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THURSDAY DECEMBER 27, 2018 DURHAM - News that General Motors is closing its Oshawa as- sembly plant has left workers at GM feeder plants who have been through layoffs in the past with a familiar sense of dread. Married couple Brad and Trisha Lyons of Courtice both work for feeder plants whose sole customer is GM. Trisha works at Ceva Logistics in Oshawa on site at GM in the for- mer truck plant as a fork lift driver while Brad is a seat builder in Lear's Whitby plant. Both were shocked by GM's decision to close its Oshawa plant. "Oh my god, we can't do this again because we already lost our jobs once," said Trisha, explaining her reaction to the news. "It was a hard time to recover. It's taken us 10 years to get back what we lost and we're kind of right back to where we're starting to save for re- tirement and this is going to put us back again and I don't have anoth- Brad and Trisha Lyons both work at feeder plants for General Motors. Brad works at Lear in Whitby and Trisha works at Ceva in Oshawa. The couple are unsure of their future after the announcement of the potential GM plant closure in 2019. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland DOMINO EFFECT: WORKERS AT GM FEEDER PLANTS BRACE FOR LAYOFFS IN 2019 See DURHAM,page 12 REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Thief snatches donations jug for children's centre from Osh- awa McDonald's counter Teen airlifted to trauma centre after Brooklin crash Bear spray attack prompts closure of downtown Whitby bank Truck loaded with stolen scaf- folding abandoned in Oshawa Woman, 60, pushed to the ground during Oshawa purse- snatching Looking for more online? Check out these stories... $3.00 WEEKLY IN PRINT. MUCH MORE ONLINE ANYTIME. 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When Alex's voice be- came too mature for the roles, his younger brother Carter Thorne stepped in- to both, recently working on seasons 4 and 5 of Paw Patrol and season 2 of PJ Masks. "It was kind of funny be- cause I had auditioned for Paw Patrol before and I didn't get it, because I sounded too much like Al- ex," says Carter, 13. "Then it was a good thing that I sounded like him." A changing voice means the younger Thorne also recently wrapped up his work on the two shows. Looking back on their years voicing the popular characters, the brothers say the experience was fun, educational - and some- times the impetus for some friendly teasing. "My friends jokingly make fun of me," says Alex, now 16 and in Grade 12 at Pickering High School. "It can be super-weird some- times. People I don't even know will come up to me at school and say, 'You're that voice-actor kid.'" Both teens have done other acting work, includ- ing roles in commercials and TV shows but say they love bringing an animated character's voice to life. Of the two long-term roles, the diabolical Romeo is the unanimous favou- rite. PJ Masks features a team of three superheroes who are regular kids by day and transform into Catboy, Owlette and Gekko by night. Using superpowers and cool vehicles, the PJ Masks outsmart villains like Ro- meo, described as a "a mar- vel of mechanical mis- chief," who drives a mobile laboratory packed with gadgets in his quest to take over the world. Romeo is known for his villainous laugh and for hurling preschooler-ap- propriate insults like "PJ pests" at the team of he- roes. "Romeo is so fun --, you can be really loud and put a lot of emotion into it," Cart- er explains. "Zuma just sounds like my voice but a little higher. It was fun doing it. But it was much more fun being the crazy, evil villain," Al- ex adds. "I liked that I got to do the evil laugh and say monologues and mock the PJ Masks." The teens were so en- thusiastic voicing Romeo that they could sometimes be heard outside the soundproof booth. For Alex, doing voice work has changed his post- secondary plans - at one time he thought about be- ing an engineer but has now set his sights on a ca- reer as an animation pro- ducer. He is applying to univer- sities for next fall, hoping to be accepted into the Cre- ative Industries program at Ryerson University. Carter likes acting as a hobby but says his ulti- mate goal is to be an aero- space engineer. Alex got his start in show business by hosting his own web series, The Al- ex Project, where he inter- viewed everyone from a video-game designer to Santa Claus. He says online videos are a great way for kids looking to break into the industry, to get some prac- tice and exposure. But the brothers say their best advice for young people starting out in act- ing is to be realistic and re- silient. "Audition for some- thing and then put it out of your mind. Don't worry about whether you're go- ing to get it," Carter advis- es. "It's about having a good attitude and being able to deal with rejection. You're going to audition, audition, audition and get nothing," Alex says. "That's just how it is." Paw Patrol is produced by Spin Master Entertain- ment in association with TVOntario and Nickelode- on. Season 5 first aired in February 2018, the show has been renewed for a sixth season. Season 2 of PJ Masks, produced by Entertain- ment One, Frog Box and TeamTO, premièred in January 2018; a third sea- son is in the works. PICKERING BROTHERS WRAP UP ROLES VOICING' PJ MASKS,' 'PAW PATROL' JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY SCHEMING ROMEO WAS THE FAVOURITE CHARACTER FOR ALEX AND CARTER THORNE Alex and Carter Thorne at their home in Pickering on Nov 25. The brothers have done voice work on Paw Patrol and PJ Masks. Andrej Ivanov photo Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Community Office: 4-1154 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1B4 Telephone: 905.839.2878 Email: Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca Member of Parliament Pickering-Uxbridge Wishing you a HappyNew Yearfilledwithhealth, happinessand good fortunein 2019! Jennifer O’Connell 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 6 Prices of products that feature the MAX special logo are exclusive to registered M&M MAX customers. Simply present your MAX card, or sign up for a FREE MAX membership in store or online, to take advantage of these MAX discounts. 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She had been with the Brampton Public Li- brary for several years pri- or. She has a master of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies, while also study- ing adult education at Brock University, and has worked as a professor at Centennial and Durham colleges. "I believe libraries can transform lives. Today's li- braries are innovative so- cial hubs for all kinds of learning, ranging from coding and adulting clas- ses to early literacy pro- grams. It is an honour to work with a dedicated li- brary board, a supportive community and a talented team of employees who are the heart of a learning or- ganization," Sinclair said. Sinclair is passionate about lifelong learning and was instrumental in trans- forming the Pickering Pub- lic Library into an active learning organization. Her research article Building a Learning Organization in a Public Library was pub- lished in the Journal of Li- brary Administration, and she's spoken on the topic throughout North Ameri- ca. "The Pickering Public Library has a tradition of excellence, which will be well served with Tanya Sinclair at the helm," Grant said. PICKERING LIBRARY HAS A NEW CEO COMMUNITY A new seniors' residen- tial building expected to open in central Pickering in two years was celebrat- ed Wednesday. Approximately 90 se- niors purchased tickets to attend a special screening of It's a Wonderful Life at the Cineplex VIP Theatre at the Pickering Town Cen- tre, in an event hosted by Amica Senior Lifestyles and the developer for the project, Rockport. Pro- ceeds from ticket sales went to the Pickering's 55- plus adult services and programs. A buffet lun- cheon was served prior to the movie. Earlier in the morning, city politicians and execu- tives from both Amica and Rockport attended an offi- cial groundbreaking at the site of the future seniors' building at 1450 Pickering Pkwy. at Glenanna Road, before gathering at the the- atre to make remarks to guests. "This is a really special milestone," said Jack Win- berg, president and CEO of Rockport, who noted the company has developed projects in the community for 60 years, with his father Burt having developed part of Pickering Village. "This is a really important community to us." He and Amica CIO Rob- ert Ezer have worked on more than 50 projects to- gether, including the Chartwell seniors' resi- dence in Pickering's down- town core, he said. "It gives me a chance to say thank you. Thank you to Amica, and thank you to city plan- ners, staff and council. You've been supportive for- ever." Ezer said Amica Senior Lifestyles builds only in "select markets," and was attracted to Pickering for its waterfront, and the building site's proximity to the Pickering Town Cen- tre, city core and pedestri- an bridge to GO Transit. "It's very special to be back here ... the building will be an incredible resi- dence." He said residents of the new building can look for- ward to "exceptional cui- sine and personalized ser- vice." Amica owns and oper- ates 29 residences in Onta- rio, British Columbia and Alberta. Amica manager of PR and partnerships Melissa Armstrong said the com- pany sets itself apart by of- fering various levels of support and personal care right up to end-of-life, so residents can age in place, without having to move. A "memory care" floor will cater to residents with de- mentia and Alzheimer's. The new building will offer rental suites of vari- ous sizes, with kitchen- ettes. A Red Seal chef will cook residents their choice of meals, which can be en- joyed at any time of the day, said Armstrong. The building will feature a pool, gym, library, salon and an "arts and crafts" kitchen, used for cooking demonstrations and avail- able for residents' use. Pickering has plans to develop its downtown core, with an expanded library and city hall, pedestrian boulevards and the addi- tion of an arts centre at Glenanna Road and The Esplanade South. The new Amica resi- dence will be another wel- come addition to the emerging downtown, said Mayor Dave Ryan at the theatre. "We're pleased to see this. It's something the City of Pickering wants and it's greatly appreciat- ed." NEW PICKERING SENIORS' RESIDENCE TO BE BUILT DOWNTOWN Mayor of Pickering David Ryan, as well as Amica executives including CEO Doug MacLatchy, and developer Rockport Group CEO Jack Winberg, took part in a ground-breaking ceremony on the site of Amica Senior Lifestyle's new residence, located beside Pickering Town Centre Dec. 12. The development will afford residents the opportunity to access all the amenities of the nearby mall, and the upcoming major redevelopment of the City's Centre including a new arts centre, library, and seniors and youth centre. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland JUDI BOBBITT NEWS 7 | 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering CustomerCareCentre905.683.7575(24hourline) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca FamilyNewYearCelebration Monday,December31 7:00pmto9:00pm PickeringRecComplex FreeSkating&Swimming TiBotsarehere!GiantRobotEntertainment Plusspecialguests,magic,facepainting,activities,craftsand more!Countdown&BigBalloonDropattheendofthenight. SuperFunforallages! pickering.ca/greatevents Date Meeting/Location Time January7 ExecutiveCommitteeMeeting CityHall–CouncilChambers 2:00pm January7 Planning&DevelopmentCommittee CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm January9 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 January1 RecreationComplex 905.683.6582 January1 December31 NewYearsEveEvent RecreationComplexChildSupervision 905.683.6582 January1 RecreationComplexPool 905.683.6582 December 27-31 January1 December31 DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 December21–January1 inclusive RecreationComplexArena 905.683.6582 PublicSkatingSchedule January1 December31 DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 December31 January1 AnimalShelter 905.427.0093 January1 GeorgeAsheLibrary&CommunityCentre 905.420.2370 December30 December31 January1 EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 December31 January1 PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 December30&31 January1 PickeringMuseumVillage Administration January1 Holiday Hours of Operation 2pm–4pm Mayor’s NewYear’sDayLevee Closed 7am–5pm 7pm–9pm Closed CallRecComplexforswimtimes Closed 7pm–9pmNewYear’sEveFreeSwim Closed Closed 6am–5pm 7pm–9pmNewYear’sEveFreeSkate 6am–5pm Closed Closed Closed(permitsonly) 9am–5pm Closed 9am–5pm Closed Closed Closed Closed SenioroftheYearAward NominationsaccepteduntilFebruary7,2019. TheCityofPickeringisexcitedtobeabletohonouronelocal seniorfortheiroutstandingcommunitycontributions. Tobeeligiblefortheaward,thenomineemustbeaPickering residentover65yearsofage,andhaveenrichedthesocial, cultural,orciviclifeofthecommunity. Tellusaboutyournomineeandtheiraccomplishments inaonepagesubmission. Includecontactinformationfor bothyourself,andyournominee. Mailordropoffyournomination, Attention:SharonMilton Manager,RecreationServices,CityofPickering OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 Onenominationwillbeselectedandtherecipientwillbecontacted. 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/adults55plus Tuesday,January1,2019 2:00pm-4:00pm PickeringCityHall MayorRyanandMembers ofCouncilinviteyouand yourfamilytowelcome2019, withanafternoonoffun! LiveperformancebyProfessorsofFunk,claymaking activities&drawsforexcitingprizes. 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/greatevents New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day Mayor ’sMayor’s L e ve eLevee y1,2019 ome2019,Nominate someone you know Submitnominationsforindividuals,groups,and totheCityofPickeringin2018. NominationFormsareavailableonlineat pickering.ca/civicawards,andmustbereceivedby Thursday,February14,2019at4:00pm. Civic Award Nominations NewPickeringHeritage &Communit y Centre AsthefirstnewcommunitycentreinPickeringinthelast18 years,thePickeringHeritage&CommunityCentrewillbring togetherthemuseum,libraryandcommunitycentreintoone dynamicfacilityinGreenwood. Jointheconversation! •Fillinthe OnlineSurvey at pickeringmuseumvillage.ca • Cometoan OpenHouse toseethepreliminarydesign, andshareyour feedback: Monday,January21,2019 Tuesday,January22,2019 7:00pm 7:00pm GreenwoodCC GeorgeAsheLCC RSVPat communityservices@pickering.ca or 905.420.4620 Are you a full-time student looking for a March Break or summer job? TheCityofPickeringiscurrentlyrecruitingfor2019studentpositions. Opportunitiesincludethefollowing: *SummerOnly Priortoapplying,candidatesare strongly encouragedtoreviewourSeasonalHiringinformationat pickering.ca/seasonalforrequiredqualificationsandmandatorytrainingdates. Qualifiedapplicantsmustcompletetheonlineapplicationform,orsubmitaresumedetailingthe position(s)beingappliedforandtheirqualifications,onorbefore Friday,January4,2019by4:30pm. DropofforMailto: HumanResourcesDepartment Online:pickering.ca CityofPickering Email:hr@pickering.ca OneTheEsplanade Fax:905.420.4638 Pickering,ONL1V6K7 Alternateformatsavailableuponrequestat905.683.7575 Camps (MarchBreak& Summer) Back-upCampCounsellor CampCounsellor CampCounsellor,SpecialNeeds AssistantCampDirector CampDirector Coordinator,SpecialNeeds&Volunteers* Museum (Summer& FallWeekends) CampCounsellor* AssistantCampDirector* CampDirector* MuseumAdmissions/Receptionist MuseumGuide/Receptionist PositionsAvailable Parks,Roads,& EngineeringInfrastructure (April–August) StudentLabourer StudentClerk,PublicWorks 9 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. DURHAM - When Brad- ley Blackburn is feeling stressed or nervous about something going on at school, he sometimes stops into the vice-principal's of- fice to smudge. The Grade 4 student at Woodcrest Public Schoo- l in Oshawa identifies as Indigenous, and says smudging - the Indigenous practice of burning sacred plants and cleansing one- self with the smoke - is calming. "It helps me feel better ... I like how I can do it at school," he says. On a recent December morning, Bradley brought a small bag to school that he had made with the help of his father, who is Indige- nous. Inside was ceremonial tobacco, some of it loose, some tied with a tradition- al tobacco tie. Before smudging with vice-principal Arlene Cole, Bradley stepped outside to leave some tobacco on the snowy ground outside the school, in an offering to the earth. Inside Cole's office, as fragrant smoke wafted from an abalone shell, Bradley carefully drew it over his eyes, ears, mouth and body. "I feel good now," he said, before returning to class. Woodcrest Public School has several stu- dents who self-identify as Indigenous, and Cole regu- larly makes smudging tools available to them in her office. That includes a ceremo- nial feather used to fan the smoke, an abalone shell and sacred medicines such as tobacco, sage and cedar. "It's building a sense of pride in their culture, but it's also important for their well-being at school," says Cole, who is not Indigenous but considers herself an al- ly to the community. She says students use smudging for self-regula- tion, to calm anxiety and to help resolve conflicts. "Even some parents have been surprised by how quickly this helps the kids to de-escalate" she says. Designating a quiet space where students can pray or smudge is just one recommendation in the Durham District School Board's new Accommodat- ing Creed in Schools guide. The document notes that "no student should have to limit any part of their identity in order to achieve to their fullest po- tential." It refers to "creed" as op- posed to religion, explain- ing "creed can encompass beliefs and practices that may not be associated with traditional religion." The guide lays out ex- amples and best practices for DDSB schools that in- clude: setting school calen- dars and event dates in a way that doesn't conflict with faith days and reli- gious holidays; ensuring school cafeterias, lunch programs and community events offer halal, kosher and vegetarian food op- tions; consulting with stu- dents and families on mod- esty requirements when designing athletic uni- forms; and making accom- modations for students who are fasting for reli- gious reasons. Schools are encouraged to develop a form families can fill out to request an ac- commodation, and to track requests to make sure there is follow-through. DDSB director of educa- tion Lisa Millar stresses this is not about teaching or promoting religion in public schools, but cele- brating the board's diversi- ty and ensuring every stu- dent feels comfortable and welcome. The new DDSB docu- ment also lists specific ac- commodations related to Indigenous students, in- cluding not scheduling graduation ceremonies for June 21, which is National Indigenous Peoples Day; allowing absences for cere- monies, fasting and hunt- ing; offering access to an Indigenous elder or coun- selling in the school by In- digenous outreach servic- es; and allowing students to wear or carry items such as Métis sashes or medi- cine pouches worn around the neck. Like Woodcrest Public School, many DDSB schools are already accom- modating religion and creed. This year, da Vinci Pub- lic School in Ajax began al- lowing students fasting for Ramadan to relax in the li- brary during lunch, so they didn't have to watch their classmates eat. A group of parents vol- unteered to supervise mid- day prayer in the school, and the Muslim Educators Network of Durham held an education night and if- tar event at da Vinci P.S. that drew close to 500 peo- ple. SPACE FOR SMUDGING ONE WAY DURHAM SCHOOLS ARE ACCOMMODATING CREED, RELIGION JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS DDSB UNVEILS NEW ACCOMMODATING CREED IN SCHOOLS GUIDE The Durham District School Board released a new guide for Accommodating Creed in Schools. It outlines examples of how schools can accommodate students, for example, by not scheduling events or exams during religious holy days and providing a quiet space for prayer or smudging. Oshawa Woodcrest P.S. students Bradley Blackburn, Jessie Brown and Hannah Fudge displayed some of the items used for ceremonial smudging. Ron Pietroniro / 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 PICKERING - A Mark- ham man faces several charges after leading Dur- ham police on a lengthy pursuit early Sunday. The driver of a suspect vehicle hit speeds in excess of 170 km/h and rammed cruisers in an attempt to get away, said Durham po- lice, who have released video of the Dec. 16 inci- dent. The chase began after officers arrived at Altona Road and Finch Avenue around 2:40 a.m. to find the intersection blocked by dozens of people and their vehicles. Spectators watched and shot video as cars spun around execut- ing doughnuts in the inter- section, police said. The crowd dispersed as police approached, with the drivers of two vehicles tearing off northbound on Altona. Police followed but discontinued due to safety concerns. The Air 1 heli- copter followed a grey BMW as the driver fled, eventually entering