July 30, Back- stage Pass; Aug. 13, Irwin Smith; Aug. 20, George Timms; Aug. 27, Blue Sky Flyers; Sept. 3, Grande Finale. For more information, call 905-985-4257 or email ukeladyjudy@gmail.com. WHITBY’S MUSIC IN THE PARK Two locations: Whitby Rotary Cen- tennial Park, 800 Brock St. S., Whitby, on Wednesdays; and Grass Park, 41 Baldwin St., Brooklin, on Thurs- days. Both at 7 p.m. ROTARY CEN- TENNIAL PARK: July 5, Paddy on the Cellphone; July 12, Davis and Grant; July 19, Robert D’Cruz Band; July 26, Inbetween; Aug. 2, The Bris- tols; Aug. 9, The Aristocrats; Aug. 16, Terri and Rick; Aug. 23, Lori Martin Jazz. GRASS PARK: June 22, Terri and Rick; June 29, Charles Street Band; July 6, Barbara Lynn Doran; July 13, Robert D’Cruz Band; July 20, Charlie Davis Band; July 27, Backstage Pass Ban; Aug. 3, Inbetween; Aug. 10, Terry B-3; Aug. 17, Terri and Rick; Aug. 24, Chantal Rouette. www.whitby.ca/en/ residents/musicinthepark.asp WHITBY BRASS BAND SUMMER CONCERTS BY THE LAKE At 7:30 p.m. at Heydenshore Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby. If raining, the concert is inside the pavilion. June 29, July 13 and Aug. 10. whitbybrass- band.com/concerts.php Take in free music from Pickering to Clarington to Scugog Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland PICKERING -- Dani Strong performed for guests at Millennium Square as part of the free Waterfront Concert Series in 2013. Free concerts are back at the Pickering lakefront this summer on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ajax and Pickering’s favourite hamburger Canada 150 whodunit at Pickering Museum Village DURHAM — A murder mystery celebrating Canada’s birthday is bisected by a sweet cake auc- tion. Backwoods Players, Pickering Museum Village’s theatre group, presents Whodunit?: The Confederation Caper, written for Canada's anniversary, July 9 and 16. “There’s a lot of real history in this play, as with all of the plays Backwoods writes,” states direc- tor Julie Oakes of Whitby. “We researched how rural people actually celebrated Confedera- tion back in 1867 and food was a great part of it. In the middle of the play, there is an auction of tasty cakes made by our her- itage cooks (and the bidding starts at a nickel — just like in 1867) and we hope the audience will get into the swing and bid on their favourite to take home and eat later.” The premise is that the citizens of Duffins Creek are excited about the Confederation festivi- ties — however, a press release states, “There were a few dis- agreements about how to cel- ebrate and some hoity-toity feathers got ruffled, but it's just a tempest in a teapot … or is it?” In addition to the cake auction, there will be light refreshments. The cast features Alyssa Reece, Corrina Richard, Paul Savel and Karen Grant of Pickering, John Edmonds, Brad Macdon- ald, Emer McCarthy-Wilson, Darian Murrell, Kathy Stinson and Reid Pierson of Oshawa, Mike Khashmanian of Whitby and Bowmanville’s Catherine Hodge. The play is performed at 1 p.m. and tickets are $15. Tickets must be purchased in advance, online at pickering.ca/eStore or in person at the Pickering Museum Village Gift Shop. The museum village is at 2365 Concession Rd. 6, Greenwood, in north Pickering near High- way 7 and Westney Road. 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 21 AP THE ULTIMATE CANADA DAY BBQ! THE ULTIMATE CANADA DAY BBQ! Just in time for July 1st! Wake up your taste buds with these hand-crafted favourites inspired by the Great White North – the Great Canadian Artisan Sausage and the Gourmet Poutine Burger! Made fresh by us with only the best Canadian ingredients like cheese curds, maple syrup and bacon. Try one today, eh? 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WHAT’S ON Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Cora does the Caribbean fest AJAX -- Cora Reid performed for guests during the Durham Caribbean Festival, held at Ajax Downs on June 24. The day featured street performers, singers, dancers and many venders. See more photos from the day on page 23. Hot Rod Tuesdays rolling at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre DURHAM — The engines are revving on the big screen at the Regent Theatre. More films have been added to the Oshawa venue’s Hot Rod Cinema series on Tuesdays. The night starts with a car viewing at 6 p.m. on Victoria Street, beside the the- atre, followed by the movie at 8 p.m. In addition to the flick, moviegoers can win door prizes and fill out a ballot for future films. Here’s what’s being screened: • July 4 — Greased Lightning (1977), rated PG • July 11 — Cars (2006), rated G • July 18 — Fast Company (1979), rated PG Admission is $5, cash at door, free for kids and students (children must be accompanied by an adult and high school, college and university students must present student ID). The Regent is at 50 King St. E. 