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See story on page 2 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 2 P This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region. The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca inside Feb. 10, 2016 Pressrun 54, 400 / 36 pages editorial Page / 6 Focus on Family / 14 Real estate / 9 Wheels / Pullout Classified / 17 905-215 0442 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. Call 905-683-5117. uReport Reader-submitted news share your event photos, write-ups and letters to the editor with our readers. e-mail us at newsroom@durhamregion.com. More than 500,000 individuals visit durhamregion.com every month. Go to www.durhamre- gion.com/ureport to register and upload your information. Pickering youth appeal to Justin Trudeau to use proposed airport lands for agriculture Group of young advocates feel sense of hope for federal lands in Pickering with new Liberal government Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The young women and men who grew up in north Pickering are asking the new prime minister to help bring sunny days back to an area that sits in limbo. “I guess we’re just trying to inspire change from what has been happening for the past 40 some odd years...and inspiring a bit of hope with it too,” said Whitevale resident Reid Williamson. Ms. Williamson, 23, is part of a group of young people with Land Over Land- ings, an advocacy group that calls for the lands designated for a potential airport in Pickering to be preserved for agricul- ture in perpetuity. “The Federal Lands are a spectacular natural resource – a place of clean water, clean air, and thousands of acres of Class 1 soil supremely suited to producing fresh, affordable, local food of all kinds for the health and wellbeing of generations of Canadians,” the group wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The lands were expropriated in 1972 for an airport in Pickering that hasn’t been developed. The group believes that safeguarding these lands as a permanent source of fresh food and water would be the greatest gift Prime Minister Trudeau could give to the Greater Toronto Area. “I think the main thing is to get his atten- tion on the topic, to get it to the front of everyone’s mind because it is something that really does affect everyone in the area and in Toronto,” said Ms. Williamson. The letter mentioned the women of Peo- ple or Planes when they occupied a cen- tury-old farmhouse that was about to be demolished in 1975. “From People or Planes we learned tenacity, and that some things really are worth fighting for, even if it takes years or decades of effort,” it said. With a new government in office, the youth are feeling hopeful for the future of the lands. “Words matter. The addition of ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Agri-Food’ to the names of two of your ministries spoke volumes to us. We hope that our words, in turn, will speak volumes to you,” they said. Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O’Connell doesn’t support an airport and appreciated the letter. “It’s an exciting initiative that the youth have taken on because their families have been fighting for so many years,” she said. She noted in an interview there hasn’t been a study that demonstrates the need for an airport and she feels there are opportunities to return the land to agricul- tural and natural uses. At the time of the interview, Ms. O’Connell and fellow supporters, includ- ing Ajax MP Mark Holland, had a meet- ing planned with transport minister Marc Garneau to let him know they are not only opposed to an airport, but that the lands can be put to good use. “We agree that just keeping it in limbo is not the answer either,” she said. “We’ve got to make some decisions. I think we have to put this land to work.” FAST FACTS • The federal government in 1972 expro- priated 18,600 acres in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge for an airport that hasn’t materialized • In recent years, the then-Harper govern- ment announced it would transfer 10,200 acres to Parks Canada for Rouge Nation- al Urban Park, leaving 9,600 acres in the southeast sector of the lands to Trans- port Canada for economic development, including a potential airport • In July, Gary Polonsky, former president of Durham College and founding presi- dent of the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology, was named an inde- pendent advisor and given 12 months to consult with targeted stakeholders on the potential future development of the lands and submit a report to the federal govern- ment Ajax, Pickering residents should know their risk for kidney cancer, melanoma DURHAM -- To mark World Cancer Day on Thursday, Feb. 4, Cancer Care Ontar- io introduced two new cancers to its online cancer risk assessment tool. 