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RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®/™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©2018 RBC Dominion Securities Inc.All rights reserved. 18_90417_LYP_018 Shaheen Butt City CounCillor,Ward3 RetuRn ✓Keepstax increaseslow ✓BringsBusinesstoPickering ✓SupportsGreen initiatives ✓Builds&repairs infrastructure ✓Proventrack recordofSuccess ✓Experienceon CityCouncil www.buttw3.comWorkingForYou! Mydoor iSalWayS oPEnto aLLPickeRingReSidentS. lEt’S talK,lEt’S Build anEvEn BetteRPickeRingtogetheR! DURHAM - An Oshawa student is taking the Dur- ham District School Board to task on dress codes, call- ing them "toxic" and "sex- ist." Sofie Eklund, a Grade 12 student at O'Neill Colle- giate and Vocational Insti- tute in Oshawa, says her school's dress code dispro- portionately targets girls, by requiring shorts and skirts that come to mid- thigh, "shoulders com- pletely covered," with no tank tops or spaghetti straps allowed, as well as "all cleavage" concealed. "The messaging is so problematic. Girls are dress coded way more often than boys," she says. "Girls are told to put on a sweater to cover up if they're wear- ing a tank top, even in the summer ... and nothing happens to boys wearing muscle shirts." In an essay she wrote on the subject, Eklund says "although it must not have been the intention, it seems to be widely accepted among students and staff alike that the dress codes are 'for girls.'" She recently met with senior school board staff and voiced her concerns at the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Sept. 17 board meeting. Eklund is calling for the DDSB to eliminate dress codes all together. Or - at the very least - create a board-wide policy that is "less sexist and less biased." DDSB superintendent Jamila Maliha says it was "very brave" of Eklund to speak out and that the first step will be creating a com- mittee of staff, parents and students at O'Neill to re- view that school's dress code. Proposed changes will then be shared with the DDSB Student Senate, a committee of student lead- ers representing all the board's high schools. Each DDSB school cur- rently has its own dress code, which is established by the principal in consul- tation with the school com- munity, and reviewed an- nually. Dress codes are includ- ed in the school's code of conduct and typically printed in student agendas, or available on the school website. The DDSB has a dress code policy and regulation that provides some guid- ance. For example, dress codes must be consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Education Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. One feature of most DDSB school dress codes is a ban on clothing that pro- motes alcohol, drugs, or il- legal activities, or depicts racist, sexist or homophob- ic messages or images. DDSB dress codes also commonly prohibit ex- posed undergarments, see- through material, chains, studs and dog collars, sun- glasses, coats, hats or hoods worn indoors, and clothing that exposes the back or midriff. Many call for cleavage to be "concealed." Some schools allow tank tops if the straps mea- sure two or three fingers in width, while others - like O'Neill - require shoulders to be completely covered. At many DDSB schools, shorts and skirts must fall to "mid thigh." Some DDSB elementary schools make a distinction between what older and younger students can wear. For example, Queen Elizabeth Public School in Oshawa says "short shorts, bare midriffs, bare shoul- ders, halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, or clothing which is revealing are not acceptable," for students in grades four to eight. Glen Dhu Public School in Whitby says for "adoles- cent students and adults in particular" clothing must cover the shoulders with "two fingers" width of ma- terial, with no halter tops, spaghetti straps or "plung- ing necklines" allowed. At Maple Ridge P.S. in Pickering "adolescent stu- dents in particular" must wear tops that "do not ex- pose cleavage or reveal the bra or bra straps," and "tops that cover the mid- riff" even when arms are raised. "There is a requirement for a dress code because we do need our students and staff to feel safe and accept- ed in all environments," says Maliha, noting dress codes aim to "meet the com- munity's expectations of modesty and decency." If there are concerns that parts of a dress code have become "antiquated," Maliha says the require- ments can be changed through consultation with the school community. Consequences for vio- lating the dress code vary from school to school. At O'Neill, students are asked to change clothing on first offence, asked to change clothing with par- ents notified on second of- fence, and face possible suspension after a third of- fence. Eklund says enforce- ment at her school is "wild- ly inconsistent" and that everyone's time would be better spent worrying about academics. "It is time that we allow all students to dress how they want and become con- fident in their own skins and - most importantly - to focus on our primary pur- pose, learning." NO EXPOSED SHOULDERS? DURHAM STUDENT CHALLENGES 'TOXIC' SCHOOL DRESS CODES Sofie Eklund, centre, with her friends Ysabel Garcia and Kiara Cawker, has raised concerns about Oshawa O'Neill Collegiate's dress code and dress codes at other Durham District School Board schools. Jason Liebregts / Metroland JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS O'NEILL CVI IN OSHAWA TO KICK OFF REVIEW OF ITS DRESS CODE dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 6 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Wednesday and Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned sub- sidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 80 community publications across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the news- paper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council,Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM EDITORIAL LETTERS & COMMENTARY With Durham Region fast becoming more racial- l y diverse, it makes sense then that diversity s hould extend to other facets of life in Durham, including those who work in the medical field. We applaud the formation of a new Durham- b ased grassroots organization - the Black Physi- c ians of Tomorrow (BPT) - that is planning to bring more diversity to medicine and to make it a more inclusive career for skilled black men and women. It's a nice mission statement, but it has to be more than that to have the desired effect of having more black youth enter into the medical field. So, the (BPT) group has responded by putting together a program with an ambitious objective to give young talent in the black community all the tools to s ee them through their academic journeys. BPT is set to launch science, technology, engi- neering and math (STEM) skills workshops in Pick- ering this month, which will be free for all black high school students in Durham Region between the ages of 13 and 19. Drop-in tutoring sessions will take place every Saturday after the Oct. 13 launch from 9:30 a.m. to noon, except for holidays or over school breaks. C omplementary food and refreshments will be pro- v ided. For the first year, the workshops will focus on tutoring, but it may provide more complex support in the future. T he workshops will be helped along by a $200,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Youth Opportunities Fund. This will aid BPT to f acilitate programs and provide opportunities that w ill reduce systemic barriers, improve STEM liter- a cy and life skills for black youth in order to im- p rove their access to medicine and other health p rofessions. C areers in medicine shouldn't be limited to other ethnic groups. In fact, with visible minorities mak- ing up a greater percentage of Ontario's population there's a need for health professionals to mirror the d iverse population they will serve in Ontario. And, if more black students get the right educa- tional grounding in STEM to become doctors, it w ill provide encouragement for others to follow in their wake. E ven through the Black Physicians of Tomorrow p rogram is in its infancy, we look forward to seeing it grow into a program that empowers black youth for an enriching future in medicine. Giving black youth a leg up, which is the goal of BPT, is good for all of Durham. Perhaps it's a pro- gram that can be duplicated to help other visible minorities in Durham for those youth to have a leg up, too. PROGRAM GEARED TO GIVING BLACK YOUTH A LEG UP IS GOOD FOR DURHAM NOISY VEHICLES SHOULD BE AN ELECTION ISSUE To the editor: Recently, Toronto's Mayor John Tory raised the issue of noisy vehicles in that city. I have also no- ticed that problem is not unique to Toronto, but al- so here in Whitby. The souped-up motors of cars and motorcycles not only create noise but, when stopped at red lights, the drivers need us to know they are there by revving their motors and cranking up the volume on their sound systems. Stopping at stop signs and running red lights are also very much in fashion. With the municipal and regional elections on the doorsteps, I intend to bring these matters up and I hope many other readers will do the same. D.A. STEWART, WHITBY NO NATIONAL LEADER ON CLIMATE CHANGE To the editor: It is sad to see our lead- ers not leading the way to combat climate change. Under the Paris Climate Agreement the overall goal is to limit the rise in temperature globally to under two degrees. For good measure the signato- ries goal is limiting the rise in temperature to un- der 1.5 degrees. Some of our leaders, however, don't really get it. The United States, for instance, is the only coun- try that has not signed on. And when you listen to Donald Trump's com- ments on hurricane Flor- ence it only shows his na- ivety. He has said the storm was the "wettest we've ever seen, from the standpoint of water." If it's the "wettest we've ever seen" isn't it a clue that these storms may be get- ting worse. Hurricane Ka- trina in 2005 was