High- way 401 and reaching 173 km/h in the eastbound lanes, police said. Officers on the ground closed in as Air 1 located the suspect vehicle at a gas station at Morningside Road and Sheppard Ave- nue in Scarborough. When police moved to box the car in, the driver rammed the cruisers in an attempt to escape, police said. The driver and passen- gers in the BMW were ar- rested and the vehicle was seized. Tony Chau, 24 of Rem- brandt Drive, Markham is charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, racing and breach of recognizance. HELICOPTER TRACKS SUSPECT SPEEDING AWAY FROM POLICE IN PICKERING NEWS A Markham man faces several charges after leading Durham police on a lengthy pursuit early Sunday. In this screen capture from the Air1 helicopter video, you can see several people watching the action. DRPS YouTube video AJAX - Charges, includ- ing sexual exploitation, have been laid against an Ajax man accused of traf- ficking a teenage girl as a sex worker. The 47-year-old suspect met the girl, 17, through an escort website and she be- gan staying at his resi- dence, Durham police said. The two began offering sexual services on online platforms, police allege. The man supplied the teen with drugs and the re- lationship became abusive, police said. A suspect was arrested after officers with the hu- man trafficking unit made arrangements for a meet- ing at an Oshawa motel Tuesday, Dec. 18. Simon Hildyard, 47, of Hewitt Crescent in Ajax, faces charges including sexual exploitation; traf- ficking in persons under 18, publishing child pornogra- phy and obstructing jus- tice. A man named Simon Hildyard is identified on an online professional site as the owner of Phoenix Para- legal Services, based in Ajax. According to an on- line business profile com- piled by the Better Busi- ness Bureau, the business is based at an address on Hewitt Crescent in Ajax. Simon Andrew Hil- dyard of Hewitt Crescent in Ajax is listed as a licensed paralegal on the Law Soci- ety of Ontario's directory. Messages left with two phone numbers and an email address associated with the business were not responded to Wednesday. An investigation contin- ues. Call police at 905-579- 1520, ext. 5600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. AJAX MAN ACCUSED OF TRAFFICKING TEEN AS SEX WORKER JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham r egion.com We’re there When neWs happens in your community. FIND BREAKING NEWS DAILY AT DURHAMREGION.COM OPINION s througough xperts.. LOCAL NEWS What you NEED to know toda UNSOLVED FolloFolloFw the cases that still baffle law enforcement. EVENTS It’s your community activity planner.r.r OuOur custom-made newsletters allow you too ffococus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE ttododaay! 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I hear them all the time, but to ac- tually see them, to make eye contact, well ... that's some- thing rare. Even magical. And I guess I needed some magic this week. May- be you did as well. A number of close friends and family are struggling with profound, soul-shak- ing loss this Christmas. At a time of year when every- thing around us is telling us to be merry, many people are feeling anything but. There are too many holes in their lives. Important people are missing. And we are left wondering what to do about it, how to deal with the pain and the questions that plague us. Why? Dear God, why? I wonder if this is where my owl friends come in. I be- lieve the natural world is speaking to us all the time. I believe the universe is not only friendly, but loving and that everything ... and I mean everything ... happens for a purpose. So when not one, but three owls show up in my life, I have learned to pay attention. Especially with the last guy. He was a magnificent great grey and he sat on a hydro wire, mere feet from me ... and he held my gaze. I had the dogs with me but that didn't phase him. We locked eyes. It was exciting and not a little un- nerving. It was not lost on me that owls were my mother's fa- vourite creatures. Her cabi- nets and shelves were filled with their likenesses. I'm al- so certain that her love and concern for me did not end with her last breath. It had simply taken another form. Magic. In the days since my owl visits I have had time to con- sider the pain and loss around me. What to do with it? And the answer that keeps coming into my head, as clear as an owl's cry on a winter's night ... is love. Love those who you've lost, but even more importantly, love those who are still here, who you still have with you. Love them mightily. Sink your talons into that rela- tionship. Tell them every day how much you love them and more importantly, let them know they matter. Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column A MAGICAL VISIT FILLED WITH LOVE AND COMFORT OPINION A VISIT BY THREE OWLS A WELCOME AND RARE OCCURRENCE FOR COLUMNIST NEIL CRONE NEIL CRONE Column WRAPPING FOR THE CNIB Mayor Dave Ryan and Santa Claus competed to see who could wrap a present the fastest while wearing glasses that impaired their vision at the Pickering Town Centre recently to raise awareness for the CBIB Foundation. All proceeds from gift-wrapping services at the PTC support the foundation, to assist those who are blind or are living with vision loss. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland COMMUNITY 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 er 10 years to make it up again." At 46 and 45 respectively, Brad and Trisha are many years from retirement with bills to pay. "We have a son in college, a daughter in university, we're pay- ing for three GM vehicles right now," she explains. Trisha started at Lear in 2002 and lost her job in 2008. After being laid off she went back to school and retrained as a medical lab techni- cian. "It didn't pan out because every- one went back to school," she said. "And then they only hired part- time because they didn't want to pay full-time with benefits so I needed full-time work, so then the opportunity with Ceva came up and I haven't been laid off since I started there, they've been pretty good." She has worked for Ceva since 2010. Brad was also laid off by Lear in 2008 but was recalled after being laid off for almost two years. He has worked for the company since 1996. Both Brad and Trisha say their co-workers have worked at various plants over the years including PPG, AG Simpson and Lear, and many have dealt with layoffs. This time there is little informa- tion about what's going to happen after GM closes its Oshawa plant. "There hasn't been any timing or anything, I know it's the end of 2019 when they're going to close (Oshawa GM) but there's lots of ru- mours surrounding shift reduc- tions and models phasing out be- fore then so we don't actually know the date of when we'd be laid off," said Brad. In fact neither of their compa- nies has officially told them they would be out of a job with the GM Oshawa plant closure, but in both cases GM is the only customer for their workplace. Unifor has compiled a list of af- fected feeder plants and compa- nies that support GM Oshawa with estimated layoffs resulting from the GM Oshawa plant closure. The list includes 377 workers at Ceva Logistics in Oshawa, 353 peo- ple at Lear in Whitby, 213 at Syn- chreon Automotive in Oshawa, 200 at Inteva in Whitby and more for a total of 2,735 workers in addition to GM workers bringing the total projected job losses to 5,435. Brad points out the list doesn't include some non-unionized workers and said he expects the immediate impact of the GM plant closure to be somewhere in the neighbourhood of 6,000 jobs. Brian Smith is the plant chair for Unifor Local 1090 at Inteva, a GM feeder plant located at 1555 Wentworth St. in Whitby. Workers at Inteva assemble and sequence parts for GM Oshawa as well as De- troit's Hamtramck Assembly in- cluding interior panels, headlin- ers, centre consoles and doors. Smith said the majority of the workers at his plant were previ- ously employed by Automodular before Inteva took over the con- tract eight years ago. "We as a union fought to go with the work so we were successful with that," he explains. Many of the workers have 18 to 20 years of experience in the auto manufacturing business and were laid off in 2008 and 2009. The news that Oshawa's GM as- sembly plant is slated for closure came as a shock. "I think it was a combination of feelings, obviously blindsided, feeling betrayed and devastated, the stress and anxiety level is very high. There's never a good time to hear your job is in jeopardy, but be- ing announced right before Christ- mas is pretty bad timing," said Smith. "For myself, it's very frus- trating, it's unfortunate that the public is not fully aware of how much of an impact this is going to have on workers and their fami- lies. The impact is a domino effect and it trickles out from the walls of GM and into the walls of all the feeder plants and their suppliers, to the workers and their families and the communities these indi- viduals live in." Unifor Local 1090's contract ex- pires in September and Smith said the focus in bargaining will be on severance for workers who cur- rently only qualify for the legislat- ed minimum of one week per year worked. "Our goal going into negotia- tions was to negotiate an enhance- ment to severance and maybe a plant closure agreement," he said. "We're not so much focusing on trying to negotiate a higher wage because in the event GM does close, we're only going to benefit from the wage increase for two months or so." Smith said there are many workers in his plant that tried the Ontario government's Second Ca- reer program after layoffs but they returned to manufacturing looking for benefits like health, dental and drug benefits for their families. "There were some success sto- ries, but I would say the majority of them ended up coming back into the auto industry," he said. Now he said workers are won- dering if they will be eligible for re- training and job opportunities that will be extended to GM work- ers. Durham College president Don Lovisa said the college is working with GM to become a one-stop shop resource for autoworkers in- cluding workers at feeder plants. "Essentially what we're trying to do is we're trying to take all the services Durham College offers and simplify them and simplify ac- cess to them for anyone who finds themselves in this layoff position," he said. That includes employment ser- vices, prior learning assessment and retraining and the creation of a web portal with chat options. Right now, Lovisa said, the col- lege is working with GM as well as community organizations and ad- vocating for an update to the prov- ince's Second Career program. Lovisa said there is a demand for skilled trades include mill- wrights, boilermakers, electri- cians and carpenters. "We're hearing from OPG that they have a skill shortage in the vendor community they work with, nationally we're hearing about skills shortages in so many parts of the economy," said Lovisa. Recently, GM announced they've counted 2,400 jobs in Onta- rio that could be filled by laid-off workers. Unifor officials have questioned those numbers and vowed to keep fighting the plant closure. The specifics of retraining op- tions for workers are a work in progress and Lovisa said meetings will continue in the new year. Meanwhile the Lyons family is putting plans for the future on hold over the holidays, but the new year will bring some tough discus- sions. "I'm glad I did all my Christmas shopping early because I probably would have stopped, so we're going to have a good Christmas and then we'll figure out what's coming in the new year," said Trisha. There is still some hope that GM will reverse its decision to close its Oshawa plant. "Prepare for the worst and hope for the best," said Brad. BUSINESSDURHAM COUPLE WORKING AT GM FEEDER PLANTS HOPE FOR THE BEST Jagmeet Singh, leader of the federal NDP, along with Oshawa MPP Jennifer French, spoke to workers in front of the General Motors plant in Oshawa on Dec. 3. Singh was in town to visit with workers and discuss what the federal government could do to protect the auto industry. GM announced the shutdown of the Oshawa plant next year. