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Home My WebLink AboutNA2018_10_25THURSDAY OCTOBER 25, 2018 $3.00 WEEKLY IN PRINT. MUCH MORE ONLINE ANYTIME. DurhamRegion.com READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Nominee 2018 AND THE WINNERS ARE... SEETHE READERS’CHOICEWINNERS SECTION INSIDETHIS PAPER. Winner Kingsway College 1200 leland Road, osHawa (Townline noRTH of King sT.) sunday, nov. 25TH 10am-4:30pm Adults $6.00 • seniors $5.00 Kids 16 & under Free one day only! • free parking • DraW priZeS Get more community news now GETTING OVER FUNGI FEAR: MUSHROOM HUNTING IN DURHAM Chris Tanouye photo THERE’S PLENTY TO PICK, EAT IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD /P.6 Jan Thornhill, centre, a member of the Mycological Society of Toronto, provided names and descriptions of mushrooms that were plucked from Durham Forest during a foray on Oct. 6. READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Police seize shotgun after Osh- awa chase ends in Clarington farmer's field Keep pets safe on Halloween Looking for more online? Check out these stories... 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Amazing exercise and therapeutic value for the whole family. 16ft floor model on display Swim Spas starting at $14,699.99 Financing Available fourwindsspas.com DURHAM - After declin- ing for nearly two decades the crime rate in Durham Region has begun inching up slightly over the past few years, statistics pre- pared for the Durham Re- gional Police Services Board indicate. The numbers were among a host of statistics presented recently to the board as part of the ser- vice's ongoing monitoring of community safety. The numbers - including over- all crime rates and clear- ance rates for incidents re- ported - show Durham to be among the top 50 per cent of comparator communities, according to the report. The annual assessment - some figures reflect stats for the calendar year, while others are geared to a year ending July 31 - are a mea- sure of the Durham ser- vice's pursuit of communi- ty safety. Durham's stats are compared to those in Halton, Peel, York, Niaga- ra, Ottawa, Hamilton, Wa- terloo and Toronto. Here's a closer look at some of the statistics: •The overall crime rate is the number per 100,000 residents of criminal inci- dents, excluding traffic in- fractions, reported to and substantiated by police during a 12-month period. Durham's rate for the peri- od ending in 2017 was 2,949 incidents per 100,000, an in- crease of three per cent over a similar period end- ing in 2016. The report notes that there has been a general de- cline in the overall crime rate for Durham and its comparators over the past 18 years, although that trend began to reverse in 2015 when there was a five per cent increase here. Durham's numbers are the fourth lowest among its comparator communities, with Halton, at 2,089 per 100,000 residents, lowest, according to the report. •The violent crime rate in Durham Region for the year ending in 2017 was 633 per 100,000 residents, virtu- ally unchanged from 2016 when the rate as 633. The violent crime rate in Dur- ham increased by 7.3 per cent from 2015 to 2016, end- ing a downward trend that had been evident for some time. Durham's violent crime rate for the most recent pe- riod was fifth lowest among comparators. Durham's unchanged rate for violent crime is in contrast to com- parator communities, which saw an average in- crease of almost nine per cent with Waterloo (21 per cent) and Ottawa (17 per cent) reporting the shar- pest spikes. •Property crimes were up three per cent in Dur- ham in 2017, with a rate of 1,896 incidents per 100,000 residents. •The Durham police ser- vice's clearance rate was al- most 45 per cent in 2017, a slight increase over the pre- vious period. The clear- ance rate represents the number of incidents cleared, by charge or other- wise, as a percentage of all reported and substantiated incidents during the year. •Durham's weighted clearance rate - the per- centage of crime solved by police, factoring in the se- verity of the incidents and giving more weight to more serious offences - was 44.4 per cent in 2017, unchanged from the previous period. •The number of motor vehicle collisions involving injuries on roads patrolled by Durham police was 915 in the 2017 reporting peri- od, an increase of almost two per cent over 2016's 899. There were 10 fatal colli- sions for the same period, up from eight in the previ- ous reporting period. The leading causes of fatal colli- sions were speed and driver error, according to the stats. Alcohol factored in five fatal crashes and drugs in two. •The average response time - the number of min- utes it takes for a unit to ar- rive on scene from the time a call is received - was just under nine minutes in Dur- ham Region, according to the report. AFTER YEARS OF DECLINE, CRIME RATE INCHES UP JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS Yvonne Corvers/Metroland 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 6 NORTH DURHAM - Forest debris crunches under Jan Thornhill's feet as she steps carefully from a dirt trail and into the woods, her gaze toward the ground blanketed in leaves. T hornhill stops, squints and then kneels, confident that she's spotted something interesting. A knife is pulled from her jacket pocket and with quick precision a small, brown mushroom is removed from the forest floor. She gives it a quick sweep with her other hand and then holds it out to the small group that's clustered around her at Durham Forest on an early October Sat- urday morning. Thornhill quickly blurts out the official Latin name for the mushroom, adds its more common name in En- glish, and then answers the most important question of FORAYING IN DURHAM FOREST A Infundibulicybe squamulosa mushroom found by Robin Green on a foray through Durham Forest. Photos by: Chris Tanouye CHRIS HALL chall@durhamregion.com NEWS A Inocybe sp./Fiber head species mushroom Honey mushrooms/Armillaria ostoyae mushroom A Wolf’s Milk Slime/Lycogala epidendrum mushroom A Turkey Tail/Trametes versicolor mushroom A Bleeding Mycena/Mycena haematopus mushroom A Hypholoma capnoides mushroom A Pigskin Poison Puffball/Scleroderma citrinum mushroom 7 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m all: Is it edible? It's a scene that will play out over and over again on that soggy weekend morning, as Thornhill and her small army of mushroom enthusiasts scatter through- out the forest setting. As the foray leader that day, Thornhill, a senior member of the Mycological Society of Toronto (MST), starts the expedition off by picking and identifying the mushrooms that can be found just off a main trail. As the group grows more comfortable, both rookie and veteran mushroom hunters branch off into the woods on their own, spotting then stooping to pick, as they meander through the wooded area where the smell of fall hangs heavy in the air. One by one, with a varied clutch of mushrooms in their hand, the foragers return to the trail and show their finds to Thornhill. She carefully examines each mushroom, identifying most. Some are kept for show-and-tell later while oth- ers are tossed back to the forest floor. "You can spend the whole day picking mushrooms and saying, What's that?," said Robin Green, a Toronto man taking part in his first foray with the MST. "It's like being two again and asking your parents, 'what's that?'" As the rain let up on the Saturday of the Thanksgiv- ing weekend, more than a dozen people gathered in a parking lot at Durham Forest for the start of the foray. It's essentially a half-day crash course on mushrooms that sees participants spend about two hours wander- ing through the woods collecting samples. After the for- agers have filled their baskets or bags with all sizes and types of fungi - it's own kingdom on our globe, alongside plants and animals - everyone returns to the parking lot where everything collected is then spread out onto two long adjoining tables. There, the samples are divid- ed into species and Thornhill gives a detailed briefing on the different varieties. The majority of people who take part in the forays, which are led by MST members each spring and fall across the GTA, are those interested in edibles, said Thornhill. "Most mushrooms are edible, there's only a few that can kill you," said Thornhill, noting that some people will try any type of edible mushroom, while others only munch on "choice" varieties - the tasty ones such as chanterelles, chicken-of-the-woods, hedgehogs and black trumpets. While mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes, they generally fall into a handful of categories: The basic mushroom with a cap and stem, those that look like un- derwater coral, puffballs, others that look like shelves on trees and, finally, blobs of jelly. "One of the first things you need to learn is which are poisonous and which are deadly," said Thornhill. When picking mushrooms, she stressed, it's important to get all of the mushroom - and not just pluck it - because the most deadly forms of fungus are identified at the base of the stem which is located underground. There are more than 40,000 different kinds of mush- rooms in Ontario alone, with Thornhill estimating she's identified about 2,000 in her lifetime of foraging, which began when she was a youngster. As a child, Thornhill would col- lect mush- rooms at a cottage and draw them, a hobby that planted the seed for her ca- reer as a children's book writ- er and il- lustrator. "I drew mushrooms as a kid, I dreamed of mush- rooms when I was a kid," she recalled with a laugh. Later in life, she became an avid birder but then strayed back to the world of mushrooms. "I basically saw all the birds you could see around here. To see a new one, you had to drive 400 kilometres when something rare showed up," said Thornhill. "Now, I can go into the woods and almost daily find (a mushroom) I've never seen before. It's the ultimate treasure hunt and sometimes I get food." With more than 30 years of dabbling in mushrooms "pretty seriously," Thornhill is confident in her abili- ties to identify fungi. But, she quickly adds, "the more I know, the more I know I don't know." Among those taking part in the Oct. 6 foray at Dur- ham Forest was Eric Merwart, a Toronto man who said he was ready to embrace the Polish part of his heritage that favours mushrooms. A few steps off the trail, Merwart stoops down as he spots something peeking out from a blanket of leaves and cautiously eyes his find. After years of fungi fear, Merwart is excited to learn more about the ubiquitous - but rarely noticed - life that grows everywhere on the globe. "I finally got the courage to do it. There's always been this stigma that you'll get seriously sick," he said of wild mushroom picking. "This is a great opportunity to learn from someone who is educated and knowledge- able in the field." The bulk of the MST's forays are held in September and October, with a few springtime excursions mixed into the schedule to hunt for morels. It's not uncom- mon, said Thornhill, for more than 50 people to show up for the fall forays when edible mushrooms are plenti- ful. "It's a good walk ruined," said Thornhill of the for- ays. "That's what we say about mushrooming." For more information about the Mycological Society of Toronto, visit www.myctor.org. NEWS A Slug-eaten Russula sp. mushroom A Fly Agaric/ Amanita muscaria var. guessowii mushroom A Hygrocybe pavula (yellow and orange) and Hygrocybe borealis mushrooms A Gymnopus subnudus mushroom A Indigo Milky/Lactarius indigo mushroom Dozens of samples were collected by mushroom enthusiasts during a two-hour foray throughout Durham Forest on Oct. 6 led by Jan Thornhill of the Toronto Mycological Society. THE ISSUE: TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT LIVES IN DURHAM FOREST LOCAL IMPACT: THE UBIQUITOUS - BUT RARELY NOTICED - LIFE OF MUSHROOMS STORY BEHIND THE STORY Port Perry Star reporter Chris Hall recently took a walk in the woods in search of something to eat. 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 8 Someconditionsapply. Book your free walk-in shower estimate to take advantage of these great fall savings! 