the worse since 1928, costing $81 bil- lion. With climate change, oceans will rise in temper- ature. Moist warm air from these oceans rise quickly to collide with cooler masses starting hurricanes. So I believe storms will only get worse. And when you see the devastation I am so glad I don't live in the southern states. The dam- age in the Carolinas' was $38 billion, with a million displaced. One of the first things Donald Trump initiated was deregulating coal, the worse emitter of carbon dioxide. Justin Trudeau is not on board either. He wants to increase oil pro- duction by three times with pipelines. We already see the ef- fects of climate change. If electricity is the inevita- ble power of the future why put it off. BRAD HOGG OSHAWA SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 7 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DavidPickles RegionalCouncillor PickeringWard3 EXPERIENCE and RESULTS! Re-Elect “I ask for your vote to continue to work hard for you!” Thanks Da •Extensive career experience in budgeting, planning & environmental protection •ectively representedWard 3 residents for t - 16 years attracting businesses and jobs to Pickering, and Reducing tax increases •Led new Council Code of Conduct •A strong voice for families, youth, seniors •Chair Race Rela Advisory Committee •A strong voice for sustainable development •Committed to responding to residents cr ting a safe and enjoyable community •Highest Councillor report card rating: A- each of last nine years • Full time Councillor, near perfect attendance • Extensive career experience in budgeting, planning and environmental protection • Effectively representedWard 3 residents for 6 terms - attracted businesses and jobs to Pickering, and Reduced tax increases • Led Council Code of Conduct • A strong voice for families, youth, seniors • Chaired Race Relations Advisory Committee • A strong voice for sustainable development • Committed to responding to residents and creating a safe and enjoyable community • Highest Councillor report card rating: A-each of the last nine years www.votepickles.ca FromOctober15th to22nd,2018 Priority 2018-2022 -TACKLING THE HIGH RESIDENTIALTAX BASE THROUGH STRONG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. •Phase 1 DURHAM LIVE CASINO operational late 2019 • Pickering Innovation Employment Corridor:KUBOTA CANADA MANUFACTURING AND OFFICE, HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTRE •CITy CENTRE REVITALIzATION: Ground Breaking 2021-2022: NEW Housing Options, ARTS CENTRE, YOUTH AND OLDER ADULTS CENTRE, NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY. Contact Maurice at: brenner@mauricebrenner.com 905-831-8030 mauricebrenner.com ASTRONGCOMMUNITYVOICE DEl IVERING ChANGE On-line/Telephone VOTING PERIOD OCTOBER 15Th -22ND,2018Re-Elect City Councillor,Ward 1 MauriceBrenner✔ PICKERING - Pickering residents Keith Hunter and Brittney Hirst had their eye on a new house specifi- cally made by Mattamy Homes for quite awhile be- fore being at the right place at the right time. And the two have now settled nicely into their new Seaton home, official- ly the first residents of the long-anticipated commu- nity in central Pickering. "The view's beautiful," said Hirst, standing on her front steps, overlooking the Seaton Hiking Trail, which she said will never be de- veloped. "That's the best part," she said. "It's protected land." As the first owners, they got first choice of the house they wanted to make their home in the subdivision. Hunter said it was his goal to get a specific house and a specific model, so he made sure he was at the right place at the right time to become the first buyer. "I stalked the sales cen- tre for a good week or so," he said. He said he was in the sales office early one day and learned the houses were up for sale, and was able to secure the first home. He said another buyer offered him money to get the first pick, but Hunter turned him down. "I just told him, no way, sorry, I want the house more than the money," he said. The pair bought the house more than two years ago when they were living in another Mattamy home in Pickering, and moved in this past May. Mayor Dave Ryan and other members of council officially welcomed the couple on Sept. 24. Seaton, Pickering's new- est master planned com- munity, has been in the making for more than 40 years. "We are on the leading edge of what is happening here in Durham Region," said Mayor Ryan. "We are extremely proud of that." This development is at Taunton and east of Whites Road. "This is the first part of the Seaton development," Ryan explained. The lands which com- prise Seaton were first as- sembled in the 1970s by the provincial government. Over the past several de- cades, the vision for Seaton has continuously evolved. The final master plan will see the creation of a sus- tainable urban communi- ty, integrated with thriving agriculture and an exten- sive natural heritage sys- tem. Ryan recalled debating Seaton in 2003 when he first took office. Finally in 2013, the City of Pickering struck a deal with the Seaton landowners. "It's been a long ... pro- cess but I think one that's worthwhile," he said. Seaton will showcase a variety of mixed housing, community facilities, and commercial/retail busi- ness opportunities, with more than 50 per cent of the community remaining green, through planned parks, trails, village squares, and preservation of open space. Once fully built out, it will be one of the largest combined resi- dential and commercial de- velopments in Canadian history, and is expected to bring approximately 70,000 new residents and 35,000 new jobs to Pickering. Visit pickering.ca/ seaton for more informa- tion on this new and dy- namic community. PICKERING WELCOMES FIRST SEATON RESIDENTS Mayor Ryan, members of Pickering City Council, and Mattamy Homes representatives officially acknowledged and welcomed the first residents of Seaton, Brittney Hirst and her fiance Keith Hunter, outside their home Sept. 24. Pickering's newest master planned community, which has been over 40 years in the making, is expected to bring approximately 70,000 new residents and 35,000 new jobs to Pickering. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS BRITTANY HIRST AND KEITH HUNTER ARE FIRST TO BUY A HOME IN SEATON COMMUNITY dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 8 DURHAM - An Oshawa woman is drawing on her own experiences of fighting to have her voice heard as she embarks on a venture aimed at helping victims of crime speak up for them- selves, and their families. Lisa Freeman has estab- lished Point Of Impact in hopes of helping victims of crime compose compelling and effective statements to be delivered at criminal sentencing and parole board hearings. These vic- tim impact statements, she feels, are essential in relay- ing the true impact of crime to the judges and parole of- ficials who make decisions about how and where of- fenders serve their sen- tences. "It's such an important opportunity," Freeman said of the statements, which are commonly read into the record during hearings. "The purpose is to let the offender and the courts know how this has changed your life and how this will always affect you. People need to stand up and be validated." Freeman's involvement with the justice system be- gan in 1991 when her father, Roland Slingerland, was murdered. Slingerland, an innocent victim, died at the hands of Terry Porter, who was convicted of first-de- gree murder in 1992 and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. But in 2012 Freeman was informed that Porter, then 20 years into his sentence, had been granted escorted absences from prison and was eligible to apply for day parole in 2013. Freeman took her fight to the National Parole Board, arguing that Porter should not be released pri- or to the terms set out in the sentence given him upon conviction. He remains in custody. In addition to lobbying corrections and parole offi- cials, Freeman found her- self in the position of hav- ing to deliver a victim im- pact statement, to be deliv- ered at a parole hearing for Porter. She found the pro- cess exceedingly difficult - but ultimately beneficial. Part of the struggle was coming to terms with the "victim" label. "The word victim, to me, was a bad thing," said Free- man. "I had to change my negative perception of it." Freeman also realized what was at stake: she had to convey, effectively and yet within the narrow pa- rameters of what's allowed in the statements, the hor- ror and devastation the crime had visited on her and her family. "It took me a long time to write," she said. "But I cap- tured what I was afraid they wouldn't hear. And I needed to remind Terry Porter that even though he's gone through years in the system, it hasn't un- done what he did to my fa- ther." Freeman is hoping now to relay her experience to victim services workers and others with links to the justice system who can, in turn, help people prepare victim impact statements. "I'm trying to have a pos- itive impact on other peo- ple," she said. Applauding Freeman's initiative is Hannah Scott, a professor in the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology's faculty of social science and humanities. "She has affected a lot of change for victims," Scott said of Freeman and her well-publicized efforts to advocate for victims' rights. Scott said victim impact statements, now enshrined in federal legislation, ad- dressed a shortcoming in Canada's criminal justice system. Victims, of course, played a key role as wit- nesses at trials, but aside from that were more or less relegated to the sidelines, Scott said. "Somehow, the victim got lost," she said. But as victims' rights were given more consideration, the no- tion of allowing them more input in the process gained favour. "We see (victims) now much more involved in the process," Scott said. A lingering problem, however, are the strict pa- rameters within which peo- ple must craft their state- ments; victims are limited by many things they may not comment