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Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell chatted with students from Dunbarton High School's Environmental Council, including Miranda Rueckert, Megan Gillis and Ally Zaheer, before the City of Pickering's Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program event at Pickering City Hall on March 7. 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DURHAM - Elected offi- cials cost taxpayers more than $2 million in salaries and expenses in 2017. The final tally was $2,030,232.86 for politicians. Chairman Roger Ander- son collected $249,352.29 in salary, mileage and expens- es. His salary was $206,610.76. His compensa- tion includes his chair- man's salary, remunera- tion for being on the Dur- ham Regional Police Ser- vices Board, mileage as chairman, being on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and on To- ronto Global, which seeks to attract investments to the GTA. For the 28 regional coun- cillors, their salary as of April 1, 2017 rose to $55,103. It goes up to $56,178 on April 1 of this year. The chairperson of a re- gional committee receives an additional $6,000. The highest earner in terms of council pay and ex- penses was Oshawa Coun. Bob Chapman, who made $65,546.88. He also received $5,671.57 in lieu of a pen- sion. Chapman also received $6,000 for being chairman of the finance and adminis- tration Committee. The second highest earner was Uxbridge May- or Gerri Lynn O'Connor, who had council salary and expenses totalling $64,412.71. Like Chapman, she also received a payment of $5,671.57 in lieu of a pen- sion, and $6,000 for being the chairwoman of the planning and economic de- velopment committee. The lowest earner was Oshawa Coun. Doug Sand- ers, who had salary and ex- penses of $38,754.79. He was appointed to regional coun- cil in late March of last year, following the death of regional Coun. Nancy Dia- mond in early February. When regional salary and expenses are added to other income, Pickering Coun. Bill McLean took home $77,993.20. He had re- gional salary and expenses of $57,332.45, a payment in lieu of a pension of $5,671.57, and salary and ex- penses for being on the po- lice services board of $14,989.18. Whitby councillors Joe Drumm and Derrick Gleed, along with Oshawa Mayor John Henry and Claring- ton Coun. Joe Neal claimed no mileage or meeting ex- penses. DURHAM Durham pols cost residents $2 mil in 2017 KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATED Keynote speaker Nikki Shaffeeullah, artistic director with the Artists Mentoring Youth Project, spoke to students at the Durham District School Board Education Centre during the women's empowerment conference to mark International Women's Day on March 8. This full-day conference allowed students to attend breakout sessions focusing on the themes Leading for Change, Be Part of the Narrative, and Embrace Your Power. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland 3 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Jennifer O’Connell,MP for Pickering-Uxbridge Pickering Recreation Complex • Delaney Rink 1867 Valley Farm Road,Pickering It’s free to the public and everyone is welcome FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca or 1-855-275-2860. You’re Invited… You’re Invited… InvItes yOu tO attend a Free FaMIly skate! Thursday,March 15 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Gail Lawlor, of SoRo Good Neighbours, said the group participates every year, but it's never been about winning. "I must say when I did hear, it was nice to be rec- ognized," she said. "I think it will be a magnet that draws the community to- gether even more." SoRo Good Neighbours is not a typical ratepayers group. "That's the part that makes us pretty special, is we're not formal, not bound by rules, it's about wanting to enjoy each oth- er's company," she said. David Gordon, staff ad- viser to the Dunbarton En- vironmental Council, said he's always found Dunbar- ton students like to engage in environmental projects that reach beyond the school. "Opportunities arise and we tend to never say no. There's always kids prepared to jump in and do something," he said. The evening's special guest, Elizabeth Dowdes- well, lieutenant governor of Ontario, spoke highly of the program. "I'm delighted that I found a community that understands what sus- tainability really is. It's about connecting the dots between environmental stewardship, inclusive economic prosperity, and cultural cohesion, and through their actions, these neighbourhood groups are building cohe- sive community, and teaching people what it means to be an engaged citizen," she said. The program challeng- es neighbourhood groups to complete activities that make Pickering a better place environmentally, so- cially, or