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Continued from page 3 STORY BEHIND THE STORY With GM slated to close its Oshawa assembly plant at the end of 2019, workers at feeder plants have been left in limbo wondering when layoffs will come and if they will receive additional severance beyond provincial minimums and retraining support. THE ISSUE: WORKERS AT GM FEEDER PLANTS ARE EXPECTING LAYOFFS LOCAL IMPACT: UNIFOR ESTIMATES 2,700 NON-GM WORKERS AT FEEDER PLANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT BUSINESSES WILL LOSE THEIR JOBS Local journalism makes a difference. 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CALL TODAY FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTATION! READERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2018 WINNER READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Platinum 2018 FLOODING THE RINK Derrick Plumb, a worker in the Recreation and Culture department with the Town of Ajax, flooded the rink at Pat Bayly Square in preparation for the skating season recently. 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 14 Raymond Darby had an appointment with the den- tist on the morning of June 18, 2013. The 72-year-old, a General Motors retiree who was no longer driving after suffering a stroke, had made arrangements with a friend who was to pick him up at his Oshawa home and make sure he got there on time. But when the friend knocked at Darby's door - the house is located on a large corner lot at Maine Street and Ritson Road, south of the Kedron Dells golf course - there was no answer. The friend summoned a neighbour, who had a key to the house. They entered together and called out for Darby. Eventually they made their way to a bed- room, where they found his body. Darby had been mur- dered, stabbed to death in what Durham police at the time called a violent attack. Five and a half years after the killing, no arrest has been made. "I would describe it as a particularly violent attack, based on the scene," Dur- ham homicide Det. Mike Horrocks said in early De- cember of 2018. Darby was last seen alive on the evening prior to the discovery of his body. A couple told police they saw the frail-looking man ambling up the driveway toward his house at about 7:30 p.m. June 17. Although Darby was well-known in his neigh- bourhood - he was some- thing of a fixture, often seen walking about with the aid of a cane, handing out biscuits to dogs and en- gaging virtually anyone with time to talk in conver- sation - he left little infor- mation about who he'd been in close contact with just prior to his death, crit- ical information for homi- cide investigators. "It was a difficult case because of the lifestyle he had," said Horrocks. "No internet, no cellphone." Darby, predeceased by his wife and two daughters, had a small circle of friends and a loose array of ac- quaintances, the detective noted. "Beyond that, he didn't have a big social network," said Horrocks. "He lived kind of a lonely life." Darby's lack of a digital footprint, combined with his tendency to associate with whomever he encoun- tered, presented a chal- lenge for police. "He liked to wander and talk to strangers," Hor- rocks said. "But he had on- ly a few close friends. It made it difficult to deter- mine who he was dealing with" just prior to his death. Speculation ran rife fol- lowing the killing. Neigh- bours noted that Darby, who liked to talk, often bragged that he had lots of money. He sometimes had young people work around his property, they noted. It was well known that he rarely took steps, even as simple as locking his front door, to secure his proper- ty. He was alone and vul- nerable. It is conceivable that Darby was targeted by someone who believed he may have had money or valuables and was an easy target, Horrocks allowed. "It's not out of the realm of possibility that some- body said something to somebody," he said. Also hampering the in- vestigation is the fact that few people had access to Darby's house, so it's diffi- cult to tell if anything was stolen - or if indeed a rob- bery attempt led to the kill- ing. "There weren't a lot of people who could give us an inventory of what was in the residence," said Hor- rocks. The file remains active. Horrocks would like to hear from anyone with in- formation. "I would be interested in anybody's theories, or any- thing that anybody saw that might be suspicious," he said. "Sometimes, the smallest thing can start us in the right direction." Anonymous informa- tion can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or 1-905- 579-1520 or online at www.durhamregional- crimestoppers.ca ONTARIO COLD CASE: 5 YEARS ON, NO ARRESTS IN VIOLENT KILLING OF 'LONELY' DURHAM SENIOR JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS OSHAWA GENERAL MOTORS RETIREE RAYMOND DARBY FOUND DEAD AFTER VIOLENT ATTACK SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM Police have renewed their call for tips in the murder of Ray Darby. The senior was found dead in his north Oshawa home June 18, 2013. Submitted Photo Access to truthful news is under threat. Help keep Canadian newspaper journalism alive. 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"If you think about any consumer product goods ... there's a level of consisten- cy and a standardization that you need to bring to get products to that level, and that's not there. So, we're trying to bring that level of standardization and reli- ability." Scientus recently an- nounced it had received Health Canada authoriza- tion to produce cannabis softgel capsules and oils at its 45,000-square-foot com- mercial production facility in Whitby. According to a release issued by the com- pany this fall, it's preparing to launch "the next genera- tion advancement toward a more consistent and safer product for medical pa- tients." Current extraction methods used by most li- censed growers do not ade- quately activate the medici- nal component of the can- nabis plant, such as THC and CBD, "nor do they com- pensate for large batch-to- batch variability inherent in natural plant materials," the release noted. In October, Canada be- came the second country to make it legal for adults to buy, grow and consume small amounts of marijua- na. The increased availabil- ity of cannabis to patients in need and in a variety of forms other than smoking is positive for the industry, said Grover, but the main downside is the variability factor. "I think that there are two very distinct cus- tomers or patients. There are the sophisticated, con- noisseur-type users in the recreational market and they're well served," he said. "It's that second segment that I don't think is well served, which is that 70- year-old cancer patient who doesn't have a whole lot of experience with cannabis." Scientus has developed a proprietary continuous flow extraction platform to produce consistent batch profiles of oils and softgel capsules with 100 per cent decarboxylation - the pro- cess of applying the right amount of heat and time to activate the THC in canna- bis. It's important to ensure patients have consistency in their experience with medical cannabis every time, said Grover. "The choices that they're faced with right now are huge. We've got over 100 companies, each one's got 10 different products - and then, the level of education on the THCA vs. THC, the level of decarboxylation ... it's very difficult to get, cer- tainly in the recreational market, so I think there does need to be a strong medical market that sup- ports that patient." The company, which was established in 2014, is waiting to receive its sales licence from Health Canada with hopes of launching product next month, said Grover. "We're bringing about strong science, we're elimi- nating as much of the vari- ability as is possible at this stage of growth and we're getting it to a point where it is equal to a standardized ibuprofen, so that if we're advertising it as 10 milli- grams of THC, it is 10 mg of THC - not 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of THCA." 