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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_07_25dur 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 14th Annual CCDWalk - June 8, 2019 Major Sponsors PADAN - Police Appreciation Dinner & Awards Night Wilcox Studios Platinum Sponsors Pottruff Family Foundation Rockcliffe Promotional Products Gold Sponsors AWCCU Financial Durham Regional Police Association Metroland Media Durham Region Pelican Events & Catering Rotary Club of Port Perry Simnet VOS’ Your Independent Grocer Food & Beverage Sponsors Maple Leaf Foods Inc. • Herrington’s Quality Butchers Trading Post Quality Foods Water Depot Port Perry • Tim Hortons Port Perry Thank you for your Support! Over $50,000 Raised! ThankYouTo OurWonderful Sponsors! *Wingfield,A.,Tun,P.A.,&McCoy,S.L.(2005).HearingLossinOlderAdulthood:WhatItIsandHowItInteractsWithCognitivePerformance.CurrentDirectionsinPsychologicalScience,14(3),144–148.†Studyparticipantsmustbeover50yearsofageandhavenever wornhearingaids.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). Youcanregistertobeapartofthismajornew hearingstudy†bycalling:1.888.242.4892 orvisiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study Connec t Hearing and Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph are seeking participants for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing. The test will take approximately 60 minutes. Participants must: •Be over 50 years of age •Have never worn hearing aids •Have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months WhyParticipate? It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss*. By taking part in this hearing study you’ll be playing an important part in determining the key factors around identifying hearing loss and what influences the decision to seek information. Participantsrequiredfora majornationalhearingstudy. 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 6 As mayor, I truly be- lieve in the importance of community engagement. Government should not operate in silos or in isola- tion. Rather, I believe we should implement a more collaborative approach where residents, business- es, community groups, and associations have a valued opinion and an ac- tive say in how we operate as a municipality. With respect to commu- nity engagement, I feel that the City of Pickering is one of Ontario's leading municipalities. We offer a broad and diverse array of programs and initiatives that engage all facets of our community. To date this year, we have held the Toronto East Aerotropolis event in conjunction with the Toronto Region Board of Trade, a GTA-wide Real- tor Symposium, Pickering 101 classes, and the annual Your City event. Over the past 12 years, I have held a combination of town hall meetings at city hall, as well as virtual town hall meetings over the phone to provide an open and public forum for residents to voice their questions and concerns. If you would like to be in- cluded in the phone invi- tation for our next virtual town hall meeting, please email your name and phone number to may- or@pickering.ca. However, at the fore- front of our public engage- ment initiatives is our combined Retail Cannabis and Public Alcohol Con- sumption Survey - two timely and much debated topics that are of great in- terest to residents and our greater community. We initially chose to opt out of hosting retail canna- bis stores in Pickering, knowing that we could po- tentially opt in at a later date, once we've had the opportunity to complete our community engage- ment efforts and consult with our neighbouring municipalities to learn of their respective experienc- es. If you have not yet had an opportunity to com- plete this survey, please visit pickering.ca/ha- veyoursay, which will be available until the end of August. Afterwards, staff will tabulate the results, consult with other munici- palities, and report to council with their recom- mendations. Please remember that my door is always open to you. And until our next virtual town hall meeting or coffee chat, please fol- low me on Twitter @may- ordaveryan or find me on Facebook so we can stay connected. Dave Ryan is the mayor of Pickering PICKERING'S A LEADER IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPINION MAYOR DAVE RYAN HOPES RESIDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR SAY ON RETAIL CANNABIS, PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL DAVE RYAN Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM DURHAM - Could man- datory e-learning and larg- er class sizes lead to local high schools being closed? The Durham District School Board (DDSB) says it's a possibility. School board docu- ments outline how a pro- posal from the provincial government to require all high school students to do four e-learning courses, could drop the school board's high school "utili- zation rate" from a current 94 per cent, to 66 per cent by 2023. "It could have huge ram- ifications," says school board chair Michael Bar- rett. The utilization rate is how much of a school's stu- dent capacity is being used; school boards aim for as high a utilization rate as possible. "A decrease in the utili- zation rate to 66 per cent would precipitate a discus- sion on school closures," school board documents note. "The class size in- crease and the potential change in enrolment due to e-learning could result in 10,007 surplus pupil places, which is the equivalent to eight secondary schools." The board says "whole- sale boundary changes" and students being bused to schools far from home are also possible outcomes. Why does e-learning change the utilization rate so dramatically? If a student takes four courses - which works out to 12 per cent of their total 32 credits - outside of school, they're no longer a "full-time equivalent" as far as enrolment is con- cerned. More like a 0.875 equivalent. "This equates to the po- tential of a 12 per cent re- duction in the number of students attending the physical building each day," says Christine Nance- kivell, the school board's chief facilities officer. That changes the board's 2023 enrolment projection to 19,410 high school students, a decrease of 2,180 from the current es- timate. Larger class sizes will also have an impact. The provincial govern- ment has announced plans to increase the average high school class size from 22 to 28 students over the next four years, which means more students be- ing physically accommo- dated inside each high school building. The DDSB's total high school capacity currently sits at 22,239 students - larger class sizes bump that up to 29,417. "It means the numbers aren't there for new any new high schools," Barrett says. "It changes the calcu- lations and would make (it) very difficult to make the case for a new school." Officials say it's too ear- ly to speculate about which DDSB high schools might be affected by the changes. "Until the increased sec- ondary class size and e- learning are in effect, the full impact of these chang- es for each school are not fully known," Nancekivell says. "The board will be re- viewing the impact on each school to determine where boundary changes may need to occur to balance enrolment, as well as any need for school closures long term." COULD MANDATORY E-LEARNING LEAD TO DURHAM HIGH SCHOOLS BEING CLOSED? JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com The Durham District School Board (DDSB) says a proposal from the provincial government to require all high school students to do four e-learning courses could drop the school board's high school "utilization rate" from a current 94 per cent, to 66 per cent by 2023. Torstar file photo NEWS 'DISCUSSION ON SCHOOL CLOSURES' IF SCHOOL UTILIZATION RATES PLUMMET THE ISSUE: THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SAYS MANDATORY E-LEARNING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE HIGH SCHOOL UTILIZATION RATES. LOCAL IMPACT: LOWER UTILIZATION RATES COULD LEAD TO SCHOOLS BEING CLOSED, BOUNDARY CHANGES AND STUDENTS BEING BUSED TO SCHOOLS FAR FROM HOME STORY BEHIND THE STORY Education reporter Jillian Follert has been following the mandatory e-learning issue since it was announced