economically, for their chance to win com- munity enhancement funding. In year five of the pro- gram, seven neighbour- hood groups completed hundreds of community- building initiatives that ultimately impacted thou- sands of people, both in Pickering and abroad. "The groups are all dif- ferent in what their focus is, but all amazing, ex- tremely dedicated to what they're doing," said Chan- tal Whitaker, Pickering's co-ordinator of sustaina- bility. The winning groups will brainstorm ideas with the city and eventually put their plans into action. "Both winning groups have experienced such wonderful accomplish- ments in building support- ive, inclusive, educational, and safe spaces within their neighbourhoods," said Mayor Dave Ryan. "The affects can be seen and heard throughout the greater community, and it is through actions like these, that Pickering's spirit shines, and I am so proud to share in their cel- ebrations and stories." Gordon said Dunbarton students are interested in constructing a forest ther- apy area for the communi- ty. The popular practice in Japan, referred to as "for- est bathing," gives people an opportunity to benefit mentally and physically by spending time in a for- est and using their senses. Lawlor said SoRo Good Neighbours would like to improve Rick Hull Memo- rial Park, including the creation of a sun shelter and more seating. "The park is our central spot for the community and the neighbourhood ... and it's also well used by the Pickering soccer teams and baseball so there's a lot of other people who come and use the park and have no place to sit," she said. Both Lawlor and Gor- don appreciate Pickering's annual program. "I'm really grateful for the city doing this. I think it's a much bigger thing than it looks like," Gordon said. Gordon added it drives home the additive value of little things in a communi- ty adding to the riches of life and enhancing society. Visit pickering.ca/csn to learn more. COMMUNITY l Continued from page 1 Ontario lieutenant governor praises Pickering program Dunbarton High School Environmental Council students, including Miranda Rueckert, made their presentation during the City of Pickering's Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program event at Pickering City Hall on March 7. 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When Duke took his first steps on the moon in 1972 he was in his mid-30s and the youngest person ever to walk on its surface. Duke was one of the 19 astronauts se- lected by NASA in April 1966. Among his many achievements, he served as member of the astronaut support crew for the Apol- lo 10 flight. He was CAPCOM for Apollo 11, the first landing on the moon, and he served as backup lunar module pilot on Apollo 13. Tickets are $25 each. Those wishing to register early for the morning of prayer and petition which will be attended by lo- cal leaders, can email mwa-inter@un- iserve.com or call 905-239-3207 and are asked to do so by mid-March. The breakfast event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. in Pickering. 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Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham ABOUT US Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 865 Farewell Street Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Phone: 905-215-0481 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 200 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-579-4407. CONTACT US Publisher Tim Whittaker | twhittaker@durhamregion.com Director of Advertising Fred Eismont | feismont@durhamregion.com Regional Managing Editor Mike Johnston | mjohnston@durhamregion.com Director of Distribution Abe Fahkourie | afakhourie@durhamregion.com Composing Manager Cheryl Haines | chaines@durhamregion.com WHO WE ARE •LETTERS & COMMENTARY • If you croaked right now, would you be OK with that? Would you be happy? That's not a bad question to ask yourself from time to time. Maybe even every day. No matter what stage of life you're at. Globally, 151,600 people die each 24 hours. That works out to two people checking out every second of every day. That's a lot of folks stepping off the ride. I wonder how many of them were good with the decision, felt that they'd accomplished all or even most of what they wanted? How many of them had used their time here well? It's very easy to slip into cruise control in this life, to get so caught up in mak- ing ends meet that when you eventually do meet your end . well, the regret column is sometimes a lit- tle larger than you thought it might be. And really, who wants to leave with 'What the . Already?' as the last thought in your head? So, yes, I think it's im- portant to ask yourself that question now and again. To pop yourself out of cruise and really, con- sciously take the