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Durham police said the incident began around 5:20 p.m. Jan. 17 when officers were called to investigate a shoplifting report at a Home Depot outlet at Harmony and Taunton roads in Oshawa. Two men were identified as suspects in the theft of power tools, police said; they were seen speeding away from the scene in a vehicle. A suspect vehicle was spotted by police travelling eastbound on Taunton Road and was stopped as it began heading north on Hwy. 115, the SIU said. The SIU said an "interaction" occurred between an officer and one of the men. That man took off on foot, running across the northbound lanes of Hwy. 115 and then entering the southbound lanes, where he was struck by a southbound pickup, according to the SIU. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Hwy. 115 was closed in both directions between Taunton and Concession 7 as the SIU investigated. A total of seven investiga- tors have been assigned to the case, the SIU said. 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Go to www.durhamregion. com/ureport to register and upload your information. ddsB will roll out new format in February, Catholic board in June Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM - Changes are coming to report cards for Durham's kindergarten students. Starting in February, the Durham Dis- trict School Board and some Durham Catholic schools will be using a new format to give feedback on their youngest learn- ers. Previously, kindergarten report cards varied from board to board - they will now be standardized across Ontario. "Now everyone will be on the same page," says Sue Simeson, the DDSB's edu- cation officer for kindergarten to Grade 6. The updated version will focus on the four areas of the new kindergarten curricu- lum: belonging and contributing; self-reg- ulation and well-being; literacy and math- ematics behaviours; and problem solving and innovating. 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The new document is the same for pub- lic and Catholic schools, except that Cath- olic schools will also include a section on religious and family life education. Jane Ryan, a teaching and learning con- sultant with the DCDSB, says the kinder- garten program views children as "curious, capable and confident," and says the new report card reflects that. "It's communicating to parents their growth and really focusing on what they can do - what their starting point is and how they're progressing," she says. Changes introduced by the Ministry of Education also require schools to issue a fall progress report for kindergarten stu- dents starting in 2017. In the past, a fall report was optional - some school boards issued one, others offered parents an interview or observa- tion visit in the classroom. The new fall report will come out in October or November 2017. 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JAN. 21 st newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham Students pitch research projects Dragon’s Den style Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — When Catie Bell and Ella Root learned that honey bees are stressed — some- times to the point of death — when being trans- ported by truck, the Grade 8 students figured there had to be a better way. “The noise from the highway irritates the bees, it’s unsafe for them,” Ella explained, adding that inconsistent temperatures and trucks that aren’t enclosed, also pose a risk to bees on the move. Along with their FIRST LEGO League team- mates, the students from Kingsway College School in Toronto proposed a specialized truck with sound proofing, temperature control — even lavender scent to calm the bees. It was just one of the smart ideas presented Jan. 14 at the FIRST LEGO League Ontario East Provincial Championships held at Durham Col- lege in Oshawa. About 400 students ages nine to 14 took part in the annual event, which focused on an animal theme this year. “You learn about teamwork and science, it’s a really cool opportunity,” Catie said. Teams were challenged to research and pitch a solution to a real-world problem that involves interactions between humans and animals. In addition to the bee-friendly truck, students came up with feeding solutions for overweight dogs and high tech collars that connect lost pets to a phone app. “It’s kind of like Dragon’s Den,” Dave Ellis, director of FIRST Lego League Ontario, said. “They have five minutes to engage the judges, it’s a lot of information to share in a short time.” Teams were also challenged to design, build and program autonomous robots using LEGO Mindstorms software. At the Jan. 14 event, the robots battled for supremacy by completing series of animal- themed tasks. There were plenty of cheers, hugs, high fives, and even a few tears as students watched their robots perform. “You really see the engagement,” Ellis said. “They start working on this in September…they do a lot of research and spend a lot of time on it.” Durham College President Don Lovisa said the event was a great way for the college to con- nect with kids who might one day be prospective students. “You’ve got these wonderful, young, talented kids…who have a great interest in Lego and sci- ence and engineering and technology. As they continue their interest, college is an option for them in the future,” Lovisa said. The teams that competed Saturday advanced from regional tournaments in November and December. One team from the event will go on to com- pete at championships in St. Louis, Missouri in April. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 our opinion LETTEr To THE EDiTor One of the resolutions I have decid- ed to adopt for 2017 is a makeover of my current business plan. For years I have been labouring under the misguided notion that my talents, such as they were, were worth ‘x’ amount of dol- lars with a sliding scale put into place, rais- ing or lowering my fee based on how much time and effort might be required to produce the final product. My worth, also, increasing slowly and commensurately with the cost of living and years of experience that I bring to the table. Standard Keynesian economics. But I am beginning to see that I have been remarkably naive in this approach. Stupid, even. From now on, I am taking a page out of OPEC’s business plan. To that end, I am putting my valued clients and employers on notice that, henceforward, my fee will rise and fall in a manner that may, at first, seem somewhat arbitrary ... even nonsensical. But trust me, I am not cheating anyone. I am only employing the same trusted fee struc- ture the good people in the oil industry have been rogering the rest of us with for decades. I may quote you a price in the morn- ing for instance, but then, it might snow or rain during the day, or I might get a mos- quito bite at some point, any of which could send my prices soaring skyward. Or, on one day I might set a price for a particular client only to slash it in half for another employer within hours. Simply because I got a hold of some bad Tzatziki or saw an unattractive baby. It’s out of my hands. And please, don’t try to contact me to complain or demand an explanation for the vagaries of my pricing. Much like the arcane world of petroleum production, there are machinations and mysterious causes and effects in the sphere of the artist that you and your little non-art- ist world could never hope to fully grasp. I don’t say that to make you feel bad or stupid or even, God forbid, manipulated ... it’s just that, like OPEC, I don’t want to burden you with it all. For instance, I have no control over the flow of my ideas. On one day, after a partic- ularly good bottle of Single Malt, I may be a veritable font of brilliance, a gusher of hilar- ity and insight. Catch me on that day and there will no doubt be bargains to be had. But should something happen to somehow occlude the pipeline of my imagination or conversely, catalyze a disastrously wasteful spill of precious talent, well ... someone will have to pay for that problem ... and it cer- tainly shouldn’t be me. I mean, that’s just not good business ... at least, according to OPEC. Sorry folks. