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You don’t drive along the road and find people sitting there,” said Mr. Gibson. Mr. Gibson drove on a short while but then pulled over to watch. He couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong. He went back to the man in the ditch. “I said ‘Are you okay?’ He said ‘Yeah.’ I said ‘You’re not thinking about doing anything silly like jumping in front of a truck?’ and he said ‘yeah’,” said Mr. Gibson. He contacted 911 and then stayed with the distraught man. Mr. Gibson asked him questions to keep him talking and to dis- tract him from watching the passing traffic too closely. The man’s name was Paul and he was 27. He had gone missing from Scar- borough the night before and walked all the way to the eastern end of Clarington. Paul seemed dazed. He couldn’t remember if he had a wife or siblings. “He made no effort to get up or move. He kept looking in the direction of the flow of traffic,” said Mr. Gibson. Emergency workers arrived and took Paul away from the side of Hwy. 2. Mr. Gibson would learn later that Paul had schizophre- nia and hadn’t taken his medication. Mr. Gibson’s family had been impacted by suicide just a few weeks before he found Paul on the side of the road. Someone close to his family who suffered depression and stopped taking his medication had died by suicide earlier this summer. “I keep my eyes peeled now ... I think if you notice something that looks out of char- acter, something not the norm, it never hurts to ask the question. The worst the per- son can say is ‘buzz off’. It never hurts to ask if someone’s all right.” The intervention of a concerned bystand- er is what saved Mark Henick years ago. He now talks publicly about his struggle with mental illness as a teenager and about the night he was poised to jump off a bridge. Mr. Henick’s TED Talk on suicide has had millions of views. He will soon be in Oshawa to talk at a community forum Com- ing Back from the Ledge: A story of triumph and recovery from suicide, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion Durham. “There’s a misconception that if we talk about suicide it will give people the idea. Literally talking about suicide can save peo- ple’s lives,” said Mr. Henick. Mr. Henick was 15 when he climbed over the rail of a bridge intent on jumping off. In the moment he felt stuck, his worldview narrowed on ending his life. He believed killing himself would be a favour to family. A stranger pulled over his car and approached the distraught teen. Mr. Henick said his rescuer had no special training or skills but he remembers the man’s concern felt supportive. A sympathetic ear can be all a person needs from a bystander, according to Mr. Henick. “Most people get to that point because they don’t feel like they have anybody who listens,” said Mr. Henick. “Most people don’t want to be told what to do. They just need somebody to listen to them.” Sometimes there is no concerned citizen to intervene when a person is contemplat- ing a public suicide. Along with the tragedy of the death by suicide, the event can leave a traumatized driver and witnesses. Noi Quao is the manager of the traumatic events support services at Morneau Shepell, the counselling service that helps GO bus drivers and train operators after a suicide by train or bus. He said these large vehicles don’t stop quickly and drivers can throw on the brakes, but still not prevent their vehi- cle from hitting a pedestrian. These horrible situations can leave a driver feeling power- less and angry. “The reality for operators and people driv- ing the train is that this may not be the only time this happens in their career,” said Mr. Quao. He said counsellors help drivers, staff and first responders in the aftermath of a sui- cide with a debriefing about the thoughts, feelings and reactions caused by the event. Each person will react differently, with some processing it as an isolated incident and others who find it brings up feelings about events in their past. Mr. Quao said drivers can also feel com- passion for the person and the hurt they must have been feeling at the time. He added suicide is a reflection of someone who feels no one is hearing them, A majority of people who die by sui- cide are dealing with mental health issues, which could be helped with medication and therapy, explained Mr. Henick. People need to understand they’re not alone with mental illness and that there is help avail- able. The first step to getting people help is to talk about suicide more openly. “We need to break the silence around sui- cide, because it’s really the silence that’s killing people,” said Mr. Henick. For immediate crisis help 24 hours a day, call Durham Mental Health Services at 1-800-742-1890 or the Durham Distress Centre at 1-800-452-0688. COURTICE -- Bowmanville resident Kevin Gibson, a medium equipment operator with the Region of Durham, was working when he noticed a man sitting in the ditch at the side of Hwy. 2 east of Newcastle. Mr. Gibson learned the man was thinking about suicide. Mr. Gibson contacted 911 and then stayed to talk with the distraught man until emergency crews responded. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE Coming Back from the Ledge: A story of triumph and recovery from suicide with Mark Henick will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham event includes a question-and-answer segment, light refresh- ments and networking. It will be held at Trin- ity Pentecostal Church, 900 King St. E. in Oshawa. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online at CMHADurham- MarkHenickLive.Eventbrite.ca When The Tragedy of Suicide Becomes Trauma for Witnesses A person can expect to feel shaken and upset in the days or first weeks after a trau- matic event. Some may find their outlook is not improving as time goes on. Other people may seem to have processed the tragedy afterward but unexpectedly have a reaction later on. Morneau Shepell suggests family and friends of someone who has been through a trauma watch for: • Are they losing interest in activities they normally enjoy? • Are they avoiding interactions with family and friends? (i.e. Friday family night dinners) • Are there changes in how much they eat and sleep? • Are they having strong reactions to sights and sounds that were occurring at the time of the incident? When someone is ready to talk about the event, be sure to listen closely. 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See also atdurhamregion.com The Green Party of Canada would increase the rate of repayment of Canada’s debt which has climbed over recent years while corporations have enjoyed reduced tax rates (that did not create more jobs) and the GST was low- ered. Greens are fiscally responsible and live within limits both ecological and fiscal. Greens would increase personal tax rates for the wealthy 10 per cent and business taxes for large corporations while reducing taxes for those earning less and small business. Liberals would review the Bank of Canada Act annually; however would leave monetary policy to the BoC. Fiscal policy will grow the economy via middle-class tax cuts, tax-free monthly child benefits and collaboration with governments, private and research institutions to invest in sustainable growth. -- Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Liberal candidate Whitby riding Our party will continue to keep the inflation rate low and stable. A predictable inflation rate will allow households and businesses to make better long-term decisions. We will keep the expansion of money and credit in line with economic performance and inflation rate. -- Corneliu Chisu, Conservative candidate Pickering-Uxbridge riding The NDP supports the Bank of Canada’s role in inde- pendently conducting monetary policy. The NDP has a strong plan on job creation, we’d cut the small business tax rate from 11 per cent to 9 per cent, and we’d create an innovation tax credit and extend the accelerated capital cost allowance to help our manufacturers and make them more globally competitive. -- Patricia Sinnott, Green candidate Northumberland-Peterborough South riding Weekdays from Sept. 7 to Oct. 2 on durhamregion.com we will explore the federal party policies. Candidates from across Durham Region will be asked to supply their party’s policy in 20 areas of interest. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 , 2 0 1 5 6 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Raising awareness of suicide in Durham Eleven years. Thousands of participants. Tens of thousands of dollars. One goal. So it was last weekend for the few hun- dred who took part in Distress Centre Durham’s 11th annual Walk for Suicide Awareness in Whitby, an event held for ‘survivors’ to honour loved ones who have died by suicide, and to raise knowledge in the wider community about the lingering effect suicide has on surviving loved ones. For many who take part, the walk can be a form of grief therapy, a way to seek meaning and understanding, to meet with fellow survivors and to share their journey. And for the staff and volunteers at Distress Centre Durham, the walk serves as a vital community fundraising effort so the orga- nization can continue its support and out- reach programs in neighbourhoods across the region. Suicide is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada, with rates increasing over the past 60 years. For its part, Dis- tress Centre Durham has been working to raise awareness and support for families since its inception in 1970. Today, special- ly trained distress centre volunteers field more than 7,500 calls per year, of which roughly 18 per cent are related to suicide. John Shaw, president of the board of Dis- tress Centre Durham, agrees that talk- ing about the issue has become easier in recent years as organizations such as Dis- tress Centre Durham work to reduce the stigma associated with it. But even as he concedes that suicide is being talked about more, he asserts that it’s not being talked about enough. This is where the real measure of suc- cess will be found. If we as a society can speak freely about suicide and the issues surrounding it, we can begin to do a much better job of intervening and providing critical and necessary support for people who are suffering. We can better identify alternative solutions, build more peer and family support, and further reduce the bar- riers and stigma associated with suicide. The Walk for Suicide Awareness serves the survivors of those who die by sui- cide, but it also vitally supports the notion that this is an ongoing journey, one that involves individuals, families, service orga- nizations such as the distress centre, and the larger Durham community. In that context, each of us walks the same path, and we each have a duty to support those beside us, behind us, and ahead of us if they falter. For immediate crisis help 24 hours a day, call Durham Mental Health Services at 1-800-742-1890 or the Durham Distress Centre at 1-800-452-0688. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Martin Shkreli gives up on drug price gouging after facing wrath of the Internet I’m generally opposed to online witch hunts as they quickly get out of hand, but it seems like becoming the most hated man on the Internet has made an American businessman re-think a 5,000 per cent markup on a drug used by AIDS patients. Turing Pharmaceuticals and its CEO Martin Shkreli recently bought the US marketing rights to a drug called Daraprim, which treats the para- sitic disease toxoplasmosis. The disease can be fatal to patients who have compromised immune systems, including people with HIV and AIDS. Developed more than 60 years ago, the drug was retailing for about $13 per pill until Mr. Shkreli’s company bought the rights and raised the price to $750 per pill. Essentially, Turing bought the pill long after the research and devel- opment costs for it were recouped. The news hit the public sphere via Twitter from people in the infectious disease community, who called Mr. Shkreli out for price gouging. He responded online and his defensive and some- times insulting responses drew the further ire of tweeters. The issue grew and became a common topic of discussion on popular news sites, including Reddit, and hit the mainstream media. A popular meme suggested restaurant owners charge Mr. Shkreli a 5,000 per cent mark up on his meals. For a time Mr. Shkreli actively defended his company’s decision but public anger would not be assuaged. He essentially became the face of unbridled greed. American politicians started rumbling about regulations that prevent similar price gouging in the future. Last Tuesday, he bowed to the pressure and announced a rollback on the price. Whether it was because he was sick of being “the most hated man in America” or if he made the move to forestall further drug legislation is unclear. In any event, in this case Internet anger quashed what was a very serious problem for people who needed a life-saving drug. Reka Szekely Reporter Social Media Candidates should attend as many forums as possible to discuss the issues To the editor: Re: Candidates discuss women’s issues, news, www.durhamregion.com It is shameful that not a single Con- servative candidate deigned to attend these local forums. 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Reg- istration is $20 per person and includes a purple cape and lunch. Children under five can participate for free. The fee is waived for people completing a fundraising goal of $50 or more. “The theme is, ‘Every child deserves a superhero,’” said Ms. Gibson. “The fact that we’re doing this in October is relevant because it’s during Child Abuse Prevention Month,” said Ms. Gibson. Businesses are encouraged to take part in the walk’s corporate challenge. “We’re trying to engage corporations to sign up as a team and fundraise togeth- er,” said Ms. Gibson. “It’s an opportunity to increase morale and employee engagement but it’s also an opportunity to show the com- munity how you’re supporting our most vul- nerable children.” The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation supports children who have experienced abuse and neglect, through a number of programs including post-secondary bursa- ries for children in the care of CAS as well as enrichment and skills development pro- grams including sports, camps and after- school programs. In 2014, the foundation was able to send 442 kids to summer camp and during its Holiday Hope Campaign, it was able to put together almost 2,000 gift hampers that went across Durham Region. “We currently have around 600 kids who are in care, who are in foster care. 