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The society is running three upcoming information sessions to dispel myths and provide information about becoming a foster family. Up to 100 more foster homes needed in Durham Region Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Durham Children’s Aid Society is looking to add as many as 100 new fos- ter homes to its roster — and officials are hoping that dispelling common myths will help get more people on board. For the first time, the organization is planning a series of three evening information sessions that will address everything from foster parent compensation, to the training and supports avail- able. “People sometimes don’t have accurate information. They’re not applying because they think they can’t,” says Anette Fegan, foster care services team supervisor at Durham Children’s Aid Society (CAS). DURHAM CAS REACHES OUT TO FOSTER FAMILIES See DURHAM page 10 newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham WHAT’S ON SPORTS HOCKEY Stanley Cup visits Durham College Keeper of the Cup, Phil Pritchard, credits Durham College’s sports administration program for helping him land his dream job. See page 20 ART Ajax exhibition Allan’s Artists exhibition, opening in Ajax Jan. 12, features the work of 40 Durham artists. See page 25 ONLINE AT PickeringRecreationComplex Passesonsalenow Interactivefunforthewholefamily Monday,February19 905.683.6582 pickering.ca/greatevents 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 2 AP Register for Kindergarten You are invited to register your child for Kindergarten at one of the Durham Catholic schools across the region. Your child must be turning 4 years of age by December 31, 2018 in order to enrol. Step 1:Visit dcdsb.ca between January 15-19, 2018 to initiate the online registration process. For questions, email admissions@dcdsb.ca Step 2:Call your local Catholic school to make an appointment to complete your registration in person during the week of January 22 to 26, 2018. Make your child care arrangements now! We offer a variety of child care services at our schools. For information on child care programs, call 905-576-6150 ext. 22172 or email: childcare@dcdsb.ca CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF RECOGNIZING IMMIGRANT ACHIEVERS Do you know an inspiring immigrant who has made a positive impact in Canada? Recognize and celebrate their achievements by nominating them for this coveted national award by Feb 27, 2018. 2018 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Visit canadianimmigrant.ca/rbctop25 Title sponsor:Presented by:Media sponsors: Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Two Ajax brothers accused of carrying out a series of violent carjack- ings and robberies have expressed their intention to change lawyers. Trenell and Trevell Ottley both appeared in an Oshawa court via video link Monday, Jan. 8. The brothers face dozens of charges, including kidnapping and robbery, relating to nine separate offences in Ajax between late September and mid-November of 2017. During Monday’s hearing prosecutor Fred Stephens noted that a charge of assault causing bodily harm against both men has been upgraded to aggravated assault. In separate video appearances each of the accused men announced their inten- tion to retain new lawyers. Both men were denied release following a joint bail hearing in late December. The two men face more than 60 charges, including kidnapping and robbery, relating to a spate of incidents that include: • Seven incidents involving carjacking, attempted carjacking and robbery of peo- ple in or near their vehicles in north Ajax, spanning from Oct. 12 to Nov. 16. • The robbery of a taxi driver near Ajax Downs Casino on Nov. 28. • Theft of a cellphone and cash on Sept. 13 near the Ajax GO station, involving a cellphone advertised on the letgo app (only Trenell charged). A search warrant was executed in Ajax on Nov. 28 and an imitation handgun was seized. Ajax brothers accusedin carjackings remain in custody, face upgraded assault charge Facebook photo AJAX -- Trenell and Trevell Ottley announced their intentions to retain new lawyers at a hearing via video link on Jan. 8. An assault charge against both men has been upgraded to aggravated assault. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 3 APinside January 11, 2018 Pressrun 54,400 / 32 pages editorial Page / 6 sports / 20 Classified / 23 905-215-0442 What’s On / 25 Calendar of events / 28 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. CaLendaR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. student government elections planned for February Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — For the first time in more than a decade, Durham College has its own student association. And, it’s been a busy first few months. DC Students Inc. was founded this past summer, to fill the void left when the previous joint student association for Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), was disbanded. “Durham College students were not being represented,” says student Naqi Hyder, a director and transition manag- er for DC Students Inc. “Durham College is a much