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Day Time StartDate Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm February22 Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm February24 Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm February24 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 6 AP Adam Wood made wherever he was a better place OP I N I O N column Adam Wood’s death in La Loche hits close to home. We were classmates at Lakehead Uni- versity in Thunder Bay dur- ing our teacher training. I did not know Adam was from Uxbridge and was sur- prised when I met him up north, realiz- ing that there were two of us from this same small town in southern Ontario all the way up in Thunder Bay. And, I myself have considered going to teach in remote First Nation communities. Four years ago I submitted a letter to the editor at this same newspaper about the high rate of suicides among young people on First Nation reserves in northern Ontario. These were com- mon announcements on the radio in Thunder Bay, something Adam would have been attuned to, which prompt- ed me to write the letter. I made the point that if students were dying like this in Uxbridge, the town would be up in arms. Unfortunately, it has taken the heart-breaking death of an Uxbridge resident for others in our community to have their eyes opened to the living conditions of those living in the north, especially in poverty-ridden reserves. Talking with another friend who teaches up in La Loche only a few weeks ago, I learned about the teach- ing and learning conditions there. Pov- erty is rampant; the trauma of residen- tial schooling continues to haunt the community; and a lack of resources for teachers and other professionals to address these concerns results in a con- tinued cycle of sadness, desperation, and depression among young people and adults. Of course I do not mean to minimize the horrific act of the shooter. What hap- pened to Adam and the three other vic- tims cannot be forgotten. However, we must remember that this event is only a small part of a long legacy of colo- nial violence perpetrated against First Nation peoples. After nine years, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal final- ly ruled on Jan. 26, 2016 that the federal government discriminates against First Nations in the area of child welfare. To Adam’s family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember how Adam was always smiling and his friendly charac- ter. I can be sure that during his time in La Loche, Adam had a positive impact on those he met -– which is all we can ask of educators. -- Kaitlyn Watson, from Uxbridge, is a PhD candidate in the faculty of education at Western University. Kaitlyn Watson Guest columnist our opinion Adam Wood In the weeks to come, Syrian refugees will be arriving in Durham Region, looking to make a new start in a new home, a new country. Waiting to welcome them will be local community groups and church congrega- tions that have been working hard to fill in paperwork, get approvals, raise money and collect household goods, all to ensure the refugees will have what they need in order to become solid, contributing mem- bers of society. One Durham resident doing his part to help the Syrian refugees is Vi Tu Banh, of Uxbridge, who came to Canada, to Uxbridge, years ago as a child, a Vietnam- ese boat refugee with his family. His har- rowing story of escape from Vietnam, journeys in boats, and months of waiting before Uxbridge people sponsored him will no doubt be familiar to the families he’s now helping. Uxbridge residents Barb and Ted Mur- phy, Doris Muckle and the Ball family were there to help Mr. Banh’s family adapt to live in Canada. “I couldn’t imagine being in such a plight and nobody caring,” Mrs. Murphy said. It’s hard to imagine Canadians not car- ing about the Syrian refugees who are try- ing their best to escape a war-torn country, risking their lives to find freedom, safety and a chance to start anew. Canada can help. But there are those here who continue to spread fear about crime, disease and more if we open our doors to the Syrian fami- lies who are coming here. They’ve even argued, falsely, that refugees will be treated better financially than our seniors. What everyone needs to remember is Canada is accepting a smaller number of refugees and most of them are families, Those coming our way have gone through a thorough, multi-layered screening pro- cess (including backgrounds and medi- cals) to ensure they are the right fit for Can- ada. These refugees have already gone through hell just getting here. They need to find a welcoming community, not be made the brunt of fear and anger by the unfriendly and misguided. Canada has for hundreds of years accepted people from all over the world, making this a vital, multi-faceted country. We need to embrace the Syrian refugees as we did years ago with the Vietnamese boat refugees, who came here, thrived and are doing their part to make Canada stronger and better. Mr. Banh is just one example of that. At the heart of the matter is the fact that, at some point in the past, all our families came from other countries, other conti- nents to find better lives. 