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A declaration would commit to decision-making principles that promote the right to a healthy environ- ment. Much of this work has already been done by Pickering, said Mr. Riddell, as part of the Sustainable Pickering program. The program states in making each decision, the City will choose the path that will lead to the best environmental out- come in the long term. “A declaration by the City of Pickering will build upon the plan you already have in place for sustainable development and will highlight Pickering’s commitment to make decisions that protect and promote people’s right to a healthy environment,” said Mr. Riddell. Ajax was the first Durham municipality to endorse the declara- tion and Oshawa is the most recent. Council received the information from the Blue Dot Move- ment, and referred it back to staff to write a report for future council consideration. 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Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com UXBRIDGE -- On a crystal clear January afternoon, members of the Toronto police service gathered in rural Uxbridge to pay respects to a fallen colleague. Viscount, an 18-year-old Percheron, was laid to rest Wednesday, Jan. 6 at the This- tledown Pet Memorial centre with hon- ours, including a procession led by a piper and words of praise from Toronto police Chief Mark Saunders. Officers stood at attention and saluted as members of the mounted unit carried a box containing Viscount’s remains, which was placed on a shrine composed of a saddle, a riding crop and a blanket, upon which lay an apple and a bundle of carrots. A portrait of the black horse stood nearby. Constable David Moore, who rode Vis- count until the horse died suddenly of colic on Christmas Day, spoke emotional- ly of the bond he formed with his mount, with whom he’d ridden for the past year and a half. “He was my partner,” the officer said. “We helped each other. We spent every day together. “I’m going to miss that,” Const. Moore said. Viscount is the third Toronto police horse interred at Thistledown, established in 1998 on 50 acres of forested property on Concession 7 by Nancy and Colin Graham. The remains of Brigadier, killed after being hit by a vehicle in 2006, and Royal Sun, injured on duty in 2012, lie in a section of the centre reserved for service animals. “It’s such an honour to have them here,” Ms. Graham said. Members of the public stop by on occa- sion to pay tribute to the police horses, Ms. Graham said. “They come by and they bring apples, they bring carrots -- and they always, always reach out and touch the plaques,” she said. Wednesday’s service was a dignified affair, indicative of the regard in which the horses and officers of the mounted unit are held. Chief Saunders called the mounted unit “an integral part of policing”. He referred to Viscount as “a loyal, dedi- cated officer of the law who was majestic and beautiful. “It’s not just the enforcement piece,” the Chief said of the role the horses play in policing. “They also offer ambassadorship. We get so much positive feedback from their presence.” As the chief spoke, two members of the unit were positioned nearby, astride tow- ering black Percherons. The horses stood calmly, puffs of their breath rising in the clear air, hooves crunching occasionally in the crisp snow as they shifted their mas- sive bodies. As the service ended, Const. Moore and Training Sergeant Chris McCarthy gently lifted the box containing Viscount’s ashes and carried it into the building where the remains were interred next to Brigadier and Royal Sun. When the officers emerged, the pipes wheezed to life and the mounted officers guided their horses down the drive. The officers fell in behind, marching in for- mation as the pipes echoed through the pines. Full honours for Toronto police horse Viscount at service in Durham Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland UXBRIDGE -- Toronto Police Constable David Moore, the most recent rider of Viscount, carried a photo of the animal following a memorial service at Thistledown Pet Memorial for the Toronto police horse that died as a result of colic over the Christmas holidays. The Toronto force has buried two other horses at Thistledown in the past. He was my partner. We helped each other. We spent every day together. i’m going to miss that. -- Const. david Moore “ 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 4 AP ComeVisitUsToday! EducationalProgrammingforages 12monthsto12years Openfrom6:45amto6:00pm Transportationtolocalareaschools Fulltime,Parttime&SubsidizedChildcareavailable. *RegistrationFeewaivedwiththisad* 986DunbartonRd.,Pickering 905-420-3211 All prices in effect FRI., JAN.8 to THURS., JAN. 14, 2016 unless otherwise stAted. 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The agreement follows a settlement at the provincial level in the fall. Teach- ers have been without a contract since August 2014. Durham Region council review meeting coming to Ajax Residents can provide input on size, makeup of council DURHAM -- The size and makeup of Durham Region Council will be the topic of a public meeting in Ajax. It’s set for Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the HMS Room in the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. It’s a chance for residents to provide input and com- ment on the size and makeup of Region- al council, which is being studied by the committee. For more information, visit durham. ca/rccrc . 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 5 P $1.00 BURGER! * Now ServingTheArea’s BEST ICE CREAM! 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The City of Pickering organizes the free, annual event for local adults 55 and older. Eight full buses toured a specific route and voted on their favourite houses. At the end of the tour the Pickering Recre- ation Complex was host to the passengers. Mayor Dave Ryan addressed the partici- pants and confirmed the winners, once the votes were tallied. The winning home is located at 1285 Ilona Park Rd. Second place went to 789 Eyer Dr., 3rd place to 982 Redbird Trail and honourable mention was awarded to 787 Eyer Dr. The Williams family had set up a dona- tion bin and items collected, as well as monetary donations, were donated to the Salvation Army. Metroland file photo PICKERING — The home at 1285 Ilona Park Rd. in Pickering has been awarded the best decorated home in Pickering for 2015. The annual Mayor’s Light Tour took place before Christmas and more than 300 local seniors toured the streets of Pickering and voted on the decorated house they liked best. This is the 10th consecutive year the Williams family has received the honour. A decade of lighting up Christmas in Pickering PICKERING -- Ward 1 eligible voters can cast their ballots in advance polls this Friday and Saturday for the byelection. The Ward 1 local seat has been empty since November when former Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe was appointed to the Regional seat. Jennifer O’Connell was elect- ed Pickering-Uxbridge MP in October and left the position. Polls will be open at Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 and on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A special location at Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Home at 534 Road Ave. will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 8, for res- idents only. More locations will open on byelection day, Monday, Jan. 25. Candidates are Tate Besso, Deborah Bis- sett, Maurice Brenner, Nancy Granados, Lisa McFarland, Anthony Navarro, Anita Otto, Lisa Robinson, Peter Rodrigues, Alma San- doval, Gary Strange, and Chris van der Vliet. For more information, visit www.pickering. ca/en/cityhall/2016-Ward1-By-election.asp. Advance polls for Pickering byelection open Jan. 8 and 9 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 6 AP Every year Durham Regional Police and MADD host a big press conference to kick off the Festive RIDE campaign. And every year media outlets across Durham Region attend the conference and report on the event. The Festive RIDE campaign is broad- cast on the radio, television and within the pages of newspapers and magazines. The police even run regular commercials and place numerous ads to get the message out about drinking and driving. There isn’t an adult driver in North America who doesn’t know about the per- ils of drinking and driving. So imagine the frustration police offi- cers must feel when they haul intoxicated drivers off the road and charge them with impaired driving. There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving so why do so many stupid people continue to behave so irresponsibly? This year’s Festive RIDE Campaign resulted in 118 motorists being arrested for drinking and driving offences, up from 98 the previous year. Over the past five Festive RIDE campaigns, the average