more diverse population than UOIT. We have different demographics. We might be mature students, second career students, single parents.” DC Students Inc. kicked off the school year with plans to increase communi- cation with students, and advocate for their interests. But by Oct. 16, college faculty were on picket lines, leading to a five-week strike, the longest in the history of Ontario’s college system. The DC Students Inc. team hit the ground running, working to commu- nicate information about the strike, set up social activities and study groups so students would still feel engaged and act as a voice for students concerns, includ- ing holding a rally to demand tuition refunds. “A lot of students felt like they had no idea what was going on … throughout the whole thing we let the students know we’re hearing them,” Hyder says. After the strike ended, the student association facilitated post-strike ques- tion and answer sessions where students could get information from college staff, and the organization is now handling the appeals process for the strike relief fund. DC Students Inc. is also responsi- ble for the student health plan, campus radio station Riot Radio, and outreach programs that include a food bank, women’s centre, pride +LGBTQ centre, and sexual health resource centre. Meri Kim Oliver, vice-president of student affairs at the college, has worked closely with the DC Students Inc. team and says having a strong student associ- ation is a great thing. “They’re the ones on the ground … they’re able to tell us what the student concerns are, so that we can respond appropriately,” she says. Next steps include an inaugural elec- tion for DC’s student government, set to take place in February and March. Positions will include a president, two vice-presidents and eight directors representing the eight full-time schools at the college. “One area we would like to grow is our following on social media,” says Jen- nifer McHugh, general manager for DC Students Inc. “That’s how our students communicate, they’re on their phones. So we need to be on their phones too.” For more information visit www. dcstudentsinc.ca, search “Durham Col- lege Students Inc.” on Facebook or fol- low @DCStudentsInc on Twitter. A student association to call their own,DC Students Inc. hits the ground running Submitted photo OSHAWA -- Jennifer McHugh, general manager, Naqi Hyder, director, and Peter Garrett, director, are involved in Durham College Students Inc., the school’s student association. The group advocated for students during the strike and has been work- ing to set up activities and events and gather student feedback on key issues. They will be holding their first elections in February and March and want to raise aware- ness and get students involved. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 4 AP Advertisement Collins Barrow Durham LLP 1748 Baseline Road West Suite 200 Courtice, ON L1E 2T1 T: 905.579.5659 TF. 1.866.392.5672 F: 905.579.8563 courtice.collinsbarrow.com January 2018 Collins Barrow Durham is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Villeneuve to the position of partner, effective January 2018. Andrew joined Collins Barrow Durham in 2012 as a Client Service Manager and plays an important role in delivering actionable audit, accounting and tax advice to clients. 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A new report that went to the board’s Dec. 18 meeting, outlines projected enrol- ment numbers between now and 2027, as well as how much building space is expect- ed to be used at each school. As of Oct. 31, 2017 the DCDSB had a total enrolment of 21,137 students — that’s a decrease of 110 students over the same time last year. However, that number is expected to grow to 25,189 students by September 2027, thanks to what staff describe as “tre- mendous, rapid growth” in Durham. A total enrolment around 25,000 stu- dents isn’t new for the DCDSB — staff say the board hit those numbers back in the 1990s, after which there was a “sustained period of decline” without a lot of develop- ment happening in Durham. DCDSB superintendent Bob Camozzi called the new projections “very positive” news for the board. “It shows parents that our Catholic school system is vibrant, that we have full schools,” he said, adding that more stu- dents means more funding for programs. Some of the major growth areas expect- ed to drive student enrolment include: the new Seaton community in Pickering, which will have 60,000 people once occu- pancy is complete; development in west Whitby expected to add up to 5,900 hous- ing units in the next three to four years; expansion in the Brooklin urban area that will increase the size of the community to 80,000 people; and development of the Kedron secondary plan in north Oshawa, which will add about 25,000 people. Lewis Morgulis, manager of plan- ning, admissions and partnerships for the DCDSB, says Seaton will be especially challenging, because it is a new communi- ty being built from the ground up. The board has identified future school sites in Seaton and asked the province for funding for an elementary school in Seaton in this year’s round of funding