on, including making recommendations about appropriate sentenc- es, or referring to issues outside the scope of the criminal hearing. Victims are allowed to comment on how crimes have affected them in physical, emotion- al and economic terms. The statements are vetted, often by prosecutors, and inap- propriate material redact- ed before the statements are read in court. "What about social im- pact? What about spiritual impact?" Scott said. "The kinds of impacts people ex- perience can be vast and not limited to economic, physical or emotional im- pact." "They're very painful to write," Scott said. "You're asking the victim to very seriously think about things and talk about their pain in a convincing and el- oquent way. And often it may be critiqued - entire sections may be taken out and not allowed." Freeman knows from experience that limitations imposed by the system can discourage victims and, in some cases, prevent them from expressing their views. "A lot of people feel it's futile, which is a horrible feeling," she said. Freeman said the justice system still needs to make improvements to accom- modate victims and give them a voice. "They need to find the balance between what the offender has done and who is affected," she said. "They need to understand not just the crime, but also how it's affected people." You can find out more at www.pointofimpactwork- shops.com. MAKING AN IMPACT: OSHAWA WOMAN HELPING VICTIMS OF CRIME FIND THEIR VOICES JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS Dr. Hannah Scott is a criminology researcher and professor at UOIT. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland File photo THE ISSUE: POINT OF IMPACT HELPS CRIME VICTIMS COMPOSE STATEMENTS FOR SENTENCING LOCAL IMPACT: EFFECTIVE STATEMENT SHOWS TRUE IMPACT OF CRIME STORY BEHIND THE STORY After her father was the victim of a brutal murder in Oshawa in 1991, Lisa Freeman endured the trial and sentencing of the accused man, who was sentenced in 1992 to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. When she learned in 2012 that the convicted man - just 20 years into his sentence - was being granted absences from prison, she started her fight with a system she came to see as more sympathetic to offenders than victims. 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He has been a great Councillor and should be re-elected by the people of Pickering.” Glenn Healy Life-long Durham resident/Stanley Cup Winner/Former Toronto Maple Leaf Re-elect Kevin Ashe Regional Councillor Ward One –Pickering For more information call 905-239-8101 or email votekevinashe@gmail.com esident/Stanley Sandeep Kakan Through my extensive experience working with all levels of government, I will make our community’s voice heard at the DDSB. We need a new school in Pickering now Trustee Pickering Schools, Durham District School Board The REAL experience that matters. - There has not been a new school built in Pickering since 2001 - Pickering is not listed for a new school in 2019, 2020 and 2021 on the current DDSB Capital Expenditure Report - This, despite Pickering’s growing population - Over enrolment is pushing our children aside - Parent of 3 adorable in-school children V o t e o n l i n e DURHAM - See ya! At its final meeting of the term, some Durham region- al councillors took a second to say goodbye and to wish their colleagues all the best. Chair Gerri Lynn O'Con- nor said, "It's been my ho- nour to finish my career sit- ting in this chair." She said it was due to "unfortunate circumstanc- es" - the death of Roger An- derson - that she was ap- pointed chair. "I'll miss coming down Regional Road 23, maybe not in the winter. Thank you for giving me this op- portunity and the kind words," she said. Uxbridge Coun. Jack Ballinger is also retiring af- ter spending the last eight years as a regional council- lor. "I would be remiss not to thank all my colleagues. I want to thank staff," he said, adding, "I have moun- tains to climb and places to see." In addition to O'Connor and Ballinger, others coun- cillors not seeking re-elec- tion are John Aker (Osha- wa), Joe Drumm (Whitby), Joe Kolodize (Oshawa), Amy McQuaid-England (Oshawa), Steve Parish (Ajax), Tom Rowett (Scu- gog) and Willie Woo (Cla- rington). O'Connor noted the term was marred by the passing of Anderson and Oshawa Coun. Nancy Diamond. Di- amond died on Feb. 12, 2017, while Anderson suc- cumbed to cancer on March 24 of this year. "I'm still taken aback" by Anderson's death, O'Con- nor said. She said Anderson had a "very feisty personality. It's a huge loss to us. It's a loss felt beyond Durham due to his continuous contribu- tions to FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) and AMO (the Association of Municipalities of Onta- rio). "To those who chose to retire, I wish you good health. Those returning to private life, I wish you much success," she said. "This role came about be- cause of an unexpected turn of events and I thank you. In the short time, we kept the ship straight." O'Connor also praised longtime chief administra- tive officer Garry Cubitt, who is retiring at the end of the year. He's been at the re- gion since 1974, when he was hired to a family coun- sellor position when Dur- ham was formed. He start- ed as a social worker with the City of Oshawa in 1971. "All of us, not just the present council, but previ- ous councils, wish you health, happiness and a lot of years at that cottage in Coboconk," she said. Cubitt served 25 years as the chief administrative of- ficer, under four chairs - Gary Herrema, Jim Witty, Anderson and O'Connor. Cubitt said of regional staff, "This region is in su- perbly good hands as it goes forward. It's in good hands and not just the manage- ment team, but all staff. Ev- ery single staff member is dedicated to their commu- nity. It's been nothing but an honour to serve with them for 47 years." He thanked council for its support, saying without it, it would be like two groups trying to row the same boat in different di- rections. "Councillors care about their communities. Staff cares about their communi- ties too," Cubitt said. "Your wisdom over the years has built a strong and wonder- ful community. This is the community I've called home for 47 years. I've been humbled, honoured and privileged to serve." He also thanked his fam- ily, saying, "No one can do a job like this without their family." The job can be all encom- passing and "It's only possi- ble with the love, encour- agement and support of your family. My spouse was there for all the good times and challenging times. I'm indebted to her for her sup- port," Cubitt said. O'Connor also noted it was Whitby Coun. Joe Drumm's final regional council meeting. Drumm was first elected to Whitby council in 1977 and became a regional councillor in 1988. Drumm has been instru- mental in working with the accessibility advisory com- mittee, as he has a son with a disability. "He strongly supported the work of that committee. He worked with staff to break down barriers. I'm certain Joe will continue to be a tireless advocate for the disabled," O'Connor said. An emotional Drumm thanked his colleagues. Councillors also can- celled the Oct. 3 committee of the whole meeting and the Oct. 10 regional council meeting. The municipal election is set for Monday, Oct. 22. DURHAM COUNCILLORS SAY THEIR GOODBYES KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@ durhamregion.com DURHAM SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 11 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m AJAX - Two suspects are being sought after an attempted rob- bery in Ajax. Two men entered the office of TDA Landscape Services on Bay- ly Street at about 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, Durham re- gional police report. The men demanded money from a clerk, who refused. The men left the office but then re- turned and caused damage, tak- ing files from a desk. The men were chased by an employee and fled. The canine unit searched the area, with negative results. No employees suffered any physical injuries. The first suspect is described as a black man, six-foot, medium build, wearing dark clothes and a white mask. The second suspect is a black man with a light complexion, black clothes, a white T-shirt and a black tuque. Anyone with more informa- tion is asked to contact the major crime robbery unit at 1-888-579- 1520, ext. 5366. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimes- toppers.ca. PAIR SOUGHT AFTER ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN AJAX CRIME WHITBY - A man is dead after what police are describing as a workplace accident involving tree work in Whitby. 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Follow me on Watch my YOUTUBE Video…The Modern Suffragette http://bit.ly/TMSVID3 It's very easy for the is- sues of the day to fill our eyes - individually and as a nation. As long as we hu- mans are around, there will always be something to gripe about, fixate on or be fearful of. But giving thanks has a way of putting every- thing in the right perspec- tive. If you've read these col- umns regularly, then you know that there are things that are very easy for me to speak to - it's my strong arm. But because I have two, I better use the other as well. We're moving toward Thanksgiving day, and I can hear the question, "What is there to give thanks for?" If you're asking, one, you're not alone in thinking this and two, it's time to soar be- cause the sun is always shining above the clouds. But we can't always see it from where we are. Like you, in recent times I've faced the deaths of friends and family mem- bers, sudden illnesses, trau- matic losses and disap- pointments with jobs, and then Thanksgiving comes and reminds us to do more than just eat turkey, but to actually give thanks. I am thankful for the email and phone conversations with all of you that have resulted from this column. Thanks- giving has a way of saying, look at what you do have in- stead of what you think you don't. We have a tendency to think we don't have much. Meanwhile someone else would look at our lives and think we're rich. When Martin Frobisher landed in Newfoundland in 1578 in search of the North- west Passage, he wanted to give thanks for his safe ar- rival and this became known as the first Thanks- giving Day celebration in Canada. Every day can be Thanksgiving because ev- ery day there's something to give thanks about. Whether you give thanks to a person, the Creator or both, there's nothing stopping you. Maybe there should be a Thanksgiving timeout dur- ing the NAFTA negotia- tions. Here we have two great countries with great resources and a long-stand- ing relationship that has been mutually beneficial. We could all give thanks that there were no deaths from the recent tornadoes in the Ottawa area. And have you noticed it's thanksgiving for things like this that cause MPs on Par- liament Hill to stand togeth- er? Let's face it: there's no better time to give thanks than now and there's no bet- ter reason to than the fact that we can. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com. PLENTY OF REASONS TO GIVE THANKS OPINION COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT SAYS EVERY DAY IS THANKSGIVING RENAE JARRETT Column DURHAM - Police are l ooking for three sus- p ects following a robbery of a Subway store in Pick- ering on Saturday. On Sept. 29 at around 5 a.m., Durham police were called to the Sub- way restaurant on Kings- ton Road by Whites Road i n Pickering. A lone em- ployee was working when he was approached by one of the suspects who ripped a gold chain off his neck, police say. T he victim told police the three suspects then made a demand for cash. One of the suspects was armed with a knife and another suspect made gestures that he was armed with a gun but was not seen. Police say the suspects t ook cash and personal e ffects from the victim before they fled on foot. T he victim didn't suf- f er any physical injuries during the incident. T he suspects are de- scribed as two black m ales and one white m ale. All three suspects were wearing all black clothing and had their f aces covered. A nyone with new in- formation is asked to contact the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888- 5 79-1520 ext. 5366. 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Police said there were no injuries and only minor damage to the building. The car, however, received some front-end damage. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland COMMUNITY dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 14 Mayor Name: Eileen Higdon Occupation: Retired registered nurse Bio: Born in Scotland, I came to Toronto in 1973 as a registered nurse and midwife. I gradu- ated from Ryerson with a B.Sc.N. and worked as a registered nurse for more than 50 years. I am the proud mother of three sons, and grandmother to three amaz- ing granddaughters. Why are you running for mayor? On May 16 I registered my candidacy for Mayor of Pickering. I did this for our sons and daughters, our grandsons and grand- daughters. When both men and women are in leadership posi- tions we offer a balanced government for our children and grandchildren to aspire to. What are the top 2 issues in your city and how would you address them? Gender equality and taxes. One hundred years ago, in 1918, women fought and won the right to vote. Today, women make up 51 per cent of our popu- lation, yet hold less than 20 per cent of elected positions in Durham. Women need to be at the table when discussions and decisions are being made. Pickering council has no female representatives sitting on council currently, we are weaker as a community when our council does not reflect the citizens it represents. My first order of business would be to order a line by line audit on the budget. This council are lifers, over the past 26 years the composition of council has changed very little. Who knows where the money is going? When you ask, your questions go unanswered. If elected what will city look like in four years? The look of Pickering council will have myself and I will not be the only women, I hope. The City of Pickering is growing expe- diently. Together we can make our community stronger and more vibrant as Pickering faces new challenges and exciting developments in the coming years. Define your leadership style and how you will get other councillors to agree to your ideas? My pastor, Roberta Fullerton, I think describes my style of leadership the best: “Let me enthusiastically endorse Eileen for mayor! I know her to have high energy, honesty, integrity, intelligence and com- mon sense — an unusual combination, plus compassion and community spirit. Works for me: Time for positive change is now.” Roberta Fullerton is Roman Catholic Woman Priest of the St. Mary Magdalen Parish of Pickering. Dave Ryan INSTAGRAM: Mayor Dave Ryan FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ mayordaveryan TWITTER: @mayordaveryan WEB: www.daveryan.ca X Dave Ryan PICKERING MUNICIPAL VOTE 2018 Name: Wesley HenryOccupation: Overseer of House of Prayer Canada and head coach of The Toronto Tornadoes Track and Field Club Brief biography: Wesley Henry is married to Grace Henry, a high school teacher and is the father of three children. He holds a bachelor of theology from Baptist Bible College. Wesley moved from Toronto to Pickering in 2007. He’s established and operated businesses, coached sports and has written and recorded more than 100 gospel songs. He has three YouTube channels.Why are you running for mayor?: As a fellow resident of Pickering, I’ve found that our past and present leaders have been ignoring the seemingly small things that are important to us. We need a mayor ready and willing to make change and bring attention to such things as infrastructure, job growth and security, seniors welfare and well-being, indoor sports facili- ties for youth and other matters important to the residents of Pickering. That is why I have decided to run. What are the two top issues in Pickering and how would you address them if elected? The top two issues are high, unmanageable property taxes and poor infrastructure. When house prices rise property taxes increase, but when house prices fall property taxes remain high. I plan to introduce a system that will lower taxes when house prices fall. I will put a three per cent cap both ways to protect both the homeowner and the city. As for infrastructure, we need proper roads with more lanes and sidewalks, and they need to be better maintained. If elected, what will the municipality look like in four years? In four years, under my leadership, there will be less traf- fic congestion, in-city employment increases; indoor facili- ties for youth and sports, lower property tax and better rec- reational activities for seniors. I will also strive to expedite response and reaction times when it comes to the concerns of our residents.Define your leadership style and how you will get other coun-cillors to agree to your ideas. I lead by doing my research before I present something. This prepares me to answer relevant questions and to bring proof and evidence that my ideas are good and important. I also like to figure out how I’m going to pay for something before I publish it. I’ll also treat their ideas the way I treat mine and allow their input. I am also open to ideas better than mine if it will achieve the same goal. Wesley Henry youtube: Old Time Gospel Music X Name: Dave Ryan Occupation: Mayor of Pickering since 2003 Brief biography: My wife Anne and I moved to Pickering in 1985, where we raised two daughters and delight in three granddaughters. First elected in 1994 as a councillor, I have been the mayor since 2003. Before that, I enjoyed a 33-year career at IBM in general business and management.Why are you running for mayor? My vision for a family oriented, age friendly, inclusive and affordable city brings both chal- lenges and potential. Managing this potential will require leadership, business acumen and an understanding of who we are as a community. Attributes I believe I have demonstrated over four consecutive terms as mayor. What are the two top issues in Pickering and how would you address them if elected? Economic development is my No. 1 priority because growing our industrial commercial base is essential to reducing pressure on the residential tax base. Since 2003 Pickering has attracted new business and grown existing com- panies, resulting in hundreds of millions of dol- lars in investment and thousands of new jobs. We are building Durham Live with 10,000 jobs. Our 407 employment corridor has attracted the Kubota Canada head office, a hotel and con- vention centre plus a 300,000 square-foot office complex. Our city centre project promises over one million square feet of retail, office and com- mercial space. If elected, what will the city look like in four years? First off, a new city centre featuring a senior cen- tre, youth centre and a 1,500-seat performing arts theatre. Accom- modation for 8,000 new residents, including affordable and accessi- ble housing. Expanded recreation- al facilities. Improved public tran- sit. In other words, a city that is family-oriented, age-friendly, inclusive and affordable. Define your leadership style and how you will get other councillors to agree to your ideas. I lead by example as a participative mayor aware of the needs of council members and city staff. With honest and effective communication of my vision, I create an environment that solicits objective input from staff and promotes active discussion within council. Eileen Higdon X WEB: www.eileenhigdon. com Candidate Bert Cortez did not submit a response. 