number of motorists charged has been 122. Another 129 motorists have registered a WARN on a roadside screening device and had their driver’s licences suspend- ed for three days. Last year, 98 drivers had their licences suspended for registering a WARN. DRPS figures show for the full year of 2015, 802 drivers were charged with impaired. That compares to 862 drivers who were charged in 2014. While these numbers are frightening what should give everybody pause for thought are the intoxicated motorists who didn’t get caught. The ones who took every back road and side street they could find to avoid being pulled over in a RIDE check. What is it going to take to convince motorists that drinking and driving is a non-starter? How about immediate jail sentences on first offences? You blow over and see yah, you’re behind bars. Every year innocent people are killed by drunk drivers and the police have to clean up the mess, notify the next of kin and charge the offenders. Lives everywhere are changed because of irresponsible deci- sions. It’s just not right. Clearly no matter how much media cov- erage drinking and driving gets, either through news stories or public awareness campaigns, the message is not getting through to everyone. Maybe tougher sentences should be tried? Forget leniency. Families across Durham Region who have lost loved ones to drunk driving didn’t receive leniency so why should those drivers who insist on flouting the law receive leniency? Something’s got to change when it comes to drinking and driving because based on the numbers of impaired charg- es on a year-by-year basis the message isn’t getting through to everyone. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division- Lots of birds in the neighbourhood, just none in my yardOP I N I O N column No birds are coming to my new bird feeder and I’m afraid of what this says about me. I researched the best kind of feeder to put up and the most attractive feed to place in said feeder, all in order to attract the greatest numbers and variety of feathered friends. I love the birds. Apparently, howev- er, the feeling is not mutual. I, and my expensive sack of freshly hulled sun- flower seeds, appear to be the victim of some kind of neighborhood-wide avian snub. It’s been over two weeks and nothing. Not one beak. No dashing red cardinals, no spritely chickadees, not even a lousy blue jay ... and every- body knows those guys’ll eat anywhere. They’re like frat boys with wings. Oh, I can hear the birds, alright. They’re around. Happily crowding into other people’s feeders, hopping about and comically delighting scores of other bird lovers. I’m sure some backyards are fairly teeming with them. Not here. My backyard looks like a Monsanto test lab. The only things moving out there are a couple of lunatic squirrels and the neighbor’s fat, orange cat. The cat, of course, was my first sus- pect. But after some consideration I’ve ruled him out. He hasn’t set foot over here since the dogs gave him a rather robust welcome on his first visit. Now he just sits in the middle of his yard staring balefully at the dogs, doing his best to tempt them close enough to the invisible electric fence to set off their shock collars. He gets a huge kick out of that. I’m sure he’s seen the feeder and done the math. Cats are many things, but they’re not stupid. He knows it’s not worth it. And I know it’s not even the dogs that are keeping the birds away. They’re only really out there a couple of times a day to do their business and, like anybody who has ever had to poop outside in the winter, they keep it brisk. No. This is clearly about me. Maybe it’s got some- thing to do with all the tree pruning I did last spring. As I recall I got more than a few disgruntled peeps from feathered onlookers at the time, but cripes, it’s not like I was taking a blowtorch to their nests or anything. Of course there was that one incident with the mourning dove in the eavestrough. But what kind of dope builds her nest right over the downspout opening? I guess what’s really eating me is that maybe it’s something more personal, more central to who I am. Maybe the birds just hate Canadian television. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. our opinion When it comes to drinking and driving the punishment should fit the crime neil crone Enter Laughing Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief jburghardt@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Deb Macdonald - Sales Manager dmacdonald@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-683-5117 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number for verification. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and com- munity standards. Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copyright. 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 7 AP Having back and sciatic pain is a miserable –even crippling –condition. You might not be able to play golf,work,or even sit in the car for a 30-minute drive.It’s almost impossible for anyone around you to understand how you feel.You can’t remember the last time you even had a restful night’s sleep. You may have a condition called “Sciatica”if you’re suffering from any of these irritating conditions.Sciatica is a compression of the sciatic nerve,usually by an L4 or L5 disc herniations. Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally,but physically feeling held back from life because your back or sciatica hurts and the pain just won’t go away! Fortunately,if you are suffering from any of these problems,they may be relieved or eliminated with chiropractic adjustments. “What’s The Chance This Will Work For Me?” Chiropractic has been around for over a hundred years, and has been used to help everyone from tiny babies to the elderly. Even top athletes and entertainers…like Tiger Woods, Emmitt Smith,Tony Robbins,Joe Montana,Lance Armstrong,Gov.Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mel Gibson. These professional athletes have the money to hire any kind of doctors they want,yet they choose to have a chiropractor on their team. Here’s what some of the top medical researchers had to say about chiropractic… “Manipulation [chiropractic adjustments],with or without exercise,improved symptoms more than medical care did after both 3 and 12 months.” -British Medical Journal “Chiropractor’s manipulation of the spine was more helpful than any of the following:traction,massage, biofeedback,acupuncture,injection of steroids into the spine and back corsets,and ultrasound.” -Stanley Bigos,MD,Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Read what this chiropractic patient had to say: “Before Chiropractic I could not walk far before my back would hurt and I would get tingling in my legs.Now my back is moving better and I can walk without any problems.” -Linda F.,Pickering “Before Chiropractic...I could not live.Constant 24/7 pain in my back and Sciatica all the time.Chiropractic treatments has changed my life.First time in years I feel good and sciatica is gone.I would recommend chiropractic to anyone suffering from pain.You will feel like a new person!” -Debbie S.,Ajax This means in just a matter of weeks you could be back to working out,enjoying your love life,or traveling again. Feel the Improvement –and Say “Yes”to Life Again Think of how you’ll feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better.Start your body on the way to pain-free,normal living.Feel tight joints rest,relax,free up.Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple.Feel strength in your muscles increase. As you begin to see motion returning to your joints,you’re preventing and reducing chances of disabilityandacripplingfuture. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Sciatica and Back Pain It’s time for you to find out if chiropractic will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 14 days only,$37 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $150 for! What does this offer include?Everything I normally do in my new patient evaluation. •An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. •A complete neuromuscular examination. •A full set of specialized x-rays (NOTE:These could normally cost you at least $100). •A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. •I’ll provide answers to your questions,like… …the best nutritional supplements proven to help with joint problems. …which position,mattress,and pillow you should use for a good night’s rest. …the foods that can help you and which ones can make you worse. …how to exercise the right way so you aren’t making your pain worse. Don’t Let Your Sciatica Get Worse Tim Mick,DC,an associate professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at Northwestern Health Sciences University says… “Untreated,sciatica can lead to a loss of muscle strength and muscle size that may be irreversible. Eventually,there can be problems with gait.” Back Pain and Sciatica can be successfully treated. You can recover.Healthy,pain-free living should be yours. Call today and we can get started with your consultation,exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule.289-275-2444 Our office is called Health First Family Chiropractic and you can find us at 335 Bayly St.W.