wheel of your life. And if you find you don't like where you're headed or you're not enjoy- ing the ride, to plot a course change. Because if you don't . who will? Siri? I don't think so. One of the tragic ironies of aging is that just as you become aware of the fact that life is short and time is precious, you realize, with a palm smack to the forehead, that you've al- ready burned through most of it. If this time-space reali- ty really is a kind of cosmic amusement park, a place where all of us, as perfect and unique sparks of spir- it, are stepping onto the ride to experience as wide and wonderful a swath of it as we can . well, I'm afraid a lot of us are still riding with our eyes closed. My worst days are not the days that are filled with pain, frustration or difficulties . but the days I squander in an uncon- scious glide. The days I can't remember anything about. Stay present in this life and when the time does come to punch out, you can do so knowing you made the most of your shift. –Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Use your time well in this life Columnist Neil Crone warns readers not to squander their time alive NEIL CRONE Column There’s no rebranding of Canada reader says To the editor: Re: 'Resisting the re- branding of Canada', col- umn, Feb. 22 Renae Jarret's latest in- stalment of her so-called "truth in current affairs" again displays her (and your) well-established bias against the Liberal govern- ment and the apparent ten- dency of many Conserva- tives of having highly selec- tive memories. While trying to catego- rize Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's reaffirmation of the place Canada holds in the world as an opportunity for a better life for people from all backgrounds or the restoration of the lyrics of 'O Canada' to those almost identical to the original, gender-neutral version as "rebranding", she conve- niently overlooks the at- tempt by the previous PM to personalize the Govern- ment of Canada by chang- ing its name officially to "The Harper Government". Millions of dollars were wasted on signage, website modification, letterhead, and even business cards, just to satisfy the gigantic ego of a man who felt he was the sole proprietor of our federal government. Thankfully, one of the very first things the Liberals did was restore it to its proper name. Her apparent criticism of this government wishing to ensure that women are fairly represented in cabi- net and this country's posi- tion on women's reproduc- tive rights are preserved are simply baffling to me. The vast majority of Canadians support both of these no- tions. There is no "rebranding" of Canada happening here. True sons and daughters of this country should be pleased that this govern- ment is continuing the tra- dition of this country in wel- coming people who want to make better lives for them- selves, as it did well over 200 years ago with my ances- tors and much more recent- ly with Ms. Jarret's parents. Gord MacKay Whitby Former student frus- trated by lack of full- time jobs in Durham To the editor: I've got a bone to pick with the government and the Durham job market. When I enrolled in classes at Durham College for jour- nalism, I was told there was a 90-per-cent success rate for employment once I graduated in June 2005. That was then, this is now. As a Durham College alumni, I have yet to secure a full-time, meaningful job that is not low-grade and dead-end. So far, I've been stuck in seasonal, casual or contract work. 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Toronto 275 Lesmill Road 416-441-1580 Mississauga 1535 South Gateway Road 905-602-1580 Pickering 1057 Brock Road 905-686-5589 DURHAM - A judge has ruled that the former Durham College and UOIT Student Association was within its rights to deny offi- cial campus club status to a pro- life group. A Feb. 26 decision from Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Perell concludes that the student associ- ation "did not breach its own rules and regulations." In August 2015, a group of stu- dents applied to what was then a joint Durham College and UOIT Student Association, looking to create a recognized campus club called Speak for the Weak. Court documents say the club was created to "discuss life issues on campus," and participate in ac- tivities such as the national March for Life. At the time, recognized campus clubs were provided with $750 in base funding and access to meet- ing space, equipment, event insur- ance coverage and other benefits. The Durham College and UOIT Student Association denied the re- quest from Speak for the Weak, saying the pro-life group conflict- ed with the "anti-oppressive" man- date of the student association. The Justice Centre for Consti- tutional Freedoms (JCCF) re- presented Speak for the Weak as