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Partt four will conclude the seriesfour will conclude the seriesf with a look at more victims and how they've rebuilt their lives.their lives.t DURHAM - While some families across Durhamfamilies across Durhamf celebrated the holidays, there were women living with domestic abuse who decided they've had enough. They bide their time and set New Year's resolutions that are con- crete and courageous: get out of this violent relation- ship - alive. "Survivors of domestic violence are incredible he- roic. They have to do so many things to be able to exit domestic violence, giv- en the hurdles they face," said Dr. Hannah Scott, a UOIT professor in the fac- ulty of social science and humanities, who specializ- es in victimology. After Boxing Day, the Denise House women's shelter in Oshawa expects a rush of calls from women living with abuse who need support, explained execu- tive director Sandra Mc- Cormack. "We have for all these years been providing safe- ty and security for women throughout the Region of Durham," said McCor- mack, as Denise House pre- pares to mark its 35th anni- versary in 2019. "We have unfortunately seen some murders occur certainly with our women we've seen over the years and with women in the community." When domestic abuse victims are killed, it's called femicide - the mur- der of a woman because she is a woman. According to the World Health Organiza- tion, a large number of fem- icide victims are women in abusive relationships who are murdered by current or former partners. former partners. f It's an incredibly imper- sonal way of describing an incredibly intimate crime. To be frank, these women die violent deaths at the hands of people they loved and trusted. Often, they die in front of their children, or with their children. In analyzing recent murders in Durham Re- gion, there are nine obvi- ous femicide victims in the past five years. The victims range in age from teenag- ers to a senior. Included among them is one teen boy killed by his mother's ex- partner, omitted is the NEW YEAR CAN MEAN NEW HOPE FOR DURHAM WOMEN LIVING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham r egion.com NEWS LOCAL EXPERTS SHARE THE PITFALLS AND PROTECTIONS WOMEN NEED TO KNOW AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR WAY OUT Metroland graphic PointTalking Have your say on this local story at What should we write about next?newsroom@durhamregion.comTalkto Us SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: DOMESTIC ABUSE - THE VICTIMS AND THE ROLES POLICE AND SOCIAL SERVICES HAVE TO PLAY IN ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m nine-month-old fetus of one pregnant victim. There are warning signs when an abusive relation- ship is on an escalating path from violent to fa- tal. The first warning sign is a history of domestic abuse, dominance and con- trol - especially if it in- volves strangling or chok- ing the victim. "When (the violence) starts to escalate and it's in- creasing, there's a moment of realization. At some point they realize they may die if they stay in the rela- tionship," said Scott. Women who feel their violent relationship is get- ting more dangerous should watch for constant jealousy, stalking, sub- stance abuse (including steroids) and hostility to- ward women in general. Survivors are more at risk if their partner makes threats to kill them, threat- ens to use a weapon and has access to weapons. A weapon can be a simple kitchen knife; stabbings are one of the top ways vic- tims die. One of the most serious risk factors for women in a violent relationship is sep- aration. "Separation telegraphs to the person that they are losing control," said Jaki MacKinnon, executive di- rector of Bethesda House women's shelter in Bow- manville. "It makes them more angry and more apt to act out in a fatal way." The terrible fact is that trying to leave a violent re- lationship puts a woman in even more danger. Through court cases it's be- come clear that six of the nine Durham femicide vic- tims were murdered after having left (or in the pro- cess of leaving) their part- ners. "From the minute the woman makes a plan to leave, the risk she will be killed goes up," said Pame- la Cross, legal director of Luke's Place, which pro- vides legal information for women who have experi- enced domestic violence. It's cold comfort, but considering the number of women who have been in abusive relationships - one in five Canadian women experience some form of abuse in their intimate re- lationship, according to Battered Women's Support Services - that means the vast majority are able to get out alive. Local experts say wom- en need to be aware of some dangerous pitfalls along their path to freedom. The first two are minimizing what's happening to them and trying to deal with it alone. "Tell people what's hap- pening. Don't deal with it alone ... That can be embar- rassing. That can make you feel weak. It's hard to share those types of details about a personal relation- ship. Finding friends and family to support you and to work with you, fights the isolation," said MacKin- non. "Isolation is danger- ous." Social support is impor- tant and professional sup- port is an essential part of getting safe. There are four women's shelters in Dur- ham Region and each one has a 24-hour support line. Women don't need to move into a shelter to get coun- selling and help to safely plan an escape. "Once their plan is in place they have a better chance of moving forward safely," said MacKinnon. "No safety plan can make you 100 per cent safe ... There are certainly steps that women can take to maximize their safety and working with a profession- al is the best way to figure out those steps." Women who don't want to call the shelter hotline have other options. They can start looking for help from their family doctor, religious community and the police. (Community or- ganizations spoke well about how Durham Re- gional Police Service work with victims of domestic vi- olence.) Long before grabbing a suitcase, women need to reach out to community supports. The more con- nected a woman is, the bet- ter her chance of getting safely out of an abusive re- lationship. It's no easy trick, pre- pared to flee without tip- ping off the abuser. One of the biggest dangers is when an abusive partner finds out the woman is about to leave. "You have to be ex- tremely careful," said Cross. "If you are meeting with a lawyer, don't take anything home. No matter how important you think it is." Even after getting out the door, it's not over. Ev- erything from social media to the family court system can be a weapon in the hands of an angry, abusive ex-partner. These women still face an ongoing risk of harassment, violence and even death, according to the experts. "Just because a person exits a violent relationship, it doesn't mean it's over. This is when they're most at risk for domestic homi- cide," said Scott. "These women are incredibly he- roic. They make good choices. When they leave, they understand the dan- ger and they do it anyway." The more resources a woman has the easier the transition, explained Scott. Survivors get essential support from local organi- zations that are stretched thin to provide services to a growing population with precarious funding. The region has undergone tre- mendous growth, yet there hasn't been an increase in funding for women's ser- vices since the early 2000s, said McCormack. "In this region we are one of four shelters and for many, many years now, we have all of us taken in wom- en and kids over and above the numbers we are funded for," said McCormack. In spite of the stretched resources, Durham shel- ters work together to pro- vide a remarkable level of support for women. Shel- ter beds and support are available 24-7. Shelters have transportation funds for women who need to get to the shelters to met with skilled staff with diverse experiences and educa- tion. Shelter staff support the woman in moving for- ward in whatever way she chooses. "Women's safety is our priority," said McCor- mack. "We never, ever leave a woman in a danger- ous situation." NEWS Metroland graphic Metroland graphic Metroland graphic Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com STORY BEHIND THE STORY The spate of Durham women killed by their partners merited an investigation 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 1725 Kingston Rd. Unit 13 Pickering ON. L1V 4L9 (East of Brock Rd. 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Strong, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Rori Hache, 18, who went missing in the summer of 2017, and Kandis Fitzpat- rick, also 18, who disappeared in 2008. When the charges were laid on Nov. 8, Strong was al- ready in custody, charged with indecent interference with a dead body after some of Hache's remains were found in his McMillan Drive apart- ment in December 2017. Hache disappeared in Au- gust 2017. A few weeks later her torso was discovered in the waters of Oshawa Har- bour. This July, Durham police announced that DNA linked to Fitzpatrick was discovered during their extensive search of Strong's apartment. ADAM STRONG, SUSPECT IN MURDERS OF 2 WOMEN IN OSHAWA, REMANDED UNTIL MARCH JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS OSHAWA -- Adam Jeffrey Strong of Oshawa is charged with improper or indecent interference with a dead body. He was arrested after police responded to a report of a female victim in a residence on McMillan Drive on Dec. 29. 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Facing weapons charg- es are Samantha Adams, 19, of Simcoe Street South, Oshawa; Treyfon Farrell, 22, of Chestnut Street East, Whitby; Bryanna Costello Contreras, 19, of Whiting Avenue, Oshawa; and 27- year-old Michael Bollers of Glen Street, Oshawa. Bollers is also charged with impaired driving and failing to provide a breath sample. Adams is also charged with drug offenc- es. LOADED GUN, METH SEIZED DURING IMPAIRED DRIVING STOP IN DURHAM NEWS Durham police is investigating a suspected drunk driver Friday night in Oshawa seized a loaded handgun after a scuffle with an occupant of the vehicle. Colin Williamson 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 22 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage (Clockwise from top left) Whitby's Barbara Lynn Doran performed at a Dec. 16 concert in support of Feed the Need in Durham; Other performers included LU; Matt Doran, left, and Nathan Carr; Alicia Robicheau and Lonesome Sound. The Rotary Club of Bowmanville hosted the benefit at Bowmanville High School. The event raised more than $13,000. Chris Tanouye Photos FEEDING THE NEED IN DURHAM WITH MUSIC 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 A WINTER CLASSIC Music4Life Ensemble presented A Winter Classic, an afternoon of seasonal live music, at Forest Brook Community Church on Dec. 1. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland DURHAM - See a movie or catch a concert in Ajax to start 2019. The St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., has a light schedule to start the new year, but here's what you can see and hear in Janu- ary and February. • Jan. 4 - Puzzle, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) • Jan. 18 - You Are Here: A Come from Away Story, TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel ($10) • Jan. 26 - Colin Linden, Music by the Bay Live ($50) • Feb. 1 - Fahrenheit 11/9, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) • Feb. 8 - Maria by Callas, TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel ($10) • Feb. 9 - The Slocan Ramblers ($35) Tickets for Town of Ajax events are available at the St. Francis Centre box of- fice, the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, or online at stfranciscen- tre.ca. For more informa- tion, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). For Music by the Bay Live concerts, visit music- bythebaylive.com, email mbbl.