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The city will celebrate through- out all of 2017, featuring activity enhancements, new events and programs. The celebrations kicked off immediately at the Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee, which includ- ed the launch of a community art project celebrating The Group of Seven’s Tom Thompson. “Tom Thompson was born in Pickering and is an iconic Canadi- an artist,” said Tanya Ryce, supervi- sor of cultural services. The city has hired an artist to create an outline of a painting by Thompson and she’s teaching peo- ple how to fill it in using various materials. See PICKERING page 3 Metroland file photo PICKERING -- Glen McCrum, Sydney Moore, Corrina Richard, Samantha Moore and Samantha Williams are gearing up for the Spirit Walk at the Pickering Museum Village. This is one of the events the City of Pickering is enhancing this year to celebrate Canada and Ontario’s 150th anniversaries. 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The Germans retreated.Canadian assault troops went over the ridge in early morning Easter Monday, 1917. They attacked in to enemy lines amid snow, sleet and driving wind. Some 3,593 Canadian soldiers were killed during the battle.France granted Canada 107 hectares of land at Vimy to build and maintain a memorial in appreciation of Canada’s war e orts. For more on Canada 150, see durhamregion.com and look under communities tab Two citizens intervene and are credited with saving child during incident at Rotary Park AJAX – An Ajax woman has been charged with attempted murder after police say she attempted to drown her young son by holding him under water last week near Rotary Park. Two citizens are being credited with stepping in to save the three- year-old, who is now in the care of his father. The woman was arrested soon after the inci- dent, around 4 p.m. Feb. 9, Durham police said. Police said one person became involved after seeing the woman acting strangely as she held the child on the railing of a bridge near Rotary Park. The civilian engaged the woman in conversation and walked with her toward a parking lot, then noticed the woman had gone toward the beach, police said. That person and another civilian intervened when they saw the woman holding the child under water, police said. They brought the child to shore and wrapped him in warm clothing. The child was treated at hospital and released to his father. The woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Act, and arrest- ed after she was released following an assessment, police said. A 29-year-old Ajax woman is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and failing to provide the neces- saries of life. Police withheld her iden- tity to protect that of the child. Police said the two citizens who inter- vened to save the child will be nominat- ed for commendation. Ajax woman charged with attempted murder after child, 3, held under water 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 5 , 2 0 1 7 3 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 February 15, 2017 Pressrun 54,400 / 48 pages editorial Page / 6 Real estate / Pullout section Focus on Food and Wine / 15 Wheels / Pullout section Classified / 19 905-215-0442 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. uReport Reader-submitted news uReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around durham Region, letters to the edi- tor and event listings. share your event photos, write-ups and let- ters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durhamregion.com/ ureport to register and upload your information. Benjamin Priebe / Metroland PICKERING -- Sharon Milton, right, supervisor of recreation services for the City of Pickering, worked with a committee on Feb. 9 to plan one of Pickering’s many anniversary events for Canada’s 150th birthday this year. “It’s been broken up into a number of squares in a grid pattern,” said Ryce. The project will travel to the Family Day event on Feb. 20 and hopefully to a few more this year, said Ryce. The museum is also hosting a Tom Thompson exhibit in the summer. The city has received grants from both the federal and provincial governments for event enhancements and is waiting on a couple more. New on the agenda is the Journey Through Confederation on May 4. This youth active living fair is supported by a $40,000 grant from the Canada 150 Fund. The theme, Pickering’s Confederation Journey - 1867 to 2067, will celebrate who we are as Canadians in 2017 and who we want to be in the future, said Ryce. The event, for teens aged 13 to 19, will include inclusive, accessible heritage sport and recreation; entrepreneurship; art; dance; theatre; fashion; food and technology. Another major event will take place on May 27, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, Tourism and Sport. The city will host a youth arts showcase - with the theme “I am Ontar- io” - an addition to Artfest on the Espla- nade, Pickering’s free annual event that celebrates the arts. The youth-led project will be open to all residents of Ontario who are 25 and under and will include performanc- es on the stage; an art show and sale; a juried competition for the selection of a designed public art piece; workshops and seminars; and immersive hands-on art activities to showcase local and iconic artists. Canada Day festivities will be grand as usual in Pickering, but with a surprise guest Ryce is excited about, but can’t yet disclose. Residents can