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At least that’s what sustainability expert Bob Willard says he hears the most while speaking to various groups about the advantages of integrating sustainability into corporate culture. “The mindset in most businesses and around anything that’s got the word ‘green’ or ‘environmental’ associated with it is expense and hassle -- neither of which businesses normally cozy up to,” said Mr. Willard, a Whitby resident who’s written several books on the business case for sus- tainability. “So, a lot of what I try to help them under- stand is even if you’re not doing it for the right reasons, do it because you can make a heck of a lot more profit and I’ve got the numbers to prove it. I’ve got a business case simulated that allows them to prove it for their particular situation and if it looks like it’s a good thing, do it, and if it doesn’t, don’t.” Mr. Willard was the keynote speaker at a recent event held at the Centennial Build- ing in Whitby on Jan. 29 to relaunch Dur- ham Sustain Ability’s Durham Partners in Project Green. The DPPG program, estab- lished in 2012, assists local companies in reducing energy costs, increasing profit- ability and improving their overall envi- ronmental performance. “Small businesses and large businesses too, they have to look out for their bottom line but what we’re trying to teach them is that you can do that and implement green practices at the same time,” said Shawna Mutton, executive director of Durham Sus- tain Ability, a non-profit organization that develops environmental programs and education to support municipalities, busi- nesses and the greater community. “We can come in and make them realize that they don’t have to spend more. Some- times you have to put some money out at the front end but there are incentives, and programs, and folks there to help so it’s worth it at the end of the day.” Components of the program include a free eco-efficiency assessment (a walk- through review of a company to highlight opportunities for energy, water and waste reduction, as well as savings), training and networking opportunities. Target-setting is one of the program’s added features supported by extensive market research as part of the relaunch, said Ms. Mutton. “We’re asking our members to set or have the intention to set a carbon reduction tar- get.” Local businesses and organizations that have implemented sustainability initiatives through DPPG include Lak- eridge Health at all four of its hospital sites (Oshawa, Bowmanville, Port Perry and Whitby), Sam Food Store in Ajax and Pickering Pentecostal Church. Mark Lam, facilities manager at Pickering Pentecostal Church, said he’s seen “con- siderable savings” in the electrical bill since following a suggestion from DPPG to convert half of the lights to LED at the 47,000-square-foot building. “If you look at the kilowatt usage, it’s gone down and we’re down to a 25-per cent kilowatt savings than before I started with this program,” he said, adding savings are crucial to the organization’s survival on a modest budget. “It’s probably about $120,000 a year to maintain the building and we’ve been able to change out our roof units to more effi- cient roof units, which in turn we got some nice cheques back from the government through different programs that I’ve heard of through coming here ... which in turn saves us a lot of money that we can turn around and spend on other areas of the building.” For more information: CALL 905-985-3279 ext. 12 EMAIL info@sustain-ability.ca VISIT www.partnersinprojectgreen.com/ durham A great selection of new & used building supplies & accessories all at LOW prices! Building Homes.Building Hope in Durham Region Open:Mon.- Fri.10am - 6pm;Sat.10am - 5pm (Uxbridge Closed Mondays) For store info call 905-428-7434 or visit: www.restoredurham.com 555 Simcoe St. S., #1, Oshawa New Uxbridge location! 141 Reach St., #7, Uxbridge 85 Chambers Dr., #6 Ajax newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham NOT YOUR TYPICAL DJ Coming Soon To A Celebration NearYou! DJ Concepts 905.706.1973 PICKERING -- Pickering Pentecostal Church is a local organization benefiting from Durham Sustain Ability's Partners in Project Green program, which assists businesses in improving their environmental and financial performance. One of the initiatives under- taken involved converting half of the lighting at the facility to LED, resulting in reduced energy costs. Jerry Harbridge (inset) from A.V. Communications worked on replacing a burned-out LED in one of the stage lights. Ron Pietroniro photos / Metroland HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • Durham Partners in Project Green assists local companies in improving their environmental and financial per- formance. The program offers tools and resources to help businesses enhance their productivity and reduce their direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. • 90 per cent of the 1,800 global execu- tives surveyed in the 2013 MIT Sloan and Boston Consulting “Sustainability’s Next Frontier” Report indicated sustain- ability is critical to competitiveness. • Accenture’s 2013 “Architects of a Better World” Report surveyed 1,000 executives from 27 industries across 103 countries. The vast majority (93 per cent) of participants surveyed believe sustainability is very important while 63 per cent believe sustainability will trans- form their companies in next five years. Source: www.sustain-ability.ca du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 3 APCHRIS ALEXANDER Member of Parliament Ajax-Pickering Annual Free Family Fun Skate Saturday, February 14 th, 2015 from 12:30 to 2:20 pm Ajax Community Centre Ajax-Pickering Constituency Office Chris.alexander@parl.gc.ca www.chrisalexandermp.ca 905-426-6808 Facebook: ChrisAlexanderCanada Twitter: CALXANDR & MINCHRISA ChrisAlexanderMP.ca Here for Ajax-Pickering. Here for you. 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In Durham, the vaccination rate is “well over 90 per cent,” he noted. Any cases would be imported, he said, adding its spread would be limited due to the high vaccination rate. He said the study linking the measles vaccine to autism has been discredited. Being vaccinated against the measles is mandatory, but a parent can refuse to have their child vaccinated on religious, ethi- cal or moral grounds, or due to medical reasons, Dr. Kyle said. About 300 chil- dren a year in Durham don’t receive the vac- cine. “There are pock- ets of people who may be conscientious objec- tors,” Dr. Kyle noted. Most of the 300 children who aren’t immunized each year are for conscien- tious objector reasons, while the remain- der are for medical reasons. Symptoms of the measles include cough, moderate fever and red eyes, followed by a rash, he said. In most cases, the measles effect would be mild, but he noted, “It can lead to com- plications, like deafness, blindness, brain damage.” No measles cases in Durham Region Dr. Robert Kyle Eight prizes are available to be won! The winners will be selected by readers’ votes and our staff photographers. Photo Contest begins February 5, 2015 and ends March 23, 2015 Go to “Contests” on durhamregion.com to enter and for more information. You can also enter your photos on the contest tab of our Facebook page at Facebook/newsdurham Odds of winning is dependant on the number of eligible entries received. Eight (8) gift cards are available to be won. Prize values range from $25.00 - $50.00 CDN. No purchase necessary. 