1-800-465-0593 LifestyleHomeProducts.ca/metro-offer SAVE UP TO $500 L IFETIME BATHWRA PS I'm glad winter's coming -glad for one reason only. All our frogs, toads and tur- tles will be safe under- ground or in the mud at the bottom of ponds for the next several months. In- stead of out trying to cross busy roads, with often fatal results. Snakes, too, which are even harder for drivers to see, and love nothing better than finding a patch of warm asphalt on cool au- tumn days and basking in the sun. Cathy Brailsford of Whitby had a sad story to tell about going for a walk along the Waterfront Trail recently and finding three baby garter snakes en route, all flattened by vehi- cles. An ongoing tragedy resulting in fewer and few- er of these beautiful, be- nign reptiles in Durham. The two she found on lo- cal roads were surely hit by cars, the one on the trail likely run over by a bicycle. Cathy told me of a baby snapping turtle and a mid- sized garter snake she spot- ted in September that suf- fered the same cruel fate. Reptiles and amphibi- ans are such a valuable part of our ecosystem, cleaning up a multitude of agricultural and garden pests such as slugs, snails, sow bugs, caterpillars, grasshoppers, earwigs and other insects, as well as small rodents. How can we protect them - besides driv- ing carefully near wet- lands, meadows and woods? First of all, keep your yard pesticide free. Any chemical that kills pests will likely poison toads, frogs and snakes, as well as wipe out their food supply. Plant a pollinator garden to attract a healthy variety of insects, and trees and shrubs for shade, a key re- quirement for any mois- ture-loving animal. Brush piles, loose rocks, old tree stumps and stacks of fire- wood can offer shelter to "herps," and ponds are also a great idea. Why not leave a corner of your property to grow wild? When I went online to find other ways we might protect these interesting animals, I was instead bar- raged with sites saying how to get rid of them. So most important of all, take your kids and grandkids out into local nature areas looking for toads, frogs, snakes and salamanders, so their generation will come to know, love and val- ue them. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. Durham outdoors writ- er Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. REPTILES GETTING READY FOR WINTER OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY LAMENTS LOSS OF REPTILES BY VEHICLES MARGARET CARNEY Column AJAX - More than 50 tickets were issued during a two-day roadway safety blitz in Ajax. Durham regional po- lice officers conducted a distracted driving safety blitz on Kingston Road, at the intersections of Church Street, Westney Road and Salem Road on Oct. 16 and 17. These inter- sections were chosen due to the higher levels of ve- hicle collisions, police re- port. Officers charged 47 drivers with hand-held de- vice infractions and three motorists were charged because they were sus- pended drivers. Other tickets issued included driving with no validation tag, with no insurance, with no licence and also for failing to surrender a licence. A G1 driver was also given a ticket for an infraction. FIFTY PLUS TICKETS ISSUED IN AJAX SAFETY BLITZ CRIME We dig deeper on the issues that matter to you. VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM TO READ CURRENT AND PAST INVESTIGATIONS 9 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m The Region of Durham will carry out its annual fall test of the nuclear public alerting system on October 29 and 30.The public alerting system is designed to warn residents and businesses in the unlikely event of a nuclear emergency. Scheduled tests October 29:The automated telephone dialing system will be tested during regular daytime business hours.Homes and businesses that have a landline phone and are within 10 kilometres of the Darlington or Pickering Nuclear Generating Station will receive a test notification. October 30:The outdoor sirens will be tested during regular daytime business hours and may sound for up to one minute.The sirens are within three kilometres of the nuclear generating stations. This is only a test.If you are near the Darlington or Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations during this time and hear sirens or receive telephone notification,you do not need to take any action. The next test is scheduled for spring 2019. For more information,visit durham.ca/demo,or contact the public alerting information line at 1-866-551-5373. If you require this information in accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.2842. Durham Emergency Management Office Public Notice TESTING OF THE NUCLEAR PUBLIC ALERTING SYSTEM Durham Emergency Management Office 605 Rossland Road East,W hitby,ON L1N 6A3 durham.ca/demo facebook.com/regionofdurham twitter.com/regionofdurham DURHAM - Rotating la- bour disruptions involv- ing Canada Post could af- fect mail sent out by Dur- ham Region, including bills and welfare cheques. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers an- nounced rotating strikes as it continues to bargain for a new contract. Mail will still be delivered, but it will take longer to ar- rive. The region said that as of Monday, Oct. 22, mail delivery could be delayed. Mail will still be sent out, including water and sani- tary sewer bills, TeleRead cards and cheques. Residents are still re- sponsible for the timely payment of bills, even dur- ing a disruption. Water and sanitary sewer bills can be paid at regional headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whit- by, online, or in person through your bank, or by cheque (payable to The Re- gional Municipality of Durham) at a drop box lo- cation: Ajax: Municipal Office, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Brock: Municipal Of- fice, 1 Cameron St. E., Can- nington Clarington: Municipal Office, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville Oshawa: Municipal Of- fice, 50 Centre St. S. Pickering: Civic Com- plex, One The Esplanade Scugog: Municipal Of- fice, 181 Perry St., Port Per- ry Uxbridge: Municipal Office, 51 Toronto St. S. Whitby: Regional head- quarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Ontario Works (OW) cli- ents who normally receive their monthly payments by mail will continue to do so. Individuals receiving OW payments through di- rect deposit will receive payment, into a bank ac- count, as usual. Clients are still re- quired to report income changes, and changes to their circumstances, to their caseworker. Provincial Offences Act (POA) fines can be paid in person at regional headquarters, or online at durham.ca/tickets. Fines can also be paid over the phone by calling 905-668- 3130 or toll-free at 1-866- 779-8839, or in person, at any POA court office in Ontario. Clients are encouraged to attend the court office with respect to any time- sensitive material. To ask about mailings regarding immunization and other health con- cerns, call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 (toll-free at 1- 800-841-2729). Inquiries about water safety, tobacco control and food safety, should go to the Environmental Help Line at 905-723-3818, or toll-free (1-888-777-9613). For regional updates about the Canada Post la- bour disruption, visit dur- ham.ca/CanadaPostLa- bourDisruption. DURHAM PREPARESFOR POSTAL LABOURDISRUPTION BUSINESS OSHAWA - Firefighters responding to a residential fire four years ago in Pick- ering found a body in the smoke-filled garage of the home, jurors heard as a murder trial began in ear- nest Thursday. The body turned out to be that of Carmela Knight, who owned the Pebbles- tone Crescent home with her husband, David Knight. Jurors have heard Carmela Knight was mur- dered prior to the fire being set in the garage in 2014. The Crown alleges Da- vid Knight, who was in the midst of an acrimonious di- vorce from Carmela, con- spired with another man to have her killed. He has pleaded not guilty to first- degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and ar- son. Thursday, as evidence began, jurors heard from a number of Pickering fire- fighters who responded to a report of a fire in the ga- rage of the Knight home just before 8 p.m. on Sept. 15, 2014. Firefighter Steven Grubich said he was deal- ing with spot fires inside the smoky garage when he stumbled over something on the floor and fell. "I didn't know what it was," Grubich said. "I moved my flashlight to the right and saw what ap- peared to be a head." Jurors heard firefight- ers dealt with a liquid fire on the floor of the garage, close to where Carmela's body was found. There was an odour of gasoline pre- sent at the scene, court heard. An autopsy later deter- mined that Carmela, 39, had compression injuries to her neck and blunt force trauma to her face. Dur- ham police determined her death to be a homicide. Before any evidence was heard Thursday, Supe- rior Court Justice Alex Sosna warned the jury about drawing conclusions from a lengthy and detailed opening statement they'd heard earlier from prose- cutor Paul Murray. The Crown's hours-long address, which outlined ev- idence expected to be heard during the trial, amounted to a "brick by brick" re- presentation of the case, the judge said. "It has built a house of individual bricks," Sosna said. "By doing so he may have left you with the im- pression the case is so strong, so pervasive, so overwhelming that you have no choice but to con- vict." "Keep in mind the open- ing statement is not evi- dence," Sosna told the ju- rors. The trial continues in Oshawa. FIREFIGHTERS FOUND BODY INSMOKE-FILLED GARAGE OF PICKERINGHOME, MURDER TRIAL HEARS JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS Two men have been charged with murder in the death of a Pickering women whose body was found in the remains of a house fire last fall. Police said Carmela Knight, 39, was found with "obvious signs of trauma" after firefighters responded to a report of a garage fire on Pebblestone Crescent in Pickering on Sept. 15, 2014. Jason Liebregts / Metroland 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 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 It was an election issue in the June provincial election for the Durham Progressive Conservative candidates to end tolling of Highway 412 - a north-south highway that connect- s Highway 401 and Highway 407. So, it must be with some chagrin to these MPPs that the cause has been taken up by Jennifer French, the Oshawa MPP from the NDP party. French introduced a private member's bill on Oct. 16 aimed at killing the tolls on Highway 412 and also on High- way 418, which will similarly connect Highway 401 and- Highway 407 in Clarington when it opens in 2020. The bill would require all King's Road connections between High- way 401 and Highway 407 East to be free to use. Highway 412 is located in west Whitby just east of Lake Ridge Road and- Highway 418 will connect the 401 and 407 in Clarington near Courtice Road. For French and many other commuters who call Dur- ham Region home, it really is a question of fairness. Other north-south links between Highway 401 and Highway 407 - namely highways 404, 400, 410, 403 and 427 - are toll-free. Incredibly, these toll-free highways connect to the portion of Highway 407 owned by a private consortium; Highway 412 in Whitby and ultimately Highway 418 in Clarington connect to the provincially-owned portion of Highway 407. French - who serves as the NDP's critic for infrastruc- ture, transportation and highways - concludes, quite right- ly, that the tolling of Highway 412, and also on Highway 418 when it opens, unfairly targets Durham residents. More- over, the tolling has acted as a deterrent for commuters to access Highway 412 and that has contributed to traffic snarls on a near daily basis in Durham. French doesn't have data on how much money Highway 412 generates for the province (because it is rolled into over- all Highway 407 East numbers), but it doesn't take an ac- countant to figure out that Highway 412 is underutilized. Taking the tolls off this road would result in traffic moving north and south more efficiently, thus taking some of the load off Brock Street as a north-south route that traverses through downtown Whitby. So, here's hoping the provincial conservatives put politi- cal stripes aside and take up the cause of Jennifer French's private member's bill to kill the Highway 412 and 418 tolls. Durham residents need and deserve it. DURHAM PCS NEED TO GET BEHIND OSHAWA MPP'S PRIVATE MEMBER'S BILL ON HWY. 412/418 TOLLING "Taking the tolls off this road would result in traffic moving north and south more efficiently, thus taking some of the load off Brock Street as a north-south route that traverses through downtown Whitby." LETTERS & COMMENTARY RESIDENT HOPES GRANDVIEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE REACHES ITS FUNDRAISING GOALS SOON TO THE EDITOR: RE: DURHAM'S GRANDVIEW FOUNDATION LAUNCHES BE- LIEVE CAMPAIGN AIMED AT REACHING $20 MILLION FUNDRAISING GOAL, NEWS, WWW.DURHAMREGION.COM I was very interested in the story about Grand- view. My philosophy of giving is that if a million people give a dollar that's a lot of money. If they give $5, $10, etc. that's even more money. Groups can put their money in togeth- er if they don't have much to spare. I don't think it should take us long to find the bal- ance of funds for Grand- view Children's Centre. If the banks want to get involved, all the kids in schools can contribute by asking their parents for any loose change lying around the house. This could be taken in at the banks on behalf of Grand- view. I'm sending my dona- tion today. Good luck, Grandview. I hope your goal