look out for a pop-up booth at various events, in which attend- ees can travel across Canada through the use of a green screen. “What you’re generally going to see is, as a community we’re celebrating the things that make Ontario and a Canada a great place to live, work and play,” said Ryce. “We’re going to celebrate all that is Canada, who we will be and who we have been through all our events. It’s just a dif- ferent lens from what we normally do.” Residents are invited to share their Canada 150 celebrations with the city by tagging #PickeringProud or #Canada150 in social media posts. They can visit www. pickering.ca/en/Canada150.aspx for a full list of events, more information and to learn how to get involved. PICKERING from page 1 Pickering to host themed youth arts showcase in May 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 5 , 2 0 1 7 4 P GETA JOB8INWEEKS!on average We can help you find a job if you are: •Underemployed •Unemployed •a Newcomer to Canada WE CAN HELP! FREE One-to-One Counselling FREE Job Search Resources BOOK A MEETING ymcagta.org/findajobTracy MacCharlesMPP, Pickering-Scarborough East Constituency Office 300 Kingston Road, Unit 7 Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 Tel 905-509-0336 | Fax 905-509-0334 Email tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org |Web www.tracymaccharles.onmpp.ca Celebrating Black History Month Pickering’s Pine Ridge school shaken by killing of former student Darius Thorne, victim in Oshawa shooting, was co-captain of Pumas’ basketball team last year Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM - A teenager shot to death last Wednesday in Oshawa is being remembered as a talented basketball player and a cher- ished teammate. Darius Thorne "was respected and admired as a teammate," said Phil Matsush- ita, principal at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering. Thorne, 18, was co-captain of the Pine Ridge Pumas last year when they won the Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics championship, before advancing to the quarter-finals of the provincials. His death has shaken students at the school, particularly his former teammates, Matsushita said. "He demonstrated great leadership and the players respected him," he said. "Any time there's a tragedy like this it affects the whole community, but it's been a very difficult time for the basketball players." Durham police responding to a report of a gunshot inside an apartment build- ing on Quebec Street at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 found a wounded Thorne in a hallway. He was rushed to hospital, where he was pro- nounced dead. Thorne is Durham Region's third homi- cide victim this year. News of Thorne's death prompted expres- sions of grief on Twitter. "It is with great sad- ness we announce the passing of one of last year's Captains," said a post from the Pine Ridge basketball program. "Mr. Dar- ius Thorne, you will always be loved and remembered." Also on Twitter, journalist Darren Andrade wrote, "The Toronto basketball community lost a great son and talent this week in Darius Thorne. Always liked the kid. See the good. Be inspired." Police have provided no details on what may have led to the shooting. No suspect description has been released. Thursday, Matsushita said counsellors were at the school to assist students and staff who have been affected by Thorne's death. "In this case, a special area was set up," he said. "That way, collectively the students can come together. "It's not just the students," Matsushita added, "it's for staff as well." The principal said coaches form strong bonds with students, especially in such an "integral" a program as Pine Ridge basket- ball. The team's intense schedule, which includes tournament play, means the time commitment for both players and coaches is significant, he said. "When they coach any sport, they're com- mitted to it," Matsushita said. Counselling will be made available for as long as students and staff require it, the principal said. Anyone with information on the inci- dent is asked to call police at 905-579- 1520, extension 5326, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Metroland File Photo OSHAWA -- Former Pine Ridge Secondary School basketball player Darius Thorne, 18, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Oshawa. Any time there’s a tragedy like this it affects the whole community, but it’s been a very difficult time for the basketball players. -- Pine Ridge Principal Phil Matsushita “ 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 5 , 2 0 1 7 5 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.877.420.4666 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca @cityofpickering@cityofpickering Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time February15 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm February15 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February16 Executive(Budget)Meeting CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 9:00am February17 Executive(Budget)Meeting(ifrequired) CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 9:00am February21 CulturalAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February22 HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February23 PickeringLibraryBoard CentralBranch 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisitthe Citywebsite.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice.Failure toreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyourresponsibilityforthe paymentoftaxesandpenalty. 