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A ComPounDing PHARmACy Letters to the editor Retaining employers in Pickering not a priority says reader To the editor: Re: On the road again, news, Feb. 4 Business retention and jobs a priority, who knew? Upon reading the front page story and edi- torial in the Feb. 4 paper I couldn’t help but respond with a personal story of a well-known small business. B.C. Pickering Produce has been a Pickering landmark employing resi- dents for 32 years. Recently, our landlord sold the property, 134 townhouses are to be con- structed there. My husband Stewart and I approached Eco- nomic Development with hopes of moving the business and keeping our staff employed (January 2015), only to be told that we were a “road side stand whose retail model does not fit the vibrant downtown core of the City of Pickering.” We were told they had no place for us, but if we were to find a location on the outskirts of the city, let them know and they would deter- mine its feasibility. We proposed several locations to no avail. If we would like to change our model to a “green grocer” it would be different. Tell that to the thousands of customers who buy garden cen- tre flowers, pumpkins and Christmas trees every year from our knowledgeable staff. After 32 years of employing residents so they did not have to leave their neighbourhood to find employment, apparently they too can look for employment elsewhere. Del Clarkson Pickering To the editor: The Town of Ajax is wasting tax dollars on needless work. At least five times this season, they have “pre”-salted main and secondary roads when not only did we receive no snow within days, but in fact it rained three of the times making any treatment useless. One of the non-events was the big storm which hit the eastern U.S. It was forecast to miss us by 300 kilo- metres and it did, but Ajax salted any- way to no one’s benefit accept perhaps those who actually did the “job”. Hwy. 401 wasn’t salted at that time. Ajax says they are being “pro-active”. On the flip side of this needless over- kill, when we did receive a fair amount of snow, pedestrians could not cross the 401 at Harwood without climbing over snow hills or walking right on the road Town of Ajax’s salting of roads “overkill,” says reader surface. Don’t bother to contact Town coun- cil about these services. They probably won’t reply or are they concerned about the waste, which of course becomes part of our drinking water. They bought a sys- tem that doesn’t work at improving any- one’s safety. Safety or tax dollars are not what they are worried about. They are worried about liability. Peter Voth Ajax Feeder highway to Hwy. 407 should not be a toll road To the editor: Where can we complain about Hwy. 412 being a toll road? This is just criminal charging the people of Durham Region to get up to Hwy. 407. Nowhere does this happen along Hwy. 401. 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EducationalProgrammingforages 12monthsto12years Openfrom6:45amto6:00pm Transportationtolocalareaschools Fulltime,Parttime&SubsidizedChildcareavailable. *RegistrationFeewaivedwiththisad* 986DunbartonRd.,Pickering 905-420-3211 Tracy MacCharles, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East Monday, February 15 th isFamily Day Family Day Constituency Office 300 Kingston Road, Unit 7 Pickering ON L1V 6Z9 Tel: 905-509-0336 Email:tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Web:www.tracymaccharles.onmpp.ca Best wishes for a wonderful holiday! Former Oshawa councillor Robert Lutczyk subjected victim to ‘unimaginable cruelty’ judge told at kidnapping sentencing Crown asks for 10 years in prison; defence lawyer argues for eight Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Former Oshawa city councillor Robert Lutczyk stood in front of a crowded courtroom Thursday afternoon and apolo- gized to the family of David Potts, the for- mer colleague he kidnapped at gunpoint more than three years ago. A subdued Mr. Lutczyk -- his demeanor much changed from the aggressive and combative face he’s put forth during his years-long journey through the justice system -- expressed deep remorse for the bizarre series of events in 2012 that saw Mr. Potts abducted from his home at gun- point. “I never had any intention of hurting David,” Mr. Lutczyk said. “I wish it had never happened, but it did. I accept that it happened and I accept responsibility for it.” Mr. Lutczyk has pleaded guilty to charges including kidnapping with a firearm and weapons offences relating to the incident in October of 2012. Thursday, prosecutor Ngai On Young called for a 10-year sen- tence. Mr. Lutczyk