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column coLumnMy new business plan for 2017 neil crone Enter Laughing Carbon tax editorial hits the mark with reader To the editor: Re: ‘More pocket pain for Ontarians,’ editorial, Jan. 4 I fully agree with your editorial. Our friends have a townhouse in Fort Myers, Florida. Their monthly equal billing is just under $17 monthly, tax in for electricity. I researched a little and found Canada will produce 0.84 per cent of the world’s carbon problem. Eliminating that to 0 per cent would make no difference to the world! Ontario’s air flow is from the Ohio Valley and flows east. Quebec should enjoy our clean air! I contacted Premier Kathleen Wynne’s office and asked what her government’s success standards would be. If there was no change, would we scrap our carbon tax? Apparently that standard does not exist. If China or India increases their coal use, it might even decline more! Standards for controlling air pollution in Canada have been established for years. They are working ... My prediction is Kathleen Wynne will announce her retirement this year. Her replacement will talk and look like a leader, with a let’s start over speech. The Liberals will win again! Mr. Bean...or whatever his name is, the leader of the Conservatives, is not a mar- ketable commodity! Frank Smith Port Perry The holidays may be over, but for many of us the financial hangover lingers. Maybe your credit card bill hasn’t arrived yet, but it will. It’s not something anyone looks forward to receiving, especially if there’s a balance owing. “People do tend to go over the edge over the holidays,” said Credit Canada Debt Solu- tions CEO Laurie Campbell. “The bills come in at the end of January and they spent more than they thought.” According to a recent CIBC poll Canadi- ans planned to spend an average of $597 on holiday shopping in 2016, about eight per cent less than 2015. Of those polled 51 per cent said they expected to go over budget and carry some holiday debt. We all head into the holiday season with the best of intentions. Presents are more eas- ily controlled than other expenses - entertain- ing and travelling. It’s those costs that add up, get overlooked and cause financial stress in the new year. “If we’re not careful, these unplanned expenses can derail even the most mindful budgeters and lead to tighter finances, stress and even regret when the bills come due,” said David Nicholson, vice president of CIBC Imperial Service. The CIBC survey also found 57 per cent of those polled pay off their credit card bal- ances in full, while 29 per cent carry their debt forward. Whether you’re comfortable or not with credit card debt it’s something we should all try to avoid. What’s of larger concern are those who are building debt just to cover day-to-day expenses. Those are the people who need a plan, some advice about how to reduce their debts. Credit Canada Debt Solutions is a local organization that typically sees a rush at this time of year. With debts mounting cli- ents come to them to review their financ- es, address their debt problems by making a budget plan to rebuild their credit and reduce their stress. “It’s confidential and non-judgmental. People can walk away feeling relieved, but not embarrassed,” Campbell said. “Sometimes people want to come see us but they don’t feel comfortable, they feel like they’ve really blown it. But, our counsellors have seen it all.” Debt is a part of life not many adults can avoid. The trick is learning how to avoid tak- ing on too much debt. With 2017 barely a month old this is a good time to make a finan- cial plan, set some goals and start building for a better future. Now is the time to cure that financial holiday hangover Agree? Disagree? 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"Every year, right after Christmas and Boxing Day, we would get a huge influx of people who got a device as a gift or bought themselves something; they'd open the package and not know what to do with it at all," said Harper. Although staff would help, it was dif- ficult to juggle answering these requests with everything else going on at the library. "This way they're getting this one-on- one help," said Harper. Client requests go from basic help turn- ing on their new device and setting up an account, to needing help transferring files, to more advanced situations such as assis- tance setting up a wireless microphone - one that was new to library staff this year. "It's a real challenge for them," Harper said of staff. "They only know ahead of time what the device is, but the questions could be anything." Harper said the library is constantly evolving. "We've gone from a lot of print books to more electronics, but also to being the expert on everything digital," she said. 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To reduce their usage and to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions. It will not hurt users who will reduce their use. Turning the thermostats down one degree or the air con- ditioning up a little will more than cover the home heating effect and little things like not idling a car and driving responsibly will cover the cost at the pump. Power rates are a different issue and should not be conflated with oil and gas. However, there could be savings from renew- ing the drive to install cheaper and clean- er renewable energy. Those high rates are a legacy of the Harris mismanagement of the power system and allowing the infrastructure to fall into disrepair. That is what your edi- torials lauded and praised at the time when you were culpable in urging support for his destructive policies. Renewables in countries that are ahead of us in their development, are the major economic boosters and job cre- ators: something we need to emulate. Rather than address your quibbles which are wrong and politically biased, here are a few facts. 1. Contrary to what is reported, Carbon taxes are common and proliferating around the world. Canada is a laggard. Two years ago, 39 national and 23 subnational jurisdictions had Cap and Trade programs, including at least ten U.S. states. More had carbon taxes. More have since started or are introducing programs, and that includes China. These are effective and are not costly; the claims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, and similar groups, are irresponsible and ideological. 2. A recent study by Regional Econom- ic Models, Inc found that a revenue neu- tral carbon tax of just $10 per ton in the U.S. would, in 20 years: decrease emissions by 50 per cent; increase GDP by $1.3 trillion; create 2.8 million new jobs (well paying jobs); and save 13,000 lives annually through pollution reduction. Clearly, the benefits to Canada would be proportional to that. A 2015 report by Citibank concluded that unchecked cli- mate change will cost the world between $45 and $72 trillion in lost GDP by mid-century. I find it disappointing that your paper would play political games over this, the most urgent crisis the human race has ever faced. It is too late now to prevent climate conse- quences that will be extremely damaging. If we delay much longer it will be catastrophic. It is imperative that we follow the science and act now. Carbon taxes, and Cap and Trade employ economic levers, market solu- tions. If we do not use those, and use them now, then, soon, years, it will make authori- tarian, even totalitarian measures essential if any economy and civilization is to be saved. My preference would have been for a rev- enue neutral, fee and dividend, tax like that of B.C. But, whatever is possible is all that mat- ters now. John Peate Courtice A planning mess along Westney Road To the editor: I have lived in Pickering/Ajax for more than 40 years and 20 years in East York and Scarborough. Never have I observed such a planning mess as the one that surrounds the changes to Westney Road over the years. Cannot the planners do long-range plan- ning and get together with utilities regard- ing changes? I think that Westney has been torn apart at lest three times for various rea- sons. Why did the hydro poles need to be moved at least three times? Each time mov- ing them closer to the outer limits of the right of way. Why not do it once? Street lighting can be extended and reused. Most of the wood- en poles and the concrete, I have no idea if they can be reused. Usually, I see the wood- en poles cut up and the cement poles, I do not know what happens to them. Reusable/ repurposed? I get sick when I think of the wasted money, resources, labour and hard- ships put upon the road users. Bryan Thompson Ajax Time for Ontario to have its own revolution To the editor: Re: ‘Resident sick and tired of government waste and zero accountability’, letters, Jan. 11 I couldn’t agree more with letter writ- er Emily Del Piero regarding the carbon tax grab, no government accountability, high electricity and gas bills, high government sal- aries and benefits. ... This is government of the establishment, by the establishment and for the establish- ment. Great Britain had Brexit and the U.S. has Donald Trump. It is about time we have our own revolution, especially in Ontario. The right person will come along sooner or later. Maybe Kevin O’Leary? Time to get rid of the entitled scoundrels who govern us. One more thought - the global warm- ing scare is driven by politics, not science. The government and the environmental- ists declare “the science is settled”. Science is never settled i.e. it is always open for discus- sion. That is an attempt by the establishment to ram global warming controls, legislation and costs down our throats. Stephen Korn, Ajax du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP Those attending could win a prize that includes $5,000 toward a down payment on a new house DURHAM - Metroland newspapers' 28th annual Durham Region Bridal Event and Fashion Show is this weekend. It's being held at the Abilities Centre and it's a chance to find inspiration for the spe- cial day. The show will feature almost 90 exhibi- tors to help plan a wedding. It runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a mega fashion show set for 2 p.m. There, attendees can catch all the exciting new styles offered by One Love One Dream Bridal Salon and Formal Wear and Tip Top Tailors. 