well as two other groups turned down by their respective student unions - one for having a pro-life stance, and another for being a "men's issues" group. Justice Perell's decision notes that the student association's deci- sion did not stop Speak for the Weak members from associating with each other or expressing their views. "The SA did not censor, control or interfere with Speak for the Weak on the basis of its philoso- phy, beliefs or opinions," the deci- sion notes. "As a student group, Speak for the Weak is apparently thriving on campus without the official status of a campus club and bereft of the $750 of base fund- ing." Jesse Cullen, who was presi- dent of the Durham College and UOIT Student Association when Speak for the Weak made its re- quest, praised the decision. "It's definitely some vindica- tion that yes, in fact, student unions are able to allocate their re- sources as they see fit," he says, calling it a "big victory for student unions." The former joint Student Asso- ciation at Durham College and UOIT has since been disbanded and each school now has its own association. The JCCF asked the court to or- der the new student associations to ratify Speak for the Weak as a campus club - or reconsider the previous application "with an open mind in good faith." "Obviously we're disappoint- ed," Jay Cameron, the JCCF's liti- gation manager said of the judge's decision. He said it appears that both uni- versities and the courts don't ap- pear willing to intervene in the ac- tivities of student unions. "It essentially allows student unions to do whatever they want, and that's a concerning thing for campus freedom." The other two student clubs in- volved in the case are the Men's Is- sues Awareness Society from Ryerson University and UTM Stu- dents for Life, a pro-life group at the University of Toronto's Missis- sauga campus - the judge ruled in favour of the student unions in both of those cases as well. The JCCF said the student groups are considering an appeal. EDUCATION Judge says student association didn't break rules when it denied club status to pro-life group JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM - A 32-year-old man is facing rob- bery and weapons charges after a taxi was stolen at knifepoint in Ajax earlier this week. Police say the man was a passenger in the taxi when he threatened the driver with a knife and stole the vehicle from the Salem Road and Kings- ton Road East area on March 7. Both the taxi and the suspect were located in Peterborough early Saturday morning - the sus- pect was arrested after a pursuit and a standoff with police. He is facing charges including robbery, posses- sion of a weapon and uttering threats and was held for a bail hearing. One arrested after taxi stolen at knifepoint in Ajax l GET CONNECTED Send story tips to newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM - An investigation in- to an arrest that left a man serious- ly injured has led to criminal charges against two Durham po- lice officers. The Special Investigations Unit, which examines incidents of inju- ry, death or sexual assault involv- ing police officers, announced the charges Wednesday, March 7. The charges, which include as- sault causing bodily harm, arise from a traffic stop conducted on Bruce Street in Oshawa on April 26, 2017. During the stop, a 35-year-old passenger in the vehicle became in- volved in an altercation with the two officers, said the SIU. The man was arrested and tak- en to a police station. Shortly there- after he was taken by ambulance to hospital where it was determined he had sustained a serious injury, the SIU said. Charged with assault causing bodily harm, obstructing justice and obstructing a peace officer are Const. James Edward Scholts, 42, and 35-year-old Const. Thomas Broadfoot. Both men are sched- uled to appear in court in Oshawa March 22. The Criminal Code says a charge of obstructing a peace offi- cer may be laid against an individu- al who "resists or wilfully obstructs a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty" or who "omits, without reasonable excuse, to assist a public officer or peace of- ficer in the execution of his duty in arresting a person." 