15 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Name: John Mutton Occupation: President and CEO of Municipal Solutions Position running for: Regional chair Biography John Mutton has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Durham residents for over 25 years. Re-elected three times as Mayor of Clarington and as a Durham regional council- lor, John is president and CEO of Municipal Solutions. He has two wonderful daughters and lives in his hometown of Bowmanville. Why are you running for regional chair? Because I care deeply about Durham Region and the peo- ple who live here. We have not come close to meeting our potential as the best place to live in the GTA. Our taxes are too high, our services and government accountability not strong enough. What are the top two issues in the region and how would you address them? Durham residents pay too much tax for too few services. Many have little choice but to endure long commutes. This is bad for the economy, bad for the environment and bad for our health and wellness. It’s time that we create more oppor- tunity and choice, and also unlock the economic potential of our agricultural community. I will make it easier for agribusi- ness to grow and provide our agriculture community with tools they desperately need, including delivery of high speed internet to rural areas, including Uxbridge, Scugog, Brock and Clarington. If elected, what will the region look like in four years? We will pay less taxes. We will have more jobs and economic opportunities. Our roads and transit will flow better, and our com- munities will be safer. There will be more affordable housing for our seniors and more care for our vulnerable. Our first responders will have the support they need. Define your leadership style and how you will get councillors to agree to your ideas? My leadership style is non-partisan, relationship based and decisive. I will work with our region’s mayors and others in partnership to implement the platform I am running on. John Mutton Regional Chair Name: John G. Henry Occupation: Mayor of Oshawa Position running for: Regional chair Biography John G. Henry was elected mayor of Oshawa in a decisive landslide victory on Oct. 25, 2010, having earned almost double the votes of the defeated two-term mayor. He was re-elected by a larger margin in Octo- ber 2014. Born in July 1960 and raised in Oshawa, John Henry is a graduate of Durham College, George Brown College and Oshawa’s R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute. The son of General Motors autoworkers, he previously represented the residents of Ward 5 as a regional and city councillor from November 2006 to October 2010. Why are you running for regional chair? I want to set a new tone of responsible, respectful leadership at our region and work with each of our eight unique municipalities to: deliver opportuni- ties and jobs for our children closer to home; tackle tough challenges; keep taxes low; improve community safety; and, connect our rural communities. What are the top two issues in the region and how would you address them? Currently our people’s talent is growing Toronto’s economy. I want to turn this around. I want our people to grow Durham. If we’re going to live up to our full potential and create a more affordable and healthier quality of life, we need to ensure that our kids go to school here, work here and are able to raise their families here. As Team Durham, we need to get serious about jobs and opportunities by: 1) selling businesses on the prospect of moving their operations to Durham; and, 2) encouraging our own businesses to expand, grow and hire here. If elected, what will the region look like in four years? Life will be more affordable, healthy and hopeful for Durham’s residents. All eight communities will enjoy high quality core regional services, safer communities, more jobs closer to home, advanced education opportunities and a booming agricultural/agri-tourism sector — all backstopped by new broadband connectivity in our underserved or unserved rural communities. Define your leadership style and how you will get councillors to agree to your ideas? There is no “me” in “team” — period. I’m a responsible, respectful con- sensus builder and innovator who listens to, learns from and values the perspective of every councillor from our lakeshore communities through rural Durham and the north. I understand that councillors take direction from their constituents, not the council’s chair. John Henry WEB: votejohnhenry.ca Facebook: www.facebook. com/votejohnhenry2018 Twitter: www.twitter.com/ votejohnhenry Email: john@votejohnhenry. ca Instagram: www.instragram. com/votejohnhenry2018 X DURHAM REGION MUNICIPAL VOTE 2018 Name: Tom Dingwall Occupation: Currently on an unpaid leave of absence from Durham Regional Police Service. He left as a sergeant in professional standards in order to run for regional chair. Position running for: Regional chair. Biography My wife and I were both born in Durham Region and have raised our family here. I recognize the issues and opportunities in all of our communities. I have taken on this challenge to have a greater impact and improve the lives of the citizens of Durham Region. Why are you running for regional chair? I recognize the issues, and opportunities in all of our communities. Working across the region for 26 years has shown me that regional council needs to function more collaboratively. We need to bring our communities together, to leverage our combined strengths, and to create opportunity and balance. What are the top two issues in the region and how would you address them? Security and sustainability. Security from harm and crime in a safe living environment, security of good employment, of culture and personal beliefs, of community and environment, fair and transparent representation, and security into a confident and sustainable future. We need security in the knowledge that regional tax dollars are being spent wisely. Sustainability includes affordable housing, long-term employment, clean air, clean water, and an environment that is getting better, not worse. Solutions result from co-operation, collaboration and a recognition of our combined strengths and our individual constraints, as well as operating openly, accountably and with balance. If elected, what will the region look like in four years? Durham Region is one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. If elected, I will work to bring council together to leverage this opportunity to aid in creating good local jobs, to provide safe affordable housing, to pro- mote diversity and to make Durham a prosperous and balanced community of communities. Define your leadership style and how you will get councillors to agree to your ideas? Information and collaboration are what will make Durham Region stron- ger. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the entire region. My proficiency in defusing conflict and finding common ground will enable me to work with and bring together members of regional council with respect and understanding. 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But I didn't realize such a mas- sive exodus was going on until Andrew phoned two weeks ago. After that I started pay- ing attention to jay comings and goings. In years when oaks don't produce acorns, many of these big, bold, handsome birds take off south. Last year saw lots of white pine seeds and other cone crops, as well as a fair number of acorns throughout Ontario. This year there's nothing, so most of these clever corvids are out of here. Migrating blue jays fly low in loose flocks, so aren't as de- pendent on favourable winds as soaring raptors are. A for- est edge species, they move cross-country from tree to tree, grove to grove, before the leaves they like to hide in fall. By the time autumn winds strip branches bare, jays that decided to migrate are long gone from Durham Region. Like many other song- birds, not to mention dragon- flies, monarch butterflies, tur- key vultures, hawks and ea- gles, jays often funnel along the shoreline instead of head- ing out over the waters of the Great Lakes, then turn south when they reach the end. Gud- run Michalski, who moved to the Wilmot Creek community last May, was another amazed witness of jay migration along the Lake Ontario shore. "In the last month we have seen hundreds of blue jays a day, flying in flocks above our home, travelling east to west. Surely there aren't that many in southern Ontario, to be leaving in such great num- bers?" In fact birders at hawk watch stations regularly count thousands a day, sug- gesting that, in the great dance of natural selection and species survival, blue jays seem to be holding their own. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beau- tiful planet. BLUE JAYS ARE HEADING SOUTH FOR THE WINTER OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY EXCITED TO SEE THE SONGBIRDS STARTING THEIR MIGRATION MARGARET CARNEY Column FIRST RESPONDERS FOR CANCER CENTRE Pickering firefighter Eric Wooley swung the bat during the third annual Slo Pitch Tournament hosted by Oshawa firefighters at Lakefront West Park recently. More than 30 teams made up of first responders participated to benefit the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Jason Liebregts / Metroland COMMUNITY Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter OPINION Local issues through the eyes of experts. LOCAL NEWS What you NEED to know today. UNSOLVED Follow the cases that still baffle law enforcement. EVENTS It’s your community activity planner. 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Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the need to better understand how hearing lossaffectsyoureverydaylife*.Inthisnew hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and hownewsolutionscouldhelpthesepeople takeactionsoonerandlivelifemorefully. It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to87havesomedegreeofhearingloss1, butmostdonotseektreatmentrightaway. In fact, the average person with hearing losswillwaittenyearsbeforeseekinghelp2. 