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Notices detailing allega- tions are routinely re- leased once the tribunal process has begun. But Ne- gandhi requested that not occur in this instance, say- ing she had not had an op- portunity to review the document with Whiteway. McDonald, a retired OPP superintendent, granted the request, but he did note that typically the document would otherwise have been available. "It is a public docu- ment," McDonald said. Whiteway was not pre- sent for the brief hearing in Whitby, which was ad- journed a few minutes af- ter it began. Counsel are scheduled to discuss the status of the matter July 11. Following the hearing, McDonald said he feels the request to withhold the particulars of the allega- tions against Whiteway was reasonable. "In my opinion, it's only fair," he said. "They haven't had a chance to review it with their client." NEWS Public document in Durham police officer's disciplinary hearing withheld JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com 5 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - Another witness has testified he saw a transport truck bar- rel into traffic stopped on Highway 401 in Whitby, set- ting off a crash that killed four and left numerous others injured. "I saw cars everywhere, ricocheting," trucker Ste- ven Henderson testified Monday at the trial of Mo- hinder Singh Saini. The Crown contends that Saini, of Quebec, com- mitted the offence of dan- gerous driving when he plowed into trucks and cars stopped in a construc- tion zone on the 401 in Whitby Oct. 2, 2015. Saini, who was 72 at the time of the crash, has pleaded not guilty to four charges of dangerous driving causing death and nine counts of dangerous driving causing death. Henderson said he was driving westbound in the right-hand lane near Brock Street in Whitby at about 10:30 p.m. the night of the crash when he saw a large sign warning of a slow- down ahead. He testified he began to gear down and brake when he saw brake lights indicating traffic was slowing to a stop in all three lanes ahead. It was at that point an- other westbound truck sped by, Henderson testi- fied. "A white truck pulled out from behind me in the middle lane, passed me and maintained speed right in- to dead stopped traffic," he said. Henderson said he "ut- tered a few words" over his CB radio, aimed at the driv- er who passed. "I said, where the f--- are you going? It's dead stopped traffic ahead of you." The ensuing crash in- volved some 20 vehicles. Pickering couple Carl and Jacqueline Laws, aged 67 and 63 respectively, and Je- sus Alberto Duran-Florez, 12, and his 10-year-old brother Cuauhtemoc Du- ran-Florez, of Mexico, died of injuries sustained in the crash. As the trial began Mon- day Superior Court Justice Bryan Shaughnessy heard from other truckers who testified they were slowing or stopped for the traffic jam between Brock Street and Salem Road when they saw Saini's truck swerve across lanes before collid- ing with other vehicles. Prosecutor David Parke said evidence will show Saini briefly braked, then accelerated before the crash. The trial continues in Oshawa. NEWS Truck barrelled into stopped traffic, witness says JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com Mohinder Singh Saini left the Oshawa courthouse after being released on bail on November 9. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland AJAX - A third person has thrown his hat into the ring to be the regional chairperson. Tom Dingwall, a Dur- ham regional police offi- cer, filed his registration papers on Friday, June 1. In May, he successfully chal- lenged a clause in the Po- lice Services Act that pre- vented him from running for office. Current Oshawa Mayor John Henry and former Clarington Mayor John Mutton have previously filed papers to run for the chairman's position. Shaun Collier (Wards 1 and 2) and Colleen Jordan (Wards 3 and 4) are both running to be the next may- or. Ajax is also moving to a three-ward system to ac- commodate a third region- al councillor. Marilyn Crawford is seeking the Ward 1 regional position, while Sterling Lee is seeking the Ward 2 re- gional job and Joanne Dies is after the Ward 3 regional post. Michael Bissonnette and Rob Tyler Morin are both contesting the Ward 1 local position, while Ash- meed Khan is seeking the Ward 2 local post, and Pat Brown and Kurtis McAleer are both running to be the Ward 3 local councillor. Patrice Barnes and Shafura Mir are running for the trustee position in Wards 1 and 2, with the Durham District School Board. Donna Edwards is the lone candidate for the Ward 3 trustee post. Monique Forster and Janice Oldman are seeking one of the two trustee posts with the Durham Catholic District School Board. Nominations close on Friday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The election is Oct. 22. MUNICIPAL ELECTION Third person seeking Durham regional chair position PICKERING - Tom Dingwall of Hampton is running for Durham re- gional chair in the munici- pal election. Also, Richard Brideau has signed up to run for French Language Catholic School Board. He's the only candidate for that seat so far. Mayor Dave Ryan is seeking re-election and for- mer councillor Eileen Hig- don is running against him. Tony Harold is running against Ward 1 city Coun. Maurice Brenner. Musa Mansuar is run- ning against Ward 1 region- al Coun. Kevin Ashe. Tanya Foster is running against Ward 2 city Coun. Ian Cumming. Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean is seeking re- election, with no challeng- er yet. Former councillor Peter Rodrigues is running against Ward 3 regional Coun. David Pickles. Nadia Peerzada is run- ning against Ward 3 city Coun. Shaheen Butt. John Henry, John Mutton and Tom Dingwal- l are running for the job of Durham regional chair. Incumbents Paul Craw- ford and Chris Braney, and Bruce Bradley have signed up to run for Durham Dis- trict School Board trustee. Incumbent Jim McCaf- ferty is running for Dur- ham Catholic District School Board trustee. The last date to register as a candidate is Friday, Ju- ly 27 at 2 p.m. The voting pe- riod will take place from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22. To see the unofficial list of candidates, visit picker- ing.ca/en/municipal-elec- tions.aspx. Pickering election race in second month KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Visit us at durhamregion.com MAKE YOUR OWN Carriers Wanted! 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"In the era of post- Trump, post-Brexit, we re- ally are seeing quite an upsurge in verbal and physical hatred toward marginalized communi- ties," says Dr. Barbara Perry, a UOIT professor and global hate crime ex- pert. From May 29 to 31, the university hosted more than 120 researchers from around the world for the 2018 International Net- work for Hate Studies (INHS) Conference. The network started in 2013 and holds a major conference every two years - this was the first time it has been held in North America. Perry says hate is on the rise in the form of hate crimes, right-wing ex- tremism, online hate and political discourse. Recent examples in- clude Rohingya Muslims facing genocide in Myan- mar and the growth of white nationalist parties throughout Europe. Canada isn't immune to the trend. "We like to think that we've moved beyond this," Perry says. "But we shouldn't be too compla- cent ... we do have similar patterns here. Organized hate groups here are more active than they have been in the past." She points to Soldiers of Odin as one example of a group with active chap- ters in Ontario. The group describes it- self as a "nationalist" or- g anization, but has been called a "hate group" by the Anti-Defamation League in the U.S., which notes it has ties to white supremacy. The INHS conference at UOIT delved into a range of complex topics, including the "Trump ef- fect" in Canada, the emer- gence of the "alt-right" and whether politicians have moral duty to refrain from hate speech. The event featured key- note speakers Justice Har- ry LaForer - the first In- digenous person in Cana- da appointed to sit on an appellate court - and Mau- rice Tomlinson, who dis- cussed hate crime experi- ences of LGBTQ people in the Caribbean. Hosting the conference locally was an opportuni- ty to highlight Durham as "a place with big ideas," Perry says. The event also coincid- ed with the launch of UOIT's new Centre on Hate, Bias and Extrem- ism, a research consor- tium of academics and community partners. EDUCATION Hate experts from around the world meet in Durham UOIT launches new Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Justice Harry LaForme, the first Indigenous person in Canadian history appointed to sit on any appellate court, was the keynote speaker at the 2018 International Hate Studies Conference hosted by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology at the Regent Theatre on May 30. More than 120 researchers from Europe, Asia, North America, Central America and South Africa attended to discuss recent trends such as a resurgence of white supremacists, political ascendancy of nationalist parties in Europe, and rising levels of hate crimes. 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In 2017, there were 40 con- firmed cases and eight probable cases of LD in the region, com- pared to the 16 confirmed and eight probable cases in 2016. "Quickly removing ticks from the skin will help prevent infec- tion as transmission of the Lyme disease-causing bacteria usually requires the tick to be attached to the skin for at least 24 hours," said Ross MacEachern, acting di- rector of health protection with the health department. "Ticks removed from skin can be submitted to the health de- partment for proper identifica- tion and further testing," he said. Early symptoms of LD occur within one to two weeks after a bite, but can be experienced as soon as three days or as late as a month later. If detected early, LD can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms may include, head- ache, fever, fatigue, muscle and joint pain and a red rash that of- ten looks like a bull's eye target. The health department says anyone experiencing symptoms should see their doctor. 