in March. In addition to concerns about how e-learning will impact students academically, she is interested in the logistical challenges that might come from having students in the physical school buildings for less time. 7 | Pi c 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering CustomerCareCentre905.683.7575(24hourline) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca Civic Holiday Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 August5 Closed RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 August5 Closed DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 August5 Closed DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 August5 Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 August5 Closed GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 August5 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 August5 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 August4&5 Closed TheCityofPickeringisinvitingCanadianartiststocreate, designandsubmitoriginalartworktobeusedforanew CommunityBannerProgram. Usingasingleoravarietyofmediums,artistareaskedto highlightthecultural,heritage,anddiversityoftheCityof Pickeringthroughthetheme:Live,Work,Play,Inspire. Atotalof35Communitybannerswillbeselectedand installedthroughoutCityCentre. pickering.ca/culture Fall2019 CityServices&LeisureGuide Willbeavailableonlineand inCityfacilitiesAugust6. ProgramRegistrationstarts August13forAquaticsand August15forallothers pickering.ca/cityguide 2019UpcomingSummer Concerts Bringyourlawnchairandgetreadytobe entertainedatourfreefamilyfriendlyconcerts! 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PICKERING - Cops quickly rounded up three suspects after a group of teens were targeted in a street-level robbery Wednesday night in Picker- ing. Three boys, two aged 15 and the other 14, were waiting on the train plat- form at the Pickering GO station around 9:30 p.m. July 17. The boys were then confronted by three suspects who demanded cellphones, jewelry and money, Durham police said. The victims were prevented from boarding a train and when one of them attempted to flee he was chased down, pinned against a wall and threat- ened. The victim's iPhone was taken and the three sus- pects fled, police said. About a half-hour later an officer spotted one of the suspects driving in the ar- ea of the Pickering Town Centre; a second suspect was arrested as he ap- proached that vehicle, and a third was arrested as he sat in another car parked nearby. The three males, all 17, are charged with robbery; two of them face an addi- tional charge of possession of property obtained by crime. Their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. COPS QUICKLY ROUND UP SUSPECTS IN PICKERING ROBBERY NEWS PICKERING - Officers acting on a tip seized a sawed-off shotgun from a man as he walked through a park in Pickering on Wednesday. A 20-year-old man was arrested during the inci- dent, which occurred around 11 a.m. July 17 after officers received informa- tion about a man who might be carrying a gun in the area of Brock Road and Finch Avenue, Durham po- lice said. When cops ap- proached a suspect in Brock Ridge Community Park, he surrendered his backpack for inspection. Inside the knapsack were a 12-gauge shotgun and seven shells, police said. Faisal Aziz, 20, of Bea- ton Way in Pickering faces several weapons charges including possession of a prohibited firearm and am- munition. 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Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar DOGGY PADDLE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TO THE EDITOR: My final 2019 tax bill for the City of Pickering came in the mail the other day. For a 30x100 foot lot, I now pay $5,426.52. By compari- son, last year the total was $5,194.28. This represents a 4.47 per cent tax increase in one year, about double the rate of inflation! All be- cause Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) keeps adjusting my property value every five years and Dave Ryan and the rest of the city councillors hike the mill rate with no consideration for this adjustment, there- by taking more than they deserve. The mill rate should take these MPAC adjust- ments into consideration - like they do in Toronto. If they assessed at the true value, the taxes would be much higher. There should not be a penalty im- posed every five years just because house prices are going up. Property tax should be indexed solely to the mill rate increase. MPAC needs to be abolish- ed as a source for estab- lishing property taxes. Each city can easily make its own assessments on in- dividual properties based on historical records. Poli- ticians not willing to make these changes should be voted out of office. This needs to be a top election issue. ENZO ODORICO PICKERING TO THE EDITOR: I am writing this re- garding park maintenance in Pickering. My wife’s memorial bench is in Bruce Hanscombe Park and the maintenance is disgusting, the grass has been cut only once and trimming around the benches is non-existent. There is about two feet from the benches not cut, and the grass is about a foot long in some areas. I don’t understand why this cannot be maintained bet- ter, we spend a lot to have the benches placed there out of respect for our de- ceased loved ones, only to have them look like this. This is not acceptable and should be rectified. JIM DAVIS PICKERING TO THE EDITOR: Question: When citi- zens of Pickering and adja- cent communities consid- er the pros and cons of an airport here, do they know that the lands in question have the highest rating for growing food? Agriculture will contin- ue to benefit the vast ma- jority of our citizens far more than will an airport! It is unconscionable that these valuable farmlands would be paved over! PATRICIA DAVEY, PICKERING MPAC NEEDS TO BE ABOLISHED SAYS READER 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m RepaiR while you wait, Reline | Rebase | adjust Kingston Rd. Li v e r P o o l R d . Va l l e y F a a z r m R d . 1450 Kingston Road Unit 13, pickering We accept all insurance plans ODSp/OW Benefits 100% Covered Save time & adjustment visits with our onsite denture lab. 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OPP officers responded to a business on Boundary Road about a call regarding five men on site on Tuesday at about 1:45 a.m. Police re- port the men appeared to be removing various items. When police arrived, the men had left, but with the help of an emergency response team and the Dur- ham regional police canine unit, the men were found and arrested. Elemer Lazi, 26, of Ajax has been charged with breaking and entering a place with the intent to commit an indictable of- fence, mischief — destroy- ing or damaging property, and obstructing a police of- ficer. The other four men are from Toronto. 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The program invites businesses to complete three levels of checklists - including things as simple as checking your tire pres- sure once per month to save fuel and reduce tire wear, to installing a com- poster on site and using the material to green your grounds. Over the years, more than 140 businesses have taken up the chal- lenge. Now a decade later, EBAC has created a new Eco-Checklist for Home- Based businesses, which reflect more relevant steps that can be taken when running your busi- ness from your home. These checklists encour- age things like recycling obsolete electronics as e- waste, closing heat regis- ters in unused rooms, re- placing furnace filters HOME-BASED BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO THINK GREEN OPINION COLUMNIST MELANIE WALLS SAYS COMMITTEE LAUNCHING ECO-CHECKLIST MELANIE WALLS Column regularly and using solar landscape lighting. 