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DURHAM REALTORS JOIN NEW ONLINE SEARCH PLATFORM BUSINESS dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 WHITBY - While the on- ice product has yet to be determined, the Whitby Dunlops have solidified their bench staff by hiring Marlin Muylaert as head coach for the 2018-19 Allan Cup Hockey league sea- son. Muylaert, a 58-year-old Pickering resident, brings a wealth of experience to the Sr. A hockey club, in- cluding a seven-year stint as the inaugural coach of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) men's team. He replaces Shane Bowler, who led the Dun- lops to a 32-15 win-loss re- cord over the past two reg- ular seasons, but only a 10-9 mark in the playoffs. Although happy and busy enough - he runs his own business, Made in the Shade Blinds and More, serves as director of Cana- dian scouting for Neutral Zone and conducts coach- ing clinics - Muylaert said he was intrigued when a call came out of the blue a month ago from Dunlops president Ian Young, whom he had worked with at UOIT. The more he listened, the more he liked the op- portunity. "Ian is a really, really passionate guy about the Whitby Dunlops and their historical importance," Muylaert explained. "We shared a lot of the same views about what we like in players and hockey teams. I couldn't have done it if the time commitment was any more than it was, but really it's a nice time commitment." In addition to the UOIT Ridgebacks, Muylaert has also been head coach of Ohio State University for two years, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for three years and the University of Guelph for 11 years, where he led the Gryphons to two provin- cial titles and one national championship. A former Port Perry resident, he has also coached the Jr. C Port Per- ry MoJacks. "Three weeks ago, I was not even remotely enter- taining the thought of coaching," he said when contacted about accepting the position, while adding, "There was no arm-twist- ing involved." Prior to taking to the ice for the team's first train- ing camps sessions, Muy- laert joked, "I'm going to have to maybe get out for some public skating to make sure I can still skate." The Dunlops have been chasing an elusive Allan Cup national champion- ship since springing back to life in 2004. They've been to the championship tour- nament three times - from 2006 to 2008 - and twice reached the final, but have yet to get the name en- graved alongside the his- toric Dunnies of 1957 and 1959. "It's got monumental history behind it, and that's exciting," Muylaert said. "If you understand the league at all, you know that these guys are not get- ting paid and they're still competing hard and for the love of the game, and that's the type of people I like to be around." The Dunlops have also replaced general manager Jon Crawford with former player Marcus Carroll, whose job it will be to find the right mix of talent to lead the Dunlops back to the top. The league will be com- prised of only four teams this season - the Brantford Blast have taken a leave of absence - but Muylaert said he's heard rumblings of as many as seven being back the following season. As it stands, the Dun- lops will face the Stoney Creek Generals, Dundas Real McCoys and Hamil- ton Steelhawks eight times each, beginning with the season-opener Saturday, Oct. 13 against Hamilton, a 6:30 p.m. start at the Iro- quois Park Sports Centre. MUYLAERT BRINGS IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS TO WHITBY DUNLOPS Marlin Muylaert is the new head coach of the Whitby Dunlops. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com HOCKEY PICKERING RESIDENT HOPES TO LEAD HISTORIC TEAM BACK TO ALLAN CUP Never give up! Most recently, a good ex- ample of that is the Tiger Woods comeback story. Nearly everyone had writ- ten off Tiger Woods as fin- ished and a has-been cham- pion. His recovery from di- vorce, losing his mentor, coach, father and best friend, his fans, sponsors and the media has been nothing short of a miracle. He lost his health, confi- dence and trust in ever re- turning to golf. How did he make it back to being a champion once again after all the damage he had endured with his personal life, his health and his family? His journey back to stardom took seven long years. It was no easy fix, that's for sure. Yes, we can credit all the surgeries he had to endure, but was that the secret? I think that was part of the story. But the real credit, I believe, goes to his champi- on mindset. His return shows what you can do when you believe in yourself and are deter- mined to give it everything you've got. He knew every- one thought he didn't have a chance to make it back to the big time. It shows what almost any athlete can do with the courage, mental fortitude and willingness to put every ounce of energy into devel- oping detailed plans of get- ting back on top of your game. Fighting back, crawling back one step at a time is the mark of a true champion. There is no time for giving up or feeling sorry for your- self. There is no room for surrender. It takes a special mindset and attitude to keep going and believing you can beat the demons of failure, disgrace and shame. All elite athletes have had their share of ups and downs in their sport. That is natural and realistic. No one can be on top of their game all the time. It takes a very special grit to make a comeback from physical, mental and life injuries. All champions know that they didn't get to the top alone, and when they fall from stardom they know that to get back on top they will need a new team and a new approach to make it back. So, just know that Tiger is no different from you or me. We are all going to have obstacles to deal with in sport and life. The ones who survive tragedy, trauma and failure are the ones who have the guts to reach out and find a professional who knows what it takes to get back up on the horse and knows how to motivate us to beat what appears to be impossible odds. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. 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Highlights of the season for the club included: five athletes competing at the Eastern Canadian Championships in Oshawa; four athletes attending the Canadian Championships in Alberta; and one athlete, Alexandria Verbancic, winning level 16 17U in double mini trampoline at Canada Cup in Montreal. The club also hosted the Ontario Championships in Pickering in June. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland GYMNASTICS PICKERING PANTHERS SLOW OUT OF THE GATE Pickering Panthers captain Joseph Franzin moved the puck in a recent Ontario Junior Hockey League game. The Panthers are off to a slow start, currently in last place in the North Division with a record of 2-6-0-0. They have road games Thursday in Newmarket, Friday in Markham and Saturday in Mississauga before returning home next weekend against Newmarket Oct. 12 and Trenton Oct. 14, both 7:30 p.m. starts. Ray MacAloney / OJHL Images PICKERING PANTHERS OSHAWA - As difficult as it may be to imagine, es- pecially after watching Sunday's 7-5 win for the Oshawa Generals, Jack Studnicka has seen a sig- nificant downgrade in his linemates in the last couple of weeks. This is in no way intend- ed as criticism of Serron Noel and Allan McShane, who along with Studnicka combined for nine points Sunday and should form one of the most dangerous lines in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) this season. Rather, it's a testament to what Studnicka was able to experience while nearly making the Boston Bruins out of training camp this season. Studnicka, a second- round pick of the Bruins in 2017, filled in for an injured Patrice Bergeron for a cou- ple of exhibition games, in- cluding one in China, where he centred Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, two of the best wingers in the world. "It was awesome, they're fast, you've got to keep up with them," Studnicka said Sunday. "I think of myself as fast, but it really helped me to kind of be fast 24-7 and keep moving because those two are obviously two of the most skilled wingers in the game, but they're also two of the hard- est workers." While disappointed he didn't quite make the grade with the Bruins this fall, Studnicka has returned as captain of the Generals with the right mindset and plenty more experience to share with his teammates. Taken under his wings by Bergeron at his first train camp last year - both are second-round picks of the team who pride them- selves on being responsi- ble, two-way centres - Stud- nicka hopes to offer the same sort of leadership to his younger teammates in Oshawa. "He's an older guy, but you wouldn't know it. He interacts with all the young guys due to his leadership, and it's something I want to bring back to our room," he said of Bergeron. "A lot of guys that get caught in my situation are going to hang their head and kind of walk through juniors, but I'm go- ing in with my head held high here and I'm going to do everything I can to help the team succeed." Greg Walters, who has led the Generals to a 2-2-0-0 record through his first four games as head coach, certainly welcomed Stud- nicka back with open arms - even if he wasn't at his best the first two games while still adjusting to east- ern time and the disap- pointment of being sent down. "As you can see, his skill set is off the charts," Wal- ters said after Studnicka's two-goal, four-point night in Sunday's home opener against North Bay. "He's a great leader, a true profes- sional in the way he acts in the dressing room and in practice. We haven't seen the best of Jack Studnicka yet." Coming off a 72-point campaign in his third ju- nior season a year ago, the 19-year-old Tecumseh na- tive hopes to build even more on those numbers, develop a better all-around game, get stronger, and perhaps represent Canada at the world junior hockey championships. But, personal goals are secondary, he insisted. "My main focus here is on an OHL championship and later on a Memorial Cup," he said. The Generals have two road games over Thanks- giving weekend, Friday in Hamilton and Saturday in Owen Sound, before re- turning home to face Peter- borough Oct. 12 and Hamil- ton Oct. 14. STUDNICKA RETURNS TO GENERALS BETTER FOR BEING WITH BRUINS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamre- gion.com OSHAWA GENERALS CENTRE PLAYS WITH BRAD MARCHAND, DAVID PASTRNAK IN CHINA EXHIBITION GAME Oshawa Generals' captain Jack Studnicka had two goals and two assists in a home-opening 7-5 win over the North Bay Battalion Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Tribute Communities Centre. 