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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 OPINION • EDITORIAL • •LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Whitby council has been against the tolling of Highway 412 since the province imposed it in early 2017. Mayor Don Mitchell, aided by new Durham Region chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, is leading the charge once again to keep the issue front and centre. The town and the region are stepping up their lobbying efforts to the province to end the tolling of Highway 412, which connects Highway 401 to the Highway 407 exten- sion. These efforts - including a recent unanimous Whitby council resolution, media statement and a new petition - calls on Ontario party leaders to remove the tolls. The rationale behind the resolution is thus: Durham seeks to be treated fairly by the province compared to other munic- ipalities in the GTA, with respect to highway tolls. You see, other north-south links between Highway 401 and Highway 407 - namely Highway 404, 400, 410, 403 and 427 - are toll-free and therein lies the issue and the un- fairness of it all. To add insult to injury, these roads con- nect to the portion of Highway 407 owned by a private consortium; Highway 412 in Whitby connects to the pro- vincially owned portion of Highway 407. The private sec- tor runs most of Highway 407 west of Pickering and there are no tolls on connector roads. Meanwhile, tolls exist on the provincially owned Highway 412 in Durham. That's right, tolls only in Durham Region. Think this is unfair? The NDP announced Friday, if elected, they would make Highway 412 toll free and would also prevent the rollout of tolls on Highway 418, an east-west link connect- ing the 401 to the 407 extension in Clarington. The PC candidates in Durham have subsequently said they will 'advocate strongly' for the removal of tolls on Hwy. 412 and on Hwy. 418 when it opens. Whitby has long suggested the province unilaterally impose the Highway 412 tolls without any discussions with the town. Moreover, the resolution points out the Highway 412 link took a large quantity of valuable land away from the town to create the highway which, to date, is underutilized and adds dubious value to the town and region. Ending tolls on Highway 412 would aid traffic flow from Highway 401 to the north end of town while lessening the traffic coming off the 401's Brock Street exit thus easing traffic congestion downtown. Success in ending tolls on Highway 412 could aid Dur- ham residents in the east when Highway 418 comes on stream in about two year's time. We believe the province should not impose tolls on Highway 418 when it opens. No matter who's premier after Thursday's election, we hope he/she is listening. For many reasons and, above all, in the name of fairness, the province should make High- way 412 a toll-free road. Province should rescind tolls on Hwy. 412 in Durham There needs to be more subsidized housing To the editor: Re: Combatting human trafficking in Durham a community effort, news, durhamregion.com I read the article on vio- lence against women, and one recourse not men- tioned was the necessity of subsidized housing. I made friends with a young lady years ago who was fleeing a violent boyfriend while mothering a child. Social services found her a subsi- dized apartment within three weeks. This started me think- ing about my situation since I too am lucky enough to rent a subsidized apartment. In order to pay for it, I currently receive assistance from the Onta- rio Disability Support Pro- gram (ODSP). That does not mean I have lots of money. Recent- ly minimum wage was raised from $11.60 to $14. In January 2019, it will rise once again to $15. Because businesses have to pay more for employees, that means prices will increase. Working people working for minimum wage will have more money to spend, but for myself I will not. With ODSP, it only rises in small increments. In January 2018, there was a rise from $1,141 to $1,151 per month, but because I live in a subsidized apartment, the extra $10 goes toward rent, equalling $1,151 with myself having $662 spend- ing money. In September 2017, I received an increase in spending money of $13 with no rent increase. For those on Ontario Works, the situation is even more dire. They only re- ceive a total of $721 per month and that is before rent and spending money. I always wondered how someone on Ontario Works could receive so little and expect to find work. There are expenses such as print- ing resumes, transporta- tion or lunches. If I was on social assis- tance and did not have a subsidized apartment, I would only be able to rent a room sharing a bathroom and kitchen and be lucky enough to have a living room. In my 20s and 30s that was what I did, but now that I am older it is on- ly natural to expect better living conditions. It takes five plus years to be given a subsidized apartment through agen- cies such as Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion. Possibly the federal or provincial governments could help create more units or increase social as- sistance to help with infla- tion. For those on assistance or those who are homeless, a subsidized apartment can increase your standard of living, your well-being, as well as your dignity. 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FRE E A JAX HOME WEEK June 11 to June 17, 2018 Thank You To Thank You to the Ajax Service Clubs and the Volunteer Committee, Pat Hayes, Tom Batchellor, Laura Oliver, Farrah Eshraghi, Wilma Graham, Joe Dickson Saturday June 16 th, 2018 7th Annual Peace & Community Harmony Concert Pickering High School – 1:00pm – 4:00pm 180 Church Street North, Ajax (park and enter south entrance of the school) Please join us for a celebration of our diverse culture in Ajax through song, dance and the spoken word! A special tribute to Roland Rutland on the day! For more information, call Ajax Diversity Chair at 905-922-3831 or email ajaxdiversitychair@gmail.com. You will love it! AXALTA Classic Antique Car Show Canadian Tire, Durham Centre, Ajax, ON 6:00pm – 8:30pm Lots of cars at the parking lot by Canadian Tire in the Durham Centre. Free admission! 1 million dollars in Classics. Attendees are asked to bring a canned good for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Sponsored by AXALTA in Ajax. Rain Date June 23, 2018 contact: Nick Zammit 905-428-3873 FREE Sunday June 17 th, 2018 Ajax Rotary Pancake Breakfast Rotary Park, Ajax Waterfront 8:00am – 11:00am Honourary Chair Tom Batchellor. A Father’s Day Tradition Continues...$5.00 adults and $3.00 for each additional child over 2 and under 12. A great time to start a family tradition! Ajax Waterfront Festival and Community Services Day Ajax Rotary Park, Ajax Waterfront 11:00am – 3:00pm responders who protect us everyday. FREE FREE Monday June 11 th, 2018 Ajax Home Week Opening – Ribbon Cutting Ajax Lions Club – 5:00pm 500 Clements Road West, Ajax @ Lions Hall Ajax Lions Club Pasta Night Ajax Lions Club – 5:15pm – 8:00pm 500 Clements Road West, Ajax @ Lions Hall Enjoy a scrumptious Italian spread including salad, garlic bread, drink and dessert $5.00 and dessert for only $2.00. Eat inside or out. Contact: Len Crocker – 905-686-2130 Area politicians and service organizations cut the ribbon. For Your Community Involvement and Continued Support for the 2018 Ajax Home Week Tuesday June 12 th, 2018 Ajax Legion Seniors Day – FREE Light Lunch and Entertainment Ajax Legion Branch 322 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm – 111 Hunt Street, Ajax Enjoy music, dancing and lots of fun. FREE light lunch will be provided. You do not need to be a Legion Member to join the fun. Honourary Chair: Mike Fitzpatrick. Call the Legion for information at 905-683-7811 ALL AJAX SENIORS WELCOME FREE Joe Dickson Swim at McLean Community Centre 7:10pm – 8:30pm – 95 Magill Drive, Ajax FREE cupcakes from Cupcakes Canada in Pickering Village, Ajax. Swimming for the whole family! Get there early for Joe’s annual free swimming. Compliments of Joe and Donna Dickson, personally.Donna & Joe FREE FREE Thursday June 14 th, 2018 St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church Community BBQ 5:00pm – 7:30pm – 97 Burcher Road (south of Bayly East of Harwood) Hamburgers, Hotdogs, & Sausages @ $5.00 each. Pop & Coffee are $1.00 and Desserts are FREE! Something for everyone! Planned acts of Kindness! Proceeds will go to Ajax-Pickering Hospital! Raised $700 last year. Chair Norm Terry can be reached at 905-426-4555 or nterry@sympatico.ca. FREE Joe Dickson Swim at McLean Community Centre 7:10pm – 8:30pm – 95 Magill Drive, Ajax FREE Pizza from Pizza Pinos in Ajax (from Joe). Swimming for the whole family! Get there early for Joe’s annual free swimming. Compliments of Joe and Donna Dickson, our family, personally and all of the Dickson families in Ajax! PRESBYTERIAN Donna & Joe FREE Ajax Legion Ajax Legion Branch 322 Thank You For Your Community Involvement! Please keep our community clean! 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 | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 Please Join Us On Saturday June 9 For ROCK WITH AGES A Fundraiser for the Durham Elder Abuse Network Live Entertainment; Food; Vendors; Silent Auction & Fun for ALL Ages! 