said he was “greatly moved” by a victim impact statement read into the record by Mr. Potts’s wife, Maureen Potts. During the lengthy and eloquent sub- mission, Mrs. Potts described the horror and dread that gripped her and her chil- dren after Mr. Potts, the city solicitor, was abducted in his driveway after returning from a late city council meeting. “I’ve never been so desperate and lost,” she said, holding back tears. “I contem- plated the possibility I wouldn’t see David again.” Mr. Lutczyk confined and taunted Mr. Potts, subjecting the whole family to an “outrageous nightmare,” Mrs. Potts said. “Mr. Lutczyk’s unimaginable cruelty found its mark that night,” she said. “In Mr. Lutczyk’s own words, this was about exact- ing revenge.” Court has heard that by October of 2012 Mr. Lutczyk had hit rock bottom. He was jobless, his marriage crumbling, and he was deep in debt. He’d lost his city council seat in a prior election but even before that had seen the entirety of his council salary seized in court-ordered garnishments to pay off creditors. He blamed Mr. Potts for his woes, Mr. Young said. “You get the sense that Mr. Lutczyk blamed Mr. Potts for everything that went wrong in his life,” Mr. Young said. The prosecutor recommended a glob- al 10-year prison term but even if that’s accepted by Superior Court Justice Alex Sosna, Mr. Lutczyk’s time behind bars is likely to be much shorter than that. He’s served more than three years of pre- trial custody, for which he would general- ly be allowed enhanced credit on a 1.5 to 1 basis. But Mr. Young said the Crown agrees Mr. Lutczyk ought to be granted even more credit for his dead time at the Central East Corrections Centre in Lindsay. Mr. Young cited two factors: Mr. Lutc- zyk’s extended incarceration in segrega- tion -- essentially solitary confinement -- and an incident in which he was tossed naked into a segregation cell and left that way overnight. “The overall reason is the hardship and difficulties he endured when he was in pre-trial custody,” Mr. Young said. Defence lawyer Chris Murphy called for a total sentence of eight years, leaving Mr. Lutczyk less than two years to serve. The events of 2012 were an aberration for Mr. Lutczyk, who was battling overwhelming stress and what psychiatrists have since diagnosed as an adjustment disorder, he said. "You’ve got a law-abiding, functioning person who does something that doesn’t make sense,” Mr. Murphy said. “Prior to the 15th of October, 2012, Mr. Lutczyk was a dedicated public servant for most of his adult life.” Justice Sosna will pronounce sentence Feb. 26. Mr. Lutczyk abducted Mr. Potts outside his home in Courtice at gunpoint and drove him to an industrial area in Whitby, where he’d rented space in a garage. A quick-thinking Mr. Potts convinced Mr. Lutczyk to take him to a local coffee shop for food; Durham police closed in and Mr. Lutczyk raced back to his compound. He leapt from the vehicle and used Mr. Potts as a shield while police trained their guns on them. Mr. Potts managed to break free. Mr. Lutczyk retreated inside the garage where he remained holed up, surrounded by doz- ens of police officers, for the next 27 hours. He’s been in custody since his surrender. Mr. Potts has yet to speak publicly about his ordeal -- he declined to comment again Thursday -- but his wife’s victim impact statement shed much light on the way the event affected the family. She said she con- tinues to be concerned about Mr. Lutczyk, even if he is bound for prison in the imme- diate future. “Who might be next on his list?” she mused. “I constantly worry Mr. Lutczyk will continue to exact revenge when he’s released from prison.” Mr. Lutczyk took pains to express his remorse. “I don’t ever want you to think, Maureen, that this would happen again, that I stew in hatred, because I don’t,” he said. Mr. Lutczyk, his back bent and his ankles bound in shackles, turned to face Mr. and Mrs. Potts, who sat just feet away. “I’m sorry for it all,” he said. 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FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com When news of the Paris attacks took over TV sets in Novem- ber, undoubtedly children were watching, or at least hearing about the tragedy in the hallways, at the dinner table, or reading about it online. “No matter how old your kids are, threat- ening or upsetting news can affect them emotionally and those anxious feelings can last after the event itself is over,” said Allison Potts, the Durham District School Board’s mental health leader. How a child reacts to tragic events around the world really varies by child and by the type of exposure they’ve had, said Ms. Potts. Some children feel it more than oth- ers, but it’s not necessarily a negative reac- tion. “They may just be kids who feel really deeply and are concerned and wondering how those other people are doing,” said Ms. Potts. The