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The Whitby musician is starting his 40th year of conducting the Concordia Pops Orchestra, which is beginning its 47th season this fall. "They had 12 conductors in the first six years and I'm 13," he said in an interview. "Thirteen happens to be my lucky number." And local seniors are lucky to have the orches- tra. Based in Whitby, the Pops performs 14 free con- certs for Durham seniors in seniors' residences and nursing homes, "from Port Perry to Courtice to Pick- ering," he said. Some of the musicians play profession- ally part time. One mem- ber is in his 80s. All per- form the concerts for free. And Uranowski noted it's a pretty big deal for the se- niors. Sometimes a singer with a guitar and even a choir might visit and enter- tain. But it's a rare treat for them to hear an orchestra. Pops is based out of Whitby's Anderson Colle- giate Vocational Institute, where Uranowski taught music for 30 years. He's had former pupils in the or- chestra and noted local high school students can obtain their required com- munity service hours by performing with the Pops. He began teaching at Anderson in 1977. "Anderson was my first school and Anderson was my last school," Uranowski said. "It's a great school. The students change, the staff changes, but I always en- joyed being able to walk to school." A retired professional photographer as well as a clarinetist, Uranowski re- called being in rock and polka bands as a young man and making $50 a night Thursday through Saturday. Fifty years ago that was good money for a young guy, given his friends were making much less working at McDo- nald's. "My parents didn't want me to be a musician, but it turned out fine," he said. At a typical concert, the Pops will play light classi- cal music, with shorter ar- rangements, in the first half. In the second half, the orchestra plays music from Broadway musicals and other pieces. There's an intermission - but only for Uranowski and some of the musicians. Others form a small group of fid- dlers and play jigs and reels, which he said the se- niors especially enjoy. Uranowski met his wife, Susan, through the orches- tra. The Concordia Pops Or- chestra is looking for string, woodwind, brass and percussion players to join the group this season. Uranowski said he wants people who are fairly com- petent on their instru- ment, adding they can get some help as Pops mem- bers. It's $50 to be a mem- ber, which helps cover the cost of renting the rehears- al space and purchasing new music. He's also looking for an assistant music director. "I'm trying to ease my- self out of it," Uranowski said, adding he would re- main as the orchestra's "conductor emeritus." "When I retire I'd like to play a clarinet concerto with the orchestra," he said. The Pops rehearse on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Anderson, 400 An- derson St. For more information on becoming a musician with the orchestra or on the assistant music direc- tor position, email concor- diapops@rogers.com or call 905-668-0168. Andrew Uranowski is starting his 40th year as music director while the Concordia Pops Orchestra is beginning its 47th season. The orchestra features members of all ages and was rehearsing at Whitby's Anderson Collegiate on Sept. 11. Jason Liebregts / Metroland ANDREW URANOWSKI IS LUCKY 13 MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com SIX FUN THINGS TO DO IN DURHAM ON THANKSGIVING WEEKEND COCKTAILS AND CURLING.The Uxbridge Curling Club, at 70 Franklin St., Uxbridge, invites people to give curling a try and have a drink or two, on Oct. 6 from 7 to 11:30 p.m. No experience required, but experienced club members will be there to help you out. The cost is $25. Contact rentals@uxbridgecur- lingclub.com or 905-752-4695. A little farther south, the WHITEVALE ARTISAN SHOW AND SALE is on Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Whitevale Golf Club, 2985 Golf Club Rd., Whitevale (in north Pickering). More than 20 vendors will be selling handcrafted items including stained glass, jewelry, wooden jewelry boxes, repurposed salvage items, mittens and birdhouses. Admission is free. At the other end of the region, the NEWCASTLE BIA HARVEST FESTIVAL is on Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Newcastle. Lots to enjoy in- cluding music, free children's activities, food, and a car, truck and tractor show. It's a free event. Next door in Oshawa, Oct. 7 is a SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE OSHAWA MUSEUM,1450 Simcoe St. S., between noon and 4 p.m. Time capsules is the theme, and visitors can look at a number of arti- facts from the museum's education collection and pick what they think should go into a time capsule. They will also learn about the time capsule outside of the museum buildings. Admission is free, and you can learn more by contacting Jillian at pro- gramming@oshawamuseum.org or 905-436-7624. At Lynde House Museum, 900 Brock St. S., Whitby, get in on a LIVE HISTORY THEATRE GAME on Oct. 6 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. In Time - Unlimited runs continuously, with a game starting every 15 minutes. Choose a character and play for an hour. Entrance is by donation. For more information, contact Trina Astor-Stewart at info@lyndehousemu- seum.com or 905-665-3131. In Scugog, the Blackstock and District Lions Club hosts its annual fundraising WALK FOR GUIDE DOGS on Oct. 7. Registration is at the Blackstock Fairgrounds, 3440 Church St., starting at 10 a.m. The walk begins an hour later. All funds raised go to the raising, training and placement of dog guides for Canadians with disabilities. For more informa- tion, contact Rev. Perry Grandel at 705-277-1694, email dpgrandel1952@gmail.com or visit www.walkfordogguides.com. 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The group is excited to have a show at Oshawa's Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG). "Reflections" runs to Nov. 9, and there's an artist talk on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Randomly Connected members are Labelle-John- son, Sandra Collins, Ruth Greenlaw, Janet Blyth Pow- ers, Sharon Recalla, Marissa Sweet, Barbara Kueres. The eighth member, Sylvia Val- entine, died earlier this year, but her work is a part of the show. Labelle Johnson notes the artists all have different styles. She works in waterco- lours, Kueres makes black- and-white drawings, Sweet creates landscapes using oil paints, and Recalla is known for her colourful, whimsical, folk-artish scenes. The group has chosen the theme "Reflections" for their RMG show, and the work in the show, five pieces per artist, is "based on ideas such as of the play of light on water and other surfaces, and the con- cept of introspection and memories of the past," states the RMG website. The RMG is at 72 Queen St. WHAT’S ON OSHAWA ART SHOW FOR RANDOMLY CONNECTED DURHAM - Ron Korb will be at the Bistro later this month. The Ajax flutist, who was nominated for a Gram- my Award for Best New Age Album a few years back, has a new record out. Korb is releasing World Ca- fe on Oct. 17 at the Jazz Bis- tro in Toronto. "It's been my dream, after Europa and Asia Beauty, to plot a fresh course of making an album with my original compositions inspired by the Latin culture," he says in a press release. "The pro- cess was both amusing and challenging. I am very pleased with the outcome and feel grateful for the en- thusiastic feedback." Korb will be accompa- nied by musicians, includ- ing pianist Hilario Duran, and his new album will be available at the concert. Advance tickets are $15 and available at ronkorb- .com. Tickets are $20 at the door. The Jazz Bistro is at 251 Victoria St., near Yonge and Dundas streets. NEW ALBUM FROM AJAX'S RON KORB DURHAM - If you skipped the Harry Potter books but want to catch up, this show's for you. And if you're a big fan, be prepared for a whirlwind recap. Dancyn Productions, in association with Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions, presents Pot- ted Potter: The Unautho- rized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff, March 22 to 24 at the Regent Theatre in Oshawa. Performed by actors Daniel Clarkson and Jeffer- son Turner, Potted Potter condenses the seven Harry Potter books, plus a game of Quidditch, into 70 side-split- ting minutes. The show features favou- rite characters from the books, songs, crazy props and a special appearance by a fire-breathing dragon. Tickets are $39.50, $69.50 and $99.50. The regent is at 50 King St. E. 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Indigenous peoples see things differently and, through art, a new show at Oshawa's Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) seeks to show how. "Indigenous peoples embody a relational ap- proach to understanding and interacting with the world, which allows them to engage more deeply through complex relation- ships with themselves and the natural world," states a press release. "Through colonization, this way of being and knowing has been compromised. The artists in this exhibition use their varied art practic- es to reclaim these ways of being and knowing, hoping to restore compromised connections and encour- age audiences to follow." The exhibition runs Sept. 22 to Jan. 6 and in- cludes work by Scott Bene- siinaabandan, Hannah Claus, Tanya Lukin Link- later, Meryl McMaster and Greg Staats. The opening reception is Oct. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at RMG Fridays. 