requests — but nothing has been approved yet. “The schools that we have in Pickering proper are full,” Morgulis says, noting that students will have to be accommodated in Ajax. He explains that intensification can also present challenges. For example, in Ajax, new apartment towers are being built in an existing urban area, which will put pressure on schools. He says the board got creative by chang- ing the boundaries for St. James C.S. and St. Bernadette C.S., to free up space. “We’ve been very proactive as a board, doing things like that along the way,” he explains. Durham Catholic board will grow by 4,000 students over next 10 years It shows parents that our Catholic school system is vibrant, that we have full schools. -- DCDSB superintendent Bob Camozzi “ Pickering plans for broadband in future developments PICKERING — The City of Pickering is planning to amend its official plan in order to ensure the infrastructure is in place to ensure broadband access in new developments. An information report from city staff pre- sented at a public meeting Jan. 8 noted inter- net service is becoming essential for health care, education, employment, social and political inclusion and overall economic suc- cess. Key changes to the city’s official plan will include: requiring the inclusion of conduit for fibre optic cable, in all public rights-of-way, through new development, redevelopment, road construction and reconstruction; and ensuring all new development or redevelop- ment is designed to provide the infrastructure for the delivery of, current or future, leading- edge information and communication tech- nologies, to and throughout the buildings. Development applicants will also be required to submit an implementation plan that will demonstrate how telecommunica- tion technology will be designed and imple- mented. The changes to the official plan will come before the planning and development committee at a future date for approval. Ward 3 regional Coun. 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To help possible participants, an information session is being held on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The session is bro- ken into two areas, with one focusing on neighbourhood activities starting at 6 p.m. and one for community orga- nizations, events, programs and initiatives starting at 7:30 p.m. With Impact Ajax, an individual or group can apply for funding from the town to hold an event that makes the community stronger, connected and inclu- sive. To be eligible, the event must be held in 2018. Since starting in 2013, more than $330,000 has been provided. The information sessions are in the council chambers at town hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. For more information, visit www.ajax.ca/impact. 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Content is protected by copy- right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 6 AP LETTER TO THE EDITOR Canada is fortunate to be able to extend benefits to all To the editor: Re: ‘Seniors deserve better treatment from government’, letters, Dec. 28 I have read several letters to the point that retired seniors deserve better treat- ment than immigrants and refugees. I am a senior just like Ken Roberts, but I consider myself very fortunate to have lived more than 80 years and paid taxes in a country which has been so good to me and my family. I am pleased and grateful that we as Canadians can welcome “immigrants and refugees” from distressed parts of the world, and give them a chance to live bet- ter lives. And I am pleased and proud that we are able to extend all of the benefits we enjoy to these people as soon as they arrive. Gordon Duncan Pickering cOLumn Life at -42 C gets weird. Things don’t behave normally. They say the cold- er it gets, the slower things move. But, when Kathryn’s 3 a.m. shout of “Neil, I think there’s something wrong with the furnace” reached my ears ... I have to say, I moved pretty quickly. The house was cold and getting colder. Something was definitely rotten in Denmark. In fact, the temperature inside was rapidly approaching that of Denmark. And I think the poor groaning, popping house had been try- ing to tell us that for some time. She was like a goose-pimpled kid at the beach, screaming for a towel. Soon, you could see your breath. Seeing your breath inside your house is kind of neat, for about two minutes. Our poor, beleaguered furnace is located underneath the house, in an insulated crawl space. To get to it, I had to wade through hip- deep snow, sneak under the deck and scooch through a hatchway, necessarily bumping my head on every existing overhead beam. Wearing more layers than Roald Amund- sen, I stole a final kiss and headed outdoors, saying my farewells to Kathryn and the dogs. After all, at -42 C, you just never know. Open- ing that cottage door was like blowing the hatch of a capsule en route to a space walk. I felt like Buzz Aldrin. Try as I might, I couldn’t move quickly. I was clumsily attempting to gather up some extension cords, so that I might channel some heat down into the fro- zen furnace chamber. But again, at -42 C, mol- ecules move about as quickly as a