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PiT Count of homeless in Durham coming du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP “The danger comes from what’s not wrapped - the entertaining, travelling, or even tempting Boxing Day sales and New Year’s festivities,” says David Nicholson, vice president of CIBC Imperial Service. “If we’re not care- ful, these unplanned expenses can derail even the most mindful budgeters and lead to tighter finances, stress and even regret when the bills come due.” The CIBC survey found 57 per cent of those polled pay off their credit card balances in full, while 29 per cent carry their debt forward. Thirteen per cent don’t use a credit card. So, what to do if you start 2017 buried in bills? Campbell says seeking help from a credit counsellor is a great first step. Credit counselling is the process of reviewing finances, addressing debt problems, and learning how to manage a budget and rebuild credit. “It’s confidential and non-judgemental. People can walk away feeling relieved, but not embarrassed,” Camp- bell explains. “Sometimes people want to come see us but they don’t feel comfortable, they feel like they’ve really blown it. But, our counsellors have seen it all.” Another recent CIBC poll found paying down debt is the top financial priority for Canadians in 2017. “With debt loads continuing to climb, it’s encourag- ing that repaying debt remains a top priority for Cana- dians,” says Scott Wambolt, CIBC’s senior vice presi- dent of retail and business banking. “However, with some Canadians saying they are taking on debt just to cover day-to-day expenses and too few actually seek- ing advice on how to build a repayment plan, it’s clear there is a gap when it comes to taking action on debt reduction. Of those surveyed, 76 per cent were most concerned with paying credit card and line of credit debts. The survey found 52 per cent of people planned to reduce spending on non-essential items to meet their 2017 financial goals, while 26 per cent planned to set a household budget, and 12 per cent planned to meet with a financial advisor to get professional advice on how to reduce their debt and meet their financial goals. Simple tips for people who have a New Year’s resolu- tion to be debt free include: - Creating a list of all your debt and the correspond- ing interest rates - Making a monthly budget and keeping a spending diary for a month to get a clear picture of money going in and out - Bringing in extra cash by selling off assets, getting a part time job or renting our part of your home - Cutting down expenses by being clear about needs vs. wants. Look at cutting back on areas such as take-out food and coffee, entertainment, clothing and cell phone bill extras - Saving now for next Christmas. Start putting $10 a week aside and you’ll have close to $500 to spend on gifts next year, credit card free - Telling family and friends about your goals so they can support you If you’re not sure whether you have a debt problem, Credit Canada Debt Solutions offers some red flags to watch for. They include paying only the monthly minimum on loans, borrowing from friends and family to make ends meet, using a cash advance from one creditor to pay another and requesting an increase on spending limits. For more information about services offered by Credit Canada Debt Solutions in Oshawa, visit www.creditcana- da.com or call 905-231-1252. 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Last week's weariness and frustration melted away almost immediately as I entered the restaurant and made my way to the group of people sharing greetings and renewing acquaintances. There is something to be said about the cathartic effect about being 'among your own.' The greetings, smiles, cama- raderie and sincere friendship that I encountered filled my senses and lifted my soul. People not familiar with such gather- ings come from two modes of thought. The first group imagines a 'wine dinner' to be a pompous, stuffy and pretentious affair with much sniffing, sipping and spitting in a manner that would bore a super charged atom. The other looks on such an event as an excuse for inebriation. Of course, nei- ther is the truth. It is an excuse for friends and col- leagues to see and meet once a year to discuss wine, food and each other. Each brings a special wine to spittoon- equipped tables readied for the upcom- ing meal. Wine is tasted, spittoons used and food enjoyed. Company is cherished. At no time did I ever sense pompous- ness or worse, inebriation. Laughter, lightheartedness and friendship were rampant. My choice this year was a very well received Quinta da Jardinete (unavail- able) from the Azores. This blend of Merlot and Tempranillo was by all accounts amazing. It was soft, full bod- ied yet so invitingly fruity that it dictated pleasure. Darlene's choice was a Sardinian white called Terre Bianche Alghero (Vin- tages #968537, $16.95) made from the rare Torbato grape. Taryn's entry was from Uruguay. The Pisano Cisplatino (Vintages #365999, $15.95), a blend of Merlot and Tannat, proved excellent value with fine dark cherry, fig, plum flavours. Everybody's wines were well matched with a meal that featured porchetta, sea- soned cooked greens, lamb with chick- peas and pasta, crepes with wild mush- rooms, short ribs and select cheeses. Big thanks to Journalist/Designer Sheila Puritt for her efforts. The evening did a great deal for my sense of well being and soul. There is nothing that I needed more. -- 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. Dining with colleaguesis the ultimate pleasure Wine With Chuck Byers Donation in memory of Kristina Bennett, young mother killed last June Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM - Bereaved relatives of a Whitby woman who died violently last summer have found a positive way to deal with their pain, making a donation to a group that provides assistance to victims of domestic abuse. Relatives of Kristina Bennett donated toys, clothes and gift cards to Denise House in memory of the young woman, who died suddenly last June. Her boyfriend has been charged in her death. "She was a very happy, bubbly person," cousin Tina Carlyon said of Bennett, who was 25. "She was an amazing person." Relatives were devastated when Bennett, the mom of a young child, was stabbed to death in June. Matthew Coussons, 29, of Eric Clarke Drive in Whitby, is charged with second- degree murder. "I had actually seen her two days before she passed away," Carlyon said. "That was one of the best times we'd had together in years. "People should not take things for grant- ed, because you never know what's going to happen." Carlyon, her sister Kristen Balkissoon, and cousins Robin and Kathrine Carlyon pitched in to make this year's donation to Denise House. "We thought that in honour of Kristina, that would be a perfect thing to do," she said. Family members, still reeling from the incident, are preparing themselves now for what will no doubt be more pain as the case makes its way through court. "It's going to be a long road, but we're try- ing to stay positive," Carlyon said. Donating to Denise House is one way to do that, she said. "It's going to be a Christmas tradition now," Carlyon said. 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The funds were raised through the Home Depot’s Orange Door Project fundraiser. Home Depot Ajax manager Michelle Garcia (right) holds the cheque with Adrianna Vanderneut and Delani Davis (centre) from Durham Youth Housing and Support Services. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 14 AP NOTICE OF SUBMISSION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT Highway 401, from Salem Road, Ajax to Brock Street, Town of WhitbyReplacement of the Henry Street Underpass THE PROJECT The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)retained AECOM Canada Limited (AECOM)to complete the Class EnvironmentalAssessment (EA) and detail design for the replacement of the Henry Street Underpass at Highway 401, in the Town of Whitby (Durham Region). THE RECOMMENDED PLAN The recommended plan includes the replacement of theHenry Street Underpass with a full closure of Henry Street to facilitate construction. Periodic night time lane reductions onHighway 401 and one (1) weekend (overnight) full closure of Highway 401 will also be required. Construction is anticipated to take one (1) constructionseason and is planned to occur in 2017. The location of the Henry Street Underpass is shown on the adjacent key map. THE PROCESS The project has followed the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ project under the Class EnvironmentalAssessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000)with opportunities for the public and interested parties to discussthe project with the project team throughout. The project is being undertaken as part of MTO’s plans for the Highway 401 corridor from Salem Road in Ajax, toBrock Street in Whitby as documented in the “Highway 401 Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study from Salem Road, Ajax to Brock Street Whitby TransportationEnvironmental Study Report (TESR)”which was placed on the public record in June 2013. A TESR Addendum documented a review of the traffic staging recommended to facilitate replacement of the Henry Street Underpass. No significant or outstanding concernswere identified during the TESR Addendum review period and the project proceeded to detail design. A Design and Construction Report (DCR) has been prepared to document the detail design, the proposed detours, potential environmental impacts and associated mitigation measures, as well as the consultation undertaken.The DCR is being placedon the public record and made available for a thirty (30) day review period beginning January 23, 2017 and ending February 24, 2017. A copy of the DCR has been submitted to the following office of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change(MOECC) to fulfill the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000).The DCR is not subject to a Part II Order (“bump up”) request under the provisions of MTO’s Class EA. Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeCentral Region Office 5775 Yonge Street, 8th FloorNorth York, ON M2M 4J1 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change York Durham District Office 230 Westney Road South, 5th FloorAjax, ON L1S 7J5 The DCR is also available for review during regular business hours at the following review locations: Ministry of TransportationCentral Region – Environmental Section159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M3M 0B7tel: 416-235-5954 Regional Municipality of DurhamClerk’s Department605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3tel: 905-668-7711 Ajax Clerk’s OfficeTown of Ajax65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax, ON L1S 2H9tel: 905-683-4550 Ajax Public Library Main Branch55 Harwood Avenue SouthAjax, ON L1S 2H8 tel: 905-683-4000 Whitby Public Library Central Branch405 Dundas Street WestWhitby, ON L1N 6A1 tel: 905-668-6531 Whitby Clerk’s Office Town of Whitby575 Rossland Road EastWhitby, ON L1N 2M8 tel: 905-430-4315 COMMENTS Interested stakeholders are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by February 24, 2017.To obtain additional information or to provide comments, please contact: Mr. Jon Newman, P.Eng.orConsultant Project Manager AECOM300 Water Street, Whitby, ON L1N 9J2 tel: 905-668-4021, ext. 2228fax: 905-668-0221e-mail: jon.newman@aecom.com Mr. Amit Sharma, P.Eng.Sr. Project Engineer MTO Planning and Design – Toronto/Durham4th Floor, 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue,Toronto, ON M3M 0B7 tel: 416-235-5349 fax: 416-235-3576e-mail: amit.sharma@ontario.ca If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listedabove. Comments are being collected to provide and obtain information, and to identify concerns in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.This material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in projectdocumentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 21 st newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham Where are they now, all those colourful songbirds of spring? The scarlet tanagers, bright orange Balti- more Orioles and gorgeous indigo buntings that thrill so many of us when they come back home to Cana- da, singing their hearts out? The myriad tiny warblers, each more gaudy than the last, flitting about in our yards and woodlots? It's interesting to pause in the silence of winter and realize what so many of Cana- da's birds are doing right now, and where they are. One world, with no walls or political borders - that's how birds see this beautiful planet we share. Songbirds that breed in Canadian woods fly down the Americas into the warmth and sunshine in autumn, each species finding its own special habitat to feed and shelter in for half the year. Take the Canada warbler, a grey and golden little bird with a striking black 'necklace' around its throat. Breeding along the southern edge of our boreal forest, it prefers moist thickets throughout the year, where it feeds in the understory, often flitting out to grab insects in mid-air. Canada warblers migrate by night, moving down along the Texas coast to southern Mex- ico and on inland over the mountains to South Amer- ica, where their winter range extends along the slopes of the Andes from Guyana to northwest Bolivia. Black-throated blue warblers, as beautiful as their name implies, inhabit dense mature mixed woods, and make their way out across the Caribbe- an to mountain forests of the Greater Antilles - Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola - for the winter. Hermit thrushes, master singers of Canadian for- ests, and identified by their rufous tail, wander down to the southern States and Mexico, some as far as Guatemala. In contrast, veeries - similar-sized thrush- es that are rusty-brown from head to tail - island-hop across the Gulf of Mexico to winter in central and southern Brazil. While our familiar blue-and-white tree swallows are snatching insects out of the air in Cuba, Hondu- ras and Nicaragua right now, Ontario's other four swallow species - barn, rough-winged, bank and cliff - are keeping aerial insects in check throughout South America and no doubt resting on hydro wires between flights, just as they do here at home. 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For information, email leaf- crazy@bell.net or call 905-420-4117.2In the far east, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority’s Family Cross- Country Ski and Snowshoe Day is Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ganaraska Forest Centre, 10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd. (northeast of Orono). The annual event begins with an intro to cross-country skiing and ends with a guided ski through the forest. Make it a day and try snowshoeing. Be sure to dress warmly and bring water. If the ski conditions are poor, the alternate date is Jan. 28. The cost is $25, which includes equipment rental. Choose from two ses- sions: 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Pre-registra- tion is required by calling 905-885-8173. 3In Oshawa, the Tribute Communi- ties Centre, 99 Athol St. E., hosts the 3HL Oshawa Showcase on Jan. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. The 3HL TOUR is the world’s first three-on-three pro hockey league showcasing Canadian hockey talent. The cost is $19.99 for adults, $14.99 for students and seniors and $9.99 for chil- dren. Tickets are available at www.trib- utecommunitiescentre.com or by call- ing the box office at 1-877-436-8811. For information, email tcc-reception@com- castspectacor.com or call 905-438-8811.4The public is invited to the unveiling of a Canada 150 Mural Mosaic at Ajax Town Hall (Council Chambers), 65 Har- wood Ave. S., on Jan. 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ajax residents painted more than 800 tiles that symbolize Ajax’s diversity and vibrancy and Ajax’s mosaic will be installed at town hall. Free. Also features live entertainment and refreshments.5There’s a free Hoot and Howl at the Claremont Field Centre, 4290 Westney Rd. N., north Pickering, on Jan, 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. After a short presenta- tion on owls and coyotes, head into the woods to call out to these animals and see if they respond. For information, email nsampson@trca.on.ca or call 416- 303-8346. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events WH A T ’ S O N Patricia O’Callaghan plays St. Francis Centre Jan. 28 DURHAM - Her middle name is Mary, but it may as well be 'versatile.' Patricia O'Callaghan is equally at home singing opera, pop or jazz. But on Jan. 28, O'Callaghan is at Ajax's St. Francis Centre to sing the songs of two legendary songwrit- ers, one of whom Canada recently mourned when Leonard Cohen died at age 82 on Nov. 7 in Los Angeles. "Experience the sensuous, bitter- sweet songs of Leonard Cohen, Kurt Weill and their contemporaries, receiving a feminine touch in the hands of Canadian chanteuse Patri- cia O'Callaghan," states the St. Fran- cis centre website. "Her warm, crys- talline voice, striking stage presence and easy connection with the audi- ence create an ambience of intima- cy that beautifully serves their music and poetry." O'Callaghan, born in Dryden, ON, is a classically trained soprano with six solo albums under her belt, start- ing with Youkali in 1997. In 2012 she released "Matador: The Songs of Leonard Cohen," followed by "Deep- est December: A Christmas Album" in 2015. The show is at 7 p.m. and tickets are $35. Tickets are available at the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recreation Centre and online at stfranciscentre.ca. For more information call 905-619- 2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). The St. Francis Centre is at 78 Church St. S. Canadian vocalist sings Leonard Cohen, Kurt Weill in Ajax www.patricia-ocallaghan.com DURHAM -- Vocalist Patricia O’Callaghan sings the music of Leonard Cohen and Kurt Weill on Jan. 28 at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre. Bowie Lives in Oshawa Jan. 28 Vocalist Michael Bell’s tribute to iconic singer DURHAM - His death a year ago left the world stunned. But David Bowie's music will last forever. And on Jan. 28, fans can relive the magic at Bowie Lives, a tribute fea- turing singer Michael Bell in Oshawa. A man of many voices, Bell has per- formed Bowie's songs for years and says, "I was born to sing Bowie. "David Bowie's passing hit me hard, as I continue to struggle with my own mortality," he says. "The passing of our icons somehow represents the loss of a time in our lives. After some prodding by friends and fans, I committed to putting a show on the road that will help his music live on." Bowie Lives is a reboot of Bell's ChangesAllBowie, which hit stages in the '80s, and Bell says he will be backed by some of Canada's top ses- sion musicians. The show features Bowie songs that cover four decades. Bell, a Peterborough resident, is a chameleonlike singer who was in Oshawa two-and-a-half years ago channelling Michael Buble for a jazz show. After a break from playing music, including while his children grew up, Bell declared he was back. He comes by Bowie honestly, as Bell has always been a big fan and when he started in music it was with dreams of being another Bowie. "It's my love of Bowie's music that changed my life as a young performer and continues to inspire my perfor- mance today," he says. Opening the Oshawa show is Cross- dockers. And as a special bonus, Oshawa- born photographer of the stars John Rowlands will be in the house, shar- ing Bowie photos and memorabilia. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. The concert is at The Music Hall Nightclub and Concert Theatre, 39 King St. E. Advance tickets are $15, available at bit.ly/2iAwiCS. Visit info@themusichall.club or call 905-404-2990 for more information. Photo by Wayne Eardly DURHAM -- Award-winning vocal- ist Michael Bell presents a tribute to singer David Bowie, who died on Jan. 10, 2016 in New York City. Bowie Lives is on Jan. 28 at Oshawa’s Music Hall Nightclub and Concert Theatre. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP Hope to see yousunday!! Bridal E v e n t Du r h a m region &fashio n show 28th annual produced by sponsored in part by to be HeLd at tHe abiLities centre - 55 Gordon st, WHitby, onSUNDAY JANUARY 22ND 2017 FROM: 11AM - 5PM admission is Free to the show and contests when you pre-register. visit www.durhambridalshow.com to download your registration form,fill it out and bring it to the show. 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It means that Polidano has a pair of tickets to every event there this year. “Let’s just say I’ve made a lot of best friends this month,” she said at the TCC, where she picked up her big ticket. Polidano has seen a lot of concerts and other events there in recent years, includ- ing Heart, Dixie Chicks, Elton John, Cirque du Soleil, The Price is Right and Sarah Brightman. And while she’s not a big coun- try music fan, preferring alternative music, she’s especially looking forward to catching Blue Rodeo next month as she’s never seen the band before. Describing herself as “a pretty artsy per- son,” Polidano teaches musical theatre at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby. She says her husband, Kevin, has called dibs on classic rock shows while daughter Charlee, 9, and son Jackson, 6, don’t fully understand what being the Key to the TCC winner really means. Polidano, who is on the TCC’s email list, says she entered the contest for the first time when invited to in a prompt. Over the Christmas holidays, as she spent some time in urgent care battling a cold and the flu, she received the happy news by email from William Balfour, Director of Marketing and Group Sales, Spectra Venue Management at the TCC. Like other winners, she didn’t really believe it. “I was like, no,” Polidano says. “I’m still kind of shocked, actually. It’s bizzaro.” Her students have taken notice, with the boys eyeing her Oshawa Generals and country music concert tickets. “I hope you enjoy all the great shows we’ve got coming here,” Balfour told her. Polidano is looking forward to big concert announcements yet to come, and Balfour said: “I’m sure we’ll be able to help her out.” Balfour said a record number of people, roughly 19,600, entered this year’s contest. Polidano met some of the women who staff the TCC’s ticket office, saying: “Hi girls; I’m the winner.” She’s already given away a pair of Gen- erals’ tickets to a girlfriend, a single mom whose six-year-old boy just started in hock- ey. As the contest winner, Polidano can give away tickets, but can’t sell them. It’s fair to say the year has started off right for her. “I’m excited about 2017 even more now,” says the “very grateful” winner. “The tickets will not ever go to waste.” Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Allyson Polidano of Oshawa is the winner of the 7th annual Key to the TCC contest run by Spectra Venue Management, operators of the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. The contest ran Nov. 14 to Dec. 23, 2016 and around 19,600 fans from across Ontario entered to win a pair of tickets to every event at the TCC in 2017. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 19 AP Register for Kindergarten Families are invited 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, 2017 in order to register. Step 1:Visit dcdsb.ca from January 16 to 20, 2017 to enrol your child through the 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 in person during the week of January 23 to 27, 2017. Make your arrangements for before and after school child care now!We offer a wide range of child care services. 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JAN. 21 st WHAT’S ON Filmmakers, performers wanted Members’ show runs to Jan. 29 WHITBY -- See what Station Gallery members have created in Whitby. The annual members' exhibition, Glimpse, opened with a reception and awards ceremony at the gallery last month. "This year-end exhibit inspires SG members to create a submission based on a given theme," states a press release. The prizes included $300 for the Irwin Family Award (Jurors' Choice), $200 for the first-place adult work, $100 for the top youth award and the Mayors' Chil- dren's Award earned the artist a first- place prize of $100. The exhibition runs to Jan. 29 at the gallery, 1450 Henry St. Have a Glimpse at some art at Whitby’s Station Gallery ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m Business Thursday, January 26 2017 President’s Inaugural Dinner | Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade 5:30 p.m. 9 p.m. deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility, 2700 audley road n, ajax. We welcome our incoming 2017 Council and President, shannon Moore CPa, Ca, of Collins Barrow durham. also Jeff Quipp, Founder & CEO of search Engine People as our guest speaker. Jeff will share his story of growing his business and how collabora- tion played an important role in that growth. In support of the social infrastructure of our community, donations will be collected on behalf of one of our not-for-profit members. Free Events TuEsday, January 24 HelPIng 200 Homeless Women 6 p.m. 8 p.m. audley recreation Centre, 1955 audley rd. n., ajax. For my wife Osmyn’s 40th birthday, she requested that instead of a big party, that she would instead like to use her birthday to give back, specifically to help support 200+ homeless women (five for every year of her life). as a social worker with the home-less for many years, she came up with the idea of designing hygiene packs to provide to local shelters. The packs would include: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hygien- ic pads, body wash. People who attend the event can participate in assembling the hygiene packs. Children are welcome - there will be cupcakes, face painting, bal-loon creatures, and a crafting table for them. Free https://www.gofundme.com/helping- 40-homeless-women WEdnEsday, FEBruary 1 AjAx Public library: Brain Wave Cafe 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ajax Public Library, 55 harwood avenue south, ajax. a place for individuals living with dementia, and their family and friends, to meet for stim- ulating conversation, support and engaging activities. Coffee, tea and light refreshments available. In partnership with the Ontario Trillium Foundation. register: lclements@ alzheimerdurham.com or 905-576-2567. Free For seniors