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661. MICHAEL MOORE'S FAHRENHEIT 11/9 AND COLIN LINDEN IN AJAX Maria Callas, arguably the most famous opera singer in history. As one of its offerings early in the new year, Ajax's St. Francis Centre presents the film 'Maria by Callas' on Feb. 8. Toronto Star file photo THINGS TO DO DURHAM - A terrific twosome will take the stage in Oshawa this spring to say goodbye. Sharon and Bram are playing the Regent Theatre on May 26 on their 40th an- niversary Farewell Tour. Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison are mem- bers of the wildly popular kids' music trio Sharon, Lois and Bram, which made more than 20 records, won countless awards and played venues across Canada and the United States. The fami- ly entertainers, beloved by kids and the young at heart, also had hits on the small screen with The Elephant Show and Skinnamarink TV. Lois Lilienstein, the on- ly American in the group (Hampson and Morrison are from Toronto), stopped touring in 2000 and died in 2015 and Hampson and Morrison continued per- forming as a duo. Earlier this year, Shar- on and Bram announced a farewell tour. See them in concert on Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. Visit regenttheatre.ca or call 721-3399, ext. 2. The show is recom- mended for those three years and older and youn- ger children will not be ad- mitted. BYE BYE SHARON AND BRAM IN OSHAWA Sharon and Bram at the music garden in June Rowlands Park named after the children's music trio Sharon, Lois and Bram. Sharon and Bram are playing Oshawa on May 26 as part of their 40th Anniversary Farewell Tour. Toronto Star file photo WHAT'S ON 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 24 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 - Marianas Trench's 15-date, three- week tour will make a Durham stop. The band recently an- nounced its Suspending Gravity Canadian tour, beginning in Windsor on March 6 and ending on March 29 in Vancouver. The band is slated to play Oshawa's Tribute Com- munities Centre on March 11. In addition to fan fa- vourites, the Vancouver band will be playing mu- sic from its upcoming stu- dio album, Phantoms. "After months of hiber- nating in the studio, it's time to get back on stage in front of our fans and share some new music with the world," said lead guitarist Matt Webb in a press release. "We couldn't be more excited. Time to dust off the shiny pants and stretch out the glutes, the Trench is back." Special guests are Ca- nadian duo Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine. Tickets are $35, $49.50 or $69.50, available at www.tributecommuni- tiescentre.com or by call- ing the ticket office at 1- 877-436-8811. MARIANAS TRENCH RETURNING TO DURHAM IN NEW YEAR Members of Marianas Trench with William Balfour, second from left, director of marketing and group sales for Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, which runs the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. The pink Fender guitar is one of three autographed axes that were auctioned off in 2017 to benefit three local charities. Marianas Trench returns to Oshawa in 2019 for a March 11 show. Photo by Steve Dormer THINGS TO DO Popular music has al- ways drawn from various genres of previously writ- ten or recorded music. In fact, much of today's "cre- ativity" is based on songs from the past. Making suc- cessful, mainstream pop music has often involved borrowing from classical music: •"It's Now or Never" (based on "'O Sole Mio," as written in 1898 by Giovanni Capurro). Elvis Presley, 1960 - Great pop tune ver- sion by Presley that has lasting quality value; still steadily riding along on the musical gravy train after all this time. •"'O Sole Mio" (trans- lates into 'my sunshine'). Robertino Loreti, 1961 - No contest, really, as far as I'm concerned. Robertino waxed what is probably the ultimate pop song. Eventu- ally, his incredible voice changed, but many press- ings hold; a powerfully pro- found song. Hard to believe, but the single disc of "'O Sole Mio" made the Toronto rock and roll CHUM hit pa- rade (leased from Kapp Re- cords in New York), peak- ing at No. 7 in 1961. •"All By Myself" (based on Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor). Eric Carmen, 1976 - A big hit by Eric Carmen; borrowed solitude fully de- fined. •"Annie's Song" (used some parts from Tchaikov- sky's Symphony No. 5). John Denver, 1974 - This No. 1 song was a tribute to Den- ver's wife at the time. Such a beautiful song; too sad that the marriage didn't last. Denver was killed in a plane crash in 1997. •"A Whiter Shade of Pale" (based on Bach's Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3). Procol Harum, 1967 - Dif- ficult to find the Summer Of Love 45 single, but just the same it holds up really well today, settling in as one the bestselling singles in histo- ry. •"Can't Help Falling In Love" (borrowed from Jean- Paul-Egide Martini's com- position "Plaisir d'amour"). Elvis Presley, 1961 - Presley was not tarnished by the sil- ly, cookie-cutter movies he would later make. -Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who's in- terested in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@rogers.com. FROM BACH TO PROCOL HARUM: NO SHORTAGE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO POP SONGS ANDY MEREY amerey@rogers.com The late John Denver at a Maple Leaf Gardens' concert in 1982. He scored a hit with 'Annie's Song', which Whitby columnist Andy Merey notes "used some parts from Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony." 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Complex, O'Brien Room) Afternoon at the Movies WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade, Picker- ing CONTACT: Pickering library, 905-831-6265 Join us for an afternoon at the movies at the library. A holiday film will be shown. Pickering Panthers vs. Stouff- ville Spirit WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: 905-683- 7575 COST: Up to $12 Ontario Junior Hockey League game 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@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/events.html COST: $3 Open Mic every Friday nite. Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cozy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. 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Recovery Mode Pre-New Year's Eve Party WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflat- sajax.com/live- music/COST: $5 cover charge for live music Can't wait for New Years Eve- ?Come join us at Drums N Flats Ajax, where Recov- ery Mode will be rockin' the house for our pre-New Years party!Start time: 9 p.m.Cover: $5 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Family Afternoon at the Movies WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave, Ajax CONTACT: Ajax Public Library, 905-683-4000 COST: Movie: The House with a Clock in its Walls. This magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis (Owen Vacaa- ro) who goes to live with his uncle in an old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year's Social (55+) WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 905- 831-6265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org/ programs/COST: Get a kick start to New Year's celebrations by enjoying a cup of coffee, good company, and some goodies. Noon Year's Party! WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Brandi Harron, 905- 831-6265, brandiharron@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org/ programs/COST: Join us for an afternoon at the movies...at the library! A holiday film will be shown. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmas- ters WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library Auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering CONTACT: https://6809.toastmaster- sclubs.org/, https://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org/COST: Come check us out every Monday at 1 The Esplanade Pickering@ the Central Library from 7-8:30pm. Learn how we can help you have fun and learn how to be a better speaker and leader. New Year's Eve Skate and Swim - evening WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: 905-420- 4660, jmorris@picker- ing.ca, https://calendar.picker- ing.ca/default/Detail/2018-12- 31-1900-New-Years-Eve-Skate- amp-Swim-evening Free family skate and swim with games, prizes and New Year Countdown.Free with a food donation. The Tragically Hits New Year's Eve Party with DJ Gump WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 2:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsa- jax.com/live-music/ COST: Tickets are $25 Have a 'HIP' New Year's Eve with The Tragically Hits and DJ Gump. New Years Party DJ Gump will be spinning up some killer tracks to keep your booties shaking in between sets and post show until close, so come join us and celebrate 2019. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Mayor's New Year's Day Levee WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: City of Pickering, One The Esplanade, Pickering CON- TACT: Jesse St. Amant, 905.420.4660, jstamant@picker- ing.ca, https://calendar.picker- ing.ca/default/Detail/2019-01- 01-1400-Mayors-New-Years-Day- Levee COST: Join Mayor and Members of Council to bring in the New Year at this free family event!Live band and crafts. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 Family Literacy Bingo WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CON- TACT: Brandi Harron, 905-831- 6265, brandihar- ron@picnet.org, http:// www.picnet.org/programs/ COST: Families! Pick up your bingo cards beginning Jan. 2. You will have until Family Literacy Day to complete the literacy activities. Return your bingo card to library staff at any location to be entered into a draw for a Family Literacy Prize pack. Holiday Movies - Christopher Robin WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: library- info@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajax- library.ca, http:// bit.ly/2RBS2we COST: A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Win- nie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life.Rat- ed: GDrop-in. Holiday Tween Tech Club - 3D Printer WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http:// bit.ly/2qtNqg5 COST: Move over Flat Earth Society... 