municipal crew in August. Wire becomes brittle enough to actually snap. Which, of course, is exactly what happened. It was around this point that the water backed up as well. The heated intake line was apparently frozen. Super. Nature was winning. When you’re up against forces that strong, there’s only one thing to do … call Hans. Hans may as well have been riding a white steed when he strolled over. He brought a heat gun, a functioning extension cord, the name and number of the guy who installed our furnace, and most precious of all, an arm- load of perspective. I could’ve kissed him. He also pointed out that my heated waterline was actually working, but that a coupling had broken in the line and water was gushing out. Had I not noticed all the fresh slush in one particular part of the ground? At any rate, all’s well that ends well, as they say. Between Hans and the furnace guy, we were eventually warm and able to flush our toilets. What had once seemed very scary was now just a good story. Kind of like life, I guess, once you warm up to it. — Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. Life is no fun when temp’s at -40 C neil crone Enter Laughing Letters to the editor can be sent to us via email or fax: EmaiL newsroom@durhamregion.com Fa X 905-579-2238 Send us your letters CAS looking for foster parents across Durham Throughout our lives many people can point to role models who have helped men- tor and shape the people they’ve become. Oftentimes those role models are parents but others can be brothers, aunts, uncles or even coaches. Those who have such people in their lives should consider themselves lucky because there are many young people across Durham Region who lack these advantages. The Durham Children’s Aid Society (CAS) is trying to change that by launching a new recruitment drive to increase its stable of fos- ter parents. It’s looking to add as many as 100 new foster homes. “There’s a lot of research out there that shows children actually do better in family- based care,” said Max Kryukov, director of residential services for Durham CAS. Could you be a good fit as a foster parent? Contrary to what some might believe it’s not as complicated as one would think. “People sometimes don’t have accurate information. They’re not applying because they think they can’t,” says Anette Fegan, fos- ter care services team supervisor at Durham CAS. Foster parents can be single people, same sex couples, people who rent as opposed to owning their home, people who work out- side the home, and people with pets — all things that prospective foster parents often assume will disqualify them. Once a child is placed with a foster family they’re not left alone. Training is provided for the foster parents and there is ongoing sup- ports. Some of the basic requirements to become a foster parent include: being at least 21 years old, no criminal record or charg- es pending, being financially self-sufficient, having a bed and adequate space for each foster child, and having a stable home and stable relationships. Foster parenting can be done on a part- time basis, such as providing respite care, and foster parents have input on the number of foster children in their home and the ages they feel most comfortable with. Durham CAS also offers financial com- pensation to foster parents of between $1,250 to $2,350 per month, per child, which is non- taxable. At the end of the day though it’s not the supports that make the difference, it’s the people who step up to be foster parents. “I would tell anyone who is even thinking about this, to pursue it. Just start out by get- ting more information,” Jan Laramy says. 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Results are sent to the Canadian Wildlife Service, adding to data that’s been collected since the 1930s. Sunday’s forecast: growing gradually warmer in the morn- ing — hopeful news! But then the winds would pick up and by afternoon it was supposed to snow. How can you see waterfowl through a swirling veil of white? We had to time it the best we could, my husband and I. The thermometer on our porch read minus 20 C when I checked it at 3 a.m. It had risen to a balmy minus 10 C by 8 a.m., so we headed out right after breakfast. Our stretch of lakeshore to scout, as usual, was Courtice to Port Hope, scanning the lake from every vantage point we could access. Courtice Road south of the sewage plant was blocked by snow- drifts, so our first view of waterfowl was from a clifftop south of the CN tracks, east of the new incinerator. Hurray! No ice, no mist! The wind had swept the air and piled the ice on the beach. But was now churn- ing up the lake, making it hard to spot ducks diving out there in the rolling, cresting waves. And the stronger it blew, the harder it was to hold steady and peer through binoculars. Forget using the telescope! I was glad the roaring, buffeting wind was onshore, in our faces, instead of pushing us over the bluff, into the lake. Mind you, because of that my eyes kept tearing up, making it harder to see. By the time we reached Newcastle Har- bour the gusts were so strong we just sat in the car, using it as a The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney blind to scan from. No surprise, our results weren’t as stellar as they sometimes are. We counted 320 great- er scaup, 214 goldeneyes and 77 red-breast- ed mergansers. Just 43 mallards, 39 buffle- head and 13 long-tailed ducks. And only 20 Canada geese, since the great flocks that fly down to the lake at dusk were all inland, feeding in cornfields. 