#206 in Ajax (On south east corner of Finley Ave and Bayly St.West). Tell the receptionist “Nancy”you’d like to come in for the Back Pain And Sciatica Evaluation before January 22nd,2016 I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier,more joyful life. Sincerely, Dr.Clay A.Kosinko,D.C. 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But there it was, right before our eyes: Lake of Two Rivers wide open, a steel-gray stretch of wind-rip- pled water from one white shore to the next. Awesome. Unbelievable. And ripe with possibility. Surely water species never before found on the Algon- quin Christmas Bird Count might be lin- gering? We set out at dawn in great hopes of shattering records, and were surprised at the end-of-the-day tally to discover what records had indeed been broken, and what hadn’t. Regarding waterfowl, a resounding zero. No herons, ducks or loons were found at all, just one very brave, or per- haps foolish, male kingfisher patrol- ling a stream, hoping to still be hale and hardy, and in possession of a prime breeding territory, when females return in spring. But black-capped chickadees were everywhere, and in the relatively mild temperatures the day of the count, quite responsive to any ‘pishing’ alarm calls birders made to catch their attention. The previous high for chickadees -- 2,108 in 2002 -- was bumped to a record 2,135. Ron Tozer, count compiler, was quick to point out that no wonder so many of these active little residents of Algon- quin forests were seen, given the great number of people out beating the bush- es looking for them: 110, shattering the previous high of 87 count participants, in 2009. Ron is constantly amazed that so many folks are willing to drive long distances to spend a day trudging through snow and, some years, seeing very few birds. I assure him that the stunning wilderness landscapes, so silent and pristine, feed the soul even when birds are few and far between. Fortunately, a good crop of cones on balsam firs provided lots of food for chickadees and red-breasted nuthatch- es this year, plus a full contingent of the ‘winter finches’ everyone loves to see at their feeder. On our 11-kilometre walk up the unplowed Opeongo Lake Road and back, my husband and I were delighted by curious flocks of pine siskins, purple finches and common redpolls swirling overhead and settling in bare deciduous trees, drawn by our pishing. We heard red and white-winged cross- bills, a few evening grosbeaks and even a pine grosbeak. Some of which, if we’re lucky, may move on south to Durham if Algonquin food supplies run out. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,500 species on her life list of birds, seen in far- flung corners of the planet. Algonquin Park alive with ‘winter finches’ during annual bird count The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney Housing market hot in Durham in 2015 Sales, prices on the rise DURHAM -- Last year was a good one for the housing market in Durham Region. The Durham Region Association of Realtors report 2015 was a record year in terms of sales. House prices climbed, too. “There were 11,848 residential transac- tions in 2015, 9.3 per cent higher than the number of sales in 2014,” said association president Sandra O’Donohue. This result includes 548 sales that took place in December. ”The number of new listings was only up three per cent in 2015 compared to 2014 as a whole,” Ms. O’Donohue noted. “The high number of sales compared to a lower number of listings created a sub- stantial amount demand within the mar- ket.” The prices of houses also rose, she added. “The average selling price for Dur- ham Region in 2015 was $442,082,” Ms. O’Donohue said. This is 12.9 per cent increase from $391,692 in 2014. The average selling price for the month of December 2015 was $451,671. 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 8 AP Province desperately needs to improve plan: critics Daniel Otis newsroom@durhamregion.com PICKERING — While the chance of a serious nuclear disaster in the GTA remains low, critics say Ontar- io’s Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan is in desperate need of a post-Fukushima update. Some things that they’d like to see addressed: Big release? Big shortcomings “The province is not planning for an actual big terrible accident like Fukushima,” warns Theresa McClenaghan, executive director of the Canadian Environmental Law Association. “There’s no detailed planning, resourcing or testing for a big accident that has big emissions out to the atmosphere.” The emergency plan is based on scenarios in which plant opera- tors would be able to contain and control radioactive releases, Ms. McClenaghan says. “They like to think that if some- thing goes really wrong, they can still control events enough to hold onto any radioactive emissions from the plants for a period of time ... But based on Fukushima and Chernobyl, you can’t count on somethings going wrong and everything else going right. The Province’s position: “In a recent study, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission deter- mined that the PNERP would ade- quately and effectively address a Fukushima type incident.” Drinking water dangers “Millions of people get their drinking water from Lake Ontario, but there’s no credible plan on how to deal with tap water contamina- tion in the event of a nuclear acci- dent,” says Greenpeace Canada’s senior nuclear analyst, Shawn-Pat- rick Stensil. Both the Darlington and Pickering nuclear power plants sit next to Lake Ontario, and so do three aging nuclear power plants in upstate New York. According to environmental advocacy group Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, nine million Canadians and Americans rely on the lake for their drink- ing water. Many would be without alterative sources in the event of severe radioactive contamination. “There’s no planning for this at all,” Ms. McClenaghan says. “I have to conclude that they’re assuming that dilution will be the answer.” The Province’s position: “The PNERP identifies that the Ministry of the Environment is responsible for dealing with con- taminated water supplies.” Lack of public awareness According to a recent poll of 500 people within 10 kilometres of the Darlington plant, a majority were unaware of decontamination pro- cedures, the location of monitoring stations or emergency shelters or evacuation plans and routes. Some 80 per cent said they had no emer- gency plan; 58 per cent admitted to being totally unprepared. “The polling our group did ... shows that there needs to be ongo- ing and consistent education on what people in the GTA need to do to prepare themselves for a nuclear emergency,” says Durham Nucle- ar Awareness co-ordinator Janet McNeill. In Toronto, Ms. McClenaghan adds, things are much worse. “Until now, as far as I’m aware, there’s been no attempt to reach out to city of Toronto residents about the fact that there are nuclear plants in the GTA.” The Province’s position: “Public awareness has been and will remain a key focus for all par- ties engaged in nuclear emergency planning.” Expand evacuation zones In the GTA, detailed evacua- tion plans exist only for those liv- ing within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington plants. That zone was established before the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disas- ter, but in both Chernobyl and Fukushima, a 30-km area around the doomed plants was evacuated. Durham Region Council recently voted to ask the province to consid- er expanding the 10-km zone. “It’s completely arbitrary,” Ms. McClenaghan says of the 10-km evacuation zone. “It has nothing to do with any evidence.” Durham Region is also listed as one of the areas slated for dense growth in the province’s Places to Grow plan. “They are still putting additional population density in this region, which to me is just an appalling circumstance when we have such poor emergency plan- ning,” McClenaghan adds. The Province’s position: “The evacuation zones were scien- tifically determined.” Expand KI pill distribution In October, residents and busi- nesses within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington plants received free supplies of potassium iodide pills to help prevent thyroid cancer in the event of a radioactive release. While this measure is wel- come, it lags behind other jurisdic- tions. For example, those within 20 kilometres of New Brunswick’s Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station receive pills, while people living within 50 km of Switzerland’s four nuclear power plants get them. On Dec. 1, Toronto’s executive committee voted to study whether the 10-km zone should be expand- ed to 50 kilometres. “Even if you did 30-kilometre pre- distribution to every household and 50-km pre-distribution to vul- nerable communities and schools, we’d still be far better off than we are today,” Ms. McClenaghan says. — Torstar news service The Energy from W aste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW -WMAC)Special Meeting will be held on: Thursday,Jan.21,from 7 to 9 p.m.at Durham Regional Headquarters in Room LL-C. All EFW -W MAC meetings are open to the public. 