3D printing has arrived at the Ajax Public Library! Learn about our new 3D printer and how you can make cool 3D objects. You can decorate a 3D object too! Ages 10 - 14.Drop-in. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 Family Literacy Bingo WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Brandi Harron, 905- 831-6265, brandiharron@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org/ programs/COST: Families! Pick up your bingo cards beginning Jan. 2. You will have until Family Literacy Day to complete the literacy activities. Return your bingo card to library staff at any location to be entered into a draw for a Family Literacy Prize pack. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for our selec- tion of this month’s featured online events: Home for the Holidays. Next month, we’ll feature Things to Do in a Canadian Winter. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community event! 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So why trust just anyone for your news? durhamregion.com/newsletter Sign up for our newsletter at Please Recycle This Newspaper! 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 30 We spend so much time on high performance train- ing but sadly research and public opinion show that little training has focused on good manners, eti- quette, morals and values like honesty, humility, po- liteness and respect for others. For the last 40 years I have witnessed in my own practice and in my person- al experience the gradual erosion of good character in sports. Self-respect and respect for others appear to be lost in the chase for be- ing top dog. Public opinion shows that many professional and elite athletes don't know how to relate to peo- ple and they carry with them an attitude that they are superior and above the rules and law. Athletes who still com- pete and those who retire from their sport are report- ing more mental and phys- ical damage than in past years. Look at all the books written by these athletes telling their sad tales of on- going trauma and lives of desperation. In my opinion and pro- fessional experience, many elite and professional ath- letes are totally lost when it comes to living a normal life after leaving their sporting careers because they don't have the charac- ter and people skills to sur- vive in their new environ- ment. A huge number of re- tired athletes develop many bad habits, such as drinking, smoking and us- ing harmful and addictive drugs to cope with their re- sidual physical and mental pain. I believe all of us should be responsible for coach- ing, training and educating all athletes to be good peo- ple first and foremost. In my opinion and that of many others, our pre- sent system of training ath- letes is ignoring the impor- tance of character train- ing. There have been too many suicides and brain injuries in hockey, football, basketball and other sports. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. Can we save more lives and prevent brain damage in sports? Yes we can and I am a firm believer that "a win-at-all-costs philoso- phy" is at the heart of this problem in most sports. Let's take the opportuni- ty to create a more bal- anced approach to develop- ing world class athletes, where we focus on charac- ter development as a criti- cal element of being an ath- lete and ambassador for how we conduct ourselves on and off the ice, field and track. Let's have firm, fair and consistent consequences in place for deviant beha- viour and reinforce mature responsible actions. In an ideal world we would make sure that most athletes have good experi- ences in sport and learn how to be good people with a sense of belief and trust in themselves and others. We want our athletes to do good things in the world and live happy, productive lives when they leave sport. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905- 430-3538 or drdoug@pro- mind.ca; website www.pro- mind.ca CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS CRUCIAL TO FUTURE OF ALL SPORTS OPINION COLUMNIST DOUG SMITH SAYS MANY ELITE ATHLETES ARE UNABLE TO RELATE DR DOUGLAS SMITH Column WHITBY - Makenzy Pierre-Webster has long known she wanted to use her athletic gifts to earn a scholarship, but she may have to thank parents on her former soccer team for the sport she ultimately chose to make it possible. While she excelled on the pitch when she played soccer from age six to 14, many of her teammates' parents would comment on her blazing speed during games and suggest she give track and field a try. It's a good thing she lis- tened, too, since it did in- deed help her reach her goal - which was fulfilled recently when she signed on for a track scholarship at Rutgers University in New Jersey. A Grade 12 student at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, Pierre- Webster will join her Dur- ham Gazelles teammate, Aleeya Hutchins from Pickering, as a new recruit at Rutgers next fall. "I'm really happy be- cause at least I know some- one, and have someone there to talk to, and I'll feel just a little bit more like home," she said of joining Hutchins, which was not by design at the outset of the process. "I'm really comfortable with Rutgers. Their program is amaz- ing." A sprinter who won double gold in the 100- and 200-metre runs at the Onta- rio Federation of School Athletic Associations (OF- SAA) championships as a first-year senior last June, Pierre-Webster is the fas- test in Canada for her age group. But, with the United States being so deep in sprinting talent, Pierre- Webster didn't get blown away by offers from big NCAA Division 1 track pro- grams. Instead, she chose Rutgers among other suit- ors that included Universi- ty of Massachusetts, St John's University and Uni- versity of Louisiana. Randy Brookes, her coach with the Gazelles, points out that she has suf- fered through two ham- string injuries, and expects the best is yet to come. "She had absolute great performances, but still in my opinion, we never reached the level of perfor- mance that she's capable of this year," Brookes said. "She has great potential. She's got to keep her head in the game and stay posi- tive, and I think she'll go a long way." Pierre-Webster started out in track with the Speed Academy in Pickering, but switched over to the Ga- zelles to join her good friend Skyy Diop, who's currently a freshman at St. John's University in New York. She says she has learned plenty with the Gazelles and enjoys her time with the tight-knit group. "Randy's very mechani- cal and that was one of my biggest issues," she ex- plained. "My arms used to flail everywhere, but once I got to him he fixed me up and definitely helped me become the runner that I am today." In August, Pierre-Web- ster won a gold medal in the 200 metre and silver in the 100 metre at the 2018 Na- tional Legion Track and Field Championships in Manitoba. Her goals for next year include repeating as OF- SAA champ in both events, and perhaps taking a run at a record - her personal bests are 11.78 in the 100 me- tre and 24.19 in the 200 me- tre and the OFSAA records are 11.54 and 23.69. Beyond that, she hopes to make her mark at the NCAA level and one day run for Canada at the Olympics. "I think by the time that comes around, she'll be in position to be a standout sprinter for Cana- da and will definitely be a national team member for many years to come as long as she stays the same way she is now - positive and working hard," said Brookes. "I think the sky's the limit for her." Off the track, she will study communications at Rutgers with an eye toward the business program and ultimately sports market- ing. LOCAL SPRINTER RUNNING OFF TO RUTGERS FOR TRACK BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com SPORTS MAKENZY PIERRE-WEBSTER JOINING DURHAM GAZELLES TEAMMATE ALEEYA HUTCHINS IN NEW JERSEY Whitby's Makenzy Pierre-Webster, an All Saints Catholic Secondary School student and a member of the Durham Gazelles Track and Field Club, earned a track scholarship to Rutgers University in New Jersey. Jason Liebregts / Metroland 31 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m TOEING THE LINE IN CRICKET Jaxon Dookie, from Romeo Dallaire Public School, dove to make a catch during the Durham Elementary Athletic Association cricket finals tournament at the Whitby Soccer Dome. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland SWIM LIKE A BUTTERFLY Dante Reid, with the Pickering Swim Club, competed in the boys' 11-12 100-metre butterfly during the 2018 Lisa Flood Christmas Classic at the Pickering Recreation Complex Dec. 8. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland SPORTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage BOWMANVILLE - Luke Burghardt's hockey dream ap- peared to be shattered just a few short months ago, when he ac- cepted the medical advice at the time to quit the game after an is- sue with his spine was discov- ered by doctors with the Las Ve- gas Golden Knights. But, he was never fully con- vinced it was the path to go. Rather than accept that fate, the 20-year-old Bowmanville na- tive continued to work out, pain- free, sought out other medical opinions and booked an appoint- ment with noted spine specialist Dr. Michael Ford in Toronto. The due diligence has paid off with Burghardt's recent return to the ice with the North Bay Bat- talion, the team in which he had a breakthrough campaign in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) a year ago. "Everything I had worked for kind of just came to an end pretty fast," Burghardt recalled of the moment he first learned of the spine problem. "I had to think pretty quick about school and other options, but deep down hockey is what I wanted to do." Burghardt was shocked when he wasn't cleared to go on the ice with the Golden Knights, who in- vited him to camp as a free agent. Upon heading back home and further medical examination, it was determined by him and his family that his safest route would be to quit playing. He continued to skate and ex- ercise, however, and booked an appointment with Dr. Ford, who took a couple of months to see him, but ultimately diagnosed him with scoliosis. "He cleared me right away and said I was just born that way and I was fine to play hockey," Burgh- ardt explained. "A lot of people have scoliosis and continue with their every day life. I'm just hap- py that's all over with and I'm fo- cusing back on hockey." Home now for the OHL holi- day break, Burghardt has played in six games with the Battalion, picking up three assists - one in each of the past three games. It's off the pace he set last season, when the five-foot-11-inch, 167- pound left winger put up 28 goals and 71 points in 68 games, but