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From the mid $700’s •Premier Location •Spacious Treed Lots Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Pickering Scouts move e-waste PICKERING -- Owen Xerri, left, and Lucas Sundermann, members of the 9th Pickering Scouts, helped out during an e-Waste Collection Jan. 6. The group was also collect- ing beer and liquor bottles with all proceeds going to support Scouting activities. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 10 AP Durham CAS looks to dispel common myths about foster parenting at upcoming info nights For example, she says foster parents can be single people, same sex couples, people who rent as opposed to owning their home, people who work outside the home, and peo- ple with pets — all things that prospective fos- ter parents often assume will disqualify them. Durham CAS is also looking to increase the diversity of its foster homes to include a broader range of cultural, religious and eth- nic backgrounds. “Durham is growing and changing and we need to be able to meet those needs,” says Fegan, stressing that the goal is to place chil- dren in a home that is a strong match with their family life, to cause as little disruption as possible. Durham CAS also strives to keep sibling groups together in foster care, which means there need to be homes in the system that can accommodate two or three siblings together, at any given time. Whitby residents Bob and Janice Laramy have been foster parents for more than 14 years, and have welcomed 44 foster children into their home. They acknowledge that it was intimidating to get started. “At the beginning, we were very nervous,” says Janice. But training from Durham CAS com- bined with ongoing supports — everything from tutors to behaviour consultants — has helped. “I tell people that I’ve done more training with CAS, than I’ve done for my job,” Bob says with a smile. The couple has three biological children who are now adults, and since starting as foster parents, they have adopted one child and are currently in the process of adopting another. The foster children in their care have ranged from ages four to 12, with some stay- ing as little as four or five days, others for years. The couple is on a list of foster homes that can be called on in an emergency — on weekends or in the middle of the night — which means a child occasionally arrives at their door with almost no notice. No matter how a child comes to them or how long they stay, Bob says they fold them into their family life, as if they were their own. “It’s just become a normal part or our life and it’s very rewarding. It may sound hokey, but we feel like we’re paying it forward, says Bob, whose own father was a foster child as a teen. Some of the basic requirements to become a foster parent include: being at least 21 years old, no criminal record or charges pending, being financially self-sufficient, having a bed and adequate space for each foster child, and having a stable home and stable relation- ships. Criteria for becoming a foster parent Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Sian Gibson, right, executive director of the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation, spoke about the 10 local community leaders being recognized for their generous financial support of local children associated with the Durham Children’s Aid Society. Each donor was recognized with their own ‘fish’ that hung in the foyer of the DCAS building in this 2015 file photo. CAS is putting out a call for more foster families. Most importantly, you must be committed to providing a safe and stable home for a child. You must enjoy caring for children, and be prepared for both the challenges and the rewards that fostering offers. You must: • Reside in Durham region. • Be at least 21 years of age. • Be of good general health. • Be financially self-sufficient. • Have no criminal record or charges pending. • Have stable family relationships, including being with or without a partner for at least two years. • Have consent of all immediate family members. • Have healthy individual and family histories. Foster parenting can be done on a part- time basis, such as providing respite care, and foster parents have input on the number of foster children in their home and the ages they feel most comfortable with. The process to become a foster parent typically takes several months and includes mandatory training classes, as well as family interviews. Fegan stresses that once a foster home is approved, the training and supports contin- ue. “We’re not going to say ‘you’re done, you’re trained, here you go,’” she says. “Some- one is always there for you, you’re not on this journey alone.” Durham CAS also offers financial com- pensation to foster parents of between $1,250 to $2,350 per month, per child, which is non- taxable. “I would tell anyone who is even thinking about this, to pursue it. Just start out by get- ting more information,” Janice says. “It can make such a difference in a child’s life.” The information sessions take place: Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Durham CAS office, 1320 Airport Blvd. in Oshawa; Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre — Commu- nity Hall, 95 Magill Dr. in Ajax; and Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Mari- etta St. in Uxbridge. Email foster@durhamcas.ca for more information. 