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 23 P Catch a Great Deal! Browse our invetory of vehicles by Body Style, 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 location you want, for the price you want to pay! } WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Canada 150 Saturday, July 1 Canada day at Rouge national Urban Park 10 a.m. 4 p.m. rouge National urban Park, Various loca- tions throughout the park, Pickering. With special Canada-themed trivia, self- guided and drop-in activities, it’s a party not to be missed. Free http://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/rouge/activ/evenements-events- 150/20170701-canada Canada day daytime Celebrations 12 p.m. 5 p.m. Esplanade Park, 1 the Esplanade, Pickering. Esplanade ParkBouncers | activities | Food trucks | Live Entertainment |Free Shuttle from Pickering GO Station. Free https://www. pickering.ca/en/index.aspx Canada day Evening 5 p.m. 11 p.m. Kinsmen Park, 705 Sandy Beach road, Pickering. Featuring alx Velizalong with Highland Creek Pipe Band | tim Burr | Pickering Stars | Family dance Party | close the night with Giant Pyromusical Fireworks. Free Shuttle from Pickering GO Station, as well as 777 and 889 Brock rd. S. Free https://www.pick-ering.ca/en/index.aspx Dances Saturday, JuLy 8 OnE PaREnT FaMILIES aSSOCIaTIOn Fundraising dance 7:30 p.m. 1 a.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. ONE ParENt FaMILIES aSSOCIatION Fundraising dance. $13 Museums SuNday, July 2 TOM Thomson: His Life and art 12 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession road 6, Pickering. this exhibit will commemorate the 140th anniversary of tom thomson’s birth in Pickering and the 100th anniversary of his death, including an exploration of the thom- son family, the life and work of tom thom- son and his mysterious death in 1917. $8 https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/exhibitions.aspx KIdS in the Village 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession road 6, Pickering. Join our costumed interpreter for an hour-and-a-half interactive program for children ages 5 to 12 years. Children will learn and play old-fashioned games, followed by a heritage-inspired craft they can take home. Space is limited to 30 children per session. $8 https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/pmv-events.aspx Saturday, July 8 TOM Thomson: His Life and art 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession road 6, Pickering. this exhibit will commemorate the 140th anniversary of tom thomson’s birth in Pickering and the 100th anniversary of his death, including an exploration of the thom- son family, the life and work of tom thom-son and his mysterious death in 1917.. $8 https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/exhibitions.aspx SuNday, July 9 TOM Thomson: His Life and art 12 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession road 6, Pickering. this exhibit will commemorate the 140th anniversary of tom thomson’s birth in Pickering and the 100th anniversary of his death, including an exploration of the thom-son family, the life and work of tom thom-son and his mysterious death in 1917.. $8 https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/ exhibitions.aspx Things To Do Saturday, July 8 THE Gardens of Claremont Garden Tour and Tea 12 p.m. 5 p.m. Claremont Masonic Hall, 4953 Old Brock rd, Claremont, ON, Pickering. the Claremont Garden Club event is a self- guided tour to discover six gorgeous gar- dens nestled in the heart of Claremont. Showcasing a variety of garden styles. Visi-tors will view the work of local artists and enjoy freshly baked scones, homemade jam and tea. tickets are $20 and include the tea Fun in the sun AJAX -- Photo left, Makayla Browning, 9, played in the Waterball at the Durham Caribbean Festival at Ajax Downs on June 24. At right, Marica Cummings and Marilyn McCallum sang along to music as Janai Goarns slept in Cummings’ arms.Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 24 AP SP O R T S Dr. Andrew Fagan Guest columnist Tommy John surgery a pain We have all heard baseball announc- ers talk about players who have under- gone Tommy John surgery after a throw- ing injury at the elbow. But what is it, exactly? Over the course of time, a baseball player’s elbow withstands a lot of force from repetitive hard throwing. This is most common in pitchers. The ligament on the inside of the elbow, the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), can become stretched, frayed and torn over time. This can cause irrita- tion of the neighbouring ulnar nerve on the inside of the elbow, and thus cause pain with throwing. As the body goes through the throw- ing cycle from the acceleration phase to the deceleration phase, force is trans- ferred from the arm through to the base- ball. This transfer of force creates torque at the UCL and leads to the injury. The surgical procedure involves