will be reached soon. VAL COLLINS AJAX SELFISH DOG OWNERS RUIN THE TRAILS FOR EVERYONE TO THE EDITOR: RE: UXBRIDGE TRAILS Again my wife and I are walking in the trails. Signs clearly say dogs are to be on leashes. The parking lot has dog excrement in many places. As we were walking we saw three dogs off leash darting in and out the tree lines. Then two mini-minded men swagger into view. Clearly the own- er(s). One says "hello"; we don't respond in anyway, we just keep moving. You see, my wife is afraid of large dogs. They have jumped up on us and left dirty paw prints on our clothes many times. Now, we don't owe them a re- sponse to "hello" as we pass. One fool starts mouthing off and exhibit- ed his ingrained childish ways. My wife says leashes are required. We continue on. More stupid immature banter from both now. We kept going. Would they have been so bold had they been alone? I've been us- ing these trails for more than 40 years and it is get- ting worse. The entitle- ment of others who can so disregard common de- cently is bordering on a none-existent IQ. We love the trails, but selfishness prevails. MICHAEL THOMAS UXBRIDGE 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m N O M I N A T I O N S W A N T E D ! NNNNOOOOMOMOMMMIIIINNNNANANAAATATATTTIIIIOOOONNNNSSSS WWWWAWAWAAANANANNNTTTTEEEEDDDD!!!! Autumn Peltier,13 Wikwemikong First Nation,ON 2017 Ontario Junior Citizen Autumn feels very passionate about preserving the environment and creating awareness for the importance of clean drinking water.She was one of two youth advocates chosen to represent Canada during the 2015 Children’s Climate Conference in Sweden.During the 2016 Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in Vancouver,she addressed her concerns directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. CLARINGTON - No evi- dence was found after an extensive excavation in north Clarington on Thursday.Durham Re- gional Police were follow- ing up on a tip regarding a historical missing person investigation from the 1960s. The case involves the disappearance of Noreen Greenley, who was 13- years-old when she went missing in Bowmanville- . On Sept. 14, 1963, Noreen, 13, left her best friend's house to catch a bus home and seemingly vanished. Community volunteers searched for her and police investigated, but it was never determined what happened to Noreen that night. Thursday's dig was the result of a report last month that someone had come forward to say a now- deceased relative may have been involved in the girl's disappearance. The tip in- dicated that Noreen's body may have been left in a car- that was buried when roadwork was being car- ried out in 1963, according to Detective Sergeant Mitch Martin of the Dur- ham police homicide unit. "We received some in- formation that a car was buried in this area in 1963," Martin said from the site of the dig Thursday morning. An extensive excava- tion in the area of Hwy. 57 and Concession Road 8 near Bowmanville.Dur- ham police report two trenches were dug - one was about 150 feet long and the other was about 100 feet long. Each trench went down seven feet and metal detectors were used along the way, which could pene- trate another three feet in depth. No evidence was lo- cated. If anyone has informa- tion related to the disap- pearance of Noreen, they are asked to contact Det. Moore (ext. 5326) of the Ma- jor Crime - Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520. Anonymous informa- tion can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-905- 579-1520 (1815) or online at www.durhamregional- crimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. NO EVIDENCE FOUND AFTER EXCAVATION AT BOWMANVILLE SITE JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS Durham Regional Police forensic investigators worked in the trench as Durham police followed up on a tip in a cold case involving Noreen Greenley, a 13-year-old girl who went missing in 1963. Police were excavating for a car rumoured to be buried in the area. Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX - Police have re- lease images of two sus- pects as they continue to investigate an incident that saw shots fired last month in Ajax. Two men are already facing charges including attempted murder and weapons offences in rela- tion to the incident, which occurred at about 5:15 p.m. Sept. 3 at the intersection of Bayly and Burcher streets. Durham police said an altercation be- tween people in two sepa- rate cars led to shots being fired from one car toward another. No injuries were report- ed and the suspects drove off at a high rate of speed, police said. Already facing charges are two Ajax men: Paul An- dres Fernandez, 20, of Plowman Drive and 21- year-old Deondre Jacobs of Reed Drive. Investigators are trying to identify two other men, both believed to be in their 20s. One, a black man with short hair and prescrip- tion glasses, wore a hooded "Champion" sweater and dark pants. The second, a man with a tanned com- plexion and long braided hair wore a red sweater and light-coloured pants. Anonymous informa- tion can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-905-579- 1520 (2521) or online at www.durhamregional- crimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. POLICE SEEK 2 MORE SUSPECTSIN AJAX SHOOTING INCIDENT DURHAM - An Ajax man is facing numerous charges after police inves- tigating suspected drug trafficking seized a loaded gun at his residence Thurs- day. Investigators obtained a search warrant after offi- cers arrested a suspect for trafficking drugs including fentanyl and cocaine in Oshawa Oct. 18, Durham police said. A search of the suspect's home resulted in the seizure of a loaded .22 calibre Beretta pistol, po- lice said. Adrian McGowan, 31, of Chaston Road, Ajax faces multiple charges including drug trafficking, posses- sion of proceeds of crime and firearm offences. COPS SEIZE GUN DURING DRUG INVESTIGATION, AJAX MAN FACES CHARGES 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 OPINION s through xperts. LOCAL NEWS What you NEED to know toda UNSOLVED Follow the cases that still baffle law enforcement. EVENTS It’s your community activity planner. Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! Newsletters collect the local stories you need to know and deliver them to your inbox… Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter Local issues thr the eyes of exper ou NEED oday. DURHAM - Nearly 29,000 Durham District School Board students now have a Chromebook laptop to use at home and at school. The school board is con- tinuing a massive technolo- gy rollout - as of this fall ev- ery Grade 7, 8, 10 and 11 stu- dent has been issued an in- dividual Chromebook. Three high schools, G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vo- cational Institute, Henry Street High School and Brock High School, have provided the devices to stu- dents in all grades. Next year, every Dur- ham District School Board (DDSB) student in Grade 7 to 12 will have one. Amanda Paterson, the board's education officer for technology, media and libraries, says the Chrome- books are being used often, but they're not replacing other skills. "The Chromebook is one more tool in the classroom - a very powerful tool," she says. "But, we still need stu- dents having conversa- tions, they're still writing on paper, they're still work- ing on their whiteboards in their classroom. They're using (Chromebooks) when it's the best tool for the job." Students are governed by the DDSB's Safe and Ac- ceptable use policy and their School Code of Con- duct, regardless of when and where they're using the laptop. That includes rules like "not transmitting, display- ing, distributing, or mak- ing available materials that are harassing or discrimi- natory" and reporting any cyberbullying to school staff or parents. Paterson says the DDSB is making "teachable mo- ments" out of any inappro- priate use. "Whenever we're intro- ducing something, people might make mistakes," she says. "And we're really looking at those as opportu- nities to teach children safe ways to explore online." This school year, the DDSB has also seen a big uptick in the use of Google Classroom, which allows students and teachers to easily share information - whether it's a teacher pro- viding feedback on an as- signment, or students working together on a group project. Last school year, the DDSB had about 3,200 ac- tive Google Classrooms. That number has jumped to more than 4,200 so far this year. Another online tool that's gaining momentum is Overdrive, a digital li- brary the DDSB introduced this fall. Students can use their school board login to sign out digital or audio books from anywhere there is in- ternet connection. As of Sept. 20, there were more than 1,700 checkouts from Overdrive. The DDSB's technology rollout has also included putting about 2,300 iPads in kindergarten and Grade 1 classrooms, and making 138 MiFi devices available for students to check out from 32 school libraries. A MiFi device acts as a portable Wi-Fi hot spot that allows students to get on- line from anywhere, at no cost to them. DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD HAS ISSUED 29,000 CHROMEBOOKS The Durham District School Board is continuing a major rollout of new technology this year. So far, close to 29,000 Chromebook laptops have been issued to students for use at school and at home. As of this fall every DDSB student in Grade 7, 8, 10 and 11 has one. There has also been a big increase in the use of Google Classroom and a new digital library called Overdrive has been introduced. Alicia Shears, a student at David Boucher P.S., played the online interactive quiz game Kahoot with other class members on Oct. 19. 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Comments provided through the telephone town halls are anon- ymous. The government is gather- ing public feedback on several ed- ucation topics including the sex education curriculum; developing a "Parents' Bill of Rights;" cell phone use in the classroom; and improving student performance in math, science, engineering and technology. In addition to the telephone town halls, feedback can be pro- vided by filing out an online sub- mission form, completing an on- line survey or emailing a written submission to forthepa- rents@ontario.ca Consultations close Dec. 15. GOT AN OPINION ON SEX ED? 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FIND BREAKING NEWS DAILY AT DURHAMREGION.COM 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 Call Today for Fast, Friendly, Debt Relief. 1-855-677-6311 COME VISIT YOUR LOCAL OFFICE for pennies on the dollar shed student loans shed collection calls shed credit cards shed CRA troubles shed wage and bank garnishments Support in Durham Region is just a phone call away. 1.877.433.4003 ajaxpickering@bayshore.ca www.bayshore.ca Personal Care Home Support Escort Personalized home care AJAX - With recreational marijuana use now legal in Canada, the town has the in- side dope on some questions residents might have. Ajax has put together some FAQs for residents, in- cluding where weed can be smoked, who can light up and bylaws regulating smoking. A user has to be at least 19 to smoke, the same age to le- gally drink, said Rachael Matheson, senior commu- nications officer - govern- ment relations. Marijuana can only be bought from the Ontario Cannabis Store website. Re- tail outlets can't legally open until April 1, 2019, Matheson added. Also, while marijuana can be smoked or vaped, ed- ible cannabis is still illegal in Canada. As for if the town will al- low retail outlets, that will be up to the new council. A council meeting will be held in early 2019 when the deci- sion will be made. The dead- line to decide if the town wants to opt-in or opt-out is Jan. 22, 2019, she noted. Matheson said a report to council about current provincial legislation and other cannabis consider- ations will come forward in early 2019. A recently approved pro- vincial allows for pot to be used anywhere tobacco products can be used, with the exception of vehicles. These restrictions are out- lined in the Smoke Free On- tario Act. Municipalities - including Durham Region - may pass bylaws to further restrict where cannabis can be consumed, she said. The town currently does not allow smoking in en- closed public places and en- closed workplaces (includ- ing town facilities), within 15 metres of public entranc- es to town facilities, and within 20 metres of chil- dren's playgrounds and publicly-owned sports fields, Matheson stated. The town will only be en- forcing its own bylaws and restrictions. Other con- cerns, such as odour, will not be addressed. Anyone concerned about someone driving under the influence or who needs to report a dis- turbance, such as a party, should call the Durham re- gional police, she added. AJAX ROLLS OUT SOME MARIJUANA ANSWERS KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@ durhamregion.com CANNABIS AND YOU SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 17 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m GLUT EN FREE CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA IS HERE! We share our love of great food with a new line of deliciously wholesome cauliflower crust pizzas. 