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Trent’s unique Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree is one of the most distinctive in Canada. As is the case with most of our degree programs at Trent, we believe that combining your passions and tailoring your degree to suit your personality, and your career goals, is imperative. Our B.B.A. is no exception. The program focuses on the business fundamentals of economics, manage- ment and entrepreneurship, and includes a full slate of accounting courses that pre- pare students for the competitive busi- ness world. Trent has also broadened the program to ensure that each student is able to explore their interests fully. Trent’s B.B.A. degree can be combined with virtu- ally any other arts or science degree, from English to media studies, anthropology to psychology. Students who choose to com- bine their degrees into a joint major most certainly have an edge - merging a solid understanding of good business practices with theoretical perspectives, all the while strengthening their soft skills. If a joint major isn’t your thing, Trent’s School of Business also offers specializa- tion programming in accounting, entre- preneurship, marketing and consumer cul- ture, and human resource management. Students can delve deeper into these core business principles, to become experts in the field. As an added bonus, the School of Busi- ness is home to Trent’s internship program, giving students hands-on, real-world expe- rience in the workforce. It’s no wonder that applications to Trent’s School of Business are rising and the program is more popular than ever before. Our program is generating innova- tive leaders who are fully equipped to work in a changing social environment - who think critically and passionately about the world around them. For more information about Trent Uni- versity’s School of Business, visit trentu.ca/ business. -- Dr. Amina Malik is a professor in the School of Business at Trent University Business booming at Trent University Durham Amina malik Guest columnist our opinion Feb. 15 is Canada’s flag day and as Can- ada marks 150 years since Confederation, many communities have special plans for the year. Oshawa Public Libraries is celebrating with special events throughout 2017 at all branches. Each month is something dif- ferent. In January Canadian writers were celebrated, while this month Canadi- an sports and activities will be the OPL’s focus. Be sure to check out the library’s list of the top 150 Canadian books. Pick up a copy at any branch. This is just a sampling of what’s tak- ing place in communities across Durham Region, culminating with the major cele- brations happening July 1. It’s definitely a year of celebrations. On Feb. 15, 1965, the Canadian nation- al flag was raised for the first time on Par- liament Hill but the creation of Canada’s flag was not without controversy. Before 1965 the Royal Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, represented Canada. However, the Red Ensign, the flag of the Canadian Merchant Maine, was flown on Canadian buildings overseas and often flown unofficially on Canadian buildings including the Peace Tower of the Parlia- ment Buildings in Ottawa. In 1945, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King struck a national flag committee and the public submitted 2,409 designs - maple leaves were fea- tured in 1,611, Royal Union Flags in 383, stars in 231, fleurs-de-lys in 184, bea- vers in 116, crowns in 49, and 22 crosses, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. However the flag debate would continue for many more years. By the 1960s there was a strong Quebec separatist movement underway, and with its links to Canada’s British colonizers, the Royal Union Flag didn’t represent French Canadians. Months of debate starting in 1964 at the urging of Prime Minister Les- ter B. Pearson, finally produced the Cana- dian flag we know today. The red maple leaf had long been a Canadian emblem in poetry, song, coinage, and medals. With the creation of flag, the maple leaf became the unifying emblem of all Canadians. Canada’s past hasn’t always been uni- fied. As a colonized country, Canada’s First Nation communities were dominat- ed by British and French settlers. With the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the country is finally beginning to come to terms with that darker part of Canada’s history. Now growing as a coun- try, Canada can celebrate a wealth of immigrants from across the globe. As Canada marks 150 years, let’s come together as a unified country. As a free, beautiful and relatively peaceful country - there is a lot to celebrate. Canada’s flag day a reminder of the country’s history Employment changes are part and package of changing technologies To the editor: Re: ‘Self-ordering technologies cost jobs,’ letters, Feb. 2 Our face paced world is all about effi- ciency and technology. Both save time, and time is money. Employment is being transferred from the front line service counter to the behind-the-scenes tech industry. Unfortunately, part-time jobs are the victim. You yourself admitted that you frequent ATMs. How many jobs has that eliminated from the banking industry for your convenience? There clearly is a rea- son. Whether it’s an ATM, or a food order- ing touch screen device, or a website to order movie tickets, if you have flirted with any form of technology to save yourself time and money (increased cost to con- sumers), you are potentially guilty of tak- ing a part-time job away from a “live” per- son. 