school board has tips on how to help children cope with such tragedy, which are also useful in managing difficult situations as part of one’s personal growth. “We’re not all resilient in the same ways,” said Ms. Potts. “We can build some of that resilience over time.” It’s important to limit exposure to media coverage, as images of a disaster or crisis can become overwhelming, especially if watched repetitively. “In today’s world there’s constant news and constant images and that’s different from when we were kids,” said Ms. Potts. Young children may not be able to dis- tinguish between images on television and their personal reality. While parents should try to avoid having detailed adult conversa- tions regarding the tragedy in front of chil- dren, they should answer their questions. “It’s important to respond to concerns and questions your kids may have in an age appropriate way,” said Ms. Potts. Parents should recognize that children may become concerned that something bad will happen to themselves, their fami- Parents can provide support for children in times of tragedy ly or friends, and should explain that safety measures are in place, and that adults will take care of them. “You can’t overstate the importance of caring adults in a kid’s life,” said Ms. Potts. Since young children may not be able to express themselves verbally, parents should pay attention to changes in their behaviour or social interactions. Adults should also be aware of their own needs and address their emotions sur- rounding these events. “It’s OK to tell a child this is upsetting for us too, but also the child is going to be more worried the more upset they see them,” said Ms. Potts. Therefore, parents should express their emotions in a productive manner, and still maintain regularity in their lives. During times of tragedy, maintain- ing family routines, as well as classes and friends, can help children feel more secure. While parents should acknowledge trage- dies and provide support, offering positive thinking can help children cope as well. “It is a helpful thing for all of us to remem- ber, to focus on the helpful people and sup- portive ways people come together after a difficult situation,” said Ms. Potts. She also stresses adults should be careful not to stereotype countries or people that could be associated with an attack. “We want to encourage tolerance and justice,” she said. Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Different children react to the stresses of tragic events in different ways. 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The Town of ajax hosts its annual celebra- tion of winter. activities include snow painting, snowshoeing, outdoor ball hockey, a s’mores making station, inflatable rides, ice carving demonstrations, face painting and community displays. one feature is Glisse on Ice at 1:15 and 2:15 p.m., a dynamic ice skating show by professional figure skaters. Free Family Day skating in Clarington 12 p.m. Garnet b. rickard recreation Centre, 2440 regional Highway 2, Clarington. Celebrate Family day on the ice. Public skate from noon to 1:50 p.m. and Parent and Tot skate from noon to 12:50 p.m. no hockey sticks allowed. Sponsored by royal bank, bowmanville branch. Free Family Day swims in newcastle 12 p.m. newcastle recreation Complex, 1780 rudell rd., Clarington. 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WELCOMETO MYSTIQUE MEADOWS $1,900,000 Suicide is a topic that should not be ignored Suicide is a frightening word and a topic parents can have great difficulty dis- cussing with other adults, let alone their own children. As uncomfortable a word as it might be, it is certainly not a topic parents or society at large can ignore. Year after year, suicide continues to be the leading non-accidental cause of death among young people in Canada. On some level that is difficult to believe because of the significant increase in aware- ness both mental illness and suicide has received in recent years. Just a few weeks ago, Bell hosted its annual Let’s Talk Day and raised millions for mental health programs and services by encouraging Canadians to text or share in support of people who struggle with their mental health. Today, schools, employers and youth-cen- tred organizations are more cognizant than ever of the risks facing young people strug- gling with mental illness and provide educa- tion and opportunities to reach out for help. When it comes to providing parents tools they need to effectively care for and engage, there are numerous approaches that can be taken to ensure your child has what they need, when they need it. Signs While variables such as race, sexuality, gender identity, and socio-economic class can impact a young person’s risk of a suicide attempt, there are often signs, sometimes sub- tle ones that a person who is struggling will exhibit. Has your child suddenly stopped par- ticipating in an activity, sport or hobby they used to enjoy? Does your child have inter- ests they enjoy pursuing? A sudden change in behaviour or an onset of apathy and hopeless- ness are signs of depression which can factor into a young person’s health. 