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Pickering 365-300-5700 mexican kitchen & bar Canada has distin- guished itself again by be- coming the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to end a nationwide prohi- bition on marijuana use. We probably aren't as fa- miliar with the word prohi- bition as past generations. According to Merriam Webster's Dictionary, "it is a law or order that stops something from being used or done." Alcohol use was once prohibited and homo- sexual acts were illegal at one time too. Isn't it interesting that these things were out- lawed? I'm sure previous generations would have never thought these would one day be considered nor- mal or culturally accept- able. But if there is such a thing as right and wrong, shouldn't it be right or wrong in any generation? Will we one day say that a red traffic light will mean go and a green one will mean stop? Not likely, be- cause it's become univer- sally accepted and isn't gov- erned by the changing standards of human con- duct. We humans are quite happy to change the rules on acceptability as it suits us. But this proves prob- lematic since what is ac- ceptable to me isn't always good for me, and what is ac- ceptable to me definitely might not be good for you. Will there come a time when killing another per- son will be legal? Your first thought might be never, but it's already begun through abortion and phy- sician-assisted suicide. Some will say these are spe- cial circumstances. Aren't they all? The recreational use of cannabis means that my family, along with the chil- dren of smokers, can now be exposed to second-hand marijuana smoke - us from our neighbours and them from their parents. A per- son's supposed "freedom" is always at the cost of anoth- er's, especially in this self- centric world. When the bill to legalize marijuana passed in the Senate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, "It's been too easy for our kids to get marijuana - and for criminals to reap the profits. Today, we change that." Who benefits and how they do will change. Criminals will still reap the profits on the black mar- ket, but now the govern- ment will profit too through the legalized sale of marijuana. As for it be- ing harder for youths to get, that's debatable. How- ever, the fact that they'll be more exposed to it is not. We all will be. A plume of smoke might not rise over the nation as a result of le- galization, but neither will we receive a badge of ho- nour. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com. CANADA'S NEWCANNABIS CULTURE OPINION COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT SAYS WE LIKE TO CHANGE THE RULES WHEN IT SUITS US RENAE JARRETT Column We’re there When neWs happens in your community. 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On June 6, 1993 the Fair- port Beach Neighbour- hood Association made available to the Metropoli- tan Toronto Regional Con- servation Authority (now Toronto And Region Con- servation Authority) the largest piece of privately held waterfront property in Pickering. The sale of this land, from Petticoat Creek to Westshore Boule- vard, made it possible for the trail to be extended eastward from Petticoat Creek to Marksbury Road and resulted in the cre- ation of the Petticoat Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Cliffview Park. Following the sale, the Fairport Beach Neighbour- hood Association reinvest- ed monies from the sale of lands into beautification of the trail, by contributing to plantings, gardens, and artwork. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this landmark contribution. Also, recently, a new speed board was installed on Oklahoma Drive in Pickering thanks to a part- nership between the asso- ciation and the city. The group presented a cheque to the city for $1,500 to help make it happen. PICKERING NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP HONOURED WITH PLAQUE Members of Pickering council, the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail gathered recently to unveil a plaque to recognize the group's many contributions to the Waterfront Trail. Daniel Davis photoPICKERING - A charity with the goal to provide fun, active and social opportuni- ties for adults with autism and their caregivers has ex- panded programming into Pickering. "Autism Home Base Durham (AHBD) is a regis- tered charity that provides social and recreational pro- gramming for adults with autism and their family caregivers in Durham Re- gion," said Kristina DeLu- ca, program manager. A variety of programs are offered throughout Durham, but AHBD expan- ded into Pickering in early October. AHBD is looking for more families to sign up and take advantage of what's available. "We have three exciting programs we're running in Pickering right now up un- til mid December before the holidays," DeLuca said. On Monday mornings at 9 a.m., the charity partners with the Pickering Soccer Club for the Walk the Dome program which allows AHBD members to use the indoor track, which is avail- able until 10:30 a.m. DeLuca called it "a gorgeous facility and it's a safe facility." She said the material of the roof dampens sounds so it can be a calming experi- ence. The Gym and Swim pro- gram takes place every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. The first hour is dedicated to physi- cal activity such as playing squash or basketball, and is followed by an hour in the pool. Finally, Creative Con- nections take place the first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering. One hour is dedicated to art and the other is dedicated to music. "The theme differs for every session too because we want to keep it as excit- ing as possible," said DeLu- ca. The art hour in Novem- ber will feature dyeing silk. The music session in De- cember will make use of the library's recording studio to record a song in the mak- er space. It can be hard to find pro- gramming for adults with autism once they age out of high school. "Socialization is just very important for us as hu- man beings, for us as crea- tures of a herd mentality," said DeLuca. She said it can be diffi- cult for adults with autism to make those long-lasting human connections, even with their own peers. She's often heard parents saying their adult child with au- tism doesn't have friends with autism. "We're here to sort of help combat that, help ex- pose our families to new and exciting experiences out in their own communi- ty," DeLuca said. She said parents are en- couraged to participate alongside their adult chil- dren in the family-oriented program. And it's not al- ways parents who are the caregivers, she said, adding siblings or cousins tend to be as well. "I haven't seen a lot of programs that are struc- tured like ours where fami- lies are involved as well," said DeLuca. "We are a so- cial club by its most basic definition." An annual family mem- bership, which includes use of the programs, is $100. Members can attend any program offered in Dur- ham Region. Anyone interested in joining can call DeLuca at 289-278-3489 ext. 2 or send her an email at kristi- na@homebasedur- ham.com. For more infor- mation visit homebasedur- ham.com or check out the Facebook page. ADULTS WITH AUTISM PROGRAMEXPANDS TO PICKERING KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY AUTISM HOME BASE DURHAM OFFERS THREE PROGRAMS IN PICKERING SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 19 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Mackenzie King was a dog guy. Ste- phen Harper prefers cats. Pierre Elliott Trudeau took risks. And Louis St. Laurent made the job of be- ing prime minister of Can- ada "look so easy." It's not a simple posi- tion, to be sure, and history judges our Canadian lead- ers based on what they did and didn't do. But James Stewart, a Canadian history teacher at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, has written an- other kind of book. In Be- ing Prime Minister, he looks at what the men - and one woman - who have held the nation's top job were or are like as people. Stewart, who grew up in Oshawa, researched the dead ones and interviewed six of the seven ex-PMs who are still alive, plus Prime Minister Justin Tru- deau. Only Stephen Harp- er said "no." Or one of his people did. "The answer that was given was, 'We just get so many of these requests that it's just easier to say no'," Stewart said. He was a bit disappoint- ed, but not overly sur- prised as he said Harper is "a pretty private guy." But the other living, ex- PMs were amenable to in- terviews. "I might have had to ask a second time, but once I had a publishing deal peo- ple were more receptive," he said. For the record, former Canadian prime ministers who are still living are Jean Chretien, Brian Mul- roney, Joe Clark, John Turner, Kim Campbell, Paul Martin and Harper. In speaking with them, he no- ticed that the longer a per- son was in power, the big- ger the aura of power about them. And the more people there were between the ex- PM and Stewart, people he had to go through in order to get an interview. One chapter in the book is on prime ministers and their pets. Mackenzie King, a bachelor, was the PM who was most fond of his pets, Stewart said. He had three Irish Setters in succession, all named Pat. "They were insepara- ble," Stewart said. "He called his pet 'the best friend I've ever had'."friend I've ever had'."f Pierre Elliott Trudeau's dashing persona was not put on, Stewart suggests. Skeleton is an Olympic sport where one hurtles headfirst down an ice track on a small sled. In Switzer- land once, Trudeau and a friend came across a trackfriend came across a trackf and Trudeau was eager to give it a try. "We'd better not do that," his compan- ion suggested. Stewart said that was the wrong thing to say to Trudeau. "It was so much fun they did it a second time," Stew- art said. He enjoyed speaking with Martin and Clark. Mulroney was "a great guy who gave me lots of time." He said apart from his obvious interest in Canadi- an history, there's never been a book to have behind- the-scene stories and infor- mation about our prime ministers, a lot of which Stewart had never read be- fore.fore.f "Our prime ministers are accessible and great people, that's what I discov- ered in the book," he said. Visit www.beingprime-Visit www.beingprime-V minister.ca, through which you can buy the book. Former Oshawa resident James Stewart signed copies of his book, 'Being Prime Minister', at Indigo in the Oshawa Centre last summer. Instead of assessing their accomplishments, Stewart looks at what our PMs were like as people. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland FORMER DURHAM RESIDENT PENS BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT CANADIAN PRIME MINISTERS MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com SIX FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM ON OCT. 27 AND 28 Oshawa Fire Services presents a CAR SEAT SAFETY CLINIC on Oct. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., at Fire Hall 3, 50 Beatrice St. E., Oshawa. Parents and guardians who use car seats are invited to attend the free clinic. Be sure to bring the car seat, its manual and the child who will ride in the seat so it can be properly sized. Celebrate the season at the HARVEST FESTIVAL, on Oct. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Emmanuel Community Church of Port Perry, 1680 Reach St., Scugog. Admission is free with the donation of canned food or baby-care items. The event features a bake sale and local vendors plus free hot choco- late and apple cider. Free activities include games, face-painting, pumpkin-painting, a photo booth, music and crafts. Bazaar season is in full swing, so check one out on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. It's a HANDMADE VENDOR AND CRAFT SHOW where you can see what some of Durham's best hand- made vendors have created. Also a kids activity table, a live DJ, raffle prizes and a bake sale. Free admission. Durham's EMPTY BOWLS is on Oct. 27 from noon to 3 p.m., at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, 160 Alexandra St., Oshawa. Some of Durham Region's best chefs are showcasing their dishes, tempting sweets and fresh breads for sampling, all to raise awareness and funds to help alleviate hunger in Durham. The cost is $75, and tickets are available at www.eventbrite.ca. For more informa- tion, contact Robyn at robyn@ftnd.ca or 905-571- 3836. Halloween is almost here, and you can celebrate at WIXAN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY on Oct. 27 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The fun is at Wixan's Bridge, 65 Brock St. W., Uxbridge. The Halloween party fea- tures live music from Sonic and a live DJ. There are prizes for best costumes, and there's a $5 cover. Call 905-852-1222 to learn more. Get a taste of Halloween on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the COURTICE FLEA MARKET, 1696 Bloor St., Courtice. Enjoy pumpkin-carving, trick-or- treating with the vendors and receive a pumpkin with a donation to charity. As well, customers can vote on which vendor's costume is best. THINGS TO DO Visit us online at durhamregion.com 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Design Transform Live . . Designer Chick Co. D C Residential Designer & Certified Aging-in-Place Partner www.dznrchik.com hello@dznrchik.com 289.892.6760 FUSCHIA FOLEY Ottawa-born blues singer and guitarist Sue Foley performed a Music By the Bay Live show at the Port Whitby Marina Oct.12. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland MUSIC The chances of dying unex- pectedly have always been greater for celebrities due to their high- risk lifestyles, working conditions and travelling the world over. Let's take a look at some of them who left us prematurely: Jim Reeves (1923-1964). Reeves possessed a deep, baritone voice like no other. And, like no other, his music is unique. At the begin- ning he had aspirations of becom- ing a baseball star, but switched careers after a knee injury. When he took up singing and songwrit- ing, he sounded more like a hillbil- ly singer. But beyond that he de- veloped his sound relatively quickly. The song Four Walls (1957) set the stage for a string of successful recordings and appear- ances worldwide. On July 31, 1964, Reeves died when his aircraft crashed after being caught in a vi- olent storm which induced spatial disorientation, although this has been disputed. Reeves biggest hit record was He'll Have To Go (1959). Jean Seberg (1938-1979). Usual- ly, stardom begins at the bottom of the stairs and progresses step by step to the top. Not so Jean Seberg. She quickly descended to the bot- tom after director Otto Preminger placed her in a starring role in Saint Joan (1957). Seberg's involve- ment in the movie was disastrous as was the followup, Bonjour Tris- tesse (1958). Seberg's first major career success amid failure after failure was Breathless (1960). Tragically, Seberg's life was a mess, politically and privately, when she committed suicide at age 40. Patsy Cline (1932-1963). The leg- endary Patsy Cline died at the top of her career with such classics as Walkin' After Midnight (1957), I Fall To Pieces (1961) and Crazy (1961). Her tone was tremendous, as is evident on many recordings. Cline was in a car crash in 1961 but the awful day of her passing was in 1963, when the private airplane she was in crashed in bad weather. Ricky Nelson (1940-1985). Ricky Nelson entered the exciting world of rock 'n' roll stating to a girl- friend that he could sing just like Elvis Presley. He stayed true to his word. In the long run (Presley died at 42, Nelson at 45) and in be- tween, they worked hard at be- coming rock icons. On Dec. 31, 1985, the plane Nelson and his group were in caught fire and crashed near Dallas, killing seven of the nine passengers, including Nelson. Tom Fogerty (1941-1990). Cree- dence Clearwater Revival started out by naming themselves Blue Velvets in 1959, settling with the Creedence name in 1967. That move brought magic. It started with their version of Suzie Q (Part 1) (1968). A string of hits followed, but just as quickly it all came tum- bling down three years later when Tom Fogerty left due to acrimoni- ous resentment with brother John. Tom Fogerty attempted to carve a fruitful solo career but never amounted to much. He died of tuberculosis. His ashes were strewn about over Hawaii and Half Moon Bay in California. -Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who's interested in music and movie history. He has con- tributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@rogers.com. FIVE CELEBRITIES WHO DIED BEFORE THEIR TIME OPINION 21 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Newspage Views 891,273 UN iqUe Visitors 472,672 t otal page Views 1,612,563 contact us today! Wendy Jennings WJennings@starMetrolandMedia.com 905.215.0523 sarah casey scasey@starMetrolandMedia.com 905.215.0512 NorthumberlandNews com connect with YoUr BUsiNess oUr aUdieNce! DurhamRegion.com Station Gallery invites you to grab your costume and join in our first-ever Day of the Dead Celebration. On the night of Nov. 1, families in parts of Mexico and Latin America have long gathered to celebrate the dead. In these regions, Dia de los Muertos is a joyous party hosted by the living, with the dead as celebrated guests of honour. Offerings of food and art are made as a vital part of maintaining a good relationship with the dead and honouring their souls. Inspired by this rich and storied harvest festival, our event will feature music, po- etry readings, delicious Mexican food and art around every corner. Canadian actors Lynne Griffin and Sean Sullivan will be our artistic hosts, per- forming in costume throughout the night. Explore more than 30 fas- cinating surrealist collages, decoupages and assemblag- es for sale by Griffin, who has been immersed in a 10- year exploration of the works of Frida Kahlo. Come in costume to make your own mark on the night and for the chance to win a prize (look inside our tickle trunk for that final flourish). The revelry will be set among our current exhibi- tion: Beaver Tales, featuring work by Francis Muscat, Frank Shebageget and Anna Williams as well as Carved in Stone by David B. Gilles- pie in the Jill Dyall Commu- nity Gallery. Join our com- munity of artists and art-lov- ers for a night of mystery, art, theatrical performances and fun. And who knows ... maybe some otherworldly beings will show up to be ho- noured. Local historians love to remind us that more than 100 years ago poor Billy Stone was murdered in the old train station that was converted into our gallery. Do you get chills when you walk by the old ticket booth window too? Limited tickets available: $15 in advance at the gallery (1450 Henry St. in Whitby), 905-668-4185, online at www.stationgallery.ca or $20 at the door. Tickets include food and entertainment, prizes for best costume and there will also be a cash bar. Kerri King is the chief executive officer at Station Gallery in Whitby. THE DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION AT WHITBY'S STATION GALLERY OPINION CEO SAYS MEXICAN FOOD ALSO IN THE MIX KERRI KING Column DURHAM - How a fami- ly deals with tragedy is at the heart of The Long Road. Durham Shoestring Performers (DSP) begins its 45th season with the Shelagh Stephenson play, which producer Carolyn Wilson stated "is a topical drama about forgiveness and its power to heal." "The Pritchard family has been shattered by a random act of street vio- lence that claimed the life of their younger son, Dan- ny," she stated. "When we meet them about a year lat- er, it's clear that re- claiming their lives is not going well. Mary and her husband, John, have cho- sen opposite paths but want desperately to recon- cile. Their elder son, Joe, struggles to understand why he survived on that fateful night out with his brother and longs for the family to grasp life even when it seems impossible." "Emma Price, the young woman who killed Danny, is befriended by Elizabeth, a prison visitor whose grace and wisdom help ev- eryone affected by this tragedy choose a lane on the long search for mean- ing and accountability. Re- al life does not provide easy answers but it de- mands that we try." The play features Rais- sa Chernushenko (Mary), Katie Lunman (Emma Price) and Patti Wilson (Elizabeth) of Oshawa, Carey Risman of Whitby (Joe) and Kevin Shaver of Toronto as John. It runs Nov. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Durham Shoestring Performers' plays are staged at 8 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., behind Oshawa City Hall. There are three plays this season and a subscrip- tion to see them all is $35. They can be ordered until Nov. 10 using the form at www.durhamshoestrin- g.org. Individual play tickets are $15 and can be reserved by emailing dsp@durham- shoestring.org. Next up for DSP is Love and Anger, which opens on Jan. 18. WHAT’S ON LOSS, FORGIVENESS ANDHEALING ON STAGE IN OSHAWA Durham Shoestring Performers' Patti Wilson, left, and Katie Lunman, both of Oshawa, rehearsed the first play of its 45th season, 'The Long Road'. 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Wall, known in Canada and abroad as The Singing New- foundlander, will be feted at his 80th birthday party. It's on Nov. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. at Freezerland NFLD INC., 8 Strathearn Ave., Brampton, with music from 1 to 4 p.m. The traditional country music singer and guitarist, who was inspired by Johnny Cash, in 2016 told Metroland Durham he "had a dream" to promote New- foundland. And he's done so by travelling and perform- ing in North America and all over the world, including Poland, Germany, Japan and Australia. The party is drop-in style, free to attend and features a live country band. BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR FORMER PICKERING RESIDENT MICHAEL T. WALL WHAT’S ON Former Pickering resident Michael T. Wall, 'The Singing Newfoundlander', is a traditional country music artist who has received many awards and accolades over a long career. His 80th birthday is celebrated at a free party in Brampton on Nov. 3. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 23 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m FALL AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS Expires November 1, 2018 $7999 CANADA’S GARAGE Now AvAilAblE TirE STorAgE PEr SEASoN liMiTED TiME oFFEr! Min. Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor. in store only. EQUAl MoNTHlY PAYMENTS Min.Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor 24 No FEE No iNTErEST FiNANCiNg * APPlY ToDAY! in-store at Customer Service or online at ctfs.com/applynow Expires December 27, 2018 wiNTEr TirE CHANgEovEr • Check and adjust tire pressure • Measure tread depth • Check overall condition $39. 99* *Per set of 4 mounted tires unmounted set $98.00 FREE BONUS ALIGNMENT CHECK wiTH EvErY TirE CHANgEovEr FREE REG. $49.99 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Walk the Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle- Gravlev, 905-831-9802, communi- typrograms@pickeringsoccer.ca, http:// www.pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/ community-programs/COST: Pass $25.00 (11 Visits) or $3.00 Drop In . Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while make new friends. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. No age restrictions. Strollers Permitted.1 km = 2.85 time Walking Soccer - Evening WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle- Gravlev, 905-831-9803, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoc- cer.ca/programs/community-programs/ COST: $10.00 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. There is no special equipment needed. All Ages. Walking Soccer - Friday Morning WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle- Gravlev, 905 831 9803, communi- typrograms@pickeringsoccer.ca, http:// www.pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/ community-programs/COST: Drop In: $5.00 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. No age restrictions/ no special equipment/all ages. Pickering Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Laura Ashton, 905 243 4690, laura.ashton@blood.ca COST: You can give life by donating blood at the Pickering blood donor clinic. If you are 17 years of age and older we encourage you to book an appoint- ment and review your eligibility online by visiting www.blood- .ca. (Pickering Rec. Com- plex, O'Brien Room) 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 Pickering Panthers vs. Markham Royals WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: 905-683-7575 COST: Up to $12 Ontario Junior Hockey League game SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Durham Regional Police Children's Games WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Rec Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rpad, Pickering CONTACT: Durham Regional Police www.drpchildrensga- mes.com, 905 579-1520 COST: Young people from the ages of 5 to 18 with a physical disability are invited to come out and be an athlete on Game Day during the Durham Regional Police Children's Games Pudding Workshop WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Con- cession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Brent Woods, 9056838401, muse- um@pickering.ca, https:// ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ cityofpickering/Activity_Search/ pudding-workshop/6987 COST: $48 This hands on workshop will take you back in time to experience a variety of puddings. Think puddings are just for Christmas? Enjoy puddings year round with recipes for the various time periods including modern equivalents. Our expert culinary historians will help you prepare puddings on the hearth, woodstove, and in a mod- ern kitchen. Hide and Go Sneak WHEN: 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Picker- ing CONTACT: Elaine Knox, 905-831- 6265 COST: It's pizza, then it's games, then it's Hide and Go Seek in the devilishly darkened library. Claudette is that you?! Permission forms due one week before the event. Location: Auditorium. Ages 14-19. http:// picnet.evanced.info/ signup/calendar SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Diwali Bazaar WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Devi Mandir , 2590 Brock Road, Picker- ing CONTACT: Preeti, sajitae- vents@gmail.com COST: Diwali bazaar - 2018 (a one stop solution for all diwali needs).Sajita Events offers you three of the most satisfactory things under one roof - shopping, food and entertainment. Join us at Devi Mandir to shop, eat and enjoy with family. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Walk the Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle- Gravlev, 905-831-9802, communi- typrograms@pickeringsoccer.ca, http:// www.pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/ community-programs/COST: Pass $25.00 (11 Visits) or $3.00 Drop In . Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while make new friends. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. No age restrictions. Strollers Permitted.1 km = 2.85 time Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CON- TACT: Katelin Grant, 905-686-2661, communityconnect@cdcd.org, http:// www.cdcd.org COST: Newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 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: Kristi- na, 289-278-3489, kristina@home- basedurham.com, https://www.ho- mebasedurham.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. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hand class WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: West Durham Family Health Team, 1105E Kingston Road, Building E, Suite 200B, Pickering CONTACT: Registration Re- quired-Space Limited-416-979- 7228 ext. 3381, 4169797228 COST: Registration Required- Space Limited - 416- 979-7228 ext. 3381. Overeaters Anonymous WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 289-689-0791, http.www.oaontario.org COST: Nominal contribution Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anonymous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednes- day from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Walk the Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle- Gravlev, 905-831-9802, communi- typrograms@pickeringsoccer.ca, http:// www.pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/ community-programs/COST: Pass $25.00 (11 Visits) or $3.00 Drop In . Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while make new friends. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. No age restrictions. Strollers Permitted.1 km = 2.85 time SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 South Pickering Seniors Club annual bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering CONTACT: France Cooper, 9058311684, francecou- ture01@hotmail.com Beat the Christmas rush - unique Christ- mas decorations - books - hand made crafts and knit wear - delicious bake goods - white elephant room - silent auction - take a tea break and be served in our tea room - three rooms of fabulous bargains. St. Mary CSS Music Department 3rd Annual Craft and Christmas Fair WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering CON- TACT: Lisa Pucci, 905-420- 7166, stmarycss- band@gmail.com, https:// stmary.dcdsb.ca/Modules/ News/index.aspx?new- sId=41ba7785-0b76-47a6- 806c-26ee3fb32dba The St. Mary CSS Music Department is excited to host our 3rd Annual Craft and Christmas Fair on Saturday Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school. Admission is free. 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Sunday,October28•2–4pm ac.stepracgnik.www | 7487-138-509 gnirekciP ,7 tinU .dR kcorB 0501 morf esoohc ot sngised 005 revO | noitceleS eguH nosaes gnirps eht rof emoh ruoy ecnahne ot gur aera wen a pu kciP DURHAM - The Missis- saugas of Scugog Island First Nation is "strongly re- questing" that the Durham District School Board ap- point a First Nation trustee. In a recent letter to the school board, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Na- tion (MSIFN) Chief Kelly LaRocca says the appointed trustee would be in a "unique position to ensure that First Nation culture is part of the board vision and that the strategic direction of the boated includes the interests of the First Na- tions." The Education Act al- lows school boards to ap- point First Nation trustees - the position carries all the rights and responsibilities of an elected trustee. Durham District School Board (DDSB) trustees have asked school board staff to prepare a report on the re- quest. "MSIFN students attend in the Durham District School Board catchment ar- ea, and we feel that we should have a strong pres- ence within the decision- making process that direct- ly has impacts on our youth," LaRocca says. "This position is not only needed in Durham, there should be an Indigenous trustee in ev- ery Ontario school board." She says First Nation trustees can help the school system respond to the learn- ing and cultural needs of In- digenous students, boost participation in schools from Indigenous parents and students, and create curriculum that teaches contemporary and tradi- tional Indigenous culture, history and perspectives. According to the 2011 Sta- tistics Canada National Household Survey, there are 55,185 school-age First Nation children and youth in Ontario, as well as 19,045 who are Métis and 1,055 who are Inuit. Twenty-three First Na- tions in Ontario - including the MSIFN - are working with the federal and provin- cial governments to create the Anishinabek Education System (AES), a self-govern- ment framework that gives First Nations control over how Anishinabek children and youth are educated. The participating First Nations have about 900 stu- dents attending school on- reserve, more than 1,000 stu- dents living on-reserve and attending school off-re- serve, and 7,400 students who live and attend school off-reserve. The AES aims to in- crease student success and graduation rates, and devel- op a "culturally relevant" curriculum that includes teaching students the An- ishinaabemowin language, as well as Anishinaabe cul- ture and history. "The AES ensures that we have input into the edu- cation system, a colonized system which really did not afford our voices within the classrooms," LaRocca notes. "It not only enriches our own youth, but it allows more depth within the Onta- rio curriculum." DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD ASKED TO APPOINT A FIRST NATION TRUSTEE NEWS 25 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact the number above. Need stickers? Call 1-800-667-5671 or visit durham.ca/battery Curbside battery collection November 5 to 9 only. Special orange labels were provided in your waste management calendar. Simply fill your own zipper style bag with batteries and place the sticker on it. Place sealed battery bag on top of your paper blue box on your collection day. Batteries dead? Recycle instead! “Retiree, older person needed funds for consolidating debts and refinancing mortgages. Don reviewed the situation and provided the solution to save the day. Thanks very much Don for being there when I really needed the help. P.S. Don can do the same for you.” – Ronald B., Scarborough, ON HOMEOWNERS! If the bank says NO WAY... 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T here will also be a special p resentation by Sarah Kam- b ites, senior director, United Nations Association in Cana- d a. It's being held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 500 Beck Cres., Ajax. Sam Burdett, policy adviser, D iversity and Immigration Program, Region of Durham, is the keynote speaker. Breakout session topics in- clude Making Visible the Invis- ible: Stories of Immigrant and Refugee Youth with In/Visible D isabilities, Disability Justice in Canada and the World, Equi- t y Matters: Understanding Unique Mental Health Chal- lenges, The Inclusivity Work- shop: LGBTQ Rights, Recog- n izing White Privilege, and Criminalization and Racializa- t ion of Poverty and Mental Health. M orning breakout sessions g o from 10:45 to 11:50 a.m., while afternoon sessions run f rom 2:05 to 3:10 p.m. I t's free, but those attending h ave to register. For more information, send a message to diversi- t y@ajax.ca, or visit www.ajax- .ca. AJAX HOSTING DIVERSITY FORUM ON NOV. 10 THINGS TO DO SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER @ DURHAMREGION.COM 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 26 I was recently preparing for a presentation I was asked to do for a group of coaches and parents, and I came across the most re- cent stats indicating that 70 per cent of all kids who are involved in competitive sports have quit by the age of 13, never to return main- ly because it simply wasn't fun. This is a sad indictment on what a terrible job we have done as coaches and parents. Competition, I would ar- gue, and as was so thor- oughly demonstrated by Sir Charles Darwin, is abso- lutely necessary to the evo- lution of our species. And yes, as the great poet and philosopher Ricky Bobby would say, "if you ain't first, you're last." And so, absolutely we should coach and play with the intention of winning each and every time we step on the field of battle. However, even the man they called coach (John Wooden) never, ever spoke of winning. It was much like mentioning the name of Harry Potter's nemesis. Coach Wooden always taught that there is huge difference between win- ning and succeeding. To him, "success is the peace of mind attained only through the self-satisfaction in knowing you made the ef- fort to do the absolute best of which you are capable." Winning, therefore, is not a goal but rather a re- sult. It is nothing more than a litmus test for how we are doing as coaches from week to week. In fact, Coach loved to go up in to the stands to watch his players to see how good of a job he had done during the week preparing them. Winning/losing is the byproduct of our team's preparation and ability in that moment; it should not be the end itself. Really, our job as coaches is to develop our athletes. If they are get- ting better as both people and athletes and loving it, those are metrics worth tracking much more than wins. No matter what, if ev- ery one of our young ath- letes comes back the next year, then we all win. But they won't come back if they aren't all fully involved and engaged. In his book titled The Score Takes Care of Itself, Bill Walsh, the legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers, said: "If you establish a culture higher than that of your opposition, you would win. So rather than obsessing about results, you focus on the team ... Fo- cus on getting the culture right and the results will follow." I will have more to say on this topic in my next col- umn. Till next time, remem- ber, "you can't fake strong!" Former NHL strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Red Wings Peter Renzetti can be reached at razor_1@sym- patico.ca THE SCORE MATTERS, BUT THE PROCESS MATTERS MORE OPINION COLUMNIST PETER RENZETTI SAYS RESULTS ARE BYPRODUCT OF PREPARATION AND ABILITY PETER RENZETTI Column PICKERING - Adam Wheaton's philosophy to- ward playing hockey has taken already taken him much farther than most would have expected back when he was playing at the AA midget level with the Ajax Knights four years ago. But David DeMarinis, general manager and head coach of the Picker- ing Panthers, believes the way his co-captain is play- ing this season in the On- tario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) could well land him a Division 1 scholarship in the United States. The philosophy that has worked so well? "I definitely try to be the hardest worker every time I'm on the ice, even in practice," Wheaton ex- plained. "That's just kind of my style of play." Wheaton has indeed earned everything he's been given so far, includ- ing the co-captaincy along with defenceman Joe Franzin for the 2018-19 OJHL campaign. The 20-year-old for- ward has spent the past three seasons with the Panthers, and is on pace to shatter his career best of- fensive totals with six goals and 12 points through the first 15 games. "He's probably the hardest working kid I've ever coached," said DeMa- rinis. "He's as tough as nails. The improvement in his game from where he was three years ago to where he is now, what a drastic turn for the better. "He doesn't stop, his