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Police have released virtually no details about the death of Jermaine Auld, 33, who was found dead at a home on Devineridge Avenue, in the Ross- land Road East and Audley Road area, at about 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Officers responding to a call from a family member found a man dead with "an apparent gunshot wound," police said. Auld's death is the fourth homicide of 2017 in Durham Region. A total of four murders were investigated in the region for all of 2016. On Monday, the Toronto Sun, cit- ing an unnamed source, reported that Auld's death was part of an ongoing war between two Toronto-based gangs, the Sick Thugz and Halal. Police declined to comment on the assertion. "The homicide unit is conducting interviews and there is no further update available at this time as the investigation continues," police spokesperson Jodi MacLean said. An autopsy was to be conducted on the weekend. 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Speaking to Durham Regional Coun- cil’s committee of the whole on Wednes- day, Feb. 1, during a budget debate, Police Services Board Vice-Chair- man Allan Furlong noted, “Most of the increase is to pay for pay and benefit increases.” The service remains at 871 officers and 373 civilian staff, 304 of them full- time and 69 part-time. The increase in salaries and benefits actually went up by $5.7 million, but was offset by decreases elsewhere in the ser- vices’s budget. Furlong said the police budget came in with a three-per cent increase, which was “within the guideline approved by regional council.” “The cost of police in Durham remains competitive with our comparators.” While the service hasn’t increased the number of officers, Deputy Chief Uday Jaswal said retiring officers are replaced by new ones. The department tries to forecast retirements and find replace- ments. “There’s a lag between retirement and replacement,” he said, adding new offi- cers first have to go to police college. “We haven’t had a staffing increase in a number of years. The workload has been increasing,” Jaswal said. There’s no money in the budget for body-worn cameras, he noted, adding a report on the issue will be presented to the police services board in June. He said changes in some provincial grants could mean the Durham services would lose $3 million. “We’re applying for all the money we had been receiving. It’s a significant shortfall if we don’t receive them,” Jaswal said, noting the money is used for sala- ries. Durham police budgetto rise by almost $5.7 million DURHAM - Police have arrested a sus- pect in a robbery last November that saw a 60-year-old Oshawa gas bar clerk beat- en. An investigation was launched follow- ing the robbery at the Global Gas station on Taunton Road East on Nov. 27. 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It was hard not to speak to him and not emulate it! That's just what I did though I did it innocently! He caught on! He stopped talking! His eyes squinted and his head tilted to the right! He assumed an aggressive posture saying at the same time, "You making funny the way I talk?" Taken by surprise I tried to explain my miscalculation but it only made him angri- er. Pointing to the door he charged me out and in my haste I knocked over a small table with a bottle of wine on it. He was horrified. I was beyond distraction and picked up the bottle, examining it for damage. "I'm so sorry but your bottle of 1974 Fon- tanafredda Vigna La Rosa is fine! Nice wine," I said. Tino's barrage of expletives suddenly stopped! "You know wine?" he asked. "Yes and this one is truly great!" said I. Tino looked at me and gave a smirk that twitched his moustache. He smiled and pointed to a table at the other side of the restaurant. "Go there," he said, "We have some wine!" 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It was 1979 and he had just opened Fazio’s at the corner of Simcoe and Athol streets. “ Chuck Byer Wine columnist Take the Fight out of Food this March Andrea Miller andream@live.ca In March, the Nutrition Month 2017 campaign is dedicated to helping Canadians Take the Fight out of Food by guiding them through a three-step approach to improve their relationship with food, no matter what the struggle. Your Durham region dietitians will help you: take the fight out of food; spot the problem; get the facts; and seek support. Eating should be joyful, not a source of everyday frustration and confusion. If you're fighting with food, try this three-step approach: 1. Spot the problem. Define what's causing your fight with food first. 2. Get the facts. Use facts from credi- ble sources to decide what needs to be done to solve the problem. 