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This will be followed by a hike to find footprints and discuss the various animals that leave them in the forest. The forest, unique given its placement within an urban centre, is around 53 hect- ares. In 1982, it was designated an environ- mentally significant area due to its ecologi- cal and historical importance. The hike will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and hikers should meet at the Altona Forest parking lot on Altona Road, across from Pine Grove Avenue. Hikers should dress appropriately and wear proper footwear. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit www.trcastewardshipevents. ca for more information and to register. Free guided hike through Altona Forest on Jan. 16 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham police have completed their annual Festive RIDE campaign, stopping more than 10,000 vehicles and laying 118 impaired driving charges over a seven-week period. The final tally of drunk driving charges represented the first increase after a three-year trend that saw the numbers decreasing, Chief Paul Martin noted in an interview Monday, Jan. 4. Last year’s Festive RIDE campaign, for example, saw 98 drunk driving charges laid. It’s difficult to know if this year’s numbers are indicative of a trend, or if they are simply the result of heavier traffic and more RIDE spot checks being conducted, Chief Martin said. “This has been a bit of an anomaly of a year; it has bucked the trend,” he said. “But I don’t want to make too much out of it. Our officers were saying there were a lot more people on the roads, a lot more activity, and we did stop more vehicles than the previous year.” Durham police have had consistent success with their efforts to tackle drunk driving, the chief noted. One reason is their use of intelligence-led policing: they determine where drunk driving is most likely to occur and deploy teams to tar- get those areas. Over the course of 2015 Durham police laid a total of 802 drunk driving charges, which includes impaired, exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit, and refusing to provide a breath sample. That was down from 862 in 2014 and the same as 2013, when 802 impaired charges were laid. Over all, numbers do indicate a downward trend over the past five years; in 2012 there were a total of 909 impaired charges, and in 2011 there were 937 (Festive RIDE that year accounted for 155 drunk driving charges). During the 2015 Festive RIDE campaign, Durham officers conducted 10,017 vehicle stops (9,577 in 2014) and demand- ed 802 roadside breath tests (compared to 733 the previous year). In addition to the impaired charges, officers issued 129 three-day licence suspensions to drivers who registered warning readings (98). One encouraging stat, according to the chief: 17 novice drivers were given 24-hour suspensions for breaching their no-alcohol condition, a big reduction from the 117 suspen- sions issued last year. “It appears -- anecdotally, anyway -- that younger people are getting the message,” Chief Martin said. As they do every year, Durham police kicked off the RIDE campaign with a press conference, during which motorists were exhorted not to drink and drive. Just as predictably, doz- ens ignored that message and now face impaired charges. But it’s important to continue with the effort, Chief Martin said. The police are fulfilling their obligation to promote road safety, a perennial concern for everyone, he said. “We take this very seriously in our jurisdiction,” he said, noting that each of the 118 drunk driving arrests made during the holiday season represents a potential tragedy averted. “You never know what the outcome could have been,” he said. “But that’s 118 people out there, impaired on our road- ways.” How tHis iMpacts you Every day, on average, four Canadians are killed and 175 are injured in impairment-related crashes. MADD Canada estimates between 1,250 and 1,500 people are killed and more than 63,000 are injured each year in Can- ada in impairment-related crashes. A driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .08 or who refuses to provide a breath sample is charged under the Criminal Code. In addition, that driver will receive an immediate licence suspension. The driver’s vehicle is also seized. A driver with a BAC between .05 and .08 receives an imme- diate three-day licence suspension and a three-day vehicle seizure. The length of the licence suspension and the vehicle seizure increase for repeat offences. Those with a graduated driver’s licence also face sanctions if they consume any alcohol and drive. These drivers receive an immediate 30-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle seizure. Source: MADD Canada Durham police wrap up 2015 Festive RIDE campaign with 118 impaired driving charges PICKERING -- A Festive RIDE program checkpoint at the Whites Road Hwy. 401 east- bound off ramp in this 2014 file photo. This year, Durham Regional Police’s festive RIDE campaign resulted in 118 being charged with impaired driving, an increase over last year’s campaign where 98 drunk drivers were charged. (FRoNt paGE) Drivers are pulled over by Durham Police and checked for drunk driving during a Festive RIDE stop in Brooklin. 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Since then, she’s spent almost every day, and some nights, at Park- wood, doing a myriad of duties that include everything from researching questions visitors ask tour guides, to educating those guides, to working with volunteers, to researching the family, the estate and the time peri- od to overseeing the many TV, movie and commercial film crews that shoot at the national historic site to writing grant applications. She organizes a wide range of social programs, from a culinary club to dining etiquette pro- grams to basement tours. “I have the honour of being the care- taker, of being responsible for it,” she said. “It feels like home.” It was, of course, home to McLaughlin, his wife Adelaide and their daughters. Parkwood was built from 1915-1917 in the Classic Revival Style and it underwent additions and renovations in the 1930s and 1940s. McLaughlin died in 1972 and the site was declared a national historic site in 1989. Parkwood, located at Simcoe Street and Adelaide Avenue, housed an active, socially important family, not just in Oshawa but throughout the world (the McLaughlins entertained royalty and business tycoons, after all). It’s a site with authentic items original to the family, from silver- ware to furniture, some 5,000 arti- facts in total. “We’ve left the house as if the Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA -- Samantha George is the curator at Parkwood Estate, a national historic site. Wine is a journey of continuous learning Happy New Year! Hopefully you enjoyed a meaningful welcome to the new year and enjoyed some fabulous wine. As the clock edged its way toward the ending of one year and the beginning of another, I filled another flute of 1989 Bollinger Grande Année. The thousands of tiny bubbles fizzing their way up to the top of the glass were hypnotic as I gazed at the slender wine-filled glass. I began remi- niscing about my journey with wine. At the beginning of this relationship, I had no intent of becoming anything with wine other than acquiring a work- ing knowledge about the subject so I could impress those at parties and/or dinners. What I hadn’t counted on was that wine held a trump card that was to ‘cap- ture’ -- maybe ‘enrapture’ -- me with its magic. Wine became not just a beverage in a glass but transformed itself into a time machine with delicious benefits. It held the ability to take one back in history or transport me to any place on earth. Through it I have tasted 20-year-old ‘Falernian’ wine with the philosophers of ancient Rome. I have enjoyed ‘Cham- bertin’ with Napoleon as he prepared for battle. I have dialogued with Thomas Jefferson at his home in Monticello. Wine is a multifaceted package that includes history, geography, science and culture but most of all wine always was and always will be the product of people. To say that I have made so many friends is really a misnomer since those that I have met through wine are more than friends as they are looked on as family. Wherever I have gone, be it in Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, Australia and Orient, I have met wonderful people who con- tinually prove to me that knowing is the main step of accepting. Wine is a great leveler and family maker. I can never thank the heavenly power enough for enabling me to begin this journey so many years ago, but I also thank Him that there is still so much to learn and do because wine is a ‘never- ending journey.’ This year, 2016, is going to be an excep- tional year for all of us. Many challenges lie ahead but so are there many rewards. To those of you enamoured with ‘fruit of vine’ I say ‘Fear not.’ Try new challeng- es/wines. Make your own and find out what it is to create. Converse with the past. Enjoy the present. Strive toward the future. -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. Wine With Chuck Byers See LOOK, Page 18 Five things to do on Jan. 9 and 10 DURHAM -- The holiday season is in the rearview mirror and we’re into Jan- uary. There aren’t as many events going on, but there are still things to do. 1For instance, to work off a few of those pounds gained over the holidays, there’s a family open skate on Satur- day, Jan. 9 at Canlan Ice Sports on Phil- lip Murray Avenue in Oshawa. It’s from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and it’s being hosted by MADD Durham Region. Helmets are required for all children. The cost is $20 per family. 2The Bowmanville Older Adults Association is holding a euchre extrav- agance on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. It’s $10 for members and $12 for non- members. The cost includes 12 games, dinner and prizes. Advance tickets are required and can be bought by contact- ing Chelsea Wolf at volunteers@bow- manvilleolderadults.com. 3In Port Perry, a reception for the Angela Atkins art show is held at the New Song Anglican Church on Satur- day from 2 to 5 p.m. The church is at 14460 Simcoe St. and it’s free. 4On Sunday, Durham MPP Gran- ville Anderson hosts his annual New Year’s Levee. It goes from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Scugog Public Library, at 231 Water St. in Port Perry. 5It’s Sunday Funday at the Oshawa Community Museum. An all-ages art session goes from noon to 4 p.m. Par- ticipants can interpret a portrait of Har- riet Cock. Artists may leave their por- traits with staff to be displayed in a future exhibit. Supplies included, but take your own if you like. It’s $5. See more events at www.durhamregion. com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 6 18 AP Kindergarten Registration We welcome all families to register their children for Kindergarten at one of our Durham Catholic schools across the region. Your child must be turning 4 years of age by December 31, 2016 in order to register. Step 1:Visit dcdsb.ca from January 11 to 15, 2016 to enroll your child through our online registration process. For registration questions email admissions@dcdsb.ca Step 2:Call your local Catholic school to make an appointment and complete your registration during the week of January 18 to 22, 2016. Do you have before and after school child care arrangements for September 2016? We offer child care services. For information on our programs call 905-675-6150 ext. 2172 or email: childcare@dcdsb.ca Artists from across Durham taking part in Ajax show DURHAM -- An Ajax artist and a local group are again presenting the work of Durham artists in a month-long exhibi- tion. Allan O’Marra is teaming up with the PineRidge Arts Council for the fourth installment of Allan’s Artists. The show is at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, from Jan. 5 to Feb. 8. There is an opening reception at the centre on Jan. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. O’Marra profiled each of the 31 art- ists over the last seven years in his Met- roland Media Group’s Durham Region Division column. The artists include Cheryl Bannister, Hi-Sook Barker, Wendy Bermingham, Georgia Fullerton, Don Hightower, Mag- gie Burgess, Cheryl Helferty, Judith Jewer and Diane Huson. Also taking part are Tony Johnson, Anne Labelle-John- son, Susan Lindo, Tina Monod, Ange- la Adam, Mag- gie Burgess, Betty McGowan, Mike McGowan, Marie Blanchard-Thom- as, Ruth Smith, Laura Warburton and Denise Wilkins. The McLean Community Centre is at 95 Magill Dr., off Westney Road, north of Hwy. 401. From Page 17 family was still here or they are just around the corner,” she said. George studied history and anthropol- ogy at York University and then museum studies at Algonquin College in Ottawa. While at York, she lived for four years in McLaughlin Hall and didn’t realize the McLaughlin in question was Sam McLaughlin, until she came to work at his former home. Before finishing college, she took an internship at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, as assis- tant to the curator of toys, the St. James Palace collection of royal toys in particu- lar. On her return to Ottawa, she finished her studies and saw the posting for the job at Parkwood. It was in her backyard, both geographi- cally and career-wise. “I applied and didn’t hear anything,” she said. “I knew it was ambitious but how could you not?” She moved home and, through Young Canada works, got a position at the Oshawa Community Museum. But then, weeks later, came a call from Parkwood executive director Brian Malcolm. Film- ing had kept him busy but it was time for interviews. She met with Malcolm and volun- teer Marion O’Donnell, who she later learned was a McLaughlin. She said she would have been more nervous if she’d known that. “I felt it really clicked,” George said, adding she thinks the V and A position on her resume helped. George said she always figured she’d graduate and get a job working at a liv- ing museum village, such as Black Creek Pioneer Village. “Never in my dreams did I think it’d be in a national historic site” and right out of college, she said. Right from the start, she was thankful for the many, knowledgeable volunteers, which today number about 100. Being Parkwood’s curator isn’t a regu- lar job with a regular schedule. There are large events to plan or set up for, filming that requires artifacts to be packed up and stored safely and then brought out again when the crew leaves, discoveries of something unknown in the archives, long hours during filming and unpre- dictable infrastructure repairs. But George knows she wouldn’t be happy working in a bigger museum, in a cubicle. “Look where I work,” she said, gestur- ing to the McLaughlin’s kitchen she was holding court in. When she started, there were still links in the form of two McLaughlin daugh- ters, grandchildren and former staff of the McLaughlins, she said. That’s a leg- acy she wants to preserve as the living memories dwindle. It’s a legacy Parkwood strives to pre- serve and promote. She talked to students at Oshawa’s R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate, where many stu- dents were unaware of who the school was named for. It was the same at near- by Adelaide McLaughlin Public School, named for McLaughlin’s wife. “That was a wake-up call for us,” she said. She’s still discovering things about Parkwood and the family, finding slices of the past in the archives, which include letters, postcards, household bills, pho- tos and even film. You can find some of those on Park- wood’s YouTube channel and on George’s blog at http://parkwoodestate. blogspot.ca/ . visit www.parkwoodestate.com.com Photo by Peter Redman Holiday spirit AJAX -- YoungER Singers, the youngest of four choirs made up of Durham young peo- ple, performed at Forest Brook Community Church last month as part of the Young Singers’ Stars of Wonder concert. 