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HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE CLASSIFIED AD Start your ad with the item for sale, service you are offering, or job title of the person you seek to hire. • Be descriptive. The more information you provide to the reader, the better the responses will be to your ad. • Always include the price of an item for sale. • Avoid abbreviations. They make your ad harder to read and less effective. • Use larger type, white space, or deco- rative characters, such as stars, to bring atten- tion to your ad. • Run your ad for an ample length of time. Remember, as soon as you get results, you can cancel at any time during regular business hours. Call us today!We’ll be glad to help you. News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 15 AP COOP, Barrie. It is with great sadness the family of Barrie Coop announce his passing on February 8th, 2016 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, after a courageous fight with cancer. He leaves behind his much loved daughters, Andrea (Dan), and Paula (Dennis) and their mother Judith, proud Grandfather of Kyle, Nicole, Matthew, Kiera and Kait. Cherished G.G. of Trinity. He now joins his beloved father Walter in Heaven, and he is survived by his mother Kathleen. Son of Florence (Colin) Loving brother of Tony (Jean), Pauline, Diane (Ian), Joanne (Jackie), Colin, Clint, Colleen and Edward (Jeanne), Barrie will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and extended family and many friends. Barrie retired from O.P.G and was a former proud member of the Australian Northern Territory Police Service. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday February 11th, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Private Family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Barrie will always be remembered for his deep love of family, his fondness for travel, and his unique sense of humour. VERSCHUUREN, Regina Johanne (November 23 1956 - February 4 2016) Our lives are missing Ginny's raucous laugh and impish ways. The second of four, the rabble- rouser, the quick wit, the fill-the-room daughter, sister, and aunt is silent now. Born to Mary and Joseph Verschuuren as the most beautiful baby in the ward, Ginny carved her own path. A successful real estate manager, she found a new passion in fine jewellery. Though built for the fast lane, Ginny was intensely private yet found quiet nurturing in the company of siblings and their spouses and families - Joany & Mark, Peter, Debbie, Joseph, Michelle, & Jackson, and Marie & Gary. Mom will miss her morning call from Ginny, who checked in without fail. Ginny also had a special bond with sorely-missed stepdad Ted Gauder. Ginny craved good mystery or thriller novels more than almost anything. Her favourite morning habit was to dreamily balance a cup of coffee on her chest as she lay in bed, preparing for the day. We love you dear daughter, dear sister and aunt and hope to fill the silence with sweet memories of you. As she would have wanted, we will celebrate Ginny's life at the McEACHNIE FAMILY CENTRE (20 Church Street N.) 905-428-8488 on Thursday February 11 from 5-8 pm. No flowers please; instead, donations to the charity of your choice will honour Ginny. Interment in the spring for immediate family only. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca REAGIN, Russel James "Jim" - - Peacefully at home on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the age of 68 years. Beloved Husband of Kay. Loving Dad of Jackie and Son in law Kirk. Proud Grandpa of Cheryl and Steven. Fondly remembered by his many friends and colleagues. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488) on Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 - 11:00 am. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 11:00 am. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a Charity of Choice. Condolences may be left on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca WAGNER, Richard: Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on February 5, 2016. Richard will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by many relatives, friends, colleagues and customers. Please join the family for a celebration of Richard's life, at the Pickering Legion Branch 606, (1555 Bayly Street, Pickering (905-839-2990) on Friday February 12th from 4 p.m. onward. Death Notices Ajax PickeringNews Advertiser Spring 2016 Sun. Feb. 21, 201611am - 5pm Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres, Ajax Ajax/ Pickering’s Longest Running Wedding Show! 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