MOnday, January 30 AlzHeImer Society next Steps for Fami-lies and Friends 12 p.m. 2 p.m. Pickering Village united Church, 300 Church st. n, ajax. This Monday series offers knowledge- enhancing topics for care partners of those living with alzheimer’s disease or a relat-ed dementia. The first of three educational workshops will be an overview of alzheim-er’s disease and dementia. register online at www.asdr.eventbrite.ca or call 905-576- 2567. Free Health saTurday, January 21 DurHAm region gets Hit with Toronto’s ultimate Creative night Out: Artlet ‘The Winter Hues edition’ 7 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Moksha yoga, 1099 Kingston rd. #5d, Pickering. see and experience the newest “ultimate creative night out” in the GTa, hosted by art- let, Toronto hottest arts and wellness com-munity, helping stressed and overworked full-timers rediscover creativity and play through a night where yoga and painting are the main activities. This is first time the event travels east to durham region. $35 to $45 www.artlet.ca Kids stuff MOnday, January 23 HOCkey Skills registration 6 p.m. 7 p.m. delaney rink Pickering recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. The Pickering skating Club is offering a new hockey skills program. To join, children must be able to skate forwards and backwards and be able to stop - Lessons will be twice a month from now until May. Mondays 5-6 p.m. register in person or email info@pick-eringskatingclub.ca to receive a registration/payment form. space is limited. www.picker- ingskatingclub.ca. Free Seminars TuEsday, January 31 FAmIly law information session 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The Espla-nade, Pickering. This session will provide a general over-view of the areas of law that are relevant to separation and divorce, such as the differ- ent rights for married couples versus cou- ples who are not married but live together. The session will also describe what one can expect going through the court process, and will discuss the rules of the court and the different steps to resolution including confer- ences, motions and trials. Free http://fmrcen- tre.ca/ Library Programs TuEsday, January 24 TenAnT rights Forum 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, Central Library, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering. Know your rights as a tenant. Join the Com- munity development Council of durham for this information session. Q and a. Free saTurday, January 28 SHOWIng of a Documentary film: The Bahai’s 2 p.m. 4 p.m. ajax Library, Main Branch, 55 harwood ave. s., ajax. This one-hour documentary asks viewers to consider a different perspective on religion than the one portrayed in the mainstream media. The film follows an intriguing set of individuals as they help to build peace-ful, just and unified communities. Program features: showing of the film “The Bahá’ís” followed by social time and refreshments.. Free http://bicentenary.bahai-ajax.org/ blog/2016/12/22/showing-of-documentary-filmthe-bahais/ Meetings MOnday, January 23 PICkerIng Powerhouse Toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The Esplanade 2nd Floor auditorium, Pickering. This group meets weekly every Mon- day night. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information visit http://6809.toastmastersclubs.org Free du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 21 P Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca 11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Pickering Home for Sale Pickering - According to industryexperts, there are over 33 physicalproblems that will come under scrutinyduring a home inspection when yourhome is for sale. A new report has beenprepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems,and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair.That’s why it’s critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonablepre- inspection yourself if you know whatyou’re looking for, and knowing what you’re looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. 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On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP Memorial Cup presentations to be heard next Wednesday Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA - The moment the Oshawa Generals have been waiting for will come at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in a hotel boardroom in Toronto. Pretty much since winning the Memo- rial Cup themselves in 2015, the Gener- als have been gearing up for an attempt to host the junior national champion- ship tournament, and on Jan. 25 they will put their best bid forward to Canadian Hockey League president David Branch and the selection committee. Roger Hunt, vice president and gen- eral manager of the Generals, will be one of five delegates for the club making the presentation, and he says they are eager to get to it. "It'll be nerve-racking and exciting, but nevertheless it's like Christmas Day, it's coming," Hunt said. "We'll be ready, we'll be prepared. It will take a heck of a bid to knock us off." With the 2018 tournament being the 100th anniversary of the Memorial Cup, the bid process was opened up to all 60 teams in the CHL, but only the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League rival Hamilton Bulldogs joined the Generals in express- ing an interest. Naturally, there are pros and cons involved with all three franchises, but Hunt believes the fit is right for Oshawa, which has won a CHL-high five Memo- rial Cups and hasn't hosted the tourna- ment since 1987. "There are a lot of teams that have history, but it's not always winning his- tory," said Hunt, pointing out the Gen- erals have also won an OHL-best 13 pro- vincial titles over the past 80 years. "We have a military representation here, and we feel good about that, a strong minor hockey organization throughout the region, in Oshawa, in Whitby, in Claring- ton. This will be big not only for the city of Oshawa, but it will bring a lot of atten- tion to the whole region." The biggest challenge could be in showing the Generals will be in a posi- tion again to be competitive enough on the ice, one of the most important ele- ments in the process. In sacrificing so much to win it all in 2015, the team predictably took a down- turn, but has rebounded nicely this sea- son and is currently in first place in the OHL's Eastern Conference. However, recognizing the importance of next season and the likelihood of los- ing key players to pro hockey, the Gen- erals dealt captain Anthony Cirelli and defenceman Mitchell Vande Sompel for younger players and several draft picks at the trade deadline. It might be difficult to project how strong the team will be at this point next season, but Hunt is confident he can strengthen it again, as he did in 2015. "I think we've positioned ourselves well with the core of the team here and also, with the additional draft picks, I think we have the wherewithal to be able to add to next year's team," he said. The Pats are likely the front-runners where quality of team is concerned, cur- rently ranked No. 1 in the country and expecting a strong core back. They are also steeped in history, and will cele- brate their 100th anniversary at the same time as the Memorial Cup. The Bulldogs are in only their sec- ond year in Hamilton and will probably be faced with the same type of questions on the ice as the Generals, but the Fir- stOntario Centre is nearly three times the capacity of the rinks in Oshawa and Regina, making for greater potential profits. Ironically, Hamilton hosted a record 17,383 for the 1990 Memorial Cup final, which was won by Oshawa. Hunt says he can't be concerned with the other teams' bids, and is heading into the process brimming with confidence. "I don't think we have weakness- es," he expressed. "I think if we were unsuccessful, it would be somebody else having to knock somebody's socks off. I really feel confident. I don't feel as though we have holes in our bid. I really feel good about everything from top to bottom." SP O R T S Andrea Miller Guest columnist Time to put best bid forward Setting healthy goals for 2017 It's the time of year when many of us set resolutions to eat healthier and improve our fitness. Research suggests that 64 per cent of individuals who make resolutions were still trying at the end of January, but six months later that number drops to 44 per cent. Use these strategies to help you stick to your fitness and health goals. Set long- and short-term goals. Short-term goals provide a strategy to achieve long-term goals. A long-term goal should be a meaningful pursuit for you. Your short-term goals should be effective yet challenging. Create a system to plan and monitor your goals. If your goal includes eating a healthy breakfast each day, your plan should include grocery shopping, a few breakfast meal ideas and a system to monitor and track your progress. Set up cues to help you succeed. Keep cut-up fruit in the fridge to make breakfast prep quick and easy. Include targets for success and a time frame. Maybe you're aiming for break- fast five days/week, over four weeks. Be accountable! Involve a friend, a family member, a teammate in your goal setting. Check in with them to share successes and challenges. Wellness resolutions to get you started: 1) Plan meals: Plan two or three din- ners/week. Plan grocery shopping around these meals and plan for leftovers. Save your meal plans and build on them. 2) Make healthier choices when eat- ing out: Skip the sweetened beverages, pass on the fries and ask for a takeout container to bring some food home. 3) Increase fruit and vegetable intake: Up your current fruit and veggie intake by one to two servings, each day. Track your progress. 