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The Oshawa location at 575 Thornton Rd., N., Unit 12 is supporting The Animal Guardian Society. The other Oshawa stores at 600 Grandview St. S., Unit 6 and 789 Taunton Rd., E. are collecting for Rat Ter- rier Rescue. Since 2005, the fundraiser has raised almost $800,000 for local animal charities across the country. Trent University Durham is seeking nominations for Black History Local Hero Award Deadline for entries is Feb. 16 DURHAM -- Trent University Durham is seeking community nominations for its annual Black History Local Hero Award. The theme of this year’s award is “Black Women Paving the Way” in rec- ognition of the contributions that a female individual has made in advanc- ing the cause of equality within a diverse community. The recipient’s contributions may have been made either through employ- ment or volunteer activities. The recipient should be from Durham Region, however their activities need not be limited to the region. 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In 2009, Canada celebrat- ed this day by announcing a $120-million investment in TB Reach.Launched in Janu- ary 2010, TB Reach is the innovative fund- ing arm of the Stop TB Partnership that provides grant money to increase the case detection and treatment of tuberculosis. Our initial investment was met with suc- cess, but there seems to be a reluctance to re-invest another $120 million in this pro- gram.And yet, without Canada’s re-invest- ment, TB Reach may not be able to contin- ue. I know that many of your readers insist that this money can be better spent “tak- ing care of our own” but I’d like to remind them that there is no “us and them” from a humanity perspective.Please write to your MP to say that Canada should reinvest in the health and lives of others. 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Mr. Collier, to the astonishment of a witness who came to help, dashed into the burning building to save Charlie, his beloved baby goat, who was running around the flaming building. Mr. Collier’s devotion to his animals is well known. And many people in the com- munity know about Mr. Collier because he takes some of his animals out to visit peo- ple. Our own News Advertiser staff mem- bers were treated to such a visit and every- body was quite taken with the baby goat Mr. Collier brought at the time. There’s no question that Mr. Collier and his animals bring a lot of joy to local residents, espe- cially children. Mostly people go to him, as the farm hosts animal therapy programs for people with special needs, birthday parties and other events. It’s been a day-to-day process for Mr. Collier to find a place to stay -- a place that will also welcome a baby goat. Mr. Collier says he’s been “overwhelmed” to the point of tears by all of the help he’s received, including neighbours bringing him food, friends collecting money for him and nearby farmers dropping off supplies for the animals. The ideal solution is for Mr. Collier to be back on the farm permanently. For now, he and volunteers are making frequent trips to feed and look after his charges. Diane Peck and other volunteers are try- ing to get a trailer that could be placed on the property Mr. Collier rents. She has set up an online account to raise money. There are a few ways to help Mr. Collier: visit www.gofundme.com/wildthings- farmfire or www.gofundme.com/li5mvo to donate. A bank account has also been cre- ated. The number is 01842 and the account number is 73-15236. The account is set up at CIBC (Institution No. 010) but donations can be made at any bank. Anyone wishing to help can also call 905- 640-6446. We could always use more people like Mr. Collier in Pickering, people who make others happy, so we want to see him back on the farm doing what he loves. Help make it happen. -- Pickering News Advertiser Helping Norman Collier get back on his feet Paying it forward in Uxbridge We are a fickle group, we Uxers. We love to com- plain about many things but the weather seems to be the main topic. It’s too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter, too rainy in April and too dry in July. This year it was too green at Christmas. Where was the old-fashioned white Christmas? Well last week the snow finally came and we all started com- plaining about having to shovel the stuff. Well actually, I didn’t, until the other day. I live on a rural property and pay my saviour Elio to blow the snow off our long and hilly driveway. I say my saviour because our driveway is legend in the snow removal business in the area. I have had no less than three local snowplowers abandon me part way through the winter. I have had CAA say that they could not help us when cars got stuck on the driveway. You need to have the driveway plowed first, they would say. I can’t have it plowed until you pull the car out of the way, I would say. Our truck would have to come part way down the hill to hook on and he could get stuck. I have a platinum card, I would say, that allows me two trucks; the second one could pull the first if he gets stuck. That only applies if the vehicle is totally off the road, they say. Just shoot me, I would say. But I digress. The crux is that because our drive- way is so tricky, we have an area close to the road where we park one of the vehicles. This time it was my wife’s car and she did an iffy job of backing it in. There was barely enough room to get by with my truck, yet alone Elio’s tractor. So I decided I need- ed to move it to a more manageable position. This is where I converted to complaining about shovel- ling snow. It is also where I got a renewed faith in our neighbourly town. I was up there shovelling when a car stopped and a man got out. He explained that someone had stopped to help him the other day and he thought he would return the favour. With his help, the car was extracted in half the time it would have taken me. As he was leaving, he said he felt better now. I said: I guess I have to pay it forward. Twice, he said, that’s how it works. So if you are ever stuck in the driveway, give me a call and I will send my wife over to push. After all, it was her car. -- Ted Tom is a longtime Uxbridge resident and a professor at Seneca College. Ted Tom Guest column du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 7 AP Visit us online at www.bassettfurniture.ca *25% - 30% off regular price of selected items. Other items are priced as marked. 