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The internationally renowned comedi- an and ventriloquist performs for a Dur- ham audience on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. on his Perfectly Unbalanced Tour. “A regular on Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers, Dunham has built a comedy empire over years of constant touring and innovation,” states a press release. “Using colorful characters like Wal- ter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, redneck Bubba J, Peanut, and Jose Jalapeno, Dunham has carved a unique corner in the comedy world that’s as funny as it is popular. He has set the record for viewership on Comedy Central, sold more than 7 million DVDs worldwide and nearly a billion views on YouTube.” Tickets are $66 and available at www. generalmotorscentre.com , at the box office, 99 Athol St. E., by calling 1-877- 436-8811 or at the Information Kiosk in the Oshawa Centre. OSHAWA -- Funny guy Jeff Dunham plays Oshawa’s General Motors Centre on Jan. 15. Photo by Todd Rosenberg Photography WHAT’S ON Join the Durham Chamber Orchestra Drop by a rehearsal DURHAM -- If you want more music in your life, consider joining a local group. The Durham Chamber Orchestra is seek- ing people who enjoy playing beautiful music -- especially those who know their way around a French horn, trumpet, oboe, strings (double bass in particular), bas- soon and percussion. The group rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School, 1020 Dryden Blvd., Whitby. Check out a rehearsal or e-mail info@ durhamchamberorchestra.com. Street United Church on Dec. 23. Band leader Derek Biberson reports that the event was “an outstanding success,” musically and financially, as almost $6,000 was raised to support the Back Door Mission in Oshawa, which helps local families in need. that’s as funny as it is popular. He has set the record for viewership on Comedy Central, sold more than 7 million DVDs worldwide and nearly a billion views on Tickets are $66 and available at www. generalmotorscentre.com , at the box office, 99 Athol St. E., by calling 1-877- 436-8811 or at the Information Kiosk in Jan. 15. Photo by Todd Rosenberg Photography Join the Durham Chamber Orchestra uReport Reader-submitted content Are you going to this concert? E-mail your photos or a 15-word review to newsroom@durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 6 20 P WHAT’S ON Openings and closings at Durham galleries DURHAM -- Three art shows open and two are about to end at local galleries. At the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville, Art From The High Schools opens with a reception on Jan. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and runs to Jan. 31. In Whitby, Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St., presents Jessica Field: Parabolic Constructs, from Jan. 16 to March 27. There’s a Curator’s Walk and Talk on Jan. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. Also at Station Gallery, the Secret World: 23rd annual Members’ Exhibition runs to Jan. 10. You have until Jan. 17 to see Ray Mead, Living Within, at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. Port Perry’s Kent Farndale Gallery pres- ents Namibia, Sands of the Kalahari to Feb. 4. The show of Jonathan van Bilsen photo- graphs opens with a Jan. 9 reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 231 Water St. (inside the library). Jazzy January at Jester’s in Port Perry DURHAM -- 2016 will get off to a jazzy start in Durham. Port Perry jazz vocalist Lynn McDonald, who rubs shoulders with some of the big- gest players around, invites them up to Port Perry on Sundays to perform in her concert series -- Jazz at Jester’s Court. And once in a while she joins the guest for a tune or two. The music starts upstairs at 7 p.m. and the cost is $15. On Jan. 10, the Drew Jurecka Trio arrives in town. On Jan. 17, McDonald welcomes the Melissa Lauren Band, featuring Nathan Hiltz on guitar and Tyler Edmond on bass. Or maybe not. McDonald notes Lauren and Hiltz are expecting a baby girl on Jan. 24. Lauren thinks she’s good to sing, but if she can’t, Hiltz and Edmond will play a celebra- tory show. On Jan. 24, the Ryan Oliver Sax Trio is in the house for some classic jazz. Jester’s Court is at 279 Queen St. For reservations, call McDonald at 289- 354-1140 or e-mail her at lynn@lynnmc- donaldjazz.com. Join the Durham Chamber Orchestra DURHAM -- If you want more music in your life, consider joining a local group. The Durham Chamber Orchestra is seek- ing people who enjoy playing beautiful music -- especially those who know their way around a French horn, trumpet, oboe, strings (double bass in particular), bas- soon and percussion. The group rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Father Leo J. Aus- tin Catholic Secondary School. It’s located at 1020 Dryden Blvd. in Whitby. 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For ages 12 and under. take the family and enjoy Star Wars-themed games, crafts and activities. Star Wars costumes are welcome.. Free http://www.picnet.org tuESday, January 19 CyberSafety: How to keep your chil- dren safe online 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. registration is required.today’s children are extremely technologically savvy, but are they being technologically safe? Claudia Quiroga of Go Safe Cyber will lead a work- shop that will outline what children are doing online, explain how to protect their identity and discuss how to balance online activity with safety.. Free http://www.picnet.org tuESday, January 26 HoW to grocery shop like a naturopath 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. 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The 25-year-old Oshawa native played three playoff games for the Redmen while he was still a junior in 2009, but has not played at all since graduating junior as a two-time Minto Cup champion, includ- ing with the Whitby Warriors in 2011. A standout field player as well, Mat- thews played NCAA lacrosse at the Uni- versity of Denver and has spent most of his summers playing in the Major League Lacrosse field loop. He played one season of summer box lacrosse with the Western Lacrosse Asso- ciation’s Langley Thunder, in 2013, but has never been lured to the Redmen by Wayne Colley, the team’s general man- ager and head coach, who controls his Major Series Lacrosse rights. In the NLL, Matthews had 53-62-115 stats in 18 games last season and then led the Edmonton Rush to a champion- ship playing under coach and GM Derek Keenan, who recently joined the coach- ing staff of the Redmen. Keenan is vaca- tioning and also could not be reached for comment. Colley, who has long had trouble con- vincing players to play for the Redmen, is excited about the prospects of the team for the 2016 MSL campaign. In addition to Matthews, Colley indicat- ed Shayne Jackson, Curtis Knight, Graeme Hossack and Kiel Matisz have also agreed to play, joining Steve Priolo and goalies Mike Poulin and Zach Higgins who had committed earlier. The Redmen expect to announce the return of several others who have played over the past two seasons, including a good chunk of those who won Minto Cups with the Warriors in 2011 and 2013, teams that were coached by Keenan. “Now I’ve got guys coming out of the woodwork,” said Colley, pointing out that players are eager to try to win a Mann Cup to celebrate the 50th anniversary. “The talent level is going to be there.” Jackson was the Redmen’s leading scor- er in 2015, but was among the many who didn’t play last season, when Brooklin missed the playoffs with a 6-11-1 cam- paign. “It was a very frustrating year,” said Colley. “I racked my brains out, and just about quit over it. It bothered me that much.” The Redmen are also expected to add at least Austin Shanks, Ryan Keenan and Matt Hossack from the 2015 Warriors. SP O R T S Submitted photo SYRACUSE — Mark Matthews, right, celebrated with coach Derek Keenan after Canada won the 2015 world indoor lacrosse championship. Keenan has coached Matthews with the Whitby Warriors and Edmonton Rush, and could again in 2016 with the Brooklin Redmen. Brooklin Redmen announce return of lacrosse star Mark Matthews The week that was... Ontario Hockey League Jan. 2 • Oshawa Generals 5, Owen Sound 4 (Kenny Huether, 2, Jalen Smereck, Jack Studnicka, Lukas Lofquist Jan. 1 • Oshawa Generals 3, Sudbury 2 (Riley Stillman, Alex Renaud, Jalen Smereck) Central Ontario Jr. C Hockey League Jan. 3 • Uxbridge 10, Georgina 1 (Jordan Nesbitt, Thomas Sheedy, Marco Mastrangelo, Alex Siblock, 2, Nicholas Sribny, Aiden Reilly, 2, Liam Timewell, 2) • Little Britain 3, Port Perry 7 (Graham Lamers, 2, Connor MacEach- ern, 2, Liam Schweda, Chris Polito, Mitch- ell Gustavsen) Jan. 2 • Clarington 3, Little Britain 2 (Collin Weston, Kevin Smith, Ben Pitch- forth) • Port Perry 3, Lakefield 2 (Ryan Bernardes, Kyle Schweda, Lucas Clark) Jan. 1 • Little Britain 3, Port Perry 4 (Liam Schweda, Jordan McCullough, Ethan Ramsden) Allan Cup Hockey Jan. 2 • Brantford 1, Whitby Dunlops 4 (Peter MacKellar, Matthew Baxter, Darren Doherty, Scott Freeman) Ontario Junior Hockey League Jan. 3 • Whitby Fury 4, Lindsay 3 (Jacob Durham, Nik Coric, Ryan Taylor, Zack Fisher) Coming up ... 