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A nationaltreasure is rightaround the corner. opgbiodiversity.ca New hearing ordered in Durham family court case that included charges of knife attack in Jamaica Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Ontario’s appeal court has overturned a Durham Region judge’s ruling in a child custody case that included allega- tions of an attempted murder dur- ing a Caribbean vacation. Superior Court Justice Roger Timms made errors includ- ing misapprehending evidence, improperly allowing the introduc- tion of some evidence, and mak- ing “troubling” findings of cred- ibility in his handling of the case of Paul Martin and Cathy Clayson- Martin, says an Ontario Court of Appeal ruling released Sept. 4. The appeal court ordered a new hearing on custody and access for the former Ajax couple’s two chil- dren, now aged 10 and 7. The rul- ing concluded that while much of the trial testimony heard by Justice Timms last year was concentrat- ed on the events of Dec. 23, 2010, when Ms. Clayson-Martin alleged Mr. Martin attempted to kill her by cutting her throat, the judge’s rul- ing failed to focus on the primary issue, the welfare of the children. “For all the errors discussed above, perhaps the trial judge’s most significant error was failing to keep the inquiry’s focus on the best interests of the children,” says the ruling, endorsed by Court of Appeal Justices Jean MacFarland, Paul Rouleau and Peter Lauwers. The appeal arose from a trial heard last year in Oshawa, at which Ms. Clayson-Martin sought to have her ex-husband’s access to their two children terminated. Central to her case was her alle- gation that Mr. Martin, whom she married in 2007, tried to kill her in 2010 when he drove her to a secluded area near their Jamai- can resort and attacked her with a knife. Mr. Martin was arrested for attempted murder and eventu- ally went to trial in Jamaica on a reduced charge; he was found not guilty. The family court trial in Oshawa was in many ways a re-trying of that case; Ms. Clayson-Martin tes- tified, giving a harrowing account of how her husband slit her throat with a knife, then drove off and left her by a lonely roadside. Mr. Martin, who represent- ed himself at trial, told the court that Ms. Clayson-Martin was the aggressor, and that she was injured as he defended himself from her as she wielded the knife. Justice Timms ultimately ruled that he could not conclude Mr. Martin had attacked Ms. Clayton- Martin, commenting that “the evi- dence tilts in the opposite direc- tion.” The judge imposed a new order that greatly increased Mr. Martin’s access to the children. Ms. Clayson-Martin’s appeal, heard in June, alleged several errors by the judge, and claimed he had displayed a bias in favour of the self-represented Mr. Martin during the 20-day trial. While the appeal court judges stopped short of concluding the judge was biased, they did find that he appeared to put evidence put forth on Ms. Clayson-Martin’s behalf to a higher test than that of her ex-husband. That’s in spite of the fact Mr. Martin admitted to lying to Jamaican police about the attack, claiming he and his wife had been beset by a local with a knife, the court noted. “The trial judge’s treatment of the wife’s evidence is particularly troubling when contrasted with his generosity in treating incon- sistencies in the husband’s evi- dence,” said the ruling. “The trial judge is dismissive of evidence which supports the wife’s version of events ... the jarring inconsis- tencies in the husband’s version gets a pass.” The court also found the judge erred in accepting blood spatter evidence from Mr. Martin’s crim- inal trial that cast doubt on Ms. Clayson-Martin’s version of the attack, while appearing to dis- miss testimony from an expert who raised concerns about pos- sible deficiencies in the Jamaican investigation. “His conclusion rested on this substantial error and resulted in a miscarriage of justice,” the appeal court found. The judge also in some instanc- es misapprehended testimony of witnesses, and incorporated those mistakes in his findings, the rul- ing says. While a new hearing on custo- dy matters has been ordered, the appeal court instructed that it not be a re-trying of the Jamaica incident. “The needs of these children should be addressed sooner rather than later,” the ruling says. 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 , 2 0 1 5 9 AP If you got this card, you’re ready to vote! Federal election day is October 19. Did your voter information card arrive in the mail? It tells you that you’re registered to vote,and explains when and where you can vote. If you didn’t receive one,or if it has the wrong name or address,check,update or complete your registration at elections.ca.Or call 1-800-463-6868 (TTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote. DURHAM -- A new family court hearing has been ordered in the child custody case of former Ajax couple Paul Martin and Cathy Clayson-Martin. Torstar news services 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 , 2 0 1 5 10 P St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank helps Ajax, Pickering residents Thanksgiving food drive runs until Oct. 13, people encouraged to give what they can to help those in need Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The shelves at the commu- nity food bank in Pickering are barer than ever. “We have never seen it this low,” said St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank volunteer Gloria Ferguson. The food bank’s director, Margaret Jocz, feels the same. She’s volunteered at the food bank for nine years. “I’ve never been in a position where I’ve had nothing in certain areas,” she said. “Right now I don’t have one can of fruit in the food bank.” There are also no beans and no pasta sauce at the food bank, which serves res- idents of Ajax and Pickering. The volun- teers have been shopping for what used to be regularly donated items such as jam, peanut butter and cereal. The stand-alone food bank is about to begin its Thanksgiving food drive in hopes to address the need. The annual Thanks- giving and Christmas food drives are intended to help get the food bank through the coming year. Established in 1991 as a temporary out- reach program by some members of St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church, the food bank has become a permanent resource in the community and has out- grown several locations. “We’re just getting more people all the time,” said Ms. Jocz. “Every day there are four to six new clients registering with us.” Forty per cent of the clients are children, a grim reality since studies have shown that healthy meals help children do well in school, says Ms. Jocz. “We have too many children going to school hungry because there’s nothing in the cupboard,” she said. She addressed concerns of people notic- ing nice cars parked in front of the food bank during the times it’s open to clients. She noted the person driving that car could have only recently lost their job, can’t get out of a lease, are borrowing their friend’s car, or need the car to look for a new job. “Everyone walking through the door has their own story,” said Ms. Jocz. She says the food bank screens its cli- ents to make sure the people who use it are financially in need. Besides, she can’t see people lining up for the food unless they truly have to. “That’s not the door you want to come through. It’s the door of last resorts,” said Ms. Jocz, noting the food bank does not provide fancy items; they’re basic necessi- ties. Ms. Jocz blames a lack of full-time jobs and affordable housing in Durham as part of the reason more people are feeling the pinch. Also, seniors are having a hard time making ends meet. Many clients are work- ing poor, she said. One client was recently thrilled to find a job, but she’s not making enough to feed her family. For similar reasons, use is up, but dona- tions are down. Many of the people who used to support the food bank either no longer can, or donate less. “Every food bank everywhere is facing the same problem,” said Ms. Jocz. St. Paul’s is grateful for the financial donations it receives from local organiza- tions since 100 per cent of the funds raised go toward operational costs and buy- ing food. The food bank’s 2014 operating expenses exceeded $63,000. Right now it’s appealing to people to take part in the Thanksgiving food drive by either hosting a drive at their workplace, group or school, for example, or donating items at local grocery stores and fire halls in Pickering. Donors should ensure the items have good expiration dates. In fact, they’re encouraged to shop for the drive, rather than clear out their cupboards. Since St. Paul’s has limited ability to pick up large accumulations of donated food, Ms. Jocz asks people to consider drop-off arrangements when planning food drives. The food bank is located at 1535 Pickering Pkwy., Pickering. Visitwww.stpaulsonthehillfoodbank.ca to make arrangements for drop off. PICKERING -- Dorothy Marek packed kale donated by the Whitby Ajax Garden Project at St. Paul’s on-the Hill Community Food Bank on Sept. 22. The food bank is in dire need of food for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • In 2014, 9,750 people visited St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank • From Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2015, 6,232 people have used the food bank; 2,351 have been children • The food bank’s numbers tend to increase leading up to the winter holidays • The number of users in 2015 is on track to being higher than in 2014 NEEDED ITEMS Peanut butter, jam, Cheez Whiz Canned fruit (no canned pineapple) Juice (28 oz.) 