4) Move more during the day: Walk at lunch time, take the stairs, park farther away from the door. Take a five-minute stretch break every couple of hours. 5) Set up your kitchen for success: Keep only fruit on the counter. Keep cut up fruit and veggies in the fridge. Keep snack foods in hard-to-reach cupboards. Remember to visualize your goals, track your progress and celebrate your successes. Changing nutrition and fit- ness habits takes time, patience and flexibility. Andrea Miller is a consulting registered dietician who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and delicious. Contact her by e-mail andream@live.ca; website www.amillerrd.ca Metroland File Photo OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals are bidding to host the 2018 Memorial Cup tournament, which would no doubt be welcome news to fans such as these, who celebrated the team’s win in 2015. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 23 AP SAVE! 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MadeforSeniors SportS Jason Liebregts / Metroland Panthers snap out of funk PICKERING -- Kyle Hunter of the Pickering Panthers tried to get the puck past Toronto Jr. Canadiens’ Brayden Sampson in OJHL hockey action at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Friday. The Panthers lost this one 6-3 before snapping a seven-game losing streak Sunday with a 6-4 win in Milton to improve to 7-31-1-2 for the season. DURHAM - Two of Durham Region's most consistently strong hockey teams will go toe-to-toe Thursday, Jan. 19 in Ajax. The Durham West Jr. Lightning (18-2- 4-2) and Whitby Jr. Wolves (18-5-3-0) will meet at 8:10 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, as both teams remain in the hunt for the top few spots in the 20-team Provin- cial Women's Hockey League. The Lightning currently sit in third place, but just one point back of second- place Nepean with five games in hand. The Wolves are three behind the Light- ning in fourth place, and will likely need a win to think about passing their rivals over the final 12 games remaining for each. The Lightning will go into the game on an 11-game unbeaten streak, not hav- ing lost since the last time they faced the Wolves, when they fell 2-1 in overtime in Whitby. Goalie Allison Small has been remark- able all season, but particularly of late with teammate Danika Ranger tending net for Canada at the under-18 women's world championships in the Czech Republic. In Ranger's absence, Small posted three consecutive shutout victories before finally being beaten in a 2-2 tie in Mississauga on Sunday. Taylor Hicks and Natalie Wozney each had a goal and assist in the third peri- od, while Small made 34 saves in the game. Including a 3-0 win over Brampton on Saturday, Small now has a 13-2-1 record with a 0.68 goals-against average and 0.976 save percentage. Defence and goaltending has also been a strength of the Wolves, who as a team have allowed the same remarkable num- ber of goals against at the Lightning: 25 in 26 games. Makenzy Arsenault earned two shut- outs this past weekend for the Wolves, making 20 saves in a scoreless draw with Waterloo on Saturday in Whitby and 14 in a 4-0 win Sunday in Etobicoke. Emily Didanielli scored twice in the win, while Danielle Fox had a goal and two assists. At the U18 world championships, Rang- er stopped 19 of 21 shots, but Canada had to settle for silver after a 3-1 loss to the United States in Saturday's final. Bowmanville's Brooke McQuigge of the Wolves and Pickering's Avery Mitchell of the Toronto Aeros were also on the team. Durham West Lightning set for clash with Whitby Wolves du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 24 AP After several years in Ajax, Health First Family Chiropractic has moved to Pickering.The new location is more spacious and allows theclinic to now offer chiropractic care, massage therapy and physiotherapy in one place. Clients can now rely on their team to help reducepain, improve flexibility and increase performance. Pain and discomfort can come from a variety of sources, including car accidents, sitting at your desk for too long every day, sleeping inan unnatural position, sports injuries and more.The best thing that you can do for yourself is to seek treatment that will address yourissues at the source. By getting to the root of the problem, you can find long-term relief. At your first appointment with chiropractor Dr. Clay Kosinko, you will receive a very thorough assessment.This assessment will include a detailed case history, a hands-on examination and x-rays if necessary.At your second appointment, youwill go over your goals and the treatment plan that has been customized for you. Depending on your individual needs, chiropractic care,massage therapy, physiotherapy or a combination of these services may be recommended.For the month of January,all physiotherapy and chiropractic assessments are free (including x-rays) to celebrate the opening of the new location. “Everyone should get their spine checked at least once,” says Dr. Kosinko.“Why not come in and get it for free?”Care is beneficial for people of all ages, from children to senior citizens.The earlier a problem is caught and treated, the better the prognosis is.Eating right plays a big role in your overall wellness.Whether you are looking to lose weight, manage diabetes or another medicalcondition or just want to improve your diet, Health First Family Chiropractic’s holistic nutritionist can help by creating meal plans for you to follow.For added convenience, Health First Family Chiropractic offers direct billing for most insurance companies. Those who do not have third-party insurance and are on a limited budget can ask about their financial care plans, which can help youreceive the treatments you need despite your financial constraints. Health First Family Chiropractic is located at 1020 Brock Road in Pickering.The practice is open Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.& 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.,Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information,call 905-492-3244 or visit www.pickeringrehab.com. 1020 Brock Rd. Unit#1008, Pickering L1W 3H2 905-492-3244 • www.pickeringrehab.com Health First Family Chiropractic Moves to Pickering 75 BAYLY STWEST AJAX L1S 7K7 NO FRILLS PLAZA Senior’s Day Last Monday of each monthsave 20% Full Postal Outlet “From anywhere...to anyone” HOURs: MONDAYTO FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSUNDAY 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beat the FLU BUG this season!Flu Shots NowAvailable! VisitThe Baywood Walk-In Clinic. 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Two Ajax swimmers, 18-year-old Ryan Telford and 17-year-old Danika Huizinga, are looking forward to the new year after impressive performances closing out 2016. The top 18-and-under swimmers from around the globe gather each year to com- pete in the Ontario Junior International Swim Championships, held this year at the Pan Am Pool in Scarborough. Telford swam to impressive best times and won a gold medal, silver and three bronze. His first-place finish in a time of 2:09.47 was in the 200-metre breaststroke, while his silver came in the 50 m breast- stroke (28.69). The bronze medals came in the 100 m breaststroke (1:00.80), 200 m individual medley (2:00.58) and in the 400 m individual medley (4:12.48). Telford has been identified by Swim Canada as a potential future Olympian. Huizinga tied the Ontario Junior Inter- national 50 m butterfly record, which she set last year, to win a gold medal in a time of 26.47. She also won two bronze medals, in the 100 m butterfly (58.88) and 100 m backstroke (59.27). Two Ajax sisters, Janelle Gursoy, 15, and Giselle Gursoy, 16, also competed at meet, with Giselle taking fourth place in the 400 m freestyle B final. Ajax's Kayla Sanchez, training at the High-Performance Centre, swam to three silver medals, in the 50 m freestyle (25.21), 50 m backstroke (26.78) and 100 m back- stroke (58.55). She also won bronze medals in the 200 m freestyle (1:55.87) and 200 m individual medley (2:09.95). Aryanna Fernandes, 16, with the Ajax Club and training out of the Ontario Swim- ming Academy, notched a fifth-place fin- ish in the 50 m butterfly (27.21) and eighth place in the 100 m butterfly (1:01.29). Emily Vandenberg finished second in the B finals of the 50 m breaststroke (33.01), fourth in the 100 m breaststroke (1:11.66), seventh in the 200 m individual medley (2:19.63) and eighth in the 200 m breaststroke (2:36.10). Javier Acevedo, a 100 m backstroker and Rio Olympian last summer, worked out in the pool with the Ajax swimmers dur- ing his Christmas break after competing at the World Short Course championships in Windsor. Acevedo has not lost a backstroke race this season in NCAA competition competing at the University of Georgia. Ajax Aquatic Club delivers in Pan Am pool Submitted photo AJAX — Ryan Telford, Danika Huizinga and Giselle Gursoy swam for the Ajax Aquatic Club at the Ontario Junior International Swim Championships. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 25 AP This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amendand adopt the 2017 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 for RegionalOperations, the Police Services Board, Outside Agencies, Durham Region Transit, Solid Waste Management,andrelated 2017 Regional Property Tax Rates. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the2017 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees andcharges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Councilmeeting, which commences at 9:30 a.m. on February 8, 2017intheRegional Council Chambers, located at 605 RosslandRoad East in Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or byattending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments.Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk atthe address indicated below. For inclusion in the Councilagenda, receipt of written comments by noon on Thursday, February 2, 2017 is requested. For further informationregarding the Regional Council meeting, please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext.2012. Further information regarding the 2017 Business Plans andBudgets and related fees and charges is available at no cost, upon request, by contacting the Business Planning, Budgetsand Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at 905-668-7711 ext. 2302. Cheryl BandelActingRegional Clerk FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102www.durham.ca 2017 REGIONALBUSINESS PLANS ANDBUDGETS Bessada kia Offer(s) available on select new 2016/2017 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 4 to 31, 2017. Some conditions apply. See dealer forcomplete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. 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It is with great sadness we announce that Tina slipped away to be with Geoff and their first-born child Craig on Wednesday, January 11-2017. She will be missed so very much by Barbara, Fiona (Andrew), Wendy (Darryl), Michael (Sandra) and David (Donna). She was a cherished and beloved Grandma to Derek, Nicholas, Chelsea, Geoffrey, Kevin and Crystal. Tina was born in Penarth, Wales, the youngest of five daughters of Merchant Sea Captain Ernest Williams and his wife Frances Helena. Named for her father, Cecele Ernestine was always known as Tina and grew up in a happy and loving family. She and Geoff met during the war while working at the huge Burtonwood military airbase near Warrington, UK, and they married in December of 1942. Barbara and Fiona were born after Craig, who tragically died at the age of three and a half. Having decided to emigrate to Canada, Geoff went ahead in 1951 and Tina and the girls followed the next year. They settled in Ajax, Ontario, where Wendy, Michael and David were born, completing their family. Tina and Geoff enjoyed a very busy life with a wonderful circle of friends and family, taking part in numerous social activities with many of the original families who settled in Ajax. Tina was one of the longest serving members (if not the longest along with Yvonne Bosch) of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Auxiliary where she filled various roles serving in the Gift Shop, the Emergency department and looking after the Library cart, to name a few, and was always knitting for the maternity department. She was also a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society for many years, canvassing every April, working in the local office and driving patients to Princess Margaret Hospital. She truly believed that giving back to the community was important. Mum had a lovely group of friends: she loved to travel with Olive, laugh with Evelyn, play cards with Hilda, to name just a few, and she sorely missed so many who had gone before her but that is one of the drawbacks of living to be 95! Mum's greatest joy was her family, she loved to hear us laugh together and it pleased her so very much that we all greatly enjoy each other's company. A Celebration of Life for Tina will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 1pm at ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH at the corner of Randall Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Ajax- Pickering Hospital Auxiliary c/o The Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation, attn.: Jennifer Collins 905-683-2320 x1501 (Cards will be available at the service.) PARISH, Margaret Mary (Marny) - After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, Marny passed away peacefully in her 91st year on January 15, 2017 at Ballycliffe Lodge Long Term Care Home with Bill by her side. Marny was the love of Bill's life and the centre piece of our family. Marny and Bill would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in June 2017. Marny was predeceased by her beloved parents Joseph and Jessica Clayton and her older sister Eleanor Armstrong. Left to mourn is her dear husband Bill. Marny was the loving mom to Chris (Nadine), Steve (Rosemary), Jill Cutler (Steve), Julia Carter- Brown (Blair), Joe (Jill) and Bill (Andrea). She was adored by her 19 grandchildren: Clayton, Courtney, Burton, Lilly, Jessica, Sarah, Joe, Ben, Mike, Zak, Katy, Rebecca, Rob, Ashleigh, Chris, Aaron, Lucas, Hudson and Sam. Marny also extended her love to 13 great grandchildren. First and foremost, Marny along with Bill, taught all of us the value and importance of family. She was an absolutely devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. Her large family gave her infinite joy. Marny's love for them was reciprocated on countless occasions through many one-on- one outings, interactions and family gatherings. Her sense of humour and her laugh were reflective of her vivacity and love of life and were present to the end. Even though mom's ability to speak was robbed from her and us, her beautiful smile would often shine through, as well as her appreciation for fashion. Marny had an encyclopedic knowledge of the Silver Screen Era and could always be counted upon to recall the names of actors and actresses (in particular Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) along with what they wore and the songs they sang. Her love of movies is a legacy she has passed onto many in her family. Marny enjoyed playing bridge, and in her prime could often be found at the bridge table up to five times a week....more if she could! To her bridge friends, Marny's sons and daughters thank you for leaving some of the bridge mix behind as well as a few yummy baked goods. Mom was a consummate baker and a great cook. Happy Hour was a time of the day to which mom looked forward while at home, but especially at the family cottage which was the site of countless happy summer days over five generations. Mom and Dad lovingly maintained the cottages from which we all developed many happy memories and enjoyed idyllic, carefree summers. The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff at Ballycliffe for their professionalism, care and support of mom and for dad on his daily visits. A private family service will be held. A celebration of life is being planned for the spring. Details to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital or the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca. GROOMBRIDGE, Frederick Bradley - Sadly taken too soon on January 13th, 2017. Brad, a recent retired Ontario Hydro employee was well known for his funny character and his love for sports. Brad enjoyed his outings with friends and family, his football Sundays, and loved attending many music concerts. Brad was well liked by all, he truly left a mark on those who knew him. His wit, humor, and kindness will be remembered by everyone. Loving son of the late Fred Groombridge and Jane Gold, he will be greatly missed by brother Scott Groombridge and his wife Shauna, and sister Jannie Groombridge, nieces and nephew Justin, Brooke, and Sidney and great friend Andrea and family (Makaila, Chance and Nicholas). Brad will be deeply missed by many relatives and special friends that were close to his heart. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Sunday January 22nd from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 5:00pm in the chapel. 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