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CRIME Man on bike steals woman's purse 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 | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 DURHAM - Families of high school students with special needs say they are dealing with confusion and uncertainty as the Durham District School Board pre- pares to roll out the next round of changes to its spe- cial education programs. Donna Weber is the grandmother of an 18-year- old girl who has been in special education classes her entire life. Her granddaughter - the names of students are be- ing withheld to protect their privacy - has a seizure disorder as well as global learning delay. She is unable to read or write and can't find her way around the school without help. She currently attends Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering where she is in a "practical learn- ing program" class for stu- dents with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or autism. The class has a small teacher-to-student ratio - a maximum of 10 students - and focuses on teaching students life skills and fos- tering independence. "She needs to be in a small class," says Weber. "It wouldn't be fair for her to be in a regular class ... it wouldn't be fair to the teacher or the other stu- dents either." Which is why the family was confused after receiv- ing a letter from Pine Ridge Secondary School on April 9, that said the practical learning program would no longer be offered at the school as of September. The letter says the fam- ily will be connected with "transition planning," and notes, "this is not a reduc- tion in special education services but rather a re- sponse to the needs of the students in these pro- grams ..." Rhonda Cannataro, the student's mother, says the lack of clarity caused con- fusion and anxiety for sev- eral parents, who recently sat down with school board officials. "They were stick han- dling," she says of officials at the meeting. "They said it was a miscommunication." Cannataro says she has now been told her daughter can remain in the practical learning program class at Pine Ridge, with the option of attending a mainstream class for two periods per day - an increase from the current one period a day. She says this is a relief - "if they were going to put her in a regular class I would have had to take her out of school" - but is still frustrated by the lack of clear information. Also concerned is Osha- wa resident Jenn MacDon- ald, whose stepson is head- ing into Grade 9 this fall, and has been in various special education classes during elementary school. The family was told that the expectation is for him to "integrate" into main- stream classes for part of the day and attempt to earn credits - something Mac- Donald says is "impossible" for a teen with autism spec- trum disorder, learning disabilities and behaviou- ral issues. "It's already going to be hard for him to go to high school ... he really needs to be in a special class for most of the day," she says. "I think this is really setting him up to fail ... he's going to get frustrated and when he's frustrated he acts out." MacDonald says the in- formation from the school board has been "confusing" and that the family still isn't clear on what type of class he will be in Septem- ber. The DDSB is in the pro- cess of phasing in changes to its special education pro- grams - elementary chang- es started rolling out in fall 2017 and secondary school changes will be imple- mented between 2018 and 2020. A series of four commu- nity information sessions took place in January 2018, focused on the changes for secondary schools. The new model will see the "small placement" spe- cial education classes of- fered by the DDSB stream- lined from 14 different types to eight. Officials say this is not a reduction in the number of classes, but a "reshaping" of what they look like. DDSB Supt. John Le- gere says 14 different types of classes mean they are spread out geographically, which often results in stu- dents facing lengthy bus rides and being separated from siblings attending their home school. With the DDSB's annual budget process underway, Legere stresses the chang- es are not a money saving tactic. "There's no financial savings whatsoever," he says. "That's absolutely not the case." In fact, Legere says through the upcoming budget process it will be- come clear that the DDSB "overspends" on special ed- ucation. Some of the eight streamlined classes are new - a self-regulation class with a maximum of eight students and a school support program with a maximum of 10 elementary students or 12 secondary students. The others include a deaf/hard of hearing clas- ses, the developmental pro- gram, gifted classes, struc- tured learning classes, the practical learning pro- gram and a transition to work program. Andrea McAuley, the DDSB's education officer for special education, says school board officials con- sulted with high school stu- dents and heard that spe- cial education students want the opportunity to earn credits in a main- stream classroom, if there is the chance for "meaning- ful integration. "It comes down to the in- dividual needs of stu- dents," she says, noting that small placement clas- ses are still staffed for the full day. The DDSB has about 12,325 students identified with special needs and about 15,000 students who receive special education supports. The majority of stu- dents with special educa- tion needs - about 9,500 - are placed in a regular class- room. EDUCATION DDSB changes to high school special ed create confusion, anxiety School board 'streamlining' small placement classes JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Donna Weber is the grandmother of a high school student at Pine Ridge Secondary School who has special needs. She is concerned over the conflicting information the family has received regarding her granddaughter's education. Jason Liebregts/Metroland "It's already going to be hard for him to go to high school ... he really needs to be in a special class for most of the day." – Jenn MacDonald 13 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Savings for all offers are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified.HUDSON’S BAYFRIENDS ANDFAMILYOFFER excludes One Day Sales, Hudson’s Bay Company Trading Post airport locations and Hudson’s Bay Gift Cards. Other exclusions apply. 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See store for details. 50%OFF $8499 Reg. $169.99 DISTINCTLY HOME Quill double/queen duvet cover set 50% off other Quill bedding. 40% off other DISTINCTLY HOME bedding collections, throws, blankets and quilts. SHOP THEBAY.COM Don’t be a LitterBug! Please keep our community clean. AJAX - For the 48th year, a cele- bration of all things Ajax is about to get underway. Ajax Home Week be- gins on Monday, June 11 and ends as always on Father's Day, which is Sunday, June 17 this year. Home Week co-founder Joe Dickson noted this year the event has been scaled down due to the provincial election. It kicks off with a ribbon cutting on June 11 at the Lions Clubhouse, 500 Clements Rd. W., at 5 p.m. Fol- lowing that, the Lions Pasta Night will be held, running from 5:15 to 8 p.m. Dinner and dessert is $5 and dessert only is $2. For more informa- tion, contact Len Crocker at 905-686- 2130. On Tuesday, June 12, the Ajax Legion holds its Seniors' Day from noon to 4 p.m. There's music, danc- ing and a light lunch. It's all free and you do not need to be a legion mem- ber to attend. The legion is at 111 Hunt St. and for more information, call 905-683-7811. In the evening, Dickson will host his annual free swim at the McLean Community Centre from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. There will also be free cupcakes from Cup- cake Canada in Pickering Village. The McLean centre is at 95 Magill Dr. St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church holds its annual community barbecue on Thursday, June 14 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Hotdogs, hamburgers and sausages will sell for $5 each, with soft drinks and coffee for $1. Proceeds go to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. The church is at 97 Burch- er Rd. For more information, contact Norm Terry at 905-426-4555 or nter- ry@sympatico.ca. Dickson will hold another free swim at June 14 from 7:15 to 8:30, again at the McLean centre. Free pizza from Pizza Pinos will be avail- able. The seventh annual Peace and Harmony Concert will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pickering High School, 180 Church St. N. The Axalta Classic Antique Car Show will also be held on June 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Canadian Tire, at the northeast corner of Kingston and Salem roads. It's free and those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. For more information, call Nick Zammit at 905-428-3873. Home Week wraps up on Father's Day with the traditional Ajax Rota- ry Pancake Breakfast at Rotary Park from 8 to 11 a.m. It's $5 for adults and $3 for each additional child over two and under 12. Rotary Park is on Lake Driveway West, at Parkes Drive. The Ajax Waterfront Festival and Community Services Day goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., also at Rotary Park. Ajax Home Week a chance to celebrate KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com NEWS dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 14 Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street West Oshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FREE HAIRCUTS AT THE BIG GIVE Sueann Stewart-Green gave a free haircut to Cathie Ferris during The Big Give at the Pickering Pentecostal Church on June 2. The event provided a unique opportunity for the community to come together to give extravagantly to those who need it the most and create a movement of kindness and generosity within the City of Pickering and beyond. The Big Give event featured free items including clothing for the whole family, household items, toys, sports equipment, free haircuts, a barbecue, and more. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland COMMUNITY With the warmer weath- er finally here, June is the perfect time to get out and discover Durham Region. Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and grandfa- thers, we celebrate you this month! If you haven't planned your day out with Dad yet, you may want to consider some of the follow- ing activities and events happening across the re- gion. The City of Oshawa is presenting their 14th annu- al Peony Festival on June 9 and 10 at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. Featur- ing one of the country's largest contemporary peo- ny collections, this annual event includes artisans, live music, food, gardening seminars, community dis- plays and more! If you're looking for a thrill-seeking, adrenalin- filled adventure, then book a zip-lining experience on the elevated obstacle and zip lining treetop course at the Treetop Eco Adventure Park on the Oak Ridges Mo- raine. The park is featuring a Father's Day special, buy two, get one free. Call 905- 655-1113 to book your reser- vation. Experience the heritage and traditions of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police when the RCMP Musical Ride comes to WindReach Farm on June 19. A full troop of 32 riders perform- ing intricate figures and drills, co-ordinated to mu- sic, demonstrate the utmost control, timing and dedica- tion. This show will leave you with memories that last a lifetime. Visit www.win- dreachfarm.org for more information and ticket pric- ing. The Competitive Sport Fishing League's (CSFL) Pro Bass Elite Tour is com- ing to Port Perry's Lake Scugog on June 27 and is featuring a live broadcast of the individual angler event. Fishing fans will have the opportunity to watch a liv- estream of the event on CSFL's Facebook page, facebook.com/Competiti- veSportFishingLeague/. Looking ahead to the summer, the York-Durham Heritage Railway hosts a Day Out With Thomas on the weekends of Aug. 10 to 12 and 17 to 19. Meet Sir To- pham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a fun-filled day of Thomas- themed activities. Visit www.ydhr.ca for ticket pricing and information. For more ideas on what to do in Durham in June, sign up for our e-newslet- ter; connect with us on Twitter @DurhamTour- ism; or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/durham- tourism. Enjoy your time exploring beautiful Dur- ham Region this month! –Brandon Pickard is the manager of tourism for the Region of Durham OPINION Discover Durham this June Brandon Pickard suggests ways to get out there this June BRANDON PICKARD Column PICKERING - The pub- lic is invited to attend the 13th annual Sustainable Pickering Day at the Pick- ering Town Centre. 