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And it's amazing that these magnificent, statuesque trees, some reaching 30 metres tall, grow from such tiny seeds. Except when attacked by the foreign fungal disease that was imported on bee- tles in a load of wood from Europe, elms are strong and tough, having sur- vived and thrived for 40 million years, since the Miocene period. Towns in Manitoba tend to be far apart and buf- fered by vast grain fields managed by agribusiness- es, small family farms be- ing largely a thing of the past. Hopefully some com- munities are far enough apart to keep Dutch elm beetles from finding them all. Road signs everywhere warn people not to trans- port firewood. My husband and I visit- ed a prehistoric burial mound complex near the Souris River on the Sas- katchewan-Manitoba bor- der when we drove across the Prairies in June. Locals told us how a nearby cou- lee, studded with towering elms until the Dutch elm disease arrived a decade ago, was slowly growing up with Manitoba maples and ash. 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Marble Foyer, Chef’s Kitchen, Large Island, High-End Appliances. Glass Encased Wine Rm, Hardwood and Millwork Thru-out. 10’ Main, 9’ Upper, Crown Moulding, Coffered Ceiling, Master Retreat w/ Dressing Rm, Elevator Lift! The list goes on. $2,7 8 9 , 0 0 0 CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE Modern 5 bdrm, 6 bthrm spectacular home built on extra wide 65’ lot facing park. Chef’s kitchen w/ hi-end appliances 10’ ceilings main level. Smart home with leak detect/prevent technology. Professionally designed and decorated (can choose interior finishes). Security package & much more! $2,1 0 0 , 0 0 0 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!! Detached 3 Bedroom brick Bungalow In Convenient Toronto Neighbourhood. New Roof, Separate Entrance to Basement. 3 Car Parking On Quiet Street With Detached Oversized Garage. Short Bus ride To Subway, close to 401 SOLD IN 1WK FOR 104% OF ASKING!! ANO THER SOLD SUPERB LOCATION!! Charming & Spacious 3+2 Bedroom Bungalow W/Loft In Prime Thornhill Location!! Beautifully Updated Kitchen W/Granite, Open Concept Living/Dining, Separate Family Room, Master LoftW/Ensuite & Balcony Overlooking Backyard,Inground Pool, Separate Entrance To Basement Apartment! Amazing Value $1,2 8 8 , 0 0 0 GORGEOUS HOME, STEPS TO LAKE/BLUFFS An artistic delight! 3bd + office (4th bd) 4 bath on rare 55 X 137ft lot. Reno’d thru-out. Custom kitchen w/granite + stainless steel appls. Open concept living rm. Amazing cottage rm w/walk-out to fenced yard. Master suite w/cathedral ceiling + 3pc ensuite. Separate entry to finished bsmt. Unbelievable home + location! $999 , 9 0 0 TWO RECREATIONAL LOTS - 114 ACRES Potential To Build Your Dream Executive Estate Or Weekend Retreat, With Miles Of Trails, just 35 minutes to Toronto. Great Spring Trout And Fall Salmon Fishing On Graham Creek Which Runs Through The Property. Abundant Wildlife Including Deer, Rabbit,Turkey, and Grouse. $849 , 0 0 0 $599 , 0 0 0 $2,3 0 0 , 0 0 0 CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD Mins To Downtown. Ravine Lot Leading To Rouge River. 62.5’ Wide Premium Lot With Privacy From All Sides. High-End Finishes Made For Any Taste. Over 5500 Sqf Finished Living Space. Contemporary Styled Architecture With Only The Highest Quality Materials. Built By Reputable Builder With 30 Years Experience. Full Tarion Warranty. Able To Build To Suit Buyer’s Needs. SUPER VALUE Detach Fully renovated bungalow with 3+3 bedrooms, 3 new kitchens, 3 new washrooms, new hardwood floors, separate entrance to basement, steps to TTC,close to all amenities in Ideal Location. $999 , 0 0 0 INCREDIBLE VALUE IN BLUE GRASS MEADOWS Spacious Ranch Style 3 bedroom Bungalow On Corner Lot! Large living room, Separate Entrance to Basement Rec Room with heated floors and wet bar. 2 car garage, Interlock drive, across from school and greenbelt. 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Modern open concept living room, Hardwood throughout, Custom Kitchen with island and granite counters,beautiful back deck overlooking huge backyard. Steps to Woodbine Station! $950 , 0 0 0 ULTRA RARE PENTHOUSE OPPORTUNITY Gorgeous Unobstructed West View from 112sqft.Open Balcony! Extremely Spacious and Meticulously Maintained 2 Bedroom plus Den Split Lay out Boasting 10ft. Ceilings and Open Concept 1437sqft. With too many Luxurious finishes to mention. 2 1/2 Bath, 2 Car Tandem Parking. Once in a lifetime Opportunity! $879 , 9 0 0 EXECUTIVE ESTATE ON 2.2 ACRE RAVINE LOT Large custom built 4 Bedroom. Rarely available exclusive quiet court. Spacious eat-in kitchen with quartz counters + walk-out to breathtaking backyard. Huge family rm with fireplace. Separate dining room. Sunken living room with fireplace. Main floor den. Hardwood floors thru-out. Huge finished basement. 3 car garage. Country setting close to all conveniences and 404! $1,8 4 9 , 9 0 0 DREAM TURN-KEY HOBBY FARM Fully Functional 10 Acre Horse Farm With 6 Paddocks, Outdoor Arena, New 48’ x 32’ Barn W/ Room For 8 Stalls. Renovated 3 Bedroom Bungalow Over 2000 Sq Ft. Finished Rec Room With 4th Bedroom and Bath. Sauna Included! Nothing Left To Do! $1,0 0 0 , 0 0 0 GATED COMMUNITY PENTHOUSE SUITE Immaculately Kept, Bright and Spacious split 2 Bedroom Design, Combined Living/ Dining Room With walkout to balcony, Includes 16,000sqft Swan ClubhouseWith private lake,pools,tennis courts, gym. Parking and Locker Included. Live the life!! $649 , 9 0 0 AMAzING OPPORTUNITY! Fantastic bungalow on HUGE premium pie shaped lot! Just freshly painted w/ new light fixtures, beautiful renovated kitchen w/ quartz counters, breakfast bar & eat-in area. Upgrades in all bathrms, crown moulding & pot lights. 3 br bsmt apartment w/ Fire door & fire insulation between floors,hardwired fire alarms w/ sep ent perfect for investment.. Close to top rated schools. Mins to GO stn, hwys, parks & 1 bus to subway! $898 , 0 0 0 EXCELLENT VALUE & LOCATION Stroll to Cedar Valley Conservation. Minutes to Durham College/ UOIT. Jeffery Home on Pie Shaped Lot in Mature neighbourhood close to Public/Private Schools & all amenities. 3+1 Bedroom with Family Eat-In Kitchen. Walkout to Fenced backyard. $485 , 0 0 0 ANOTHER SOLD STUNNING LOT ON CUL-DE-SAC Lovely 4bd 3bath on huge 100x150ft lot in Thornhill. Large eat-in kitchen with walk-out to yard. Open concept living/dining. Main flr den. Finished bsmt. Inground pool. 3 car garage. Quiet secluded street. Amazing location close to Go Train and future Subway! $1,4 9 9 , 9 0 0 BACKSPLIT WITH WALKOUT BASEMENT 3 Bedroom with Open concept living and dining room, hardwood flooring throughout, eat-in kitchen, wood burning fireplace, basement with separate entrance, easy access to 401, transit. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANOTHER SOLD BRAND NEW!! Never Lived In 2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept living area, Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Laminate Floors. Includes 1 Parking and Locker, Steps To Elevator, South West Views. SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$$!! ANO THER SOLD GORGEOUS PIE SHAPED RAVINE LOT Beautiful 2 Storey on Child Friendly Court,Walking Distance To School And All Amenities. Thousands Spent on Renos. Massive Open Concept Kitchen. Large Family Room Overlooking Ravine, Finished basement with High Ceilings, and so much more!! SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING! ANO THER SOLD ELEGANT MASTERPIECE Open concept layout, 20ft soaring ceiling in living room, formal dining room,coffered ceiling,Spectacular kitchen with center island & stainless steel appliances, office, 5 bedrooms, 4 car garage, shows to perfection! $2,0 9 8 , 8 0 0 BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOFT!! Fabulous,LuxuryHomeLocatedInHighlyDesirableNeighbourhood!! Amazing Layout, Separate Living and Dining Rooms, Large Kitchen With BreakfastArea,Family RoomWith 17’ Ceiling,Master Bedroom With Ensuite & Double-Sided Fireplace, 2nd Floor Bedroom & Open Loft Area + Much More! Must Be Seen! $929 , 9 0 0 PORT UNION PARADISE Traditional 4 bdrm home perched above street grade on a large 90’x150’ lot. Stunning Landscaped backyard; lush, flower-filled & mature trees provide ultimate privacy. Layered stone & wood decking, & pristine in ground Betz pool. Great location close to excellent Schools! $1,1 0 0 , 0 0 0 SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME Stunning & Bright 2130 sqft 3 bedroom, 4bath. Large kitchen with breakfast area + walkout to huge 19X11ft terrace. Open concept with gorgeous hardwood floors. Huge master with 4pc ensuite + big walkin closet. Professionally finished family room with separate entry, is a self-contained living space. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ENTERTAINER’S DREAM HOME High-Quality Updated Home With Plenty Of Space For Any Entertainer’s Guests. 3 Beds, 3 Baths. Family Room With Wetbar + Walk-Out To Backyard Oasis. Concrete Pool, Tiki Bar, Fully Landscaped, Complete With Privacy And Shade. Basement Rec Area With Wet Bar, Full Bath,Wet/Dry Sauna & Lots Of Storage. Close To 401, Great Schools & Transit. SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$$!! ANOTHER SOLD CUSTOM MASTERPIECE ON 15 ACRES Beautiful 5-bedroom home with Spectacular open concept Great room &Eat-in Kitchen. Stunning Helical Staircase. 3 car garage. Tranquil wooded/cleared land just north of Pickering Town Centre. Nature at your backdoor! $1,8 9 9 , 9 0 0 OUTSTANDING VALUE OPPORTUNITY 3792 Sqft Home with extra 1500 Sqft Bsmnt in-Law Suite. 4+2 bedrooms, 5 Baths total. Two Master Bedrooms, Main floor office. Massive Kitchen with Oak Cabinets,Stainless SteelAppliances & Quartz Counters,steel roof,updated Hi-Eff Furnace, Ac + Vynyl Windows, Relaxing landscaped private backyard. Located in Premium Neighbourhood close to Go + Grat Schools. $900 , 0 0 0 TWO VACANT LOTS Site-Plan Approved Vacant Lots Ready For Builder To Start Construction On High-Demand Ravine Property. All Approvals Granted, Only Registration Required. Build Up To 6000 Sqf Homes Both With Walk-Out Basements. No Need To Wait, Seller Ready To Close So Construction Can Start This Year. $1,0 5 0 , 0 0 0 $510 , 0 0 0 TRULY UNIQUE DESIGN Completely Renovated Bungalow. Over $150k In Recent Renos. Taken Back To Studs, Re-Insulated, Re-Designed and being Sold With New Custom Layout. Bsmt Re-EngineeredWith City Permits. EasyTo ConvertTo Legal Duplex. Right Next Door To Park. See It To Believe It! MULTI-USE OPPORTUNITY Demand Location Near Subway. Opportunity For Builder/ Investors. 50 X 104 Ft Severable Lot. Build 2 Homes. Or Brick Bungalow With Detached Garage and Separate Entrance To Basement. Live-In And Build In Future Or Rent Out. SOLD FAST FOR 102% OF ASKING!! ANOTHER SOLD BAYVIEW VILLAGE OPPORTUNITY Top Rated Earl Haig/Elkorn School District. Spacious and Meticulous maintained, Open Concept Kitchen & Dining Area. 2nd side ent. w. covered Patio off Dining. Double Car Garage with lift allows for a 3rd vehicle. Basement With Income Potential. Pool sized private backyard. Gorgeous Family Home! $1,9 9 8 , 4 4 4 INCREDIBLE VALUE Spectacular One year old 4 bedroom, 4 bath almost 3000sq Ft modern home. Located on premium lot backing to green space. 9 Ft ceilings, hardwood floors. Thousands spent on upgrades. Truly must be seen! Fantastic Opportunity! $1,0 4 9 , 0 0 0 OUTSTANDING VALUE PrimeAgincourt large 3 bedroom semi-detached raised bungalow with 2 car garage. Separate entrance to lower level suitable for nanny suite. Fenced backyard with inground pool. Great family neighbourhood with close by schools, shopping, and all conveniences!! SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$$!! ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD PRIME LOCATION Family neighbourhood minutes to Maxwell Heights Secondary School & all amenities. 3 Bedroom, open concept Kitchen,Dining and living room area. Walkout to back yard from lower level & Deck from Kitchen. Excellent Value! SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANO THER SOLD 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 22 Live In Superintendent/ Handyman Needed For a 54 unit complex in Brighton Ontario. Must be willing to live on premises. Ideal for retired couple, 50-60. Duties would include cleaning apartments & hallways etc. with other minor duties to follow. References required. Please send resume to: Pradacourt@hotmail.com or call: 613-813-8842 Building Services Manager Salary: $70,837.84 to $79,107.67 (under review)under review)under review Hours of Work: Full-time 35 hours/week Location: Peterborough, with area travel For a complete description and to apply, please visit our website: http://www.ptbohousingcorp.ca/careers We thank all applicants for applying. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. PETERBOROUGH HOUSING CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Licensed Automotive Technician (310S) Seeking someone who is looking for that home-town dealer environment. As a technician in our service department, your primary focus will be performing PDI’s of new vehicles as well as reconditioning of used vehicles. We offer a competitive compensation package and benefits; as well as ongoing OEM training programs. To qualify, candidates must: • Possess valid 310S Certificate &ODP Certificate • Possess valid driver’s license in good standing• Able to work in Canada &ready to work hard &have fun! Located @ Bayly St & Westney Rd IN AJAX! Please email resume to : andrew.j@ajaxmitsubishi.ca Automotive Automotive Automotive LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for infant. 9 to 5 • $14/hr. Room Accom. incl. AJAX L1T 3E2 Primary child care includes: bathing, feeding, babysitting, clothes, diaper change, nap and playtime. Light housekeeping required. Send resumes to: erose3280@ yahoo.com Warehouse Workers Needed Full-Time Monday to Friday. Please call or email resume to multicauseontario@hotmail.com905-831-7191 General Help General Help General HelpGeneral Help Experienced Part Time Receptionist required in Markham Please email resume to:patpend@bellnet.ca AZ DRIVERS WANTED Clean Abstract required, min 2 years experience. TDG Experience an asset. Cross Border Preferred. Day Runs. Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.(some loading/unloading) Starting Rate: $24.00 per hour 35lbs.(some loading/unloading) Starting Rate: $24.00 per hour 35lbs.(some loading/unloading) Please apply with resume & current abstract: Owner/Operators apply with rates.Lennox Drum Limited233 Fuller Road, Ajax, ON Fax 905-427-4986 Call 905-427-1441 Email: ap@lennoxdrum.com AZ & DZ DRIVERS Required with minimum 3 years experience on tri-axle dump trucks. Clean abstract required.Benefits available. Year round work. Please call 416-989-4003 or send resume emanuel@giancortransport.com Bus Driver WantedMon to Fri, 2- 4 pmfor afterschool programMust have valid B class license, good driving record, and must complete a criminal background check for working with childrenCall or text416-839-4068durhamtk@gmail.com Careers Careers Careers Careers Health Care/Medical Health Care/Medical Drivers Drivers WEDNESDAY, July 31st 4:30 p.m. A U C T I O N S A L E of Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles of Forest Hill Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Louie XV marquetry commode, dining room suite with glass table, French side table, chesterfield and chairs, ant desk, grandfather clock, fireplace, French hi boy, queen bed, spindle bed, oak side by side, leather chesterfield, hanging lamp, artwork, jewellery, royal Doulton figurines, tiffany style lamps, miners lamp, 40 Royal Doulton figurines, set Royal crown derby and Royal Doulton dishes, cranberry, stamps bible, 32pc of sterling silver flatware, silver dollars,plus many other interesting items. Note The ant items in this sale are excellent quality and the modern items were only a month old before the lady passed away. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Corneil’s Auction Barn Friday, July 26th at 4:30pm - Selling the Contents of a Leaskdale home plus others - Friday, July 26th at 4:30pmContents of a Leaskdale home plus others - Friday, July 26th at 4:30pm - Selling the Contents of a Leaskdale home plus others - - Selling the oak hall seat with oval bevelled mirror - Aladdin Contents of a Leaskdale home plus others - oak hall seat with oval bevelled mirror - Aladdin Contents of a Leaskdale home plus others - lamps - harvest table - oriental room divider - wood telephone - coal oil lamps - RR lamps - lamps - harvest table - oriental room divider - wood telephone - coal oil lamps - RR lamps - lamps - harvest table - oriental room divider - nesting tables - crocks - Coca Cola cooler - wood telephone - coal oil lamps - RR lamps - nesting tables - crocks - Coca Cola cooler - wood telephone - coal oil lamps - RR lamps - reclining love seat - Glen Healey game worn nesting tables - crocks - Coca Cola cooler - reclining love seat - Glen Healey game worn nesting tables - crocks - Coca Cola cooler - glove - Amati accordion - Craftsman 8” sliding reclining love seat - Glen Healey game worn glove - Amati accordion - Craftsman 8” sliding reclining love seat - Glen Healey game worn miter saw - Martin 8 ton farm wagon (8x20 glove - Amati accordion - Craftsman 8” sliding miter saw - Martin 8 ton farm wagon (8x20 glove - Amati accordion - Craftsman 8” sliding wooden rack) - 12’ fiberglass boat - 14’ Grew miter saw - Martin 8 ton farm wagon (8x20 wooden rack) - 12’ fiberglass boat - 14’ Grew miter saw - Martin 8 ton farm wagon (8x20 Sunfish sailboat - Qty of china, glass, wooden rack) - 12’ fiberglass boat - 14’ Grew Sunfish sailboat - Qty of china, glass, wooden rack) - 12’ fiberglass boat - 14’ Grew household and collectable items.Sunfish sailboat - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items.Sunfish sailboat - Qty of china, glass, GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium, visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium) Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am KELLETT AUCTIONSAt Kellett Sale Barn, 1322 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 mile south of Blackstock, OntarioTues., July 30, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. Selling Tractors, Farm Machinery, Tools, guns and Construction Equipment, 990 International haybine 9 ft, 5’ Rotary Mower, Tools. Consignments Welcome! Book your items early for advertising. AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447www.kellettauctions.com Pickering Large Garage Sale for Animal Charity •Sat. July 27th Animal Charity th Animal Charity •8 am - 4 pm 1809 Applview Road New pet beds, coats, and leashes, bird cages + many more pet supplies, new gift ware, antique chairs, furniture, blue-ray dvd, pictures, lamps, garden stuff, collectibles, pez holders, ladies motorcycle gear, fringe leather jacket, harley davidson boot size 6, pedestal sink, Christmas in July plus usual garage sale treasures, come for our delicious bake sale! Pickering GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 27 j 9am - 2pm 717 Victory Drive Household items, toys, clothes, and much more... something for everyone! 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Free Estimates. 647-915-4231 home improvement / service professionals POTTER, Rosemary Anne (nee Sharp) (July 1, 1940 - July 12, 2019) Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 80th year. Left to mourn are her loving husband Carlyle, sons David (Cindy) and Jeffery (Cindy), daughter Deborah (Robert), her grandchildren Jeffrey (Christine), Johnathon, William, Brandon, Jason, Cameron, and Brady, along with her great- grandchildren Liam and Nora. She will be greatly missed by her sister Patricia (Roy) and brother John (Linda) as well as her many nephews and nieces. She will be lovingly remembered by her friends and those that had the pleasure of knowing her, especially those from the Pickering Village United Church and the South Pickering Senior Citizens’ Centre. A memorial gathering will be held at the Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. North, Ajax on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00, followed by a reception at the church. A feeling of silence, a quiet sadness, and a longing for one more day has descended upon us. However, on this day the Lord opened his arms and welcomed you home and you have become our angel. Your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. Forever will you live on in the hearts of all those who were privileged to know you. If so desired, in memory of Rosemary, donations can be made to the Diabetes Canada (diabetes.ca or call 1-800-226-8464 ext 7753), The Kidney Foundation of Canada, or the Alzheimer Society of Durham. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca DIXON, Margaret Eleanor Quietly surrounded by her family on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Empress Gardens in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Brian and Darlene (Jim Mills). Dear grandmother of Richard, great-grandmother of Chelsea and Luke, great-great-grandmother of Leo. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 28th, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the home of Jim and Darlene Mills: 2843 LAKEFIELD ROAD, Selwyn, Ontario, K9J 6X5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Canada. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.nisbettfuneralhome.com SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED SERVICING Local Cemeteries Including Duffin Meadows, Pine Ridge Memorial, Erskine and Catholic Cemeteries OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9-5 Evening and Sat Appointments Avail 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax DOCHERTY, Joseph In loving memory of the love of my life, Joseph, who passed away on July 30, 2018. I’ll love you and miss you forever. Love always, Laura Death Notices Death Notices Memoriam Memoriam home renovations SUMMER RENOVATIONS 647-287-7168(Free Estimates) Build/Repair Fences Build/Repair Decks BIG OR SMALL, GIVE US A CALL! 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Brighton Area All amenities, ideal for adult living. 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However, he fig- ured his future was more likely in business, since he studied American literature and busi- ness administration with a mi- DURHAM GAZELLES RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com See RANDY,page 2 Durham Gazelles track members Cassandra Williamson, Brianna Gayle and Makenzy Pierre-Webster are representing Canada at international meets in July. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar GROWING CLUB PRODUCING TREMENDOUS RESULTS ON THE TRACK Go to: eastmagazine.ca Home Decor •FooD & Dining PeoPle & Places •FasHion Pastimes... anD so mucH more EAST of the City Magazine Durham’s Lifestyle Magazine2019 Golf SavinGS book $20 CaSH onlY The UPS Store 1822 Whites Road and 1550 Kingston Rd E Now Available At Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 nor in computer studies. But once his own children, Zion and Selah, started showing promise on the track as well, Brookes finally gave his career over to coaching and inspiring others. That's been good news for the Durham Gazelles Track and Field Club, the flagship pro- gram of Brookes's company, Running for Your Life. In the past five years, the Ga- zelles have grown from about a dozen members to more than 200, and are producing success- ful athletes of all ages, includ- ing most prominently right now, Makenzy Pierre-Webster of Whitby. Pierre-Webster, who suc- cessfully defended her 100- and 200-metre titles at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) champi- onships this year and will com- pete at the 2019 Pan American U20 Athletics Championships, is following in her coach's foot- steps and heading to UCLA in the fall. But the club is about much more than sprinting to victory, says Brookes, a 42-year-old Ajax resident. "I try not to put too much em- phasis on winning and losing in grade school ... I just kind of tell the kids to have fun in sports," he says. "Just have fun, enjoy the process and when you get to high school, that's when every- thing levels out in terms of pu- berty, growth and that's when you've got to really start work- ing hard on your mechanics and taking pride in your own event. "I'm really happy that I have some great coaches by my side who are definitely motivated and committed to the team," he adds. "That's where we're blessed with different eyes, different minds, different philosophies, and can work together as a team. It's good to see." In addition to Pierre-Web- ster, the club also sent Picker- ing's Cassandra Williamson and Whitby's Brianna Gayle to an international meet in July - the 2019 NACAC U18/U23 Cham- pionships