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Pickering Town Centre 1355 Kingston Rd PICKERING,ON(905)420-7600 Durham’s new Fairview Lodge officially opens Previous home for the aged destroyed in fire last year Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- “Isn’t it nice to be home.” With those words, Durham Region Chair- man Roger Anderson welcomed 190 resi- dents to the new Fairview Lodge. The facility, at the corner of Dundas Street West and Cochrane Street in Whitby, is on the same site as the former lodge. On Oct. 27 of last year, fire broke out in the north wing of the old Fairview, forcing the evacuation of all 192 residents. The residents were placed in long-term care facilities and retirement homes both in and outside of Durham Region until construction on the new lodge, already underway, was complet- ed. “Welcome back to all the residents. I’m so pleased you can all be here,” Mr. Anderson said during official opening ceremonies on Friday, Sept. 25. The new lodge has a capacity for 198 resi- dents, but only 190 are currently living there. The old lodge also had a capacity for 198. Residents began moving into the new lodge on June 23. Mr. Anderson praised the work of staff and others in getting all 192 residents safely out of the former lodge when the fire broke out. “The fast, quick work and action of staff, first responders and the community, I’m pleased to say everybody in the building left the building safely and securely,” Mr. Ander- son noted. “Relocating 192 people was a challenge for our staff.” He added all four long-term care homes operated by the Region are new and mod- ern. The total project cost for Fairview was $50,643,000, including furniture, equipment and tendering. The total construction cost was just under $41 million and it took 33 months to complete. Dipika Damerla, the associate minister of Health and Long-Term Care, said the open- ing ceremony was a “celebration and rebirth of Fairview Lodge. “We all remember all too well what was lost to the fire. I remember I was only in my job a couple of months and my staff came and told me about the fire,” she said. She met one woman displaced by the fire who was staying at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa. The woman noted when she was at Fairview, staff would cut the crust off her bread. The next day, staff at Hillsdale began cutting the crust off her bread. She said staff did a “superb job. No lives were lost. And, I understand even the birds were saved.” The lodge has three birds -- Peewee, Emma and Jack -- the residents can connect with. Ms. Damerla noted, “I want to thank the front-line staff. That is what care is about. When you come into our home or place someone here, it’s a trust. I take that trust very, very seriously.” Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell said, “It’s a real pleasure to be here on this happy day.” He praised the “professionalism of that day. Fairview staff, our fire service, who were helped by Oshawa and Ajax, the generosity of local residents and Regional staff. It was almost 11 months ago. It’s a long time to be out of your residence.” Lorne Coe, the head of Regional coun- cil’s health and social services committee, said, “Today is a celebration, a celebration of a new chapter in the history of Fairview Lodge.” Marcey Wilson, the administrator of the lodge, said, “The last year has been a chal- lenge for us all here at Fairview Lodge. But, staff never wavered. I want to thank the fami- lies of residents who were so understanding of this journey.” Gladys Abbott, president of the residents’ council and an 18-year resident at the lodge, said, “Being separated from each other over the past 10 months has been very difficult for every one of us.” Michael Burgess remembered as great friend of Durham’s Ontario Philharmonic Renowned tenor ‘could never be thanked enough’ for his contributions to orchestra Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Tributes are pouring in for Canadian tenor Michael Burgess, who died at age 70 Monday, Sept. 28 in Toronto after battling cancer for several years. Known for his big voice, Mr. Burgess, most famous for his role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, had a heart that was just as large. He gave his time and talent for numer- ous charitable events, especially at hos- pitals throughout southern Ontario. And in Durham Region, he was a “huge fan” of the Ontario Philharmonic. “Michael was a great human being with an exceptional musical gift,” stated Charlie Morison, chair emeritus of the OP’s board of directors. “He was generous in spirit and kind in his actions. Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He freely gave his time and talent to numerous organizations and charities. Michael provided so much to the Ontario Phil- harmonic that he could never be thanked enough for his contributions.” In a 2013 interview with Oshawa This Week at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre, where he was rehearsing with pianist David Warrack and harpist Liane James, Mr. Burgess said the OP “should be such a wonderful source of pride for the com- munity.” He appeared at the OP’s season open- er that year and, a month earlier, had been in Durham for the OP’s Mayor’s Gala. Music director Marco Parisotto had a special musical kinship with Mr. Bur- gess and greatly appreciated what he did for the OP and the man himself. “He’s so giving, Michael, it just never stops and he loves the orchestra so much,” he said at the time. “He’s such a great artist. I’ve been to several of his concerts, aside from accompanying him with the orchestra ... and he’s a real pro. He’s one of those people who was born to be on stage.” To further give that season a boost, the OP’s website had a message from Mr. Burgess stating, “I’m a huge fan of the Ontario Philharmonic: One of the great cultural treasures of our community.” During that Regent rehearsal, Mr. Bur- gess not only showed off his famed sing- ing voice, but also who he was as a per- son. Humble and gracious, he wanted to ensure the interviewer was aware that Warrack wasn’t merely his accompanist, but a respected and talented musician in his own right. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Mr. Burgess told us that he had gone to Ottawa to university to become a lawyer. But he met a lot of interesting people there and before long was doing plays, altering the direction of his life forever. In a Monday statement, it was announced that Toronto’s Princess of Wales and Royal Alexandra theatres would dim their marquee lights for two minutes on Tuesday night in memory of the musical theatre star. Mr. Burgess sang the national anthem before Toronto Maple Leafs’ games and the team tweeted, “our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of tenor Michael Burgess.” Former Leaf Darcy Tucker tweeted, “Michael Burgess singing the anthem at the ACC always made me feel a foot tall- er and chills in my spine #rip.” Canadian comedian Colin Mochrie, who performed in Oshawa recently, tweeted, “condolences to the friends and family of Michael Burgess. 