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Between Kaladar and Perth, Canadian shield country, we started noticing something else. Foliage of lots of trees was thin, and looked chewed. Instead of a deep green canopy, a brownish- green haze covered the hilltops, as if spring was just arriving. We soon pulled over and figured out the cause: forest tent moth lar- vae chewing every leaf in sight. Oaks, poplars, red maples, sugar maples, birch, basswood, aspens - masses of two-inch-long fuzzy caterpillars were everywhere, some crawling about, after a night of feasting, most resting together side-by-side on tree trunks, warming themselves in the morning sun. Creepy. Fascinating. With their blue strips, white dots marching down their back and yellow hairs, they're actually pretty, and harmless to humans. With trees it's another story; ma- ny were completely defoliated. Like forest fires, such native caterpillar outbreaks are a natu- ral feature of Canada's decidu- ous woods, recurring every de- cade or so and lasting two or three years. Moths lay eggs on twigs in summer; as leaves un- fold come spring tiny larvae emerge and start eating, shed- ding their skin as they grow. They pupate in June, emerge as moths in July, mate, lay next year's eggs and die. The good news: caterpillar outbreaks provide a feast for birds, frogs, mice, bats, rep- tiles, squirrels, skunks and even bears. Denuded trees have time to grow new leaves, so usu- ally only sick or stressed trees die. And extra sunlight reach- ing a forest floor helps grow a whole new generation of trees. – Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905-725- 2116. OPINION Caterpillars are enjoying the spring Nature writer Margaret Carney notes outbreak will last two to three years MARGARET CARNEY mcarney@interlinks.net MARGARET CARNEY Column PRIDE EVENT FOR YOUTH IN DURHAM Safonda Cox served as emcee at the first Durham Youth Pride event at the Durham Children's Aid Society recently. The event featured food, live music, glitter tattoos, photo booth and other activities. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland EVENT dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 OSHAWA - The early summer night had just set in. It was July 2, 2006, the Sunday of the Canada Day long weekend, and the day had been stellar in Osha- wa. Throughout the day, the streets had been filled with people out enjoying the promise of a warm, sunny summer. In his ground-floor apartment at 454 Centre St., Dave Eddlestone, the building superintendent, had just settled into a chair to watch televised horse races when he heard a tre- mendous crash. Eddlestone rushed out to find a patio door smashed out and a man bleeding profusely on a ti- ny stone patio outside. It took him some moments to recognize Shon Hart, whose mother lived in the building and who on occa- sion would work there, painting and performing other chores. "He bled out right there," Eddlestone told a reporter soon after the in- cident. "He died before (paramedics) even got here." Nearly 12 years on, Hart's murder remains un- solved. It was determined at the time that the 31-year- old Hart, who had spent the day playing with his kids at a nearby public pool, was likely on his way to his mother's place when he met his killer. Hart was walking on a bike path just south of Mill Street when the fatal con- frontation occurred, police said. Hart sustained a seri- ous knife wound to the neck; he continued south on the path for a distance before heading east to 454 Centre St. He made it as far as the small patio outside Eddlestone's apartment. The scene the next day bore stark testament to what had occurred. The pa- tio door had been shat- tered. A small plastic table was overturned. The patio was stained with a large pool of blood. Durham regional police canvassed the area and put out a call for witnesses. They found no eyewitness- es to the assault but did get one tip: they learned a young man on a bike had been on the path the eve- ning of the killing, warning passersby there was a man lurking in the area who was armed with a knife and appeared intent on robbing people. The nature of the killing and reports of the young cyclist made for a puzzling set of circumstances, Det.- Sgt. J.J. Allan of the Dur- ham police homicide de- partment said at the time. "This is a true whodunit homicide, and we need all the help we can get," he said. "Who's the kid on the bike? Nobody's been able to put a name to the face." The absence of an ap- parent motive only deep- ened the mystery, the de- tective said. "It could be a robbery gone bad. It could be an as- sault situation," he mused. "It could be somebody from (Hart's) past." Hart's murder remains an active file, Det.-Sgt. Mitch Martin of the homi- cide unit said in a recent in- terview. "The case is open," he said. "Any unsolved homi- cide is open. A lot of times, we're just waiting for new information." The investigation at the time of Hart's death was in- tensive, Martin noted. Offi- cers canvassed the area, conducted dozens of inter- views, and put out repeated calls for information. The incident was also the sub- ject of a Crime Stoppers video that re-created the incident. "It was something in the area of 210 interviews, and more than 20 tips," Martin said. "There was a lot of in- formation that came in, but nothing that led us to the killer." "I would suggest no stone was unturned," said Martin. A complicating factor in the investigation was the location of the confronta- tion that left Hart wound- ed. The bike path where the assault occurred is in a sheltered area, away from heavily travelled streets - and police encountered no witnesses to the assault. In addition, some of the people who frequent the ar- ea live "high risk" existenc- es themselves and may be wary of being seen as co- operating with police. "The bike path is a high- ly transient area," Martin. "A lot of people may want to co-operate with the police but they can't." The investigation fol- lowed an established pat- tern: Investigators began by learning as much they could about the victim, then interviewed the peo- ple closest to him, follow- ing leads that arose. They learned Hart had spent the majority of the day with his family, but was alone when he was assaulted. "Our investigative tac- tics are concentric," Mar- tin said. "We start with the deceased and go on ex- panding. It's typical victi- mology, and it works most of the time." The Hart murder, how- ever, may well have in- volved two people who were unknown to one an- other prior to their fateful encounter. If the homicide arose from a robbery, the killer may be the only one with knowledge of the truth. "And one person can keep a secret," said Martin. Today there is a small memorial on the path where Hart was assaulted, a labour of love undertak- en by Hart's wife and chil- dren (the family's initial homemade memorial was removed by the city but was replaced with a mark- er after a compromise was struck). He left behind his partner Tammylee Milli- gan and their four children - Chantelle, Shona, Shan- non and Bruce Hart-Milli- gan. Chantelle, the eldest child, has the clearest memory of her father. "I grew up Daddy's girl. To just have him taken up- rooted our whole life ... someday I might have clo- sure because the right per- son might say something," Chantelle said in an inter- view in 2014. Hart's survivors still hold out hope the murder will be solved. "In my mind, he walks the path all the time," Tam- mylee said of the killer. Anyone with informa- tion about the killing of Shon Hart can call Dur- ham police at 905-579-1520, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. –With files by Reka Szeke- ly NEWS Cold Case: Durham man's killing on bike path remains unsolved Durham resident stabbed to death on Canada Day weekend JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com Shon Hart was attacked on an Oshawa bike path near Mill Street on July 2, 2006. His murder remains unsolved. Durham police (left) and Hart family photos 17 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Local Food, Gardening, and a Healthy Environment Join us for an indoor farmers’ market, family activities, giveaways, and more! Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation. Help to Close the Loop Bring unwanted clothing to the Garment Collection boxes in Centre Court and get $10 off your next purchase!* *See in-store or hm.com/sustainability for details. Electronic Waste Drive Recycle your used and unwanted electronics for free. North west corner of Glenanna Road and Pickering Parkway, details at pickeringtowncentre.com th PICKERING RIBFEST PACKS THEM IN TOP: Maxine Riley crawled inside a water ball during the annual Pickering Rotary Ribfest hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering at Esplanade Park. ABOVE: Braden Price cooked some ribs at the Boss Hogs booth during the annual Pickering Rotary Ribfest hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering at Esplanade Park June 2. The event featured nine ribbers along with other food options, a midway, butter tart frenzy, buskers, live entertainment and more. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland DURHAM - The Durham Catholic District School Board recognized seven of its most successful alumni at the fifth annual Durham Catholic Children's Founda- tion Gala recently. The Distinguished Cath- olic Alumni Award recog- nizes former DCDSB stu- dents who have achieved significant success in their chosen pathway. This year's recipients are: Irena Di Mauro Kropman, Tracy Melchor, Catherine Par- tlow, David Byrne, Ryan McCaul, Delon Alain Om- row and Zachary Barill, who was honoured posthu- mously. Kate O'Quinn was also awarded the 2018 Communi- ty Service Award. EDUCATION Durham Catholic board honours outstanding alumni 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 | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 18 DURHAM - One metre. That's the distance a mo- torist should maintain be- tween their vehicle and a bicycle when on the road- way. Durham Region also wants to remind motorists they shouldn't try to pass a bicycle travelling in the same direction unless there is enough space to do so safely. "We are encouraging cy- clists and motorists to re- spect the three Rs of safe cy- cling; same roads, same rights and same rules," said Ramesh Jagannathan, di- rector of transportation and field services for the re- gion. "By understanding and practising these three Rs, cyclists can help ensure their own safety and, at the same time, help motorists understand their inten- tions." Motorists and cy- clists have the same rights and responsibilities and must follow the same rules of the road. Durham Re- gion's works department has reviewed collision data from the past several years and identified intersec- tions as the location where there is higher potential for cyclist collisions. Nearly 20 per cent of drivers charged in cycling collisions failed to yield the right of way at an intersection. The Mak- ing Ontario's Roads Safer Act identifies suggestions for cyclists to improve vis- ibility and safety, such as turning on headlamps and tail lights at least 30 min- utes before sunset. The re- gion also offers safety tips on its website at www.dur- ham.ca/DurhamCycling. DURHAM Durham reminds motorists to use caution around cyclists KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com One metre. That's the distance a motorist should maintain between their vehicle and a bicycle when on the roadway. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland file photo 19 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS Expires June 21, 2018 LIMITED TIME OFFER! Min. Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor. In store only. EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS Min.Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor 24 NO FEE NO INTEREST FINANCING * APPLY TODAY! In-store at Customer Service or online at ctfs.com/applynow Offer expires on June 28, 2018. NO FEE NO INTEREST FINANCING $7999 CANADA’S GARAGE NOw AvAILAbLE TIRE STORAGE PER SEASON AIR CONDITIONING HEALTH CHECK What’s included? $2999 reg.$5999 • Visual inspection of all air conditioning components. • Check of refrigerant pressure. • Check on vent temperature. • Electronic leak detection test. • Written report and estimate of any work that may be required. SAVE $30$3999 SAVE $20 l Friday, June 8 Pickering Community Leaders Prayer Breakfast WHEN: 7:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: mwa-in- ter@uniserve.com COST: $25 Former American astronaut Charles Duke will speak at the 15th Pickering Community Lead- ers Prayer Breakfast on June 8. Duke is president of Duke Min- istries, to which he devotes much of his attention. The retired U.S. air force officer (Brigadier-Gener- al) is a former American astronaut and test pilot. As Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16 in 1972, he became the tenth person to walk on the moon. Email mwa-in- ter@uniserve.com to register. Walk The Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $3.00 drop in fee, or $25.00 for an 11 use pass. Come join us on Monday and Friday mornings for "Walk the Dome" at the Pickering Soccer Centre. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while making new friends. No age restrictions and no special equip- ment required. Free Fitness Workshops to Celebrate Seniors' Month WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Lauren Grenier, 905.420.4660, lgre- nier@pickering.ca COST: 2018 marks Ontario's 34th annual Seniors' Month. This year's theme is: 'Now's the Time to Start Something New', which highlights how aging does not prevent any of us from leading fulfilling lives. In the spirit of the theme, the City of Pickering will be offering free workshops throughout the month at various community centres in Pickering! Free Foot Care WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Foot Care Academy, 210-1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Bridget Lawrence, 905-839-0080 COST: Free Foot Care Fridays for seniors and diabetic clients from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Call 905- 839-0080 or 289-624-9827 to register. Walking Soccer WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-8903, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $5.00 Drop in Fee Walking Soccer is a new take on soccer; participants must be walking whether they have the ball or not. This allows players of all skill and fitness levels to participate and be engaged in the sport. Walking Soccer is played on a smaller field, 5 on 5. There is no special equipment needed for this program. l Saturday, June 9 AAC Youth Concert Band Regis- tration WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Alliance Church, 115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax CONTACT: Danielle Noel, 6478839504, dnoelmusic@live.com, https:// goo.gl/forms/FLWmVeltvNUFjz- do2 COST: Registration is now open for the Ajax Alliance Church Youth Con- cert Band -- a free program offering Music education to students in Grade 7-12. Students must have their own instrument, but no previous experience is required. Rehearsals are on-going and begin at 10:30 a.m. We are now mid-session, but new regris- rants are always welcome. Regis- ter now @ https://goo.gl/forms/ FLWmVeltvNUFjzdo2 THERE WILL BE NO REHEARSAL, SAT. MAY 5. Monarchs WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Ellen Tayles- Armstrong, 9056838401, muse- um@pickering.ca, https:// www.pickering.ca/en/discover- ing/exhibitions.aspx COST: $9 A travelling exhibit developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature, Monarchs features information, specimens, games, and inter- actives about this beautiful creature. Did you know that the City of Pickering has undertaken many initiatives to protect the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators? Find out what these initiatives are. Summer Pop Up - Queens of Durham WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Center - HMS Room, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax CONTACT: Queens of Duram Region, 6479968090, queen- sofdr@gmail.com, https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/queens-of- durham-summer-pop-up-market- tickets-44580861557?aff=ef- beventtix COST: The Queens of Durham Region core team is hosting a Summer Pop Up Market on June 9 as part of our mission to also help busi- nesses in our community. Please come with your family and friends to explore our wide variety of products selection. l Sunday, June 10 Big Band and Seniors Month Celebration WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Kim Bradley, 905-420-4660, kbradley@picker- ing.ca, http://calendar.picker- ing.ca/default/Detail/2018-06- 10-1400-Big-Band-and-Seniors- Month-Celebration COST: Tickets are $6.50 each Adult 55+ event featuring live musical entertainment by George Lake Big Band, for your listening and dancing pleasure. Light refreshments will be served. Senior of the Year award will be announced and presented (Mu- nicipal and Provincial) as part of this event. l Monday, June 11 Walk The Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $3.00 drop in fee, or $25.00 for an 11 use pass. Come join us on Monday and Friday mornings for "Walk the Dome" at the Pickering Soccer Centre. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while making new friends. No age restrictions and no special equip- ment required. C.O.V.E. Family Support Group WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Laurie Laframboise, 416-286- 7869, berryhom@icloud.com C-Caring O-Optimism V-Victory E-Encouragement. C.O.V.E. is a peer support group offered on the second and fourth Mondays of the month to address the chal- lenges and concerns faced by family members who have a loved one living with mental health issues. Laurie Laframboise, a mental health case manager in Toronto, will facilitate the meet- ings. Life Drawing @ the Cafe with Steve P. WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $18 Life Drawing session with Steve P. as our model includes one minute warm-up gestures and continues with 30-, 45- and 60-minute poses. Bring your own drawing materials. Drawing boards are available at the cafe.$18 (3 hours)Reserve your spot early with Paypal ($19), openstudioart- cafe.comRSVP by Sun, June 10 at 6 p.m. draw@openstudioart- cafe.com l Tuesday, June 12 55+ Free Speakers Bureau: Who to Call, and When WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: George Ashe Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd, Picker- ing CONTACT: Andrea Dufresne, 905-420-4660, adufresne@pick- ering.ca, http://calendar.picker- ing.ca/default/Detail/2018-06- 12-1900-55-Free-Speakers- Bureau COST: Free - Call to reserve your spot, 905.420.4660 ext 6104 When situations arise it is helpful to know exactly who is responsi- ble for what, when you should call them, and how they can help. Guest speakers at this seminar will include members from Picker- ing Animal Services, Pickering Bylaw, and Durham Regional Police Service. Light refreshments will be available. Pickering Township Historical Society Meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CON- TACT: Becky George, (905)831- 6265, beckyg@picnet.org COST: Speaker Series: The Girl in the Photograph: Lessons of Life with Kim Phuc. Kim Phuc was 'the girl in the photograph', running naked on the road after being severely burned on her back by a South Vietnamese napalm attack on June 8, 1972, during the Vietnam War. She comes to us 46 years later with a message of 'Love, Hope and Forgiveness'. l Wednesday, June 13 Father's Day Workshop WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Side By SideSupervised Access Services, 68 Harwood Avenue South , Ajax CONTACT: Debbie Miles-Senior, 415-618- 1569, sbsaccess@gmail.com, https://bit.ly/21zuFPR COST: $50.00 (includes GST) Discussion on the impact, strug- gles, challenges, successes and resources in being an influence in your child's life. West Durham Ironheads vs. Green Gaels WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 905-420- 2667 COST: Up to $7 Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League. Overeaters Anonymous WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 289- 689-0791, http.www.oaonta- rio.org COST: Nominal contribu- tion Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anony- mous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. EVENTS l GET CONNECTED Visit durhamregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. 