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A prohibited assault rifle was also seized during recent the bust, Durham police said. In total the investigation result- ed in the seizure of an estimated $90,000 in drugs and cash. Members of the Guns and Gangs Unit initiated the raid when two suspects pulled up to an Ajax residence in a car at about 7 p.m., police said. A search of the car turned up 491 prescription pills and more than $20,000 in cash. Officers obtained search warrants for two residences. At a house on Flowers Crescent police discovered 55 grams of marijuana, 20 Fentanyl patches, 20 dilau- did tablets, cash, and a prohibited assault rifle equipped with an over-capacity maga- zine. A search of a home on Cumberland Lane turned up three grams of cocaine and more than $50,000 in cash. Police also seized a 2006 Mercedes vehicle during the raids. Carson Mitton, 40, of Flowers Crescent is charged with drug and weapons offenc- es. 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Palliative care co-ordinator Jennifer Ted- ford says the topic has sparked much dis- cussion at the organization, which offers palliative and bereavement counselling to individuals who are dying or dealing with the loss of a loved one, through individual and group counselling as well as home vis- its. “In terms of the work that we do, it certain- ly is an interesting time for palliative care and we, along with all the other support ser- vices, will be adjusting our roles as the law evolves,” Ms. Tedford said in response to Canada’s highest court’s unanimous deci- sion on Feb. 6 to strike down the law against assisted suicide and order Parliament to give suffering patients greater control over how they die. The Supreme Court’s ruling declared the Criminal Code’s absolute ban goes too far in its attempt to protect the lives of “vulnerable people” by preventing competent, consent- ing adults suffering “grievous and irremedi- able medical conditions” from making core decisions about how they live and die. The law is therefore an unconstitutional breach of three of the most basic rights: to life, liberty and security of the person, all enshrined in section 7 of the Charter, and cannot be justified in a free democratic soci- ety, according to the judges. The court read those basic rights broadly and, agreeing with a B.C. trial judge, said the right to life is not limited to a “right not to die.” “This would create a duty to live,” rather than a “right to life and would call into ques- tion the legality of any consent to the with- drawal or refusal of life-saving or life-sus- taining treatment,” the court said. While the desire to die has not been direct- ly stated by any of her clients, Ms. Tedford said it’s not common for them to express feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. “Durham Hospice believes that people want to die with dignity and that it’s impor- tant to note that every illness is different,” she said. “We also feel that if you have a very skilled palliative care physician, that they should be for the most part managing the pain so that people are kept comfortable right to the end and that people are really encour- aged to talk to their physicians about what their fears and anxieties are around pain, and also that there’s clear communication in families so that people’s wishes are heard and respected.” The organization isn’t taking a stance in favour or against the ruling, she added, but will continue to address the needs of its approximately 100 palliative clients across the region. “Our goal is to provide emotional support and companionship, to provide socializa- tion where it’s needed and even respite for caregivers so we would certainly listen with- out judgment to someone’s concerns but we would not influence them one way or another on those choices,” Ms. Tedford said. “They’re difficult choices to make and really, those are choices that someone should be making with their family and their medical team.” Federal and provincial governments have been given 12 months to craft legislation to respond to the ruling; the ban on doctor- assisted suicide stands until then. 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This year, why don’t we take the full 28 days of February to spread a little more love, compassion and kindness? “Let’s use the idea of Valentine’s Day to do a random act of kindness on each day of the month,” says Canadian lifestyle expert Janette Ewen. We might do things like: • Send someone a hand written note of thanks. • Put change in the charity box at a cash register. • Give a compliment about someone to his or her boss. • Allow another person to jump ahead of us in a line up. • Leave a bigger tip than expected. • Hold the elevator for a stranger. • Smile and say hello to passers-by on the sidewalk. • Pay for someone else’s coffee in the drive thru. “One good deed begets another,” Ewen continues. “The positive feeling you get from doing something nice for someone else will stay with you all day. “One act of love can lead to another, and then another. 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Saturday, FEbruary 28 Let’s dance with J and J 8 p.m. royal Canadian Legion br. 606, 1555 bayly St., Pickering. royal Canadian Legion br. 606 Ladies auxiliary holds a fundraiser. tickets available at Legion. draws and prizes. 905- 839-2990. $12 Luncheons and dinners Saturday, February 14 VaLentine’s day dinner and dance 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. St. Paul’s on-the-Hill, anglican Church, 882 Kingston rd, Pickering. the evening will begin with a roast beef din- ner. then comes a dance and silent auc- tion (a flat screen tV, dinners for 2 at Water- front restaurant, the Keg, the Mandarin and more). take a food bank donation to be entered into a draw to win night at the movies including popcorn and drinks. tickets avail- able at the church Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds to the Ethiopia mission in July 2015. 