graft- ing a tendon from the athlete’s own body or using a tendon from a cadaver. Holes are drilled on either side of the elbow joint. The tendon is woven into a figure eight pattern through the holes and anchored into place to simulate the UCL ligament. Normally the ulnar nerve is slightly moved to prevent future pain symptoms as scar tissue can accumulate in the area and cause pressure on the nerve. The surgery was named after the first Major League Baseball (MLB) player to have the procedure successfully com- pleted. Tommy John returned after reha- bilitation to win 164 additional career MLB games. The problem can also occur in mature children and collegiate-aged athletes. Studies show that the greatest deter- minant of sustaining the injury has to do with the amount of pitches thrown by an athlete. There are different guidelines to suggest how many pitches an athlete should make in a game, and how much rest time they should have between games. After an athlete has the procedure done, rehabilitation takes about six months for position players, and at least a year for pitchers. Over time, results have shown that 80 per cent of MLB players who have the pro- cedure completed have returned to the same level of pitching as before the injury. Dr. Andrew Fagan is a licensed chiropractor, kinesiologist and clinical acupuncture provider. You can reach him at dr.fagan@ porthopehealthcentre.com or 905-885-5111 Pine Ridge student second with Canada at FIBA U16 Americas Championship PICKERING — Pickering’s Matteus Case has a shiny new silver medal to add to his basketball collection. Case, who helped the Pine Ridge Pumas win bronze at the Ontario Fed- eration of Schools Athletic Association (OFSAA) championships in March, was part of Canada’s under-16 team that finished second at the 2017 FIBA U16 Americas Championship in Argentina. The Canadian team went unbeat- en until the final, where they dropped an 111-60 decision to the powerhouse United States June 18. With the result, Canada quali- fies for the 2018 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. Case, a six-foot-four shooting guard, played in four games, including 24 minutes during an 80-43 win over Venezuela, in which he drained three three-pointers. Canada also won by scores of 75-61 over Argentina and 79-71 over Par- aguay to win their group, and then defeated Puerto Rico 81-66 in the semifinals. The 12-player Canadian ros- ter included seven others from the Greater Toronto Area, and others as far away as Montreal, Edmonton and Richmond, B.C. Case is headed into Grade 11 at Pine Ridge in the fall, and will be looking to lead the Pumas to a sixth straight Lake Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic championship. Submitted photo PICKERING -- Matteus Case won a sil- ver medal with Canada at the 2017 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. Case nets silver in Argentina Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OK Blue Jays, let’s play ball AJAX -- Benson Corley participated in a throwing drill during the Blue Jays Honda Instructional Clinic that was awarded to Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball at Cedar Park June 10. The clinic is station based, covering hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching and base running. 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 25 AP SAVING YOU MORE ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. The winner of the weekly draw receives 20% of the proceeds from weekly ticket sales. The winner’s ticket has one chance to win the 30% accumulating jackpot by choosing the correct numbered envelope written on their ticket, or chosen in person,that contains the Ace of Spades.You do not need to attend the Draw to win. If the envelope containing the Ace of Spades is not chosen the 30% jackpot keeps growing until the next week’s draw. Every week the deck of cards gets smaller, the odds of winning get higher and the jackpot gets LARGER!TickeTs are $5.00 eachAvailable at the Ajax Legion Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm, Fridays 4pm to 6pm & 7pm to 9pm, Saturdays 3pm to 6pm. 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Oldman, who is coming off a win at the Don Swindells Memorial Tournament with his West Durham box team, is a midfield- er and faceoff specialist. At 12 and playing for the under-14 team, it’s expected he will also play in the tournament next year. Husted is a goalie with the Whitby War- riors, while Robertson (long stick midfield- er) and Simpson (long pole) both play for the Oshawa Blue Knights. Tryouts were held in the spring, and drew players from Windsor to Montreal. The team is coached by Challen Rogers from the Toronto Rock and Bryan Camp- bell from Edge Lacrosse. The international tournament will include teams from the United States, Can- ada, Europe, Israel and First Nations. All four local players also play box