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Darby FC, as the new team will be known, was announced Dec. 17 as one of four being added to the women’s divi- sion of the semi-professional soccer league, which also welcomed four new men’s teams. Darby FC is an equal partnership between the two local clubs and will fea- ture David Thorburn as general manag- er, Stuart Robertson as director of soccer and Mirco Schroff as head coach. “In joining forces, we are excited to see the synergy of a long-term player devel- opment approach in the female game to unlock current and future top-level per- formances of the selected players,” Thor- burn said in a team press release. “Darby FC has ambitious plans to become the leading semi-professional franchise in the province regarding on and off-field performances and appear- ances, combined with internal leader- ship opportunities to give back and best prepare future generations of female soccer players,” added Schroff. Aurora United FC, FC London and Kingston Clippers are the other new women’s teams, while North Toronto Nitros, Toronto Skillz FC, Aurora United FC and FC London will join the men’s league. “It is a pleasure to welcome these new teams into League1 Ontario,” said com- missioner Dino Rossi in a league press release. “This continued growth speaks to the strong reputation the league has built over the past two years, and its impor- tance as a part of this province’s high performance player pathway.” Durham FC, which plays home games in Pickering and Oshawa, was part of the league last year in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The men’s team finished in seventh place among 12 teams with a record of 11-8-3, while the women’s team was in first place among seven at 14-2-2. “The welcome addition of teams from London, Aurora, Kingston and the east- ern end of Durham Region with Darby FC will create important outlets in these regions for elite players to develop in Ontario and realize their full potential,” said Johnny Misley, Ontario Soccer Asso- ciation executive director. Founded in 2014, League1 Ontario is the only semi-professional league in Ontario. It serves as a stepping stone between the youth, amateur ranks and the full-on professional sides. ryan pfeiffer/ Metroland WHITBY -- Mirco Schroff, head coach of Darby FC, spoke to a group of potential players during an introduction to the newly formed team recently accepted into Women’s League1 Ontario for the 2016 playing season. The team is an equal part- nership between the Darlington Soccer Club and Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club. Pickering’s Durham FC now has local competition in Ontario women’s league 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 7 , 2 0 1 6 24 AP �� sruoloc & sezis ,sepahs lla ni sngised fo sderdnuH slavirra wen ruo ta kool a ekat dna moorwohs ruo tisiV � �� Vujanovic leaves behind massive soccer legacy at UOIT, Durham College Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Precious few are the coaches who can walk away from a sport and, before they leave, glance over their shoulder and see their name already adorning the field on which they had worked. Vaso Vujanovic is now among them. Vujanovic, 74, recently stepped down as head coach of the UOIT men’s soccer team, which since its inception in 2009, has played its home games at Vaso’s Field on the cam- pus of UOIT and Durham College in north Oshawa. The field was named in honour of Vujanon- ic, who before the Ridgebacks sprang to life, had coached Durham College soccer teams to impressive records of 128-35-7 in men’s and 119-37-11 in women’s play, and seven provincial titles combined. While admitting he found the level of uni- versity play to be higher, and recruitment difficult for a fledgling program, Vujanovic believes he has left the team in good shape despite a disappointing season just past. After guiding the Ridgebacks to their first playoff appearance and a quarter-final vic- tory last year, injuries hampered them in the most recent campaign and they fell short in the quarter-finals. “Now that we have players who have been playing for two, three years, I think we should be better, more competitive,” Vujanovic said. Vujanovic conceded that health factors played a part in his decision, as a chron- ic back ailment made walking the sidelines and travelling on buses difficult, and finally required surgery recently. “I was hoping I could go another year and get some hardware before I retired, but I just weighed everything and I felt I wouldn’t be able to do the job the way I’d like to do it,” he explained. Vujanovic has lived in Oshawa since he came to Canada in 1966 from Europe, having spent most of his life to that point in Yugoslavia. At Durham College, he learned to speak English, met his wife Barba- ra, became one of the first graduates and ulti- mately landed a job, serving as the director of finances for more than 30 years. “Durham College is my second family,” he said. Vujanovic began coaching with the Durham College men’s soccer team in 1973 and led the team to 12 OCAA medals in 17 seasons, two of them gold. 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The Generals sent their 19-year-old captain to East Division rival Kingston Frontenacs in exchange for Robbie Burt, two second-round draft picks and two third-round draft picks. “Michael has done it all for this club,” said Roger Hunt, vice president and gen- eral manager of the Generals, in a press release. “He has served as an assistant captain, a captain and has led this team to the 2015 Memorial Cup. “Much more than just a special play- er, Michael is a special person first,” he continued. “He has meant an incredible amount to the community and our orga- nization. He will always have a special place in the Oshawa Generals organiza- tion.” Dal Colle has struggled through a dif- ficult season with the Generals with only eight goals and 25 points in 30 games after leading the team last season with 42 goals and 93 points in 57 games. The Woodbridge native was selected seventh overall by the Generals in the 2012 and fifth overall by the New York Islanders in 2014. In four seasons in Oshawa, he scored 104 goals and 157 assists for 261 points in 216 games, put- ting him 15th on the team’s all-time points list. He was recently disappointed for the second year in a row by being cut by Canada’s team at the world junior hock- ey championships. Coming to the Generals, Burt is a six- foot, 209-pound right-winger from Hills- burgh, Ont. who was drafted 11th overall by the Frontenacs in 2015. 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Working knowledge of electrical controls, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems is a must, as well as machine shop experience (milling, lathe, drill press, welding). Previous experience working on or with injection moulding machines is an asset. Education: Licensed Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright, or equivalent experience. Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: samantha.mcgarry@idealindustries.com We offer a competitive rate, plus benefits and company pension. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR, CORPORATE SERVICES, FULL TIME Port Perry location Details at www.communitycaredurham.on.ca Human Resources, Community Care Durham Email: hr@communitycaredurham.on.ca RETIREMENT LIVING IN HASTINGS HIGHLANDS PRIVATE SALE 1.8 Acres $125,000 3 bedroom home. Close to Hwy. 62. Partially finished basement. Appliances included. Lawn equipment, snow blower and back-up generator included. Call 905-717-6869 or mwp100@bell.net Executive Office Space for rent! BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN PORT PERRY $1000.00 - $1200.00/m. Newly Renovated Heritage Building Great Professional accommodation in well- established financial building Lots of windows for natural light - includes reception all utilities, high speed internet, professional copier, telephone service and meeting rooms Ask for: Karsten @ 905-985-1926 ext. 6522 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com NORTH OSHAWA/ RAGLAN 1 bedroom above 3 car garage. Private entrance. Parking Available. 10 minutes from Durham College/UOIT. No pets. Suit single individual. $900 all inclusive. Call 905-213-3326 WHITBY CENTRAL 1-bedroom of good standard and efficient maintenance in 9-plex building. $1020 mall inclusive. Balcony, first floor, hardwood floors, no dogs. March 1st. 116 Hickory St. N. (905) 576-8989 Oshawa Spacious 2 bedroom apt in well-maintained 5-plex near Oshawa Centre, heat included. $825 plus hydro. No Pets. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call 905-623-7522 or 905-434-1349 PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook Walk-out, bright 1-bdrm bsmt. bsmt apt, Backyard. Avail. Immediately, large livingroom, kitchen/bath, utilities, cable, 1-parking included. $780/month, No smoking/pets. First/last. 416-399-4867 3-bedrooms, Pickering condo, located on Pickering Parkway, near amenities. Very quiet building, 5 new appliances, freshly painted, neutral colour, new carpet/tile, over 1300sq.ft., tenant must provide employment letter/credit score report. No smoking/pets. $1600+hydro, first/last 905-622-5923 MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD Large 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining, parking. $1900/month. AJAX spacious 2-bedroom basement, full size kitchen, windows, laundry, parking, $1000/month 647-559-7681 or 416-712-4059 AJAX, Church/Delaney Senior seeks flat-mate, share 2-bedroom basement apartment, living, dining, kitchen, laundry. Utilities including cable, internet, 1 parking, $475/month, Feb 1st. Prefer retiree. 