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 | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - A daylong, family-friendly festival that celebrates and promotes di- versity in Durham is back at the track on June 16. Food, fun, music, arts and crafts - plus an area just for kids - are all a part of the Durham Caribbean Festi- val at Ajax Downs. "I'm proud to announce that the festival's stage boasts an array of Canadi- an reggae and soca artists that reside in Durham," says festival founder Mary Galvan. "I'm excited for this year's performances." Artists taking the stage are Tonya P of Pickering, Mel C of Ajax, the Level Ex- odus Band, most of whose members live in Ajax, Jay Cartier and D-Will of Ajax, Lioness from Oshawa and Razor B from Pickering. As well, Galvan says five Durham DJs will be enter- taining at the festival. In addition to music in the stage zone, the festival features food, arts and crafts, and kids' zones. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax. Tickets are available on- line through www.durham- caribbeanfestival.com. Or get tickets at Ocho Ri- os West Indian Grocery in Oshawa, Kyroche Beauty Supplies and Rum Diaries in Ajax or at Al's West Indi- an Food Mart and Ginger and Co Hair Studio in Pick- ering. Maraki Tadesse, 4, had her face painted by Raechel Bandurchin from Ajax Mixed Martial Arts during the 2017 Durham Caribbean Festival. The festival returns to Ajax Downs on June 16. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Music and much more at Durham Caribbean Festival in Ajax Six ideas for Durham Region on June 9 and 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DOORS OPEN CLARINGTON is June 9 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This year, the focus of the free event is on Newtonville and Port Granby. Among the spots you can visit are the 1886 Doctor's House, Hilltop Farm and The Love Hotel. See where you can go and how to find the loca- tions at doorsopenclarington.wordpress.com. Also in Clarington on June 9 and also free, the ORONO DOG SHOW runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orono Fairgrounds, 2 Princess St., Orono. Spectators can watch activities including confor- mation shows with a large variety of dogs com- peting. You can also speak with the owners and handlers and vendors will be on hand. For in- formation contact sharlsshelties@bell.net or 905-728-1352. Uxbridge-based Music by the Bay Live presents guitar ace QUINN SULLIVAN, praised by players such as B.B. King and Buddy Guy, on June 9 at 8 p.m. at the Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. Another young blues phenom, Spencer MacKenzie, opens. Tickets are $65 in advance, available from musicbythebaylive.com. To learn more, visit the website or contact mbbl.blues@gmail.com or 905-903-8661. The PORT PERRY ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION holds its Spring Show and Sale on June 8 (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.), 9 and 10 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Scout Hall, 15585 Simcoe St. N., Port Perry. The show features original artwork by local artists. Admissi- on and refreshments are free. It's an AQUINO TANK WEEKEND at the Ontario Regiment Museum, 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa, on June 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum has Canada's largest collection of operational historical military vehicles. See live demonstrations including tanks, battle re-en- actments, artillery, static displays and more. A weekend pass is $40; $30 for seniors, members of the military and veterans; and $10 for kids under 16. To learn more, contact info@ontrmu- seum.ca or 905-728-6199. Finally, Pickering is holding a BIG BAND AND SENIORS' MONTH CELEBRATION on June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. The 55-and-over event features live music by the George Lake Big Band and the Senior of the Year award will be presented. Tickets are $6.50. To learn more, con- tact kbradley@pickering.ca or 905-420-4660. DURHAM - John Mellen- camp will be back in Dur- ham this fall. The Indiana native is known for Top 10 songs in- cluding Hurts So Good, Jack and Diane, Small Town and Cherry Bomb. The singer/songwriter was inducted into the into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. On June 14, he will become a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Mellencamp is embark- ing on a 20-plus-stop tour of Canada, the Sad Clowns and Hillbillies Tour, starting in Moncton on Sept. 26 and ending in Abbotsford on Nov. 14. He will play Osha- wa's Tribute Communities Centre on Oct. 6. He was last here in 2012, when Mellencamp per- formed a well-received con- cert in Oshawa. Tickets are on sale at www.tributecommunities- centre.com, by phone at 1- 877-436-8811 and in person at the ticket office. Tickets are $39, $69, $79 or $89. See premium ticket op- tions at www.mellencamp- .com. The Tribute Communi- ties Centre is at 99 Athol St. E. John Mellencamp returning to Oshawa 21 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss 1, but most do not seek treatmentrightaway.Infact,theaveragepersonwith hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help 2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence onthetreatmentprocess. Major university hearing study seeks participants. Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigatingfactorsthatcaninfluencebetterhearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive ademonstrationofthelatesthearingtechnology.The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life- changinghearinghealthcareacrossCanada. Whyparticipateinthehearingstudy? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to u nderstand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the *Pichora-Fuller,M.K.(2016).Howsocialpsychologicalfactorsmaymodulateauditoryandcognitivefunctioningduringlistening.EarandHearing,37,92S-100S.†Studyparticipantsmustbeover50yearsofageandhaveneverworn hearingaids. Nofeesandnopurchasenecessary.RegisteredundertheCollegeofSpeechandHearingHealthProfessionalsofBC.VAC,WCBaccepted. 1.Cruickshanks,K.L.,Wiley,T.L.,Tweed,T.S.,Klein,B.E.K.,Klein,R,Mares-Perlman, J.A.,&Nondahl,D.M.(1998).PrevalenceofHearingLossinOlderAdultsinBeaverDam,Wisconsin:TheEpidemiologyofHearingLossStudy.Am.J.Epidemiol.148(9),879-886. 2.NationalInstitutesofHealth.(2010). Ifyouareover50yearsofageandhaveneverwornhearingaids,youcanregistertobeapartofthis majornewhearingstudy†bycalling:1.888.242.4892orvisitingconnecthearing.ca/hearing-study. need to better understand how hearing loss affects youreverydaylife*.Inthisnewhearingstudy,Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people takeactionsoonerandlivelifemorefully. FEEDING FRENZY Appetites were required as many people attended the annual Whitby Food Truck Frenzy on May 26 at Iroquois Park. The event featured a variety of food trucks, music, vendors and more. At right, Ajax-based Delaney Drive performed. The band features Ron Pietroniro, News Advertiser managing editor, multi media on drums and his wife, Joani Pietroniro, on lead vocals. COMMUNITY Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland DURHAM - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery has named its new curator. It is Leila Timmins, for- mer curator of exhibi- tions and public program- ming at Gallery 44 in To- ronto. Timmins starts on June 11, replacing Linda Jansma, who spent 28 years at the Oshawa gal- lery. "I am thrilled and ho- noured to be joining the team at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery," Timmins said in a press release. "I've long ad- mired the way the RMG (Robert McLaughlin Gal- lery) centres relation- ship-building is at the core of its operation, working closely alongside artists and community." Gallery CEO Donna Raetsen-Kemp advised, "Get ready, Durham." "We're very excited to have Leila at the RMG and working in Durham Re- gion," she said. "She was selected from a pool of candidates nationally and abroad." WHAT’S ON New curator announced for Oshawa's Robert McLaughlin Gallery 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 | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 22 WindReachFarmPresents TheRCMPMusicalRide TuesdayJune19,2018 Visit windreachfarm.org fortickets, moreinformation,anddirections. Eventwilltakeplacerainorshine!Parkingincludedinticketprice.Avariety ofrefreshmentswillbeavailableforpurchaseon-sitepriortoshowtime. Don’tmisstheexcitingopportunitytoseethe RCMPMusicalRide andtovisitwithhorsesandofficersaftertheshow. Show times – 12:30 pm and 5:15 pm Arrive 1 hour prior to show time to ensure seating and parking Tickets - $25 per adult, $15 per child WindReach Farm, 312 Townline Road, Ashburn Made for Seniors *some conditions may apply. Request your FREE Menu 1-844-479-2255 HeartToHomeMeals.ca You can order over 200 delicious frozen meals, soups, and desserts delivered directly to your home. Your Choices. Free Delivery.* No Obligation. Confident and worry-free. CELEBRATING BILL'S AMAZING LIFE Paula Lishman, his widow, accepted Bill Lishman's posthumous lifetime achievement award presented by Mayor Dave Ryan and councillor Maurice Brenner at Pickering City Hall on May 28. Jason Liebregts/Metroland COMMUNITY OSHAWA - Oshawa's an- nual Peony Festival is in bloom. The two-day festival will feature hundreds of blooming peonies, cultural performances, live music and a children's activity gar- den. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. The festival was named one of Ontario's top 100 festi- vals and events and is one of Canada's largest contempo- rary peony collections. Admission to the festival is free and will include peo- ny expert speakers, local food vendors and garden-in- spired works by sculptors, artisans and painters. Artists are invited to par- ticipate in the Peony Festi- val art contest by creating an interpretation of a peony. Participants must drop off their art to the Children's Arena on Friday, June 8, be- tween 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The art will be judged throughout the weekend, and the winners will receive a $350 gift card to Curry's. There will also be a peo- ny photo contest, starting on Monday, June 11 and end- ing Friday, July 13. The pho- tos will be judged by a three- member panel of the Osha- wa Camera Club. The first- place prize is a $350 gift card to Henry's. Second-place winner will receive a $150 gift card. Parking will be on-street, off King Street West, at the McMillan parkade, and the city hall employee parking lot. There will be a free park- ing shuttle, stopping at the northwest corner of Bond Street West and McMillan Drive, as well as the Arts Re- source Centre. A free attraction shuttle will run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days, running be- tween Parkwood Estate, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and the Canadian Automotive Museum. The shuttle buses are not accessible. The parking lot at 155 Arena St. is reserved for those with accessible parking passes from the Ministry of Transporta- tion. For more informa- tion, visit www.oshawa.ca/ peony DURHAM Come celebrate a flower festival in Oshawa OSHAWA -- Sharon McLaren took a picture of a peony at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens . Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland 23 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Steve and Bessie have been visiting the same Tim Hortons together for over 20 years. And when you see these two at their usual spot, they aren’t just two familiar faces. They’re a set of ears for staff to confide in. A pair of hands to help at community events. And even a team of recruiters getting neighbourhood kids their first jobs. They’re more than just loyal Guests of the restaurant; they’re honorary Owners. Thank you, Steve and Bessie. And thanks to all those who make our community stronger. “We are here every day for more than just the coffee.” Steve and Bessie, Guests from Barrie, ON ©Tim Hortons, 2018 $5,000SAVE UP TO Replace your windows and get GREEN ONTARIO FUND rebates. We can help. LifestyleHomeProducts.ca DURHAM - Secret art is up for grabs in Oshawa. The LivingRoom Community Art Studio's Secret Art Sale Fundraiser, Little Art, Big Differ- ence, returns to Trent University Durham on June 14. "The LivingRoom will be cele- brating five years of Creating Community and raising money to support the award-winning work that this organization does in Durham Region," it says in a news release. "There will be raf- fle prizes, a pop-up LivingRoom Art Shop, live art making and - the highlight of the night - the Se- cret Art Sale Scramble, where folks can pick up some amazing original art by professional and emerging artists for only $75 a pop. What's the secret part of the sale? Folks won't know who has created the art they love until af- ter they've purchased it. This fun, family-friendly event is free for all to attend and take part in, so don't miss Oshawa's favourite art party for a good cause." The doors open at 6 p.m. and the sale starts at 7 p.m. Trent University Durham is at 55 Thornton Rd. S. See a preview of the art at Trent University Durham or at www.livingroomcommunityart- studio.org beginning on June 11. And visit www.facebook.com/ events/2057509677794444. The LivingRoom recently at- tained charitable status. WHAT’S ON Art-party fundraiser in Oshawa June 14 OSHAWA -- Suzanne Dashney looked at some of the art for sale during the 4th Annual Little Art, BIG Difference Secret Sale in support of The LivingRoom Community Art Studio in 2017. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland DURHAM - Her name is Lou- ise, but you may know her as Donna. Ontario's Louise Pitre - who was nominated for a Tony Award for her debut Broadway perfor- mance as Donna in "Mamma Mia!" - is performing at Oshawa's Regent Theatre on June 13 at 8 p.m. "From Paris to Broadway" will see the singer and actor "take audiences on a journey through song featuring classic French songs to favourite Broadway tunes," according to the Regent Theatre's website. Pitre will sing a wide selection of songs, including: "Ne Me Quitte Pas," "100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man," "La Vie En Rose," "An Affair to Remember," and Pitre's own "Le Ciel Est Bleu," among many others. It is the kickoff for Dancyn Productions Theatre Company's Oshawa Summer Theatre Festi- val. Next up is "We Will Rock You," running from July 11 to 28. Tickets to see Pitre are $39, available at regenttheatre.ca or in person at the box office at 50 King St. E. The concert is recommended for viewers aged 12 and over- .Source: Louise Pitre Louise Pitre to kick off summer theatre festival Canada's "first lady of musical theatre" will be in town June 13 DURHAM -- Louise Pitre, described as "Canada's first lady of musical theatre", sings a variety of songs at Oshawa's Regent Theatre. Toronto Star file photo 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 | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 24 OSHAWA - Bryce Fiske, one of 13 who survived the horrific Humboldt Broncos bus accident that claimed 16 other lives in Saskatchewan, has signed on to play hockey with the University of Ontario Institute of Technolo- gy for the next five years. The 20-year-old defenceman was in Oshawa Tuesday, June 5, to officially commit to the men's team after visiting the universi- ty the day before with his father, Kelly. Curtis Hodgins, head coach of the Ridgebacks, had been out west twice before to watch Fiske play, and had been close to pitching an offer to him - and another player who didn't sur- vive - just before the April 6 tragedy that captured the atten- tion of the world. Fiske said on Tuesday he has impressed all along with what Hodgins was selling. "He talked a lot about charac- ter and what he sees in his team and his players, that was the big thing for me," Fiske explained. "I knew coming out here this is where I wanted to be, but I just wanted to make sure I was com- fortable with the school and the rink." Although not willing to recall details of the accident, Fiske admitted he was overwhelmed with the support shown for the team worldwide, which mani- fested itself most apparently in $15-million being raised through a GoFundMe account. Fiske suffered a fractured jaw and shoulder in the accident, lost 25 pounds - 10 of which he has gained back - and had vis- ible scars on his throat, from a tracheotomy, and chin. "It's been difficult obviously," he said of the past two months. "It's probably the biggest thing that's happened in the world in the last, I don't know, forever. It's a tough thing to go through. I don't like talking about it that much to be completely honest with you, so I'll just leave it at that." Fiske, who is five-foot-eleven and typically plays at 185 pounds, was traded to the Bron- cos from his hometown La Ronge Ice Wolves last October. He had his most productive season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) with eight goals, 35 points and 90 penalty minutes in 53 games split between the two teams, before adding two goals and 10 points in nine playoff games. "He's a winner is what he is," Hodgins said of Fiske, who is expected to be ready for the start of the season in September. "He's a tough, hard-nosed kid, very physical, but is a great skater. He's kind of today's de- fenceman, has a little bit of ev- erything in his game. He can run a power play, can kill penal- ties, but I just like the fact he's a winner." Fiske, who will study busi- ness at UOIT, gleaned some information from Jordan Ross, who also came to the Ridge- backs from the SJHL. "I knew him back in the day, so I knew right away where it was, what it was all about," Fiske said of Ross, a rookie with the team last season. "He gave me the lowdown about what it was all about. I was interested right away and we've been in touch ever since." Last week, Hodgins wel- comed right winger Brett Hara- symuk from the SJHL champion Nipawin Hawks, the team the Broncos had been travelling to play at the time of the accident. The two newcomers join goalies Michael Bullion and Leif Hertz, defenceman JC Thivierge and forwards Jake Bricknell and Austin Eastman as part of the Ridgebacks 2018 recruitment class. "We're building from the goalie out and I think our goal- tending is going to be really solid," said Hodgins, also pleased with the state of his blue-line. "I consider this year two of the true build, of what I want to try to make this as my hockey team, my type of team on the ice." UOIT was 15-9-4 in Ontario University Athletics play last season before being swept in two games by Concordia in the con- ference quarter-finals. HOCKEY Humboldt survivor Bryce Fiske signs with Ridgebacks BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Bryce Fiske, a former defenceman with the Humboldt Broncos, signed a letter of intent June 5 to play for the UOIT Ridgebacks starting in the 2018-19 season. Fiske is pictured, left, with head coach Curtis Hodgins.Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland Defenceman still recovering from devastating accident, but expects to be ready for OUA season 25 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m My last column found its way to my friend Duff Gib- son, who is the son of my high school coach Mr. Gib- son, whom I had written about. Duff is an Olympic gold medallist. We subsequently en- gaged in a long discussion, which was essentially a con- tinuation of the argument that you cannot progress until you acknowledge your own shortcomings. Or to put it another way, and most great athletes will know this, failure is our greatest teacher and motivator - but only if you let it be. The only way to sabotage that process is by not taking ownership of your faults and mistakes. The simple reality is that you won't suc- ceed at something if you aren't accountable for your mistakes. You will never ad- dress your weaknesses if you refuse to admit that you have any. Prior to the Torino Olym- pics, where he won gold in skeleton, Duff attended a presentation by multiple Olympic medallist Marnie McBean, in which she said: "My opinion of Olympic gold medallists plummeted when I won one myself." Her point was that before she won her first gold med- al, she assumed Olympic champions had some spe- cial talent or extraordinary skill or knew something that the rest of the compet- itors did not. When she won one herself, she realized that there was nothing ex- traordinary about it at all. She described it as ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Duff also found that ex- perience to be true - that he didn't have any special tal- ents. Rather, he "simply had the goal to get better in ev- ery aspect of the sport every year." It is a common char- acteristic of the most suc- cessful people that they don't worry about factors beyond their control and are focused entirely on aspects that are within their con- trol. He said, "I knew that my success was based entirely on what I did, and that if I wasn't successful, I could al- ways pinpoint at least one and sometimes several fac- tors that contributed." For more on accountabil- ity, please check this out: www.sperrybaseball- life.com/stay-at-17-inches/. Until next time, remem- ber "you can't fake strong!" –Former NHL strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Red Wings, Peter Renzetti can be reached at razor_1@sym- patico.ca. OPINION When did accountability become a 4-letter word? Columnist Peter Renzetti says failure is the best teacher and motivator PETER RENZETTI Column PICKERING - The Pick- ering Panthers are hopeful this year's development camp is as successful as last year's turned out to be. David DeMarinis, gen- eral manager and head coach of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) club, was happy with the turnout of about 60 players May 25-27 at the Ajax Com- munity Centre and hopes that a handful will ulti- mately make the team for the 2018-19 season. Last year, the camp pro- duced several key players, including defenceman Dustyn McFaul, who has committed to Clarkson University for 2019 and is ranked for the National Hockey League draft later this month. Jacob Roach, Mitchell Doyle, Riley Girard and goalie Ethan Langevin were among the others who caught on from last year's camp, and all with the exception of Langevin are expected back next sea- son. "For us to hit the num- bers we did on the week- end, we're quite happy about it," said DeMarinis, pointing out that camp siz- es across the OJHL were generally down a bit this year. "I don't think we have another Dustyn McFaul this year, per se, but we have a lot of good talent from this camp and we're hoping for about five or six kids from our camp will be making the jump to our team." DeMarinis expects the Panthers to be much more of a preferred destination for players now than once was the case, given the suc- cess of the team last season and its trajectory. The Panthers improved from 9-42-1-2 in 2016-17 - sec- ond worst in the 22-team league - to 26-24-1-3 this past season, and went sev- en games in the first round of the playoffs against a Wellington Dukes team that ended up a win shy of winning the RBC Cup na- tional championship. "It was draining a little bit to lose in a Game 7 and I think all of us, players and staff, took a good break from hockey," DeMarinis said. "We're excited about our group. We've got a lot of returning guys, more than probably ever before, so a lot of the core pieces will be back." There will be a lot of holes to fill, as well, includ- ing the top three scorers from last season - captain Josh Argier, Andrew Hughes and Brock Traill - and both goalies: Lange- vin, who is expected to stick with the Sarnia Sting, and Adam Wisco. While not wanting to get into specifics until players are signed, DeMarinis is confident that replace- ments will be found, in- cluding in goal, where he said six OHL-drafted play- ers attended the camp. "It's priority No. 1 for us," he said of the goaltend- ing position. "We're looking to sign two guys that have a little bit of junior experi- ence already, maybe a little bit older than Ethan was last year, and guys that will maybe stay with us for one or two years. "We're expecting to take another step next year," he added. 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Suites include: - Stainless Steel Appliances - Granite Countertops - Dishwasher - Microwave - Ceramic Tile in Kitchen and Bathroom - Vinyl Plank Flooring - New Bathroom Vanity - New Bathtub & Tub Surround - New faucets and fixtures - LED Lighting - And more! www.homestead.ca 905-686-0845 Apartments & Flats For RentA Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com View Classifieds online @durhamregion.com 29 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Join our Durham Team ofSchool BuSDriverS! No upfroNt costs We cover the pre-employment medical fee We provide free training $16.10 per hour With 4 hours a day guaraNteed Apply TodAy! 1-800-889-9491 www.stocktransportation.com jobs@stocktransportation.com R0 0 1 4 6 4 4 4 5 1 DELIVERY ROUTES AJAX AB203 Beaumont Dr, Hettersley Dr 43 papers AM901 Gilmour Dr, Longstaff Dr, Mandrake St 49 papers AM902 Gilmour Dr, Longstaff Dr 59 papers AM905 Angus Dr, Doric St 39 papers AM914 Lovergrove Lane 30 papers AM915 Angus Dr, Cooperage Lane 29 papers AM916 Cooperage Lane 29 papers AN962 Coles Ave, Magill Dr, Moxter Crt 71 papers AN990 Ducatel Cres, Ventura Lane 38 papers AO003 Wilce Dr 48 papers AO015 Meekings Dr, Mapson Cres 43 papers AO031 Carle Cres, Gandy Court 56 papers AP303 Fletcher Ave 40 papers AP306 Fletcher Ave, Epps Cres 64 papers AU246 Weston Cres 38 papers AU247 Shorten Pl, Mackeller Crt 22 papersPICKERING PB113 Napanee and Nipissing (52 Papers) PB092 Strouds, Fernam and Post Dr (35 Papers) PD231 Gossamer Dr and Pine Glen Dr (32 Papers) PE262 Glouchester Sq (50 Papers) PE267 Malden Cres (41 Papers) PF281 1975 Rosefield Rd (43 Papers) PG303 Foleyet Cres (55 Papers) PG304 Walnut Lane (32 Papers) PH336 1360 Glenanna Rd (32 Papers) PI401 1775 Valley Farm (32 Papers) PJ397 Strathmore Cres. (42 Papers) PJ410 1443-1521 Major Oaks (42 Papers) PM532 Lynx, Oliva and West Shore Blvd (40 Papers) PQ637 Cattailcourt and Rainy Day (46 Papers) PT904 1748-1808 Pine Grove (26 Papers) PV219 Treetop and Calvington Dr (21 Papers) If you are interested in a Route that isn’tlisted please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. All Routes Listed are not necessarily available ROOM TO RENT, clean private Whitby home, upstairs. Available immediately. Brock/Taunton, near Walmart Plaza. $550/month. Includes parking, laundry, wi-fi, share kitchen & washroom. Call 289-685-0643 1888 Malden Cres. Around the corner from Liverpool Rd. and Glenanna Dr., Pickering HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat. June 9th, 8 am to 2 pm. Variety of household items from cookware to books to clothing to sporting goods equipment to outerwear. Brand New shoes, sandals and high end sunglasses. 96 Whitefoot Cres. Ajax Sat. June 9th 8 am - 4 pm Rain or Shine Moving sale, all items must go! Bedroom furniture, reclining leather chair, wine rack, kitchen items & small appliances, camping equipment, treadmill, desk, vases, plates & misc items, Bird & Hamster cages & accessories, kids bookcases and much more. PERSONAL PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Thanks to St. Jude and the Sacred Heart Of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day for nine days. This prayer has never failed, and your prayers will be answered. Publication must be promised. L.A.S. 1971 MGB Red, Black InteriorSelling Certified, Runs great, body and motor excellent condition, newer top. Appraised 2016 @ $12,500. Asking $8,850. Car located in Oshawa. Really Great MG. Call Glenn 905-436-2877 This Week Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: Warehouse Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 6N8 Will be received until 12 noon On Monday June 18th, 2018. Contract commencing, July 9th, 2018. Work consisting of inserting, bagging and delivering newspapers and flyers to Customers in rural area on Wednesday and Thursday. Van required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Bid #513-Bowmanville area - approx. 408.Bid #517- Newcastle S / Newtonville area - approx. 1,102. Bid # 608-Port Perry/ little Britain area - approx. 1,739. Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. Drivers GeneralHelp DaycareWanted MATURE, CARING CARRIBEAN caregiver needed part-time for 2 toddlers, morning and afternoons, some weekends. Help with bathing, meal prep, playtime, putting to bed. Call 416-420-4023 Drivers GeneralHelp Articlesfor SaleA HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com Room & BoardAvailable & WantedR Novenas N CarsC Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards) Steve289.274.5759CarpetDeals.ca DOWNSIZING: area rug $50, chesterfield $300, book shelf $25, patio door vertical blinds $50, curio cabinet $150. Call 289-660-2570 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. New coin washers & dryers. Call us today: Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service & Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Room & BoardAvailable & WantedR Novenas N CarsC 2012 CHRYSLER 300S $8495. 2009 Chevy Malibu LS $3995. 2007 Chevy Aveo LS $1995. 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT $2995. 2007 Hyundai Tucson V6 $2995. 2007 Chevy Equinox LT $2495. 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport $1995. 2006 Ford Focus SE-ZX4 $1995. 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL $2995. 2006 Honda Civic $3495. 2006 Chevy Impala LTZ $2995. 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 $1495. 2005 Mazda 3 GS $1995. 2005 Nissan Quest 3.5SL $1295. 2005 Ford Focus SE $1995. 2004 BMW 325 Xi $4495. 2004 Cadillac Deville $2495. 2004 Chevy Epica LS $2495. 2003 Chevy Cavalier $1495. 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT $ 995. www.ambermotors.caOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!Over 55 vehicles in stock416-864-1310 Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-893-1594 TendersT Cars WantedC WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. 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Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Bid #308 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. TendersT TendersT ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room (WALLS 1 COAT) Fast, Reliable. Free estimates! 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