he's still trying to get back up to speed. "It's like not training for a marathon and jumping in and starting to run," he said of join- ing the league mid-season. "It takes a little bit of time, but I'm starting to feel confident with my game." Burghardt started playing hockey in Orono and spent most of his minor career with the Cla- rington Toros. He was selected by the Guelph Storm in the sixth round of the 2014 draft and had seasons of five, 33 and 20 points before being traded to the Battal- ion and breaking out last year. "I played with lots of confi- dence and played with two great players, Justin Brazeau and Mat- thew Struthers, so that helped a lot," he said in explaining the leap in production. "The change of scenery was huge. A fresh start is always nice." The Battalion were carrying four overage players at the time of Burghardt's return - only three can dress per game - but have since traded defenceman Cole Cameron to make room. He's no doubt hoping to be reunited with Brazeau, who leads the league with 63 points, and Struthers, and pick up again where he left off last season. "I'm hoping to have a strong second half to the year and hope- fully I can get a contract," he said. "I'd like to continue my ca- reer and hopefully play pro somewhere." The Battalion have won three straight games and currently sit with a record of 14-18-1-1, one point out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. BURGHARDT BACK PLAYING IN OHLAFTER SPINAL SCARE Bowmanville's Luke Burghardt recently returned to the OHL's North Bay Battalion after having his career disrupted by a spine issue. Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY NORTH BAY BATTALION FORWARD WAS FORCED TO QUIT AFTER BEING SENT HOME BY VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 32 Visit www.travelalerts.ca/TisTheSeason The Gift that Keeps on Giving! From snow-capped mountains to warm sandy beaches, we’ve got a trip for everyone on your list. 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All Routes Listed are not necessarily available PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR RENT Bright ground floor office, Downtown Whitby Location. 2 large private rooms with Bay Windows. Ensuite Washroom. $1425 per month + HSTAC, Utilities & parking included ! Please contact Sue Duchesnay, Sales Rep Royal LePage Frank Real Estate 905-666-1333 OSHAWA PREMIUM RENTALS www.qresidential.ca MARLAND GARDENS 321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712) SIMCOE ESTATES 333 Simcoe St. N. (905-571-3760) PARKLANE ESTATES 50 Adelaide Ave. (905-720-3934) TOWER ON THE GREEN 1140 Mary St. N. (905-438-1971)3 BEDROOM Apartment for Rent Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available January 1st Text Darlene 289-600-2965 Text John (416)902-7081 email: johnm@bell.net FANTASTIC FIND! Taunton Terrace, 100 Taunton Rd. E. Stunning 3-bdrm TH, GREAT VALUE! In-suite laundry, dishwashers in select suites, garage, fenced yards, pool and sauna, on-site mgmt. Office Open DAILY! Call now! (289) 316-2915 realstar.ca MOTEL ROOMS Weekly $350 inclusive, Sun-Thurs $70/day incl Fri & Sat $75/day incl. Rooms with kitchenette & whirlpool available. Ritson/401, Oshawa. Cable TV, Phone, Movie Channels, air conditioned. 905-723-7272 ROOM TO RENT, clean private Whitby home, upstairs. Available immediately. Brock/Taunton, near Walmart Plaza. $550/month. Includes parking, laundry, wi-fi, share kitchen & washroom. Call 289-892-6180 REMINDER: CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE Saturday Dec 29 @ 10AM 2 Norval Morrisseau paintings - J Pedder watercolor - Texaco Fire Chief high visibility gas pump - Tokheim gas pump - comic books - tin toys - coins - cranberry pickle cruet - sterling flatware set - pocket watch collection - peddle car - 10pc Mennonite dining room set - telegraph desk - 2pc flat to wall cupboard - cast iron mail box - electric and acoustic guitars - autographed jersey - Craftsman 10" Digital Electronic radial arm saw - Busy Bee double 12" disc sander - Bucaneer 3HP outboard motor - Globe meat slicer 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 Friday Dec 28 from 9am - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm* to place Absentee Bids on Select Itemsfrom this Sale go to* corneilauctions.hibid.com/auctions/current McLean Auctions and Staff extend Best Wishes to all, have a very happy and safe holiday season, Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Thanks consigners and customers for a great year of auctions and hope to see you at our 1st online auction of 2019 opening on January 12-9am closing January 15-7pm, an excellent antique auction, featuring hundreds of collectables, antiques, furniture, glass & china, also hope to see you at our 1st Live Webcast Collector Auction on January 19-10am at the Sales Arena - hundreds of interesting, hard to find items, advertising, signs, etc, photos and catalogue at www.mcleanauctions.com GeneralHelp GeneralHelp Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Apartments & Flats For RentA To wnhousesfor RentT Drivers AZ & DZ DRIVERSRequired with minimum 3 years experience on tri-axle dump trucks. Clean abstract required. Benefits available.Year round work.Please call 416-989-4003 or send resumeemanuel@giancortransport.com GeneralHelp PHO METRO ASIAN CUISINE is hiring. Looking for full time kitchen staff and servers. Servers must have smart serve certification. Leave a message with us at 905-493-7988 between 9 and 6 or email Phometrowhitby@ gmail.com with a resume. Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3-bedrooms available Dec 1st.2-bedrooms from $1349+parking,3-bedrooms from $1449+parkingCall 905-683-8571 or 905-683-8421 Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Apartments & Flats For RentA To wnhousesfor RentT Articlesfor SaleA HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. New coin washers & dryers. Call us today: Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service & Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. 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There will be no paper published on Wednesday, December 26 or Wednesday, January 2. Articlesfor SaleA Cars WantedC View Classifieds online @ 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 | 34 Don Lynde May 6, 1924 - December 30, 2012 In loving memory of our loving husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall; He had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him, Some day we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again. Always remembered and forever loved by his wife Marie, son Lyle (Cathy), Amanda, Ryan, Nancy (Bob), Ashley (David), Cayden, Katlyn, Cheryl (Michael) & Paxton COLLINS, Margaret - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on December 19, 2018 at the age of 85. Predeceased by her loving husband Ernie(1992). Adored mother of Ricky, Michael, Kathy, Mark, Gene, Gary and the late Willy and Debbie. She will also be missed by her 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Margaret was a loving sister of Marie and is predeceased by her siblings Nora, Eileen, Grace, Bill, Eugene and Alfie. She leaves behind many extended family and friends. Those who knew Margaret will fondly remember her for her love of life, laughter and family as well as her ability to put a smile on the face of anyone. She was an extremely kind and generous person and will be truly missed by all who were touched by her. Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787) Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society. Expressions of condolence may be left at e.touch.ca "too well loved to ever be forgotten" RIVERS, David George - Surrounded by his family, Dave passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 18th, 2018. Loving husband of 37 years to Valerie; Father to Christopher (Jill), Michael (Victoria) and Julia (Tim); proud Papa to Arianna, Braydon, Jacob, Kenny and baby Bean. Dave will be sadly missed by all his family and a wide circle of friends. A celebration of Dave's life will be hosted at the family home in Ajax on Saturday January 5th, 2019 from 2-6pm. Please bring your best memories and stories to share. Interment ceremony will take place in Spring 2019 at Templeton United Church, Gatineau, QC. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, loudly proclaiming… "WOW What a ride". RYAN, David Arthur - Passed away on Friday December 21, 2018 in Brampton, surrounded by his family at the age of 91. David was a positive, optimistic person who spent most of his adult life volunteering and giving to others in his spare time. He is a past President and member of the Ajax Optimist Club, and a founder of Durham Safety Village. He joins his late wife Joan and is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Laura, Thomas and Angela, and Kenneth and Kathryn, as well as grandchildren Anastasia, Liam, Colin, Daniel, Duncan and Devon. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 5 at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St N, Ajax. The burial will follow soon after at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Ajax with a reception at the church. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SMITH, Sybil - passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2018. She was the loving and devoted mother of Catherine, Stephanie, Alana, and Shawn. Cherished Grandmother of Latoya, Naomi, Joseph, Alanzo, Sayde, Matthew, Mark, and Dante. Friends will be received on Friday December 28th from 6-9PM at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME at 384 Finley Ave in Ajax (905-428-9090). Mass will be held on Saturday December 29th at 1PM at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly St. E) at 1pm. VENDORS WANTED! Bridal Event D U R H A M REGIO N & FASH I O N S H O W www.durhambridalshow.com 30th annual Durham Region Bridal Event & Fashion Show Sunday January 20th, 2019 11am - 5pm To be held at the Oshawa Golf & Curling Club 160 Alexandra St, Oshawa, (Adelaide Ave. W. & Golf St., just off of Simcoe St. N.) www.durhambridalshow.com For More Info Contact 905.215.0521 or 905.215.0470 byezik@starmetrolandmedia.com mlea@starmetrolandmedia.com To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 Ajax and let one of our professional advisors help you Death NoticesIn Memoriams Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! News letters co llect the local sto ries you need to know and deliver them to your inbox … Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletterOur custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! 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