in Mexico - where Williamson won a bronze medal in the 800m. Earlier, a whopping 28 Ga- zelles competed at the OFSAA championships in Guelph, in- cluding Oshawa's Trinity Miller, who also defended a 100 metre title. At the elementary level, the following six club members set regional records: Quinten Sam- mut (Grade 8 200 metre, 23.76); Evaya Carnegie (Grade 4 high jump, 1.32 metre); Demilade Fa- lobi (Grade 5 100 metre, 12.09, and 200 metre, 27.23); Jenna Higgs (Grade 6 800 metre, 2:28.99); Theo France (Grade 4 100 metre, 13.14, and 200 metre, 28.03); Kaley Pratt (Grade 5 1,500 metre, 5:13.00). "There's a lot of talent in Dur- ham and it's cool to be part of it," Brookes says. "It's a good club where everyone can just work together, all inclusive. It doesn't matter your talent level, it doesn't matter your age, as long as you're here to work and enjoy yourself, it's a club for you." COMMUNITY Continued from page 1 RANDY BROOKES GROOMING MORE THAN JUST SPRINTERS Left: Durham Gazelles club members set elementary records at the Durham regional meet this year. From left are Kaley Pratt, Theo France, Quinten Sammut, Demilade Falobi and Jenna Higgs. Right: Randy Brookes, head coach of the Durham Gazelles track club, high-fived daughter Selah during a 2018 practice at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar Steve Russell/Torstar Pickering Hockey Association Save on Registration Rates The Pickering Hockey Association is pleased to announce our “Refer a Friend”Program. Refer a friend –Applies to Atom - Juvenile House League program and save $100 off each registration!Yes,both the new player to the PHA and the player referring the friend will each receive a $100 refund payment in October. DISCOUNT REGISTRATION FEE FOR HOUSE LEAGUE GOALIES All goalies registered in our House League from Atom to Midget / Juvenile can play for only $150. Certain conditions apply, check website for complete list of details to qualify www.pickeringhockey.com 64 years in business & 40,000+ projects 3 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ac.stepracgnik.www | 7487-138-509 GNIREKCIP ,7 TINU .DR KCORB 0501 SLAVIRRA WEN | SNGISED 006 REVO | NOITCELES EGUH The second CROSSING POINT FESTIVAL is July 26 and 27 at Oshawa's Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. Vocalists Tanika Charles and Julian Taylor co-headline the Friday night concert, while The Wooden Sky headlines Saturday night. A weekend festival pass is $45 - but visit the festival Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CrossingPointFestival, to see how you can save $25 with a discount code. Kids 12 and under free. For more information, visit crossingpointfestival.ca or www.facebook.com/CrossingPointFestival. Up north, the UXBRIDGE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL is on July 27 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Elgin Park, 180 Main St. S., Uxbridge (vehicle entrance on Elgin Park Drive). Enjoy the pipe bands, food and gift vendors, beer garden and entertainment. Plus Scottish breed dogs, a highland dance competition, children's heavy games and events. Free entry with a donation, and free parking. To learn more, contact Jan Bennett at janben- nett46@gmail.com or 1-905-862-8226. POPEYE'S DURHAM QUARTER MARATHON is on July 27 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. at city hall, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa. The event supports The Refuge and features 1/4 and 1/8 marathons along Oshawa city streets, the Oshawa Creek Trail and the waterfront. Registration is $65, or run for free if you fundraise $150. The race begins at 8:30 a.m.; visit www.thedqm.ca. RAISE THE ROOF and enjoy stories on July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Bowmanville. The Stories to Raise the Roof Fundraiser features stories with Enid DeCoe, and is to help pay for an $8,000 roof repair. If you have a story you would like to hear, contact DeCoe at ejdecoe@gmail.com and suggest it. For more information, contact Stacey at office@faithunited.ca or 1-905-433-8953. End the weekend with KARAOKE SUNDAYS@606 on July 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Listen, dance or sing a song yourself. Free admission. FIVE FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON JULY 27 AND 28 Whitby's Sarah Fazackerley performed during the first night of the 2018 Crossing Point Festival and returns to play this year's event. Jason Liebregts / Metroland STAY IN THE KNOW. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DAILY HEADLINES NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM © 2019 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved REFLEXIONS OF YOU Express yourself with our new Pandora Reflexions TM collection. THE PANDORA STORE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905.492.7263 10551254 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 The provincial government is repealing the Toxics Reduction Act as part of a Bill 66 promise to cut red tape for business. It’s a move that has left many, like occupational hygienist John Oudyk, upset and concerned. In this week’s instalment of the Torstar Community Brands multi- part, web-exclusive series A Toxic Decision?experts sound the alarm on the repeal. READ IT NOW durhamregion.com/toxins COMING SOON From densely-populated Toronto to small-town Ontario, municipalities play host to facilities that use or create toxic substances. Is your town toxic? A TOXIC DECISION? DURHAM - The growth of soccer in Durham Re- gion, particularly on the women's side, is manifest- ing itself in an entertain- ing way in League1 Onta- rio right now. A semi-professional loop established six years ago that now includes 16 men's and 14 women's teams, the league is going right down to the wire to determine the eight play- off berths per side. In men's, Darby FC - a combination of Darlington and Whitby talent - was tied for seventh place with a record of 5-4-2 with four games remaining, while Pickering-based Durham United FA was tied for 12th at 2-7-2. The women's race also features the new FC Osha- wa team, and could legiti- mately see all three teams qualify for the post-sea- son, although a season- ending July 26 game be- tween Oshawa and Dur- ham United at Kinsmen Park in Pickering could go a long way in determining that. With two games re- maining for each, Darby FC (6-5-0) sat sixth, two points ahead of both FC Oshawa (5-5-1) and Dur- ham United FA (4-3-4), who were part of a three-way tie for seventh. "We have very good, strong teams in this league and it's enjoyable to see," says Ramin Mohammadi, head coach of Durham United, who has been im- pressed with all three new teams to the league, in- cluding FC Oshawa. "I think the new teams that came add that flair to the league. They're good young teams, they bring more competition." Durham United is com- ing off a historic season, having won the 2018 playoff championship after finish- ing fourth during the reg- ular season. Although they have since lost all-star defender Tamara Brown and two others to professional teams in Sweden, Moham- madi likes the way his team is playing down the stretch and expects to be right in the middle of things again this year. "In the playoffs, there's no guarantee for anybody, but we should be in the mix of the A teams for the play- offs, hopefully," he said. "We felt a little bit unbal- anced at the beginning, but now we're coming back again and the girls are showing strong." Oshawa FC has already made some history as well, using players from all three soccer clubs in the city for its July 14 road game against Vaughan, a 2-0 victory. Three call-up players from the 2001 Oshawa Tu- rul girls' team dressed for the first time, including Katie Nippard, who opened the scoring three minutes into the game. "Getting the win was an exciting night for the FC Oshawa organization as we look to clinch a playoff berth, but being able to watch all three of Osha- wa's competitive clubs be represented on the pitch last night was the bigger win," said general manag- er Elizabeth McCaw. "The goal of FC Oshawa was, from the start, to create an avenue for every senior women player in the city to have a semi-pro environ- ment to call home." Sona Makulova leads FC Oshawa with three goals, while goalkeeper Sa- rah Forde has been solid handling a bulk of the wor- kload. Lauryn Arruda has a team-high five goals for Darby FC, while Diarra Simmons and Hollie Babut lead Durham United with four apiece. Darby FC's final regu- lar season game is on the road against first-place Oakville Sunday, July 28. The July 26 finale be- tween FC Oshawa and Durham United is sched- uled for an 8 p.m. start at Kinsmen Park. WOMEN'S SOCCER IN DURHAM HITS NEW HEIGHTS Durham United FA's Kalifornia Mitchell tried to get control of the ball during League1 Ontario soccer action against Vaughan June 29 at the Pickering Soccer Centre. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com COMMUNITY 7 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Durham REALTORS® report a 22 per cent increase of new listings in June The President of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR), Tina Sorichetti, announced Durham REALTORS® reported 1,093 residential transactions in June 2019. This represents a significant 19 per cent increase from the 918 transactions in June of 2018. Durham Region saw 2,320 new listings in June, representing a 22 per cent increase com-pared to June 2018. Residential transactions and new listings have increased consistently representing significant year-over-year growth. The overall average selling price in Durham Region for the month of June was $620,506, up 2 per cent from $610,728 in June 2018. “We are continuing to see strong sales growth in this summer market compared to the same time last year” stated Sorichetti. “Buyers continue to benefit from the value and affordable housing types that are available in Durham’s marketplace.” The MLS® Home Price Index Composite Benchmark was up 1.25 per cent in June 2019. The Benchmark Price for a single-family detached home in Durham was $611,500 last month. Durham Region has a diverse market place that has several different communities and choices for buyers. The Benchmark Price for a townhouse in Clarington was $423,800 in June 2019. “We are seeing a positive shift in the market and strong year-over-year sale and new listing growth. Buyers are starting to move off of the sidelines and into the marketplace following the adjustment period following the OSFI stress test. It is important to note that affordability and housing sup-ply be considered as more buyers move east. Demand continues to be high in Durham and the supply of housing options needs to be able to match that demand,” said Sorichetti. Handy hacks to help you move (NC) Moving should really be classified as a sport: you need a team, it involves heavy lifting and on game day (moving day) … hard work in preparation pays off. So, what is the one piece of equipment that is a “must have” for your moving playbook? Tape. Don’t just settle for any tape. You need the best gear to ensure success. Here are few tape tips to help you tackle your next move.It never fails – on moving day you’re left with a variety of oversized or awkwardly shaped items. Rather than looking for boxes, get creative by bundling and wrapping them with tape. T-Rex tape is an excellent choice, since it works longer and holds stronger than other utility tapes. Moving big pieces of furniture can also be a headache. Equally frustrating is locating bungee cords and appliance straps. To make it easy, skip the bungee and opt for T-Rex Brute Force tape to keep doors shut and to secure heavy pieces to the dolly. The intense strength, durability and holding power of the tape will offer you added peace of mind.Overhead storage in the garage, shed or basement is great until you have to start moving it. If you’re using a ladder to access extra storage space, stay in the game and apply tread tape to each ladder rung to provide extra grip and protection from slipping. If you’re using a personal truck for the move, you can also adhere a few strips to your truck bed for added foot traction and to prevent boxes from shifting during transit. 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 * s a l e s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e • * * b r o k e r Congratulations to Linda Barrett who has $100 Gift Card For M&M Meatswon 61 1691011 for more information go to www.mmfoodmarket.com 12 75 14 4 8 13 32 15 17 1. Tanya Tierney *,Tanya Tierney Team Realty Inc., Brokerage 2. Michael Digiovanni*,Re/Max First Realty Ltd., Brokerage 3. Marilyn Portelance*,Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, Brokerage 4. Patricia Chiasson*,Our Neighbourhood Realty Inc., Brokerage 5. Joan Hyde*,Remax Jazz Inc., Brokerage 6. John Daciuk**,Sutton Group – Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage 7. Corrine Turansky *,Re/Max Impact Realty 8. Karen Beck*,Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Brokerage 9. Janet Dowson**,Right At Home Realty 10. 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Great Neighborhood Lake View Condo! only $399,900!Brand new condo ready to move in this October, for alist of features please call. 9 | Pi c 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 l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m FRIDAY, JULY 26 STEM Workshops - A Taste of STEM {Grades: K - 4} WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Creative Math and Music, 1064 Salk Road, Picker- ing, Pickering CONTACT: STEM For Kids, 6473907836, info@stem- forkids.ca, http://www.stem- forkids.ca COST: 120 CAD For 6 workshops / 25 CAD for 1 workshhop Engineering involves creating new technologies to solve real-world problems using math and sci- ence. In this sampler pro- gram, participants get a taste of different engineering fields like civil, me- chanical, robotics, electrical and com- puter sci- ence STEM Workshops -A Taste of STEM {Grades: 5-8) WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Cen- tennial Rd., Ajax CONTACT: STEM For Kids, 6473907836, in- fo@stemforkids.ca, http:// www.stemforkids.ca COST: 25 CAD per workshop or 120 CAD for 6 workshops Engineering involves creating new technologies to solve real-world problems using math and sci- ence. In this sampler program, participants get a taste of differ- ent engineering fields like civil, mechanical, robotics, electrical and computer science Movie night WHEN: 8:45 p.m WHERE: Millen- nium Square, Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Jennifer O'Connell, 905-839-2878, jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca COST: Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O'Connell is hosting an outdoor movie night at Millennium Square. The movie is The Greatest showman. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket and bug spray. Ce Ce Pastor plays The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Ce Ce Pastor and her band take the stage at The Edge Lounge. SATURDAY, JULY27 STEM Workshops - A Taste of STEM {Grades: 5 - 8} WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Creative Math and Music, 1064 Salk Road, Pickering, Pickering CON- TACT: STEM For Kids, 6473907836, info@stemfor- kids.ca, https://www.stem- forkids.ca COST: 120 For 6 work- shops / 25 per workshop Engineering involves creating new technologies to solve real-world problems using math and sci- ence. In this sampler program, participants get a taste of differ- ent engineering fields like civil, mechanical, robotics, electrical and computer science 40th anniversary screenings of The Muppet Movie WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Francis Centre, 78 Church Street South, Ajax CONTACT: St. Francis Centre COST: $10 per person Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the whole Muppet Gang at the St. Francis Centre for two special 40th anniversary screen- ings of The Muppet Movie. Two shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Madhaus plays Drums N Flats WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CON- TACT: Drums N Flats Ajax COST: $5 cover The band Madhaus will headline DJ Gump's birthday bash at Drums N Flats Ajax. Straight Shooter plays The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:30 