lacrosse, and will square off against each other at the provincial championships as part of the annual Ontario Lacrosse Festi- val in Whitby in August. Pickering player off to Denver for lacrosse World Cup Defeat host team in nine-inning thriller MISSISSAUGA — The Pickering minor bantam Red Sox went undefeated on Father’s Day weekend and claimed the championship of the Mississauga Tigers AA baseball tournament. The team fought unpredictable weather and strong teams from Oakville, Richmond Hill, East York, Orangeville as well as the host Mississauga Tigers. The Red Sox opened up the tournament with a rainout Friday, putting pressure on the group to play three games on Saturday. The Red Sox executed with precision nevertheless, scoring 32 runs while allow- ing only five against to secure the top seed in the tournament and a bye to the semi- finals. Pickering continued the winning ways Sunday, edging the Orangeville Bengals 8-6 in a tight and well-executed semifinal game by both teams. The final game against Mississauga was a close match with the Red Sox and Tigers both scoring a run in the fifth in an epic battle of pitching and defence. After play- ing seven quick regulation innings, the Red Sox came out with the win in the ninth, scoring on a fielder’s choice in the top half and holding off the Tigers in the bottom. The coaching staff of John Tough, Jamie Walton, Tracy Dunseith and Ryan McKel- lar attributed the first tournament win of the season to pitching, defence and a dis- ciplined plate approach. Team members are Abby Dunseith, Baily Cox, Christian Leis, Christian Rap- pos, Darrius Sasaki, David Kolyn-Tough, Eavan Timms, Ethan McKellar, Hassan Ali, Marcus Mintsopolous, Owen Walton and Ryan Quigley. Submitted photo MISSISSAUGA — The Pickering Minor Bantam Red Sox went undefeated on Father’s Day weekend and claimed a championship in Mississauga. Pickering Red Sox go extra mile in Mississauga Submitted photo PICKERING -- Jack Oldman of Pickering is one of four players from Durham Region on the Edge Lacrosse team competing at the Warrior World Series Youth Lacrosse tournament July 1-4 in Denver. 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 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 26 AP SportS Ironheads drop three straight at Kahnawake BOWMANVILLE — The Green Gaels appear to be headed for a first-round sweep in the Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. B playoffs, while the West Durham Iron- heads have already been swept aside. The Gaels have opened up a command- ing 2-0 series lead on the Mississauga Tomahawks, and can complete a three- game sweep of their eastern conference quarter-final with a win Thursday at the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex. The Green Gaels opened the series with a 14-4 win in Bowmanville last Thursday, and followed with an even more convinc- ing 21-5 decision Monday in Mississauga. The Ironheads faced the tough task of playing three games last weekend at Kahn- awake, needing to take at least one to force the series back to Ajax this coming week- end. It did not play out that way, howev- er, as Hunters prevailed by counts of 13-4, 10-4 and 10-7. Jeff Fernandes has racked up five goals and 13 points to lead the Green Gaels so far, while Jeremy McWatters has also scored five times while adding six assists. Brady Kearnan and Liam Osborne have contributed four goals each to a well-bal- anced attack that has seen 13 players find the back of the net. Dylan Tulett led the Ironheads with nine points in defeat, while Declan Con- lon had a team-high four goals in the three games. The Ironheads, who officially changed their name from Markham to West Dur- ham this season, have yet to win a playoff round since moving to Ajax in 2009. If the Green Gaels advance as expect- ed, they will likely next face the Oakville Buzz, who led the Halton Hills Bulldogs 2-0 heading into a Wednesday game. West Durham Ironheads swept aside, Green Gaels on verge of sweep Submitted photo Success in the boxing ring TORONTO — Brock Arthur, left, and Dylan Stainthorpe of the Durham Boxing Academy recently won awards presented during an amateur boxing card held by Chosen Promotions June 10 at the Phoneix Concert Hall in Toronto. Stainthorpe won the best male boxer award at the 2017 Golden Gloves for the second time, while Arthur was named the most valuable coach for 2016. Kyle McLaughling and Sarah Lo fought for the club in exhibition matches for the show. $1,800 WEIGHT LOSS GRANT • No Cost or Fee to Apply • Approval within 48 Hours • Thousands Paid Monthly! • See Website for Application Deadline. 