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Check out these stories... 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 4 DURHAM - A Quebec man whose transport truck slammed into traffic stopped on Hwy. 401 in Whitby four years ago - killing four people and se- riously injuring nine - has been sentenced to six years in prison. Although the peniten- tiary term to be served by 76-year-old Mohinder Singh Saini is significant, the victims affected by the ghastly crash are serving even more severe sentenc- es, Superior Court Justice Bryan Shaughnessy said on Friday, Nov. 9. "He will be able to re- turn to his home, his com- munity, and the comfort of his friends and family," the judge said, noting that the injured and those who lost loved ones in the crash are serving a "life sentence." Saini, of Lasalle, was at the wheel of a transport truck loaded with scrap metal that crashed into traffic slowing for con- struction, in the west- bound lanes of the highway between Brock and Salem roads on the night of Oct. 2, 2015. Court heard evidence that his truck was travel- ling at more than 100 km/h just before it slammed into a Ford Fiesta that had slowed to a crawl in the middle lane, then swerved into the passing lane and accelerated forward, crashing into more vehi- cles. Pickering couple Carl and Jacqueline Laws - aged 67 and 63 respectively - and Jesus Alberto Duran-Flo- rez, 12, and his 10-year-old brother Cuauhtemoc Du- ran-Florez, of Mexico, died. Several others were injured, including the par- ents of the children from Mexico. "The lives of innocents were lost," Shaughnessy said during delivery of his reasons for judgment Fri- day. At the outset of his trial in June, Saini pleaded not guilty to four counts of dan- gerous driving causing death and nine counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. In September, Shaughnessy found the driver guilty on all counts, concluding Saini had not been honest about how the crash occurred. Saini insisted that a transport truck in front of him suddenly slammed on its brakes, causing an SUV to crash into the back of that truck; he said he was unable to avoid a collision with the SUV and the other transport. But collision re- construction and eyewit- ness evidence refuted Sai- ni's version of events, Shaughnessy concluded. The judge also rejected a defence position that Sai- ni, who suffered from renal failure and sleep apnea, may have lost conscious- ness for a time during a "microsleep" seconds be- fore the crash. In Friday's sentencing, Shaughnessy reiterated his finding that the crash was caused by Saini's fail- ure to pay proper attention while driving, despite the fact he had ample time to acknowledge numerous signs warning of lane clo- sures and the tail lights of vehicles that had slowed for the construction zone. "The offender's driving was a marked departure from the standard of care for a reasonable person," Shaughnessy said. "This is not a case of mo- mentary or mere inatten- tion," the judge said. "This pattern of driving consti- tuted a significant and sub- stantial period of inatten- tiveness." Saini declined an oppor- tunity to address the court during the sentencing hearing. In addition to his prison term, Saini is subject to a ten-year driving prohibi- tion. Court records indi- cate the judge ordered that the driving ban will begin following Saini's jail term. TRUCKER IN WHITBY CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR SENTENCED TO SIX-YEAR PRISON TERM JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS PICKERING COUPLE AMONG THOSE KILLED IN HORRIFIC ACCIDENT ON HWY. 401 FOUR YEARS AGO The scene of a multiple vehicle collision on highway 401 between Brock Street and Salem Road Chris Tanouye/Metroland 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m With annually recertified instructors and our exclusive Collisionfree!TM Approach, our grads have mastered the road since 1970. Limited spots available. Sign up today! 1-888-932-3748 |YD.COM WEAREADRIVINGFO RCE 1.3 Million Strong DURHAM - A Bowman- ville woman has been thrust into the role of gay rights advocate, after she came out to her Oshawa church and was kicked out of the membership. "It's clear that some- thing needs to change," said Kimberley Mills. "I feel that God designed me the way I am and He's going to love me the way I am." Mills had been a mem- ber of the Calvary Baptist Church for almost four years. Mills was raised in Durham and she when she moved back to the area she was looking for a church. Mills attended a service at the Calvary Baptist Church, became a member and got actively involved as a youth leader. "I just loved the people, and going there. It's such a big church. There's lots of opportunities to meet new people. I loved the kids, not just as a youth leader," said Mills. Mills met Meghan Fowl- er through friends and the couple has been together for four years now. In Fowl- er's Whitby townhouse - with pictures on the wall of Fowler's trip to Rwanda as part of a Christian organi- zation's aid mission - the couple sat on the dark grey couch with their protective little Yorkie named Lucy. Mills said she started to be concerned about com- ing out at the Calvary Bap- tist Church, when a ser- mon took a strong stand against homosexuality. She felt like she wasn't able to be true to herself while at church. In her Bible study group, Mills told a few women who were close to her age that she was in a re- lationship with a woman. "Coming out was kind of a process ... It was not ac- cepted," said Mills. "It nev- er felt right being judged for being gay. It didn't feel right." After disclosing her re- lationship, Mills said she had several conversations with church leaders and members. They wanted her to repent her sexual orien- tation, to be "restored" to the Bible's teaching. "And they told you, you needed to change," said Fowler. "I started question- ing, how she could spend so much time devoted to a place that can't accept all of her?" In early November, Mills received a registered letter from the Calvary Baptist Church. It told her she was being removed from the membership of the Cavalry Baptist Church because she was living in "disobedience to the Scriptures. "It is a very serious mat- ter to remove a member for discipline as you will note in the 1 Corinthians 5:5 text, and our hearts are broken over it," said the let- ter signed by Dr. Tim Wag- ner, deacon chair. Mills said she was hurt by the letter. After taking a little cooling off time, she decided to share the letter and her hurt on Facebook. The response was immedi- ate and immense. Mills has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support she's received. "People who are also be- lievers, who don't feel this is God's love," said Mills. "Pastors are reaching out to me. People are saying 'God loves you just the way you are.' " Representatives from the church released a followup statement to say that everyone is welcome to attend Sunday services, regardless of whether they are members. However, the church does have the op- tion to remove someone from membership - a "vol- untary association of like- minded individuals." "We love and care for ev- eryone since we are all made in the Image of God," said the Calvary Baptist Church statement. "Those who choose to become members of Calvary Bap- tist Church share our theo- logical and doctrinal be- liefs and agree to live in ac- cordance with those be- liefs. When an individual ceases to hold those beliefs or live in accordance with them, as has recently hap- pened, that individual may be removed from member- ship but always remains welcome to attend our ser- vices and other programs." Mills said she if she did return to the Calvary Bap- tist Church after coming out, she would be treated differently and couldn't be involved in the church community the way she was before. She doesn't intend to re- turn to the church, but she plans to continue speaking about her experience. She wants to use her story to support other gay people who are scared of being ex- cluded from their faith groups. "The voice right now is for other people, really at the end of the day it's all about love," said Mills. "I was afraid and (Fowler) was afraid to come to the church. With some of the sermons I would share, she would feel we couldn't be there as a couple." Oshawa community ad- vocate Mac Moreau has launched a letter-writing campaign asking the Cana- da Revenue Agency to re- view the charitable status of Calvary Baptist Church. As a registered charity, churches receive signifi- cant tax breaks from the provincial and federal gov- ernment - with the require- ment that churches devote all of their resources to charity. "The church has al- lowed its resources to be used for activities that pro- mote hate and intoler- ance," said Moreau. "If you are going to promote hate and intolerance, you shouldn't receive benefits from the Canadian govern- ment that all Canadians contribute to." Moreau said the letter - and potentially ensuing CRA assessment - isn't meant to close the Calvary Baptist Church. The aim is to support other gay pa- rishioners who are feeling pushed out of their church- es, and to hopefully serve as a warning to all church- es that preach intolerance. "This isn't meant to de- stroy a church family," said Moreau, who attended the Calvary Baptist Church as a child and said he later left over concerns about the messages of obedience and intolerance. "This is sim- ply to say in this day-and- age, when you're receiving benefits from the public purse, this is not accept- able." Moreau can be reached at mac.moreau@live.com. Meanwhile, Mills is looking for a new church to attend where she and her partner will be accepted. "It hasn't put me off my faith at all. If anything it makes me believe more in what I stand for and what I believe," said Mills. GAY DURHAM WOMAN KICKED OUT OF CHURCH'S MEMBERSHIP JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.com NEWS EVERYONE WELCOME AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE BUT MEMBERS LIVE BY SHARED THEOLOGICAL AND DOCTRINAL BELIEFS Kimberley Mills, right, with her partner Meghan Fowler and their dog Lucy, was removed from the membership at Calvary Baptist Church in Oshawa for 'choosing to live in disobedience to the Scriptures'. 