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. The band Straight Shooter takes the stage at The Edge Lounge. SUNDAY, JULY 28 Summer Concert at the Gazebo - Reflex-Sun WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Millennium Square, Liverpool Road, Pickering CON- TACT: Alarna Mckie, 9054204620, amckie@picker- ing.ca, https://calendar.picker- ing.ca/default/Detail/2019-07- 28-1400-Summer-Concerts- Sundays-at-the-Gazebo2 COST: Reflex-Sun plays Top 40 hits.Free event; please bring a lawn chair and blanket. MONDAY, JULY 29 Summer Breakfast Club WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CON- TACT: Nancy Varga, 905-839- 1383, fami- lyministries@amber- leachurch.ca, http://www.am- berleachurch.ca COST: $3.00 per day Breakfast Club is a fun drop-in program for children aged 4 to 12. Each themed week includes music, science experiments, indoor and outdoor games, crafts, God's story and breakfast! No pre-registration required. Break- fast Club runs Monday to Thurs- day Dragon Boat Day Camp 2019 WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Frenchman's Bay , 591 Liverpool Road , Pickering CON- TACT: Katy Dunlop, katy.dun- lop@alkame.ca COST: $275/ week Alkame Dragon Boat Services is proud to announce the launch of its first ever Dragon Boat Day Camp for summer 2019!This outdoor specialty camp is designed for youth ages 9-17. Spend your summer on the water! TUESDAY, JULY 30 Historic Church Tuesday Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Church Administrator, 905-683-7981, stgeorgesa- jax@gmail.com, http://stge- orgeschurch.ca/COST: St. George's Pickering Village (Ajax) Historic Anglican Church is open Tuesday's 12:30- 2:30. Come in to explore our church. Built in 1859 the church is open for visitors to tour or just come in for a quiet moment of contemplation. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Open House WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Don Beer Arena, 940 Dillingham Road, Pickering CON- TACT: Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi, 1 (888) 824 2441, durham@tao- ist.org, http://www.taoist.org COST: The Taoist Tai Chi arts that have proven very effective as comple- mentary therapy in aiding and speeding recovery to body, mind and spirit. Make with Nature (6-12 yrs.) WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library Auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering CONTACT: PPL, 905- 831-6265, http://picnet.org COST: Learn about the natural world and how to make something new with natural, reusable and recycled materials. Dress for Mess! WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Music in the Square WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pat Bayly Square, 73 Bayly St. West, Ajax CONTACT: Poonam Swift, 905-619-2529, events@ajax.ca COST: Ajax presents Music in the Square, presenting Fleetwood Mac Mania. There will be a food truck on site and a licensed area. Step Brothers Trivia Night WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Boston Pizza Ajax, 8 Salem Road, Ajax CONTACT: Boston Pizza, (905) 686-1908, info@hubofthehammer.com, https://ajax.snapd.com/events/ view/1262186 COST: $5/Person A night of trivia about the movie Step Brothers. 4 rounds at all levels of difficulty. $5 per person, tickets at https:// ajax.snapd.com/events/ view/1262186 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 Kids in the Village WHEN: 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Mandy Smiles, 905.683.8401, museum@picker- ing.ca, http://www.pickeringmu- seumvillage.ca COST: $11.30 Join our costumed interpreter for an hour-and-a-half interactive program for children ages 3 to 12 years. Children will learn and play old-fashioned games, followed by a heritage-inspired craft they can take home. At 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do outside goes live on July 1. 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OPINION COLUMNIST ANDREA MILLER SUGGESTS HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES ANDREA MILLER Column DURHAM - Here's what's coming up at Ajax's St. Francis Centre in August. St. Francis Centre Aug. 9: The Woodstock Experience, Music By the Bay Live ($45) Aug. 15: Tom Lavin and The Legendary Powder Blues, Music By the Bay Live ($65) Aug. 22: Hat Fitz and Ca- ra ($30) The St. Francis Centre is at 78 Church St. S. For the Music By the Bay Live concerts, visit www.musicbythebaylive- .com, email mbbl.blues@gmail.com or call1-905-903-8661. For Hat Fitz and Cara, visit www.eventbrite.ca. THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE COMES TO AJAX AUG. 9 WHAT'S ON ST. FRANCIS CENTRE AUGUST LINEUP 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? events? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters WHITBY - In any sport, espe- cially gymnastics, nothing is guaranteed when peering into the crystal ball. But for Whitby's Ana Padura- riu, a trip to Peru for the 2019 Pan American Games sure seems to be priming her for an even more exciting challenge a year down the road - the 2020 Tokyo Olym- pics. The 16-year-old Gemini Gym- nastics member knows better than most how fleeting success can be in the demanding sport. Coming off being named Gym- nastics Canada's junior athlete of the year for 2017, she broke her foot in her senior debut in 2018 and was set back by several months. But, while she still feels some pain from the injury, she's cer- tainly back on track now to realiz- ing her lifelong dream of compet- ing at the Olympics. The Pan Am Games, which run from July 26 to Aug. 11 in Li- ma, will offer her a nice opportu- nity to experience patriotism at its best. "It's definitely going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, be- cause I've never been to a compe- tition where you can stay in an athletic village and meet every- one from other sports," she ex- plained. "I think it's going to be re- ally awesome." That's not to say she hasn't ex- perienced competition at the highest level. Since returning from her inju- ry, Padurariu has piled up the medals at national and interna- tional meets, most notably win- ning a silver medal on the balance beam at the World Champion- ships in Qatar and finishing sec- ond all around at a World Cup event in Stuttgart, Germany. "I don't think anything could really beat worlds at this point, just with the happiness after starting the year at the bottom and being able to work up and even go to worlds," she said of her career highlight to date. "The last thing I thought about was going to worlds after breaking my foot, so making that team was already in- credible." The timing couldn't be much better for Padurariu, who will be heading into Grade 12 at Sinclair Secondary School in the fall and likely headed off on scholarship to an elite university program in the United States shortly after her expected Olympic debut next summer. But time has certainly been at a premium for the soon-to-be 17- year-old, who trains more than 30 hours a week and hasn't been able to do much otherwise, including getting her G1 driver's licence yet. If she realizes her dream, how- ever, all the hard work and sacri- fice will surely be worth it. PADURARIU LEADS DURHAM CONTINGENT INTO PAN AM GAMES BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY 2019 PAN AMERICAN GAMES When:July 26 to Aug. 11 Where: Lima, Peru DURHAM REGION ATHLETES COMPETING Justin Barnes, Pickering: Sailing Emily Burt, Whitby: Judo Rachel Cuma, Uxbridge: Taekowndo Sara Kaljuvee, Ajax: Rugby Ryan Kellogg, Whitby: Baseball Bradley Langlois, Oshawa: Judo Pierce Lepage, Whitby: Athletics Ana Padurariu, Whitby: Gymnastics Shaina Pellington, Pickering: Basketball Keegan Pereira, Ajax: Field Hockey Jessica Phoenix, Cannington: Equestrian Waylon Roberts, Port Perry: Equestrian Reserve Jaclyn Stelmaszyk, Uxbridge: Rowing Mike Varga, Oshawa: Cycling Alternate Eric Wood, Oshawa: Baseball Jazmine White, Oshawa: Volleyball Nyl Yakura, Pickering: Badminton Gemini Gymnastics' Ana Padurariu, shown here with her all-round silver medal from a World Cup event in Germany, will compete at the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru. 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