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The Process Metrolinx and Hydro One are co-proponents, jointly carrying out the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 - Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (made under the Environmental Assessment Act) to examine the environmental impacts of converting several GO rail corridors from diesel to electric propulsion. The Project As part of Regional Express Rail, Metrolinx is proposing to electrify GO-owned corridors. The GO Rail Network Electrification undertaking will entail design and implementation of a traction power supply system and power distribution components located along and within the vicinity of the rail corridors. The Study Area (see key map) includes six GO rail corridors, as well as proposed locations for thetraction power facilities (i.e., Traction Power Substations, Paralleling Stations, Switching Stations) and ancillary components: •Union Station Rail Corridor•Lakeshore West Corridor – West of Bathurst St. to Burlington•Kitchener Corridor – UP Express Spur (at Highway 427) to Bramalea•Barrie Corridor – Parkdale Junction to Allandale GO Station •Stouffville Corridor – Scarborough Junction to Lincolnville GO Station •Lakeshore East Corridor – Don River Layover to Oshawa GO Station Traction Power Supply and Distribution System Electrification of the GO Network requires a connection to the provincial electrical system. It is proposed that power be supplied from Hydro One’s existing 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines through the installation of five (5) Tap locations which will bring power to the Traction Power Substations (TPS) and then feed into the power distribution system components adjacent to andalong the rail corridors to be electrified. Consultation Building on the first and second rounds of public consultation meetings held in February/March 2016 and November 2016, Metrolinx and Hydro One are now formally commencing the TPAP. A third round of public consultation is planned for June/July 2017 (details below) and will present the findings of the technical/environmental studies (posted online at www.gotransit. com/electrification) undertaken for the GO Rail Network Electrification Project. Members of the public, government agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in the process and/or contact the project team directly with feedback or questions. A discussion guide will be posted online at www.gotransit.com/electrification prior to the meetings to provide key information. We invite you to join us in person at the public meeting nearest you to find out more. Meeting times: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 Clarke Memorial Hall 161 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3 Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road Ajax, ON L1S 4S4 Thursday, June 29, 2017 Metro Hall 55 John Street Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Newmarket Community Centre 200 Doug Duncan Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y9 For further information on the project and studies completed to date, please visit www.gotransit.com/electrification. If you would like to be added to our project mailing list, submit a comment or question, or to receive additional information related to the Project, please send an e-mail to the project team at: electrification@metrolinx.com or contact: James HartleyManager, Environmental Programs and AssessmentMetrolinx – GO Transit 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 e-mail: electrification@metrolinx.com website: www.gotransit.com/electrification Patricia StaiteTeam Lead – Environmental AssessmentsHydro One Networks Inc. 483 Bay Street TCT12, Toronto, ON M5G 2P5 e-mail: Community.Relations@HydroOne.com website: www.HydroOne.com/projects Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number, email address, and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact James Hartley (contact information above) or the Ministry of the Environment andClimate Change Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434. This Notice first issued on June 14, 2017. 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Predeceased by the love of her life Peter, and grandchildren Robyn and Eric. Will be greatly missed by her children Kerry (Mike), Don (Mary-Ann), Regan (Steve), Bonnie (Kevin) and Shannon (Ken). Proud Grandma to 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Survived by her loving sister Ada (Ernie). Special thanks to the wonderful staff on 2 West at the Ajax- Pickering Hospital. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905 428-8488) on Thursday June 29, from 7-9p.m and Friday June 30 from 12:30pm-1:30pm funeral to follow in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Duffin Meadows Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca FERGUSON, MARGARET Celebration of Life Passed away April 21, 2017in her 95th year.Join family and friends for an informal "Celebration of Life"on Saturday, July 15 atSt. Andrew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax. Drop in between 2 and 4 pm. Presentation at 2:30. 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