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"We're talking about things like the 'black pass,' and the idea that there is acceptable blackness and ways of being black that are not acceptable," she explained, stressing how damaging it can be for black youth to be told by peers that they're not "black enough." "We want the message to be, you shouldn't be measuring your- self against other people's ideas," Zaida-Joy said. At another workshop down the hall, students talked about the idea of the "good black stu- dent" and the "bad black student," saying teachers sometimes judge students for the way they dress or speak - which can lead to lower expectations for some students. "They put students in two groups, the one group is people teachers are more comfortable with, who they think are more ap- proachable," explains Kiara Cawker, a Grade 11 student at O'Neill CVI. "The other is people who don't fit in that idea." And Still We Rise is organized by the Durham Black Educators Network, with a goal of encourag- ing students to network with their peers, build leadership skills and become agents of social change. This year's conference hap- pened amidst a series of major eq- uity efforts underway at the DDSB, including the release of the board's Equity and Diversity Strategic Framework, and a new Compendium of Action for Black Student Success. DBEN chair Eleanor McIn- tosh, who is also the principal at Ajax High School, says this shows that the experiences of black stu- dents are being taken seriously. "We've just started to have a re- al conversation about race," she says. "This validates the work that (DBEN) has been doing for years, now it's becoming very public." 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She skated with the organization for six years and eventually continued her skating career with coaching. “It is a passion and I love it so much, the transition from skater to coach is a natural way to stay involved,” she said. “It’s a sport where once you start, you fall in love with it and it’s hard to step away.” Mackie is now coach for the Can Synchro team as well as the Beginners II team with Ice Fyre. Can Synchro is made up of Ice Fyre’s youngest members, six to eight, but accord- ing to Mackie their age and small frame doesn’t hold them back. “It’s amazing, once we get them out there to introduce them to a team they always get a giant smile and are so excited to come back, they have so much passion at a young age and within the first couple practices we see improvement in their skating skills,” she said. “They really come out of their shell being in a group of other skaters and it’s amazing to see how quickly they encourage each other.” The harmonized team of six meets every Sunday to coordinate their skills. According to Mackie, the skaters begin each practice with 10 to 15 minutes of working on basic skating skills, fundamentals and drills. The remaining practice time is then focused on synchronized skating elements and putting together their program, which they perform at various ice shows throughout the season, which runs from September to March. “My goal for them is to improve basic skat- ing skills, have fun and to spark a passion that they continue with,” said Mackie. “It’s a huge confidence builder for kids who are just learning to skate and they meet some of their closest and best friends through skat- ing, it really becomes your family.” Anyone who is registered to CanSkate is able to join a team with Ice Fyre. CanSkate is Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program for beginners of any age that teaches funda- mental movements and basic skills. At the end of each season a competition is held, showcasing about 80 teams from all levels. The Can Synchro team also partici- pates but is not judged, receiving gold silver or bronze from the judges. “It is more about having fun and per- forming, at that point they get exposed to the entirety of the sport, how competition works and they get really excited, it tends to bring them back year after year,” said Mack- ie. Visit www.ice-fyre.ca for more informa- tion on Ice Fyre and how to get involved. — Jennifer Walker, previously a reporter for Metroland Media, is now enjoying free- lance writing from home with her daugh- ters Frankie and Finn, living out her dream of being a wife, mother, daughter, friend and writer. FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Teaching kids to set the ice on fyre Chris Tanouye photo WHITBY -- Members of Ice Fyre Beginner II Synchronized Skating Team are shown during a practice at McKinney Centre Ice Rink. 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Therefore, parents of twins are now faced with the ques- tion: should you separate your twins into dif- ferent classes or keep them together? As an educator with more than 25 years of experience and a parent of twin girls, I believe it comes down to what’s best for your own children and their overall growth (socially, emotionally and intellectually). For my girls, they were together in kindergarten and Grade 1. After speaking with their teach- er, it was recommended that we consider separating them. Here are some positive outcomes to con- sider when making the decision to split your twins up: 1. Your twins will not spend their entire day together (home and school). 