905-839-7909. $30 per per- son/$20 for seniors and students tHurSday, FEbruary 26 Community lunch 12 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool rd., Pickering. all are welcome to enjoy a home- cooked meal and fellowship. If you need a ride, call 905-839-3521. Free Meetings Monday, March 2 PiCkering executive committee meeting 2 p.m. Pickering City Hall, one the Esplanade, Pickering. Pickering council’s executive committee meets in council chambers. PiCkering PLanning and deVeLoP- ment Committee meeting 7 P.M. Pickering City Hall, one the Esplanade, Pickering. Pickering planning and development commit- tee meets in council chambers. Workshops Saturday, February 21 seedy saturday garden expo 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. this Gardening Expo is held at the Pickering recreation Complex in the East and West Salons. this event is more than just seeds. Get a hint of spring during the cold of winter. Check out vendors, local organizations and a guest speakers’ lineup. $3 at the door (cash only) www.pickering.ca/museum tuESday, MarCH 3 networkingPPrimer 9 a.m. 12 p.m. 144-3 old Kingston road, 144-3 old Kings- ton road, Pickering. this half-day workshop, open to ajax-Pick- ering board of trade members only, delivers the abCs of networking and shares how to maximize your opportunities. It’s an experi- ential and fun-filled morning where you will meet other new members and cover a variety of topics. 905-686-0883. Free to members. Concerts Saturday, FEbruary 28 an evening with steve strongman in sup- port of Joanne’s House 7 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Steve Strongman is a Juno award winner of the 2013 blues album of the year. all proceeds go to Joanne’s House. Cash bar. $40 Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event informa- tion at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse published to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times- Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clar- ington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. Visit http://www.durhamregion.com/ durhamregion-events 2. Select ‘Publish Your Event’ 3. If you DO NOT have an account you will be prompted to set up a FREE account 4. 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FREE BL OOD P RE SSURE CHE CK Stop by our in-store pharmacy from February 8th to March 9th and receive a personalized consul tation from our pharmacist. Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinic Visit the store to get tips for the prevention and management of high blood pressure from the in-store pharmacist and dietitian. No appointment necessary, see store for dates and times. EEFR OODLB REUSSREP ®/TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. © 2015. NOT YOUR TYPICAL DJ Coming Soon To A Celebration NearYou! DJ Concepts 905.706.1973 What’s open, closed on Family Day DURHAM -- Family Day is on Mon- day, Feb. 16 and here’s what’s open and closed. Liquor and beer stores, and shopping centres will be closed Monday. Check with your financial institution for its hours. Municipal government offices will be closed, as will library branches and some recreation facilities. There’s no garbage, blue box or green bin collection on Monday. Durham Region collects waste in all communities except Whitby and Oshawa. 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Request a story email an editor newsroom@durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 21 AP NOTICE OF SUBMISSION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT #6 Highway 407 East Phase 1 The 407 East Development Group (407EDG)has been selected by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)and Infrastructure Ontario (IO)to design, build, finance and maintain Highway 407 East from the Brock Road Interchange Eastern Limit in Pickering to the Harmony Road Interchange Eastern Limit in Oshawa (approximately 20.3 km), as well as the West Durham Link (WDL), east of Lake Ridge Road, serving as a north-south freeway connector to Highway 401 (approximately 10 km) and including a realignment of Highway 401 (approximately 5 km). PROJECT HISTORY/APPROVALS The 407 East Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) Study was conducted as an individual EA Study, in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and was approved by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change on June 3, 2010, allowing the project to proceed, subject to certain conditions. The project also underwent a review under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and a decision statement was issued by the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change on July 7, 2011 that allowed the project to proceed. PROPOSED WORKS All Segments – Community Value Plan, Landscaping and Ecological Restoration and Illumination Segment B2 – Culvert and Stream Realignment Segment A1 – Maintenance Facility Segment A3 and B1 – Noise Barrier Walls THE PROCESS The above listed construction activities are being carried out under MTO’s Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) (Class EA), an approved planning process with the opportunity for public input. In accordance with the MTO’s Class EA, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) documenting the design and construction proposals and the results of the consultation process has been prepared and is being made available for public review. The DCR will be made available for a 30-day public review period, with public notice advising of the start of the review period. HOW TO COMMENT This DCR will be available for review for a 30-day period from February 16, 2015 to March 17, 2015. The report will be available on the project website at www.407eastphase1.ca and at the following locations during their normal hours of operation: City of Pickering Pickering Public Library Town of Ajax Ajax Public Library Pickering Clerk's Department Main Branch Ajax Clerk's Department Main Branch 1 The Esplanade, Pickering 1 The Esplanade, Pickering 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax tel: 905-420-2222 tel: 905-831-6265 tel: 905-683-4550 tel: 905-683-4000 Town of Whitby Whitby Public Library City of Oshawa Oshawa Public Library Whitby Clerk's Department Main Branch Oshawa Clerk's Department Main Branch 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa tel: 905-668-5803 tel: 905-668-6531 tel: 905-436-3311 tel: 905-579-6111 Regional Municipality of Durham 407 East Development Group Ministry of Transportation Ministry of the Environment Durham Clerk's Department 400 Dundas Street East, Unit 2 Building D, 7th Floor and Climate Change 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Whitby 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview Environmental Approvals Branch tel: 905-668-7711 tel: 1-855-463-3109 tel: 416-235-3749 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A Toronto tel: 416-314-8001 We are interested in hearing your comments regarding the project. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the 407EDG team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This information will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.F.31. Comments on this DCR can be provided by mail, e-mail, online or fax to: Ms. Laka Ford-Williams Mr. Ian Upjohn Communications Coordinator Environmental Director 407EDG 407EDG 400 Dundas Street East, Unit 2 400 Dundas Street East, Unit 2 Whitby, ON L1N 0K1 Whitby, ON L1N 0K1 toll-free: 1-855-463-3109 tel: 416-252-5315 ext. 56289 fax: 416-586-1480 fax: 416-586-1480 e-mail: lfordwilliams@407edg.ca e-mail: ian.upjohn@snclavalin.com Surprise your lucky valentine with treats from Durham Region A message from Durham Tourism Who will be your Valentine this year? It could be your sweetheart, of course, but maybe a fami- ly member, neighbour or friend could use a surprise pick-me-up. To me, Valentine’s Day is a sweet opportunity to choose someone special in my life and let them know just how much they mean to me. Why not try it out yourself this year? Here are a few suggestions to make a thoughtful impression, with a local twist. Chocolate is a classic way to tell someone how delicious you think they are, and choosing a local chocolatier will help you find that extra special treat. Between Williams Chocolate in Whitby, Isabella’s Chocolate Café in downtown Oshawa and the The Nutty Chocolatier in Port Perry, you have your pick of incredible local goodies. Your favourite independent bakeries and cake shops are also full of creative treats that come from the heart. For a small gift to brighten your special Valentine’s day, start by browsing through Durham’s unique downtown boutiques. Shop for the perfect handcraft- ed soaps and candles, jewelry, accessories and artwork, and pair it with a hand-written note that explains how much you care. Of course, time spent togeth- er is the best way to treat a loved one, and it can create lasting memories too. Invite your val- entine to brunch or lunch at one of Durham’s cozy independent cafés. These cafés create a warm atmosphere, perfect for catching up over a latte with some hearty homemade soup and a sandwich. Not to mention the great service you’ll receive. Don’t be surprised if this becomes an annual tradi- tion to cheer up your February. Everyone loves to indulge in a fine dinner, cooked up with fresh ingredients by a passion- ate chef. Make a reservation at one of Durham’s locally owned restaurants for a meal to remember. Reserve your favou- rite table at a beloved restaurant, or have a culinary adventure someplace new. Wheth- er you’re looking for seafood, steak, vegetar- ian, Italian or gluten-free fare, there is a deli- cious option for every palate in Durham. To browse our restaurant listings, visit www. durhamtourism.ca. Happy Valentine’s Day. Later this month, remember to check out Beethoven’s Piano Concerto Marathon at the UOIT Regent Theatre in Oshawa. Young virtuoso pianist Sheng Cai, the Ontario Phil- harmonic’s first artist-in-residence, joins maestro Marco Parisotto and the Ontar- io Philharmonic in this excursion into the genius of Beethoven’s works. Reserve your tickets for Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Tick- ets range from $45 to $56 and are available online at www.ontariophil.ca orfrom the box office: 905-721-3399 ext. 2. Whether you’re expecting company this weekend or looking for ways to get out and about with the family, find great ideas on the Durham Tourism events calendar and blog at www.durhamtourism.ca. Do you have an event that people should know about? Sign up for free, and submit your events. Until next month, enjoy your time explor- ing Durham Region. 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A sparkling wine such as the light and fruity Botte- ga Vino dei Poeti Brut Rose (LCBO 277202, $13.95) from Veneto, Italy, is made from a blend of Raboso and Pinot Noir grapes and will certainly initiate the weekend mood. Accompany it with a few tasty food items, such as some aged brie cheese, bacon-wrapped scallops or oysters on the half shell for the adventurous. An interesting piece of trivia is the fact that the wine is named after an annual Poets’ Festi- val held in the hills where the grapes of this wine come from. Complete your evening with the colour of romance -- red. Try a soft and alluring wine from Chile such as the Chateau Los Boldos Vielles Vignes Syrah 2011 (Vintages #371187, $18.95). Usually the Syrah or Cabernet grapes have the best results with a chocolate pairing, so why not purchase some Lindt dark chocolate and enjoy the evening? Valentine’s Day proper can be a fun, together day culminating in a lovely meal at your favourite restau- rant. Depending on what you order, try one of Ontario’s fine wines, such as the Grange of Prince Edward County’s 2007 Diane Block Single Vineyard Pinot Noir or a Casa Dea Cabernet Franc. After dinner, the wine at home should be one that oozes romance, such as one from the Loire Valley in France. The Loire is the home of d’Artagnan and Three Musketeers. Richard The Lionheart, the famous crusading king of Robin Hood fame, is buried there. The Loire River meanders around hills with ancient castles and almost fairytale sights. It emits romance. Loire’s wine, Remy Pannier’s Rose d’Anjou (LCBO #12641, $13.95), is a lovely slightly off dry wine with strawberry, cherry, citrus wine from the Caber- net Franc grape. It would be a great wine on its own or with some light hors d’oeuvres. The moment can be completed that evening with a glass of Late Bottled Vintage Port, such as Graham’s (LCBO #191239, $16.95). 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Calleri has been get- ting a lot of love as an Elvis tribute artist (ETA) for the past eight years. And there’s another similarity: Elvis certainly had his share of groupies, very devoted fans who did their utmost to get to his shows. The ETAs also have what Calleri calls “the groupie crowd. “They come to every show,” he says. “Once you get to know your reg- ular fans, you can count on them to be at your shows.” The groupies will be out in full force when the Ajax Legion hosts Rock and Roll Remem- bered, a leg- ends and Elvis contest run- ning Feb. 20 to 22. Calleri is co- hosting with fellow ETA Chris Coo- per and says roughly 12 ETAs and 12 non- Elvis tribute art- ists will be sing- ing their hearts out at the Legion. Headlin- ing is Jay Zanier, a well- known ETA whose titles include grand champi- on of the Collingwood Elvis Festival in 2007. Calleri is quick to point out that he and the many others who perform as Elvis aren’t impersonat- ing him. “We try to portray him by watching the videos, listening to his voice, the man- nerisms,” he says. The ETAs have a lot to choose from in terms of competitions -- and Calleri has had his share of success. He won