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EarlyON Program - Mother Goose WHEN: 10:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: Sarah Dodge, 905-619-2529, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2QrT2mU Based on the oral tradition of storytelling, this program focuses on learning songs, rhymes and stories. Ages: 0 to 12 months. Email registration preferred at earlyon.ajax@ymcagta.org or call 905- 619-4565, ext 310 and leave a message. Walking Soccer WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle- Gravlev, 905-831-8903, inmotion@pickeringsoc- cer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoc- cer.ca/programs/community-programs/ COST: $5.00 Drop in Fee Walking Soccer is a new take on soccer; participants must be walking whether they have the ball or not. This allows players of all skill and fitness levels to participate and be engaged in the sport. Walking Soccer is played on a smaller field, 5 on 5. There is no special equip- ment needed for this program. Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioartcafe.com, http://openstudioartcafe.com COST: $3 Open Mic every Friday night. Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cozy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome!$3 admission SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Lego Saturdays WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Mandy Boyes, 905-619-2529, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http:// bit.ly/2wsxVI5 Put your building skills to the test with our Lego challenges. Drop-in program for ages 4+. Whitevale Artisan Show and Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Whitevale Golf Club, 2985 Golf Club Rd, Whitevale, ON , Pickering CONTACT: Kandice Brackenbury, 416-601-7547, kandicebrackenbury@rogers.com, https://whitevalegolfclub.com COST: 20-plus unique vendors selling hand- crafted items including stained glass; footstools and ottomans; jewelry; soap; wooden jewelry boxes, wine glass hold- ers, and cheeseboards; re-purposed salvage items; string art; mittens, bird- houses, knitted items. Ajax Reading Circle WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Sarah Dodge, 905-619-2529, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http:// bit.ly/2Mxml9k COST: Read to succeed! Readers from ages 4-12 read with high school volunteers. Drop-in. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 6th Pickering Scouts WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 7:45 p.m WHERE: Gandatsetiagon Public School, 1868 Parkside Dr., Pickering CONTACT: 6thpickscouts@gmail.com COST: Open Den night for Beavers - boys and girls from age 5 - 7 welcome! Try our program and consider registering for our 2018-19 adventure season! Pickering Horticultural Meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road South, Pickering CON- TACT: Joanne Shaw, jo- anne.shaw2@gmail.com, http:// www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety.com We aim to provide inspiration and educa- tion to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Monthly meetings are held in the O'Brien Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Visitors welcome. Join us for a Flower Arranging Workshop. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER10 Gym and Swim Pickering - For Adults with Autism + Their Families WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278-3489, kristina@homebasedur- ham.com, https://www.homebasedur- ham.com COST: Enjoy an afternoon of fun and fitness! Every Wednesday our families run, jump and swim together. This multi-sport program offers a wide range of activities in the gym and aqua fit/ free swim in the pool. For adults with Autism and their families. Mental Health Forum 2018 WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library , 55 Harwood Avenue South in Ajax, Ontario., Ajax CONTACT: Carion Fenn Foundation, 289-923-8170, smcm@carionfenn.org, https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-mental- health-forum-tickets-48954991698 Our forum will feature various community organizations to showcase the resources available to community members and a presentation for a healthier mental health. Featuring Liana Lane, Ajax Resi- dent talking about everyday to difficult conversations. 6th Pickering Scouts WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: William Dunbar P.S., 1030 Glenanna Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 6thpick- scouts@gmail.com COST: Open Den night for Cubs - girls and boys ages 8 - 10 welcome! Try our program and consider registering for the 2018-19 adventure season! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 CFUW Ajax-Pickering Monthly Meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Caroline, 416-726-6568, cfuw.ajax.pick- ering@gmail.com, http://www.ajaxc- fuw.ca COST: Topic: Land Over Landings (advocacy update)Speaker: Reid Williamson .CFUW is a national organization of women working to: improve the status of women and girls, promote quality public education and advance hu- man rights, justice, and peace. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioartcafe.com, http://openstudioartcafe.com COST: $3 Open Mic every Friday night. Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cozy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome!$3 admission SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Ajax Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Center - HMS Room, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax CONTACT: Laura Ashton, 9052434690, laura.ashton@blood.ca, http://blood.ca COST: You can give life by donating blood at them Ajax blood donor clinic. If you are 17 years of age and older we encourage you to book an appointment and review your eligibility online by visiting www.blood.ca. Senior Health and Wellness Fair WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Islamic Centre, 2065 Brock Road North Pickering, ON, Pickering CONTACT: Saira Haq, 647.863.7222 Men and women over age 55 and their caregivers are invited to attend this free event hosted by Muslim Seniors of GTA and Pickering Islamic Centre. This will be an excellent opportunity to speak with various health services in Durham. 'An Evening with Ella' with Faith Amour WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture, 78 Church St. S., Ajax CONTACT: 905-619-2529 COST: $25 per ticket Award-winning jazz vocalist, Faith Amour, sings the music of Ella Fitzgerald in- terwoven with stories of the legendary singer's life. Cash bar and concessions available. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Movies at the Main - Life of the Party WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Sarah Dodge, 905-619-2529 Life of the Party (Rated PG). 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The van does not have a raised roof, so person cannot sit in the back of the van. Van s in good condition with all repairs up to date, but we no longer need it. Stow and go seats. Van seats four. 124,700km $9,200 Or Best Offer 905-723-1394 TO ADVERTISE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 29 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m For Exhibitor information please contact Donna McNally: 905-215-0484 / dmcnally@starmetrolandmedia.com DRAW PRIZES • FREE PARKING • FREE SHUTTLE KIDS & BIG KIDS FACE PAINTING ON SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM FRIDAY IS SENIORS NIGHT 60+ GET IN FREE SPONSORED BY: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! DurhaM collEgE caMpus rEcrEatioN & wEllNEss cENtrE 2000 siMcoE st. N. oshawa suNDay october 21 • 10am - 4pm FriDay october 19 • 5pm - 9pm saturDay october 20 • 10am - 5pm Whitevale Artisan Craft Show Sat. Oct. 6th 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Whitevale Golf Club 2985 Golf Club Road, Pickering 23 Unique Vendors! String Art, Stained Glass, Quilted items, Dog Bandanas, Jewellery, Ottomans, Recycled Sweater Mittens, Resin Paintings, Knit Toques, Scarves, Repurposed Salvage items, Wooden Jewellery Boxes, Cheeseboards and Pepper Mills and much more!!! CONCETTA COLUCCI July 29, 1931 - October 2, 2018 Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in her 88th year. Devoted wife of the late Antonio for 56 years. Loving mother of Lenny. Nonna to Tony (Shannon) and Haylee. Connie was loved by many family and friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Fondly remembered by family and friends in Baselice, Italy. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax) on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from ST. BERNADETTE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (21 Bayly St. E., Ajax) on Saturday, October 6 at 1:00 pm. Connie will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in RESURRECTION CEMETERY (355 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby) following the Mass. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. A Book of Condolences may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca STROUD, Leonard "Len" Passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn for 42 years. Loving father to Angela and Jill (Chris) Mustard. Proud Poppa to Lincoln, Natalie and Anderson. Brother to Murray of Pickering and Nelson (Carolyn) of London. Nephew of Tom Forsythe Sr. and Kathleen McNaught of Oshawa. Loving brother in law to Wayne (Sarah) Horne Hawkestone, Loreen (Ken) Miller Chatworth and Sharon (Evan) Gilbert of Coulson. He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He will also be fondly remembered by Cindy Vipond and Terry Buder. Leonard is predeceased by his daughter Janet. Len was the proud partner and manager of Stroud Farms Ajax/Whitby since 1990. He was also an active and proud supporting member of Durham Farm Fresh. He will be greatly missed by the farming community. Visitation will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street S., Uxbridge (905-852-3073) on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 7p.m. to 9p.m. A funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave., Uxbridge on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 1p.m. with visitation beginning at 11a.m. Immediately following the service, Len will be laid to rest at the Uxbridge Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity United Church. 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