2. Separation avoids having one twin domi- nate the other (e.g. Twin A speaks on behalf of Twin B, “She is hurt.”) 3. It allows twins to develop their own friendships. 4. If your twins are at different levels aca- demically, then they may have less feelings of being typecast into roles such as “he/she is the smart one” vs. “he/she is the quiet one.” 5. They get to learn that “fair is not always equal,” like when Twin A gets invited to a birthday party, but Twin B doesn’t. 6. Twins won’t become too competitive for grades, as you can always reason with them that different teachers have different expec- tations. Whereas if they are in class together, twins may become competitive, and depend- ing on your child, it could lead to anxiety or stress. Now, your family decision may not always be smooth sailing. A teacher’s expectations and ways of delivering the curriculum will vary. The homework will not often be the same. Sometimes your children will com- plete different curriculum subjects at differ- ent times throughout the year or one twin will be assigned a project while the other doesn’t. Be prepared to hear the phrase, “That’s not fair,” a few times around the kitchen table, but then again, this is another great life lesson that we all must learn. As a parent, keeping track of the differ- ent class activities can sometimes feel over- whelming (field trips, projects, speech- es, team sports). But, this is no different than having two or three children in differ- ent grades or different schools. However, the majority of twins are very close …. best friends, in fact. So, at first, there may be some anxiety experienced by not being together. Things that parents can do to support their twins: No matter what you choose to do, there are many things that can be done to help twins become their own person: 1. Continue to express to your children that they are each unique in their own way. 2. Encourage new friendships with class- mates and outside of school, and continue to help develop individual talents through par- ticipation in extracurricular activities. When interests in extracurricular activities are sim- ilar, communicate with those leading the activity (coach or instructor) and articulate the desire to have them partner with different people for drills or other activities. As a par- ent, you quickly realize that if a teacher or a soccer coach suggests something, it seems to carry more weight than if it’s a parental sug- gestion. 3. It is also imperative to help your children to develop their organizational skills as they manage their school work and responsibili- ties (such as assignments, homework, items that need to be submitted for school), and not to always rely on their sibling to be their manager. 4. Help them express their own personal style and personality. Always refer to your child by name, resist referring to them as “the twins,” and articulate this to their school teachers and other family members and friends. 5. Where possible, celebrate their mile- stones separately. As with all decisions involved in parenting, if you are making your decision based on love and what is truly best for your child(ren), then there is no definitive right or wrong answer to the question ... to split or not to split? — Patrick M. Costello is a teaching and learning consultant for extracurricular and community programs (K-12) for the Durham Catholic District School Board and a parent of twin girls. Patrick M. Costello Guest columnist 15 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m If you’re self-excluded from Ontario casinos you’ll want to read this. *In accordance with regulatory requirements, self-excluded individuals and other categories of individuals identified as ineligible to play are not permitted to win prizes at gaming sites. See AGCO Registrar’s Standards on Gaming and OLG Rules of Play for Casino Games. The OLG Self-Exclusion Program is designed for people who want to pause or stop their gambling. As part of our support of a self-excluder’s commitment to stop gambling, self-excluded individuals are not permitted to win prizes *. To update your photo at a nearby community support location, call the OLG Support Centre at 1 -800-387-0098. olg.ca dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Dr. Gregory Athaide talks twin pregnancy and delivery Welcoming multiples into the family means double, or in some cases, triple the fun. But, preparing for twins is unlike any other singleton pregnancy. There’s a lot to consider if you’re planning to care for more than one baby. Q: How common is twin pregnancy and what should I expect if I’m carrying multiples? A: Twins make up approximately three per cent of all births. Carrying twins means more appointments and more tests, since it is not considered a low-risk pregnancy. Q: Why are women considered high- risk if they are carrying multiples? A: A twin pregnancy