the Orillia event last year and has come out on top in the Barrie contest in his over- 50 category. And Calleri has come oh so close at Collingwood: in the last four years, in the semi-pro division, Calleri has finished second once and third three times. The Ajax event is a first for the Legion and perhaps for Durham: ETAs often come here to perform, but not a dozen at once. The contest gets underway on Feb. 21, with rounds one and two set to start at 11 a.m. "We pick the top six to go through to the finals on Sunday," Calleri says. After the first rounds, there's an 8 p.m. headline show and an after party/dance. Before the finals on Sunday, there's an 11 a.m. gospel show featur- ing the E T A s and other tribute per- form- e r s where all of the proceeds will be donat- ed to a local school's breakfast program. The weekend kickoff is a Feb. 20 open mic/dance party starting at 7 p.m. The cost for the entire weekend is $30 in advance. Or you can pay to attend one or more of the individual days and nights. The open mic/dance party, con- test rounds 1 and 2 and the Sunday gos- pel show are $5 each at the door. The headline show and the finals are $20 admission at the door. Ron O'Dea, one of the Legion com- mittee members for the event, says even before the popularity of Collingwood, the Greater Toronto Area has always been a strong supporter of ETAs. "This is our first of what we hope to be an annual thing," he says. O'Dea says a panel of five judges will employ five or six criteria to judge the tribute artists, including stage presence, costume and voice. Calleri notes his wife is a big Elvis fan, so they used to go to the Collingwood event. At a Christmas party at their home one year, an ETA was there and people started singing karaoke. The ETA noted that Calleri had a great voice and Calleri became one himself, first just as a hobby. “I do it two, three, four times a week,” he says, adding he has a very busy Valen- tine’s weekend. Calleri has a show on the Thursday, two on Friday and three on Saturday. For Rock and Roll Remembered tickets, call the Ajax Legion at 905-683-2927 or e-mail rcl322@bellnet.ca. The Legion is at 111 Hunt St. mruta@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Handsome, talented, charismat- ic, Elvis Presley had it all. “Everybody loves him,” says Sam Call- eri. “The legend will never die.” He should know. Calleri has been get- ting a lot of love as an Elvis tribute artist (ETA) for the past eight years. And there’s another similarity: Elvis certainly had his share of groupies, very devoted fans who did their utmost to get to his shows. The ETAs also have what Calleri calls “the groupie crowd. “They come to every show,” he says. “Once you get to know your reg- ular fans, you can count on them to be at your shows.” The groupies will be out in full force when the Ajax Legion hosts Rock and Roll Remem- bered, a leg- ends and Elvis contest run- ning Feb. 20 to Calleri is co- hosting with fellow ETA Chris Coo- per and says roughly 12 ETAs and 12 non- Elvis tribute art- ists will be sing- ing their hearts out at the Legion. Headlin- ing is Jay Zanier, a well- known ETA whose titles include grand champi- on of the Collingwood Elvis Festival in 2007. Calleri is quick to headline show and an after party/dance. Before the finals on Sunday, there's an 11 a.m. gospel show featur- ing the E T A s and other tribute per- form- e r s before the popularity of Collingwood, the Greater Toronto Area has always been a strong supporter of ETAs. "This is our first of what we hope to be an annual thing," he says. O'Dea says a panel of five judges will employ five or six criteria to judge the tribute artists, including stage presence, costume and voice. Calleri notes his wife is a big Elvis fan, so they used to go to the Collingwood event. At a Christmas party at their home one year, an ETA was there and people started singing karaoke. The ETA noted that Calleri had a great voice and Calleri became one himself, first just as a hobby. “I do it two, three, four times a week,” he says, adding he has a very busy Valen- tine’s weekend. Calleri has a show on the Thursday, two on Friday and three on Saturday. For Rock and Roll Remembered tickets, call the Ajax Legion at 905-683-2927 or e-mail rcl322@bellnet.ca. The Legion is at 111 Hunt St. ‘Everybody loves him. The legend will never die.’ Sam Calleri AJAX -- Elvis tribute artist Sam Calleri is co-hosting Rock and Roll Remembered, a legends and Elvis contest, at the Ajax Legion Feb. 20 to 22. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Black History Month celebration in Ajax AJAX -- An Ajax art gallery is serving up music, dance and comedy as it presents Championing our Future: Think it. Dream it. Achieve it. The 8th annual Cultural Expressions Black History Month Celebration is Feb. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ajax's J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate. Taking the stage at the event are vocal- ist Coco Lorraine, comedian Sabu, the Dun- barton Caribbean Dance Company and The Toronto Children’s Concert Choir. Sean Mauricette, aka Subliminal, a DJ, beat boxer, lyricist and producer, will deliver the keynote address. Cyril Sahadath, who was Pickering High School’s well-respected track-and-field coach until his death in 2013, will be hon- oured with the Madiba Award. Note that the community fair, with refreshments and networking, runs from 5 to 6 p.m. The celebration is presented in part- nership with the Town of Ajax, the Durham District School Board, the Durham Black Educators’ Network, The Congress of Black Women and the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services. For more information on the event, con- tact Cultural Expressions at 905-427-2412. J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate is at 1355 Harwood Ave. N., just north of Ross- land Road. Talent agents in Ajax Feb. 22 DURHAM -- Pat Jarosz is bringing her keen eye for talent to Durham next week. The BookItTalent owner/agent has been here many times looking for young people who want to work on TV, in movies and in print advertising. Jarosz has gener- ally focused on younger talent, but she has formed BookItTalent Platinum and will be seeking men and women 50 years and over this time around. However she also invites local children and teens interested in acting and modelling to come out as well. The meetings are set up as an ini- tial interview and there’s no cost to attend. Those coming out are asked to bring a recent snapshot the agents can keep. It isn’t required, but if you want to book a time on the following days, e-mail bookittalent@ gmail.com. The interviews are: • Uxbridge -- Feb. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. • Bowmanville -- Feb. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 37 Spicer Sq. • Whitby -- Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 160 Consumer’s Dr. • Ajax -- Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 500 Beck Cres. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 25 PSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Jordan Henry doesn’t know how he is going to top his performance against Maxwell Heights. “I don’ know. It’s going to be hard,” he says with a laugh when asked. Impossible maybe. The Grade 11 student at Pine Ridge had a game that ripped through social media, pouring in an incredible 55 points in a 120-65 victory in a LOSSA quad-A senior boys’ basketball game on Feb. 3. Henry, 16, knocked down 11 three-pointers in the game, had 32 points by the half, and topped a school record for most points in a game by Jamal Reynolds, who is now on scholarship at Canisius. Reynolds, a Pickering resident, said he felt some- thing special was unfolding in the second quarter when he nailed six three-pointers. “It was just a good shooting day,” he said mod- estly. It was certainly more than that. “He hit 10 three-pointers in the first half, which I’ve never seen in a game in my life,” said head coach Cam Nekkers of the shooting display. “In the second quarter he was like a video game. He was on fire.” With Pine Ridge, ranked seventh in Cana- da, ahead handily by halftime, it posed a bit of a dilemma for Nekkers. Does he sit Henry down out of respect for the opponent, or let him continue on in the second half? Having faced a similar situa- tion earlier in the season, Nekkers let it play out. In a lopsided game against Ajax back on Jan. 6, Nevell Provo and Chase Vassell combined for 16 three-pointers by halftime. “We were beating (Ajax) so bad that I shut those two down. I felt bad because of the score,” said Nekkers. “After that game happened, because of the new age with Inter- net and peo- ple post- ing stuff, I forgot that when a kid does something special, it gets noticed online. “Coaches, by that one game, all of a sudden start asking, ‘Who is this kid?’ I felt bad after that Ajax game that I didn’t let the kids air it out. “So, in this game, I didn’t let all the other starters play, but with Jordan, it was a chance for him to get his name in lights to a certain degree, so we embraced it.” With another year of high school eligibility still remaining, Henry said the goal is to get a scholarship to an NCAA Division-I program. To that extent, he’s already had contact from some mar- quee schools, including Baylor, Vir- ginia Tech, Providence and Gonzaga. As a team, Pine Ridge is having an exceptional season, winning the David Preston Memorial and University of Windsor Invitational tournaments. Their only blemish on a 6-1 record in LOSSA league play was a one-point loss to Pickering. Jordan Henry breaks school record with 55 points in LOSSA senior boys’ basketball game 55 Figure Skating Pickering skaters shine at Winter Glitters PICKERING -- The Pickering Skating Club had a number of its skaters compete in the Winter Glitters competition held in Thornhill. Individual results are as follows: Gold medal -- Holly Branigan, gold inter- pretive; Sara Currie, pre-introductory inter- pretive; Faith Lewis, STAR 4 under 13 free skate; Emily Weightman, STAR 5 over 13 free skate Silver medal -- Stephanie Hintermeister, pre-introductory interpretive; Brayden Hock- ley, STAR 5 boys’ over 13 free skate; Faith Lewis, introductory interpretive Bronze medal: Lauren Balke, pre- introductory interpretive; Phoebe Gatsis, pre-introductory interpretive; Emily Guan, pre-preliminary solo dance; Cassie Nielsen, junior silver solo dance Honourable mention: Samantha Butt pre-introductory interpretive 4th; Eldora Chen, pre-introductory interpretive 4th; Emily Weightman, introductory inter- pretive 4th; Cassie Nielsen, STAR 5 over 13 free skate, 4th; Cassie Nielsen, introductory interpretive 5th; Riley Sawyer, STAR 5 over 13 free skate 5th; Brooke Farrell, introductory interpretive 7th; Rachel Percy, prelimi- nary solo dance 8th. Ribbon events: Gold standard -- Holly Branigan, junior silver elements; Sara Currie, STAR 3 ele- ments; Phoebe Gatsis, STAR 2 elements; Stephanie Hintermeister, STAR 2 elements; Stephanie Hintermeister, STAR 2 compul- sory; Faith Lewis, STAR 4 elements; Rachel Percy, STAR 1 compulsory; Emily Weight- man, STAR 5 elements; Angelina Villanueva, STAR 1 compulsory Silver standard -- Lauren Balke, STAR 3 compulsory; Lauren Balke, STAR 3 ele- ments; Jessica Cawsey, STAR 1 compul- sory; Sara Currie, STAR 2 compulsory; Jade Falsetti, STAR 1 compulsory; Brooke Farrell, STAR 2 elements; Phoebe Gatsis, STAR 2 compulsory; Brayden Hockley, STAR 5 boys’ elements; Cassie Nielsen, STAR 5 elements; Keeonna Trim-Sankar, STAR 1 compulsory Bronze standard -- Jessica Cawsey, STAR 2 elements; Eldora Chen, STAR 3 compulsory; Brooke Farrell, STAR 2 compul- sory; Madison McKay, STAR 2 compulsory Honourable mention: Samantha Butt, STAR 2 compulsory Extreme Skate results: Gold -- Holly Branigan, gold spin; Brayden Hockley, silver jump; Faith Lewis, silver jump Silver -- Holly Branigan, gold jump; Mad- ison McKay, bronze jump Bronze -- Jessica Cawsey, bronze bump, bronze spin, bronze spiral; Cassie Nielsen, silver spin Honourable mention -- Brooke Farrell, silver jump; Cassie Nielsen, silver spiral. 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Sport Alliance Ontario has announced the full roster of athletes, coaches, manag- ers and technicians for the Team Ontario contingent at the Games, which will take place from Feb. 13 to March 1. “Athletes, coaches and managers have invested many months of hard work pre- paring for these Canada Games,” said Marc Seguin, chairman of Sport Alliance Ontar- io, in a press release. “We look forward to everyone competing at their best and to use this experience at the Canada Games to further their dreams.” Blair McIntosh, who is leading the team as chef de mission for the seventh time, said, “it gives me great pleasure to lead this dynamic team of athletes, coaches and managers, who are all committed to deliv- er their best performances ever as we aim to capture the Canada Games flag this win- ter in Prince George.” Following are the locals athletes: Ajax: Allayah Copeland, judo; David Gwyn, hockey coach; Kaitlyn Horlock, archery; Manny Wu, synchronized swim- ming coach Blackstock: Kirsten Welsh, hockey Brooklin: Melanie Donelle, synchronized swimming; Tyler Jackson, snowboard Courtice: Leah Erwin, ringette Nestleton: Clay McIntyre, gymnastics Oshawa: Lindsey Barbosa, ringette; Ben Donnelly, speed skating; Bradley Lan- glois, judo; Innzbruk Richards, speed skat- ing; Janice Robinson, mission staff; Ethan Vandersanden, judo Pickering: Chantal Gauthier, ringette; Cody McGhee, curling; Susan Tanur-Yaku- ra, badminton manager; Nyl Yakura, bad- minton Whitby: Gibson Himbeault, speed skat- ing; Jessica Klimkait, judo; Rhyen McGill, hockey; Hisham Mohammad, wheelchair basketball. 