motor is through the roof, hockey IQ through the roof," he continued. "He's turned into a heck of a hockey player and he's getting a ton of NCAA in- terest." Wheaton, who jumped back up to AAA for his fi- nal year of midget hockey, admitted he didn't have any grand plans following his minor career. But when DeMarinis and the Panthers came calling, he was thrilled. "My midget year ended and I just decided which- ever team offered me a spot first, I would take it, and thankfully the Pan- thers were the first team to offer me a spot, so I jumped all over it," he re- called. "I love it there. It's the best coaching staff I've ever been a part of." The Panthers had a breakthrough season a year ago, finishing with a record of 26-24-1-3 record and taking the eventual league champion Welling- ton Dukes the full seven g ames before bowing out in the first round of the playoffs. This season started slowly, but the Panthers have taken seven points from their past five games and are now at 6-8-0-1, a point back of third-place Newmarket (6-6-0-2) and two back of second-place Markham (6-6-1-2) in the North Division. "It was a bit of a tough way to start the season, but I've found over the last couple of weeks, we've re- ally been playing our g ame and it seems like ev- erything's starting to click," said Wheaton, add- ing he's proud to wear the "C," but not playing any differently as a result. "I'm more the type where I just like to lead by example out there and kind of show the younger guys how to do stuff and how to be a good player in this league." The Panthers will host Markham in a key game 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, and try to avenge a 9-1 road loss three weeks earlier. WHEATON WORKING HIS WAY UP HOCKEY LADDER WITH PANTHERS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com SPORTS AJAX FORWARD IS CO-CAPTAIN OF OJHL TEAM Adam Wheaton of Ajax is co-captain of the Pickering Panthers for the 2018-19 Ontario Junior Hockey League season. Photo by Andy Corneau/OJHL Images 27 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m AJAX - The Durham West Jr. Lightning celebrated the official opening of the team's new dress- ing room, at the Ajax Communi- ty Centre, with a 3-1 win over first-place Nepean on Sunday, Oct. 21. The Lightning had a ribbon- cutting ceremony to officially recognize those who contributed to the impressive overhaul, a pro- ject that saw players and families raise more than $25,000 to help complete it. Coming off a 4-2 loss in Kings- ton two nights earlier, the Light- ning went back to its winning ways on the strength of goals from Kate Maclean, Hayley Mar- tin and Daniella Calabrese, and a 22-save effort by Victoria Kelaid- itis. The Lightning is now 4-2-1-0 for the season, with both losses coming at the hands of unbeaten Kingston (7-0-1-0). The team will travel to the nation's capital this weekend for games against Otta- wa (5-3-2-1) Saturday and Nepean (8-2-1-0) Sunday. DURHAM WEST LIGHTS UP NEW DRESSING ROOMCOMMUNITY The Durham West Jr. Lightning hockey team officially opened a new dressing room at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday, Oct. 21. In the top photo, head coach Paul Brooks, assistant Scott Jones and members of the team cut the ribbon. Other sights from the day included, clockwise from left: the team logo on the floor; a lounge area and wall of fame; player Kate Gallant shown removing tape from her stick; a new stick rack; and team members shown watching a video of game footage. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 28 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Bazaar and bake sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog St., Scugog CONTACT: Marion Geer, 905-985-7988 COST: Bazaar and bake sale. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $6. St. Mark's U.C.W. Fall Bazaar WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Mark's United Church - Whitby, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby CONTACT: Tori Hazlett, 905-668-3091, of- fice@stmarkswhitby.ca, http:// www.stmarkswhitby.ca COST: The annual bazaar includes something for everyone: Granny's Country Store, Bake Table, Holiday Gift Items, Ye Olde Book Shoppe and a Gift Basket Table. Join us at our Café : coffee and muffins from 9:30 - 11 a.m.; lunch from 11 - 1 p.m. Don't miss it. Fall Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: McLean Com- munity Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Vanessa Moncrieffe, 4164098165, vanes- sa_75@live.ca COST: Handmade Vendor and Craft Show. Free parking, free admission, kids activity table, live DJ, raffle prizes and bake sale. Come out and see some of Durham's best handmade vendors and enjoy an afternoon out. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Christmas Comes Early October Market- place WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 133 Brock St., Whitby CONTACT: Cassandra Mertin, 9054312446, durhameventin- fo@gmail.com, https://www.face- book.com/durhameventsmgmt COST: donations of a non perishable food item for Simcoe Hall food bank Craft sale, Food and toy drive. Nominate a family in need for one of three Christ- mas hampers valued at $250 each. Photos with Santa. Christmas cookie carnivalWinter warmth tree Concessions and refreshments. Food vendors. Diwali Bazaar WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Devi Mandir , 2590 Brock Road, Picker- ing CONTACT: Preeti, sajitae- vents@gmail.com COST: Diwali bazaar - 2018 (a one stop solution for all diwali needs).Sajita Events offers you three of the most satisfactory things under one roof - shopping, food and entertainment. Join us at Devi Mandir to shop, eat and enjoy with family. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 South Pickering Seniors Club annual bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering CONTACT: France Cooper, 9058311684, francecou- ture01@hotmail.com COST: Beat the Christmas rush - unique Christ- mas decorations - books - hand made crafts and knit wear - delicious bake goods - white elephant room - silent auction - take a tea break and be served in our tea room - three rooms of fabulous bargains. Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Clarington CONTACT: Faith United office, 905-433-8953, gigipoi- rier2020@gmail.com COST: Faith United Christ- mas BazaarSaturday Nov. 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.1778 Nash Road, Courti- ceThe best Bazaar around- !Something for every- one! Free admission and free parking! Mistletoe Market WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Emmanuel Community Church of Port Perry, 1680 Reach St., Scugog CONTACT: Lindsey Brown, 905-985-4441, mis- tletoemarketscugog@gmail.com COST: With more than 40 vendors including local artisans, handcrafters, and local small business you'll be able to shop local and get a jump start on your Christ- mas wish list. This is a fundraising event for local pregnancy centre and children's programs. ReachView Village Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Reachview Village, 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge CONTACT: Christine Corrigan, 905 852 5191, christine.corrigan@rever- aliving.com COST: ReachView Village will be having a Christ- mas Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be a variety of vendors, crafts, baked goods, and a chili lunch available. Christmas Craft Show and Bake Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Hampton United Church, 5454 Old Scugog Rd., Claring- ton CONTACT: 905-263-2040 COST: Featuring bake, children's and bazaar tables, crafts, a silent auction, granny's attic, new and repeat vendors and the Jingle Bell Cafe. Annual Fall Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Durham Christian Homes, 200 Glen Hill Drive South, Whitby CONTACT: David Tigchelaar, 9054301666, dtigche- laar@dchomes.ca COST: Come browse our many tables of knick- nacks, treasures, and bargains! Featuring dutch treats and seasonal produce, this is an event you do not want to miss! St. George's Anglican Church Bazaar WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Theresa Less, 647- 335-5768, lesstc@hotmail.com COST: St. George's Anglican Church is hosting our annual bazaar in November. We will be offering a Penny Draw, Raffle prizes, Silent Auction, treasures in our Treasure room, a kitchen serving a delicious lunch and much more. Come One, Come All. St. Matthew's Poinsettia Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 135 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa, 135 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa CONTACT: Linda Hester, 9057250729, linda.harry@rogers.com COST: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 135 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa.Knitting, baking, attic treasures, White Elephant, Country store (jams, cabbage rolls, candy, etc.) Silent Auction - gift baskets or gift cards. Quilt raffle,lunch room available. St. Joseph's Parish Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 127 Liberty St. S., Clarington CONTACT: Darlene Sullivan, 905- 623-3233 COST: The church's Catholic Women's League presents the event, featuring a bake sale, crafts, a silent auction, Christmas items, a candy table and more. Lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a lottery ticket raffle at 2 p.m. Shop til You Drop Holiday Sale and Cafe WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Masonic Hall, 320 Queen Street , Port Perry Ont, Scugog CONTACT: Joyce Anderson, 9056686465, joyce_joe@sym- patico.ca COST: Great Vendors. Thirty-One, Luv21, Avon, Voxlife, Scentsy, Norex, Miche, Nygard, Shriners cakes and cookies, handmade jewelry, hair accessories, rustic signs, charm, homemade chocolates, Baked Goods, pickled preserves. Cafe soup, sandwich and sweets. St. Therese Catholic Church Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, 3800 Cour- tice Rd., Clarington CONTACT: 905-436- 2126 COST: Features a Jingle Bell Tea Room, Penny Table, Pro Life Cards, Knights' Turkey Draw, Youth Group, Toy Land, Nearly New Table, Country Craft Counter, Cherub's Cupboard, Christmas Corner, Baking and Preserve Table, Books/Puzzles, Door Prizes. St. Mary CSS Music Department 3rd Annual Craft and Christmas Fair WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School, 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Lisa Pucci, 905-420- 7166, stmarycss- band@gmail.com The St. Mary CSS Music Department is excited to host our 3rd Annual Craft and Christmas Fair on Saturday Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school. Admission is free. Come start your Christ- mas shopping! Snowflake Christmas Market WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North, Ajax CONTACT: Pickering Village United Church COST: Nineteen booths with crafts, quilts, jewelry and more will be set up for the Snowflake Christmas Market at Pickering Village United Church. Free admission. St. Paul's United Church - Annual Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: St. Paul's United Church, 65 King's Crescent, Ajax CONTACT: Catharine Ottawa, 905-683- 4740, office@stpaul- sajax.org, stpaulsajax- .org COST: Please join us at our annual Christmas Bazaar. We feature gifts for everyone on your list such as friends,co-workers, grandparents and your children's teachers. Bring a friend and enjoy Lunch in our Lunchroom. Santa's Christmas Market WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Sandy Gabriele, 416-807-6542, bare- canvasevents@gmail.com COST: Come visit Santa's Christmas Market Supporting Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation Visit direct sales reps and local artisans and crafters for great Christmas gift ideas. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Holy Cross CWL Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Holy Cross Catholic Church, 373 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa CONTACT: Adele, 905- 430-6666, adele@ccmotors.ca COST: Features a white elephant table, tea room, bake table, children's toys and books,penny table, wool crafts and novelties table. Also mystery bags and a 50/50 draw. Funds raised go to local charities. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Christmas magic bazaar-vendor fair WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. John the Evangelist, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby CONTACT: Lynne Childerhouse, lchilderhouse@hotmail.com COST: A great opportunity for Christmas shop- ping with our hand-made crafts and many vendors. Select from baked goods, health and beauty items, fashion, jewelry, hand-knitted Items, stained glass Christ- mas orna- ments, many other gift items. Annual Christmas bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Trinity United Church, 116 Church Street, Bowmanville, Clarington CONTACT: Trinity United Church, 905-623-3138 It's Bazaar time! Come out Saturday, Nov. 11 for the Annual Christmas Bazaar. There will be all sorts of wonderful good- ies and crafts. The Christmas Cafe will have a new look, so you can fortify your- self for more shopping. Holy Family CWL Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Holy Family Catholic Church, 91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby CONTACT: Marlene, mstjohn@sympatico.ca COST: November 10 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Handmade quilts, table runners, aprons and more. Also, knitting, crafts, home baked goods, apple pies, toys, books and Santa Nov. 10 around noon. St. Leo's Craft and Vendors Fair WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: St. Leo the Great Parish Hall, 130 Watford St., Whitby CONTACT: Donna Shaddick, 905-620-0724, dshaddick@sympatico.ca St. Leo's Craft and Vendors' Fair Christ- mas Shopping Made Easy!Sat. Nov. 10, 9 - 3 p.m.St. Leo the Great Parish Hall 130 Watford St. (off Winchester), Whitby Kingsview Church Bazaar WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa CONTACT: Jane Souch, janesouch@marigold.net COST: On Sat. Nov. 10, Kingsview will be hosting its' Bazaar at 505 Adelaide St E. From 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. we will be selling delicious baking, candy, preserves, exciting crafts, knit goods, quilts, silent auction and café. BAZAARS 2018 WEEKENDEVENTS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m OPINION s through xperts. 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Beautiful crafts, silent auction, lucky draws, clothing and so much more. Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 209 Cochrane Street, Whitby CONTACT: Administration, 905-668-4022 St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hosts this event. Home baked goods, hand crafted items, gift baskets/silent auction, hot lunch, books, CDs and much more. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Christmas Bazaar - Amberlea Presby- terian Church - Sat. Nov. 17th WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 905-839-1383 Bake table, handmade crafts, homemade chocolates, meat pies and soups, white elephant table, books, jewelry, candles, Christmas wreaths and decorations, Avon plus hot lunch available in our Tea Room. St. Timothy's Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax CONTACT: Donna Frame, anakay.n.kelly@gmail.com COST: St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church pre- sents its annual Bazaar and Bake Sale. We have vendors, crafts, a silent auction, a bake sale, miscellaneous items etc. Come and stay for lunch at a reasonable price. Lunch to go is also available! Christmas bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St., Scu- gog CONTACT: Kim Owen, 905-985- 3312, kim.owen@reveraliving.com COST: Port Perry Villa annual Christmas Bazaar. Vendor tables available. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Christmas Craft Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Whitby #112, 117 Byron Street South, Whitby CONTACT: 905- 720-3930 COST: Loads of unique crafters, including hand- made jewelry, soaps, Christmas dec- orations, sweets and treats. Homemade food to go, light refreshments, silent auction and a spiritual medium. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Snowflake Bazaar WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: St. John's Anglican Church, 11 Temper- ance Street, Clarington CONTACT: 905- 623-2460 The annual bazaar will have a bake sale, handmade crafts and knitted goods, attic treasures, toys, games, books, puzzles, Christmas items and more. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Second Durham Christmas Craft Show WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 133 Brock St., Whitby CONTACT: 9054312446 Craft sale and vendor market - shop from dozens of talented local entrepreneurs, artisans, crafters and small businesses. Stop and shop local, Support your com-munity. Christmas bake sale and cookie swap. Silent auction and door prizes. Kids games. Heydenshore Christ- mas Market WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Heydenshore Kiwanis Park Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby CONTACT: Kathleen Goltsis, 2896881502, HeydenShore- ChristmasMarket@gmail.com COST: $2 at the door or $1 with a food donation, kids 5 and under FREE Christmas market featuring a variety of vendors for all your holiday shopping needs, photos with Santa between 11:00am-2:00pm, and free crafts at DurhamCrafters booth for children of all ages! First 50 people get swag bags! Second Annual Yuletide Bazaar WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Lake Vista Community Centre, 450 Emerald Ave, Oshawa ON, Oshawa CON- TACT: Barb, adrianasalterna- tives@gmail.com COST: Second Annual Yuletide Bazaar! Hosting multiple vendors, crafters and service providers with a variety of unique items. Food and beverages. Free admission. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 The Court at Brooklin Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: The Court at Brooklin, 5909 Anderson St., Whitby CONTACT: Sylvia, 905 655-7718, sylvia.pugelj@atriaretirement.ca COST: Are you ready for Christmas? Are you looking for that last minute gift that has a personal touch?Join us at the Court at Brooklin bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1. Enjoy our selection of crafts, baking, door prizes and much, much more! Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Seasons Clarington, 65 Clarington Blvd, Cla- rington CONTACT: Sonia Stubbings or Laura Sleeman, 905-697-9992 Variety of vendor- s,crafts, hand made gifts and $2 chili lunch available. 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We are actively searching for an independent contractor with a small crew (2-3 workers) to undertake maintenance of 4 of our residential buildings.The crew must be knowledgeable in a variety of repairs such as plaster, minor plumbing, tiles, flooring, general repairs, locks, cabinet doors, etc.Contract to start in January 2019, rates negotiable. Contact Dionne Kukoly at careers@vrpl.ca or 905.579.1626, ext. 3225. GeneralHelp Career Tr ainingFeatureC Skilled &Te chnical Help BDS FLEET SERVICELICENSED 310T/310J/310B MECHANICS WANTEDCurrently looking to hire for our locations in Scarborough and Port Perry. - Able to work on all makes and models- Diagnostic Equipment- Team Player- Competitive Pay & Benefits offeredContact Imran at 416-757-5671 or imran@bdsfleet.cawww.bdsfleet.ca Apartments & Flats For RentA BEAUTIFUL NEWLY renovated detached 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house for rent in Ajax. 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Call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) To Place Your Ad Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) 33 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday, Nov. 3rd 10 am to 3 pm Free Admission For your Christmas shopping this year - Crafts, Quilts, Bake Room plus 13 Craft Vendors Find those special Christmas gifts! Pickering Village United Church 300 Church St. N., AJAX (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca 611 Liverpool Rd., Pickering In the rear of building - follow signs MOVING SALE Sat & Sun Oct 27 & 28 9am - 3pm Dishes, furniture, household appliances & much more! HELP US SUPPORT CHILDHOODCANCER CANADA FOUNDATION Santa’sChristmas Market @ Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Sat. Nov. 3rd & Sun. Nov. 4th Come visit our 50+ Vendors and get your Christmas Shopping started! Artisans and Crafters, Fitness and Wellness, Beauty and Fashion, Jewellery, House and Home & MANY MORE! Go To Bare Canvas Event Management to Follow us @BareEvents barecanvasevents barecanvasevents@gmail.com Free Admission! FALL BAZAAR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW McLean Community Center 95 Magill Drive - Ajax Saturday, October 27th 10-4pm Free Admission, Live DJ, Bake Sale & Raffle Table Call 416-409-8165 for more details WHITBY: Dundas/Brock Smoke Free Triplex, close to GO/401 & amenities. Newly renovated three bedroom apt., 2nd floor. One parking spot: $1,500.00 plus hydro Call Marg 416-970-5986 LOOKING FOR 2 mature college or university students, non-smoking to rent 1 or 2 bedrooms in private home. Own ensuite, shared kitchen. $900 inclusive. First/last, near all amenities, 1 parking. Available immediately. References required. Bruce 905-767-1960 Earle McNair Saturday, October 27th 2pm - 4pm Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 209 Cochrane Sreet, Whitby (ﬁ rst driveway north of Fairview Lodge) The church is on the left side of the driveway, please ring the doorbell to enter. Please stop in and share your memories of Earle or to just say hi. There will be fellowship and light refreshments We look forward to seeing you! Please join us for an Open House to Celebrate the Life of Earle McNair Anne Kirsteen Crowe August 21, 1938 - September 16, 2018 On Sunday September 16, 2018, at 80 years of age, Anne Kirsteen Crowe, loving wife of 57 years to James Laverne Crowe and mother to Norman and Ian Crowe, passed away after a brief illness at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Born to Ian McGuggan and Mary Osborne in 1938 in Glasgow, Scotland, Anne immigrated to Canada in 1956, where she met her loving husband James in Toronto. Anne and James married in 1961, and had their first son Norman in 1970. After moving to Whitby in 1972, they had their 2nd son Ian in 1973. Following a career in nursing, Anne was a long-time volunteer in the Durham region mental health community, always wanting to lend a hand to those in need. An avid player and fan of curling, Anne was a celebrated member of the "Pond Hopper Club", traveling with her friends and fellow fans to World Curling Championships around the world. Family, friends and others whose lives Anne touched are invited to Anne's family home in Whitby, Ontario on Saturday Nov 10 to reminisce, share stories and have a good chat, as Anne would have enjoyed. For additional details and to RSVP, please email icrowe@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation are encouraged http://www. heartandstroke.ca/get-involved/donate GALBRAITH, Harry - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Harry Reginald Galbraith. Suddenly at home on October 2, 2018 at 92 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy McNaughton. Kind and loving father of Cheryl, Ron and Lori (Peter). Grandfather to Darren (Stacey) Sonya, (David), and Scott. Great Grandfather to Cadence and Bentley. Born in Omemee Ont. in 1925 he joined the army in 1943 with the army corps engineers. In 1946 he returned to Kirkland Lake and his dream came true when he married Dorothy McNaughton in the 1950's they moved south and opened a jewellery store in Markham. In 1964 they moved the business to Ajax which did well with the support of the Ajax people. The business operated until 2017 when Ron retired. Still driving and planning to winter in Florida in 2019 and looking forward with optimism. A gathering of family and friends has been held. We love you Dad. See you again some day. MESZAROS, Charles - It is with great sadness we say goodbye to a loving father, brother, father-in-law, grandfather and friend. Charles was a 52 year resident of Pickering who raised his daughters Kim and Vanessa (Todd) with his late wife, Olga in a community filled with many friends who have become life-long extended members of the family. A proud immigrant of Nagybaracska, Hungary who will be missed by family Tibor, Erjie, Andrea, Tibi and great niece and nephews. Also missed by so many friends and local residents who saw him at coffee with the boys, poker night with the guys and his regular trips to Costco. Charlie is now enjoying a good card game with his loved ones over a bowl of Goulash. His granddaughters Natasha, Olivia and Addison will always remember their Nagypapa. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax 905-428-8488) on Sunday October 28, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. and Monday October 29, 2018 from 2-3 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED ~ Since 1872 ~ FALL SALE Over 100 in stock memorials (offer ends Nov 10/18 or while supplies last) Open Mon to Fri 9-5 appointments evenings and Saturdays 32 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905) 427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca www.sandersonmonument.ca SEYMOUR, Francis David - Passed away on October 22, 2018 at Sunnybrook Hospital in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Louise Seymour. Loving father of Nancy (Jim Moore), Jennifer (David Jardine), Eva, Karen (Nick Marinatos), and the late Michael (May Rose Bautista). Proud grandfather of Joshua (Sam), Brandon, Cally, James, and Chelsea. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488 on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary would be appreciated by the family. 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