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The Frontenacs, who have added star players Cliff Pu, Max Jones, Gabriel Vilardi and Sean Day since the calendar has flipped to 2018, will meet the Generals in a home- and-home series, Saturday afternoon in Kingston and Sunday night in Oshawa. The Generals, who also face the Flint Firebirds at home Friday night, made only one significant trade in recent weeks, sending defenceman Riley Stillman to the Bulldogs for draft picks. Roger Hunt, vice president and gen- eral manager of the Generals, said he was working the phone lines right up to the last call at 11:52 a.m., but in the end, decided no move was the best move of all. “The biggest challenge for us was cer- tainly not to be seduced into sacrificing our future for short-term gains,” said Hunt. “We’re happy with keeping the ‘98s (1998- born players) we kept, and certainly not dipping into our youth from the ‘99s down. We probably could have gotten in on any trade if we wanted to start doing that. That was the thing the we had to resist the most.” While eagerly awaiting what is expect- ed to be a run of their own next season, the Generals have nevertheless been quite competitive of late, taking 13 points in the past eight games. The momentum slowed this past week- end, however, as the Generals had a six- game winning streak snapped by a 3-2 overtime loss to the league-leading Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Friday and fol- lowed with a 5-2 defeat against the Owen Sound Attack Sunday, both at the Tribute Communities Centre. The loss to Sault Ste. Marie was certain- ly nothing to be ashamed of, given the fact the Greyhounds are the top-ranked team in the country and currently on a 25-0-0- 1 streak — despite playing several recent games without world junior gold medal- lists Boris Katchouk and Conor Timmins. Defenceman Nico Gross, who played for Switzerland at the world junior tourna- ment, returned to the Generals Friday and scored the tying goal in the third period, but the Greyhounds left with the win after a Tim Gettinger power-play goal in over- time. On Sunday, Alan Lyszczarczyk scored twice in the first period for the visiting Attack and the Generals never recovered, falling behind 5-1 before Kenny Huether scored the only goal of the third period. Goalie Kyle Keyser, who had been superb through a stretch of eight straight starts, did not make it through the ninth, allowing five goals on 22 shots before giv- ing way to Mario Peccia, who stopped all 20 shots he faced over nearly half a game. 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Jan 06/19 To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 Ajax and let one of our professional advisors help you Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online View Classifieds online @ durhamregion.com SEARCH YOUR CAREERSTARTSHERE 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 25 AP WH A T ’ S O N Seven things to do this weekend DURHAM -- Lots of sports on this weekend -- which we have once again extended. 1 Tis the season for hockey, so catch the Oshawa Generals on Jan. 12 at 7:35 p.m. as they face off against the Flint Firebirds at the Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa. Tickets range from $19.50 to $33.2 If you can’t see the Gens on Fri- day night, they’re on the ice again on Jan. 14, playing the Kingston Fron- tenacs at 6:05 p.m. at the Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa. Tickets range from $19.50 to $33.3 The girls take to the ice as well as the Durham West Lightning battles the Burlington Barracudas on Jan. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. The Provincial Women’s Hockey League game is free to attend.4 Catch some women’s hockey a little later on at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby. On Jan. 14 at 4:40 p.m. the Whitby Wolves are up against the Kitchener-Waterloo Rangers.5 Changing sports, Viva Volley- ball presents a Women’s Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Knox Christian School, 410 North Scugog Ct., Bowmanville. It’s billed as the first women’s show- down of the year, featuring cash and consolation prizes and lots of court time. The cost to enter is $35 per per- son. For information, e-mail vivavol- leyball@outlook.com or call 905- 550-5209.6 It’s the first OPG Second Sundays event of 2018 at the Robert McLaugh- lin Gallery, 72 Queen St, Oshawa, on Jan. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Families are invited to head to the gallery for art- making and fun at the free event. Registration is not required.7 The Greenbank Folk Music Soci- ety welcomes singer/songwriter/ producer Scott Merritt to its first show of 2018 on Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. at Greenbank Centennial Hall, 19965 Hwy. 7/12, Scugog. Tickets are $25, available at Blue Heron Books (62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, 905-852- 4282), POE Design (146 Queen St., Port Perry, 905-985-0060) or by call- ing 905-985-8351. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Forty people from across Durham taking part Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Allan O’Marra thought interest in his signature art show would kind of fade over time. The Ajax artist wrote a column for Metroland Durham Region, Allan’s Art- ists, which is now featured in the Pin- eRidge Arts Council’s (PRAC) monthly ArtScene publication. In the pieces, he profiles Durham artists, getting to the heart of the matter: what they do, how they do it and why. But the Allan’s Artists show continues to be popular with artists and audiences alike. “This year happened to be the biggest turnout ever,” he says, noting 40 art- ists are involved, compared with 29 last year. “I extended the invitation to every- body I’ve written about, which is clos- ing in on 90.” “I was really quite surprised; they came flooding in.” The sixth Allan’s Artists show, present- ed by the PRAC, runs to Feb. 12 at the McLean Community Centre (MCC), 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. The opening reception is Jan. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Among the artists showing work are Hi-Sook Barker of Pickering, Ian Win- ton and Susan Lindo of Ajax, Michael Jack and Diane Huson of Whitby, Tony Johnson and Anne Labelle Johnson of Oshawa and Christl Niemuller of Uxbridge. The artistic styles represented in the show are as varied as where the artists live and work. “All the way from the highest of fine art to Michelle Slavinsky, who’s a glass art- ist,” O’Marra says. He notes that while the MCC isn’t ide- ally suited to showing three-dimension- al pieces, Slavinsky and Lindo, the latter a sculptor, have contributed drawings. There are roughly 60 pieces in the show. Each artist was limited to one work if it is more than 30 inches long, including the frame, but two if they are under 30 inches. O’Marra says the art is generally fairly new and adds that the artists like that they get to choose which of their pieces goes into the show. More to see this year at Allan’s Artists show in Ajax Metroland file photo AJAX -- Ajax artist Allan O’Marra’s art show, Allan’s Artists, presented by the PineRidge Arts Council, is running at Ajax’s McLean Community Centre until Feb. 12. The show features the work of some of the Durham artists he has pro- filed in his column, Allan’s Artists, in Metroland Durham Region newspapers and in the PRAC’s ArtScene. Portrait of the artist as a young woman AJAX -- Grade 12 student Marcel Pineda had her work on display during Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School’s 15th annual Juried Art Show on Dec. 19. The event was held at the Carruther’s Marsh Pavilion in Ajax. 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Single Set $195 Double Set $229 Queen Set $259 Deluxe Smooth top Proudly Made in Canada WHAT’S ON Three blues shows in three Durham Region venues Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Music by the Bay Live is starting 2018 with a bang. The live blues concert series, run by Lori and Paul Murray of Uxbridge, pres- ents three shows in three venues, includ- ing a new location, Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry. Lori Murray says there’s certainly no shortage of amazing artists to bring to Durham Region. “There is enough talent out there and it just keeps going,” she says. She has heard a few calls to bring in non-blues artists, to which she responds, “that’s not what I’m about.” The new year begins with an Up Close and Personal show by Colin James on Jan. 17. The Vancouver-based veteran in 2016 released his 18th album, Blue Highways, a tribute to some of his iconic idols such as Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and Robert Johnson. Murray says she was “thrilled” to get James, who will be in Toronto for the Maple Blues Awards. He will perform with his band mate, Chris Caddell, and she says James will “hopefully make an appearance after the show” to meet fans. It’s an 8 p.m. concert and Town Hall 1873 is at 302 Queen St. Next up for Music By the Bay Live is a vocal powerhouse, Shakura S’Aida, who plays the Avalon Lounge at Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson St. W., Whitby, at 8 p.m. on Jan. 20. “She’s got such a full personality, big as life,” says Murray, adding, “we’ve been try- ing to get Shakura for a number of years. “When she walks into a room, she takes it over, even without saying anything.” The Avalon Lounge will be set up “cab- aret style” and Murray says Shakura is appearing as a three-piece for a “truly up close and personal” concert. The trio of early 2018 concerts ends on Feb. 10 when Samantha Fish plays a sold- out show