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Stunning 3 bdrm TH, GREAT VALUE! In-suite laundry, dishwashers in select suites, garage, fenced yards, pool and sauna, on-site mgmt. Office Open DAILY! Call now! (289) 316-2915 realstar.ca The Oshawa Port Authority ("OPA"), a Canada Port Authority and part of the national ports system, is seeking Directors to fill the positions of Port User representatives on its Board. The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities has established a User Nominating Committee to identify qualified candidates. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates, in accordance with the Canada Marine Act, who shall have generally acknowledged and accepted stature within the transportation industry or the business community and relevant knowledge and extensive experience related to the management of a business, to the operation of a port or to maritime trade. The User Nominating Committee will be reviewing all applications and forwarding a list of candidates to the Minister. We thank all those who apply. Interested parties must submit their curriculum vitae and other information or documentation to support their nominations. Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 at the Oshawa Port Authority office: Mail: 1621 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8J7 Email: portoshawa@bellnet.ca Fax: 905-576-5701 L'Administration portuaire d'Oshawa (" APO "), une administration portuaire canadienne faisant partie du réseau portuaire national, est à la recherche d'administrateurs en vue de pourvoir aux postes de représentants des utilisateurs portuaires de son Conseil. Le Ministre des Transports, de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités a formé un Comité des candidatures chargé de sélectionner les personnes qualifiées. Ce comité est à la recherche de candidats qui, conformément à la Loi maritime du Canada, doivent être reconnus comme chefs de file dans le monde des affaires ou l'industrie des transports et posséder des connaissances pertinentes ainsi qu'une expérience importante liées à la gestion d'entreprise, au fonctionnement d'un port ou au commerce maritime. Le Comité des candidatures des utilisateurs portuaires étudiera toutes les demandes et il transmettra la liste des candidats au Ministre. L'APO remercie d'avance tous les postulants. Les personnes intéressées sont priées d'envoyer leur curriculum vitae et autres documents et renseignements à l'appui de leur candidature avant midi, le mardi 24 février 2015 au bureau de l'APO , dont voici les coordonnées : Poste : 1621, Rue Simcoe Sud, Oshawa ON L1H 8J7 Courriel : portoshawa@bellnet.ca Téléc. : 905-576-5701 Alice May Bilcox (Robinson) April 20, 1915 ~ February 12, 2010 This day is remembered And quietly Kept, No words are needed For we will never forget. Deep in our hearts You will always stay, Love and remembered, every day. Lovingly remembered & missed Your family DALTON Wayne - Wayne died peacefully on Monday February 2, 2015, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Dolores much loved father of Sons Jeff (Laura) and Matt (Julie). GW was a terrific Grandfather to Ava, Wyatt and Teague and would have been to his yet to be born grandson Remy. Wayne was respected and loved as a mentor to his many Baseball friends and co-workers. He always made people he met smile and feel able to exceed their own expectations. Wayne will be greatly missed by everyone he knew. The family would like to thank the staff at Ajax Hospital, especially the ICU unit for their constant help and care. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at the Ajax Legion - 111 Hunt Street on Saturday March 21,2015 from 3 - 6pm LEHMAN, Gordon - Passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 4, 2015 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital at the young age of 56. Beloved husband to Cynthia Lehman. Cherished father to Keith (Christy) Lehman, and Michael (Roxanne) Lehman. Devoted grandfather to Avery, Lukas, Hendrik, and Nash. Brother to Vince (Nancy) Lehman, Robert "Bob" (deceased) (Barb), and Janice Crosgrey. Gordon will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME (23 Main Street South, Uxbridge 905-852-3073). A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at the Claremont Community Centre (4941 Brock Road, Pickering, (416) 720-7052). In memory of Gordon donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca. REEVES, Adele Patricia - January 8, 1934 - February 7, 2015 It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Adele at Ajax-Pickering Hospital in the early morning hours of February 7, after a lengthy illness. Adele is the beloved mother of Wayne (Cathy), Steven (Nancy), Gordon (Alma), Richard, Debbie (Chris) & Ron. Grandmother (Baba) of Tylor & Connor, Jessica, Olivia & Ryan. Dearest sister of Cecilia Nixon, Sylvia Woods (the late Dennis) and Linda (Don) McArthur. Loving aunty of Debbie & Blair, Jackie & Jeff, Kelly & Kris and their families. Adele was a unique person and personality, if you met her once you were her friend. She is greatly missed as a dear friend of many in need of one, a supporter of those that had none, and an honorary aunty or "Mom" to everyone else. Hers was a long life well lived. She would have no regrets, just experiences. She has earned her rest. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905-428-8488 from 11am-1pm on Friday February 13. Memorial service to follow in the chapel at 1pm. The Family requests, In lieu of flowers please make a charitable contribution to Autism Ontario or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca In Loving Memory of a Dear Son, Father, Brother & Uncle Thomas James Walker July 3, 1965 - February 12, 2010 Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, he's always there Tom, not a day goes by without you in our thoughts. We miss your smile, wit, laughter, crazy sense of humour and your never ending musical enthusiasm. It's hard to believe that 5 years have passed since you left us. It seems like just yesterday you were making us laugh and astonishing us with your amazing talent on the guitar. You will always and forever be treasured in our memories. "Keep on Rockin" Mom, Marshall, Jenny & Ralph, Sandy & Mark, Malcolm, Olivia, Sophie and Joey Loved Always and Forever in our Hearts CARRIAGE HILL 122 Colborne St. E. Stunning townhouses, GREAT VALUE! UTIL INCL! Washer/dryer, u/g pkg, events, on-site mgmt. 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