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Serving Families Across Central &Southern Ontario OSHAWA - The mother of Rori Hache was incred- ulous Friday after the man accused of killing the teen complained in court he'd not been sleeping well since being charged with first-degree murder. "The audacity," Shanan Dionne said outside the Oshawa courthouse Nov. 9, following a brief appear- ance by accused killer Ad- am Strong. "I don't have any words for this guy." "I've lived in Oshawa for 43 years; I was born and raised here," Dionne continued. "We've had some bad people, but not sent straight from the pit of hell." Strong, 46, appeared by video in a bail court the day after formally being charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Hache, 18, who went miss- ing in the summer of 2017, and Kandis Fitzpatrick, also 18, who disappeared in 2008. When the murder charges were laid Thurs- day Strong was already in custody, charged with in- decent interference with a dead body after some of Hache's remains were found in his McMillan Drive apartment in De- cember of 2017. Hache dis- appeared in August 2017. A few weeks later her tor- so was discovered in the waters of Oshawa Har- bour. In July of 2018 Durham police announced that DNA linked to Fitzpatrick was discovered during their extensive search of Strong's apartment. Strong appeared in court by video link from a Durham police station. Looking rumpled and di- sheveled, Strong groused when his lawyer, Tom Bal- ka, told him the matter was going to be adjourned and that he would contact him to discuss the case lat- er Friday. "I've been up all night, man," Strong complained. "It's been a rough day." Outside court Dionne again expressed her grat- itude for the work of Dur- ham police, and voiced her disgust for Strong. "I don't think the tax- payers should have to waste a dollar of their money to try and rehabili- tate this man or reform him. You can't reform somebody like this - they're born without a soul," Dionne said. "I would like to see him own what he's done to both girls and come clean with it without a deal being pre- sented to him. The best he could do is come clean and give us what we want to know. "Why, why, why?" Dionne said. "That's the big question of the day: why?" Dionne also expressed her support for the family of Fitzpatrick, acknowl- edging the agony they must have endured since the teen went missing a decade ago. "They're good-hearted people. They're crushed," she said, her voice break- ing with emotion as a cold rain poured down. "We're barely surviving a year and a half of this; I couldn't imagine 10 years." Strong was remanded to Nov. 30, when he is to appear again by video link. The charge of inde- cent interference with a body was withdrawn by the Crown after the mur- der charges were an- nounced. MOTHER OF MURDERED TEEN SLAMS ACCUSED KILLER ADAM STRONG: "STRAIGHT FROM THE PIT OF HELL" Shanan Dionne spoke with reporters outside the Oshawa courthouse on Friday, Nov. 9 after attending a hearing for Adam Strong, the man now charged with the killing of Dionne's daughter, Rori Hache. Strong is accused of first degree murder in the deaths of Hache and Kandis Fitzpatrick, who went missing in 2008. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 7 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ONE DAY ONLY! 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There is something about their sacrifice that demands that we get it. We must respond to them - citi- zens and governments alike. We must understand that like a spear, their sacri- fice is the shaft that hurled us into a lifetime of free- dom. Some understand this better than others, for ex- ample, those impacted by the Nazis firsthand like the Dutch. To this day, Canadi- an soldiers are honoured in places like the Netherlands and France for their unique role in the war and to them as a people. But honour has not been one of our strong points in Canada. If you don't believe me, just look at how many children are al- lowed to address or speak to adults and how some pets get more love than the el- derly. How far do you think we can get - individual or nation alike - without ho- nour? I had the distinct honour of meeting a soldier at a Re- membrance Day ceremony in Oshawa a few years ago. He wore a number of med- als on his jacket and was holding medals in his hand too. I stopped to thank him for his service and asked if I could take his picture. When I inquired about the medals he was holding, he told me that he served in the Second World War and that those were his father's med- als from the First World War. This proud son carried a part of his father's legacy with him that day, and it was powerful to behold. What would life in Cana- da look like if we lived as the sons and daughters of those who paved the way instead of those who have the right to do with it what we wish? It would undoubtedly give honour where it is due and help set us on the right course as a nation. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about- truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrj- seesit@gmail.com. GIVING HONOUR WHERE IT'S DUE OPINION COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT PAYS TRIBUTE TO CANADA'S VETERANS RENAE JARRETT Column Got plans for the weekend? 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM EDITORIAL LETTERS & COMMENTARY Having good mental health supports in place for first responders in Durham Region is an absolute necessity, so a new partnership for mental health ser- vices between Wounded Warriors Canada and Whitby Fire and Emergency Services is a big step toward that laudable goal. We know the stressors for those within the first re- sponders realm can be off the charts. Almost on a daily basis, first responders deal with any number of danger- ous and sometimes tragic circumstances that run the gamut, from car accidents and fires to medical emergen- cies. With that in mind, mental health issues can and do arise for those serving their communities within Dur- ham. Enter Wounded Warriors Canada, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to honour and support ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families. The organization provides a wide range of programs and services for individual members and families affect- ed by operational stress injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Wounded Warriors already has similar partnerships for mental health supports in place with the Durham Regional Police Service and the Region of Durham Para- medic Services. So, for the organization to offer another layer of ser- vice for the Whitby fire department staff is truly reas- suring for not only members of the Whitby service, but for their families as well. In announcing the new partnership at Whitby fire headquarters late last month, Whitby fire Chief Dave Speed says the new programs for Whitby fire, consisting of about 130 staff in various roles, including suppres- sion, fire prevention and public education, training and administration, will help to ensure firefighters are healthy and able to perform properly as they work to serve the community. The Wounded Warriors mental health program is in addition to the mental health-related services available to Whitby firefighters through the town's employee benefits program and Employee Assistance Program, the fire services' peer support program, and the regional critical incident stress team. Some of the programs offered by Wounded Warriors include group therapy for individuals and couples, ani- mal assisted therapy for PTSD, resiliency training and respite care, research and education, and skills transi- tion - all of which are also offered to the DRPS and to Durham paramedics. Wounded Warriors' executive director Scott Maxwell noted it's all about pulling together to ensure when a first responder reaches out for help - which is hard enough as it is - there are supports available in their time of need. These partnerships forged by Wounded Warriors Canada with organizations within Durham's first re- sponder community will no doubt prove invaluable toward ensuring that another layer of first-rate mental health care is available for the asking. MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN WOUNDED WARRIORS, DURHAM FIRST RESPONDERS GOOD FOR ALL RADIOACTIVE FUEL WASTE SHOULD BE RECYCLED, NOT BURIED SAYS READER To the editor: Recent letters in your newspaper mention the sig- nificant challenges of future electrical power generation in Ontario, the highly radio- active used CANDU (Cana- da deuterium uranium) fuel waste stockpile remaining, and loss of thousands of skilled jobs following the de- commissioning of the Pick- ering Nuclear Generating Station in 2024. As a longtime Pickering resident, my biggest con- cern is the fate of the more than 15,000 tonnes of long- lived radioactive fuel waste. The federal long-term plan is to bury it. This is a huge waste of the energy remain- ing in the used fuel, since the fuel has yielded less than one per cent of its total ener- gy content. Existing commercially available fast-neutron reac- tors can recycle the other 99 per cent of this fuel while generating electricity, and effectively eliminate the long-term toxicity of Picker- ing's used fuel stockpile in decades. The alternative is ex- tremely toxic nuclear waste for hundreds of thousands of years. Recycling used nuclear fuel is a huge economical source of future carbon- free, emission-free, and weatherproof energy pro- duction. For Pickering and Onta- rio, recycling this fuel (owned by Ontario) would provide continuing non-car- bon electrical generation in a location where high-ca- pacity electrical transmis- sion lines and infrastruc- ture already exist, and con- tinue to provide highly skilled jobs. Tell our provincial gov- ernment! FRANK DEMPSEY, PICKERING LIBERAL CARBON TAX LEAVES RESIDENT SKEPTICAL To the editor: So who's kidding who? The hypocrisy is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criss-crossing the country on a jet, attempting to con- vince us all that paying a carbon tax is not just neces- sary but essential. I am neither a climate change denier nor a Premier Doug Ford supporter. However, you can call me skeptical when a provincial or federal Liberal govern- ment attempts to pick my pocket, just one more time for the good of us all. Auto air-conditioning taxes, Eco fees and now a carbon tax. Apparently, paying for the pollution is the solution. Since the intent of a car- bon tax is to discourage the consumption of fossil fuels, will our prime minister at- tend fewer ribbon-cutting ceremonies and travel less? Is he also willing to pay his fair share when his family vacations in faraway places, or as is his custom, pass that tab onto the Canadian tax- payer? Will he lead by example, or is this another "Do as I say and not as I do"? I think we all know the answers to those questions. 