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Right Now, the launch of Pingstreet, Pickering’s mobile app, and the cake showcase in the library auditorium. Representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation will also be on hand to answer questions related to property assessments. “This annual event supports meaning- ful community engagement, and allows us the opportunity to increase residents’ knowledge of City issues and how local government works in a personalized approach,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. The event will take place at Pickering City Hall and Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. City Hall is the main welcome centre for Doors Open Pickering and the departure point for free bus tours of the Village of Claremont. Visit www.pickering.ca/greatevents for more information. Local parents get involved in school community with new grants PICKERING -- More parents in Pickering are able to get involved in their children’s education and school community due to recent provincial grants. This year, the Province is providing $14,363 in Parents Reaching Out grants to 16 local school councils to help more parents connect and engage with their children’s learning. The grants will sup- port projects that help parents respond to important issues in their local com- munities, such as bullying, student nutri- tion, literacy and math. They also help address barriers parents may face to participate in their child’s education, such as language and trans- portation. “The Parents Reaching Out grants are important investments to help Pickering parents get more involved in their chil- dren’s learning, helping our students succeed and our communities thrive,” said Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Tracy MacCharles. Involving parents in their children’s education is part of Ontario’s four-part plan to build Ontario up. 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The police wouldn’t even confirm at the time the identity of the officer, who says in the eight-and-a-half-minute clip outside a known Oshawa crack house: “You give me attitude and I’m gonna f---ing drag you uptown. I’m gonna say you assaulted me. I’m gonna say you threatened me.” The force told the Toronto Star in 2013 that Const. Ebdon was disciplined for discredit- able conduct, but wouldn’t disclose his pen- alty. A recent court case has now filled in the blanks, with a Superior Court judge tak- ing the rare step of saying that Const. Ebdon “committed several criminal offences in the course of his duties.” Durham police spokesman Dave Selby told the Toronto Star last week that Const. Ebdon would not be available for an interview. He is not facing any criminal charges. “Const. Ebdon continues to work for us,” said Mr. Selby. “Although I can’t discuss any internal personnel files, I can say any court ruling or comment by a justice that we become aware of is taken seriously and reviewed.” The court case in question stems from Proj- ect Kingfisher, a massive drug bust under- taken by Durham and Peterborough police and the OPP’s Biker Enforcement Unit dating back to 2011 in which 28 people were arrest- ed. One of the accused was Harley Guindon, who, along with several co-accused, had his charges stayed by the Crown in the last two weeks. His trial was set to begin Sept. 14. The Crown provided no reasons for the stay. In June, Mr. Guindon asked Justice Laura Bird, a former Crown attorney appointed to the bench just six months prior, to exclude evidence obtained through dialed number recorder and tracking warrants, arguing that the police did not provide enough informa- tion to prove they had reasonable grounds to monitor him. Justice Bird dismissed his application, but not without delivering a blistering assess- ment of Const. Ebdon’s conduct, whose story changed several times on the stand. While Justice Bird said Const. Ebdon was not an investigator in Project Kingfisher, she wrote that his videotaped interaction with the man outside the house -- identified as Brad- ley Cox, an acquaintance of Mr. Guindon’s -- should have been included by a Durham police detective constable in the information to obtain the warrants. The infamous video was played in court, and Justice Bird noted that Const. Ebdon can be heard saying into his police radio “we think he is associated to Harley Guindon.” “The Crown fairly makes no attempt to defend the conduct of Constable Ebdon. It would be futile to do so,” Justice Bird wrote. “The evidence establishes that Constable Ebdon committed several criminal offences in the course of his duties. He has no appre- ciation for the seriousness of his conduct and continues to patrol the streets of Durham. Conduct such as that exhibited by this offi- cer has no place in our society and it must be condemned by the court.” Mr. Guindon’s lawyer, Alan Richter, still plans to argue that the Crown pay his client’s costs, despite the stay of proceedings. “It’s pretty clear from the video that the pur- pose for Const. Ebdon dealing with Mr. Cox on that occasion was to investigate my client,” Mr. Richter told the Star. At another point in the video, Const. Ebdon tells Mr. Cox about how he should behave the next time they see each other: “Yes sir, no sir, three bags full, whatever the f—k you want, can I suck your c—k sir, can I do a backflip.” Const. Ebdon first testified before Jus- tice Bird that he had prepared no notes or reports about the interaction, yet a report he authored dated Dec. 6, 2011, emerged after his testimony and was sent to the defence by the Crown. Const. Ebdon, who Justice Bird found was “not a credible or reliable witness,” was then called to testify again, at which point he pro- duced a report dated Dec. 9, 2011, dealing with another interaction with Mr. Cox. The Dec. 6 report, from the encounter caught on tape, was described as “unques- tionably a work of fiction” by the judge, who also criticized two other officers who stood passively by in the video. Const. Ebdon wrote that Mr. Cox was “dif- ficult to deal with,” but that he “voluntarily” emptied his own pockets to prove he had no drugs or weapons. Const. Ebdon testified that his behaviour was justified because Mr. Cox had made threats to the officer’s family, something that is not caught on camera and that Justice Bird wrote was not in his notes. “I find that Constable Ebdon’s evidence in this regard was a poor attempt to justify what is unjustifiable,” she said, adding that Const. 