places the mom and both babies at a higher risk for almost every pregnancy complication compared to carrying just one baby. Some examples are gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia, and caesarean section. The biggest risk with carrying twins is preterm delivery. Q: I would like to deliver close to home. How can Lakeridge Health best accommodate twin deliveries? A: All of our obstetricians are trained in dealing with the complexities of delivering twins. Since preterm delivery is a significant risk for twin pregnancies (affecting 50 per cent of twin pregnancies), you’ll want to choose a hospital that can best accommodate babies born early. Lakeridge Health’s Oshawa hospital has the ability to care for preemies born from 30 weeks onwards (that’s 10 weeks before the due date). Q: What is the likelihood of twins/ multiples needing care in the NICU after delivery? A: There is a 50 per cent chance twins will be delivered preterm. Babies born early often need extra help with breathing or feeding. We’re lucky to have the resources in our community to care for babies born from as early as 30 weeks gestation. It may seem efficient to have two babies at once, but with the increased risks, it is safer and healthier to have one baby at time. If you are expecting twins, we are fortunate to have the resources to take care of all three of you. — Dr. Gregory Athaide, a Lakeridge Health obstetrician and gynecologist, helps answer some of the most common questions about carrying twins. Plus, Dr. Athaide is a father of twins himself, so he knows a thing or two about raising them. Ask a Lakeridge Health expert Submitted photo Dr. Gregory Athaide, a Lakeridge Health Obstetrician and Gynecologist, helps answer some of the most common questions about carrying twins. Plus, Dr. Athaide is a father of twins himself, so he knows a thing or two about raising them. 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Log on to: durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 18 AUCTION SALE ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES SALE SATURDAY March 17 2018 10:00 AM Estates from Uxbridge, Udora, Whitby UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Additions: Qty of Records (Elvis/Beatles/Stones/Instructional Bobby Orr), Lrg Qty Signed Ant & Vtg Art/Pictures, Qty of Ant Pic Frames, Qty of Ant Tools, Airplane Bulb, Vtg Dice Poppers & Board Games, Robert Simpson Brush, Ant Carpenters Box, Ant Gillette Razor in Box, Qty of Knives, Qty Costume Jewelery, Pure Honey Tin Bowmanville, Table Top Wood Vtg Pinball, Premier 10 Ampro Corp Projector w/Speaker, Kodascope Projector Model G Series 2 in Case, Lrg Qty of Coke Trays, 6 Gal Crock, Small Painted Milk Can, Sessions Mantle Clock, Brass Corner Chest of Drawers, Allens Toffee Tin, 6 String Acoustic Guitar, Peterborough Flag, Canadian Flag, Spoon Collections w/Rack, Pine Cabinet, Oak Entert Unit, Tin Toy Bird, Qty of Books, TTC Mens Night Auction Newspaper Article Framed, Lrg Royal Vienna Vase, Vtg Eastern Star Cook Books, Suede Moccasins, Bowling Balls w/Bags, 4 Pine Chairs, Vty Record Player, Area Rug. Antiques/Furniture: Ant Bonnet Chest, Grandmother Clock, Ant 1930's Sideboard, 4Pc Pine Sofa Set, Walnut End Tables, Recliner Loveseat/ Chair, Ireland Walnut Armchair, Dbl Ped Mahog Desk, Walnut Dresser, Cedar Chest, Ant Theatre 3 Seater Bench, Steel Desk, Bookcase, Ant Mirror w/Guild Frame, Oak Arm Chair, Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table, Wagon Wheel, Bentwoood Rocker, 10Ft Pine Harvest Table, Ant Pine Table, File Cabinet (Leaksdale Garage), Metal Shelf Unit, Childs School Desk, Card Table, Ant Trunk, Oak Din Table w/6 Tapestry Chairs, Mahog Dresser w/Moustache Pulls, Oak 2 Pc China Cabinet, Oak Side Server w/Exten, Oak Stools, Childs Rocker, Oak Desk Chair, Serp Front Dresser w/Large Mirror, Oak Display Cab w/Shelves, Oak Tea Cart, Recliner Leather Chair, Leather Desk Chair, Pine Desk. Collectibles: Sealer Jars, Cross Cut Saw, Ant Wagon, Ant Canadian Tire Childs Sleigh, Milk Cans, Louis Goodman Co Shoe/Slipper Sewing Machine, Military Radio, Rusted Pepsi and Pine Springs Advertising Signs, Kids Mickey Mouse Record Player, Metal Barn Pulley, Small Tonka and Dinky Cars, Dbl Handle Crock, Rotary Dial Telephones. Royal Doulton HN#s 2255/2322/2888/2783/3060/Pottery in Past & George Washington, Keens Mustard Crock w/Partial Label. Art/Books: Science Service Books, Ant Pricing Guides. Glass/China: Cornflower, Pinwheel, Sadler, Partial Set Alfred Meakin England Dishes, Carnival Glass, Tea Pots (Cadillac/Taxi/Pool Table), Figurines, Assorted Pottery, Wash Basins/Bowls. Misc: Tempo Tread Mill, Pool Table, Chubb Safe ,File Cabinets, Pots/Pans, Kids Bikes, 10 Inch Radial, Golf Clubs, Wood Tripod, Baseball Gloves, General Household, Home Décor. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard. 10% Buyers Premium. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401 garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca April 14 Farm Machinery Toys for Boys Sale Consignments Welcome CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN * * * ATTENTION * * * Our regular Friday night sales will resume on March 23rd Good Friday Sale: March 30th Selling a selection of local milk bottlesand calendars, furniture and the woodworking equipment of the Late Craig Denham of Fenelon Falls For more details of these sales visit: www.corneilauctions.com Greg Corneil, Auctioneer705-786-2183 • 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain ENGLISH, Heather - Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Lakeridge Health Ajax. Beloved mother to Caitlyn. Will be sadly missed by her husband James Runstedler. Cherished daughter of Dorothy and the late William. Adored sister to Cathy, Don (Kathy), Jim (Sheila) and Bill (Michelle). Heather will be missed by her nieces and many close friends. Many thanks to all the staff at Lakeridge Health Ajax-ICU for their wonderful care. A celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 (45 Lawson Road, Scarborough) from 1-4pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Donations to the Lakeridge Health Ajax-ICU would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (905-428-8488). Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MURRAY, Carmen Yvonne - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carmen Murray. Carmen passed away at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Friday March 2nd, 2018. Carmen is remembered as a loving person, a selfless giver, and much more. She was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica and came to Canada in October of 1970. She is lovingly remembered by her Husband, Radway Murray and her four children Crystal Murray, Radcliffe Murray, David Lewis and Judah Isvaran. She is also remembered by her four grandchildren Jayden Murray, Jaxen Murray, Alexandria Smith, and Taylor Lewis. She is fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters, extended family and friends as an inspiration and a motivator with a heart of gold. Visitation will take place at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, ON, 905-428-8488 on Friday March 16th from 5-9pm A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 17th, 2018 at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel. If so desired, donations to Scarborough Centenary Hospital would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Our Annual Spring Farm Machinery Sale of Tractors, Equipment, Classic Cars & Vehicles, Tools TOYS FOR BOYS AUCTION Saturday April 14 2018 - 10:00 AM Uxbridge Sales Arena 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Consign Early to take Advantage of all of our Services Subject to additions & deletions Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard. 3% Charge for Visa M/C 3 Auction Rings GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 1 800 654 4647 - 416-518-6401 garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, March 16th 5:00p.m. Selling the household effects of Maxine Valance, Brooklin, and Estate jewellery coins/paper collection and antiques from a Newcastle home: featuring 18kt white gold ring two diamonds 3.2ct - appraisal $46,000; 14kt white gold diamond cluster ring 1.21ct; 18kt white gold diamond ring 1.52ct; other diamond rings and earrings; gold and sterling jewellery; three curio cabinets; wicker furniture; Occ. chairs & tables; armoire; chesterfield suite; beds; chests; desks; china and glass; Nintendo and Super Nintendo; vacuums; 53 silver dollars(35-67); etc.; Qty of paper money; numerous antiques and collectibles; crosscut saws; prayer bench; tools; fridge; freezer; kubota T1600 diesel riding mower; garden trailer; garden equipment; Etc. Check fb and website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, approved cheques, visa, M/C, interac 10% buyers premium applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists for 46 years' WEDNESDAY, March 21st: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques & Collectables for a Clarington Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Dining room suite, bedroom suite, chesterfield, vintage toys, Capston mahogany inkwell, Green bronzes, flatware, oil cans, stamp collection, pedal car, comic books, cups and saucers, coat hooks, jewellery, Boley watch makers lathe and tools, large quantity of coins including $20 polar bear, $20 silver canopy, $20 Looney tune, $20 Royal Anniversary, $20 beaver, lily with frog, $3 jewel of life, all coins are 99.99 fine silver with invoices, plus many other interesting items. 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