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That much was clear on Nov. 8, when it was Dur- ham's turn to participate in a telephone town hall host- ed by the Ontario govern- ment. The 90-minute town hall covered sex education, as well as other topics such as standardized testing and improving student perfor- mance in the STEM sub- jects (science, technology, engineering and math). Callers - who were iden- tified by their first name only - were given about 30 seconds each to weigh in. Durham callers brought a wide range of opinions to the sex education debate, with some passionately calling for a return to the 2015 curriculum intro- duced by the previous, Lib- eral government, and oth- ers expressing concern that the document was not age-appropriate. A primary care nurse from Ajax told the town hall she spends a lot of time "re-educating" people who are misinformed on sexual health. "I think our 2015 curric- ulum is absolutely critical, because it's based in fact; it's based in the realities that our children live in," she said. "I spend a lot of my time also re-educating parents who have a lot of false information that they're passing on to their children." Also in favour of the 2015 curriculum was a caller from Hampton who said she is concerned by a rise of "racism, intolerance and hate" in society. "I feel that much of this comes from fear, ignorance and discomfort. And I feel we need to teach children at a very early age that all people are equal and wor- thy of our love and re- spect," she said. "And that sharing information and talking about the LGBTQ community removes any fear and stigma and helps eliminate this intolerance, going forward." On the flip side were parents concerned about the lack of abstinence edu- cation and content they feel is age-inappropriate. A Durham father of four said the 2015 document re- moved references to love and marriage, which he de- scribed as "basic building blocks" of healthy relation- ships. "We've removed love and marriage from our cur- riculum, but these aspects of relationships are central to the majority of the pop- ulation and they need to be reinstated in the frame- work of the sex-ed curricu- lum." A Whitby caller said she is "appalled" by the 2015 curriculum and called for a return to "family living and family life," while several parents said their main concern is children being taught about gender identi- ty and people who are transgender. "I think it's best not to push this unscientific gen- der fluidity theory," said a caller from Durham, who suggested "gender-con- fused" children will "even- tually accept their biologi- cal sex." "However, if the school system is pushing these kids toward sex-reassign- ment surgery ... it can cause irreversible dam- age," the caller said. Telephone town halls are taking place this fall for geographic regions across Ontario - two for Durham took place Oct. 29 and Nov. 8. Residents who still want to take part can call in to one of the upcoming town halls for other regions. The telephone town halls are all 90 minutes in length and cover seven ed- ucation topics. A "non-partisan and completely neutral" mod- erator keeps the conversa- tion moving but doesn't an- swer questions or provide clarification. Ground rules include no "insults, hate speech or foul language." Math was also a hot top- ic for the callers who took part in Durham's town hall on Nov. 8. A parent of three from Pickering said his children struggled with math in ele- mentary school then im- proved after the family sought help outside school that focused on math fun- damentals. "Reinforce the addition, subtraction, multiplica- tion skills and build that foundation. Like anything in life, you need to build a solid foundation," the par- ent said. 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OSHAWA - Durham po- lice have released surveil- lance photos of two men who are persons of interest after a teen was photo- graphed inside an Oshawa Centre washroom. According to police, a 16- year-old male was using the men's room at the mall on Aug. 14 at about 6 p.m. when he saw a camera be- ing held over the top of the stall by someone in the next stall. The person with the camera then quickly left the washroom. Police reviewed surveil- lance images and identi- fied two men who were seen leaving the washroom area and then walking north toward the food court. The first man is Asian with a medium build and longer dark hair tied into a low bun. He was wearing a Hollister T-shirt, a green baseball cap, dark sun- glasses, ripped jeans and white shoes, and he was carrying a dark blue-grey bag with one strap. The second man, who is also Asian with a medium build, was wearing glasses, a light blue baseball cap, dark blue shirt and grey shorts, and he was carry- ing a black backpack. 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A woman was trying on clothes at Plato's Closet on King Street East at about 7:45 p.m. Oct. 19 when she saw a cellphone being held under the change room door, Durham police said. The woman quickly con- fronted a man who claimed he didn't speak English and soon left in the company of another man, police said. The suspect is a Hispan- ic man in his 40s with a moustache. He wore a grey hooded sweater and dark pants and had a Spanish accent. Call police at 905-579- 1520, extension 1613 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. NEWS MAN WANTED FOR VOYEURISM INCIDENT AT DURHAM STORE Police are trying to identify a man accused of committing voyeurism at an Oshawa clothing store Oct. 19. DRPS photo DURHAM - A suspect wanted on a warrant after al- legedly pointing a shotgun at someone in south Oshawa last month has been arrest- ed, according to police. 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Regularegular $225 THURSDAY NOV. 15 FRIDAY NOV. 16 SATURDAY NOV. 17 SUNDAY NOV. 18 MONDAY NOV. 19 See our flyer in today’S paper or viSit Save.ca PICKERING - Durham police are hoping to identify a suspect caught on camera snatching a poppy donation box from a Pick- ering convenience store. The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Circle K convenience store on the corner of Kingston Road and Liverpool Road. Police say a man entered the store, lingered for a while, went outside, then came back in and grabbed the poppy donation box on the counter next to the cash register before walking away. A photo and video of the sus- pect is available. He is described as white, 30-40 years old, wearing glasses (bruise under left eye), a red and black checkered baseball cap, blue and white plaid jacket and shirt, blue jeans, and dark- coloured shoes. Anyone who can identify the man is asked to contact Constable Griffin of the West Division Com- munity Resource Unit at 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 2585. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durham- regionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. CRIME POPPY DONATION BOX STOLEN IN PICKERING Durham police are hoping to identify a suspect caught on camera snatching a poppy donation box from a Pickering convenience store. DRPS Photo Visit us online 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 and quality venues. "We looked at this event and said, for Durham, with the Abil- ities Centre, with Grandview, with WindReach Farm, these are all fantastic facilities that really encourage and celebrate inclu- sion, so that was a big leg-up for us," he explained. "I think it really raises our profile, both within the sporting event community, but also around accessibility and inclu- sion, as well," he added. "It's a re- ally good opportunity for us to celebrate that but also raise awareness of what we have and raise awareness of what we need." Held every other year, the Games will attract about 300 ath- letes to the area to compete in 11 sports: boccia and sitting volley- ball at the Abilities Centre; para- alpine and para-nordic skiing at Brimacombe; wheelchair rugby at Brooklin High School; wheel- chair basketball at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre; goalball at Donald A. Wilson Sec- ondary School; sledge hockey at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre; wheelchair and vision-impaired curling at the Oshawa Curling Club; and 5-a-side blind soccer at the Pickering Soccer Centre. "Sometimes we're so focused on what people can't do that we forget to see all the things they can do," Terry said. "That's one of the great things about these Games, I think. We've adopted the hashtag #Paramazing, and I think people are really going to be amazed at what these athletes can do." Although he won't be compet- ing at these Games, Andrew Genge was at the countdown event to offer his support. The 30- year-old Oshawa native, who suf- fered a stroke at 15 after being tackled playing rugby, competed at the 2018 Paralympics in Pye- ongchang, South Korea, in March. "What it's meant to me, it pret- ty much gave me the opportunity to go to the Olympics, so this is huge," Genge said, explaining the importance of parasports. "It was surreal," he added of the experi- ence in South Korea. "I can re- member it like it was yesterday." Christina Swett, the sport technical chair for the Games, is a 32-year-old Abilities Centre em- ployee who began playing wheel- chair basketball about 10 years ago when injuries prevented her from playing standing sports. She's played at the Ontario ParaSport Games herself and is excited to see them come to Dur- ham. "It's a really big opportunity for the region to develop its parasports, providing that kind of exposure for people to learn about the sports, to experience the sports as much as they can, whether by watching or by play- ing, and hopefully provides some kind of boost to get some of the sports more available in the re- gion," she said. "We're going to have a whole gamut of competi- tion. There's going to be lots to watch and a lot of exciting things happening. We're pretty pumped by it." COMMUNITYPICKERING TO HOST SOCCER DURING 2019 ONTARIO PARASPORT GAMES CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Volunteer Brandon Pickard bumped the ball toward the net during a game of sit volleyball; Don Terry played a game of sit volleyball during the 100 Day Countdown event for the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games at Pickering High School; Darcel Bookal, 8, received a hug from Pachi; Volunteer Brandon Pickard and games organizer Ryan Albright played a game of wheelchair basketball. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland Continued from page 3 STORY BEHIND THE STORY With less than 100 days to the ParaSport Games come to Durham, sports editor Brian McNair took at look at what goes on behind organizing the games and speaks to some of the athletes. THE ISSUE: 300 ATHLETES, 11 SPORTS LOCAL IMPACT: PARASPORT GAMES WILL HELP SHOW OFF WHAT DURHAM HAS TO OFFER 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 905-426-5800 www.prestigecleaning.ca RCA Thank You for Voting Us Your 1st Choice for Duct and Carpet Cleaning! READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Diamond 2018 WHITBY - Brock Street Brewing Company has an- nounced a new partner- ship with Toronto-based Province Brands of Canada that will see the production of two beers, including one made from cannabis. The Whitby brewery plans to license Province Brands' patent-pending technology to launch the beers, according to a re- lease issued on Nov. 13. The first will be an alcoholic beer brewed from hemp (containing no marijuana) and the second will be a non-alcoholic beer brewed from cannabis, which in- toxicates using THC and other phytocannabinoids. The cannabis-brewed beer will be brewed at Province Brands' facility once the manufacture and sale of such products are legalized in Canada, the re- lease said. "We are so excited to partner with Province Brands to perfect innova- tive craft beers at our new state-of-the-art brewery in downtown Whitby," said Mark Woitzik, co-founder of Brock Street Brewery, which opened its first loca- tion at 1501 Hopkins St. in 2015. "Over the next year these new beers will be brewed from hemp using Province Brands' unique technology, and we look forward to incorporating craft beers brewed from marijuana into our prod- uct lineup once legal." Woitzik and his busi- ness partners, Victor Le- one, Scott Pepin and Chris Vanclief, are currently working toward their sec- ond location at 244 Brock St. S. Construction on the highly anticipated 19,000- square-foot brewery, res- taurant and banquet facil- ity is expected to wrap up soon for a December open- ing. Brock Street's bre- whouse will feature a five- vessel, 30-barrel system with a five hectolitre (hl) pilot brewhouse integrated into the design, Woitzik ex- plained. "This allows us for larg- er production and experi- mental pilot batches ... this is one of the most state of the art breweries in all of North America at present. Total production will be 1800 hl per month, perhaps more." The building will also include a cold room, mez- zanine storage, members lounge and balcony. Over the past two years, Province Brands has devel- oped a process for brewing a premium beer from the cannabis plant, the release noted. The first step in the brewing process, milling and "mashing" (saccharify- ing or extracting ferment- able sugars from the can- nabis plant) requires spe- cialized equipment, which would not be found in a normal brewery. "Regardless of whether the starting material is hemp (the parts of the hemp plant used by Prov- ince Brands are not a con- trolled substance in Cana- da) or marijuana (a con- trolled substance in Cana- da, regulated under the Cannabis Act) the process is essentially the same ex- cept that when the beer is brewed from cannabis, the alcohol is removed prior to sale," the release said. Once a market exists for legal marijuana beverages, Province Brands will serve as a co-packer, brewing, bottling and distributing the Brock Street-branded beer into the legal canna- bis market on behalf of Brock Street Brewing Co. Brock Street will pro- vide the recipes for the beer and work closely with Province Brands' master brewer, Rob Kevwitch, to modify recipes for a nonal- coholic beer that will intox- icate using cannabis. "Partnerships like this are a key part of our growth strategy and we're thrilled to be working with the team at Brock Street, who value quality, authenticity and craftsmanship as much as we do," said Doo- ma Wendschuh, CEO and co-founder of Province Brands of Canada. "Expect more of these co-packing arrangements in the near future as we open our 123,000-square- foot facility in Grimsby, Ont." Visit www.brockstreet- brewing.com or www.pro- vincebrands.com for more information. DURHAM CRAFT BREWER TO OFFER BEER BREWED FROM CANNABIS Mark Woitzik, co-founder of Brock Street Brewing Company in Whitby, has teamed up with Province Brands of Canada for a co-packing and licensing agreement that will allow for specialty Brock Street-branded beers brewed from cannabis to be sold in alcohol and legal marijuana markets. 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DURHAM COLLEGE GETS $2.4 MILLION TO SUPPORT AI HUB, YOUTH HOUSING MODEL NEWS PICKERING - The city is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and committees. Members for nine com- mittees and boards are be- ing sought. The committees inclu- de:. Accessibility advisory committee. Animal servic- es appeals committee- . Committee of adjust- ment. Cultural advisory committee. Heritage Pick- ering advisory committee- . Livestock valuer. Picker- ing Museum Village advi- sory committee. Property review committee. Picker- ing Public Library boar- dAnyone interested in serving must file an appli- cation by Friday, Nov. 23. To be eligible, a prospec- tive member must be a Pickering resident or prop- erty owner and be at least 18 years old. Committees and boards provide input on issues af- fecting the community. 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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS MPP TOURS PICKERING LIBRARY'S MAKER SPACE Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board and MPP of Pickering-Uxbridge, toured the Pickering Public Library Maker Space innovation hub Nov. 5. The visit was part of the Minister's tour to identify methods of digital transformation and modernization of government. Councillor Maurice Brenner, left, and Councillor Ian Cummings, right, also attended. During the tour, various components of the Maker Space were highlighted and demonstrated. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland COMMUNITY dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 FALL AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS Expires November 22, 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. 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You have to have a safe environ- ment." Attended by about 30 people and held at Casino Ajax, the workshop also featured Sheila Hall, the ex- ecutive director of the Cla- rington Board of Trade, Re- becca Kalison of Peninsula, a company that helps busi- nesses deal with human re- lations issues, and Omar Rodney with the OrGanja Society, a group that advo- cates for the use of marijua- na. Hall noted cannabis is big business, saying by 2020 it will be an $8 billion a year industry. "One of the biggest things is getting rid of the stigma," she said, adding it's now a legal product. "We can't grow the econ- omy without getting rid of the stigma," Hall noted. She encouraged people to do some research as peo- ple need to be educated. "There's going to be a tourism factor. Embrace it. I embraced it from an eco- nomic development per- spective," Hall added. Ashton noted medicinal cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2001 and any- one 18 and older can now buy cannabis. "A general takeaway is your employees maybe us- ing cannabis on their own time," she said. "They may come to work impaired." Employers have a "broad responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Your super- visors have an obligation to safety." She referred to it as a "pyramid of responsibility." As cannabis can cause impairment, the degree of impairment is difficult for employers, she noted. She said businesses should have a health and safety manual and employ- ers should "make sure it's clear what the consequenc- es are if it's violated." Employers also have to be cognizant of the human rights issue. "You can't discriminate on a health issue," she said. Each business should have a health and safety manual and an employee manual, she said, adding employees should under- stand and agree to policies and procedures. The manuals will "con- firm there will be disciplin- ary actions if a policy is vio- lated." The disciplinary action could be up to termination of employment. "A health and safety manual should specifically address impairment as a workplace hazard. It should also address the level of tol- erance for impairment," Ashton said. "It ensures, at the end of the day, as an em- ployer you are aware of any worker who is impaired." Any worker in a safety position shouldn't be im- paired, she said. The employee manual should "flag safety as a con- cern." "The intersection of workplace laws and canna- bis is complicated," she not- ed. Kalison said there's a cost savings to a company to get its cannabis policies right the first time. An employee manual would have "procedures written out so an employee knows." She noted medical mari- juana is "a popular method of control or remedy for many different medical conditions," such as anxi- ety and migraines. Rodney said he's had a "26-year relationship with this plant." "We have to be con- cerned about the stigma. Many felt decriminaliza- tion should have come be- fore legalization. The plant is still heavily criminal- ized," Rodney noted. "We have to acknowl- edge cannabis has been in the workplace. Yes, now there's more access," he said. "It's been a long road for those who have advocat- ed for this plant. But, there are a lot of roadblocks in the way," Rodney said. A business looking for more information on can- nabis and its impacts on a company should call the board of trade at 905-686- 0883. AJAX, PICKERING BUSINESSES TOLD TO PREPARE FOR WEED AT WORK KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durham region.com CANNABIS AND YOU The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade held a workshop on Cannabis and Your Business on Nov. 8. The workshop was organized to help businesses deal with marijuana legalization and how they can put policies in place. Christine Ashton, an Employment and Labour Law lawyer with Wilson Vukelich LLP, spoke to board of trade members. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland THE ISSUE: BUSINESS NEEDS TO PREPARE FOR CANNABIS IN THE WORKPLACE LOCAL IMPACT: "PYRAMID OF RESPONSIBILITY" NEEDED: BUSINESSES TOLD STORY INSIDE THE STORY Reporter Keith Gilligan has been following the impact of the legalization of cannabis on society and its impact on businesses. "The intersection of workplace laws and cannabis is complicated." Christine Ashton, president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade 17 | Pi c 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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. "Write about juncos!" urged Dianne Pazaratz of Oshawa. "They're the f irst real harbinger of w inter and I love them!" H uh? Winter harbin- g er? I shook my head. W ho looks forward to a nything to do with the coldest, darkest time of year? But then I pictured the cute little grey-and- white birds that gather under feeders across D urham and had to s mile. Dianne is right - the fox sparrows, white- throats and towhees that s how up in people's yards i n fall are mostly moving through, heading for warmer wintering grounds. Dark-eyed juncos ar- rive and promptly settle i n, because for these northerners, this is the s unny south. And they really are handsome, chipper little b irds to spend the winter watching, all of them var- i ous shades of grey above w ith a snow-white belly. Plus a little pink bill and p ink legs, and dark red- d ish eyes. While they'll s ometimes snatch a sun- flower seed from a plat- form feeder, they mostly feed on the ground, hop- ping or running about, and sometimes scratch- i ng in the leaf-litter or s now. They seem to pre- fer white millet or c racked corn, so scatter- i ng handfuls of mixed s eeds near a brush pile or c lump of shrubs should make them very happy. Juncos gather in small flocks in winter, keeping track of each other with tick notes and twitters, and warning of danger by flicking their white outer tail feathers. Free-roam- i ng cats are their worst winter enemy. B reeding in conifer- ous and mixed forests throughout the Canadi- an shield and Hudson's Bay lowlands, they raise one or two broods in grass cup nests on the ground, hidden against l ogs, rocks or the ex- posed roots of trees. Both m om and dad feed their r apidly-growing young all the animal protein they can find - caterpil- l ars, flies, ants, moths, beetles and grasshoppers -supplemented with ber- r ies when they ripen. G rass and weed seeds get them through winter, along with daily visits to yards with well-stocked bird feeding stations. O K, so juncos are the harbingers. When tree sparrows arrive under your feeder from the Arc- tic - rusty-capped, streaky little birds with a black dot in the centre of their clear grey breasts - you know it's truly win- ter. N ature 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. 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A Committee of the Whole meeting in this regard will be held on: Committee of the Whole Meeting Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario Regional Council will subsequently consider the proposed 2019 Water and Sewer User Rates and other related fees and charges at their meeting to be held on: Council Meeting Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario The proposed 2019 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various water and sewer rates and other related fees and charges effective January 1, 2019. Comments from the public are welcome. To submit written comments to Committee of the Whole, contact the Legislative Services Division by email at clerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102, ext. 2054, by no later than noon on Wednesday, December 12. If you wish to make a delegation before Committee of the Whole, submit your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by no later than noon on Wednesday, December 12. The 2019 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report will be available upon request, on Friday, December 7 by contacting Finance Department staff at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102, ext. 2242. The Report will also be available on the Region’s web site at www.durham.ca on Friday, December 7. Durham Region, Finance Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone (905) 668-7711 www.durham.ca A CHILLY WALK IN AJAX A couple walked over the bridge that crosses Duffins Creek at Rotary Park in Ajax on a cold windy day recently. Chris Tanouye photo COMMUNITY 19 | Pi c 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Lake Louise Fiji The Gift that Keeps on Giving! From snow-capped mountains to warm sandy beaches, we’ve got a trip for everyone on your list. Visit www.travelalerts.ca/TisTheSeason FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 PRAC and the Town of Ajax present the 19th Annual Juried Art Show 2018! WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Elsie Hetherman, 9054249507, ehether19@gmail.com Pineridge Juried Art Show Oct. 23 to Nov. 24. Come join us for our 19th Juried Art Show that has always been well-received by many artists and public attending at the McLean Community Centre. PA Day Activity Babysitter Training Course WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Real Canadian Superstore 30 Kingston Rd Ajax, 30 Kingston Rd Ajax, Ajax CONTACT: St. John Ambulance, 1 905 434 7800, durham@on.sja.ca, http://www.sja.ca COST: 59.00 Babysitter training course is ideal for kids 10 - 13 years. Course is one day, 9 a.m - 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required prior to start date. Designed to teach babysitter skills, leadership and first aid in a fun and informative session. Kids Scavenger Hunt at Pickering Loblaws - drop in event - free WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Loblaws, 1792 Liverpool Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Lisa Ireland, 289 923-2874, lisa.ireland@loblaw.ca Drop in event for parents/children at Pickering Loblaws. Go on a Scavenger hunt and learn how to find healthier foods in the grocery store, have a treat and go home with a goodie bag! Free event. 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@pickeringsoc- cer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.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. 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. Every- one gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collab- orate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome!$3 admis- sion 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, NOVEMBER 17 Holly Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: St. Martin's Anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 St. Martins Dr., Pickering CONTACT: St. Martin's Anglican Church, 9058394257, office@stmartinsangli- can.ca, http://www.stmartinsanglican.ca Join us for St. Martin's annual Holly Bazaar featuring Granny's Attic, baked goods, jewelry, handmade American doll clothes, ornaments, crafts and preserves, stocking stuffers, face painting, games, vendors, and refreshments in our Cafe by the Bay! All Abilities Winter Soccer WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, communityprograms@pickeringsoc- cer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/ programs/all-abilities/COST: $95.00 Our program is fully inclusive, designed and adapted for children with any disabil- ity or level of behaviour. Ajax Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Center - HMS Room, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax CONTACT: Laura Ashton, 9052434690, laura.ash- ton@blood.ca, http://blood.ca You can give life by donating blood at them Ajax blood donor clinic. If you are 17 years of age and older we encourage you to book an appointment and review your eligibility online by visiting www.blood.ca. 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 St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church presents 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 - Amberlea Presbyte- rian Church - Sat. Nov. 17th WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Joanne Waite, 905- 839-1383, info@amberleachurch.ca 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. Amberlea Church Christmas Bazaar - Vendors Wanted WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Joanne Waite, 905- 839-1383, info@amberleachurch.ca, www.amberleachurch.ca Our Christmas Bazaar is on Sat. Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We still have vendor tables for rent at $35 per table with 2 chairs. Tables with hydro are $40. To register, go to our website www.amber- leachurch.ca Rouge Hill Seniors Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: George Ashe Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Lynn Blasak, 905.420.4660, rougehillsenior- sclub@hotmail.com, https://calen- dar.pickering.ca/default/Detail/2018-11- 17-1000-Rouge-Hill-Seniors-Christmas- Bazaar This annual event, features, vendors, crafts, baking and lunch.Free parking and admission. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Marketplace Connection Holiday Pop- up Event WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Lexus of Lakeridge, 180 Achilles Rd, Ajax CONTACT: Cristina, marketplaceconnec- tionsto@gmail.com Marketplace Connection strives to sup- port local entrepreneurs and bring com- munity members together, with seasonal pop-up markets in York Region. Come to Lexus of Lakeridge at 180 Achil- les Rd., Ajax. All vendors in- terested should email us. Durham West Lightning vs. Brampton WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd.CONTACT: 905-427-8811 Provincial Women's Hockey League game Turkey Supper WHEN: 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mt. Zion Community Centre, 3000 Concession 8, Pickering CON- TACT: 905-649-5200 COST: Adults $18, kids 12 and under $5 The turkey dinner features seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Call the contact number for tickets. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Diabetes Label Reading Tour WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Loblaws, 1792 Liverpool Rd. CONTACT: Lisa Ireland, 289 923-2874, lisa.ireland@loblaw.ca Have diabetes, pre-diabetes or been told to watch your blood sugars? Come on an interactive grocery store tour, led by In-store Dietitian Lisa to help you to manage your blood sugars. Come and bring a friend. RSVP - Free event Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St.CONTACT: Katelin Grant, 905-686-2661, communi- tyconnect@cdcd.org, http:// www.cdcd.org Newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Free blood pressure clinic WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Village Seniors' Centre, 29 Linton Avenue, Ajax CONTACT: Robbie Prochilo, 905-619-2529 Trained Town staff provide community- based blood pressure clinics, measuring your blood pressure and recording your results. Staff provide materials and information about how to be more "heart healthy". WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 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 CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278- 3489, kristina@homebasedurham.com, https://www.homebasedurham.com 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. PROBUS Club of Pickering Lakeside - Information Meeting WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road CONTACT: Fran San- croft, 905-550-8823, fransan- croft@gmail.com Come and find out why PROBUS is the fastest growing Social Club for Active Adults over 55, Bar None! Find out the Features and Benefits of our PROBUS Club. Regular monthly meetings with outstanding speakers, Social activities, trips and More! EVENTS WEEKENDEVENTS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - In sharing her struggles through her music, LU hopes to help others deal with their bad times. The Ajax pop singer, who has shortened her first name, Lumbasa, for her stage name, released DCMO (Don't Count Me Out) earlier this year. As an independent artist, she's been "really happy with all the progress the song has made on its own." A trending track in Canada, guaranteeing a lot of radio airplay, DCMO has garnered more than 55,000 streams in the last two months or so. LU says she has been "overlooked" many times in her life and DCMO is a song about being strong, overcoming adversity and not letting others push you down. "If I can help anybody to make it through their day, through my experiences, I think that's just great," she says in an interview. LU "freaked out" upon hearing last month that she was the Grand Prize winner in the sixth annual RBC Emerging Musician Program, part of Canada's Walk of Fame Emerging Artists Programs and Scholarships. The prize in- cludes $20,000, private stu- dio recording time, meet- ing industry executives and album art cover de- sign. As well, LU will be at the Canada's Walk of Fame Awards Show on Dec. 1 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts and will perform at the 20th anni- versary gala at the Fair- mont Royal York. Last week she per- formed at RBC's Emerging Musicians Showcase at the Great Hall. It's heady stuff. But LU is just getting started. Don't Count Me Out, co- written with Toronto's Robin Dell'Unto, is about LU's experiences of being dismissed. It's one thing to go through that, but work- ing with Dell'Unto, LU says, "I felt like I could be the most open person and show even more vulnera- bility." She's been sur- prised at how others have connected and related to the song. She's heard from people who have said how much it's helped them, em- powered them. "I didn't realize it would have an impact on other people," she says. LU is halfway through a two-week trip to Los Ange- les, as a "pretty big song- writer" she didn't want to name reached out to her. Born in Congo, she's al- ways sung, but didn't be- lieve she could become a singer until the last two years or so when she's tak- en her music more seri- ously. She's been writing a lot of songs, she says, and LU has shared songwrit- ing credits for music by Francesco Yates, Neffi and Jennifer Hudson. Performing at the Man- ifesto Festival this sum- mer, LU was singled out as one of the highlights of the event, someone "who stole the show with her power- house voice and stage presence that seems ready for international success," stated Now Magazine's Chaka V. Grier. "I love being on stage and getting the crowd's re- action," LU says. She has a team of friends behind her, with each contributing their ar- ea of expertise, and says as a group they "click." On Oct. 29 on twitter, LU said "Just know 2019 is gonna be a big year for me!" "I'm excited to be able to give more music in the fu- ture," LU says. LU released her debut song, 'Don't Count Me Out', earlier this year. She was surpised at how many people reached out to her saying the song empowered them. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland AJAX SINGER LU CONNECTS WITH 'DON'T COUNT ME OUT' MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com 6 FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM ON NOV. 17 AND 18 Santa parade season has arrived and you can see DURHAM'S FIRST PARADE IN BOWMANVILLE on Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m., starting at Scugog and King streets. The parade heads east on King Street and ends at Simpson Avenue. Next up on Nov. 17 is the UXBRIDGE PARADE, but first fuel up at the Annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Uxbridge Curling Club, 70 Frank- lin St., Uxbridge. It's $7 for grown-ups and $5 for kids. The Uxbridge parade is themed Christmas for Kids and starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Brock Street and Centre Road, heading east on Brock through town to Nellkydd Lane, ending at Uxbridge Secondary School. SANTA'S PARADE OF LIGHTS is in Oshawa on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. The parade begins at King Street and Stevenson Road and travels east to Simcoe, turn- ing north to Bond and west back to Stevenson. The fourth and final parade of the weekend is on Nov. 18 in Newcastle. Themed Starry Night, it starts in style with a fireworks display at 5:30 p.m. The parade route is east from North Street along King Avenue to Arthur/Brookhouse in the east. Kids are reminded to bring letters for Santa and parade- goers are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Clarington East Food Bank. It's another big bazaar weekend and you can check out local vendors, a bake table and a chili bar plus raffles and a 50/50 draw at THORNTONVIEW LONG TERM CARE'S ANNUAL BAZAAR on Nov. 17 between 1 and 4 p.m. at 186 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa. Nov. 17 is also BAZAAR DAY AT AMBERLEA PRES- BYTERIAN CHURCH, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. They will have bake and white elephant tables, handmade crafts, homemade chocolates, meat pies and soups, jewelry, Christmas wreaths and decorations and more, plus a hot lunch is available. 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"Sandra never let her cancer get her down," ex- plained longtime friend Si- rota. "She hosted two radio shows, did stand up and raised two young boys and never complained. She was so generous to me and the comedy community. I was in awe of Sandra Carusi's energy, enthusiasm and fight. This fundraiser is the least we can do for some- one that gave us so much." A "secret special guest" is headlining that evening. The second show, Radio Ha Ha, starts at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 and is hosted by 94.9 The Rock's Craig Venn. The headliner is Ophira Ei- senberg, a National Public Radio host and comic from New York City. Also ap- pearing are Dean Blundell, formerly of CFNY The Edge, and Howard Glass- man from Humble Howard and Fred on Funny 820. The first show, Nov. 23 at 8:30 p.m., is pretty spe- cial as well as it's a CBC Laugh Out Loud Live Tap- ing event. The lineup features Kyle Brownrigg, Aliya Ka- nani, Tim Rabett, Ophira Eisenberg, Shawn Hogan and Terry McGuirrin. "The CBC taping is a good, clean show," ex- plained Herrera. "And for those ready for some more colourful comedy, the Sat- urday shows cater to them and, of course, we urge peo- ple to make a weekend of it and get tickets to all three." There will be a cash bar, with Ajax's Falcon Brew- ing Company as beer spon- sor, and there will be a raf- fle during the fundraiser to raise even more money for the Carusi family. Tickets for shows one and two are $25 each. All of the money from the fundraiser will be do- nated. The producers have set up a two-for-one promo code of "905" for the Radio Ha Ha show. For tickets and informa- tion on the comics, visit 905comedyfest.com. Tickets can also be pur- chased at the door just be- fore each show. The Harmony Creek Community Centre is at 15 Harmony Rd. N. 905 COMEDY FESTIVAL COMING TO DURHAM WHAT’S ON DURHAM -- 905 Comedy Festival producers, from left, Stephanie Herrera and Ian Sirota, with last year's headliner Jessica Holmes. The festival returns to Oshawa's Harmony Creek Community Centre with three shows on Nov. 23 and 24. Courtesy of the 905 Comedy Festival DURHAM - David Baste- do's Rack of Armour Suits is one of the images you can take home at RMG Ex- posed. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery's annual fundrais- ing event and auction re- turns on Nov. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. "RMG Exposed is defi- nitely a one-of-a-kind event in Oshawa, welcom- ing people to the world of art collecting while sup- porting the work we do here at the gallery," said Samuel Powless, the RMG's manager of volun- teer and community devel- opment. "Even if you're not the art-buying type, the auction is lively and enter- taining." Of Bastedo, the Tragi- cally Hip's exclusive pho- tographer, who is hosting the event, Powless said: "Anyone who got to come last year knows how much of a lively presence David has. "RMG Exposed is really a great way for the commu- nity to come together and do some good; all the pro- ceeds generated from Ex- posed go toward facilitat- ing the free programming we offer for members of our community, especially those that might face barri- ers to participating in clas- ses and workshops at the RMG." Bastedo has donated a Hip photo, Rack of Armour Suits, that shows what the late Gord Downie wore on the group's last tour. It is one of 10 pieces in the event's live auction, with the bidding starting at $250. The event, themed Good Vibrations, also features two works by local artists, with the bidding also start- ing at $250. Renowned Bea- verton artist Ron Baird has contributed a zinc plate etching and Ashburn art- ist Jay Dart, who had a solo show at the RMG in 2016, a graphite and watercolour piece. They're not photos, but the RMG's Lucas Ca- bral said the gallery is "ex- cited to be introducing non-photo-based works to the auction." The silent auction fea- tures 40 works and the bid- ding on each starts at $80. The auction lots can be seen at www.rmgexposed- .net, where you can also buy tickets. Tickets are $60 (members' price $50). Stu- dents pay $30 and those tickets are only available in person at the gallery. There is also a buy three tickets and get one free of- fer. GOOD VIBES AT RMG EXPOSED IN OSHAWA THINGS TO DO 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 22 1097 Kingston Rd., Pickering •905-492-1745 •perkinsrestaurants.