at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax, on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. The singer/songwriter/guitarist released two albums this year, Chills and Fever and Belle of the West and the New York Times chose the former as one of its top albums of the year. Murray says it’s a hot ticket and that there are just 10 to 15 seats available. Future shows include Ruthie Foster (March 17, Ajax), The Last Waltz Live (March 23, Uxbridge), Amy Helm (April 7, Ajax) and Jack Broadbent (April 13, Ajax). Tickets are $152.55 for the James concert, $45 for the S’Aida show ($50 at the door) and $75 for the Fish concert ($85 at the door). Tickets are available at musicbythebay- live.com. Photo by Alysse Gafkjen DURHAM -- American singer and blues guitarist Samantha Fish plays a sold-out con- cert at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre on Feb. 10. It’s one of three early 2018 concerts pre- sented by Music By the Bay Live. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 27 AP WHAT’S ON Jason Liebregts / Metroland This is what I was thinking... OSHAWA — Durham photographer AJ Groen spoke with Tess Pierce about one of his images on display during a reception at Cork and Bean, 8 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, on Jan. 4. Groen was a familiar face to local residents in his 30-year career as a photog- rapher for Metroland Durham. The exhibition continues until Jan. 31. Jim Cuddy Band returns to Durham in February DURHAM — A busy 2018 is taking shape at the Regent Theatre. The Oshawa venue, at 50 King St. E., presents classical music, tribute shows and The Jim Cuddy Band in the first two months of the year. Jim Cuddy’s band was in Durham last July for the ONtour Concert Series and returns on Feb. 17 in support of Cuddy’s fourth solo studio album. Special guests at the show include Barney Bentall, Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley. Here’s the Regent’s show schedule for January and February: • Jan. 27 — Ontario Philharmonic, Mahler’s Celestial Fourth with Maija Kovalevska; • Feb. 9 — The Lonely (Roy Orbison tribute); • Feb. 11 — Jersey Nights (Frankie Valli tribute); • Feb. 16 — The British Legends (trib- utes to Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Adele and more); • Feb. 17 — The Jim Cuddy Band; • Feb. 19 — Treehouse TV’s Splash’N Boots; • Feb. 23 — Classic Albums Live — Led Zeppelin 2. For tickets, go online to regenttheatre. ca, call the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2, or visit the box office in person. Whitby brass looking for band leader DURHAM — The Whitby Brass Band, which turns 155 in 2018, is seeking a qualified conductor/bandmaster to lead the traditional-style group. “This individual must be available for weekly rehearsals (Thursday eve- nings) as well as various performanc- es throughout the year,” states a press release. “The successful candidate must also have previous conducting experience/ training. Preference will be given to those applicants with Brass Band expe- rience.” Applications must be received no later than March 2. Applicants are asked to submit resumes outlining their education and experi- ence to mail@whitbybrassband.com. The Whitby Brass Band, which has a feeder group in its Junior Band program, performs year-round in an array of con- certs and parades in Durham and the surrounding areas. 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Children learn early literacy concepts through Talking, Singing, reading, and Playing with their caregivers. Free WEdnESday, January 17 toddler Storytime (18 to 36 months) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Learn how to develop your toddler’s early literacy skills. Play and socialize together with other parents and toddlers. Free Maker Programs: knitting Circle 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Join us for cozy creative time in front of the fireplace to share ideas and socialize with your fellow knitters. all skill levels wel- come. Free THurSday, January 18 FaMIly Storytime (2 to 5 years) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Children learn early literacy concepts through Talking, Singing, reading, and Playing with their caregivers. Free Meetings Monday, January 15 PICkerIng Powerhouse toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Central Library auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering. Want to learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills? Come visit us at Pickering Powerhouse Toastmas- ters. Weekly meetings on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s auditorium. We meet every Monday except for statu- tory holidays. Guests are always welcome. Free Sporting Events Sunday, January 14 PICkerIng Panthers vs. aurora tigers 6:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd, Pickering. ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 Support Groups Monday, January 15 PICkerIng english Conversation Circle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome Centre immigran Ser- vices, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Free www. cdcd.org Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? 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