3. Seek support. Put the plan into action with support from a dietitian, family and friends. Almost half of Canadians get their food and nutrition information from the Internet, social media or blogs and this is on the rise. Unfortunately, not all advice found online is accu- rate. From unregulated health care practitioners talking about nutrition and selling expensive supplements, to many bloggers and social media personalities with limited or no nutri- tional education, there are many more voices in the nutrition space. It's become difficult and overwhelm- ing to navigate through this nutri- tion jungle. Consider talking to a reg- istered dietitian, to help you take the fight out of food. Dietitians of Cana- da's Nutrition Month 2017 campaign guides people through a three-step approach to improve their relation- ship with food, no matter what the struggle. Dietitians across the country will empower Canadians to identify or define the specific nutrition problem that needs to be solved, since it's caus- ing a food fight. For more information and to start working on your own plan to take the fight out of food, visit nutrition- month2017.ca. Check out this great recipe, and take the fight out of food. - Andrea Miller MHSc, RD, www. amillerrd.ca, andream@live.ca, 905- 233-2437 Spiced Yogurt Chicken Tikka 4 Servings, Preparation time: 20 min Cooking time: 25 min Marinating the chicken in yogurt gives it a tender texture and tempers the curry spices making this a mild, yet aromatic and flavourful dish. The cumin and cilantro yogurt for the top- ping adds just the right zest and tang. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, divided 375 ml 3 tbsp tikka, tandoori or other mild curry paste 45 ml 1 tsp grated lime zest 5 ml 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 500 g 1 tbsp butter 15 ml 1 onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1 ml 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 2 cups no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes 500 ml 2 tbsp cornstarch 30 ml 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, or chopped green beans 250 ml 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 ml 2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 10 ml 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 30 ml 2 cups hot cooked brown rice 500 ml Basmati rice is traditional to serve with curries and whole grain brown basmati rice is becoming more avail- able and adds a nice flavour to com- plement the curry; regular long-grain brown rice is a good alternative. Instructions • In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the yogurt, the tikka paste and lime zest; add chicken and stir to coat well. • Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sautee onion, garlic and salt for 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Add sweet red pepper and sau- tee; for 3 minutes or until softened. • Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. • Sprinkle cornstarch over chicken mixture and stir. Add to skillet with peas, stirring well. Simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and sauce is thickened. • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk ground cumin, lime juice and cilantro into remaining 3/4 cup (175 mL) yogurt. Serve chicken in sauce on rice, topped with yogurt. 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Feb. 19, 2017 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono on Mill Pond Road. Watch for signs Auction Features: A Varied Offering. Articles from Past to Present, Furniture, Household Effects, Collectibles, Glass, China, Sports Cards. Something for one and all. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSMike MacGregor, Auctioneer905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 l 905-718-6602macgregorauctions@hotmail.com In Loving Memory Sylvia Barone July 20, 1966 - Feb. 14, 2016 I have lost my soul's companionA life linked with my own;And day by day I miss her more,As I walk through life alone.Past her suffering, past her pain,Cease to weep for tears are vain;She who suffered is at rest, Gone to Heaven with the best. Lovingly remembered byHusband CharlieSon Mauro BRAKE, Deborah - Amy passed on February 12th 2017 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a courageous 5 year battle with gallbladder cancer. Beloved youngest daughter of Gertrude and the late G.R. "Bob" Brake of Stephenville, Newfoundland. Sister of Maureen McAlaster (Doug) of Oshawa, Alphonse Brake (Blanche) of Terrace Bay, Trudy Jechow (Wolfgang) of Prince George BC and Adele Benoit (Richard) of Barrie. Debbie will be missed by her nieces and nephews. Proud employee of Metro News in Scarborough, and former employee (part- time) at Delta Bingo. As per Debbie's wishes cremation has taken place, an interment will take place in Stephenville, Newfoundland in early summer. A special thank you to Joan and Catherine from Partners in Community Nursing and the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for your care and compassion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Debbie's memory (through the funeral home) 905-987-3964 to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Palliative Care Unit. Online condolences may be made at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com PHILLIPS, Sophie - Peacefully at the Ajax- Pickering Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in her 65th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Mark. Cherished daughter of Maria Adamcewicz and the late Mieczyslaw. Dear sister of Irene (Ron) Gorycki. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Sandra Radford and brother-in-law Ross (Laurie) Phillips. Loving Aunt to Kevin and Logan Gorycki, John, Joel and Chloe Radford and Gwynn and Owen Phillips. Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488) on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated from ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax) on Friday, February 17 at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. 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