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P Election Tuesday, OcTOber 6 All candidates discussion around food in Pickering 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Port restaurant, 1289 Wharf st., Pickering. This networking event is intended to foster a discussion about the impor- tance of a national food policy in can- ada, and residents and political candi- dates are invited to take part in the dis- cussion. eat Think Vote is a movement initiated by Food secure canada, call- ing on all citizens and candidates run- ning in the federal election to engage in a dialogue on how to build a healthy and sustainable food system for cana- da. Local candidates from all the politi- cal parties have been invited. Those who wish to attend are asked to rsVP to info@ecoethonomics.ca by Friday, Oct. 2. Free Fundraisers saTurday, OcTOber 10 PArty In Pink zumba and pilates class 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Pickering soccer centre, 1975 clem- ents rd., Pickering. a 90-minute class hosted by Linda rapon of Pure energy Fitness, to help end women’s cancers in our lifetime, and sponsored by the Pickering Indoor soccer dome. Zumba will be from 9:30-10:30 followed by pilates with Mika amitovski Midolo from 10:30-11:30. door prizes. Proceeds of sales from $29 T-shirts will be donated. Purchase tick- ets online at: www.zumbalove.ca. $20 adults, children 8-12 $15 www.zumba- love.ca Library Programs saTurday, October 3 the Great Cake Showcase 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. as part of the your city event, the Library invites the community to participate in the Great cakeshowcase. entrants are encouraged to create and decorate a cake or cupcakes inspired by theirfavourite book.all entries must be prepared before being brought to the Library. entries will be judged by the publicand one cake will go home with the People’s choice award. registration is required and starts sept. 1. Free http://www.picnet.org/cake Tuesday, October 6 rAISInG a Math Superstar 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. sunil singh, a former math teacher with more than 20 years of experience and owner of The right angle, a math educa- tion business, will discuss how to best pre- pare your child for excelling in math. This seminar will be focused on the kindergar- ten to Grade 6 Ontario curriculum and will give parents background knowledge of the curriculum, provide strategies to assist children with homework, and discuss how to alleviate phobias many children have about math. registration is required and begins sept. 1.. Free http://www.picnet.org FrIday, October 9 DDSB PA Day : Board Games (6 to 12 years) 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. Join the Petticoat creek branch and the central Library for board games.. Free http://www.picnet.org DDSB PA DAy Movie: Snow White 6:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, central Library, 1 The esplanade, Pickering. The movie is the classic disney film Snow White. Free http://www.picnet.org Meetings MOnday, October 5 PICkerInG toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The espla- nade, Pickering. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters will hold weekly meetings in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always wel- come. Visit http://6809.toastmastersclubs. org for more info. Free Wednesday, October 7 CFUW Ajax-Pickering meeting 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Viva retirement centre, 1880 Glengrove rd, Pickering. Mindful Movementandrea szabo will talk about the connection between movement and restoring balance in our lives. after her talk, andrea will lead a Mindful Movement class. To participate in this class, you will need to wear loose clothing and take socks, a sweater, a yoga mat, and two large tow- els to use during the class.If you would like to attend the class, or have any questions, e-mail cfuw.ajax.pickering@gmail.com. canadian Federation of university Women is a national organization of women work- ing to improve the status of women and girls, promote quality public education and advance human rights, justice, and peace. Free Thursday, October 8 DUrhAM police diversity open house 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Pickering city hall, One The esplanade, Pickering. durham police invite the public to partici- pate in a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion. The chief’s community diversity advisory committee is hosting the speak up durham diversity Open house. The purpose of this panel discussion is to talk openly with residents who represent all the dimensions of the region with a focus on police-community relations. The evening will include an open floor session during which residents can ask questions of chief Paul Martin and other panel members. resi- dents can also submit questions in advance. For further information, contact s/sgt. Jeff haskings at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 4316 or by email at speakupdurham@drps.ca. Free Sporting Events sunday, October 4 PICkerInG Panthers vs. trenton Golden hawks 6:30 p.m. Pickering recreation complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Ontario Junior hockey League. 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I paid a lot of money for those tick- ets.” “I really gotta go.” She sighed. “Fine, but you’re 13! You should know to go beforehand!” There was a guy, in a stall, on the phone. He whispered “get her soon” and “she’ll never escape.” Then he got a lot quieter and I couldn’t hear anything. This guy was planning a kidnapping! I slipped silent- ly out of the washroom and tiptoed after him. He crouched down behind the stadium and, to my amazement, there was a key- pad! I watched carefully; if I can see where someone is touching a keypad, I can figure out the passcode. The patch of grass sank into a metal tube and disappeared with him on it! Before I could react, the grass closed over again. I searched for the panel and entered 1-9-8-7. The ground dropped out from under me. I found myself in a small room with dull tile walls. I rubbed my arms and shiv- ered, wishing I had a sweater. In front of me was a glass door leading to a long hall- way with dim lights. Every so often, one of them would flicker. I took a deep breath and pushed open the door. The tunnel echoed, and my footsteps were loud in the underground silence. I walked for about 10 minutes before coming to another door. I gripped the cold metal handle and pulled tentatively. It opened without a sound and I peeked through. There was nobody there. I noticed a file on a big wooden table and picked it up. It had a picture of a small girl. The file listed her name, age, birth date, and parents. She was the daughter of one of the baseball players! This must be the girl they were trying to kidnap. I had to call the police! I pulled out my cell phone, but I didn’t have any reception underground. Then, as if I didn’t have enough problems, an alarm went off! Red lights started flashing, and a steady beeping started up. Men with guns appeared: “Hey, kid! Stop right there!” I did the only logical thing; I ran. Running, it was only about five minutes until I made it back to the platform, jump- ing on right before the men got to me. I zoomed upwards. I called the police as I ran back to the main area. “Uh, hey, my name’s Alex Baker, I’m at the Audley Com- munity Centre watching baseball, and I heard some guy planning a kidnapping. He’s trying to kidnap one of the athlete’s daughters, Maria I think her name was.” They didn’t sound convinced. “Kid, we don’t have time for made-up nonsense.” “No, I’m telling the truth!” My palms were sweating. How was I supposed to get them to believe me? “Look, I’m not a little kid; I know to not tell lies to a police officer.” “Okay kid, but if you’re making this up you’ll be in big trouble.” I was so relieved. “Thank you! I promise I’m not making this up” I tried to say, but they had already hung up. I went back to my mom. She was annoyed. “Alex, you spent way too much time in there!” I blocked out her scolding voice. Soon I heard sirens, gradually get- ting louder. As they got closer, the specta- tors and even some of the baseball play- ers stopped and looked around. Officials reassured everyone there was nothing to worry about, and the game started again. My heart was pounding, and the smell of fast food, which I usually love, was making me sick. Just as the kidnappers were about to make their move, they were arrested. After the game, the police officers found me somehow. “Hey, Alex, we just wanted to thank you for your help. We don’t know why they were trying to kidnap that girl, but they’re being questioned.” Then they just walked away, leaving my mom staring at me with a bewildered look on her face. “How... What... Why?” I laughed and started to explain the whole story. Complete list of contest winners: • JK to Grade 3: The Big Push!, by Aaruthy Kajenthirakumar, Grade 2 • Grades 4 to 6: Emerson’s Tornado Adventure, by Emerson Moras, Grade 4 • Grade 7 and 8: The Games Are Alright, by Nicola McDonald-Kittega, Grade 7 • Best of Contest entry: Kidnapping at the Pan Am Games, by Linnea Moras, Grade 7 AJAX -- Linnea Moras won best of contest in the Ajax Public Library’s Short Story Contest for her story Kidnapping at the Pan Am Games. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland ‘Art allows me to play every day’, says Ajax’s Maggie Burgess “Art takes me out of myself,” says dimin- utive “Little Maggie” (as she refers to her- self) Burgess of Ajax. She adds that art kept her alive during her teenage years and other dark times in her life. She sees her art-making talent as a gift she can give to others, a loving reflection of the world that can encourage and inspire. Burgess shares it not only in exhibitions at various venues around western Dur- ham Region and in jury shows with local arts groups, but also by teaching it to chil- dren in her church, who she inspires to create arts and crafts that illustrate the best tenets of the Christian faith. Burgess was born in England and, because of her early and evident art skills, trained as a needle worker in a polytech- nical school. She put her training to work making embroidered objects and fab- rics -- even horse covers for the Queen. Needing to find out if she could stand on her own two feet, she immigrated to Can- ada, with $50 in her pocket, at the age of 21 and settled, initially, in Toronto where she worked in various office and manage- rial positions. Burgess soon married and had a daughter and helped out the family finances by sewing at home. Her then -- now late -- husband start- ed a locksmith business and they moved to Ajax, where his sales acumen and her office skills made for a dynamic and prof- itable commercial enterprise that she operates, with family assistance, to this day. As for her own personal modes of art expression, Burgess started out mak- ing tiny black-and-white ink drawings of people and animals, but was urged to add colour by a fellow artist and subsequently added colour inks to her works and moved on to include watercolour paintings to her output. She is a prolific and hugely talent- ed sketch artist, illustrator and waterco- lour painter who captures faces and fig- ures in adroit and creative simplicity. Bur- Allan O’Marra Allan’s Artists See ARTIST, page 31 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 • Oc t o b e r 1 , 2 0 1 5 31 AP Paid for by the Government of Ontario ontario.ca/hpe They face new challenges every day.The sex ed.and health curriculum can help.The first updates since 1998 will help parents and teachers give kids the skills they need to stay safe.Find out what kids will learn grade by grade at ontario.ca/hpe. gess always aims to portray “the light” that imbues and surrounds her subject matter. Burgess is a long-time member of Ajax Creative Arts -- having joined 35 years ago -- and not only gives workshops on draw- ing and watercolour painting techniques there and at the Oshawa Art Association, but also takes workshops herself, even branching out and learning to paint in the abstract. She helps out at the PineRidge Arts Council’s annual Artfest, assisting with the children’s workshops there. To contact Burgess, you’ll have to go old school and call her at 905-427-7138. Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living and working in Ajax. For contact information go to www.allanomarra.com. AJAX -- Ajax artist Maggie Burgess works on a watercolour tableau in her home. Photo by Allan O’Marra From page 30 Artist a regular at Ajax club STUNNING!!Professionally finished 1,800+sq.ft.Bungalow set upon a large treed lot in one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Pickering.Walk through the double door entry to soaring 9 ft ceilings, large open kitchen,main floor laundry with entry to garage, 5 bedrooms and a finished basement.Includes high-end Stainless Steel appliances and parking for 8 cars.Close to schools and all amenities, nothing left to do but move in and call it home. 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While the Pickering residents are head- ing into an Olympic year next year, which will include trials to determine the Canadi- an team that will compete in Rio, they are both of the mindset that 2020 may be bet- ter suited for them. “It’s an Olympic year, but it’s a bit of an unrealistic goal at this point because I’m young and there are still some older guys competing,” said 20-year-old Jeremy. His older sister echoed the same senti- ment. “Next year is the Olympics, and it’s not impossible, but my main goal is the next Olympics in 2020,” noted the 23 year old. They both concur though, that on a good day, anything can happen. And with a best performance, who knows? The siblings certainly continue to make strides toward their ultimate Olympic goal, having competed at the U23 canoe and kayak world championships that were held in Portugal. Jeremy was the busier of the two, com- peting in a pair of canoe events. In the C4 500m his team finished eighth in the A final, while in the C2 1000 he finished fifth in the B final, 14th overall. The last time he was at worlds was as an 18 year old a couple of years ago, compet- ing as one of the older athletes in the junior category. This time around, in the U23, he was one of the younger athletes. “I was in junior before and I was 18 when I went and that’s the oldest age so I was at the top age,” he explained. “At U23, I’m only 20, and a lot of the guys that are under 23 are the best in the world. “It was a good environment. A good wake-up call. It shows where you need your work. I know I belong there, I just need to up my training.” Courtney’s experience at the world championships was equally as rewarding as her K4 group finished fifth in the 500m. A top placing in their heat gave the team a bye into the final, bypassing the semifi- nals, and with it, increasing the expecta- tion level. “After the heat I had more expectations because we came top three which put us directly into the final and we didn’t have to do the semi, so I put a little bit more pres- sure on myself and had more expectations that we could finish in the top six,” she said. While the experience was a little over- whelming and intimidating, the 23 year old said the result confirmed that she belongs at that elite level of international competi- tion. A little closer to home, Courtney com- peted in eight races at the national cham- pionships in Ottawa, earning medals in six of them. A few of the highlights for the Balmy Beach Club member out of Toronto included gold medals in the K4 500m and K2 200m, as well as silvers in the K2 500m, K2 200m and K1 1000m. Jeremy, who lives in Mississauga and competes for the Mississauga Canoe Club, earned three golds at nationals in the C2 1000m, C2 500m and C2 200m. In the C2 200m, his kayak established a Canadian record time of 38.228, breaking the existing mark of 39.571. He also earned silver med- als in the C1 1000m and C1 200m. Both are dedicating the majority of their time to training now in preparation for a return to the U23 world championships as well as Olympic trials in 2016. Court- ney, who has graduated from the human kinetics program at the University of Otta- wa, is training full-time. Jeremy is attend- ing Humber College on a part-time basis where he is in the second year of a police foundations program. PICKERING -- Courtney and Jeremy Stott competed in the International Canoe Federation sprint canoe kayak U23 world championships in Portugal. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Perfect start for Jr. Lightning Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX — When the Provincial Women’s Hockey League schedule was released, Durham West Jr. Lightning head coach Jer- emy Murphy must have been left wondering who it was that he upset. That’s the only explanation that could be derived from the fact the Lightning had to open the regular season with three games in as many days, all on the road in southwest- ern Ontario. “I don’t think we did anything to upset anyone,” chuckled Murphy about the sched- ule. While on paper the trip seemed like a daunting task and a little unfair, the Lightning made the most of it, winning all three games to open the season with a perfect weekend. “That trip is always tough. Historically it’s always been tough to go out there and play. You play three games in basically 40 hours. “I think there are some advantages to starting on the road. In some ways you get some team building things together and some team bonding which is good early in the season.” The Lightning used different methods to earn a victory in each of the three games. Starting in London on Friday, Sept. 25, the Lightning built a 5-0 lead with a goal in each of the first and third periods sand- wiched around three in the second for a 5-2 victory. In Bluewater the next day, a pair of goals in the second period by Maria Domi- nico helped the Lightning double the home side 4-2. Closing out the trip Sunday after- noon against Southwest, the Lightning were down 2-0 after the first period but rallied with a goal in the second and two more in the third for a 3-2 victory. Taylor Hicks led the way through the weekend with five points on three goals and two assists, while Natalie Wozney was next with four points on three goals and an assist. It’s the kind of production Murphy will be expecting from players in their second year. Last season Hicks had just 10 points in 34 games while Wozney had 11 in 36. “For those two, and really all of them, it’s a matter of having more confidence, experience and their roles changing,” noted Murphy. “They are in different roles, more of a leadership role, more responsibility. We have those conversations with all the play- ers. What we expect from them. We’ve had a lot of good responses in the pre-season and over the weekend.” The Lightning will continue on the road Saturday, Oct. 3 when they visit Toronto, returning for their home opener on Sunday, Oct. 4 against Nepean at 2:40 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre. Generals welcoming back Orr, Dal Colle Star player returned to OHL by New York Islanders, 1965-66 team to be honoured Sunday Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The Oshawa Generals will welcome back its best current player and best of all-time this weekend. Of more importance to the present team, Michael Dal Colle has been shipped back to junior by the New York Islanders, the team that selected him fifth overall in the 2014 NHL draft. Dal Colle, who led the Memorial Cup champions with 42 goals and 93 points in 56 OHL regular season games a year ago, is expected to be in the lineup for home games on Friday, Oct. 2 against the Peter- borough Petes and Sunday against the London Knights. Sunday will also mark the return of leg- endary defenceman Bobby Orr, who will be honoured in a pre-game ceremony along with the rest of the 1965-66 Gener- als team that won the J. Ross Robertson Cup and lost in a six-game Memorial Cup final to the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Generals, who are off to a 2-1-0-0 start, will get a big boost with the addition of Dal Colle, a 19-year-old left winger who will be gunning to make the Canadian world junior team this year. “Obviously there was disappointment, but at the end of the day, it’s probably the next step in his development, to play a final year of junior in the OHL,” said Gen- erals GM Roger Hunt, who spoke to Dal Colle shortly after the decision was made Tuesday. “There was a ton of positive things that (the Islanders) were pleased with, but at the end of the day it’s pretty hard to play in the NHL as an underage,” Hunt contin- ued. “It’s not that bad of a thing for him to play his 19-year-old year in the OHL. He’s going to be a New York Islander soon, it’s just a matter of when.” Dal Colle will join a team that has lost 11 key players following its Memorial Cup win — 12 if goalie Ken Appleby doesn’t return. Appleby, who is undrafted, was sent to Albany of the American Hockey League by the New Jersey Devils, but has yet to sign a pro contract and could still be sent back to junior for an overage year. “He’s still a possibility, but he’s impress- ing all the right people up there,” said Hunt, estimating the chances to be less than 50-50 he’ll return. “Again, it’s a situ- ation where you’re rooting for him to do well, but you’d love to see him back.” The Generals have looked good in the early going despite the significant roster turnover, in particular goalie Jeremy Bro- deur, who has posted shutouts in both wins. The team will also get a tremendous lift in about a month, when it’s expected that dynamic defenceman Mitchell Vande Sompel will return following off-season shoulder surgery. The big question for Hunt, as the season progresses, will be which of his key play- ers will still be with the team following the January trade deadline. Having traded away several prospects and draft picks to assemble last year’s team, it’s presumed he could fetch a king’s ransom for some of his key veterans, par- ticularly Dal Colle. “Right now we’re just happy he’s com- ing back to play for the Oshawa Generals,” Hunt said. “What happens down the road, inevitably, he’s a marquee player and we’d be crazy to think we’re not going to have teams call, but we’re not focused on that right now. 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Barbara worked for a number of years as Executive Director of the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering and was well known for her involvement in the community. She helped develop services such as Meals on Wheels, Handi-Trans and the Barbara Black Centre for Youth Resources (The Youth Centre). After retiring Barbara remained active with Canadian Pensioners Concerned and OCSCO. A life well lived in the service of others. Barbara will be missed sadly by her family, Alan, Dyanne & Chris, sister-in-law Marie, nieces, nephews and cousins around the world and by the many friends she welcomed into her home. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the friends who visited her, Dr. Mark Guttman and his team for their support and management of the disease and to the entire organization at Bay Ridges Long Term Care for their excellent care over the past three years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. MUIR, Ruth (nee Bird) Peacefully at the Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the age of 84. Ruth, loving spouse of Donald Muir, loving mother of Robert Donald Muir, and loving mother-in- law of Anna Muir (nee Gecic). Ruth will be greatly missed by other relatives and friends. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax, Ontario (905-428-9090) on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.ajaxfuneralhome.ca McELROY, James On September 28th, 2015. Jim loving and devoted husband of Margaret. Beloved father of Nancy (Jim Hutchison), Jim (Rose), Cathy (the late Joe Geniole), Steve (Andrena), Mark (Rosalind) and Scott (Linda). Grandfather of 15, Great Grandfather of 11. Brother of Betty Jamieson, and the late Fred, Bill, June Smith and Helen Bonner. 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