416-301-4633, 905-428-7337 'Special' $3,500+HST 2003 Chevrolet Impala Low mileage, only 168,340 kms. Silver a/c, p/w, power sunroof UNITED AUTO SALES349 King St. West, Oshawa 905-433-3768 Skilled &Te chnical Help Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX SOUTH, spacious bright legal 3-bdrm 1st floor apt. 2-parking, large new kitchen, quarts counter top, new lami- nate flooring, private laundry, A/C, all utilities incl., immaculate condi- tion, near GO, access to yard, $1675, No pets. Also 2-bdrm bsmt apt., laminate flooring, 2 parking, AC, laundry, all utilities included, yard access. $1150/month. 416-994-2989 STORAGEUNITS Starting from $85/M B l a n c hard’s1st Month FREE on a 3 month contract STORE & GO 905-985-9746 OSHAWA - John & Park, 1 & 2-bedroom apart- ments from $899+hydro, includes 1 parking. Available immediately, Feb 1st. Clean, quiet. Close to all amenities. Call Jerry 416-271-7664 Health& Homecare Permanent In-Home Caregiver required as of November 26, 2015 for the elderly in Ajax. Provide daily food prep- aration and support in cleaning, eating, toilet- ing, and companionship. PSW experience and training, first-aid certifi- cation required, tagalog speaking an asset. Salary $11.25/hr. Applicants can email edmark88@yahoo.com for job details COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson Direct Line: 905.215.0458 or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Skilled &Te chnical Help Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Skilled &Te chnical Help Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Skilled &Technical Help Apartments & Flats For RentA Condominiums for RentC Private SalesP Hospital/Medical/Dental Apartments & Flats For RentA Condominiums for RentC Private SalesP Hospital/Medical/Dental SharedAccommodation CarsC Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Variety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appli- ances, GE dyers $449 and GE washers, $579. Many other new items available. Free local delivery. Call us today, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Private SalesP Hospital/Medical/Dental SharedAccommodation CarsC Articlesfor SaleA HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca Cars WantedC AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. $100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399 A1$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the Best Cash Deal for your good Used or Scrap Cars, Trucks, Vans, etc. Environmen- tally friendly green dis- posal. Call now for the best cash deal 905-424-1232 **!Go Green!** Cash For Cars & Trucks Auto (ABE's) Recycling 1-888-355-5666 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H H Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 Now hiring!!! NOW OPEN LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. South Oshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Become a Foster Parent! Reimbursed $1800/monthper child tax-free.Generous allowances for child recreation, clothing and paidrelief. Call to inquire about joiningour professional team today. 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We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we're continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY• Join a team of outstanding individuals in the Durham/Northumberland Media Group's circulation team and assist with ensuring deliveries in our market area and completed properly and on time. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Ensure that all newspapers, inserts, and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner. 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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU• Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry• Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities• Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to sthompson@durhamregion.com by January 8, 2016. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE: Ajax AE460 Tulloch Dr 49 papers AN951 Old Harwood/Sheldon Dr, Ajax 45 homes AN968 Noake Cres/Sullivan Dr, Ajax 43 homes AN989 Ducatel/Ventura Ln, 47 homes AO040 Edgley Crt/Delaney, Ajax 27 homes AP307 Booth Cres, Ajax 49 homes AP311 Trowell Lane, Ajax 33 homes AP308 Booth Cres, Ajax 48 homes AS212 Carter Bennett/Oxlade/Hack Crt, 55 homes AS214 Telford/Bellinger, Ajax 35 homes AS216 Telford/Ravenscroft, Ajax, 30 homes AS217 Telford St, Ajax 31 homes AS222 Williamson Dr/Tozer Cr, Ajax 51 homes AS224 Tavener/Bellinger, Ajax 37 homes AS226 Hazeldine Cres, Ajax 30 homes AS240 Nott/Chant, Ajax 37 homes AS241 Nott/Chant, Ajax 33 homes AU200 McSweeney Cres, 47 homes AU224 Biggs Dr/Nobbs Dr, Ajax 57 homes AU226 Root Cres, Ajax 41 homes AU244 Peacock Cres, Ajax 42 homes AV310 Rushworth Dr, Carberry Cres 33 papers AV313 Teasdale St, Barden Cres 24 papers AV319 Cranstone Ave, Carpendale Cres 29 papers AV346 Williamson Dr E 42 papers AV362 Snowling Dr, Bellotti Cres 52 papers AV363 Snowling Dr, Brider Cres 50 papers AV365 Harper Hill Dr, Grogan St, Bignell Cres 39 paper AX815 Rossland Rd E, Barnham St 59 papersPICKERING PC163 Shadybrook (29 Papers) PC185 Fairport and Taplin (47 Papers) PI361 Portland Court (39 Papers) PI363 Dreyber (39 Papers) PI364 Geta Circle (46 Papers) PI365 Alwin Cir (43 Papers) PI366 Jaywin Cir (32 Papers) PI374 Geta and Pickering Pky (54 Papers) PI376 1945 Denmar (38 Papers) PI379 1915 Denmar (36 papers) PI380 Denmar Rd, Jawyin Cir (32 Papers) PI333 1580 Kingston Road (43 Papers) PI334 1850 Kingston Road (45 Papers) PI391 1623 Pickering Parkway (67 Papers) PI392 1867 Kingston Rd. (43 Papers) PI403 1850 Kingston Road (81 Papers) PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers) PI403 1850 Kingston Road (81 Papers) PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers) PL504 Cliffview Rd, Park Cres, Sandcastle Crt 40 papers PM530 Batory Ave, Bayshore Crt 30 papers PQ626 Hoover and Richardson (35 Papers) PQ632 Hoover and Littleford (55 houses) PQ641 Rouge Valley and Littleford (31 Papers) PQ666 Howell and Hoover (38 papers) PQ649 302-487 Sheppard Ave (67 papers) PQ634 506-698 Sheppard Ave (60 papers PR703 Sunbird Trail Pickering (56 papers) PR704 Sunbird Trail Pickering (66 Papers) PT901 Waterford, Forestview and Starview (32 Papers) PT918 Sandhurst and Meldron (61 papers) PT919 Oakburn (42 Papers) PT926 Westcreek Drive and Pine Grove Ave., (56 Papers) PT932 Shadow Place (39 Papers) PT934 Oakburn St. (28 Papers) PU111 Mahogany and Rougewalk (39 Papers) PV204 Sparrow Circle, Chickadee Crt. (65 Papers) PW906, Tillings Dr., Edgecroft Dr., Elmsley Dr., Scenic Lane, (45 Papers) PW907 Tillings Dr., Edgecroft Dr., Scenic Lane and Winville Rd., (54 Papers) PW908 Tillings Dr., Elmsley Dr., Scenic Lane, (47 Papers) PW914 Winville Rd, Bruny Ave(59 Papers) PW915 Bruny Ave, Winvile Rd. (55 papers) PW916 Winville Rd. (24 papers) PW917 Tillings and Canadian St. (26 Papers) PT918 Brandy Crt. (30 Papers) CA004, Central St., Old Brock Rd., Lane St., Wixson St. , Joseph St. (39 Papers) CA003, Central St., Victoria., Wellington St., Livingston St., Lorn St., (25 papers) If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. WE BUY used and old cars. $300 - $6000. 647-287-1704 *** VENDORS WANTED *** Fri, March 4th - Sat, March 5th - Sun, March 6th @ General Motors Centre, 99 Athol St., Oshawa Fri, April 1st - Sat, April 2nd - Sun, April 3rd @ Deer Creek, 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax Fri, April 8th - Sat, April 9th - Sun, April 10th @ Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre Hwy 57 & King St., Bowmanville For booth information go to www.metrolandshows.com or contact Wendy at 905-215-0519 or email: wweber@durhamregion.com or Susan Fleming at 905-215-0444 or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com GeneralHelp Cars WantedC GeneralHelp Cars WantedC GeneralHelp GeneralHelp GeneralHelp Ajax PickeringNews Advertiser Spring 2016 Sun. Feb. 21, 201611am - 5pm Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres, Ajax JoinAjax /Pickering’s Longest Running Wedding Show! 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Sign installers: (Lead Installers and 2nd hand) Qualifications & Skills • 5 years’ experience in the sign industry • Crane /boom truck certification • D license • Experience with scissor lifts, fork lifts and swing stage • Comfortable working alone and in a team environment • Flexible to work evenings and weekends Sign Fabricator: Qualifications & Skills •Welding ticket very good asset • 5 years related experience Structural Signage Designer Experienced Millwork/Cabinet maker Project Coordinator: Qualifications & Skills • Minimum of 3 years as a Project Coordinator (must) • Able to multi-task and work on multiple projects. • Strong computer skills with MS Office (asset) • PMP accreditation or in process of attaining the PMP status (asset) • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Ability to adapt to changing business requirements • Strong planning and organizing skills (must) 4 Easy Street in Port PerryWhere: Exciting News!! 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