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7AM TO 10PM. Early Bird BreakfastSpecial LLBO Check out our nEw fall mEnu for Goodness STEaK LUNCH DINNER 2 Eggs 2 Sausages 2 Bacon 2 Pancakes $695. (Excluding holidays) $10 off $12 off Spend $30 or more to receive. Not valid with Duo or Trio menu or with other specials or promotions Expiry date Nov. 30th, 2018.Valid only at the Pickering location. Dine in only. 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One coupon per table Does not include tax, gratitudes or alcohol beverages. Valid w/ purchase of 2 beverages. Valid 7 days a week after 4 pm Receive $10 off when you spend $30 or more For those hoping to shop with meaning this year, Durham's three ma- jor galleries have much to offer. The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (the VAC) is the place to grow (or start!) your personal art collection at the 100 Small Paintings Show and Sale running Nov. 23 to Dec. 16. All 100 works are for sale with the full sale price go- ing directly to local artists in our community. Another chance to shop for local art and craft will be at the Robert McLaugh- lin Gallery's Holiday Art Market on Nov. 16 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., alongside the City of Oshawa Tree Lighting. For those 19- plus, the Tree Lighting Lounge on the upper floor of the RMG will be serving up holiday cheer in the form of food, drink and tunes. To add Canadian pho- tography to your collec- tion, the thrilling RMG Exposed event on Nov. 24 is all inclusive: food, drinks, entertainment and the opportunity to bid on more than 50 artworks in exciting silent and live auctions. And Station Gallery has a the new online shop at www.stationgallery.ca is always open for those looking to purchase origi- nal works of art by local artists. Current exhibitions at the RMG and Station Gal- lery engage on timely (and timeless) Canadian themes. In the RMG gal- leries, Whose Home and Native Land continues through next year. This installation features se- lections from RMG's per- manent collection by First Nations artists. This has been a collaborative ven- ture with three Indige- nous community mem- bers whose responses to the collection have framed the exhibition's content and its direction. Pro- duced in partnership with Reagan Kennedy, Dawn Lavell-Harvard and Alex Ranger. In addition, Inaabiwin (an Anishnaabemowin word meaning "movement of light" and used to de- scribe lightning) runs at the RMG until Jan. 6. Cu- rated by Danielle Printup, and featuring work by Scott Benesiinaabandan, Hannah Claus, Tanya Lu- kin Linklater, Meryl Mc- Master and Greg Staats, these works explore an at- tempt to reclaim ways of being and knowing after the ruptures of coloniza- tion, with a hope to restore compromised connec- tions. At Station Gallery the beaver, cornerstone of Canada's economy and culture and now official animal symbol, is the fo- cus of Beaver Tales, run- ning until Dec. 9 at Station Gallery. This exhibition features work by Frances Muscat from Sunderland, Frank Shebageget from Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation (Ojibwa) and Otta- wa-based artist Anna Wil- liams. Explore these per- sonal and investigative re- sponses to Castor cana- densis, the beloved Canadian beaver. Don't forget: the VAC, RMG and SG are free to visit and friendly, too. Visit us online for more events and activities: www.vac.ca, www.rmg.on.ca and www.stationgallery.ca. Kerri King is the chief executive officer at Station Gallery in Whitby. DURHAM ART GALLERIES HAVE FESTIVE FUN, SHOPPING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING CANADIAN ART OPINION STATION GALLERY CEO KERRI KING POINTS OUT SOME OPTIONS KERRI KING Column DURHAM - "Exciting" is how Bob Phillips describes an upcoming trip to New York City. The Durham Philhar- monic Choir (DPC) director says members are travelling to the Big Apple this month to take part in a choral festival with as many as 250 choris- ters from across North America. The weekend festival will see DPC members involved in rehearsals and work- shops, and ends with a per- formance at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 18. "It's certainly an exciting opportunity for our group - we were thrilled to receive the invitation last spring af- ter their talent co-ordinators found out about us and the fact that we have performed some of the music in previ- ous years," Phillips says. "We are anxious to learn and per- form two new works by rising American composer Randol Bass - one of the works will be a world première." 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Newsletters collect the local sto ries you need to know and deliver them to your inbox … Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! News letters collect the local sto ries you need to know and deliver them to your inbox… Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter BUDDING ARTISTS Amya Martin, 2, and Marcus Constintino, 21 months, spent some time colouring at the Pickering Public Library's central branch last month. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland COMMUNITY dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 24 Do you need to plan for bathroom breaks if you are going on a long run? You are not alone. Gastrointestinal com- plaints are common, espe- cially in endurance ath- letes. Research suggests 30 to 50 per cent of athletes ex- perience GI (digestive, gut) complaints during exer- cise. These symptoms can include nausea, cramps, bloating, gas, vomiting, di- arrhea and urgency. The frequency, intensity and severity of these symp- toms seems to increase as running distance increas- es. Runners tend to be more likely to experience these symptoms, as compared to other athletes. Individuals prone to some anxiety, younger athletes, and those who run at an elite level are also more prone to GI symptoms. Causes of runner's gut Runner's gut is complex and highly individual but causes include mechanical and nutritional factors. The symptoms are aggravated by dehydration and hot weather conditions. A lack of blood flow to the gut (is- chaemia) has been shown to be the main cause of the symptoms of runner's gut. During exercise, blood is re- directed from the gut to the working muscles (e.g. legs), which can create issues with stomach comfort. The mechanical causes of GI symptoms are either impact or posture related. Symptoms are more com- mon in runners than cy- clists. It is thought that the repetitive, high-impact me- chanics of running and the jostling of internal organs contributes to some of the symptoms. Eating too close to exer- cise doesn't allow the stom- ach enough time to digest the food eaten. Although everyone is different, a good rule of thumb is to avoid eating a main meal two to four hours before ex- ercise. High fibre, fat and pro- tein meals consumed be- fore a long run have been shown to cause an increase in symptoms since fibre, fat and protein are slow to empty from the stomach. Foods and beverages high in fructose (sugar sweet- ened beverages, fruit juic- es) may also increase symp- toms. What can you do? Research has shown that the gut is highly adapt- able, and you can train it to increase absorption capaci- ty. Start small and slowly increase the quantities of food and fluids you con- sume before running, over a few weeks to build your tolerance. Try different types of foods and liquids while training to figure out what works best for you. Try to avoid high fibre foods on the day of a competition; avoid becoming dehydrat- ed, as this can worsen symptoms. Keep in mind that GI symptoms are usually in- creased with distance, heat and humidity, so you may need different strategies depending on the season and the distance you are running. If you have ques- tions about your nutrition and your gut, talk to a regis- tered dietitian. Andrea Miller is a con- sulting registered dietician who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and delicious. Contact her at 905-233-2437, email an- dream@live.ca; website www.amillerrd.ca RUNNER'S GUT: WHAT IS IT AND CAN YOU PREVENT IT? OPINION COLUMNIST ANDREA MILLER SAYS GI ISSUES COMMON AMONG ATHLETES ANDREA MILLER Column PICKERING - At age 39, Jason Hinds figures he has one more good year of com- petition left in the world of martial arts. But, he's far from fin- ished. Before he goes out as an athlete, he plans on ce- menting his legacy by win- ning medals at interna- tional championships in Bosnia and the World Com- bat Games at a date and place yet to be determined in 2019. And, once he's done there, he will continue passing on a love of the sport, which has been de- veloped over the past 10 years at the Pound 4 Pound (P4P) gym in Pickering. Hinds and teammate Matthew Kendall, both Pickering residents, re- cently returned from Mex- ico with gold medals in 2018 Panamerican WAKO Kick- boxing Championships. It marked the second time Hinds has won gold at the event, a Canadian first. "It's kind of like solidify- ing and sewing up the ends to my career," said Hinds, who now hopes to be the first to win at the world championship and World Combat Games in the same year. "This will probably be my last chance at getting the gold. I'm just kind of wrapping everything up so it's a nice, tidy bow for my career." It's been quite a career as it is. A wrestler through high school and college, Hinds also dabbled in a few other sports before latch- ing on to Muay Thai, and later boxing and mixed martial arts. However, he has seen the most success with the K1 style of kickboxing, where competitors are al- lowed to punch, kick and knee, but not use elbows. "It allows for a faster pace of fighting because there's no clenching to slow it down, and it's more readily accessible throughout the world as a style, as opposed to Muay Thai," he explained. Hinds and Kendall met when the P4P gym opened nearly 10 years ago, and soon discovered they had plenty in common, includ- ing a birthday, albeit six years apart - Kendall is 33. The two sparring part- ners have also become ac- tive in coaching and spreading the word about the sport, not only at their home gym, but others as well. "That's kind of what they're teaching you, is that the martial arts isn't just to better your physi- cality; it's to better who you are as a person," Hinds ex- plained of the P4P philoso- phy. "That's the backbone behind what they push at the gym. What I find is that the best martial arts schools try to teach (that) it's discipline and it's hard, but it makes you a better person, not just fit but as a whole person." Hinds, who works as a field operations manager in telecommunications, said martial arts has also allowed him to travel the world, learn knew ideas and philosophies from oth- er cultures, and broaden his horizons. He credits his wife Bar- bora for managing his busy schedule, and his 14- year-old son Cyncere for his support. "They're like my back- bone," he explained. "My wife is my manager and my son is my biggest fan. Even if I lose, I still win in their eyes, so no matter what happens I have a good place to go." HINDS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS LAST KICKS AT THE CAN BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com COMMUNITY DECORATED POUND 4 POUND FIGHTER WINS 2ND PAN-AMERICAN KICKBOXING TITLE Jason Hinds, left, a Pickering athlete and member of the Pound 4 Pound MMA Club, won in the K1 71kg weight class at the 10th Panamerican Kickboxing Championship in Mexico. Here, he's with his coach, Canadian National K1 coach Saji Geeverghese. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m LOSSA TENNIS PLAYOFFS Ethan Giroux and his partner Alessia Kimeviski from Dunbarton High School in Pickering played against a team from Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School of Oshawa during the LOSSA senior mixed doubles tennis playoffs at the Oshawa Civic Dome. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland TENNIS FRANZIN FIRES WINNER FOR PANTHERS Captain Joseph Franzin celebrated with teammate Kevin Stiles after scoring the winning goal in the second overtime period as the Pickering Panthers defeated the Georgetown Raiders 3-2 Nov. 6 at Pickering Recreation Complex. The Panthers have otherwise been struggling of late, dropping six of their past seven games to dip to 7-14-0-1 this Ontario Junior Hockey League season. The Markham Royals (8-8-2-3) are in Pickering for a 7:30 p.m. start Friday, Nov. 16. Photo by Ray MacAloney/OJHL Images HOCKEY OSHAWA - It wasn't the result they were looking for, by any means, but it sure was special, neverthe- less, to be part of such a big game in Oshawa for Jack Studnicka, Declan Chis- holm and Ty Dellandrea on Monday, Nov. 12. Although they were on the wrong end of a not-so- pretty 4-0 loss for Team OHL against Russia in Game 4 of the CIBC Canada Russia Series, all three were thrilled to be given the chance to play in front of the 5,205 fans at the Trib- ute Communities Centre (TCC) - the best attended game of the series. Studnicka, a second- round draft pick of the Bos- ton Bruins and captain of the hometown Oshawa Generals, was especially pumped to be wearing the "C" on a team that featured 15 other NHL draft picks that night. "You look around the room, and there's a ton of guys who wear letters for their respective clubs, so to be leaned on by Hockey Canada to don the 'C' to- night was a huge honour and something I'm defi- nitely proud of," he said af- ter the game. Studnicka, 19, centred a line with Liam Foudy of the London Knights and Del- landrea, an 18-year-old Port Perry native who grew up as a fan of the Generals. A first-round pick of the Dallas Stars, Dellandrea is captain of the Flint Fire- birds, who last week finally managed their first two wins of the Ontario Hockey League season. Although he has played only twice in Oshawa as a member of the Firebirds, he said he was plenty fa- miliar with the rink, and excited to be playing again in front of family and friends. "I grew up watching the Generals forever in this rink, as a kid, and had birthday parties here and everything, so to be able to play any game here, it's re- ally special," he said. Chisholm, an 18-year- old defenceman from Bow- manville, was also a fan of the Generals growing up, but his allegiance took a turn in the opposite direc- tion when he was drafted by the rival Peterborough Petes in 2016. A fifth-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets, Chis- holm has played seven games in Oshawa over the past two-plus seasons, but never for a fan base that was cheering for him - be- yond his loyal family and friends, that is. "It's always fun coming here to play," he said. "It was weird being on the oth- er bench, but I got used to it. It's not my first time playing here. I grew up here, so I've played here many times. It wasn't bad at all." Chisholm played a solid game and was among a handful of OHL players who came away unscathed in the plus/minus depart- ment. Studnicka and Dellan- drea were both -2 in the game, but they were among the more danger- ous players for the OHL and could not be faulted for the first goal - the winner, as it turned out - a soft shot by Alexander Romanov from the blue-line that beat Petes goalie Hunter Jones just 57 seconds into the game. It's likely that a lack of chemistry and coming out of a busy weekend of league play contributed to the OHL team's poor perfor- mance Monday, but the players weren't using that as an excuse for not beating Russian goalie Pyotr Ko- chetkov. "We're all good hockey players out there, and we've got to find a way to score," Dellandrea said. OHL STARS' SPECIAL NIGHT SPOILED BY RUSSIANS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com OSHAWA GENERALS STUDNICKA CAPTAINS TEAM THAT INCLUDES PORT PERRY'S DELLANDREA, BOWMANVILLE'S CHISHOLM Team OHL captain Jack Studnicka, a member of the Oshawa Generals, waited to take a faceoff against Team Russia during the second period of the 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series game at the Tribute Communities Centre Nov. 12. Russia blanked the OHL 4-0. Ryan Pfeiffer/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 , N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 26 SIGNUPANDENTERAT DURHAMREGION.COM/TRIPCONTEST No purchase necessary. Skill-testing question required. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Open to residents of Ontario 19 years of age or older. 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(excluding jewellery, knitting, wood turning and food related products) For Booth Information Call Donna 905.215.0484 or Email: dmcnally@starmetrolandmedia.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN SALEFriday November 16 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the Contents of a Lindsay home plus others - qty of comic books - walnut corner cabinet - 2 door wardrobes - washstand - parlor chairs - maple table and chairs - curio cabinet - teawagon - maple drop front desk - Underwood typewriters - gumball machine - crocks - qty porcelain dolls - coffee and end table set - parlor tables - lg wooden office desk - 2 steel wheels - 1950's Hotpoint stove - Kubota T1560 hydrostatic riding mower - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium) Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am DEL VECCHIO, Michelina - On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, Michelina, loving and devoted wife of Carlo. Loving Mother of Mike and his wife Shaaron. Cherished Nonna of Amy, Marcus and Grace. Sister of Concetta Pupatello, Fiore (Maria) Collucci, Leonardo (Lucy) Collucci and Maria (Leonardo) Colluci. Michelina will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly St E, Ajax, on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. KENDALL, Frances (nee MacAtomney) - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frances Kendall (nee MacAtomney), after a brief illness, on Wednesday October 31, 2018, at the age of 79 years. Frances is predeceased by Gordon, her husband of 52 years, and Brian, their eldest son. She will be lovingly remembered by her surviving children, David, Alan, Alice, Norman, and Sarah, her grandchildren, Barry, Kayla, Paul, Teddy, Sofia, Ethan, Sergio, Tyler, Liam, and MacKenzie, her great granddaughter, Maddison, her sister May, her sister-in-law Violet, and her many nieces, nephews, in- laws and friends. Friends and family will gather at 10am on Monday, November 19th, at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, to remember and celebrate Frances, with a service at 11am, followed by interment at the family plot in Erskine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in memory of Frances to the cause that she supported: The Denise House, Oshawa. McCONVEY, David - Passed away peacefully after a long fight with ALS at Winbourne Park Long Term Care, on Monday, November 5th, 2018 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Ina for 64 years. Loving father of Donna, Ian (Luzma) and the late Sandra (Dennis). Devoted grandpa of Meghan, Iain, Rachel and Alex. Dear brother of Ian. Predeceased by his parents David and Mary McConvey and his brothers Archie, Angus and Donald. David will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends. At his request, cremation has taken place. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (905-987-3964). In memory of David, donations may be made to the ALS Society of Canada. Online condolences may be made at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com MOLICA-LAZZARO, Fortunato (Fred), Peacefully passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 with his family by his side at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Luciana (Lucy) for 65 years. Loving father of John (Kathy), Angela (John), and Tino (Jackie). Devoted grandfather of Chris (Sarah), Ashley (Cory), Samantha, Anthony (Megan), Clinton (Amanda), and Megan. Adoring great-grandfather of Abigail, Daniel, Neil, Lawson, Maverick, Nicholas, Georgia and Layla. Cherished brother of Domenic (Bessie) and Felicia, and sister-in-law, Clementina. Predeceased by his parents and brothers (Frank and Joe) and sister (Nancy). Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Fortunato was born on April 9, 1927 in Sicily, where he became a Carabinieri Police Officer, married Luciana in Milan on September 22, 1953, and immigrated to Canada shortly thereafter. Fortunato and Luciana settled on a farm on the outskirts of Brooklin. He was an active and supportive member of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus in Brooklin. Visitation and celebration of life will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd N. Whitby on Wednesday, November 21st from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 130 Watford Street in Brooklin on Thursday November 22nd at 10:30 a.m. followed by entombment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 355 Taunton Road East in Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com ERIN ROSE GLADWELL January 30, 1989 ~ November 19, 2000 If the essence of my being has caused a smile to have appeared upon your face or a touch of joy within your heart. Then in living - I have made my mark. (Thomas L. Odem, Jr.) Forever remembered, Forever in our hearts, Forever our Angel. Sadly missed and deeply loved by family and friends. 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